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A Summer Grooms Selection: Books 1 - 3


Ginny Baird - 2013
    A sweet, comedic tale about love and taking chances. Based on a true tradition!MY LUCKY GROOM (Book 2)A superstitious fortune cookie collector finds love and adventure in Washington, DC. A story about following your heart and finding your destiny.THE WEDDING WISH (Book 3)Two old childhood sweethearts meet again years later and rekindle their romance. A sweet romantic comedy about finding love with the one you've always wanted.

Destiny Bay: Baby Dreams Boxed Set Vol. 1


Helen Conrad - 2013
    But most of the ladies reach that stage of life where a yearning to bring a baby into the world begins to take over. Some of their men feel the same and some have to be convinced. Here are a few of their stories.This boxed set includes books 1, 2 and 3 of the DESTINY BAY--BABY DREAMS SERIESBook 1-DESTINY BAY--BABY DREAMSHusband Wanted:Will TrainIt seemed a harmless game--until she found out who he really was.Charity Ames is trapped into a lie and she hates it. She needs a man to pretend to be her husband for a few days--so she hires one. Expecting a gargoyle, she's amazed when he turns out to be a very appealing hunk.Ross wants something Charity has, so when he gets the chance to pretend to be her husband, he takes it. But Charity is not the brittle business woman he expects and he falls hard and fast for her barefoot, South Seas image. Trouble is, it's an image she's trying to deep six, and she can't really believe a man from a prominent family like his--and with a terrifying mother like he's got -- would want anything to do with a girl of her shady past.When she finds out he's trying to trick her just like she's trying to trick her aunt, she's heartbroken and resentful. Can true love bridge the gap between their backgrounds and set the stage for baby-making happiness?Includes love scenes.Original version published in print by SILHOUETTE DESIRE and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series.Book 2-DESTINY BAY--BABY DREAMSThe Baby InvasionScott Carrington--bachelor for life. The man is downright allergic to children. So when divorced mom Cathy Feenstra appears next door with six young ones in her care, he vows to stay as far away as he can, no matter how cute and sexy she is.But Fate is not on his side. When a bad guy threatens Cathy, Scott finds himself playing protector, and before he knows what hit him, he's racing across the countryside with a van full of babies and a cuddly woman he's rapidly falling for.Includes love scene.Original version published in print by SILHOUETTE DESIRE and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series.Book 3-DESTINY BAY--BABY DREAMSWaiting for Someone Like YouLike Spy versus Spy--Kat Clay is sure that Tanner Carrington is involved in trying to con her naïve mother, while Tanner thinks Kat is a gold digger after his rich uncle. They're both wrong, but it takes untangling to find that out, and in the meantime, they fall for each other-hard.Includes love scenes.Original version published in print by SILHOUETTE DESIRE and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series.Destiny Bay-Baby DreamsBook 1-Husband Wanted:Will TrainBook 2-The Baby InvasionBook 3-Waiting for Someone Like YouBook 4-Tick Tock, Baby ClockBook 5-Jilted at the AltarBook 6-In a Marrying State of Mind

New Beginnings


Cheryl Douglas - 2016
    You’ll meet a famous country singer who lost the love of his life to the bottle, a recovering addict who fought hard to prove herself to the man of her dreams, a professional baseball player who gets a second chance with his first love, an elusive billionaire who’s used to getting what he wants, and a married couple on the brink of divorce who puts it all on the line to save the only thing that matters to them: their family.

