Contemporary Romance

Contemporary Romance

When you’re looking to download free and discounted contemporary romance ebooks, this is the place to go. Satisfy your inner passion for bestselling romance in this category, and never pay more than what you should. We routinely feature the best authors of contemporary romance ebooks, and they always promote their ebooks to you--for free or for a discount.

 

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).

Rock Hard (The Smith Brothers Book 4)

by Brenda Ford

 

Freya Brown…

She is simply perfect…

That sweet face with those platinum blonde hair, and piercing green eyes with perfect curves pulls me in.

But I should not be going anywhere near her,

After all she is the pop princess who just tagged along.

But soon, things start to happen…back stage.

And I thought I’ve found my love…

I think my life is coming back in order,

Only to realize that I messed up again,

Only to see her walk away.

But I’m too obsessed to let her go,

And I’ll do everything to make her mine

But this girl just doesn’t know it yet!

 

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Autumn's Coming (Seasons of Seduction Book 4)

by Adele Niles


The last place Autumn Jenkins ever imagined herself to be was standing on a stage at a strip club and swinging from a pole, especially when she only signed up to be a waitress and make a few tips. But when Autumn finds herself hiding behind a mask and face to face with a sexy stranger, she gets more than she bargained for.

Cody Gray is all business. He takes what and who he wants to continue his success in life and business. When he finds himself blowing off some steam at a friend’s bachelor party he doesn’t expect to be intrigued by a curvy masked beauty dangling from a pole, especially when it turns out to be his star student.

Autumn's Coming is a steamy fall book with enough smoke and steam to roast more than a few marshmallows. This is book 4 of the Seasons of Seduction series and can be read in any order. These are safe and steamy short reads with a HEA and no cheating.

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Claiming His Firecracker

by Lulu Pratt


Sparks fly for one night, but I want more.
And what I want, I get.


Fiona has always been a firecracker.
Her red hair and fiery spunk have haunted my dreams since I enlisted.
She's my sister’s best friend and now in charge of the Fourth of July alumni football game.
Guess I'd better get myself in the game.
Fireworks explode between us and my desire is set alight.
Problem is my sister hates me and Fiona is loyal.
That won't stop me when I claim her.
She's mine.

***Sizzling hot alpha romance holiday novella with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after***

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HOT SEAL Rescue (HOT SEAL Team - Book 3)

by Lynn Raye Harris


Abducted at gunpoint by a gorgeous woman…

Navy SEAL Cody “Cowboy” McCormick is in Las Vegas for a little R & R before his friend’s wedding when a beautiful blonde jams a gun in his side and abducts him from a casino in broad daylight. He could stop her, but he plays along because he’s intrigued—plus he’s convinced she’s in danger.

CIA agent Miranda Lockwood’s life is on the line when an undercover operation goes wrong. Little does she know when she sashays up to the biggest, baddest looking dude in the casino lobby that she’s kidnapping a Navy SEAL—or that she’ll be unable to resist his charm when he turns up the heat.

When the CIA labels her a rogue agent, Miranda’s faith in everything she believes in is shaken to the core. Cody’s the only one she can trust to help her find the traitor in the agency. But even though she’s forced to betray him, she can’t get over the SEAL who made her feel safe in his arms. Miranda will have to fight harder than she’s ever fought for anything if she wants his forgiveness—but Cody’s not in a forgiving mood in spite of the sparks that still fly when he’s forced to team up with her again.

When disaster strikes and they’re caught in the line of fire, Cody will do everything in his power to keep them both alive. Because if he doesn’t, he’ll never get to hold Miranda close again…

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Hot Summer Lovin'

by Ali Parker


She’s looking for change. I’m looking for my next score.

I’m the guy your father warned you about.

But attraction ignores common sense.

I'm straight up trouble.

Even when I’m trying to escape it, it finds me.

But this sinfully beautiful new girl in town is after a summer fling.

