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Draft Day
Toya King - 2016
A successful college football career means I’m about to sign with the NFL―and I have all the women I want. When Deja shows up at my football practice, I’m shocked at the changes in her. When we were in foster care as kids, I always protected her, and she needs me more than ever. I’m determined to take care of her―but will I be forced to choose between her and my career? Deja Tyler was the only real bright spot in my life growing up. Maybe I don’t deserve to be in his life anymore, but turning to him when I hit rock bottom is the only choice that makes sense. I can’t help wanting more from him than friendship. He has the brightest future imaginable, and if I’m not careful, I could drag him down with me. He’s like a beacon lighting my way to a better path… if I can find the strength to follow it. But will he be waiting for me when I get there?
Draft Day
is a steamy standalone interracial football sports romance novel. It's only recommended for audiences 18+. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Guaranteed HEA.
Cuffing Her
Emily Bishop - 2018
Guess I'll have to restrain her.We don't have a ton of crime in this small town.And usually it doesn't involve hot-as-fu@k chefs.As retired Special Forces, I like things safe. Orderly.Suspects are totally off limits.But around Naomi, I can't think with anything except my co@k.To say I'm closed off is an understatement.Watching your best friend die in combat has that effect.Naomi has a way of piercing my armor. She's crept into my chest.Taken up residence in my heart.She may be innocent, but shady sh$t is going down.I want to trust her. Let her in.But my past won't let me.Cuff her, or fu@k her?I'm too lost to choose.This steamy, contemporary, romantic suspense will keep you company tonight, tomorrow, and the day after. No cheating and a satisfying happily ever after!
The Game - Kirsten Backhard
Shawnte Borris - 2013
She plays with some of the most powerful men in her field. Kirsten is confident, sexy, and hell on heels. She fights with a straight face, doesn’t back down easily, and believes in using her ASSets to get the deal done her way. Kirsten loves toying with the game in a man’s world.But is every angle of her life this easy to play? One night can easily change everything. What she thinks is all love and fairy tales quickly becomes highly overrated. Will Kirsten be able to overcome? Or will she remain the cool poker player?Contains crude language, sexual intercourse, and really bad jokes.
Break You
Jennifer Snyder - 2013
She prefers things to be as uncomplicated as possible -- but when her friends drag her to a party and she bumps into her high school crush, the path of Blaire’s life veers in an entirely different direction than what she had planned for herself. Jason Bryant created a nice life away from his hometown, putting distance between himself and the suffocating sadness of his father’s death. But when he finds out his grandfather’s health is deteriorating, he decides he must return home. Partying was not on his agenda while in town, but it’s how he bumps into Blaire Hayes—the girl he’d always thought of in high school as an unobtainable pass. Together the two learn there are moments in life that hold within them all the power to break you... (New Adult: Contains sexual situations, language, mature themes, and alcohol usage.)
Seducing the Billionaire's Wife
Marquita Valentine - 2015
His father is ready to give up the helm of Montgomery Industry-something Andrew has been groomed for since birth. Only, his father won't allow him to take control until he satisfies one demand. Andrew must marry and stay married for five years, or the company will be sold off for charity, one share at a time. Resort hotel maid, Hannah Miller never dreamed that the boy she spent every summer with until she was seventeen would grow up to become ruthless billionaire Andrew Montgomery. Or that he would call in the silly IOU she'd given him for saving her from a dangerous riptide when she was thirteen years old. But nothing can prepare Hannah for what Drew demands as repayment. The sexy man not only intends to marry her, but to share their marriage bed as well. In every sense of the word.
Forbidden Flaws
Pepper Winters
Her life seems perfect with her overflowing bank balance, adoring fans, and luxury homes around the world. Everyone thinks they know her. But no one truly does.
He’s flawed.
Raised in squalor, fed on violence and poverty, Cas Smith knows the underbelly of the world. He’s not looking for fame or fortune. He’s looking for the woman who ran from him all those years ago. He wants her.She ran from him. Now she's forbidden. What happens when forbidden and flawed collide? Total annihilation.Author's Note: The first part of the story was released in the boxset Owned - An Alpha Anthology however the remainder of the book is postponed indefinitely.
