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Wishboned (A Second Helpings Short Story) by Alexis Adaire
holiday
romance
short-story
contemporary
Santa's Secret Obsession
Kali Hart - 2020
NO cliffhangers. NO cheating.
His Innocent Flower
Sadie Barron - 2019
Her shop, Tori’s Blooms, is just scraping by, so being hired to style the flowers for the society wedding of the year could put her business on the map.If she makes it out alive, that is. It’s not a Bridezilla that Tori has to worry about. It’s the bride’s demanding, perfectionist—and drop-dead gorgeous—father.An all-too-demanding man…CEO Gabriel gets exactly what he wants, or else. His little girl is getting married, and he’s taking a hands-on interest in everything—including the beautiful florist whose baby blues have his protective alpha side roaring to possess her.Tori is the woman for Gabriel, today, tomorrow and forever, and he’ll be taking her pretty flower before anyone can say “I do.”Author's note: this is a short, steamy, over-the-top and safe insta-love romance that will have you sighing with happiness. No cheating, only a big flowery happy every after!
Warm Kisses
Loni Ree - 2020
Freaking black ice.Waking up in a hospital room is a shock. Either I survived the crash, or this is hell. My head is pounding while pain slices through every inch of my body. You could say I’m a little grumpy from the ordeal I’ve endured. After kicking every incompetent twit out of my hospital room, I’m shocked when the perfect, curvy angel walks in. Forgetting about the pain is easy as I stare into her stunning eyes.As the newest nurse on the Trauma floor, I’ve been assigned to care for the problem patient. Lucky me. Nothing makes Mr. Grumpy Pants happy. Unfortunately, healing his body won’t do anything for his nasty temperament. Too bad, my silly heart doesn’t seem to care that the wealthy, handsome businessman is such a jerk. I might be falling for Mr. All Wrong.What happens when the adorable nurse gets stuck with the world’s grumpiest patient? Her kisses warm his cold heart and turn him into Mr. So Right.This over-the-top quick read is just what you're looking for if you like sweet, clean, insta-love romance with a little bit of humor.
A Shimmering Sign (A Forever Safe Christmas #20)
Autum Remington - 2019
Seeing the smiling faces of all the children was a sight to behold. Dressing up and playing an elf, you’re always kind of overshadowed by the big guy in the red suit everyone wants to see. That is until one nervous little girl needs my help. I just wasn't expecting a Christmas Miracle. Troy I was ready to leave. I was going to pick up my daughter and carry her out of the mall. What was I thinking? It was too crowded, too chaotic, too busy. I almost walked out but then I saw her. A beautiful little elf. Entranced when this beauty stepped in and assisted my daughter; I knew I found it - My Shimmering Sign. Book 20 in A Forever Safe Christmas
Her Older Cowboy
Liz Fox - 2020
DaisyMy dream is to finish college, get a good job, and move out of my judgemental mother’s house.A long weekend with the girlfriends is just the break I need.When I get lost and end up at the home of a handsome, older cowboy, I don’t want to leave.He’s strong, quiet, and I want to ride him like a bucking bronco.Have I finally found someone who thinks I’m good enough?HarrisonSettling down on a ranch was my life’s dream.But I never imagined I’d be doing it alone.When an innocent beauty knocks on my door, I want to help her.She’s curvy, sweet, and dangerously too young.Can I convince her that she is more than enough for me?
Next Door Daddy
Jagger Cole - 2020
Giving in to temptation could destroy my billion-dollar empire. There’s danger closing in that could sweep us both into it. But the more off-limits I tell myself she is, the more I want her, and crave her.Lacey wants to break the rules. She wants to push me. But I’m not a man to be defied. And Lacey’s going to find out what happens to bad girls who push it too far.She’s out of control. I am the control. She needs some firm, hard...rules.This is a novella length standalone contemporary romance. Obsessed OTT alpha hero, inta-love, no cliffhanger and a perfect happy ever after.
Bump in the Night
Lauren Milson - 2019
Overprotected. Forbidden from going out on my favorite night of the year. Enter - my dad’s two big, hot cop friends. John and Elliot. The two men I’ve always wanted, ached for, craved. They’ll jailbreak me. They’ll protect me. They’ll keep me safe from the things that go bump in the night. I know plenty of hot cops, but none of them hold a candle to John and Elliot. Fiercely protective, crazily beautiful, and the sole objects of all my dirty, wild, forbidden dreams. Elliot is tricky - frustrating, mysterious, a white-hot tease who makes me ache and whimper. And John is all treat - yummy and delicious and sweet enough to give you a sugar high. On Halloween night, my dad sends them to the house to check in on me. After what happened to my mom, he isn’t taking any chances. But once they confirm I’m safe at home, I decide I’m not spending another night locked up by myself. Time to Rapunzel this sh*t. I know John and Elliot will keep me safe in their arms if anything happens to me. But I never expected this. One brush with danger and they tell me I’m theirs. They go into crazy-obsessed mode and tell me I’m not allowed out of their sight. And now? Well…once they tell me I belong to them, that’s when the danger…and the fun…really begins. Hello there! “Bump in the Night” is a super-steamy over-the-top treat with two possessive older cops and one younger woman who might not be experienced but knows *exactly* what she wants. Lots of hot mfm (no mm for this one!) fun and thrills to keep you warm on a dark and stormy night. This book is part of the “Night” series but each is a stand-alone and they can be read in any order. Enjoy! xx, Lauren
Dirty Girl
Rory Reynolds - 2016
Keeping her at arm’s length wasn’t easy, but he had no choice—she was too young and too pure. No longer a girl, Dylan Thomas has become all woman. Gone is the innocence that once kept him away. Her hungry gaze tells him all he needs to know. Now he’s ready to claim what’s his... Once and for all. Note: This novella is an insta-love romance with a secret baby and guaranteed happily ever after.
