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Trust No Man 2
Ca$h - 2009
Vowing fatal revenge on his attackers, Youngblood is released from the hospital only to return home and discover that Cheryl has run off with his stash and his two daughters. Heartbroken over the loss of his daughters and money, he is ready to pick up that steel again, put on a ski mask and go back to jackin' d-boys for their cake. The stakes are raised even higher when his homie, Murder Mike gives him an ultimatum that tests his principles and leaves Youngblood struggling with a do-or-die dilemma. With major decisions to make comes the added pressure from the two women in Youngblood's life, Inez and Juanita. Inez accepts him as he is. Juanita, on the other hand, wants to help him leave the life of the streets behind. When a hustla has two thorough chicks, which one does he choose? The streets will decide that! Youngblood must deal with enemies who are much closer than he realizes. The way he deals with these problems will determine his fate. Trust No Man 2 is an explosive and emotionally charged end to this true-to-life hood classic!
One Hot Summer
Carolina Garcia-Aguilera - 2002
. . and does.Margarita Maria Santos Silva is a woman adamant about making her own decisions in a family that seems to have the future, as well as the rules, neatly laid out for her. After the birth of her son, Margarita is at the end of taking a year off from her stressful legal career and trying to decide whether she should go back to work or stay home and raise her son--the latter being the choice both her overachieving husband, Ariel, and old-fashioned family desperately want her to make.But when her old law school boyfriend-the handsome Luther Simmonds--shows; up out of nowhere, all hell breaks loose . . . Now she has more than one critical decision to makeand only one hot summer to do it in.
The Baby Bump
Tara Wylde - 2018
tasting... submitting.Now she's pregnant with my twins.I have to stay away, but everything is pushing me close.F*ck the money. I won't let my family go.I've already marked Cassie as mine, Now I just need to show her who's really boss.I'd rather lose my company than lose my family.
The Legacy
Melanie Phillips - 2018
Deeply uncomfortable with his own Jewish identity, he is torn between anger with his father-estranged over Russell's marrying a non-Jewish woman - and grief over their failure to reconcile. At his father's memorial Russell meets Joe Kuchinsky, a Polish survivor who unaccountably latches on to him. Kuchinsky claims to possess an ancient Hebrew manuscript that has been in his family for generations and which he wants to have translated before he dies. Kuchinsky believes fervently that the manuscript contains some important ancient wisdom-perhaps, even, the key to the survival of the Jewish people. Despite his doubts, Russell agrees to inspect the manuscript and tell Kuchinsky what it contains. Thus begins an international mystery that stretches a thousand years in the past, is wrapped in the tragedy of the Holocaust, and which comes to a startling conclusion that has dire personal consequences for everyone caught up in the saga. Filled with depth and pathos, The Legacy is destined to become one of the most important historical novels of the 21st century.
Sinful Like Us Box Set
Nicole Casey - 2019
Download your copy, and enjoy this salaciously hot romance box set today! Nicole’s Note: Sinful Like Us is a Collection of 10 stand-alone romance novellas. No cliffhanger, no cheating, plenty of steam and a guaranteed HEA. Happy reading!
The Fountain
Kathryn Le Veque - 2018
With her trusty French Bulldog, Stanley, by her side, Kiki buys on old fixer-upper and has big dreams of turning the home into a bed and breakfast. Unfortunately, the old home, known as Agua de la Vida, is more work than she anticipated. When a sexy contractor gives her an estimate to restore the place, Kiki is in a quandary - she is attracted to the blond, blue-eyed hunk, but repelled by the money he estimates a restoration of the house will eat up. What's a girl to do? Trace Rocklin is that sexy contractor. Or, at least, that's what he pretends he is. The truth is that Trace was a CIA assassin, now returning to his home town to try and forget that part of his life by going to work in the family construction business. But trouble follows him, even as he falls for the owner of a derelict old house. Soon, Kiki is in danger and Trace is drawn back into the world of intrigue he's trying so hard to forget. In order to save Kiki, and himself, he must temporarily return to that job he's trying to forget - he must become that assassin again. It's flirty fun with a hint of terror in Pasadena, California as Kiki and Trace fall in love, and Trace must reconcile the deadly part of his past once and for all. The Fountain is a stand alone contemporary novella linked to the de Lohr Dynasty
Cuffed
Taisha S. Ryan - 2014
After serving a 3 year bid, Marquez swore to himself that he would never step foot in another prison. Determined to turn his life around, Marquez occupies his days working at a local car shop. Despite the low pay and endless hours, Marquez does not let that deter him. His world is then shaken up the moment he meets Breanna, a cute, around the way girl, whose main focus in life is attaining her degree and escaping the gritty projects of Brownsville, Brooklyn, for good. Both from troubled pasts, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they would’ve never fathomed. Breanna becomes the light to Marquez’s life as she opens his heart to something foreign to him. Love. Marquez then begins to realize the possibilities of obtaining a better life outside of the hood. It is until he is faced with an unexpected tragedy that shatters his world for the worst. His dark past now becomes a reality as the grim streets claw at every ounce of his sanity. Now, Marquez must decide whether to continue on the right path he vowed to take or succumb to the dangerous lifestyle he has always known. The streets.
