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Do Over


Delaney Diamond - 2018
    Years ago, when her cheating husband left, Ella Brooks realized how much she’d changed and wasn’t sure how to get back to the woman she used to be. When she meets Tyrone Evers, the last thing she’s looking for is another relationship, but it turns out that the police detective is just too tempting to resist. He’s devoted to his job. Tyrone meets Ella when he’s investigating a break-in at her home, but ends up paying more attention to the wealthy socialite’s case, and her, than normal. After his wife cheated on him, he’s not looking for romance, he’s not looking for commitment, and he’s definitely not looking for love. But you don’t have to be looking for any of those things for them to find you. And when life gives you a second chance, do you take it or run for cover?

Imani and the Don


Raven Rivers - 2018
    Defying the example of the crime-lord father who abandoned her, she’s walked a straight and narrow path. Now, however, her college debts are beyond her ability to pay, endangering the future she’s worked so hard to secure. Her only choice is to accept the startling offer from a handsome Italian stranger: he’ll pay off her debts and subsidize the rest of her college education if she’ll act as surrogate mother to his child. Don Carlo Lanza wants to expand his Bay Area territory into Oakland. Standing in his way is Eric Youngblood, who has consolidated all the Black gangs in the East Bay under his banner and has no intention of sharing power. When the Don learns about the daughter Youngblood still watches over -- and lays eyes on the beautiful, financially desperate Imani -- he instantly hatches a plan to tie their families together forever. Imani is shocked when the Don suggests going about things the old-fashioned way, but their formal arrangement quickly becomes a passionate affair. Unfortunately, Lanza has underestimated Youngblood’s ruthlessness … and his fury. When the crime lord learns that Imani is carrying his rival’s child, he sends his most brutal lieutenant to forcibly end his daughter’s pregnancy Can the lovers save their child -- and Imani’s life -- or will their future be cut tragically short? **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

Marriage Ever After


King Ellie - 2019
    "Kash the boy who has no middle name Emerson, you are my world. Through the ups and downs, I’ll be here. We are it for each other through the bullshit, the banter and even though I could do more push-ups than you.” She made me laugh with her's because she never could do a push-up...but now the laughter was gone. These vows stood for five years strong, so then why was everything crumbling down? What were we supposed to do? Do we love each other or do we walk away? She was it for me. Our vows said for better or for worse, through sickness and in health even if that sickness wasn't physical...right?

Asira Awakens


Chevelle Allen - 2017
    Mary University in Detroit, Deborah Brooks is smart, beautiful and focused. Deep within the archives, she cares for letters, diaries, books and family records, each telling stories of lives lived long ago. Yet nothing excites her more than making new discoveries among the storied collections. When the university receives the Dubois Collection anonymously- along with a multi-million dollar gift to protect it- Deborah is more than intrigued to discover its secrets. Little prepares her for an unexpected visit from the donor- the sexy Englishman Ben Stewart. He is relentless, charming and far more than she imagines. He shatters everything she thought she knew... about herself. Together they unravel the secrets of the Dubois Collection, finding love and mounting danger along the way. But it’s Ben’s utterance of one word - awaken- that triggers a flurry of unrelenting visions she can’t escape. Deborah soon learns the visions are key to unraveling the mystery that binds her to Ben. Can they save each other or will he lead to her ultimate demise?

The Black Wolf's Wedding


Dahlia Rose - 2019
    As an artist in San Francisco with latent wolf abilities, she didn’t know about. She thought she, her brother and father were safe since they lived and worked under the laws of the five wolf packs that separated the city. As long as they knew on whose ground they stood, life was simple and good. All that changed the night of her gallery opening when she was attacked and the black wolf saved her life. Everyone knew Lazarus Vale’s wolf. He was the alpha of his pack and all the other district alphas answered to him. And her gallery opening was in his territory. He was arrogant and egotistical; the man kissed like a dream and made her want more. Lazarus formally asked for her hand to be his mate and her father accepted. What? Little did Ivy know that long before she was born, the blood that ran through her veins caused her mother’s death. And her latent wolf may only have been sleeping until her true mate broke it free of its bonds. As secrets are revealed, Ivy doesn’t know who to trust not even in her family. She saw the wicked games that could be played and she was caught in the middle. Could she even trust Lazarus, the black wolf that drove her mad with desire? Was having her as his mate… his love, the only agenda he had?

