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Tangle of Tinsel


Shyla Colt - 2020
    New job. New life.Everything’s going great for Romy Foster until an unattended toddler and a seven-foot-tall Christmas tree conspire against her. Tangled in tinsel and covered in broken ornaments, she finds her concussed-self riding in an ambulance with the most attractive man she’d ever seen. Alone in the state, she’s forced to accept his help for at least twenty-four hours to wait out the concussion. The attraction between them Is undeniable. However, it’s the reason behind it, she doubts.Caleb Miller noticed the woman the moment she walked into his Nona’s store, Bits and Baubles. Long-legged, and thick, she stands out from the crowd of Christmas shoppers. Her accident forced them together, but it’s her personality that keeps him longing for more time. When Nona gets involved, making her holiday a family affair becomes a priority. The gift of love seems to be on its way …until his ex-girlfriend shows up un expectantly.Can the two work together to undo the tangle of tinsel and find a merry Christmas together?

Wrapped in Red, White and Blue


Dahlia Rose - 2016
    At the house close to the sand dunes of Crystal Coast North Carolina, she found Lieutenant Colonel Byron Keats and his three-month-old baby son Jason. The man was as straight laced as they came and after one look at her, he was willing to send her packing. Ruby was accustomed to being judged by her looks, a tattoo sleeve on her arm and a love of rock music generally didn’t make people think she was qualified. But after pointing out her experience and the fact that he was flying blind as a new father, she got the job. She certainly didn’t expect to have an attraction for the older man. The way he kissed and things he made her feel was new exciting and she craved more. Ruby wanted to help him see the joys in life, a life with her. Byron was already doubtful, about the age difference and when her family made an appearance. She almost ran away. This time it was Bryon who stood with her and wanted her to fight for what they created, fight for their love. Ruby was ready to make the choice to follow her heart. But if she succumbed to the pressure of her family, she may under her father’s rules once again. Byron gave her his love and shared his son with her. Ruby didn’t want to be the one who broke his heart.

Dark Angel (Angel Hearts #1)


Reana Malori - 2019
    His darkness is why she stays. Maxwell Bishop was the man with a plan, and nothing--and no one--would get in the way of what he wanted. Until the day Kiana Moore walked into his life. Her beauty made him pause. Her kindness made him want to claim her. She was supposed to be off-limits. He was supposed to respect boundaries. Pursuing her could bring his perfect world crumbling down around him. In the end, none of that mattered. He wanted her, and he would do whatever it took to have her.To keep her sanity, and her job, Kiana Moore needed to stay away from Maxwell Bishop. No matter how much she tried to deny her desire for him, she couldn't get him out of her mind. His lips beckoned her closer, teasing her with his sinful smile. His deep voice seduced her with every word he spoke. She had to resist him, even if it was the last thing she wanted to do. Her livelihood was at risk. Her reputation could be ruined. Then again, none of that mattered. Maxwell wanted her, and she knew he wouldn't stop until she was his.When need and desire can no longer be denied, just how far will he go to claim his woman? Maxwell always gets what he wants. He'll let nothing get in the way of convincing Kiana they belong together.*Contemporary Romance | BWWM Romance | Novella | HEA*

The Sweetest Thing


Nikki Winter - 2013
    Or so he thought until he landed back in White Plains, New York, six years after traveling abroad for his father's company and finally realized that said woman is completely oblivious to his feelings. Harper Sweet is the end all, be all for him; the beginning and the end. The one. He's not satisfied with their twenty-odd years of friendship staying firmly in the zone where he doesn't get to touch and kiss and hold her inappropriately. Which means what exactly? That it's time for him to show Harper the sweetest thing between them is not simply her culinary creations but all the possibilities left unexplored...

Lethal Love: Deceit can be Deadly


Perri Forrest - 2020
    But I blame me...Because I'm usually better about who's in my space,knowing that those in relationships, sometimes wear more than a single face.They wanted to tap dance on someone’s heart.They probably should’ve thought long and hard about that part.So now because of what was done…it’s only fair that I have me some fun.I guess now they need to be shown the error of their ways.To the point that they’re asking to see better days.Cue the deep sigh…Now, in the middle of my storm, something new fell in my path.Something beautiful, something amazing... he came with a taste of something I've never had.There’s absolutely no rushing, to the beat of love, present in my view…But once my mission is complete, who knows what my heart will want to do?The only disclaimer I’ll offer is this…“You'll either love me or hate me by the end of this tale, but I operated off of one goal, only ... that was to prevail.”Signed,Nova Skai Levine

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.****

Reyna's Vampyr


Zena Wynn - 2015
    Her goal in life is to stay as far away from them as possible. When she compulsively accepts a dare to enter their domain—The Gladiator—Reyna questions her sanity. When the leader of the local Vampyr clutch claims her as his, Reyna does the sensible thing. She runs. Tariq recognizes his Heart’s Blood the minute he sees her sitting at the bar. After centuries of being alone, he has no intention of allowing her to escape him. When she manages to do just that, Tariq goes a little crazy. Tariq Bastien does what Vampyrs do best—he hunts. The more he discovers about her, the less it makes sense. No human should be able to escape him, and he’d recognize one of his kind. When he finally finds her, will the mystery of her past draw them together or drive them apart? Reyna's Mate is a science fiction, paranormal romance with spicy love scenes. Both hero and heroine hail from alien planets whose species have resettled on earth.

