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A great tale of love just isn't enough for you, is it you adrenaline junkie? You need love AND suspense. You need two people on the verge of falling in love---while clinging to the side of a cliff. Well, that what we and our eBookHounds' promoting authors are here to give you. Heart wrenching romance and gut wrenching suspense, all wrapped up in a pretty little ebook. And, always free or discounted for you. Read away!
Definition of the "Romantic Suspense Genre": The Romantic Suspense genre is oftentimes the bestselling subgenre of Romance, though that can vascillate with historical romance. The elements of a romance need to be there--a budding relationship between two people that overcomes obstacles and succeeds in the end. But, the critical elements of suspense in that romance setting also need to be interwoven expertly. Those include action, adventure, and oftentimes, a heroine that has been wronged and a hero who attempts to help right that wrong. Through their work to right the wrong, they are brought closer together and what would you know? They fall in love. Honestly, you can think of many, many Disney movie scripts for this storyline (start with Frozen).
Some examples of the top ebooks in the Romantic Suspense genre are Mary Stewart (Nine Coaches Waiting), Tiffany Snow (No Turning Back), Colleen Hoover (Never, Never), and Melinda Leigh (She Can Run).
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.
I left my badge behind and tried to forget.
When I took a job as bouncer at a biker club, I was just an ex-cop looking for a paycheck and a chance to beat up the drunks who start bar fights.
I never thought I’d be caught in a gang war.Or that my boss’s little sister Connie would be so delicious, so hard to resist.
She’s a tough single mom, a feisty little thing who can take care of herself.
A rival gang makes a threat, and we all go on lock-down in the Twisted Souls compound while a gang war rages.
It’s my job to keep her safe.
Taking a bullet for her would be the easy part.
Letting her anywhere near my broken heart is way more dangerous.
From the first moment I tasted her lips, to our secret trysts inside the compound, where we could be caught at any second, I knew this wildcat of a woman had gotten to me.
Our blazing hot affair grinds to a halt when the enemy kidnaps Connie’s little girl.
I’ll do anything to save her, to bring her back home.
There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for Connie.
Even if it means telling her how I really feel...
If I can save her daughter... If I live through the night.
Not even a generous dowry can tempt any man to court Kathryn...
...until Sir William rides into town. Will she give in to becoming his Kate?
Kathryn’s strong will and sharp tongue have branded her a shrew in her small town. And even the temptation of her father’s wealth cannot sway the men in her direction.
Astride his warhorse, William is the pinnacle of manhood and a burr in Kathryn’s side. His impish “Kate” calls raise her hackles, yet she can’t keep from being lulled by his voice.
Though he claims he is the only man for her, she is certain he only desires her rich dowry. When he proposes marriage, she accepts as a way out of her miserable home but expects nothing.
Freed from her cruel family and judgmental town, Kathryn must decide if she will continue her battle of wills with the sometimes charming, often maddening Sir William. Does she remain the shrewish Kathryn or find a way to be Will’s Kate?
This delightful re-imagining of “The Taming of the Shrew” is sure to enchant longtime Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike.
“Full of familiar characters and new insights, Finding Kate is a smart and subtle retelling, rich in Shakespearean references and vivid historical details.” - YA Historical Fiction Author, Katherine Longshore
If you like Philippa Gregory, Scarlett Scott, Alexa Aston, Susan Meissner, and Jillian Eaton, you’ll love this beautiful spin on Shakespearean romance stories!
What reviewers are saying:
★★★★★ “A smart and subtle retelling, rich in Shakespearean references and vivid historical
details.”
★★★★★ “An amazing book about partnership and knowing someone better than they know themselves. Beautifully written!”
★★★★★ “Magnificent historical detail, clearly carefully researched and lovingly rendered.”
★★★★★ “Crisp storytelling, impressive command of historical detail, and elegant prose.”
★★★★★ “A quick, fast-paced read and blends popular Shakespearean scenes with a new spin on the story.”
Three ripped, 'college hunk' moving men. One sizzling hot game of Truth or Dare. Who would've thought setting up my new apartment could be this much fun?
Just weeks before Halloween, Savannah is starting an all-new life in Salem, Massachusetts. So when her three absolutely gorgeous movers offer to come back later and help break in her new place? Pizza isn't the only thing on the menu.
