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Another Man's Baby


Tiana Cole - 2018
    I’ve just met the perfect guy and the timing is all wrong." Mindy Moffat is used to being alone, but watching her best friend fall in love, have a baby and plan a wedding had made her admit she longed for normal. Traditional. When she meets a handsome but too serious man she thinks maybe she’d finally lucked out. Then she received news that had rocked her world. "Talk about dumb luck. I’ve just met the girl of my dreams and she’s having another man’s baby." Griffin Rossum is a scientist. A man of facts and figures and dating a woman having a baby with someone else equals one too many people in a relationship. He’s sure she has feelings for the other guy and he’s not interested in playing second place to anyone. Too bad he can’t stop thinking about her. Can’t stop wanting her. Sometimes the timing is just right to find the one thing you weren’t looking for. **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. **** Your copy of "Another Man's Baby" (approximately 50,000 words) includes a BONUS BOOK

The Single Mother's Christmas With A Billionaire


Shay Violet - 2021
    No computer. No work.No men.Just time for me to relax with my best friends and my kids.And then, I threw a snowball and it hit him.Oh no. This retreat was supposed to be a way to cool my head...but this billionaire is bringing on the heat.I'm not used to this.I've spent years focusing on my work and raising my kids.I've done everything on my own. And now, the hottest man I've ever seen is offering me his hand... and his heart.He's crazy about me and he's ready to be a father.Despite my misgivings, I'm falling hard and fast.I thought that I would never find love again.But this Christmas -- maybe, just maybe -- I'm going to get a fairy tale ending.

His Billion Dollar Proposal (Billionaire Diaries, #1)


Janine Taylor - 2020
    She prides herself on always being put together with the perfect outfit, hair, and makeup, as image is everything in her business. She has big plans for her future. Imani has zero time for a man! All of her energy is focused on her business and employees who she considers family, until the moment that the arrogant billionaire Theo Warrens graces the doorway to her salon with his presence.Theo Warrens is a billionaire tech mogul with a meddling mother. After turning his back on the family’s established law firm, he decided to take a major chance on a tech invention of his own creation which made him a billionaire. Forever in the limelight, he needs to always be looking his best. However, an unexpected botched hair job has him turning to Imani to save him.Soon after, Theo has a tempting proposal for Imani that has her in two minds.Theo is not a man used to being ignored or not catered to at every turn, so Imani’s indifference to him intrigues him.Will Imani put running her business on hold and accept Theo’s offer? Will sparks fly between them? Or will she turn down the handsome, bossy billionaire?Find out in this brilliant BWWM romance book by Janine Taylor of BWWM Love.

Power Over Me


Kimberly Brown - 2021
    The product of a scheme gone wrong, she was left with a mother who felt she ruined her life. At the tender age of fourteen, she was propelled into the world of adulthood and taking care of herself by any means. As a result of past traumas and hardships, at twenty-eight, she is a struggling recovering alcoholic who is one step closer to falling headfirst into her old lifestyle. With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Nuri is ready to throw in the towel and end it all.One night after a near slip, she meets Silas Baxter, a charming kindhearted man who helps her in a moment of need. For Silas, meeting Nuri was like meeting his soul in human form. His instant attraction to this mysterious, delicate woman propels him to pursue her in the most tender fashion. While Nuri rejects his advances, the more she engages with him, the more she comes to realize that her soul needs him more than she could ever imagine.With life becoming overbearing and secrets from her past spilling from left and right, Silas is right there to pick up the pieces as Nuri finds herself breaking. Will she be able to lean on him for support or will the pressure become too much altogether?

The Miracle Twins (Love after 40)


Izabella Brooks - 2018
     Indeed, a relationship is the very last thing she’s looking for after a particularly short-lived marriage crumbled spectacularly around her. But then, a reluctant auctioned date with a devilishly handsome billionaire changes everything. Cayde Windsor never really recovered from his sister’s tragic death. Unable to love like everyone else, he never commits to more than one-night stands. That is, until he meets the fiery beauty who’s none too pleased to be stuck in a blind date with him. In spite of their reservations, however, the electrifying pull between them is much too strong to ignore and before they know it, they’ve embarked in a torrid whirlwind romance. But what happens when the surprise of a lifetime brings everything crashing down around them? **** This is a standalone Novella with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

His Perfect, Fuller Figure Surrogate


Gabrielle Anderson - 2020
     Andre Bekker has found success in his business and now he wants to take his life one step forward and start a family! When he looks for a surrogate, he never thought his match would be his high school crush, Sophie Holland! And even after all these years he still has feelings for her! Both couldn’t imagine how their life would change when they signed the surrogacy contract and started living together… Will they be able to continue where they left all those years ago? And does Sophie feel the same way about him? Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Gabrielle Anderson of BWWM Club. Suitable for over 18s only due to sizzling hot sex scenes!