Buttered Up
Mayra Statham - 2021
He’s not the forever kind of guy. All he needs is his work and his lifelong friends, who are more family than anything after all these years.But when his buddy double dog dares him to hit on Gratitude Peaks' new Science teacher on Halloween night, Law gets hit with a titanic-sized curveball that cracks his exterior. One look is all it takes for him to start melting, losing his heart faster than you can say ‘Beam me up, Scotty.’Law isn’t a man to shy away from something he wants. Marigold Jimenez has him melting fast and furious, and he’s ready for a forever with her. Nothing is going to hold him back from doing everything he can to claim Mari as his own.All he needs is one chance. And Law is ready to lay it on thick. Anything to butter Mari up into giving him a chance at forever.The temps are dropping, and the season is changing. Join us for the Friendsgiving Chronicles as this group of life-long friends fall in love. Guaranteed to be jam packed with autumn vibes, HEAs, smoking-hot, dirty-talkin’ men and the sassy women they lose their hearts to. What a great time to be grateful, thankful & blessed!
Sweet on The Mountain Man Next Door (Sweet Sisters Bakery Book 2)
Flora Madison - 2021
The Mountain Man's Secret Valentine (Mountain Men Of Silver Ridge Book 1)
Dizzy Hooper - 2019
My time in the military left my mind and body scarred. Finding out my ex-fiancee screwed me over me while I was overseas just rubbed salt in the wound. I'm not fit to be around other people, so I keep myself to myself and live off the grid. Being alone suits me. I'm better off that way. Or at least that's what I think. Then she shows up on my doorstep. She claims the Valentine's Day flowers she's delivering are from a secret admirer, but f*ck that. Even if they are, I don't care. All I can see is her. Her sweet mouth and wicked tongue demand to be claimed. Her perfect body is begging to be touched and taken. When a freak blizzard strands her with me in the wilderness, it takes all my restraint to keep my hands to myself and remain a gentleman. Her every move tests me, tempts me, tortures me. There's no way an innocent, sheltered flower delivery girl can fall for a gruff, rugged, lonely mountain man like me. Or is there… This is a stand-alone romance with no cheating and no cliffhangers. Contains an over-the-top, growly mountain man and plenty of steam! HEA guaranteed
Dirty Little Brat (Dirty Series Book 1)
ChaShiree M. - 2019
I would have laughed them out of the room. But from the moment I saw my little Lexie, I have been a mess of want and need. When I find out her father has all but sold her to a family of monsters for money, I know I cannot wait any longer. Alexis maybe young. And she maybe a brat. But she is also, MINE!!!! Alexis I have always gotten what I wanted. All I had to do was bat my eyes and pout my lips. When I set my eyes on Saxson for the first time, everything I have ever wanted pales in comparison to how much I want him. Then the doubts set in. Am I too young for him? Will I be enough for him? What do I have to offer him? Then he takes me. And everything I have ever wanted is, MINE!!! What you are about to read is the story of a mob boss and his young obsession. This story is safe, sexy, dirty and full of family, with a bit of violence thrown in. Did I mention it was dirty? Lay back and have fun with Saxson and his dirty little brat.
The Billionaire Next Door
J.S. Scott - 2012
Unfortunately, the rescue left Holly hanging (literally) from a tree branch, contemplating what bones were going to break when she hit the ground. A daring rescue from Logan Chandler saves her broken bones and possibly her life. Logan Chandler wants Holly West. He has for a very long time. She has rejected him before but now he's determined to have her. Blackmail, seduction and threats gets her into his bed. But can he keep her there? 18+ Only. This book contains graphic sex, graphic language and includes reluctant sex. This has a romantic element but contains very explicit material.
Home for the Holidays
Lucy Darling - 2020
I’m constantly surrounded by people, but I’ve never felt more alone or out of place. Going home had been the plan until a historic snowfall down all air traffic.Well, not all of it. A handsome billionaire with a private plane can still fly, and when he asks me to accompany him for the holidays and pretend to be his fiancé, we strike a deal.They say Logan Duncan is hard, brooding, and seemingly cold. But with me, he manages to send hot tingles down my spine whenever he touches me and holds me close. He makes this all feel too real. The closer we get the more I see he’s never been loved. I make it my mission to show him the magic of Christmas.My holidays started out grounded, but now they’re soaring. The only problem is, what happens when I want this fake fiancé to be the real thing?
His Curvy Treat (Curvy Holiday #1)
Erin Havoc - 2019
Costumes let me go incognito so I can blend in... But not to find a date. No, I have sworn dating off. That is - until she walks in. Jessica I am an intern at the hottest pharmaceutical company of the past years. This Halloween party is going to help me make connections. But I can't seem to take my eyes off this big, handsome man across the floor… I’m a bigger girl. Guys like him never looked twice my way… Maybe I'm in for a treat. THE CURVY HOLIDAYS is a series of steamy, sweet, short standalone stories. There are no cliffhangers and no cheating! If you’re into instalove, hot scenes and happily-ever-afters, this one is for you!