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Sealfinger


Heide Goody - 2021
    She's got bigger things to worry about - keeping on top of her job at DefCon4 Security Services isn't easy - particularly since her manager is a cactus and no one will tell her what her job actually is.But when the ghost-spotting client goes missing and only Sam suspects foul play, she is compelled to dig deeper.Aided by her retired stage magician father and the owner of the most outlandish junk shop on the sea front, Sam dives into a mystery involving psychotic seals, unexploded air force munitions, DIY foot surgery and a corpse that just won't quit.

Winning the Spinster's Heart


Kit Morgan - 2020
    And when they do, chaos ensues. But the mothers of Clear Creek are growing desperate. Many have unmarried daughters and sons and niether seem interested in the other! What's the matter with the young folks in town? Aren't they interested in marriage? Come to find out they're interested all right, just not in anyone from Clear Creek. But as there's no such thing as mail-order husbands, the young women, some of which are already considered spinsters, are going to have to take a second look at what's available in their hometown. The question is, how to get them to look. Can Leona and Betsy make them see reason, let alone the men? Find out in this hilarious new series of sweet, clean, western romances.Adele Cooke has a list. A really long list of what she wants in a man. Unfortunately for her, none of the men in Clear Creek meet all the criteria. So, she decides to wait and see if one comes along that does. She's been waiting for years.Liam White has a college education and plans to use it. But there's not much use for an Engineering degree in his tiny hometown. Besides, he'd like to start a family and there are no prospects in Clear Creek. All the available young ladies he knows too well. After all, he grew up with them. He wants to meet someone new, see new places and meet new people. If he stays in Clear Creek, he'll never get the chance. But when two matrons from Nowhere in the Washington Territory come to town, they have other ideas ...

Stamina


Romi Hart - 2020
    Unstoppable. Sexy as f*ck.They are 9 rugged bad boys with unstoppable stamina.Bad boy superstars who own the pitch and don't leave until they win BIG.They are aggressive with their explosive stamina and relentless staying power on and off the field!Some are sexy and charismatic, some are brash and cocky.They are Rey Ramirez, Nate Jiggur, Jett Johnson, Alex Cantrell, Ryan Romero, Marc Winters, Jordan Dennison, Dex Collier, and Adam Channing.These naughty players are here to play their best game yet, hit the right spots and make things wet!They are rough, rugged and ready to play dirty.Will these bad boys find their perfect match or someone who can tame them?Stamina is a complete collection of 9 panty-melting, scorching hot bad boy romance books. No cheating, no cliffhangers, plenty of steam and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Virgin Farm Boy: Bonus Story Max


Dick Parker - 2019
    He meets Kyle a twenty year old neighbor who has worked with his uncle for several years. Kyle is a gorgeous young guy and he and Alex soon become friends. Alex is gay and is attracted to Kyle but would never approach him, but soon Kyle starts to give him signals that make him think Kyle might also be gay. Their friendship grows and soon it turns to more than friendship.

Bay Area Bad Boys: Box Set


Stasia Black - 2017
    So he wants her to answer emails with her shirt off. So what? She worked at Hooters for years to get herself through college and it's not that much different. But when his demands get more and more invasive and he begins toying with her in front of his business rival, Jackson Vale, the job that was just supposed to pay for the lawyer in her son's upcoming custody hearing starts becoming more than she ever bargained for. PLEASE ME: The conclusion to Crush Me. Callie's determined that no man will ever have the power to hurt her again. But the path to getting her life back on track is messier than she ever expected. Especially when the man she thought she'd left behind is ready to fight for her every step of the way. But can a woman like her, having gone through the things she's experienced in her life, ever truly expect a happily ever after? WOMAN NAMED RED: (in the Crush Me universe, interacting with the previous characters) Kennedy: Her name was Scarlet and she burst into my life as an explosion of color as bright as her name promised. But don’t get confused. This isn’t a love story. I don't do love. No, this is a story about a woman with a fiery temperament and passion for life to match her name. She and I were combustible together. Which means maybe we were always meant to burn to the f*@king ground. Warning: All three of these novels contain dark themes and potential triggers which may be distressing to some readers.

Solar Storm: Homeward Bound


Vincent Keith - 2017
    He'd spent years learning to live in a minimalist and sustainable way. He'd changed careers, and he had a plan. A plan just in case the worst happened. Unfortunately for Jack, he was far from home when disaster struck, when the end of the world as we know it came. Now he is on foot, with winter coming. Jack and his two dogs will need to trek over 750 miles to get home. How do you cope when almost everything you depend upon is lost? When everything you've come to rely on stops working. There was no way to predict a Solar Storm. There was no way to predict its enormous magnitude or the damage that it would do. What do you do when you can't call for help? When transportation stops and the lights go out? How hungry do you have to be to steal, to kill? What will people do when there is no law? Who can you trust? Jack would most likely run out of food before he got home, even if nothing went wrong. But something had already gone wrong, and it was just the beginning. He had choices to make and no information. Every decision was a trade-off. Would he survive if he chose wrong? Jack was about to find out.