Unexpected Love


Ember Davis - 2020
    I thought for sure after Christopher’s death that I would spend the rest of my life alone with my two kids as my focus. Watching someone you love waste away leaves you broken and exhausted. A fresh start and a chance to breathe is all I’m looking for, maybe a pet once we are settled. I figure no one will ever want to take on the baggage of a 39-year-old woman with two kids. I didn’t think that I’d be swept off my feet by the resident, self-declared, bachelor for life who is nine years younger than me.I moved to be closer to family, to hunker down and ride out the storm the last year blew in. I wanted time to adjust to life as a single mom while focusing on my writing. I’m prepared to face the judgement and small minds of a small town, considering my parents already faced it. I’m prepared for my black skin to raise eyebrows along with my blue eyed, light skinned children. I’ve faced all of that before.There was no way that I could have seen Maverick coming or that he would be my lighthouse bringing me in from the storm.MAVERICKI’m content in my life, content with my revolving bedroom door without real connection and only physical satisfaction. Well, I try to convince myself that I’m content. I knew before my last hook-up that I need a change or else I’m going to run out of women that I haven’t taken to bed. That thought is as sobering as the realization that random women don’t hold the same appeal that they used to.I don’t see many options outside keeping up appearances and playing the role that everyone expects of me. Floating through life with my bar, The Goose, as my only priority seems like my only option. I don’t see how I can have the wife and the kids that some of my friends have, so instead I watch and live the life I tell myself that I want.Then I find Lark, my beautiful little bird with broken wings but a soaring soul. Once I see Lark, everything changes. I know I have found my something more in her and her kids. I know that I can mend her broken parts. I know that I can be exactly what Lark and her kids need, if given the chance.No matter who Sweetwater Valley thinks I am, I know I’m the man they need in their lives. I will prove it to the town, and I will prove it to them.There was no way I could have seen Lark and her kids coming or that they would be the joy and the love that brings me light. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story is safe, no cheating, guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone and the first in the Sweetwater Valley series.**

Loving HART


Theresa Hodge - 2017
    Gone is the pimply faced, nerdy boy that was easy to forget. Hart Strong is now a strapping, toned, virile man who is capable of making my knees weak and my body sizzle to life. I love his sexy ass walk, his smoldering charismatic eyes and the way he makes me feel when I’m in his presence. My ex, Tony, is becoming more and more of a distant memory. This gorgeous blast from my past has come in to sweep me off my feet, make me forget my heartache and demand that I believe in true love again. What a wonderful feeling to be loved by Hart. Hart The moment I saw Whitney Martin again, my heart stopped. She's drop dead gorgeous, strong-willed and super talented. Thank God we landed on the same contract. Now, I get another chance to claim what’s mine. I wasn't confident back in the day, but now I'm a man who goes after what he wants and I will get it too. I am confident of that fact. Soon enough, Whitney will know what it means to be loved by Hart. Take a man who loved and lost, A woman who doesn’t believe in love anymore, An ex who figures out whose team he’s on way too late, and A love connecting best friend who always has her friend's back--And you have all the elements for a titillating romance story.

Elijah (Members From Money Season Two Book 49)


Katie Dowe - 2021
    

White Alpha Billionaire's Black Baby 2


Nicki Jackson - 2015
    She cannot wait to share the birth with her new man. But after Samuel leaves on a business trip, Ellie starts to think twice about her fairy tale relationship. Is it too good to be true? She is about to find out.. Note: This book contains very steamy scenes between a curvy black woman and a dominant, white alpha male. Mature readers only!

Winning the Heart of Stone


Kayla Watkins - 2017
     Billionaire race car driver Kyle Stone has had his share of heartbreak, resulting in a firm resolution against any type of commitment. This is exactly why he made no plans to keep in touch with the beautiful woman he shared one magical night with before going on an 18-month tour. In a surprising turn of events, Olivia discovers that she’s pregnant. With no way to get in touch with Kyle, she’s left to give birth and raise their baby alone. She's shocked when shows up at her workplace 18 months later, wanting to pick up where they’d left off. What happens when Kyle finally uncovers Olivia’s secret? And will their love ever have a chance to bloom as his parents start to scheme against them? **** This is a standalone full length BWWM romance novel with an HEA. **** Your copy of "Winning the Heart of Stone" (approximately 50,000 words) includes a BONUS BOOK by Izabella Brooks

