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Hope for the Holidays
Tiffany Snow - 2021
Her husband, a powerful senator, has hurt them one too many times. But it’s hard to hide from someone with keys to all the powers in government. She stops in a little town in Wyoming—too tired, too scared, and too broke to go further.Sheriff Luke Wilson has worked his family’s ranch in Wyoming nearly all his life, save for a few years playing big-city cop in St. Louis. The draw of his family’s home pulled him back and now he runs his ranch and takes care of what little crime Hope, Wyoming has to offer.It’s Christmas, the time for magic and the unexpected miracle. Fate throws a twist into Hope and Luke’s lives, leading them to a new future...if they can escape the clutches of her abusive husband.
Cowboy Seeking Nanny
Janice M. Whiteaker - 2020
With Red Cedar Ranch expanding into new territory, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to be a full-time dad and a full-time foreman.Finding a nanny is a necessary evil. One Brody’s much more inclined toward once he sets eyes on the dark-haired beauty his mother hired to wrangle his headstrong daughters.Clara is everything he thought he would never find again. She’s calm, caring, and compassionate. The sight of her with his daughters stokes something deep inside him.Something Brody thought was gone forever.***Clara moved to Moss Creek, Montana on her last tank of gas, a whim and a prayer.A contentious divorce left her and her sweet eight-year-old son with nowhere to go.No one to depend on.When she comes across the chance to work as a nanny on Red Cedar Ranch it sounds like a dream come true. A beautiful place to live. Income. Security.And a cowboy with eyes blue as ocean water and a drawl that makes her knees weak.But letting Brody close means putting the new life she just started on the line. It’s a risk that could lead to complete devastation.Or the happiness she never thought would be hers.________________________________________________Cowboy Seeking Nanny is the sexy single-dad start to the brand new Cowboy Classifieds series, set in Moss Creek, Montana. All the books are stand-alones, but you might see some familiar faces along the way.Angst Level-LowHeat Level-HighHEA-Guaranteed
Then There Was You
Alex GraysonH.L. Nighbor - 2019
Strong Single Moms. With stories from 14 unbelievably talented authors: Whispered Prayers of a Girl by Alex Grayson A lonely man, a widowed woman, a carefree boy, and a broken girl... Can the four come together and help heal each other? Boss of Me by Angel Devlin Single dad Jude’s icy exterior keeps women at a safe distance; but fiery Pippa could be about to start a thaw... Heartbreaker by Anna Brooks She was never supposed to happen, and her baby girl sure as hell wasn't part of my plans. Chester by Esther E. Schmidt Some issues cut deep; they are hard to face and even harder to find a solution for. Ripple Effect by Evan Grace One night changed everything. When Hope Ends (Life Begins) by Freya Barker It’s the best day of his life—the worst of hers—when one moment in time leaves their paths unavoidably connected by the single heart beating between them. Just Because of You by Gianna Gabriela He broke me. I left. He stayed. Now I’m back. Fighting For Us by Heather Lyn She rescued me when I didn’t even know I needed saving. But now lives are on the line, and we might lose our forever, before we even get the chance to start. Resisting Rayne by HL Nighbor Their worlds collide and an unlikely friendship forms, but will they continue to fight the pull for something more or give into the pull and take a chance at love? Tempt Me by Kally Ash Temptation comes in many forms. Can Gianna or Max resist?Riddick by Kathy Coopmans Do you believe in heaven on earth? I did until one day, she vanished. Wicked Truths by L A Cotton The truth won’t fix anything... it’ll only hurt more. Won’t it? Hunter by Lauren Dawes A mate's death. A rogue wolf. A new life.THEN THERE WAS YOU features single parents who weren't looking—didn't need anyone—until the right someone came along. Experience the highs and lows of parenthood, love lost and gained, and new beginnings with this collection of stories. They’re sure to leave you with a full heart and a smile on your face. Available for a limited time. Proceeds will be donated to Family Promise, a non-profit organization which addresses family homelessness.
