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Love's Gamble
Theodora Taylor - 2015
Notorious playboy Max needs a fake wife in order to receive his hefty inheritance. Agreeing to the plan will help Pru's bank balance…and vacationing with the sexy billionaire is doing wonders for her libido. Max spends more time in the tabloids than in the boardroom, but he's got huge plans for a new chain of hotels. He'll happily prove he's turned over a new leaf by sharing a room—and unforgettable nights—with his gorgeous new "wife." Working together to expose a saboteur only increases their combustive attraction. But can he convince the woman he drew into a lie that he'll do anything to make this connection last?
Yearning for Love
Toye Lawson Brown - 2014
Although able to smile on contact, no one on the outside knew how damaged she was on the inside. A fashion designer at heart, she agrees to design and make a wedding dress for a woman who has managed to gain entry into her private life. What a mistake she realizes that is once she agrees to be a bridesmaid for the woman. All hell breaks loose when she is introduced to Walker Albright. A caring man she can't resist but has to in order not to drag him into her dark tormented life. Walker Albright is Patty's soon-to-be brother-in-law. The handsome auto mechanic is full of life, charming and oozing sex appeal. He's also yearning for love and feels the one woman for him is out there, and he is determined to find her. On the day of his brother's wedding rehearsal, he is introduced to the woman he's been waiting for all his life. Although a pleasant person, Nicole McLin is somewhat cold and adamant about not letting anyone share her space. Will he be able to break through her walls and show her what she's been missing or go on to face another failed attempt at happiness?
A Very Special Christmas
K. Alex Walker - 2014
From her sultry brown skin to her luscious, berry-ripe lips, he can think of nothing else than to find a way to get to know her better. With loss so close to his own heart, he feels that Morgan could be his second chance at happiness. The only problem? Getting to their first date.For the first time in her adult life, Morgan Henderson does not have the resources to stand on her own two feet. After losing her job in Miami and having to move to New York to stay with her best friend Ashlee, the only thing she is focused on is regaining control of her life...that is, until Noah Adams comes into the picture. Completely caught off-guard when the dark-haired, blue-eyed epitome of rugged sexiness asks her out to dinner at a skating rink, she politely declines. Little does she know, that day on the ice won't be the last time she sets eyes on Noah.In the battle of love vs security, Morgan will be forced to choose between a terrifying, yet passionate romance with Noah in New York, or the assurance of her livelihood...in Miami.
Teddy Sinatra 1: Chains For Love
Mallory Monroe - 2018
As the oldest son and heir-apparent to take over the Sinatra Crime Family, the underworld, his men, and his siblings all expect perfection from him. His father, the king of mob bosses Mick Sinatra, is very much still in the game and expects his son to be worthy to someday take his place. But when a misunderstanding goes horribly wrong, and Teddy is blamed for the carnage, mob families take sides against the Sinatras. Teddy and Mick must join forces in a survival of the fittest unlike any the underworld has ever seen. But it is a risky move that will either forever cement the Sinatra family as top dog- and Teddy as its’ future head, or forever destroy all his father worked to achieve. At the same time the pressure is mounting on Teddy, African-American barmaid Nikki Tarver is in a pressure cooker of her own and is in a fight for her survival too. She only spent time with Teddy once, when he was in LA on business, but when her life turns upside down she has no recourse but to call on him. And although Nikki runs to Teddy for help, it is Nikki, with her toughness, and with her tender love and care, who ends up helping Teddy. In the first installment of the Teddy Sinatra interracial romance series, Teddy and Nikki, with a needed assist from Mick Sinatra, find out just what is required of them to climb that ladder to the big-time, and to stay there.
Don't Walk Away: Elmo and Cristine's Romance
Christine Gray - 2018
I should have known from that weak ass nod he gave me that he was just saying what I wanted to hear to make me shut the fuck up. Shit!! All these years, I hadn't seen her. Even while working for Mateo, I kept my distance. Now...ugh..my hands are trembling, and I know it ain't all anger that got me sweating. I'm a fool for still wanting this woman. Christine is a nightmare that I have as a recurring dream still to this day. The pain, the scars, the sex. She was my first kiss, my first orgasm, my first love from my youth that I can't shake... but I just don't think my heart can take it or my fucking sanity. No, NEVER again. Yeah, I know I don't sound too damn convincing."- ELMO For different reasons, Life has stepped in to allow Elmo and Christine to reclaim what was cruelly taken away; their child. Now, secrets of the past are revealed that will bring pain of the truth. While a looming danger in the present, will rekindle a passion they both don't want to acknowledge. With this second chance being offered, will Elmo and Christine walk away?
Love is Only a Whisper
Renee Wynn - 2014
She was certain he felt the same. But on the night of his parents' anniversary celebration, she learned that he married another woman. Devastated, she fell into the arms of her nemesis. From the moment billionaire Ashton Campbell Sinclair IV saw Nicole Travis his ironclad control betrayed him. Through the years, he'd kept his distance knowing that she belonged to another man, his younger brother. But now things had changed. His mind no longer recognized she was off-limits and his heart refused to obey the command. When circumstances caused Nicole to turn to him for comfort, his desire exploded into overwhelming passion. While members of his family strived to keep them apart, he was determined to make Nicole his forever.
