Trouble follows her everywhere she goes, unfortunately; so does the grumpy mafia kingpin. She should hate him, but the harder she tries, the more she wants him. He wants to be in control of every decision she makes, not knowing that this girl isnāt one who can be easily controlled.
When a poor decision forces her to make a deal with the devil himself, she hopes she can be strong enough to resist the devil’s charms.
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Abbie Bates is a spitfire and magnet for trouble. Sheās the perfect combination of innocence and sass. Sheās also his current obsession.
Chordās been patient, biding his time to make her his. When Fate and bad choices give him his opportunity to claim his girl, he bets the house, hoping lady luck is on his side.
An instalove story with a sexy alpha hero and an innocent heroine with a knack for causing trouble. Meet mobster billionaire Chord Gallo in the second book in the Chordās Crossing Series. Each story is a steamy, stand-alone romance with a guaranteed HEA.
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An Heir Made in Hawaii Emmy Grayson
Published by: Harlequin Presents
Publication date: December 26th 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Tough negotiations turn to tempestuous nights in this surprise-baby romance by Emmy Grayson.
Claiming his babyā¦ after one hot Hawaiian night!
Anika Pierce refuses to have her family hotel swallowed into tycoon Nicholas Lassardās property portfolio, despite his offers. Their heated negotiations in Hawaii lead them to his penthouse. One electrifying encounter wonāt change Anikaās mindā¦but discovering sheās pregnant might!
Nicholas never planned to be a father. Yet, on hearing Anikaās bombshell, he vows to give his child the happy upbringing he never hadāwhich means winning over the woman who challenges him at every turn. Except to do that, he must admit that their connection runs far deeper than their scorching passionā¦
From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
She missed home, missed the crispness of fall sliding into winter as snow danced down from the Alps and dusted the town and the adjoining lake. Lake Bled was becoming better known as a travel destination, although it had held on to its small-town European charm.
But Hawaii had rekindled a wanderlust she hadnāt felt in years. She hadnāt even known sheād needed to get away from Slovenia until she had stepped out of Kauaiās airport into tropical heat that had slid across her skin like a loverās caress. Palm trees had provided shade, mountains covered in velvety green instead of snow had stood proudly against a turquoise sky and, perhaps her favorite part of all, were the chickens that had run about with carefree glee.
Determined to relax before she walked back up for the conferenceās opening session, she lay back on her towel. Slowly, she focused on relaxing her body, tension seeping out of her muscles as the sun gently wiped away her worries and lulled her into a dreamlike state. Schedules and overdue bills and marketing plans slipped away. For once her mind was completely, blissfully clear of everything except where she was.
The word drifted through her mind againāheavenāand she let out a sigh of contentment.
āBe a shame to burn that beautiful skin.ā
She froze as the deep, gravelly voice rolled over her, each of the words pronounced with emphasis and tinted with his rasping accent. The rigidity returned, invading her body and tensing her limbs into tightly coiled springs as her pulse kicked up a notch.
Because heās annoying as hell, she reassured herself.
A shadow fell over her, blocking the sun. Reluctantly, she opened her eyes and blinked.
āI was wrong.ā
Nicholas loomed over her, white smile flashing against tan skin that said he had recently been traveling, or more likely partying, abroad.
āAbout what?ā
āIām not in heaven. Iām in hell.ā
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The Inn that Anika has inherited has been in her family for three generations and she isnāt about to sell it to Nicholas even if his offers keep increasing financially. When she finds herself attending a conference in Hawaii that he is speaking at the sparks fly but a misunderstanding keeps them apart until she realizes she is pregnant.
Nicholas is a man with a tragic past who is focused on his familyās hotel business and the location of Anikaās Inn is perfect in every way. The opportunity to spend time with her in Hawaii only increases how intriguing he finds her but finding out she is expecting his baby will not only rock his present but force him to face his past as well.
This is a heartwarming and romantic story about love, family and healing from the past as even though they had some obstacles to overcome they realized that what they shared was worth fighting for.
Author Bio:
Emmy’s interest in romance can be traced back to her love of Nancy Drew books, when she tried to solve the mysteries of her favorite detective while rereading the romantic chapters with Ned Nickerson. Fast-forward a few years when she discovered a worn copy of “A Rose in Winter” by Kathleen Woodiwiss on her mother’s bookshelf, and she was hooked. Over 20 years later, Harlequin Presents made her dream come true by offering her a contract for her first book.
ššš”šššš£ šš¤ššššš ššš£šš: A Hockey Romance (Puckered Hearts Book 1) by USA Today bestselling author Ivy Fox is LIVE! Donāt miss this all new angsty, hockey romance!!!
Ivy Fox is a USA Today bestselling author of angst-filled, contemporary romances, some of them with an unconventional #whychoose twist.
