Book 1: Keeping the Boss’ Baby

One night together and we both forgot our troubles for a few hours.
Now two years later she walks back into my life.
Despite my better judgement, I give her a job.
One that keeps her a little too close to me.
Just where I want her. Always.
Now the walls are tumbling down around me.
Paige isn’t who I thought she was, and worse yet,
She’s keeping a secret that will blow my whole world apart.

Book 2: Keeping the Billionaire’s Baby

He wants my family’s company,
He wants to make me pay for what he thinks I did all those years ago.
I’ve tried to tell him he had it all wrong,
But he’s too stubborn to listen.
Now my life is in danger and Kai is staking his claim.
He’ll have my company, and me if he gets his way.
And I just might let him.

Book 3: Keeping My Ex’s Baby

I walked away from Griffin Prentice ten years ago
Not because I didn’t love him
But because I thought I belonged in Paris
It had everything an artist could want
But even after all of this time
Griffin’s touch is still what I need
But he’s changed so much, I can barely recognize him
His life is one big game now
Am I just another pawn?

Book 4: Keeping the Playboy’s Baby

I screwed up with Lana, I can admit it
But I never thought it would come back to bite me in the ass all this time later
It’s a special kind of hell having her all over me
Knowing that it’s just for show; that I can’t really have her
I’m trying to be a gentleman about it,
I’m trying to make up for the mistake I made five years ago,
But if I end up getting her back in bed for real
Well, that’s just a bonus.

Cuddle up and watch these Alpha Bosses lose, find, and realize their greatest loves. Four standalone stories full of drama, family, love, loss, and plenty of steam are sure to make any night in just as exciting as going out on the town.

Six years ago, Kiera Anders resolved to put her painful past behind her, seeking a fresh start in New York. She didn’t count on her past finding her again in the form of Caleb Martin - her brother's former best friend and her first love. Now with millions to his name, a playboy reputation, and a closet full of skeletons, the cold and distant "Mr. Martin" is so different from the sweet Caleb she once knew.

But some things are hard to forget, and the passion that still sizzles between them can’t be denied. No other man could give Kiera that sweet taste of dominance and submission… and now that Caleb’s offering it to her again, how can she refuse? But things aren’t as simple as they used to be, with Kiera’s career on the line, a mountain of secrets between them, and Caleb’s sordid past threatening to catch up to him. It’s dangerous to mix business with pleasure… but it is worth the risk?

**This is the first book of the Risky Business Trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger to be resolved in book two**

Note to self: don’t fall in love with a gangster.

I’m the good girl: a college student who studies hard, wants to do good, and plays by the rules. I shouldn’t be falling for a guy like Darren Lee, the bad boy owner of an exclusive nightclub that, unbeknownst to me, caters to an international triad.

We’re absolutely wrong for each other. Maybe that’s why the heat between us is so sizzling hot…

But Darren’s desires run dark and wicked. Should I submit to his passions? Something tells me that if I throw caution to the wind, I could be in for a world of hurt.

If you enjoy mafia style romances with bad boy Doms and plenty of wicked heat, then get CLAIMED to steam up your reading today…

A sexy Navy SEAL and a life in paradise? Sounds too good to be true. Good thing for these five feisty ladies, the luck of the Irish is on their side!

Book 1: Connor’s Baby

Too bad I figure out too late that I can’t live without her in my bed and in my life.
I have to find her.
Beg her to take me back.
Then I’ll make her beg and scream my name again.
It seemed like a good plan, till I laid eyes on her.
And discovered I’m not the only one who was keeping a secret.

Book 2: Brendan’s Baby

I’m an O’Shea. A businessman, an ex-Navy SEAL.
When I start a mission, I complete it; just like I was trained to do.
I will sweep the independent beauty off her feet,
I will convince her to stay with me forever.
And when her creep boss shows up on my island to try and stake his claim,
I will show him that no one messes with what is mine.

Book 3: Mickey’s Baby

She tries to tell me she doesn’t need my help,
But we both know that’s a lie.
I’m a good guy, an ex-SEAL who served with honor,
But there’s no line I won’t cross to protect what’s mine.
And make no mistake about it,
Karin’s all mine.

