Contemporary
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Bucking Tradition by Gina Cole
Beth Lanham is a wild child. Aggressive, outlandish , and forward, she tackles life head on – that is, until a sexy bronco rider throws her for a loop. The moment she meets Scott, she is out to knock his socks off , but instead nearly knocks him out. One heated kiss has him falling head over heels (literally) straight into the arena.
Scott McDaniels had never seen anyone so full of life and vitality as Beth was. Kissing her was like holding a live wire in his arms. When they touched, sparks flew! Which is why when he’d asked her out, he was shocked that she had ditched him. He was so close to realizing his goals, that maybe being stood up by her was both a blessing and a curse?
Beth had judged her cowboy based on looks alone , but found that he had so much more to give- if only she’d have bothered to look. Scott finds that behind Beth’s outrageous facade is actually a scared young woman. Could it be that both of them were hiding behind masks of their own making? And that perhaps they were a perfect match after all?
Hard Focus by Vic Tyler
“There’s a reason they call him NYC’s Devil Photographer.”
Bad attitude.
Filthy mouth.
Selfish.
Demanding.
Borderline sadistic.
Chiseled abs.
Fingers that should be illegal.
Mesmerizing emerald eyes.The Devil truly is beautiful.
And I melt under his tantalizing gaze.
Literally.
I made a hot mess on his bed for my first day of work.But he took his sweet revenge.
Breaking me in, claiming my body, unraveling my heart.
I’m running from my past. He’s afraid to face his.
We can’t afford to trust each other.
This was supposed to be fun.
But what’s fun about falling in love? Leap Before You Look by S.L. Adams
A contemporary romance about the power of love.
Life is a path with many forks in the road. Every choice we make comes with some degree of risk. People that choose the safest paths, run the risk of missing out on all of the wonderful things that life has to offer.
Eighteen year old Kari Montgomery is a recent high school graduate. As she watches her friends prepare to go off to college, she contemplates the future and her decision to take a year off from school. With her dream of attending culinary school on hold until she can save thirty thousand dollars, Kari faces the daunting task of working long hours as a line cook while living at home with her parents.
Twenty-two year old Holt Bennett is heading into his final year of university. After graduation, he will be going to work in the family business. The future is bright for the young heir, with a trust fund and a job waiting for him. Holt has met his father’s requirement to learn the value of hard work, and his days as a maintenance boy at a camping park are almost behind him.
When tragedy strikes Holt’s family, he presents Kari with a life changing offer. She is flattered by the sudden attention from the boy she has had a crush for years. But how much is she willing to sacrifice to make her dreams come true?
As they embark on an adventure to save a young girl’s life, Kari is thrilled to discover that Holt has feelings for her. Can their new relationship withstand the pressures of adulthood and the unexpected challenges that arise?
To Anton by Andreea Albu
No one ever said that love is easy. Sometimes is the most difficult battle a woman has to take. When do you decide it’s enough? That you suffered to your limit? How can you decide to leave the man you love more than anything in the world?
“I loved you madly, passionately, with blood. I hated you worse. I cursed you, and I adored you. I have never been able to be indifferent to you. I always vibrated at you, in shades of colors, from the red of jealousy to yellow sunny summer days where we first met and to the purple starry nights of love. You were my hope, light, heat. And also the worst hole, my emptiness.”
Janice and Carlo – Captivated by his love: by Chiquita Dennie
Janice is on a new path after graduating college and living her dreams in the corporate world. She’s managed to handle the dating world with no commitments. After her last relationship in college ended abruptly, she wants to focus on herself and build a solid foundation. Unfortunately for her, the return of her ex-boyfriend isn’t getting her any closer to that goal.
When she meets Carlo, a mob boss who’s as sexy as he is deadly, she can’t help but be intrigued. But his lifestyle is at direct odds with what she wants in life and love. Carlo, however, isn’t making things easy for her.
She could choose to walk away, but will her decision lead to heartache or to a happily-ever-after?
Awakening, Shadow-walkers Book 1 by Kelley Heckart
Blurb:
Sometimes, the end is really the beginning.
After destroying her successful music career, the close friendship with her bandmates, and her marriage, author Kaitlyn Storm, aka Kate Wolf, former bassist for the all-female rock band Hecate’s Fury, is given a second chance. She receives an offer to turn her book series into three movies, but her troubled rock-star past continues to haunt her.
She never expected to find love or a way back.
When she is trapped in a haunted cabin during a snowstorm with Kane Devlin, the hot Scottish movie star playing her hero, their rising passion for one another ignites. What they awakened will change their lives, but before she can move on, Kate must let go of the guilt and shame keeping her from claiming her shared destiny. For she may not know it yet, but she and her bandmates are chosen.
“Suspenseful, passionate, and sexy.”Series blurb:
The five young women of Hecate’s Fury are more than rock stars.
They are Shadow-walkers, chosen to help the supernatural world.
There’s just one problem—no one trained them. Broken Pieces of Tomorrow
Sometimes we have to face the unimaginable…sometimes life changes direction and we have no choice but to walk away from the familiar and head into the unknown.
