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Christmas Kisses by Aria Cole
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Cheer in a Bookshop
Elsie James - 2020
Thankfully, I love my job at the largest bookshop in town. Escaping my reality in books is one of my favorite past times, but this Christmas, I’m craving a love that isn’t between the pages. When our new owner finds me working on Christmas Eve, it sends him dashing through the snow. Joey is protective, chivalrous, and I want to light his yule log. But can I trust that he’ll be around when the going gets tough?
Her True Blue
Sierra Hill - 2019
Join the authors of Flirt Club with The Fireworks Series of stories that celebrate summertime, BBQs, and all things that end with a bang! Where will you be when the fireworks go off?She’s a big-city girl that ignites his small-town heart. Jordana Bolton is Milltown’s newest resident, seeking solace and a fresh start in the small mountain town, hundreds of miles away from the big city elements she’s running from.After a robbery at gunpoint leaves her shaken, the new bank manager and part-time animal rescuer, Jordana finds out that you can’t always outrun crime or your past. Officer Cord Clawson was raised in a family of police officers, where tradition is to protect and to serve their small town. As a returning vet and cop, Cord is first on the scene of the bank robbery, where he finds Jordana, the beautiful bank manager who he’s had his eyes on for weeks, injured and in shock. From that moment on, he vows to protect her from any future harm.Cord doesn’t expect to fall so hard or so fast for the sweet animal-loving city-girl, whose secret past seems to follow her, putting her life in danger. Can Cord be the one to rescue this explosive firecracker and be her true blue forever?
Double Crossing Daddy (A DILF For Father's Day #8)
Autum Remington - 2020
My students are my life. I would never admit to having a favorite student, never. I couldn't even if I wanted to because I have two of them. My favorite twin boys. One with a mischievous smile and one with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, these two boys have a plan up their sleeves and I don't find out until it’s too late. Until they’ve given me everything I could ever want and more. It seemed these two boys had a favorite teacher too. Someone they wanted in their lives on a more full time basis. I was lucky enough to be that one.TrevorMe and my twin boys. That’s all I ever thought I would get out of this life and it was more than enough. I had my hands full trying to keep up with those two at every turn. I didn't need someone else in my life I had to find time for. I already felt like I was always two steps behind my two troublemakers. Then she walked into my life or is it more like she was led into it? Either way, looking at her and realizing how much I needed her, how it would kill me to lose her. I realized this time I had my two meddling twins to thank for bringing her to me. They tricked us both but ended up giving me the best father’s day present I could have ever imagined. A future full of trickery, mischief, adventure, and... the unexpected.
Snow Place Like Home (A Cozy AF Christmas Book 1)
Olivia T. Turner - 2020
I've been in love with my best friend's uncle since I was eight years old.I'm home from college for the Holidays and I'm ready for a Christmas miracle.Because Ethan Hearst is going to be at the same Christmas Eve party as I am.It's time he finally sees me as a woman and no longer as his niece's goofy friend who was always smiling shyly and giggling around him.We belong together, but he doesn't know it yet.All I want for Christmas is him.I'm ready to give him everything.I'm ready for a Christmas miracle.Because it's time to make him mine.
Claiming His Desire
Jenna Rose - 2020
She came to Greenville to start her own investment firm and focus on her career, but when her new office is engulfed in flames, the gorgeous fireman who saves her turns out to be exactly what she was hoping to avoid.He's gorgeous, protective and claims to only have eyes for her. But his reputation around town as a ladies' man has Lucy on the defensive. She can't afford to let the smooth-talking player distract her from rebuilding her life.But Blake isn't about to let her go that easy. Not by a long shot. She needs him and he knows it. Especially when he knows Lucy's cut-throat competitor in town has it in for her--after all, somebody started that fire...
Ryker
Flora Madison - 2020
This weekend marks my last of my Airbnb tenants. They say every ending marks a new beginning. And when Mikey Amato steps out of her car, I’m awestruck. Love at first sight doesn’t describe it. The curvy city girl is the woman of my dreams. I left the hustle and bustle of the city behind me, But Mikey’s whole life is there. How can we make this work if neither one of us is willing to leave our current lives? The short answer? We can’t. Mikey: I write horror movies for a living, working my tail off, waiting for my big break. The well ran dry, and I needed inspiration. A weekend rental in the middle of the country sounded creepy! A chance to ignite my fears, but something else ignited. A spark for a woodsman named Ryker. But he hates the city for its grit and grind. I couldn’t possibly live without it. Pain only belongs between the pages of my scripts. And falling for Ryker Novak isn’t worth the risk of getting hurt. Insta Love at First Sight is a quick and steamy standalone romance series featuring alpha heroes craving BBW heroines. Each one hour short reads romance is jam-packed with Insta Love chemistry and safe, swoon worthy tension. Cuddle up on your coffee break, in the carpool lane, or when you need a steamy quick reads romance to hold you over. All books in the series are short reads standalones with an HEA guarantee!
Fudge and the Firefighter
Sadie King - 2021
Because yeah, I’ve started taking the stairs, just so I can run into him taking the stairs.When I accidentally burn my Christmas fudge and set off the smoke alarm, I don’t expect him to break down my door, wearing nothing but a towel, on a one-man rescue mission.But once I’m in his arms there’s no turning back. It’s Christmas Eve, I’m feeling bold. Anything could happen.DavisI’ve watched the curvy goddess across the hall for the past few months. The delicious baking smells coming from her apartment make my mouth water almost as much as her curves.When she’s in danger I leap at the chance to be her hero. But once I’ve got her in my arms. I’m the one who needs rescuing. She’s got me heart, body, and soul. This is one tasty Christmas treat I want to enjoy all year round.Sugar & Spice Nights is a multi-author series of holiday-inspired instalove, curvy woman and hot guy stories. Come find out how hot and sweet the nights can get today.
Dream Daddy (A DILF For Father's Day #2)
Kate Hunt - 2020
I came to this quiet little rental cottage to hunker down and finish working on a novel that’s due to my publisher in a week.It’s the perfectly relaxing getaway, complete with beautiful fields and fairytale-esque apple trees……which, naturally, I climb up and promptly fall off of.When I come to, I’ve apparently died and gone to heaven, by the look of the handsome older man standing over me.Caleb is a strawberry farmer, a single dad to three adorable girls…and the man of my dreams.But as swoon-worthy as our connection might be, I know it’s all just temporary.There’s no way Caleb and I can actually have a relationship in the real world……can we?Dear Reader,In the mood for a hot single dad? I've got you covered! This short & steamy instalove romance will satisfy all your DILF cravings ;) Don't forget to check out the other books in the A DILF for Father's Day series!xo,Kate
Nutcracker
Flora Ferrari - 2019
That’s what they call him, my dad’s best friend and lifelong business partner. He’s one tough boss, but what’s really tough on both of us is when my father tragically passes away a month before Christmas, joining my mom in heaven. He gives me a job to keep my mind occupied, and watch over me. But when I see the way he’s watching me at the office Christmas party, it’s the first time I know this is so much more than a job. And it’s the first time I might have the chance to give him the gift I’ve been saving just for him. It may be cold outside, but things heat up inside the office Christmas party, causing my boss to step in and get bossy, reminding some nut why he’s known as Nutcracker. And letting each and every person know I’m off limits to everyone…but him. *Nutcracker is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
Cowboy's Cherry
Alexis Adaire - 2019
Since Lucia is fresh out of college and has only been on the job a few months, she's stunned when the editor agrees to let her cover the story. The problem is that the article is about old-school cattle ranches, and Lucia thinks cowboys and everything about their culture is silly and unsophisticated. So she's less than thrilled when she arrives at the Big D Ranch in Montana and is greeted by searing heat and all the smells associated with several hundred head of cattle. And then there's the ranch's owner, an alpha male cowboy with the body of a Greek god who seems to keep getting under her skin.Ricky Bascom has never been to New York City. Hell, he's never even been to Helena, and it's only a three-hour drive. So when this mouthy newspaper reporter arrives at his ranch and starts rolling her eyes at his lifestyle, his first inclination is to send her on her way with swift a kick in the saddle. Then he decides instead to give her a personal demonstration of what the Big D is all about. Maybe she'll change her mind after she's been ridden hard and put away wet. There's only one problem: This hot little pony has never been ridden by anyone before. Giddyup, ladies! Flirt Club is headed west to Big Sky country! Join Alexis Adaire, Laney Powell, Tracy Lorraine, Fiona Starr, Poppy Parkes, Frankie Love, Rebecca Gallo, Sierra Hill, Alexx Andria, Dori Lavelle, Amelia Wilde as these well-loved, and acclaimed writers take us on a ride out to Paulson, Montana -- and wrangle up some of the Flirt Club's steamiest stories yet! So, hold onto your hats, and join us for one wild ride!
Holiday With A Scrooge
K.L. Fast - 2020
I had to. Have you seen him?I want what I shouldn't.Pull up a rug and get cozy in front of the fire, KL & M.K. are headed to Northpole, NY!This is a part of the Holiday Honeys series.
Mistletoe Magic (Santa's Coming...)
Kim Loraine - 2018
It didn't take long for me to realize giving up Noelle was the worst mistake I'd ever made. When I find out my parents are about to lose their Christmas tree farm, I know I have to go home and help. I haven't been back since the day I said goodbye to everything I knew and I'm not sure everyone in my little hometown will be happy to see me. Especially not Noelle. This Christmas, I may come back to save my family's farm, but I'm not leaving without making Noelle my bride. She might think we're ancient history, but I'm going to show her all we need to reignite our love is a little magic under the mistletoe.
Brownies & the Billionaire
R.K. Coven - 2021
Dedicated to her baking with an entrepreneurial spirit, the vibrant young woman is not going down without a fight. Even if her opponent has billions to his name, and a body that shakes her to her core.Baxter Fern, used to farm and fortune, isn’t quite used to being told “no.” When a young competitor steps on toes he plans to solve the problem with money. When he finds himself up against a fierce woman, he’ll have a hard time staying focused on the deal at hand when all his hands want to do is touch Fanny.This is the story of a business merger baked with love.
A Christmas Tart
Lola West - 2021
It’s palpable. The whole town knows it. They have been at each other’s throats since their sand castle building days. But what everyone doesn’t know is that there was a winter, a long time ago, when Max had a secret and Patrick was there for her. They forgot to be hateful and thought maybe, just maybe they were in love….But you know, then it all fell apart. Until now...Get ready to watch tension fly and the three french biddies meddle when Max and Patrick reconnect at the Laurent Bakery in Martha's vineyard.A Christmas Tart is a standalone novella with an HEA, but it features characters from the Universe of all of Lola West's books.Pine-ing for the perfect holiday romance? It’s love at frost sight with The 12 Days of Kissmas! A dozen standalone holiday novellas so steamy they’re sure to melt that winter chill. From dashing doctors to dirty-talking mountain men, staying off the naughty list just got a whole lot harder.
The Loner's Lady
Jessa Kane - 2019
Pretend to be her best friend's doting girlfriend during a visit with his reclusive, ex-military hero father, John. But who could have predicted she'd be instantly attracted to the intensely rugged mountain man? Or that, despite their age difference, he'd not only want Lyssa, too--forever--but would catch on to the ruse immediately?No way in hell Lyssa was his son's actual girlfriend. They weren't even convincing liars. Forcing them to admit the truth, however, could hurt his son and John refused to do that. One thing he couldn't refuse, though? His burning hunger for Lyssa. And if he wasn't mistaken, his son continued to create situations that left him and Lyssa alone. Not touching his golden beauty before the truth comes out might prove to be the one obstacle in John's life he isn't strong enough to overcome......and the result could be a wild, enduring love for the ages.