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Beauty and the Assassin


Nadia Lee - 2022
    It’s only a matter of time before he kills me. But then I meet Tolyan.He bursts into my life like a god of vengeance, seething with raw power and danger, trained to protect—or kill. He has a scowl for the world, but for some reason, he’s gentle with me and the idea of deadly power leashed only for me makes my heart flutter.One night, he kills a man and I realize he’s the answer I’ve been searching for…if I can convince him to help.TolyanTen years ago, a man murdered the mother of my child. Now it’s time for him to pay. And I’ve finally found what he wants—Angelika.Those wide innocent eyes and a smart mouth that makes me laugh are things I love about her. But she’s going to be my perfect bait, willing and obedient. All I have to do is guard against falling for her...Beauty and the Assassin is a standalone slow-burn romance with dark humor and suspense, with a mysterious, hot as H former assassin, a damsel in distress who never gives up, and three loyal and lovable Dobermans. Plus, after reading this book, you'll never think of creamed corn the same way again. Need a story to make you laugh, cry and shiver? Then grab Beauty and the Assassin today!

Irish Thoroughbred


Nora Roberts - 1981
    YOUR HOME IS WITH ME NOW."Adelia Cunnane's uncle had written her. So Adelia had left Ireland to join him on what he had described as the finest horse farm in Maryland.Adelia agreed with her uncle about the farm. But what should she think about its owner, Travis Grant?She knew that he could master his strongest horse. She had seen his eyes soften at the birth of a foal. Yet his lips on hers demanded a submission that she was not yet ready to give -- at least not until he had spoken the words she had to hear.

Misbehaving


Tiffany Reisz - 2014
    So being on deadline the week of her sister’s wedding isn’t as rough as it sounds. There’s just one hitch: Bea’s assignment is to write a review of a sex position manual, but she doesn’t have a plus one to play with.The good news: Ben, the one who got away back in college, is also attending stag--and he's as temptingly gorgeous as ever.The bad news: Ben turned down Bea’s offer of graduation night sex five years ago.The best news: He’s not planning on making the same mistake twice. *A red-hot retelling of Much Ado About Nothing for people who love Shakespeare but thought his plays could use a few more sex scenes. A Cosmo Red-Hot Read

One Night Stand


J.S. Cooper - 2014
    He was hot. And I’d been in a year’s drought. He smiled. We got drunk.We flirted. We hooked up. I left early the next morning without saying goodbye. It was only meant to be a one night stand. I didn’t want the awkward morning after moment. Not at all. Then I went home for the weekend. And he was there. Sitting on the couch chatting to my dad. Turns out he was more than just a stranger. Turns out that my one night stand was about to cause a whole heap of trouble. Turns out that it never just stops with one night. Readers should be 18 and over due to mature situations and language.

Frisky Business


Staci Hart - 2016
    Not the drama of working in a tattoo parlor, which seems to be around every corner. When things get him down, he smiles and cracks a joke. But he’s not the kind of man you cross, or you’ll find yourself at the wrong end of his fists.Annika Belousov takes everything seriously.Like her job as a reality television producer, given that she typically has something to prove. Or her love life, which is defined by a series of requirements — affluent, ambitious, accomplished, to name a few. Definitely her family, who worked their whole lives to afford her every opportunity, a sacrifice she doesn’t take lightly. When she’s tapped to produce a reality show at Joel’s shop, she doesn’t think twice, just goes in for the kill, as if there were any other way.The second Annika walks into Joel’s shop, he makes it his mission to crack her open, but she’s not having it. He’s all wrong — too crass, too hairy, too un-serious. But it doesn’t take her long to find out there’s more to him than smirks and tattoos. And what she finds could put her career and his heart on the line.Not that Joel cares. Because for the first time in a long time, he’s found his tonic.

