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Just Three Dates
David Burnett - 2017
For the past three years, she has not dated the same one twice, and only one in ten has received even a goodnight kiss as she turned him away. Karen is an artist. She follows her feelings, lives in a cluttered loft, and gushes over vivid sunsets.Mark still dreams about his almost-fiancée, and his date book has been empty since he threw her out a week before he’d planned to ask for her hand. His friends call him the “Ice Man,” since he seldom smiles, especially at a woman. A math professor at the College, logic guides his behavior, he loves order, and an elegant proof is a thing of beauty.Both Karen and Mark have all but abandoned hope of ever falling in love, and, left on their own, these opposites would never attract. So, their mothers become matchmakers, entangling them in a series of dates, promises that they will go out together three times, suggesting that, in the absence of love, a “marriage of convenience” is a live option.
The Billionaire's Bodyguard
Tamie Dearen - 2019
only one weekend. How hard can it be?Mack has one job—to keep his boss’ sister safe. But there’s one tiny complication... Mack has secretly had the hots for Mariah since the day they met. Oh, and one more complication… Mariah doesn’t want a bodyguard.His plan is to keep watch from a distance. But when a case of mistaken identity forces Mack and Mariah to fake a relationship, Mack has a hard time hiding his attraction. Or keeping his mind on the job!The last thing Mariah needs this weekend is a bodyguard… especially not Mack, her brother's super-hunky head of security. Just looking at him puts butterflies in her stomach. But she knows they could never be together. When Mack shows up at the wedding rehearsal she's attending, everyone thinks he's her boyfriend. Hopefully she can ditch the man before he notices how he affects her.The more time Mariah spends with Mack, the more she's drawn to him. But a man like Mack, hardened and tough from life's circumstances, would never want to be with a woman like her who's had an easy life. They have no hope for a future. Right?Will Mack be able to keep Mariah safe even though her nearness short-circuits his brain?Will Mariah's stubbornness be the death of her… literally?FROM THE AUTHOR:You may have seen this story before if you read all of the Christmas anthology, Stockings, Wishes and Christmas Kisses, but there are a few changes and additions in this edition. If you’re a fan of the Limitless Billionaire Romance Series, you’ll enjoy seeing some of your favorite characters. If you haven’t read the Limitless Series yet, don’t worry—this is a standalone romance.Books by Tamie DearenInspirational Billionaire RomanceThe Billionaire's Secret MarriageThe Billionaire's Reckless MarriageThe Billionaire's Temporary MarriageThe Billionaire’s Alternate MarriageThe Billionaire's BodyguardThe Billionaire's Practice KissLimitless Sweet Billionaire Romance Boxed SetSweet RomanceThe Best Girls Series:Her Best Match (free)Best Dating RulesBest Foot ForwardBest Laid PlansBest IntentionsSweet Adventure (Prequel to Her Best Match)Sweet RomanceA Rose in BloomRestoring RomanceCherished by the CowboySweet AdventureChristian RomancePromise of LovePromise of HopePromise of FaithPromises Holiday Family Boxed SetThe Alora Series - YA/FantasyAlora: The Wander-JewelAlora: The PortalAlora: The Maladorn Scroll
Character Flaws
Sierra Hill - 2017
That is, unless you’re my gorgeous temporary neighbor.My first impression of Theo Crawford was anything but wonderful. He was discourteous, anti-social, and a drunken mess. My second impression wasn’t much better when he inconsiderately woke me on a Sunday morning.But by my third impression, my views toward Theo began to soften. Maybe he isn’t as bad as he seems. And now? Well, let’s just say my defective heart doesn’t care that he’s gay, because I’ve fallen for him.Theo:Wait, what? I’m not gay. Where the hell did she get that impression?
After the End
Natasha Preston - 2018
.One fatal mistake changes Tilly and Linc’s lives forever.After the tragedy, Linc and his family fled a town they were no longer welcome in.Still grieving the death of her brother, Tilly’s world is rocked again when, three years later, Lincoln Reid has to come home.Linc tries to stay away from Tilly, but once he sees her fighting feelings for him, he can’t stay in the shadows.
A Secret Chance: A Small Town Love Story (Chance Rapids Book 4)
A.J. Wynter - 2020
Nope. No thank you. Am I crazy to turn down a man as hot and rich as him? Maybe. But we can’t be together. Not when I’ve kept a secret like this one for the past ten years. That night we spent tangled up in the sheets together at the heli skiing lodge changed my life forever. Now, the man I thought I’d never see again is sitting across from me at the bargaining table - and it’s my job to destroy him.
My simple small-town life just got really complicated…
A Secret Chance is book 4 in the Chance Rapids Series but can be read as a standalone. If flannel shirts, enemies to lovers, evil developers, and small town charm are your jam, you're going to love the town of Chance Rapids.
Playing at Forever
Michelle Brewer - 2013
There, he finds Penny Lang—beautiful as ever, but struggling with her own problems. Sure, she had the restaurant she’d always dreamed of, but the cost had been high—and it had included her marriage. Now, her ex is threatening to take it all away from her.With the two of them so close to losing everything they have worked so hard for, it only seems natural that they help each other out. Tommy’s image is in need of some refreshing and Penny is just the girl for the job. If Penny acts as if she and Tommy are together for the long-haul, Tommy will make sure Penny keeps her restaurant.Simple enough in thought, but as the line between reality and fiction blurs, the two of them are forced to decide…how much of it is really just an act?