Dancing in the Rain
Kelly Jamieson - 2017
Drew Sellers is drowning in broken dreams and empty beer bottles. Hockey was his world, until a bum knee reduced him from superstar to has-been. Then he learns that, thanks to a one-night-stand back in college, he’s the father of a preteen girl with major issues. Her protective aunt sees right through Drew’s BS, but “Auntie P” is no stereotypical spinster. With her slender curves, toned legs, and luscious lips, she has Drew indulging in fantasies that aren’t exactly family-friendly. At another point in her life, Peyton Watt would have been all over a cocky alpha male who pushes all her buttons like Drew. Right now, though, she needs to focus on taking care of her niece during her sister’s health crisis, all while holding down a job and keeping her own head above water. Besides, Drew’s clearly no father of the year. He’s unemployed. He drinks too much. And he’s living in the past. But after Peyton gets a glimpse of the genuine man behind his tough-guy façade, she’s hooked—and there’s no going back. “Kelly Jamieson is my go-to author for hockey romance.”—USA Today bestselling author Jami Davenport The Aces Hockey series: MAJOR MISCONDUCT | OFF LIMITS | ICING | TOP SHELF | BACK CHECK The Bayard Hockey series: SHUT OUT | CROSS CHECK (Coming Soon!) And don’t miss her Last Shot series: BODY SHOT | HOT SHOT Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
This Time Is Different
Mae Wood - 2017
Marriage and a baby wasn’t Amy Forsythe’s college plan. After a shotgun marriage glued together by her son, she’s convinced that love isn’t meant for her. Now nearing forty and single for the first time since her senior prom, her friends are pushing her to date. Her teenager isn’t thrilled by the idea and neither is Amy. Silver fox Thomas Popov isn’t looking for The One. He found her decades ago. And fell apart when she died. At fifty-three with a new job, a new city, and an empty nest, he’s focused on climbing the corporate ladder. When a softball accident lands Thomas in Amy’s dental chair, sparks fly.
Lightning doesn’t strike twice. But love might.
This time is different.
We're Made of Moments
Molly McLain - 2021
Jesse
She was never mine to keep, but I took every second that girl was willing to give me.I always knew she’d go back to him.But I never expected she’d take a piece of me with her. --
Hayden
He changed my life forever, and it happened long before our two weeks together.I didn’t mean to fall for him.But how could I not when he gave me the most precious gift of all?
Realism
Evan Grace - 2019
I've never been one to play by the rules. It's my world, my life and I do things my way.I see the way they stare at my body covered in tattoos and my lavender hair, I just don't give a damn. There is only one thing in this world that can get me fired up, that's screwing with my daughter. As a single mom, it's my job to protect her, fight for her. She is and will always be my top priority.So, when I get a call that she's in trouble at school, with a boy- no less, my claws are out and ready to strike. And the boy's father, some high society stockbroker, isn't about to deter me. I don't care how sexy, smart and rugged he is.Opposites may attract, and I've been down that road before, it's one I never plan to travel again. A man like that would never be interested in a woman like me. That I know for certain, after all I'm a realist.
Center Mass
Lani Lynn Vale - 2015
He wanted to forget why he left. Forget those emerald green eyes that haunted his dreams. And forget how it felt to have his heart ripped out of his chest by a woman who didn’t like the fact that he had a child. It was something he’d been doing a damn fine job of doing, too. Until Reese smashed through every one of his defenses, and made him feel again.Reese Doherty was just trying to do the best for her little girl. So she moved to the little boomtown nearly an hour from where she grew up to be the school nurse for Kilgore’s littlest people. That’s where she met him. The SWAT officer and the man that would change her life forever. The sexy man who liked to drive fast, and live life like it should be lived. He drove her crazy, and became something she could barely live without.But Luke was a hero. A man used to risking his life to make the world a safer place. Something Reese had to decide whether she could handle or not. Preferably before her and her daughter became too attached.Just when she’s ready to give him her whole heart, her world takes a huge hit, and everything she thought she knew wasn’t as it seemed.Luke wasn’t a quitter, though. Damn far from it, and he’d prove to her that he’d be there when the dust settled. Whether she wanted him to be or not.
Ransom: Gray Wolf Corp Texas
Crystal Daniels - 2021
His attraction for her is instant.She's wildly beautiful and strong.Making Genesis his becomes Ransom's mission.Her husband died nearly two years ago. Now Genesis McKenna is looking to start over.Packing up her two children and the only life she's ever known, Genesis moves to the small town of Graystone, Texas.A new town.A new life.Genesis is focused on healing her family and their future. The last thing she expected was to have Ransom Rockwell waltz into her life.He's a single father and ridiculously handsome.The attraction between them is intense.Genesis is torn between her feelings toward Ransom and the love she still has for her late husband. It doesn't take long for Ransom to break through her defenses and help piece together her broken heart. The men of Gray Wolf Corp take on a high-profile case. The new bounty sends them on the hunt for a known cold-blooded killer with a vendetta against the team.Tracking down the criminal and bringing him to justice becomes personal when the killer sets his sights on Genesis.
