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Hero


Shani Greene-Dowdell - 2020
    ☆ Cherise ☆He found me again.I moved to another state, and the bastard found me.Worst part is, I tried really hard to help him get his life on track.Now, he was making me a nervous wreck.I couldn’t date, even if I wanted to.I couldn’t go out with friends.I couldn’t stay home and feel safe.Then, one day, I got a call from an ex-military guy looking for a therapist.He needed clearance to join the FBI.He could be my stalker, or he could be a hero.Determined not to live in fear any longer, I decided to help him.☆Tobin ☆After my brother's death, I realized in serving my country, I'd done a disservice to my family.So, I snapped and broke some shit.They quickly gave me my exit papers from the military.As an ex-Marine, if I ever wanted to get into the FBI, I'd need to prove I wasn't a safety concern.Apparently, people with anger management issues shouldn't carry weapons.So I found a therapist—a female therapist.We were all of fifteen minutes into our session when I realized all was not right in her world.She was on edge because she had a stalker.Lucky for me, I wasn't currently employed.Lucky for her, I was highly trained and intensely motivated to save her.I'd always been a sucker for a damsel in distress.And this woman needed a hero.

Twisted Devotion


Sage Young - 2019
    She was taught at a very young age that lies were going to be a part of her life. LEARN - Violet learned that she needed to look out for herself and chart her own future. Maximus learned more than he wanted to know about Violet. Could he still be interested in her after what he has learned? LOSS - Losing her mother at a young age wouldn’t be the only tragedy she would endure. Blending into the background and not making waves was how she learned to survive. Now she’s all grown up and the very family that mistreated her has asked her to do the unthinkable. LUST - Maximus noticed Violet when she entered the room. Now that she’s all grown up, his body took notice. She was always a beautiful girl, but now she was a woman and he wanted her. LIVE - Violet has had a crush on Maximus since she was twelve. She fantasized about being with him, but that fantasy turned into a nightmare and now she is forced to live with the consequences. LOVE - Violet had to live a lie, suffer immense loss, pay for her mistakes, and learn to live on her own terms. She now lives in a new city and is loving her life, that is, until she sees Maximus again. Can Violet and Maximus bury the past and allow love to flourish... Find out in TWISTED DEVOTION

What You Want: Romance and Sex


Kimberly Smith - 2017
     When Victoria finds that the man she has come to love has been lying to her, will she be able to forgive him? Victoria Timmons' life is all about work. She is so driven to succeed that she has given up on the prospect of finding love and passion. She has a full-time job and lives with her aging, disabled mother as well as having a side hustle. Victoria has too many responsibilities which doesn't allow much time for anything outside of work. Her boss has dangled a carrot of a promotion in front of her. She has done everything she can to prove that she can handle the job. The new position will allow her to quit her part-time job and maybe have a life that isn't always about work. When she finds out that the position has been giving to someone else, Victoria realizes that she might never have what she wants. Maximillian Jackson Quinn is a charismatic tech billionaire who gets what he wants. He wants a small up and coming company, but before he can close the deal, the current owner places a condition on the sale. Max agrees not to release the employees from their jobs until he has spent time getting to know them and their abilities and talents. In this process, he finds that the company has something else that is a sweet temptation, Victoria Timmons. Keeping his identity a secret from everyone for a month is no difficult task until he decides to pursue a relationship with Victoria. Once he convinces her to take a chance on him, it becomes challenging when his family becomes the center of a public scandal, one that could expose his identity and end the best romance and sex of his life. Jackson is every bit the man intended for an Alpha male romance and Victoria is the perfect African American fiction heroine. The essence of any good romantic love story is the journey from the introduction to the conclusion, of course, it doesn't hurt to fill it with desire, enticing romance, and sex. Experience the exciting contemporary romance, "What You Want." Inside Flap: “I liked kissing you.” He said with a smirk. Her heart rate sped up. “Didn't you like kissing me?” Victoria swallowed, “No.” “No?” he said pulling her close. He flicked his tongue over her lips, and when she responded with a sigh, he captured her lips in a kiss that made her moan with desire. She wanted to push him away as her hands moved to his chest, but the feel of his hard muscular body made her step closer molding her body to his. She opened her mouth to him as he explored her sweet mouth with his tongue. His hands moved to cup her ass. He squeezed it. He loved the softness. She moaned again, a sound that he could easily get used to hearing. He wanted to continue this exploration of her soft curvy body but now was not the right time or place. He reluctantly pulled his mouth from hers and met her eyes, smiling. “Liar.” Advanced Reader Reviews: L.R. I adore the book, I had to take some time to warm up to Vicky, but I loved "Jackson" from the first. Let's not talk about Grandpa Jack. He's a doll. I just loved him. D.A. I enjoyed Victoria, she is a strong heroine and didn't come across as the stereotypical black female character a lot of authors are using now. Thank you for allowing me to read your book. J.A.H. Wow, this is a romantic love story that was worth reading. Can't wait to see what else you are working on. D.R. This was my first interracial romance black women white men. Jackson and Victoria are hot together. I will be reading more multicultural romance books. I.