But her new shop is plagued by trouble, both local and beyond. And when Savannah drags the ghosts of her own haunted past into her shiny new world? It'll take all three of her strapping new boyfriends to keep her safe from harm.
Erik is the wild-eyed tattooed alpha, as fiercely protective as he is strong. Zane the lithe, boyish blond, with a swimmer's abdominals and loyal to a fault. They're rounded out by Roman, olive-skinned and gorgeous - a true Italian Stallion, with shoulders that could carry the world. Together they share the burden of Savannah's protection every bit as much as they share her love, her heart... and her body as well.
Can past mistakes actually be buried, once and for all? Or will Savannah's darkest, forbidden secrets - and her unwillingness to trust - spell out the foursome's ultimate undoing?
SAVING SAVANNAH is a sizzling, stand-alone reverse harem love story filled with humor, suspense, and molten hot action, in single and multiple partner scenes, hot enough to melt your kindle. HEA guaranteed!
Holly, North Carolina—where it’s Christmas year-round and miracles can happen. A good thing for the O’Connor family—four local siblings, four sexy stories, four unique journeys to happily ever after.
Merry Christmas, Baby:
Legal guardian for her sister, Nora broke her no-romance rule for Jackson, but when he does something she can’t easily forgive, he’ll have to prove a second chance, and her heart, are worth the risk.
Tease Me, Baby:
Reluctantly leaving town to fulfill an obligation, Fallon can’t let her desire for Brad derail her plans. But the sexy sheriff is determined to prove she’s already right where she belongs…in his arms.
It’s Me Again, Baby:
When his new realtor turns out to be “the one who got away,” Maguire knows a second chance with Samantha is within reach…if he can save her from the menace who followed her home.
Mistletoe Me, Baby:
Nolan already wants Miranda, so playing her fake fiancé is no hardship. Convincing her family—and the whole town—is easy. Convincing Miranda, especially after tragedy strikes, proves far harder.
Length: 111,000 words
Author Note: each title can be purchased individually or as a complete series collection.
My new boss is so hot, it hurts.
I needed a job, but working as this guy’s personal assistant is going to get me into trouble.
I’ve never in my life given into a man the way I want to give into him.
And the fact that he’s a single father scares me and draws me in deeper.
Where most women are after his wallet, I find myself wanting so much more than I ever have before.
But it’s highly inappropriate.
With the holidays approaching, I’m trying hard to focus on the good things in life, but something is missing in mine.
Something I can’t deny any longer.
A guy. One just like him.
Swoony. Strong. Dominant.
But am I enough to push through the baggage of his past?
He’s good with lust, but love requires an act of trust.
And that’s the one thing he can’t imagine doing again.
Not until me.
Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston
Why, oh why did my new boss have to be the same person who claimed my V-card a few months ago!
Alright, we were drunk, a little tipsy and I had been waiting for the perfect moment.
My best friend’s wedding seemed like that perfect moment,
Except that the guy that I hooked up with that night,
Turned out to be my best friend’s brother!
I can’t seem to get him out of my head,
Or my heart.
Okay, now I’m thinking that like all disasters this too shall pass.
Until, I meet my new boss – my one night boyfriend!
His impeccable mannerism draws me in – one more time.
The temptation to touch him is just too great,
And I can’t resist.
We had agreed that we would never meet again,
But fate has us face to face,
And all I care about now is bending over his desk and screaming his name.
Will I ever be able to convince my one night boyfriend to become my forever?
One Night Boyfriend is a steamy standalone forbidden boss romance, and part of the Be My Boyfriend series. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone. Just like all Victoria Snow books, this one also promises no cheating and guarantees a very satisfying happily ever after. Grab your favorite hot or cold beverage and get ready for the perfect romance to kick start this holiday season.
xoxo, Vicky
My best friend’s sister was always off limits.
Charlotte had a crush on me for years.
She’s all grown up now and wants to lose her v-card.
I can’t resist her sweet lips and curves.
We were together, behind her brother’s back.
When he found out, I thought I lost her.
I got her back, but now something else has come between us.
Something I never planned, but always wanted.
The pain of losing her again is crushing me.
I need to make Charlotte mine forever.
The Dark Duke they call him.
And he certainly matches up to his name. From his looks to his constantly furrowed brow, Miss Beatrice Edgerton is under no illusions as to the status of their arranged marriage.