The Rawley Family Romances Volume I


Olivia Hardin - 2017
    Now get the first three books in a single volume.All for Hope: Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all...Kidnapping a baby wasn’t something Hope ever dreamed she would do. But she’s been burned by the legal system before, so when the court places her friend’s child into the custody of an abuser, she takes matters into her own hands. She steals the baby and fakes her death, hoping to make a clean getaway. She planned every detail, except one.Her high school sweetheart and best friend, who left her years before, sees her at a gas station. Hope thinks all is lost, until he offers to help them.Brennan had always been the love of Hope’s life, but he never wanted to be. She knows she cannot depend on him for long. However, as each day passes, it becomes painfully obvious that she is in way over her head. She goes with him, intending to keep him always an arm’s length away to protect her heart. But being on the run together sparks the old flames that once burned between Brennan and Hope.Families, friends, and lovers must band together to save an innocent baby and a daring woman or both of their lives will be destroyed. Together, they'll do it all for Hope.Justice for All: Sometimes the road you’re on is just a detour to your heart's destination...Kay Rawley has plans. She might be the second child of an earl, but she wants a life away from her father’s estate in New Durma. She wants a life apart from her family’s name. Becoming a lawyer was a bright, shiny object she just couldn’t resist grabbing. Her classes are complete, and all she has to do is pass the bar to get permanent employment at the Dallas law firm where she’s been interning for the past year.Kay's been on Audrick Van Buren's radar since the day she walked into his classroom two years ago. That admiration only grew when she came to work for his firm. But if there's anything he recognizes, it's a woman who's driven--and Kay is definitely one. It's all he can do to keep his distance and allow her the chance to come into her own. What Van doesn't know is that someone else is watching Kay, too, and if he doesn't step between them, that person might not only derail her career but threaten her very life.Things aren’t always what they seem, and Kay’s about to learn that the best laid plans are so much better when they go astray...All for Family: Wedding bells will soon be ringing in the Rawley family, but gearing up for Van and Kay’s nuptials revives old insecurities for Kay’s sister-in-law Meg. When she learns that her ex-husband is asking for her from his hospital bed, Meg must confront the painful memories of her past. Family is everything for Jeremy Rawley. Most important is the one he and Meg created together. But their beginning was tangled in memories he wishes his wife could forget for good. A call from her past brings them back to a place he thought they’d never have to be again.Forgiveness may be the key, but the first step is finding the locked heart that needs it...Plus, get All for a Little Christmas, A Rawley Family Story:Former police officer Robert Guillory's life has changed since he arrested Hope Rawley for kidnapping. Only his closest friends knows about his last case before leaving the force. Eva Lipton is one of those close friends, but she's been trying to get even closer ever since his retirement. When the chance to work with him on a church theft drops into her lap, she doesn't hesitate to call on him. Can a little holiday miracle give Eva the Christmas gift she's been hoping for?

Montana Brides Boxed Set


Leeanna Morgan - 2014
    Three heartwarming romances that will capture your imagination!Forever DreamsGracie came to Montana looking for answers...and found forever.Forever in LoveAmy Sullivan's life might have been lonely but it was safe. When her five-month-old sister is left on her doorstep, she has no choice but to move back to Montana and the only man she’s ever loved. Forever AfterWhen Nicky arrives in Montana to find the money stolen from her family’s company, Sam Delaney is the last person she wants to see. She’s fallen for him once and she won’t repeat the same mistake again. All of Leeanna's books are linked so that you can continue to enjoy the lives of your favorite characters! Happy reading!Other contemporary romances by Leeanna Morgan:The Montana Brides:Book 1: Forever Dreams (Gracie and Trent)Book 2: Forever in Love (Amy and Nathan)Book 3: Forever After (Nicky and Sam)Book 4: Forever Wishes (Erin and Jake)Book 5: Forever Santa: a Montana Brides Christmas novellaBook 6: Forever Cowboy (Emily and Alex)Book 7: Forever Together (Kate and Dan)Book 8: Forever and a Day (Sarah and Jordan)The Bridesmaids Club:Book 1: All of Me (Tess and Logan)Book 2: Loving You (Annie and Dylan)Book 3: Head Over Heels (Sally and Todd)Book 4: Sweet on You (Molly and Jacob)Emerald Lake Billionaires:Book 1: Sealed with a Kiss (Rachel and John)Book 2: Playing for Keeps (Sophie and Ryan)Book 3: Crazy Love (Holly and Daniel)Book 4: One And Only (Elizabeth and Blake)The Protectors:Book 1: Safe Haven (Hayley and Tank)Book 2: Just Breathe: (Kelly and Tanner)Book 3: Always (Mallory and Grant)Book 4: The Promise (Ashley and Matthew)Book 5: Coming Home (Mia and Stan)Book 6: The Gift (Hannah and Brett)Book 7: The Wish (Claire and Jason)Sapphire Bay:Book 1: Falling For You (Natalie and Gabe)Book 2: Once In A Lifetime (Sam and Caleb)Book 3: A Christmas Wish (Megan and William)Book 4: Before Today (Brooke and Levi)Book 5: The Sweetest Thing (Cassie and Noah)Book 6: Sweet Surrender (Willow and Zac)Santa's Secret Helpers:Book 1: Christmas On Main Street (Emma and Jack)Book 2: Mistletoe Madness (Kylie and Ben)Book 3: Silver Bells (Bailey and Steven)Book 4: The Santa Express (Shelley and John)

