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Stuck with the Bad Boy Bodyguard by LJ McAlister

Stuck with the Bad Boy Bodyguard by LJ McAlister

Rock & Roll Romance with a Side of Bodyguard Beefcake!

He’s guarding her body, but who’s guarding their hearts?

Hold onto your mic stands, music lovers and romance enthusiasts, because Stuck with the Bad Boy Bodyguard by LJ McAlister cranks up the heat to a chart-topping high! This isn’t just a story—it’s a backstage pass to off-limits desires and heart-thumping action.

Meet Layla Thorne, a rock star diva with a personality as fierce as her talent. A force of nature, she spins through life with the world as her stage. She isn’t looking for a hero; she’s too busy being one. But when she glimpses her new bodyguard emerging from the pool, half-naked with killer abs, she starts to think she might need saving after all.

Enter Jack Donovan, ex-Navy SEAL turned bodyguard with a jawline as sharp as his observation skills. His plan? Keep it professional and keep her safe. But those plans crumble when he’s hit by the hurricane that is Layla—ditching guards, stirring up storms, and rocking his world harder than any of her chart-topping hits. He’s supposed to be keeping her safe, but who will protect him from the wild whirlwind that is Layla?

From the get-go, sparks fly. Layla thinks she can outrun trouble, including her smoldering new shadow. But Jack? He’s not about to be played by paparazzi or his charge. When they’re not dodging dangers, they’re battling a magnetism so strong it could knock out the stadium lights.

Imagine the chaos when Layla tries to give Jack the slip, only to land in a mob of overzealous fans. Cue Jack swooping in, not just saving the day but leaving Layla wondering if this bodyguard in a bulletproof vest might just be her perfect match.

And as for Jack, every smoldering glance Layla shoots his way digs him deeper into a dilemma. Protecting her is his mission, but falling for her? That’s off the script.

Dive into this stormy romance where each heated exchange and heart-stopping rescue turns up the volume on a love song they didn’t see coming. Will they turn this professional gig into a personal hit, or are they just playing with fire?

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Lord Difficult by Eileen Putman

Lord Difficult by Eileen Putman

Regency matchmaker Emmaline Stanhope faces her greatest test in Robert Tavish — an intimidating beast of a man who refuses to comply with even basic requirements for a prospective husband. He won’t dance. He won’t learn manners. He won’t even try.

Oh, but then he saves her life. Whisks her off to Scotland. Reveals dark secrets. Can he reconcile with his past—and the passions he ruthlessly denies? Could she be the Beauty to tame this Beast?

Book 3 in the Maitland’s Rogues series of Regency historical romances about daring rogues who worked clandestinely for England during the Napoleonic War. Hardened and deadly, they have no use for love–until it ensnares them.

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Lost in Prosperity by Judy Hannigan

Lost in Prosperity by Judy Hannigan

She has everything she’s longed for…

Raised by the proprietress of an elegant gaming salon and a former gunman, beautiful and spirited heiress, Sam Hilliard Stone, owns a gambling parlor in Prosperity. Defying social convention, she also has a partnership in the Trinity Ranch, where she openly lives “in sin” with Jackson Knight, the man of her dreams.

After Sam loses her memory in a suspicious stagecoach accident, she’s drawn to Jackson’s beguiling kisses almost as much as she is to his tender compassion. But because she’s a woman who needs to understand why she feels things, she questions whether it’s true love or seductive desire swaying her senses.

He could lose her love…

Handsome and enigmatic Jackson Knight loves Sam with all his heart. But when she loses her memories of him and their shared passion, he fears he’ll lose the only woman he could ever love. Compounding his fear is the discovery an unknown enemy is trying to kill Sam.

Banding with family and friends, Jackson will do anything to keep Sam in his arms and safe from a deranged villain’s obsession.

Together, the power of their love could fulfill the promise of the future…

As Sam and Jackson struggle to pick up the pieces of their lives and uncover the reasons why events from their pasts are converging to destroy their chance of attaining love and happiness, they learn the past isn’t nearly as important as the future they build together.

LOST IN PROSPERITY blends romance with suspenseful mystery to tell the compelling story of
a woman who longs to trust her heart to a man she can’t remember and
a man who refuses to lose the love of the woman who completes him.

