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His Virgin Valentine by Lark Avery


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Unwrapping His Christmas Virgin


Penelope Wylde - 2018
     I play for keeps and this Christmas I know what I want to unwrap. She’s too young and too innocent. I know she’s off-limits for the likes of me. I’m no better than the devil for thinking I could have such a sweet angel as my own. But I don’t care. I know she’ll taste like heaven and I’m starving. The second her uncle decided to scheme me out of my billion-dollar company with a game of blackmail I knew she would be mine to protect, to love, and to possess. No one can stay innocent forever and tonight I will be the one to make her every dirty Christmas wish come true. Now and forever. Author's naughty note: Naughty and nice, oh-so-hot with a side of sweet so good your teeth will ache. Quick, filthy, over-the-top Christmas romance with a HEA & NO CHEATING!

Falling for Him


Ember Flint - 2019
    22-year-old Lexi Trevors is having a very, very bad day.Love is in the air at her flat, in her office and well… practically in whichever direction she happens to be looking, and she’s definitely developed an allergy to it. In an attempt to escape the saccharine madness, she takes a long walk and discovers that the black cloud that seems to be hovering on top of her head just doesn’t want to give up.She’s cold, soaked through, disoriented and disheartened and, all of a sudden, she’s not even vertical anymore and that’s when she meets a pair of hazel eyes attached to a big, imposing, sexy man that makes her black cloud fizzle out like a popped balloon with a single swoon-worthy smile.27-year-old Mason Grant, CTO and Vice President of his namesake company, is having a very, very bad day and things got so surreal at Grant Enterprise’s headquarters that he just had to get out of there. In the span of ten hours, he has dealt with more crises than a single guy could —or should— handle in a single day. After a screaming contest, an attempted coup d'état, several brawls all over the Boardroom, an unpleasant proposition and a thwarted blackmail, the last thing he needs is to end up wearing a cup of scalding coffee all over his suit, but apparently, life has a funny way to always kick you while you’re down, not that Mason cares anymore: as far as he’s concerned, life can keep on kicking as much as it wants as long as it keeps the tiny, curvy stunner with the big blue eyes in his sights. Dear Reader: So yeah, they’re having a bad day, but don’t worry: after the cutest meet cute ever, their day won’t end as it started.In this drama-free, sweet and steamy romantic comedy set on a very rainy day during a very rainy week in Chicago, our heroine may be the one who hits the ground, but our alpha hero is not too far behind, and soon they’re both falling hard.There’s no cheating, it’s happily-ever-after-guaranteed and, you’ve guessed it already, their romance is an insta-love so fast, your head is going to spin and so hot, you’ll need to fan yourself, fair warning!

Secret Protector


Cameron Hart - 2022
    She’s also stuck-up, spoiled, and my new stepsister.As a lawyer, I’m good at reading people. Faye has perfect hair, perfect clothes, and a perfect, cushy little life. Or so I thought.Beneath her well-honed facade, is a woman who longs for acceptance, love, and intimacy. I’ve never been very good at any of those things, but I’m a quick learner.I don’t care if she’s my stepsister. I’d do anything for Faye, my broken little pixie.Faye: Jasper is a jerk. A hot jerk, but a jerk nonetheless. Oh, and he’s my new stepbrother. He sees my designer shoes and pricey handbags and thinks he knows me. Everyone does. They don’t know the real price of living my life.When it all becomes too much for me to take, Jasper is there with a shoulder to cry on. I shouldn’t trust his sweet words and gentle touches. I shouldn’t ache for more.I shouldn’t want my stepbrother, but I’m already in too deep.

Poppy


M.A. Horst - 2017
    His father wants grandchildren to secure the future of Royal Industries, and he wants them now. Forced to choose from a specific list of women that’s been promised to the Royal family, Storm holds a masked ball and invites the six women. Poppy has lived a sheltered life. She has been homeschooled by her overprotective mother. Attending the masked ball is an exciting experience for her until she lands in the arms of Storm Royal. Electricity crackles around them. Poppy’s delicate new love is shattered when she finds out why Storm really wants to marry her. She’s only a means to an end, another piece of property. Can Storm win Poppy’s trust while trying to keep his fiery desire for her under control?This is one force of nature Poppy didn’t see coming.***Warning*** This is an over the top, insta-love, hot as hell fairytale with a twist of kinkiness. Each book in The Force of Nature series is standalone & about a different couple.*This is Book One*

I Am The Boss


Claire Angel - 2017
    Seeking out a young lady to accompany me to bed. If you’re thinking about naughty stuff, then you’re so right. Those are the things I would do to the women squirming beneath me. As they moan my name. By morning, they’ll be gone and ties will be cut. It was easier that way. I couldn’t afford to have any weaknesses. No woman can bring me to my knees. And I tend to keep it that way. But who knew that a Bambi like girl with innocent eyes could drive me out of wits and curb my desires for other women? Innocently, she gets under my skin. I knew then that I had to have her. She’s innocent and I don’t deserve her. But I’m greedy and selfish. I’m the CEO. The boss here. Who knew that a little lady could bring me to my knees and become my kryptonite? I Am The Boss is a full-length standalone romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.

