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A Lush Betrayal


Selena Laurence - 2014
    He's the lead singer for the world's hottest rock band, Lush. He's wealthy, sexy, talented...and miserable. Twelve months ago, Joss lost his finely honed control and made a mistake he can't undo. A mistake that could end up costing him his best friend, his band, and maybe his heart.Mel DiLorenzo has it all. She's been hired to document the world tour of her sister's fiance's rock band. She's gorgeous, talented, loved...and sick of being the little sister. When she agrees to the summer job, Mel has no idea she's walking into a minefield of friendships lost and hearts destroyed. She also has no idea what it means to be the object of Joss Jamison's affections.One hot rock star plus one life-altering mistake, add a dash of sexy younger sister and a handful of broken hearts, and you've got a recipe for fire. Life on the road can be hot, but for the boys of Lush, it's about to get a whole hell of a lot hotter.

Love and Lies (Small Town Secrets Book 1)


Jade C. Jamison - 2012
    But she needed a place to lick her wounds, so she headed back to Winchester, Colorado, her hometown, the one place on earth she swore she'd never return to. Spending time with her hypercritical mother spurs Casey to find a job quickly so she can get back on her feet--and that's where she meets sexy Scott Wardell, a man who makes her heart beat faster even while stirring her anger.As she gets to know Scott better, she discovers that he plays drums for a local rock band. He seems perfect for her…except maybe he hasn't told her everything about the ex. And his creepy best friend isn't doing him any favors, either. But even if Casey could handle those problems, she's got her own ex and cold feet she needs to grapple with...Curl up by the fire with a glass of wine or a mug of hot chocolate and settle into Winchester, Colorado--where the nights are cold...but steamy!NOTE: Portions of this novel were previously published in the book THEN KISS ME.

Marry Me


Samantha Lind - 2018
    She captured my heart from the moment I first saw her dancing through the sprinkler. I always kept my feelings hidden though, standing back as she dated other guys, afraid to cross that line and risk losing her. I even went out with a few girls myself, but no one ever measured up. Then that dreaded day arrived, and I knew I’d lost her forever. Lauren- Sam was always my constant. My rock. My best friend. That feeling, the one I only got around him, had never been matched by another man. But Sam never showed me he felt anything more for me than friendship, so I moved on... Now, standing at the end of the aisle, ready to walk to my forever, my mind spins with what-ifs. Do I keep moving forward, knowing a man who loves me is at the end? Or do I risk it all, for the one man I’ve always wanted, and hope he wants me in return.

Rockstar Daddy


Taryn Quinn - 2017
     Wait, let me back up. I'm Kellan McGuire, and I'm a rockstar in hiding, at least for the weekend. Enter Maggie Kelly, the famed Kelly virgin - AKA my small hometown's favorite good girl. Did I mention she's really good? And I'm so...not. Except Maggie isn't a virgin any longer. She actually just went through a rough breakup due to her ex's penchant for strippers.  And I don't want to be a rockstar this weekend. Not with her. I just want to be Kellan, the wolf to her Little Red Riding Hood. The guy who shows her all the dark, dirty things she never dared to dream. In return, she gave me something I never dared to dream about either - a baby. A family. Our family, if I can convince her I'm worth the risk. Author's note: this book may be called Rockstar Daddy, but the emphasis is on lots of babymaking practice, laughter, a few tears, and a serious case of insta-love.

Monday: Sweet Romance (Sweet and Timeless Book 1)


Lily Rose - 2017
    L. Todd's steamy contemporary romance novel Monday. This story is the same as the contemporary romance and conveys all the passion of the original book without any explicit scenes or harsh language. I don’t believe in destiny. In fate. Or in soul mates. But I believe in Hawke. My life has never been whole since my parents left forever. I have my brother, someone I can barely tolerate most of the time, and I have my best friend, Marie. And I have myself. But when Hawke walks into my life, there’s an immediate connection. Our eyes lock and an unspoken conversation is exchanged. For the first time in my life, I actually feel something. But he doesn’t. He keeps me at arm’s length and pretends there’s nothing between us when there clearly is. I’m not the kind of girl to wait around for any guy, so I don’t. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t in the back of my mind. Our paths cross again in a way neither one of us expect and it changes everything. Was it destiny that made it happen? Was it fate? Or was it something else?