Book 4: Billy’s Baby

I told myself to keep it professional.
Too bad her smart mouth and sweet body are keeping me up at night.
She’s only here for a couple of weeks.
We have a fling, and now I want more.
In the middle of our stupid fights and explosive makeup sex,
I make sure to let her know that she’s mine.

Book 5: Tommy’s Baby

My next steps sound like the plot of a bad movie.
I check into a seedy motel, I get a job at his pub, I try to pretend like we can be just friends.
Have I gone crazy in the middle of all my madness?
We find some semblance of happiness together once again,
But I know it can’t last. Not when a man shows up looking for me.
I won’t put Tommy in danger. I’d rather break his heart all over again.

Grab your favorite umbrella drink and visit these sexy SEAL Daddies on their island paradise. Along with the sand and sun, you’ll find five standalone novels with more passion and excitement than your heart can take. Be warned; the O’Shea Boys are hot enough to melt your Kindle!

She wasn't supposed to love a brute.

At her new English college, Liberty draws the attention of the school’s vicious king: Ben Fox.

She’s quickly at the mercy of a man who has never taken "no" for an answer...

A man who sees the new woman on campus as a challenge to conquer.

This enemies to lovers romance story is Book #1 in a completed 6 book series

Sometimes, out of nowhere, comes the rogue wave…

You can ride it, or get pulled under.

I roamed the untamed ocean.

Set out to play the conservationist hero.

Those high seas? They remain lawless for countless reasons.

Over ten years, I saw the worst that humanity has to offer.

And accomplished… nothing.

The futility of it all left me disillusioned. Numb.

I returned to the island of my childhood summers.

All I wanted was to lick my wounds. Hide. Regroup.

Like a rogue wave, an idealistic beauty thrust herself into my world.

Tells me we can make a difference.

We can save the oceans.

We’re one with the sea.

Her naivety might be charming if it wasn’t like looking in a time-warped mirror.

Her natural beauty might be appealing if she wasn’t a college student.

The last thing she needs is a summer romance with a burned-out wreck like me.

She’s too young. She’s got everything in front of her.

And me? I’ve got commitments. And a past.

She promises release.

No need for guilt.

I aim for the crest, for a smooth, fun ride.

But when my past comes calling, will we both get pulled under?

The first standalone novel in the Haven Island series, Rogue Wave is a love story about two idealistic souls finding their way in a less than perfect world.

A delicious age-gap romance featuring two marine biologists with a desire to save the oceans, an unexpected adoption, and a resort island with a small-town atmosphere. The standalone contemporary romance novel is the first in the Haven Island series, an island where people come to shelter, right off the coast of North Carolina.

Like his parents Andy and Laura Friessen, Gabriel knows what it means to face an impossible situation. What he doesn’t realize when he puts up an ad looking for a roommate he never expects to meet a down on her luck gorgeous single mom with a meddling family, a crazy ex-boyfriend, and enough chemistry between them to heat a county. The only problem is she doesn’t believe in happily ever after and sees falling in love as a mistake only fools make. But Gabriel can’t stop thinking about her, wanting her, and is determined to show her the road to love isn’t as dangerous as she believes.

Did you miss the other books in this big family romance series? Start with the worldwide bestseller THE FORGOTTEN CHILD translated in German & French, coming soon to Italian, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese.

Reading order:

THE OUTSIDER SERIES (The Friessen Legacy)
The Forgotten Child
A Baby And a Wedding (Short Story FREE)
Fallen Hero
The Search (Short Story FREE)
The Awakening
Secrets
Runaway
Overdue (Short Story FREE)
The Unexpected Storm
The Wedding
 

Four friends. Twenty-two bridesmaids' dresses. One random act of kindness that will change their lives forever.

Tess has given up looking for Mr. Right, but that doesn't mean she's given up on love. When she reads a newspaper article about a young couple who've had everything stolen from their home, including four bridesmaids dresses, she knows she has to help.