Best of Jennifer Blake: Contemporary Romance


Jennifer Blake - 2018
    From sweet to sultry—and spiced with suspense—each of these standalone reads demonstrates why Jennifer Blake has been such an enduring voice in romance for 50 years. LANCELOT OF THE PINES Chivalry lives in the sultry South! Mandy can take care of herself; she doesn’t need a deputy to do it for her. Lance is determined to keep her safe. Thrown together on the run, can they survive bullets and betrayals—or their forbidden attraction? SHAMELESS Whispers, lurid gossip, rampant suspicion—small towns love something to talk about… Camilla must uncover long-buried secrets behind an infamous family blood feud—but the one person who can help is a military hero who’s been her enemy since childhood. THE TUSCAN'S REVENGE WEDDING Revenge can indeed be sweet. Nico never approved his sister's choice in husband, and now that Carita’s in a coma due to her fiancé's recklessness, he’s resurrecting an old custom of revenge: seducing a sister for a sister. But Nico’s too civilized to follow through—isn’t he? LOVE AND SMOKE Riva Staulet triumphed over past betrayal to become one of the wealthiest and most influential women in New Orleans. Now she must risk everything, including exposure of dangerous secrets, to prevent a ruthless politician from destroying all she holds dear. LOVE AT SEA Passport to love ... How can Maura concentrate on island romance when her thoughts keep turning to an arrogant but devilishly handsome Greek lover? THE RENT-A-GROOM (a novella) Thinking her best friend hired Texas cowboy Race to be her substitute groom after Gina's wedding plans are cancelled, Gina goes along with the fun—at first. But is Race really who he seems? And just how far is Gina prepared to go with Race on their "honeymoon"?

All for Love: 3 Series Starters


Kris Pearson - 2017
    Once you’ve finished these three heart-and-soul filled novels you’ll find plenty more to enjoy by this superb storyteller. The Boat Builder’s Bed A single mom and a billionaire. A beautiful house that needs her touch, and a beautiful man who needs her love even more. Superyacht tycoon Rafe Severino wants to complete his lonely new mansion with its million-dollar views and return his life to normality. He yearns to marry again and start a better family than the one he came from. He gets more than he bargains for with Sophie Calhoun. Newly established decorator Sophie seeks to make her mark on the city, but to concentrate on her design studio she has been parted from her adored daughter for the last several years. When Rafe confesses the ugly truth of his upbringing, Sophie sees disaster ahead. A heart-warming story of family, love, loss, dangerous currents, and maybe love regained. Melting His Heart Kate Pleasance needs to flee her home city of Auckland and create a new life away from family stress and infidelity. Might the advertisement seeking a ‘Superwoman’ be her answer? Short-listed, she’s flown to the vibrant alpine resort of Queenstown at her prospective employer’s expense. Snow is dusting the mountain tops as the jet glides in, and she’s shocked to be collected by tall, dark internet billionaire, Matthew McLeod. Where is the woman she spoke with on the phone? After a disastrous first marriage, Matthew has lived in a freezing void. He’s buried himself in his work to keep the demons at bay, but now there’s a potent new threat tearing at his resolve. Job-seeker Kate is dragging his ruthlessly supressed emotions back to the surface. Temptation he’s easily shrugged off in the past now eats him alive. Can he persuade her to stay long enough to fan the smouldering sparks between them until they burst into white-hot flames? Taken by the Sheikh First in the Sheikhs of Al Sounam series - exciting hot romps in the desert. 'I want this girl. I want her willing. I’d kill the others to stop them sharing her and then discarding her. I’ll teach this little blonde foreigner everything about obedience and the rewards that follow. Keep her safe for me. Until it’s time to send her home.' Laurel is the wrong hostage in the wrong place at just the right terrifying time. This exciting story has Sheikh Rafiq working undercover against dangerous terrorists. His prize is the innocent kiwi nanny, Laurel, but how long can she stay that way with a powerful man like the Sheikh? This different and delicious sheikh romance is Kris Pearson's all-time best seller. Her passionate sheikh is a man to fall deeply in love with.

Happy Endings Book Club Boxed Set Books 1-3


Kylie Gilmore - 2018
     Book 1: Hidden Hollywood She’s on top… When superstar actress Claire Jordan researched her role for the Fierce Trilogy movies, she never expected the bond she feels with the author and her romance book club aka The Happy Endings Book Club. Soon Claire finds herself confessing her secret longing for a regular guy—no more egocentric wealthy players—and the book club is all too ready to help. In disguise as a regular girl, she’s all set for a date with book-club-approved Josh Campbell. He’s on top… Billionaire tech CEO Jake Campbell is weary of gold-digging women, especially the glamorous superficial types. So when his identical twin, Josh, calls in a favor, asking Jake to step in as him on a date, Jake figures one of Josh’s cute girl-next-door types might be just what he needs. One night of passion with the sweet girl next door leaves Jake wanting more, except she seems to have vanished. Sometimes a Happy Ending is just the beginning. Book 2: Inviting Trouble Madison Campbell has worshipped her older brother’s best friend, Parker Shaw, for as long as she can remember. So the night before he leaves for the Air Force, she decides he’s leaving town with her virginity. All she has to do is transform her tomboy self into a sexy woman with a bit of borrowed makeup and some creative fashion choices. The results? One drunken kiss that Park doesn’t even remember. Ten years later, no man has ever gotten close to her heart the way Park did. And now that he’s back, the very unfeminine Madison refuses to blow her second chance. But when her bold attempts to snag his attention (“Oops! Dropped my towel.”) fail miserably, she does something completely insane—she caves to a makeover from the meddling matchmaker in charge of The Happy Endings Book Club. Hey, Park, you want some of this? Madison is about to find out. Book 3: So Revealing The last thing Charlotte Vega needs is a cocky HOT stuntman like Ty Campbell in her life. But when he pulls the ultimate stunt—a sexy romantic gesture that ends with a charming invitation to a sunset dinner cruise—she finds him impossible to resist. Cue disaster. Their rocky first date goes from bad to worse when his yacht (okay, it’s actually borrowed) gets stranded in deep mud. Turns out there’s nothing Ty can do but wait hours and hours for high tide with no power, no way to cook dinner, and a hangry sexy-as-hell woman. But Ty is determined to salvage the date so he starts a game to pass the time. Only what Ty learns makes him realize he may have just botched a date with the perfect woman. How will he ever win her now? The Happy Endings Book Club series continues with Book 4, Formal Arrangement, plus more! Happy Endings Book Club Series Book 1: Hidden Hollywood Book 2: Inviting Trouble Book 3: So Revealing Book 4: Formal Arrangement Book 5: Bad Boy Done Wrong Book 6: Mess With Me Book 7: Resisting Fate Book 8: Chance of Romance Book 9: Wicked Flirt Book 10: An Inconvenient Plan Book 11: A Happy Endings Wedding For more humorous contemporary romance, check out all of Kylie's books! Clover Park Series Book 1: The Opposite of Wild Book 2: Daisy Does It All

Summer Sizzle


Serenity Woods - 2018
    Something tells him she’s not there for the work, but is her seduction real, or is it just masking an ulterior motive? And does he care? A sexy billionaire office romance.Mr. Sinful (Heartfelt Book 1)Faith Hillman needs help researching the Seven Sexy Sins for her blog. Luckily, her brother’s best friend, Rusty, is more than willing to help her out… “A buffet of wicked deliciousness” – Long and Short Reviews.Seducing Summer (The Four Seasons Book 1)When Gene Bond pretends to be Callie Summers’ PA in order to act as her bodyguard, he doesn’t expect to fall for the woman he’s supposed to protect… Explore New Zealand from the mountains in the south to the sub-tropical Northland with this sexy romance!

The McLoughlin Brothers Series Boxed Set


Emma Tharp - 2018
    Each with a story to be told. Read the complete series. Moving On Her luck has run out... After losing her job, dealing with the double blow of her grandmother's stroke, and finding out her boyfriend was cheating, Scarlette James needs a fresh start. What better place to find your luck again, than Ireland. He's her friend's ex... Braeden McLoughlin is handsome, strong, protective, and the epitome of forbidden fruit. When he offers Scarlette a vacation fling...two weeks to explore Ireland, and each other, Scarlette doesn't know what to listen to, her head or her heart. All In Her curves, pale green eyes, and spitfire personality are what draw Jackson to Amelia. His best friend, Will, is what pulls him away. Amelia Stanton has always had a crush on her brother Will’s best friend, Jackson McLoughlin. But he’s a player and has never taken a second look at her. Until a chance meeting brings them together and the truth about their feelings comes to the surface. When the unthinkable happens, will Amelia and Jackson make it through an unexpected pregnancy or will Amelia’s brother, Will, put an end to them before they even begin? With the odds stacked against them, can Amelia and Jackson rise to the occasion or sink before they even have a chance to swim? Alive Again He thought his life was over. After ten years of being happily married to his high school sweetheart, Patrick McLoughlin thought he had it all. A beautiful wife, a career he loved, and a gorgeous new baby girl. All of his dreams were finally coming true. Until the day Maggie, his wife, walked out and never so much as left a note. Six months of radio silence. Patrick needs a nanny, someone to care for his daughter while he builds his empire. In walks Carsen Sanders - tall, sweet with a model’s body, and eleven years younger than him. She steps in and takes care of his daughter just like a second mom. He can’t help but have feelings for Carsen even though he knows it’s wrong in every way. What happens when Patrick and Carsen can no longer deny their mutual attraction? Or will Maggie return to take back what’s hers? The McLoughlin Brothers Series Boxed Set is three steamy contemporary romance stories. Intended for a mature audience. 18+

The Mangrove Island Box Set: Books 1-3


Neve Cottrell - 2015
     This omnibus edition includes the first THREE books in the popular Mangrove Island contemporary romance series -- more than 600 pages of sun, surf and romance. Book 1: Long Way Home Tyler Barnes can’t believe his eyes when Alexis MacAdams walks back into his life. His high school crush left Mangrove Island seventeen years ago and never looked back. He’s held on to the memory of her, even though she never gave him a second glance. Now Alexis is back for the holidays and Tyler is determined to make a lasting impression before she slips away again. He soon learns, however, that her broken heart needs to heal before he has a chance to win it. Can Tyler convince her to risk her heart for a second time? Book 2: Far From Home Caspian Warwick, the Marquess of Pembroke, has been enjoying life on Mangrove Island, hosting lavish parties on his yacht and getting a taste of the local female flavor. When his old friend and political advisor arrives to woo him back to public office in England, they hatch a plan to rehabilitate his image, starting with his scandalous love life. Public relations guru Rebecca Laughlin has fled to Mangrove Island from New York after a disastrous affair with her womanizing boss. She's sworn off charmers and takes an instant dislike to Lord Warwick. In desperate need of money, however, she agrees to help him resurrect his defunct political career by finding him a suitable wife that the public will adore. No one can deny the heat between them ~ the heated arguments and hot tempers, that is. Will they embrace their feelings for each other or will they let their past dictate their future? Book 3: No Place Like Home Courtney Haskell has gone from a struggling actress to Mangrove Island hotelier in a matter of weeks, thanks to her father’s dying wish that she take the reins of the family’s beloved Pink Palm Hotel. Even as the work and financial issues begin to mount, Courtney is determined to rise to the occasion and honor her father’s memory. As a successful real estate developer, Eric Ballantine is used to getting what he wants and he has his sights set on The Pink Palm Hotel. When his company’s generous offer is rebuffed, he decides to take matters into his own hands. Once he meets the captivating Courtney Haskell, however, Eric finds himself at risk for losing more than his latest pet project. Other books in the series (not included in this set): Book 4: Heart of the Home Book 5: Home Sweet Home Book 6: Autumn 2015 and more to come!

Michaels Family Romance Box Set: Books 1-3


Toby Jane - 2020
    Thomas. Each young woman has a unique path to walk, and a powerful, thrilling love to discover--and they are as different as the gemstones they're named for. Somewhere on St. ThomasRuby Why him? Why now? What else could go wrong? Set in 1984, in a world before sexting and texting, this "lushly written and emotional" New Adult romance stars redheaded spelling champion Ruby Michaels, who meets the wrong kind of man on the eve of her departure from St. Thomas for college.♥♥WINNER: SILVER MEDAL, eLit AWARDS, 2016♥♥ Somewhere in the CityPearl It's a long way from sleepy St. Thomas to the big city. The year is 1989, and magnet-for-trouble Pearl Michaels leaves her childhood home, the tropical paradise of St. Thomas, to live with her sister in Boston. Discovered as a model, Pearl finds fame, fortune, and Magnus Thorne.Harley-riding, enigmatic Magnus Thorne is a man with a past and a hazardous, secret present. The last thing he needs or wants is an addiction to a woman so famous she's known simply as "Pearl," but he can't seem to let her go. Somewhere in California Jade Dancing is everything--until it leads to love. Jade Michaels runs away and risks everything to compete in the first-ever dance reality show in LA in 1992, and meets the perfect guy--until she finds out he's her sister's ex.Can Jade and Brandon navigate the past that separates them? "These books are a fun, guilty pleasure that will leave you wanting more from Toby Neal!" ~Author Noelle Pierce

Making the Grade


Kelly Collins - 2018
    He’s a heartbroken client. Falling in love was never in the contract… Can River and Jonathan see past the price tag and open their hearts to true love? Honor RollHe’s leading a double life. She’s following her heart. Will his sexy secret ruin their perfect romance?Caught in a web of sex and lies, can Luca and Mim find the courage to give true love a fighting chance?The Learning Curve She’s a wide-eyed dreamer. He’s an iron-willed dean. Can their rivalry turn into true romance? Locked in a passionate power play, can Sandra and Mark come together for a chance at love or will they end up brokenhearted?  Scroll up to purchase now!

Chasing Series: Set One


Pamela Ann - 2018
     Be consumed in intense passion and their one of a kind nonsensical love. How will they even try to move past the LIES, BETRAYAL and JEALOUSY? Could they fight off the magnetic attraction or will they submit and surrender to it? An orphan at the age of seven, there was one thing that Sienna Richards didn't do easily--give her heart. She made that mistake once by trusting and giving her heart to her childhood best friend and ex-boyfriend, Kyle Matthews. When Sienna left for London to study, she was taken aback when Kyle told her that he's been seeing someone else. Hurt and betrayed, Sienna decided to fly back to LA to confront him. The whole idea of "closure" was definitely a bad idea. She immediately left, deflated and aggrieved. Back in London, Sienna was surprised when her very good friend, the magnetic Blake Knightly, seemed to be determined to have her. Blake was relentless but will not settle until he gets ALL of Sienna. Women clamored to be the handsome aristocratic Blake. Who could possibly resist a compelling man that drew such power and commanded attention by simply just breathing? When Sienna was about to give in, fate stepped in and muddled her mind and heart once again. Kyle moves to London to be close to her. If Sienna thought her life was in shambles before, she should think again.

Going Down and Man Candy


Elise Sax - 2017
    Truly. Honestly. All right... maybe she does want to get nailed, but that's just because her hottie landlord and local diner owner Mack Ryan is confusing her. Can friends become lovers? Especially friends who might not even be friends in the first place? Book 2: Man Candy: Raine Harper is in love with Wade Gates. But Wade likes women who are model thin, and Raine is model thin plus a whole lot of pounds. Desperate to make him love her, she trains just a little too hard and passes out in the arms of superstar movie star Dirk Adams. Dirk thinks Raine’s junk in the trunk is perfect and proposes to make Wade jealous by becoming her pretend boyfriend. Pretend soon seems very real. Is Dirk a great actor, or is something really developing between Raine and the movie star?