The Summer of Going Topless


Liz Davies - 2019
    No one seems to notice her - not really. Heck, she often doesn’t notice herself, except for her monthly scrutiny in the mirror to check on her body’s steady slide towards middle age.But when her ancient, practical estate car is consigned to the scrap heap, Candice falls in love with a cute, purple convertible, and from that moment on her life begins to take on a whole new meaning. Strangers wave at her and people stop to talk, and suddenly she isn’t invisible any longer.Life seems to be looking up, especially when she meets silver fox and handy-man, Paul. There’s just one fly in the ointment, one thing that has her second-guessing herself.Is it the car that Paul sees - or is it her?

A Second Chance For The Sheikh (Sweet Sheikh Surprises Book 2)


Holly Rayner - 2021
    

Ignited By Him


Kylie Kent - 2021
    The one I’ve both loved and lusted after from the sidelines.For years, I’ve kept myself distracted with work, turning my family’s company into an empire. And, more importantly, I’ve kept my distance. It’s best for everyone.But when she walks into my club and tries to cheat me out of money, all bets are off.One way or another, she’s going to pay back what she’s stolen.Although, it won’t be in the form of cash.BreannaI love winning, even if I have to cheat to get to the finish line. I knew better than to come to this club to play.I knew he’d more than likely find out I was here.What I didn’t expect was to see him up-close. I’ve hardly seen him over the last few years.I wanted him to notice me. To see that I wasn’t a little girl anymore.And that was my mistake, because he did more than notice.There is no going back now.That flame we’ve both been dousing in denial has just been ignited.Can I really play with fire without getting burned? Or will everything around me turn to ash?

High Blue Sky (The House in the Clouds Book 2)


Victoria Connelly - 2021
    

All In


Christie Ridgway - 2019
    She’s fancy high heels to his scuffed construction boots and soft pop to his hard rock, yet there’s an attraction that neither can deny. But he also recognizes a woman who wants forever, so he’s determined to keep his hands off until Gemma suggests one way to manage their combustible chemistry…a fling!Experience has taught Gemma to distrust commitment no matter how much she might desire it, so she’s on a guy hiatus when a handsome, sexy mountain of a man takes notice of her. All those muscles might be too hot to handle, but she finds herself compelled to give it a try…while still holding her heart safe. For as long as she can, that is…ALL IN is book one in the 7 Stud Club series and is a STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.

Just Love Me


Shenaé Hailey - 2019
    From her college choice down to the flowers she'd have on her wedding day and what she'd name her children. With just a few days left before her thirtieth birthday, Hailey is in a sour mood. Her perfectly planned path has been horribly shattered by fate. Not only is she divorced, but she doesn't have any children, and she hasn't put her degree to use since she received it. Kane Travis has never been one to force anything. He's preferred going with the flow to avoid disappointment. Right after his thirtieth birthday, Kane finds himself taking inventory of all that he's accomplished in life. He doesn't regret much that he's missed out on because of his laid-back attitude, but there is one thing he's consistently regretted - not pursuing Hailey as actively as he desired to. Ten years ago, Kane and Hailey met and instantly clicked. Because of Hailey's strict plans for her life, she refused to entertain the thought of settling down with any man before finishing college. With Kane believing in things happening in their own timing, he offered what they considered to be the perfect solution - meeting up for Hailey's thirtieth birthday if they're both still single. There's just one problem - life has changed them both… and neither can say if it's for the better. Two old friends, one cabin, and zero chances of their lives not being changed. Will their old flame reignite and burn more passionately than it ever has, or will reconnecting be as impossible as capturing scattered ashes?

Charlie (The Dimarco Series, #7)


Jennifer Hanks - 2020
    Spending years loving him from afar, she’s watched and waited for him to notice her as more than his sister’s best friend, but he never has. He’s made it clear that he would only ever consider her a little sister and friend. And after her parents’ disastrous marriage and divorce, she’s finally accepted that love is only for the lucky.But luck has never been on her side.Ben Dimarco hasn’t been living for a long time. After a horrible end to a relationship he thought meant everything to him, he’s given up on the idea of love. Choosing to focus on his education and career, he only spends time with women who want something as shallow as he does and refuses to admit his feelings for a woman he shouldn’t desire.Until she starts living life without him.And he realizes love has been standing in front of him the whole time.Just when he decides to go after everything he wants, jealousy rears its ugly head, and life as Ben knows it is torn apart. He’ll need the strength of his entire family to battle a past that should have been buried years ago so he can plan a future that includes the woman he’s always loved.But can a fragile relationship survive the storm, or will the damage tear them apart?Charlie is the seventh book in the Dimarco Series. Can be read as a standalone.