Ruthless


Lexi Blake - 2016
    Riley, Drew, Brandon, and Mia believe the CEO of StratCast orchestrated their parents’ murder twenty years ago to steal their father’s software program. And there’s only one way Riley can find some solid evidence...   Heir to the StratCast legacy, Ellie Stratton hires a new attorney to handle a delicate business matter—and she’s shocked by her attraction to him. Over the course of a few weeks, Riley becomes her lover, her friend, her everything. But when her life is threatened, Ellie discovers that Riley is more obsessed with settling an old score than in the love she thought they were building. And Riley must choose between a revenge he’s prepared for all his life and the woman he’s sure he can’t live without...

Play by Play


Kaylee Ryan - 2020
    but the best kind. Too gorgeous for his own good, the former professional athlete is every woman’s dream, including mine. I need to stay away, but he’s relentless.Most girls want Jase because of who he is, but that’s exactly why I don’t want to get involved. A guy like him and a girl like me are bound to fumble.His panty-melting smile is so hard to resist... until one day, I don’t. I give in and say yes to my boss’s cocky best-friend.His charming determination wears me down, and once I realize what I’ve been missing, there is no going back. Now we’re a team, and thanks to his insatiable drive, our squad is growing.JaseThe minute I lay eyes on her, I know she will be mine. I want her, even though my best-friend warns me to stay away from his assistant.Samantha Wilson is smart, gorgeous, and not afraid to call me out. She’s perfect. A refreshing change from all the women who threw themselves at me when I was in the professional league.Not Samantha. She turns me down. Every. Single. Time. For nearly a year. It makes me want her even more. I’m not giving up, I’ve got plays for days, and I’m not afraid to use them.When she finally says yes. My life is turned upside down in ways I can’t imagine— get ready for the play by play.This is a prequel Novella to the Riggins Brothers Series.

Scandal


Amanda Quick - 1991
    Sensitive, intelligent, and high-minded, her noble pen pal seems to embody everything Emily has ever dreamed of in a man. But Simon Augustus Traherne, the mysterious Earl of Blade, is not all that he seems.Driven by dark, smoldering passions and a tragic secret buried deep within his soul, Blade has all of London cowering at his feet, but not Emily...never Emily. For even as she surrenders to his seductive charms, she knows the real reason for his amorous suit. And she knows that she must reach the heart of this golden-eyed dragon before the avenging demons of their entwined pasts destroy the only love she has ever known...

Beautiful Dreamer


Elizabeth Lowell - 1985
    But the ranch she loves is dying of thirst, thanks to the worst drought the area has ever seen, Hope needs a miracle -- and one day it comes to the Valley of the Sun.A man out of time, Rio is an anachronism in the modern-day West, bringing with him a reputation for finding water in any desert. Hope has no choice but to trust this dark stranger who claims to make dreams real. And Rio, who has never had a dream of his own to follow, has found something in this extraordinary lady whose passion tempts him to defy his own rules.In the midst of adversity, two free spirits must now explore the most closely guarded corners of their hearts...as they search for a beautiful dream big enough to hold them both.

Broken


K. Webster - 2014
    She is about to graduate with an Architecture degree and marry her-All American baseball star-fiancé. When she catches him in bed with another woman, her world is turned upside down. Left to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, she takes on a new persona—a promiscuous one. This new role protects her heart from ever being broken again. Andi now lives by a set of rules. The game? Sex with a new pawn every weekend. Every Friday, she sets her sight on a new sexy, successful man to play along—no strings attached, please. When Monday rolls around, she kicks them to the curb and moves on. It has helped her get through the pain of her past—that is, until she meets Jackson. The mysterious Jackson is excited to play her game. He too has had his heart broken in the past and isn’t looking for a repeat. Eventually, hearts get involved and Andi wonders if the game is still worth playing. Will she look for a new pawn or will she break the rules with Jackson?

