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The Kiss
Erica M. Christensen - 2014
Out of nowhere, sparks begin to fly, and things between them start to heat up. The only problem is...Stephen is engaged.Addison decides the best way to drown her sorrows is in alcohol. So she heads out on the town by herself for New Year's Eve.Lucas, a sexy tattooed man, catches Addison's eye. They dance, make jokes, and even make a playful bet that Addison accepts thinking all will be forgotten by morning--thanks to a night of heavy drinking.Will Addison find new love with Lucas? Or will she find a way to win Stephen over once and for all?
INDEMNITY
K.A. Hunter - 2016
A survivor. But it hadn’t always been that way.At eighteen, tragedy struck, hurling her into a dark underworld. Freedom became a thing of the past as her new reality unraveled.Rescued a year later, she vowed to one day get the justice she deserved. However, her road to recovery was long and difficult. Driven by revenge, she fought like hell to prepare herself.When the opportunity she’s been waiting for arises, she’s quick to seize it.Her tormentor only knew her as the shattered girl she once was. He has no idea what she’s capable of now. But he’s about to find out how far she’s willing to go.No matter what it takes, she will get her indemnity.**TRIGGER WARNING...this story contains non-explicit abuse scenes and there is harsh language throughout. Indemnity is intended for mature readers**
Fueled Obsession 1 (Fueled Obsession #1)
Amanda Heartley - 2014
A good girl with a heart of gold.Together, it's gonna be one hell of a ride!Jack I’ve been beaten and broken all my life.Thanks to an alcoholic mother from hell.And all the new 'dads' she brought home when I was a kid.Who gives a sh*t? No one said life should be easy, anyway.But, I'm the best at the only thing I care about.Been a street racer since before I could legally drive.All I need is a little blow, my racing skills, and my ‘68 Camaro.One of the classics, she's my baby. My everything.Love—whatever that is—isn't meant for a man like me.Until one sweet nurse at the local clinic changes everything.She’s rich, beautiful, smart...and so totally out of my league.Our lives are worlds apart, but a guy can dream, right?.I guess we always want what we can't have.Fueled Obsession is a heartwarming bad boy, good girl romance between a revved-up race car driver from the wrong side of the tracks, and a kind, compassionate nurse. This is the first book in the series and DOES contain a cliffhanger with an eventual HEA in the final book of the series.
The Cure
Parker J. Cole - 2017
Yet, when Savannah’s niece is injured in a serious accident, the one man she can’t trust is the one she needs. Micah can barely contain his satisfaction when he sees Savannah’s message pleading for him to come to her side. Her disloyalty nearly cost his career and he’ll never forgive her for leaving him at the lowest point in his life. Despite her efforts to remain aloof, Savannah keeps seeing glimpses of the Micah she once loved behind his cool exterior. Micah fights an ongoing battle to not succumb to the sweetness of the woman he once cared for beyond anything else. But Savannah and Micah’s hearts remain sick with the pangs of betrayal. What, if anything, is the cure?
Spend the Night
Elizabeth Lee - 2015
Noted as one of the city's richest, most luxurious hotels in Chicago, the WC is what Hannah has devoted her life and career to. The hotel’s Annual Masquerade Gala is the event of the year, but this year Hannah’s evening involves more than just handing out masks. After a mysterious rendezvous in a secluded stairwell with an irresistible and unidentifiable man, Hannah becomes consumed with discovering the identity of her masked lover. Just as she’s about to give up the search, two men blow back into her life with drastically different intentions. They both have secrets and uncovering them will lead Hannah down a darkly dangerous path. Drawn to both of the intriguing bachelors, she’ll have to determine which one is after her heart and which one plans to do her deadly harm before it’s too late.Previously released as a three-part serial of the same name. Updated and bonus content added to 2019 edition.
Rattled
Jane Charles - 2016
What she leaves with is more than she dreamed of, and it just might be the first step to healing the wounds of the past. Rattled is a short story and was originally published in the anthology "Forget Me Not: Charity Anthology Supporting Alzheimer’s and Brain Health" *** Recommended for adult readers only due to adult language.
Crushed
Katherine Garbera - 2015
Despite the fact that he’s known to his “brothers” at Preach’s Place for being better with his hands and dangerous when angered, he’s trying to turn over a new leaf. And that’s going…well, not great when he bumps into Mia Santos and notices someone has been beating up the beauty who was always the woman he could never have.Mia Santos, daughter of one of the most dangerous drug lords, finds herself in the cross-hairs of a turf war. Knowing she put herself there by making bad decisions when deep in a tequila bottle has sharpened her resolve to keep anyone—especially Con—from getting involved in the bloody and dangerous world that is her own. But Con’s not walking away and danger is like a second skin to him. He intends to protect his “family” and claim Mia, unless he gets crushed beneath the dual instincts of lust and rage…
The Billionaire Prisoner - Part 1
Alice Ward - 2016
Defense attorney Alisa Manning is looking for the right trial to thrust her into the spotlight of her new firm. Much like fate does, it drops in her lap the only man who’s ever found his way into her heart. A man she hasn't been able to forget. Zek Kellington has been accused of rape by one of his new interns, and the girl’s father is one of the top trial lawyers in the city. On top of that, the SEC is after him too. The evidence points to his guilt and the press has already found him guilty. His life is falling apart at his very expensive seams. Can Alisa clear his name of the charges while keeping her heart free from the promises he offers, or will she dive in deep and invest everything in a criminal? This book is intended for a mature audience, 18+ only.
