Matthew Turner, however, has been hurt by a materialistic wife who used his kindness and affection and threw it away for another man. Now his heart is hardened and he feels he will never love again the way he once loved his wife. Brought together by an almost deadly "accident," Simone and Matthew develop a bond that becomes the basis for a fantastic friendship. Despite the extreme disapproval of Simone's mother and Matt's father, they become best friends. But is friendship alone enough to heal Matt's broken heart? And is Simone capable of going against her mother's wishes and standing for up for what she wants?As they juggle work, family conflicts, and their own conflicting feelings, the passion and attraction between them becomes too great to ignore. However, Simone is torn between Alan, the man her mom wants for her, and Matt, the man her heart wants for her. Matt must decide between the ex-wife that used to be his everything, and Simone, his "Angel." However, in this battle between true love and family influence, Simone and Matt learn that it is sometimes harder than it should be for best friends to become lovers. And Matt's relationship with his ex-wife proves to be more dangerous to them than anyone could have imagined . . .

    Once there, far removed from anyone who would tease her about her dream of ballroom dancing, she signs up for lessons, providing the school can find her a partner. The school comes through in the form of handsome, sexy Jon Lindbergh, a recent transplant from Minnesota. Jon is as charming as he is agile on the dance floor, and Miranda soon finds that her romantic daydreams about falling in love in the arms of a handsome partner on the dance floor spilling over into real life. But Jon's family history of four generations of failed marriages has made a non-believer out of him. His primary interest seems to be hooking up with someone with whom to spend the bitterly cold North Dakota winter. Miranda doesn't believe in pursuing failure, and an even bigger obstacle is their learning they have the same employer--who instituted a strict no-dating rule in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. Jon feels that no one will be the wiser, since he works at corporate and she at the rehabilitation center. Miranda is not so sure. But with the magical sparks that pass between them every time they look at each other, and with an average high winter temperature in the single digits and frequent dips below zero, what's a girl to do?If she's Miranda, she does what comes naturally...and tries like hell to be the one to make a believer out of him...

    

    He lavishly bestows his companion Ashley Ross with her heart's desire to avoid the drama of a relationship. That is until he laid eyes on Stephanie Young. At first sight, Stephanie takes Ivan's breath away. She has flawless caramel colored skin and the most amazing hazel eyes he has ever seen. The attraction is immediate but will he act on his feelings? Stephanie Young is a laid off paralegal who decided to pursue a career in real estate. After completing real estate school, her best friend and owner of Robinson Employment Agency offered her a long-term temporary position with Quinn Corporation. She is instantly attracted to her new boss, Ivan Quinn. But at twenty six year old, Stephanie is still a virgin who has been hurt in the past. She will protect her heart at all cost. Despite the attraction, their strong personalities are at odds, causing a strained work relationship. Can they get pass their differences? Ashley Ross has been Ivan's companion for over a year and is ready to move their relationship to the next level. Ashley knew when she entered into the agreement with Ivan that he was not looking for a relationship. But she is willing to do anything to be with him------including getting rid of the competition.

    The police believe this sadistic serial killer is a prostitute and a woman; but that's all they know. Dr. Maya Richardson has come a long way from being the little girl that no one wanted. Her happy childhood was shattered when her parents died in an accident. Because of her dual heritage no family members offered to take her in, forcing her into an abusive foster home that left her emotionally scarred, and unwilling to believe in love and commitment. As the founder of Imani House, Maya helps women escape prostitution. She is pulled into the Slayer investigation when her beloved foster sister becomes the killer's first female victim. To Detective Mark Halstan this is just another case until Maya walks into the police squad room. His attraction to her is immediate and intense. He knows the timing is all wrong but he can't ignore the heat generated every time their eyes meet. The difference in their race means nothing to Mark as he falls in love with the beautiful, reserved psychologist. Mark and Maya work together to find the Slayer before more lives are lost but the strange occurrences surrounding the investigation increase. Maya struggles to find the courage to love again as a whole town is on edge, wondering who is the face behind the San Antonio Slayer. Rating: Contains graphic sexual content, adult language, and violence.

    Well a funeral, an artificially inseminated pregnancy, a gay husband, his gold digging lover, paparazzi and millions of dollars. Tais Nørgaard knows firsthand what it’s like to be at the edge of death. After chemo therapy for a cancer that has gone into remission pretty much demolishes any chance that he has of reproducing, he finds himself thoroughly intrigued by the lovely Delilah Bancroft. Much like the legendary woman of her namesake, she has the power to bring him to his knees...even if she's the beard of an entitled prick who won't open his eyes long enough to see that he's being used. Now how exactly does he go about convincing her that she'd be much happier in his warm bed with a ring on her finger and her unborn child potentially calling him Daddy? Tais has come back from worse. He's damn sure he can figure this out.