Back Beat


Ryleigh Sloan - 2020
    Big ones. And Dean Carter did everything in his power to help me achieve them. Until we fell in love and everything fell apart. Now everyone thinks I tried to sleep my way to the top and I can’t say I blame them when the evidence points to exactly that. However, looks can be deceiving... Dean Blair McKenzie is the definition of perfect. She’s crazy talented and hot as…well, you get the point. But aside from all that, she has heart and in this business, heart is hard to come by. In a moment of weakness, I had a lapse in judgment and nearly cost her everything. Now I need to do the right thing. Except it feels wrong.

Broken Records: A Love Story (Sparrow Hill Stories, #1)


Bree Bennett - 2021
    Instead, she finds a washed-up rockstar who splits his time between the bottom of a whiskey glass and the front page of the tabloids.But when he offers her the one thing she craves most - a safe place to live - in exchange for a marriage of convenience, Lucy must decide if dealing with his rockstar shenanigans is worth the risk of losing her heart.

Perfectly Imperfect Mine (Garrison Brothers Book 1)


Amelia Shea - 2018
    Bounty hunter Trey Stone is in the small town of Cedar Bluff on a special assignment. The plan is to complete the job and head back home…until he meets Sadie.From the moment Stone comes into the diner where she works, she is obsessed. Their first encounter leaves her fearing for her life. A dead body and her own abduction have Sadie steering clear of Stone.They both try to resist their need and desire for one another, which proves too strong to deny.When Stone stakes his claim, the night is filled with intense passion and fulfilled fantasies. What began as primal lust has culminated into a deeper connection. As Sadie and Stone begin to fall in love, secrets still stand between them. Stone’s refusal to discuss his work has Sadie wondering what he’s hiding. Her curiosity leads her to look into Stone’s business, and the discovery of a side to his life Sadie may not be able to accept. When the truth comes out, she will have to decide.

Vegas Love


Jillian Dodd - 2015
    Her ex released a sex tape of them and just when she was convinced her current boyfriend was a keeper for standing by her side, he breaks up with her at a friend's wedding. She's planning to drown her sorrows in booze when she meets a sexy stranger as she's leaving the wedding and they end up in Vegas, married. Cash Crawford is offered a dream job working with his brother as a junior talent agent. He'll put his shiny new law degree to good use and make a bunch of money in the process. His first task is simple: Keep Ashlyn Roberts out of trouble and don't sleep with her.Which might be kind of tough, since they definitely consummated their Vegas wedding.Will this one night stand end in the quickie divorce they promised each other? Or will they realize they got lucky in love?

Truth


S.J. Sylvis - 2019
     And it goes by the name of Reid King. What is a totally average elementary school music teacher doing standing in a tour bus with the King of Music? I have no idea, but for some reason, the stars have aligned and the universe thinks I’m the one who can to help him. That, somehow, Reid King and I can collaborate on an album together and make him the authentic, raw, soul-crushing singer that he once was. Reid King thinks I’m in over my head. Heck, even I think I’m in over my head. But that check will solve all my problems, and nothing will stand in my way of getting it. Not Reid King, or his devilish smirk, or his soul-gripping voice, or his talented fingers that roam effortlessly over a guitar. Not even the steely glances he throws my way every three seconds. I’ll get that money and save my family from years of heartache. And maybe… just maybe… I’ll save Reid from his heartache, too.

Gabriel's Album


Sian Ceinwen - 2021
    For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to be a rock star. And now here I am, about to start my first big tour, when she comes along.Ariana.From the second we meet, she's all I can think about.Asking her to come on tour with me is easy. But she's shy, insecure, and the paparazzi scare her. We live in two completely different worlds.I love her and I know that she's worth fighting for. The problem is, I'm not sure if love is enough.Gabriel's Album is the first book in the Cruise Control Heroes series. It's the companion novel to The Album. Fall in love with Gabriel and Ariana all over again as Cruise Control embarks on their first world tour.

