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"HEART-POUNDING, BEAUTIFUL, AND DELICIOUSLY ADDICTING. I could not put this book down!"--Tristin Clark, author of A War Amongst The StarsThey craved her blood, then claimed her heart...Valentina Reznov wants nothing more than to be out of her father, Erik's shadow, and away from his research company Cylane Tech. She also knows something most do not-vampires exist.But what she doesn't know is that the Faction, a secret and powerful elder generation of vampires, has put a hefty target on her back. They want her dead and they're sending their most elite hunters to get the job done.Kai, Fallon, and Wilder have an order--collect their bounty, whatever it takes. It seems all too easy a mark, but when pleasure and passion begin to cloud their judgment, they find far more than they bargained for in a human heart. But crossing the Faction comes at a high cost and family secrets run deeper than they appear... and betrayal is everywhere.Do Kai, Fallon, and Wilder want to keep Valentina from a fate worse than death? Or will they bring her down with every fatal kiss?This book is intended for readers 18+ and Content Warnings will be provided in front of the book.

Savannah Lanier is faced with a mystery. Strange accidents occur on the company premises again and again. Can they really blame the activists, who have been sending threatening letters to the business management for years? But the police don't see any need for action yet, as there is no evidence of foul play - not even when another accident occurs in which, for the first time, human lives are in danger. Savannah, never the less, is sure she can handle the situation - which makes her all the more upset when her boss, Raymond Blackborne, sends her to Washington to hire Jake Forester.But Jake refuses the job. He didn't spend eight years leading his company, the Guardian Angels, to success, in order to put it at risk now. Especially not for a man like Blackborne, with whom he never wanted to have anything to do with again. But when Raymond begs Jake to take the case, neither suspects that the past has long caught up with them and that the consequences are deadly.

Hana Park has had enough. She has worked with Carter for nine years but she is absolutely done with his demanding ways. The payout she got for the apps she sold went a long way to helping her make the decision, but Carter doesn't need to know that.Carter Beckett, CEO of The Playbook, cannot believe his right-hand-person could just up and leave him. Even an offer for a bigger pay check did nothing to sway her. His last resort is to get her to fall in love with him. She wouldn't leave him if she loved him, right?It started out as an air-tight if stupid plan but then those darned feelings got involved. It was a classic case of her falling first but him falling harder.*The final book in The Playbook Series is a spicy workplace romance where the guy who thinks he has it all together slowly unravels as he experiences all the feels.

Cassie is approaching forty years old. What has she achieved in her life?Never have a boyfriend.Never been kissed.And clearly, that means she never had sex.She has an average job and average life, and she blames herself for being a middle child.When her sister plans for a wedding that falls on her 40th birthday, Cassie feels even more left out. Since her sister-in-law tragically passed away in a car accident, Cassie always put her two gorgeous young nieces' needs ahead of her. When her brother Kieran finally manages to get on his feet again, Cassie is encouraged to look into her own life.Reminiscing the past to an old mate who she feels reciprocating her feelings, she thinks of building a romantic relationship with him. However, an almost kissing moment with him causes another havoc. She falls into another man's arm instead who hardly spoke with her.One-night stands and casual sex are not in her life dictionary. And yet, she falls into one. And brokenhearted.From the inner city slums of Jakarta, the favourite park in Melbourne city, to the beautiful small beach town in regional Victoria, this is a journey of a woman who stands hold of her principles against the modern perspective of a romantic relationship.To finally find her perfect match.

