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Definition of "Contemporary Romance": While technically a subgenre of the Romance category, that category is much too large to not be broken down. Contemporary Romance, by definition, is set in the time in which it was written. The ebooks in this category are largely focused on the relationship and romantic love shared by two people. Typically, ebooks in this category reward characters that are good people, punish those that are bad, and end with an upbeat, positive conclusion. But, that "formula" is always being altered by excellent authors--which is why we read their ebooks, right?
Some examples of the best Contemporary Romance ebooks past and present include Nicholas Sparks (The Longest Ride), Tracy Brogan (Crazy Little Thing), Jojo Moyes (Me Before You), Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook), Lisa Kleypas (Blue-Eyed Devil).
Blood and sweat. Bethany Lewis danced her way out of poverty. She's a world class athlete... with a debt to pay.
Joshua North always gets what he wants. And the mercenary wants Bethany in his bed. He wants her beautiful little body bent to his will.
She doesn't surrender to his kiss.
He doesn't back down from a challenge.
It's going to be a sensual fight... to the death.
AUDITION is the enthralling spin off from the bestselling North Security series, though it can be read separately.
"Swoon-worthy, forbidden, and sexy, Liam North is my new obsession." - New York Times bestselling author Claire Contreras
The world knows Samantha Brooks as the violin prodigy. She guards her secret truth--the desire she harbors for her guardian.
Liam North got custody of her six years ago. She's all grown up now, but he still treats her like a child. No matter how much he wants her.
No matter how bad he aches for one taste.
Her sweet overtures break down the ex-soldier's defenses, but there's more at stake than her body. Every touch, every kiss, every night. The closer she gets, the more exposed his darkest secret.
She's one step away from finding out what happened the night she lost her family. One step away from leaving him forever.
"Overture is a beautiful composition of forbidden love and undeniable desire. Skye has crafted a gripping, sensual, and intense story that left me breathless. Get ready to be hooked!" - USA Today bestselling author Nikki Sloane
From USA Today Bestselling Author Ella Miles comes a new DARK romance series! This collection includes: Dirty Beginning, Dirty Obsession, Dirty Addiction, Dirty Revenge, and Dirty Epilogue.
Arlo Carini saved my life, only to destroy it.
When I first met him, he was the wealthy, powerful, sexy stranger giving me and a dozen other art history students a tour of his mansion. But he soon became my everything.
My savior.
My lover.
My obsession.
He tried to warn me. Every chance he could, he tried to get me to run far, far away. But it only made my obsession grow stronger. Until I made the worst mistake I could. And ended up trapped forever.
Hey Santa, I've been a really bad boy this year.
I'm a billionaire whose only concern is the bottom line.
I'm back in my hometown on business and spy Juliet working at the hotel lounge.
She's fun, sassy and I want to bend her over the bar.
We get caught and she loses her job.
To make it up I whisk her away to a tropical paradise.
But it turns out I caused her to lose her previous job when I bought the company.
When she finds out my secret, she leaves me.
However, I've lost my heart to Juliet.
All I want for Christmas is her, wrapped up with a red ribbon and in my arms forever.
*** A steamy STANDALONE contemporary romance with a smoking hot hero. No cliffhanger, no cheating and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.***
Dashing through your reader…
In a one-read romance read
Through the glamour we go
Laughing all the way.
Until we’re swept away
And please let me know if you prefer billionaires or princes…
Secret Crush
Billionaire FBI agent John goes home to his father’s funeral and re-meets Alice, his sister’s best friend. But when he falls for the down to earth farmer’s daughter, he brings trouble and drama into her world- but her sweet kisses are worth protecting.
Forbidden Crown
Prince Antonio must find a wife or forfeit his throne within two weeks. Grad student Kristin is willing to fill the role, but playing princess-to-be leads to more excitement than she expects — especially when their red-hot chemistry makes faking a romance so easy…
Irresistibly Lost
Aaden was in love but he listened to his mother and left his bride to be. However he comes back as he was wrong. Can he convince the one he lost to give him a second chance?
Hidden Gabriel
I’m stuck in a winter storm…
Until I found shelter at Gabriel’s house.
