"Charlie
I'm far from perfect. I've made mistakes. And every day I wake up and make a promise to myself. A promise to stay on the right path and not let my past take hold.
Relationships are risky for someone not in recovery. For a guy like me, it could not only be dangerous, but it could compromise all the work I've done to stay clean. At least that's what my family thinks. But Violet adds a purpose to my life that I didn't even realize I was missing.
Violet
He's got 'flaws.' He says he's done unforgivable things, but something in his deep brown eyes says there's so much more to him than the mistakes he's made in the past. Besides, I have flaws too, so who am I to judge? Being imperfect is one of the many things Charlie and I have in common, and soon, two flawed people form an unlikely and unexpected bond.
It doesn't take long before I find myself falling for the out of towner and all too soon, he's got to head back home. Can our relationship endure the long distance, especially when events from his past threaten our future?
Contains mature themes."
"Cherry Cross is not looking for love. Hell, she's not even looking for like. Not until she meets a man at the last place on earth she wants to be.
There's no way she can be with Daniel Jubilee. On paper, they're complete opposites.
She's your average girl. He's the oldest son of a billionaire. She works a regular nine-to-five. He's second in command of a large conglomerate. Not only that, but he's also her cousin's boss—the cousin she hates.
But from the moment their eyes lock and his fingers brush against hers, they cannot deny the electrical charge. So, they don't.
When one date turns into a weekend, and a weekend turns into every day, they find themselves not only head over heels for each other but completely unprepared for how fast and how hard they've fallen.
Between their differences, her double-crossing family members, and deep family secrets, can they turn this thing into forever?"
"In the small, quiet town of Shadow Cove, appearances hide dark secrets — and new beginnings can spark deadly games.
Eden Rose, a dedicated physical therapist and the sheriff's daughter, never expected to cross paths with a reckless motorcycle biker with a criminal past. When Ripley King saves her from being drugged at his nightclub, a dangerous obsession ignites. His tattoos and leather-clad danger draw her in, but his involvement in illegal activities threatens to destroy everything she loves.
As Ripley's need to claim her grows, Eden fears her carefully crafted world, her family's reputation, and her sense of safety will come apart. She aches to believe in their love, but the darker truths of Shadow Cove—her father's world and Ripley's secrets—push her to the edge. Can their passion withstand the chaos, or will the weight of her fears bury them both before they even have a chance?
The Rose and the Crown is the first installment in the Good Girls, Bad Boys series — a pull-no-punches tale of desire, danger, and the fight to trust in a small town where everyone's hiding something."
"As a shocking revelation looms, will fate create a divide too deep to cross?
On a sun-soaked island getaway, two architects, Brynne and Colin, meet by chance and indulge in a whirlwind romance, blissfully unaware that their paths are tangled by fate. Their passionate affair ignites a bond filled with dreams and promises. Colin vows to find Brynne once they've left paradise behind, and Brynne promises to welcome him into her life with open arms.
However, fate takes an unexpected twist when Brynne learns that Colin is tied to her life in ways she never anticipated.
Brynne is blindsided when she discovers that the promotion she was promised has been handed to Colin instead. Suddenly, their connection spirals into hostility and resentment.
Caught between their undeniable chemistry and growing animosity, Brynne and Colin navigate a rocky path from lovers to enemies while managing tricky office politics. But as tensions mount, both must confront their feelings and the cruel twist of fate that has driven them apart.
Will they be able to reconcile their love as they unravel the tangled blueprints of their hearts?
Contains a bonus epilogue."
"The holiday season is the time for forgiveness, love, and family.
That's why Drake has decided it's time to finally deal with the leftover baggage from his past. He thought he was ready. Two years should have been long enough to get over the hurt and wreckage his deceased father left behind.
But Drake quickly realizes that's not really the case. The letter and the video he's kept locked away—the same ones that were supposed to set him free—only serve to confuse him even more.
Can he find a way to work through it all with his wife and give his family the holiday they deserve? After all, it's Almost Christmas in Paradise…
Includes a bonus epilogue!"
"Maxwell Sutton and Summer Madison are back and on their way to the altar!
At least that was their plan.
The road to forever isn't a smooth one. And these two are learning that firsthand thanks to Maxwell's past.
But, Maxwell is determined not to let any drama derail their future.
Because simply put—Maxwell and Summer are devoted to one another and to making their relationship last. No matter what stands in their way.
Get reacquainted with these two love birds as they say I do and begin their happily ever after!
Contains mature themes."
"A self-proclaimed bachelor, content on his own. A runaway bride, searching for her freedom. They may seem like they've got nothing in common, but the tiniest sparks make the biggest flames.
