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His Love-Child
Jacqueline Baird - 2008
The Greek Tycoon’s Love-Child by Jacqueline Baird When millionaire Theodore Kadros first sets his sights on beautiful Willow Blain there can only ever be one outcome: a night of incredible desire! But the next day Willow is gone… The Spaniard’s Love-Child by Kim Lawrence Spanish billionaire Raul Carreras is used to getting what he wants: Nell Rose will be his for one night, for his pleasure! Raul’s red-hot seduction is impossible to resist. But when Nell falls pregnant, will she tell him? The Millionaire’s Love-Child by Elizabeth Power It was every mother’s worst nightmare. Annie’s son had been swapped at birth! But it got worse: her charismatic ex-boss, Brant Cadman, was raising her real son – and she his! Brant made Annie an irresistible proposition – marry him.
Only One Night
J. Nichole - 2019
But to appease both her heart and hormones, she allowed herself a night with him, but only one. Boris agreed to the promise of just one night. The thought of a worry free sex life was appealing. Hell he didn’t need the hassle of a relationship either. Or so he thought. After their first night together he knew he at least wanted one more. But how many nights would it take to convince Marley that he wouldn’t break her heart?
Falling for His Savage Ways
Latoya Nicole - 2019
The only major decision she’s ever had to make was what college she would attend. Once she became a student, everything she’s ever wanted in life started to fall in place. She was living a perfect life until she found herself in the middle of a crossfire between two men who are both fighting for her love. Kyle was an heir to the street and a savage by blood, but that wasn’t the type of life he wanted to live. He wanted out, and no one understood why, especially when it came so easy for him. Going away to school was not only a temporary escape for Kyle, but it was the start of a new life, but meeting Shaniya wasn’t part of his plan. Neither was being put in the friend zone. In unfamiliar territory, Kyle played his part while waiting to claim what was rightfully his. Even being possessed with a rare gift, Braylin was a troubled soul trying his hardest to bury his past and live a better life. Being the star of the basketball team gave Braylin everything that he could ever dream of. Except for the one thing his heart desired, Shaniya. Girls threw themselves at him daily, but Braylin only had eyes for her. All Andre ever wanted was to be accepted by his father, but with a star player like Braylin on his team, his father sees nothing but the fame that Braylin can bring. When Andre’s jealousy turns into rage, he seeks revenge on everyone and comes up with a sick ploy to make everybody feel his wrath and take them all down. With so many emotions and jealousy building up, everyone’s lives are affected, and a love triangle is bound to get messy. No one could have ever fathomed the consequences that were to come from two men falling in love with the same girl. A born savage and a guy with a dark, mysterious past, who will come out on top?
Down To The Last Sip: Hennessy and Miami
Lucinda John - 2020
Growing up Hennessey never saw herself as anything more than a screw up, a misfit, but how could she not? Her parents were two screw ups that were too stupid enough to realize that an abortion would have been the better option. Hennessey Daniels, named after her father’s two favorite dark liquors, was doomed the moment her over aged drunk of a father decided to procreate with her teenage coke addicted mother who only brought her into this world just to neglect her every need. Forced to grow up before her time, Hennessy seek solace in all the wrong places thrusting her into a world of bad decision making. Spiraling her young life out of control. A chest burning, sip of Hennessy Daniels, will leave you in an emotional frenzy yet have you yearning for a love so deep and so hood that you’ll forget you ever had a sip at all. This is a re-release of, 'A Sip Of Hennessy'.
Loved By A billionaire: The Kassom Brothers 3
K. Renee - 2020
Kari is Javier’s blood, and nothing will stand in his way. If the entire Kassom bloodline must be destroyed for Kari to be where she rightfully belongs, then so be it. Nothing can change the fact that Kari is Juelz daughter, not even a DNA test. Juelz and Zelan are ready to battle Javier to the death to keep Kari home. While a personal struggle is going on, a snake is lurking in their crew and is ready to take over the Kassom empire. New allies are formed, enemies are revealed, and the drama continues in this finale.
