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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).
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The man of my dreams abandoned me almost a decade ago.
Now he's back... and I'm planning his wedding.
Seriously, could life get any more brutal?
I'm thinking about what I did to deserve this.
To watch Cade's ring on someone else's finger.
But here's the thing.
I'm the one who got the best gift from him.
His child.
And the crazy part?
Cade doesn't even know that he gave me that gift.
He absolutely cannot find out.
Neither him nor the goddamn press.
His family is toxic.
His dad is a powerful politician and it's his career that's on the line.
Hence, this sham wedding.
I just need to keep my head straight.
Plan the wedding.
Show up to the wedding.
Go home, cry, eat some ice cream and then move on... again.
But what if... during all of this, Cade discovers the one secret that makes us family?
A full-length second chance secret baby romance. High school sweethearts, unforeseen circumstances, inevitable drama...and the sweetest child in the universe, this one tugs at the heartstrings, promising the perfect HEA and absolutely no cliff-hanger! 'The One and Only' is a part of the Heart of Hope series but stands alone. Books do not have to be read in order.
A seductive Welsh earl on the brink of ruin. A wealthy cit in search of a hero.
Miss Evelina Franklin reads too many romance novels. She’s certain a handsome duke—or dashing highwayman—is in her future. In the meantime, Evie entertains herself with the admirers vying for her fortune.
The Earl of Brecken needs cash. His late father left their Welsh estate in ruin, and his mother will not let him rest until it is restored to its former glory. Notorious for his seductive charm, he searches the ballrooms for a wealthy heiress. His choices are dismal until he meets Miss Franklin. Guileless and gorgeous with an enormous dowry, she seems the answer to his prayers. Until his conscience makes an unexpected appearance.
A duke’s daughter must be prepared for whatever life—and love—throws her way…
Lady Cassandra Fallon is finally ready to take control of her life and join her late mother’s investigative society. She’s more than confident she can do the job—even when her first case involves a potentially deadly scandal. What she’s not quite prepared for is her brother’s attractive (and increasingly distracting) friend acting as her self-appointed bodyguard…
When Lord Luke promised his best friend he’d keep an eye on Cassie, he meant it. But the brazen and entirely too alluring woman she’s become is a far cry from the mischievous, freckled girl she used to be. Luke knows a lowly viscount has no business longing for (or touching) a duke’s daughter. But against all reason…he does…
She craves independence. He only craves her. An epic battle of the sexes is at hand. But will love be enough to get them to happily ever after? Cassie and Luke will soon find out…
Features four novellas by New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren. Each standalone story ends in a happily ever after.
WHO WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL
Emily's a pathological liar. When her life is at stake, will anyone believe her?
MAFIA CINDERELLA
One dress. One dance. Lucia has one chance to change her life—and the lives of her family.
BEDTIME STORY
Jessica is on the run when her car breaks down. A small town sheriff can't be her knight in shining armor.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Cold. Rough. Merciless. The foreman of the construction crew is going to make her pay every last cent.
Micah and Ensley’s story continues…
Redemption.
Micah thought he was on the right path, making amends with the Ravage MC and taking responsibility for his daughter Remy.
Suddenly everything turned on its head.
Now he along with the brothers of the Ravage MC have a serious task.
Figure out who is responsible for the chaos surrounding them.
Can he do this, keep his woman and child safe and prove to the brothers of the MC that he is ready to be a part of their family?
**This book is not a standalone. You must read Bound by Consequences before this book.”
The sexy, suspense-filled second installment of the Private Protectors series features a tough-as-nails security consultant, his best friend’s widowed sister, and a terrorist determined to destroy them all.
Security consultant Vic Andrews fears nothing.
Except emotional entanglements.
He lives on the edge and by his own rules. Never mess with your best friend’s sister, for one. Especially when that sister is sweet and sexy goddess Gina Delgado.
Vic is strictly a “no strings attached” kind of guy, and a young widow with three kids is guaranteed to tie his heart in all sorts of knots. Too bad other parts of his anatomy aren’t as easily deterred.
Gina is no stranger to men like Vic. Men in love with their dangerous professions. Her firefighter husband may have been a hero, but his bravery is little comfort to Gina now. She refuses to face that kind of loss ever again.
Still, a girl has needs.
And Vic, with his military-hardened body and tender touch, is just the thing she needs to fulfill them. As long as they can keep things casual.
But getting involved with Vic puts Gina at the risk of more than heartbreak. When Vic becomes the target of a terrorist seeking revenge, no one around him is safe. With Gina and her family in a madman’s sights, Vic will break all the rules to keep her close…and keep them all alive.
If you like strong men, smart women, and thrilling danger - read Man Law today!
