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Pregnant By A Bad Boy


Cookie Jones - 2017
    And she was definitely not the type of girl to sleep with a bad boy drifter like Nick. But then in a weak moment it happened. And it was fun. However, now she just wants to move on with her life and forget it ever happened. Only problem is, Clary is pregnant with Nick's baby and that is not the only shocking surprise in store for her either.... Fans of “Love & Hip-hop”, “Basketball wives” and “Empire” will love this drama filled interracial romance! Download now to start enjoying this right away!

Her Fake Escort


Tiana Cole - 2020
    But turns out, it was all a beautiful lie. Okay, I never thought I would be the type of woman who would even consider paying a man to be with me. But my most recent breakup left me humiliated like never before and I need to keep up appearances. Enter Ian. Gorgeous, funny, charming, and- most importantly- he actually seems to enjoy my curves. Too bad he happens to be an escort. And a liar. Stacked, beautiful and sweet as hell, Kellen is everything I never knew I wanted…I hadn’t exactly planned on pretending to be on escort. And I sure as hell never planned on falling for the curvy beauty with the smooth cocoa skin.But the sparks between us were right there from the beginning.Until she found out I lied about everything. Yup, I’m no escort alright. I actually happen to be one of the wealthiest men in the country. She thinks I duped her. And she can’t forgive me. But I didn’t become a billionaire by taking no for an answer. I’ll stop at nothing to get her back. Even if it means playing dirty. ***This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA.***

Sugar Love


Victoria H. Smith - 2016
    He tells me he wants to buy some music, and later on, wants to get to know me a little better.I had no idea he was here for his American debut, nor that he was one of the most successful rappers South Korean music had ever seen. If I had, I might not have been so frazzled when I found out and accidentally kidnapped him.But then again...Maybe that wouldn’t have mattered anyway.

A Chance at Destiny


Lilah K. London - 2014
    Destiny is black. They are both poor . He is from a trailer park on the outskirts of town. She lives in the city housing project. Both have mother's who are drug addicts. They have known each other all their lives. They have competed both in and out of the classroom. They both know the only way out of their poverty is hard work and education. The only problem, is neither of them have the family money to support them. Until .....they find a scholarship for married couples. Join these high school rivals on their journey. From competition to learning the art marriage and love.

Winner Takes All: A Kismet Cove & Baxter Park Collaboration


D.A. Young - 2018
    From her father to her ex-husband, she’s beyond over their arrogance and high-handedness. All she wants is peace and quiet to live her life on her own terms. Instead, she gets Grant Easton, a drop-dead gorgeous blast from the past who’s more trouble than her ex-husband and father combined. Grant Easton finally has the Langley family in the palm of his hand. His long-awaited revenge of crushing them financially and ruining their prestigious reputation will soon come to fruition. Can anything stop the unscrupulous mogul from exacting his revenge? Only having the beautiful and elusive Divina Langley-Kemp in his bed. Grant drives Divina insane and infuriates her to no end, but more than anything, he makes her feel vibrantly alive. She’s a stubborn hellion, unwilling to bend an inch and defying Grant at every turn. With an unassuming smile Divina can bring him to his knees, making her his ultimate weakness. They have a bittersweet and tumultuous history that neither can forget. Will love be enough to overcome the sins of the past once and for all? Find out what happens when a cultured heiress literally collides with a blue-collar guy from the streets of Baxter Park. THIS IS A KISMET COVE & BAXTER PARK COLLABORATION AND THE FIRST BOOK IN THE BAXTER PARK SERIES. IT IS NECESSARY TO READ THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SERIES (KISMET COVE) IN ORDER BEFORE READING WINNER TAKES ALL. BOOK ONE: SECOND CHANCES BOOK TWO: FOREVER YOURS IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN OF MULTILAYERED STORY ARCS FEATURING MULTIPLE CHARACTERS, THEN THIS MAY NOT BE THE STORY/SERIES FOR YOU. WARNING: MUST BE 18+ TO READ! Contains mature new adult situation, steamy/explicit love scenes and coarse language. It is not recommended for those who are easily offended.

Fair Catch


Emerson Rose - 2016
    They wanted me to follow in their footsteps, A career in medicine, curing the sick. But, I took my own path, a hard and competitive path, Where my passion lies. Graceful, elegant, poised, Ballet is my life, my dream, My everything. But when I meet him, Plié, Passé, and Relevé Are quickly shadowed by the man Who intercepts my heart. Suddenly, I'm thinking about touchdowns, and scoring. There's so much more to River Kelley Than all his fans realize. He's strong, but sensitive. Powerful, but delicate. Determined, but giving. Now, I'm questioning everything. My dreams. My future. My heart. RIVER She may be a saint, But she's no angel in bed, And it feels like she's been sent from Heaven. She's the answer to my every prayer, The woman who could dance into my fantasies, And make all of my dreams come true. But when my family jeopardizes our future, I have to let her go, Let her achieve her goals. Let her fly, Like the angel she is. If only, I could find a way to have both... ***This is a stand-alone, full-length romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger***

Hostile Takeover


Eve Vaughn - 2010
    Having overcome a painful past, she's determined to make a life for herself on her own terms. Her plan to stay focused on her career and lead a life without the taint of love hits a snag in the form of her equally determined and very sexy boss, Ryder. Success takes perseverance... And Ryder has the drive to make his goals a reality. Having built his advertising firm with nothing but his hard work and fortitude, he's used to getting what he wants. And he wants Lydia. Using the same principles in his business strategy to win her, he fails miserably. Frustrated by Lydia's steadfast refusal to acknowledge the scorching attraction between them, he devises a plan to get her alone: a weeklong business trip on a tropical island resort where the days are hot and the nights are downright steamy. Ryder knows it will take more than flowers and candy to win Lydia--heart, body, and soul. She'll need a little push, a dose of persuasion, with a pinch of heady seduction. In matters of love and business, sometimes a hostile takeover isn't as bad as it sounds. Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Dubious consent.

