Romantic Suspense

Romantic Suspense

A great tale of love just isn't enough for you, is it you adrenaline junkie? You need love AND suspense.  You need two people on the verge of falling in love---while clinging to the side of a cliff.  Well, that what we and our eBookHounds' promoting authors are here to give you.  Heart wrenching romance and gut wrenching suspense, all wrapped up in a pretty little ebook.  And, always free or discounted for you.  Read away!

 

Definition of the "Romantic Suspense Genre": The Romantic Suspense genre is oftentimes the bestselling subgenre of Romance, though that can vascillate with historical romance.  The elements of a romance need to be there--a budding relationship between two people that overcomes obstacles and succeeds in the end.  But, the critical elements of suspense in that romance setting also need to be interwoven expertly.  Those include action, adventure, and oftentimes, a heroine that has been wronged and a hero who attempts to help right that wrong.  Through their work to right the wrong, they are brought closer together and what would you know?  They fall in love.  Honestly, you can think of many, many Disney movie scripts for this storyline (start with Frozen).

 

Some examples of the top ebooks in the Romantic Suspense genre are Mary Stewart (Nine Coaches Waiting), Tiffany Snow (No Turning Back), Colleen Hoover (Never, Never), and Melinda Leigh (She Can Run).

Lethal-Peril

by Emily Jane Trent


Can a Navy SEAL save her from the lethal conspiracy?

Her life is in jeopardy.

Heiress Elizabeth Foster is a rebel, living on the fringes of her wealthy family’s influence. After witnessing an alarming subway accident, Elizabeth fears that she was the killer’s actual target. She turns to the one man she trusts, a former SEAL turned bodyguard. He is a childhood friend, and after ten years, she’s back under his protection.

˃˃˃ Who has a motive to kill her?

Ex-SEAL Wyatt Mercer’s new assignment at Stealth Security brings his past back to haunt him. A woman he doesn’t expect appears in his life, and reaches out for his protection. He is sure that she isn’t telling him everything, but when the threats escalate he rises to the challenge of protecting her from the claws of her powerful enemies.

˃˃˃ Can Wyatt rescue her in time?

Elizabeth stumbles across deadly secrets, and her enemies will stop at nothing to silence her. The fight against danger keeps Wyatt close, and he discovers a powerful attraction to Elizabeth. Will the forces of greed steal the one woman he desires, and wipe out any chance for a future?

 

˃˃˃ Lethal Peril (Stealth Security Book 2) has no cliffhanger.

Stealth Security Series:

Cold Peril (Garrett and Marlene)

Lethal Peril (Wyatt and Beth)

Ruthless Peril (Hunter and Tessa)

Grave Peril (Rip and Lela)

Deadly Peril (Thaddeus and Jana)

Stealth Security is a Military Romantic Suspense series with ex-Navy SEAL heroes employed as bodyguards to celebrity and VIP clients. The characters you love make appearances in future stories.

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Lumberjack's Surprise Baby: A Surprise Baby Romance

by Annie J. Rose


Anderson rubbed me the wrong way right from the start…


The guy in my seat on the train was too charming, too self-assured.
Too hot for his own good.
A snowstorm left us stranded together
In the last hotel room in town.

In close quarters, he’s too hot to handle.
Why not give in and enjoy the ride?

Two scorching nights together
Only to find out he’s the very man I’ve come to town to fight.
Anderson Wright, my enemy who claimed my family’s land.
Furious, I’ll go up against him and his powerful family to get what’s mine.
As long as he doesn’t find out I’m carrying something of his.

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Random Encounter (Three Player Tag-Team Book 1)

by Allyson Lindt


Adrienne


I'm both terrified and thrilled to be the new artist for the hottest coming soon game in the industry--double entendre intended.

The start-up gaming company I work for likes to push boundaries, including adult ratings, no limit on in-game partners, and some moderately graphic depictions of all the different ways to get down and dirty with two or more people.