Strictly Confidential Attraction & Taking Care of Business


Brenda Jackson - 2010
    Instead of asking her to be his lover, he was asking her to be temporary nanny to his baby niece. Not an ounce of desire in sight. Or was there? Living together, spending time in intimate surroundings, created a sensual tension too powerful to ignore. How long before this strictly business relationship turned into a strictly passionate predicament?Taking Care of BusinessFrom the moment she met Tag Elliott, Renee Williams thought of nothing but how his lips would feel on hers. That and darkened bedrooms and whispered promises. But as a member of Manhattan's wealthiest family, Tag was way out of the social worker's league. Besides, no matter how much she craved him, there was another small matter: she was black and Tag was white. Renee had agreed to one night to live their fantasies, but in the light of day Tag decided once was not enough. He could ignore the scandal they would stir; why couldn't she? After all, Tag wanted her. And he always got what he wanted….

Fighting Irish


Cristina Grenier - 2017
    Flash Sale: Just 99¢ for the next 36 hours! Save 75% over the regular price of $3.99. Savannah Jones feels completely isolated at her publishing company, where getting a meaningful assignment means flashing your cleavage and exploiting your femininity. When she challenges these standards, however, she finds herself saddled with an impossible client: world champion MMA fighter Torran Maloney. The Irishman's hotheaded brashness drives her up the wall, but Savannah can't deny the instant attraction between them. What he doesn't realize is that her upbringing and innate stubbornness make her more than a worthy opponent, even for someone who's been fighting his entire life. Torran has spent his entire life working his way up from the bottom. To him, being a champion is just a title. Fighting for sport is what he lives for- and what helps him escape his past. When a new publicist literally forces her way into his life, Torran is forced to admit that maybe she can do for him what he couldn't do for himself; and maybe, just maybe, Savannah Jones is the one thing he's been missing.

Ruin Me


D.A. Young - 2021
    From their first encounter, Cruz “The Butcher” Merada and Zafira Wilder’s meticulously laid plans were shot to hell.He’s a charmingly persuasive player, a keeper of sinful promises, who’s used to getting what he wants. She’s resilient, determined, and nobody’s pushover. They know a relationship between them would never work; However, it’s only a matter of time before they risk giving in to their desires. Soon, they’re spiraling out of control in a tangled web of heartstrings and treachery.If they’re smart, they’ll call it quits, and walk away before someone gets hurt; Or, just maybe, Cruz and Zafira will be brave enough to confront their fears and fight for what’s inevitable between them - love.

The Closer: An Interracial Mafia Romance


C.D. Samuda - 2021
    

When He Comes Back Around


Mary Peart - 2016
     Jewel was certain she had met the boy of her dreams, until he unexpectedly moved away to Europe and left her broken-hearted. Fast forward into adulthood, and Jewel is happily content with how her life is going. That is, until she discovers Jordan has returned to take over his father’s business, and is looking to reconnect with the love of his life. Jewel wants this too, she really does. But time changes things, and despite being as dashing as ever, Jordan has a lot of making up to do. Will the two be able to reconnect lost love after all these years? Or will Jewel be left broken-hearted for a second time, with even worse consequences? Find out in this exciting and passionate pregnancy romance by bestselling author Mary Peart of BWWM Club. Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot, you'll be wishing for your own star-crossed romance.

