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Thief
Cassie Mint - 2022
It’s cat burglar 101. Never break in while the owner is there!Except I screwed up, and he caught my sticky fingers in the act. Now he won’t let me leave until I fix the holes in his security.I guess I should be grateful he’s not calling the cops. And that he’s feeding me, letting me sleep in his guest room, and giving me the world’s best back rubs.Is this weird? It feels kinda weird. But nice, too.So, he won’t let me leave until I help? Maybe I’ll call his bluff.Maybe I want to be his pet cat burglar.
Thief is a short and steamy instalove story, starring a lonely billionaire and the beauty he can’t let go.
I Am Eve
Nicolina Martin - 2020
until I met him. Adam is not a good man. He's a criminal. A warlord. Someone who takes without asking. He is guarded and cold. But that's not
all
he is. He's also a father. A leader. A battered soul who refuses to stop fighting. I'm blind, but I see the
real
man behind the wounded, world-weary façade, and I want him more than I've ever wanted anything. His touch sets my skin ablaze. He fills my house with laughter and light, and then leaves me with a gift that might bring life to a dying world. It seems our love can save... everything. Author's Note:
I Am Eve is a standalone dark and steamy romance featuring a sexy antihero with a tragic past, and a heroine with more inner strength than she realizes. And even in this post-apocalyptic world, a happily ever after is always guaranteed. Download your copy today.
Look But Don't Touch
Jenna Rose - 2022
But that's a whole lot easier said than done - especially when his daughter is a total knockout who should be signing with a modeling agency instead of applying to college.But the way Becca looks at me...she's barely eighteen. Does she even know what she's doing? I swore an oath to protect her, not put my hands on her, but keeping that oath is getting harder every day. My desire is threatening to drive me insane. Do I hold true to my promise, or bind her to me no matter the consequences?
The Russian's Pregnant Mistress
Elizabeth Lennox - 2012
She couldn’t believe it when he approached her, offering her coffee and conversation. The exchange melted into a weekend of incredibly moving encounters that made her shudder with excitement and desire.Unfortunately, the end of that weekend came much too quickly when Damon disappeared without a word while she slept. Gabby struggled to recover from her encounter with the most amazing man she’d ever met. She was finally pulling herself together when he swooped back into her life. She was furious that he thought he could just march back to her with no explanation or apology for the way he’d left. But the shock of discovering that she was pregnant overshadowed her anger, leaving her shaking and terrified.Damon had finally met a woman who wanted just him, not his money or the prestige that came from being seen on his arm or even the creature comforts his wealth could offer her. Gabriella Smith was sweetness and refreshing honesty all wrapped up in a luscious, sexy package. But when she got too close, he ran, pushing her away because he didn’t want to deal with feelings that he had previously associated with pain and heartache.So when he discovered she was pregnant, he moved quickly to move her into a situation where he could ensure that the baby survived, protecting his unborn offspring.He quickly re-discovered that Gabby wasn’t like the other women he’d been with in the past. And as he protected his unborn child, he forgot to protect his heart from those feelings that had terrified him the first time around. Gabby’s tender touch and sweet sighs of happiness worked their way through the protective barriers he’d built up over the years and he found himself defenseless against her smile and gentle touch.
The Billionaire's Valentine: Untouched Surrogate
Simone Rivers - 2020
I wanted to know what it felt like to be taken by a man before having someone else's baby. I am normally a shy girl, but this handsome billionaire swept me off my feet. He gave me a night I'll never forget. But fairy tales don't last forever. I had a job to do, and I intended to do it. But during the doctor's visit, I got a big surprise: I'm already pregnant! And who is the father? The powerful man busting down the door, demanding answers. He takes one look at me, and my world changes. He's been looking for me since that night, and now that he's found me, he's not letting me go. He's intent on being my man and the father of our baby.