Trust Me (Alpha Men, #7)


Hope Ford - 2019
    It’s what I do. The feeling to possess her, to claim her, overcomes me. I act like she has a choice on whether she gets to leave or not. But she doesn’t. I assume whoever hurt her is probably still out there. And I'm going to make sure she never hurts again. Chloe I’m stronger than I thought. I left my husband if you want to call him that. He hurt me more than anyone ever knew. When I finally getaway, I meet Kolton. I find true happiness in his arms. But can it last? Each book in the series can be read on its own. WARNING: There are references to physical abuse. So this may be a trigger for some. This is a Steamy, Sweet, Short Story Romance! Each one in the series can be read on its own. No Cliffhangers! If you love short romances with insta love, hot love scenes, and a sweet story, then this one is for you.

International Love (Forever Safe Romance Series Book 14)


K.L. Fast - 2019
     Jayson Brubaker needed a break. Italy seems like a good place to start. A hotel bar, a World War II battlefield, two days, and fair bit of instalove can be expected. Who knew these American's had to travel halfway around the world to find International Love? This Forever Safe novella is all about the Summer of Love. This is a super-safe, sexy tale.

Xander's Treat


M.K. Moore - 2019
    Kasey has loved Xander for those same six years. Too bad they never talked about it before now. Enjoy this little Halloween treat from M.K. Moore. It might be sweeter than candy, but it's hella steamy too. The was previously in the Tricks or Treats Anthology

Winning Her Curves


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    Unlike my mob competitors, I don’t have family to back me up, but I do have a tight knit team and I’m the master of my own domain. I answer to no one, nothing gets me rattled. Until the day she walks in… She’s fucking perfect. And she’s in my Casino. I’d say that’s as good as possession, which is nine tenths of the law. Ten tenths in my books. Vincent’s law. Georgia I’m only here to save my dad’s ass, to get enough money to pay his mob debt and get the hell outta here. I’m into books, not slots and craps. The casino is plus sized scary and the looks I’m getting from the guy opposite me are enough to make me think I’m in for a whole lot more trouble than I bargained for. Vincent Chambers to the rescue. He’s probably the hottest guy on the planet, and if I can only get my foot out of my mouth long enough, I might even be able to get him to help save my dad’s ass. But something tells me he has both his smoldering eyes on my own curvaceous behind. He wants to make me his, to feed, seed then breed me. If I can just get past the ‘girl like me’ complex, I think I might have just found the man of my dreams. But is it really that easy? Does love at first sight really exist regardless of age and size differences? I’m prepared to die finding out.

Spring Break Baby Burrito (Spring Breakers)


Frankie Love - 2019
    Sweet. Sun-drenched.I didn't have any spring-breaks-gone-wild myself, so this April I'm living vicariously through Bayleigh and Brody!He's more than an alpha with a six pack ... this hottie is about to become a daddy!xo, frankie

Sticky Situations (American Heroes, #3)


Tory Baker - 2020
    He finished his deployment and decided to return home to Virginia. He wanted to spend time with his family and live quietly. He never imagined that the road home would lead him to a brand-new beginning. Raelynn Smith owned a bakery and she was as sweet as the treats she had for sale. She captured Travis’s attention from the beginning. She’s vibrant, happy and something he has missed in his life. Travis made a career out of getting in and out of sticky situations. The one he’s about to get in with Raelynn will definitely be the sweetest. Tory is back and this time she’s giving you a sugary-sweet treat that’s rated H for hot. Find out what happens with this growl-worthy alpha meets his match in a vivacious baker who definitely enjoys keeping him on his toes. As always each Tory story is a standalone romance, safe and full of moments to make you believe in Happily Ever After.

Starving For Her


Jenna Rose
    All she wants is the job so she doesn’t lose her apartment, but it’s clear that the ruggedly handsome CEO is starving for her, and a simple meal won’t satisfy him.But Layla isn’t one of those girls just looking to charm her way to a pay day. She’s a serious chef and wants to be seen as one. But James’ hunger for food has been replaced by a hunger for her, and he’s not stopping until he has her.The job is hers, but there are a few rules for the position, and as her boss, James is going to make sure she follows every one of them…

Avalanche


Dakota Rebel - 2019
    We were both competing in the International Winter Games, but since I was just a kid, I never even tried to talk to him. But this year…he sought me out. Now I’m falling in love with a legend, but I don’t know if he’s just looking for a short-term fling, or if he really wants more. All I know for sure is that if he asked, I’d be his forever. James: The teenage girl that had taken up far too many of my thoughts is all grown up and sexy as hell. When I saw her standing across the room, it was as if a tractor beam was drawing me to her, and I was helpless to resist. I don’t have long to convince her that she’s mine, but I’ll be damned if I ever let her go.

Keeping Liberty (American Heroes #2)


Loni Ree - 2020
    A man is murdered as she watches from her hiding spot. She's left terrified and fears her life is about to end. Then Special Agent Wade Houston enters the picture.Ever since Wade Houston's promotion, his days of working alongside his agents in the field are over. That all changes the day Liberty Thomas’ life is threatened. Once he gets a peek at the terrified witness, he falls hard. There's no way Wade is going to let someone else protect the woman who owns his heart.It only takes one look for Wade to know that Liberty is more than a job—she's his future. This hero is going to do whatever it takes to protect his girl. After all, Wade plans on Keeping Liberty for life.

Claimed


Elizabeth Hendricks - 2016
    When life throws you a curveball, sometimes you have to step back and re-evaluate your life. Jaxon got a scare of a lifetime and needed to learn how to relax. What's better for relaxing than taking a nice vacation? How about meeting the woman of your dreams? Danielle got her life uprooted because of her younger sister's foolish decision. Knowing that life can sidetrack you, she decided a tour of Europe would be an amazing way to get her mind back in order. So who knew that she would meet a man who would try to charm her panties off?