So donāt be surprised if you pick up a book of hers and find out that her heroine ends up with more than one guy.
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Just like her, Ivy lives a pretty chill life, surrounded by her two most important menāher husband and son. The only thing that keeps her up at night are the fictional characters in her head that can’t seem to shut up until she writes their story.
But she’s gotten used to them running the show and is all too happy to oblige.
Books and romance are her passion.
A strong believer in happy endings and that love will always prevail in the end, both in life and in fiction.
I Kidnapped My Enemyās Little Sisterā¦Now Iām Obsessed.
Jaelyn Torres is equal parts sexy and ruthless, with a confidence that grabbed me by the balls. Sheās no innocent dove with her fiery tongue and a body so sinful it could tempt even the most faithful of men.
But sheās my captive not my plaything. I need to keep my mind and my hands off the leather-clad siren to protect my empire, no matter how badly I want to punish her for running her smart mouth.
I will claim her.
Break her.
Use her.
Jaelyn, you will be mine.
One taste of the seductive beauty ruined me,
Crushed my resolve.
Before long, Iām infatuated, on fire for the woman Iām supposed to hate.
So I give her an ultimatum.
If she wants to save her brotherās life, sheāll have to submitā¦
āSavage Vicious Heir is a captivating combination of soul-encompassing chemistry, a vicious (protective) alpha-hole, a heartbreakingly broken heroine, waves of emotion that will take your breath away, witty banter, a ride-or-die circle of friends, and a tension-filled slow-burn like this duo has never done.ā – Melissa, Book Boyfriend and Husband Make Three
Elliot and Abi are here! Savage Vicious Heir: Part One by Caitlyn Dare is now LIVE! Start reading today.
Bestselling author Caitlyn Dare brings you a new dark high school romance story in the Heirs of All Hallows’ series.
Heās savage. Heās viciousā¦ and heās dead set on protecting her.
Abigail Bancroft never expected to cross paths with the Heirs of All Hallowsā.
Wicked. Arrogant. Entitled. They can take what they want, when they want it.
Sheās always hid in the shadows, protecting her heart and secrets from her classmates.
Until Elliot Eaton.
Heās makes her feel seen. Beautiful. He makes her want things she never dared to imagine.
But she isnāt the kind of girl he wants.
And even if she is ā¦ heāll never be allowed to have her.
Savage Vicious Heir is a dark high school bully romance. If possessive, rugby playing alphaholes aren’t your thing, you probably won’t like this book!
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Abigail has endured two heartbreaking tragedies that have left her feeling alone and uncertain how to move forward. Her friends are determined to be there for her as she tries to deal with her new reality but when it comes to Elliot it feels like too little too late.
When it comes to Elliot his family situation is very different from Abigail but has its own set of complications. He is the son who can never do enough to please his father and despite his feelings for Abigail he knows that the best way to protect her is to distance himself from her.
The beginning of Abigailās and Elliotās story is emotional and heart wrenching. The characters are captivating, and they understand each other in a way that no one else does and it leaves us needing to know where they go from here.
šReviewš Macon was a man who was focused on his familyās hotel business and even though he enjoyed women he has never met one who truly made him feel. That is about to change when Brooklyn comes into his life and instead of trying to push her away, he is trying to pull her close.
Brooklyn is trying to balance her education and working so she does not have the time or energy for anything else. When she meets Macon, she believes that there would be no harm in giving into the chemistry between them and then they would go their separate ways however fate had other ideas.
Even though their lifestyles are very different and that they are at different stages in their lives they just fit. The chemistry between them is electric but that is only part of what draws them together and they prove to be each otherās equals in all aspects of their lives.
You know what they say about things that are too good to be trueā¦
We might have been in a safe house recovering, but we were in danger, and still the four of us found a way to be together.
Weād even managed to find something that I never thought possible.
Peace.
We were finally a team, fighting against our enemies.
But those enemies were closer than we anticipated.
I might have escaped, but the three men who owned equal parts of my heart were still inside the building I watched go up in flames, the house where we found each other again crumbling to ash.
Someone betrayed us.
Someone we trusted.
With shattered promises, I’m forced to put my faith in someone I shouldn’t.
I walk away from the house that holds so many heart aching memoriesā¦ from the men who
changed my life in more ways than they ever could imagine.
Maverick promised me that heād protect me from ever hurting again.
JD promised to stand by me no matter how dark life got.
And Reid, he promised to burn the entire world down for me.
But how can I carry on our fight without any of them by my side?
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Everything that Alana has had to endure has only made her stronger and resilient and those characteristics shine through once again. After the events in the previous book Alana finds herself in a difficult spot but she soon realizes that she will never be alone again, and they are determined to help her right the wrongs of the past.