Kyr


Nikki Clarke - 2019
    But she isn't a scared human woman on an alien planet anymore. In fact, she's got an impressive intergalactic job and seems to be doing everything she can to get into as much trouble as possible, sending Kyr's new feelings into turmoil. He needs to keep her safe, but will she let him get close enough to do it?This is the first in the Somii Soulmates Series, a spin off the Lyqa Planet Lovers. Enjoy! This story follows the events in My Alien Captor, Nyo. It is recommended to read that story first; although, not required.

Looking for Lucy


Julie Houston - 2016
    You'll laugh and cry, but not be able to put it down as Julie's trademark humour shines through from beginning to end' Cassam Book Blog'This is one of those novels that makes you want to read "just one more chapter" before you turn out the light, and that chapter turns into several more ' Big Bertha, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer'I became so engrossed in this story I couldn't stop - kept going for just another chapter, and another, until I'd read straight through to the end. I loved it - the magic five for me, a wonderful read and one to keep for rereading' Jeannie Zelos Book Reviews'An absolutely briliant read. This will definitely be a book to look out for in 2016 and I, for one, will be recommending it at every opportunity' I Love Smart BooksClementine needs to find Lucy before it's all too late. She also knows bringing up a child on your own down on Emerald Street where the street walkers ply their trade isn't easy, even when your daughter's as adorable as four-year-old Allegra. So when Peter Broadbent, wealthy, kind and possessed of the most beautiful house Clementine has ever seen, proposes, it seems almost too good to be true. It is...

Forbidden Men and Curvy Girls: A Romance Boxset


Julie Scarlet - 2020
    

Shagged


Alex Wolf - 2018
    I avoid them whenever possible. They always want something from me whether it’s money or attention. My ten-figure net worth isn’t the product of being what people would consider a “nice guy.” When I see something I want—I take it. I’ve been called an asshole more times than I can count, and I don’t care. Caring about things makes you vulnerable, and vulnerable is the last thing I’ll ever be. Until Christina walks in and threatens the foundation of my life with her tight little body, sassy mouth, and soft curves. She doesn’t put up with my sh*t. She makes me human. I fight the attraction. But, there’s one problem… I have to have her. I will have her.

OUTSIDE: A Horror Novel Set in a Small Russian Town (Russian Horror Fiction)


Artyom Dereschuk - 2021
    from the inside.Before anyone can make sense of it, something not from this world kills a postman stranded on the other side of the door. And when the town's old evacuation sirens begin to blare, Yuri and everyone else in the building realize an impenetrable door could be the least of their worries. In fact, it could be the only thing standing between them and the otherworldly creatures roaming the now deserted streets outside...Someone in the building knows what's going on. Now, it's up to Yuri to figure out who it is, what they know, how these events are linked to their town's past, and how to lead everyone to safety - before the threats lurking outside find their way in.

The True Wealth is Inside: A Pride and Prejudice Variation


Melanie Schertz - 2021
    While visiting his aunt's home, he meets and falls in love with Margaret O'Brien. The married and had more children, including three sons, thus breaking the entail that had been in place by Thomas' grandfather. But Thomas' cousin is convinced that the sons cannot inherit. You see, the second Mrs Bennet came from Antigua, the child of an English born land owner and a freed slave. Mr Collins, the Bennet cousin believes that the sons are not worthy of inheriting an estate, and plans to eliminate the entire Bennet family, thus he could claim Longbourn. How will Darcy, who is visiting the community with his friend who had leased the neighboring estate of Netherfield Park, accept such knowledge? Will he follow his heart or will he bow to society's view of such a family? Will Elizabeth and Darcy have a happily ever after or is their relationship doomed?

The Popcorn Prince


Johanna Evelyn - 2018
     Amy has officially put dating on the back burner after a string of noncommittal relationships. But when she accidentally brushes her hand against a handsome stranger's one night at a movie theater, her heart decides it has other plans—until she realizes her handsome prince brings a new girl to the theater almost every weekend. This doesn’t stop her from admiring him from afar, while she and her twin brother make up outlandish stories about him every time he comes to the theater. But when their worlds collide, she needs to decide if she will open her heart and take another chance on a man, or push him away after she’s done with his services. Steven has waited months to ask out a girl he’s only had a few brief interactions with. But every time he tries, she runs away from him. His coworkers step in with a plan to put his bachelor days behind him. But the fun and games come with a price tag, as his Cinderella stands to lose something much more valuable than a glass slipper. Other titles by this author: The Billionaire Club Series The Billionaires Secret The Billionaires Conflict Excerpt from this book: “She moved to the edge where the prince was still standing. His eyes were bright as she stepped next to him then her mind went blank as panic set in. This man was on a date with another woman. She was crazy. She stood awkwardly trying to form a coherent sentence. He smiled down at her and her heart skipped at the satisfaction in his eyes. “I left your hot sauce at home,” he said, breaking her awkward silence. She gasped at his unexpected words, shifting uncomfortably. She needed to pull it together. She felt like an awkward teenager. “Didn’t I see you with someone?” she asked, grasping at anything her brain could find in her muddied state. “She’ll be back in a minute.” He glanced back to the restroom and Amy followed his gaze. “I’m sorry about that,” Amy said the next thing her scattered mind thought of. He lifted an eyebrow at her, a smile playing at the edge of his lips. “That my date will be back.” She laughed out loud before cupping her hand to her mouth. She dropped her hands in embarrassment. “No, sorry. I’m sorry for throwing popcorn at you.” “That was definitely unexpected.” She bit her bottom lip, unsure of what she should ask next. If she ever needed saving, now would be perfect timing. Too bad she didn’t have twin telepathy.”

