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Liberty Hill (The Liberty Hill Series Book 1) (affiliate link)
New York City, 1849––After her father is murdered, spoiled teenage heiress Evelyn Brennan can’t imagine her life getting any worse… until she’s forced into an arranged marriage with the one man she has sworn to despise for all eternity, the impetuous gambler Lucius Flynn.
When Lucius drags his headstrong bride west in pursuit of California gold, she vows to make him suffer every step of the way. But as they embark upon a dangerous journey through the jungles of Panama, what doesn’t break them may bind them together… until a handsome vagabond catches Evelyn’s attention, and Lucius realizes he must prove he’s more than the man Evelyn believes he is, before he loses her heart to another man forever.
Just Roll With It (affiliate link)
It was only supposed to be a one-night thing.
Amanda
When I showed up at my friends’ engagement party, the last thing I planned for was a wild one-night stand with the bride’s older brother. On the other hand, Vincent DiMartino is smart, sexy—and safe. He doesn’t want more than a quick hook-up–and neither do I. Or so I thought.
When life tosses us together again, the same intense spark is still there. There’s nothing wrong with a casual relationship . . . unless someone’s heart is at risk.
Vincent
I’m not interested in long-term anything, and I have no desire for a serious relationship. My job as a pastry chef in my family’s restaurant demands all of my time and attention. The night I spent with Amanda Simmons was supposed to be just that—one night. But I didn’t bargain for how much I’d enjoy her sense of humor, her intelligence and her sass . . . not to mention her unrepentant sensuality.
No Kisses for the Neighbor Next Door (affiliate link)
I’m not falling for the hot firefighter next door. There’s no point. He’s not sticking around.
Despite the initial spark between us, Cam Wickham remains aloof: polite but detached.
Which suits me fine. I love books and my cozy quiet librarian life. Shush, please.
So what if he has smoldering eyes, shoulders of a Greek hero, and a smile that melts me to mush.
Cam’s a confirmed city-boy bachelor who doesn’t even want to be in a small town like Oak River.
When the two of us are paired up at The Annual Spring Fair our attraction ignites.
My defenses are toast.
Then things really heat up at the Fire Department demonstration.
After a simulated rescue from a burning tower, the pretend mouth-to-mouth resuscitation feels more like a kiss.
Whisked Away By My Billionaire Fake Boyfriend (affiliate link)
When a billionaire CEO walks into a bakery, he gets more than a sweet treat, he now has a fake girlfriend.
I never expected a simple favor for my grandfather to turn my world upside down.
One minute I’m focused on my company, the next I’m playing the role of Piper’s devoted boyfriend.
Small-town chaos and wedding planning mayhem ensue, but being by her side feels right, even if it’s all pretend.
As I help her with her bakery and get entangled in her family drama, I start to question what I truly want.
This fake relationship has become all too real, and I’m not sure I’m ready to let go.
Maybe this structured life of mine needs a little chaos—and a whole lot of Piper.
Beautiful Secret (Dirty Hollywood Book 1) (affiliate link)
A romance starring a famous but down-to-earth actress who falls in love with a quiet production assistant, only to have their affair threatened by a sleazy co-star.
Hollywood is dirty and no one knows that better than Julia Harris. Sitting atop the ever-changing throne, she’s currently Tinseltown’s golden girl. And she’s just signed on to play the biggest role of her life.
Meeting celebrities is par for the course in Aiden Morrissey’s job. As a production assistant he’s met his fair share, but it’s this latest encounter that steals his heart. And he’s not ready for what’s to come.
But fame has a price tag and anonymity no longer exists. Outed by her co-star, Julia and Aiden’s relationship is thrust into the spotlight long before they’re ready, and what was once a secret is now Hollywood’s biggest tabloid story.
The Introvert’s Guide to Online Dating (affiliate link)
Online dating: the act in which you try to avoid the catfishes and D pics. And try not to get caught hooking up with your best friend’s brother.
With all my best friends off the market, it’s time that I, Tori Sussex, join them.
So where better to find my future husband than the internet? It’s great. I get to get all the awkward stuff out of the way and already know if I’m going to like the guy before we meet in person.
It’s a shame nothing is ever that simple.