If she knew I robbed banks in my spare time, she might run the other way.

As she should, if she knew what was good for her.

But lucky for me, she’s only focused on one thing.

Our budding love affair.

It’s a distraction I can’t afford. Life hasn’t ever been easy for me, but I make it bend to my will.

Just like I’d like to make this new woman do.

Best part of it all? She ends up with my baby.

Worst part? She keeps it a secret. But us thieves have a way of finding these out.

Looks like we might be up for more than just hot summer lovin’.

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Blind Date Bet (Man's Best Friend Book 1)

by Nicole Flockton


Never say never…

After loving and losing a soldier once, Isabella Knowles made a vow: No more military men. She’s rebuilt her life and has a classroom full of fifth graders to love, which is more than enough even though her father doesn’t agree. When he sets her up on a blind date, she only goes to humor him -- never dreaming that the man she meets will tempt her to break her one rule.

In theory, Ethan Masters is not opposed to the wife, kids and house with a white picket fence. But he loves his career as a K-9 handler in the air force, and a dream promotion dangles before him like dog tags. While contemplating his future, he accepts a drunken bet for a blind date, never dreaming that the captivating woman fits perfectly into his ideal, all-American dream. Only one problem. She's gun-shy about all things military.

Can Ethan prove to Isabella love is worth the risk?

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Crashed Series: Book 1-4

by Kerri Ann


Cocky, sarcastic, angst filled humour, and a family that you want to be a part of. Welcome to the Crown's.

Book One
Crashed: Casper's Ghost
Both broken in their own ways, thrust together, these two explode off the page. Unable to fight the intense chemistry they have for each other, Circe and Wyatt are explosive.

Book Two
Crashed: Siren's Call
What happens when everyone around you knows what happened, but they won't tell you? What happens when your heart is shattered and you can't find a way to piece it together? Your life either crumbles or you find hope.
This is the continuation of Casper's Ghost.

Book Three
Careen
Sexy? Yes, Officer Risen Mason is, but he’s about to arrest me, and that changes everything in my books. Dark humour, twisted friends and a house arrest...what could go wrong?
Doll's story has been controlled by everyone but her, now it's her turn to take the wheel.

Book Four
Whiskey's Redemption
Cocky, angst filled grumbler. Whiskey is a panty melter on the hills. The women fall at his feet, and he chases no one. Until her. She's sassy, willing to match him toe to toe in sarcasm and a hellion in the sex department. Whiskey's met his match.
 

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The Girl He Used to Know: A Novel

by Tracey Garvis Graves

 

New York Times bestselling author of On the Island, Tracey Garvis Graves, presents the compelling, hopelessly romantic novel of unconditional love.

Annika (rhymes with Monica) Rose is an English major at the University of Illinois. Anxious in social situations where she finds most people's behavior confusing, she'd rather be surrounded by the order and discipline of books or the quiet solitude of playing chess.

Jonathan Hoffman joined the chess club and lost his first game—and his heart—to the shy and awkward, yet brilliant and beautiful Annika. He admires her ability to be true to herself, quirks and all, and accepts the challenges involved in pursuing a relationship with her. Jonathan and Annika bring out the best in each other, finding the confidence and courage within themselves to plan a future together. What follows is a tumultuous yet tender love affair that withstands everything except the unforeseen tragedy that forces them apart, shattering their connection and leaving them to navigate their lives alone.

Now, a decade later, fate reunites Annika and Jonathan in Chicago. She's living the life she wanted as a librarian. He's a Wall Street whiz, recovering from a divorce and seeking a fresh start. The attraction and strong feelings they once shared are instantly rekindled, but until they confront the fears and anxieties that drove them apart, their second chance will end before it truly begins.

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Cottage by the Sea: A Novel

by Debbie Macomber


NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A seaside town helps one young woman reclaim the light after darkness in an uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

“Romantic, warm, and a breeze to read—one of Macomber’s best.”—Kirkus Reviews

Annie Marlow has been through the worst. Rocked by tragedy, she heads to the one place that makes her happy: Oceanside in the Pacific Northwest, the destination of many family vacations when Annie was a teenager.
   
Once there, Annie begins to restore her broken spirit, thanks in part to the folks she meets: a local painter, Keaton, whose large frame is equal to his big heart—and who helps Annie fix up her rental cottage by the sea; Mellie, the reclusive, prickly landlord Annie is determined to befriend; and Britt, a teenager with a terrible secret. But it is Keaton to whom Annie feels most drawn. His quiet, peaceful nature offers her both comfort and reprieve from her grief, and the two begin to grow closer.

Then events threaten to undo the idyll Annie has come to enjoy. And when the opportunity of a lifetime lands in her lap, she is torn between the excitement of a new journey toward success and the safe and secure arms of the haven—and the man—she’s come to call home.

In this heartwarming tale, Annie finds that the surest way to fix what is damaged within is to help others rise above their pain and find a way to heal.

Praise for Cottage by the Sea

“Macomber never disappoints. Tears and laughter abound in this story of loss and healing that will wrap you up and pull you in; readers will finish it in one sitting.”Library Journal (starred review)
 
“Macomber’s story of tragedy and triumph is emotionally engaging from the outset and ends with a satisfying conclusion. Readers will be most taken by the characters, particularly Annie, a heartwarming lead who bolsters the novel.”Publishers Weekly

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Second Chances Forever

by Katy Kaylee

 

Four full length second chance romances that will melt your hearts!

Also included is a brand new, never before released full-length novel, Feel My Love.

Book One: Come with Me

Walk into your office to meet your new boss (you already hate him because he’s been hired for a position YOU deserved), and guess what?

He turns out to be your ex!

He’s been so completely honest and open with me and I?

I’ve acted like the biggest jerk, keeping the biggest secret of my life.

A secret that would probably rock his world, hopefully for the better.

But would he be able to forgive me and take a chance with me once again?

Or would this ruin my so perfect happily ever after?


Book Two: Love You Forever

“I’m leaving,” he said, “right now, actually. Well, in about twenty minutes.”

Six years ago Dallas left me without a word. 

We were going to graduate together, and after we threw our caps, I was going to reveal the biggest miracle of our lives - I was pregnant

But he packed up and ran from me, taking my heart with him. 

I didn’t tell him about Raya, my precious baby, his baby.

And I decided that I never would. 

But now he’s back in town, and he’s trying to get me back.

He and my daughter look so much alike. 

Those big, beautiful blue eyes and killer smiles.

There’s no way he can’t tell she is his.

And after six years, I don’t know that I can tell him.

 

Book Three: Make You Mine

Two broken hearts. Six Years. And a HUGE Secret.

What do you do when you are interviewing for a dream job and the interviewer turns out to be your crush from high school?

The crush who left you without a word six years ago…

Well, apparently, you are supposed to say no to the job!

Unless…you are like me and decide to take revenge.

Yes, I am going to make him fall in love with me all over again.

And then, I am going to break his heart.

Just the way he broke mine…six years ago.

He’s so gonna regret messing with me in the first place!
 

Book Four: Feel My Love

Four years ago, I let him take my innocence.

He was tall, strong, sexy, and…my brother’s best friend.

And he had abandoned me…right after the act.

My brother discovered me (minus my clothes).

I did my walk of shame,

And answered all questions…alone.

Now Cameron’s back with his oh-so-sweet charm,

And we are roomies.

Oh Boy, the is going to be ….awkward.

And what if my brother discovers us once again.

Download your copy, and enjoy this bestseller box set today!

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Inferno of Love: A Western Fireman Romance Novel (Firefighters of Long Valley Book 2)

by Erin Wright


A man of integrity…with a secret desire

Moose Garrett just wants to do the right thing. Fulfill his duty. Honor his parents. Fix his neighbors’ tractors. Ignore the girl he needs to forget.

Everyone in Sawyer expects Moose to woo and wed the town beauty queen – not Georgia Rowland. Hell, Moose’s parents have all but signed a marriage contract with the revered patriarch of another wealthy Sawyer family. 

So yeah, it’s true that Georgia’s been tempting him ever since he hit puberty and discovered the allure of the opposite gender, but that doesn’t mean he’s actually going to give into the temptation.   

Georgia is strictly off limits. 
Totally. 

But matters of the heart are about as predictable as a wildfire – a wildfire that comes straight out of nowhere…and changes everything. 

A woman who’s all business…with a secret crush

Georgia has spent a lot of years – roughly 26 of them or so – pretending Moose Garrett wasn’t the finest man in Sawyer. She pushes pesky thoughts of him clear out of her mind. She never pays a bit of attention to his powerful build, or how his blue jeans show off his lean and muscular body. And for the record, she barely even notices the way his slow, sultry smile makes her knees wobbly.

Because that hardly ever happens.

As the youngest branch manager of the Goldfork Credit Union, and the first female to hold that position, she’s too busy for any of that nonsense. Besides, everyone knows Moose is bound to marry Sawyer’s reigning beauty. Georgia is sure he’d never give a moment’s notice to…well, to someone like her.

But when Miss No Nonsense sets out on a hike in the foothills of Long Valley and gets trapped amidst the flames of a wildfire, the only man she’s ever wanted swoops in to save her.
So yeah, Moose is the last man she should dream about.

But he’s the one man who will walk through danger and smoke and fire.

Just to find her…

Inferno of Love is the second novel in the Firefighters of Long Valley series, although all books in the Long Valley world can be read as standalones. It has some strong language, and oh my, sexy times. Enjoy!

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His Boss's Daughter

by Mia Ford

 

My boss’s daughter crashed into my life…like fireworks. 

And now, she’s carrying my baby. 

I am a Navy SEAL, and a single dad to the most beautiful son on the planet. 

Ethics come naturally to me, 

Except when I see Alexa.

Oh…I am drawn like a moth to flame, 

And want to drown myself in the vast ocean of her deep, blue eyes. 

This is wrong on so many levels. 

She’s the boss’s daughter, and so much younger. 

But then…it’s been a long time. 

No matter how hard I try to resist, life keeps bringing her back to me. 

I need her.

My boss is going to kill me if he finds out. 

And I’m going to do everything to claim what’s mine – my family.

 

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King of Diamonds: A Mafia Romance

by Renee Rose


"Dark, dirty, and perfect--Renee Rose has mastered this genre." ~USA Today Bestselling Author Alta Hensley

I WARNED YOU.
I told you not to set foot in my casino again. I told you
to stay away. Because if I see those hips swinging around
my suite, I’ll pin you against the wall and take you hard.
And once I make you mine, I’m not gonna set you free.
I’m king of the Vegas underground and I take
what I want.

So run. Stay the hell away from my casino.
Or I’ll tie you to my bed. Put you on your knees.
Break you.

Or else come to me, beautiful, if you dare...

King of Diamonds is a stand-alone romance in the Vegas Underground series. No cheating, no cliffhangers.

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Abigail Always (Ever After Book 5)

by Linda Poitevin


Still grieving the loss of her husband and young daughter, Abigail Jamieson is struggling to carve out a new life on her own.  With no work experience and few marketable skills, Abby falls back on the one thing she knows how to do well--run a household.

Agreeing to be a nanny for an attractive and dedicated single dad, however, turns out to be more than Abby bargained for.  Mitch Abrams, a widower himself, can barely keep his head above water while raising three daughters who challenge him at every turn.  Sympathetic to his desperation, Abby signs on for a three-month stint to get Mitch's house and family in order, but she soon finds the entire Abrams family stirring a warmth in her she thought she'd never feel again.