Li Wei (Members From Money Season Two #52)


Katie Dowe - 2021
    A sexy BWAM, over 40’s romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.Delia Franklin is left devastated when her father is killed in a tragic accident.She finds solace at grief counseling sessions and meets a man who will change her life forever!Forty-four-year-old Chinese investor Li Wei Yang is reeling from the loss of his mother…But the woman he meets at counseling might be the lifeline he needs to get his life back together…Delia falls hard for Li Wei too, but a devastating relationship in her past has left her bruised and shattered.Will Delia and Li Wei ever move past their individual tragedies?And will they be able to find love and comfort with each other?Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.Suitable for over 18s only due to smoking hot sex scenes!

The Ugly Duckling


Tasha Jones - 2016
    A bit nerdy and shy, and without the greatest fashion sense, she's definitely no prom queen. But Athena has a secret. She's been secretly dating the most popular guy at school. Mason McCarthy is the most popular guy at school. While he can get any girl he wants, there's something very unique that attracts him to Athena. But his pride does him in, and he refuses to acknowledge his relationship with any of the other popular kids. Athena moves away suddenly, and it seems like this would be the end of their love story. A decade passes as these two grow into full fledged adults. Athena is no longer the ugly duckling, and has grown into her looks and has a sense of style very unique to her. She has decided to own up to who she is, and this makes her so much more attractive. When she moves back to her hometown she never imagines Mason is still there. When Mason see's Athena, he realizes the mistake he made all those years ago, but is it too late for him to finally show her how much he truly loves her? Follow their journey as they try and rekindle their relationship after a decade apart, as Athena deals with a dangerous drug dealing partner, and her own sordid past.

The Marriage Bargain


Kayla Watkins - 2019
    Especially not at the local charity center. The sole heir to his father’s company, Eugene Townsend is as arrogant as he is handsome. Born in a world of lavish privilege, this ruthless billionaire tycoon has always been indifferent to the suffering which exists in the real world. But his dying father has other plans: if Eugene wants to ever touch his inheritance money, he has to volunteer at a local charity. And find a wife. Kathryn Underwood’s world couldn’t be more different: single mother to an eight-year old son, she’s been volunteering at South Central for years. Having seen her fair share of hardships at the center, Kathryn takes an instant dislike to the conceited billionaire who walks in one day, demanding to mentor a child. To her surprise, Eugene starts to bond with her son. And in spite of everything, she slowly realizes that there’s a whole other side to the alluring billionaire. But sparks begin to fly between them, will Eugene and Kathryn ever manage to get past their wildly contrasting backgrounds and give love a chance? **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

Yetis in Whistler (Peyton Brooks, FBI #10)


M.L. Hamilton - 2021
    

Off the Grid


Shyla Colt - 2016
    All of the long hours and hard work had done nothing for career advancement. Skill meant nothing when the Editor-in–Chief was sleeping with the lead reporter. After the passing of her beloved Gran, Lilac saw her life in a new light. Her demand for a raise and a new job title get her a dream assignment: a month long report on living off the grid. The only thing standing in the way of what she’s always dreamt of is veteran Marine sniper turned survivalist, Thorn Finch. Looking to heal his wounds, the bearded town recluse shunned social interactions and purchased a spread deep in the Appalachian forest the moment he returned home after the military. The extreme changes the All-American, athletic youth with charisma and dimples had undergone made perfect fodder for small town gossip. Living off of the land helped him battle his demons, to the point he might be ready to open up. A month alone in the woods could bring them both heartache and headaches, or an unexpected love neither imagined.

Staying The Course


Siera London - 2018
    With forty dollars to her name and a broken shoe heel, she walks into the town of Endurance desperate and searching for a way back home. But this street-savvy lady is used to taking care of herself and fighting for everything she has. She'll do what’s necessary to survive—even take on a grumpy mountain man in the middle of the night.Single father, Owen Tate wants to be left alone, especially by the sexy trespasser who demands entry into his bar. She has a truckload of attitude, a penchant for manipulation, and a ton of baggage trailing behind her. Yet Ivy’s zeal for life might be the kick in the pants a wounded man needs to bury the past.How will two people used to staying the course change direction and learn to fight for each other?