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A heartwarming modern retelling of Cinderella.ElliOnce upon a time ...That's how these things are supposed to go, right? Except, my life is no fairy tale. I don't have pumpkins or mice, but I do have an evil stepfather and stepbrothers. Those lazy good-for-nothings spend all day living in my house on my dime, sweeping up what small pay-checks I earn from my job as a maid at the Mountain Ridge Resort. Then I meet Noah, the sexiest man I've ever laid eyes on. When he invites me back to his cabin, I throw caution to the wind and escape the reality that is my life for one amazing night in his arms. But when the morning comes, will my impulsive decision leave me yearning for a man I can never have?NoahI work too much, according to, well, everyone. So, when the opportunity to combine a wedding invitation with a vacation presents itself, I take it. When I find a beautiful woman dancing around the cabin I've hired, her stunning eyes and swift reflexes bring me to my knees. It's safe to say I've never met anyone like Elli, and within minutes, I know she's it for me. My life in the city will be incomplete unless I can convince the maiden who's cast a spell on me-and my heart-that we can have a happily ever after all of our own.

Can the bubbly PA convince the grumpy hockey enforcer that love heals all wounds?HarrisonI'm not gonna lie. As a professional hockey enforcer, I've never backed down from a good fight. But while my bad boy reputation on the ice is warranted, when it comes to women, nothing could be further from the truth. Then I crash into Jessica Solomon, the curvy, goddess who lights my lamp with one look from those baby blues. I hope she's ready to be claimed now she's melted the ice around my heart because I plan on keeping my blonde angel ... forever.JessicaI don't know the first thing about hockey, but when I'm tasked to obtain complimentary tickets for one of the Ice Giants biggest games of the season, I need to learn ... fast. And where better to start than at a game? I never expect to run head first into one of the players, a mountain of a man who steals my breath and my sanity. Harrison Tensly is a triple whammy of manly goodness - big, bossy, and breathtakingly masculine. Just like that, I'm in way over my head, and hockey is the last thing on my mind...

Can the curvy redhead with a dark past teach the growly ogre with a broken soul that even "monsters" deserve to be loved?GregorI've been alone for a long time, living a solitary existence in my cabin in the woods. My dream of falling in love and raising a family turned to ashes following the accident that turned me into a monster. What woman would want a future with a hideous beast?But when I rescue a beautiful redhead in peril, my heart and soul scream mine. Arya's emerald-green eyes and delectable curves spark desires I thought were long dead. She doesn't look at me with fear or disgust, and her soft touch makes me believe we're the only two beings in the world.Arya is my salvation, but I know we can never be together. A woman as loving and innocent as Arya deserves far better than a monster like me.AryaEscaping the "prison" where I grew up, I flee into Screaming Woods. But I never expected to escape one monster only to run head-first into another. I'm alone, injured, and desperate, and I've heard the terrifying rumors of the beastly beings living in these woods. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine my rescuer would be ... an ogre?Despite his growly demeanor, Gregor carries me protectively to his cabin in the woods and gently tends to my injuries. Our bond extends beyond physical appearances, but can I convince my possessive ogre that his heart is pure and the real monsters are those still hunting me down?

Can the jaded rock star convince the shy girl with the voice of an angel that he wants her as more than his singing partner... he wants her as his partner for life?MackI've been a solo artist for years, but lately, something's out of tune. I've given the industry my all but I'm ready to hang up my guitar. Then I meet her. Harmony is beautiful with the voice of an angel. The second I hear her, I know I've found my missing note. She's the music to my soul that hasn't played in years.HarmonySinging is my secret passion. I've daydreamed about performing on stage to an audience ever since I was a little girl. But crippling anxiety prevents my daydream from becoming a reality. Then a chance "meeting" with Mack changes everything. He's all I've ever wanted in a man. Not only is he a talented musician, but he also calms my demons and silences my negative thoughts, allowing my voice to become my perfect instrument. But when he asks me to form a singing duet with him, will we write a broken melody or compose the Perfect Harmony?

