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Daring the Highlander's Beast: A Steamy Scottish Historical Romance Novel
Eloise Madigan - 2021
Hope Eternal Ranch Romance: Three Sweet Contemporary Western Romances
Elana Johnson - 2021
You'll get HOPEFUL COWBOY, OVERPROTECTIVE COWBOY, and RUGGED COWBOY, all of which feature a cowboy looking for a second chance at life, love, and happiness. These redemptive romances will have you swooning, sighing, and remembering that everyone deserves a second chance to make things right.Hopeful Cowboy: He's struggling to step into his new role as a single dad. She's trying to keep her ranch operational and her heart intact. Can Nate and Ginger build forever out of heartache?Overprotective Cowboy: Can Ted and Emma face their pasts so they can truly be ready to step into the future together? Or will everything between them fall apart once the truth comes out?Rugged Cowboy: He's a cowboy mechanic with two kids and an ex-wife on the run. She connects better to horses than humans. Can Dallas and Jess find their way to each other at Hope Eternal Ranch?Almost 600 reviews on the individual books!From Hopeful Cowboy, Book 1:★★★★★ "Once again, Elana Johnson delivers a spellbinding story full of hope." ~BradTL3, Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Fantastic book: Elana Johnson starts this series with a very heartwarming story about a participant in a residential reentry program. The plot has enough intrigue and twists to hold your interest and makes one wonder how the characters would work things out in the end. The growth shown in the main characters with trust issues was definitely worth reading." ~Sandy, Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Simply a great read! I loved this book! I felt as though I was right there on the ranch with them." ~Lynne, Amazon reviewer
His Taste Box Set
B.B. Hamel - 2019
If you like dark plots with lots of steam, especially ones that connect in a small town, then this collection is for you! No cliffhangers, absolutely no cheating, and of course each book features an HEA! Read the blurbs down below and happy reading. His Taste I got one taste of him and now I can’t stop. I know I should stay away from Case Hammett. He’s notorious for a reason: handsome face, muscular body, enough money to own the entire town. The confident and cocky bastard is totally all-wrong for me, and I should be very afraid. But I take a job cleaning his house to help support my sick mother against my better judgement. And I was right to be nervous: he loves getting me down on all fours to scrub his floor. He’s always teasing, his hands on my skin, his cocky grin pushing my limits. Things seem fine on the surface, but there’s a darkness in his house that I can’t escape. But when his hands brush against my skin, I don’t care about anything else. I just need more of his taste, more of his body. He corners me in his bedroom and asks a simple question: Do you want me to take care of you? I’m terrified, but I think the answer is yes. If I can’t escape, I might not leave this house ever again. His Demand I’m all about trying new things. Especially losing my virginity. I came to Pine Grove looking for a new start. Instead, I found Dawson Spark. He’s the kind of man I used to stay far away from. Handsome, cocky, and clearly rich, I can’t pretend like I’m not intimidated when he invites me back to his house. But I’m still a virgin. I’ve never done anything like this before. Now I know why people can get addicted in love. I know this won’t be a one-time thing. I’m a part of his world now, and Dawson demands a lot more than I ever thought I had. Giving him my virginity was the easy part. It’s giving him everything else that’s going to be hard… His Secret It’s my job to keep her safe. But I want something in return. I’m the Chief and Police and I get what I want. At least until I find Emma knee-deep in trouble. Those gorgeous eyes, perfect hair, pouty lips. She makes a growl slip from my throat and I can’t stop myself before I offer her my protection. There’s a catch, of course. I’ll keep her safe, but she better repay me over, and over, and over again. My hands on her hips, pulling her close against my body, I’ll whisper in her ear. You want safety? I want you. I can't help myself. I'm falling for this girl, harder than I ever imagined. She’s my new girl, and she'll get whatever she wants and much more. His Touch Don't be afraid. Let him touch it. My life is one disaster after another. Until the man that killed my father takes me as his own. I should hate Rowan more than anything. But my father was abusive and I have nowhere left to run. Now I’m stuck with this beautiful monster.
A Secret Chance: A Small Town Love Story (Chance Rapids Book 4)
A.J. Wynter - 2020
Nope. No thank you. Am I crazy to turn down a man as hot and rich as him? Maybe. But we can’t be together. Not when I’ve kept a secret like this one for the past ten years. That night we spent tangled up in the sheets together at the heli skiing lodge changed my life forever. Now, the man I thought I’d never see again is sitting across from me at the bargaining table - and it’s my job to destroy him.