But by helping the bride, Tess risks exposing a past she doesn't want anyone to know about. She does everything she can to minimize the danger she's in, but she does the one thing guaranteed to destroy everything - she falls in love with the wrong man.

Logan Allen has spent most of his career reporting on the news from around the world. When a letter arrives from Afghanistan, the trauma he's been living with is about to explode back into his life. He betrayed a small Afghan village and Tess thinks he's betrayed her.

From their first random act of kindness comes an experience Logan and Tess will never forget. And maybe, if they work together, they can create a future that's better than anything they've left behind.

ALL OF ME is the first book in The Bridesmaids Club series and can easily be read as a standalone. Each of Leeanna's series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. Happy reading!

Praise for Leeanna Morgan's books:

"Fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River Series will love this feel-good small town romance."

"I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together, and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!"

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five star book."

Other Contemporary Romances by Leeanna Morgan:

The Montana Brides:
Book 1: Forever Dreams (Gracie and Trent)
Book 2: Forever in Love (Amy and Nathan)
Book 3: Forever After (Nicky and Sam)
Book 4: Forever Wishes (Erin and Jake)
Book 5: Forever Santa: a Montana Brides Christmas novella
Book 6: Forever Cowboy (Emily and Alex)
Book 7: Forever Together (Kate and Dan)
Book 8: Forever and a Day (Sarah and Jordan)

The Bridesmaids Club:
Book 1: All of Me (Tess and Logan)
Book 2: Loving You (Annie and Dylan)
Book 3: Head Over Heels (Sally and Todd)
Book 4: Sweet on You (Molly and Jacob)

Emerald Lake Billionaires:
Book 1: Sealed with a Kiss (Rachel and John)
Book 2: Playing for Keeps (Sophie and Ryan)
Book 3: Crazy Love (Holly and Daniel)
Book 4: One And Only (Elizabeth and Blake)

The Protectors:
Book 1: Safe Haven (Hayley and Tank)
Book 2: Just Breathe: (Kelly and Tanner)
Book 3: Always (Mallory and Grant)
Book 4: The Promise (Ashley and Matthew)
Book 5: Coming Home (Mia and Stan)
Book 6: The Gift (Hannah and Brett)
Book 7: The Wish (Claire and Jason)

Sapphire Bay:
Book 1: Falling For You (Natalie and Gabe)
Book 2: Once In A Lifetime (Sam and Caleb)
Book 3: A Christmas Wish (Megan and William)
Book 4: Before Today (Brooke and Levi)
Book 5: The Sweetest Thing (Cassie and Noah)
Book 6: Sweet Surrender (Willow and Zac)

Santa's Secret Helpers:
Book 1: Christmas On Main Street (Emma and Jack)
Book 2: Mistletoe Madness (Kylie and Ben)
Book 3: Silver Bells (Bailey and Steven)
Book 4: The Santa Express (Shelley and John)

Serenity

I love traveling. I’ve even made a lucrative career of it.
Traveling through Spring, Florida wasn’t on my radar.
But then again, neither was a vehicle accident.
Now I’m stranded with limited options.
I need help, but I never thought my hero would show up in coveralls, steel-toed boots and a smile that makes my knees weak, and my panties melt.


Greyson

A beer in my hand while watching the waves roll in is where I find peace.
That’s the only plans I make during my downtime.
When a sexy red head with lips that promise heaven needs help, you better believe I’m going to be the one that steps up.
She needs help to get back on the road, but I have other plans.
The only place I want this beauty to travel is in my bed.


Tory is bringing you her addition to the Raining Men Collaboration and in this case, it’s not only raining men, it’s raining an over-the-top Alpha who instantly is obsessed once he meets the woman who is the answer to every fantasy he’s ever had. He’s not going to stop until he claims Serenity for his very own—and lucky us, we get to watch. As always prepare for a safe, insta-love tale with a rough around the edges Alpha, and steamy heat all tied up in a happily ever after bow.

The Bucket List meets Rom Com. The Perfect Romance Book for fans of JoJo Moyes, Mhairi McFarlane, and Abby Jimenez.