When a young woman trades places with her noble cousin, their innocent ruse leads to true love in this new Regency-era romantic comedy of manners from the author of Mr. Malcolm's List. When Arabella Grant's wicked aunt dies suddenly, both Arabella and her cousin Lady Isabelle cannot help but feel relieved. She'd made their lives miserable, and now Lady Issie is free to read to her heart's content, and Bella is free from taunts about her ignoble birth. Their newfound freedom is threatened, however, when Issie's great-aunt commands her to travel to London for a come-out Issie has never wanted. Issie, who is in poor health, is convinced she'll drop dead like her mother did if she drops into a curtsy before the queen. So when her great-aunt turns out to be nearsighted and can't tell the noble Lady Isabelle from her commoner cousin Arabella, Issie convinces Bella to take her place. Bella can attend all the exclusive entertainments that her lower birth would typically exclude her from, and Issie can stay in bed, her nose in a book. Bella agrees to the scheme for her dear cousin's sake, but matters turn complicated when she meets the irresistible Lord Brooke. He begins courting her while under the impression she's the rich and aristocratic Lady Isabelle, who, unlike Bella, is a suitable bride for an eligible young earl. And Bella, who is convinced that she has met "Lord Right," worries what will happen when she reveals that he's actually fallen for...the wrong lady.

The second installment of The Mafia Academy Series--a forbidden romance set at a boarding school for the sons and daughters of the most powerful mafia lords...now with exclusive bonus content!Sofia MorettiFor years, I've harbored a secret love for my best friend's older brother. Yet, he's never shown any sign of sharing my feelings.My fantasies will remain just that--fantasies. For two reasons. First, he's arranged to marry the cunning and cold-hearted Aurora Salucci. Second, Antonio always does what his duty demands, and if his father wants him married to Aurora, he'll marry her.Forced to watch her parade him all over Sicuro Academy, I do my best to push Antonio from my mind and hope I can move on from someone who will never be mine...Antonio La RosaMy life has been a series of duties--to the mafia, to my father, but never to myself. Aurora and I are a good match as far as mafia politics go, but she's nothing I've ever wanted in a wife with her hard edges and being about as malleable as granite.Then there's Sofia Moretti, my little sister's best friend. I never looked at her with anything other than sisterly affection, until recently. Now she consumes my every thought. My every desire. Her innocence beckons me, and I yearn to be the one who taints it.But I have a duty. And right now, the family needs me to uncover the traitor plotting against us... and that traitor may be closer than I ever imagined.

I'll be forced to take the crown, simply because of who my parents are. Never mind that my skin, my eyes, the way I move, everything will give me away for what I am. Human. In a world ruled by vampires. As sole heir to the House of Raven, there is nothing Emelia can't have. The only problem is, she doesn't want it.But when a new guard enters her closed-off existence, she sees a way out. As rebellion and dark forces swirl around her, Emelia has a choice to make - leave everyone she loves behind, or stay and accept her destiny...

After years of abuse, stuck in an unhappy marriage, pregnant and alone, Ashanti has all but given up on hope. Asim, the once brave, heroic protector of our ancient past has lost all faith in humanity after suffering a horrific heartbreak. Content in her suffering, as she follows her longtime companion around the world, she stumbles across Ashanti. Curiosity wins as she moves into the neighborhood and tries to learn more about her new interest. As their worlds intertwine Ashanti quickly finds herself pulled into an exciting, magical new world she never knew existed. Torn between the life she knows, and the one she desires, she must decide if she can finally leave her abusive husband. They must find a way to conquer the obstacles determined to stand in their way as they fight for their happiness.

She escaped a doomed betrothal only to find herself unwittingly married to her handsome protector.Layla Braithwaite didn't belong anywhere. Born to a British merchant and an Egyptian widow, she lived most her life in the shadows, hidden away. When her mother dies, she finally escapes the family that only saw her as their servant. Little did she know that searching for a way out of Damietta, and an unwanted marriage, would lead her straight into the arms of a British sailor.Philip Conrad sailed for Damietta to reestablish trade between England and Egypt. Sure, he'd been seeking adventure, but he hadn't expected a woman to sneak aboard his ship-nor did he expect the pull of attraction. Never one to turn his back on a person in need, he agrees to help her escape the country. But when the man who's intent on marrying her discovers them together, Philip does the only thing possible.He marries her himself.It was not how he intended his stay in Egypt to begin. Layla hadn't wanted marriage at all, but she isn't foolish enough to object. When her father's old business partners reveal their suspicions that her parents were murdered, Layla is determined to find those responsible. The problem? She has no idea how. Luckily, her new husband agrees to walk into this new danger with her.From a marriage of convenience with a runaway bride to partners in crime.With each secret they uncover about her family, Layla and Philip grow closer. But will it be enough to last a lifetime? Or will the weight of those secrets bury their marriage before it truly begins?

