Romantic Suspense

Romantic Suspense

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).

Crushed

by Lulu Pratt


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.

 
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A Whole New Duke

by Samantha Holt


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…

 
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The D.E.V.I.N. Series: Books 1 - 3: (The D.E.V.I.N. Series Boxset)

by Katina Gavin


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?

 
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Reckless Heat (Hostile Operations Team - Book 0)

by Lynn Raye Harris


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.

 
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My Boss, My Protector

by Beverly Evans


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.”

 
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Beowulf's Claim

by Jessica Knight


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.

 
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Love's Second Chance (Moments in Time Book 2)

by Barbara A. Robinson

 

An inspirational, Christian story of loss, redemption and love from former state senator Barbara A. Robinson, author of the bestselling "And Still I Cry."


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.

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Bad Boy Next Door

by Kelli Callahan


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...

 
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Girls Like Me (Young and Privileged of Washington, DC Book 4)

by Vivian Kohlman

 

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.

 

 
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Sunnyside Christmas (The Sunnyside Series Book 2)

by Jacie Floyd


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?

 
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To Catch a Thief: The Complete Series

by Kay Marie


"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...

 
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Her Backup Boyfriend (Sorensen Family)

by Ashlee Mallory

 

One little white lie leads to more than she planned…
 
Straight-laced lawyer Kate Matthews always plays by the rules. But when her ex gets engaged and a big promotion is on the line at work, she blurts out that she has a new boyfriend. And now that she's proved she “has a life” outside of work, everything is perfect. Except for one teeny little detail―there is no boyfriend. And now Kate's liable for her little white lie...
 
Dominic Sorensen is hot, charming, and very definitely not Kate's type. But not only does Dominic want to help Kate renovate her home, he's also willing to play “boyfriend.” All he wants in return is a little pro bono work for his sister. Now instead of Mr. Right, Kate has a delectable Mr. Fix-It-Right―and some unbelievable sexual chemistry. And if falling for Dominic is a breach of contract, Kate is guilty as charged...
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The Paris Secret: An epic and heartbreaking love story set in World War Two

by Lily Graham


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

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Chasing Mr. Wrong: An Enemies to Lovers Romance

by Avery Edwards


Mr. Blue Eyes is my brother's best friend.
The only man to make flannel look sexy.
And the one guy that's completely off limits.


My brother tricked me into coming home.
Wants me to forgive our dying father.
Nothing like fond memories of a drunk dad and trailer parks.

Everything about this ranch town sucks.
Except for Chase Dalton.
I actually wrote a bestselling romance about him.
He just doesn't know it.

He never saw me the way I saw him.
I was always the little sis.
Now I'm all grown up.
A big city girl with a big city attitude.

But Chase knows better.
He sees the real me.
The shy girl with a rough childhood.
A heart that's longing for love.

This town is everything I never wanted.
And Chase is everything I always needed.
I guess now I can finally finish my sequel...

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Romancing the Holidays 2019: Heartwarming Christmas-Themed Romances

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Eleven gorgeous Christmas-themed romances from award-winning authors all around the world. Warm and witty, diverse and dramatic, outrageously romantic, and totally festive.

Curl up with a glass of wine and your favorite Christmas treats to enjoy these eleven great reads for a bargain price!

From Annie Seaton – From city boss to sexy surfer.
From Susanne Bellamy – Secrets, scoops, and a chance at romance.
From Monique McDonell – A single dad’s second chance.
From Ebony McKenna – Teens on the nightshift before Christmas.
From Kris Pearson – Handsome double trouble, past and present.
From Ashley Logan – Resuscitating the doctor’s Christmas spirit.
From Shirley Wine – A Pastor, very much a man.
From Anne Kemp – ’Tis the season... to win him back.
From Susan Downham – True love healed her broken heart.
From Sofia Grey – An unexpected rescue and a surprise romance.
From Gudrun Frerichs – The start of four life-long friendships.

 
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A Small Town Christmas Anthology

by Ciara Knight


Are you looking for a clean and wholesome holiday romance? How about five heartwarming stories from USA Today bestselling and Maggie award-winning author?

These “feel-good” yet “deeply emotional” stories offer second chance romance, mistletoe weddings, and even a splash of miracles with the promise of a happily ever after that will warm your hearts and curl your toes.


The stories in this set:
Christmas in Sweetwater County

Cathy Mitchell dedicates her life to helping others in Creekside even when they protest her interference. When Devon West swaggers into town, Cathy promises to help him reunite with his estranged daughter.

Devon is enamored with the strong, honest and passionate Cathy. She's like no other woman he's ever known, and he wants to win her heart. But when Devon's ex-wife appears in Creekside, she forces him to choose between protecting his daughter or keeping his promise to the woman he loves.

Homecoming for Christmas

Eight years after fleeing Christmas Mountain because of a high school prank gone wrong, Ashley Brooks receives a mysterious letter from her mentor asking her to come home. She arrives to face all she left behind—her family, her friends, and the rich boy she’d loved who would never date the girl from the wrong side of town.

Brent Donnelly, high school jock, brainiac, and dutiful son did everything right until the day Ashley returns to Christmas Mountain. With one look at the girl who got away he questions all his life choices, including following in his father’s footsteps in the family business.