My simple small-town life just got really complicated…
A Secret Chance is book 4 in the Chance Rapids Series but can be read as a standalone. If flannel shirts, enemies to lovers, evil developers, and small town charm are your jam, you're going to love the town of Chance Rapids.
A Cowboy of Her Own
Susan Fisher-Davis - 2017
His gut tells him she’s trouble but then again, having her around might be interesting. As long as she pulls her own weight, he has nothing to lose. Except maybe his heart. Priscilla Butler is the first to admit she’s not thrilled at the idea of doing a magazine piece on a rodeo cowboy but she needs to prove she deserves the job her mother helped her get. After all, her boss is too eager to fire her at the first chance he gets. Working alongside the incredibly sexy Roark Callahan isn’t going to be easy, not on her senses or her body since she doesn’t know the first thing about horses and bulls but she’s determined to write the best piece she can, and get it published. What she doesn’t count on is how charismatic this cowboy is or how much her heart becomes attached to him, his family, and friends. Would falling for a cowboy be too terrible if the cowboy of her own was Roark Callahan? Unless he breaks her heart.
Boss Me
Hannah Ford - 2015
But when she starts working for the sexy and mysterious Noah Cutler, Charlotte can’t help but dream about the gorgeous billionaire, even though she knows it’s just a fantasy. Men like Noah – gorgeous, dark, and driven-- usually aren’t interested in women like her. Noah Cutler is a man who doesn’t take no for an answer. His drive to go after exactly what he wants has made him one of the most powerful men in the city. And while he could have his pick of any woman, his sights are set on Charlotte. And he won’t stop until he’s taken control of every inch of her deliciously curvy body… HIS TWISTED GAME (BOOKS 1-4) One family with devastating secrets… Avery Buchanan has always hated her older stepbrother, Cole. With his piercing blue eyes and ripped body, Cole has gotten everything handed to him, floating through school and life effortlessly. One girl who will never forget… But when Cole leaves Avery and their dysfunctional family behind and heads to New York City to create Buchanan Enterprises, one of the most successful tech firms in the world, Avery vows never to forgive him. One man who won’t take no for an answer… After getting kicked out of the house by her mentally ill mother, Avery has no choice but to ask her stepbrother for help. Cole agrees to let her stay with him, under one condition – that she follow his rules, whatever they are, no questions asked. Cole is used to getting what he wants – and what he wants is Avery, no matter how wrong it is.... OBSESSED WITH HIM (BOOKS 1-3) Some promises are meant to be broken… Twenty-year-old Olivia Reilly has promised herself to one man and one man only – her best friend and soulmate, Declan Keene. And she’s kept that promise, through countless foster homes and moves across state. She’s never even kissed a boy – all because of a vow she made to Declan years ago. There’s only one problem. She doesn’t know where Declan is. Enter Colt Cannon. When Olivia starts working for the sexy and dangerous bad boy, she asks him to help her find Declan. Surely someone with Colt’s money and power will be able to track him down. Colt agrees, but he also demands something of Olivia in return. Something dark, sexual, and dangerous that will test her will and push her self-control to its limits...
The Hunter & The Hunted I: A Friends to Lovers Second Chance Mafia Romance (The Ivankov Mafia Bratva, Series 2 - Book I)
Amber Adams
A fire extinguisher or a cold shower - keep them at the ready! Maxim is the Underboss for the Ivankov bratva. While being prepared for the unexpected is his job he was not prepared for HER to land smack in the middle of his life again. Her. Liz. The woman who a few years ago broke down his defenses, won over his heart, and then abruptly ran away leaving him devastated and full of questions. Well, she’s just innocently re-appeared, right in the midst of a highly volatile and dangerous uprising among the ranks of the bratva. Never having forgotten the object of his desire, seeing Liz again brings back to the surface Maxim’s pain, his unquenching desire for her and his need to protect her. Now that she is within his reach once more he is driven to finally make her his own. Maxim was already on the hunt to reveal and wipe out the vermin responsible for the bratva uprising. Now, this skilled and determined Hunter is after Liz’s heart as well.Liz is an E.R.doctor and co-owner of a revolutionary medical clinic virtual platform. Embarking on a trip to spearhead its expansion into Europe, she unwittingly finds herself confronted by a truth she’s been running from and has tried to forget.His name is Maxim. Overwhelmed by the relentless nature of being Hunted by her past Liz finds herself unexpectedly thrust out into the open with no place left to hide.Maxim is the only one who can save her. Will she let him before it’s too late?
