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Beautiful Surrender
Ivy Wild - 2021
Xavier:My truth is control.My truth is that good is rewardedand that bad is punished.Aubrey Knight thought she could disrupt my businessand get away with it.But, she was sorely mistaken.So, when her father lost the electionand came to me begging for money I struck a deal.The little brat would serve as collateral until the loan was repaid.She thinks she can test me.How laughable.She will submit to me,and it will be a beautiful submission.Aubrey:I will never submit to him.Beautiful Submission is a complete standalone romance with age-gap, enemies to lovers, captive and BDSM themes.
Fight
Paige Hill - 2018
Just another child neglect case, crossing a cluttered desk. For a small window of time, I thought fate had taken mercy on me when the future District Attorney swept me off my feet. From the outside looking in, we have the perfect life. The reality however, is my personal nightmare.One violent night, fate forces me to make a choice and I must run to survive. With no money, food or place to live, I search for work where cash is king, and questions won’t be asked.Once again, fate drops me in the hands of a handsome bartender who wants to help me. But everyone has secrets. Ones that have the potential to destroy everything.A fugitive on the run, one determined stalker, an undercover agent and a high-profile family with a lot to lose. Suddenly, I find myself fighting for life, love and freedom.
His Little Wife Lie
Sloan Storm - 2019
Falling in love isn't in his DNA. With piercing blue eyes and a hard body to match, he goes through women like candy.But he saved my life.I promised I'd repay him. I should learn when to keep my mouth shut.Griff needs a Mrs. Right Now, and he's convinced I'm the perfect actress.In case I have any doubts, there are seven badly needed zeroes on a check with my name on it to help make up my mind.Ugh.We're totally fake. Nothing but lies.Except the way his lips feel on mine.Except the way his touch sets my body ablaze.Except the way my soul aches when he looks into my eyes.He says that without me, he loses everything.But if I've got the upper hand, why does it feel like he's in control?There's only one thing missing from this arrangement.What happens to my heart when it's over?
The Romeo Arrangement
Nicole Snow - 2020
Stinking rich. Fed up owner of one angry rooster. Eyes set to permanent storm.Of course, it doesn't end there.My unexpected Romeo doubles down on this ridiculous “fake fiancée” rescue scheme.One blazing kiss shatters worlds.I'm swept up in a small-town fairy tale, wishing I hadn't lost my faith in wishes years ago.He's saving my life. Hero and done. Nothing more.Prince Charmings don't really marry pumpkin farmers from Wisconsin.Give me strength.Tell me his gaze doesn't scream obsession.Save me from his oh-so-believable growls.Help me believe our little arrangement never, ever ends in “I do.”Full-length romance novel with a Happily Ever After sure to blow some socks off. Two shattered hearts from opposite worlds find their forever. A damaged heartthrob takes control, lays claim, and protects his sassy stray.
Die for Her
R.B. Hilliard - 2020
As president of the Steele Raiders MC, he doesn’t have the time nor the desire to get tangled up in a relationship. But then a beautiful woman—one who has no idea who he really is—steps into his life and makes him want more.Luciana Ferina is not a risk-taker. She’s steady and dependable; a woman who knows what she wants out of life. With a job she loves and a good head on her shoulders, she has everything she could ever need. But then she meets a man who makes her want to risk it all.She’s the woman of his dreams.He’s not who she thinks he is.When secrets unfold, it will be up to Steele to not only protect her but to prove he's the man worthy of her heart.Sometimes you have to fight for love, but sometimes you have to die for it.
Gray Sin
Jody Kaye - 2020
But I should have known better than to bring her back to my cabin. Kingsbrier's princess has a reputation for getting whatever she wants. I’d never considered she’d be interested in someone as old as her father. I wasn’t attracted to anyone so young until that night. Now I’m in bed with the devil, trying to keep my buddies from finding out that she’s everything I ever wanted. —GRACYN—Joe was another one of my parent’s friends not worth paying attention to until he saves me from myself. It was only supposed to be one sinful night. Now, I temp fate each time I go back for more. I’ve fallen for a much older man and we’re treading in gray waters. To keep him I’ll have to come clean to my family. But does friendship eclipse love?
Billion Dollar Mistake (Doctors of Denver)
K.C. Crowne - 2021
Now, I’m married to an infuriatingly cocky billionaire.It started with an innocent crush. The popular boy from the wealthy side of town.And a dorky girl he teased mercilessly.Fast forward and the boy I wanted is now a man.Nothing like the star of my teenage fantasies.He's ruggedly handsome and charming.Charismatic. Confident. Sexy. I figured there's no way he’d ever notice me.Turns out he did.In fact, he needs me to be his new fake wife!He says I'll get my dream job if I agree.One problem remains. This was supposed to be a temporary arrangement. But the two little babies growing in my belly are here to stay. Did I make the biggest mistake of my life?
Our Secrets & Lies
Nova Rain - 2020
The only thing he has to offer is his beautiful daughter Ashleigh. Sweet. Innocent. Beautiful. She’s everything a man could want. And now, she’s been given to me for a week to do with what I please. It’s every man’s fantasy. Yet, everything isn’t as it seems. She may hide her scars from the world… But she can’t from me. Ashleigh is mine. And I’m going to find out the truth.
