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Dear Mr. Maybe
Dori Lavelle - 2019
Relationships are complicated, and I don’t do complicated. I prefer to go where lust takes me. But my brothers think it’s time for me to slow down, to get into the world of dating. They sign me up for a matchmaking service behind my back. I tell myself their plan to make me fall in love won’t work. Then I meet Ellie Summers, my potential match. From the first kiss, the woman unravels my heart in ways I can’t explain. She makes me question who I am and what I really want. I want her. For the first time in my life, I’m not afraid of complications. Ellie is as beautiful as she’s damaged, and right now her son is her only priority. There’s no place in her life for a man. Or is there? How could I resist a challenge wrapped in a pretty package? ELLIE My son and I live in our own little world. Each day is the same as the last. No surprises. No opportunities for us to get hurt again. Then I receive a letter from a matchmaking company. It’s addressed to me, but I didn’t sign up for love. Love broke me once and I’m still picking up the pieces of my broken life. But when I get a glimpse of Caleb LaClaire’s face, something inside me shifts. His eyes alone pull me right in. When we finally meet, I find myself learning to feel again. This can’t be happening. Fairytales are not for girls like me. Or are they? *Valentine’s Day is for romance — and we’ve got you covered this year! Thirteen Amazon best-selling authors have once again joined forces to bring you the swoon-worthy heroes that you crave. Get ready to devour this matchmaking series set in a shared world! True love and happily-ever-afters ... one quickie at a time!*
Tangled Up
Tia Louise - 2021
I thought his death would bring me peace, but it haunts me to this day.Every close call sparks memories of what I did to him, to me, to her.I have to go back and face what I’ve done or end my career.Seeing her hits me harder than the regret.She’s still so beautiful with long, dark hair, bright amber eyes, luscious curves. She still dominates my heart, my mind, my bed.But she’s different now—stronger, bolder, unafraid.We’re a mess, tangled up in a web I created.But I’m determined to heal these wounds, to fix this break. One thing is certain, I won’t say goodbye to her again.(A STAND-ALONE “Bayside Heroes” romance. Small-town, second-chance doctor romance with a touch of suspense. No cheating. No cliffhanger.)
Delivering Her Gift
Beverly Evans - 2019
The gift that came as a result was a surprise we didn’t see coming.
Logan Ambrose, a gorgeous surgeon with a broken past. A hero, a savior, and the charming doctor that stole my heart. I gave him my v-card and he crept into my heart as quickly as he left. Seeing Logan again and finding out I'm pregnant at the same time? Insane. "Logan you're going to be a dad." How do I begin to tell him this life changing news? I mean, a drunken one-night stand shouldn't be this complicated. I definitely didn't expect what came next... That he would be the doctor that’s delivering our baby!
Rescuing Jinx
Ellie Masters - 2021
One expert cryptologist. One Navy SEAL. They'd rather die than work together, but can they put aside their differences in time to save six missing women?The Guardian Hostage Rescue series gets more intense with every book. With dangerous missions, heroic rescues, nail-biting suspense, and sizzling romance, it's an addictive adrenaline rush.JINXAs an expert cryptologist,I'm smart, savvy, and get the job done.I can crack any code, expose any secret, and ferret out the truth,Just as long as a certain Navy SEAL doesn't get in my way.He may be handsome, charming, and rugged,But I know the truth.He's a wolf in sheep's clothing,And I refuse to fall for his tricks.I did that once.I vowed never again.But my control is slipping.WOLFEShe's infuriating;And won't relent,Let me explain.She's the most stubbornAnd sexiest woman I've ever met,With a brain to match.Once we complete this mission,I'm going to show her this Wolfe,Isn't backing down.I know what I want, and I want herFor now, I'll play her game.I won't jinx my chances.But when it's time, she'll learnThis Wolfe always gets what he wants.And I want her.Grab your copy today and let the binge-reading begin!___________________________If you love Romantic Suspense with passionate and protective former Special Forces military heroes who like to take charge, steamy couples, and happily ever afters, Rescuing Jinx is for you.Rescuing Jinx is book 6 in the Guardian HRS series. All books are contemporary standalone military romances, with protective male heroes and the smart, feisty heroines who steal their hearts.Although the books in the series are standalone, much is gained by reading them in order as the story of the Guardians is ongoing throughout the series.If you're looking for gripping suspense and to discover the true resilience of the human soul, you're in the right place.