Retain Me


Peyton Banks - 2019
    Her new high profile assignment was to be an advisor for the legal team of the billion-dollar corporation, King Steel Industries. This duty would include working closely with the devilishly handsome C.E.O, Shane King. Making her way up the corporate ladder, left no room for love and it was the last thing she had considered while climbing the ladder of success. A private dinner between the two would lead to a night of passion that Avarie desired to keep in the strictest of confidence. After all, there was this little thing called attorney-client privileges. The sparks between the two are enough to set the town on fire. Avarie and Shane embarked on a steamy love affair, unable to keep their hands off each other. As much as Avarie tries to remain professional in the office, Shane blows past her defenses at every turn. She's built up the facade of being a hard, corporate attorney and Avarie knows what is between them is wrong-- but there's no way she can leave Shane alone. Retain Me is a steamy, contemporary BWWM romance. For fans that love sexy, filthy office romance, you will love the latest release from Peyton Banks. It’s reserved for mature readers only.

Dirty: A Mafia Romance


Zoey Parker - 2018
     My father is dead. I’m the boss now. That means Adriana belongs to me. She can love me, hate me, or fear me – I don’t give a d*mn. Just as long as she knows she’s mine. RYDER My father once protected her. But he’s no longer with the living. That means Adriana is exactly how I want her: Scared. Alone. Vulnerable. She knows that saying no is not an option. No one denies the mob boss and lives to tell about it. Not even an exquisite toy like her. Our night begins with savage pleasure. The only problem: If my enemies see the chance, they’ll make sure it ends with bloodshed. ADRIANA Ryder only kept me so he could break me. But, all along, there was something he didn’t know. I can’t hide it anymore, this secret that’s tearing me apart. The deepest, darkest part of me… is dying to be broken by the mob boss. His words alone are enough to make my blood race. “You’re a bad girl, aren’t you?” he asks. I know the right answer, the one he wants to hear. It feels like a drug as it slips past my lips. “I am if you want me to be, sir.” This started as a game of life or death. Obeying Ryder was the only way to survive. But when chaos strikes and leaves us unprotected, I’m forced to do something else. Something I never expected. I’m forced to trust him with my life. DIRTY is a full-length, standalone, super steamy, bad boy mafia romance novel from bestselling author ZOEY PARKER. This suspenseful, action-packed mafia romance is intended for mature audiences, due to violence, strong language, dark themes and elements, and explicit intimate scenes. The romance between the alpha male bad boy and the fiery woman he can't resist ends with a guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) ending, has absolutely NO CHEATING, and does NOT include a cliffhanger of any kind.

Wreckless Engagement


K. Marie - 2018
    Just a small-town girl from a boring little city, the single mother works hard, is dedicated to her five-year-old daughter, and loyal to her fiancé.Only, all of that goes off the rails and careens quickly out of control.His name is Garland. He wears power like a suit, possesses an ego on steroids, never minces words, and avoids messy entanglements like the plague.Prince Charming? He's NOT!However, when he comes to Camry's rescue one night, she isn't only grateful, she's also intrigued. Except, there are just two small problems with that. Garland is way out of her league, and she's unavailable.But Garland proves not so easily dismissed. When he wages war, he comes fully armored. His words are seductive, his touch, addictive, and his body should be declared a deadly weapon.Camry quickly finds herself on a head-spinning journey that have life-altering consequences, and her world shifts in ways she could never have imagined.Bodyguards, paparazzi, and high-stakes might have been more than she bargained for!A NOTE TO MY READERS: Wreckless Engagement was originally written as two books, however, I decided that it would be a better story if combined. Plus, it would save readers a few pennies. So, you'll find the book split into two parts, with a single POV in Part 1, and a dual POV in Part 2. I hope you enjoy both!**THIS BOOK IS INTENDED FOR AGE 18 and OVER. CONTAINS SEXUAL CONTENT, VIOLENCE & STRONG LANGUAGE.**

His Forever


Alexa Blue - 2019
    But, from the moment I lay eyes on Lexi, I know she is mine!It sounds like her ex has really done a number on her, but if there is one thing about me, it's that I don't give up so easily.What Lexi doesn't realize the moment our eyes connect is that her fate is sealed.Lexi Moore is my forever and God bless the soul of any man that dares to come in between us.I will stop at nothing to love her, to protect her, to claim her as my forever...His Forever is an over-the-top, high heat, Instalove romance with an alpha who's only mission is to keep his curvy beauty safe...and to make her his.All my romances are steamy, packed with sweetness, absolutely no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!