But as I’m heating up, I’m also getting goosebumps and it’s not just attraction. What is he hiding in this house?
Favorite Crush
Penny refuses to be a gold digger like her mother and wants to be an engineer. However her best friend now billionaire Jay Marshall is everything she never wanted and can’t get out of her head.
Tempting Gabe
Gabe knows he must protect his family…
Meghan wants to make a deal.
Falling for his enemy can only lead to trouble.
You’ll love these contemporary romances to start these series, because everyone loves to answer the question… billionaire or prince or maybe a little of both?
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Giving into the Vikings demands came with a surprise. Their babies.
The stories of friends that all unexpectedly became a Viking’s bride.
Book 1 – The Viking’s Bride
Big, gruff, dominant… and utterly dangerous.
Einarr Thor is a beast of a man. A beautiful savage.
The fierce Viking Warlord wants me to be his bride.
And there’s nothing he won’t do to have me.
I should fear him, resist him.
Yet, I want him, and I crave his touch.
The wildest part?
I ended up saying “I do”, and vowing myself to him.
Marrying a brutish warrior is insane.
He’s fearsome and wild.
And not to mention we’re different in every way.
But I know there’s more to him than just a killer.
He’s a man that will do anything for me and our unborn child.
A man that will guard, protect, and defend his family, at all cost.
Book 2 – The Viking’s Wedding
Big, gruff, dominant… and utterly dangerous.
Einarr Thor is a beast of a man. A beautiful savage.
And not to mention we’re different in every way.
The fierce Viking Warlord wants me to be his bride.
And there’s nothing he won’t do to have me.
Book 3 – Beowulf’s Claim
I was left in the woods unconscious, on the brink of death.
He brought me to his cabin and saved me.
I became a caretaker to an orphan boy that he was raising.
But when I recovered my memory and discovered his dark secret, I ran.
I don’t care that he’d search the world for me.
I’d never be Beowulf’s Claim.
Book 4 – The Viking’s Captive
Our two families have feuded for decades.
I’m the daughter of his enemy.
We’re two people that should've never met.
But in one night I became his captive Princess.
Giving into his demand came with an unexpected surprise, our baby.
Once our families find out about our news...
It could end this feud or destroy us all.
"If you like J.R. Ward and Laurrell K. Hamilton give this book a look. It has a little bit of everything. Trim and Julka go from sexy vampires and shape shifters to deadly demons and fae, along with butt kicking sexy psychic heroines." ~Paranormally Yours
If you like a hot paranormal warrior who love their strong mates and are devoted to protecting the Tehrex Realm and humans against the dangerous and evil demons and their skirm, these books are for you.
DEVIANT WARRIOR - DARK WARRIOR ALLIANCE BOOK 5
Of all the Dark Warriors, Kyran Tarakesh is the most aberrant. Having witnessed the brutal murder and rape of his mother seven centuries ago, his sexual preferences are twisted and perverse. He walks the razors edge of control and he likes it that way, until he loses that balance and accidentally kills one of his lovers.
SUVI'S REVENGE - DARK WARRIOR ALLIANCE BOOK 6
Suvi is the youngest of the Rowan triplets and prefers high heels to combat boots and parties to battles. Unfortunately, lately, she finds herself fighting more than she does drinking martinis. If she isn’t rebuilding the business she shares with her sisters, she’s searching for their archenemy, Cele.
SCARRED WARRIOR - DARK WARRIOR ALLIANCE BOOK 7
Being a Dark Warrior and protecting others has been the only focus in Gerrick Haele’s life for centuries, until he receives the shock of his life when one of the females he rescues from the archdemon’s clutches ignites an arousal that hints at her being his Fated Mate.
HELLBOUND WARRIOR - DARK WARRIOR ALLIANCE BOOK 8
Rhys O’Morda finds himself at the mouth of Hell after swearing he would never go back. When the archdemon, Kadir, steals the Goddess’ powerful Triskele Amulet, Rhys is left with the fate of the world resting on his shoulders.
Pleasure is business.
That’s our motto here at Hotel O.
No strings attached gratification is what we provide. Nothing is off limits.
And all of it stays within these walls.
