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Crime & Cake


N.M. Silber - 2015
    Silber whips up a delicious treat that is both sweet and full of spice. When Philly prosecutor, Matt Brenner spies a beautiful woman rowing a cake to flee a raid he's amused. When she turns out to be a charming flirt with a wicked wit he's aroused. When discovers she's opposing counsel he's intrigued. Find out what yummy treats await when a brand new couple of hot and hilarious lawyers tangle in both the courtroom and the bedroom in Crime & Cake! NOTE: This is a SHORT STORY not a full-length novel or a novella.

Skiing in June


Blair Babylon - 2015
    She’s a country bumpkin who married an honest-to-God handsome Prince and is currently turning into a pregnant pumpkin. When her husband Wulf von Hannover takes her on an Argentinian après-ski vacation in June, three real princesses show up to try to steal him away, expecting Rae to be genteel about letting him go. But giving up her man without a fight is not the cowgirl way. This is Epilogue #1 to the Billionaires in Disguise: Rae series. A convenient omnibus edition of that series is available! Click “Blair Babylon,” the author, right below the title and look for Billionaires in Disguise: Rae, Omnibus Edition.

Just Can't Forget You


Gretchen Galway - 2015
    Now their paths have crossed again, for a second chance at love. Melissa has shrugged off her past to begin a fulfilling career in horticulture — and isn’t looking for anything that remotely resembles trouble. But Eduardo is definitely trouble. All grown up, he’s more dangerous than ever, with dark eyes that lead her into temptation… and a sensitive heart that knows her deepest secrets. Can the seeds of the past grow into a future that blooms? JUST CAN'T FORGET YOU is set in the world of Gretchen Galway’s bestselling Oakland Hills series. It’s a stand-alone short contemporary romance of about 45 print pages. No cliffhanger!

LOL, Volume 2


Rachel SchurigJulia Kent - 2014
    Curvy British chef Jessica has her kitchen nearly under control, until a hunky US news reporter shows up to cover the story. Heat level: Spicy!Sofie and the Movie Star: A Lovestruck Short Story - Rachel SchurigSofie is six months pregnant, and feeling hormonal in her bridesmaid’s dress. Sofie's condition and lack of boyfriend are causing quite the scandal. And then an international movie star shows up. Heat level: Sweet!A Sweet Affair - Elle CaseyBakery owner Mary-Anna is ready to quit when in strolls a handsome stranger, looking for a job. Heat level:Spicy!Just Can't Forget You: Oakland Hills Short Story 2 - Gretchen GalwayThey first met as troubled teens, and now their paths have crossed again. Melissa has shrugged off her past to begin a fulfilling career, but Eduardo is definitely trouble. All grown up, he’s more dangerous than ever. Heat level: Sensual!Sweet as Cake - Caitie QuinnMaddie Deren has been invited to the Brew Ha Ha to make her winning secret recipe for rock god Dalton Reddy. What could possibly go wrong? Heat level: Sweet!Take the Cake and Run - Daisy PrescottTwo words strike fear in a six-foot-four alpha male: wedding planning.Alwaysland - Blair BabylonXan Valentine is touring with his rock band and missing his girlfriend, a virtuoso classical cellist. When Xan finds himself with an engagement ring, he invites her to hit the road with him. Heat level: Sensual!Crime & Cake - N.M. SilberWhen Matt Brenner sees a beautiful woman dressed like Marilyn Monroe trying to flee a raid, he’s amused. When he discovers she’s the tough lawyer he's battling in the courtroom, he’s intrigued. Hilarity ensues. Heat level: Spicy!Randomly Ever After - Julia KentAn old rivalry threatens Sam's long-planned proposal to Amy, as a case of mistaken identity makes fists fly. Can a moonlit serenade on a rooftop make up for old mistakes? Heat level: Sensual!Then We Kissed - Juliet SpenserWhen Charlotte wakes up with regrets over a night with US Army Captain Bradley Ryder, she tries to avoid him while delivering a cake to her client’s wedding reception. But a mixup sends her right to the one person she's trying to avoid. Heat level: Sweet!

Then We Kissed


Juliet Spenser - 2014
    But when a mixup puts the cake and reception in danger, Charlotte has to act quickly. It’s not long before she realizes that sometimes you have to get everything wrong before you can get the most important things right, especially when it comes to love and cake. This small town contemporary romance novelette is 14,500 words or about 50 pages. Please note: this was originally published in the multi-author anthology, LOL Volume #2.

Waiting for Us


Mari Carr - 2014
    Happily ever after? Not so much. Evan and Annie are deeply in love, but that hasn’t stopped tension from creating cracks in their relationship. Determined not to fail his wife, Evan takes action before those cracks become craters, damaging their marriage irreparably. Over the Fourth of July weekend, he’ll reignite Annie’s passion with his own brand of fireworks.Stand back and watch the sparks fly. *Break out the fireworks and get ready to kick off your summer with this HOT new collection of stories. Sparks Fly is part of the Red Hot and BOOM! multi-author series (stands alone for reading enjoyment) Sparks Fly is a 12K word short story.

This Never Happened


Julia Kent - 2015
     Or the gliding ottoman that has a—oh, dear. That’s not an ottoman. Set in the New York Times bestselling Her Billionaires world of Mike, Laura and Dylan, this is a sweeter romance, with a few spicy elements thrown in for flavor. **The story originally appeared in the LOL#3 Romantic Comedy Boxed Set** New Adult Contemporary Romance, 11,500 words (approximately 56 pages printed). This is a stand-alone short story with a happy ending. The characters are connected to Julia Kent’s New York Times bestselling Her Billionaires series, but you don't need to have read Her Billionaires to enjoy this story.