Everything to Me, Book 1
Teresa Hill - 2015
18+ Only.) Dana: I've always been the smart girl, the careful one. Not anymore. I feel reckless, desperate. I love him, and it's senior year, my last chance with him before I leave for college, so I'm going to take it. What could go wrong? Oh, my God, I had no idea. Peter: I've spent years trying to hide how I feel about her. It gets harder every day. For so long, she was my best friend, the first person who truly believed in me, sometimes the only one. Do I love her? Of course, I do. Can I let her get even deeper into the hellacious mess my life is? No way. You don't do that to someone you love. **Everything To Me (Book 2) on sale Dec. 1.
Escaping Christmas: The Peakton Village Trilogy - Book One
Alice B. Ryder - 2015
Escaping the rat-race of London for Peakton seems like the perfect way to avoid the Christmas celebrations for Sophie, especially when the tiny Derbyshire village holds so many fond childhood memories for her. The last thing she expects is to be faced with her teenage crush, Andy Martin, who stirs up feelings in her she never thought possible. But just when Sophie is considering a future with Andy, something comes between them which could destroy their new found happiness.
Bared to the Billionaire 1
Sylvia Pierce - 2015
So when a hot, mysterious Brit starts asking too many questions at an exclusive art auction in New York, Ari’s got one shot at saving herself: seduction.
Too bad his masterful touch leaves her aching to be tamed, again and again…
In the boardroom or the bedroom, billionaire social media tycoon Jared Blackwell is always in control, and commanding the devious brunette’s pleasure is no exception. But Jared is certain there’s more to this beauty than meets the eye. Behind her sinfully dirty mouth, the intriguing art collector hides dangerous secrets.
Secrets another man would kill to protect.Ari knows better than to mix business and pleasure, but men like Jared can be very persuasive. After a night of unforgettable passion, will she play it safe and walk away, or will she lay herself bare to the billionaire?** Bared to the Billionaire is a 4-part serialized romance series designed to leave you begging for the ultimate climax. For maximum panty-melting enjoyment, books must be read in order.
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Those Red High Heels (Those and That Book 1)
Katherine May - 2015
Emma's recently engaged best friend, Brynn, calls for Emma to ditch her life in Chicago, and to come immediately out to the Big Apple to perform her maid of honor duties. What Emma doesn't expect is to find the man of her dreams in Brynn's social circle. Not only is he taken, but he lives in a very different world than Emma is used to. Will Emma be able to fit into this new life, or will she return back to where she started? In this witty romantic novel by Katherine May, you will follow Emma on a life-changing adventure to New York City. Will Emma snag the man of her dreams, or just a really cute pair of red high heels? *This is book 1 in the 'Those and That' series. Both books are stand-alones, and you do not need to read them in order to understand the storyline. There are no cliffhangers. **Book 2 will release in late 2015.
Rivals, Part One
Ella Adams - 2015
Two very determined alphas - sworn rivals and deadly competitors. When gorgeous billionaire Clay walks into Eva's life turning her whole world on its head, she quickly realises that things will never be the same. But when Clay's sworn Italian business rival, dangerously attractive Luca takes an interest in her, she finds his attentions impossible to ignore. Which man will win Eva's heart? Contains steamy adult scenes Fans of books like Deborah Bladon's Ruin series, Fifty Shades of Grey, or JS Cooper erotic romance stories should enjoy the Rivals series.
Forbidden - Part 1
Cali MacKay - 2015
In addition, Forbidden -- The COMPLETE Saga (parts 1-4) is now available in a convenient box set for a DISCOUNTED price!! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G9LPDQ4 ***From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Cali MacKay...Hawke Townsend is haunted by the demons of his past. But when a woman washes up on the shore of the private island he shares with his identical twin, Archer, there’s something about her that finally cuts through his darkness. Yet her presence on the island poses its own set of complications, given Hawke’s reclusive nature, and the fact that very few people realize that the famous artist, Jackson Townsend, is actually two people. Phoebe Nicholls is running from an abusive ex determined to see her dead—and he nearly gets his wish. After battling a brutal ocean, she awakes to find herself recovering in the bed of a handsome stranger—who’s offered her the lifeline she so desperately needs and the chance to finally stop running. She can stay on the island as long as she’d like, and in exchange, she’ll model for his paintings and be his muse.The twins have always been close, and are in so many ways one person, with Archer protecting his brother and going out into the world on his behalf. But presenting a single face to the world at large is far easier than keeping up the charade on their own private island with Phoebe on the loose. How long can they keep up their deception once they both start to develop feelings for her? And when Phoebe finds out, will she be able to forgive them?
Rekindled
Susan Scott Shelley - 2015
Both are looking to make major changes in their lives, but after one kiss, rekindling their relationship is all that matters. When family obligations and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities threaten to tear them apart again, the warm glow of a happily-ever-after seems as impossible as starting a fire in a snowstorm.