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While the husband is away, the wife will play… Bradley is a good man. He’s loyal and loving and a great husband and father. But the spice is gone from our marriage. It’s time to liven things up a bit. I’m done being good. Done following the rules. I’ve spent half my life playing wife, mother, chauffeur, and maid. Now, it’s time to play the vixen. It’s time to reclaim the woman I used to be—the woman I was always meant to be. It’s time to shake things up. Warning: This book is short and filled with dirty, steamy sex. It’s going to speak to your adventurous side, the side ...

Warning: RAINE contains adult situations some readers may find offensive. This is a deeply emotional story that contains violence, explicit sex, strong language, and is not considered suitable for readers under 18. Shy. Intelligent. Naive. Statistic. Raine Forester was an average girl leading an average life. She slipped beneath everyone's radar, until Camron Moss, the most popular guy in school, took interest in her and changed everything. Some acts are unforgivable. Raine thought she'd been accepted. She thought she was one of them. She thought she was in love... until one moment made her...

My hands are supposed to be my livelihood, but now they're my curse. My stepbrother's career hangs in the balance, and I'm the only one who can save it. I never thought I'd fall for my stepbrother, but I did, and now I avoid the s.o.b. like the plague. But I can't outrun my problems anymore. In order to gain the experience I need to launch my business, I'll have to sign a deal with the devil. Levi's reckless ways have landed him in a sticky situation, and his father has given me an offer I can't refuse. I have one month to get him back on the field without falling for his wicked ways, or ...

Her mission was clear: infiltrate, dismantle, walk away. Falling for the road captain was never part of the plan. Rowan Matthews was trained for vengeance—skilled in strategy, infiltration, and survival. Prospecting for the Blind Jacks MC was supposed to be just another operation, but Reed Morrison changes everything. Fiercely loyal and unwaveringly protective, the road captain sees through her defenses, sparking a passion Rowan was never prepared for. As rival clubs bring chaos and deadly secrets to the Blind Jacks’ doorstep, Rowan must choose between the family she never thought ...

A wounded biker. A nurse on the run. Their paths cross in blood, but destiny has other plans. Sergeant at Arms Ryder lives by one code: protect the Blind Jacks MC at all costs. But when a bullet-riddled ambush leaves him fighting for his life in the ER, he finds himself at the mercy of a nurse whose gentle hands ignite more than just his will to survive. Too bad his club's most vicious enemy is still hunting him down—and he's not the only one with deadly secrets. Tiffany has perfected the art of disappearing, always one step ahead of her powerful ex-husband and his army of private ...

A missing ledger. Generations of deception. One last chance to uncover the truth. Former corporate lawyer Rebecca Winters has built a quiet life in Seabreeze Cove, running her antique shop, Timeless Treasures. But her early release from prison comes with strings—protect historian Thomas Burke from dangerous collectors seeking a legendary Gold Rush ledger holding secrets that could reshape modern mining practices. Following cryptic patterns hidden in family heirlooms and historical landmarks, Rebecca and Thomas unravel a web of deception spanning generations. From hidden workshops to high-...

She ran from the pain. She wasn’t prepared for what waited in its place. Terri Rhodes has escaped the violent past that shattered her world, but healing doesn't happen overnight. A quiet town offers refuge, yet the walls she’s built keep everyone at a distance—until she meets Luke, her new boss with a protective streak and a heart full of quiet strength. He sees the cracks beneath Terri’s strong façade… and refuses to look away. But safety is an illusion. The shadows of Terri’s past are creeping closer, threatening everything she’s fought to rebuild. And trusting Luke might ...

A rare bloom, a hidden betrayal, and a partnership that could change everything. When botanist Luna Martinez discovers an unusual flower in Margaret's secret garden—the same mysterious sanctuary from Seabreeze Cove's most talked-about scandal—she expects a botanical puzzle, not evidence of rare flower smuggling that threatens to expose dangerous secrets buried for generations. FBI detective Daniel Rivera thought his assignment to the quaint coastal town would be routine until Luna brings him a case that connects Margaret's hidden garden to an international smuggling ring. Her brilliant ...

In the haunted town of Oakdale, sparks fly between bartender Noah and shy photographer Allison amidst costumes and spooky decor at his tavern’s monster bash on All Hallows’ Eve. But Allison experiences unexplained supernatural events—glimpses of a shadowy figure that may be the legendary Irish Jack’s ghost. Are these just harmless paranormal tricks leading up to Halloween, or could the haunting be real? Amid lingering questions of the paranormal, cute surprises, and creative dates, Noah and Allison’s connection deepens, until they both begin entertaining ideas of taking their ...

Ava is head over heels for her brooding neighbor Ryan, but he barely knows she exists. When he finally pays attention just in time for Halloween, her favorite holiday, Ava is determined to win him over with her bubbly personality and holiday cheer. But amidst blossoming romance, a mystery unfolds when Ava's intricately carved pumpkins begin to vanish from her porch overnight. Enlisting Ryan's help, Ava tries to catch the culprit behind the pumpkin disappearances and solve the spooky whodunit. As they draw closer to unmasking the pumpkin bandit, Ava wonders if Ryan will ever see her as more ...