A handy collection of the first four books in the Possessive Hearts series:The Possessive CowboyThe Possessive VetThe Possessive HusbandThe Possessive GardenerEach story comes with a healthy dollop of steam and satisfaction guaranteed!

MaggieNo one is more surprised than me to hear Triple Threat - the hottest band in Country Western music - playing my song at their concert.A song I wrote four years ago.A song they stole from me.In a spur-of-the-moment decision, I leave my hometown for the bright lights of NYC to claim what's rightfully mine. But when I meet Tanner, Theo, and Noah, I soon discover that all the sinfully sexy musicians want is to claim me.It's wrong to want all three of them - isn't it?I went to the city that never sleeps to claim the rights and royalties to my song. I never expected to find myself giving away the rights and royalties to my heart.One night at Club Sin, and Triple Threat is about to become triple pleasure.

Three Claiming Series stories in one handy collection...Claiming PoppyJensenEveryone thinks I have the perfect life, but they couldn't be more wrong. I've sacrificed a lot to salvage the family business and I need a solution. Fast. When help comes in the shape of delectable financial consultant Poppy Parsons, I'm amazed to discover that the curvy beauty is the same woman who literally fell into my arms weeks ago. Her soft curves and emerald-green eyes tipped my world off its axis, but she was gone before I could even catch my breath, taking my heart with her. Now, fate has thrown her into my path once more, and this time I'm not letting her go until I've claimed her - body and soul.PoppyWhen I'm assigned to help a client in financial crisis, I'm shocked to discover that Jensen Lockhart is none other than the gorgeous stranger I've been obsessing about for weeks. Jensen is handsome, funny... and sexy as hell. He says he wants me, that I'm his perfect woman, but I've been burned in love before and promised myself I'd never give a man that kind of power again. I'm here to save Jensen's business, but he might just end up saving me.Claiming ShelbyShelbyWhen I get the call that my beloved Grandpa is on his deathbed, I leave Houston and head to New York to be with him, knowing every moment is precious. Losing my mentor to cancer shatters me, and my grief threatens to overwhelm me. When a random stranger notices my distress and buys me coffee as his good deed for the day, I push him away. He may be the most handsome man I've ever seen, but love and romance are the last things on my mind.TonyOffering to buy the beautiful angel a coffee is an impulsive move. I saw her leave the hospital and the grief in her blue eyes tells me she's just lost a loved one. I know all about grief, and I also know my soulmate when I see her. But my mysterious angel wants no part of me or my coffee, and she's gone before I get her name. Fate, however, has other plans and throws her in my path again - and this time, I'm never letting her go.Claiming ChristmasConnorWhen I took the position of deputy sheriff in the small town of Garland, Colorado, I just wanted to forget the horror I left behind in Houston, and fulfil the oath I took as an officer of the law to protect and serve. The last thing I expected was to find my perfect woman in the shape of beautiful sheriff's assistant, Jessica Monroe. Now all I need to do is convince her that she's all I want - not just for Christmas, but for life.JessicaConnor Banks is kind, generous, and strong. He's also the most gorgeous man I've ever laid eyes on, but I know he'd never look twice at a woman like me - a woman with too many curves and a crippling lack of confidence due to my ex-boyfriend's cruel comments. But when the weather outside turns frightful, Connor and I find ourselves snowed in together at the station. With just our body heat to keep us warm, it's beginning to look a lot like ... love.

KurtBeing a firefighter isn't just a vocation, it's who I am - until an injury on the job sets me on an unfamiliar path. Suddenly, my life has no direction, and my whole future becomes an unfamiliar landscape.Seeking solace in the mountains of Colorado, I try to put my past behind me and start over. There, I rediscover myself between the pages of the steamy romance novels I write. Stories of men finding the women who complete them fuel my soul, but my empty heart still craves its own happy ending.So when a blonde-haired angel in need of my help literally tumbles into my path, I know it's no coincidence, and my future suddenly becomes crystal clear...KatLosing my hearing as a kid left me feeling more disconnected from the world than ever. I've spent my life looking for something, someone who makes me feel whole again - but I never expected to find it in the mountains of Colorado.During a road trip to visit my brother, I take a nasty tumble and end up in the arms of mountain man, Kurt, who rushes me back to his cabin, single-minded in his mission to save me. His nurturing spirit, attentive touch, and intense gaze makes me feel seen and heard in a way I haven't experienced in a long time - if ever.He thinks he's just healing my wounds, when in reality, he's healing his own...and stealing my heart in the process.

