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The Justice of Love
Iris Bolling - 2019
Living a drama-free life, he is well on his way--until a woman falls at his feet--literally. Or, was she pushed? For Samantha Emerson, her plan is in motion. Push family and friends away, complete unfinished projects, then close her eyes one night never to hurt again. A ten year scheme by her ex-husband has driven her to suicide. Her last commitment puts her in front of Judge A. Lawrence Hylton. Alex, with his quirky half smile, refuses to leave her alone. He desires to be Samantha's reason to live, her Justice of Love.
Loving Elam
Hannah Miller - 2019
Over the years, Betty’s crush develops into something much deeper. Thinking to save her daughter from the pain and embarrassment of unrequited love, Betty’s mother decides to send her away to Ohio. While staying with her cousins, Betty discovers an entirely different life with many new experiences amongst her new-found Englisch friends—friends that include the dashing Ronnie York. Back in Baker’s Corner, Elam begins courting Deborah, who is closer to his age, so Betty’s mother thinks it’s safe for her daughter to return. Her mother is wrong. Caught between her abiding feelings for Elam and her new love interest, Ronnie, Betty recognizes what her heart is truly telling her. If only Elam’s eyes would open… Grab this sweet and tender inspirational Amish Romance today.
Fio: An O'Brien Novella (A Spin-off Novella of the O'Brien Tales Book 1)
Stacey Reynolds - 2017
This storyline should be read after the third book, Shadow Guardian: An O’Brien Tale, to avoid spoilers.Timothy Daniels is an American hero. After surviving a catastrophic injury during a tour with the Marines in Iraq, he has spent the following years carving out a new life for himself. He’s successful, a stellar athlete, and an all around amazing man. He’s also lonely. A lot of women like to take a walk on the wild side with a wounded warrior, but it’s a whole other thing to make a life with him. When he met Fiona Reilly at a friends wedding in Ireland, he’d thought she might be the exception.Fiona Reilly wasn’t a nice girl. In fact, as the cheating ex-wife of Michael O’Brien, she was used to being persona non grata in her own home town. But she’d made a tentative peace with the people she’d hurt. Fiona was changing, doing better, working toward a fresh start. When she takes a job as the photographer for a local wedding, she meets an amazing American man. He’s had his own struggles, and he seems to accept Fiona’s past, warts and all. He’s disinterested in the town gossip, and seems to genuinely care for her.The two begin their journey as new acquaintances, but things quickly evolve into an intense, three-week love affair. When Tim goes home to Virginia, he invites her to visit him, both of them wanting to see where this relationship takes them. Then Fiona unexpectedly breaks it off, leaving Tim confused and devastated.Three years later, Tim’s best friend, Alanna O’Brien, and her sisters-in-law walk into a photography exhibit in a Dublin art gallery, and everything changes. The depth of Fiona’s betrayal is uncovered, and within hours, Tim is on a plane headed to Dublin. Some decisions can never be undone, but can they be forgiven?
A Boss Valentine In Vegas
Ebony. - 2019
It’s available right here for your reading pleasure. In this love story, you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Author Ebony. She is signed to Twyla T. Presents and her writing is very clever, and this story is one to remember. It’s that time of year that some people look for Cupid to pierce the heart of a potential love interest, but not everyone believes in love. A thriving esthetician, Amira has sworn off love completely. Tragic events in her past make her feel that love only leads to people making foolish decisions. Amira believes that love is a temporary feeling and is used by people as an excuse to hurt others. If your mother has never shown you love, how could it be real right? Right. That’s why Amira doesn’t care for Valentine’s Day at all. People can keep that love ish… it’s for the birds. That is until she stumbles across the very handsome and esteemed gentleman Asem in Las Vegas while handling some family affairs. Asem is one of the bosses reigning over Las Vegas, having his hands in multiple dealings. Asem isn’t against love, but he isn’t quite looking for it either. He can only offer women sex because he hasn’t met one that is worthy of his love. Until he lays eyes on the beautiful Amira, immediately claiming her as his future even though he hasn’t spoken the first words to her, unbeknownst to her. Making Amira his is easier said than done. Penetrating the steel vault around Amira’s heart will require some work, but is he up for the challenge? With the help of Amira’s best friend, the sassy and brassy Sky, Asem is determined to have Amira forget about her past, break through her stubborn wall, and reaffirm her belief in all things love. Will Asem’s straight forward arrow hit Amira’s unbreakable heart? Messing with a true boss, will Amira find love in Vegas this V19? See if love wins in this feisty new urban romance Valentine’s novella by Ebony.
