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Lit Up by My Brother’s Best Friend

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When the good girl falls…

Sierra

Over a decade ago, I aimed too high when I fell for my brother’s best friend. So I settled for someone else. And then got dumped. And now I’m dangling from a fence waiting for my dream guy to rescue me. Yes, it’s all connected. And yes, it all started with a stupid game of Never Have I Ever. And yes, I’m too old for that game. But then Hunter saves me, sweeps me off of my feet, and announces he’s staying overnight to make sure I don’t have a concussion. It’ll be fine. I’m the good girl. Until he kisses me.

Hunter

I’ve always loved her. But I can’t have her because she’s got a boyfriend. Yup. She is completely off limits. But tell that to my heart. And other body parts. I’ve been aching for her for a decade. And in this small town it’s hard not to run into my best friend’s sister.

Then she calls me one night because—get this—she’s stuck in a fence.

I’m there in a heartbeat, and I’ll use any excuse to be near her. Now that she’s in my arms, it’s hard to let go. But when she tells me she’s single? Oh man, all bets are off. I’m in, and I’m about to make the most of this one night with her. And that means showing her that even good girls can get a little dirty.

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Taken by the Mountain Man

About Taken by the Mountain Man

One tiny lie. One big mountain man. What could go wrong?

I was tired of my smug ex.
Over my mother’s constant concern.
So I did the logical thing…
I invented a fiancé.
Problem was, I sort of based him on a real guy.
Hudson Mercer. A big, broody mountain man I found on Mountain Mates—a dating app for mail-order brides.
We’d never even met.
But desperate times and all that.
Now I need to convince him to go along with my little white lie.
Pretend he’s crazy about me for one weekend.
Easy, right?
Except the way he looks at me, touches me…
It’s not pretend. Not even a little.

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Deep Down the Rabbit Hole

About Deep Down the Rabbit Hole

Kinsley Holland has spent the past twenty-four years trying to earn a place in her father’s world and heart, making messes along the way, and her latest mess might just be the one to take her down for good. A secret, temporary marriage of convenience should be easy to hide from her dad and fiancé, right?

Wrong. Kinsley’s world is flipped upside down when she’s kicked out of her father’s lush million-dollar home and lands in the tiny, two-bedroom, one-bath home belonging to Caleb, the grumpy farmer she ran off the road, and his kid sister, Annie. Kinsley undergoes a coming-of-age while bonding with her new little “sister” and invading every inch of Caleb’s life—including his full-size bed.

Slow burns and big sparks add to the already sweltering Oklahoma summer. But when hidden sins come to light, Kinsley’s search for the truth leads her deep down a rabbit hole, and what she finds there changes everything. Torn between saving her dad and saving her new sense of self, Kinsley follows a rabbit trail so winding that she questions everything she thought to be true about herself and the men in her life.
Can she clean up the biggest mess she has ever made and save the people she loves? And who will she be when she emerges from the rabbit hole?

Deep Down the Rabbit Hole will appeal to fans of Colleen Hoover’s Hopeless, Kate Canterbary’s In a Jam, and Mia Sheridan’s Grayson’s Vow—specifically, adult readers looking for a smart romance that covers the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of love.

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Marrying the vet

About Marrying the vet

Cupid’s got a problem. During a drunken bender, he bet Phobos he could make anyone fall in love, but he hadn’t counted on Ariana Cooper.

In the wake of a heart-wrenching tragedy, Ariana’s life seemed to have lost all meaning, until an unexpected decision to adopt a dog awakes the touch of Cupid. She will meet the new vet in town, a man perfect for her, except for the fact that he already has a girlfriend.

Samuel finds himself questioning the decision to relocate to a quaint small town for love. Doubts loom over him until an encounter with a captivating woman.

Will they be brave enough to accept a love dictated by the gods? In a tale of heartwarming connection, they will discover that the most extraordinary love stories often begin with one or two twists of fate.

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Exactly As You Are

About Exactly As You Are

Joan’s best friend is a guy — Lucas. Which is no big deal when you’re kids. When you start dating, it gets … complicated. So, when Joan’s latest boyfriend dumps her, Lucas assumes their friendship is to blame … again.

But there’s something Joan has kept hidden even from her best friend. A condition that’s been ruining her relationships and wrecking her self-esteem.