Gunnar
Tarin Lex - 2020
But right now I have everything I’ve ever wanted—Except a curvy beauty to share it with.Then Natalie appears at my front door like a babe in the woods. She’s exactly the kind of distraction I don’t need while I’m deployed. I’ll worry about her. I’ll dream of her.I can throw her out—out of these woods, out of my home, out my life.But I can’t throw her out of the spot in my heart she’s carved open and crawled into.NatalieConfession: I’m a romance novel addict.My favorite kind of heroes? Mountain men.I realize I’m more likely to meet Sasquatch out here than a real-life, hulking, handsome recluse who will come to my rescue if I get lost.It’s just a silly fantasy…until my eyes land on him. My mountain man. My hero.Cruel is the fact that Gunnar is deploying in just three days.He says I don’t have to wait for him.But that’s not how the story is supposed to go.Dear Readers,Ready for a whole new band of mountain men?These alpha heroes might dwell in the shadows of the Wylder Bluffs, but when duty calls, they show up.These are the mountains they call home. The mountains they protect.And when their sweet, curvy women come for them, they’ll walk through fire to keep them safe, too.No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEAs guaranteed. <3Love,TarinWYLDER MOUNTAIN HEROES:Gunnar (Soldier)Callum (Ranger)Soren (Firefighter)Wolff (Private Investigator)Weston (Bodyguard)Mikah (Police Officer)Storm (Marine)
Her Alien Warrior
Viki Storm - 2020
An easy smuggling run, one crate off-planet and then I can leave all my dark secrets behind.Crash landing was not part of the plan. Neither was being rescued by a monster.Did I say rescued? Because I think I mean kidnapped. This muscle-bound alien is keeping me captive on his ship. And if he finds out what cargo I'm really carrying? I don't want to know what he'll do to me.He's super intense, super scary… And super hot. Once you get past the fangs and claws. He says we're mates and he's going to claim me as his own. I'm totally at his mercy—I just hope he has some underneath his scaled exterior…Humans and aliens are not supposed to mix. If he takes me, I'll be ruined. Tainted. Despoiled. But the more he looks at me with those yellow eyes, the more I think I want to be ruined…AUVOKMine. The female is mine. She fell out of the sky in a fiery wreck of twisted metal and now she belongs to me. A gift from the Universe itself: my fated mate.Even though I've been exiled, I'm still a Virixian warrior—and warriors don't ask. They take. I can't wait to defile her delicate, innocent body.But first, I have to complete this mission. I can't screw it up. All I have to do is keep my hands off this sassy female so I can focus on the job. Not likely. The desires of a Virixian warrior are voracious. She's not just going to be the death of me, but the death of us all…This is a standalone book, no cliffhanger, HEA guaranteed!
Maiden and the Monster
Michelle M. Pillow - 2005
The Kings have granted him a title of nobility in exchange for his part as a political prisoner. Discontent, he bides his time in his new home until war will once again rip through the land. But boredom soon turns to devious pleasure as the daughter of his most hated enemy is left for dead at his castle gate. Now the monster bides his time plotting revenge.Lady Eden of Hawks' Nest doesn't know what to think of the man who saved her life, but she can't wrench her thoughts away. His words are those of a tyrant, true to his vicious reputation, but his touch is that of a man, stirring passion and lust when there should only be fear. It would seem the infamous monster is not as monstrous as he appears.Rating: Contains graphic sexual content, adult language, and violence.Length: Long NovelHeat Level: Very Sensual
Hot Summer Night: An MFM Romance
Lauren Milson - 2020
Not without the two off-limits older men I've been pining for, obsessed with, totally tangled up over for three long years......my dad's best friends.They promised to protect me. Watch over me. Make sure nothing bad happens to me.Xavier is a flirt. He makes me feel daring. Just a look from him sends shockwaves through me and makes me want to do things I've never done before.And Noah. He's a beautiful, rough angel of a man who's eyes make me melt on the spot. He makes me feel safe. He feels like home.My heart belongs to both of them. I've never even looked at another guy the way I look at them.I always thought they only saw me as their friend's daughter.Turns out I was wrong. Very wrong.They're as obsessed with me as I am with them.And they've been watching over me all right...Watching. Waiting. And when they show up on campus to keep tabs on me, that's when things really start to heat up...They tell me I'm going home with them. They tell me I'm not allowed out of their sight. They become totally hell-bent on claiming what's been theirs all along....but what will happen when the night is over and the sun starts to rise?Two obsessed older men and one inexperienced college gal. No MM in this one -- the guys' attention is totally on her. HEA, no cheating, over-the-top fun.This book is part of the "Night" series, but each is a complete standalone and they can be read in any order.Enjoy!xx, Lauren
July's Love (Forever Safe Romance #7)
May Gordon - 2019
While there, she also wants to explore life outside her small hometown, never expecting to find her soulmate at the same time. He’s the exact type of man her parents warned her about, however, under his expensive suit and hard exterior is a heart that perfectly matches her own. He may be the owner of a popular casino, but Benjamin Roche has always preferred solitude. Even now, he remains in his office, running things behind the scenes, trusting his right-hand man to be the public persona. Until a glance at his monitor changes everything and he’ll soon discover a world of possibilities are his for the taking. But with July’s love comes distractions and her whole reason for being there is in jeopardy. Will one of them have to give up more than they ever bargained for? Warning: Sweet, sexy and safe read! Happily ever after guaranteed! This author writes what she likes to read. That means there will be instalove, OTT Heroes, and, brace yourselves, virgin characters at times. If none of those float your boat, you might want to find another book. If they do, you're in the right place.