A Summer Remade
Nicole Deese - 2015
Joss Sanders needs an escape. Or maybe she just needs a reminder of a sweeter, simpler, and steadier time. But her family's vacation cabin isn't exactly how she remembered it as a child, and neither is the charming young man who lives next door.Change is everywhere, and if Joss doesn't learn to embrace it, she just might lose the second chance she needs the most.*A Summer Remade was previously published as part of the Just One Summer novella collection.*
Twenty-Five
Rachel L. Hamm - 2013
Ben Harris is looking to find "the one" after his last girlfriend cheated on him. When they crash into each other, it appears they've both found exactly what they wanted. A year of firsts follows: first date, first kiss, first “I love you’s.” The first fight is inevitable, but neither of them saw a breakup coming. When Abigail is offered a job overseas, they’ll discover that no relationship is perfect and even true love sometimes finds itself separated by time and distance.
Safe Word
Teresa Mummert - 2013
His job is to find an easy target and take her back to his place for a few days. He is working his way up the crime ladder doing a job he never wanted.Lily Hilton has it all, but is hiding from a troublesome past. When she enters a bar downtown, and runs into her old high school crush, her entire world is turned upside down. She is determined to make him notice her, but that plan may work better than she expects. Colton does not hesitate to take Lily home and use her as his new pawn, but their past begins to catch up with them as their secrets unravel and he must decide what is more important to him, protecting Lily or himself.Excerpt:"Cole...""Answer the f**king question!" I took a deep breath, struggling not to lose control completely."I knew you didn't do it.""You don't f**king know me, Rose. Does this look innocent to you? Huh?" I pointed to the spare bedroom with the lock dangling from its metal closure."I'm Lily now," she whispered as she wrapped her arms around herself. I leaned in closer, knowing she was terrified."You're whoever the f**k I want you to be. For the next two weeks I f**king own you and, if you're lucky, you may still be alive when all of this is over." She had awakened an animal inside of me, and as I spat my hatred at her I could still taste her on my tongue. I hated myself for giving in to her. Tears welled in her eyes and her chin quivered as she struggled to keep from breaking down. I cupped her cheek, running the pad of my finger over her silky skin. "Don't cry, Rose. Things are just about to get fun." I placed a gentle kiss over her lower lip and ran my thumb over it, soothing her. "Can you taste that, Rose?" All traces of anger had left my voice, but something had snapped inside of me. "I can still taste your sweetness, still smell you all over me." I leaned down and ran my nose up the curve of her neck, inhaling. I grabbed her wrist as my mouth reached her ear."Look what you're doing to me, Rose." I placed her hand on my jeans so she could feel how stiff my c**k was from just thinking about her. She tried to pull back but I tightened my grip and held her against me. "Do you still think I'm the good guy?"Warning: This novel is intended for readers 18 yrs. older
Fault Line
Christa Desir - 2013
Luckily for Ben, Ani wants him too. She’s everything Ben could ever imagine. Everything he could ever want.But that all changes after the party. The one Ben misses. The one Ani goes to alone. Now Ani isn’t the girl she used to be, and Ben can’t sort out the truth from the lies. What really happened, and who is to blame?Ben wants to help her, but she refuses to be helped. The more she pushes Ben away, the more he wonders if there’s anything he can do to save the girl he loves.
Rose and Thorn Complete Series: A Dark Romance Box Set
Fawn Bailey - 2019
Dominant businessman and alpha male Rueben Thorn has been watching sweet, British ballerina Harlow Granger for years. Waiting for the time to strike, preparing to steal her from the spotlight, Thorn only has one goal in mind... to make Harlow his captive, his newest little Rose. Naive and innocent, Harlow has no idea of the things that await her in Thorn's Mansion. Taken, stolen and used, she will have to adapt to a new life... one where she is trained to be the perfect submissive to a cruel, but loving Master. Thorn discovers his soft spot for Harlow, but there is no denying his dark nature. Despite his love for the vulnerable dancer, Thorn's dark tendencies demand for him to do the unthinkable. Will Harlow be able to love him when he takes away the one thing she loves most?
This is Harlow Granger and Rueben Thorn's complete story of over 100,000 words. Available for a limited time. Rose and Thorn is a dark romance trilogy.