A killer new standalone from USA Today and International Bestselling Author, J.C. Valentine... A dissatisfied housewife. A gun for hire. He’s not looking to fall for his client…then again, he never had much choice. Wife. Daughter. Murderer? Faith He was supposed to be my knight in shining armor. He was supposed to be my deliverance. But looks can be deceiving, and now he’s just in my way. After all of the lies, all of the deceptions, I need him gone, but despite my best efforts, he’s still here and I’m out of ideas. It’s time to call in a professional. I just wasn’t expecting ...

A nurse with rules about dating patients. A cop who specializes in breaking them. Both about to learn that love doesn't play by the book. E.R. nurse Noel Walker has one unbreakable rule: never date a patient. But when Officer Hunter Davis lands in her emergency room, her ironclad policy starts showing dangerous cracks. The sexy cop with a hero complex is everything she doesn't need—especially when working the dangerous holiday shift where anything can happen, and usually does. Hunter Davis didn't become a top detective by letting rules stand in his way. Surviving a close call only to meet...

Bakery owner Lucy is focused on growing her small business when her matchmaking best friend insists she attend the annual Halloween bash in their quaint town to meet some new romantic prospects. Although reluctant, Lucy dons her Day of the Dead costume and shows off her festive Halloween-themed cupcakes at the party. But when her signature treats vanish, Lucy switches to detective mode to uncover the confectionary thief. Amidst the outrageous costumes, apple bobbing, and spooky decor, she finds an unlikely assistant in Sam, the handsome new firefighter in town. As they team up to solve the ...

It all started with a Christmas party. How was I supposed to know an innocent game of “Spin the Bottle” would change the course of my entire life? He’s the office shy guy. Lacking in classic good looks, I never noticed Niles Prescott until a twisted office game has us kissing under the mistletoe. That’s all it takes, and now I’m hooked. When Niles proposes a hookup with us and his roommates, I figure it can’t hurt. I’m always down to try new things, but this time, I might be biting off more than I can chew. When a snowstorm traps me in a house with three sexy bachelors on ...

After finding love, Felix and Poppy face their biggest challenge yet. Blissfully in love, Felix and Poppy have weathered life’s storms together. But when Felix grows evasive, disappearing for long stretches, doubts resurface, and Poppy fears he’s harboring secrets that could destroy everything. Despite creeping doubts and suspicions, Felix has a single-minded focus that won’t be swayed. Will he come clean and restore peace, or will his secret be their undoing? Fans of Nicholas Sparks' emotionally gripping romance will be moved by this redemptive tale of true love tested. Scroll up and...

Love is blind… Especially when you’ve been abducted. Caught in the dredges of life, Elise had come to the grudging conclusion that mediocrity was all she’d ever have. Until a routine shopping trip turns into a deadly affair. Taken. Two men, one a brute and the other an enigma. A cabin in the woods. One dangerous agenda. Blindfolded and held captive, Elise’s mundane existence just got a whole lot more interesting. Thrust into the unknown, held prisoner by a man with rough hands and a gentle voice, she’s faced with her own demise while struggling against a growing desire for the ...

A twist of fate lands a disillusioned bachelor at the doorstep of a small-town beauty. Their undeniable chemistry promises healing, but combustible secrets threaten to tear their vulnerable hearts apart. Seeking refuge from a storm, jaded bachelor Felix Sinclair comes upon the home of Poppy Montgomery, a wounded beauty hardened by grief. As lightning sets the night ablaze, their instant magnetic attraction erupts into passion. Felix thought his ability to love perished along with his previous relationship. Poppy believed true romance had passed her by. But in their fateful union, hope ...

This is the epilogue to the Wayward Fighters series, including exclusive BONUS material originally featured in the 2015 PINK: Hot 'N Sexy for a Cure Anthology! Plans are made to be broken. Once upon a time, the championship was all that mattered to Donald Freyer, until cancer took it all away—his wife, his career—turning him into a bitter old man. Then Jami came along, showed him what it meant to care again. Gave him a reason to smile. Blood isn’t always thicker. With Jami and Ally preparing to bring a new life into the world, Don sees an opportunity to give them something they never ...

A sweet-tempered baker. A smoking hot firefighter. A first date that could be their last. Abby's bakery is her dream come true, even if her love life is more burnt than her bestselling cookies. Enter Kennedy, a firefighter whose smoldering looks and hero's heart make her want to risk getting burned again. But falling for a man who runs into danger isn't part of her carefully crafted business plan—especially when someone starts sabotaging her bakery. As mysterious "accidents" escalate from creepy to deadly, Abby realizes her stalker wants more than just her livelihood. With her business ...

One sexy Santa. One scandalous costume. And the second chance she never saw coming. When Sunny gets roped into playing Mrs. Claus at the children's hospital, the last thing she expects is to find her ex-boyfriend Kyle playing Santa. Their perfect high school romance ended with a drunken mistake in college that shattered her trust and broke her heart. Now he's back, looking better than ever in that red suit, and determined to prove he's grown into a man worthy of a second chance. Between a Mrs. Claus costume that should come with a warning label and steamy encounters that would melt the ...