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Mr. Grinch's Secret Love (A Very Alpha Christmas Season 2, #2)


L. Loren - 2020
    He had a year to prove to the Board that he can keep his hands to himself or he’ll find himself replaced as CEO. His safe bet is to hire a plus size woman. That should do the trick.When the curvy goddess named Rhys Reid greets him in his office and introduces herself as his new assistant, Mason knows he is in trouble. Instead of hitting on her, he forces himself to be mean, hoping it will make her hate him. What he didn’t count on was Rhys liking his gruff demeanor. Unable to resist their attraction, the lovers must hide their affair from the prying eyes of their co-workers.Things come to a head at the office Christmas Party when Mason sees Rhys dancing with another man. Will he be able to stifle his rage before exposing their secret or will he risk everything for the love he desires? Find out in this BWWM LoveRotica Christmas Tale.

Leaving Fletch: A Novella


Xyla Turner - 2020
    Cheated twice, and he was sloppy with his escapades, which left me and my acting career vulnerable. I just wanted to escape. Go to a small town and hide. I found a tribe of older ladies, who were way too nosy and nastier than expected. Then I found a man who was way too sexy and gruff for his own good. It didn't matter, though. We were from two different worlds. Fletch: The woman floated into town, then inside my bar, asking for high-end drinks. I gave her a beer. A regular ole beer. That's what we drink. Who did she think she was? A Princess. Come to find out, she was. My princess. I couldn't keep her, though. She was destined for far greater than my small town. The very same one, I vowed never to leave. This is a quick, IR, BWWM and HEA novella. #standalone Other novellas: - 10 Spicy Novellas - Duncan's Pride - Extraction - Rectified - Lady Guardians - Lunchtime Chronicles - March, Strut - Cole - Warren

Archer: Ex-Bachelor


Camilla Stevens - 2018
    Personality contests. The only thing that matters to me is the company I built with my recently deceased brother. Period. I have neither the time nor the inclination for relationships. Now, the future of the company lies in the hands of my five-year-old nephew Stuart……and my brother’s insufferable sister-in-law, Simone Parker, who has just been named his guardian.Simone Parker, who makes a living as a "fashion blogger."Simone Parker, who has no idea how a real business is run.Simone Parker, who I hoped to never lay eyes on again.There's no way I'm leaving the fate of my nephew or my company in the hands of that woman. But fate has other ideas, and now the only solution for both of us is to join forces and...get married?No Cliffhangers! BWWM with a HEA Happy Ending. A STAND ALONE book of the: EX-CLUB ROMANCE series. WARNING: Due to adult scenes, language, and adult situations, for 18+ only!

To Tame An Alpha


Ellie Etienne - 2017
    VERY handsome.But also gruff and prickly when it comes to his son.After some convincing of his father, Shawna gives Ryan private tuition.But over time she finds herself falling for the red hot attraction of his father.Elijah is an alpha male in all senses of the word, and someone she can't stop thinking about.So much so, that she soon falls into his oh so inviting bed for a night of intense passion.After the night is done though, Shawna withdraws, trying to deny she's falling in love.But then something unexpected happens; her younger sister Layla's ballet scholarship falls through.Since her parents died, Shawna's had one mission in life - to keep her younger sister Layla in ballet school so she can fulfill her dream of being a dancer.Knowing this, Elijah says he'll pay for the scholarship on one condition - Shawna has dinner with him every week.Will this increased time together turn into something more meaningful?And is that even possible with a alpha male like Elijah?Find out in this intensely sexy yet heartfelt romance by Ellie Etienne of BWWM Club.Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot you'll be blushing.

Theirs To Treasure


Caitlyn O'Leary - 2020
    Little does she know what fate would have in store for her when she ends up crossing paths with a man that she once helped as a child, who is determined to pay her back for being his touchstone.Chance Reynolds remembers the days when Josie was the only thing that made his foster home feel safe. He knows she has physical and emotional scars, and a belief that she is unworthy of love. But this time, in this place and in his arms, he could be the soul-healing sanctuary she needs.Can He Move Past The Pain & Open His Heart?Sam Booth is an Afghan War Vet who suffered wounds from fighting for his country and carries even deeper battle scars from his childhood. He never thought he could find someone who could love him, all of him, that is. He knows Chance has embraced Fate Harbor's typical triad relationship way of life and he wants to join Chance and Josie more than anything but he feels like his demons will just get in the way of their happiness. When Josie's deep scars come to light, Sam knows that he is the only one that can give her the tenderness and love she needs. With his compassion and understanding of these two souls, can he be the man to make this triad complete.Is A Love Like Theirs Too Good To Be True?This was previously published in 2014 as Trusting Chance. It has been re-edited and 15,000 new words have been added to the story.