The Kiss: An Anthology of Love and Other Close Encounters


C.A. NewsomeBen Cassidy - 2014
    It can also be an exchange, a betrayal, an assault, a promise, a hope...or it could be a goodbye. The intimacy of a kiss cannot be denied. Whether shared, stolen or simply dreamed of, its recipient will be affected. Thirty-one stories by authors from around the world will tease your imagination as you anticipate ‘The Kiss’ in each weird or wonderful tale. This cross-genre anthology contains stories by Kate Aaron, Saxon Andrew, Jacques Antoine, Alison Blake, E. B. Boggs, Shirley Bourget, Ben Cassidy, Jason Deas, Sharon Delarose, Meghan Ciana Doidge, Suzy Stewart Dubot, Corrie Fischer, Brandon Hale, Traci Tyne Hilton, Colleen Hoover, Mona Ingram, J. L. Jarvis, Elizabeth Jasper, Anna J. McIntyre, Jess Mountifield, C. A. Newsome, S. Patrick O'Connell, Suzie O'Connell, Jeanette Raleigh, J. R. C. Salter, Molly Snow, Holli Marie Spaulding, Cleve Sylcox, Robert Thomas, Chris Ward and George Wier. 130,000 words

Release


K.I. Lynn - 2016
    Nathan and Lila have been through a lot, and after battling many of their demons, are finally free. Able to live again. At least, that is how it should be. Life without running isn't as simple as it seems. What do you do when the treadmill stops? Follow them on their journey to finding themselves and their future.

His Absolute Obsession


Cerys du Lys - 2013
    How did he get here? He doesn't know her, but she knows him. Lucent is the newly appointed Director of Public Relations for Landseer Enterprises and an influential business magnate; who wouldn't know him? Elise knows him and she hates him. He seems false, fake, too self-important by far, and excessively demanding. Worse yet, with over six feet of snow expected and the streets completely blocked, there's no way for her to escape him. She's heard rumors of Lucent's darker sexuality, too. He's predatory and dominant supposedly--definitely dominant, Elise finds out--but he seems like so much more, too. Lucent proves himself both intelligent and charming (though reserved and terse), much to Elise's surprise. Is there really more to this handsome, rakish, enigmatic man, or is it all a facade for his darkness, His Absolute Obsession. This scintillating contemporary romance contains themes of domination and submission

Take Two


Daisy Prescott - 2014
     Life rarely gives second chances. With the help of meddling friends, the world's largest burrowing clam, and a hot lumberjack, Maggie Marrion and Gil Morrow got their second chance at love in Geoducks Are for Lovers. Now living together, they're discovering that sometimes the second time around, especially when it comes to sex, is better than the first. Or can be with the help of magical blue pills. Is a trip to the ER worth it for a night of wild sex at forty? Take Two is intended for mature audiences, 18 and up, because it contains middle age people kissing, recreational prescription drug use, and outdated references to the late 20th century. This Modern Love Story Short takes place chronologically at the beginning of Modern Love Story #2.

My Love: Bobby & Sophie


Melanie Shawn - 2014
    But when it came to wife, he was always quick to express his love and devotion. Sophie’s lovable, animated soul complemented his strong, silent demeanor perfectly. Together, Sophie and Bobby were a match made in heaven. Their uncomplicated marriage was full love, trust, and unconditional support. But when life-altering news threatens to change the simplicity of their lives, only they will be able to decide if they can accept this new change with love, or with fear and doubt. Finally see inside the love that first welcomed us into Harper’s Crossing… *Author’s Note: Each book in The Crossroads Series can be read as a stand-alone.* **Intended for adults 18+**

Her Favorite Mistake


Barbara Lohr - 2013
    Sometimes he's hard to forget. When Vanessa Randall appears on "Eye of the Tiger," a popular reality TV show, she isn't prepared to see her Vegas Hunky Hottie from four years earlier. She needs the Chicago Internet mogul's help, but he's the last man she wants back in her life. Oh, Alex recognizes her all right. The long-legged brunette had called herself Vivien Leigh before slipping out before dawn. More than a little ticked off, he becomes Vanessa's mentor to help her ramp up Randall's Whipped Cream Cakes. Revenge can be sweet. When business becomes personal, things get complicated. He wasn't counting on her toddler stealing his heart. His beach house on Lake Michigan doesn't impress her. Will sand castles and cinnamon toast win her trust? No way in hell does he want to be her favorite mistake. Subtle, sexy love scenes. "Her Favorite Mistake" is the first novel in the Windy City Romance series.

A Wedding Story


Dee Tenorio - 2011
    Why?Her sister is marrying Bobby's brother.She's trussed up in a bridesmaid dress that must have been designed originally as a Victorian Torture Chamber.To teach them a lesson, she and Bobby have been assigned to the Kiddie Table.And that's only the beginning...

Ace, Whiskey and a Hot Tub


Lauren Blakely - 2015
    It is not required reading - it is simply an HEA short story and it is intended for passionate fans of Julia and Clay who have read all the way through One More Night. The events in this short story occur 1.5 years after One More Night. Please enjoy this sexy short story! PS - it's in Kindle Unlimited so you can read it for FREE!!