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Scorpion's Trail

Perri finds herself attracted to two men, one a mysterious rogue and the other a steady lawman. Which one can be trusted? How will she discover her heart?

Lake of Destiny: A Celtic Legends Novel

magical novel about destiny, family, food, intrigue, healing, men in kilts, and the sometimes twisted path to love from the award-winning author of Compulsion. "Delightful, charming, and heartwarming." --NYT bestselling author Wendy Higgins

Helping her aunt organize a festival in a picturesque village nestled among the Highland braes of Scotland seems li ...

Skinny Dipping

Everyone has a fear. Fear of spiders? Arachnophobia. Fear of small spaces? Claustrophobia. And of course, the fear of being tickled by feathers: pteronophobia. Sophie Smart fears drowning. No, her fear isn’t some made up malarkey like exposedflabophobia (acute paranoia when wearing a swimsuit and baring pasty thighs and a round bottom). Sophie drowned as a child. She died for three minutes. Her ch ...

My Bossy Billionaire Fake Date

She’s my sister’s best friend. Forbidden fruit. But I can’t resist taking a bite. I’m never doing a favor for my sister again. I needed a plus-one and Zoey wanted to help her friend. It was supposed to be a simple blind date, just dinner and done. But nothing is easy about keeping my hands off Riley Walker. My rules are simple: No feelings, just fun. I thought I could move on– Forget about how per ...

Page Against the Machine

Dickens My tranquility is shattered when a motorcycle repair shop moves in next to my bookstore. All I want is peace and quiet. What I get is gunning engines and eighties rock music. One of us has got to go, and since I was here first, it’s the hot mechanic. Spike I chose Mission City to set up shop because of the weekend-enthusiast riders. I’ve dreamed of owning my own shop for years, an ...

Mr. Right Under the Mistletoe

I’ve always been a player. A football player, that is. In the dating game, though, I only have eyes for one girl. Sydney Porter, team publicist MVP, all-around hottie…and my ex-girlfriend. But Christmas comes early for me and I’m traded back to my home team mid-season. Of course, I run straight into Sydney—and a big problem. See, I never actually told my family we broke up. Now my mom wants the ha ...

Wanted in Paradise

He's the hot Italian superstar, adored by millions. She's the one that got away... When Romeo Moretti, the most charismatic man Jasmine Hartwell has ever met, offers her a dream job in a paradise location, she hopes it will be a release from her nightmares. She can't run from the survivor's guilt she carries after a deadly typhoon, but perhaps Romeo's offer will be the perfect distraction ...

Mending Heartstrings

Kane's a country singer who's tangled with too many deceitful women. He's learned his lesson: girls are for flirting and fun; emotions are for his music. But after spending a night with an earnest woman unlike any he's known, he can't force her out of his mind. So he goes in search of the woman he knows only as "Elle."

On her last night in Nashville, the staunchly pragmatic Sabella f ...

Falling for a Bossy Cowboy (Vargas Ranch Book 3)

She’s famous and nearing the end of her career. He’s blunt, bossy, and downright annoying. Will these two find the perfect balance between truth and love? Sports fanatic Derin Vargas steps down from his position as foreman of Vargas Ranch to run the family’s new sports complex. Uncomfortable in his new role, he compensates by being bossy. When a famous pro-tennis player stays at the resort to r ...

Lovesick; A Billionaire Best Friends Brother Secret Baby Romance

He was a billionaire bad boy, my best friend’s brother and I was hopelessly in love, but when I saw him again at her wedding, he looked at me like I was a woman. I gave him my virginity even though I knew this was nothing but a dream. His father called me a whore and paid me to leave. Heartbroken and lovesick and I thought I would never recover from losing my true love. But I was not lovesick, I w ...

Return to Love

The cowboy's back in town... Cassie Powell is perfectly happy with her small town life in Willow Valley. She has a successful bakery and a beautiful little girl—everything she's ever wanted. But when Jack Martin swaggers back into town, secrets she's worked too hard to keep threaten to bring it all tumbling down around her. Jack has always thought of Cassie as a little sister—until he ...

Rugged Boss

He's her boss. She's a delectable temptation going through a rough time. Will tragedy cause their love to wilt before it has a chance to grow?

RAND

I always knew I’d be wealthy.

Going from trailer park kid to successful business owner should have fulfilled my every dream.

But now that I’m here, life feels kind of empty.