INDEMNITY
K.A. Hunter - 2016
A survivor. But it hadn’t always been that way.At eighteen, tragedy struck, hurling her into a dark underworld. Freedom became a thing of the past as her new reality unraveled.Rescued a year later, she vowed to one day get the justice she deserved. However, her road to recovery was long and difficult. Driven by revenge, she fought like hell to prepare herself.When the opportunity she’s been waiting for arises, she’s quick to seize it.Her tormentor only knew her as the shattered girl she once was. He has no idea what she’s capable of now. But he’s about to find out how far she’s willing to go.No matter what it takes, she will get her indemnity.**TRIGGER WARNING...this story contains non-explicit abuse scenes and there is harsh language throughout. Indemnity is intended for mature readers**
Keeping Cole for Christmas
Tuesday Embers - 2018
When Abigail’s childhood friend, Cole, comes back into town with a charming smile and the energy of a hurricane, Abigail’s frills-free life and carefully-made plans get very, very complicated. With Christmas around the corner, Abigail realizes that the uneventful path she planned for herself might not be the one she needs. After learning that her fiancé isn’t the man she hoped he’d be, leaving her meticulous life in shambles, Abigail starts to wonder if Cole’s spontaneous approach might lead to something far more spectacular.
The Bride's Secret
Sophia Summers - 2019
He wants to help her. But when they must honeymoon together as if they're the happy couple, will a series of fake events which turn into a fake relationship entice them both back to the altar, only this time for real?
Love Is Enough
Emma Easter - 2018
Can three sisters find true love?
It doesn't come easily for the Gardner clan.The sisters share two major things in common - their love of God and great difficulty finding soulmates.Will the run-away bride ever be satisfied?Will career ambition trump finding love?How will pregnancy change a rocky relationship?You'll fall in love with this first installment in The Sisters of Rosefield Series. Get it now.
The Sheikh's Priceless Bride
Holly Rayner - 2018
Jacqui Bauer is barely scraping by. A talented baker who’s been dealt a bad hand in life, her bills are piling up, and customers are few and far between. Little does she know, her distant uncle left her a priceless gift, if she’d only embark on an adventure to find it. After months of searching, Khizar concludes that the diamond must be in Jacqui’s possession. Determined to make the precious heirloom his own, he engineers a plot: he’s going to woo Jacqui, and make her his bride. After all, who can resist a gorgeous sheikh? As they follow the clues the enigmatic billionaire left them, embarking on an international adventure to retrieve the diamond, the unexpected happens: Khizar begins to fall for Jacqui for real. Can the Sheikh go through with his deceptive plan now that he understands the stakes? Will Jacqui discover her birthright, and score the man of her dreams? This is a Sheikh romance novel from best-selling author Holly Rayner. It contains a guaranteed HEA, and a tale of romance that will capture your heart.
The Small Town Preacher's Fake Marriage
Lucy McConnell - 2020
Sexy Business: Vladimir Kensley
Ellen Lane - 2017
But I can’t be tied down. They simply fill a need, a desire... I am next in line to be the CEO for my foster dad’s oil company, and this has given me access to the luxury and power most people ever dream of. But it comes with a cost. I can’t settle down with a woman. Women take my eyes off my goal. That is, until Charlotte Gardner comes across my path. The attraction is instant. She is gorgeous, spontaneous, wild and ignites a fire in me I was not aware of. I want to make her mine even though I shouldn’t. I can’t stop it. The more I try, the harder I fall. I am ruined! Sexy Business is a hot and steamy romance about a man who redefines the purpose of his life because of falling in love with a woman. It is intended for adults and contains a very satisfying, happy ending!
The Christmas Promise
Nikki Larson - 2020
But now that her dear husband has died and her money is running out, she reluctantly returns home to the small town of Crystalline Falls.Hunter Flynn is restless. Expected to work on his dad’s Christmas tree farm with his older brothers, he dreams instead of traveling and settling in some tropical location where he can enjoy the sun and the surf and keep his troubles at bay.Sabrina Townsend knows what she wants, and nothing will stop her from getting it. And this year, she’s decided, she wants Hunter Flynn back. If only Elise Silverstein would get out of the way.When Hunter runs into Elise, who broke his heart several years ago when she married Wesley, he is reeled in once again by her captivating personality. They were so young the last time they fell in love, and foolish. Now he is tempted to let himself become all wrapped up in her again. But wouldn’t that be a colossal mistake?
An enchanting story about the joy of Christmas, the importance of family, and falling in love in the most magical holiday season of the year.
This is a Sweet Contemporary Clean Romance with Christian themes, perfect for holiday reading.
Claiming Chastity
Tia Siren - 2018
Even if I have to marry her. I’m no dirty cop. Even undercover, I’ve always done things by the book. Until I see Nicole in that club. Up on stage, naked with a f*cking chastity belt on, her innocence auctioned off. She looked so fragile and scared. The beauty didn’t belong in that place. My desire to save her is in overkill. Now, it’s time to play filthy. Those crooks have no idea how ruthless I can be. Claiming Chastity is a full novel co-written by USA Today Bestselling Author Tia Siren and Candy Stone. It’s all about her, has a hot alpha hero, no cheating and a guaranteed HEA. It also contains bonus novels for your enjoyment. Go on, spoil yourself. xx Tia and Candy