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The Snare of Addiction

About The Snare of Addiction:

I am in love with Barrett Roth, but at what cost?

Determined to release David from Roth Pharmaceuticals’ dangerous research program, Emily Anderson stands up to their two-faced CFO once again. But winning Barrett over means getting inside his head…and closer to his heart than Emily expected.

As she tries to navigate her covert feelings — and her dwindling interest in David — Emily discovers the tumultuous personal life that Barrett has hidden from her. Caught in the snare of an addiction that is tightening its grasp, he has one foot in the grave…

And now Emily could be going down with him.

Struggling to balance the hearts of two mortal enemies, Emily fights to get Barrett to take accountability for his company’s sins. Even if it means eroding David’s faith in her — and pushing Barrett to the brink of destruction.

Brimming with tension to the final word, The Snare of Addiction navigates the rippling impact of private suffering, the depths of addiction, and how love has the potential to both save — and end — lives.

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Welcome Reluctant Stranger by Evy Journey

Welcome Reluctant Stranger by Evy Journey

For years, questions plagued Leilani: Where is her father, and why was the rest of her family forced to flee their country when she was nine ? But now, all she wants is to dedicate herself to healing people, like her father did.
When she rescues Justin—a drunk computer nerd nursing a breakup—who was being assaulted by thugs on a deserted street, she remembers acquiring her dead aim as a child, and realizes she can’t run away from the past, Not long after, she’s devastated to learn why her family abandoned their privileged Pacific island life—her father was a key figure in a deadly political web.
Is her father still alive? Is he a hero or a villain? With Justin’s help, she searches for her long-lost father. But can she forgive him? And can she reconnect with her roots and be at peace with who she is?
Book 3 in the series Between Two Worlds (BTW) Welcome Reluctant Stranger is a standalone novel inspired by real stories of American immigrants.

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Billionaire’s Forbidden Attraction: Second Chance Age Gap Enemies to Lovers with Benefits Romance by Eve Grey

Billionaire’s Forbidden Attraction: Second Chance Age Gap Enemies to Lovers with Benefits Romance by Eve Grey

A billionaire tech genius, Craig Hunter, becomes the only hope for survival and forbidden obsession of a woman when a cyberattack threatens her company. As they work together, their rivalry turns into a dangerous attraction, but betrayal and suspicion may tear them apart. Can they trust each other to survive their forbidden love?

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Just Riding Destiny by Jean Luntz

Just Riding Destiny by Jean Luntz

Destiny might be the fastest thoroughbred horse in all of Southern England, but will her speed be enough to save Kit Carlyle from a marriage of convenience?
When the notorious rake Viscount Alistair Upshire offers to forgive Kit’s father’s crushing debt in exchange for her hand in marriage, Kit faces a future bound to a man she despises. With her heart belonging to Marcus, the younger son of the Earl of Roxboro, she is determined to prevent the marriage.
Just when all seems lost, Spectral Tillie, Kit’s loyal Aberdeen Terrier from beyond the grave, returns to aid her. With Tillie’s spectral guidance, Kit concocts a daring plan: she will ride Destiny to victory at Epsom disguised as her twin brother James. Not only will a win expose Upshire’s corruption in the horse racing world, but it will secure Kit’s freedom to marry for love.
As Kit, Marcus, and the spectral Tillie join forces, they must protect Destiny and their secret plan from Upshire’s manipulations. Will Kit manage to win her freedom and Marcus’s heart, or will she be forced into a life of misery with the viscount?

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Seduced by the Grumpy Mafia Boss: A Secret Baby Enemies to Lovers Romance by Morgan S Bliss

Seduced by the Grumpy Mafia Boss: A Secret Baby Enemies to Lovers Romance by Morgan S Bliss

A Mafia boss is thrust into power after his brother’s death, tasked with protecting Gwen, his brother’s ex and keeper of crucial secrets. As he interrogates her, their undeniable attraction leads to a forbidden obsession. When Gwen disappears, pregnant with his child, he will stop at nothing to reclaim her and secure his empire.