Opening up about it didn’t feel right with a guy she’s not dating, but cutting Lucas out feels worse.

Joan’s treatment is a little unconventional — sex therapy. To make it work better, she needs a guy.

A guy she trusts absolutely.

A guy who’d do anything for her.

A guy like … Lucas.

But “therapy” turns out to be much hotter than expected.

And now they’ve crossed that line, is there any way back?

Is their friendship strong enough to survive?

Or will Joan lose another lover and worse … her best friend?

One click for sweet and steamy romance with the following tropes:

Best friends to Lovers
Spicy slow burn
Pelvic floor dysfunction rep
Golden retriever MMC
Friendly competition between former college athletes
Found family and supportive friendships
An unlikely arrangement

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You Can’t Stop Love: Restoring the World to Sanity One Person at a Time

About You Can’t Stop Love: Restoring the World to Sanity One Person at a Time

Can we continue as we have, or must we change?

Einstein said that repeating the same action over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity. In John Fast’s world, the two things which stand as shining examples of insanity are addiction and war.

After spending years in warzones and after over thirty years as a recovering alcoholic, John has come to see the similarities between the stories told by our political leaders as they rationalise and justify their endless wars, and the stories told by chronic drunks all over the world as they rationalise and justify the insanity which is prevalent in their lives.

Why would we, the people of the world, choose to continue following either drunks or fools?

In You Can’t Stop Love, John Fast suggests that despite the “story” we are told, mankind’s insanity is a spiritual problem which requires a spiritual (not a religious) solution. We can continue to be driven deeper into the insanity of our leaders’ egos, or we can be guided by the love of our own souls.

You Can’t Stop Love offers a summary of the simple and teachable design for living which has been instrumental in restoring millions of people to sanity-people who, in desperation, clearly recognised that they could no longer continue as they had, and then found the courage to do something about it.

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My Surly Valentine

About My Surly Valentine

There’s a stranger in my bed.
She’s sweet, shy, and has no business in my remote mountain cabin.
But she also triggers every animal urge I have.

Hazel has no idea what life is like here in the cold mountains. But that doesn’t seem to stop her from instantly warming this grouchy loner’s heart.

Her prick of a father thinks he has plans for her. But he can guess again. My lusciously curvy little beauty is mine to keep. To treasure and worship.

This started with me just trying to keep her warm.
It’ll end with keeping her forever.
Hazel is mine. And nothing is going to take her away from me now.

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College Hockey Bully

About College Hockey Bully

The Ice God of Rosedale College wants my body on a platter.

The grumpy hockey captain wants to make me burn for my sins.
Declaring my innocence means nothing.
The golden-eyed monster finds all my weaknesses, making my college internship with the hockey team a living nightmare.
Unlucky for him, I have a high pain threshold.
And from the way those intense eyes keep following me around, I suspect he gets off on tormenting me.
My heart flutters when I see him watching me, I guess I’m more dysfunctional than I thought.
Soon he’s in my debt. Revenge would be sweet, but instead, I let my guard down.
I forget that he’s out of my league.
I forget his entire team would hate him for hooking up with a ‘traitor’ like me
I let myself fall. Nine inches of snow couldn’t keep me away from the six-foot-three addiction, Aiden Hunter.
At least, until the torture return.
Only this time, they’re darker.
Leave me wondering, am I still sleeping with my worst enemy?

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Martine by Kimolisa Mings

About Martine by Kimolisa Mings

Martine Carter has the perfect life. She is a Junior Professor in the Foreign Language Dept. of a community college. She has a loving husband and two daughters who are a handful but the loves of her life, but Martine has a secret. A secret from her past has come looking for her and she now has to figure out how to make him a part of her life.

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Leicester Bloomies

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“Was it about ‘Isabella’ – the first choice of his life, or about the pang of guilt – he felt, to abandon her out of nowhere?”