It will be very much one of convenience. With him conveniently providing the title her family so desperately wants and her family bringing in plenty of money for his dilapidated home. She is simply grateful he is younger than her first husband.
Lord Morton, Duke of Hartwich, is only a little perturbed by the vibrant Beatrice. After all, he sets her straight from the very first day of their marriage—this is one of mutual benefit. In one way only. She can expect no affection or romance from him.
Because, frankly, he is incapable of such things. Being a one-legged duke with a slightly dark past brings enough challenges without him having to worry about a wife too. His days of concern for anyone are long gone.
Unfortunately, It is not only the duke’s dark demeanor she has to deal with. Someone is trying to cause trouble for them but they cannot fathom who or why.
Grace is determined to make the best of the situation, even whilst spending Christmas with the duke alone in the eerie Hartwich Hall. Why, perhaps she might even be able to change the duke’s mind about their relationship.
Especially after they share a fiery kiss…or three…
Beginnings - The military brought them purpose. The mountains brought them love…
Angel has just one assignment left. After burning out from years with the SEALs and the DEA, he's ready to settle down and start a new chapter in his new life. When the investigation of a double homicide leads him to Lindsey's door, he knows that she's the one. But eight years after burying her husband, can Lindsey learn to let go and try again?
One Step Closer - Joe Running Deer has spent the last thirteen years in the SEALs and loved every minute. He has also loved Sydney Wheeler for almost as long. She’s turned down all his marriage proposals, but that hasn’t stopped him from loving her. He’s decided to give her what she wants but when he returns from his last mission, she’s gone. Sydney’s on the run and Joe’s gut is telling him she’s in trouble, it’s time to bring her home so he can protect her.
Sydney has run to Ireland for a very good reason, the man hunting her is determined to end all ties between them. Constantly looking over her shoulder for threats has taken its toll, she’s tired, but the thought of involving anyone in her mess keeps her from reaching out. Joe is constantly on her mind but she knows there isn’t a chance of rekindling the relationship they once had, not after what she’s done...
When Love Takes Over -A virtuous, heartbroken marine. A romance-hungry virgin. Do they have to pick and choose between love… and lust?
Cameron Savage is brave on the battlefield but not in matters of the heart. The marine’s last girlfriend left him wounded, and he feared he’d never fall in love again. But the new girl in his life is special, and he’s not going to let anything ruin their connection…
Between her studies and her career, Kim never had time for romance. With her life in order, she hopes the shy, brawny marine could be her one true love. Little does she know that Cameron has vowed to protect her virtue and virginity until their wedding night…
As Cameron’s newfound abstinence keeps Kim from getting the intimacy she craves, their relationship takes a turn. Is their love strong enough to make it to the honeymoon?
He's my best friend.
He's everything I ever wanted.
And he doesn't know how I feel.
I have three weeks left to tell him before he leaves this place forever...
There's only one way I know how to do that.
I have to give him what I've never given anyone.
I'm going to ask him to be my first...
Matt Girard is the guy every girl wants. Rich, handsome, and popular, his future is brighter than the sun. Evie Baker comes from the wrong side of town. She loves Matt desperately, but he only sees her as his tomboy best friend instead of the young woman she's blossomed into.
Until one fateful night when a reckless dare changes everything...
This is the prequel story to Hot Pursuit, Book 1 in the Hostile Operations Team Series.
I need to tell my boss that he’s going to be a father.
How did things get this complicated?
Well, it all started with a failed job interview…
Cooper is ex-military and he’s built like a Greek God.
He’s insanely handsome with icy blue eyes that can pierce your soul.
And I’m the bookworm that has had a crush on him since forever.
But my brother’s best friend is no longer the charmer from the past.
Cold, demanding, and distant.
He’s shrouded in scars and wrapped in arrogance.
Working for him is like a fight to maintain my sanity.
If only our fights didn’t end up with me in his bed.
He’s complicated and beyond aggravating.
Why can’t I stop fantasizing about him shirtless?
But the billionaire is willing to throw himself into danger to protect me.
Making it impossible to hate him for long.
So, my one bad decision led to too many to count.
Now, it’s time for me to come clean.
“You’re my boss, my protector, and now my baby’s daddy.”