· "A 5 star fantastic debut read." Night Owl Reviews
· "Filled to the brim with humor, sizzling sexual tension, romance with a love that grows on you." Maldivian Book Reviewer
· “The characters were engaging, the threats kept me jumping, and the romance made my toes tingle.” Fresh Fiction
“Lush, beautifully written, and deeply romantic, My Darling Duke will sweep you off your feet. My heart was lost to this couple from the very start.” —Amalie Howard, author of The Beast of Beswick
Miss Katherine Danvers has always been a wallflower. But now, with her family on the brink of financial ruin, she finds herself a desperate wallflower. To save her family, she’ll do anything. Luckily, she has the perfect plan...
She’ll impress the ton by simply announcing she is engaged to the reclusive and mysterious Duke of Thornton, Alexander Masters, and secure strong matches for her sisters. No one has heard from the duke in years. Surely he’ll never find out before her sisters’ weddings, and she can go back to her own quiet life.
Soon, though, everything is out of control. At first, it’s just a few new ball gowns on the duke’s accounts. Then, it’s interviews with reporters eager for gossip. Before she knows it, Katherine has transformed herself into Kitty Danvers, charming and clever belle of the ton—with everyone eager to meet her thankfully absent fiancé.
But when the enigmatic Alexander Masters suddenly arrives in the city, dashing and oh so angry, he demands retribution. Except not in the way Katherine expected…
Each book in the Sinful Wallflowers series is STANDALONE:
* My Darling Duke
* Her Wicked Marquess
Get lost in the dark, dangerous, and delicious world of The Carneys. Join Boston's richest crime family as they build the glittering Trinity casino and destroy their enemies along the way. The Carney men aren't afraid to get their hands dirty as they claim the women they desire. Finn, Patrick and Giovanni will leave you aching for more.
The Carney Collection includes over 200,000 words introducing you to the delectable Carney family and their unforgettable, steamy adventures. This collection includes THREE complete books (books 1 - 3) in a six-book series.
The collection features:
Rake
Finn will stop at nothing to protect his family, and that includes taking down naive-yet-determined union organizer Sasha. But when this innocent beauty brings Boston's smartest playboy to his knees, can this enemies-to-lovers pair find their way to lasting redemption?
Grift
After a scandal forces tough guy Patrick into an arranged marriage with Jessica, a senator's daughter, he's determined to protect her at any cost. But as he unravels the mystery behind the scandal and commits to destroying anyone who has caused his bride pain, one question remains: How will he ever be able to let her go?
Wild Card
Mafia princess Catriona is beauty, defiance, and sass incarnate. When a rival mafia family kidnaps her to punish the Carneys, they'll stop at nothing to get what they want. Yet Giovanni DeLuca finds his loyalties tested against the wild Irish beauty's charms. Can an enduring love rise from the ashes of their families' hatred?
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Motorcycle Romance best selling author, Savannah Rylan, brings you another series full of delicious biker boys and the sassy women who win their hearts.
Murder and kidnapping all while fighting a rival gang.
Life ain't easy being a Dragon Rider.
But fire destroys everything in its path.
And these boys know how to burn.
Link
She follows the law.
I break it.
Joanna is a damsel in distress.
And hell, if I ain't her knight.
She's a lawyer, and I'm deep in the MC life.
We're complete opposites,
But the way her hips sway?
They don't know the difference.
Her body calls to me, and I'm not saying no.
She knows I'm no good for her.
But when her sister is in trouble, and she needs my help?
Suddenly we're on the same team.
Rules are meant to be broken.
And we're breaking all of them.
Bowser
She's off-limits.
Definitely.
So why can't I get Hope out of my mind?
Joanna's little sister means trouble for me.
Link told me to keep an eye on her.
And I like what I see.
But in order to keep her,
I have to end Skeleton.
Forever.
The Red Pythons will help out.
We'll destroy him from the inside.
And then Hope can be mine.
Right?
Ash
No one will touch her.
Hannah is feisty AF.
She's sassy and got a fire in her,
That sets my sheets ablaze.
But she's got a past.
Hell, we all do.
Her's involves an asshole ex,
I'm going to have to deal with.
She's not willing to take any risks with him around.
And my girl can't feel like that.
So I'll end him.
Simple.
Except nothing's simple in the club life.
Knuckles
Ride or die.
That's what they say right?
Well right now, I don't know which to do.
When Melanie shows up I know I'm in trouble.
She was my foster sibling once.
Off-limits.
And now she's on her own.
No family.
Nobody to care for her.
Except me.
I always knew there was something more to us.
But I didn't know she'd be mine forever.
Sly
I'm not supposed to love her.
I didn't even try.
When I met Tara I didn't know she was Chains' little sister.
The cop who's investigating our club.
She's not involved in any of this.
She's the Juliet to my Romeo.
And I'd do anything for her.