The Stolen Moments Trilogy: Carter & Emilia's Love Story
Catharina Maura - 2021
Neither remembers how their feud started — yet every day, their war intensifies.Until one night. One unexpected kiss blurs the lines between love and hate, and their lives are forever changed.The stakes have never been higher. Carter is Emilia’s best friend’s brother, after all.Author's Note: The Stolen Moments Trilogy follows Emilia and Carter's epic love story through high school, college, and adulthood. This trilogy was previously named Mayhem, and the contents remain unchanged.
Not My Sister's Keeper
Emily Shiner - 2022
Sure, she may not have wanted Emma when she and her husband adopted her years ago, but she loves her now, and that’s what matters, right?But when Emma is missing and Marianne fears she might be dead, she turns on the other person who never wanted to adopt her in the first place — her older daughter, Mia. In her mind, Mia hurting Emma is the only thing that makes sense, but then why can’t the police find proof?Everything seems clear to Marianne.Mia once lost Emma at the mall.She turned her back on her little sister in the woods.It’s obvious to Marianne that Mia’s the reason Emma is missing now.As the police search for Emma and Marianne draws closer to her best friend and away from her daughter, she becomes more and more suspicious of what could really have happened. Mia uncovers secret after secret about her family, but it isn’t until she learns the whole truth that she’ll be able to put all the pieces together.You can only push a person so far before the monster in them comes out.
Passionate Tales of Scandalous Ladies: A Historical Regency Romance Collection
Lucy Langton - 2019
Upon entering Glastonbrook though, she instantly becomes aware that the mansion is gloomy and neglected, due to an unsolved murder. Adding to her troubles, she can’t deny her immediate attraction towards the dark and mysterious current Earl of Cunningham. When her secret passion is reciprocated, will she surrender to it? Can true love blossom within this forbidden romance? A Secret Deal with the Devilish Baron Isabel’s world turns world upside down when she finds out her brother lost everything in gambling with the most notorious Baron in town. Fierce like a tiger, she storms into the Baron’s estate to regain her pride and property, but instead of the scandalous scoundrel she expected to meet, she finds a broken man trying to hide his scars. Will she eventually be the one to heal his broken soul? The Scandalous Life of a Betrayed Heiress Sophia Barberry is an American Heiress of the highest order, but she’d much rather spend her time with her nose in a book. When her father seals an alliance with Lord Timothy, the future Duke of Cumberland, Sophia embraces her fate. But the heiress’ new life ends up being far less grand than she ever imagined. Her new husband proves himself to be distant and refuses to embrace his duty. When she becomes closer and closer to the Duke’s brother, will the gap of her non-existent husband be filled? If you love steamy Regency romances that feature strong women of the era and determined, yet charming, male protagonists, then you are going to love this collection!
Each book is a standalone, sizzling hot story of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Southern Thugs Do It Better 2
Natisha Raynor - 2019
Depression and drinking has her making some choices that will ruin relationships and friendships forever. Alexis is too blinded by heartbreak to even pay attention to her self-destructive behavior. She has tunnel vision, and all she cares about is being back with the man that she’s loved for the past four years. Nothing else matters, and the choices that she makes will ultimately alter her life forever.
Resentment and anger have Seven more than sure that he will never be with Alexis again. He’s focused on building with Tamara and doing everything in his power to make sure that she doesn’t feel threatened by the history that he shared with Alexis. Just when he thinks he’s succeeded at convincing her that he’s all about her, a tragic accident has him subconsciously asking for the one person that he vowed was dead to him.
Fetty and Infinitie are trying hard to build a relationship. The two have fallen hard for each other, but they’re both rough around the edges. Infinitie has to learn that some of the things that she does when she’s angry are not okay, and Fetty is constantly learning that the women from his past aren’t who he thought they were and the newfound skeletons that keep falling out of closets are anything but good for his relationship.
Janai has been hurt and betrayed so much that her heart has grown cold, or so she thought. Pushing Yante away becomes natural for her to do, until she realizes that maybe she likes him more than she initially thought, but is it too late? Could it be that the man that once begged for her time and attention is tired of her bipolar ways and has moved on? The drama in this action packed sequel focuses on ending old relationships and building new ones.