Given that I’m inching my way toward forty and my experience in the bedroom is limited to a couple of less than attentive ex-boyfriends, I'm not sure I can pull off the realistic designs that are expected of me.

Two sexy men have got my back... and my front... and every bit of me from head to toe. Because they're going to help me work through the various positions the game is supposed to portray.

In front of a camera.

For drawing reference, of course.

And as long as I remember this is all for purely research purposes, I'll be fine.


I can remember that, right?

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Her Wild Coast Outlaw: A Small Town Age Gap Military Romance (Wild Hearts Book 1)

by Dakota Davies


One chance to take back what’s his…or lose it all forever.

Be it a Black Ops mission or woman’s desires, there’s no challenge Hunter McCabe will back down from—and that may just be the death of him. Especially when he takes a secret mission from his best friend’s private security company without fully understanding what’s at stake. What’s supposed to be a simple job gathering intel turns complicated when his target’s niece, Petra, arrives in town for the summer, rattling everything he thought he knew about his resolve.

Petra is all innocence and sweet curves and way too good for him, which is exactly why he should resist her. No matter how hot their chemistry, he can’t allow his desires to compromise the mission or put Petra in danger. And yet, when she opens that sassy mouth of hers and refuses to stay out of trouble…his steely determination falters.

When a hidden element takes Hunter by surprise, turning the case, and his heart, upside down, Hunter is forced into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, with Petra as the bait. Now the timer’s ticking down, closing off all his options. If Hunter can’t find a solution, he won’t just fail the mission.

He’ll fail the only woman capable of healing his broken soul.

Fans of Susan Stoker’s Mountain Mercenaries and Nicole Snow’s No Good Heroes are devouring Dakota Davies’ addictive series starter.

Scroll up and one click to start reading this smoking hot romantic suspense story today!

 

★★★★★ "This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down! I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story! Just perfect." - Jeanne

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The back and forth in this novel is so much fun to watch. You get engaged and never want to stop reading." - BooksRLife

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Fast-paced read with loads of drama, suspense and steam. Great characters and an entertaining story. I loved this book!" - TS

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The story has drama, family conflict, suspense, danger, lust, uncontrollable passion, tenderness and love. I have never read anything by this author before and must tell you I really enjoyed the story, the writing, the characters, everything! It was a amazing read!" - CHarp

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "There is an impressive amount of story in this book, it is fast paced with plenty of drama, action, twists and turns, some thrilling and suspenseful moments, heartfelt ones and some hot, hot romance. Dakota Davies, thank you for this great story!" - Bette

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Do yourself a favor: Get. This. Book!! This story is really well written, has characters that are created with tantalizing depth and a captivating storyline. It grabs you right from the start keeping you engrossed and turning page after page throughout the whole book!" - Sleep Reader

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I love these two characters! They have such wonderful chemistry together!" - SJohnson

 

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The Billionaire Bachelor (Billionaire Bad Boys Book 1)

by Jessica Lemmon


BONUS: Includes a complete Elizabeth Hayley novel from Bookshot Flames!


Manwhore. That's what the board of directors--and the tabloids--thinks of billionaire bachelor Reese Crane. Ordinarily he couldn't care less, but his playboy past is preventing the board from naming him CEO of Crane Hotels. Nothing--and no one--will keep him from his life's legacy. They want a settled man to lead the company? Then that's exactly what he'll give them.

Merina Van Heusen will do anything to get her parents' funky boutique hotel back--even marry cold-as-ice-but-sexy-as-hell Reese Crane. It's a simple business contract--six months of marriage, absolute secrecy, and the Van Heusen is all hers again. But when sparks fly between them, their passion quickly moves from the boardroom to the bedroom. And soon Merina is living her worst nightmare: falling in love with her husband.

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Draekon Rebels: A Dragon Shifter Sci-Fi Romance Boxed Set: Rebel Force

by Lee Savino


We were the first Draekons. Created for war, we are dangerous, lethal monsters. We were bound in stasis for a thousand years, but now we are free.