A Sticky Situation
Kiki Swinson - 2008
But, when Maxine lets her guard down, Seth sees a jump off in the works. While ignoring Seths dealing in order to realize her ambitions of owning a small business everything seems to be going smoothly until Seth's codefendent, ride or die chick Samantha becomes a distraction. As both women compete for Seth's love and affection -- a sticky situation unfolds.
No Way Out: A Gripping Novel of Suspense
Fern Michaels - 2021
Robb. Ellie Bowman barely remembers the incident that put her into a coma. When she awoke, filled with unease, all she knew for certain was that her boyfriend, Rick, was missing. She knew she needed to get away from her old life and recover in safety. With the proceeds of a video game she helped develop, Ellie starts over in rural Missouri, working from her cottage and trusting no one except her friend and business partner. Yet even in this quiet small town, it’s impossible to completely isolate herself. Especially when a curious eight-year-old boy, smitten with Ellie’s pup, stops by every day to talk to him over the fence. Little by little, Ellie is being drawn back into the world through the neighbors and community around her, realizing that everyone has their own fears and obstacles to contend with. But when Ellie hears that Rick has resurfaced, her nightmares return, and with them, small snippets of memory. No one has heard from Rick since before the incident, so why is he back now? Ellie wants to move forward with her life, but first she must find the courage to look into her past, no matter what she finds there . . .
Dangerous Lies
Becca Fitzpatrick - 2015
Thunder Basin, Nebraska, is not her real home. This is not her real life.After witnessing a lethal crime, Stella Gordon is sent to the middle of nowhere for her own safety before she testifies against the man she saw kill her mother’s drug dealer.But Stella was about to start her senior year with the boyfriend she loves. How can she be pulled away from the only life she knows and expected to start a new one in Nebraska? Stella chafes at her protection and is rude to everyone she meets. She’s not planning on staying long, so why be friendly? Then she meets Chet Falconer and it becomes harder to keep her guard up, even as her guilt about having to lie to him grows.As Stella starts to feel safer, the real threat to her life increases—because her enemies are actually closer than she thinks…
Lost in Distraction
B.J. Harvey - 2013
A sexy stranger paid to protect her. Alone and shut off from the world, Elise Halliwell is simply going through the motions, waiting for the next step in her pre-destined life. Until a chance meeting with the dark-haired, blue-eyed Brax James shakes her to the core, achieving what everyone else before him has failed to do; he makes her feel again. As much as Brax wishes things were different, fate has not brought him into Elise’s life. His job is to keep her safe, not fall for the very woman he’s supposed to protect. Elise has no idea of the threat she faces and Brax wants it to stay that way. Unfortunately for both of them, they’ll have no say in the matter. Full of twists, turns, and revelations no-one sees coming, you won’t be the only one lost in distraction.*This book contains adult situations and explicit content/language.*
Club Decadence
Maddie Taylor - 2018
They're sexy-as-hell, tough-as-nails, and home from war to start the next chapters in their lives. By day they walk the fine line between citizens and mercenaries as they fight to take down a drug kingpin. By night they're the proprietors of Club Decadence, where fine lines don't exist, and members indulge in every delight the lifestyle has to offer. Any woman daring enough to join the club and say yes to one of these masterful alphas just might get exactly what she's looking for – including a happily-ever-after. USA Today bestselling author Maddie Taylor's beloved contemporary series is now available in one steamy set. Get seven standalone romances under one cover and enjoy all the fringe benefits to be found in this very exciting, very exclusive club.
Take Me
Hazel Parker - 2017
Reaching out to a long time family friend, the famous art photographer Warren Freemantle, known the world over for being insanely gorgeous and a ladies man, to host her for this final stretch. Thankfully he agrees. Excited by the opportunity to learn from such a legendary figure, Mary-Jane jets off to the wilds of Scotland. At the forefront of her mind, though, is the crush she’s always had on him and how he’ll see her now she’s all grown up. She hopes he won’t be able to resist her and that she will finally know the touch of a man. Adult Content. A HEA Virgin Older Man standalone romance story.
Lucky Cowboys: Lucky in Love / One Lucky Cowboy / Getting Lucky
Carolyn Brown - 2013
Lucky in LoveHunky rancher Beau "Lucky" Luckadeau has always been lucky at everything-except love. Years later, he's still haunted by a steamy night with a mysterious beauty at his cousin's wedding. She disappeared before he woke up with the hangover of his life, and he's been looking for her ever since. Now Milli Torres has come to southern Oklahoma to help with the family ranch. Great God Almighty, what in the hell is she going to do if Lucky recognizes her?2. Getting LuckyJane Day is on the run from a her crazy ex-fiancé. In Wichita Falls, Texas, she meets Nellie Luckadeau, a spitfire of an old lady who desperately needs help on her ranch. But Nellie's gorgeous grandson "Lucky Slade" is determined not to let some con artist fleece his granny. When he can't convince Jane to leave, he pours on the charm to make her spill what she's up to. She's happy to play along, but she's not going to let this hot cowboy run her off when all she needs is a lucky break...3. One Lucky CowboyAll Julie Donovan wants in Saint Jo, Texas, is a quiet life for her and her daughter, Annie. But when a sexy cowboy walks into her classroom with a daughter who looks like Annie's twin, suddenly the whole town is talking. Devoted single dad Griffin Luckadeau will do anything to protect his own, and he thinks Julie is scheming to steal his ranch. But when the dust settles, these two Texas hotheads may have found something worth fighting for...