Cocky Protector


Kat Mizera - 2020
    once. But she was looking for a white picket fence and I was headed for war.Now, my years of service to my country are catching up with me and I’m ready for a change.I just never expected that change to be Shannon, or that she would be in trouble.The man in me can’t forget that damn kiss. The Marine in me is ready to protect her at all costs.She might not want my help, but I’m not walking away this time.Even if it won't have the ending either of us were looking for...

The Prince of Pleasure


Sandra Marton - 2012
    The blood of kings and warriors runs in his veins, but when he meets American attorney Laurel Cruz, Khan forgets all his titles and becomes, instead, a man burning with passion for a woman whose traditions are nothing like his own. Laurel insists she wants nothing to do with him. She's a modern woman and she's convinced Khan is the kind of arrogant, powerful man she's fought against all her life--but when he takes her in his arms, she forgets everything except how much she wants him.THE PRINCE OF PLEASURE will make you laugh as well as cry. It will stir all your emotions as Laurel and Khan take us on an unforgettable journey of the heart.

Wedding Cake Crasher


Alexa Riley - 2019
    She’s not proud of the fact that she sneaks into weddings just for the dessert, but she can’t help herself. There’s so much love in them and they’re so special and she knows she won’t ever get one for her very own. But everything changes when she has a taste of Hank. Hank works in construction, so he’s good with his hands. He never thought he’d have to step in as a baker, but when his brother’s cake gets destroyed the morning of the wedding, what choice does he have? One look at the unfamiliar woman eating his sweet treat and he’s ready to give her more. Warning: You think we can base a whole romance around a woman’s love for a wedding cake? You’re freaking right we can! Come for the cake and stay for the romance… We promise to leave you satisfied! NOTE: At the end of Wedding Cake Crasher get the FREE ebook Sweet Enough to Eat! To get Dean & Nikki's HEA just follow the link at the end of the book!

Dear Future Self


Lisa Becker - 2020
    With someone trying to tear them apart, can new love survive? People think they know Jase Connors: former front man for Kings Quarters, successful solo artist, consummate playboy. They’re unaware of his humble roots, unmatched generosity and affection for his family. But Jase is tired from road life. Tired of road life. Just plain tired. He’s seeking solace and someone who likes him for who he is and not what he became. Cami Ossining harbored a massive crush on her childhood best friend Jason who ghosted her to pursue rock star fame. Spunky, albeit lonely, Cami remains in her small hometown selflessly caring for everyone around her. When his beloved high school teacher passes away, Jase returns to his Midwestern childhood home to honor the teacher’s final wishes. And as Cami is forced to work with Jase planning the memorial, old regrets start to fade, replaced by new feelings and emerging desires.What happens when someone trying to come between them tests their rekindled friendship and new-found love for one another?If you love steamy rock stars, small town romances, second chances, forced proximity, and combustible chemistry rolled into a fast-paced story, buy or read for free with Kindle Unlimited and or find it on audio.*Dear Future Self is the second in the Starfish: A Rock Star Romance series but can be read as a stand alone.

Baby, It's Christmas & Hold Me, Cowboy


Susan Mallery - 2017
    Kelly Hall had lost all hope of ever having a family--until single father Tanner Malone burst into her hospital and asked her how to raise his newborn daughter. What else could she do, so soon before Christmas, but lend her expertise to the gorgeous contractor? His charming smiles and come-hither glances draw her like a moth to a flame, but she's in no position to get involved with anyone. After a devastating heartbreak, Kelly has given up on happiness.Nonetheless, Kelly can't deny the attraction...or the hope she'll get the husband and family she's always longed for. As the days move closer to Christmas, it's clear to Kelly that Tanner --and his daughter--is what's missing from her life.First published as Their Little Princess by Silhouette Books in 2000.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Hold Me, Cowboy by New York Times bestselling author Maisey YatesThe last thing Madison West expected was to be stranded for Christmas, let alone snowed in with a cowboy who drives her wild. His proposal: twelve days of hot sex before Christmas! But will it ever be enough?