Until my new employee shows up with hope in her hea ...

One Drink: Book 2 An After-Hours Affair

One drunken night took Jake one step closer to winning the love of his life. He has one shot to show her just how deep his love for her runs. It’s now or never. When Stephanie asked Jake to help her save a failing magazine, he said yes. Jake would do anything for the woman he’s loved for over 10 years, even if it meant giving up his dreams of being a published novelist. One office party and too ma ...

Forbidden Billionaire Daddy

I never planned to make-out with my best friend’s brother. Now we're living together. While undercover as a singer, I fall into the strong embrace of a stranger as we share an unforgettable kiss. It’s ok, I'd never see him again anyways. After leaving the venue, my best friend suggest we stay at her brother’s place. As we walk into his mansion, I find myself face-to-face with the man th ...

Adam

Welcome to Farraday Country, a twist on the favorite 7 Brides for 7 Brothers theme set in cattle-ranching west Texas, with all the friends, family and fun that fans have come to expect from USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston. On a barren road in the pre-dawn hours, Adam Farraday, the oldest of seven siblings, happens upon a disabled sports car and an angel in white searching for a disappe ...

Faking With My Brother's Bestie

My fake wedding date with my brother's best friend left me pregnant. Linc is the billionaire groomsman and eye candy I shouldn't crave. But I do. I’ve had a crush on him forever. But Mr. Tall, Dark, and Brooding barely know I exist. Until we are forced to pose as lovers. Before I know it, his talented hands coax screams of ecstasy from my lips. Our pretend romance feels all too real. I reveal my d ...

The Dream Maker, book 3, Alpha Aviators Series

Head Chef and owner of a booming restaurant, Gabby Merrick not only has to prepare for a hurricane, but she has a tough decision to make, too. As much as she wants to marry Andrew Hughes, something is stopping her. In her heart of hearts, she still can't accept the fact that Ethan Hastings, the love of her life, is dead---killed on a mission over in Afghanistan. And what’s making it worse, the bar ...

Behind the Bar

Susie and Reggie return to the Behind the Love Trilogy as the main characters in this romance. Susie and Reggie have been together since high school. When they watch good friends Dean and Leah find happiness, they both know something in their relationship must change. Susie believes that means marriage; she didn't expect it to be Reggie deciding they needed a break from one another. While on break ...

Secret Crush

For some, joining the FBI is a long-term goal. For billionaire John Morgan, joining the Bureau is a stepping stone to proving his father is culpable for his sister’s death. After his estranged father dies, John is forced to return home and face the ghosts of his past. That proves to be more difficult than he could have ever imagined. Alice Collins lives a peaceful life. As a farmer’s d ...

All That's Unforeseen

Knowing how the story ends doesn't mean there aren't wonderful surprises along the way. When her son was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy Marilynn Morgan knew how the story was going to end. What she didn't know was what life would bring her along the way. She didn't anticipate her husband leaving her or getting remarried a few years later. She didn't realize how lonely her life would become, and ...

Racing Wilde - A Slow Burn Sports Romance

crash… Landon Wilde has plenty of bad choices and regrets in his rearview—not the least of which is his former career as an adult-movie star. But now, he’s behind the wheel of a race car where he belongs, and he’ll do everything he can to stay there. Getting involved with a sweet-but-sexy good girl probably isn’t in his (or her) best interest. So why can’t he stay away? Georgiana Rutledge is nec ...

Fighting for Her

Sasha Krause is my best friend, my coach's daughter, and about a hundred and fifty times too good for a bonehead like me. When a swift and embarrassing knockout throws me out of contention for her heart, my only hope of a second chance is in getting a champion's belt wrapped around my waist. Victory is so close; I can taste it. And I won’t let anything get in my way. Tonight, I'll fight – and ...

True Colors

Read the award-winning finale in The Colors Trilogy! They are supposed to be there through thick and thin. However, when tragedy strikes, can you depend on your friends? Imani Cabrette, strong and proud, never asks for help. But when an accident changes her world forever, can she overcome her stubborn pride? Sweet, dependable Melody Wilkins owes her life to Imani. Now that the tables are turned wi ...

The Summer Tour

This is a sweet and sassy romance, which means there will be some rockstar-esque language and steamy moments but the sex stays off the page. If you're into it, download your FREE COPY now to meet Griffin Miller and the woman who brings him to his knees. My name is Griffin Miller. I'm the lead singer of Amaryllis—yeah, the platinum selling rock band. Tonight, my career dreams came true. The notorio ...

