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We Were Here
Daisy Prescott - 2016
This is the story of seven friends. We met in college, completely free for the first time in our lives and determined to enjoy every minute of it. For four years, we gossiped and flirted, partied and road-tripped. We were inseparable. Each of us has our own story of falling in or out of love. Of finding out who we are. Of growing up. We thought we knew everything. We knew nothing. We Were Here is where the Modern Love Stories begins, in a standalone that perfectly captures the humor, angst, and sheer chaos of college.
Sinful Encounter
L.N. Pearl - 2016
Until her father decided to take his own life. Since then, she’s been struggling. A lot. Not only emotionally, but also financially. With a mother stuck in the past and refusing to adapt to this new reality, Danica had to grow up fast to support both of them. But a job as a waitress in a diner isn’t going to take them very far and she knows it. Xander is the CEO of a real estate empire, but despite his title, his father is still the man in power. After a heated argument with the old man over a new project, Xander drives home when a gorgeous woman collapses on the sidewalk and gets robbed. Like a modern day knight coming along to save a damsel in distress, he rescues her. Within seconds, Danica and Xander will experience something they never felt before, lighting a fire that will consume them passionately. Until she realizes who he really is. NOTE: this is the first book in the series. For a mature audience only.
Grateful for You: A Thanksgiving Small Town Romance Novella Kindle Edition
Katana Collins - 2020
her dog, Athena. After her car skids off the road the day before Thanksgiving in the small town of Maple Grove, she's rescued by the small town's gorgeous sheriff. She's immediately attracted to him, but she's already learned the hard way to not let her guard down around the wrong man.Mason Brecht is Maple Grove's most eligible bachelor, but as the sheriff of the small town, rescuing people just comes with the job. At least that's what he tells himself when he sees Piper's car slide off the road and into a ditch. Intent on not allowing this captivating woman spend Thanksgiving alone, Mason soon realizes she is not only beautiful, but she's smart, driven, and extremely courageous.Though Mason tries to resist Piper, the attraction between them roars to life. If only Mason could convince Piper to stop running and stay in Maple Grove with him... for good.
Her Billionaire Boss
Jo Grafford - 2019
That is, if they’ll consider hiring a hated Maddox… CEO Luca Calcagni is determined to teach the rebel youngest daughter of their biggest rival firm the lesson of her life by hiring her as his personal assistant. He never counted on their explosive attraction any more than she counted on discovering herself pregnant with his dead brother’s son. When she threatens to raise her child as far as possible from the reaches of their age-old family feud, it’ll take his most skillful negotiating to maneuver her into a marriage of convenience to keep her and the last tie to his brother – her unborn child – in town. Except marriage to the stunning, artistic, and complex Jacey turns out to be anything but convenient… Her Billionaire Boss is a turbulent flight through the lives of two shattered families. It’s a story of second chances, unexpected love, and the discovery that it only takes a little faith to make something beautiful out of nothing.
Tangled Up In You
A.L. Vincent - 2015
Surrounded by the love and support of a group of old friends—collectively known as The Boonies—she’s determined to change her life and open her own catering company. Contractor Noah Devereaux wants to help Emily rebuild more than just her family home… Noah is an Iraq war veteran and fighting his own battle with PTSD, and he feels he has little to offer anyone. His nightmares and panic attacks leave him exhausted and on edge, yet he can’t help but find solace in Emily’s quiet presence. Everyone has dreams, but it takes more than a wish to make them come true… Emily struggles night and day to scrape together the money to start her business, but this doesn’t stop her friendship with Noah from blooming into something much more. He’s always there to cheer her on, and she’s his bit of tranquility for untangling his troubled mind. It turns out starting over isn’t easy. Was coming back to Bon Chance a horrible mistake, a sign of failing to make it in the larger world? But all her friends have returned as well, so maybe—just maybe—having the courage to go back to the beginning will prove the ingredients for a life of love and happiness have been waiting here all along…
Before CE"O": Includes the Complete CE"O" Trilogy
M.T. Stone - 2017
The first twenty one years of my existence consisted of one single minded obsession, to be an NFL quarterback. It was about to come true when I was blindsided in the most important game of my life. In an instant, the entire world as I knew it crumbled. When my therapist asked about my other talents or interests, the only thing that popped to mind was... women. I've always been good with women, but it's not like you can make a living with that skill set. Well, as it turns out you can make a damn good living in what they refer to as the world's oldest profession. I've definitely got the equipment for it. Maybe I'll give it a try. At this point, I feel as if I have nothing to lose. After all, what can go wrong when you're trying to keep a bunch of spoiled rich girls happy? * Before CE"O" is a 47,000 word prequel to CE"O" and CE"O" Baby. For a limited time this Trilogy edition includes all three stories. If you enjoy steamy stories with a healthy dose of humor and drama, you will enjoy the journey of Rex Hastings.