“Jemima Hewitt” – Tortilla skin, dark blonde hair, pink lips, blue eyes and glossy touchy figure, Ah! A girl born to be a racy boymaker, – was just another skin desired by the boys of Leicester. Frenemies was her diction of life, and spacing ex-boyfies behind – was her comedic chit-chat in daily life. Boyfriends were no longer her cup of tea, but her just cup of some melon candies. Looking for love, was always her new grace – but finding lust was now her next brace.
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“I just, I just need someone by my side; tonight. That’s it, Bella.”
“Bella?”
“maybe; I meant you – Jemi.”
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“Felix Holland” – White in the skin, red in the heart, pleasant in the eyes, and terrible with the words, Sh! A boy born to be an innocent troublemaker, – was just another guy, made a bully object by the cronies of Leicester. Hostility was his way of life, and spacing friendships behind – was his sadist chit-chat in daily life. Girlfriends were never his cup of coffee, but his just cup of some bitter berries. Looking for peace, was always his real rhyme – but finding a friend was now his lonely time.

“An Enemies to Lovers romance – conspiring love triangles, teenage conflicts and frenemies; this book is the ‘gOt To Go’ choice for boys and girls; madly in love!”

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Heroes, Holidays, and Hope (Vol. 2) by multiple authors

About Heroes, Holidays, and Hope (Vol. 2) by multiple authors

We’re excited to share that Heroes, Holidays, and Hope (Vol. 2) is currently on sale until 3/15. Now’s the time to get your copy (and gift a copy or two). Every sale counts toward our donation to Soldiers’ Angels and helps active duty military and veterans in need.

Sacrifice. Valor. Patriotism.

They fought courageously on the battlefield. Now they’re fighting for love.

Do you believe in Halloween magic? The stories in our second edition are contemporary military romance taking place around and during Halloween. From closely held secrets, to ghosts, sexy adult costume parties, and things that go bump in the night – this a bewitching “must have” collection. With various tropes and steam levels, there is something for every reader to enjoy.

Heroes, Holidays, and Hope (Vol. 2) is only available until June 6th, then it’s gone for good as we prepare for Volume 3!

Come out from the shadows and pick up your copy today (gift some copies too!) – together we can make a huge difference.

Participating authors include: Laura M. Baird, Caterina Campbell, Lynn Spangler, D.C. Stone, Sadira Stone, Dania Voss

Find us online and get all the details about the Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Project!

Website – https://www.heroesholidaysandhope.com
Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/hhhsupportersgroup
Merch store – https://heroesholidaysandhope.myspreadshop.com/

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A Valentine From the Billionaire

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Stacey: As the manager for LA’s most exclusive adult club, I’m not easily surprised. But when a series of anonymous valentines send me on a sexy wild goose chase, I find myself falling … but for who?

I’ve never been a fan of Valentine’s Day. In fact, I downright despise it. But when I start receiving anonymous love letters from a secret admirer at work, it has my head spinning. Not to mention that the dares are becoming more and more elaborate.
I’m falling under this man’s control … but I have no idea who he is.

Rowan: As a frequent patron of the club, I’ve been pining over Stacey for months. And what better time to make a move than Valentine’s Day?

She’s been on my mind since I met her. She’s everything I want in a woman—smart, funny, not to mention sexy as hell.
I spend my nights fantasizing about all the dirty things I could do to her.
And now? I’m about to make those fantasies a reality.

Tropes: primal play, billionaire, adult club, holiday, insta love, he falls first, alpha male

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Drawn to the Mountain Man

About Drawn to the Mountain Man

Getting lost on a hiking trail has never been this much fun.

It was supposed to be a simple walk.

My coworkers were getting on my last nerve, and I needed to get away from everything. I walk at the park every day back home. It can’t be all that different here.

But I don’t have cell phone service, and I somehow lose track of how to get back to the campground.

Little do I know, an entire group of volunteer park rangers is looking for me. And when I’m finally found, I don’t want to go back to the campground. Instead, I’d like to just hang out in the woods with my hunky rescuer a while.

Drawn to the Mountain Man is an OTT age gap romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine. It’s designed to be read in only one hour. If you like short, steamy instalove novellas, you’ll love the entire Rosewood Ridge Rescue series!

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Stalked by the Marine

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With my life in shambles at the hands of a man I once trusted, I’m left to pick up the pieces and find something to do with myself. I’m not sure what a guy like me is supposed to do with a record like mine hanging over his head … I can’t prove my innocence to people who won’t believe me anyway. It’s like my life has no purpose now, that is, until I meet my little dove at the airport. “Meet” is a strong word, but ever since she walked into my life, I can’t get her out of my head. This girl has become my new reason for living, outside of proving my innocence, and nothing will keep me from making her mine.