His Desire (HIS Series Book 1)

Romantic Suspense BESTSELLER And AWARD WINNER • Will his stubbornness prevent him from trusting the woman he desires? In Sheila Kell’s provocative novel of suspicion and need, a handsome security specialist and a feisty FBI agent are tied by grief and attraction… and the fervor of the unknown. He’s stubborn. She’s independent. Together, desire will determine their future. Hamilton Investigation &a ...

Cowabunga Christmas Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery #1

"Are you telling me we have a dead Santa on our hands?" It’s a Cowabunga Christmas in Corsario Cove for newlyweds, Kim and Brien. Surf’s up at the exclusive resort they’ve chosen as their honeymoon destination. The Sanctuary Resort and Spa at Corsario Cove has everything: a spectacular location with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, luxurious accommodations, 5-star cuisine, spa services, and a ...

Barbecue and Bad News

Welcome to Adams Grove…where the barbecue isn’t the only thing that sizzles. Savannah Dey politely agreed to attend her ex-husband’s wedding, but she’d be grateful for any reason to get out of it…which is why the speeding ticket from the handsome sheriff of Adams Grove is both a surprise and a reprieve. With one quick call to her editor, the aspiring columnist finds ...

Fortune for St. Patrick's Day

Money Can’t Buy Happiness… …Or Can It? Dog groomer Cara Laskin won the lottery, and her life will never be the same. Dealing with financial planners and tax attorneys leaves her dizzy. Her past, present, and future are all under scrutiny. Despite her best efforts to stay below the radar, she’s besieged by friends, family, and the media. When she’s finally forced to hide away until the furor die ...

Veterans of Valhalla Box Set 2

Welcome to Valhalla From USA Today Bestseller RJ Gray comes a sizzling military romance sure to leave readers gasping! After being forced into medical retirement, Navy SEAL amputee Hudson “Phantom” McGhee hunts for a way to invest his time and family inheritance to help him feel fulfilled. The answer becomes... Valhalla. Deep in the mountains of Colorado, he turns a once prestigious corpor ...

By the Sea (15 Book Series)

Ambrosia by the Sea is the first in Traci Halls Read by the Sea Second Chance Contemporary Romance Series. You can read them all in any order. We hope you enjoy Ambrosia by the Sea. 

Celia Langford lost her perfect life in the ultimate betrayalnot only was her late husband a cheat, he left her with a mountain of debt and no self-confidence. She poured her grief into cooking, determ ...

Let's Not Pretend: A fake relationship, second chance romance

Reviews can make or break an author’s career and she took mine. Cheryl Daniels has power over my writing career and now more than ever I need her to help me so my world doesn’t come crashing down on me again. I need an editor and Cheryl is the only one that can get my manuscript up to snuff so that it doesn’t tank like my first book did after her scathing review. Except she needs me to fake date h ...

Space Cowgirl: Houston, All Systems Go (Audio)

NASA astronaut Julie Starr knows nothing is earned without blood, sweat, and frizzy hair. Recently returned from orbit, Jules is on her way to becoming the youngest flight commander ever. So she isn't about to let a creepy stalker derail her goals. Or a chivalrous, wealthy rancher either, for that matter. Holt West doesn't mess with flirts. And that's exactly what Jules is. He has enough on his pl ...

Pucking My Bad Boy Boss: An Enemies to Lovers Fake Relationship Romance (Pucking Hot Hockey Billionaires)

I never thought that ridiculously hot one-night-stand would end up being my grumpy boss. It started when I locked eyes with a mysterious stranger, and it should have ended after our fiery encounter. Months later, managing my brother's hockey team is a dream come true… …Until I met my new boss. The gorgeous man from my past is now the team's owner—and my brother's best friend. Dominic " ...

Loving My Brother's Bestie

I’ll never get over my forbidden teen crush. Especially now that he’s an ex-SEAL and hotter than ever. The man standing before me is a far cry from the boy I used to know. Tall, muscular, and devastatingly handsome, Jamison is impossible to resist. My brother’s best friend has ignited a flame, and I can see that he wants me. I’m not a child anymore and he’s all man. He may be off-limits, bu ...