Love Out of Order
Nicole Green - 2010
School was the only thing she always got right. And then John Archer came along and ruined even that for her. He took away her ability to hold everything in perfect order. He stole her ability not to care about the fact that nothing outside of school worked for her. Up until him, she was perfectly happy to live vicariously through her two best friends, Suse and Astoria. But Denise thought what John gave her in trade was worth more; a chance at real love. And it was until he took it away. Denise is now at the end of her ability to love and believe. Her journey to get that ability back is a rocky one that involves a trip to Vegas and almost ends in disaster.
Cherished by You
Victoria H. Smith - 2017
For Roxie and Griffin, the journey has been the best part. The strength of Griffin’s love has tested Roxie beyond belief. It forced her to take a look at herself, expose herself, and fight for the man who cares so much about her. For Griffin, the love of a woman named Roxie allowed him to come into his own. He discovered things about himself he might not have known were possible if not for her. She helped him grow into the man he always knew he could be. They’ve been through a lot and now that the struggles of the past are gone, they can move forward with the next phase of their lives. CHERISHED BY YOU is an extended novella that shows not only where the couple is now, but where they’re headed. The story takes place a few years after LOVED BY YOU and features many of the couple’s friends and loved ones who have been important throughout the series. There will be laughter. There will be heartache as well, but there will also be love. So much love. CHERISHED BY YOU is the finale to Roxie and Griffin’s story and was created for all those who wanted more with a few surprises along the way. The story is considered an extended novella at 55,400 words.
Dating the White Billionaire
Lena Skye - 2013
Kyle is the sexiest white guy that Camille has ever seen and concentrating at work is not going to be easy with such a dreamboat around.However, things get very interesting when Kyle suggests that her job as personal assistant is set to be much more "PERSONAL" then she first imagined but is she just yet another one of the Billionaires play things?Warning: This story does contain scenes of a sexual nature and is the type of book your mama will have warned you about.This black woman & white man interracial romance is a 25,000 word novella.
Was My Girl
Sienna Mynx - 2011
The boundaries of love, trust, and desire cross and are tested in this dark sensual tale.
Tempest
Dahlia Rose - 2012
In Cormina, Louisiana a small town that was close to the swampland with a fragile ecosystem she was known for her visions. In her little house close to the river she was quite content to be in her garden, and she didn't much care what the small town people said about her. One night in the middle of a fierce storm her visions were brutal, and her second sight showed her a new path that her life was going to take with people she hardly knew. Instinct always told her that Alex Wakefield and Dominic Cross were more than just men, and she tried to stay a healthy distance away. That was going to be difficult now since she saw herself as their mate and her destiny was intertwined with theirs. Her mind's eyes had shown her that they were meant to be a party of three, and her visions were never wrong.
Her Silver Fox
Koko Brown - 2017
Shoshana Haufman’s life is complicated enough without adding a man to the mix. Her employees depend on her for their livelihood and her father, with his diminishing health, is sending her to an early grave, or a bed at Bellevue Hospital. All of that changes when her newest client, Patrick Kelly, waltzes into her showroom looking to purchase a bespoke suit. Tall, prematurely gray, and handsome poured into a three-piece suit, Patrick pushes all of Shoshana’s buttons. Lust as first sight is the order of the day, the chemistry is undeniable. And despite her initial reservations, Shoshana breaks her cardinal rule: never have sex with a client. Never allow anyone to get the best of you…. Not willing to be just a client with benefits, Patrick sets out to crack this five-foot anomaly in four-inch heels. It’s either all or nothing. And he doesn’t lose. After all, everything he has he’s worked damn hard for. So what could be so difficult about a mere woman who barely reaches his chest? That ‘mere woman’ begins to resemble a concrete wall. Instead of figuring out how to convince her to be in his world, he finds that sacrifices have to be made on his end. Throw in some sweaty sex, frozen yogurt, and a heavy dose of trust, this silver fox has found the perfect remedy to make this master tailor realize it takes courage to love, and be loved, and that the love given to you is an amazing sacrifice.
Secrets She Keeps
Amarie Avant - 2016
All twenty-seven-year-old Reese Dunham wants is to focus on creating a successful boutique bakery that her sordid past can't destroy. But with secret connections tied so intricately to her family's history, she may never escape the reality of her life. When she encounters Italian LAPD narcotics detective, Evan Zaccaro, their chemistry is undeniable, but he represents everything that she wants to forget. As the web of deceit and betrayal engulf them, Evan and Reese are entangled in a perilous trap that unearths their past and threatens their future. Suddenly, with her enemies closer than she ever realized, Reese becomes a pawn in a deadly game. But who is on her side?
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.
Volatile: The Empress and the Executioner
Jeanie Johnson - 2007
She has spent half of her young life avoiding matters of the heart. And she’s spent ninety-five percent of that time avoiding the one male that always sets her heart racing and her blood pumping: Lukas Montague, the Commander of the Locke Brotherhood. Being the only female Scout for The Society and having a peculiar relationship with the ruler of the Vampire Nation has set Star apart from “normal” vamps. Of course Lukas Montague is anything but normal. He’s also not patient. After 200 years of Star avoiding him, he’s decided that it’s time that she realise that she belongs to him. Lukas’ patience is put to the test by events that come dangerously close to spiralling out of control. What happens the end … well read on and you will find out!