On the Road to Love
Melissa Baldwin - 2018
Blindsided by her husband when he serves her with divorce papers and tossed aside by the women she considered her best friends, devastation and depression hit her hard. But when her mother sends her an old photograph of her and two childhood friends, Candace and Olivia, it fuels a desire in Stacy to find that person she once was. What starts as a chance to reconnect turns into an unforgettable road trip back to her childhood home and an encounter with a man from her past. Gavin Kingsley, son of Stacy's old piano teacher and former annoying boy next door, sparks something in Stacy that she hasn't felt in a long time…maybe never? Despite her hesitation to jump into a relationship, Stacy can't help being drawn to him as she and her girlfriends take a journey of self-discovery, laughs, tears, and hysterical moments. Can returning to her past give Stacy everything she's been searching for in her future? "Melissa Baldwin's highly imaginative story is one filled with fun, excitement and romance." —Readers Favorite Book Reviews
Crazy for You
Codi Gary - 2013
Even when she tries to change her image, she ends up with hot pink hair and a Halloween costume that's about to have a wardrobe malfunction. To make matters worse, the guy who broke her heart in high school is back...and hotter than when he left.
Officer Finn wants to kiss and make up...
Finn Meyers has come back to settle down. After living in the big city, the small town of Loco is just what he needs. He knows he screwed up with Deana all those years ago, but he hopes they can put the past behind them for a second chance at romance. Especially after he gets a look at the assets she's been hiding.
But danger lurks in the dark...
When Finn realizes someone is stalking Deana, he's determined to protect her and their future together...when means keeping her as close as possible.
Unexpected (Bittersweet Book 2)
Karen Lenfestey - 2017
Sure, she loves fostering shelter dogs, but she never imagined herself as a mother. Anxious to be an aunt, her sister starts pressuring her to be someone she’s not. Her new friend wants her to stay fun and unencumbered. When Hope’s ex says he wants back in her life, she feels like it might be what’s best for her baby. Pulling away from her sister, Hope spends more time with her new friend and risks letting her ex break her heart all over again.
Crazy for the Boss
Ashlee Mallory
Black sheep. Aimless playboy.For most of his life, James Thornhill accepted that his family would never see him as anything but a failure. But as the new CEO of Thornhill Management, he’s been given another chance to set things right. First order of business? Settling a nuisance lawsuit and bringing the pesky but dedicated employment attorney on board as part of his team. Second order of business? Resisting the prim but fiery new employee who has somehow become utterly indispensable in his life.Ice Queen. Good girl. Uptight do-gooder. Quinn Taylor has grown up always doing what was right and, since graduating from law school, likens herself to a modern-day David taking on the Goliaths of the world. Goliaths such as the CEO of Thornhill Management. Playing babysitter and muse to the overindulged CEO was not what she had in mind, but with mounting debt making even a cup of coffee a luxury, Quinn’s ready to swallow her pride and get in bed with the devil. Something that, the more time she spends with the man, becomes increasingly enticing.But the stakes are too high for either of them to risk an interoffice fling…until an unexpected trip to Quinn’s hometown brings a long-denied simmering attraction to a boil. They’ll have to decide what they’re willing to risk and how far they’re willing to fall if love doesn’t conquer all.
