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The Bridal Auction by Vivian Ward


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wealthy-millionaires

Suddenly His


Jessa Kane - 2020
    Doesn’t it figure that the first time she accepts an invitation for a night out with the cool girls, she ends up being auctioned off against her will in front of a room full of billionaires?Cutthroat CEO Jack Lincoln has been watching innocent Maisy for months. Dreaming of her. Finding out everything there is to know about her. He’s a hard-hearted man who has no business with such a sweetheart, but it’ll be a cold day in hell before another man outbids him at this depraved club. There’s one hitch, though. Their purchased night together must be witnessed by the other members—and they’re eager for a show.Jack will do everything in his power to make the experience right for Maisy…and it isn’t long before they’re lost to each other’s touch, forgetting about everyone else in the room. But when the spell is broken, Jack will have to pull out all the stops to keep his beautiful girl forever. And that means bearing his soul to Maisy, allowing his cold heart to be thawed one stolen kiss at a time…and praying she finds him worthy.

Devotion


Alexa Riley - 2017
    She's been made to eat certain foods, wear certain clothes, and only do what her mother allows...all for the sake of her dancing career. Life is lonely and cold, but she doesn't have a choice. When her mother decides to send her away for a year of training it's just another blow to her already fragile heart. Noah Hill has never had a passion for much in his life. But one look at Aurora and his world ignites. From the moment he sees her on the stage, he knows she has to be his. When her mother stands in the way, he has no other choice. Will Aurora finally have a chance to break free, or is she trading one cage for another? When temptation leads to devotion, maybe the truth isn't so important. Warning: He's a billionaire set to kidnap the ballet dancer he sees on stage. What could possibly be any more wonderful!? Get your buns ready because we've got you covered!

Healing the Hitman


Jane Fox - 2021
    Because my past is coming back to haunt me, and this time she’s right in the line of fire.

Driving Stick (Bride of the Billionaire #2)


Jenna Rose - 2020
    Love when you aren't looking...She's a classic beauty.Perfectly built with flawless lines you'd kill to run your hands over.Oh, and I'm not talking about my car.All I needed was a driver.But then I hired her and got more than I bargained for.But she's innocent.Not ready for that quick 0-60.She wants to pump the brakes, but I've got my foot on the gas.And I'm not stopping until she's mine.All books in the Bride of the Billionaire series can be read as STAND-ALONES, all feature gorgeous billionaires looking for their brides, and contain steamy instalove and a guaranteed HEA!

Claimed by the Hitman


Aria Cole - 2021
    She doesn’t know it yet, but she’s safer with me than without me…even if my ruthless lifestyle threatens to cost us everything.Now, nothing can stand between me and my princess. After I’ve had her in my arms, there will be no going back….

Saint (Wicked Kings New York 6)


Autumn Summers - 2021
    Always, I’ve placed the needs of others before my own, doing what needed to be done to ensure that the MC ran smoothly and loved ones were kept safe. But at what cost? And who says I can’t have my cake and eat it too? Because, damn, I’m sick and tired of waiting. It’s time I get what I want for a change. And I want her. Faith:I thought for sure that sh*t was going to hit the fan. With the cat out of the bag, there was no telling what was going to happen but I was counting on the worst because that’s usually how it goes. But maybe, just maybe, this time will be different. Maybe my dreams aren’t totally out of reach after all. I mean, he is right there – mine for the taking. Will it all work out in the end? This Motorcycle Romance is the President’s story and the sixth book of the Wicked Kings New York series. One-Click NOW to come along for this fast, twisted action-packed ride, that will leave you breathless.

Treats in the Night (Hot Halloween Nights #5)


Elsie James - 2020
    Life on the road is an adventure but lately, it’s been getting a little stale.When a mysterious invitation to a costume party at a haunted mansion leads to a spooky encounter, a sexy masked crusader, saves the day.He’s no tricks and all treats.But does loving him mean staying put?AdamThere’s magic in this town and my life’s work is in the preservation of its more ghoulish qualities. My family has lived here for four generations, I’m never alone but lately, I have been lonely.Of all our traditions, our annual Halloween party is my favorite.When a genie bounces her way into the costume party, I only have one wish.She’s sexy, curvy, and makes me want to rub my lamp.But can I convince her that loving me means loving this town?

Justified


Aurora Rose Reynolds - 2014
    Nolan sees Chloe through a window of a bakery in downtown Manhattan. At first sight, something about her calls to a piece of him he thought was lost. Without thinking, he begins watching her, and when the moment presents itself, he strikes, claiming Chloe for himself. For a man who is used to getting what he wants Nolan wont let anyone or anything stand in his way.

