A Promise in Ash: A Sweet Beach Romance Suspense (Promises Book 1) by Elysia Strife (29 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

With only a manipulative mother figure to guide her, Norah's learned everything the hard way. Her dreams of a stable family shattered with her self-confidence years ago. Thank goodness her single-dad coworker is nearby to eagerly pick up her pieces. If only her past would stay put, maybe they could move forward together. In a small Texas town, outside of Houston, lies a family of secrets Norah Taren will soon uncover. She's tried to move on for years and push the past into the shadows. Yet handsome Evan Swanson is ever-curious about her, leaving her worried he'll dig up something ugly. Some part of her life will surely push him away for good. Norah refuses to let him get too close, wanting desperately to keep him as a friend. He has enough chaos in his life with his teenage daughter. And Norah doesn't want to lose them. Despite her resistance, Evan has zero plans of giving up on Norah. When Norah's engagement falls apart, the news of her infertility breaking her last thread, she gives in to Evan's embrace. He and Ashley welcome her with open arms, but Norah hesitates to go all in with them. Her traumatic childhood still haunts her and makes her feel undeserving of love. As Norah's love for Evan grows and she becomes more invested in spending time with them, secrets emerge from Norah's father, her ex-fiancé, and the mystery around her adoption, reinforcing the walls she's put up to shield her heart. It isn't until her father's death that a friend from the past emerges and exposes the truth. Her gut feeling that she needed to stay away from Evan and Ashley was right. Norah's entire life has been one big lie. One man is behind it all, someone she's never met. Norah longs for trust, real love, friends she can count on, and a stable, wholesome family. Evan and Ashley have an empty seat at their table, one they wish Norah to fill. But Norah's past won't stay gone, putting her would-be family in serious harm's way. Norah's battle runs deeper than her jerk of ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Original Sin: A Close Proximity, Forced Marriage, Mafia Romance (The Sinners Book 2) by Elizabeth Miller (47 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Devotion doesn't exist in the Cosa Nostra. Betrayal does. Violence is a staple. But beyond the red stain of death, there is heat and passion, and I demand a fairytale in a world familiar with tragic endings. Even if love is a killer. Mafia princess and humanitarian. Meek, mild, and defiant. My life is a series of contradictions, but there is one glaring fact that can't be ignored -- I'm caught in a web of lies glittering like diamonds and blinding me from the truth. As I try to rise above the murky waters of New York's underworld, it becomes clear the enemy includes a man I've secretly loved for years. The brooding mafia hitman with a mysterious past and a body made to sin. Bound together by a forced marriage, Luca Mancini teaches me the meaning of need. I thought I was a good girl, until his hand circles my neck and his thumb presses into my thumping pulse. Darkness consumes me. His darkness. My darkness. Then the blistering truth rises from the ashes, and I'm consumed by acts of revenge. I entered this marriage with innocent ideations of love. I left with a gun in my hand and a hardened heart. No one is safe from my wrath now. The Sinners is an organized crime / mafia romance that edges on the dark side. These pages are full of revenge, punishment and redemption, but this is also a deeply moving love story. Please read with caution. Book I in The Sinners series, the prequel, is also included in this download. Cardinal Sin My name is Vivienne Cabello. Tiny. Innocent. Untouchable. The daughter of a deadly and unforgiving king. His name is Luca Mancini. Scarred. Brooding. Dangerous. A soulless assassin who makes my heart sing. One stolen moment. Two lies. Three broken bones. That's all it takes for the monster to belong to me. But our story is like no other. I fight for him. He fights for me. And when all of the deception unfolds before our eyes, Luca isn't the only monster in the room.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Summer Affair: Book 2, The Hotel Baron Series, Adam and Laura by Mary Oldham (By-Creek-Ity Publishing) (500 Reviews)    Price verified 27 minutes ago

What starts as mutual comfort through shared attraction and a passionate summer affair to forget the past lead to a future happily ever after? Adam: When a drunk driver kills his wife and young son, he's not sure he can overcome the loss. His cousin encourages him to recuperate on the west coast, far away from New York and his memories. Adam head to Tranquility - a beautiful seaside estate belonging to one of his cousin's friends. The perfect place to heal, if only he could be so lucky. Laura: Fresh out of a divorce from her cheating husband. As a schoolteacher, she now has the Summer to find herself again and figure out her next steps. Her best friend invites her to Tranquility to forget and to get back in shape and lose some of the baby weight she'd gained without the benefit of actually having a baby. Unfortunately, on her drive to Tranquility, a flat tire puts her on the side of the road. That's when her knight in shining armor rescues her. As fate would have it, Adam and Laura spend time together taking their minds off of their losses, if only this Summer Affair could last forever... or can it... Praise for Mary Oldham's other books: "Love this. From the very beginning you are drawn into and immersed in this love story." Amazon Reviewer for A Paris Affair "I could not put this down. Best I've read in many years." Amazon Reviewer for A Silver Linings Wedding Dress Auction

