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A Circle of Crows


Kelsey Kingsley - 2021
    But when the body of a tourist is found in the woods, the detective begins to see that things aren't all that they seem in the sleepy little town, especially when the murder is ruled as an accident. With raised suspicion, Alec now has to wonder, who is trying to cover up the killing of Grace Allan?Realizing he can't trust anybody, Inspector Brodie sets out to solve the mystery on his own, until he meets Rosie Allan, a woman determined to help catch her sister's killer. Stubborn and set in his ways, Alec is reluctant to accept her assistance, but Rosie is persistent, not to mention beautiful, and he finds her impossible to refuse.Together, they begin to uncover the dark secrets hidden within the small Scottish town, and with those secrets, they find answers. But can they solve the mystery without getting themselves killed—or worse, falling in love?

Sugar Plum


Jenika Snow - 2019
     Holly Halliday was twenty years old and deliciously curvy. My best friend’s daughter. Too young. Off-limits. I’d kept my desires buried for the last two years, but now, with her realizing the effect she had on me, I was struggling to stay away. But this holiday season, Holly was especially irresistible, and there was no way I could say no to my desires any longer. I find myself breaking the vow I made with myself not to be with her. Holly's learned to use her womanly charm, and the moment those lace panties found their way under my pillow, I was a goner. There was no way I was keeping my distance, and I’d know how sweet Holly really is. Sugar Plum is a father's best friend romance. Sugary-sweet and self-indulgent, this novella is the perfect bite-sized treat to enjoy on a cold winter evening!

King of Shadows


Amelia Wilde - 2020
    The innocent young woman challenges his claim on her.He'll stop at nothing to have her.The contract is binding.The daughter of his enemy...Persehone wants freedom more than anything. Instead she falls into the hands of a ruthless businessman. He demands complete possession of her. Body. Mind. Soul.He wants her submission. She demands his secrets.Their sensual battle may break them both.

Hung


J.L. Beck
    How do I know? Well, I’ve slept with him, of course, and on more than one occasion at that.I thought what we were doing was harmless, until our families found out and threatened to cut all ties with us. Except it’s too late for that now because I’m pregnant with his baby, and we can’t seem to keep our hands off each other. The temptation is too great and knowing that we're breaking the rules seems to add a high to our secret love affair.If our parents find out, all hell is going to break loose, but how can I hide the fact that I’m not only in love with my stepbrother, but also pregnant with his baby?And to think that I thought him being hung was the biggest surprise of all.-Instalove certified with an alpha male, strong heroine, and a secret love affair that will leave everyone begging for more. This book comes with a HEA that's sugary sweet, and enough steamy scenes to melt your Kindle.-

What We Know Is True


Jamie Bennett - 2019
    Who would have thought it?” Polar opposites. Karis and Reid are nothing alike. Where she calculates risks, he takes them. When she looks, he leaps—literally. But somehow, they do work well together—better than well, because oddly, they seem to complement each other. They’re great work colleagues. They’re great friends. Could they be great at something more? Can Reid give up roaming around the world, looking for adventure? Can Karis let go of her control a little, to take a chance? Sometimes, your happy ending can’t be planned, coordinated, and calculated…but it’s there, if you can let go and reach for it!

Tempting


Crystal Kaswell - 2017
    I can't help myself. I peel it open, run my fingers along the paper, soak up every ounce of him.His drawings are as beautiful and bold as his dark eyes and his cocky smile. Only, there, on the third page--that’s no tattoo mockup. That's me.Naked.Ready.Waiting in his bed.There's no denying it — those are my blue glasses, my green eyes, my flushed cheeks.Brendon wants me.The smoking hot, ten thousand miles out of my league bad boy wants me — a good girl v*rgin with thick glasses and no game.It's perfect.Only it's not.He's my best friend's older brother. He's off limits.But damn is he tempting. *A complete standalone.*

Dangerous to Know & Love


Jane Harvey-Berrick - 2013
    Moody, with an explosive temper, closed off and sullen, he’s also beautiful, tatted in delicious ways, with a pierced eyebrow and spiky black hair. It’s rumoured he has piercings in other places, too. Is he really mad, bad and dangerous to know?Daniel lives with his older brother, Zef, and their home is party central. You want drugs, a good time, liquor, no questions asked? Colton’s is the place to go.When Daniel and good girl Lisanne Maclaine have to work together on an assignment, Lisanne finds there’s a lot more to the college’s bad boy than his reputation. He’s intelligent and funny and good company. And then she discovers his secret, why he’s so closed off to everyone, and determined to keep people at arms’ length. But being his secret-keeper is harder than she ever dreamed.Recommended for readers 18+ due to sexual references and sex scenes, some coarse language, drug references and drug use.Word Count: 154,726

An Autumn in Paris


Alix Nichols
    No matter how hot his kisses or how genuine his affection, he’s still reeling. He can’t move on.And I can’t risk falling for him. I have a child to raise—a preteen boy who needs his mom to be all there. But as autumn strips the trees of their leaves, falling for Thomas is exactly what I do. Throwing caution to the wind, I dare to hope for a future with him……until the past comes knocking.Can we handle it or will it break us forever?Whether you're a fan of timeless movies like “Sabrina” or prefer steamy contemporary romance novels, “An Autumn in Paris” has something for you to love.Escape to Paris, and let this sweet, fun and sensual tale give you all the feels!