I found out his secret and ran.
But there’s nothing Beowulf won’t do to have me.
Especially now that I’m carrying his baby.
Big, mysterious, and utterly captivating.
Beowulf is the beautiful Viking warrior from my past.
A broken man, full of battle scars…
We’re two people that should’ve never been together.
Yet, I fell for him.
The day we shared our first kiss, I was taken from my home.
Time has passed and after years of searching. He found me.
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.
What was I thinking?
A poor girl like me isn’t meant to have a happily ever after...
Especially with a man so dangerous and wild.
I don’t care that he’d search the world for me.
I’d never be Beowulf’s Claim.
Rebekah saw her mother as an ugly disfigured woman, until she learned the circumstances of her mother’s disfigurement. Soon after, she goes on a self-destructive trip that lasts over twenty years.
Love's Second Chance is a heart-wrenching, beautiful story of how Rebekah and nine other women fight to reclaim their lives after falling into a darkness created by circumstances often beyond their control. Each of these women had to find something––anything––to help them to believe in life once again.
Discover how Rebekah finds a core within herself that allows her to rise up and find her life, her love, and found an organization to help other women.
Gage was everything I tried to stay away from.
Until I ran right to him...
I was alone for the entire summer.
The only plans I made involved my pool.
Then I saw my neighbor watching...
He was tall, dark, and gorgeously inked.
Did I mention hot? He was hot-as-sin.
It turned into a game.
He watched me. I watched him.
I teased him with the smallest swimsuits I could find.
He was on house arrest, so all he could do was stare...
Until he put his freedom on the line for what he wanted.
But there were things about Gage I didn't know.
His past was darker than he let on.
When it finally caught up with him,
I got caught in the crossfire.
He was the only one who could save me,
But that would cost him everything...
Silly little Ava…she just can't seem to get it right.
Preston's the perfect boyfriend, until he's not. Miko's a nice replacement and is, surely, the one for Ava. He's hot—like Nordic god hot—a student at MIT, and her childhood sweetheart.
So why is she so inexplicably attracted to King…the bad boy? His stare burns through her; his presence captivates her. He brings out a passion she never knew she had…and emotions she can't understand.
She fights her feelings, trying to rationalize her life away…until one night changes everything. In the middle of a dance floor, she finds her hands all over his muscular body, her hair in his fist as he pulls her head back to ravish her neck…and she can't push him away anymore.
This book is for mature audiences.
Updated Edition!
Back when super chef Jillian Marshall reigned as Sunnyside's unofficial princess, Liam Bowman was among the town's best and brightest. They were the cutest couple around...Until a humiliating break-up prompted Jillian's departure. Twelve years later, she returns for her father's funeral, planning to settle his estate before launching her dream restaurant in New York. Instead, she learns all her father's businesses are bankrupt--except for a strip club managed by Liam! As a Wall Street superstar, Liam's life unfolded exactly as planned...Until his career, money, and reputation vanished amid a national scandal. Left with nothing, he returned to Sunnyside to start over. Grateful to Jillian's father for employing him, Liam never expected his disapproving ex-girlfriend to end up as his boss. With the holidays looming, old loyalties persuade Jillian to untangle her father's financial mess. But she needs Liam's help. As they set aside their animosity for the sake of Sunnyside, Christmas magic revives their unforgettable passion. Is it just a holiday affair, or will they learn how to forgive and forget?
"A marvelous opposites attract romance!" - The Genre Minx Book Reviews
"A fun, hot and dare I say 'delicious' love story." - Kanyon MK
"An action packed adventure from page one." - Moohnshine's Corner
Don't miss this romantic comedy series that's one part humorous and one part heartfelt, with a dash of adventure, a hint of criminal activity, and a whole heap of fun! This box set includes all three full-length novels in the To Catch a Thief series, following three online baking friends and the men who win their hearts.
Hot Pursuit
A laugh-out-loud, enemies-to-lovers romance that's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days meets White Collar with a dash of The Thomas Crown Affair thrown in!
All art thief Jolene Carter has ever wanted is a bakery of her own, and she won't let anyone get in the way of her dreams, especially not the distractingly delicious FBI agent hot on her tail.
Agent Nate Parker has been on the Carter case for years, and he won't let anything stand in the way of justice, especially not the red-headed vixen who keeps giving him the slip.