We have one final mission: Rescue a shipful of missing human women being tortured by the scientists.

Except they’re our fated mates. Their presence comforts us. Their touch soothes us. Enflames us. They are the missing pieces of our souls.

But our psychopath brother, the one we thought was dead? He’s still alive. He’s determined to wipe out the Draekon race. To control us, he will target our mates.

Big, big mistake.

We will rampage. We will rain fire down on the galaxy. We will wipe out anyone who threatens the women we love.We’re the Draekon Rebels, and we will do whatever it takes to keep our mates safe.

REBEL FORCE - THE COMPLETE SERIES
1000 + pages of exciting, heart-pounding, panty-melting alien dragon shifter romance. No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed!
Includes:
Draekon Warrior
Draekon Conqueror
Draekon Pirate
Draekon Warlord
Draekon Guardian

 

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Protected by the Companion (Ladies on their Own: Governesses and Companions Book 5)

by Rose Pearson


A lady companion, an arrogant earl – should she save him from a horrid fate?


Giles, the Earl of Bargrave, does not want to be in London but since he has promised to chaperone his niece, knows he must keep to his word. Frustrated that the girl has also brought a companion, Giles does his best to ignore her, often reminding her harshly that he is well able to chaperone his niece without her aid.

Miss Emma Lawder has never had a London Season and doubts she will ever have one. Sent away as a companion by an uncaring father, Emma struggles against the earl’s displeasure. When, by chance, she uncovers a plot to ensnare him into marriage, Emma must choose just what she will do next. Will she tell him the truth or leave him to his fate? And can they find a way together that might just soften both of their hearts?

This is the fifth book in the Ladies on their Own: Governesses and Companions series. Get your copy today!

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The Shaadi Set-Up

by Lillie Vale


In this witty and heartfelt rom-com debut for fans of Jasmine Guillory, Emily Henry, and Tessa Bailey, an Indian American woman signs herself and her boyfriend up for a matchmaking site to prove they're a perfect match, only to be paired with her ex instead.


High school sweethearts Rita Chitniss and Milan Rao were the golden couple, until the day he broke her heart. Now, six years later, Rita has turned her passion for furniture restoration into a career and has an almost-perfect boyfriend, Neil. The last thing she needs is for Milan to re-enter her life, but that's exactly what happens when her mother, an unfailing believer in second chances, sets them up. Milan is just as charming, cocky, and confident as he was back in school. Only this time, he actually needs her business expertise, not her heart, to flip a hard-to-sell house for his realty agency. 
 
While Rita begrudgingly agrees to help, she's not taking any risks. To prove she's definitely over him, she signs herself and Neil up on MyShaadi.com, a Desi matchmaking site famous for its success stories and trustworthy enough to convince everyone that she and Neil are the new and improved couple. Instead, she's shocked when MyShaadi's perfect match for her isn't Neil...it's Milan. Ignoring the website and her mother is one thing, but ignoring Milan proves much more difficult, especially when she promises to help him renovate the beach house of her dreams. And as the two of them dive deeper into work—and their pasts—Rita begins to wonder if maybe her match wasn't so wrong after all....

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Rust: A Dad's Best Friend Hockey Romance (Vegas Sin Book 2)

by June Winters


I'm so tired of guys my own age!


Entrepreneurial nineteen year old 
Isabelle has a secret or two -- ever since her risqué photos started rolling in the dough, she dropped out of college. Please don't tell my dad!

When her dad's smoking hot best friend, Rust, needs a dogsitter, Isabelle jumps at the opportunity. She's fantasized about the tall, dreamy hockey player for as long as she can remember -- and the salt-and-pepper fox is 
finally looking at her the way she's always wanted: like he can't wait to get his hands all over her.

Sure, if she did anything with the muscular athlete, it'd break her dad's heart and destroy his friendship ... 
but who said Dad has to know?

