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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).
NOT ALL FAIRYTALES END AT MIDNIGHT
Elle Davenport is no princess—she just dresses up as one for her job at a local theme park. But when she gets the call that she’s won a contest to live and work at a real-life castle in Virginia, she finally feels like she’s found her calling. If she’s successful, her venture could become permanent, and that sounds like Elle’s idea of the perfect modern-day fairytale. There’s only one problem: the castle’s grumpy—and sexy—new owner wants her gone as soon as possible.
Theo Langdon never imagined he’d inherit the title of Earl of Highcastle so young. With his grandfather’s recent death, he needs to sell Rosemont Castle so he can return to London. If only he wasn’t butting heads with the vivacious new property manager at every corner. Although he’s got a life waiting for him in London, Rosemont Castle suddenly feels a lot like home, thanks to Elle. As the clock winds down on her time at the castle, he’ll have to reconcile his obligations in London with the American woman who’s stolen his heart.
Aric Prince is an All-American high school football star with a body built like a Greek god and hair so beautiful he could sell shampoo by the boatloads.
The only problem is that Aric’s also a rich, arrogant, and gigantic prick. Nothing but filth and insults come out of his smirking mouth, constantly reminding me that poor, trailer park trash girls like myself don’t belong in his pretentious academy.
Aric and his best friends all think they’re untouchable.
But the cocky bastard is finally going down this year.
I’ve hit the motherload of blackmail on the jerk, pun intended, and I can’t wait to give him exactly what he deserves.
Aric Prince’s reign at the academy is coming to an end.
Before I’m done with him, he’ll be on his knees, begging for mercy.
Hosting her brother’s wedding for an MVP guest list is the challenge of Jess Canning’s life. Already the family screw-up, she can’t afford to fail. And nobody (nobody!) can learn of the colossal mistake she made with the best man during a weak moment last spring. It was wrong, and there will not be a repeat. Absolutely not. Even if he is the sexiest thing on two legs.
Blake Riley sees the wedding as fate’s gift to him. Jess is the maid of honor and he’s the best man? Let the games begin. So what if he’s facing a little (fine, a lot) of resistance? He just needs to convince the stubborn blonde that he’s really a good boy with a bad rap. Luckily, every professional hockey player knows that you’ve got to make an effort if you want to score.
But Jess has more pressing issues to deal with than sexy-times with a giant man-child. Such as: Will the ceremony start on time, even though someone got grandma drunk? Does glitter ever belong at a wedding? And is it wrong to murder the best man?
Caution: May cause accidental aspiration of tea or coffee. Do not read in a public place where loud laughter is inappropriate. Contains hot but hilarious hockey players, puppy cuddling and a snarky pair of underwear.
All I care about is baseball — until her.
I was a star pitcher but an injury sent me down.
My career is over, that is until Scarlet starts working with me.
She’s my physical therapist and her gentle touch heals my arm and my soul.
I'm on my way back.
But her soft lips, prove too much to resist.
We’re together against the rules, yet it feels so good.
We keep our passion a secret, but it turns out there is another secret.
A nasty secret.
One that could keep us apart for forever.
***Sizzling hot alpha romance full length novel with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after***
This isn't your mother's fairy tale. And I'm no prince charming.
I'm the devil next door.
And claiming Jessie is what I desire most.
I was a scumbag before my death and fate gave me two choices.
Fight demons for the sake of humanity, or face hellfire and damnation.
Yeah, not really much of a choice...
Most women who come this close to a demon hunter turn to putty on the spot.
Not Jessie.
This sassy little spitfire is playing hard to get.
Beautiful eyes and heart-shaped a$s that would make any immortal do bad things.
Guarding humanity is tough, but loving Jessie makes me remember what it's like to be human.
Her gentle touch and caring heart make me want to be... more.
So as the battle for good and evil draws near, Jessie's safety is my main concern.
They try to come for her.
Wrong move.
I protect what's mine.
Any time. Any where. No matter the costs.
Nobody messes with my girl.
Sexy meets magical in this steamy full-length, stand alone novel. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and happily ever after guaranteed! This is book 1 of the Guardians of Humanity series.
It’s just one Halloween night.
Seriously, what could go wrong?
Turns out, everything….
Alex Connor, the most eligible bachelor in the town.
And me?
An inexperienced doctor who has no time for filthy, forbidden relationships.
But Alex seems…well…let’s say…different.
Com’on, this is not a good idea. Period.
You wanna know why?
1: You don’t fraternize with your patient’s dad.
