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My Boss, My Protector
Beverly Evans - 2019
How did things get this complicated? Well, it all started with a failed job interview… Cooper is ex-military and he’s built like a Greek God. He’s insanely handsome with icy blue eyes that can pierce your soul. And I’m the bookworm that has had a crush on him since forever. But my brother’s best friend is no longer the charmer from the past. Cold, demanding, and distant. He’s shrouded in scars and wrapped in arrogance. Working for him is like a fight to maintain my sanity. If only our fights didn’t end up with me in his bed. He’s complicated and beyond aggravating. Why can’t I stop fantasizing about him shirtless? But the billionaire is willing to throw himself into danger to protect me. Making it impossible to hate him for long. So, my one bad decision led to too many to count. Now, it’s time for me to come clean.
“You’re my boss, my protector, and now my baby’s daddy.”
Mayhem: Vipers MC
Heather West - 2018
She tore my heart to pieces. And now she needs my help. But when I find out what she’s hidden from me, my rage knows no bounds. Will I punish her for her sins, or keep her safe from our enemies? ELI My ex-wife left my heart in burning shreds. I had to find out from a letter that she was leaving me. She was too much of a coward to even tell me to my face. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. And seven years later, when I rescue a woman from a brutal destiny… It’s her. She’s just as gorgeous as I remember her. Smooth curves and dark brown hair. Creamy skin and lips like sin. I can’t decide what I crave more: To claim her or to break her. I shouldn’t want this. She left me in the dust. But my mortal enemy wants her blood. She needs my help. Only I can protect her. But Tori has been hiding secrets from me, and now, they threaten to ruin everything. F**k it all. I’ll kill everyone in the world if I have to. I’m not losing my woman again.
TORI
Leaving Eli nearly destroyed me. But I had no choice. Seven years after I threw away the love of my life, he somehow finds me again. Just when I need him, the man I’ve always loved grabbed me from the jaws of death. Eli is an enigma, chaos personified. Both sweet and savage, kind and cruel. My angel. My demon. My savior. My doom. But my body still longs for his, and I can’t help but give in to his touch. It’s everything I remember and more. There’s no time to relax, though. The killers on my trail are threatening to ruin my rediscovered paradise. Eli says he’ll keep me safe from them. He says, this time around, he won’t let me go again. But he doesn’t know about the secrets I’ve been hiding from him. And if he finds out what I’ve done… I might lose everything once more.
MAYHEM is a full-length, standalone, super steamy, bad boy motorcycle club romance novel from bestselling author HEATHER WEST. This suspenseful, action-packed MC romance is intended for mature audiences, due to violence, strong language, dark themes and elements, and explicit intimate scenes. The romance between the alpha male bad boy and the fiery woman he can't resist ends with a guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) ending, has absolutely NO CHEATING, and does NOT include a cliffhanger of any kind.
The Savage Soldiers Series
Nicole Elliot - 2018
Max Lewis Aka her worst nightmare. When I walk into the ER for my first shift, the nurses all want me. I don't need my stethoscope to hear their hearts pounding. Except Kylie. She’s actually focused on her job. Not my military background, or tattoos. No, she’s actually all about patient care. Well, let me care for you sweetheart. But she thinks I’m full of myself, annoying at best. She couldn’t be more wrong. Fact: I know what I'm doing in the ER. I can also fulfill her wildest fantasies. That's not ego. That's the truth. However, when Kylie gets hurt I find myself swallowing all my pride. She needs me, and I’m just what the doctor ordered. Hopeless Hero I've got my finger on her trigger. People say I’m dangerous. Ex-Savage Solider with a bad attitude. But everything changes when I see Alicia Joppa, the one that got away. All I want is to get my torpedo in her target, but the way she’s looking at me? Ain’t gonna happen. Things weren’t easy for her while I was away and she’s always been good at hiding secrets. What she doesn’t realize is I know how to torture her for information. With my lips, my hands, my missile… She doesn’t stand a chance. However, the bomb she just dropped could ruin us both. She had my baby while I was overseas. She may have won the battle, but I will win the war... Of her heart. Fearless Hero A one night stand turns into so much more. When someone tries to kill the potential VP, I know I have to protect his daughter too. It's my job to keep her safe. But her curves call my name. Her beautiful eyes distract me. And those lips? They know all my secrets. All I want is to let down my guard and lock her away in my bed. But it’s not safe. How can I protect her when I’m falling for her? Lawless Hero I saved her life. I thought that being deployed would be the worst thing to ever happen to me. I was wrong. When Rose walks into our camp, everything changes. She needs a protector, and I'll break all the rules to keep her safe. Those lips, that body, her sassy attitude? She's everything I've ever dreamed of. But when we return to the States, rumors and lies from the base come home with us too. Savages are supposed to stick with their brothers. But I'm choosing her. Forever. Reckless Hero I was the cocky, arrogant, playboy type. But that was before. Before the war. Before my father died and my life changed. Now people count of me to do the right thing. But Anna doesn’t count on me. Not after I left her four years ago. She treats me like the enemy, can’t say I blame her. My new mission? Get under Anna’s skirt, and maybe into her heart. I’ll ask her to be my study partner for Law school. Get back into her good graces. We’ll be up all night long. I don’t know if we'll get an A, but I’ll definitely give her an O. Anna is hiding something though, which might make us both fail. While I was overseas, she was raising her son.
