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Cry Mercy


Rie Warren - 2019
    . . ANGELI thought I knew bad times. The worst times. My dad murdered, the MC that’s rightfully mine ripped apart by corrupt rule. I didn’t know anything about true horror until I met a Tennessean girl named Mercy. Angel and Mercy, frigging ironic, right? You don’t know the half of it. Blood Legion MC is my legacy, and revenge against me is Mercy’s. If you’re looking for gritty star-crossed lovers in the Crescent City, you’ve found it. Because there’s a damn good chance one of us won’t make it out of here alive. MERCYI’m at the mercy of my menfolk. Mercy . . . ironic, isn’t it? Because my cousin and my uncle show no mercy to me, despite my name. I’m used against my will. I’m beaten and worse when I don’t behave. I have no freedom, only one friend, and no chance of escape even though New Orleans is so vibrant I feel like I could touch the colors. I fled the compound for just one night. I shouldn’t have. I met a biker called Angel—Angel. He’s blond as a seraph, but big and tall and full of sweet talk I’ve never heard before. Except he’s my family’s enemy. Angel can’t be my only hope because my kin have vowed to take out him and the rest of the Blood Legion MC in one big Tenn-tucky blaze of glory. BLOOD LEGION MC:Cry MercySave GraceNo SaintGet Revenge

Dark Dream (Sins of the Night, #1)


Delilah Taylor - 2019
    Until Violet. Violet I think I found him. The man who doesn’t fear my father. Xavier Dyer takes tall, dark, and dangerous to new levels. He steals my breath and sets my heart to pounding. The cold steel of his gun should frighten me. I’d like to say I tried to stay away, but I’d be lying. He sucks me in with every breath, using his body, his hands, his voice to seduce me. He commands me in the bedroom and leaves me wrecked. Until I discover who he really is. And just how he came to find me. The bastard lured me in and gave me the one thing I desperately needed. He knew I would let him do whatever he wanted to me. Right up until that final second. Xavier She has no idea what I really am. Violet Wynn is the daughter of a monster. Her billionaire father will be to blame for her death. He deserves it. Violet started off like every other job to me. She was nothing more than a target. A paycheck. But then I touch her, taste her, and devour her. All I want is more. As the hours tick by, I start to question whether or not I’ll be able to pull the trigger at the end. But I must. It’s her or me. That’s the only way this can end. And if I have to string her along? So be it. I’m a Shade. Nobody escapes my wrath. Not even Violet. Dark Dream is the first book in Xavier & Violet’s story. Their story continues in Dark Lover.

Fallen For Him


Clair Delaney - 2013
    Tristan, a determined man on a mission, pursues Coral, but she doesn't trust anything - especially her own heart. How can she after everything that has happened? Her life is her own, yet it's on shaky ground, easily jarred by fear, love and the never ending pull of destiny.Fate it seems, will help Tristan along the way and put him in Coral's path when she least expects it, and when she needs him more than she knows. But with the ghosts of her past still haunting her, can Coral finally exorcise these demons, face her darkest fears and allow the irresistible Tristan into her heart?

Irish Affair: A Heartwarming Irish Rockstar Romance (The Claddagh Ring Book 1)


Amanda Heartley - 2018
    And he seems like the perfect distraction with his hot Irish brogue. But when I cross the ocean to surprise him, it all turns to cr*p. I'm starting to think it must be something about me. Now I’m alone in the middle of Dublin, wondering how it all went so wrong. All the guys I meet turn out to be douchebags and I’m swearing off men. At least, that was my plan until he sat next to me at the bar. The more time I spend with Rory, the more I like him, but I’m leery. Seems like all the guys I fall for let me down eventually. Rory I’m a famous music star, in Ireland at least. But I hate the limelight. Just for once, I want to be with someone who likes me, just for me. The moment she flashes that sexy smile at me, I’m hooked on those luscious lips. And, I’m determined to show her us Irish guys aren’t all bad. I’m up for the craic, and if she'll let her guard down, I’ll show her I’m different. That I’m not like the guys who hurt her before. But then, maybe I’m no better? She has no clue who I am, and the longer I'm with her, the harder it is to tell her the truth. I know I need to. If she finds out on her own, it’ll break her heart all over again. And that’s the last thing I want to do. Irish Affair: Book 1 in The Claddagh Trilogy and can be read standalone. A small town, steamy music star romance that will melt your heart... and your panties!