Twins by Her Billionaire Boss


Cynthia Shaw - 2019
     Jody Jones, 25, is the receptionist to one of the largest online retail stores in the city. Even though she’s been there for four years, she has every intention of moving up. She’s smart, motivated and finally feels ready to prove herself. If only her boss, Todd James, didn’t flirt with her so much. She likes him, but she would never do anything to jeopardize her future in the company. Then, on one night, all that changes. As her personal life starts to crumble, Todd’s flirtations become too hard to ignore, even though she knows she should. One mistake changes her life forever. Was Jody just another name on Todd’s conquered list? Will serial flirt Todd want anything to do with his twins? Will Jody want to keep her unborn twins by a man she doesn’t love? Find out in this steamy BWWM book by Cynthia Shaw of BWWM Love.

Doctor's Love


Violet Jackson - 2015
     ***A Complete Story With NO CLIFFHANGER*** Meeka I was a single mother just scraping by with my job as a waitress at the local diner. But I had high hopes, and I knew that my destiny was much greater than my current situation. Life doesn’t always give us a fair hand, but I had love in my heart and a beautiful son I wouldn’t give up anything for. Everything started turning around for the better, once I met the doctor… Rick Money, money, money. It seems everywhere I go that’s all anyone is after. I do well for myself, I’m a successful physician, drive a fancy car and try to do good in this world. But I just hoped one day I would meet someone with a heart of gold. My prayers were answered, one faithful afternoon when I saw her walking alone, all by her lonesome. Little did I know at the time, that I was connected to this woman, in more ways than one… Read this complete standalone romance to the end by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1 Click" Check the "Look Inside" feature and find out how you can get 3 NEW (2018) EXCLUSIVE 40,000 Word Standalone BWWM Romances, absolutely FREE, sent to you in minutes!

Mafia Boss’ Baby


Nia Wilson - 2017
     Caught in a dangerous case of mistaken identity, Ashley starts to fear for her life. To her surprise, however, her captor is not at all what she expected him to be. A life of crime is all Italian billionaire Tony Rossi ever knew. Mafia boss to seven Chicago crime families, Tony mistakenly believed that Ashley was the thief who had stolen his most valuable treasure, the necklace that had once belonged to his mother. But he soon discovers that Ashley is innocent and deviates from his assignment, putting both of their lives at risk. As they go on the run, both Tony and Ashley are helpless against the fiery pull between them. A torrid romance ensures, leaving Ashley pregnant and happier than she’d ever been before. But soon, Tony’s criminal connections starts to catch up with them and before they know it, they’re unexpectedly thrust in a frantic race against time to keep both Ashely and their unborn baby alive. **** This is a standalone full length BWWM romance with an HEA. **** Your copy of "Mafia Boss’ Baby " (approximately 51,000 words) includes a BONUS BOOK by Nia Wilson

He Came To Me


Smokey Moment - 2018
    Pebbles wanted to grow her business and Penny just wanted to get hot & heavy with the next hot guy. The Allen sisters each have a story to tell. Each sister lives life on her own terms and drama seems to follow them effortlessly. All seems well within the Allen family dynamic until one sister hatches a plan to get out of her marriage. Her decision blows the lid off of a secret she had been keeping and her sexy, charming and wealthy husband is left dumbfounded. An explosive story about a sister who schemes to get out of a marriage she never wanted. A marriage of convenience to a man she doesn’t deserve. Rome Wade is a man of wealth, sophistication and is highly sought after. Paula is beautiful and sophisticated but carries a heart of stone. She marries simply to live better knowing she has a secret that threatens the validity of her marriage. Paula is the ultimate social climber who comes clean with herself and decides to stop living a lie. She hatches a plan that involves her sisters but the plan backfires and an innocent visit turns into a forbidden love affair. * Read along in this jaw dropping, tantalizing tales about lust, sex, lies, deceit and betrayal. Find out what happens when a woman plays the wrong game and people end up twisted up in something they never saw coming. Find out what can happen when a beautiful and sexy sister tries to help out and gets entangled in her own sisters’ web. The Allen sisters were close but when matters of the heart come into play, even family bonds can be destroyed. * Will the decision of one sister threaten to tear them apart? What happens when a woman, so desperate to live another life, deceives her family in order to achieve her goals? This is a story about lust, sex, betrayal, deceit and the ultimate con. When one woman’s desperation causes her to set a plan in motion that deceives not one, but three people. When a man is innocently caught in the snare of a bold and selfish woman and her self-absorbed ways. Read along in this intense, dramatic page turner and see what can happen when a charming, sophisticated and sexy man is caught between three sisters! Follow a story with strong characters and a powerful well written story line, guaranteed to hook you and never let you go!