Shifters of New Orleans


Sofia Westlake - 2019
     Part 1: Ghosts in the Graveyard Nothing says New Orleans like a funeral parade. With the jazz and zydeco playing, Francesca Theriot, her family and friends celebrate the life of their recently deceased grandmother. But when the parade gets to the cemetery, they discover that someone has broken into the Theriot family mausoleum. The only thing gone is the gold cat idol that has always watched over the Theriot family’s dead. Newly promoted Sergeant Louis Adams agrees to help Frankie Theriot find out what happened to the missing gold idol. He’s pretty sure the entire thing is a hoax, but Frankie isn’t the kind of woman you refuse. As the two of them investigate the grave robbery, it becomes apparent that there is something truly strange about the Theriot family. They have a really weird affinity for cats. It does not take Louis long to realize that Frankie has more secrets than he could have possibly imagined. Part 2: Blue Moon Bayou When a young woman shows up on the doorstep of the Theriot’s big rambling house in New Orleans’ Garden District, Remy Theriot is ready to send her packing. His family has had enough drama lately and being suspicious of a stranger is in Remy’s nature anyway. But Olivia Jones has a fantastic story to tell. Olivia needs help. Her own family is being pushed off their land by the Bordelons. Theriots and Bordelons don’t get along. So, while Remy doesn’t trust Olivia, the enemy of your enemy is your friend. Part 3: A Bird in the Hand Sasha Theriot figures she has the best of both worlds. She teaches a few cooking classes at the family cooking school and spends the rest of her time reading palms and tarot cards on the square. But when she has a very strange customer one morning at her card table, she cannot help but think that something big is about to happen. Nick Bordelon has obviously come to the square for a reason, but Sasha has a feeling that even the big man from the bayou isn’t entirely sure what that reason is. Part 4: Love and Bread Pudding Sophie Theriot is tired of running the Theriot School of Cooking without any Theriots to help out with the hard work. This nonsense with the Bordelons and the Theriots’ own financial disasters have chased everyone away. Then Sophie meets the perfect man, employee, cook, and pretty much all around nice guy, Xander Borders. Xander is looking for work and Sophie needs help. Soon enough Sophie and Xander are entering their recipes into a local radio show’s holiday cooking contest. But Sophie is starting to realize that there’s something a little off about her new employee and she’s not exactly sure what it is. Part 5: Take the Tiger by the Tail Adrien Theriot is tired of the recent and constant harassment of the Bordelons. In Adrien’s opinion, the Theriots haven’t done anything wrong. Gaspar Bordelon and his hang ups about secrecy and hiding in the shadows are from a time in the past and they just aren’t valid anymore. But instead of doing something about it, Adrien’s aunt Euphemia is determined to do nothing. Going against Euphemia’s wishes, Adrien makes the trip out to Pontchartrain and meets with Gaspar face to face. That’s when Adrien realizes that Gaspar has truly lost his mind, in a very dangerous manner.

Shared by the Oil Barons


Roma James - 2019
    The problem? I work for both of them. I’ve just moved half-way across the country. The first day of my new job and I’m already in trouble. Big trouble. Landon, my boss, owns the oil company. The boss-man’s used to people following his orders. Tall, dark and filthy-mouthed, he’s a man who always gets his way and he wants me. I need this job. There’s no way I can quit. I owe the company for moving me to Texas and Landon likes to remind me of the debt. Frequently. The gorgeous man delights in making my life hell at the office. Surprisingly, Landon is a different man away from work. He’s flirty. Sweet. The moment he steals a hungered kiss, I’m falling. Hard. Landon’s business partner and friend makes no secret of his desire for me. Dave makes his move almost at once, whispering dirty promises every chance he gets. I might be a little insecure, but Dave makes me feel like the finest woman in Texas. I’m sure these two men are toying with me. I need to be smart. I need to be careful, too, so I don’t lose my job. But Landon and Dave won’t let me off easy. They intend to claim me, share me, and keep me. I’m sure they won’t relent until I surrender. ***Shared by the Oil Barons is a steamy novella with a happy ending for fans of sassy heroines who don’t have to choose between one smoking hot billionaire and…another smoking hot billionaire.***