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The Sheikh's Priceless Bride


Holly Rayner - 2018
     Jacqui Bauer is barely scraping by. A talented baker who’s been dealt a bad hand in life, her bills are piling up, and customers are few and far between. Little does she know, her distant uncle left her a priceless gift, if she’d only embark on an adventure to find it. After months of searching, Khizar concludes that the diamond must be in Jacqui’s possession. Determined to make the precious heirloom his own, he engineers a plot: he’s going to woo Jacqui, and make her his bride. After all, who can resist a gorgeous sheikh? As they follow the clues the enigmatic billionaire left them, embarking on an international adventure to retrieve the diamond, the unexpected happens: Khizar begins to fall for Jacqui for real. Can the Sheikh go through with his deceptive plan now that he understands the stakes? Will Jacqui discover her birthright, and score the man of her dreams? This is a Sheikh romance novel from best-selling author Holly Rayner. It contains a guaranteed HEA, and a tale of romance that will capture your heart.

Yearning for Love


Toye Lawson Brown - 2014
    Although able to smile on contact, no one on the outside knew how damaged she was on the inside. A fashion designer at heart, she agrees to design and make a wedding dress for a woman who has managed to gain entry into her private life. What a mistake she realizes that is once she agrees to be a bridesmaid for the woman. All hell breaks loose when she is introduced to Walker Albright. A caring man she can't resist but has to in order not to drag him into her dark tormented life. Walker Albright is Patty's soon-to-be brother-in-law. The handsome auto mechanic is full of life, charming and oozing sex appeal. He's also yearning for love and feels the one woman for him is out there, and he is determined to find her. On the day of his brother's wedding rehearsal, he is introduced to the woman he's been waiting for all his life. Although a pleasant person, Nicole McLin is somewhat cold and adamant about not letting anyone share her space. Will he be able to break through her walls and show her what she's been missing or go on to face another failed attempt at happiness?

Against the Odds


Jewel Adams - 2007
    Wanting to start over, she leaves her successful modeling career behind and goes to a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico to stay with her best friend. The ranch is the perfect place for her to take stock of her life and all she's accomplished.Then Raine meets Hayden, her friend's brother-in-law, and the opposite of all the other men she has ever known. As their friendship blossoms, so does her love of ranch life. She discovers that what she wants most-what her heart truly desires-is right in front of her.Everything about Raine and Hayden's love is against the odds. Now they must prove to each other and to themselves that no matter what trials assail them, their love will be strong enough to overcome any obstacle.

Another Man's Baby


Tiana Cole - 2018
    I’ve just met the perfect guy and the timing is all wrong." Mindy Moffat is used to being alone, but watching her best friend fall in love, have a baby and plan a wedding had made her admit she longed for normal. Traditional. When she meets a handsome but too serious man she thinks maybe she’d finally lucked out. Then she received news that had rocked her world. "Talk about dumb luck. I’ve just met the girl of my dreams and she’s having another man’s baby." Griffin Rossum is a scientist. A man of facts and figures and dating a woman having a baby with someone else equals one too many people in a relationship. He’s sure she has feelings for the other guy and he’s not interested in playing second place to anyone. Too bad he can’t stop thinking about her. Can’t stop wanting her. Sometimes the timing is just right to find the one thing you weren’t looking for. **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. **** Your copy of "Another Man's Baby" (approximately 50,000 words) includes a BONUS BOOK

Thursdays in Savannah (Slivers of Love)


Olivia Gaines - 2014
    Savannah was set to marry another guy in year. Experience had taught him that a man could make a lot of things happen in 12 months. His first priority starting next week, was to make her fall in love with him. He would begin his methodical plan by paying her a visit on Thursday. Savannah Niden had everything a girl could want, a nice condo, a great job and a fiancé. The only problem was the maintenance man, Jesse. Jesse started coming over on Thursdays and he liked to stay all night. Savannah’s primary problem, she was learning to love Thursdays and Jesse a whole lot.

Love is Only a Whisper


Renee Wynn - 2014
    She was certain he felt the same. But on the night of his parents' anniversary celebration, she learned that he married another woman. Devastated, she fell into the arms of her nemesis. From the moment billionaire Ashton Campbell Sinclair IV saw Nicole Travis his ironclad control betrayed him. Through the years, he'd kept his distance knowing that she belonged to another man, his younger brother. But now things had changed. His mind no longer recognized she was off-limits and his heart refused to obey the command. When circumstances caused Nicole to turn to him for comfort, his desire exploded into overwhelming passion. While members of his family strived to keep them apart, he was determined to make Nicole his forever.