London's Calling


K.L. Donn - 2020
    London Manchester. Named for the beautiful city I long to visit one day. The rich history, the beautiful sights, I want to explore it all.What I don’t expect to do is land in this majestic country and find love with a sweet and sexy British cop on suspension for assaulting a well-deserving suspect. I don’t expect to never want to leave, either. To become so addicted to that sexy accent, those loving words, and did I mention the accent?London is calling, and the name is Quinn Page.

Dashing


Sophie Brooks - 2018
    The only thing dumber? Falling in love. The Prince needs a nanny… Cara isn’t anything like what he was expecting. The beautiful young blonde is fun-loving, impulsive, and unafraid to step on a few royal toes. Nico hasn’t been any of those things since a tragic accident in a country he’s vowed never to return to. Romance is the last thing on his mind, but the feisty American just might make him reconsider. The nanny needs a fresh start… What do you do when your dreams go up in flames? If you’re like Cara, you run off to a fairy-tale castle on the other side of the world. To her shock, her new boss is Prince Nico, the hard-partying playboy who was plastered over US tabloids for years. Nico’s different now. He’s as handsome as ever, but he’s almost as closed off as his children. It’ll take all of Cara’s enthusiasm and dedication to make a difference in this royal family’s life. In the face of nearly insurmountable odds, could she possibly go from servant to Cinderella? **Dashing is a full-length contemporary romance novel with steamy scenes, no cheating, and a very happy ending.**

Only Pleasure: Part 3


Lora Leigh - 2016
    But when danger looms closer and Kia's life is threatened, Chase will stop at nothing to keep his lovely Kia safe...and burning with desire in his arms forever...

Billionaire Games: Boxed Set


Sandra Edwards - 2013
    Three Marriages. Three BooksPraise for Billionaire Games ~ "The Billionaire Games series is a delectable feast, as rich and sumptuous as a wedding cake. Sandra Edwards whips up sensuously romantic love stories set amid the lush countryside of France. I devoured every sweet nuance in these remarkable tales of everlasting love." ...Award-winning author Cara MarsiIn THE MARRIAGE BARGAIN Julian de Laurent needs a temporary wife. Camille Chandler needs a job after he inadvertently gets her fired. If she agrees, he'll pay her five million to marry him. It's just a business deal, but neither could have foreseen what happens next, especially Camille, when she learns he's capable of stealing her heart. In THE MARRIAGE CAPER Andre de Laurent, Julian's little brother finds himself in a predicament. Is it possible that Tasha Gordon, his new sister-in-law's best friend, is the answer to his prayers?In THE MARRIAGE FIX little sister Lecie travels to America where she may well have found her Prince Charming--who's in desperate need of help.

Daring Declarations


Ava Miles - 2014
    The first time in print, these two sweet romances showcase the heartwarming Hale family, beloved by readers.THE HOLIDAY SERENADEProfessional gambler and millionaire Rhett Butler Blaylock is everything Martha Stewart wannabe Abbie Maven doesn't want in a man-flamboyant, flashy, and unreserved. After a horrible experience in her youth, she has spent her life trying to make all the right choices, pouring her energy into being the best possible single mother to her son. Rhett's determined to show Abbie he can be the man of her dreams. As Christmas approaches, he prepares a special surprise for her, hoping the holiday will work its magic and grant him a miracle. Will his holiday serenade heal Abbie's heart and convince her to give love a second chance?THE TOWN SQUAREArthur Hale returns to his hometown of Dare Valley, Colorado to start a new newspaper that will channel the voice of the West. But the bigger the dream, the higher the price. Arthur's ambition and drive isolate him, and the only person who can break through his self-imposed solitude is Harriet Jenkins, his talented and mysterious secretary. What he doesn't know is that Harriet Jenkins is actually Harriet Wentworth. A newspaper article ruined her father and sullied her family name, and now she's out for revenge on the journalist who wrote it: Arthur Hale. Soon the impossible happens, and Harriet finds herself falling for the man she set out to destroy, but can the two build a future on a foundation of lies and ugly truths?(love story, contemporary romance, alpha males, heroes, sweet romance, bad boys, falling in love, women's fiction, holiday, cooking)Author's Note: All books can easily be read as stand-alone stories.The Small Town Dare Valley series: Book 1: NORA ROBERTS LAND (Meredith & Tanner) Book 2: FRENCH ROAST (Jill & Brian) Book 3: THE GRAND OPENING (Peggy & Mac) Book 4: THE HOLIDAY SERENADE (Abbie & Rhett) Book 5: THE TOWN SQUARE (Arthur & Harriet) Book 6: THE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMS (Jane & Matt) coming Spring 2014