The first 3 books of Violet Rae's popular Claiming Series.Claiming IvyIvyI've been in love with Ashton, my father's best friend, since I was eighteen, but I know I don't even register on his radar - until one night when he steps in to deal with my bitter ex-boyfriend hellbent on teaching me a lesson.AshtonI've hidden my feelings from Ivy for years - after all, she's forbidden fruit. Right? Taking her home with me may not be my best decision ever because once she's in my bed...all bets are off.Claiming LilyCallumI've built my IT business from the ground up with equal amounts of hard work and dedication. I have everything money can buy... except the one thing it can't - the love of a good woman. When a brunette goddess walks into my office to interview for the position as my new personal assistant, it only takes a split second to realize that she's the missing piece of my heart. All I need to do now is convince her that I'm the missing piece of hers.LilyNo one is more surprised than me when IT genius, Callum Rogen, hires me as his personal assistant on the spot. There's just one problem... Callum is everything I've ever wanted in a man. Tall, hot, and far too sexy for his own good, I want to do things with him that are definitely not part of my job description but it's only a matter of time before the chemistry between us explodes into something less like business and a lot more like pleasure.Claiming DaisyDaisyThe last thing I expect when I return to my hometown in Colorado is to be accused of stealing by the new sheriff. Drayton Saunders is big, blunt - and totally beddable! But I'm back to take care of my sick mom, not get all hot and bothered over the local sheriff, no matter how unexpectedly sweet and sexy he turns out to be. There's a reason I left Garland three years ago, vowing never to return - but can the love of my sexy sheriff convince me to stay - for good?DraytonMy only priority is ensuring the safety of my residents, which leaves no time for love. Besides, an horrific tour in Yemen has left me with too much baggage and too many scars for most women. My heart has been flatlining for years - until five-and-a-half feet of curvy perfection by the name of Daisy Jenkins breathes new life into the dormant muscle in my chest. But Daisy has scars of her own - scars that sent her running from Garland three years ago. I just hope my love will be enough to persuade her to stay this time, and build a new life here - with me.

LinkI visit Valentine's Kitchen every day, trying to work up the courage to ask Natasha Valentine on a date. Delicious as her bakery's treats are, they don't compare to her sweet curves, ebony hair, and deep-brown eyes. I'm hooked from the first day.When our first date ends disastrously, I'm left wondering where I went wrong. Walking away from her isn't an option because Tasha is unlike any woman I've ever known. I'm drawn to her in ways that go deeper than physical attraction.Tasha thinks her Asperger's is a problem to keep us apart. I see it as a gift, an opportunity to connect, communicate, and understand each other better than many couples have the chance to do. I'll do whatever it takes to be the man she deserves, and earn my place at her side for the rest of our lives.

JacobI've returned to London to be with my parents on the anniversary of my sister's death when my friends convince me to cut loose and have some fun at the Notting Hill Carnival in London. I should be with my family, but I can't turn down the chance to see my lifelong best friend, Maddie-the woman I've been in love with for as long as I can remember. I've accepted my place in "the friend zone" where she's concerned, but when an opportunity to show her my true feelings arises, I grab it with both hands, both lips, and my whole heart.MaddieAs a nurse, I work long hours. So, when my roommate persuades me to swap my scrubs for a glamorous gown and beautiful mask at the Notting Hill Carnival, I take the opportunity to relax and have fun. Sharing a hot kiss with another masked reveller is unexpected and exciting, but there's something about the sinfully sexy stranger that feels...oddly familiar.I'm pulled from his arms by the crowd just as I realize that my sexy stranger is none other than Jacob, my best friend I haven't seen in almost three years. Circumstances have kept us apart, but Jacob and I share a special bond. I held him while he grieved the loss of his sister. I've shared some of my innermost fears and secrets with him. And now that I've kissed him, I want to tell him another secret-my feelings for him are far from platonic. But can I risk losing the best friend I've ever had for a chance at forever?