Power


Kenya Wright - 2016
    She didn't notice the gangster gripping the gun and the two scary men on his sides. She just jumped on the stage, tested the microphone, and went into her routine. And that's where things got interesting. Noah was the gangster that gripped the gun. The Beast of Din City. The Boss of the Streets. The one who ruled them all from the North to the South. Not liking to murder women, he'd now been thrown into an uncomfortable situation. She'd accidentally become a witness to something she shouldn't have seen. She'd now become a problem. Yet, their gazes met and hearts faltered, thump, thumping in their chest like a tune beat out from bullets slicing through the air and bodies crashing to the ground. Their gazes met and things would never be the same for him or her, nor the Streets. Their gazes met and he decided not to kill her, instead he took her on a journey where sex meets the rhythm of the streets, high to low, smooth to rough, growing inside of them both until they're not sure, if any of them will survive—him, her, or those bloody streets.***Warning: This book contains adult language, graphic violence, and explicit sex that may be disturbing for some readers. This book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.***

The Billionaire's Super Nanny


Tiana Cole - 2016
    Their rich, sexy dad? Not so easy. Zeya Sparks is a NYC celebrity nanny with her own radio show helping families solve their child-behavior problems. When she gets a request to provide some temporary hands-on help with a rambunctious pair of siblings, the last thing she expects is her intense attraction to their divorced billionaire father. Taylor Stephens is trying to be a good dad to his young son and daughter, but has no idea how to handle them. He quickly falls for the spunky nanny who won’t take any of his excuses. Zeya wants him too, but getting involved would be unprofessional -- and bring more uncertainty into the children’s lives. While Zeya battles her desires, someone is watching her … someone with sinister intent. Soon, she’s getting threatening letters and phone calls. Can she and Taylor solve the mystery in time, or will they lose each other forever? **** This is a standalone full length BWWM romance novel with an HEA.****

Dad's Biker Best Friend


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    Or gang. Or whatever you would call it. All I know is that ever since Mom died, he’s kept me away from the guys he spends all of his time with. His brothers.The moment I walk through the door and see him my world flips on its axis.I don’t have a whole lot of experience with relationships, in fact, I’ve never even had a boyfriend. But the moment I see Tyler, I just know I have to be with him.Even if he his my dad’s best friend.TylerFor the first time in what seems like forever, a future flashes before my eyes the moment she walks through the door. A future that involves Janelle May. And I like what I see.She’s mine, she just doesn’t know it yet.Whatever it takes, I know I have to have her. Nobody else but me. Even if she is my buddy’s daughter, my brother in arms.She will be mine.My ride or die.*Dad's Biker Best Friend is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

The Russian Billionaire's Ruined Nanny


Simone Rivers - 2019
    She knows only one man strong enough to help: the ruthless Russian billionaire Vadim Ramazanov. Going to him is a gamble. He wields his power like a weapon. And because he knows her twin sister’s true nature, he immediately distrusts her. Nia has no choice. In order to protect her niece Zahara, she must throw herself at a man who could easily destroy her...especially if he learns her secret. Vadim knows Nia is hiding something. He intends to keep his distance, but it’s impossible to stay away from the resilient young woman who has invaded his home and thawed his frozen heart. She would make a perfect mother for Zahara...and a perfect wife. Vadim longs to claim her, but she flinches from his touch. He must convince her to trust him so that he can use all of his power to protect her.

I Heard You, Baby


Shara Azod - 2011
    The man drove her wild with want and if she couldn’t have him, the least she could do was irritate the hell out of him. Ross wasn’t sure whether Miss Morgan understood what she was asking for, but the longer she talked, the more he became convinced he was the man to give her exactly what she needed.

Redneck Rebels (Redneck Rebels Trilogy #1)


Jamila Jasper - 2019
    We share everything… especially her — Caroline Coulson, the woman we ain’t s’posed to love…” 3 alpha male country boys… 1 Black intellectual woman… A segregated town that isn’t ready for interracial love. Exposing town secrets & scandals threatens all four lovers in this interracial reverse harem. Can Caroline keep the quad together, or will she have to choose between the strapping men who love her and her career in politics?⚠Stay Alert⚠ The hottest scenes are in Chapter 4 and Chapter 8. If you aren’t ready for Caroline to get ridden like a bronco by three beefy, strapping, muscular, and rock hard country boys, hop away from this searing hot interracial romance.