2: He’s hot, strong, dominant, older.
3: Turns out he’s my dad’s best friend.
Sh!t. This billionaire is going to be the end of me.
His strong arms wrap around my waist and melt my insides.
I can’t let that happen!
God…help a girl. Pleeeease.
Every reckless action has a consequence.
And mine is growing in my belly, waiting to be exposed to the world.
This special boxed set edition includes 5 Contemporary Romance Books from a big family romance series fans have fallen in love with. Follow the Friessen men and the women they love as they stand by their families through thick and thin.
The Reunion (The Friessens, #1)
The Bloodline (The Friessens, #2)
The Promise (The Friessens, #3)
The Business Plan (The Friessens, #4)
The Decision (The Friessens, #5)
The family you thought you knew.
A reunion you’ll never forget.
A love that lasts forever.
Andy Friessen has two guarantees in life:
1.His wife, Laura, and his children are safe from the control of his family.
2.A safety deposit box holds evidence that could blow his mother’s world apart.
But nothing is ever simple or easy, and one night tragedy strikes, yanking the rug from under him. This time, secrets and lies could destroy the solid foundation he’s built for his family.
Falling in love with Jed Friessen was a dream come true.
Married to Jed, Diana has a family and is living her happily ever after. She knew heartbreak and suffering as a child, and the pain of rejection, but she now understands what it means to be loved.
However, when the past comes knocking on her door, reminding her of everything she’s left behind, everything she was, and everything she’s lost, her guilt and doubt threaten the life she’s built with her husband.
Neil Friessen has almost everything he’s ever wanted:
•His wife, the woman he’s always loved…
•His children, whom he never believed he would have…
•And an empty bank account.
Until one day, that is, when he comes up with the business plan.
The Friessens, stars of the bestselling series, are back with THE DECISION, another heartwarming fan favorite romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart.
Emily Friessen has everything a woman could want: a husband who’s the love of her life, a family that stands together, and children she wouldn’t trade for anything. To everyone around her, she’s confident and strong—but then, she has to be with a man like Brad, who is all about family and too handsome for his own good.
Emily isn’t as together as she appears, though, and when life throws her and Brad a curveball, it tests their relationship, leaving Emily scrambling and feeling very much alone as both are faced with a decision no parent should have to make.
One Room at the Inn by Cheryl Bolen: To reach the only person who ever offered help after her husband’s death, destitute Charlotte Hale must travel with her children on the coldest night in a generation—with a handsome stranger she prays she can trust.
Invitation to Pleasure by Bronwen Evans: There can be no love without trust…Will handsome and sexy Daniel Kerrich, Lord de Winter, be able to earn fiercely independent Lady Georgiana’s trust and win her heart in time for Christmas?
A Rogue’s Reputation by Lana Williams: Will Christmas magic and mistletoe unite this unlikely pair?
Dared & Kissed - The Scotsman’s Yuletide Bride by Bree Wolf: A daring lass. An angry Scot. And the happenings of a fateful day.
A Yuletide Highlander by Collette Cameron: A gentlewoman afraid for her life and the Scottish warrior willing to risk all to protect her.
One Enchanted Christmas by Heather Boyd: When Lord Clement finds himself in a marriage wager, finding a woman to love in a scant few months seems impossible…until he rediscovers his best friend’s sister.
Mistletoe and Kisses by Sasha Cottman: It’s Christmas and Cupid’s little helpers are busy at work. The mistletoe has been hung and now kisses await.
Must Love Majors by Samantha Grace: Lady Ambrosia Everly promised to select a husband by Christmas, but when Major Rowland ambushes her at her parents’ house party with a claim to the stray dog she rescued, love becomes a battlefield. Soon the lines between enemies and lovers are blurred, and Ambrosia is faced with a tough decision: follow her heart or marry a man of her parents’ choosing.
A Twelfth Night to Remember by Donna Cummings: Rhys has loved Grace his entire life, but their different stations in life made a future impossible. She eloped with another, but now she has returned—a widow with a young son. Can the magic of the holiday season bring Rhys and Grace together at last?
A Kiss Upon the Wind by Barbara Monajem: Two families feud over a stolen pendant. Will a kiss under the mistletoe spark a love that can end the feud forever?
Miss Hathaway’s Wish by Suzanna Medeiros: Emily Hathaway has given up on marrying for love. But when Sir Jonah Stanton arrives at Hathaway Manor for a Christmas ball after being away for ten years, she realizes there might be more between them than friendship.