In the Dark
Brynn Paulin - 2009
Even after her entire family perished in the plague, she did not emerge from behind the castle walls that have always protected her. She is safe in her secret rooms. Or so she thinks… Her illusion of safety comes to an abrupt end when a band of men arrives at the castle. She’s horrified. And terrified. And more than a little fascinated by the knight who leads them, Calen the Black. Intrigued, she spies on him from afar until her desire is too great. Needing a closer look at him, she sneaks into his room. Just this once... Once is not enough for Calen. The gift of Warg castle in the wild north is not a gift at all. It is a punishment for his popularity in the King’s court. Intent on making the best of his new home, he sets about making it livable again. It is all rather unbearable…until a tiny angel invades his locked chamber. They find heaven and contentment together…for as long as they remain in the dark. But when morning comes, she is gone. She might think she can get away, but Calen did not gain his renown by being defeated. He will capture the maiden, and she will be his. Forever.
Claimed
Jessica Grayson - 2021
When I went into cryosleep on the way from Mars to Earth, I never expected to wake up in a cage.When our captor’s ship crashes on an ice world, I’m rescued by a fierce Mosauran Dragon warrior.He and his people are stranded here too, along with several other races—all of them enemies and each of them dangerous.Markus is the Commander of his people, and his species is one of the most feared in the galaxy.He claims that I’m his fated one—his Ashaya.He’s fiercely protective and possessive of me, and I cannot deny that I’m drawn to him in ways I don’t understand.The more time we spend together, I begin to wonder: what would it be like to be fated to a dragon?
Loki: Filthy Modern Vikings
ChaShiree M. - 2019
One I didn’t see coming. Now that I have her, I am never letting go. Her family may not approve. That’s their fucking problem. I will get my ring on her hand, my baby in her belly and my last name behind hers faster than she can get unpacked. I dare someone try to stop me. Tabitha Gentry is MINE!!!!
Treasured
Mink - 2022
Steal the vase and get the hell out. Easy. At least it would’ve been if I hadn’t witnessed a kidnapping and decided to step in and help. That’s when I meet Milly… And also when I realize I’m in a whole world of trouble.MillyI’m used to bad men. In fact, I was raised by one. But when Mateo tells me he’s a bad guy, I can’t believe him. Not when he treats me like the most priceless treasure he’s ever found. It’s easy to fall for a man like him. He saved me, and now he says I’m saving him. Then again, when we take a trip to Paris to transact some of his “business” I start to understand exactly what sort of bad guy he is--a top notch thief. Makes sense. After all, he’s stolen my heart.
Claimed by the Fire Dragon Prince
Aria Winter - 2020
I never thought it would end with us crashing on a planet full of dragon shifters.When I’m taken from my people by a fierce Drakarian warrior, my first thought is of escape. Varus is the Prince of the Fire Clan. He claims the glowing pattern on his chest means that I’m his fated one—his Linaya.I doubt he's going to just let me go. But what does it mean to be fated to a dragon?