Loved by A Street King
Candi B. - 2018
Years after Hurricane Katrina took her parents she moved back to her city to find that nothing changed. With no job and money, her only option is to turn to the streets. When the streets take someone close to her Miracle takes heed and proceeds to turn her life around. Mystery Jones was respected throughout New Orleans and he was just as deadly as the guns he sold. Mystery is done with his womanizing ways and is ready to settle down. An unexpected shootout brings him in the presence of Miracle Anderson. He’s immediately captivated by her beauty and rude demeanor. After being in a physical and emotionless relationship Miracle had vowed that she would never get involved with someone like Mystery again. She couldn’t ignore the sexual tension that was brewing between the both of them. An unforeseen event takes place and Miracle finds herself riding shotgun with Mystery. Miracle finds out that Mystery is nothing like her ex and she let’s her guards down. Mystery is bursting the walls down to her heart but when bitter ex’s pop up and a chance of a lifetime is presented to Miracle will she pick the come up or a chance at love again?
Once Upon a Hood Love: A Nashville Fairytale
Kyeate - 2018
As a teen, he was teased and bullied for his skin condition which only gave him the fuel to come out on top. Roles are reversed and his presence alone will put fear in your heart. His rudeness and blatant disrespect will make you think twice about crossing him. When The Murphy’s come to Tendaji for help he doesn’t hesitate to offer his hand. It’s time to pay up and the games begin. Not being the one to play about his money, Tendaji confiscate’s the family’s business and their most prized possession, their beautiful daughter I’Kenna. I’Kenna might be young but doesn’t possess the fear everyone else seems to have for Tendaji. Her slick mouth just keeps them going back and forth like cats and dogs. Tendaji has a secret from his past that draws him to I’Kenna in a desirable way, but does I’Kenna feel the same? With the both of them going through the motions, can Tendaji take I’Kenna from hostage to Mrs. or will I’Kenna finally see the beast everyone says Tendaji is?
Christmas Romance Collection: 3 Contemporary Romances
Jennifer Youngblood - 2018
Love on the Rebound Add a little Aloha to your Christmas this year! When Everly Watson takes her young son Jordan to Hawaii, she’s not just celebrating Christmas but also searching for answers surrounding a tragedy from her past. She doesn’t expect to be faced with a tsunami threat her second day on the island. Nor does she count on meeting the famous Christian Ross, superstar of a hit action-movie series. Sparks fly as Everly and Christian have an instant attraction. But things spiral out of control when Everly realizes someone is following her and watching her every move. Christian soon finds himself drawn into Everly’s complicated world of betrayal and deceit and feels the need to protect her from a perilous threat. Can Christian and Everly’s newfound love withstand the growing obstacles? Or are they doomed to keep reliving the heartaches of the past? Loving the Movie Star Actor Blade Sloan gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he lands a leading role in the new Jase Scott action movie, co-starring with Hollywood megastar Christian Ross. Too bad Blade’s having stress issues brought on by a longtime stalker who’s getting more aggressive. If Blade can’t find a way to loosen up on set and perform to the best of his ability, he’ll lose everything he’s worked so hard to achieve. Dani Fairchild is trying hard to turn over a new leaf and transcend into adulthood. Yes, she may have been irresponsible in the past when she jilted billionaire Liam Barclay and ran off with a surfer, but that’s all behind her. Dani has a food blog she wants to take to the next level, and she’s holding down a full-time job. Granted, being a receptionist isn’t her dream job by any means, but hey, it’s a start. Too bad she can’t keep her big mouth shut and gets fired when the boss acts like a jerk. An unlikely encounter on the public bus brings Blade and Dani together where sparks fly and attraction sizzles. But Dani isn’t having it. No matter how charismatic Blade is or how good he looks with his chiseled abs and piercing blue eyes she’s vowed to never again get involved with someone who doesn’t live on the island permanently. Long distance relationships are a kick in the pants, and she’s tired of being hurt. Home alone for Christmas while Samantha and her family go to the mainland, Dani settles in for a quiet, predictable holiday. But fate has other plans when Dani and Blade are unwittingly thrown into a cycle of events that lead to a heart-pounding climax. Can Dani and Blade find a strong enough love to sustain them in the face of danger? Or will the stalker win in the end? False Identity Believe in miracles … believe in hope … believe in love. It's Christmastime, and Chancy Hamilton can’t bear the thought of spending the holidays without her late husband Max who died in a plane crash. When Chancy and her teenage son, Travis, have an argument, Travis storms out of the house and ends up in the wrong part of town where he is attacked by a group of thugs. When a homeless man comes to his rescue, he invites the man home to have a meal with his mom and little sister. Gabe Jones is not like any other homeless man Chancy has ever seen—he’s confident, intelligent, and devastatingly handsome. Jake, Chancy’s boyfriend, takes an instant dislike to Gabe and warns Chancy to stay away from him.