Reed proves to be a force to be reckoned with if anyone hurts those he loves and he is all in not only with Alana but with JD and Maverick as well. Maverick was there when Alana needed someone the most and has always tried to protect her even if it was from himself. JD has always had a special relationship with Alana even when they thought they were on different sides and that has only grown stronger.
Maverick, Reed and JD all bring something different to their relationship but that is what allows it to work so well. The surprises keep coming and the chemistry is hotter as Alana and her men fight for what is right and each other.
Two years of silence and no goodbyeāshe slipped away and through my fingers, leaving me with nothing but questionsā¦ and a heavy heart from missing her.
I know what we had was real, that our love was once in a lifetime.
Now sheās back from her Parisian fashion internship, and I’m ready for answers, desperate to understand why she couldn’t just stay.
Jordyn
When I walked away, it was to protect him. Yet, all he knows, all he cares about, is that I left. Coming home is a bittersweet journey, each step heavier than the last.
While Iām no longer half a world away, the obstacles in front of us make it feel like weāve never been farther apart.
I want to give him the answers he so desperately craves, and this time, Iāll get to say goodbye. However, what I didnāt plan on was Ryderās fight. Heās not going to let me go so easily this time.
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, sheās known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.
Title: Balls to the Walls: an OPS Protector Romance
Series: Owens Protective Services Book 15
Author: Giulia Lagomarsino
Genre: Romantic Suspense/Protector Romance
Release Date: December 25, 2023
Cover Design: TE Black Designs
Photographer: R Plus M Photo
Cover Design: Tony Brettman
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True love isā¦taking a wooden stake to the abdomen for the lady you met two days ago.
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I was sitting in a cantina smoking a cigar when I first saw her.
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Eyes like honey and a body that tempted me to do something so irrational it would have killed any other man.
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Lucky for me, my handy dandy weapon of choice was close by.
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But she was worth it.
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And I found that I was especially fond of her abilities with a corkscrew.
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How could it not be love at first sight?
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Although, my teammates could have shown just a little more enthusiasm when I showed up.
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But no, they were focused on the gaping hole in my side.
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Oh, and the little fact that I hadnāt bothered to call.
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Still, couldnāt a guy get a hug or even a pat on the shoulder?
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Orā¦hey, is that your wife? Sheās totally hot. How about some shawarma?
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You know, itās almost like they didnāt miss me.
I picked up my cigar and waited for him to notice me, the lone ranger sitting in the corner with zero fucks to give. It didnāt take him long to notice the man who had nearly taken off his head. Well, had I aimed a little lower.Ā
In a rage, the man strode around the bar, storming over to my table. He pulled a gun from the waistband of his pants, aiming directly at me. But I wasnāt afraid. It was in his stance, the way he held his gun, the way his finger wasnāt quite in the right position. This man threatened people with a gun, but he wasnāt nearly trained enough to use it.
āYou dare shoot me in my own bar?ā the man shouted.
Ah, so he was the owner, using his position to threaten those around him. He intimidated my Honey with his position, using deplorable tactics to get what he wanted. I knew men like him. I killed men like him.Ā
āI didnāt shoot you,ā I said casually, tapping the end of my cigar and letting the flakes fall into the dish. āIf I was shooting at you, I wouldnāt have missed.ā
The man spluttered at me, his face mottled with rage as he stared at me. āYou need to leave my bar.ā
āNot without Honey.ā
His eyes flicked to the woman he was just threatening. āShe is not yours.ā
āSheās a hell of a lot more than mine.ā I stood, holstering my weapon. Yeah, he still had his out, but that did nothing to make me flinch. The man couldnāt hit me unless he was holding the gun against my chest, and even then, it was highly unlikely heād kill me.
āYou have no right, gringo,ā he spat.
I walked around the table until I was standing right in front of him. His gun pressed against my chest and he really started to sweat. āDo it,ā I hissed. āPull the trigger.ā
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He didnāt know what to say, and didnāt want to become a murderer. His eyes flicked to Honey again, and then he pressed the gun harder against my chest. He wanted to do it. He wanted to watch the blood seep from my body, but he couldnāt.
In one swift move, I grabbed the gun from his hand and slammed it down on his head. He dropped to the ground, out cold and not going anywhere anytime soon. Honey came rushing over, her eyes filled with tears as she leapt into my arms.
āYou saved me,ā she cried. āNo one has ever done anything like that for me before.ā
I slowly lifted the cigar to my mouth and took a long drag. āAnd youāll never have to know what itās like not to have me around.ā
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A blast from the past resurfaces and the stories they have to tell will have you questioning what is fact and what is fiction but that only makes it that much more enjoyable.
Not only do we get to reacquaint ourselves with this captivating character but once again we get to experience the camaraderie that the teammates and their wives have with each other.
Startling revelations, humor that is sure to bring a smile to your face as well the action and adventure that is an integral part of this series.
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I’m a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, “No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book.” I didn’t think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn’t already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven’t been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.
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