Ahmose


L.B. Keen - 2018
    Kemet, an ancient group of warrior who've lived on our planet for ions. Ahmose has been asleep for a century since his beloved wife died in his arms. As a Kehmet warrior, his only choice was to hold a blade within his heart and be laid to rest in the catacombs beneath his home. When he awakens in a metal box disoriented and lost, he escapes into the dark midnight sea. Lacking Mana, he calls out only to find himself staring into the dark-brown eyes of a young woman. Rachael had one desire when she planned a trip after her last semester of graduate school, and that was to go Sardinia, Italy and enjoy a romantic getaway with her boyfriend. When he sends her a text stating that they should take a break, she spends her first night drinking at a bar while she cries her disappointment into glasses of expensive wine. Rachael doesn't know the first thing about the stranger that she finds in her bed, only that he's an unneeded distraction on her "man-hate” vacation, and that there are some dangerous people after him. Will they survive the evil force that's chasing them? Or will they be captured before they can explore the intense passion between them? ***If you've read CURSE OF THE GODS SERIES by Jaymine Eve and Jane Washington or the CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES by I.T. Lucas, get ready to fall in love with AHMOSE! ****

Judge Me Not


Maggie Cole - 2020
    And my merry-go-round is so far in debt it doesn’t spin anymore. I’m never getting out.But I don’t need money for frivolous things. I need it for my daughter and time is running out.So when Colton Ash tells me he wants an exclusive contract with me, I agree to things I never thought I would.Until you’re in my shoes, Judge Me Not.(Judge Me Not is a standalone, steamy, all the feels Christmas novella (approx. 30k words). No cliffhangers with a feel-good HEA.)

Her Naughty Rich Boss (A Secret Baby Romance)


Lauren Wood - 2021
    

Here Comes the Judge


Tiana Laveen - 2021
    Armed with a killer smile, wicked slickness, commendable acumen, and Southern charm, he manages to mix and mingle with the best of them. A veritable heartthrob, he also manages to elude the wide arm of law enforcement time and again. Jude’s mission is simple: Be smarter than the rest. Faster than the best. Know the enemy. Accumulate wealth. Take out anyone in the way without hesitation. This motto has served him well.But there’s one problem…A change is going to come… The Judge is ready for a revolution, but with all changes, comes risk. There is one person he will protect at all costs, and if any of his enemies get their way, it could open the gates of Hell. Jude has to pick his poison and make a decision. The wrong move could bring dire consequences.Iris Ashford is a divorced cashier at a twenty-four-hour grocery store, raising her niece and trying to make ends meet. Every night, a tall, handsome man comes into the store and buys some of the most unusual items. Boy, does he have the most beautiful eyes she’s ever seen. It doesn’t take long for her to find out that her little friendly crush is the infamous Jude Cooper, AKA, J.J.E.— ‘The Judge, Jury, and Executioner.’One fateful night, a simple conversation turns into a tempting business proposition and Iris unwittingly signs up for more than she bargained for. She has stumbled into a dark, seedy underworld, and is now bonded to the Judge.Marked for life to a man who doesn’t believe in falling in love. Until he met her…Here is a tale of truth or dare, love or hate, and survival of the fittest. What is a man to do when the stakes are higher than his clientele?Ask the Judge to find out.

Hot Sext


Francesca Penn - 2020
    Now, he has turned his attention to one woman he feels can give him what he needs...the author.Elissa Donovan isn't looking for love. If she were, she isn't looking for one of her Alpha's to walk off the pages of one of her erotic novels. Luca Girelli, however, wants more than an autograph.*Hot Sext was previously released under the Cabin Fever Boxset. It now has an epilogue.

Kiss My Boss


Kelli Callahan - 2020
    I can't.Even if it is all I can think about.All I want to do...Is kiss Godrick Stoneridge.My boss.Why am I having these thoughts?I don't want a relationship.I came here to get away from one...To start over on my own terms.Then my ex-boyfriend shows up.And I find myself where I shouldn't be.In Godrick's arms.In Godrick's bed.Now we've got major plot twist that may complicate everything.I'm pregnant with his baby.

C is for Carter: A Secret Baby Mountain Man Romance (Men of ALPHAbet Mountain)


Natasha L. Black - 2022
    

The Surprise Wife (Love after 40)


Izabella Brooks - 2020
    A feisty dance teacher in need of money. And a teenage daughter who holds her dad in complete disregard. What could possibly go wrong? She may be rapidly approaching forty, but Odessa Williams is happy to be single. A dedicated dance teacher, she’s more than happy to provide for herself and her grandmother. But when the lease on her apartment runs out, she suddenly finds herself completely roadblocked. Until a certain billionaire comes along to make her an offer she can’t possibly refuse. Connor Slinn had all but sworn off love. A dashing playboy, he’s known for his one-night stands with women half his age. But when he gets custody of his twelve-year-old daughter and finds himself at the center of teenage disapproval, he knows he must earn her respect again. His daughter needs a stable home and Odessa may just be the woman who can help him out. As Connor and Odessa embark on a marriage of convenience, neither one of them is immune to the fiery chemistry that irrevocably draw them to each other. But as everything suddenly comes crashing down around them, will their budding relationship survive? And what happens when his daughter uncovers the truth about their marriage? ****This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA.****

His Private Dancer


Karyn Langhorne - 2021
    On the run from that disastrous relationship, the last thing Sahara needs is another billionaire bad boy... but Fate has other plans. When an anonymous fling with a quirky stranger turns into something more, Sahara is shattered to learn that her mystery man is none other than Hugh Lindsay the eccentric tech billionaire—a man, even richer and more powerful than the last one.Can Hugh convince her to look past all that money and love him for himself, or will Sahara’s fears about the power of billions keep her from the joys of performing for an audience of one?