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Falling for the Single Dad Collection by Gwyn McNamee (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Nothing is sexier than a single dad committed to giving his child everything in life. Often forgoing his own happiness to ensure his kids have theirs. But when that special woman enters the picture, things can get complicated (and steamy!) Grab this collection of 10 spicy books about irresistible single fathers who will have you begging for more and Falling for the Single Dad! This collection includes: - Billionaire Lumberjack's Baby by Gwyn McNamee - Blue Sky by Alana Albertson - Pretend to be Yours by Alexa Rivers - More Than Write by Jami Rogers - Menace by Laramie Briscoe - Feel My Love by Lea Coll - Wrangled By Love by Paris Wynters - Defending Keirnan by PJ Fiala - Let It Show by Tawna Fenske - Hired by the Single Dad by Whitley Cox

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Break the Sky: Archer & Kelsey (Starting Over Book 1) by Nina Lane (Snow Queen Publishing) (632 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

I chase tornadoes -- literally. And being a female scientist in my field means I need to be on my game at all times. Unshakable. Serious. Yes, even a little bitchy. The last thing I expect is a hot, intense biker like Archer West blazing into town and wanting a wild and reckless fling withme. Thanks to my not-so-squeaky past, I can't afford any missteps at this point in my career. Translation: I have to keep the hell away from charming, dirty-talking, bad boy rebels like him. Not just because he's an irresistible temptation, but also because he's the estranged brother of a colleague. Unfortunately, it becomes abundantly clear the stubborn man has no intention of giving up, even if that means following me right into the eye of a storm. And while he may just be the only human on earth who seems to get me, he's also the only one capable of making me lose control. I'm not actually sure which terrifies me more... or what'll break me first. New 2020 edition! NOTE: This is a standalone novel starring Archer, the brother of Dean West from the Spiral Trilogy. Reading Dean's trilogy first isn't at all required to enjoy Archer and Kelsey's story. But, doing so will mean you get to meet TWO hunky, swoony West brothers (so, yay! lol). Happy reading! "A brilliant, rich and SCORCHING hot storm of a love story." --The Book Bellas?? "Romance at its most beautiful, angst and tension at its peak. The writing in this story is simply magnificent. Special. Classy. Sexy. Perfect." -- Angie and Jessica's Dreamy Reads

