Just don’t fall in love with him. Because it turns out, hitmen can keep secrets too…I was a girl in trouble.He was the keep-to-himself, mysterious man next door.Until one night he became my savior, and I didn’t even know the extent of it then.Now, four years later, he’s my best friend, my roommate, my protector. I keep his secrets close to the vest. He keeps our physical boundaries in check.One. Day.All it takes is one day for secrets to start spilling over, putting us both in danger. He thinks I can’t handle his deepest, darkest secret yet.I know he can’t handle mine.This June meet 22 heroes who are downright dangerous. These alphas do nothing half-way. They may have blood on their hands, but they have love in their hearts. Some romances were written in the stars — but these hitmen must fight heaven and earth for the women they love.

    You’d know how much they deserve what’s coming to them. Next on my list is the politician. A prime example.But the bouncy intern throws a wrench in my plans.I don’t intend to fall, but if I do, all bets are off.She comes first. Protecting her is all that matters, but things get complicated when feelings run hot.

    He needs to make her his, but that’s against the rules...There’s a code between friends. A line drawn in the sand. A set of rules you never go against. Sleeping with your best friend’s sister is one of them.Not that I want to sleep with her. No. What I want goes far deeper than that.It’s been years since I’ve seen Bianca Russo. She was the cute pigtailed kid sister who’d hang around and drive us guys nuts. But that was years ago. I left for college and never looked back. It isn’t until I wander into a random bar that I see her again, all grown up, and walking toward me like a dream.I’ve never been the kind of guy who believes in love at first sight, but one look at the woman she’s become, and I want her in every way there is. No. I need her.Her brother is going to kill me. I made a promise to never break the rules, but if I’m going to follow my heart, I’ll have to risk it all and ignore the rules completely.

    When she discovers who snatched her single-bed cabin, it seems that fate has stepped in and booked her a one-way trip to a happily-ever-after. Josh wants nothing more than to spend two weeks fishing, ship watching and gazing at campfires. To his chagrin, the resort owners double booked his reservation with that of an oddly familiar woman he refuses to leave out in the rough waters without a raft. When destiny -- and the age-old problem of two people/one bed -- takes the wheel, Josh quickly realizes it's time to reach for his dreams with his fated-forever shipmate.

    No longer taking orders, he lives life one day at a time, turning wrenches at his little shop in Driftwood, and keeping to himself up on the mountain. Being alone and answering and looking after no one suits him just fine.And then he finds the woman who he will not only answer to, but who he will always look after.Elena Major is running blind from the only man she ever trusted. Living her life like a caged bird, she has no idea how to take care of herself or survive on her own--but she has to try. Winding up in a tiny mountain town and finding the biggest, most beautiful man she has ever laid eyes on, she suddenly she thinks maybe he can help her survive her nightmare.The mountain men are calling, and we must go . . .This spring, twenty-one of your favorite romance authors are joining forces to bring you a mountain man series to make you swoon. Join us all May long for thick beards, big hearts, and instalove that won’t be denied. The Spring’s Mountain Men series of short, steamy stories is sure to put a spring in your step. *wink* HEAs guaranteed!

    She’s his light in the darkness. Will he be able to persuade her that she belongs with him?His Dangerous Obsession is a steamy, short romance with a curvy, younger woman and a possessive older hero. It is the first book in the Now You’re Mine series.AnnaWorking at the front desk of a secret agency is a pretty good gig.Especially as a twenty-two year old genius.But the most dangerous party of my job might be the lethally attractive Colton.He’s sexy, possessive, and I want to play with his secret weapon.But will his obsession with me go too far?ColtonLife as a secret agent can be dangerous.But nothing gets my blood pumping more than the lady at the front desk.She’s curvy, brilliant, and makes me want to go under her covers.Now I just have to make her mine.This is a Sweet, Steamy Short Story Romance. No Cliffhangers. This is the first in the Now You’re Mine series, but it can also be read as a standalone. If you love short romances with steamy sex scenes and a sweet love story, then you’ll love this book.

    But promises don’t always work out, especially in matters of the heart. I’ve tried to ignore my attraction but loving a man almost twice my age, comes with epic complications. Complications that we both don’t need.I made a promise to my best friend as I watched him die in my arms, to always be there for his daughter. But for the last six years thoughts of Harper have been running rampant in my mind. I’m not the type of man that breaks a promise but Harper Law is about to be mine.