"Keep an eye on her, will ya?"

Legendary defenseman 
Rust Walker can't say no when his best friend asks him to keep an eye on his college daughter.

Only problem is, the pro athlete couldn't take his eyes 
off Isabelle if he tried. The shy, quiet kid is all grown up now -- and Isabelle has blossomed into a stunner with curves so tight, any man would be tempted. Even her dad's best friend.

But you don't play twenty years in this league without forging an iron discipline. The little flirt can test him with naughty selfies all she wants -- Rust would 
never stab a lifelong bud in the back.

So why can't he stop texting Isabelle all his sinful fantasies?

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Rust is a 90,000 word OMYW age gap hockey romance. This standalone novel is the second book in the Vegas Sin series. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA always guaranteed!

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Wings and Arrows Part 1 of 6: A Forbidden Love Paranormal Romance

by Cathy Peper


She never placed much faith in love. But will a banned supernatural chemistry bring her eternal happiness?

Hazel Holloway will do whatever it takes to keep her wings. Sent down to Earth on behalf of Cupid, the determined immortal sets out to locate the ideal man for a lady-in-waiting. But just as she finds a match made in heaven that would guarantee her a promotion, she discovers her own cheeks blushing for the handsome top prospect.

Nick Travers has fallen on tough times. With his family forced to sell their estate, the only upside is the goddess of a real estate agent he's found to promote the property. But as he falls hard for the woman and they spend time together, he's shocked when Hazel tells him their passion is forbidden.

Prohibited from forming a relationship with a human, Hazel struggles to get a replacement so she can transition into a mortal and be with her soul mate. But with someone sabotaging the sale of his house and dark secrets bubbling to the surface, Nick fears that their one-of-a-kind connection will be cut short.

Can these star-crossed lovers find a loophole and claim their perfect forever?

Wings and Arrows is a lighthearted six-part paranormal romance serial. If you like relatable characters, fast-paced action, and heartwarming interactions, then you’ll adore Cathy Peper’s whirlwind tale.

Buy Wings and Arrows to be smitten today!

 
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Deathly Inheritance

by Dorothy M. Fletcher


Deathly inheritance is the first in the Deathly series of novels, which intertwine love, mystery and murder.

In one day, Naomi's safe and comfortable life is thrown into turmoil. In the supermarket she is literally bowled over by Sean, a sexy but rude mountain of a man who sends her emotions spinning. On the same evening, her mother is killed in a road accident which is anything but accidental. Naomi and Sean must race to unravel the mystery of a secret inheritance and the people who will stop at nothing to obtain it. Can she trust her life and her love to this man whom her whole being craves?  Can they both survive the dark forces pitted against them to realize their dream of a life together?     

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Her Four Cowboys: A Standalone Reverse Harem Romance

by Natasha L. Black


This cowgirl knows how to ride.

All night long.

My tomboy best friend is all grown up.
One mistletoe kiss is all it takes.
Electric and steamy.

I want to break all the rules.
So do my three brothers.
The Kent brothers learned a long time ago:
Don’t fight with your brother. Just share.

We wouldn’t mind sharing,
To get Lucy all to ourselves.
She can still be a good girl,
Even if she’s a little bit bad with us.


Now we just have to make her our lady.

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The Cursed King (Inferno Rising Book 4)

by Abigail Owen


Airk Azdajah, the rightful King of the White Clan of dragon shifters, spent half a millennium being tortured by the false High King Pytheios. The only reason he's alive is a curse— the man to kill Airk will be consumed in his own fire. Which is why Pytheios kept Airk alive, barely, unable to shift in his prison cage, driving the creature half of him into madness. Airk escaped, but he'll never be truly free. What good is a king who can never let his feral dragon loose, never fly, and never lead his people? He's better off dead.


Angelika Amon is the last unmated phoenix. The problem? She has no powers. Zip. Zilch. Angelika hates being dormant, especially now that her three sisters are blissfully mated to powerful dragon shifter kings and are very much part of the fight to take down the rotting king Pytheios, their parents' killer. What good is a useless runt of a phoenix in a battle to save the dragon kingdom?