Casualties of Love


Denise Riley - 2014
    . . The moment Sergeant Jessica Watts lays eyes on Tyson Kidd again she can barely breathe. It’s been six years since she walked away from him, six years since she hid the truth and pushed him out of her life. Now their paths have crossed and he demands the answers Jessica knows he deserves. Tyson is just as gorgeous as she remembers, and Jessica quickly discovers that her feelings for him never changed. She can’t help her hope that they can find a way back to the love they once shared, but her secrets may be too much for him to forgive. A love he can’t deny . . . Captain Tyson Kidd moved on with his life after Jessica abandoned him so long ago. Or so he thought, until he wakes in the military infirmary to hear her sultry voice calling out to him. Though he struggles to trust her, Tyson can’t resist the undeniable attraction that still rages between them. He wants her and when they succumb to their need for one another, he finds himself falling for Jessica all over again. Just when he decides that he no longer cares about the secret she’s keeping, the lies they have both buried come to the surface and threaten to destroy whatever second chance they might have had. ***This book contains strong language and sexual content.

First Site


Rose Fresquez - 2018
    He’s a successful firefighter in the heart of Colorado, is committed to his faith and family life, and relishes exploring the outdoors in any spare time he can squeeze into his hectic schedule. Between it all, he’s busy enough to keep his mind off the one thing he’s missing: a relationship. A weeklong camping and cycling trip to the mountains with his siblings is exactly the distraction he needs. Leila Morgan is an African-American teacher with a bucket list for summer specifically designed to force her out of her comfort zone—the indoors. With plans to go camping with her best friend, she sets out to expand her horizons…however, she meets a few obstacles along the way. And whether it be a flat tire, an injured ankle on the trail, or a midnight storm, Ezra is at the center of it all. She never thought she’d see the mysterious but strikingly handsome man again, but here she is, seeking shelter in a neighboring trailer…which belongs to Ezra and his siblings. And after the storm destroys what little shelter she has, Leila is forced to share space with Ezra, who is more than thrilled to show her the breathtaking scenery. It’s not long before a connection sparks between them, despite Ezra’s doubts and ever-present commitment issues. Determined to put Leila out of his mind after the trip, Ezra returns to his busy life. But, despite Leila’s absence, his attraction to her blossoms more and more with every passing moment, until his committed bachelor status is more than a little at risk. And while commitment is scary, losing Leila is even more terrifying. First Site is a sweet interracial romance set in the awe-inspiring world of the Colorado mountains, where love is only a camping trip away. Book 1 in the Buchanan series. Can be read as a stand alone.

Redemption of the Heart


Moni Boyce - 2018
    Her focus is to create a new life for herself and put men and relationships on the back burner so she can rebuild.Alex Chambers hasn’t felt anything for another woman since his wife died a few years ago. His life is his restaurant until the moment he meets his new waitress. Something stirs within him that’s been dormant for a long time.Despite the baggage each of them is carrying, neither of them can fight the attraction they feel for one another, even though they try to resist. As they fall harder and deeper in love a shocking incident from their past that they unknowingly share, threatens to tear their newfound love apart.Once the truth is revealed, will their relationship be able to survive? Or will the revelation shatter the love that’s grown between them?

Yule Tides


Kassanna - 2013
     Seth Mathews is a single dad with his hands full juggling a precocious daughter, keeping his commercial fishing boat afloat, and staying out of the clutches of every single woman determined to end his bachelorhood status—including the ex-wife who walked out on him. Then his little girl mentions the sad woman at the pier who always stares out at the ocean. Three years ago, Mona Lisa Murphy lost her entire family in a fatal car accident at Christmas time. Observing life as opposed to living it, she now questions her existence daily…until a sexy fisherman and his precocious daughter come along. Seth wants to show Mona the joys of living. She simply wants to be left alone. Their battle of wills clash head-on, but then an unexpected turn of events gives them a Christmas miracle neither expected.

Choosey Lovers


Thalia Lake - 2015
    When you're Satra Sinclair, you run away from love as fast as you can. You find every excuse in the book for being choosey about who you date, or, in her case, don't date at all. Being a successful advertising executive working for a top advertising firm in New York, she had the world in the palm of her hand. She had the love of her close-knit family, great friends, but a non-existent love life. Since a recent heartbreak, Satra has carefully erected an iron clad wall around her heart, determined to never have it broken again. Fate and circumstance, however, had other ideas. Her boss' family emergency leaves her with the task of closing one of the biggest deals her firm was trying to land with one of the most well-known businessmen on the east coast. Little did Satra know that she'd meet the love of her life that day. Shane Evans is a rich, successful businessman with a secret past that he'd like to forget. Besides work, Shane barely made time for anything else. Love and long term relationships were never a priority to him. After being cheated on by his former girlfriend, he became very jaded about love. Being constantly chased by gold diggers didn't help either. Becoming more successful and proving to his father that he could make it without the family money was his mission in life...until he met the beautiful Satra Sinclair. Besides being beautiful, she was smart, career-driven, and single, just like Shane. Forced to work closely together, their attraction to one another is instant. A friendship quickly blossoms, and their attraction grows stronger. Together they uncover a duplicitous plot that could hurt everyone they care about and each other. While trying to stop the evil forces determined to tear their lives apart, will these two lonely, hurt souls take a chance at love and finally choose one another?