“Sarah Ready is the best kept secret in contemporary romance. Her voice is seasoned, her characters are perfectly flawed and eternally endearing, and she strikes just the right balance between humor, heartbreak and uplifting.” from BookAddict

What if you made a list of all the crazy things you’ve dreamed of doing, but have been too scared to try…and then did them? Every. Last. One.

Unassuming, nice-girl Dany always does what people expect. She keeps her dreams hidden behind boring cardigans and beige upholstery. What does that get her? Dumped by her fiancé and kicked out of her home.

Now Dany is going to do the unexpected – survive and thrive.

She has a ten step checklist and a sexy new landlord determined to tag along. Suddenly, Dany’s life goes from ordinary to wildly unexpected. But when everything turns upside down again, Dany has to decide, is number ten on her list the end or just the beginning?

What readers have said about The Fall In Love Checklist

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“The Fall in Love Checklist is a superb blending of romcom, contemporary romance, and women's fic.”

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“I just read a few pages and I am in love.”

“This book was definitely worth the read. It’s funny, sexy, and swoon worthy! I couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait for Sarah’s next book!”

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“The story catches you from the first paragraph and you immediately want to read more. The characters are very likable and you start rooting for them from the start.”

“Umm Wow, just Wow… Sarah Ready has written a beautiful story about a woman finding love, friends and herself along the way.”

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“Well written, authentic, and filled with heart, I can't wait to see more from this author.”

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“This is the first book I have read by this author and it certainly won’t be the last because Sarah Ready has given us a story that’s real, it features real live experiences and it touched me on so many levels.”

For readers who love contemporary romance, women’s friendship, laugh out loud romance, romances that make you cry and a happily ever afters. Get The Fall in Love Checklist today.

Reed freaking Walker.
My best friend's gorgeous older brother.
My former Mean Crush since the age of nine.
A man I swore to loathe for all of eternity is back.
And now I'm stuck with him in a secluded cabin…alone!

It's fine. I can handle this.

He will not ruin my plans to win back my ex.
Mark is safe, predictable, and reliable… everything Reed isn’t.

I don’t care if Reed gives me that hot guy side smile or those intense midnight blue stares that melt me in places he doesn’t belong.

This time, I refuse to cave in to him like a starry-eyed teenager in love.

But Reed is determined to take back what he thinks belongs to him…me.
 

A love story spanning fifteen years, MEAN CRUSH is an unputdownable enemies to lovers romance with laugh out loud moments, passion and angst, and all the feels. Can be read as a standalone.

★★★★★ "This is one of the best books I’ve read in a while."- Amazon Review

★★★★★"Couldn’t put it down!!! I’ve read 50 books so far this year and this one is definitely a favorite!" - Amazon Review

★★★★★ "I loved this book so much...I got completely sucked in the journey of Tabatha and Reed." - Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "The sexual tension in this story was off the charts, and the story just held a deep romanticism to it that reminds you of the timeless love of old classics like Wuthering Heights." - Amazon Review

★★★★★ “This book will have you laughing and in TEARS... grab the kleenex you wont be able to put this down." - Amazon Review

★★★★★ "You gotta love the ultra protective alpha nature of Reed." - Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "Awesome debut. K.L. Bryce is a new to me author and this won’t be the last book I read.” - Amazon Review

Grab your copy of MEAN CRUSH now and get ready to laugh, cry, and fall totally in love!

A Friessen family celebration turns tragic when the marriage of one daughter is preceded by the heartbreaking loss of another.

Three days before Sara Friessen’s wedding, her older sister, Chelsea, who is married to the son of a notorious criminal, disappears without a trace. The police have no leads, and her husband, Alaric Taft, has also gone missing. To find the couple, the Friessens must come face to face with the kind of deadly underworld they had never expected would touch their family.

Andy Friessen lives and breathes only one thing: protecting his family. He soon discovers the secret behind what has happened to his eldest daughter, and he’s plunged into a cat and mouse game, stonewalled at every turn by authorities who are supposed to be helping him. For the first time in his life, he’s forced to admit he’s in over his head. The Friessens are stronger together, so, in desperation, though he swore he never would, Andy ultimately calls for help from his cousins, Brad, Jed, and Neil.