Desperate to find some way to help, she offers herself to Airk as a mate — just for political leverage. But a dormant phoenix is no damn use to him just like a dragon who can't shift is no use to her. Until Pytheios sets his sights on Angelika for himself...

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Forever Dreams (Montana Brides, Book 1)

by Leeanna Morgan


Fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River series will love this small-town, feel-good romance!

She came to Montana looking for answers...and found forever.

When Gracie Donnelly, a school teacher from New Zealand, arrives on a Montana cattle ranch, she has more on her mind than mending fences and feeding chickens. She's secretly searching for her father and answers to questions that could destroy a family.

Just one look at the fiery five-foot-one redhead and Trent McKenzie knows Gracie is going to be trouble. Ever since the failure of his first marriage, he promised never to listen to his heart again. Especially when his heart is saying he's falling in love - and the one thing Gracie's searching for is the one thing that could take her away from him forever.

FOREVER DREAMS is the first book in the Montana Brides 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:

"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."

 
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Lucas (Must Love Danger Book 5)

by Emily Jane Trent


TRUE LOVE CAN BE HAZARDOUS!

Navy SEAL Lucas Parker is assigned to bodyguard a pop singer on tour, only to discover that she is a flame from his past. What starts as infatuation quickly becomes a much deeper emotion. Lucas must save his true love from the clutches of a ruthless stalker, if he has any chance of a happily-ever-after.

Haylee Nichols makes her dream of stardom come true, but her sick 5-year-old son is more important to her. She chooses motherhood over her career but must finish her last tour. Danger looms when a celebrity stalker might not let her live to return home. A medically trained Navy SEAL is her protector, and his kindness captures her heart. But she must reach deep for the strength to fight off her oppressor before she can embrace the future she wants.

 

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The Royal Arrangement (The Rebel Queen Duet Book 1)

by Jeana E. Mann


A billionaire prince searches for a new wife in this intriguing tale of power and seduction from USA Today bestselling author Jeana E. Mann.


When I walk into a room, people look twice. Once because I’m the Crown Prince of Androvia, and twice because I’m that guy—the one who makes your panties wet with just a smile. My life is grand until the unexpected death of my father. To claim the throne, I’ve got to find a wife in twenty-four hours or be forced to marry the woman who cheated on me.

A chance encounter with the daughter of my sworn enemy changes everything. The first time I saw her, she was chained to a dungeon wall. The second time I saw her, I took her to my bed. The third time, I proposed marriage. If she accepts, I’ll rule her body the same way I intend to rule my kingdom—with an iron hand and no mercy. The stakes are high for both of us. If she turns me down, I could lose the throne to my traitorous uncle. Even worse, if she accepts, I might lose my heart.


Lies, seduction, and the struggle for a kingdom will heat up your e-reader.

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To Date an Immortal (Immortally Sexy #1)

by Stephanie Rowe


Derek has a simple assignment: find the Guardian, kill her, and break the curse. Too bad she's immortal, great with a sword, and distractingly adorable.


"A wild ride of fun, fantasy and romance!" ~J.R. Ward, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Immortal guardian Justine Bennet has one duty: keep a powerful magical item out of the hands of troublemakers, like, oh, the leader of hell. The eternity of celibacy that goes with her job? Something that would have been nice to know before she signed up for it.

Then Derek LaValle, a no-carb pretzel mogul, shows up at her door to behead her, which is the only way to save his twin from a deadly curse. Derek's charming, tempting-as-hell, and extremely determined, all the things that Justine needs to amp up her life. Unfortunately, if Justine lets him live, her mom will end up as Satan's love pancake. But if Derek doesn't kill her, his twin will die in a week.

When high-octane attraction blooms between them, a dramatic fight to the death no longer feels like such a fantastic option. But with such high stakes, they better figure it out fast, or Satan dating her mom will become the least of their worries.