The Earl from Christmas Past by Wendy Vella: A feisty Regency miss and an arrogant, sexy Lord. Can a sweet kiss under the mistletoe, and a dangerous secret shared, be enough to rekindle their love?
The Duke She Despised by Alina K. Field: Hiding her true identity, a young vicar’s widow takes a position as housekeeper in a remote Scottish castle at Christmas for a new duke who years ago sabotaged her chance for happiness. She quickly falls for the duke’s charming but not very competent factor, not knowing that he’s hiding something also—he’s the duke she despised!
Publishers note: If you adore Christmas and Regency romance with a bit of heat, you'll love reading this stunning anthology!
Dangerous fates, mysterious curses, twisted fairy tales, and doomed prophecies...
Explore new worlds in Prophecy of Magic: a collection of over twenty urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels curated especially for the genre's biggest fans!
These stories include all of your favorite mystical creatures, from gods and angels, to vampires and fae, to shifters, demons, witches, gargoyles, and more! With so much magic involved...what could possibly go wrong?
Including stories from several New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors as well as fresh new voices in fiction you've yet to meet!
Prophecy of Magic will captivate fans from the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina to American Gods.
Don't miss the chance to hold magic in your hand. One-click your copy today!
Featuring stories from...
USA Today bestselling author M.R. Graham
USA Today bestselling authors Alyssa Drake and Bella Emy
and many more!!
He saw her from across a crowded ballpark and knew she was about to change his life.
Yes, he realizes just how cliché that really is, but the moment his eyes locked on her, he knew that she was the one.
At least, the one that royally screwed him over. The one responsible for his demotion and the subsequent disciplinary action taken against him before he’d even gotten out of the probationary period with Kilgore Police Department.
It all started with a kiss.
***
Saylor Rae Spada tried to mind her business. She also tried to not get involved in petty disputes.
However, from the moment she saw him sitting next to her at a professional baseball game, a game she didn’t even want to be at but was dragged to by her blind date, she couldn’t look away.
Then the kiss cam came on, featuring none other than her and the handsome stranger.
Without missing a beat, he kissed her.
Then her blind date decided to pull a knife and try to stab him.
From that point forward, she’s done nothing but cause him trouble.
Trouble that he’s starting to find increasingly adorable.
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A feud that spans generations. A love doomed from its very beginning.
I fell in love with Alex Sinclair when we were kids. Our love was innocent and it was real. It was also dangerous.
We didn’t know our families were like oil and water, that the Wallaces and the Sinclairs hid dark secrets that involved us. We also didn't understand how deep the poison ran. When I found out the truth—when Alex forced me to leave town—I was devastated. Destroyed. But that was all part of the plan. The Sinclair lust for pain and torture at a Wallace’s expense made it impossible for me to stay…impossible to save Alex.
Mr. Sinclair is dead now, and Alex is the new heir. I’ve been waiting for this. It’s why I’ve come back. I’ve got secrets too, and if Mr. Sinclair’s gone, Alex’s heart and soul are up for grabs. He and I can end this feud. Because Alex? He’s not one of them. Never has been. He’s mine. He loves me.
I only need to remind him of that.
**The Feud Series is an adult/coming-of-age, enemies-to-lovers romance and contains mature themes not suitable for readers under 18**
Off-limits never looked so tempting.
Levi Cade's firefighting career burned up after an accident on the job. Then his father died and left him in charge of the family's multimillion-dollar resort. Now he's forced to work with financially uptight advisors telling him what to do, and he needs someone he can trust at his side.
The perfect candidate walks through the door in her pencil skirt, fitted white blouse, and a mass of wavy blond hair she tries to contain.
The only problem? She's his cheating ex's younger sister.
Hell no. The last thing Levi needs is another Wright female in his life.
Then again, he always liked playing with fire.
★USA TODAY BESTSELLER!★
"My world has been changed by the Cade brothers." ~ Amazon Reviewer
*Each book in the Cade Brothers series is a standalone story that can be read in any order.*
Tempting Levi (Cade Brothers, Book 1)
Daring Wes (Cade Brothers, Book 2)
Seducing Bran (Cade Brothers, Book 3)
Reforming Hunt (Cade Brothers, Book 4)
His court is dying, and she's his only hope ...
Monsters of the Tywyll Forest have poisoned the Winter Court, unleashing a prophecy that demands a human sacrifice to save the withering land. Willing to do whatever it takes to save his people, King Cadewyn of the Winter Court ventures to the human world in search of one insignificant life to claim...
