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Chance Encounters


Ancelli - 2018
    One sexy text and a mix-up between two exes, end up being an explosive night filled with undeniable pleasure. Will this be the beginning of a beautiful love affair, or will their passion end as they exit The Cage? Adult content!

Breathless (The Beaumonts Book 9)


Angie Daniels - 2015
    After the death of her fiancé, Sedona Beaumont had given up on love until she meets nice and oh-so-naughty shipfitter Keith Falcon. The gorgeous hunk has a body that promises hours of tantalizing pleasure, and with every breathless moment they share, Sedona starts to believe there really is a thing called second chances. Keith never believed in luck until the sexy motivational speaker responded to his online profile. After spending years admiring her from a distance, he’s determined to finally claim Sedona in every way. Only there is something he isn’t telling her. And once Sedona stumbles across the truth, she will have to decide if she’ll forgive Keith and make the holiday better than either have ever imagined. Because once he loves, he loves for life. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Angie Daniels is a free spirit who isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind or even better, write about it. Since strutting onto the literary scene in five-inch heels, she’s been capturing her audience’s attention with her wild imagination and love for alpha men. The USA Today Bestselling Author has written over twenty-five novels for imprints such as BET Arabesque, Harlequin/Kimani Romance and Kensington/ Dafina and Kensington/Aphrodisia Books. For more information about upcoming releases, and to connect with Angie on Facebook, please visit her website at www.angiedaniels.com.

In the Eyes of the Beholder


B.D. Anderson - 2020
    He is befriended by Lorilee Riley who had recently moved into the rural mountain community. She’s a Black girl in a mostly white Appalachian town and she’s never felt that she was pretty as she towers over other kids her age. When Lorilee’s Aunt Sabrina is able to help Micah have the growth removed, he not only looks normal, but he grows into a handsome young man. He loves Lorilee who has always been there for him, and he sees her as not only his best friend, but the girl who he wants to spend his life with. Lorilee, however, is insecure about her looks, especially her weight and she can’t help but wonder how long Micah will stick around. In Micah’s eyes, nothing has changed over the years since they met, and he tries to make her understand that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Bobby Sinatra: In All the Wrong Places


Mallory Monroe - 2019
    All she wants is a job, a roof over her and her son’s heads, and peace. Finally, peace. But can she find all of that, and more, in Jericho? Heartthrob Robert “Bobby” Sinatra, the bad boy of the Big Daddy Sinatra big clan, isn’t looking for love either. As the mayor of Jericho, he has his hands full and has no interest in putting those hands, or his heart, anywhere else. But when he lays eyes on Rain, everything changes. He wants her. Badly. And what Bobby wants, Bobby gets. Their relationship is a whirlwind, as Bobby goes from a stranger to her rescuer to her lover in no time flat. Rain goes from hands off, to hands all over Bobby, just as fast. But Bobby has a past. And Rain has a lot of pain. And when his past and her pain collide, will their blooming, earnest love survive? Bobby Sinatra: In All The Wrong Places is the first explosive installment in the Rags to Romance series.

Obsession


Linda Verji - 2019
    She’s everything he wants in a woman; gorgeous, generous, warm and she makes him smile every time he sees her. Unfortunately, she’s also his best friend’s little sister aka seriously off limits. He can’t have her. That is until heartbreak and drinking together leads to one unforgettable night of passion. Lex has an empire to run and a friendship to keep… so why can’t he get Freddie off his mind. She’s the one woman he shouldn’t want… so why can’t he forget how right she feels in his bed? Or how much he wants her there, not just for one night but forever? Being together might be against the rules… but being apart is impossible.

THE PATTELS: HAWK & RAVEN II: Absolute loyalty, Unbreakable trust


S.K Hardy - 2019
    However, she didn’t count on falling for the youngest of the clan, Hawk Pattel. Hawk is wealthy, handsome, intelligent and charming. Raven tries to resist him, but when a Pattel wants something, nothing will stand in his way. Just when Hawk is on the verge of convincing Raven that the two of them could have something special, something real, all of his skeletons start falling out of the closet, one ugly bone at a time. Self-preservation takes over for Raven, and the only thing she can do is run. But Hawk is determined not to give up. He’ll break down the walls she’s had time to rebuild one brick at a time if he has to. However, old hurts and secrets are revealed that will test Hawk and Raven beyond anything they’ve come up against. Will they be strong enough to withstand a storm a second time? The Pattels: Hawk and Raven II is the continuation of the first book in the hot new series by National Best Selling author S.K. Hardy. It’s sexy, thrilling, and intriguing, all of the elements that S.K. is known for. This exciting saga is a story that will engage every one of your emotions: anger, happiness, laughter, and fear. The Pattels is a spin off of S.K.’s previous bestseller, The Sin City Heat Series. However, it is not necessary to have read Sin City Heat in order to start this new series. **Warning: This book is an erotic romance novel. It contains strong sexual language and themes that is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 18.

Heart's Desires


Kasey Martin - 2016
    The tall, tan, broad shoulder, emerald-eyed, sexy specimen took her breath away, but as sexy as he was, Charlie could tell that he would be dangerous for her heart. However, the chemistry between the two of them was undeniable.Jake knew at first sight that the ebony goddess was his, and no matter how fast she tried to run, he would stop at nothing to make sure that she, as well as everyone else, knew that they belonged together.Will these two find the love their heart’s desire, or will outside dangers keep them apart?This BWWM book contains hot and steamy love scenes between a sexy alpha male and a sassy, gorgeous, black female.