Show
Joy Blood - 2020
Every part of the club is embedded deep in his roots, but he will go against them and his President for the woman he loves. When Cammy is banished from the club she is forced to go back to where she came from, with Show as her escort. Only when they get there, things aren't as they seem. Even with his orders Show knows he can't leave her there so he comes up with an idea. The only way for Cammy to be accepted back into the club.Marriage.A happily ever after couldn't be too far off, right?If only things worked that way.
Lust for Life
Maggie Dallen - 2018
It's love at first sight for Bryce. For Kat? Not so much. First of all, she's been duped. She'd assumed the sexy lumberjack behind the bar was the lodge's bartender. How was she supposed to know her one night stand was actually the eccentric CEO who owned the place? To make matters worse, the charismatic, but frustratingly unpredictable billionaire just bought her company. Bryce is just doing what he does best—following his killer instincts. And his gut is telling him that he needs this woman in his life and he's willing to do anything to make that happen. Even buy her company. Turns out his chivalrous gesture is not quite as welcome as he'd hoped. And maybe, just maybe he was coming on a bit too strong for his straight-laced, play by the books crush. He just needs to make her see that their attraction is more than just lust, it's love. Unfortunatley he only has one night to prove it.
Brute
Naomi West - 2018
I woke up in a strange city with no memory of how I got there. The biker found me, and took me in. But this motorcycle club is no safe haven. And there’s a devil coming after me… determined to drag me to hell. Vera. I remember my name, but nothing else. And even if I didn’t already have amnesia, the outlaw brute’s burning eyes would have wiped my mind blank. When I’m looking into those dark irises, there’s only him. Tall. Raw. Tatted. Powerful. Staring back and owning me with just a glance. Rascal never asked to be the man I turned to for answers. But something in my gut tells me I can trust him – even though his leather kutte and cocky swagger tell me I should be running in the other direction. I need him in more ways than I know. And after a night spent bending for him – serving him – begging him for just one more touch – it seems like I’ve lost everything… Only to find where I’m truly meant to be. But this unlikely paradise is about to come crashing down around me. Because there’s someone else out there. Chasing me. Hunting me. And the phantoms of my past won’t until they’ve consumed us all: Me. Rascal. And the baby in my belly. Brute is book 1 of the Dark Vultures MC trilogy. Books 2 and 3, Curvy for Brute and Bent for Brute are available everywhere now!
Cocktails at Kittiwake Cove
Teresa F. Morgan - 2021
Determined to focus on her career, she moves to Kittiwake Cove to fulfil her dream of opening a cosy beachside cocktail bar.But things get complicated when she crosses paths with Joe Trescott — a handsome pub manager and her old holiday fling. After hearing of her plans, Joe takes Rhianna under his wing to help her feel at home in Kittiwake Cove as she prepares to launch her business. As they spend more and more time together, both feel their connection starting to rekindle. And although she knows he’s a serial player, Rhianna soon finds herself falling for Joe’s charms once again…Will Rhianna be able to resist her attraction to Joe? Can she stay focused on her new venture? And will she make a success of her Cocktails at Kittiwake Cove…?
Playing with Fire
Amy Knupp - 2010
Running his uncle’s beachside bar on a south Texas island gives him the chance to heal, find peace, and avoid entanglements. That is, until Macey, his childhood friend, tracks him down.After two years abroad in a developing country, Macey Locke is ready to dive in to her Peace Corps-inspired foundation. But when she learns Derek is suffering, she can’t turn her back. Six weeks on a tropical island to help the guy she’s loved for years? No-brainer.Derek can’t help but notice she’s not the same girl he used to know. She’s more. More self-assured, more determined, more irresistible. But is she enough for him to let go of his newfound fragile peace and give in to the passion sparking between them?Playing with Fire is a stand-alone novel with a heartwarming and satisfying HEA in the Island Fire series.