There were two things I knew for sure back then: First: Bryce Clark's sole focus was getting an Olympic gold medal, not a girlfriend. Second: That didn't stop me from falling hard.For six years, we would hook up whenever we were in the same city. My whole life revolved around swimming and him, until it was all gone. His dream came true, while I closed mine down and walked away.I was done with swimming and Bryce Clark.But the universe had other plans for me. Two years later, he's back and I can't escape him. He's everywhere, and he's asking for a second chance. A chance I'm not sure I'm ready to give.He's working across the hall, forcing me to reconcile the man before me with the one I knew; making me realize no dream pans out exactly how we want it to. Giving him that chance would mean talking about the past. Which I'm definitely not ready for.I'm not interested in going back. I'm tired of maybe, of not knowing where I stand in his life...But I'm also tired of wondering what we could have been if we had the chance.

In the Winterlands, cold duty and fiery passion collide. Prince Ghel of the Winterlands Fae, more warrior than ruler, hears the icy winds of rebellion knocking at the palace gates. He's fought many battles before, but the king and queen don't need his sword or quick healing-they need him to marry a stranger. Lady Strella, raised alone by a critical and ambitious father, lives a quiet life on his estate, avoiding the Winterlands Court-until she's told she's marrying a prince. Always gracious, she complies, despite the prophecy she's kept hidden since childhood. Both have reservations about their arranged marriage. Once they meet, however, passion and yearning bind them together as strongly as their betrothal magic. Yet, as their desire grows, so does the threat of rebellion and the weight of the secrets they carry. Can their heat melt their icy facades, or will the shadows of war, politics, and prophecy freeze them before their love catches fire? Land of Snow and Secrets is the first book in a new series of steamy fantasy romances combining delicious elements of Bridgerton and ACOTAR.

Annie and her men may have escaped hell, but they have a long road of healing ahead of them. Will they let their primary and secondary traumas consume them, OrWill they come together to heal themselves, and each other?

Investigative reporter Daniel Becket is on special assignment in Finland. He is reluctant to travel to the wintry country in the dead of winter in search of an unknown force. His indignance in working with others further complicates the situation. The many mysteries surrounding the mountainous region known as the Korvatunturi Fell set the stage for secrecy and danger, and provide Dan a chance at a story of a lifetime.If he succeeds in uncovering the hidden world of the fell, he will undoubtedly be the most respected reporter in the literary community. If he fails, it could cost him his life.

The secrets Scarlett Fareview has hidden from her family are finally out in the open, but not without consequences. Alienating everyone she loves, she must face the hurt and betrayal she wrought with her duplicity. And the cost is high. In this series of novellas, the Fareveiws deal with the aftermath of Scarlett's deception. Scarlett must face Tomas and her children, Brinna must determine if she and Luc can forge a future, and Auri and Nix face the next obstacle to their forever. Along with many other familiar characters, these stories bridge the gap between the end of In the Shadow of a Dream and the final book in the Fareview saga, In the Shadow of an Obsession.