As the cousins dig deeper into the days before the disappearance, they discover that Alaric was hiding a very dark truth, one that put a target on Chelsea’s back, and someone would have gone to great lengths to keep it from coming to light. The lines between good and bad have suddenly become blurred. All the Friessens want is a happy ending, but the more they search, the more the evidence points toward their worst fear—that their nightmare has become reality, and Chelsea could be lost to them forever.

Fall in love with the Friessen men and the women they love in New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Lorhainne Eckhart'sbig family romance series.

—"Loved this book series! I just couldn't get enough of the characters, and ended up reading the whole set in a day." Reviewer - Jen

—"I loved all these books. All about the cowboys and their lives. Love at first sight and the things they will do for love. I couldn't put them down." Reviewer - Suzanne

—"Wonderful read if you want to experience all the passions that make real life. For example, love of family, loyalty, honor, indecision, misplaced loyalty, feelings of inadequacy -- just the gamut of emotions."- Reviewer, Alma

In THE OUTSIDER SERIES: THE COMPLETE OMNIBUS COLLECTION, included are all the books and short stories of the hot and sexy Friessen men and the strong and vulnerable women they love.

1. The Forgotten Child: How do you tell a man there is something wrong with his child?
2. A Baby and a Wedding: (The Forgotten Child to Fallen Hero bridge short story of Brad & Emily's wedding)
3. Fallen Hero: A cowboy who walked away from his family's fortune. A woman who returned for justice. What they didn't expect was to find love.
4. The Search: (Fallen Hero to The Awakening bridge short story of Andy, Jed and Diana)- When her husband goes missing she's forced to call the one man she shouldn't.
5. The Awakening: A young woman who's lost everything, and the wealthy rancher who saves her.
6. Secrets: "Jed always told me he'd take care of everything. And I believed him, I trusted him, I loved him."
7. Runaway: Andy sets out to bring his runaway bride home. But when he finds her, he's in for a big surprise.
8. Overdue: (Runaway to The Unexpected Storm bridge short story. Jed and Diana are having a baby.)
9. The Unexpected Storm: He can have any woman, except the one he wants.
10. The Wedding: A man who's always planned everything, and a woman who's struggled alone—The Wedding will change their lives forever.

Want to read The Friessen Family Series in reading order? Start with the worldwide bestseller THE FORGOTTEN CHILD now translated in two languages and spanning three series.

THE OUTSIDER SERIES:
The Forgotten Child (Brad & Emily) with bonus short story A Baby And A Wedding
Fallen Hero (Jed, Diana & Andy) with bonus short story The Search
The Awakening (Andy & Laura)
Secrets (Jed & Diana)
Runaway (Andy & Laura) with bonus short story Overdue
The Unexpected Storm (Neil & Candy)
The Wedding

Arturo Amato is a man who takes what he wants. The seven foot silver haired forty-one year old giant drips confidence and experience.

He never takes no for an answer. He destroys his enemies. And he’s set his sights on me.

His worst enemy is my father, the head of a rival mafia organization. I think it’s just about business at first.

I’m just a nineteen year old mafia princess who’s spent too long living a lie, never knowing what my family really does. But then Arturo kidnaps me, and my whole world changes.

“You belong to me now. You do what I say when I say it. You’re my property. Rule number one—you never look at another man.”

I know I should fear this man, but when he lays his hands on me I let my secret romance fantasy life come out to play. I’ve often read and dreamed of doing the things he asks of me, but the truth is I’m a virgin.

What if I can’t give this possessive, jealous man what he wants? What happens when Dad finds out about me and his arch-rival … and onetime best friend?

Dad and Arturo grew up together, but somewhere along the way, things went south.

And now bodies have been dropped, men dead on both sides of the mafia war.

I might have to confront some cruel truths about my family… and maybe even about my new lover, as we fall deeper and deeper into our obsession.

Maybe I can make this a good thing. Maybe I can live up to Arturo’s savage expectations. Maybe I can juggle Dad and Arturo and their resentment. Maybe I can even fulfill my dreams of becoming a singer.