Amber was used to her life being in shambles, but getting kidnapped and whisked off to a magical fae realm was a new low, even for her. While feeling drawn to the fae King by a sizzling attraction, her apprehension builds to a panic over why he brought her there.
When Cade discovers that Amber is his mate, can he still carry out his plan to sacrifice her? Or will the malicious plotting of others within the court leave Amber trapped in the mystical realm with nowhere to run?
Winter King is a standalone steamy paranormal romance with a HEA. Each book in the Wyth Courts series will feature a different couple, with a complete story, and a HEA. Suited for readers 18+ due to language and sex scenes.
After years of hard work, Kendra Falstaff’s dream of attending law school is on the cusp of becoming reality. But when her troubled teenaged brother Jimmy gets arrested, she has to use her savings to help him.
After learning of the hardship he’s inadvertently put on Kendra, arresting officer Max Nolan’s guilt has him offering to help with Jimmy’s legal bills. Kendra turns down the offer, but the persistent and charming Max convinces her to at least let him take her on a date. Kendra’s walls begin to crumble and she finally accepts Max’s offer of help with the caveat that she pay back every dime.
For a while, all is well for the pair. They have much more in common than Kendra first thought and her dreams come alive again. But when Kendra’s abusive ex-boyfriend Coop returns after a year away—having been chased out of town by a baseball bat wielding Jimmy—he’s got revenge on his mind.
She’ll stop at nothing to find her partner’s killer.
On the run behind enemy lines, the most dangerous place for him to fall is in love.
After a terrorist attack claims the life of her best friend and partner, CIA Agent Erin Sandoval finds herself caught in a nightmare that won’t end.
When the killer’s trail suddenly turns ice-cold, Erin’s unit is deployed to Afghanistan to find the elusive terrorist the CIA believes responsible for taking Blake’s life. Yet from the start, the mission proves to be a setup.
As the only survivors of a bomb attack, Erin and Agent Jax Murphy must stay one step ahead of the unknown threat stalking them if they stand a chance at finding the real killer’s true identity. Yet cutting through the wealth of lies surrounding the mission proves nearly impossible while running for their lives, and the biggest threat to their survival might just prove to be their growing feelings for each other.
Can Erin and Jax escape the shadow world's deadly undertow and find their happiness together in the sun? Or will they be silenced forever by a threat that runs much deeper than anyone imagined?
USA Today Bestselling author Mary Alford returns with a new series that will take you from the hallowed halls of Langley to the rugged and desolate mountains of Afghanistan in a tale that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Book 1 – Hallowed Ground *Previously published as part of the EXPOSED box set.*
Book 2 – Sacred Cause
Book 3 – Consecrated Sacrifice
Book 4 - Silent Night
“Some boys can get rough, some don’t always listen when you tell them to stop, and some boys, they’re just monsters. You gotta be careful who you play with…” ~ Jax Declan
I’m a tease, always have been. In my teens, Jax Declan tried to warn me about staying away from the bad boys. The only boy I ever wanted was Jax. But, no matter how much I tried to play with him, he rejected me.
I haven’t seen Jax Declan in years. A couple friends and I are going back to the Bayou for the summer. A little older now, and a bit wiser, I’ve decided that I’m going to find my teenage crush and I’m going to break him. This summer Jax Declan will play with me.
But the closer I get and the more I learn about the reserved, discreet, and sexy Jax Declan. Well, I’m starting to think that Jax Declan might just be one of those bad boys he tried to warn me about all those years ago.
Derek Reaves
But time's running out and I'm not getting any younger.
Luckily, the Dallas Devils have our best shot at at the Cup in years, thanks to our newest player: a Russian phenom named Niko.
As a seasoned vet, it's my job to mentor Niko—which means letting the wild rookie live with me.
But he never told me his sister, Katerina, was flying in from Russia to stay with us, too.
Hell, I never even knew he had a sister.
Thankfully, Katerina's nothing like her brother—she can actually speak English.
She's cute, too.
A man could get lost in her piercing eyes.
Or be tempted to kiss away the eternal pout on her lovely lips.
Or get caught staring when her sweater slips off her shoulder.
Ask me how I know.
Yeah, sure, Katerina's a total bombshell—but I’m a team-first kinda guy.
I know better than to score with a teammate’s sister.
And after everything this team has been through, would I really piss off our best player by taking his sister’s v-card?
Not a chance.
But our first kiss was hot enough to melt a Siberian winter.
And now I'm hooked on something I know I can't have.
