In this steamy contemporary romance about family, unforeseen circumstances, and unexpected love, an ex-military man and a down-on-her-luck woman find more than they bargained for when they find each other.
When Chad Young moves home, it’s not a decision he makes lightly. A former military man, he doesn’t make any decision lightly. But his father’s passing has left the family—and their business—reeling. Now more than ever, they need to stick together.
Britt Starkweather moved to Maine with her boyfriend, never imagining he’d abandon her there. With no money and nowhere to go, she accepts the Youngs’ offer of a job and room on their property. What more does she have to lose?
Although they just met, Chad makes Britt feel safe in a way no one has before. And she makes him feel things he’d given up on finding. But even as they grow closer, Britt realizes that something is amiss at Lobster Cove…and Chad will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
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New York Times, USA Today, #1 Amazon Bestseller, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Susan Stoker has a heart as big as the state of Tennessee where she lives, but this all American girl has also spent the last eighteen years living in Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, and Texas. She’s married to a retired Army man (and current firefighter/EMT) who now gets to follow her around the country.
She debuted her first series in 2014 and quickly followed that up with the SEAL of Protection Series, which solidified her love of writing and creating stories readers can get lost in.
Chad left his hometown and pursued a career in the military but now that his father has passed away he and his brother’s have elected to return to be there for their mother emotionally and to help manage his father’s businesses. His first meeting with Britt was unforgettable as not only does he come to her rescue, but he also offers her a place to stay and a job.
Britt had high hopes when she moved with her boyfriend, but nothing turned out as she planned when she finds herself alone and in financial distress. When Chad offers her a lifeline she is grateful. She becomes not only close to him but his family as well however when she uncovers a discrepancy at the company the danger escalates.
I really enjoyed the secondary characters and how the Young family are there for each other and everyone they care about. An enchanting romance and a little intrigue add up to an entertaining story.
One, he needed to stay the hell away from Silver Donahue. Two, he didn’t think there was a chance in hell that he could.
He tries, though.
For a solid year, he does his best to be dismissive to the point where he appears cold and threatening.
But when Silver finds herself in danger, he forgets why he was giving her the cold shoulder to begin with.
The thing is, Silver didn’t forget.
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Silver Donahue was so deeply in love with Piers Webb it was disheartening. Especially knowing he didn’t like her back.
She’s determined to live her life, but with Webber always on the edge of her existence, she knows it’s futile.
But she tries.
The thing is, there’s no way you can ignore Piers Webb when he’s aiming that dark and deadly gaze your way.
She’s determined to keep him at a distance, until one night she has to pick him up on the side of a deserted road in the middle of nowhere. That one moment of need on his end is all she needs to realize a few things.
He’s as scary as he wants her to believe, and killing a man and disposing of a body is a daily practice for him.
She should run so far in the opposite direction, because he has so many red flags, even a toddler wouldn’t be able to ignore them.
But she’s always proven she makes bad decisions.
But Piers Webb is going to be the best bad decision she’s ever made.
Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
For every blissful moment in the sun, the universe punishes me with unforgiving darkness.
I’m so close to the truth yet the obstacles keep piling up, the deaths keep destroying us and I’m afraid one of us will eventually succumb to this cruelty.
The secrets, the lies, the deceptions are all part of my husband’s world, but the moment I chose to walk beside him, they became part of my world too. If only he would let me all the way in.
I want my forever one to be my best friend, my confidant in all things, but there is a missing puzzle piece I’m determined to find.
Ellie It’s ironic that on my first day as a prison nurse, I feel safer than I have in years. At least at Oakdale Penitentiary I’m far away from my stalker stepbrother—and prison is the last place he would ever think to look for me. But I didn’t expect my first patient to be so…compelling. I know Ronan’s dangerous, and I know I should stay away from him, but I just can’t stop the immediate attraction I feel. When I’m with him, he makes me feel like I’m in control. His ice-cold eyes might strike fear into the hearts of others, but they make me feel like I can trust him. And everything I learn about his violent past only makes me want him more.
Ronan After five years on the inside, my escape plan is almost ready. I just need a little more time. But then the new nurse walks in and changes everything—I’d cause myself any amount of pain as long as she’s the one to patch me up. As she tends my wounds, I learn she’s running from something, from someone. And when I think about whoever made her so afraid, for the first time in five years, I feel the urge to kill again. Once I’ve tasted her, I know I can’t let her go. Eleanor, keep your bags packed, because when I finally break out of here, I’m taking you with me.
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❤️Review Ellie has managed to escape the toxic living situation that she found herself in and she hopes that her job as a nurse in a prison was the one place no one would expect her to be. What she didn’t expect was the feelings she would have for one of the inmates or the way he would make her feel safe.
Ronan finds himself incarcerated for doing what he believes is the right thing. When he sees Ellie he is drawn to both her innocence and her strength and he will do anything to protect her from the past that has resurfaced once again to threaten the new life she is trying to build.
The chemistry between Ronan and Ellie was off the charts even though the circumstances that brought them together weren’t ideal. Despite the consequences he will do whatever is necessary to protect Ellie so that they can have the future they both deserve.