Noelle Morgan is a young woman, who, after divorcing her high school sweetheart, rebranded herself as a fierce entrepreneur in the face of opposition and uncertainty. Having been betrayed and blindsided by infidelity, she was determined to regain control of her life by returning to her roots in Houston and starting over from scratch. Now with a thriving career in the beauty industry, and glowing in self-rediscovery, she's fully open to the possibility of giving romance another chance...and one sexy firefighter is more than happy to stoke all her flames of desire...Jackson Howard chose to become a firefighter because he always had a strong desire to help people in need...to save them. Little did he know that the day he walked into a particular hair salon, he'd find the one person who was meant to save him. Jackson had never been so instantly drawn to someone before, but the very second he laid eyes on Noelle Morgan, his soul would not rest. It burned for her... After leaving these two hopeful romantics beaten, battered and betrayed in the worst ways, is it possible for Love to redeem itself? Only time will tell... CONTENT WARNING: This story features depictions of or references to the following: Divorce, Infidelity, Profanity, Feuding Families, Strong Sexual Content

"Charlie, take the time before I make it an order."My boss, Bart Covey, told me in his not-so-indirect way.A trip to my hometown of Hydrangea Falls was just what this overworked FBI Special Agent needed. A nice visit with family that I haven't seen in almost ten years and a high school reunion... Sounds like a fun trip, right?Until it turns into a nightmare that leaves half of my remaining family in a grave.That was months ago...Now, after being assigned to a task force to catch a serial arsonist, I quickly realize that my aunt's murderer is still at large. To make my already chaotic life more complicated, I've been paired with an outside investigator...Who happens to be my old childhood friend...and former lover, Eric.With every passing day, the evidence builds that the arsonist game is personal. No one is out of reach and everyone is a suspect.But who is the killer's next target? Eric?Or me?Dangerous Flame is a spicy, romantic suspense and features a strong, independent woman and a man searching for his one, true love. This second-chance story is not part of a series and features an HEA we all root for.

A looming war. A psychotic Fae Queen. And now, a missing groom. Will Siobhan get her happily ever after?After all the planning, parties, and input from the Order, Siobhan and Derek are finally going to be husband and wife. Even with the Changeling-Fae war and Vilotta's screeching ramblings hanging over the entirety of the Hidden, nothing could dim their eventual wedded bliss...That is...until the groom disappears.Emotions run high as Siobhan sets out to discover who took Derek and why. She must use her brain and her brawn, as well as a little magic, to get to the truth before the clock runs out on her groom's life. But what she discovers may be the last thing she expected and could be her undoing as well.This novel features a dark, paranormal romance with a friends-to-lovers storyline and the HEA we all cheer for. It should be read in sequence and is the third book in The Hidden series by the same author.

A new business. The wedding of the year. But when a health scare jeopardizes their plans, can Steven and Rose learn to dance or will this be their swan song?Fresh off the closing of his late mother's estate, Steven is ready to start the next chapter of his life-marrying Rose. Though he struggles to find that ever elusive work/life balance, he's optimistic about the future of his new law practice.One double shift too many makes Rose an unhappy nurse, but all that overtime will not only help fund her upcoming nuptials, it might earn her the coveted head nurse position as well.But when Steven suffers a health emergency, suddenly all of their plans-and finances-are thrown into a tailspin. Postponing the wedding makes the most sense, but Steven won't hear of it. Rose fears if he doesn't slow down, he'll make her a widow before she ever becomes a wife. As questions arise over whether they'll ever take that walk down the aisle, can a pair of swans help them find their way back to each other?

From author A.R. Rose comes a modern Romeo & Juliet Reimagining packed with tension, angst, and romance. Sins of Sorrow is Book 1 in the With a Kiss Duet.Vinnie: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet ended in tragedy, so I'm not sure why I think our story will be any different.Every time our paths cross, I find myself inexplicably drawn to him.The mysterious man who's part of a rival family. A family I've been raised to despise.Yet, despite our deep rooted hatred for one another, his presence makes me feel safe.I know I shouldn't want him.Falling for him would be the ultimate betrayal to my family.They're our enemies.But I can't seem to stay away.Sly: Her father murdered my uncle in front of me, starting a war between our families, and I learned from a young age to never trust a Paladino.But I never expected to be so captivated by the daughter of the very man I long to kill.The sight of her, dancing in another mans arms, ignites a fury so powerful it catches me off guard.My interest in her is dangerous, and the lines of my loyalty are blurring.I should hate her.I do hate her.At least, that's what I continue to tell myself.Sins of Sorrow is a the first book in a duet that features high tension, unparalleled love, and leaves on a cliffhanger. Book two, Sins of Bliss, release in June 2024.Reader discretion is advised. Sins of Sorrow features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Please visit the author's website for a full list of content warnings.