Can the innocent, bubbly pre-school teacher convince the older, sexy gardener that love blooms in the most unexpected places?IrisMy task over summer break is clear-tackle the overgrown jungle that is my backyard. But I'm a preschool teacher not a landscaping expert, so when my big sister suggests hiring a gardener from the local temp agency, I jump at the offer.Logan Castillo is temptation personified with his rock-hard body, gravelly voice, and sexy AF smile. The man is a green-fingered genius, and before I know it, he's pruned my bush, fertilized my pot plants, and watered my bulbs. I have no idea what Logan sees in this green-as-grass, near-sighted woman with too many curves, but there's no doubt that something powerful and potent is blooming between us.There's just one problem-Logan is fifteen years older than me, and if my over-protective big sister finds out he's been planting his seed in my flower bed, any chance we have at happily-ever-after will be nipped in the bud.

CaliAfter a failed marriage, finding love again is the last thing on my to-do list. But when I take an unexpected trip to Greece in search of my long-lost mother, the handsome young Grecian God sent to greet me at the airport has me reconsidering my vow of celibacy.Theo Galatis is ten kinds of sexy...and ten years too young for me. The spark between us is hotter than the scorching white sands, but I came to Greece to build a relationship with my mother, not fantasize about tossing Theo's Greek salad or eating his delicious Stifado. Besides, there's no way this gorgeous, dark-eyed Adonis is looking for happily-ever-after with a heart-shy older woman like me. Is there?This is a short, sweet instalove story featuring a renewal of faith, some super-hot sexy times...oh, and a baby goat or two.

DexterLove and I aren't a match. I have no interest in it, especially after witnessing my parents' destructive relationship.Then Rosie walks into my life and one look from those baby blues sends me up in flames. Her gentle caresses, hot AF curves, and sunny personality light up my world. I put out fires for a living, but there's no way to douse the fire she ignites in my heart.When Rosie's building catches fire with her inside, our happily-ever-after threatens to turn to ashes. But saving her isn't enough when the fire continues to haunt her every time she looks in the mirror. Rosie's confidence is shaken, but I'll make sure she knows I'll always be the first on scene for her. I'll prove to her that our love isn't just a spark but a wildfire that can never be extinguished.

A short story of loss, healing, and finding your soulmate when you least expect it.ShelbyWhen I get the call that my beloved Grandpa is on his deathbed, I leave Houston and head to New York to be with him, knowing every moment is precious. Losing my mentor to cancer shatters me, and my grief threatens to overwhelm me. When a random stranger notices my distress and buys me coffee as his good deed for the day, I push him away. He may be the most handsome man I've ever seen, but love and romance are the last things on my mind.TonyOffering to buy the beautiful angel a coffee is an impulsive move. I saw her leave the hospital and the grief in her blue eyes tells me she's just lost a loved one. I know all about grief, and I also know my soulmate when I see her. But my mysterious angel wants no part of me or my coffee, and she's gone before I get her name. Fate, however, has other plans and throws her in my path again - and this time, I'm never letting her go.

Tainted Love Collection 1Playing Wild - Lanie & Cade's StoryAfter six years, I've returned to my hometown - and to the woman I left behind. I want her more than my next breath, but the scars of my past run deep, and I know I can never truly be worthy of the love of a woman as sweet and pure as Lanie.Playing Dirty - Trish & Daryl's StoryNothing prepared me for the sight of Trish in the flesh. It's hard to resist her emerald eyes, killer smile, and delectable curves. But I'm undercover, and I can't afford to be distracted because it could put us both in grave danger.Playing Hard - Annie & Blake's StoryI've vowed never to let another woman get close enough to hurt me again, so casual hookups are all I have to offer. But once I've had a taste of Annie's sweet lips, I know that one night will never be enough - I want her for a lifetime.

