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Fighting for Amethyst (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha; Tarpley VFD #1)


Deanndra Hall - 2021
    After all, losing a wife and a child, followed by being held prisoner in Afghanistan, takes a toll on a man. Now, living in Texas, his only goal is to do his job and forget the horrors of his past. Desperate and devoted to her unborn child, Amethyst Meadows heads for her father and stepmother's house in Texas, hoping she won't have to raise her child alone. But when she gets stranded on the side of the road, Jackson rescues her. He may be older than she is, but that doesn't stop her desire for the handsome and generous man. As Jackson and Amethyst navigate the waters of a new relationship, Amethyst's past threatens to drown them. Can Jackson save Amethyst from danger or will his own demons destroy him first?

Dax: Bagram Nine MC


Amy Love - 2016
     DAX Here on these streets, there is no room for the weak. Jayna didn’t summon me into her life, but I’m here now and I’m not going anywhere. She gave me one hell of a ride, and now I can’t get her curves off my mind. But when the demons in my life went after her, something in me snapped. I’m putting them all in the ground. And then I’m putting a ring on her finger. A kid in her belly. And making her mine. JAYNA I didn’t have to help him, but I did, and now he thinks he owns me. Maybe that’s what I wanted all along: to be owned. Devoured. His savagery should have him in a cage, but his command of my body is something more primitive than I can understand And when he pierces me with his eyes. His scarred, muscular body crushing against mine. I can’t help hearing his words, rumbling in my ear: “MINE” DAX is a full-length, standalone romance novel with steamy hot sex, NO CHEATING, strong language, a happily every after ending and NO CLIFFHANGERS. Contains dark and disturbing themes, and over the top sexiness that may be uncomfortable for some readers. Perfect for fans of Joanna Blake, Alexa Riley, Devon Hartford, Sabrina Paige, Winter Renshaw, Vanessa Waltz, Emilia Kincade and Melanie Harlow

Mandy (Heaven Hill Shorts Book 10)


Laramie Briscoe - 2020
    

Handsome Hero: A Clean and Wholesome Contemporary Western Romance (Handsome Devils Book 7)


Lori Wilde - 2020
    

Nickel: A Romantic Suspense Novel (Blackwood Elements Book 9)


Elise Noble - 2020
    What if the perfect man has been under her nose the whole time?Nickel is a standalone romantic suspense novel in the Blackwood Elements series - no cliffhanger!

Cowboy’s Christmas Past


Mary Sue Jackson - 2021
    What could possibly go wrong?After his mother’s death, Beau Taylor returned from college to care for his baby sister. He left behind his dream of becoming a cinematographer—and his heart.The cowboy never thought he’d see Amelia Crawford again. She followed her dreams and became a big movie star. But when she shows up in town to shoot a western ten years later, their worlds collide after Beau’s ranch is selected as the perfect filming location.With Beau’s attraction to Amelia growing, it might also be the perfect setting for a Christmas romance. But falling for Amelia means letting her in again, and his heart still has the scars from the first time.Amelia finally has the chance to make a serious film, but she needs to learn how to ride a horse—and Beau is the perfect person to teach her. She’d forgotten how gorgeous he is, and how his touch made her feel.Amelia can make audiences believe she’s in love, yet the only time she’s ever truly fallen for a man was with the smoldering Beau. But how can she trust that her cowboy won’t break her heart again? Maybe what they need is a bit of Christmas magic...

The Rancher's Surprise New Family


Holly Rayner - 2022
    And she’d be lying if she said she wasn’t nervous about it…Help arrives sooner than expected—and he couldn’t be more different to the man he’s replacing. Dan Zark is the brooding, gorgeous ranch hand with an unexpected surprise in tow: his adorable five-year-old son, Jake.It quickly becomes apparent that Dan is the perfect man for the job—even if calling him “strong and silent” would be an understatement!As the weeks pass, Caitlin grows ever keener to reconcile the loving, warm-hearted man Dan is around his son with the gruff, monosyllabic outdoorsman he is the rest of the time. What’s eating at him?To find out, she’s going to have to cross a line, or several.And further adorable surprises may yet be in store!