The single dad falling for the younger nanny seems like such a cliché until it happens to you.Except that's not going to be me.I'm not going to be the mom who fell for her daughter's manny, even if Preston is hot.He's also younger than me and completely off limits.At least that's what I keep telling myself.But it doesn't help that he's staying in my pool house.Doting on my daughter and restoring a sense of calm and order to our busy lives.But it's more than that. This is more than just a job for him--he cares for my daughter, for me.And the more time we spend together, the more I'm tempted to cross that line.I don't mix business with pleasure.Or at least, I've never been tempted to until him.

She doesn't believe we're fated mates? Game on.JadeThere's nothing I want more than to forget my past, especially everything that makes me a part of supernatural society. I'd do anything to keep my sister's and my secret safe and keep our tormentors far, far away.Turns out it's harder to disappear than I thought, especially once Alpha wolf West Larkin catches my scent.WestEver since shifters were outed to the human world, my job as Alpha of the Timber Creek pack has gotten more difficult by the day. Between running a town full of supernaturals, my pack, and keeping my family out of trouble, I have enough on my plate as it is.So why is it every time I run across Jade Rodriguez, a Lone wolf who wants nothing to do with me, I want to drop everything to keep her safe?---Wild Wild Wolf is book one in the new Timber Creek series, interconnected standalones following each of the Larkin siblings.

Kat Coe is a dedicated, driven newspaper reporter who is lucky professionally but unlucky in love.She leaves San Angelo, Texas for Abilene, looking for a fresh start, determined to put her failed marriage behind her. But less than a month on the new job, Kat becomes embroiled in covering the salacious murder of a wealthy socialite and finds herself inexplicably drawn to the police detective working the case.Detective Callahan is arrogant, quick-tempered, handsome, and exciting. And somehow, he becomes the man of Kat's dreams.Or is he what nightmares are made of?Warning signs begin to appear. Maybe he's more like the man who broke her heart than she ever imagined. In this contemporary romance novel set in Abilene, Texas in 1980, the Cop Reporter finds herself on a journey of discovery about love-the fated and the faithless kind.

Four Seasons of Winter In the aftermath of rock-bottom, Peter's life is an unremitting season of winter that he cannot escape, so must live through. Can he become a better man on the other side? In the meantime, his crime sends ripples out into the world, to wash over the people he cares about. They have no reason to forgive him, even if he could find a way to show he's changed. Ben and Lily both lost people that night out on the bay. As they heal from that pain, can they possibly find one another? Given that Peter was what brought them together, maybe they shouldn't try.

Justice has never been blindAfter years of planning, Cameron Hauk is months away from completing the longest con he's ever run, the con that will dig up dirt on the leading candidate for President of the United States, and finally help Cameron free his mother from prison.Everything is going according to plan... until a mystery man named Reggie Moon shows up and threatens to ruin everything.With time running out, Cameron must figure out who Reggie Moon is, get him out of the way, and complete the job. If he fails, his mother will spend the rest of her life in jail.If you love a twisting mystery filled with false identity, romance, and high stakes, you'll love "Scale of Justice".

Walter Times Two is a time travel romance and comedy of errors.When a stranger shows up on her doorstep and proposes, BYU student Aurelia freaks out and sends him away. To her dismay, he shows up again, pretending he doesn't know her but trying to ask her on a date, only to come back later with a crazy story that he's traveled back in time, messed up the timing, and needs her to agree to date his other self.No way will she believe his ridiculous story.Yet it doesn't take long for her to realize there are two identical guys named Walter running around. She may even fall for one of him. But both? That remains to be seen.