Hope Mountain Hero
Patricia D. Eddy - 2021
Don't much care that the Navy disagrees with me. My years as a SEAL left me with a ledger full of blood, a permanent limp, and a complete inability to function in polite society.Up in the mountains, no one bothers me. Hell, no one even knows I exist. It's better that way.So why did I bring the beaten and bloodied woman back to my cabin?Because when I found her trapped in her piece-of-crap car hanging upside down at the edge of the cliff, she whispered three words I couldn't ignore."He'll kill me."No, he won't, sweetheart. Because anyone coming for you? They'll have to go through me. No one messes with a SEAL and survives.Hope Mountain Hero features a hunky, scarred, and gruff recluse and his faithful companion Murphy, the dog who saved his life on his last mission. If that's not enough, you'll also find a headstrong and smart heroine who hates that she needed rescuing, a whole lot of steamy tension in a small, snowbound cabin, and edge-of-your-seat suspense.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!
Cop-Out
Misty Walker - 2020
Liv-I came to Sunnyville broken, battered, and bloody.I was saved, rescued by an angel wearing a badge and from that point on, I wanted to be just like him.Flash forward two years and I finally have my opportunity.But then Topher Harding asks me out on a date.He’s sexy, he has dimples, and he’s a cop.One date turns into five turns into me thinking this guy might be my forever.Unfortunately, things don’t always go to plan.This is my life and I refuse to let anyone, or anything stand in my way.Especially a sexy, dimpled cop who thinks I need a hero.Topher-From the second the new dispatcher walked into the station, I wanted her.She’s smart, quick thinking, and on a scale of one to ten, her body is a fifteen.For the first time in my life, I want to stop adding notches to my bedpost and buy a new bed.One I can share with Liv for the rest of my life.After everything she has been through, I need is make sure nothing and no one can touch her again.Then I find out she’s been keeping a secret that I can’t get over.So, I let her walk out of my life.Now she’s back with a shiny new badge of her own.And being the department’s Field Training Officer, she’s put under my wing.She still doesn’t need a hero.But she does need me.And I’ll prove it to her.
Can't Miss Christmas
Miranda Liasson - 2017
Fans of both Mirror Lake series will recognize familiar elements and people along the way. It’s two days before Christmas and bestselling children’s author Grace Alberts needs to fulfill a promise—to make it to a book signing for the kids at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the place that did so much for her during a very rough time. But the weather’s getting awful and all flights are cancelled out of Boston, where she’s wrapping up her book tour. Then in walks her annoying but extremely sexy ex-husband, who (as usual) thinks he’s got all the answers. Graham Walker just stopped by to get a book signed for Grace’s biggest fan, his niece, and wish Grace a Merry Christmas—why not? But he soon finds himself troubleshooting her dilemma. He’s got a Range Rover that can plow through a hundred-year Nor’easter. He’s even headed home to Philly. Trouble is, Grace's and his past is a disaster, something he has no intention of reliving while driving through a winter storm, no matter how much he once loved her. And maybe still does. Bad weather has a way of bringing out the best and the worst in people, and when a run in with some deer antlers leads them to a forced stop in Mirror Lake, Connecticut, anything can happen, naughty or nice. Maybe a bit of enforced alone time and some Christmas magic can be just what it takes for them to face their past—and each other—once and for all.
The Baby Arrangement
Samantha Chase - 2014
With his brother nowhere to be found and fatherhood is suddenly thrust upon him, Derek is desperate for any help he can get. What do you do when the man you've been crushing on suddenly has a need and you are the only one he wants to fill it? You do a little happy dance and pinch yourself to make sure you're not dreaming! For five years Kayleigh Mitchell has longed for her boss to notice her and now that he has, she can only hope that he'll come to see her as more than a temporary solution to his problem, but someone that he wants around for the long haul. This is a Valentine's Day SHORT STORY of approximately 27,000 words
The Photo (Miles from Home)
Autumn Archer - 2020
I never expected my obsession with the gorgeous Noah Adams would lead to an epic whoopsie message, or that I'd face plant his shoulder WWE style during a whirlwind college trip. Noah is the ultimate male model with a panty-melting smile and hard earned golden abs. He makes me go fuzzy inside just looking at his social media selfies. And believe me, I look. Every single day. I zoom in on every drool-worthy photo, wishing he was mine.But in the flesh... in real life. Standing there with a stunned look on his handsome face. My cheeks blaze an unflattering shade of beetroot and I bolt back to the photography convention. The real reason I'm in Canada. Not for him. For my own career.Now he thinks I'm a stalker. What celebrity wouldn't think about a retraining order when an Irish girl accidentally bumps into the same guy she randomly texted a few days before... but he texted me back, so it's not technically unwanted attention, right?I'm guessing he's not conversing with his lawyer when Noah shows up at my hotel, and a sizzling kiss leads to THE BEST NIGHT OF LIFE. But we don't live in the same country. I only flew to Ontario to show off my work. And now he's talking about long distance video calls. Clothes optional. Can dreams really come true?Back in Ireland, I wake up from the fantasy when the unthinkable happens. Now I've no way to contact him. Worst of all, after everything that just happened, he's ghosting me. If only I could tell him the truth...