If we get caught, I can kiss the Cup goodbye—
And my career with it.
But her long legs feel so damned good wrapped around my back …
Bad Teammate is a 80,000 word hockey romance. This standalone novel is the third book in the Dallas Devils series. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA always guaranteed!
Where hurt people go...
Ephraim Levine had it all, except Maliah Porter.
She isn't the one who got away, she's the one who walked away.
He has adored Maliah Porter since they were children. She has epitomized beauty, innocence.
Everything about her captivated him. As they matured and their love grew, he worshipped her body and soul.
And then, without reason, Maliah Porter left Ephraim Levine, and shattered their unbreakable love. He was suddenly held captive by her memory.
His obsession with her ruined him... But it also shaped the attractive, brilliant Ephraim into a calculating man.
One who would stop at nothing to take what he wanted. Maliah.
He will set the perfect scene-- build the perfect cage to entrap the Queen.
And finally free himself of the restless need to dominate the one who stole his heart.
Ephraim's Hurt Room includes a devilishly, depraved, hot alpha, who has grown tired of waiting for his HEA! Expect the pages to burn with tension, passion, and a lot of steam in this sexy, brand new romance!
WARNING: This book includes scenes that may be disturbing to some readers.
A Delicious Buffet of Hot Daddies!
Five sinfully hot older men, oh-so-alpha and protective of their special ladies.
Each book in this bestseller box set is a full length 80,000 words standalone novel with a very satisfying HEA. Make sure you bring your favorite cold beverage, you are gonna need it.
Book One: Baby Daddy
That one night changed everything!
I let my gorgeous, ripped, and filthy rich boss take my innocence.
This was supposed to be just fun – a no strings attached, one night stand.
And this was definitely not supposed to get me pregnant!
Book Two: The Ex’s Daddy
Professor Hot Stuff is going to be mine! Yes!
Drew Richards is everything you would want in a man – enigmatic, alpha, hard, powerful, compassionate…
The perfect man to lose my V-card to.
The problem?
He’s twice my age, and my teacher.
Book Three: Best Friend’s Daddy
I know it’s so wrong, but my best friend needs to know.
So, how do we say it?
Hey, I’m pregnant with your father’s child! You’re gonna be a big sister! Yay!!!
No, this can’t happen.
She can’t know. No one can know.
Book Four: Sugar Daddy
Shhh….Should I tell you a secret?
My boss wants to be my sugar daddy!
And I am totally excited.
Another secret?
I’m still holding on to my V-card.
Book Five: Next Door Daddy
My new boss, the single dad next door, is handsome as sin.
A ten year age gap doesn’t matter either,
Neither the fact that he’s the first guy to ever touch me!
The only thing that matters is that he makes me feel good – really good.
And now, I can’t stop dreaming about a family with him.
Download your copy now to get lost into this delicious blend of daddy hotness.
Join three amazing couples who look for love in a small town as they overcome obstacles and find their happily ever after.
The Heartsong Cowboy
Can two people, one horse and the power of love cure a little girl?
Angela French blames herself for her daughter’s lack of voice. Determined to do anything to correct the situation, she seeks out Jake Kyncade, the owner of The Heartsong Ranch.
Jake Kyncade hides his own sorrows behind his no-nonsense demeanor. Helping children becomes one way to correct his past. Using equine therapy, he sets out to make a difference.
Can Jake help Angela’s dreams come true or will Jake’s past bring more heartache? Will love save them all?
The Heartbroken Cowboy
Love isn’t found at the bottom of a bottle…
Johnson O’Neill joined The Heartsong Ranch to escape his addiction. One night at a friend’s wedding, stress causes him to fall off the wagon and into the arms of the woman of his dreams.
Debra Donahue lost her husband to alcohol then pulled herself up by her bootstraps becoming a million-dollar selling real estate agent. One night with a sexy cowboy and a bottle of whiskey, Debra falls hard.
Can an alcoholic cowboy and a brokenhearted woman find love despite their fears? Or will the bottom of a bottle claim another happily ever after?
Claiming a Cowboy’s Heart
Even broken souls deserve a second chance at love….
Elementary Teacher, Michelle Alt has faced untold trials in her life, yet she continues to do what’s right to make things better for the next generation.
Cowboy Veterinarian, Preston Hall has lost everything in order to follow his dreams and return to his grandfather’s small-town practice.
Recognizing each other’s pain, these two broken souls come together to heal, but fear and misunderstandings send their blossoming relationship into a tailspin. Will they be able to put aside their pain to find the love of a lifetime?