Love In Rewind: The Complete Series: Three Book Bundle
Tali Alexander - 2016
In Tali Alexander's best-selling trilogy, the lives of six individuals become entangled in betrayal and deceit as the truth about their pasts threaten their futures. As secrets come tumbling forth, Lives suffer and hearts break Leaving nothing, But FOOLS To drown in the wake. Enjoy this thrilling, suspenseful, and romantic ride through the decades and across two continents as Alexander pulls you into a world of passion, desire, betrayal, and redemption. Get ready to fast forward your way through Love in Rewind, Lies in Rewind, and Lost in Rewind. Only the past will tell you what the future holds...
Dex
Mary Kennedy - 2021
Lost and drowning in an endless pool of alcohol and women, he needed to take control of his life before it was too late. Taking a random safari, he encountered the heinous act of poaching and was forever changed. His life now had a new mission. When his work takes him to Louisiana and the home of his old friends from REAPER, he finds the one thing he never expected...a woman that leaves him speechless.Marie Robicheaux is the oldest sister of the Robicheaux clan. Once married and living away from home, she withheld her horrible secret from her family. Humiliated and unsure of what to do, she worked to fix her error, but relegated herself to hiding away. When a chance encounter has her standing in front of a man that makes her rethinking her entire life, she's finally given hope that maybe she can have more. The only question now is whether or not her family, and Dex will ever forgive her for what she's done.
Secret Desires
Ashlee Price - 2019
The Hot Doctor?2. The Hot Boss?3. The Hot Daddy?4. The Best Friend's Ex?5. The Mysterious Surprise Bidder?6. All Of The Above??No matter which man is your favorite, these steamy romance stories are guaranteed to keep you entertained all night long.Book 1 - A Beautiful MistakeSurprise...I went in for surgery and woke up married to my doctor!Maybe I can use this mistake to my advantage.My perfect plan starts to fall apart when her controlling, desperate ex threatens her.Screw that. In this world, I protect what's mine.Book 2 - Boss Me DaddyMy billionaire boss is my worst enemy.Will falling in love with my enemy lead to a second chance?Or, with everything stacked against us, will we be driven apart forever.Book 3 - Hot DaddyI've been dumped once before.This billionaire fling is never going to work.We've got rules that we need to stick to.But his son is in danger.And I'm pregnant.Would now be the best time to break those rules?Book 4 - Best Friend's Ex With BenefitsI'm in love with my best friend's ex-girlfriend.And, now she's pregnant.It was supposed to be pretend but faked turn to real.Especially now that she's carrying a baby.A baby that could be mine.Will Natalie tell me the truth about who the father is?Book 5 - Surprise BidderI'm desperate for money and hope.Luckily, Gavin can give me both.But we both have secrets.Secrets that I'm discovering could destroy me.And I'm carrying another big surprise of my own.What happens when I tell him that he's the father?***Secret Desires is a collection of 5 stand-alone romance novels featuring dominant alpha males, over the top billionaires, hot daddies and couples overcoming more drama then you'll able to count.***No cheating, no cliffhangers and of course, a very satisfying HEA for each story.