Where the Heart Is


Cristina Grenier - 2014
    They grew up together and were inseparable from the time they were in diapers until it was time to leave for college. Simon moved to the city, hoping to realize his dream of being a successful doctor, while Jamie stayed in their little no-name town, going to community college and taking care of her sick mother. And though they had promised to keep in touch so nothing would chance between them, their last night together is the last night they see each other for a long time. It's been seven years since then, and neither of them can honestly say that they are completely happy with they way their lives have turned out. But when Simon comes back home for his first visit in seven years, Jamie's feelings for him come back with a vengeance, despite how angry she is at him for essentially cutting her out of his life. She knows that it's not going to go anywhere, not when he's got money and new friends and a fancy life a couple hundred miles away, but for two weeks, she wants to pretend like they have a chance. When a drunken accident results in more than either of them were bargaining for, they will be forced to examine their relationship and see what's there to salvage.

Runaway


Eve Vaughn - 2017
    She takes matters in her own hands and runs away to start a new life. After settling into her new life, Esther’s plan is to stay low and avoid discovery. What she doesn’t expect is meeting the man of her dreams. But what will he say when he finds out the truth about her? Love at First Sight After a contentious divorce, the last thing Matthias Lang was looking for was another relationship. His focus was on making his business a success. But when he spies the shy beauty, he wants to get to know her better. But when his heart becomes engaged, he finds out a devastating secret that tears them apart. Reunited After years apart, their paths cross again. While Esther is determined to maintain her independence, Matthias is just as determined to have her back in his arms. Can he convince her to stop running long enough to realize they belong together?

Doctor Feel Good


Blue Saffire - 2019
    The only woman I’ve ever truly wanted. However, there are things that dared to stand between us and twenty years of suffering without her have left me bare and waiting. Now she’s back in my life and I refuse to let her go. Not this time and not for anyone. I will do whatever I must to have Divine in my life. Whatever. Divine He is everything I shouldn’t want. Heck, I don’t even want a man. The only type of man I need is the type that drops off the D and leaves. Truth be told, I don’t have time for that either. I’ve been building my business and living my best life. There’s just one thing missing. I want a baby and I’m going to get one. Yup, an IUI and a sperm donor are all I need. At least… that’s the plan until he storms into my life. We have a past and it threatens our future. Will she fall in love with me again before reality meets the lies? Will he prove that there’s a man I can give my heart to? Or will the people in our lives pull it all to the ground before we can overcome it all? *This a Novel in the Be Yours Series a spinoff from the bestselling series Yours Trilogy that introduced Nicholas Lincoln. While you can read this book as a standalone, it will enhance the read to Blue’s books in the provided book order. Blue Saffire’s books are written to weave, loop, and intertwine with one another. You will find that the series build together for a greater experience. **This book has strong language and sexual content. This Book is for Mature Readers 18+

Bringing Up Mommy


Dahlia Rose - 2019
    Until it all crumbled. To feel safe and stable again she returns home to lick her wounds. Only to find no one gives a damn about everything she’s accomplished in Chicago. To many of then, she’s still Pastor Sands’ daughter and one who left without a word like a thief in the night. For shame! Needing to drown her sorrows with tequila, Makena does the walk of shame home after a night with Sheriff Carter Rome. A man eight years her junior, a man she babysat for and tutored. A man who should not be attracted to her if he knows what’s good for him! There was another tiny problem, one that popped up a weeks later- a plus line on a pregnancy test. Damn it. How can they possibly have a future? Would he really want to be tied down to her who would now be the town cougar AND a baby? Carter Rome is a man and one who knows exactly what he wants; Makena Sands. He’s determined to make her forget all about her ex and her troubles even if he has to kiss her sorrows out of her but she keeps avoiding him! When she drops the daddy bombshell he is willing to do anything he can to step up. He always wanted to be a father and his only goal to care for them both. But she refuses to believe him, stubborn woman. Who cares about the gossip or the age difference? He knows with every fiber of his being they can make it work. Come hell or high water he’s going to show her that he can be everything she needs. Age difference be damned and to hell with anyone that gets in his way. Even when that chaos of her father’s old congregation rears is ugly head. Carter would climb into hell to make sure she and his baby were safe…. He just might have to.