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A steamy novella that’s all about the baby making. ALICIA Taking my little brother to daddy’s work was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I never knew it would change my entire life. When his boss offers me a job and declares he wants to get me pregnant, I should run. But I don’t… CONRAD The moment I saw her with a child, I knew I needed her to have mine. She might be seventeen years my junior and the daughter of my employee, but I’ll stop at nothing to breed her. I’ll do whatever it takes to have a family with Alicia. With no protection between them are their hearts open to more ...

Can a shy werewolf claim the mate he’s always wanted? RAY I was a lonely werewolf until I stumbled across her lost and alone in the woods. A downpour, a tent, and one sleeping bag is the perfect set-up to claim her. I’d love nothing more than to whisk her away to my home in the monster-side of town, but she’s a human woman who doesn’t believe in things that go bump in the night. She thinks I’m just a regular guy. Will she run when she knows the truth? CARRIE After I get fired my aunt offers me her camp site to unwind and decompress. Expecting a scenic cabin or an RV with a fully ...

SETH Dating isn't easy. Dating as a nonverbal man is even harder. Naturally, I balk when my favorite grandmother sets me up on a blind date. Even worse, she isn't told I don't speak. I can only hope she can see the man I am, not what I can’t do. EMBER Despite being a popular morning DJ, I haven't found the right man. People expect my crazy on-air persona. And while I love to talk, I'm not the wild woman they hear on the radio. So, I humor my grandma, agreeing to be set up with her friend's grandson. Maybe he can accept who I am, not who I pretend to be. Charming the Silent Guy is a steamy...

Finally, I meet a girl good enough to eat. Josh Decades of loneliness land me smack dab in the middle of a monsters singles party, in search of someone to spend eternity with. When my eyes connect with the bright green ones of a beautiful mummy, my unbeating heart twitches. Unwrapping her bandages reveals no undead princess, but a very much alive human woman. My monster filled world is too deadly for her. But letting her go will kill me for good. Ruby A ticket to a swanky Halloween party is just the trick I need to escape the humdrum of the daily grind. I never expect to fall for a sweet ...

Can the attraction between a determined young woman and a sweet older man turn into more? CASEY When I get dumped, I’m relieved more than anything. We never would have made it long-term, especially since I find myself growing closer to another man. Yet how can I tell Greg that he’s the one I want, not my ex, his son? GREG Falling in love after failing at it for so long seems the least likely thing to happen to me, but then it does. I fall hard for the perfect woman. She’s bright, beautiful, and I value our time together. Only she’s my son’s ex and I can’t have her. Can I? ...

Can a determined young woman convince an older man that she wants him not what he can buy her? JENNIFER After a breakup, the last thing I want to do is go to my brother’s wedding by myself and be surrounded by happy couples in love. Yet when a handsome older man sweeps me off my feet, I find myself melting into his embrace. Except he’s the bride’s uncle and insanely wealthy. When a misunderstanding has him pulling away, I need to convince him it’s his heart I’m after not his bank account. THEODORE Another wedding, another forced appearance, and the usual set-up with someone ...

Will the loss of a friend finally make an older man realize it’s not too late to find love again? Gretchen My life is good. I have an amazing best friend and a great job as a preschool teacher. The only thing missing is that special someone. Shame I’ve already found him and as my BFF’s dad he’s off limits. When an opportunity to help him comes up, I can’t say no and I’m selfish enough to admit I want to be close to him, even if it’s just for a few days. Nick After gaining custody of my daughter, I dedicated myself to raising her and building my business. Watching her grow into...

JACKSON Rheumatoid arthritis cut short my MLB career and has done its best to derail my life. I try to push on though I never know day to day how I’ll feel and what I’ll be able to accomplish. Dating hasn’t been high on my to-do list, so when my well-meaning granny insists on me going on a blind date, I tell her no. I never expected my date to show up at my house. She’s everything I could dream of in a partner, and I’m sadly her nightmare. AVERY As a personal trainer, I get a rush seeing my clients reach their full potential. Which I sorely need after a rocky divorce left me ...

REED Tired of putting myself out there only to face rejection and heartache, I’ve given up. But I love my grandma, so I agree to a farfetched blind date with her friend’s granddaughter. When I see her, a small ember of hope and something else flares within my cold, lonely heart. But I’m a defective male, and how could a woman so perfect want me? WINNIE When my beloved Mimi offers to set me up with her friend's handsome grandson that I’ve been crushing on, I feel like Cinderella. But there’s no fairy tale happy ending in my future. I’m a shy little mouse and he’s everything ...

One look at my sister’s BFF all grown up and I know she will be mine. BRETT Growing up, I barely noticed my younger sister’s friend. Years later I walk into my parent’s house, spy that curvy body, and know I found the woman I want. And I’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen, even if I have to bend some truths along the way. KATIE I’ve adored my BFF’s older brother since I was a teenager. Sadly, I don’t stand a chance with a man like him. But when he hires me and we get up close and personal fast, I can’t help wondering if I’ve been all wrong about him. Adoring my Best...