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Rochester's Wife by D. E. Stevenson (Lume Books) (573 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Although published in 1940, this is an insightful tale of love and commitment that will resonate with modern readers. When young doctor Kit Stone returns to Britain, a female associate of his brother Henry secures him a post in a country practice. He meets a selection of charming - and not-so-charming - characters and quickly settles in. But then he falls in love with Mrs Rochester. Mardie Rochester is married to Henry's business associate, but her marriage is unhappy. Her husband is mentally ill. Yet, even when he suddenly disappears, Kit knows that it would be wrong to pursue his love. And when Mardie decides to live in a secluded part of Scotland to await her husband's return, it seems all hope is lost. And yet... Rochester's Wife is a novel of love and romance that does not shy away from challenging subject matter - subject matter that remains relevant today. With a blend of gritty realism and charming characters and settings, the book will appeal to Stevenson's many existing fans and those who enjoy romance tales in general. Praise for Rochester's Wife: 'I enjoyed Rochester's Wife. It was hard to put down. For a while I thought it might be an inverted take on Jane Eyre... but in the end it wasn't. The ending to the story is bittersweet and realistic, which for some readers might make it a bit disappointing. But one thing is for certain, the ending is not predictable - A Library is a Hospital for the Mind blog Dorothy Emily Stevenson (1892-1973) was a best-selling Scottish author and second cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson. In a career that lasted more than 40 years, she published many books and during her lifetime sold more than seven million copies in the UK and USA alone.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Love Gone Sideways by Mary Jane Janowski (17 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Valerie is a mature, energetic, and resourceful woman, with an independent lifestyle her work as a technical writer facilitates. She is a woman who has seen a lot, loved a lot, and cried a lot. As a single woman raising her daughter, she'd had a difficult, long-term relationship, and one Valerie fought hard to put behind her. That man had a hold on her that became a lifelong obsession for both of them. For her in particular, it was quite the rocky road. Try as she might, she was never able to balance the scales. Did all the good times with him outweigh the bad, or was it the reverse? Had he ever intended to give her the life he'd promised her for decades? It was so vitally important to her to be able to give her daughter the life Valerie believed she deserved, with a mother and a father, perhaps a sibling or two, and maybe even a house they could call their own. After many disappointments, Valerie had put that man aside for a while, and filled her life with other highly rewarding experiences with family and friends. Ultimately, however, she couldn't stay away from him. It wasn't until she crossed paths with a man unlike any she'd ever imagined she'd meet that Valerie was finally able to see what she'd been missing for so long. It was love, the way it was supposed to be, not the way she'd experienced it for so long. She was truly happy in this new and fulfilling relationship, just as though it were designed especially for her. Still, letting go of her past was not quite that easy. She had a few more hurdles yet to overcome. This is the story of a woman's determination in the face of insurmountable odds. Her courage, persistence, and creativity, plus the openness of her heart, were all put to the test of a lifetime - nearly her entire lifetime.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Rustled: The Complete Trilogy (Bad Boy Collection Book 2) by Natasha Stories (Ashton Publishing Group) (1,165 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Lost, alone, and on the run, Charity Green is forced to turn for help to a handsome stranger; a mysterious and taciturn cowboy, who is hiding secrets of his own. When they are trapped together in a one-room cabin during a Wyoming blizzard, will she find herself in even more trouble? Or will she finally be able to stop running?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Behind Her Lies by Bella Perry (Bella Perry LLC) (140 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A second chance romance meets forced proximity as these two exes become neighbors. Josie Marten is ready for this fresh start. If anyone needs one, it's her. Nobody understands why she is moving her and her three-year-old daughter so far away, especially after the accident that changed their lives forever. But she doesn't expect them to understand. How could they? She's perfected the art of lying to those around her. She's hoping to leave the past behind and start over, but when she arrives at her new home, she finds her ex-boyfriend, Drew Warren, living next door. Drew is everything Josie remembers: handsome, charming, and kind. But he's also the man who broke her heart eight years ago. What is he doing here? And why does his grin send tingles through her heart? It doesn't matter. She doesn't have time for the past. Josie is determined to resist Drew's charms, but it's hard when he's so close. Her focus needs to be on the future, one without lies. But Drew is relentless with his chiseled jaw, good heart, and eyes that she could get lost in. Her head says to keep her distance, but her heart wants to let him in. Can she trust him after he hurt her? Will he still want her once he knows what she's been hiding? It's been a long and lonely road living with secrets, but she isn't sure she's ready to share the truth.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Eight Years Gone by Cate Beauman (445 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

A steamy second chance... Jagger Tennyson never had it easy, but that all changes when Dr. Steven Evans knocks on his front door. Leaving poverty and hopelessness behind, Jagger creates a life he's been too afraid to dream of. But tragedy strikes late one night, and everything falls apart. Jagger is forced to walk away, leaving the woman he loves. Grace Evans grew up with wealth and privilege, but she's no stranger to loss and pain. When she meets the gorgeous boy from the wrong side of the tracks, everything changes for the better. Grace has never loved anyone the way she loves Jagger. But he vanishes on the night that nearly destroys her. Eight years later, Jagger comes home, and nothing is how it was supposed to be. Dreams were shattered, and trust was broken, but he wants to make things right. He'll do whatever it takes to fight for Grace, but proving he still loves her won't be easy. When tragedy befalls Grace again, Jagger can help her pick up the pieces. But can Grace forgive the past?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Explicit Instruction: Enemies to lovers: Held Captive by a Dirty Talking Alpha. by Scarlett Finn (Moriona Press) (535 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Enemies to lovers: Held captive by a dirty-talking alpha. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." Lost, Flick walks into a nightmare. More terrifying than the evil that captured her, a looming silhouette offers a reprieve. The epitome of danger, Rushe is abrupt, crude, domineering... and her only hope for survival. Unlike anyone she's ever known, he tells her what he wants, in such hot and filthy ways that her only choice is to submit. Her life is not the only thing on the line. Her heart and body have given themselves to him, death may be her only liberation. Warning: Contains explicit language and imagery. Suitable only for ages 18 and over.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction