so long as they stay on the phone.OPHELIA: My favorite client is the gruff, sexy carpenter I speak with on the phone every day. Talking to Logan is easy--we're basically best friends. But that's all we can ever be.LOGAN: I'm a man of simple pleasures. I love a mug of piping hot coffee on my porch. The curl of wood under my plane. A woman I've never actually met. And can never have.Note: this book was previously published under the same title, and has been updated and expanded for this new edition.Logan is a literal dream! Sweaty, wounded woodworker who makes dreamy bookshelves and is full of longing - Angela, GoodreadsLogan came across as a lovely guy - not to mention HOT - with a good heart and a real sense of what was right. Bella, GoodreadsA little bit of angst and a little bit of steam wrapped up in a short, sweet, swoony romance. Perfect for a pick-me-up or afternoon read. - Coffee and the BibliophileTouching Wood is a standalone steamy short prequel to the Jewel Lakes Series. One-click if you love slow burn friends to lovers romance stories with Pam & Jim (The Office) vibes, but hot.All books in the Jewel Lakes Series can be read as standalones.

    But what really lights their hearts are the memories of a special romance. In these compelling tales shared with you by NYT & USA Today best-selling authors you’ll be thrilled to the core when reading their passionate love stories - SEVEN times over. Each story shares with you - A Christmas She'll Remember. Loveable Christmas Angel by Mimi Barbour - Aloha! Sweet romance, lovable angel, and a prickly little boy’s Christmas wish! "a warm and touching story just right for the holiday season. Enjoy!"--Amazon Reviewer Crimson Holiday by Patricia Rosemoor - Will this be the Christmas of her daydreams or of her nightmares? "a great Christmas story that is laced with suspense and romance"--Amazon Reviewer Nobody's Cinderella by Joan Reeves - This Christmas Cinderella should be careful what she wishes for! "This was a fun story and I highly recommend it. I'm a real fan of Ms. Reeves writing."--Caroline Clemmons Two Hearts Find Christmas (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 5) by Tamara Ferguson - Will two lonely hearts find Christmas when love’s magic works its spell? "Wow. Just wow! How’s that for a review? Author Tamara Ferguson has done an absolutely wonderful job in creating characters that her readers will relate to, care about"—Tracy Slowiak for Readers’ Favorite The Christmas Sparkle Test by Alicia Street - Star-crossed sweethearts get a second chance, but will the magic of Christmas be enough to rekindle their love despite the secrets of the past? "“Warmed my heart and had me believing in the magic of Christmas again!”--Reader review One to Keep by Ev Bishop - Can love tempt them to commit? Maybe. If they’re brave enough . . . "This is the perfect cosy, fireside read for a winter's night--then you can enjoy it all over again next winter, because this book is 'one to keep'"--Amazon Reviewer Christmas Surprise - Santa's Boots Under Her Bed by Stephanie Queen - Sometimes a surprise can change your life. Margo & George are about to find out this Christmas how true that is... “A refreshing and fun romance story that swept my off my feet.”—I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read

    Hollywood Heartbreak. Doggy Deliverance. What would you do if you were an aspiring actress offered a part in a TV series in Los Angeles…but had to give up everything else important to you to achieve that dream? Twenty-one-year-old Tessa Taylor drops out of college and leaves her home in Washington, DC, to pursue her lifelong ambition of becoming an actress, but her decision comes at a price. Tinseltown is tough, stardom elusive, and LA exorbitantly expensive. When her dreams crumble, Tessa struggles. Her heart bruised, she compromises to make ends meet and tries one disastrous job after another. When a fortunate coincidence leads her to a job she never thought she’d do—dog walking—her adventures begin, and a new life, and love, unfold. Taking the Lead: Adventures of a Hollywood Dog Walker is more than just a walk in the park. It’s a humorous and heart-warming romantic comedy, infused with a touch of adventure, which will appeal to dog lovers and chick-lit readers alike. If must love dogs is more than a catchphrase to you, you won’t want to miss this first book in the L.A. Lights series.

    Could she ever trust a man again? Could she ever want a man again? Working in a small diner in the town of Rock Face, Jess meets a remarkably sexy, confident biker, who happens also to be rich. Owning his own brewery in Texas, Cole Everson has come to Rock Face, Tennessee to find out more about the places his artist mother talked about and loved so much. She had grown up in Rock Face, surrounded by mountains, and always longed for the mountains after moving to Texas. She had painted several places and Cole used these paintings as his guide when he arrived in the small town. He wants to put these places in a book to memorialize them after his mother’s death.Cole successfully recruits Jess to help him find some of the local places his mother spoke of all those years. This meant being alone with the sexy biker and fighting her own urges. However, what happens in the shadow of the mountain, isolated from the world, stays in the shadow of that mountain. Or does it?