The Secret To The Ladies' Hearts Collection


Abby Ayles - 2019
    But their hearts whisper secrets that will take them by surprise. Miss Antoinette Byrd knows what she wants in life. Her future husband ought to be handsome, charming, and, of course, titled. The Duke of Hamilton seems to be the perfect match for her… but another man is the one who makes her heart race. Could the secret to her happiness be a man with no title? Will she find the courage to defy conformity and claim her dream? Miss Lucy Fitzgerald never recovered from the betrayal that broke her heart. Her bitterness has poisoned her views on marriage and loneliness seems the only path for her. Until she meets a dashing Baron with a soul as shattered as hers. Will they allow each other to unearth the secrets within? Or will their hearts be forever lost in darkness? Miss Kitty Langley has fought tooth and nail for her life. Her health condition hasn’t let her enjoy much growing up, but now that she’s found her strength, she plans to make up for the time she’s lost. Helping a fellow human being in pain feels like the noble thing to do… but her feelings for the Earl of Stamford exceed simple compassion. Is she ready to fight once more, this time for her happiness? Or will this secret ail the both of them forever? Antoinette, Lucy, Kitty. Three young women, three enthralling stories about love, forgiveness, and courage. If you like engaging characters, heart- wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you’ll love “The Secret to the Ladies' Hearts.” Buy “The Secret to the Ladies' Hearts” and unlock the exciting stories of Antoinette's, Lucy's & Kitty's today! Each book features a standalone, clean and sweet story of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Get This Collection for FREE With Kindle Unlimited! This Box Set includes the following three books: 1. The Lady The Duke And The Gentleman 2. A Broken Heart's Redemption 3. The Lady's Patient This Box Set is the first part of The Regency Soulmates Series. This story was previously published as "The Tales of Haskett's Manor."

Hating the Rock Star


B.B. Hamel - 2018
    I never thought he’d notice me, not in a million years. Let alone marry me in a stupid Las Vegas mistake. I thought I wanted him, at least until I became his wife. Now I know I hate him. He’s arrogant, conceited, self-centered, and a million other not-so-nice things. He’s refusing to make this sham-marriage easy for me, and he thinks it’s funny to watch me squirm. If I want an annulment, I have to go on tour with him. He wants to keep me in his room like a trophy, ready and waiting for his every desire. Screw that. I’m not going to be that bastard’s plaything, even if the thought sends shivers down my spine... He keeps putting his hands on my hips, his lips against my throat, his words in my ear: You’re the rock star’s wife now, sweetheart, better get used to it. But there’s more to this situation than I realized. The band is teetering on the brink of breaking apart, and Joss doesn’t seem to care. All he wants is my body, and I’m afraid that if he gets it, I’ll never want to walk away again. Hating the Rock Star is a steamy, rough-and-tied-up rock star romance with adult themes and lots of laughs. It’s only for readers 18+. Hating the Rock Star is a full length standalone novel. No cliffhanger. Guaranteed HEA!

Power Couple


Laramie Briscoe - 2020
    Reaper and Harmony have been the gold standard when it comes to celebrity love stories. It's hard to be in that shadow, to live up to that precedent. Which is why I stopped trying when my band, Grey Skies hit the big time. But when I go to Vegas to support my Mom, in her new residency, I have absolutely no idea I'll leave Vegas with a new pop-star wife. Brianna Jenkins As one of the top pop-stars in the world right now, I don't have time for anything. Much less love, or even a night out. When my best friend surprises me with tickets to the sold-out Harmony Stewart show in Vegas on my one off weekend of the month, I'm beyond excited. Especially when we find out our seats are next to her family . Harboring a crush on her oldest son added with a few more drinks than I normally have equals consequences neither one of us bargained for. The next morning, I wake up no longer Brianna Jenkins, pop star. I'm Brianna Jenkins, member of the new power couple, about to take the world by storm. Whether we want to, or not.

Love Your Moves


Weston Parker - 2021
    This girl’s going down with a fight.The drunk video that was made with me calling him out for being the villain he is went viral. I’m both impressed and appalled.He’s far too smooth for his own good, and way too hot for mine.All is fair in love and war until one night we both lay down our weapons and concede.For one night. Besides, one night of passion has never hurt anyone, right?From enemy to lover.But it’s all a little too fishy. Maybe I’m being juked too?An extravagant date? Check.Steaming-hot guy who might not be the jerk I thought he was? Check.Gorgeous ex-wife with a shiny new rock from him on her finger? Check and check.And all of that on Valentine’s Day.Like cupid got drunk and stumbled around laughing himself into a tizzy while he jacked up lives.Like mine. But it’s my fault. I never should have dropped the enemy defense.Unfortunately, I gave my heart to a guy who happens to be missing his.