★★★★★ "Yes, it's dark! Raw! So brutally raw." ~ Insatiable Readings Blog ★★★★★ "Stunningly delicious. Fawn Bailey is amazing... This story just broke me and I loved it." ~ Aleisha Maree, Author ★★★★★ "This is most definitely a dark book and I absolutely loved every sinful dark word of it!!! " ~ Misty, Goodreads reviewer
Outlaw
Jenna Rose - 2020
I used to be one of them, until they crossed the line.Now they’re after her, and I can’t let that happen.Silly girl. She may be gorgeous, but she knows nothing about the world.Once they get ahold of her, they’ll never let her go.Those men are monsters, but it takes a monster to stop a monster.And that's me.
Pillowtalk
Cassie Mae - 2017
Kennedy Walters used to be lucky in love—until tragedy struck. Now she’s come to the lakeside town of Lyra Valley to finally put the past behind her. But while Kennedy’s staying at a local B&B, she is shocked to find herself undeniably drawn to a sweet-talking hometown heartthrob. Kennedy isn’t sure if she’s ready to move on—and yet one look in Aaron Sheppard’s eyes makes her wish he'd make his move. Aaron returned to Lyra Valley because he was fed up with the big city and everything he was missing: beautiful, down-to-earth girls like Kennedy. Turns out Aaron has more in common with Kennedy than he realized, and suddenly he wonders if he should give her a little space. But after a power outage strands them together, their innocent flirtation turns to intimate conversation. And over the course of a night that neither will ever forget, Aaron and Kennedy learn just how compatible they could be—if only they’d let themselves fall into each other’s arms. Look for Cassie Mae’s charming All About Love novels: DOING IT FOR LOVE | NO INTEREST IN LOVE | CRAZY ABOUT LOVEPraise for Pillowtalk“Wow, this book! Ow, this book! This book is one of the sweetest that I’ve ever read.”—Reading with the Dark (five stars) “It is easy to empathize with the characters. I would recommend this as an easy read.”—Linda’s Book Obsession “I’m running out of ways to say I love [Cassie Mae’s] writing! It just doesn’t get old for me. Her stories have such originality and this one was no different. And the cover is lovely too.”—Celebrity Readers (five stars) “Pillowtalk by Cassie Mae is a beautifully told romance. . . . I highly recommend it to all.”—Urban Book Reviews (five stars)“I absolutely loved Pillowtalk! Cassie Mae took a poignant subject and handled it with such delicate ease that I found myself dancing back and forth between tearing up and laughing out loud—and both of those things felt perfectly right in the moment. I will definitely be recommending this book to readers!”—New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shawn“It takes a skillful hand to write a romance at once achingly sweet and scorchingly sexy, but with Pillowtalk, Cassie Mae’s newest contemporary romance, she’s risen to the challenge and delivers a gorgeous novel about saying farewell to the past and finding the courage to love again.”—New York Times bestselling author Katy RegneryPraise for the novels of Cassie Mae “Doing It for Love is absolutely one of the best books I’ve read all year. It’s a truly feel-good romance that will make your heart squeeze a million times over.”—USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne “With the sassy, fun and lively No Interest in Love, Cassie Mae delivers an entertaining read.
Calendar Girl
Sommer Marsden - 2010
Thanks to friends in high places, Merritt's divorced by the new year. She’s ready to put her old life behind her and her best friend Jeffrey--drag queen and fake psychic extraordinaire--comes up with a game plan. A year of fun, frolicking and hot sex. No strings, no expectations and did he mention hot sex? A fresh guy every single month to get all the needs and kinks and cravings out of her system so she can move on. Merritt’s doing well with her plan until Penn Fratila shows up. Hot, Romanian and sexy as hell. Oh yeah, and he wants her. Bad.
Billionaire Benefactor Daddy: A Single Dad & Virgin Romance Boxset
Natalia Banks - 2017
He saw my letter to the press about saving the library. I had no idea it would attract the attention of a gorgeous billionaire! His piercing eyes tell me he wants more than to discuss my letter. What would he want with a naïve, bookish librarian like me? All I know is that he's awakening urges and stirring up fantasies that I didn't know existed within me! My body is craving his touch Griffin I've been single for a long time now by choice. My son is my first priority. That is, until I read her letter. Articulate, outspoken, passionate. She's even sexier in person. I know I have to have her. She may be a good girl, but I can see it in her eyes, she's got unfulfilled desires she's dying to explore. I need her. I have to make her mine
Billionaire Benefactor Daddy is a Single Dad & Virgin Romance with Steamy scenes, Intended for readers 18+ No cliffhanger. Guaranteed HEA. Bonus Content Included for your reading pleasure