It's clear that the girls and Mitch all want her in their lives, but can Abby let go of the pain of her own loss and give herself another chance at love and family?

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Love Us Both (A Calendar of Love Novel Book 5)

by Lexy Parker


Move on. Start over.

Easy words for everyone else, but not me.

My wife died on my operating table, and moving on just isn’t going to happen.

Not until I decided to go back to the small town where I grew up.

My boy and I needed different scenery to try to reboot life.

And we did. Until one day, a beautiful woman walked into my office and everything changed.

She was from one of the oldest families in Tennessee and needed my help.

With the way she made me and my son feel, I was more than happy to offer it.

Love wasn’t supposed to show up again, and certainly not this soon.

But it did. It has.

I just hope she knows that she has to love us both. Forever.

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Pregnant by Mistake

by Victoria Snow

 

A forty-year-old CEO knocking up his twenty-three-year-old assistant?

Alright, falling for the s$xy single dad was a HUGE mistake.

Letting him take my innocence right there on his desk – a BIGGER mistake.

 

I knew it would be no strings attached,

I knew he never could love me,

I knew he was broken,

I knew he was afraid to love and afraid to live.

And I knew that fairy tales weren’t real.

But I still believed in true love.

The problem?

Unrequited love is torturous.

And carrying your boss’s baby dangerous…

Well, cupid is a sadist, isn’t it?

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The Never List: Love Across Londons Book One

by F. E. Greene


#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE

2018 B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE

SHORTLISTED IN THE 2016 CHATELAINE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS

Victoria Smith's life seems dreary until someone knocks on a sealed door inside her London bookshop.  When Tori discovers it's not a ghost but a journalist from 1854, she accidentally strands him in 2014.  Intrigued by the dapper and crusading Charles Stratford, Tori offers to help him locate a pendant that will reopen the door to his century.  Even when their treasure hunt across London turns dangerous, Tori finds herself wishing that Charles could stay.  But after losing her family a decade before, can she risk loving someone again, especially a man from 1854?

Lured into the future by a mysterious pendant, Charles Stratford must track down its counterpart to unlock the door between Londons.  When the winsome Victoria Smith volunteers to join his search, Charles becomes smitten with the intrepid bookseller.  He also uncovers an ancient struggle between two underground societies and becomes entangled in their secret intrigues.  If Charles fails to return both pendants to 1854, he places his own London at risk.  But how can he succeed when it means saying farewell to Victoria in 2014?

From modern-day Soho to nineteenth-century Mayfair, The Never List takes readers on a whirlwind tour of Londons new and old as its time-crossed heroes search for a way to love each other within two centuries.  It is the first book in the Love Across Londons series which should be read in order.

Book One: The Never List

Book Two: The Best-Left Questions
Book Three: The Next Forever

Romance Heat Scale: Mild/PG. No detailed sex scenes, profanity, or graphic violence.

Praise for The Never List - SEMI-FINALIST in the 2017 Kindle Book Awards:

"Wow, so happy I picked up this ebook from Amazon. I don't usually read romance, but this book was so much more than romance. It has adventure, romance, and time-travel. Who doesn't love time-travel? Especially when there is a cute guy involved!!!"
- R. L. Nolen, author of Deadly Thyme and The Dry
 
"A very engaging love story with a twist. It is well written with plenty of action and adventure."

"I enjoyed the love story and the likable, well-developed characters, but this book is so much more than its engaging plot. The accurate, rich history and sense of place made it even more interesting and enjoyable."

"Do not pass up this story! This is the perfect book to escape from life..."

Praise for The Best-Left Questions (sequel to The Never List) - FINALIST in the 2017 Chatelaine International Book Awards:

"Another superb adventure through time - absolutely can't recommend this series highly enough!"

"I can't say enough about the great craftsmanship of these novels, as well as the authenticity of the dialogue. These novels are amusing and sweet, and they would be AMAZING summer reads. Be ready to fall in love with a new author."

"I LOVED the first in the 'Love Across Londons' series, but I like the second one even better."

Other series by F. E. Greene include:
By Eyes Unseen (fantasy adventure)
Richer in Love (contemporary romance)

Praise for Rescue, Book 1 in the By Eyes Unseen series:

"I found this to be an enjoyable series. Greene's characters were well-done, the adventures offered good twists, and each story offered a good balance between action and drama." - Audie Thacker, author and reviewer at Speculative Faith

"Greene is a superlative writer, and the world she creates and draws us into continually surprised and delighted me." - Pamela Fagan Hutchins, author of USA Best Book Award-winning What Doesn't Kill You mystery series.

"This is a great story that I would liken to Lord of the Rings or The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Great characters, very creative and engaging writing style. Teenagers through adults will love this!...This is fantasy writing at its best!" - Amazon review

Visit F. E. Greene's Amazon Author page to see a complete list of her published novels.

 

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Only You

by K. M. Bishop

 

Forbidden fruit is often the sweetest,

And this time, I just couldn’t lay off it. 

 

Jacob Wynn, thick thighs, all muscle, hard, chiseled abs. 

Also, the se$iest football players around and…my new client. 

We know we shouldn’t do it. 

We know that our relationship is strictly business, 

But we just can’t resist. 

I am supposed to be the doctor here, the healer. 

But it is his hands that are checking my body, 

His mouth that is caressing my curves and healing me, 

And his eyes flirting with mine…

It’s like he is giving me a cure for all my fantasies. 

And how am I supposed to say no to the best and multiple ‘O’s’ that he gives me!

Well, when you flirt with trouble, the trouble often flirts back in ways you can never have imagined…

 

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Die For You: A Dark Post-Apocalyptic Romance (Catastrophe Series Book 1)

by Michele Mills


Love, in a hopeless place.

Two months after a virus took out civilization, Rachel Donnelly is the last living soul in California, as far as she can tell. Until she runs into a Marine sniper, battle-hardened but alive and healthy.

Adam Sanchez would love nothing more than a slamming session of I-can't-believe-we're-alive post-apocalyptic sex in the back of his Hummer. But Rachel's fragility, inexperience-and much younger age-hold him back from exposing her to his raw, aggressive sexuality. If anything, Rachel needs protection. Especially from himself.

As they band together with other survivors to battle feral animals, violent ex-cons, and motorcycle clubs jockeying for power, Rachel grows stronger in mind, body, and spirit-strong enough to give the dangerously sexy Marine what they both crave.
The power of their passion rocks Adam's world, bringing him to his knees-which, he discovers too late, is the worst possible place to be when danger springs from the shadows.

Warning: Contains a sexy Marine, a tattooed ex-con, a girl who blossoms into a sexually assured young woman, laughter despite the pain, m/f/m ménage, hope, love, and more bad language and violence than are strictly necessary.

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Under The Covers

by Weston Parker


She wants a baby, and I’m just the guy.

I didn't join the medical field because of the women, but it sure as hell has become a perk of the job.

Now, a new forbidden lust has sparked my interest, but the odds are stacked against me.

She's taboo. Unreachable. Beautiful and broken.

My mentor's sister is older than me and commands respect when she walks in the room. Nothing like the twenty-year-old floozies that spread their legs at nothing more than a look.

Divorced and dominant, with more beauty and class than any woman I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.

And word on the street is that she left the old guy she was hitched to because she wanted kids.

He didn't.

Sounds like a job for a real man. Me.

As long as we keep things casual. I ain’t looking for love.

Too bad she thinks I’m a pompous ass. She doesn’t know me at all.

No one does.

Looks like I’ll have to take this fight under the covers.

There you go.

Every Good Girl Deserves a Bad Boy. ~ Weston

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