Marked By The Devil: Purely Paranormal Pleasures
C.D. Gorri - 2019
She goes to Church, volunteers to help the elderly, and works as a preservation activist. But what is she to do when a Devil marks her for his own?" Tall, dark, and handsome, Avail Leeds is just your average little Jersey Devil! The millionaire playboy is determined to keep his true nature secret from the prying eyes of the public. Insta-famous for his scandalous lifestyle, one nefarious accusation has him hiding in his tower! Hardly the image for a Devil like him, but what's a guy to do when the family lawyers order him to stay put? Stephanie Decatur has no idea what she's setting herself up for when she comes knocking on the door of the infamous Avail Leeds. The sassy female works for a committee that is trying to stop a development company from tearing down acres of the Pine Barrens for a new strip mall. Short the funds needed to keep the land a sanctuary for local wildlife, she is determined to try her best to secure them. Surely, the wealthy Leeds family can spare some cash for a good cause? It's the last quarter moon, Avail's Devil is bursting to be let out when he spies the curvy young woman encroaching on his land! It's too late for her to run away once he sets eyes on her. Beast and man agree, this female has been marked by the devil! *Note to my readers... Thank you for purchasing this Purely Paranormal Pleasures tale! Hope you enjoy it! Purely Paranormal Pleasures will transport you into the realm of sensuous, spellbinding Alphas and their captivating mates. There are no rules....only pure pleasure. These tales are delivered up by 3 master MAVENS of paranormal P. Mattern, C.D. Gorri, and Amanda Kimberley. Happy reading! Xoxo, C.D. Gorri Look for these Purely Paranormal Pleasures books: The Lion Witch by Amanda Kimberley Sex With a Selkie by P. Mattern Pride's Legacy by Amanda Kimberley Sex With a Selkie 2 by P. Mattern Mated to the Dragon King by C.D. Gorri Absolute Pride by Amanda Kimberley Claimed By The Demon by C.D. Gorri Christmas with a Devil, a Dragon, & a Demon by C.D. Gorri
Power Trilogy
M.T. Stone - 2016
you will LOVE this series!"Book 1: Power Trip (4.7 of 5 stars)I know she will be mine, the moment my eyes meet hers...A briefcase full of cash in one hand and documents that could land me in prison in the other, but all I can focus on is how she moves in that tight fitting dress. No longer on task, my mind is now reeling with questions. Who is this woman? What is she doing here? More importantly, where has she been all of my life?-----Stepping onto his private jet, I have only one thing in mind... Revenge. I need to distract him just long enough to gather the key piece of evidence that currently resides in his left hand. By the time we reach cruising altitude, however, things are quickly spinning out of control. I suddenly find myself on my knees, between his... this was definitely not part of my plan!As her master plan begins to fall apart, a more sinister and deadly plot emerges. Can two jaded souls put the past behind them and find solace in one another? Or will it turn out to be another heart-wrenching case of lost love?Book 2: Power Play (4.7 of 5 stars)What A Bombshell!As if things weren't messed up enough, now Mandy's father hits me with incredibly bad news. The news not only affects my relationship with her, but also has me rethinking my entire relationship with my father. I wish I had another chance to talk to him.--------It's no wonder Trey was acting so weird. I am appalled that Dad would do something like that to our family. I have to go home to visit my mother. I have been putting it off because life has been so busy, but we need to talk. She has been so sick for so long. I can't put it off any longer.As Trey and Mandy struggle with their emotions, they find themselves in a predicament that continues to grow more dire and complex. With witnesses and accomplices beginning to disappear, could their lives actually be in danger? It may be time to call in reinforcements!Book 3: Power Shift (4.8 of 5 stars)The Mayhem Continues...As things continue to spiral out of control, Trey has no choice but to hire some protection. Based on a referral from Jack Ryker, he hires the Alpha 9 for the job and they quickly go to work to stabilize the situation.Able to move about without putting their lives at risk, Trey and Mandy are able to begin piecing together the clues in order to figure out what is really going on. Is Tommy responsible for everything that has been happening or is it Carly who is behind all of the mayhem. Was Vanessa an innocent victim, used by Tommy to manipulate Tyler or is she more deeply involved as well?All this and more will be revealed in Power Shift!
Wrong Side of Wright
Sade Rena
Six years he lied about being married. Six years of my life stolen—wasted from my own stupidity. But I healed—or at least I thought I had. I got one year... Three hundred and sixty something odd days before he showed up at my door... shot in the shoulder... begging me for help… showing me that everything I thought I knew was the farthest from reality I’d ever get. But then I was given a choice… Trust him and survive, or fend for myself. Has loving him proved to have been the biggest mistake of my life?**If cheating or the mention of it bothers you, you may not want to read this book.
Babes and Billionaires: Free Romance Box Set
Serena Grey - 2018
DRAWN TO YOU A one-night stand leaves two strangers craving for more. On the night she discovers her ex’s engagement, Rachel meets Landon, the sexiest man she’s ever seen, who, for some reason, mistakes her for a hooker. The thing is, he’s so sexy, and it’s just one night. What harm can there be in giving in to the desire to lose herself in his touch?
Landon prefers his women beautiful and sophisticated, with no desire for romance or commitment, so when his brother ignores his protests and sends him a hooker on his birthday, he’s surprised by how willing he is to continue paying for her services. It should be easy, except she’s no hooker, and she has no intention of letting him into her life.