    I’m only interested in partying and hanging out with beautiful women. Plus sleeping with them. Despite what my father wants, I have no desire to have anything to do with the family business, unless it involves spending money and having a good time. It is the shock of a lifetime when he dies unexpectedly, leaving the business and most of his wealth in my hands. That’s when I see Isla, my stepsister I haven’t seen in years… She used to be shy and overweight, but now she’s outspoken and drop-dead beautiful. Best of all, she’s a virgin and I’d do anything to take her virginity from her… My name is Isla Lucas, Levi’s former stepsister. I was often teased by Levi when we were teenagers so I never wanted anything to do with him. After our parents divorced, I moved back home to Maryland. Just as I had pushed pass my insecurities that had made me put off dating, my ex-stepfather died... I am shocked to find out he left me a considerable sum of money. Accepting the money, though, reopens old wounds when I find out I must deal with Levi again. My best friend Sophie concocts the perfect plan to get back at him, but everything is suddenly thrown into jeopardy when I realize what he wants from me... Will I get my revenge or will he get my virginity? **This is a full-length, standalone alpha billionaire virgin romance. No cheating or cliffhangers, and as always, Happily Ever After.

    She’s pulling an all-night drive to reach her next rodeo. It’s past midnight on a lonely mountain road, and if she doesn’t catch a few winks, there’s a better than average chance she’ll run her rig into the river. Her barrel racing dreams are interrupted when a stranger knocks on her truck's window. He’s a cowboy by the looks of his black Stetson and tight Wranglers. But what’s the man doing out here? His deep blue eyes and sexy smile have her reaching for the door handle when her brain finally takes control. Her mama taught her manners, and her daddy taught her to be tough. But, her brother and her ex pounded home the fact that not everyone is trustworthy. His offer of aid is tempting. She knows being safe is better than sorry, but he’d helped her earlier at the rodeo. Sometimes a cowgirl has to go with her gut.

    Whether his prey is criminal or victim, he always gets his mark. He's no hero, just a man doing his job. It’s all he has after a felony conviction after a bad judgement call. When the FBI call in a favor and ask him to look into a serial killer over the holiday break, he jumps at the opportunity to fill the long, cold days with something besides regret and bad movies. In Las Vegas, he's on the hunt for a prolific serial killer no one wants to admit exists. The leads are dry and the evidence gone, until she walks into his life. Bliss Giles—curvy, sassy and everything he can't have.What’s worse, Travis knows Bliss’ sister is the killer's latest victim. She fits the profile. Time is running out and the fastest way to retrace the killer's path is with Bliss at Travis' side. In the seat of danger. He vows to keep Bliss safe and his hands to himself, after all, a nice girl like her doesn't need a guy like him in her life. Too bad no one told Bliss Travis was off-limits. She tests his boundaries and pushes his control every minute they're together until he can't remember why wanting her is a bad idea.The hunters become the hunted in this tale of serial killers and SEALs for hire. One broken man must unpack his baggage, a woman has make a leap of faith and a sister chooses to live in this new, romantic suspense serial by NYT & USA Today bestselling author, Sidney Bristol. Warning: Hold onto your panties, because nothing is safe.

    I thought my world couldn't change any more... Until Cade stepped into my office, smelling of sawdust with his company’s T-shirt stretched taut over his chest and biceps. Everything about him was sexy-as-sin and completely off-limits.But I can’t risk the business I sunk my savings into by dating a client, and he won’t risk his heart.The more we spend time together, the more I want him. Even if a relationship between us was possible, how can he give me all of him?CadeAfter my wife died, I swore off dating. I threw myself into my charity instead. It was easy at first, but I can't ignore my attraction anymore. Hadley comes from a wealthy family that operates with manipulation, lies, and deceit. I don’t fit into her world, but the closer we get, the more I wanted to show her how things could be different.I never thought I’d meet someone who gave me hope for a future. One full of possibilities, love, and maybe even marriage and kids. But how can I promise her forever when I know love doesn’t last?

    She hops a plane to Baltimore—current bestie Peyton in tow—with plans to meet Greg at Pat’s Pub that evening. But they’ve barely arrived at the Irish bar before those plans have changed. Greg suddenly falls ill, then Peyton has to rush back to Sapphire Falls, leaving Heather to spend the weekend with her other college roomie—Seth. The wild one. The impulsive and irresponsible one. The one who always made Heather feel something…undefinable. Neither of them did anything about their attraction in college, but with the chemistry still sizzling between them, and Seth’s well-known aversion to anything long term, he’s the perfect choice for a fling. One thrilling ride before she moves back home, rejoins the dating scene, and fines someone safe and responsible. Heather has starred in plenty of Seth Dornan’s fantasies over the years, but the woman who invites him to her hotel room after a kiss at Pat’s Pub puts his fantasy girl to shame. And once he’s had an intimate taste of everything Heather has to offer, Seth wants so much more…including some things he’d never wanted before. He may still be wild and impulsive, but unlike the boy Heather knew in college, Seth is no longer afraid to go after who he wants—and keep her forever.