Faced with a potentially devastating decline of tourism in their hometown, Brent and Ashley must work together to save the magic of their town, but when Ashley discovers he still has feelings for her best friend she must finally face the real reason she left Christmas Mountain—to try to heal her broken heart.

A Miracle Mountain Christmas

After seven years of separation, ex-couple Mason Harrington and Savannah Blake are thrust together to save their loved one’s dreams. But can old wounds from tragic loss, accusations of murder, and running away ever mend? It will take a miracle on the mountain to heal their hearts and reunite these childhood sweethearts.

A Christmas Spark

Sara Foster blames herself for her failed marriage. On Christmas Eve, she hides away in the family cabin, the same place her father abandoned her twenty years ago.

Dalton Scot is unable to face the family holiday after his divorce and discovering he can never have children of his own, so he chooses Christmas Eve to fix his buddy’s cabin.
Both search for a secluded spot to mourn their Christmas pasts, but instead are snowed in at the cabin for the holiday where they discover the power of the Christmas spark.

His Holiday Promise

Mary Clayton believed in the promises made by her charming late husband. She believed he’d love, protect, honor and cherish her. Instead, he stole her fortune and repeatedly hurt her, leaving her in poverty when he died.

Mary spent years battling her way back into the life she inherited from her family and has made it a rule to trust no man. But sometimes the heart ignores the rules…especially in the case of handsome widower Fredrick Krause and his tempting holiday promise of a sweet happily ever after.

But can Mary let go of her fear and learn to love again? If she can’t, she may well lose the only man who has ever truly made her feel safe and loved.

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Coming Home to the Cowboy (Redemption Ranch Book 2)

by Megan Ryder


The town bad boy with hidden pain…

Champion bull-rider and all-around fun guy Chase Summers is everybody’s friend, but his affable personality hides a lifetime of pain. Having been abandoned as a young child at the steps of a church, he learned young that he was unwanted. The only thing that saved him from isolation was his foster dad and life on Redemption Ranch. Now he spends his time on the rodeo circuit, sending home his winnings to help the ranch succeed, and his nights with buckle bunnies, making sure no one gets close enough to touch the pain deep inside.

The town good girl who saw the good in everyone…

When accountant and small business advisor Hailey Spencer is hired by Redemption Ranch to implement their dude ranch ideas, she and Chase are thrown together. It's not long before he is introduced to the son that she had with his best friend. The best friend who would've followed Chase anywhere...even the bull riding circuit with its deadly potential. With Hailey hanging on to resentment and Chase racked with guilt, the two try to fight their age-old attraction – in vain. Chase knows Hailey deserves more than a broken-down cowboy for her son and her heart.

Can Chase resist the call of the rodeo and man up for a woman he's loved for years or will he leave for the allure of the road?

 
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Charmed by the Bartender (Modern Love Book 1)

by Piper Rayne


From a secret duo of USA Today Bestselling Authors, comes an ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS SEXY ROMCOM STANDALONE in the Modern Love Series.

Who knew sleeping with the enemy could be this fun?

Was the one night stand a good idea?

Well, no. Probably not in retrospect.

In my defense I had just moved back into my grandparent’s house, I’d lost my dream job, and a guy on Tinder had stood me up. It was like life had suddenly stamped ‘LOSER’ on my forehead.

So when the guy behind the bar started giving me THE look…you know, the one that promised I’d be screaming his name into the wee hours of the morning? When that guy also has the perfect amount of scruff on his chiseled chin, biceps bulging out of his t-shirt, and a cocky grin you knew he’d earned in the sack…when he gives you that look, you don’t bother to figure out what your six degrees of separation are. You jump on that horse and ride it!

Pun fully and completely intended. And accurate by the way.

I fully admit to feeling sorry for myself and acting impulsively, but by the time I’d figured out WHO the bartender was, I was already falling for him.

** Note: This book was previous titled "The Bartender". Same great story with a fresh new look.**

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The Trouble With Tinsel

by Kelly Collins


Beau Tinsel—dark-haired and delicious. As the lead singer for BT and Bads, he’s used to carrying the weight of the world on his broad, sexy, shoulders. This rock star has everything a man could want. Everything but her. When he left Bell Mountain, he took Mandy Sawyer’s heart and never returned—until now.

Mandy Sawyer—blonde and broken. She moved to Paris to mend her broken heart and returned a single mother. As a French-trained pastry chef, she lives in New York City with her six-year-old son Tommy. He’s the only man in her life—or so she thinks.

Summoned to Bell Mountain by meddling mothers, Beau and Mandy must revisit their painful past to have a shot at their true destiny. Is it too late, or, can the spirit of Christmas heal all wounds?

 

 
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A Naughty Little Christmas

by Lili Valente


A RED HOT second chance romance. A weekend in a snowed in cabin. And all kinds of ways to get warm....

I figured moonlighting as a Santa stripper was the most exciting thing on my docket this holiday season.

But that was before Macy Clayton careened back into my life, before we were snowed in at a ranger station in the middle of nowhere.And yes, what the survivalists say is true--you really do stay warmer, and happier, when you're naked.

Soon, Macy and I are back on track to forever. But crossed signals and old wounds prove that second chances can be tricky, even during the most wonderful time of the year.

I'll pull out all the stops to prove to Macy she's the only one I want to jingle my bells, but will it be enough to pull off a Christmas miracle?

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