As the billionaire owner of Swanson Court Hotels, Landon is accustomed to getting what he wants, and Rachel is not going to be an exception.
WILD SEXY THING Daphne doesn’t want love, or romance, or sex, or even a relationship. She wants some time alone without casual sex with guys whose names she can’t be bothered to remember in the morning–a temporary period of celibacy. Too bad her new roommate’s brother is hot, insanely hot, like melt your panties and spread your legs kind of hot. From the moment she sets eyes on Jason Wild, Daphne can’t stop craving the sensual delight she knows she will find in his arms. Her self-imposed celibacy is no match for his blatant sexuality and all the naughty things he promises to do to her. Jason is not interested in commitment, and Daphne is done with hookups, but it’s only a matter of time before they indulge in their naughty fantasies about each other. Only, what happens after, when it’s time to walk away? AWAKENING (A DANGEROUS MAN #1) His voice is hoarse. “I am going to make love to you now,” he says. “So if you want me to stop, tell me.”
I shake my head frantically. If he stops at this point, I’ll probably die.
Sophie Bennett has virtually no experience with men. Orphaned from birth, she’s been sheltered all her life. So nothing prepares her for David Preston. The intensely attractive businessman is entirely out of her league and dangerous for her heart. Can she handle him, or is she in over her head? UNDENIABLE Her passion for him ruined her life once already, but he still has the power to make her crave him with just one touch. Olivia Wilder fell in love with Jackson Lockewood the first time she laid her eyes on him. She gave him her heart and her love, and she ended up alone, heartbroken, and with scars that were almost too much for her to bear.
Seven years later, they cross paths again. Jackson is everything she remembers, only more irresistible. Underneath his disdain, his desire to possess her lights a response within her, but she has no desire to rekindle their past or face the pain of all those years ago.
However, Jackson has no intention of making it easy for her. This time, he’s determined to make her pay for the past, and for the future they should have had, even if it means destroying her in the process. "Serena Grey drew me in and held my attention through the Awakening series. Knocked me out with her stand-alone "Undeniable" and most recently has body slammed me with "Drawn to You." - Epic Book Addict.
The Token Series Box Set
Marata Eros - 2014
From NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY bestselling author Marata Eros Note: THE TOKEN is a dark romantic suspense serial dealing with disturbing themes of violence, coercion, and the underbelly of sexual degradation. Could contain trigger elements. TT4 Faren doesn't think her heart can break any further until Mick discovers her sullied secret in the worst way possible. Faren picks up the shattered remnants of her emotions and moves forward with a desperate plan to win Mick back that doesn't involve one penny of his billions. When Faren sees what remains of her life coming together with a synchronicity she can only dream of, the unexpected happens with Jay—and she must play a razor's edge of deception once again. Can she tie this final loose end and receive the money from that aborted last dance before the countdown of debt has expired? Will a dirty cop and the long arm of Ronnie Bunce conspire to ruin the fragile bond she's created with Mick? Or will the concessions Faren's made along the way shatter the dark joy she has been given .... TT5 Jay puts pressure on Faren for more than she's willing to give. With the discovery of a deeper secret than she can keep to herself, Faren commits to lying no more. Though the goal of her mother's debt has been absolved and is safe from transport, Faren struggles with concerns over her long term care. When Mick finds out the absolute truth, the dynamic of their relationship changes to include something she never expected to have: hope. On the cusp of a new reality, with more than just herself to be responsible for, Faren elicits Thorn's help to take down the corruption that's closing in around the tight group. How long can Faren keep those at bay that wish to destroy the fragile happiness between Mick and Faren? Will blackmail be successful in ruining the one thing Faren's decided she wants even more than her own life? TT6 Faren is blown away about the dual revelation of her health. A different threat against her mother remains, while Mick and Faren execute caution with the excavation of the past. Neither want Thorn to suffer for something he's not responsible for. The lesson taught to Ronnie Bunce didn't stick and he has connections that even Mick's monetary status can't silence. When its discovered the players on the chessboard have been closing in for a checkmate against Faren and Mick, Faren uses whatever's at hand to save the one she cares about the most. Will the gauntlet Faren rushes through put everything she cares about to the test? Does this final danger erase the seeds of the truth she's finally come to terms with—or will the larger threat irrevocably damage her most precious treasure?