Stripped Bare


Frankie Love - 2019
    and Karis Quinn is the only thing I want to touch.She's curvy, cute-as-a-cupcake, and way too sweet for a hard-ass like me.When I'm hired to renovate her bakery, I want to do more than strip these floors and make them shine.I want to make Karis scream my name.Over and over again.She may be a virgin, but I've got a hammer.And I know how to use it.Dear Reader,Filthy, over-the-top, and the perfect treat.This one is true love at its finest.Eli Blake is a blue-collar alpha with more than a tool belt.This man knows how to seal the deal and put a ring on it. xo, Frankie & ChantelHammers and Veils is a series of short and flirty stories sure to make you melt!

The Boy on the Bridge


Sam Mariano - 2021
    I saw someone hurting and wanted to help. I saw someone possibly in danger and wanted to make sure he was safe.There’s nothing safe about Hunter Maxwell, though. I thought there might be. I fell under his spell. Whatever the world saw when they looked at him, it wasn’t what he showed me. The bond we formed was real. I know it was real. But with Hunter, when the tides turn, you’d better hope you’re safely on the shore and out of his reach.I thought I was a strong enough swimmer to keep my head above water. I thought if it came down to it, I could resist his pull.I didn’t know, but now I do.Once Hunter sets his sights on you, there’s no such thing as out of his reach. Whether it’s today, tomorrow, or five years from now, he’s coming for me—and when he does, he won’t stop until he’s destroyed me.***The Boy on the Bridge contains mature, adult content and is only recommended for adult readers.

Maybe


Shane Morgan - 2019
    Her plan: achieve one goal in her senior year. Not attract the attention of a rich boy with a reputation.Sydney is sure about guys like Parker.The wealthy and entitled ones.Players.This one hates the way she looks at him.Parker Prescott is determined to prove her wrong.He chases Sydney.She pushes him away until she can no longer fight her feelings.The ice starts to melt.Her defenses lower the more she learns about him. He’s not just another player.Like her, Parker has issues he’s dealing with.But she’s still so afraid to let him in.And Parker fears he may never truly win her heart.Can Sydney accept her intense feelings and trust that Parker won’t hurt her, and will she be there for him when he needs her the most?

Hate You


Tracy Lorraine - 2020
    She was everything I wasn’t—everything I didn’t want to be.A reminder that from the moment I was born, I was the outcast. The rebel.I went against everything that was expected of me and created a life on my terms. I built my own empire, carved out my own destiny.Then she shows up at my tattoo studio, representing everything I tried to escape. She expects to just fit in… like she ever could.Tabitha Anderson.The posh girl trying to prove everyone wrong... that she can be something else—someone else. She hates me because she knows I’m right.Or so I think. Turns out this isn’t the first time we’ve met, and our hate has history. We have history.I might not have remembered, but I damn sure won’t forget now. Won't forget how her smile is always directed at everyone but me.If everything changes and she proves she does fit in, will it still be hate I’m feeling or something else entirely?And if I’m wrong, then she’s right where she belongs... with me.

His Best Friend's Little Sister


Vivian Wood - 2017
    I’m struggling through burnout and hiding out from the entire world.When we both hide out at the same cabin far away from everyone else, a mutual attraction blooms between us.I know it’s wrong, but it’s impossible to stop touching her once I start. And worse, I don’t want to let her go...

Time's Up!


Vicki Green - 2017
    The terms: Must be married and pregnant by the age of twenty-five. The catch: It has to be true love. All stipulated in the contract. The problem: Rica has no boyfriend. She's not easy. She'll be twenty-five in nine months. What's NOT in the contract: Her parents forgot to mention he must be Italian. Well, at least there's a little hope. Very little hope.**Due to Adult language and scenes, this story is intended for 18+ readers (less)

Santa's Perfect Package: A Collection of Holiday Romances


K.B. Winters - 2019
    And I’m the one who put her there Santa Baby is a standalone Christmas romance with loads of heat, guaranteed HEA and absolutely no cliffhangers! One Naughty Christmas Good Things Come In Large Packages! Especially when the package is her BOSS! One Naughty Christmas is a novella length Christmas romance with loads of heat, no cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA! Unwrapped I'm breaking every bro code in the book—but I can't help myself. Ruby "Brace Face" is all grown up and I can't keep my mind—or my hands—off of her! Unwrapped is a novella-length forbidden romance with a sexy Navy SEAL, no cliffhanger and a very happy ending. Three Under The Tree Two tantalizing mouths. Four magical hands and two incredibly delicious hunks. They’re the hottest fantasy I never knew I had. Three Under The Tree is a standalone Christmas romance with loads of heat, guaranteed HEA and absolutely no cliffhangers! Enjoy! A Soldier For Christmas I'm in Jingle Bell Hell. Sophia is only in Baghdad for ten days, surely that’s enough time to get a little ho, ho, ho. A Soldier for Christmas is a novella-length holiday military romance with a whole lot of HEAT! No cliffhanger and a very happy ending. If you love the holidays, a first kiss, bossy romances and filthy talking military men, this holiday collection is for you! Have a super dooper Holiday!