My job as the organizer of these events requires a personal sacrifice.
Girlfriends are a liability I can’t afford.
So I get my own satisfaction somewhere else.
Online.
Anonymous.
Nothing beyond a one-night stand…
And I’ve found the perfect toy to play with.
A persistent, equally wicked girl that I can’t say no to.
The girl who’s going to make me risk it all.
Welcome to Hotel O… Enjoy your stay.
Author’s Note: Hotel O is complete and utter filthiness. Expect lots of debauchery… with multiple people. Please do not read if you’re easily offended or do not enjoy romances that explore the boundaries of depravity… Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Complete at 80000 words. No cliffhanger. Standalone Bad Boy Romance.
The Toughest Mission of His Career... Her
The Christmas season isn’t looking great for April Gareaux. Her job is uninspiring, her engagement is off, and she has nowhere to live. Certainly her family would take her in, especially Leslie and Grady Roberts and their circle of friends who have become her extended family. But it’s time she stops relying on them.
Then comes an extraordinary offer – spend the holidays in Washington, D.C., with King Jozef of Bariavak as his possible long-lost granddaughter. Even more extraordinary is the man behind the offer and the one who will be beside her through the coming weeks, diplomatic security agent Hunter Pierce.
This is the last assignment Hunter would pick. Determination and grit have moved him beyond his past in Bariavak. Yet, here it is standing in front of him again, refusing to be ignored. … Just like his reactions to April. How can he fight what he’s feeling when they’re together all the time.
King Jozef has known tragedy in his life. Now, comes this lovely young woman bringing joy to his holidays. How can he resist dabbling in some royal matchmaking. Wouldn’t it be delightful if he could give April a Christmas gift she will never forget… Her Prince for a Lifetime
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The Christmas Princess, Book 5 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's The Wedding Series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romantic comedy that will captivate fans of Bella Andre, Susan Mallery and Sarah Wilson.
"The interaction between April and the King was very touching. The chemistry between April and Hunter was sizzling. I didn't want to quit reading to go to sleep." ... "Hooked from the start." ... "another fantastic book in The Wedding Series" -- from Amazon reviews
5-Star Praise for The Wedding Series:
“A wonderful series that will make you laugh and cry. Each page is filled with love that will eventually come to the people who so need it. A must read!”
"Perfect. The characters were multi-dimensional and played off each other in warm, thoughtful, loving ways. Each couple faced a different situation and overcame their obstacles together and with the insightful comments of their friends. ... Heart-warming."
“Fun and serious all at the same time. ... Really enjoyed this series!”
"Great love stories! … Must read all books in the series! … I laughed and cried! Must read.”
Get all the books in Patricia McLinn’s The Wedding Series today!
Prelude to a Wedding*
Wedding Party*
Grady’s Wedding*
The Runaway Bride
The Christmas Princess
-- Hoops (prequel to The Surprise Princess)
The Surprise Princess
-- Not a Family Man (prequel to The Forgotten Prince)
The Forgotten Prince
Box Sets
*The Wedding Series Trilogy (Books 1-3)
The Wedding Series Box Set Two: The Runaway Bride and The Christmas Princess (Books 4-5)
The Wedding Series Box Set Three: Hoops (prequel) and The Surprise Princess (Book 6)
The Wedding Series Box Set Four: Not a Family Man (prequel) and The Forgotten Prince (Book 7)
If you like wedding romance stories, try McLinn's Marry Me series now!
Wedding of the Century
The Unexpected Wedding Guest
A Most Unlikely Wedding
Baby Blues and Wedding Bells
And if you prefer small-town romance, check out her Seasons in a Small Town series today!
What Are Friends For? (Spring)
The Right Brother (Summer)
Falling for Her (Autumn)
Warm Front (Winter
He’s going to make me break my number one rule.
And possibly lose my job.
How dare he?
It’s pretty simple, though. Don’t date students.
Which is normally easy to stick to. Who wants to date an eighteen-year-old boy?
Not me. I much prefer an older man with rough hands that knows what he’s doing.
Enter Mr. Evans.
A single father billionaire with more time on his plate than he knows what to do with.
And the man is brilliant and wickedly delicious.
Much to my surprise, he’s quickly becoming my star pupil, which means he gets more of my time than necessary.
But I can’t help myself.
He’s exactly what I need in my life, in my bed, kissing me at the stroke of midnight…
And the best is even though he’s older than me, he’s more than willing to let me teach him a few new tricks.
Let's just hope we don't get caught.
Winter is coming—and unfortunately it's bringing Christmas with it.
I loathe the holiday. I hate holiday parties, fragrant decorations, and hokey movies. If I had my way it would be winter all year round and never Christmas.
Nothing burns like the cold—except a hot oven.
That's right; against my better judgment I agreed to let The Great Christmas Bake-Off film in my tower.
And St. Nick help me but I even agreed to be a judge.
Holly
Christmas is like the perfect sugar cookie—it slowly melts in your mouth, sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.
I love Christmas. I love the cheerful music, the fun sweaters, and the holiday lights. Most of all I love Christmas Cookies.
A begrudging bake-off judge, I refuse to let grouchy billionaire Owen Frost hate Christmas. The man is overworked, his employees are uninspired, and his life is seriously lacking in Yuletide cheer. I want to stuff his stocking with sugary goodness to put him in a very festive mood.
So I dressed up as a sexy elf and gave Owen a taste of something extra special. You should have seen his eyes roll back in his head when he bit into the perfect sugar cookie!
I can't let Owen Frost be a distraction. Things are insane enough without a sexy billionaire.
My baking subscription service is in the death throes.
My Christmas-ruining step sister is trying to sabotage me in the bake-off.
I'm being stalked by elves on the shelf come to life.
Ok that last one is a little weird, but welcome to my disaster of a life.
I need to win The Great Christmas Bake-Off to pay of my debts and launch my baking career. Sleeping with one of the judges is going to ruin my chance for a merry Christmas. Owen with his washboard abs and big Christmas package is a bad idea. It's best to keep that all wrapped under the tree.
But when he said in that deep, sexy voice, "Can I have another taste of your Christmas cookies?" Well, let's just say I'm unwrapping one particular Christmas present early!
Tasting Her Christmas Cookies is a standalone holiday romantic comedy. If you love Christmas desserts, like to laugh out loud at holiday innuendoes, and want Santa to put a tall, good-looking guy under your tree, then pick up this full-length, steamy romance novel! There are no cliffhangers but there is a very happy (Christmas!) ever after!
With Christmas only three days away, Carol Claus agrees to her father’s request that she leave the North Pole on a mission to help save Christmas. Joining single father Ben Hanson and his children for the holidays seems an easy enough task until Santa informs her that Ben is the man behind the disturbing new book ‘Beyond Bah Humbug: Why Lying to Your Children about Santa Claus is a Bad Idea’.
Posing as Miss Kane, the children’s new nanny, Carol pulls out all the stops to show Ben how fun Christmas can be, all the while struggling to understand how one man could hate the holidays so much. How could she, Santa’s only daughter, be so attracted to a man who refuses to believe her father exists?
**Please note - this book was formerly titled 'Carol's Christmas'.
From the winner of the Golden Leaf Award for Best Regency, a Regency romance with a twist of magic.
Adriana Hayden paints with a tumultuous passion that her guardian considers unseemly in a proper Regency miss. But when she meets the most handsome, fascinating man she’s ever encountered, the emotions she had only expressed through her art spill over into real life. And when he then unexpectedly joins her in London at the height of the season, puts her life in danger and starts telling her fantastical stories of magical people, she doesn’t know what to think. But she does know that she wants to do everything she can to help him.
Morgan Valentine should have been the most powerful Vallen in England. Instead, he was thrown out of the family’s house when he was a teenager and imprisoned in the forest on their estate. Determined to hone magical powers that should be his, he is only able to shatter his bonds when a beautiful woman appears – to steal his heart and to give him the strength to escape to London.
From a deep forest of magic to the glittering ballrooms of Regency society, will Morgan and Adriana be able to join forces and attain their deepest desires… before time runs out?