A Love Like This


Stephanie James - 2015
    The last few years of their relationship has been nothing but stressful, due to him making partner. It seems that all he cares about is work and making others feel less superior to him; including her. She's lacking the things that a woman craves in a relationship; the ability to connect mentally and physically. She wants her relationship to work, but the lack of stimulation and cryptic messages she's been receiving may just push her into the arms of another. Merit Anderson is one the youngest, most successful criminal defense attorneys in the country. He has it all; money, power, and respect. The only thing he's missing, and isn't looking for, is love. That is until he meets a beautiful woman at a fundraiser that just so happens to be his old college rival's girlfriend, Alida Johnson. Determined to get under the skin of his former rival, he manages to get a date with her. The attempt to play with the emotions of his rival may violently backfire when he begins to develop strong feelings for her. Will Merit find the missing piece to his life, or will his immature antics cause someone their life? Part 2 is coming soon! Text keyword "femistry" to 25827 to receive a text message announcing the exact release date.

That's What Friends Are For


Bridget Midway - 2005
    Ned is attracted to Fiona, but thinks she'll always see him as just a big nerd. Fiona is attracted to Ned, but figures a brainiac like him would want an equally intelligent woman by his side. So Fiona cooks up a plan that would get Ned a potential promotion at work and get her a job that she thinks will please Ned. In between the pretend relationship and the real one, sparks fly. When the truth Fiona has been hiding is revealed, will their friendship be strong enough to hold them together? Or will this be the end of the friendship that, according to their friends, should have never lasted this long in the first place?

I'll Be Your Shelter


Giselle Carmichael - 2003
    Hunted by the gunmen, an attempt is made on her life and she is forced into police protection. Detective Harrison Blake, one of the city's finest, is appointed lead detective on the downtown murder case. Prepared as always for just about anthing when it comes to murder, the seasoned detective is completely caught off guard by his instant attraction to the witness. To make matters worse, she's the ex-wife of his nemesis, the district attorney. However, neither the differences in their races nor their painful pasts can keep the attraction between the two from blossoming. When another attempt is made on Jillian's life, Harrison will risk it all, even his most guarded secret, for the woman he loves in I'll Be Your Shelter.

Private Lover


Zinzi - 2017
    Now, everything off,” he commanded. I really don't know how I got here. I was now a kept woman, the secret affair, the one thing I had told myself I would never be. How could I ever leave when just one look from Stavaros made me weak in the knees? Italian billionaire Stavaros Caponie was ruthless and fearless when it came to business. He only had one weakness; his caramel, chocolate beauty, Kayla Drummond. He could never let her know how much power she had over him, not to mention, he had an image to uphold. He would only be seen with tall, blonde, picture perfect women in public to please his father. His private life well, that was his private life, and no one else's business. However, what will Rossi do to keep his Bella when she’s determined to no longer remain in the shadows and steps into the light?

Twist of Fate


Beverly Clark - 2003
    Holding on to one dream, having her husbands' child, she conceives through alternative methods. Nicolas has struggled through many lost dreams. Last, being his wife and unborn child. Hadley Fertility Clinic surprised them both! A simple mix up could mean two parents who never met and are from opposite sides of all tracks, will be tied together forever. Now, both will fight their hardest to possess the one thing they have both wanted, that could never be divided.

Taming Val


Trevion Burns - 2014
    Young, rich, and notoriously single, Val was sure he had all the time in the world to drink, party, and enjoy the beautiful women who were constantly at his disposal. Best known as the Romanovsky brother who thrived on living in the fast lane, he always partied hard with the distant dream of having a wife and a family one day. If that dream had any chance of coming true he knew he had no choice but to settle down... and fast. But with who? Late night trysts and one night stands were his calling card. There wasn't a single woman in his life who he could picture being the mother of his child. Except the one woman he knew he could never have. Zoey Black would always have deep love in her heart for the Romanovsky family. They'd taken her in at fourteen when she’d been at the lowest point in her life, with no place else to go, and treated her as their own. Ten years later, the Romanovskys were still apart of her life--as far as Zoey was concerned, they were her family. The parents called her “daughter” and the four brothers called her “sister.” Well, not all four. Val Romanovsky never called her "sister", and as secrets, lies, and betrayals are revealed, Zoey would finally understand why. Interracial erotic romance. Strong sexual content, strong language. TAMING VAL is the first novella in The Romanovsky Brothers four-part series

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!

Southern Hearts


Ava Thorn - 2014
    His album has gone platinum, and he's about to marry the woman of his dreams. Or is he? When Austin meets Chef Farrah Rue, there is an instant attraction between them. All Farrah Rue wants to do is concentrate on making Southern Rose Eatery successful. When Austin offers her the job of catering his wedding, Farrah knows it's the opportunity of a lifetime for her growing business. When the attraction between her and Austin heats up, Farrah does everything in her power to keep their relationship professional. Will the two manage to maintain their distance, or will they give in and submit to their hearts' desire? Southern Love is a steamy romance about life, loss, and learning to love again.