Christmas with the Guy Next Door
Jessa Joy - 2020
But the last thing I expected was a woman like Hollee to move in next door.She’s curvy, gorgeous and I can’t resist her.I’ll deliver her Christmas tree and warm her up by the fire.But am I willing to drop my defences for this special present?She’ll have to take my wrapping off to find out.HolleeI love Christmas, with extra sprinkles on top.But my holiday plans are a mess.Then I literally slide into the guy next door at the coffee shop.Tannen’s a grande cup of tall, dark and extra, extra hot.Even better, he cuts down trees for a living. His trees may be super-sized, but he’s even bigger.Can my sexy next door neighbour give me a holiday miracle?Steamy, sweet, upbeat insta-love short romance with a blue collar man and younger curvy woman. No cheating and a cute-as-candy canes HEA.
Codename: Diesel: Soldiers for Christmas
Khloe Summers - 2021
Can this hero veteran save a woman in need before Christmas?DieselI'm coming home with a mission.To get my best friend's sister out of trouble before it's too late.Trouble is, I didn't expect her to be quite so grown.And I certainly didn't expect to be bringing her home for Christmas.Now, the tables have turned and I have feelings I didn't see coming.Is she feeling it too?
Brody
A.S. Roberts - 2018
rock band, Default Distraction have everything money can buy... Brody Daniels, lead singer of DD has a life that many people envy. Money, fast cars, extravagant houses and a constant stream of beautiful women. But he's tired of the rock n roll lifestyle, and so damn sick of the pretence. He wants something real, something tangible... Amy Harper has had more than enough of “real”. She has nothing to call her own. Unless you count a large overdraft and a struggling village shop. She's so tired of pushing against the tide, just for once she wants to be swept away with it... An accidental meeting is all it takes for Brody to claim the reality he wants. A few stolen moments are all Amy has to give, before once again her reality consumes her. Can he convince her to take a chance on him when experience tells her to walk away?
Logan (Holidays with the Hometown Hero #4)
Kali Hart - 2020
Holidays with the Hometown Hero is a series of standalone short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed!
Home to Chestnut Grove
Christy Barritt - 2019
When Faith Winters returns to Chestnut Grove, Virginia, for the community’s annual Christmas celebration, she’s desperate to get in and out as quickly as possible. She’s failed at making it on Broadway and is certain her hometown will never accept her again after her sudden departure eight years ago. Despite that, she’s vowed to honor a promise and face the heartache she left behind. Jake Whitmire is the sheriff in Chestnut Grove, but keeping the area free of crime is the least of his worries. Most days are filled with trying to keep the community’s spirits up as businesses have closed and jobs disappeared. He never expected to see the woman who broke his heart return home to lead up the town’s Christmas concert, nor is he sure he can ever forgive her. As someone in town begins sabotaging the community’s celebration, Faith and Jake work together to find the person responsible and ensure their friend Aimee’s last request is fulfilled. Can holiday hope heal the broken spirit afflicting Chestnut Grove residents? Or is it time for everyone—including Faith and Jake—to treasure the memories of the past but to move on?
Sleeping with the Enemy
Lindsey Hart - 2021
even if their wickedly alluring dark eyes and absurdly cocky attitude will have you wetting your panties faster than you can say Oops.Book 1 - Hating my Brother's Best FriendThat prick! He just took over my business without so much as my consent.Now, he has the nerves to act like he's the boss around here!I always knew I would end up doing some serious bodily damage to him one day.I just did not know it was going to end up being of the heart variety.Book 2 - Hating My New RoommateWhat was my grandpa doing dumping a rich prick onto my lap?Really, I don't mind having a roommate.But does it have to be this infuriatingly gorgeous guy who just can't stop meddling with my life!?Book 3 - Hating The Billionaire PrickI have to live with that high and mighty jerk for six months?He's already harassing me about how messy everything is in MY house.Already making suggestions about what to change...And I have no choice but to bear with that grump for six months?!Book 4 - Hating the Best ManThe feud between our parents has nothing on our hatred for each other.The world will freeze over before I have anything to do with that A-Hole...But did I say our best friends are getting married to each other?And I'm stuck with that same A-Hole for a WHOLE week planning the wedding!But wait, it gets worse...Like ending up handcuffed to your worst enemy after a wild night out kind of worse.And with no key in sight. Eeeeeeeeeerp!