RITA® Award Nominee for Best Paranormal Romance

★★★★★ "So freaking funny." ~April (Five-star Amazon Review)

★★★★★ "Loved Loved Loved it!" ~Amber (Five-star Amazon Review)

★★★★★ "I couldn’t put it down! It was funny, heartwarming, sexy, and badass all rolled into one. Keep em coming!!!!" ~Christa S (Five-star Amazon Review)

★★★★★ "I cannot remember when I laughed so much." ~txlamb (Five-star Amazon Review)


 

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Highlander's Heart: A Scottish Historical Time Travel Romance (Called by a Highlander Book 3)

by Mariah Stone


She’s a lost time traveler. He’s a haunted Highland hero. Can their romance survive the test of centuries?

Scotland, 2020. Kate Anderson is desperate to keep her restaurant from falling into ruin. But while soliciting the help of a celebrity TV chef at a Scottish castle, she’s injured and suffers amnesia. Disoriented and lost, she touches a mysterious rock that hurls her back in time where she encounters a handsome warrior.

Scotland, 1308. After years of bloodshed as a gladiator, Dundail heir Ian Cambel swears he’ll never kill again. Resettling in his father’s estate craving a peaceful life, he takes in a charming woman with no memory and offers her a position as a cook. But as the English army threatens his stronghold, he fears for her safety and tries to hide his growing desire for the pretty lass.

As Kate’s memories slowly return, she’s driven to return to her modern world, despite her feelings for her noble protector. But Ian knows helping her get back home means waging war on the invaders, and when Kate sees the killer he really is, she’ll leave him forever.

Will the two wounded hearts find their destiny across the ages?

Highlander’s Heart is the entrancing third book in Called by a Highlander time travel romance series. If you like medieval adventures, tormented heroes, and Cinderella tropes, then you’ll adore Mariah Stone’s page-turning tale.
 

Buy Highlander’s Heart to remember love’s identity today!

 
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Dating the Boss: Twelve Book Boxed Set

by Lisa Hunt


12 steamy books from bestselling authors fill this limited-time boxed set! Office romance has never been this hot. If you love an alpha CEO or a nanny romance, this one’s for you…

TWELVE BOOKS INCLUDE:

Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid

Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige

Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen

The Setup by Rachel Van Dyken

The Billionaire's Fake Fiancée by Annika Martin

Dare to Touch by Carly Phillips

At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey

Beauty and the Professor by Skye Warren

A Moment Like You by Claudia Burgoa

Stroke of Midnight by K Webster

North by Vanessa Vale

The Billionaire's Intern by Lia Hunt

"This book was incredibly well-written, intelligent, funny, and just GOOD.I've gifted this book to a handful of my personal friends." - New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon on NEANDERTHAL SEEKS HUMAN

"I loved this fresh new twist on the billionaire storyline and the absolutely dreamy hero. Nate is everything I could ever want in a book boyfriend - he's smart, confident, and completely smitten! Brooklynaire is sexy and addictive!" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely

“This is one of 13 romance novels that should be on every woman's bucket list." - Bustle.com on AT ANY PRICE

Author’s Note: DATING THE BOSS is a brand new boxed set for a month as a gift to our readers and to introduce you to new series to love!

 

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Forever Wishes (Montana Brides, Book 4)

by Leeanna Morgan


Wanted...A man with a big heart, a wicked sense of humor, and a baby on his mind.


Erin has always dreamed of being a mom, and after her parents' death that need got a whole lot stronger. With a baby-phobic ex-fiancé on the loose and no new man in sight, Erin knows her options are running out fast.

Jake Williams is a successful corporate lawyer. He moved back to Montana to help his family, not fall for a librarian with more on her mind than cataloging rules. But he's about to find out that love and a determined woman can change his life forever.

FOREVER WISHES is the fourth book in the Montana Brides 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:

“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.”

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