Rescued & Ravished: An Alpha's Conquest
Sophie Chevalier - 2016
It’s a long overdue journey for an accomplished hiker like her, but one wrong turn sends her face-to-face with a savage bear. Chance MacFadden knows all too well who this lost, injured hiker is: she’s the girl of his dreams…literally. Convinced that the Sight has foretold her arrival and burdened by the wild cravings coursing through him now that mating season has settled on the mountain, he’ll have to fight to the death to claim her, unless he and his rival can convince her to share. *BONUS BOOK*: Alphas of Storm Isle: Werebear Shifter Menage Romance, a full-length novel from Sophie Chevalier, is included at the end of this book, completely FREE!
No More Resistance: Soul Shifterz MC Book 2
Kayce Kyle - 2017
He was always destined to own her heart–even if they resisted for so long. This love they share has already cost them both so much. They are now bound not only by this love–but with their unborn child that grows within her. This is no longer the same club Jenalyn is accustom to. Justice is no longer the President’s Enforcer. Power and responsibilities have shifted, and they need each other now, more than ever. As the lasting repercussions continue to play out and unfold in their lives, how will this affect their feelings for one another? With a need for comfort, and vengeance–who will seek out blood first? Will they ultimately stop fighting one another long enough to come together for the club, and their growing family? ***Warning*** This book could contain possible triggers from the description given. This is not suitable for those under the age of 18. There is physical abuse and retribution. No Cliffhanger
Her Highland Rogue
Violetta Rand - 2016
His father’s health has taken a turn for the worse, and rumors are swirling that the crown intends to transfer ancient lands into the hands of the MacKenzies, the clan the MacRaes are sworn to defend. Errol expects to lead his men into battle soon. So he isn’t pleased when his father instead sends him to retrieve a beautiful flame-haired lass who has fled into the mountains. Orphaned as a young girl, Aileana vividly remembers how the MacRaes rescued her and welcomed her into their clan. For ten years, she has served them loyally—until the night she’s nearly despoiled by one of the laird’s captains. Aileana risks her life and her reputation to seek refuge in the snowcapped peaks of the Five Sisters, the one place that has always felt like home. But after the strong-armed, strong-willed Errol tracks her down in a blizzard, she finds herself tempted to risk something even more dangerous: her heart.
The Vendetti Queen: - Capo dei capi - Ruthless Matteo Vendetti
Sapphire Knight - 2019
She’d been betrothed to the Capo dei capi of New York, without ever knowing it. A deal made, is a deal kept, as far as the Vendetti Crime family is concerned. No matter that it was her father to plead for her safety offering up her hand in marriage amongst other promises. The Capo always comes to collect what is owed. Violet is swept away into a world she thought she knew, only to discover everything isn’t what it may seem. From family traditions to deals struck, she learns exactly what it takes to be the Vendetti queen. This is part two in a duet. Please read The Vendetti Empire prior. This book is VERY steamy, so be ready!* OTTA *Dark* If you can't handle thinking outside the box, you can't handle this book. It's hot, full of racy scenes and for open minded readers wanting to read a suspenseful, non-cookie cutter book. This book is for those of us bored with the everyday romance reads everyone else is writing. If you click, you're warned. Also, welcome to the dark side, let me entice your mind.*
Logan's Reaper
J.D. Lowrance - 2013
I closed my eyes and savored the sound. I loved it and always found myself pausing when I heard one. I fell in love with the sound when daddy brought his bike home that first time. Other kids covered their ears and ran to stand behind their momma's, but not me. I raced towards the sound with my arms and eyes wide open never wanting it to stop. Logan Jones is hiding in a small town with her sister Campbell. Their gorgeous neighbor of the duplex they just rented is no other than the Soul Reapers' VP Colton Murphy. Her life was too complicated to add another layer of hot-ass biker to the mix. Colton She kept sneaking peeks at me from under her long lashes to see if my attention has moved on but after having seen her I did not think it would ever move on again. Colton Murphy has a good life with plenty of everything coming his way - woman, money, booze. He has plenty of time to settle down in a few years. That is until he returns from a run to find the long-legged, auburn beauty, Logan Jones, that has moved in next door. ***Author's note: This novel contains scenes of a sexual nature, violent themes, and coarse language. It is intended for mature readers.
