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Snowbound With The Ranger: A Protective Alpha, Forced Proximity Mountain Man Romance

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About Snowbound With The Ranger: A Protective Alpha, Forced Proximity Mountain Man Romance

I was running for my life when my car died in a blizzard. Then he found me.

Liam Hudson is a ghost on this mountain. A grumpy, ex-military park ranger with a past carved into the hard lines of his face and a body built for survival. He pulled me from the storm and into the rugged heat of his isolated cabin.
He’s possessive. Protective. He growls the word “mine” like a promise.

With the roads impassable, we’re trapped. Snowed-in.
And the tension between us is a blizzard of its own. He looks at my curves like he’s a starving man, and I’m the only meal. I should be terrified of this hulking mountain of a man. Instead, I’ve never felt safer.

But Liam has no idea what’s hunting me.

My controlling ex won’t let me go, and he’s closer than I could ever imagine. When my dangerous past collides with my unexpected future, my possessive rescuer will have to become my protector.

Snowbound With The Ranger is a steamy mountain man romance. If you love a grumpy, protective alpha hero and a curvy, runaway heroine, you’ll devour this standalone romance in the Rocky Ridge Rescuers series.

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Reborn in Shadows

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Reborn in Shadows is a gripping tale of survival, identity, and second chances. Miriam Ryder—a sharp-witted, chain-smoking transgender woman and recent amputee—seeks refuge in the rural, picturesque Appalachian town of Jasper Hill after a near-fatal brush with a powerful crime family forces her into witness protection. As Miri settles into her new life, she confronts small-town bigotry, unsettling threats, and the unexpected spark of a romance with a fiery art teacher. But in a place where secrets simmer beneath the surface, the line between safety and vulnerability begins to blur. With her past inching ever closer, how far will Miri go to protect her new identity—and the fragile hope she’s found in Jasper Hill? Heartfelt and thrilling, Reborn in Shadows is a story of bravery, reinvention, and the power of love in the face of darkness.

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Love’s Mischief by Alysha Ito

About Love’s Mischief by Alysha Ito

♥ Can you outsmart Cupid on the battlefield of love? ♥

Lea Parker has no time for romance.

Fancy rooftop dinners? Nope. Cozy candlelit meals? Hard pass. Her ideal night? A bed cocoon and surgical videos.

As a workaholic surgical resident, Lea’s life is perfectly planned: save lives, work hard, and become the world’s best surgeon. But when she accidentally saves Cupid—yes, the Cupid—her life spirals into romantic chaos. His way of saying thanks? Dragging her into the one thing she’s been avoiding: love.

Suddenly, Lea’s juggling a charming billionaire, her childhood best friend’s swoon-worthy confessions, and her infuriatingly brilliant boss—who knows exactly how to push her buttons (and not in a professional way).

Determined to fight back, Lea launches her own hilarious counterattacks, from frantic running to binge-eating and even an epic tennis match. But as sparks fly and unexpected emotions surface, Lea wonders if the real battle isn’t with Cupid—but with her own heart.

As Cupid stirs the pot, who will win this war of love?

LovLove’s Mischief is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about sworn off love, friends-to-lovers, love triangle, ambition, and discovering that some plans are meant to be broken. It is released on 14 March 2025, with new release discount sale at $0.99 for ebook and $9.99 for paperback until 30th April 2025.

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Head Over Heels: Footprints of Love by Nancy Deswik MacCreery

Head Over Heels: Footprints of Love by Nancy Deswik MacCreery

Liza loves creating designer shoes that feel as good as they look, but her company is running short of cash, and her last-ditch opportunity to pitch her firm for investment falls flat. Then Liza meets Monty, a venture capital scout, and they make a deal. If he helps her get financing, she’ll be his plus one, so he’s not “poor nerdy Monty” at his estranged brother’s wedding.
It’s just business; what could go wrong?
Fast-paced, heartwarming, and laced with humor, this clean, cozy romance entertains readers with a derailed bridezilla, awkward encounters, and fanciful footwear.

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Ranger’s Vow

About Ranger’s Vow

He’s twice my age, my dad’s best friend, and the last man anyone would ever expect me to fall for. Which only makes me want him more. I went to the mountains to hide from an ex who won’t stop hunting me and a life I never chose. But Walker Flint is nothing like I expected. Gruff, possessive, and dangerous in all the right ways. He was supposed to keep his distance. Instead, he made a vow. I’m his to protect. His to claim. And he’ll burn down everything to keep me.

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Boston

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Some men are summer storms—they shake up your world and leave you changed forever.

Mackenzie “Mac” has spent the last few years rebuilding her life in Last Call, Virginia, carefully avoiding anything that reminds her of the losses that sent her world spiraling. Running her second-hand shop and working odd jobs keeps her busy enough to outrun her memories…most days.

When Boston arrives in town, he has a way of turning Mac’s orderly world upside down. One look at those knowing eyes, and she finds herself throwing caution to the warm southern winds. Sure, a little harmless flirting with a man who looks like sin in ripped denim never hurt anyone—but that crackling chemistry between them feels anything but harmless.

In a small town, nothing’s ever simple. Boston may have good reasons for being in Last Call, but Mac has even better ones to keep her distance. And avoiding the truth becomes impossible when it involves the boy who killed her brother.

Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t falling in love, it’s fighting it…

Welcome to Last Call, Virginia, where rumors flow like sweet tea, secrets run deeper than the James River, and twenty-somethings navigate the treacherous waters of love and friendship in this charming small-town romance series. Each standalone story delivers memorable heat, heart-stealing heroes, and a guaranteed HFN/HEA.

Sweet & Steamy: Sweet male love interest with emotional, soul-rocking open door steam.

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Red Maple Falls Series Bundle: Books 1-3 by Theresa Paolo

Red Maple Falls Series Bundle: Books 1-3 by Theresa Paolo

Love finds the Hayes siblings in the most unexpected ways in the small town of Red Maple Falls.
From a second chance with the one who got away to an enemies-to-lovers spark that won’t quit, and a rescue that turns into something more, this steamy collection has it all. Small-town charm, big emotions, and three unforgettable romances.

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Interlude

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World-renowned author Rebecca Finlay seems to have it all—award-winning books, fame and fortune—but her reality is bleaker than the public eye sees. Widowed three years ago, she tries to juggle her celebrity status while raising her two teenagers. She never thought she’ find love again, until she meets Jack Priestly.

There are only three things Jack Priestly loves—his restaurant The Boathouse, his family, and his ordinary, private life. But when celebrity author Rebecca Finlay walks into his life with her beauty and the constant flash of cameras, he starts to fall, and hard. She is everything his heart has ever desired, everything he thought he’d never have again, but he struggles to accept the fame that goes hand in hand with who she is. Will he find a way to deal with the limelight that surrounds her, or will it drive them apart?

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Dare You to Want Me by Ava Vail

Dare You to Want Me by Ava Vail

Alex Pierce doesn’t make mistakes. Raised in a world of legacy and control, he’s been conditioned to lead—sharp, polished, and untouchable.

Izzy Rivera doesn’t belong in his world—and she’s not trying to. She’s busy chasing her future, juggling community college and a part-time job, and refusing to be intimidated by the polished privilege of Ravensworth Harbor University.

But when their paths cross, everything tilts.

One spark becomes tension.

Tension becomes temptation.

And temptation becomes something neither of them can ignore.

He’s duty. She’s defiance.
He’s expectations. She’s freedom.
And in a world built on rules, wanting each other might be the biggest risk of all.

Dare You to Want Me is a short, emotionally charged college romance full of sharp banter, forbidden longing, and slow-burn tension. Perfect for readers who love:

enemies-to-lovers chemistry
moody, magnetic love interests
strong-willed heroines
and quick reads that leave a lasting mark.

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Imperfectly Perfect by Dania Voss

About Imperfectly Perfect by Dania Voss

Two lost souls. One small Texas town that caters to love.

A runaway bride, scarred from a horrible accident when she was a girl, Paige Ward is disillusioned with love.

A former US Navy fighter pilot who had his heart broken years ago, Colton “Colt” Miller is untrusting of all women.

Resigned to interact for business reasons, can these two find their way in Cascade Springs – the wedding capital of Texas Hill Country or are they destined to remain alone forever?

Pick up this steamy, military, enemies to lovers holiday romance today and find out.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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