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THE OFFICER by Michael E. Bistrica

THE OFFICER by Michael E. Bistrica

When Lara Rose’s surging Hollywood career begins to stall, her manager arranges a last-minute tour to entertain the troops during the Thanksgiving holiday. With the interference of fate, unassuming Captain Edward Madin is assigned as her escort. As her visit ends, Lara believes she is growing fond of the young captain and, for both a publicity stunt to further her career and her own interest, she begins writing him letters while he is on assignment in the Middle East.
Their letters bring them closer and upon his return their relationship blossoms into romance, but Edward begins to struggle with Lara’s celebrity status. Will their differences and a secret uncovered by the tabloids and paparazzi drive these two apart, or can love truly conquer anything?

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The Fall of the House of James by Annette Austin

The Fall of the House of James by Annette Austin

THE FIRST BOOK IN THE JAMES SAGA
‘I loved the book!’ – BooksShelf Review
A passion that crosses the racial divide – does love stand a chance?
A forbidden romance with unforeseen consequences, this enthralling historical romance charts the interracial romance between two people whose torrid love affair threatens everyone around them.
Lawrence James is the arrogant rich son of a plantation owner.
Jasmine Thomas is a fiery slave, bound to the Havers End plantation in 1860.
As his feelings grow for Jasmine, Lawrence is torn between love and duty. Groomed to take over the plantation, Lawrence has an uneasiness about becoming a slave owner.
Concerned over his eldest sister, Belvedere Rossiter, and her growing friendship with a rebellious slave, Donald Archer, Lawrence hates Donald, while Belvedere has an opposing view.
Lawrence’s biggest dilemma is – does he choose to be the dutiful son or risk everything to be with Jasmine?
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Risking It With The Billionaire Doctor: A Steamy Enemies-to-Lovers Off-Limits Office Romance

About Risking It With The Billionaire Doctor: A Steamy Enemies-to-Lovers Off-Limits Office Romance:

I never anticipated the fiery twist

that brought me into a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance

with the untouchable alpha male billionaire doctor Ronan St. Clair.

He’s as off-limits as they come.

Our story began with a one-night stand that should’ve stayed in the past.

But when I unexpectedly stepped into his office

as his new assistant, everything changed.

Now he’s my boss, commanding and impossible to ignore.

I’m the sassy, sharp-tongued, clever woman who won’t back down.

What started as a simple agreement

has spiraled into a fake fiancee that’s becoming all too real.

With his heir status hanging in the balance

and the tension between us crackling like a live wire,

we’re playing a dangerous game.

Opposites attract in this high-stakes office romance.

The attraction between opposites has ignited

a relentless push and pull that defies all logic.

The lines between love and hate blur

with every heated glance and every forbidden touch.

As barriers crumble, secrets unravel, a surprise pregnancy,
mysteries unfold, and the stakes rise,
one truth becomes undeniable—when this game reaches its climax, nothing will ever be the same.

Will we survive the aftermath?

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Conventional Pursuit by Hazel Mattice

Conventional Pursuit by Hazel Mattice

An arranged marriage book 1:

Grady Webster is an independently wealthy marketer, and host of a seasonal duck hunting club. He approaches his decision to marry the same way he does business. After doing research, weighing pros and cons, he writes to Mavis Fischer upon a hunting guide’s recommendation, her stepbrother.
Therein, Grady proposes marriage.
Mavis Fischer is getting married. She knows Grady from his letters, but has yet to meet him face to face. She may be a little impulsive. She might even be crazy, but for reasons that go far beyond a conventional pursuit.

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Shadows of My Love

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Shadows of My Love is a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption. Elizabeth and Alex’s journey is one of deep emotional exploration, where love is tested and hearts are healed. With richly drawn characters and a story that resonates with the beauty of human connection, this novel will captivate readers who cherish tales of enduring love and personal growth.

Perfect for fans of contemporary romance and emotional drama, Shadows of My Love invites you to step into a world where love’s light shines through even the darkest of times. Join Elizabeth and Alex as they discover the true meaning of love, community, and the courage to face life’s greatest challenges—together.

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Dangerous With You by Kindra Cress

Dangerous With You by Kindra Cress

A pistol, a shooting range, and a hot police officer: the perfect recipe for untold passion.

Amber thinks that what she wants is a straightforward relationship, but when she meets a mysterious stranger at the shooting range, she learns more about herself than she’s expecting.

Amber’s never felt an attraction as intense as the one she feels for this man – nor has she ever done so much with someone before even learning his name.