Unleashing The Storm (Mama's Brood, #2)


Shay Rucker - 2018
     Something isn’t right – hasn’t been since love found its way inside Mama’s Brood – gets more wrong the moment Lucas ‘Big Country’ Beaumont is captivated by the raw sensuality of Stormy Redmond. Never one to be controlled by anything as deceptive as a woman’s nature, Big Country relies on a tried and true system to ensure his dealings with women remain relegated to mutually beneficial transactions that end when he says they end.  Or so it was…before that feeling.  Now, faced with the consequences of one unfortunate decision, and a past that will no longer be ignored, Big Country struggles to contain the truth of his nature lest it destroys everyone he cares about, including Stormy, the one woman capable of showing him why a man would be willing to die for something as foolish as love?

August


Amarie Avant - 2018
    Do you know what that can do to a professionally trained hitman? Now I work for a government organization. My next assignment is to infiltrate the Marchand’s crew. The information given is vague. But what rouses my interest is that the family “business” of crooks I’m to investigate includes a Bajan little sister whose lips are the definition of sex and trouble. And yet Natalia’s soft curves are off limits—and not because her brothers will bash my head in. No. It’s because she is capable of killing me herself. Natalia Marchand Anything a man can do, I can do it better. I’ve lived by that credo my entire life, and with my dangerous ‘job’ it’s always been true. I’m a rich man’s kryptonite. I can pretend to desire you and then execute a plan to take everything you own. My brothers and I live dangerous lives. Then in walks muscles, murky green eyes, and a cocky smile. August needs a place to stay, and he’s saved my kid brother’s life. Now, he’s a god to all my brothers—but can he really be trusted? My guts say no. I'll put a bullet to his head if my intuition is right.

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.

Lucky Prince


Eva Luxe - 2018
    I’ll be stripped of my crown unless I can snag one. I also have the funds to pay handsomely for the right stand-in. Easy, right? Word has definitely gotten out. Everybody wants to be my new bride. But when I find the perfect pretend princess, I don’t even know her name. All I know is that she’s American and she likes to put up a fight. I tell myself I’m chasing after her for the good of my kingdom. But her captivating curves leave me spellbound. And I want a smoking hot royal wedding night with her. She runs out of my life just as quickly as she ran into it, leaving only a shoe. This Prince Charming is determined to find its owner, so we can create the kind of happy ending that dirty fairy tales are made of. Lucky Prince is a standalone romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers and a very happy ever after. It was originally published as Perfect Fit by Juliana, but Eva wanted to edit and expand it in time for the upcoming royal nuptials. She’s added a royal wedding scene and a lot of other fun things you don’t want to miss out on! Bonus content is included for your continued reading pleasure.

Being Mrs. Blakemore


Olivia Gaines - 2013
    Nearly kidnapped by human traffickers, she was saved by Saxton Blakemore, only to find herself in a bigger pickle; handcuffed and married to him. This created an even bigger problem since her husband was a mule for a drug cartel.Saxton Blakemore wasn’t happy with the turn of events either. His attempts to help the young woman was not turning out as he had hoped. He promised to get her home in one piece, but each moment spent in her presence, only intensified his attraction to his pretend wife.In order for them to get out of Mexico alive, they both understood, she would need to be very convincing at being Mrs. Blakemore.

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?

Brent Sinatra: All of Me


Mallory Monroe - 2015
    As chief of the Jericho County Police Department, he has to deal with corruption and brutality on his police force, a school shooting involving his kid sister, a hit-and-run involving his kid brother, and the prospect of Makayla Ross, his beautiful African-American girlfriend, relocating to Jericho, at his request, to take their long-term romance to the ultimate level. But when Brent receives news about a son he didn’t know he had, and skeletons from his past seeks to destroy what he is trying to build with his lady love, he gives it his all for his woman, his child, and his very existence. All of Me is the first book chronicling the interracial romance between Brent and Makayla.

Asian Persuasion The Beginning


Kassanna - 2015
    He chose to leave and start anew.Fresh with new beginnings, both meet under unusual circumstances leading to an unexpected attraction...Only someone isn't happy with the budding romance and will do anything to stop it. With obstacles that seem insurmountable, their feelings for each other will be tested. For Anjula, Choi Jin Woo is willing to be her shield but will he be able to withstand the blows that will batter their relationship to keep them together. ***Cliff Hanger***