"…A character-driven romance with a good dose of magic and adventure thrown into the mix …[with] a genuinely involving romance between two charismatic characters. Magic in the Storm is highly recommended for its inventive plot, strong characterization and excellent writing style. … If you’re a fan of paranormal or historical romances, Magic in the Storm is definitely worth checking out; and if you’re not a fan of these genres, it might be worth giving the book a try anyway. It might just convert you…" David Wendt, IndieBookSpot.com
"This book should be put on people's to be read list. It's a fantastic paranormal read and if you aren’t fan of historical, ignore it for this book please. It was pleasure to read this book, it's a true paranormal romance book... this book is perfect example of what a paranormal romance should [be]." Booked Up
Please note that while the first two books in the Storm Series are "sweet", this book is has some adult content.
The Storm Series:
STORM ON THE HORIZON (free everywhere)
BRIDGING THE STORM
MAGIC IN THE STORM
THROUGH THE STORM
LOSE YOUR HEART TO WILD ROMANCE!
Running from the memories of his devastated heart, ex-special ops veteran Peter Lawson hires on as a ranger at a Tanzanian animal sanctuary owned by Nicolai (Nicky) Tarentino, a disillusioned Illinois veterinarian recently relocated to Africa.
The physical attraction is instant, the sex easy, but it will take the grief of a 'problem' elephant--who, shattered by the loss of her family, is as broken and wounded on the inside as Peter--along with the heartbreak of an orphaned elephant calf before Nicky and Peter will be able face the sorrow of their pasts and, just maybe, learn to trust and love again.
Running from danger, caught by love.
With her life at risk, Sarah Cooper hangs up her ballet shoes and flees her glamorous career in San Diego. She assumes a new identity and takes refuge at a horse ranch in rural Maryland. Mucking stalls is a far cry from center stage, and the ranch’s so-called “horse whisperer” is the complete opposite of the men she’s used to. He’s stubborn, sullen, and sexy.
Unfortunately, he's also suspicious. Of her.
Bruce Murphy trusts his horses, and since the new ranch hand showed up, they’ve been skittish. Sarah's trouble, and Bruce wants her gone before he loses anyone else he cares about. She challenges him until he can’t decide if he should kiss or shake her. But the more time they spend together, the more he sees the truth: Sarah isn’t trouble, she’s in trouble.
Bruce protects his heart as tightly as Sarah guards her secrets, but they each have something the other needs—Sarah needs Bruce to help her stay alive and Bruce needs Sarah to help him learn to live again.
There’s no place like home for the holidays…
Navy Rescue Swimmer Mitzi Zahn is not the kind of woman to run from heartache. But after her brother is killed in action and her injured fiancé calls off their wedding, she accepts a transfer to her hometown recruiting station.
With Bruce’s return, Mitzi’s in real danger of having her heart broken all over again.
Marine Ranger Bruce Calhoun (MARSOC Special Operator) is assigned to his hometown recruiting station for the holidays. He lost both a brother and a best friend overseas and––fresh out of rehab from his injuries––he’s ready to return to the fight.
But the moment Mitzi ran crying from his hospital room he knew he’d made a terrible mistake. It’s torture to see her moving on without him.
His last chance to win her back may prove to be his toughest fight of all...
Don’t miss this heartwarming Christmas romance––get your copy of The Marine’s Last Chance Christmas today!
Her boys need a home. His sons need a mother. Can two single parents turn a year-long contract into a lifetime of love?
Caroline Taylor worries her judgement in men is more damaged than her heart. Still reeling from a painful divorce, her protective nature kicks in after an eviction notice threatens to put her two young sons out on the streets. While she’s enchanted by the gallant Air Force Sergeant who offers to lease out his basement, he’s strictly off limits.
Geno D'Antoni isn’t sure which is harder: boot camp or raising teen boys. So he hopes having the gentle Caroline around will bring a guiding maternal influence to his military style of discipline. And even though his new house guest brushes off his flirtations, he’s got a whole year to win her over.
As the beautiful Alaskan seasons change, their platonic agreement weakens under the heat of their chemistry. But when exes come crawling back into their lives, both parents must examine their true desires.
Can Caroline and Geno join their families and their hearts in a happily-ever-after?