    Her mother split after her Grams had her heart attack and Ainsley has been working two jobs trying to make ends meet. She spends her days trying to take care of her grandma, working as a waitress in the morning, a bodega clerk in the evenings, and avoiding the creeps who live and hang out in her neighborhood. Sinclair “Sin” Alpha is a bad man. A hitman, he’s hired to take care of some local gangster when he first sees Ainsley. It only takes one look and he knows that she’s it for him. He had grown tired of his life but one look at the small girl and he knows he's found his purpose. To protect his girl. Person at the restaurant tries to skip out without paying and he’s there to step in, Gang guy try to hit on her and he's there warning him to keep his hands to himself. Sin wants to spend his life making sure that Ainsley is taken care of and that nothing bad ever touches her. He'll do anything to keep her safe and to make her his. *Warning! This book alpha is over-the-top, head over heels in love with his girl. If you're looking for a steamy insta-love story then this book is for you!

    My scars run deep and I’ve sworn off love.My brothers, my bike, and vengeance are my creed.But then a young girl who can’t see makes me open my eyes.She forces me to face the darkness of my past and brings me to my knees.Loving her is pain, but losing her would destroy me.

    Hiring a personal assistant seems like the best idea, especially when one comes highly recommended. But as soon as I lay eyes on Asha Jordan's beautiful face and sexy body, it's going to be impossible to keep my hands to myself, especially since we're going to be together all week in New Orleans. She's the consummate professional, and I try to be too...until I just can't help myself any longer and toss up a Hail Mary... Asha When my actress client gets sidelined with an injury, she asks me to do her a favor: babysit Logan Sinclair, the Wolves' star quarterback, during the week before the Super Bowl. He's hot, and everyone wants a piece––so I'm told. I expect a cocky, disrespectful pain in my rear, but what I get is actually...a sweet guy. It doesn't hurt he's the most gorgeous man I've ever seen in my life, but I don't mix business with pleasure. Even when that pleasure promises to be so, so good... DEEP PASS: Hard Chargers Book 1 is an insta-love, happily-ever-after, STEAMY romance. No cliffhangers, no cheating. This is a standalone story part of the Hard Chargers series.

    Tanner is a tall glass of water on a hot summer day, handsome didn’t even touch the surface and the way he gave me his rapt attention at my best friends wedding it was unbelievable until it was too good to be true. Yet, he never called and no girl ever wants to be forgotten.After too many days to count of blowing up everyone’s phone, I’d exhausted all efforts and was nowhere near close to finding Marlie’s real number. Yeah, I screwed that up but I’ll do anything I can to make things right and make her mine.

    When my best friend’s brother Zaid asks me to dinner, I jump at the chance. I expected a free meal; I did not expect the total transformation of Zaid Zarin. He’s gone from geek to gorgeous, and the CEO of his own firm. I’ve never thought of him like this before. When he offers me a job, I have to take it. Even if I promised his sister that nothing would ever happen between us. Zaid: When I saw Tori all those years ago, it was love at first sight. But she never even looked my way. When I insist on hiring her while she’s on the job hunt, My feelings for her only grow stronger. After all of this time, I finally have the chance to prove to her, She belongs to only me.

    I’m here because I can’t stop watching you.When I stumble across Cara in the middle of the forest, I know she’s my angel.Innocent. Pure.I’ll corrupt her.I’m running from my past and being near Cara will only put her in danger, but I can’t stay away. I watch from a distance and convince myself I’m allowed to look but not touch.But my past is catching up to me and my angel is caught in the crossfire. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.Tracked is a dark and steamy romance novella with a possessive hero, no cheating and a happy ending.

    Not only did I break my own rule… I broke it into a million irreparable pieces.Because there was no coming back from this.How was I supposed to put a bullet through the head of the only woman who had ever touched my heart?Mia:You know, all I wanted in life was to do what I love… find someone to love… and to leave the world a better place. Is that really too much to ask?I guess so… because no one wants to leave me alone.And maybe it’s because I just inherited this boatload of cash but seriously… just let me bake.Although one good thing did come out of this whole ordeal… Lucas.My sexy, out of this world bodyguard.There’s just one little thing… he was hired to kill me.

    Now he uses his experience as ex-special forces to do the things others can't. After almost five years at Ruthless Corp., he isn't any happier than the day he started, but at least he has a purpose. The job was supposed to be simple, nothing he hasn't done before, but when he sees her everything he's been trained to do goes out the window.Clementine Pope is what her friends would call a goody-goody. She doesn't curse or drink or talk about anything untoward. She teaches first grade and loves everything about it. In fact, everything about Clementine's life is idyllic, except for her stepbrother Mason. When their parents died, Mason took care of her until she was old enough to take care of herself. She tries keeping her distance, but lately, he's getting weirder than usual. Intent on putting her foot down, she meets with him and everything goes horribly wrong.Will Silas open up to Clementine and prove how much she really means to him? Can Clementine accept Silas for who he really is?