Syx Thirty Sevyn (Situationships Book 3)
Grey Huffington - 2018
After the rash decision to relocate and join her sister in New York City, she’s forced to adapt to the new environment while - simultaneously - adapting to newfound heartache. The two proves to be complicated, especially when the culprit is still on the loose and hunting her every waking minute. Sevyn Rouge, the heart-stopping brown beauty, freelance writer, and sister of Syx, finally finds her voice. Smitten by the likes of Ace Mallard, the blandness of her life is altered the minute he steps foot into her world. His intriguing persona keeps her up at night long after her computer is shut off and projects are completed. It isn’t until his absence that she realizes commitment may have been a bit far-fetched and it was foolish of her to even consider Ace settling. His flee from Sevyn’s web of sappy Romance novel based fantasies come to a screeching halt only when he accepts and admit that she could possibly be everything that he never knew he wanted.
Heart Of Stone: A Domestic Violence Novella
Mz. Lady P. - 2020
Fallin for a Jamaican Boss
Tina Marie - 2018
In his world it was murder or be killed and he planned to stay alive. Zadda walked through life emotionless, never learning how to love or respect anyone until he met Neffi. She tested his patience, had him breaking all his rules but will she push him to the edge? Being the cousin of a Jamaican Don Neffi wasn’t used to hearing the words, no, stop or can’t. But when her baby father’s secrets are revealed some of hers come tumbling out as well. Leaving her single and for the first time without her cousins support. Meeting Zadda she soon finds out she wants more than he can give. Will their love survive murder, secrets and tragedy? Or will Neffi be left alone once again?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Brown (The Harold Brown Series, #2)
Mishana Khot - 2015
He’s never had any friends or family to celebrate with him. There’s never been anyone to share his Christmas dinner. He’s never had anyone, except Thomas Cat, for whom he could buy presents. Nonetheless, December has always been his favourite month. But this year, things are going to be different. This year, Harold and Faith Springer-Brown celebrate their first Christmas together as man and wife. And it’s just started snowing in Limberlost, so it looks like it’s going to be a perfect white Christmas. But there’s trouble brewing in the Springer-Brown household.
Issa Hood Love Story: Bailey & Bash
Anna Black - 2018
He had a rule not to marry or fall in love while he was in the game but, now that that was all behind him, he was ready and looking for a life partner and, from the very first moment that he laid eyes on Bailey Burnett, he knew instantly that she was the one. Bailey, young, smart and beautiful, belongs to Andre and she is no longer happy being his live-in girlfriend. The fact that he lies and is never home is evident that he’s entertaining another woman, but Bailey is in no position to leave him. She gave up her career to play house wifey to a man that still hadn’t proposed in over eight years. Fed up and tired of being misused, she meets her new neighbor Bash and is instantly attracted to him, and it doesn’t take long for her to desire him. An absent Andre gives Bailey an open invitation to get to know Bash and it doesn’t take the two long to discover the chemistry that they share. No matter how much the two of them try to keep their feelings at bay, they can’t resist falling in love with each other. The heart wants what the heart wants and Bash decides to give his heart to Bailey and, in the end, they both decide to be together by any means necessary.
The Amish Bishop
Samantha Bayarr - 2018
The Bishop is hiding a horrible secret that could expose his sins if he defends his son's sinful acts. For Eva, getting shunned for their sins could be the answer to her prayers.Lily can't forget what she saw; the community thinks she's making things up. When she suffers a breakdown after witnessing her mother's death from what is being called a freak accident, the Bishop says he has no choice but to shun her and her father, claiming it's for the good of the community, but what Lily knows could cause her to become the murderer's next target.
Issa Hood Love Story: Tokyo & Greek
Princess Diamond - 2018
He was handsome and rich. Being a drug dealer afforded him the lap of luxury. His birthday was coming up and his wife Tokyo didn’t have the slightest clue what to get him. He already had jewelry, expensive cars, designer clothes, lavish homes, and exotic vacations. Tokyo kept pondering the question: what should I get for a man who had it all? That’s when she thought back to a conversation that she overheard between Greek and his brother Greg. Greek confessed that he had never been with another woman before. That was it, she thought. Giving her husband a pass to be with another woman would make the perfect gift. He would have her permission to be intimate with another woman for one night. Tokyo was warned that bringing another woman into her bedroom wasn’t a good idea, but she was dead set on giving this present to her husband anyway. Easily, Tokyo found a woman named Ocean who Greek would be pleased with. Greek had a type and Ocean was perfect. Tokyo sealed the deal and Ocean was waiting for Greek once the guest left. The only problem was Ocean had ulterior motives. She wanted Greek for herself. This jaw-dropping read is fast-paced, full of surprises, and unpredictable. Travel this journey with Tokyo and Greek as they explore a threesome that challenges their marriage, trust, and threatens their lives. By the end of this book, the happy couple will never be the same. One night of passion turned into a lifetime of pain.
If Only You Knew
Trenae' - 2018
The only problem was, while Passion secretly loved the man behind the music, Skillz barely noticed anything besides her amazing voice. Fear of rejection and the realization that they were from two completely different backgrounds was enough to keep Passion secretly proclaiming her love for him through her lyrics. Emotions run high and there is nowhere to hide when the two are forced together for an impromptu tour. Sparks will fly, and secrets will be revealed in this sweet love story.