A Year with Geno is a charming sweet romance with a hint of comedy. If you like slow-burning attractions, blended family challenges, and scenic Alaskan settings, then you’ll adore Annette Drake’s emotional tale.
Buy A Year with Geno to watch two families find love under one roof today!
A New York Times & USA Today bestseller!
She's avoided men all her life...
Growing up with an abusive father, Katie Lawry learned a thing or two about men and has made a conscious choice to stay far away from them. Until the day of her brother Owen’s wedding when she’s rescued from nearly drowning by Shane McCarthy. With everyone who matters to Katie assuring her that Shane is one of the good guys, she feels safe to give in to the attraction that simmers between them. Katie has waited a long time to take a chance on love, but is Shane the right guy for her?
He’s ready to move on…
More than two years after a painful divorce, Shane has a life on Gansett Island that makes sense to him. With his father, sister and beloved baby nephew living close by and a job that he enjoys, Shane is content if not entirely happy. One thing he knows for sure is he’s tired of living in the past. Spending time with sweet, sensitive, sexy Katie Lawry makes him feel hopeful, and he might be ready to risk his heart again.
Surrounded by the Gansett Island community, Shane and Katie take an important step forward together, but is their new relationship strong enough to withstand an unexpected challenge?
Enjoy Shane and Katie’s story while catching up with some of your Gansett Island favorites in this latest book in the New York Times bestselling McCarthys of Gansett Island Series! Start the series with Book 1, MAID FOR LOVE!, FREE everywhere ebooks are sold.
The Gansett Island Series
Book 1: Maid for Love (Mac & Maddie)
Book 2: Fool for Love (Joe & Janey)
Book 3: Ready for Love (Luke & Sydney)
Book 4: Falling for Love (Grant & Stephanie)
Book 5: Hoping for Love (Evan & Grace)
Book 6: Season for Love (Owen & Laura)
Book 7: Longing for Love (Blaine & Tiffany)
Book 8: Waiting for Love (Adam & Abby)
Book 9: Time for Love (Daisy & David)
Book 10: Meant for Love (Jenny & Alex)
Book 10.5: Chance for Love, A Gansett Island Novella (Jared & Lizzie)
Book 11: Gansett After Dark (Owen & Laura)
Book 12: Kisses After Dark (Shane & Katie)
Book 13: Love After Dark (Paul & Hope)
Book 14: Celebration After Dark (Big Mac & Linda)
Book 15: Desire After Dark (Slim & Erin)
Book 16: Light After Dark (Mallory & Quinn)
Book 17: Episode 1: Victoria & Shannon
Book 18: Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea
Book 19: Mine After Dark ( Riley & Nikki)
Book 20: Yours After Dark (Finn & Chloe)
Book 21: Trouble After Dark (Deacon & Julia)
Treat yourself to the laugh-out-loud, enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy Rebecca Yarros calls “Additive” and “Refreshing.”
On Rachel's twenty-seventh birthday, she wishes to finally find a rewarding job. What she doesn't wish is to drink a boatload of wine, sleep with a tattooed bad boy, and drunk email her boss in one glorious, career-ending move. Her only saving grace: she barely remembers that reckless night.
Unfortunately, her luck has gone from bad to worse.
Now she's competing against her infuriating one-night stand for her dream job, and he wants another taste. Fat chance, buddy. She will ignore Jimmy’s shaggy black hair and five-day scruff, because that man is going down.
Which is exactly what he offers with that dirty mouth of his.
HE'S GOING DOWN is a full-length, standalone, sexy romantic comedy, previously titled LEGS. One-click your copy today!
Someone please save me.
I was pregnant, afraid, and running for my life.
But then a hero, unlike any other, found me...
Unconscious and on the brink of death.
He picked me up and carried me to his cabin.
My hulk like hero's a reclusive billionaire that's tormented by his past.
He came to this mountain with one desire. To be alone.
But that all changed...
When we crashed into his life.
We became his new obsession.
Taking care of us became his purpose.
But the danger from my past is determined to ruin our future.
The cartel has no idea what Baker is capable of.
There's a reason they call him a Broken Hero.
He's beyond a beast and to protect us he will destroy them.