Will some magic bring me what I want most? STACY Most girls idolize movie stars. Not me. My best friend’s dad is the perfect man, and I want him to be mine. Sadly, fate doesn’t hand him to me, so I have to take matters into my own hands using a love spell. It works, but if it’s forced, is it even love? MORGAN A forty-year-old man has no business looking at his daughter’s curvy best friend, yet I can’t keep my eyes or mind off of Stacy. I’m accustomed to getting what I want, but even I know going after her is asking for trouble. Unconventional or not, I need to have her. Will ...

It doesn’t matter that she’s my brother’s ex-wife; she belongs with me. JULIE After the ups and downs of a failed relationship, swearing off men was easy. So why do I currently find myself pining after my ex-husband’s big and gruff older brother? He’s everything my ex wasn’t, but that doesn’t mean he’s the right man for me. WILLIAM I’ve been off on military missions for years. I come back home to find my brother divorced and his curvy ex the stuff of dreams-my dreams. Having given years of my life to my country, it’s time for me to do some living of my own, and that ...

MACK For years I’ve known something isn’t right, but as a busy tattoo artist I put it off until it begins affecting my work. The truth is staggering. I’m losing my hearing. My life seems pretty bleak when the matchmakers step in to fix me up with the woman I’ve loved from afar for years. How can I be the man she needs when I can’t even fully hear her? SADIE After dropping hints for years and the hunky tattoo artist not taking the bait, it’s time for me to get serious and move on. My BFF found love thanks to her grandmother, the matchmaker, so I turn to her and her friends for ...

AARON People act like being blind is the worst thing in the world. It’s not. Being treated like an outsider or less than a person is what really hurts. When my grandfather says he knows just the woman for me, I’m dubious at best. How can I ask someone to be my other half when others see me as a burden not as a man? CHER Having spent my life caring for a terminally ill mother, now that she’s gone the freedom from the crushing pressure of responsibility is bittersweet. Suddenly, my life is wide open and achingly empty. My grandmother sets me up on a blind date and I agree in hopes of ...

Can crushing on the wrong guy turn out right? MELISSA When my BFF bails on our vacation, I’m left bored in paradise. Crushing on an attractive older man livens things up and when we connect more than sparks fly. He’s all wrong for a relationship but just right for a holiday fling. Yet I find myself dreading the end of vacation and our time together. It makes me wonder how wrong crushing on him really is. ALAN An all-inclusive resort sounds perfect to combat professional burnout. I wasn’t counting on how lonely and out of place I’d feel being a single guy among couples. When a ...

More than just his engine is revving when this older mechanic gets his hands on the curvy girl of his dreams. ANGEL She’s sugar, spice, and everything nice. I’m older, tatted up, and as dirty as they come. Literally. I’m a mechanic with more motor oil in my veins than blood. We shouldn’t work together…I shouldn’t think about her…But one taste is never enough. I’m determined this curvy girl is going to have my bun in her oven and be mine. JOHANNA My Father’s mechanic gets my engine going in more ways than one during a test ride. Now, after a ride of a different sort, I’m ...

Can a disagreeable lawyer and an upbeat young woman find happiness? Jubilee My grandmother’s greatest desire was for me to embrace my creativity and find what brings me joy. She left me a sweet apartment and loads of cash to do just that. Except I’m not as creative as I thought and I’m bombing at everything I try. Even worse, the apartment comes with a sourpuss neighbor whose deep scowls and disagreeable attitude make it hard to keep a smile on my face. Yet underneath his stern exterior I find a man just as lonely and confused as me. Nathan My life was going great. After five years ...

MARCUS An accident destroyed my perfect life and left me a paraplegic. Set up on a blind date by my grandmother, I’m anything but thrilled. When I meet her, it’s obvious my date isn't expecting some grump in a wheelchair. Maybe she can see past my bad attitude to the lonely, hurting man hiding within. ALICE To everyone else, I have it all: looks, a great career, and a fabulous life. What good are the material things if I’m not happy? When my grandmother sets me up on a date, I’m excited and anxious. I hope he can look beyond mere appearances and see me for who I am, not what I have....

CANDY I’ve been around more than a time or two and have a bit of a reputation. Because of it, I can’t seem to catch a break or a decent guy. I’ve known Tom for years and have repeatedly turned him down. Not because he’s a bad guy, but because he’s far too good of a man for someone like me. TOM I’m a hard-working man who’s looking for a queen to spoil. I’ve had my eye on Candy for years and have been shot down. Until one night the unexpected happens and it’s me she turns to. Now that I have my chance, I’m going to show her that not only am I in it for the long haul, but ...

TINA Invited to a wedding I don’t want to attend, there’s no way I’m showing up without a date. So I do the only thing a desperate, single girl can do. I hire one. The gorgeous silver fox that shows up is beyond my expectations. I’m halfway in love with him before the wedding cake is even cut. How am I going to say goodbye when the date ends? CHARLES When I agree to help my nephew with his new business venture, I wasn’t expecting that to entail me being a paid escort. As a medical professional, this is highly improper, yet I’m determined to follow through on this. Once she’s ...