Living dangerously becomes Amber’s new MO, and it turns out that the simple fact of buying a pistol for protection opens realms of desire greater than she’s ever dreamed of.

But will something more with this man snuff out the flames of passion that their dangerous encounters ignite?

When Amber needs him for his practical skills, she’s forced to face reality and decide what it is she really wants.

Dangerous With You is a hot romance filled with steamy encounters and burning passion. Throw yourself into temptation as Amber discovers what truly makes her fires burn.

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Rock Crush and Roll

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Tyler Robertson is a music manager. Cary Kingston is the biggest rock star in the world. She’s sworn off dating musicians. And he’s a confirmed bachelor. But when their working relationship turns into something more, she wonders if she’s falling for the rock star or the person.

You can’t always get what you want… but sometimes you can.

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Willow’s Walk by Rusty Blackwood

Willow’s Walk by Rusty Blackwood

The path each person walks is entirely their own.

The pitfalls along that path, as well as the way in which they are dealt with are entirely up to the individual. But Willow Sutherland Crosby walks a far different path, and with her own agenda.

Abuse, deception, intrique, and a never ending quest for happiness and love – will she find these, or will blind determination be her downfall?

The 5-star romantic fiction drama, Willow’s Walk, is a gripping new tale, certain to hold readers captive from the very first page. Set in the beautiful city of Ottawa, Canada in 2003, this touching story centers on the life and times of a woman determined to prevail at all costs, regardless of what is set before her, the result of which is certain to leave the reader reeling in its wake.

“I highly recommend this book.” – Maria Beltran – Reviewer

“I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the life of a person presented in such a wonderful manner.” – Gisela Dixon – Reviewer

“I was touched by the bittersweet conclusion that sometimes purpose and happiness are only found through great tragedy.” – Faridah Nassozi – Reviewer

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Love’s Grand Exhibition – A Time Travel Historical Romance by Veronica Sanders

Love’s Grand Exhibition – A Time Travel Historical Romance by Veronica Sanders

Step into the world of early 20th-century World Expos, where history, action, suspense, and romance intertwine. Hero Jed still feels heartbreak at the dramatic death of his beloved wife. Fiery and outspoken Eva makes her Argentinian presence felt as a passionate advocate for women’s rights. Their paths cross at pivotal points in history – the upcoming Expos – where they find ways to support each other to navigate relentless threats against the events from the sinister Tresians.
Note: The Trilogy of short stories is set against a stunning backdrop of the World Expos in St Louis, Liege (Belgium), and Milan (Italy) from 1904 to 1906 and includes intriguing historical facts that give a fascinating glimpse into the period.
Previous adventures of our hero, Jed, are available in four series on Amazon as ‘Time-Travel Tales.”
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Resisting the Grump by Hazel Kelly

Resisting the Grump by Hazel Kelly

Oliver Harrington is as handsome as he is hated, but he’s comfortable being the cruelest food critic in town.

So when his agent breaks the news that he’s the new celebrity judge for the state’s biggest baking festival, the notoriously grumpy gourmet isn’t exactly thrilled he has to turn on the charm.

But little does he know, he’s about to meet a fiery woman who makes his mouth water and his icy exterior melt.

The only trouble is, there’s nothing sweet about the secret that could spoil everything…

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Falling For My Off Limits Fake Boyfriend In Serenity Springs by Bertie Stein

Falling For My Off Limits Fake Boyfriend In Serenity Springs by Bertie Stein

Jake Bradshaw, he’s smart, successful, handsome…oh so very handsome, and he’s my best friend’s older brother.

If that’s not enough to make him off limits for a relationship with me, he’s also engaged…or at least he was the last time we saw each other.

I planned to be in Serenity Springs just a few weeks, for a long overdue vacation, and to visit with my bestie Jenna. Little did I know Jake would be here the same time and we would soon be a fake couple…or is it so fake?

Now, just when my love life seems to be falling into place, I suffer from a tragic accident that may end things with Jake before they even get started.

Faking is no longer an option, but I don’t know what reality means for my heart.

Falling For My Off Limitis Fake Boyfriend In Serenity Springs, is a sweet, closed-door, HEA romance of two friends finding the love they both craved for years but never before pursued. Their new found love is tested with a tragic twist of fate and the scars that need to heal.

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