A missed turn, the wrong doorstep, and the right guy?What was meant to be a romantic retreat in the picturesque town of Icicle Creek with her boyfriend becomes an unexpected solo adventure for Wren Alexander. Newly single, she arrives on the wintry mountain armed with romance novels, canned wine, and a passion for the unexpected. Fate intercedes when a missed turn, an accidental doorstep, and an encounter with a grumpy yet irresistibly handsome neighbor challenges all her ideas of what this trip could be.Adrian Winter, grappling with the weight of managing his grandparents' cabin after a heartbreaking loss, is taken aback by the arrival of the radiant Wren on his doorstep. Despite leaving his playboy days behind, Wren's presence sparks a resurgence of emotions, prompting him to question the depths of his heart.As reality comes to their door, they find themselves losing the battle against their feelings. Amidst a snowstorm, a couple of canine escapades, and an unexpected plunge into a river, Wren and Adrian discover that love often appears when least expected-even on the wrong front porch. Now, they must decide if their connection is strong enough to weather all that life throws their way.

This story follows Brielle, a girl with a rough past, who is just trying to navigate through life despite the trauma given to her by her childhood and her ex's. One day she meets someone who she thinks will fix her, but when things start going downhill, she realizes that maybe she doesn't need to be fixed. Brielle must learn that she is enough and that there is power in growth and choosing the things that are good for her. Brielle must go through the hardest journey of her life, one of healing, of mending, and of loving. Only after that may scabs turn into scars, and may it finally be in her past.

Ranchers on the planet Terris are raising native livestock known as herdlings. But when the herdlings start to disappear, John Starr, a Lawkeeper is assigned to the case.When John arrives in the Butte Territory he finds that not only are there herdlings missing, but men have been killed. And one of the ranchers is a beautiful young woman that he is attracted too.As he conducts his investigation he is confused when there are no trails leading to the missing herdlings. But when the laser guns start to blaze, more secrets than missing herdlings are revealed.

A young rake soon to inherit an impoverished estate...a lonely widow unable to produce an heir...a love they must forsake.Widowed at thirty, Charlotte, Dowager Countess of Peterborough, finds herself on the lonely edge of Society, caught between the young chits vying for a husband and older matrons. In a moment of vulnerability, she meets a young rake who tempts her to forget propriety and reclaim her feminine powers of seduction...for a while. Their affair can only last until he marries a wealthy debutante who can give him what Charlotte cannot. An heir.In his final year at Oxford, William Stanton, heir to the Earl of Harrington, is forced to manage the earldom for his drunken father and provide for his family. With the prospect of an advantageous marriage looming in his future, he yearns for the frivolity of his peers. But when he encounters a lovely widow, he's drawn to her keen mind as much as he is to her beauty. She believes they are destined to part. To keep her, he must battle Fate, time, and the rules of Society that conspire against them.

When retired NFL superstar Keller Williams returns to his small town to coach his old high school football team, he's surprised how much he enjoys being out of the limelight and on the field with the kids. Even more surprising is his immediate attraction to the father of one of his players-single dad Niall Harper.Problem number one: Niall Harper isn't gay.Problem number two: Keller isn't out to the world.Problem number three: Niall hates his guts. And Keller has no idea why.High school librarian Niall Harper has always done the right thing. Except be true to himself. Divorced and raising his teenaged son, Niall is dismayed to discover the new football coach is none other than his long-ago Friday night fantasy and nemesis. Not that it matters-Keller doesn't remember him. It's nothing new; Niall has always been easy to forget. Now Keller wants to be friends. And more. Niall can't deny the annoying man makes him laugh and feel things he'd only dreamed possible. But would a player like Keller be satisfied with a regular guy like him?Being together is more than complicated, but they are willing to take the risk. Niall reveals he's dating his son's coach, and Keller comes out to the team, his fans, the press, and small-town gossips. Neither is prepared for the fallout, but that doesn't stop them. It's time to throw the Hail Mary pass of a lifetime and win the game of forever. And they're ready.