Delaney Lewis is desperate for her freedom. From her controlling mother and the man she left standing at the altar.
Her best friend is more than happy to help her escape and sets Delaney up at her soon to be brother-in-law's house while he's out of town, confident that when David comes home—he'll do whatever it takes to keep Delaney safe from her crazy family.
David Sutton finds the surprise of a lifetime when he discovers a woman sleeping soundly in his bed. When she explains how she ended up there, David's heart and mind slowly open, leading to a permanent place to stay, a job, and best of all, a new outlook.
The woman who was much like a stranger before, slowly becomes his friend . . . with a few intimate perks and before they know it, real sparks start to fly.
Contains mature themes."
"He thought he had his life figured out, but he had no idea.
Summer Madison is the opposite of everything Maxwell Sutton finds attractive in a woman. And yet, here he is, fighting powerful feelings for the new personal assistant his brother hired while he was out of town.
Everything about her is wrong, yet his thoughts are consumed with nothing but her. Determined to do anything he can to stay away from her, Maxwell develops a no fraternization clause to the company policy.
But rules and logic only last for so long.
When the attraction between the two of them becomes too much to contain, Maxwell finds himself violating the very policy that he put into effect. Now that he's had a taste, he knows he can never say no to her again.
Contains mature themes."
"Catching feelings in a marriage of convenience is really inconvenient.
Layla Jackson isn't looking for marriage or her own happily ever after. At least, not at this point in her life. And especially not with notorious playboy and single dad, Seth Wakowski.
He may be a baller on the court, but off—he's immature and the total opposite of the kind of guy she would ever want to be involved with.
Seth's baby girl? Now that's a totally different story. Layla and Jasmine adore each other.
When people in Seth's life tell him it's time he settle down and clean up his act, there's only one person he can think of for the job. If only he could show her there's more to him than meets the eye.
Despite her judgmental attitude toward Seth, she can't deny the electrical charge each time their eyes lock. Or the desire that runs through her every time they touch.
Can Seth win Layla over, and prove that their marriage won't be just another rebound? He knows he's playing for keeps, but will he be able to convince her of that?
Contains a bonus epilogue."
"Can a chance sighting lead to a happily ever after?
When Nia Nash got involved with Drake Paradise, heir to the Paradise Construction empire, she never thought she'd end up raising their son alone.
Hurt and furious, she's spent four years trying to forget everything about him. From the way his piercing blue eyes would follow her every move to the way he set her body on fire with only one kiss. Drake Paradise not only broke her heart, but he changed the course of her life forever.
Now he's back and demanding to be a part of their son's life, the son he once had no interest in. Or so Nia thought. Refusing to let Drake in is not an option when he has power and money to his name.
As Drake mourns his own losses and tries to navigate his new roles in his business and professional life, they are both forced to deal with everything they thought they knew and the whole truth that begins to unravel.
Can Nia ever trust Drake again? Can they figure out a way to turn their lives into their own paradise?"
"They say the best things come when you least expect it.
Burned by her ex-husband and a messy divorce, Jeannie Dubois isn't looking for anything more than a good friend. Besides, she's still dealing with the ex who can't seem to let her go.
Insert NBA coach Aiden Walsh. Sure, he wants so much more than friendship with the beautiful woman he met at a wedding, but he's sure he can play the part, and he's good at biding his time. So, for now, he'll fill any role she wants.
But when these two friends become lovers, things quickly turn complicated. Jeannie finds out Aiden is so much more than just Manhattan's favorite coach.
Can Aiden prove to Jeannie that they're meant to be so much more, or will she send him back to the friend zone?"
"Vickie: I am done with men. I like my life the way it is. Calm, quiet, and very private. I may be a brash New Yorker, but I keep a tight circle, and I prefer it that way.
Enter Colt Chastain, rising NBA star and magnetic single dad. He's set his sights on me and he's determined to change my mind.
I told him he's the absolute last man I would ever be with. So, why does he think getting me into bed is a slam dunk?
I tried to resist. I really did. My efforts didn't work, and now I've found myself falling head over heels for him. Now, I can't picture my life without him and his adorable five-year-old son.
Colt: I live my life in the spotlight. Millions of fans, social media and press follow me everywhere. That's not my preference. That comes with the job. On the inside, I'm a regular southern gentleman who can't fight my attraction to the tempting New Yorker who's caught my eye.
Victoria Taylor is everything I ever wanted. She's beautiful, sexy, confident and not afraid to put me in my place. She says she doesn't want me, but her eyes tell a different story. I'll stop at nothing to prove to her that we're really not that different after all.
Contains mature themes."
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