The Celtic Cowboy: Bear Creek Rodeo Series


Jessica Marin - 2019
    Growing up as the daughter of a football legend made me practically royalty, but it’s not a crown I’m interested in. Football life isn’t for me, no matter how hard my family pressures me with their motto of “If you can’t be them, marry them.” Living in the shadow of my football star brothers was exhausting and I eventually became invisible all together. I bide my time working at my family’s car dealership until I gather up the nerve to tell them that I’m living life on my own terms. I have my own dreams and they don’t include marrying a football player or a cowboy.My resolve was strong, until a cocky Celtic cowboy sauntered into my life. Ryan Kearney might not wear a football jersey, but wearing a cowboy hat and chaps was just as lethal. Devilish good looks with a mouth that could even charm the panties off a nun, I knew I was in trouble when he set his sights on me.A roll in the hay with a playboy cowboy is the last thing I need… especially when I’m already falling for him. Ryan Kearney As an up and coming bull rider, I’ve learned that rodeo life is grueling, but it’s the life I’ve chosen. The pounding of your heart and the thunder of applause that rings in your ears when that buzzer calls out the end of the eight seconds is a sound like no other. My dream to be a professional bull rider in the American Pro Rodeo Circuit is finally becoming a reality when my brother and I leave Ireland to compete for our shot at Nationals in Las Vegas. If I want the title of the best bull rider in the world, being mediocre isn’t enough. To be the best, you have to beat the best, which requires me living, breathing and sleeping rodeos. Being in a committed relationship isn’t even on my radar. So I do casual relationships and it seems my notoriety as the Playboy Cowboy preceded me to America. What can I say? The ladies love cowboys and I love the ladies.Charming them into bed is my second favorite pastime, so when the warm brown eyes of Adeline Murphy lock on mine and burn with yearning, I know I have her right where I want her. Except I don’t. The sexy spitfire seems immune to my charm and makes me work hard for her attention.The chase has become a game - one that I’m determined to win and to make her mine. I wasn’t looking for forever, but I can’t imagine my life without her. Is your heart ready for the heat of this insta-love story? All books in the Bear Creek Rodeo Series end in happily ever after and can be read as stand alone novellas. We hope you fall in love in Bear Creek!

What We Leave Behind


Linda Oaks - 2021
    In search of the mother who abandoned her at the age of ten, Lucy travels to the small backwoods town of Briarwood, Georgia determined to lay her past to rest. What Lucy doesn’t count on is a complication she never saw coming.The notorious outlaw known as Devil rules the town of Briarwood, and a chance encounter with a feisty brunette along the highway leaves him burning for more. Temptation comes in many forms, and Devil is intrigued.Now, the outlaw has Lucy in his sights.Small towns have their fair share of secrets, and Briarwood is no exception to the rule. What started out as a trip for Lucy to reconnect with her past turns into something more, following the disappearance of an undercover FBI agent. Not only does Lucy find herself playing a dangerous game that could ultimately end up costing her life but also battling her heart.Will Lucy have the opportunity to make amends with her past or end up paying the ultimate price?Can you really dance with the devil without getting burned?

Falling on Main Street


Tara Grace Ericson - 2018
    Endless thoughts of her best friend's betrayal and her tattered reputation follow her to the small town where she takes refuge. Luke Brand has a good life, though not a perfect one. A widower while he was still young, he chases off any threat to the memory of his young bride and the house they lived in together. Can Luke get over his stubbornness and follow his mother-in-law’s desire and God’s instruction to help the town’s newest resident? Between the infuriating hot and cold signals of her landlord's son and the sincere faith of those in her new circle, Charlotte is left questioning a lot more than how to take back her career. Can Luke let go of a bride viewed through the skewed lens of memory? Will Charlotte’s pride and ambition thwart her efforts to find happiness again? Or, can this time in the charming Indiana town of Minden spur healing for both Charlotte and Luke and help them find the way to a new life, together? Tara Grace Ericson's debut novel is a sweet inspirational romance that introduces readers to the idyllic Midwestern town of Minden. Themes include forgiveness, purpose, and community - presented throughout the story of friendship and romance that hints at the passion of true love.