    The colorful characters, beautiful scenery and a hot mess of a woman he finds along the way offer him the perfect place to reinvent himself. The French Quarter and Blue Bayou are exactly the change of pace he’s looking for, helping him escape the soul-sucking work he does for his father’s company. Carys Matthews is young and inexperienced. Having her family’s hotel dropped in her lap after her mother’s untimely death, she’s struggling to keep her head above water and keep the hotel’s doors open. She doesn’t have time for relationships, but Maverick Kensington is worth an exception. Besides, his stay is temporary and a fling never hurt anyone, right? His passion and business know-how is exactly what she needs. Her carefree spirit is what he wants. Their whirlwind relationship is one for the books until truths are untold and assumptions are made. Everything comes to a screeching halt just when they were getting to the good part. There’s always been a saying around the hotel: eventually, everyone comes back to the Blue Bayou. Will Maverick be the exception?

    Stripping the Sub 7. Tempting the Domme 8. Hardcore Vanilla Stripping the Sub Ellie's been keeping secrets, but Master Michael is determined to strip back her walls and claim her as his own. Tempting the Domme Luke Evans has always liked a bossy woman in the bedroom, but is he ready to actually submit to a Domme? That's if he can even convince Olivia to take a chance on him when she's so determined not to mix business with pleasure. Hardcore Vanilla Frenemies probably sums up Jake and Sharon's relationship best... until an explosive New Years Eve encounter changes everything. Are they on a collision course with disaster or can the scrape together a happily-ever-after?

     After a heartbreaking deception, Stephanie Gibson decides to move to the south coast and work as a nanny for the large and scatty Matthews family. They’re friendly and eccentric and Stephanie soon settles in. However, when she finds herself falling in love again, spectres from the past loom up. Has Stephanie made another mistake, and will she ever be able to trust anyone again?

     “I didn’t know they made men like that!” I was only trying to get away from the city for a weekend, I didn’t think it would turn out like this! I’ve had my share of bad luck in the romance department, but I think my luck is changing, because I’ve never seen anything like him before....and I badly want to see more. She thinks I don’t see her there, watching...looking. Well, keep looking girl, but don’t come any closer because with a body like yours, there’s no telling what I’ll do if I get my hands on you. “Giant Mountain Surprise” is an over-the-top, standalone short story about a VERY large mountain man and the woman lucky enough to find him. It’s safe, fun, and of course, HEA guaranteed. Caution: May steam up your Kindle a little! Enjoy!

     Two years ago, I made her sweat and beg for more, and then I left to serve my country. The military owns me, and I don’t have time to get attached. Until I come home. After meeting again for the first time since I left, she shows up at my doorstep and asks for my help. Her psycho ex-boyfriend is after her, and only a real man can keep him away. I’ll give her what she wants. But she’s going to get a lot more than she thinks. Piper is going to be mine. I’ll fight off her enemies and show her how hard I can be. And when I’m done, she’s going to get down and take what I have to give her. I can’t wait to see the look on her face when I tell her what she’s doing next. Piper That cocky SEAL wasn’t supposed to take me again. He was supposed to be a burning hot one night stand. I let him press my wrists down into the pillows until I couldn’t say another word. After that night, Gates left to serve overseas in Syria for two years, and I moved on with my life. Until he showed up out of the blue, just as cocky and handsome as I remembered. All of those old memories came rushing back, and I knew I would get back down on my knees if he asked me to. Now I need his help, but he wants more than I’m capable of giving him. I don’t know how I can keep him from sliding my panties off when all I want to do is say yes over and over. Second Chance SEAL is HOT, action-packed, incredibly steamy, and features some dirty language. It’s only recommended for audiences 18+. Second Chance SEAL is a standalone, full-length novel. No cliffhanger. Guaranteed HEA.

    TROUBLE.That’s all she is and all she’ll ever be.What in the hell was I thinking getting involved with her?Everyone knows her reputation precedes her.But I’ll be damned if I don’t like it.Hurricane Ava crashes to shore wreaking havoc, the beautiful disaster she is.And I love it.What’s worse, she does too.So, why am I in love with her? Because, she loves me.She just doesn’t know it yet.