Enjoying Mr. Hardwood


Christine Gray - 2018
    Hardwood, a RE-EDITED version has been uploaded as of June 18, 2018. We apologize for the glaring errors within the original.*** MJ should have know she couldn't love this man and leave him. It was something about his touch that sent her up in flames. His turquoise eyes gave a promise of satisfaction that created a fear that she should have listened to. No, MJ thought when she walked away the mysterious Mr. Hardwood would be reduced to a man that she would conjure up in the darkness. However, their time of lust over 9 years ago left a lasting mark. When Mr. Hardwood lays his gaze upon MJ years later, he's shocked by what he sees. Now more than ever, he's hell bent to make MJ his, no matter the cost. However, will the price be too damn high when he realizes MJ is a lot more than what she seems? "Who the hell have I been messing with? Who the hell was this woman that was glaring at me? I always bragged about being able to get a read on people. I claim to be the chief hustler, but for some odd reason, I get the feeling I’m the one being bamboozled. Like ice melting to reveal the ground underneath, that’s how the transformation of MJ unfolds before me. The way her almond shape eyes narrow gives way to a cunningness that I hadn’t seen before." - Mr. Hardwood

Second Chance Serenade


Mia Caldwell - 2017
     Country singer Evie Rutherford is poised on the brink of stardom. But before all eyes are on her, Evie must return home to confess a huge secret – she has a young daughter she never told anyone about. Five years ago, Judah Bentley lost the love of his life when she abruptly left town. No woman since then has compared to Evie. To drive her memory from his system, he focused on building a business empire. But now Evie’s back, and she instantly reclaims center stage in his heart and mind. Evie’s attraction to Judah is even more powerful than when she was a teenager, which only makes confessing the truth of his fatherhood harder. She’s paralyzed with fear, and time is running out. Can Judah and Evie overcome the past to forge a future as a family? A second-chances romance with a touch of steam, this is a standalone novel with HEA.

Billionaire's Black Quadruplet Babies


Ciara Cole - 2017
     But when dark-skinned, sultry-voiced Tia Lowry shows up on his yacht, everything changes. As she tries to tame his wild playboy ways, she's in for one hell of a ride. All it took was one glance, and he’d started a fire between her legs; the flames blazing out of control. Will Tia end up taming the arrogant playboy billionaire? What will happen when four baby surprises change their lives? Note: Billionaire's Black Quadruplet Babies is 39k of sexy, steamy passion between a dominant alpha billionaire and a feisty, beautiful woman.

For the Love of You


Candace Shaw - 2016
    Simons Island, Georgia. When Dr. Garrett Braxton approaches her with shocking information about their rendezvous last year to Las Vegas, the perfect life she’s created for herself comes crashing down. All of her mixed emotions over the suave, irresistible doctor rise to the surface, and now she’s faced with a life-changing decision.Garrett has been in love with the ravishing, sassy beauty since he first laid eyes on her. However, with an unexpected circumstance, he now knows more than ever that Zaria has always been the one for him. Can he convince her that they’re truly meant to be?For the Love of You is the first novella in the Precious Moments Series.

The Delicate Sadness


Pepper Pace - 2014
    Now a widow at the age of thirty-seven she must either re-create her life or continue existing in the safety of her loneliness. It takes a man that she has never set eyes on and so different from any she’d ever experienced to show her the way. But is this man who he says he is?

Score


Shay Violet - 2020
    Great-Uncle Wren’s goofer dust really got me good this time. When Aras sits in my section at Sadie’s BBQ, I don’t know that he’s a hotshot Australian footballer. All I know is that I’ve got a serious reaction to this player down under. His accent. His rugged good looks. His...uh…well, let’s just say he’s got some skills on and off the field. I’m not the kind of girl who wears her heart on her sleeve, but Aras is definitely the kind of guy who always offers a woman his coat. Soon, we threw caution to the wind. And also our clothes. Love isn’t supposed to happen this fast. Be this intense. But Aras is a player who’s looking to score. And he doesn’t just want me for just one night. When this MVP falls in love, it’s forever. And he’s not stopping until he’s given me a ring...and a baby.

Winter Wishes


Imani King - 2017
    until the first time I looked into his gorgeous eyes. Who was I to know that we would fit together like a hand in a velvet (ski) glove? I just wanted something casual, but the temptation to be with him is too great. Neither of us can let it end, even if it would be better for us both. When I find out I have his blue-eyed baby in my belly, I know it's gone a lot further than either of us expected. Will he accept me and his son into his life? Or will the lure of his NYC life take him away from me forever? This steamy novella will bring you into the holiday spirit. It's perfect if you need a great BWWM but you don't have a lot of time. No cheating and a satisfying happily ever after!

Divorced by Default


Destiny Davis - 2015
    until she allows her professionalism to slip. Street smart as she is book smart, Lacinta Macrow has it all. Beautiful and accomplished, she's built a name for herself as one of the sharpest legal minds in the city, even having her expertise employed by the White House. She's second to none, which is why she doesn't appreciate her new client doubting her competence. Nathan Henricks is a self-made billionaire with an arrogance that annoys Lacinta from the start. Despite his cocky demeanor, she can't help but be fascinated by this exceptionally handsome man who's hired her to handle his complicated divorce. However, when the case takes a dangerous turn, Nathan offers her refuge in his sprawling mansion and an unexpected romance blossoms. The smoldering affair leaves Lacinta pregnant yet happier than she's ever been, but all of that changes when Nathan's stunningly beautiful ex-wife shows up and works her way back into the affluent entrepreneur's life. Lacinta finds herself heartbroken and alone, carrying a child Nathan Henricks knows nothing about. How will the billionaire react when he learns the woman he hired to manage his messy divorce is now carrying his baby? "Divorced by Default" is a standalone steamy romance with HEA.