Claimed


Jenika Snow - 2018
    In its place is a society where the rich rule and the female population is auctioned off to the highest bidder. CLAIRE Xavier saved me, purchasing me off the auction block and making me feel human again. Although I knew he wanted me, could see it in the way he watched me, he never touched me. But I wanted him to. I wanted to feel what it would be like to have his big body over mine, his strong hands running over my bare flesh. I shouldn’t want a man like him: rich, dangerous … one of the elite. But I did. Maybe it was time to break free from my shell and give myself something I deserved … him. XAVIER I had money and power, and I used those to my advantage, to purchase women from the auction under the guise that they were for me. But they weren’t. I purchased them to set them free. I’d been doing it for years without romantic attachment to any of them … until Claire came into my life. And once I saw her, I knew she’d be the one I couldn’t let go. She’d be my downfall, but I was more than ready to fall to my knees and worship the ground she walked on. Warning: Set in the same world as Mine To Keep, but a total standalone, this story is a safe read with a happily ever after. It might be short, but it promises to make you blush and reach for a fan. There is no OW/OM drama, just one alpha hero who knows what he wants … the heroine.

Beards and Curves


Khloe Summers - 2021
    his construction company is slated to tear down my family's flower shop.Can I change his mind, or will love show me a side to life I've never seen?DeanThe loner life was getting...well, lonely.Enter my brother and his smooth idea to sign me up for a dating app named Curve Connection.I expected a few bad dates, but I didn't predict a much younger woman.I'm totally against the idea, until we meet.Now, all bets are off.This curvy angel is mine.

Faking it with my Frenemy: A Fake Relationship Romantic Comedy


Melissa Schroeder - 2021
    He's a genius in the kitchen--and out of it from what I hear. The problem is, he knows it. He knows that he is an amazing chef. He knows that while I am the food and beverage manager, his family owns the resort. He has an ego bigger than any man I have ever met, and that includes my four older brothers. We're opposites in every way.I need order and he lives in chaos. I like to adhere to a strict schedule. Theo...does not. In any way. It's amazing that we haven't killed each other yet.Except when those annoying brothers I mentioned blow into town with a friend they want me to date and Theo rescues me. Sure, we can pretend to be attached for just a couple days. And sure, pretending to kiss him feels a whole lot like real kisses.And when he whispers my name against my skin...let's just not go there.Because, while my brothers will be out of my hair soon enough, I'm not sure I will never forget what it felt like pretending to be Theo's, even for just a few days.Author Note: This tough as nails military brat heroine is about to have her world turned upside down. There's inappropriate behavior at work, a chef who knows how to use his hands, bickering, and four older brothers who will irritate our heroine to no end. As always, there is a happily ever after for our hero and heroine. I just make them suffer a little to get it ;)

Her Persistent Mountain Man (Strong Mountain Men of Burly Creek Book 2)


Flora Madison - 2021
    

Claimed By The Possessive Fireman


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    He strides into my life and throws me over his shoulder, but little do I guess that the heat is just about to begin.This older possessive silver fox has no problem claiming what’s his. He knows what he wants and how to take it. And, more and more, I’m starting to wonder if he wants to take me.But this masculine millionaire fireman has been best friends with my dad since they were kids. Even though I’m eighteen, my family still treats me like a freaking baby. I just know Dad will freak if he discovers the truth.But I can’t stop dreaming about how primal and savage this ripped fireman is, remembering how he carried me out of that blaze and right into the fire of our risky romance.I have dreams of progressing my acting career, but that doesn’t mean I want my life coated in drama and pain. But I can’t keep away, not from this dominating fiery alpha who knows how to leave me breathless and gasping for more.But, even if Dad approved, I’m a virgin and nowhere near as experienced as the women this dreamy savage must be used to. How the heck is that supposed to work?As if things weren’t complicated enough, somebody’s following me, and I think I know who. I thought my stalker had finally called it quits. But apparently not.With about a million reasons why this can’t work, will I ever get to be claimed by the possessive fireman?*Claimed by the Possessive Fireman is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

King Sized


Madison Faye - 2018
    Whoops. It’s her wedding day. I’m not the groom. Oh, but I’m going to be… The world may call me a King and a gentleman, but there’s nothing gentle about me. I’ve fought like hell to get to where I am, and these rough hands want one thing and one thing only – to hold her and never let her go. She’s my obsession – my addiction. Blonde, blue-eyed, innocent and tempting, with lips that beg to be tasted and curves that were made to press against me. But a rival king – a cruel, evil piece of garbage – has stepped in to buy her hand and her innocence with the promise of paying off her parents’ debts. He thinks that makes her his, but he’s about to learn how wrong he is. You see, the rumors about my royal staff and crown jewels aren’t tall tales. She deserves a real man. A better man. King Milton just isn’t the right fit for her. …Oh, but I am. And I’m going to “fit” with her so well that she’ll be moaning for more. I’m a king, after all. And kings take what they want. And tonight? I’m taking her. I’ll do anything to make her my queen. …Even if I have to steal her. Grab those tiaras and hold on to your jewels! One totally obsessed, totally big alpha King, one smart, sassy, stolen bride, and enough insta-love, kindle-melting steam, and sugary-sweetness to knock you right out of your throne. This book is utterly over-the-top fantasy with pretty much zero grounding in reality. You’ve been warned ;). As with all my books, this one is safe, with no cheating, and a HEA guaranteed. This is a novella-length book of approximately 100 pages, though the page-count below and on your e-reader may show differently. For a limited time, this new release edition contains additional content for further reader enjoyment, as a thank you for your support.

After The Party


M.K. Moore - 2021