    Devon reluctantly accepted the job of designing a house for his former lover who’d betrayed him with his best friend. Still a little emotionally battered, he is content to never love again, until Josephine shows up on his doorstep. To be paired with Devon Sparks is Josephine’s chance to showcase her talents. Devon comes off as rude at first, but she quickly finds out the man behind the cold, hard exterior is a man with the need to be loved. Bound to a guy who doesn’t deserve her loyalty, Josephine is hesitant to grasp the chance to be loved totally by a man who is not of her race, until Devon takes matters into his own hands and gives her a taste of the passion they could share. But can he convince her?

    With her class of beloved fourth graders depending on her to represent their concerns, Erica's ready to confront golden-boy conservative senator Mark Newman. And she's willing to suffer through a night in jail and a battle of wits with a real-life war hero, if it will help get the children the money they need.Mark Newman's a worthy adversary. But there's a more human side to the ambitious politician with the dreamy blue eyes--from the physical pain of his war wound, to his grief over his wife's death. Though they disagree on every hot-button issue, Erica and Mark can't resist their attraction or ignore the unfinished business between them--much to the delight of those trying to use this new relationship against the senator. And when Erica starts receiving some particularly vicious hate mail she has to decide if this handsome dream from the right/wrong side of the political fence is worth risking her heart for . . . and maybe her life.

    Except when it comes to her love life. Unable to accept the woman she has become, she clings to her image of a street smart bad boy as the perfect example of a real man. Ashton Wentworth Allen III is the legal advisor to the mayor of Washington DC. And even after ten years of knowing him, Nikki can still barely tolerate him. Wealthy, preppy, straight laced. Ashton is the perfect example of the wrong man for her. Or so she thinks?.. After an explosive encounter, Ashton leaves Nikki wondering if bad boys do wear Brooks Brothers.

    She believes she's just left behind the biggest mistake she's ever made in her life in Sin City-her sexy as sin husband Tristan, who although a walking Adonis, is nuttier than her Grandma Violet's fruitcake. He seriously thinks he's a flesh-and-blood vampire and says she'll turn into one as well! However, after returning home, Chloe discovers that Tristan might not have been the loony she first assumed him to be. Stranger still, while she must come to terms with the extraordinary new changes in her life, she must also fend off an irresistible husband, who is hell-bent on winning her back. But happily-ever-after isn't so easy for these two when Chloe learns that Tristan hasn't exactly played the game of love fairly. "Reader Advisory: This book contains one scene of multiple-partner sexual interaction."

    Her job as a makeup artist requires confidence, creativity and the ability to stay focused in the presence of some of the world’s finest men. She has never had a problem until she works with Nick Tasso, a gorgeous Greek model who has a thing for voluptuous women. Terrah is swept away by the sizzling chemistry between them and emotionally unprepared when their electric connection blossoms into something more than hot sex. She struggles to deal with the media’s scrutiny over her body and their burgeoning relationship. Terrah must decide to trust her heart and face her own insecurities before she can have the 'happily ever after' she truly desires.

    She is a struggling single mother working for his company in customer service. What happens during a chance meeting in his company’s elevator will change their lives forever. Take the journey with Vicky and Jason as they fall in love. Will they overcome past hurts, society’s demands, and family expectations?Adult content and steamy love scenes.

     Beautiful, smart, and successful, Maya Robinson seemed to have it all. She had been keeping a painful secret however; she has desperately wanted a child. After being diagnosed with infertility, Maya thought her dreams would never come true. Then, one day, a mix-up at the fertility clinic resulted in the miracle she had been longing for... All he wanted was what was rightfully his... Billionaire philanthropist Colin Strathmore was shocked when he learned about the mistake at the fertility clinic, but he knew just how to solve this little problem. He would handle it the way he handled everything--money. But when he finally meets the woman carrying his child, Colin finds Maya isn't what he expected... Fate brought them together, but will their choices tear them apart? This novella is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 2 is available to read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited NOW. Just copy or paste this link into your browser: http://myBook.to/BBBargain2

    It was her only resort. She allowed her best friend to set her up as an escort to make the money needed to take care of her sick mother. However, when she knocked on his penthouse door, the client was not at all what she expected. Could she go through with this, after meeting the man that caused her to stop breathing and move on when it was all over? International businessman Enzi “Gio” Giordano was only in the states because of a poker game. He wanted his best friend to set him up with a beautiful woman for company during his stay. When he saw her, at first, he thought his jokester pal had pulled off another prank. That thought soon evaporated, when the little vixen told him off and vanished, but not before destroying his money. Never having to chase a woman before, why was he so frantic to find this stranger who had his heart racing?

    Then on the same day rehired by the new bank president, a man she's got the hots for, but he's her boss and he's got the hots for her too. Until he finds out his bank’s been robbed and Kayla's somehow involved.Talbert Reynolds, III isn't at the top of the financial world because he shied away from risks, and pursuing Kayla could be one of the biggest risks of his life. But she’s worth it.Or is she?