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Holly’s Hero by Dania Voss

About Holly’s Hero by Dania Voss

Getting a new roommate should be simple. Holly and Evan are about to find out how messy and complicated things can become.

Between her parent’s disastrous marriage and her own awful taste in men, Holly Daniels has a low opinion of relationships. That is, until sexy army reservist Evan Hunter becomes her roommate, and her world turns upside down.

Evan jumped at the chance to move in with Holly despite the fact she’d only ever treated him as a friend. The gorgeous blonde with a heart of gold had captured his own, even if she didn’t reciprocate his feelings.

Living in close quarters, things quickly get complicated as sparks fly between them. Their undeniable chemistry leads to a night of passion and a “roommates with benefits” arrangement that doesn’t sit well with Evan. He wants more but goes along anyway for fear of losing Holly.

Holly settles for their casual arrangement, believing she doesn’t deserve a terrific guy like Evan, considering her history.

Can Evan convince Holly to explore what lies beneath the surface or will they be left miserable and alone, only to wonder what could have been?

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Tempted by Korinna Alvers

About Tempted by Korinna Alvers

FREE ON JANUARY 3-5, 2025

What if your picture-perfect boyfriend had an appetite for payback? Would you succumb to his world of nighttime thrills and spoils?

Estranged from her family but surrounded by loyal friends, Lydia Bexley lives a relatively normal life. That is, until a chance encounter with a charming stranger turns her world upside down. As Lydia unravels the dangerous secret of her seemingly perfect boyfriend, she is forced to confront the ghosts of her own past.

Caden Cauldwell appears to have it all: a thriving career, staggering good looks, and more money than he could ever spend. But behind the facade lies a turbulent past and a chosen family determined to serve justice on their own terms. Now, everything could come crashing down as Caden’s faced with the one thing he doesn’t have.

As their lives intertwine in a web of danger and deceit, Lydia and Caden are faced with obstacles that jeopardize everything they’ve built. Can they survive the hidden truths and looming threats together or will their secrets ultimately be their undoing?

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Runaway Hero

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You don’t need to ditch online dating to have the hottest night of your life.

Only if your perfect match is your brother’s best friend.

I had no idea who the charming, green-eyed stud was when he first shook my hand.

All I knew… Nate Jameson is the last eligible bachelor in this small town.

Plus, dinner— and being tossed around his hotel room—is exactly the kind of fun I needed.

Now he’s officially off-limits.

And I’ll never see the handsome Navy SEAL again.

I’ve even deleted the silly app.

But Nate didn’t disappear like I thought he would.

We’re sneaking around like teenagers past curfew.

It’s only for the summer—then we go our separate ways.

There’s no telling what kind of chaos will break loose if my brother finds out.

So, it’s only fair we keep everything on the down low… Right?

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Falling For Her Boss

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Dr. Bryan Booker is tired of playing games. Every available–and not-so-available–woman in town is coming onto him and it’s becoming a problem. They fake injuries, paw him when he’s examining them–even sneak into his bed. Hiring a new office manager isn’t as easy as it should be–until Melissa York comes along with her pragmatic manner and no-nonsense ways.

Melissa York has resigned herself to being alone. What man wants a woman with a possible cancer reoccurrence in her future? She’s accepted her fate. But all too soon Melissa finds herself jealous of the women throwing themselves at Bryan which means she’s falling for her boss and if Bryan finds out, he’ll fire her like he did the last one.

Can she keep her feelings to herself–or has Bryan finally found a woman he wants to keep?

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Saving Toby by Suzanne McKenna Link

About Saving Toby by Suzanne McKenna Link

The Faye name is infamous in Claudia’s sleepy Long Island bayside town. She remembered Toby Faye only as the tough, moody kid in school who couldn’t make eye contact with her. She might have forgotten him if it weren’t for the horrific drama surrounding his family.

When a job opportunity drops Claudia back into Toby’s life, she discovers the once skinny, troubled boy is now a charismatic and playful package of muscle and swagger. Despite her attempt to ignore Toby, his loving relationship with his ailing mother gets Claudia’s attention and wins her heart. A good girl mixing it up with the town bad-boy is a huge risk, but Toby’s blue-grey eyes expose a need Claudia cannot ignore.
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