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Law of Attraction


Cristina Grenier - 2015
    His chaotic life choices land him in a sort of trouble he’s never faced before, the double murder of his friend and his friend’s wife. Facing life in prison, Jason’s desperate to clear his name. Mercy Thomas is a headstrong, independent lawyer who runs her own firm, takes care of her family, especially her sister Grace, and has all of her ducks in a row. When she overhears two of her colleagues discussing Jason’s case, she’s intrigued enough to do some digging. Her first meeting with Jason gives her two critical pieces of information about her new client. One, he’s anything but guilty and two, he’s so good looking things long sleeping wake up inside her. Can Mercy prove Jason’s innocence before the jury finds him guilty? Can Jason learn to be the man Mercy believes he can be, or will he succumb to the lifestyle he’s always known?

Sexy as Sin


Kenya Wright - 2014
    Christine is the lucky owner of Sin, the only male revue club in Miami. With managing exotic dancers and maintaining her business, sexy flings have replaced her dating life. It’s no big deal. The path to success isn't layered with gold.And then walks in Rafael, dripping charisma and stirring up her organized life. He craves more than a one-night stand. She believes he may have back problems from carrying his big ego. A hunt ensues. Can Christine block Rafael’s advances or will it be a sin to not invite him to bed?

To the Victor Goes the Spoils


Nia K. Foxx - 2009
    She was tired of Pride life and the pampered, self-indulgent attitude of its male members. To think that she was expected to find a mate among the shallow pool of men, most of which had at least one possessive female already! She hadn’t spent four years in Special Forces and completed two tours in Iraq to come home and cater to the wants of any man. No, Amanda had some serious thinking to do about her future, and the wilds of Alaska seemed to be just what the doctor ordered.But, boy, are the shifters restless in bear country! Not only has she fallen into the middle of a mystery surrounding an ancient artifact, but now she has not one, but two Alpha shifters determined to make her their mate. She can play them off against each other, but what happens when one wins? Amanda doesn't want a man, or a shifter, especially not a dominant one… But oh, how she secretly longs to be a submissive, the spoils of their Alpha war.

Teach Me To Love Again


Toye Lawson Brown - 2014
    Young, ambitious, full of life and very single. Meet Kyle Lombardi. Breanna's new boss at Perks Coffee Distributors. He's handsome, successful, single and fighting internal demons that have taken him over. Already butting heads at the office after their first meeting, Breanna is determined to keep her dream job despite Kyle's crass behavior towards her. She learns he has not always been this way. A bad divorce caused him to alienate himself from everyone and hate everything. Breanna throws caution to the wind as well as the dire warnings from her colleagues to keep her distance from him. It's hard for her to do that considering she has to work with him. Stuck in an elevator for hours will be a test for Breanna, who believes there is good in everyone including Kyle.

The Ugly Duckling


Tasha Jones - 2016
    A bit nerdy and shy, and without the greatest fashion sense, she's definitely no prom queen. But Athena has a secret. She's been secretly dating the most popular guy at school. Mason McCarthy is the most popular guy at school. While he can get any girl he wants, there's something very unique that attracts him to Athena. But his pride does him in, and he refuses to acknowledge his relationship with any of the other popular kids. Athena moves away suddenly, and it seems like this would be the end of their love story. A decade passes as these two grow into full fledged adults. Athena is no longer the ugly duckling, and has grown into her looks and has a sense of style very unique to her. She has decided to own up to who she is, and this makes her so much more attractive. When she moves back to her hometown she never imagines Mason is still there. When Mason see's Athena, he realizes the mistake he made all those years ago, but is it too late for him to finally show her how much he truly loves her? Follow their journey as they try and rekindle their relationship after a decade apart, as Athena deals with a dangerous drug dealing partner, and her own sordid past.