Rebound


Rosemary Rey - 2014
    After a doctor's visit, she meets Dr. Mathias Keene, and her attraction to him sparks her sexual desires. When Perla and Matt dance at a club, their chemistry is undeniable. Immediately, they undertake a whirlwind romance. Perla falls head over heels in love with the dashing doctor, but is he all that he seems? Mature Audience Only: explicit sexual content, consensual adult relationship, erotic, curvy woman, billionaire, doctor.

Fortuity


Rochelle Paige - 2018
    I finally caught a break in the form of a second chance. I vowed not to let it go to waste. To make a difference. But I didn’t start really living until I met him. Dillon Montgomery. My complete opposite—except for our matching tortured souls.I couldn’t resist him for long. How could I when his smallest touch made my heart race?When it felt like we were destined to be together. But sometimes luck and sorrow are intertwined...Fortuity is the first book in the Fortuity Duet.

His Pawn


Willa Thorne - 2015
    I'd use her every which way, and then send her back to her brother with a clear message: You had your fun, and I had mine. Little did I know that I'd fall for her...Meet Mason Woodward, a British Billionaire, who manages his father's company in Manhattan, New York. He's handsome, wealthy, has a filthy mind, and knows how to get what he wants. At one time, he knew what it meant to care about other people- until he found his best friend, Travis Pryor, in bed with the woman he intended to marry. Now, Mason has a plan for payback that involves Jillian, the younger sister of Travis. He'll hook and reel her in. "If Travis can take the love of my life, then I'll take his little sister." The plan seemed solid, until she got under his skin and began to challenge everything he was thinking... This book is for readers age 18+ for language and sexual content. The complete story will be available in August, 2015.

The Prince's Special Bride: Royal Romance (Romancing the Royals Book 1)


Devika Fernando - 2016
    When his sister invites Marie to the palace, their lives collide and leave them both fighting their forbidden attraction. Prince Christian has no place in his life for love or for a woman who doesn’t fit into the royal scheme of things. But vivacious Marie steals his heart and puts all he has lived for at stake. When the media gets wind of their affair, he has to make a difficult decision. Will the unlikely couple have a chance at a happy ending? * * * This is a full-length book of more than 83,000 words, and there are two chapters of bonus material added at the end. The romance novels of this series are reminiscent of bestsellers by Nora Roberts that also involve irresistible princes bent on making an exception to the rule. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone with a 'happily ever after'. There are no cliffhangers, although some characters will reappear in the sequels. Book 2 – The Prince’s Stubborn Bride (available now) Book 3 – The Prince’s Surprise Bride (available now)

Road to Recovery


Natalie Ann - 2014
     Being perfect isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After surviving a horrific car crash, Brooke Malone is ready to start over. Moving from her hometown of Burlington, Vermont, to Albany, New York, for a new job, her only goals are to focus on her career and her recovery. The last thing she wants is the distraction of a relationship. Least of all with a sexy more-than-perfect coworker who is adamant about needing to help her. Lucas Mathews is any woman’s dream man. As a successful attorney, he could have any woman he wants. But he wants Brooke, the one woman who doesn’t seem interested. Can he win her over when all she wants to do is rebuild her life? Or will the secrets Brooke holds deep shatter any chance at happiness? Mature content, not intended for under 18 years of age. Each book can be read as a stand alone, or in the following order. Road to Recovery - Brooke and Lucas Road to Redemption - Cori and Jack Road to Reality - Mac and Beth Road to Reason - Ryan and Kaitlin The All Series All or Nothing - Ben Harper and Presley James All of Me - Phil Harper and Sophia Mansfield All the Way- Alec Harper and Brynn Palmer

Marking Madden


Nicole Dykes - 2016
    This book is no longer available. Please do not leave reviews on this version. The new version of Marking Madden is by J.L. Leslie. Nicole Dykes is no longer an author of this series. Please search for Marking Madden by J.L. Leslie for the correct version........Jade...I came to Hollis to leave my past. I couldn't get away fast enough. I made new friends and I found a new life. I even found love. Of course, there was heartbreak too, but I'm tough. I can handle it. But I don't know if I can handle him.Madden...She said yes and turned my world upside down. She was supposed to be mine. Not his. Not my brother's. So I left and I haven't looked back. I never expected to find someone here who'd make me forget. Someone unexpected. Someone who would mark my heart forever.**Marking Madden is the first book in the Hearts of Hollis series co-written by Nicole Dykes and J.L. Leslie. It is written as a stand-alone novel. It contains adult content, language, and sexual situations. It is intended for mature readers only.**

When I Kissed You


Suzie Grace - 2018
     Sassy mouth, fearless emerald eyes, and delicious curves in all right places. She makes me alive in a way no other woman ever did. A man of my age and position should know better. Yet, I find myself offering her an opportunity of her lifetime. An opportunity that can destroy us both. We both know we’re walking a thin line so we keep our desire secret. When they find out they try to set us apart. They certainly can try... AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a full length standalone romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhanger, and no cheating.