Blaydes Betrayal (Savage Saints MC Book 2)


J. Lynn Lombard - 2019
    A name feared by most. I'm the VP with no regret. A knife is my weapon of choice, but little does anyone realize I live in my own tormented hell. Unanswered questions from one mistake in my past plagues me at every curve. Betrayal runs deep in my blood. Vengeance strums through my soul. One woman takes me to my knees. She overrides everything I've ever believed in and she carries secrets of her own. Siren My soul is damaged. My hands are stained with blood. My secrets are haunting and terrifying. Every time I trust someone with the truth they use it against me. Now I've fallen for a sexy biker. The VP of Savage Saints MC who offers no mercy or forgiveness. Terrified of the damage I've caused and the secrets I've carried, I shove him away at every turn. He possesses the ability to break me. To tear me in half and expose the impostor I truly am. Will Blayde's thirst for vengeance be quenched? Will Siren's lies and secrets be too much for his tormented soul? Can they look beyond the lies, secrets and betrayal and become whole together?

Razor's Wildcat


Ciara St. James - 2021
    Different was the spice of life. Even when the beautiful dog trainer caught his eye, he did everything he could to stay away and to not respond to her smiles and conversation.Talia had never wanted a man like she wanted Razor, but at every turn, he ignored her or rejected her. She had to face it. He wasn’t interested. One night, he showed her something that made her think it was time to move on.When Talia disappears, Razor knows he’ll do anything to get her back and to show her how he really feels. Only when he does, can he keep from hurting her again? An angry act leaves her doubting him and what they have. Will she stay? Will she go and leave him a husk of a man? Only time will tell what the ultimate story is with Razor’s Wildcat.WARNING: This book is intended for adult readers. It contains coarse language, adult situations, discusses events such as stalkers, assault, torture and murder that may trigger some readers. Sexual situations are graphic. There is no cheating, no cliffhanger and it has a HEA.

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)


Marianne Rice - 2022
    She has found a sense of inner peace through her sewing, crafting, and teaching children online. Jobs that keep her at a distance from everyone but her sisters.Arson inspector Bryce Cambridge has never been shot down so quickly or so curtly as he is by the woman with gorgeous brown eyes selling quilts. Luck is on his side when he runs into her at a bowling alley the next day. He’s intrigued and turned on by her smart mouth. The chemistry is explosive between them, and even though she tries to resist, the spark between them is too hot to ignore.Those blue-grey eyes and charming smile have Gina lowering the wall she’s built around her heart. But as their relationship grows more serious, Bryce wants to see all Gina is hiding. The puckered, scarred skin and the shrapnel buried in her flesh are just the surface layers of the wounds Gina tries to keep hidden. But her deepest, darkest secret may be too repulsive even for someone as strong as Bryce.Because his fears are her reality.

Her Protective Mountain Man (Strong Mountain Men of Burly Creek Book 4)


Flora Madison - 2021
    

Tripped Up


Elyse Kelly - 2021
    Life of the Party, Connor Wolfe. He’s gorgeous and everything I’m not, pushing me to my limits in the best of ways.From the moment we met, I wanted to touch, taste, and feel every delectable inch of him. And I know he felt the same way about me because his body most certainly told me so.Our sexy week of fun, sun, and secret rendezvous by the lake has left every part of me aching for more. Unfortunately, Connor suddenly seems to have no interest in keeping things going when our trip ends.But I saw the longing in his eyes and felt the intense passion every time he touched me. Surely this vacation romance wasn’t completely one-sided… was it? Tripped Up is a stand-alone, romantic comedy with light angst and a HEA! It’s part of the Kismet Cove’s Singles Week Collaboration Series Coming September 2021! Looking for that special someone? Need to get away?Look no further! Join us for a Single's Week of mixers and adventures!From far and near, the more the merrier! Everyone's welcome! Twelve authors are bringing twelve brand new stories about finding love in all sorts of way and how the charm of this lake town brings people together. Known for its delightful allure, Kismet Cove is the perfect background to find The One!

Loving Bea


Cara Carnes - 2021
    Her newfound independence has been far from easy, but Bea 2.0 is determined to handle whatever comes her way. When a simple errand exposes a dangerous international kidnapping ring, she turns to the one man who’s taken her protection as a personal mission.He swore to keep her safe…Joe “Hazard” Santos left military service and joined Counterstrike after they rescued his sister. Protecting innocent women and children is his new mission, one he won’t fail. The beautiful, impulsive, and passionate little sister of a fellow operative is a task—one who blew into his life like a hurricane. He’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if she doesn’t want his help.They will need every resource at their disposal to face this threat, but will all of Counterstrike and a Delta team be enough to succeed?

The Wildcard (Ghosttown East Book 5)


Amelia Shea - 2022
    

Surrendered to the Berserkers (Berserker Saga Book 14)


Lee Savino - 2021