He's a cop who'd never bend. She's a con who'll never break. But all's fair in love and larceny...
Stolen Goods
Catch Me If You Can meets Tangled in this funny and feel-good adventurous romance!
When a devilishly handsome stranger saves Addison Abbot from two robbers with guns, she's determined to find her fairy tale ending--until she realizes he's the most wanted criminal in America.
Thaddeus Ryder was just another run-of-the-mill international art thief until his latest heist went south. But when hitmen for the Russian mafia interrupt his getaway, Thad gains an accidental companion--a baking beauty who might be too tempting to resist.
When a good girl meets a bad boy, sparks are bound to fly. But this con man is about to discover the only thing he can't steal is her heart...
Off the Grid
One part Pride and Prejudice. One part Romancing the Stone. All the feels.
Agent Leo Alvarez is on his way to Hawaii when his partner calls in a favor--the mob is after a pastry chef in New York City, and he's the only one who can get to her in time.
McKenzie Harper is a damsel in distress who doesn't need saving. But when three masked men kidnap her and throw her into the back of a van, that white knight suddenly doesn't seem so scary.
He's a cocky Fed with a killer smile. She's an uptown beauty with a biting tongue. If they want to survive, they'll have to learn to work together--assuming they don't kill each other first...
The last time Valerie was in Paris, she was three years old, running from the Nazis, away from the only home she had ever known.
Now as a young woman all alone in the world, Valerie must return to Paris, to the bookshop and her sole surviving relative, her grandfather Vincent, the only person who knows the truth about what happened to her parents. As she gets to know grumpy, taciturn Vincent again, she hears a tragic story of Nazi-occupied Paris, a doomed love affair and a mother willing to sacrifice everything for her beloved daughter.
Can Valerie and Vincent help each other to mend the wounds of the past? Valerie isn’t after a fairytale ending, she only wants the truth. But what is the one devastating secret that Vincent is determined to keep from his granddaughter?
An unputdownable and unforgettable story of love, fear and courage in a time of war. Immerse yourself in a Paris where soldiers’ boots echo on cobbled streets and the air is full of whispers. Fans of Before We Were Yours, Kathryn Hughes and The Paris Wife will be absolutely hooked by this beautiful, tragic tale.
Readers are falling in love with The Paris Secret:
‘WOW that was one brilliant read, definitely up there with my top books for 2018! Superbly written and a beautiful if heart-wrenching at times storyline... It’s a beauty and the granddad and Clotilde are just wonderful characters. Highly recommend, worthy of more than 5 stars!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 Stars.
‘How to put my feelings into words about this book... absolutely one of the best books I have read in 2018… Lily Graham has written one of the best books of the year in my honest opinion! If I could have given this a higher rating that 5 stars I would have done so… truly an unforgettable story!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars.
‘Warning! This book will make you cry and crave the attention of a mangy old cat. It will make you want to head straight to Paris to find this magical bookstore!... The most moving story I’ve read in a long while… Magical… Mon Dieu, I have not wept so much in a while. Such rich characters and vivid scenes. Gorgeously evoked! I fell in love with one of them myself. I bawled at one of the later scenes. But by the end I was smiling and crying. I was an emotional mess all round really. Think I need that mangy old bookshop cat to come alive so I have something to cuddle right now.’ The Book Trail
‘What a delightful yet sad and heart-breaking story! I loved the back and forth storytelling… The author has quite a talent for painting a picture as it was so easy for me to imagine everything!’ Goodreads Reviewer
‘You really get a sense of Paris as well as sadly the war… Really makes you fall in love with the place... I was gripped… Valerie's story will have readers totally engrossed and taken on an emotional roller coaster of a ride… A heart-breaking and emotional read that will have you reaching for the tissues more than a few times. Sometimes in happiness and others in sadness. A captivating and beautifully written story that ingrains itself in readers’ hearts and minds.’ By The Letter Book Reviews, 5 Stars
‘This book pulls you in from the start. I love the character of Valerie and the growth of the relationships throughout the story… A quick, sweet read… Overall, a great story.’ Goodreads Reviewer
Readers adore Lily Graham’s writing:
‘I was hooked… a beautiful story… absolutely amazing!... truly beautiful… even though I did spend most of the time blubbering into my tissues!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars