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Three Days
L.T. Marie - 2011
Her best friend Riann is getting married there, but Dakota doesn’t like the heat or the fact that she is going to be spending three days with twenty women she can’t stand. All she wants is a little free time and a warm body to fill her bed, that is until her world is upended by the introduction of her best friend’s cousin, the mysterious Shawn Camello.Shawn Camello has been invited to her cousin Riann’s bachelorette party at the last minute. She is reluctant to go but is persuaded by Riann in the hope that they can become reacquainted after not seeing each other for twenty-five years. The moment she meets the sexy, determined Dakota Riley, she tries avoiding her at every turn. The problem is, everywhere she looks, Dakota is there, and she’s becoming harder and harder to resist.In a town like Vegas where anything can happen, Shawn and Dakota find that the stakes are love at all costs, and it’s a gamble neither can afford to lose.
The Mandolin Lunch
Missouri Vaun - 2021
After all, how hard can teaching kids about art really be? Apparently, pretty hard, because her first day on the job is a complete disaster, and that has nothing at all to do with the fact that Tess Hill, the captivating and overly conscientious music teacher, shares the same classroom.Tess, a dedicated teacher and single mother focused on creating a stable life for her daughter, is immediately attracted to the handsome, cavalier Garet for all the wrong reasons. Everything about Garet says short-term, and Tess refuses to consider anything less than forever. She’s not about to give her heart away to someone she can’t count on.Can Garet and Tess survive three months sharing the same classroom without killing each other…or falling in love?
The Decayed Ones
Joseph DiBartolo - 2014
His obsession for zombie films was the only thing that kept him company when times got tough. After losing his job as a butcher at the local market and getting dumped by his girlfriend, all in the same day, Peter tried to close himself off from the world. His efforts were thwarted when his obsession actually became a reality. Follow Peter on his journey to redemption as he struggles with his mixed feelings of excitement and regret. Will he be able to adapt and excel in a world now being overrun by the living dead? Or will he fail to succeed as he did when the world was normal?
Mail Order Bride: A Romantic Comedy with a Lesbian Twist
Rachel Windsor - 2014
Liz Coleman was just about to give up on love when a brainstorm hits--a mail order bride. The brainstorm turns out to be more than Liz bargained for when Svetlana arrives and utters those magical first words, "You are not man." Liz begins to wonder if the language barrier, complaints from her best friends Ann and Elle and not to mention trouble with Homeland Security are worth what she thought would be the perfect solution to an age-old problem. Find out what happens in this fiendishly funny, warm romantic comedy!
Heatwave
Maggie McIntyre - 2020
She is hired under the radar of the female CEO, Katherine Konrad, but within hours of starting, Cat discovers nothing about her new life is going to be straightforward.Raised by her hippy artist mother in Portland, Oregon, Catriona has never followed the crowd, and she certainly doesn’t fit in at Montpellier. Her colleagues dress and act like wannabe starlets, and seem to despise her on sight. Her line manager, Frankie, is a man whose career is in trouble, and it takes all her energy to keep him in his job in charge of “Montage”, Montpellier’s current affairs program. Cat begins to question why she stays.Maybe the answer lies on the top floor of the Montpellier building. Katherine Konrad, CEO, beautiful, quick-witted and a broadcasting legend, has played verbal mind-games with Cat from day one. But Katherine’s quips are often barbed and her wit acidic. She is unpredictable and her private life is a mystery.Events bind the two women together, literally as well as figuratively as they embark on a much closer relationship expected. It’s a struggle for emotional survival, but then Cat discovers the truth about Katherine. Will she run for the hills, or be drawn into the battle as her boss fights with her own past? Summer in the city, two women in love, and the heatwave is not the only thing sizzling. A seductive age-gap story of love and loss, danger and delight.
Santa Claus & The Curves (Steamy Alpha BBW Romance)
J.J. Loraine - 2019
Nick Christmas is different for the super rich. During the holidays, I like to dress up as Santa Claus and go to random shopping malls. I listen to the wishes of hundreds of starry-eyed children and then I use my family’s immense wealth and connections to make their dreams come true. It’s my own little gift to myself… what else can you give a man who has everything? …Well, almost everything… I used to wish for love, but I’ve long since given up hope. I don’t know who to trust, everyone just wants a piece of my fortune. But when I meet Krissy, I know that she likes me for me… why else would she be giving me those cute little glances while I’m dressed up as a fat old man!? She’s hesitant, at first… I can tell she’s hiding a secret, but I promise that I’ll show her mine if she shows me hers. All I want for Christmas is her and I’ll do whatever it takes to unwrap her curvy love. Krissy This is no ordinary shopping mall Santa Claus. His bright blue eyes betray something more; something deeper; something… sexy. He has thick, beefy forearms under that red jacket. His thighs are muscular and strong. I might be a little too old for it, but I don’t care; I sit on his lap and make a wish. Will he make my dreams come true? There’s something about this guy that’s driving me wild. Maybe I’ll finally get that present I’ve been hoping for… This story features instant-love, scolding sex scenes, and a sweet, happy ending. There are no cliffhangers! The book is completely self-contained. So, if you’re looking for a quick dose of pure, steamy romantic pleasure, this is the story for you!
Summer Fate
Emma Nichols - 2019
At least she did until a moment of indiscretion threatens to destroy her career. With everything in London at stake and her fate in the Board's hands, she escapes to her Aunt's house in the Lake District - the perfect place to hide from her secrets and to get some much-needed peace and quiet. But Duckton-by-Dale is nothing like she remembered and she certainly didn't expect to be attracted to her new neighbour, Harriet. But then she also didn't expect her world to be turned upside down by the quirky ensemble of villagers who plot to give love a helping hand. What could possibly go wrong? Laugh out loud as you immerse yourself in the antics of the Duckton-by-Dale villagers and watch Harriet & Grace’s romance blossom... Emma Nichols' lesbian romcom is the perfect summer read! Emma Nichols is the author of Summer 2018 No.1 Bestselling Lesbian Romance 'Ariana' and Summer 2017 No.1 Bestselling Lesbian Romance 'Finding You'.
Falling for Summer
Bridget Essex - 2015
Amanda was only seventeen at the time, but she should have been there that night, and she blames herself for her sister’s death… Now, on the twentieth anniversary of the drowning, Amanda goes back to Lake George to face her past and unexpectedly meets Summer McBride. Summer is a beautiful, vivacious, carefree woman--everything Amanda isn’t--and Amanda begins to fall for her until she learns Summer’s dark secret. Can love heal all wounds?
Maritima
Natalie Debrabandere - 2020
Jessie is convinced that the Syrian episode will mark the end of her brilliant career. Too raw; too traumatic – never again will she dare to take such risk.When a local teacher invites Ky to do a presentation at her school, Jessie makes an extraordinary discovery on the shores of the Etang de Berre. Could an ancient Roman city be hidden under the beach in Martigues? All of a sudden, her instincts are fired up.Anais Fougier, the soon-to-be new owner of the site, could not care less about Roman ruins. Bold and brash, the businesswoman has construction on her mind. She is determined not to let anyone stop her, not even a sexy-as-hell Aussie archaeologist. And yet…Over the course of a hot Provençal summer, fate might decide otherwise
Big Girls Don't Cry 2
Gretchen Lane - 2012
In book one, Gretchen found Billy Mack, the ruggedly handsome mixed martial arts fighter, the only man to ever show a genuine interest in her. The two were only together for one night, before an unfortunate event left one trying to put the pieces of his life back together, while the other followed her dreams-- haunted by his memory. It's three years later, and Gretchen is living in Paris, where she is contacted by Billy, who has come to profess his love. But, three years is a long time, and a lot of things have changed-- including, Gretchen. Who is now in a relationship with the very wealthy, very controlling French billionaire playboy, Renee' Talon. Will the memory of one beautiful night, so long ago, be enough to save Billy and Gretchen's love? Or, will Gretchen's choices keep her lock in bondage to Renee' forever? This story contains very graphic sexual situations including hardcore spanking. This story contains sexually explicit material meant for a mature audience only. 18+...
Hurt
Lila Bruce - 2015
But now Nicole, one of the top real estate agents in Chattanooga, thinks she’s finally made the right one in Jamie Tate. Despite a serious Johnny Cash obsession and a tendency to shy away from long-term commitment, Jamie seems to be the perfect choice. Jamie is kind, loving and especially nice to Nicole’s elderly grandmother. Now all Nicole has to do is convince the attractive police detective that it's time to take things to the next level. Jamie is crazy in love with Nicole and ready to move their relationship forward. Jamie decides it’s finally time to sell her home and move in together—something that Nicole has been talking about doing for months. Knowing that Nicole believes her to be commitment-shy, Jamie thinks it might be fun to surprise her with the move. However, things take on an ironic twist when an old friend Jamie hasn’t seen in years comes by to look at the house, setting into motion a series of events that leaves more than just Nicole and Jamie’s relationship in jeopardy.
Storms
Gerri Hill - 2011
He urges a reconciliation before their father succumbs to his final illness. Though she has spent more than a decade trying to forget her family existed, the circumstances pull her back to the Montana ranch where she grew up.Carson discovers her brothers divided over plans to change their working ranch into a guest ranch, and their consultant, Kerry Elder, doesn’t seem above using her wiles to get her way. Kerry finds that while she may have her clients right where she wants them, it’s the wayward sister that may be awakening something she has long denied.The big Montana sky crackles with thunder and lightning as emotions twist in unbidden directions. Neither Carson nor Kerry is prepared for the wild storms of summer.Storms joins Sierra City, No Strings and many others on Gerri Hill’s ever-increasing list of best-selling and award-winning novels.
Brown Bread
Pete Brassett - 2015
I couldn't put this book down." Donald Heathcote "If you liked the films The Ladykillers or Arsenic and Old Lace, you will love this book!" Damon Martin "Deliciously dark comedy, blacker than the polish on a good inspector's boot." Susan Freeman A hilarious dark comedy about a family who seem to get away with murder Most families have a problem with their freezer at some point or other. So too the Benardinos. Yet their problem is of a very unusual nature. Despite running out of places to store the bodies of previous unwelcome guests, gin-soaked mother Virginia has organised a party to celebrate her fifty-fourth birthday. Will anyone get out alive? BROWN BREAD is a laugh-out-loud light-hearted satirical take on a genre that the whole family can enjoy. Not literally of course! Pete Brassett is also the author of the thrillers KISS THE GIRLS and THE WILDER SIDE OF CHAOS, the murder mystery PRAYER FOR THE DYING, the personal memoir YELLOW MAN and the heart-warming romance CLAM CHOWDER AT LAFAYETTE AND SPRING, all available on kindle.
Rescue Me
Saxon Bennett - 2018
Her girlfriend leaves her for a yoga instructor, her boss fires her, and she wants nothing more than to crawl under the covers and stay there. But her best friend, Harriet, won’t allow it. Harriet drags her to the wilderness of Oregon to meet the women of Sugar Pines. What she thinks is a relaxing retreat actually turns out to be much, much more. Lucy discovers the importance of friendship, sisterhood and, ultimately, love.