She Will Be Loved

A feel-good romance with no sex, no swearing--just an honest love that develops between two people. If you believe in fate, redemption, and finding hope in the darkest of times, you will adore this newest book in the Cupid's Bow series! Luke Ward was New York City’s best and brightest young physician until a freak accident changed everything. Now he’s taken a position as the staff doctor at a larg ...

Christmas in Cayman

All Noel wants for Christmas is a relaxing, sun-drenched vacation. But when her bestie cancels, sending Noel’s ex, Dare, in her place, she nearly loses her tinsel. Ho, ho, no. Dare’s the one guy who broke her heart and now she’s stuck on an island with the Ghost of Christmas Past. It’s going to take a Christmas miracle to thaw Noel’s heart, but Dare’s determined to win her back.

Falling For My Damaged Boss

A heartsick loner, a damsel in distress, and a storm that changes everything. My little brother moved to the middle of nowhere for a fresh start. While I’m visiting his newfound home, a fierce storm rips through wreaking havoc on his house. In rides Trey, my brother’s best friend, to save the day. He’s a horse rancher, resigned to a solitary life after losing his fiance a week before their wed ...

Passion Project (DIY Romance, Book 2)

Marly’s been doing the best with what life’s dealt her. Losing her husband a decade ago and raising two kids on her own made her self-reliant and unapologetic. When she’s pushed to the limit after losing her job, what’s a girl to do? Audition for a spot on a DIY show, naturally. Jack is a down-on-his-luck television producer trying to catch a break. When an offer comes along to get a fledgling DIY ...

A Season for Serenity

A toymaker with a dilemma, twelve hours to make it right, and a special ops paramedic at her side? Not exactly the Christmas Eve Serenity planned…

Serenity Yates is an hour from closing her toy shop for the holidays and starting a much-needed break. But first, she’ll hand over a handmade dollhouse to her final customer of the year. At least, that’s the hope–until the plan goes ...

A Romance for Christmas

Can you fall in love again when the love of your life has gone? A year ago on Christmas Eve, the love of Dara's life passed away in a tragic accident, leaving her with their three-year-old daughter. Though insurance paid off the house and provided the basics, there wasn't much left over. A car accident drained finances and cost her missed work. She's hoping for a chance to go back after the new ...

Sweet Hart Inn at Harbor Falls

Welcome to Harbor Falls! This two-book bundle is your series starter into the 15-Book Harbor Falls Romance Series! All of My Heart, Book 1 - When Suzie Hart inherits the lakeside Victorian cottage that eventually becomes Sweet Hart Inn, she imagines her life all planned out ahead of her. She will run the inn, write her recipes, conduct her cooking classes, and pick up an occasional catering job ...

Intertwined Hearts

To let go, forgiveness is necessary. Even if the one that needs it is yourself. As a teacher in her hometown of Santa Barbara, California, Abby Sullivan finally feels like she has something to offer. She has a purpose, a wonderful best friend, and a supportive mother. Abby is very talented at many things, especially hiding the pain of her past. That is until her world collides with Caleb Hunter’s. ...

Candleglow and Mistletoe

Noelle Wentworth doesn’t mind getting away from St. Augustine to fill in at her ailing aunt’s candle shop. A few weeks in Snowing Rock will help her get past the humiliating memory lapse that ruined an important piano concert—and, ultimately, her marriage to her overbearing duet partner.

She’s mentally rehearsing for her comeback performance when the bus she&rsqu ...

The Girl I Didn't Marry

I’ve wanted to marry Jessie Schultz since we were fourteen years old. It doesn’t matter that I’m just a dumb schmuck from Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, and Jessie’s the most beautiful girl I ever met. It doesn’t matter that her father would rather rearrange my face than let his only daughter end up with the son of a local mobster. But it does matter when he starts threatening Jessie about what he’ll do i ...

Her Desert Prince

Catherine Taylor, no stranger to life’s school of hard knocks, at 18 leaves her dysfunctional family behind, striking out on her own to embrace her passion for art. Years of hard work has given her a degree of acclaim. When offered the opportunity to work in the middle eastern country of Bashir to create the defining mural for the new children's critical care ward, Catherine embraces the chance to ...

The Heir

This Novella is the first of seven in the Billionaire Royal Series. Home for the summer, Jo Finley struggles to save her family's marina, comfort her ailing father, and find a way to break up with a controlling boyfriend. She quickly becomes distracted by a newcomer to their small town. Immediate attraction has her reeling and second-guessing her choices. Nick Waters, otherwise known as Nico Valde ...

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