But when the club decides to take down Skeleton once and for all,
I know I can't put this innocent beauty in harm's way.
Once he's dead?
She's mine.
Studying abroad just got a whole lot sexier...
On my first outing in Madrid, I never thought I’d end up spending the hottest night of my life in the arms of a gorgeous Spaniard. Rafael Montoya is everything study abroad dreams are made of: sexy, sophisticated, and really good with his hands. As the sun comes up over the city, he gives me the kiss to end all kisses.
And then he disappears.
I’m crushed. But it wouldn’t be the first time a guy has ghosted me.
I really need to focus on my studies while I’m here in Madrid anyway. My Spanish is practically nonexistent, and my grades show it.
My program assigns me a new tutor. But when I walk into the room to find none other than Rafa waiting for me, I almost have a heart attack.
Even crazier? I find out I gave him the wrong number. He wants to take me out. Show me his beloved Madrid. More than that, he wants to extend our classroom lessons into the bedroom, too.
I should keep my distance. I’m heading back to the states at the end of the semester. Why fall for someone if it will inevitably end in heartbreak?
But this Spaniard wants me. And he’ll stop at nothing until I’m his.
LESSONS IN LOVE is a STANDALONE romance in the STUDY ABROAD series. The books in this series are complete standalones with interconnected characters, and can be read in any order.
A swoon-worthy romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!
A broody ex-military pilot and a sunshiney barista take opposites attract to the next level.
Elias is not the kind of guy who’d fall for me. He’s grumpy, and he’s need-a-fan hot. I totally have a thing for him.
My romance radar is broken, and I’m still smarting from my last epic disaster in dating. I’m better off giving up any hope of romance.
Except I want it all: happily-ever-after and a family to boot. My stupid biological clock is ticking. Loudly.
In a turn of events I did not expect, Elias saves me from a porcupine burglar and kisses me. No one is this small town is as surprised as me. Even more shocking, he wants more. And more.
Elias & Cammi’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance and opposites attract stories with grumpy/broody heroes who fall for smart, sassy heroines.
*A full-length, standalone romance.
They’re not star-crossed—they’re impossible.
Bought and soon-to-be delivered, Emma Sorrento will be the next wife of a New York Don decades her senior. Not by choice, but as a mafia princess—was there ever one?
But the soul-black eyes of the man tasked with ensuring her safe arrival to the wedding of her nightmares tempts her like no other. In the worst possible way.
Calisto Donati. He’s entirely forbidden. The nephew of the man she’s supposed to marry. And just a touch from him could get her killed.
Is it worth it?
Now Emma has two problems. Saving herself from a marriage to a man she doesn’t want, and not falling in love with the one she does.
NOTE: The Donati Bloodlines trilogy includes THREE parts that should be read in order—part one and two end on a cliffhanger, and part three is a HEA.
Everyone wants to give in to temptation, but no one wants to pay the price.
I was a child when my father surrendered me to the Temple of All Gods. No one gave me a choice. No one even bothered to explain. I was simply tossed aside, unwanted.
That was the day the God of Temptation claimed me as his.
Now, I'm studying how to become the perfect priestess. Life in the temple means embracing my emotions and learning to harness each type of desire. Power, fear, lust, and rage are the most common, but not the only ones. Each has a power. Each has its place. I just have to figure out which kind of priestess I'll become.
Before I decide, I have questions - yet no one seems willing to give me answers. My only option is to leave it in my god's hands. This won't be easy, and my instructors think I'm a fool, but Temptation has been listening. Asking. Offering it all.
In exchange, he intends to use me.
I have demands. The priest and priestess who took me in have become my family. The guys? They taught me to love. How am I supposed to give this up? Why should I? Not even a god can make me walk away from them! All I have to do is stand my ground.
In this temple, there's always a temptation.
The question is if I'm stubborn enough to resist...
Or brave enough to pay a god's price.
Possible Triggers: Minor bullying, some sexual harassment, consensual pain and battery. Minor violence.
Book 1 of 5 - Release scheduled - Feb 19, 2021
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"I love alpha males.... Yes I know Alpha males are the in thing but they need to be done right and in this book Drake is perfect." -Aurora Rose Reynolds, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of the Until Series
Alexa is just your average college junior, attending classes and piloting Mile High Club charter flights. Boys haven't been on her radar for a couple years after a disastrous breakup with her high school sweetheart. Her plans to focus on school hit a bit of a snag when she meets bad-boy Drake Bennett and he sets his sights on making her his own.
Drake transferred to Blythe College for the rugby team, not for a new assortment of college girls. He's sexy and cocky, and he attracts women like moths to a flame. When he meets Alexa, Drake knows he's met his match. She tries to resist him, but Drake isn't used to taking no for an answer.
This is the first book in the Blythe College series. Push the Envelope does not have a cliffhanger.
At first, Devin was just an innocent summer crush. But then my feelings for him began to deepen. And I realized he was showing interest in me, too. Except Devin isn’t allowed to like me.
My best friend Lauren and I were away at Camp Pines by the Lake before starting college in the fall.
It was exciting when I met Luke on day one, and he was definitely into me. Camp last year wasn’t enjoyable. So, spending the summer with Luke seemed like it could be fun.
Then just like that, who I wanted changed.
You know that moment when you see a guy’s face for the first time and he’s just so beautiful that it takes your breath away? Or what about when your fingers brush against each other’s and you feel tingles? That was all happening to me every time I saw the guy with the longish surfer hair and crystal blue eyes. His name tag finally revealed his name: Devin.
I managed to get some intriguing information about Devin from my cabin counselor. After that, all I’d hoped for were some chances to be around him—so he might get to know me.
It was completely unexpected, yet thrilling, when we got to talk during a terrible rainstorm that’d left us completely alone together. I ended up sharing my feelings about being an adoptee and wanting to find my birth mom. And eventually, I learned of his own troubled past.
The problem is now I like Devin more than I should. And an even bigger issue is that my birthday isn’t until the end of July, which means I’m still seventeen.
*** Edge of Eighteen is a standalone New Adult/YA contemporary romance novel. It is recommended for ages 17+ ***
Does a spark still burn beneath the ashes?
CEO Will Darcy is in Dallas to close a merger, not to rekindle an old flame. Yet one glance at Geo, his childhood friend and ex-lover, turns Will's orderly world into chaos. The buried pain of regret rushes to the surface, and his whole body screams mine. Never mind that Geo broke his heart ten years ago. Looking into that Caribbean blue gaze, Will can't escape the old passion when they're together.
Corporate lawyer Geo has no idea of the secret merger planned between his company and Pemberley Industries. Not until a last-minute reassignment brings Geo onto the transition team. Without warning, he's in face-to-face negotiations with the only man he ever loved. Forgiveness is impossible after what he did a decade ago. But he still aches for the broad-shouldered CEO with the soulful dark eyes.
Desire in the boardroom soon leads to the bedroom. Is it just a fling? Or can Geo prove he's a better man, and gain Will's trust for good?
Will and Geo steam up the pages of this gay Pride and Prejudice variation. This story of forgiveness and redemption will warm your heart.
I'm on the last ship out.
I don't think I'm going to make it, but I do. Earth is dying and there's only one way I can possibly survive: fight for a spot on the dragon planet of Taneyemm.
They don't want humans there.
They don't like us.
They don't know us.
But when I step foot on the ship bound for Taneyemm, I know it's my last hope. I'll do anything I have to survive.
I'll do whatever it takes.
When I finally reach my destination and I see the alien dragons for the first time, I realize I'm in way over my head.
And I don't know if my heart is ready for this.
Mel's travelling the world, one blind date at a time. Getting stuck in a broken car in a blizzard isn't on her list of adventures, and nor is being rescued by Owen, running naked in the snow. Naked. Jogging. Is that even a thing?
It's Christmas Eve, and everywhere is shut for the holiday, so Owen suggests she go home with him. He might have a gorgeous body and a voice that makes her insides tingle, but can she trust him? Especially when she learns just how different he really is? Warning! Contains a gorgeous Welsh wolf who likes playing in the snow...
(Previously published as part of the Romancing the Holidays boxed set)
When the gods left, they closed all their heavens and hells …
But they never took their dead.
Theo thought that saving Orion and ending Typhon would make her safer. Little did she know she was a pawn for something much bigger and someone far more sinister.
Humans have always been the pawns of gods …
In the Heart of Atlas, Theo fulfilled a destiny … just not her own. It turns out that even the gods have destinies. Nasty ones that don’t play well with human life.
A new kind of apocalypse has begun.
An apocalypse that’s not in any of the books. Theo, Simon and Garfunkel have one chance to stop this new kind of end … and almost no chance to survive it.
Over 120,000 words of octane-fueled magic and mayhem fill this tome.
BOOK 4: Axe Me No Questions
BOOK 5: No Better Demons
* We will release this as two mini-volumes sometime in the future.
From the twisted minds of Ramy Vance and Matthew Herrmann comes a new epic urban fantasy adventure unlike anything seen before.
Liz remembers the day Dirk Mullins appeared on her doorstep. Her family’s life has never been the same. His congenial personality and tenacious temperament make it hard to resist doing whatever it is he suggests. Even if he is five years younger than her.
Now Dirk is a man and he has his eyes set on one thing. The muse to his shenanigans, Liz Harper. When he forms an alliance with Liz’s brother and ten-year-old son, getting her to buy into his greatest idea ever should be a piece of cake.
Then again, even the best-laid plans have their hidden pitfalls.