Or maybe everything’s just going to go very very wrong.
 

*His To Claim is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

I want to say that he was a terrible mistake.
I should also admit that keeping a big secret from him was a bad idea.
But life doesn’t always work the way we want it to.

Especially when you meet an older man who takes your breath away with just one glance…

He’s not just my dad’s best friend.
He’s also my idol… the man I’ve always looked up to.
And the man I’ve always wanted on top of me.
I can’t help it.
Can you blame me after that one night?
He adored my curves… made me feel beautiful, smart, desired, and everything in between.
Yes, all of that… and more.
He also gave me the one thing I never thought I needed.
My daughter.
She reminds me of him. I couldn’t escape him if I tried.
Especially now that life has brought us together again.

But our past is not the only secret in the room this time around…
He’s in for a massive surprise. Or should I say shock?

Fall in love with this deliciously sinful, kindle melting hot, and forbidden temptation from Sofia T Summers. No cheating or cliffhanger – EVER.
All books in this series stand alone and do not have to be read in order.

All is fair in love and texting ...

When Aimee Tompkins loaded up her old catering van and pulled into Manhattan, she had her sights set on becoming one of the best (and most lucrative) caterers to ever serve crudités and creampuffs in the Big Apple. But after a year of leaving fliers all over town, she’s not only running out of money, she’s running low on hope. So when she lands a gig at a big architecture firm, Aimee’s certain her luck is about to change.

Noel Fitzwilliam is pitching the most important project of his life—the type of project architects dream of. Everything has to go right, so when he finds the new caterer naked in his office bathroom right before the meeting, he’s torn between being thrilled and being extremely irritated. He doesn’t have time for romance, no matter how incredible she looks without her clothes on.

A mix-up means Aimee is accidentally given his cell number instead of his assistant’s. So when she starts texting Noel about how much she hates him, he decides to have a little fun with her. The last thing he expects is for her to turn his world upside-down. But that’s exactly what happens as the pair start sharing their deepest secrets and their greatest fears, and Noel discovers he can share so much more via text than he can in person. But what will happen when she finds out who he really is?

It’s a case of opposites attract, even when they repel …

The final book in the Lords of Scandal Row series

Family grudges, enemies, witchcraft...nothing will stand in the way of these sexy bear shifters when they find their fated mates. They'll face any and all obstacles to claim their women and keep their growing family safe.

This box set contains all four books from the McMahon Clan series: Bear the Consequences, Bear It All, Bear the Burden, and Bear Your Fate.

Four scorching, geeky ménage novellas, one collection

Roll Against Trust
Tasha's not looking for love, but she  doesn't mind just looking… and maybe a little fantasizing about her two best friends and weekend AD&D buddies.

Roll Against Regret
Zoe's broadened her horizons since she hooked up with Jackson, but their latest shared fantasy beats all others.

Roll Against Discovery
When Evan and Trevor offer to keep Kathryn company during an anime convention, she's not letting her shy self screw up the opportunity.

Roll Against Betrayal
Sydney can't believe how incredible the hottie she meets at the convention is. When she realizes he's her ex's roommate, she realizes she's not as lucky as she thought. Could the three of them have a future, or are things over before they start?

Publisher's Note: These are the same books available individually in the 3d20 series.

She was here to check our cattle, not me.
The last thing I need is a sexy veterinarian to distract me.

My ex was only after money.
I learned my lesson.
No way would I let flirting with the pretty new vet,
Turn into anything more.

Tessa is sexy and I can’t get her off my mind.
So I ask her out.
Just a meet up, not really a date.
Except that blazing hot kiss made it feel like a date.

Fighting the sexual tension between us is a losing battle.
Taking her to bed is natural, incredible.
It’s just for fun. Nothing serious.

But when a strange virus starts sickening our steers,
Jeopardizing our contracts,
I know I can trust Tessa to help.

Except maybe I can’t trust her at all.
A rancher tells me Tessa dumped him because I have more money.
I fell for her, and she’s just like my ex.
I don’t know who the real fool is.
Especially when she’s keeping secrets from me.