Complicated Love


Lilah K. London - 2014
    She is kind, generous, smart, and beautiful. She has her whole life planned out. She is determined to live better than her mother. So she moves in with her Aunt Debbie to attend Brenton Private School. On the first day of her senior year, she meets Lane Callahan. He is perfect and privileged. He is popular, the quarterback of a winning football team and gorgeous. His family is wealthy and a prominent part of the community. He should be happy, right? Lane and Keira become fast friends. Lane is captivated by her love of life and determination. She soon learns that his mother is overbearing and controlling. His father is a liar and adulterer. His parents are forcing him to date Rachel, a girl who is not girlfriend material. Keira is determined to remain friends with Lane even though she loves him and wants more. Although they both want a relationship, the people and circumstances around them complicate things. Keira resolves to move on with her life and not become Lane’s “groupie”. Lane has to decide to “man up” and not give in to his parent’s demands. Lane is determined to have Keira for forever. He is desperate to love her. Follow the journey of this young couple in Complicated Love.

Second Chances


Riley Jordan - 2020
    Things are going well; their mutually held animosity gave way over the years to respect and cooperation, something that can’t be said about their parents nor a certain overprotective best friend who takes holding a grudge to a whole new level.There is still tension among their families and friends, but the only thing they’re concerned about is making sure they’ve created the best life for their son.However, something else suddenly enters the picture. Something neither of them saw coming.Love.Love?Didn’t they learn anything the first time around?The stakes are much higher and, if things go bad, it’s guaranteed to destroy everything they’ve worked so hard to build.Should they keep old feelings buried and focus solely on their son? Or should they throw caution to the wind and give love a second chance?

Prelude To A Seduction


Lotchie Burton - 2012
    He’s known for his allure, charming personality, and ability to draw and seduce women. He’s gifted by nature with an unbelievably erotic scent that emanates from his body—natural pheromones that attract women in droves. Having used this advantage in the past with great success, he expects the same results as he sets his sights on Sarona Maxwell. He finds himself fascinated to the point of obsession with Sarona and has made it his priority to woo her, to seduce her, and to get her into his bed. However, in his quest to captivate and capture, he finds Sarona is more woman than he’s bargained for, and he’ll need more than cunning, charm, and nature’s gift to achieve his goal.Sarona is undeniably attracted to the charisma and roguish good looks of David Broussard, and like any red-blooded female alive she’s fallen victim to his intoxicating scent. Unfortunately, his reputation for being on the prowl and always in search of his next conquest precedes him. She has no illusions he has any interest in her. Considering her size and the fact that she’s black, she’s sure she doesn’t fit his usual preference for eye candy. She sees herself as merely a spectator, observing from a distance his penchant to hunt, and she watches him play his game of pursuit, seduction, and surrender.Sarona has no idea that the rules of the game have changed. She doesn’t realize that there’s no such thing as being safe standing on the sidelines and that now, suddenly she’s become the prey set in the sights of the hunter.Sensuality Level: Hot

Tonight: City of Sin / Shipwrecked


Nana Malone - 2016
    Until her rival for a major account—gorgeous, blue-eyed Tristan Dawson—shows her just how irresistible a bad boy can be. But unless the reformed playboy can inspire her trust as well as her passion, what happens in Sin City will stay there.  Shipwrecked by Sienna Mynx  Professor Deja Jones still fantasizes about the mind-blowing kiss she shared with Jon Hendrix at their siblings' wedding. Now an anniversary celebration on his family's private island brings her face-to-face once again with the enticingly sexy sports agent. When a storm strands them together, will their explosive attraction ignite into something stronger and deeper?

Driftwood


Victoria Kristine - 2018
    I could really hurt you." She didn't even cower at my coarseness. "Then do it, Rylan," she antagonized, with her Southern accent. "You don't scare me." "Why, Millie?" "Because I want it," she whispered. "I just want to know what it feels like." I looked into her perfect brown orbs. What a sweet innocent creature. How can she ask me to take away what is most precious to her? I sat her back down on her feet. "We can't have everything we want, Princess Millie." Angel looked up at me while folding her arms and pouting. "I can, actually." Thirty-eight year old drifter, Rylan McKellan, is in the small town of Andersville, Alabama, looking for work. When his truck breaks down on a desolate rode, he meets a young woman that makes him question his carefree lifestyle. Millie Rose is the town recluse and resides in the last standing plantation home of old Andersville. Exactly what is it about Rylan that makes Millie want to leave the comfort of her home?