Glorious Sinner
Sherilee Gray - 2018
I tell myself it’s not pity that burns in his eyes when I dance for him, that my walls are so high he can’t see how broken I am inside. Now danger stalks me again, and Tomas swoops in, only this time he shows me a different side of himself. Fierce protectiveness. Raw hunger. A tenderness that could sear through the barriers I raised to safeguard my heart and soul.My past taught me not to trust. But this glorious sinner might be the one man I need to learn to love again.
Tangled Destinies / Tangled Destinies / Circle of Gold
Diana Palmer - 2017
A stranger from the sketchy shadows of town, Marc Stephano could’ve asked for money. Instead he introduced her to desire and claimed her completely — then broke her heart.Older, wiser, and now a top New York model, Gabrielle is prepared for anything — except Marc’s re-emergence into her life. It’s a merciless trick of fate. A successful, self-made millionaire, he’s as powerful as ever, but can Gabrielle forgive and forget in the name of love?
Alpha Sheriff
Candace Ayers - 2017
Deal with her? Sheriff Chambers never dreamed he’d not only risk everything to keep the sassy, sharp-tongued human female safe from bears and wolves, he’d also fight tooth and claw to claim her as his mate.
San Francisco Surrender
Donna Fletcher - 1990
She'd gladly forget the criminal trade, burning to surrender her trembling flesh to Sebastian 's deepest, darkest desires... SEDUCTIVE STALKER Blood--better known as "The Dragon "--vowed to beat the thieving "Serpent" at his own villainous game, but the instant he laid eyes on the spirited street urchin, he found himself strangely captivated--and definitely suspicious. The wily waif's enchanting emerald eyes, wildly sensual lips, and poorly disguised curves drove the rugged San Franciscan to distraction. This was no boy! He wouldn't rest until he d uncovered the deceiving damsel, stroked her silken skin into submission, and made her pay for her wicked charade with a night of rapturous lovemaking!
My First Time Fireman
Mia Madison - 2017
After smoking-hot firefighter Ronan Kendall rescues a cat from my neighbor’s tree, I never expect to see him again. When our paths cross at the hospital, I can’t deny being tempted by his hard body, teasing eyes, and dirty talk. It’s crystal clear he wants me too … but can I trust a man like him? Ronan: I expected to rescue a cat from a tree, not meet a feisty tigress of a nurse with a sweet face and curves to turn any guy’s head. I've always been a love 'em and leave 'em kind of guy, but one night with Amy will never be enough. I want to be her first, her only. But there’s one issue that threatens us and I won’t back down. Will it destroy everything … or can we fight our way through?
***This is a standalone novella with no cheating and a guaranteed sweet and sugary happy ever after with encounters of the dirtiest kind along the way – a scorching hot and steamy head-over-heels insta-romance with a feisty nurse and a larger than life hard and ready firefighter hero. Gobble him up in one go when you need a treat.***
Taming Chaos
Lynne St. James - 2014
Having devoted every minute to getting their big break. Now that they are about to have everything they’ve dreamed of they learn fame and fortune comes with a price, and it's all in how you deal with it that makes the journey worthwhile. Chaos is told by the record company that their songs aren’t cutting it anymore and they’re sending a songwriter. Yeah, that goes over well—not—until she shows up. Their chemistry is off the charts. But being a commitment phobia type of guy, does Chaos really want to take the chance with his and the band's future. A death bed promise will rock her world… Cynda made a promise and fulfilling it could cost her more than she ever expected. Rock stars can't be trusted, she knows, she lived with it all her life. But when she shows up to meet the band it all changes. She’s drawn to everything she vowed would never be in her future. But as Cynda feels the pull toward Chaos and joins them on the road, she realizes the cost of falling for a rock star is bigger than she thought possible. A simple job and promise will change everything, now she needs to figure out whether it would be for better or worse. Jump on the bus as Raining Chaos sets out on their tour and join them to see if making music soothes the soul or breaks the heart.
Bare Knuckle Bride
Zoey Long - 2016
He's devastatingly handsome, with a blazing uppercut to boot. His occupation? Knocking grown men out cold. There's no way in hell he could be a good husband, let alone a good dad...right? When the nerdy Devon Bell hits Vegas for spring break of her senior year at Harvard, she’s ready for some relaxation, sightseeing, and maybe a party or two. After all, she’s earned it. Her daunting degree in computer science didn’t earn itself. A night on the town with a wild friend lands her ringside at a heavyweight boxing match. Devon can’t keep her eyes off the off the striking underdog fighter. There’s something so familiar about him. After Tommy Connelly’s blockbuster win, it’s no surprise to find hot girls lining up outside his locker room. But this time, it’s hometown girl Devon Bell, the beautiful but slightly nerdy girl he was in love with back in high school. Devon’s all grown up, and Tommy’s more than happy to pick up where they left off. There’s only one wrinkle in their plans: a touch of “stomach flu” that turns out to be something neither one of them expected. *BONUS BOOK*: Pupil: (Inspired by a True Story), a full-length student-teacher romance from Zoey Long, is included at the end of this book, completely FREE!