FORMULA FREEDOM by @sawyerbennett123 releasing August 26! This will be a simultaneous release in Audio with the amazing narrators Sean Masters and Katherine Littrell.
🔥Second Chance 🔥Friends to lovers 🔥Forbidden romance 🔥Formula racing 🔥Professional athlete
The Race Fever series from New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett continues as one of the hottest drivers to hit the Formula International circuit makes waves across the racing world in Formula Freedom, a forbidden romance standalone.
Reid Hemsworth is still a relatively new face in the racing world but hasn’t wasted any time making a name for himself. No stranger to standing on the podium, Reid’s success isn’t all champagne showers and post-race parties. He may be considered a rising star in the sport, but to his brother, Lance, Reid stole his chance at racing glory and that can never be forgiven.
Lara Candlish grew up with the Hemsworth brothers, the three of them wasting away the hours of their youth riding waves together in the Australian surf. But as they got older and Reid’s career started to take off, their trio splintered under the weight of Lance’s jealousy. In the end, one brother had the career and one got the girl, but they both wanted what the other had.
When Lara finds herself trapped in an increasingly volatile relationship, she turns to the one man she knows she can trust above anyone else—Reid. Harboring deep feelings for much of his life, Reid doesn’t hesitate to bring Lara into his inner circle to provide her with the safety that she needs, no matter how much that might infuriate his brother. Their forced proximity quickly uncovers feelings he thought he’d left behind and Reid is prepared to act on them. But when his brother finds out that Reid now has the career and the girl, the situation goes from bad to worse.
As the relationship between Reid and Lara intensifies, so does the danger, and one truth becomes abundantly clear. Reid will stop at nothing to protect the one thing he now knows he can never live without—Lara.
I’ve poured everything I have into Wildhaven Ranch—ever since Mom died, I’ve done my best to hold this family together. My sisters, my dad, my grandparents… this land is who we are. There’s no room for mistakes—and definitely no time for falling for the enemy.
Then he shows up.
Caison Galloway. New manager of the neighboring ranch. Smooth talker. Knows exactly how to push every one of my buttons. He’s here to win, and I can’t let him get close—no matter how much heat simmers between us when we’re alone.
But the more I fight him, the more I start to wonder: what if the storm I’ve been bracing for… is already here?
Duty and Desire: A Uniformed Heroes/Bodyguard Collection, a steamy romance collection from New York Times & USA Today bestselling authors Aurora Rose Reynolds, Kristen Ashley, Kylie Scott & Rebecca Zanetti is available now!
Honor, protection, and undeniable chemistry. Duty and Desire brings you heroes in uniform—bodyguards, soldiers, and law enforcers—who will do whatever it takes to protect the ones they love. Filled with action, danger, and steamy romance, these stories prove that sometimes the greatest battles are fought with the heart.
Includes: Keeping You by Aurora Rose Reynolds Quiet Man by Kristen Ashley Closer by Kylie Scott and Vengeance by Rebecca Zanetti
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Keeping You
“You scare me.” Her gaze moves from my mouth to my eyes. “I’ve never worried about anyone but myself until you.” She lets her forehead drop to my chin. “Baby.” “I know that sounds horrible, but it’s true. The idea of something—” She cuts herself off and shakes her head. “I can’t handle that.” “Nothing is going to happen to me.” “You don’t know that. You have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.” “I now have a reason to make sure I make it home,” I tell her softly. Her head flies up so her gaze can search mine. “You—” “You’ve turned my life upside down in just a few short weeks,” I insert, then capture her face in my palms. “I wasn’t expecting this. Or you.” I shake my head. “I’ve tried telling myself that I need to keep my distance.” “You should.” “It’s too late.” I laugh. “Look at where you are right now, babe, and tell me that this shit doesn’t feel right.” I give her a minute to lie to me, to tell me that she doesn’t feel like she fits in my arms, in my home, in my life. But she doesn’t. She can’t deny it, just like I can’t.
Quiet Man
“I make you mine, officially,” he continued, “no one ever has you again, Lottie, but me.” Chills slid over my skin at the same time my eyes got hot. I never would have thought it, but what he said was way better than any orgasm in the history of time. And that answered my earlier question. What I said was not too soon. “Are you understanding me?” he asked. “Yes, Mo,” I whispered. I’d be his. I’d be his to love (hopefully), treasure (hopefully)… And protect. No one else’s. Ever again. But he was starting now. “Now go to sleep, sweetheart,” he said, all soft. I loved it when he let himself call me “baby.” It didn’t happen often, in fact, not since our Come to Jesus. That was my first “sweetheart.” I’d never forget it. Not ever. I settled back into bed, pulling the covers over me. I didn’t watch but I did hear soft noises from the cushions as he settled back to the couch. It took a while before I said into the dark, “I hope it’s one of the guys from tonight.” “Me too, baby. Now please, go to sleep.” It was the please that got me. I closed my eyes. And with Mo watching over me, keeping me safe, I drifted off. And slept like a baby.