Insta Lovers
J.L. Beck - 2020
Five steamy-novellas that will melt your panties and your heart. Each book contains an alpha hero, a heart-warming heroine and a happily ever after that will leave you deeply satisfied. Included in this boxed set is: HIS GIFTShe was brought to me as a gift. One Valentine’s Day. Completely naked, besides a shiny red bow that was wrapped around her slender middle. The moment I laid eyes on her... I wanted her. Every single inch of her body and every dark corner of her mind. I wanted it all. RUNAWAY BRIDEEscaping the church is easy, but figuring out where to go from there is impossible. And then she runs into him, a ruggedly handsome man with eyes that pierce her soul. Instantly, she’s drawn to him.THE BILLIONAIR'S NANNYWhen Cassie shows up at the home of the Barnes twin’s she’s not sure what to expect. Why do these brothers need a live-in nanny, and how the hell is she supposed to live with them when she can barely handle looking at them? ON THE RUN I still don’t quite understand how I ended up running from the cops that night.Well… at least I have a hot as hell convict in tow.TAKING WHAT'S HISHer daddy owes me a half million dollars, but I’m taking her in instead. She’s an innocent in this evil war, but I can’t let her go.
Detour
A. Marie - 2020
Angela Head down, eyes peeled for any opportunity to get off the dead-end course my mother carelessly paved for me years ago.My plan takes a sharp turn landing me directly across the hall from Creekwood’s resident bad boys. The three streetbike riding misfits are as stubborn as they are sexy. And they. Are. Sexy. Especially the one with the mocha swirl eyes watching my every move.But even the six-foot hallway separating us can’t keep the overbearing trio from constantly getting in my way.When my past threatens to catch up with me, I quickly learn not every detour promises an easier route, no matter how tempting my new neighbors might make it look. Coty Head up, eyes locked on anything threatening to throw me off the carefully constructed path I have mapped out.I live my life the same way I ride my bike, never once regretting the roads I’ve chosen.Lately though, after years of the same scenery, everything’s starting to blur together. It’s only when our elusive neighbor girl comes out of nowhere that I realize what’s been missing.And now that I have, I don’t think I can let her pass by so quickly. At least not without proving the lengths I’ll go for her first.
Maintenance Required
Giulia Lagomarsino - 2020
There are right and wrong ways to do things, and I always make sure that I'm on the right side. My brothers call me a wet blanket. They say I'm buttoned-up, boring, and that I don't know how to let loose. There's a reason I'm that way, and she just walked through my door. With one wild night, I've thrown all my moral guidelines out the window. Now I'm stuck with her and there's no possible way this could work between us. We're complete opposites in every way, but damn she's sexy. Not that it matters. There will never be more between us. One of us will end up killing the other first.KatAfter a long shift in the cancer ward at the children's hospital, I just want to let loose. My friend set me up on a date, and I gladly took it to let off some steam. I've got a fun outfit and I'm ready to let loose. But my one night of fun was spoiled the minute he walked through that door. I was just looking for a good time, and I got him instead. He's good-looking, but that's about all that he has going for him. He's not at all my type, and now he seems to think that I'm some loose whore. It was one night! But I'm stuck with him, so I have to find a way to make this work. If I don't figure out a way to make the man loosen up, I'll go insane.
Kiss and Tell
Athena Wright - 2019
My lips beg for his kiss. My body hungers for his.He says no one has to know. He says he can keep us a secret.I’ve worked too hard to jeopardize my reputation, but I want to believe him. Can I trust no one will find out?After all, a gentleman doesn’t kiss and tell…
First to Fall
Stacy Lane - 2020
A homebody to the extreme. All it took was one night out for my hermit lifestyle to tailspin into one with a professional hockey player kissing me on my doorstep in a Wednesday Addams costume.I wanted us to be friends, so I became the girl friend—with a space, as he likes to say. Just friends is a tried and true failure. I’ve fallen for a hockey player, and I don’t even like hockey.Brooks I’ve had a lot of random hookups because of my status, but never one made by my dad pimping me out to fans in the crowd at my game. And she rejected me.My hockey career is my only ambition. I don’t date women because, eventually, they always want more. When I think of the future, it’s about career goals,breaking records, and how many trophies I will hold above my head. Now I’m the one who can’t stay away. Out of all the Labelle men, I never expected to be the first to fall.
Falling For You
Jennifer Van Wyk - 2019
Don’t form attachments. Follow the rules. Don’t dream of a future. Too bad our hearts wouldn’t listen.And this storm we’re going through? The one that threatens to rip us apart? It doesn’t care that I’m falling for you.Falling For You is a different kind of brother’s best friend romance. It’s as emotional as it is sizzling.
Veritas
A.L. Woods - 2021
𝗪𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬...𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢It was supposed to be a fling.A one-night stand. Then Jordan Kovacs asked for more.A date. I don’t date—I f*ck. While he showered, I left. The end. Or so I thought. I have a problem.My ex-f*ck buddy is getting married. And I can’t get out of going—long story.I need an arrangement I can understand from a man who only had me for a night.But Jordan has other plans for me.Things that will tip the scales in his favor.𝘑𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘯A tryst was what she was looking for. A date was what I wanted.A chance. I understand Maria Tavares. She’s a beautiful lie. Now she needs something from me: a favor. So I’ll function in a way she can understand: an arrangement. Three months. All in. Strings attached. No interferences. Titles exchanged. The plan is simple, with only one rule—veritas.Let’s see if Maria’s ex-f*ck buddy understands that, too.