Scars & Silver Linings
Kelsey Kingsley - 2021
Especially when her career as a successful romance novelist had only just begun to take off. But with the acceptance of her flaky boyfriend, and the help of a friendly bartender, she begins to see how those two little, pink lines could actually be a blessing.Except pregnancy isn’t always what it’s cut out to be, and sometimes, things can take a turn for the worst when you least expect it. And after an emergency C-section, the premature birth of her son, and the loss of that flaky boyfriend, Kendall begins the hard, rewarding, and oftentimes traumatic life of NICU parenthood alone. But soon, she realizes that, where there is darkness, there is usually light. And there are always friendly—and very attractive—bartenders.
Babysitter Wanted
Mia Madison - 2017
Irresistible. Exciting. More man than I ever had in my life." Andrew: Fate takes my sister and her husband and suddenly, I'm a single dad to seven-month-old Lucy. I love her to bits but the little moppet didn't come with a manual. Luckily, my friend's daughter agrees to help out while I find a permanent nanny. Melissa flies into Heathrow like a breath of fresh air in my gloom. I wasn't supposed to fall for the sweet face and soft curves of the babysitter, but I did, hook, line, and sinker. When it's time for her to leave, how will I ever be able to let her go ...? Melissa: Six weeks babysitting, and then I'll have the time of my life in Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome. But I wasn't counting on dad's friend, Andrew, lighting a fire in me hotter than the blazes he puts out. Dad isn't happy, not happy at all … but the thought of Paris for one suddenly seems like the worst idea of all time. How can I enjoy Europe when I know how much I'll be leaving behind?
***This is a standalone novella with no cheating, a happy ever after and satisfaction of the dirtiest kind guaranteed -- a scorching hot and steamy head-over-heels insta-romance to be devoured in one go with cool washcloths and a fire extinguisher on hand.***
Unexpected: The Complete Box Set
Lilian Monroe - 2020
He’s charming. He’s confident. He’s got a smile that brings me to my knees. Or at least, I wish it brought me to my knees. There’s only one problem: Mr. Lockwood is my boss. Otherwise known as: Off. Limits. When I ruin the office Christmas party, I think I might be in trouble. When he takes me back to his corner office, I know I’m in trouble. I never knew trouble could feel so good. It’s just one night. One wild, fantasy-fueled night. One night that changes everything. Book 2: Knocked Up by the Single Dad Lucas comes out of nowhere and steals the breath out of my lungs. Everything in my head is screaming no, no, no! Everything in my body is screaming yes, yes, yes! My past has haunted me for far too long. Could he be the one to make it all better? My fairytale fantasies seem like they’re coming true until eight little letters change my life forever: Pregnant. Book 3: Knocked up… Again! I only came back to my hometown to visit my grandmother. I never expected to meet a man like Owen. His hard, muscular body is impossible to ignore. When he looks at me, my heart skips a beat. When he touches me, fire rushes through my veins. But he’s a mystery. All I know is he’s stupidly rich, he’s incredibly sexy, and he swears he’s not running away from anything. But now? The baby growing in my belly might make him run away. The first time it happened to me, I was sixteen, alone, and terrified. This time I’m older, but that doesn’t make it any less terrifying. This time, I hope I won’t be alone. Book 4: Knocked Up by the Billionaire’s Son From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I knew she was different. Maybe it’s the small town kindness, or maybe it’s her emerald green eyes. Maybe it’s those killer curves that drive me wild. Whatever it is, I want her like I’ve never wanted a woman before. I’m ready to sweep her off her feet and make this fairy tale come true, but my family have other plans. When I try to break free from the life that's been set out for me, I have to choose between loyalty to my family... ...or love
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His Roommate's Baby Secret (Southern Beaus)
Layla Valentine - 2022
Hints of Spice
Christina C. Jones - 2016
She’s just trying to get settled into her new house, new job, and new life – until Landry Augustin comes to her front door. Together, they explore the potential of a romance neither was looking for – sweet, and a little spicy. PLEASE NOTE that Cin Bradley first appears in the book LOVE ON THE HIGHLIGHT REEL. There may be references and elements that do not make sense outside of the context of that project. This is a short little thing, exploring what happened to her after she moved away. This project, in entirety, was formerly available on my website. This version, for kindle, DOES NOT have additional content. The content contained here is no longer available on the website.