Closer
“Nice bodyguard.” I frowned. “Why is everyone always commenting on my bodyguard?” “Because he’s hot,” said Abigael, the hair stylist and make-up artist. “Yeah, but we’re around hot people all the time. It’s basically kind of the point of our industry.” At this, the petite blonde stopped and pondered. The man himself stood at the other end of the large room, out of the way near the coffee and pastries table. Not that he was indulging. I’d have to steal an extra almond croissant to eat later to make up for his lack of pastry love. Once more, his face seemed set in stone. His big body remained still while his gaze constantly wandered the area. We hadn’t talked much on the drive over to the studio, even though it was on the other side of town. After last night’s weirdness with his brother, and the renewed attention of the paparazzi, and more lack of sleep, I didn’t feel like chatting. Truth was, the man set me on edge. This entire situation set me on edge. And today, I needed to focus on work. So I’d guzzled caffeine while Abigael fixed the bags and dark shadows beneath my my eyes with eye masks and various other tricks. Lucky for me, the woman was magic with a messy face. She’d spent years living in Los Angeles fixing party people the day after, getting them ready to face the world and the camera. Her skills were legendary. “I think it’s all the big dick energy he’s giving off,” she finally announced.
Vengeance
“Wait. You bit my neck.” “Yep.” His eyes glowed green through the black. “You taste like hope and sunshine.” Oh. Well. She frowned. “My hip. You branded me?” Her voice rose on the last along with a hysteria she was finding increasingly hard to keep at bay. Now he blanched. “Yeah. Well, it’s like this. When a demon finds his mate, a brand appears on his hand. Mine appeared after our first night together and most of my people believe in fate. I never really did until I met you, and now I’m rethinking that. During a mating, the brand is transferred to the mate. Usually we can control it, but after being blown up and drinking three bottles of homemade bourbon, I wasn’t myself. My skull and brain took another whole day to fix, to be honest.” He wiped blood off his cheekbone. “We have healing cells that we send to injured areas. It’s quite handy.” Mate? “What does mating mean?” She rubbed her hip. How was any of this real? “I’m a demon?” How had she even said those words? But she’d seen the fangs and she now had a tattoo on her ass. “No. You’re a mate. Your chromosomal pairs will increase until you’re as immortal as I am. Only beheading can kill you.” His eyelids lowered, giving him a primitive look that was right at home on his hard face. “And mating is forever. Period.”
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Keeping You by Aurora Rose Reynolds – Bridgett is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after being betrayed by her ex however the last person she expected to be there for her was her brother’s best friend Noah. Noah is a natural protector and he wants to help Bridgett get through this difficult time in her life but developing feelings for her wasn’t part of the plan especially as she is still healing from her last relationship.
Quiet Man by Kristen Ashley – Lottie has enjoyed her career as an exotic dancer but is tired of waiting for the right man to come into her orbit. Mo has been hired by her boss to protect her . He is a man with a painful patch who manages to get his thoughts across with very few words. From the moment they meet the chemistry and connection between them is instant and intense.
Closer by Kylie Scott – Mae is a popular plus size model who has attracted the attention of the wrong person, and she is feeling threatened by his escalating attempts to contact her. Ziggy’s military background makes him the perfect choice to provide security for Mae. The attraction he feels for Mae is something he has not felt before but he is determined to keep their relationship professional as a distraction could have deadly consequences.
Vengeance by Rebecca Zanetti – After the death of his brother Noah’s only focus is ensuring the people responsible are held accountable even if that means attending an anger management group. In an effort to escape her powerful ex Abby ends up in the same group that Noah is attending. They are drawn to each other in a way that neither expected but between her past and him being a vampire the challenges keep coming.
It is great to have these stories in one collection.
In lands far beyond our world heroes step forward to take on epic journeys into the unknown. They must face the thrill of adventure, love, and magic to find themselves as they go. But when fate plays with their destiny, they find they are on a path they never saw coming. From SwordMasters to Fae creatures you will find a mix of fantasy creatures that will keep you reading until the very end. Grab this limited-edition box set before time runs out.
Written by authors of Fantasy Romance and Epic Quests, this boxset is sure to take you on an epic journey. Featuring tales by Christina Wallace, debut author Joli Campbell, International Bestselling author K.M. Jenkins, Megan Charlie, and R.E. Joyce fill these pages.
Twisting tales of battle, magic, intrigue, love, and tragedy. Perfect for those looking for light romance with epic adventures to enjoy.
The story of Ryder and Autumn continues however our captivating couple is not together. Autumn has grown weary of the secrets between them and believes the only solution is to distance herself from him even if it means hurting not only her and Ryder but Adeline as well. As events unfold she now questions everything including who can be trusted.
Ryder knows that the best place for Autumn is far away from him until he can finish what he has started. His matchmaking daughter doesn’t agree and is determined to bring Autumn back to her and her father where she belongs.
Secrets, surprises, suspense and steam as Ryder, Autumn and Adeline fight for the happiness they deserve despite all the challenges and obstacles they must overcome.
Meet Whitney G.
Whitney G. is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. Her books are currently published in over a dozen languages.
She lives deep in the Tennessee woods and spends most of her time drinking coffee while penning dirty-talking alpha males.
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