My relationship with Colton Lane is the very definition of complicated—dirty little no-strings-attached hook-ups we’ve somehow managed to keep secret from all our friends for the past six months. We’re bound to get caught, and if I’m serious about dating, I only have one choice.
Call it quits. End our little covert booty calls for good. Tell him my parking space is off-limits to him.
It should be easy. It should be simple.
And I’m sure it would be… If only I wasn’t in love with him.
Play It Safe (affiliate link)
No connections. Play it safe. These were the rules Ivey lived her life by.
Until she hit Mustang, Colorado, a perfectly imperfect town where the citizens were welcoming and one of them included the tall, beautiful, macho man, rancher cowboy, Grayson Cody.
On the run for a decade, Ivey knew she was supposed to play it safe. But she was tired of being on the run. She wanted normal. She wanted real. She wanted a home.
And she wanted Grayson Cody.
And Gray wanted Ivey.
Everyone who saw them could see they belonged together. There was one man in this world for Ivey and one woman for Grayson Cody.
So they fell in love.
The Blackthorn Queen (Eagles and Crows Book 1) (affiliate link)
Britain, AD 38, Princess Cartimandua—Carti—of the Brigantes tribe faces an uncertain future when her father’s sudden death ignites turmoil. Suspicion falls on the Crow People of the Votadini tribe, straining the fragile peace between the factions.
But they’re not the only ones bearing a grudge.
A tangled web of political games soon unfolds. When enigmatic Prince Cormag of the Votadini shows the princess unwanted attention, the Brigantes’ alliance with the Carvetti is shaken. Cartimandua’s dream of marrying gallant Prince Venutiux of the Carvetti is put at risk. Soon, Carti finds herself at the center of a whirlwind of divided loyalties.
Yet amidst the misty forests and the blackthorn trees, the Cailleach, the ancient dark goddess of the Brigantes people, whispers that all is not as it seems. With the fate of her tribe at stake, Carti must learn to navigate the treacherous waters of politics, duty, magic, and love.
Shadows and Whispers (The Collective Book 1) (affiliate link)
Elias Omari exist in the darkness that clouds his mind.
Cress Devereaux exist in the light that inspires her soul.
Together they create beautiful shades of gray.
An arranged marriage forces two families to smooth the edges of their jagged past with the hopes of a new beginning.
Can a union tainted with secrets and uncertainty promise an unbreakable alliance?
The one thing that Elias and Cress share in common is family over everything but should they continue to fight for family when that same family has never truly fought for them?
It Ends With Her (affiliate link)
He started the game. She’ll end it.
FBI special agent Clarke Sinclair doesn’t give up easily. She’s spent years tracking serial killer Simon Cross, forced to follow his twisted clues and photographs across the country. Clarke knows that Cross selects only redheaded women and that he doesn’t target another victim until Clarke discovers the previous one.
He’s never broken pattern—until now.
A girl has already gone missing in upstate New York when a second one is kidnapped—a blonde. The killer’s MO has changed, sending Clarke back to the drawing board. The closer she gets to the truth, the deeper she’s drawn into an inescapable trap made just for Clarke. Whatever Cross’s ultimate game is, it ends with her.
I Swear To Tell (Cadence Elliott Book 1) (affiliate link)
How can a girl who was raised in a trailer park be working at a top D.C. law firm?
Cadence Elliott beat graduates from the country’s best law schools to the job. No Ivy-League pedigree. No powerful Washington connections. She got there on merit.
Cadence found her exceptional drive as a teen, when she learned she could never trust her mother again. When she realized the adults who claimed to be looking out for her were liars.
She wanted to make damn sure she’d never have to rely on anyone else, ever again. And becoming a lawyer meant she could be someone who stood up for the powerless.
In this first installment of a gripping new series, Cadence has been tasked with her first murder case: defending a 19-year-old girl charged with homicide.
The initial facts tell Cadence to argue self-defense, until it becomes clear that many people wanted the victim dead.
Starting Over: A Whiskey Ridge Novel (affiliate link)
He has a secret…
… and she’s got an attitude.
Quinn came to Whiskey Ridge with a secret. He never expects the woman sharing an office with him might uncover it accidentally.
Kelly just wanted to run away from her problems. She needs order and quiet, but her neighbor is driving her crazy. Plus, he’s a little too attractive, and she doesn’t need that right now.
Can opposites attract or will these enemies hate each other forever?
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