Knight


Eve R. Hart - 2018
    They had been my family since I was born. I tried to leave and make a life on my own but it wasn’t a huge shock that four years later I turned around and came back. I earned my way in, just like every other man there. I went to war for the club and earned my patch. Now, I sat at the new chapter’s table as the Sergeant At Arms. Everything was going great until my past walked through the door in the form of a girl I’d once called my best friend. A girl I’d tried so hard to forget. It didn’t help that she was my former president’s daughter. Brass was a man I’d looked up to my whole life, so when he asked me to watch over his daughter I couldn’t say no. Only I didn’t realize how closely he expected me to do that. The past came back as I tried to figure out my future. All I wanted to do was touch her but the burden of knowing I’d let Brass down in doing so was the one thing that held me back. Gwen I grew up in a motorcycle club, my dad had been the president since before I was born. I had no problem with the club princess title because I knew that meant I was loved and protected. Though, I was far from being a princess. Then my best friend broke my heart and I wasn’t even sure why. So, the first chance I had to run, I did- all the way across the country. The only thing the distance made me realize was that I missed the club, my family. I shouldn’t have been surprised when my dad’s solution was to stick me with one of the few people he trusted with his life. New city. New Chapter. New place to figure out my way in life. Only, I couldn’t let go of the past, especially when I had to see it every day. I was so wrapped up in trying to hide my feelings that I didn’t even notice the danger around me until it was too late. My only regret was I didn’t tell him how I felt.

Blood & Rust


Skyla Madi - 2015
    I met him in the shadows first. He was tall and broad-shouldered, a man walking a dangerous path of rage and revenge, barreling toward certain death. The more time we spent together, the more he showed me who he was. Captivating… Charming… Ferocious in his own way… I had no right following Jai into the abandoned industrial site, but I did, and that stupid mistake was all it took to rip me from my world of semi-normalcy and thrust me headfirst into the gritty criminal underground with Stone as my only ally. Above ground, I'm a student nurse painfully dragging herself through an unfulfilling life, but down here, where men wear tattoos on their faces and kill without remorse, I'm a fraud living on borrowed time... ...and not much of it.

Stranded on Vail Mountain


Desiree L. Scott - 2016
    It was over. Depressed and angry, she decided to venture directly into an oncoming snowstorm, one that would be known as the blizzard of the century. Stephen Brockheart received the call concerning a missing tourist after working 26 hours straight. A park ranger for the mountain resort, he set out on the routine mission, knowing he was running out of time as the blizzard hit with visibility zero. What he hadn’t counted on was saving a beautiful woman and falling for her, a city girl who knew nothing about the dangers of the mountain. He had been there before and vowed never to return. As Mother Nature raged, Joan was soon overcome by the feelings a complete stranger evoked in her, causing her to reevaluate her own life. Through the blizzard and stranded at the resort, death was imminent for any who would try to leave. Despite loss and secrets, can two people find love and happiness again? Can they be given a second chance to make it real and lasting, or will that chance die with them?

Cherry Grove (Redemption Hwy 1) ( The Woods Family Book 1)


Leaona Luxx - 2019
    He reeks of old money and is sexy as sin. He saunters into my life and pulls me like the undertow. I'm not looking for love. I'm really not looking for sex either but One has a way of making me think otherwise. I came here to start over and it seems easy until it's not. Fate always has a way of creeping in, making us choose what's worth fighting for. Lea Lloyd - the sassy newbie in town who just booked me to renovate her new place. She's hotter than hell and tough as nails. And isn't interested in anything I have to offer. She's guarded and has every reason to be, making me want so much more. Until, my past comes back to haunt me and nearly takes us under. Thinking I've found the whole truth, I soon find out, it's anything but. Will we survive the current or will the undertow hold us down? This is not your everyday love story but then again, what love is?