Georgia, a mother of three young boys, does just this after she discovers something she cannot live with. Does it work out for her?
A ‘coming of age’ story in later life, which will keep you gripped, have you laughing and shedding tears, as Georgia starts over with her best friend, Thalia, by her side. But most of all you will be screaming encouragement as she challenges herself, emotionally and intellectually, on her journey to a totally new life and a new her.
This semi-biographical story, will stay with you for a long time as Georgia mends her broken pieces of tomorrow.
With determination and resilience she does everything she can…through tears and thrills to learn to love again…and live again…on her terms.
If you like a pacy story with a touch of realism and characters and descriptions that jump off the page, then this book is for you…happy reading.
The book has some wonderful five star reviews and this is one of my favourites!
“It’s been a while since a book has completely captured my interest in such a way and WOW! – I had to keep turning those pages! This is such a gripping story that takes the reader through a roller coaster of emotions – yes totally – and I just HAD to know what happened next. I was completely rooting for Georgia and I kept trying to second guess what was coming but I could not have predicted it. There were a couple of scenes that completely blindsided me and I found a tear rolling down my face – I could completely relate to this story in many ways. WELL DONE to Author Soulla Christodoulou for creating such an intriguing tale. This is the easiest FIVE STARS I’ve ever given – and would give it more if I could.” A Christmas Cowboy to Keep by Hebby Roman, Hildie McQueen, Carra Copelin, Devon McKay, Andrea Downing, Kristy McCaffrey, and Patti Sherry-Crews
The weather is cold, the atmosphere is festive, and the cowboys are hot. How do you keep a cowboy at Christmas?
Don’t miss this holiday collection of modern-day cowboys and the women they love, featuring the same USA Today, Amazon Bestselling, and Award-Winning authors from “A Cowboy to Keep,” which garnered 55 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
CHRISTMAS, LIBERTY, AND THE THREE MINUTE MAN by Carra Copelin
Daniel Dylan Layman is determined to show headstrong city girl Liberty Ann Hart that a country life in Mistletoe, Texas, is the perfect Christmas gift.A CHRISTMAS CAROLE by Andrea Downing
Carrie Matheson and her son are trying to settle into a new life in Wyoming. Tate Schrugge is trying to ditch his Scrooge and play Santa to the young boy. But will there be a Dickens of a romance by Christmas?THE PEPPERMINT TREE by Kristy McCaffrey
Lawyer Skye Mallory returns home for the holidays due to an unexpected inheritance, and cowboy Joe Carrigan stands in her way.THE DEVIL’S CHRISTMAS KISS by Devon McKay
When Kristen Kelly receives a Christmas kiss from Cole Lawson, she doesn’t believe it means anything. But Cole sets out to make things right with the woman of his heart.SLAY BELLS by Hildie McQueen
At a small-town Christmas festival sparks fly between Carmen Dias and Detective Jared Bowden, but a dead body and a pesky ex-girlfriend don’t exactly spell romance.THE BEST CHRISTMAS by Hebby Roman
All Sofia Rossi wants is to re-connect with her estranged son. But can Gar McCulloch, a handsome cowboy who runs a juvenile rehab ranch, be the answer to her problems?COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMAS by Patti Sherry-Crews
Wedding planner Melody Evans views happily-ever-after endings with a skeptical eye. Veterinarian Leland Jennings IV thinks Christmas is for kids. Can the holiday spirit bring them together? Witch’s Brew by Kitty Barstow
An’ ye harm none, do what ye will.
This is the Wiccan way of life. I’ve lived by these words. I’ll die by these words. Where’s the harm in brewing a little love potion on Halloween? My co-worker just needs a nudge in the right direction; straight into my arms. Tonight, we’re all heading to Naughty Nights for drinks and dancing after work. Wish me luck. Witch’s Brew is on the cocktail menu!
Two Reckless Hearts by Holly Cortelyou
Five sultry nights. Two reckless hearts. One family wedding.
What could go wrong?He’s a temptation she can’t risk…
Jami Barrett is fed up. First, she’s jilted by her fiancé, then she’s expected to endure her sister’s crazy Caribbean wedding. Now, her arch rival has crashed the party! But Beck Kavanagh is more than just the black-hearted foe set to ruin the family’s business and her chance to win her father’s trust, he’s the groom’s brother. To make matters worse, she can’t stop daydreaming about Beck’s laughing gray eyes and his surprisingly soft heart. With a make-or-break deal and her loyalty in the balance, Jami’s feeling the pressure…and the heat of her hidden desire.
Beck Kavanagh has no time for sarcastic, competitive women, especially one who’s his real estate adversary and newest in-law. Jami’s out for his blood, and all he wants is to keep the peace. Yet, her sharp wit and delicious curves make him yearn for a midnight, tropical tryst. When a wacky treasure hunt goes haywire and Jami tumbles into his arms, Beck knows he’s met his match and found his one true love.
One beach resort. Two ambitious rivals. Will steamy island nights tempt enemies to become lovers?
