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Extraction
Xyla Turner - 2016
The problem is the small town he chooses has the potential to prevent that from happening. Who knew his downfall would lead to the carefree neighbor, Phoebe, interrupting his drowning flow in an attempt to rescue Goliath from himself. Despite being angry, Goliath is intrigued by this woman who has set her sights on helping him despite the numerous attempts to get rid of her. Neither knows the other’s secret….Will things change once they are revealed? Take the journey to read about Goliath and Phoebe … #Hints about Apollo & Lori from the Legion of Guardian MC Series
Marrying Her Greek Billionaire
Tiana Cole - 2016
and sneaky. Should she marry him? Jessica Smith loves her work as a business lawyer -- except for her ill-tempered boss. Yes, he’s gorgeous, but Bastion Kosta’s temper is so bad his nickname is the Kraken. She’s looking forward to finding a new job -- until Bastion makes her an offer he can’t refuse. As a Greek national, Bastion needs a legal way to stay in the US -- and marrying Jessica looks like the perfect solution. She’s not only beautiful, she’s smart, ambitious, and not afraid to stand up to him. With all his billions, he can buy her anything she wants or needs to sweeten the deal. But to convince Immigration, their marriage has to look real -- and soon, it faces all-too-real opposition. Bastion’s mother wants to drive them apart, Immigration is still suspicious, Jessica’s family is devastated by her deception … and now she’s carrying Bastion’s child. Will she be left alone with a baby, or can she and Bastion salvage a real relationship from their ruse? **** This is a standalone full length BWWM romance novel with an HEA. ****
Manna Tree
Savannah J. Frierson - 2016
Cole's brother breaks his promise not to drink and drive, causing a fatal accident. Cole greets the victims' family, shouldering his brother's guilt since he was no longer there to do it himself. Yet when he sees Margot Reed, something other than grief and guilt fills his soul. If Margot never sees the inside of a hospital emergency room again, it will be too soon. Barely registering the haggard, yet expensively tailored man trying to give his condolences, she nearly collapses under the weight of her sorrow at losing her family in one fell swoop. But Cole is there to support her that night, and he doesn't seem inclined to ever stop. Margot can't bring herself to mind. Brought together by mutual sadness, Cole and Margot forge a friendship where the possibility of love and loss loom on the horizon.
Shattered Promises
Sage Young - 2019
Ethan is sure he has found his true soul mate. The moment he laid eyes on Chloe he felt an instant connection. They have been together for almost a year and he is ready to take their relationship to the next level and nothing or no one will prevent him from making her his wife. Chloe never imagined she could fall madly in love with a man, then Ethan walked into her life and she fell, head over heels. She wants to be his wife but their situations are complicated and now she’s pregnant. Haley has the perfect husband, the perfect job and the perfect life. The only thing missing are children, but she is hoping to convince her husband that the time is right for them to have a baby. Her perfect life comes to a screeching halt with one life-changing phone call. Gabriel is home after being deployed for seven months. His marriage of fifteen years was unstable when he left. Now he’s back, determined to try and repair his marriage, but prepared to walk away if he is unable to salvage what’s left of it.
The Pieces
Stephanie James - 2016
Keisha A year ago, I had it all; the perfect children, a thriving career, and a loving husband. My life couldn’t have gotten any better, but then, out of nowhere, my perfect little world came tumbling down. My husband left me for my cousin. My son was on the verge of being kicked out of school. My job… Let's just say a breakroom misunderstanding forced me to dish out thousands of dollars in anger management classes that I didn’t need. I was on the verge of a mental breakdown when he came into my life and changed it all around. Kyler Life for me was no walk in the park. I broke free from my nut job parents, followed my dreams, and overcame my very awkward teenage years. I left a string of broken hearts over the last eight years, and I planned on breaking more in the future. Well, that was the plan until I saw her again for the first time in ten years. She was my childhood crush and the only woman that stole the breath right out of me with a single look. Her face had gotten me through some traumatic events in life. Now here she was suffering at the hands of the man that nearly stole my life. I had to help. It was only right. I just prayed that I didn’t get my heart ripped out in the process.
Player's Ultimatum
Koko Brown - 2011
Hounded day and night by the media’s constant speculation over his sexual orientation, Robbie doesn’t want to run the risk of losing his career over who he sleeps with. Although Yvonne feels Robbie has lost his marbles, she takes one for the team.While Yvonne is initiated into the fast-paced world of international soccer, she’s ill-prepared for a mutual attraction to Robbie’s teammate, Paolo Saito. And when the Japanese Brazilian footballer discovers her secret and turns the tables on her, Yvonne loses sight of her goal and risks sacrificing more than just her heart.Warning: Strong sexual content and adult language.
Maybe Baby
Kim Golden - 2014
Expat American Laney Halliwell finds out the hard way when Niklas tells her he had a vasectomy before they met and isn't interested in reversing it. Why should he? They've got his kids from his first marriage and an enviable life in Stockholm. What if you fell in love in the most unexpected way...? But Laney wants more. So when a friend suggests she look into an alternative sperm bank in Copenhagen to find a potential father for her baby, things don't go exactly as planned. Especially when Laney meets Mads and finds herself falling in love.
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.
Cherished by You
Victoria H. Smith - 2017
For Roxie and Griffin, the journey has been the best part. The strength of Griffin’s love has tested Roxie beyond belief. It forced her to take a look at herself, expose herself, and fight for the man who cares so much about her. For Griffin, the love of a woman named Roxie allowed him to come into his own. He discovered things about himself he might not have known were possible if not for her. She helped him grow into the man he always knew he could be. They’ve been through a lot and now that the struggles of the past are gone, they can move forward with the next phase of their lives. CHERISHED BY YOU is an extended novella that shows not only where the couple is now, but where they’re headed. The story takes place a few years after LOVED BY YOU and features many of the couple’s friends and loved ones who have been important throughout the series. There will be laughter. There will be heartache as well, but there will also be love. So much love. CHERISHED BY YOU is the finale to Roxie and Griffin’s story and was created for all those who wanted more with a few surprises along the way. The story is considered an extended novella at 55,400 words.
Lucky Charms
Marie Rochelle - 2009
Computer programmer designer Jada Michaels has finally decided to give up on finding the perfect match. Her last three relationships ended badly because her ex-boyfriends spent more time at the spa than she did. Besides, it wasn’t like she didn’t have a man in her life. Patrick Kaye was her
The Fight Within
Tiana Laveen - 2014
In his domain, things are black and white, good or bad, right or wrong, with a healthy dose of good cheer. A hard-working garbage collector from Queens, New York by day, and dedicated college student and acclaimed kick boxer by night, he appears to be an open book, giving himself over fully without the need for one to dig further. But upon closer inspection, it becomes plain he is a ticking time bomb with a secret past, using various coping mechanisms to hide trauma and emotional pain that threaten to take him under. However, one day, the very thing he abhors becomes too irresistible to pass up… A mature, divorced woman by the name of Treasure Chambers is his newfound fascination and he knows deep down the feeling is mutual. Treasure and Sean’s first meeting is full of spirited venom as the sarcastic garbage collector sizes her up in ways she hadn’t anticipated. She fights the attraction and his advances, for she has two children from a marriage that burnt to the ground, leaving a hole in her heart that seemed unable to be healed. Over time, the two discover they are more alike than they thought, and socio-economic and racial disparities are the very issues that tie them together, versus pushing them apart. As their love for one another grows, they are met with outside and internal opposition, judgment and a call to action in order to help heal themselves, and each other.Knowing without a shadow of a doubt that he has found a jewel in his life, will Sean be able to convince Treasure he is worth taking a chance on as he reveals his true self? Come along for a reading experience about hope, healing after the storm, and the true definition of love and trust built from ground zero. There is a fight within, but who will come out victorious?
Casualties of Love
Denise Riley - 2014
. . The moment Sergeant Jessica Watts lays eyes on Tyson Kidd again she can barely breathe. It’s been six years since she walked away from him, six years since she hid the truth and pushed him out of her life. Now their paths have crossed and he demands the answers Jessica knows he deserves. Tyson is just as gorgeous as she remembers, and Jessica quickly discovers that her feelings for him never changed. She can’t help her hope that they can find a way back to the love they once shared, but her secrets may be too much for him to forgive. A love he can’t deny . . . Captain Tyson Kidd moved on with his life after Jessica abandoned him so long ago. Or so he thought, until he wakes in the military infirmary to hear her sultry voice calling out to him. Though he struggles to trust her, Tyson can’t resist the undeniable attraction that still rages between them. He wants her and when they succumb to their need for one another, he finds himself falling for Jessica all over again. Just when he decides that he no longer cares about the secret she’s keeping, the lies they have both buried come to the surface and threaten to destroy whatever second chance they might have had. ***This book contains strong language and sexual content.
The Boss and the Brat
Sosie Frost - 2020
But had I known the mysterious billionaire was Cameron “The Panty King” Mitchell, I would’ve let the koi turn his bits into fish sticks. Instead, I did the worst thing that a modest, career-oriented virgin could’ve done. I tumbled into that pond head-over-heels after him. Apparently, I make terrible decisions with wet panties. That’s why I’ve ensured the office remains a battleground and not a makeshift bedroom. Cameron thinks he can take over my father’s company because no one has ever told the titan of industry no. Well, defying Cameron is much safer than desiring him.So, if he wants coffee, he can pour it himself. If he needs a report—he can fetch the paper airplane from the roof. But if he thinks he can take me for a lover?I’ll become his greatest enemy.I just have one question…Do the two pink lines on the test always mean that I’m pregnant? ***The Boss and the Brat is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from Wall-Street Journal Bestselling Author Sosie Frost. This BWWM billionaire, enemies-to-lovers romance is 100% safe, contains no cheating or cliffhangers, and is guaranteed a heart-warming Happily Ever After.
Stay With Me
Reana Malori - 2010
This book has been edited, with an additional 3,000 words added, and the cover has changed. Keisha Gaines has been in love with Greg Jordan for almost six years. Unfortunately for her, he has always seen her as only a friend. Once Keisha decides to move on with her life, without Greg, he realizes what has been in front of him all these years. Greg will have to make sure he does everything in his power to keep Keisha by his side and prove his love for her.
Where the Heart Is
Cristina Grenier - 2014
They grew up together and were inseparable from the time they were in diapers until it was time to leave for college. Simon moved to the city, hoping to realize his dream of being a successful doctor, while Jamie stayed in their little no-name town, going to community college and taking care of her sick mother. And though they had promised to keep in touch so nothing would chance between them, their last night together is the last night they see each other for a long time. It's been seven years since then, and neither of them can honestly say that they are completely happy with they way their lives have turned out. But when Simon comes back home for his first visit in seven years, Jamie's feelings for him come back with a vengeance, despite how angry she is at him for essentially cutting her out of his life. She knows that it's not going to go anywhere, not when he's got money and new friends and a fancy life a couple hundred miles away, but for two weeks, she wants to pretend like they have a chance. When a drunken accident results in more than either of them were bargaining for, they will be forced to examine their relationship and see what's there to salvage.