Tainted Love - Collection 2Playing Rough - Kaylee & Dawson's StoryIn the five years since I've seen Kaylee, she's blossomed into the most beautiful woman I've ever seen - a woman whosteals my breath and my heart. But as ourundeniable attraction catches fire, Kaylee's deadly past comes back to haunt her, threatening our chance of a future together.Playing Tough - Meri & Tony's StoryEverything about Meri is captivating, from her hazel eyes and delicious curves, to her quick wit and feisty spirit. I want her until it's an ache in my soul, but it's a desire I can't afford give into. But when Meri's safety is threatened by the very criminals I'm trying to bring down, I'll do anything to make sure she's safe.Playing for Keeps - Lanie & Cade's Story Pt.2Catch up with Lanie & Cade from Playing Wild, together with all your favourite characters from the rest of the Tainted Love series.Will Lanie & Cade finally get their happy ever after? Or will fate intervene to keep them apart once more?This is a sweet, sexy novella, and the final instalment of the Tainted Love series.

A single night was supposed to be enough...until desire turned into a chance neither of them can ignore.BlakeAfter a brutal breakup, I swore off real relationships. One-night stands and no-strings flings? That's my game now. But then a curvy siren stumbles into my arms at a costume party, sparking something I thought I'd buried for good. When she vanishes, I can't let her go, tracking her down to offer an arrangement I thought would keep things simple. Yet one taste of her sweet lips, and I'm hooked. One night won't be enough-I need her for a lifetime.AnnieBlake's offer is dangerously tempting, and the chemistry between us is undeniable. But my past isn't so easily shaken, and letting him close could reopen wounds I've tried to heal. Still, the way he makes me feel has me questioning everything. Am I willing to risk it all for a future I thought was out of reach? One that just might include him?For readers craving sizzling tension, a dash of mystery, and the allure of unexpected love, Blake and Annie's story is unforgettably addictive.

He let her go to protect her...but now he'll risk everything to win her back before it's too late.MeriWhen my best friend goes missing, I find myself turning to Tony Cooper, the devastatingly handsome detective who's everything I've ever dreamed of. The spark between us is electric, and one night of undeniable passion leaves me craving forever in his arms. But Tony has his own demons, and after one perfect night, he pushes me away, shattering my heart and proving that sometimes love alone isn't enough to heal the past.TonyThe moment I meet Meredith Green, I'm captivated-her hazel eyes, her curves, her fiery spirit. I want her more than I can stand, but I know I'm no good for her. My past has left me broken, and Meri deserves more than a man haunted by his own darkness. So I do the only thing I know to keep her safe-I let her go. But when danger comes for her, I realize I'd tear the world apart to protect her. Now, I'll do whatever it takes to make her mine-if it's not already too late.For readers who love passionate romance, pulse-pounding suspense, and second chances, Meri and Tony's story will leave you breathless.

She's the risk he can't resist, but loving her could cost them everything.DarylNothing could have prepared me for Trish. From the moment I saw her, she stole my breath with her natural beauty and quiet warmth, pulling me in like gravity. I keep telling myself she's off-limits, that I have to stay focused. But I can't seem to stay away. Her emerald eyes, killer smile, and irresistible curves are impossible to ignore, even when I know getting close could put us both in serious danger. I've got a job to do, and I can't afford any mistakes-especially not one that leads me straight to her.TrishThe instant Daryl walked into the diner, he awakened something in me I thought was gone forever. His tall, lean frame and icy blue eyes spark desires I haven't felt in years, and his intense gaze promises things I can barely imagine. But when I uncover the truth about why he's here, my world shatters. Giving my heart to a man like him could destroy me... yet my heart doesn't seem to care.If you love stories with mature characters, forbidden desire, high-stakes tension, and undeniable chemistry, Daryl and Trish's story will leave you breathless. Features mature characters in their 40s.