HeartBeat
Carry Lowe - 2016
She goes to school, and straight back home. There's a gang war brewing in her neighborhood of Bronx, New York, and she wants no part of it.Too bad her twin sister, Rain, has a knack for trouble, and brings the war right to Sunny's door. Being in the wrong place, at the wrong time, leaves them with two choices; join the gang or die.It's a simple decision really, when you think about it.But being in one of the most vicious gangs in New York is anything but simple. And the twins have to learn how to navigate these bloody waters. They'll have to learn to stand strong, or be put down.Fortunately for them, two of the most ruthless men in the gang, are willing to help them find their way. But these men were raised in the streets, growing up on a steady diet of blood and murder, they are more accustomed to pulling triggers, and burying bodies, than matters of the heart.But as they teach Sunny and Rain a few things about the more brutal parts of life, they'll learn a few in return, and maybe one of them is how it feels to fall in love.
Irresistible: The Complete Alpha Billionaire Romance Series Box Set
Elizabeth Nelson - 2016
This wasn’t the first time I couldn’t pay my bills. My current job wasn’t enough. I needed something better. And when an offer presented itself, I knew I couldn’t say no. There was just one problem –exotic dancing at men’s clubs wasn’t exactly my expertise. The expectations of me were simple –work the parties and give the men their ultimate fantasy, the unattainable dream. Okay, anything to not have to worry about money ever again. Then he walked through the door. Mr. Tall, Dark, and incredibly Sexy. From the moment I saw him, I knew I had to have him. My mind raced with ways I could turn my own budding fantasy into his reality. But it wasn’t that easy. I was in a bind. He was off limits. I’d do anything to make him see me among the many others. Whatever he asked, I’d do. The more I learned about him, his dark secrets and the reasons he was off limits, the more I wanted to wrap my legs around him. And when my time came, I couldn’t help but think I was in way over my head and should have listened to the warnings to stay away. Mature audience only. 18+
Wasn’t Looking for Love With the Plug: Lorynn and Dominic’s Love Story
Khadijah J. - 2017
Lorynn is just a 20-year-old girl who is trying to make it in this world. With her best friend Tiana and her Grandma Lola by her side, she feels she can do anything. School and work were a normal day for Lorynn but what happens when an unexpected guest fights his way into her heart. Will she be ready to let her guards down and be loved? Or will the pressure be too much that she gives up? Find out in Wasn’t Looking for Love with the Plug.
Forever Fated Mates: A Shifter Romance Collection
Meg Ripley - 2020
They can’t be more different. But when the undeniable passion between these rivals blazes out of control, they can only fight fate for so long.Book 2: Xander's MateA single dad dragon knows that Summer belongs to him, but the free-spirited witch can’t fathom how things could ever work between them. But if two souls are truly destined to be together, can they overcome their differences enough to realize a love that knows no bounds?Book 3: Fake Mate For The Soldier LionHudson and Leona will be posing as mates on a covert mission. The only problem? Each immediately recognizes the other as their one true match. And dating within the Force is strictly forbidden. Will honor and duty keep these big cats from realizing what’s written in the stars for them?Book 4: Alex's MateAfter her ex took off with her best friend, Roxy’s done with men. So why does her inner wolf practically go into heat whenever a certain ruggedly handsome bear shifter is near?Book 5: Dragon's Royal GuardA portal ripped open, thrusting Archard into a strange new world. He must return to his guard post at once, but after finding his mate on Earth, he must choose between honoring his kingdom and his inner dragon’s fated destiny.Book 6: Shared MatesNo one thought a shared mate bond was possible. But the intense feelings both Max and Carson have for River—and the ones she has for them in return—have them thinking otherwise. How will these two competitive bears ever get along well enough to share a mate as they’re destined to?
Steamy shifter love scenes and HEAs inside! No cheating or cliffhangers in these standalone stories. Readers 18+.