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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).
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?
That smoking hot one-night stand with a former rock star? Turns out he’s my son’s new music teacher.
The night I met Campbell all I knew was he played my body the same way he strummed a guitar — like he owned it. Now I’ve learned he’s the man coming to my house twice a week to teach my kid — the best music lessons money can buy.
Time to turn down the volume on the late-night shenanigans with the sexy single dad. Only that’s easier said than done.
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I can rock a guitar solo in front of thousands, I can write chart-topping tunes, and I can absolutely stop thinking about my student’s mother naked.
Trouble is, the more I get to know Mackenzie, the more I like all of her — she’s an awesome mom, a great friend, and she gets along perfectly with my teenage daughter.
All we have to do is set some rules and no one gets hurt.
It’s all working out beautifully. Until we start breaking the rules, one by one.
ONCE UPON A REAL GOOD TIME is a standalone novel about Campbell & Mackenzie in the HEARTBREAKERS series of standalones! The books in this three-book series can be read in any order, but are best enjoyed in the following order: ONCE UPON A REAL GOOD TIME, ONCE UPON A SURE THING, ONCE UPON A WILD FLING!
As the leaves fall from the trees, so do secrets and tragedy. Just in time for Halloween, NINE brand-new romantic suspense novels for you to enjoy. From evil and death to overcoming odds and finding love in the most unusual places, these sweet to spicy full-length novels will keep you eerily entertained and on the edge of your seat for hours. Plus, watch for a common thread between the books, it just might be a little Spooky.
Secret Fantasies, Pleasure Your Fantasies Series, Book 3 written by USA Today Bestselling Author Stacy Eaton: Can they figure out the secret before anyone else is killed?
Something Wicked This Way Comes written by Amazon International Bestselling Author Sharon Coady: Some people are born bad. Others are made that way. I was a combination of both.
Little White Lies written by Amazon Bestselling Author Jude Ouvrard: Sometimes lies are innocent but can’t be avoided.
Romance be the Book written by Amazon International Bestselling Author Amy Manemann: Cool, Autumn nights lead to lingering heat, but can they solve a mystery in time?
The Devil’s Own written by Amazon International Bestselling Author Angela Stevens: It’s not every day a priest confronts the devil in his confessional.
Ghost in the Machine written by Amazon Bestselling Author Katie O’Sullivan: A little black book can ruin lives—or get you killed.
That Spooktacular Kiss written by USA Today Bestselling Author Tamara Ferguson: Will unveiling their families’ dark secrets heal two wounded hearts?
Midnight Cove written by Pandora Spocks: Still waters harbor dark secrets.
Hunting Love written by Amazon Bestselling Author Chantel Rhondeau: Ghosts aren’t the only ones being hunted—she must guard her life and her heart.
NY Times, USA Today, & Award-Winning Romance Authors bring you the HEA Box Set of the Season!
10 NEW BOOKS to warm your heart and curl your toes!
Each novel in this sweet to steamy romance set has a Mistletoe Lodge, none the same, but all magical, Christmasy and full of Happily Ever After endings. Curl up in a favorite chair and treat yourself to 10 wonderful holiday romances full of Christmas trees, jingle bells and mistletoe.
New York Times bestselling author offers her latest steamy release Two Times the Mountain Men
Writer’s block. A critical deadline. A blizzard and a couple of dangerous escaped fugitives on the loose. What else could go wrong?
Try being forcibly removed from my rental cabin by a couple of mouth-droppingly sexy men from the ranger patrol, insisting it was for my own good. Own-good my ass! I had work to do and they were seriously messing with my timeline. I could handle myself, thank you very much.
However, what I felt to be an outrageous violation of my rights seems to be turning into just what I may have needed when the three of us become snowed in and we only have each other to keep ourselves entertained, spiking the creative juices in me to an all-time high.
The problem is that our situation is only temporary, and they’ve been very clear they’re not into the whole relationship thing. I just need to keep emotions out of it and use them for inspiration—sadly that’s easier said than done...
The Moonflower symbolizes dreaming of love. The collection will feature books from Heather Guimond, Lexi Hart, Kiersten Modglin, A.C. Williams, Samantha Morgan, Barbra Campbell, Lyssa Cole, and M. Piper. The Moonflower Collection can all be read as stand-alone books, guaranteed to give you a happily ever after and leave you breathless! What will it take to tempt you?
THIS COLLECTION INCLUDES:
Break Wave by A.C. Williams, Amazon Bestselling Author (Second Chance Romance)
Jordan Stone is a small-town girl with big time dreams. Stepping out of the rubble of a tumultuous past, she's working on a dream: Escaping Break Wave, New Jersey. Achieving that dream will come at a cost, though. The question is, will Jordan Stone risk everything that is dear to her for a one-shot at a better life?
The Plan by Kiersten Modglin (Second Chance Single Parent Romance)
Twelve years ago, Darby made a choice to walk away from the future she’d always envisioned with the boy who broke her heart. Now, two failed marriages, four kids, and years of baggage between them, Luke and Darcy are in their hometown again. Can the couple get back on course to live out the plan they once had? Or will the past be enough to make them run once again?
Scars by M. Piper (Second Chance Police Romance)
Returning to her small hometown to deal with the loss of her father, Kate doesn't expect to connect with those from her past. She definitely doesn't expect to fall for her high school sweetheart, the boy that pushed her away so many years before. Sparks fly as old flames are reignited, but is Daxon's love enough to keep Kate from returning to the life she left behind?
Fight Me by Samantha Morgan, USA Today bestselling Author (Second Chance Sports Romance)
Hunter is the best boxer in the world. Cassie is a fighter who needs a chance. After a debilitating injury that prevents him from fighting again, his agent suggests he train others. At first, Hunter refused and then she walks into his gym...
Kinky Ink by Heather Guimond (Opposites Attract Romance)
Tired of his shallow and pretentious life as the heir to an oil resources empire, Nate Trumbull left Manhattan behind when he bought a chicken ranch just outside Corpus Christi, TX. He never bargained on falling for sexy tattoo artist, Roselle Wolfe, when he faints dead away in her chair. When his father comes to call to bring him back into the family fold, it spells trouble for the two. Will Nate stay and fight for his new life and love, or will he return to honor his family duty?
Becoming His World by Barbra Campbell (Second Chance Romance)
Samantha struggles to cope with a miscarriage when the baby's daddy finally decides to show back up. Connor apologizes, professes his love, takes care of her, and does all the right things...until he leaves again. He won't come clean about his job, and she can't handle his obsession over her safety. Should she trust his mysterious ways, or follow her own path and live out her dream to sing on Broadway?
One for the Road by Lexi Hart (Bad Boy Romance)
After a five year absence, resident bad boy Mason is riding back into his hometown for the weekend. Celeste isn’t the chubby geek who crushed hard on the town’s rebel all through high school anymore. She’s spent the last five years waiting for a chance to purposely bump into the rogue with a reputation for breaking good girls’ hearts. And she has no intention of letting Mason slip away without getting what she craved all through high school.
Promise Me Tomorrow by Lyssa Cole (Second Chance Romance)
I fell in love with him when I was a child, watching from afar as he would catch butterfly after butterfly for me. As teens, our love grew stronger into one that lasts a lifetime. But one car accident left everything destroyed, my memories stolen from me, even the ones of him. Yet years later, he’s still waiting for me to come home and when I finally do, he’s determined to make me fall in love with him all over again.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Prince Trent Konig ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I was born an Elite and forged by the king.
I’m ruthless and soulless, a bastard to fear.
I’m merciless, I’m fierce, and trained to kill.
I’m broken, I’m evil, not worthy of her love.
My Baby Girl has a halo; she’s truly an angel.
I always knew she’s my soul mate, and yet I force myself to wait.
This wild need compels me to claim her and drives me insane.
My heart aches, my soul rages, and I refuse to have her near.
I can’t crown her my queen; thus, the kingdom is not at peace.
The danger and intrigue shroud the Elite.
The wrath of war is in the air, and a woman’s scorn is always a power to fear.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lady Yvette Kaiser ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I pray he forgets his past deeds, his fears and believes in the greatness that he is.
No matter what he thinks, no matter where he goes, I keep my eye on him, waiting for his call.
I wait, I dream, I think of him.
I place my heart in his hands, knowing that he’s my man.
I only know that we belong, and our souls are fated to be one.
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Experience the world of the ruthless masters, the Elite Supreme Power dictating society and the world.
Taste the excitement and the mysterious allure of falling in love.
Enjoy the opulence, the adventure, the power wars, the suspense, the corruption, the drama, lies, secrets, and the omnipresent danger cloaking their life.
The Elite power is supreme, but love brings them to their knees!
Note ~ Elite Power, Supreme Legacy Series are also standalone stories and no cliffhangers. (Dark Mafia Romance . . . . . . HEA)
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"Baby Girl you're my weakness! I have to work, I have responsibilities, and I’m dark. You know why we need to wait, and you know that I have needs, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not my heart, my queen.”
Yvette clear green eyes tear up, she sniffs, glaring at him she points her index finger against his hard-chiseled chest, emphasizing every word.
“Don’t you get it?
Really? I can’t stand this! You keep telling me that. I’m trying to be patient.
Do you know, do you understand that I’m hurting? Yes, I hurt when I know that
you’re out. . . . out there with some hussies! I. . . . . want . . . .you, I want to see you every day!”
“Baby Girl.”
“Do you know what I want? I want you to handle your needs yourself or come to me. This bullshit that I have needs doesn’t cut it!”
“Ok, I’ll handle it because we’re waiting!”
Sheriff Blake Gatlin has moved to rural Montana for a fresh start, but when he meets Brandyne, a single mom of five struggling to make ends meet he is determined to be the only man around helping her out.
But Brandyne is determined to stand on her own two feet very aware that Blake isn’t jumping in for a ready-made family. But when Brandyne’s past comes knocking she is forced to decide between love and what is right for her children.
MARRIED IN MONTANA
His Promise
Love's Promise
A Promise of Forever
Only trust can save her….
Sailing to London, Sophia Braighton only hopes to escape certain ruin. But when she arrives, her Great Aunt Daphne has other plans for the American-born beauty. Determined to marry off her niece to a man of means, she propels Sophia into London society, not knowing that the young woman’s trust in men is shattered. In fact, Sophia never expects to ever feel anything for a man. Then again, she never expects to find herself in the
company of the dashing earl of Marlton….
From the moment he sees Sophia, Daniel Fallon feels alive in a way he has not since his broken engagement. Though the vulnerable beauty shies from the passion burning bright between them, Daniel is determined to court her and make her his bride. And when he learns of the painful secret she harbors, he is equally determined to take revenge on the man responsible. But will the quest destroy him—and his future with his beloved?
She can’t remember.
Honor Thomas can’t remember what happened. Someone abducted her. Shackled her. And somehow, miraculously, she escaped. She just doesn't remember who, or how, or why.
A gorgeous, mysterious man dragged her out of a raging river deep in the Oregon mountains. He looks dangerous…he is dangerous. But something about him draws her irresistibly, igniting a hunger so strong she barely recognizes herself.
He can’t forget
Former SEAL Matt Walker was dishonorably discharged for the crime of protecting the innocent. Now he’s licking his wounds in a remote mountain retreat, minding his own goddamn business. The last thing he expects is to have to drag a half-dead woman out of a torrential river. A stunningly beautiful woman.
Honor is amazing. Smart, tough, brave. She slipped her shackles and somehow escaped from her cruel captors. She doesn't know how or why. Whatever it is that she did, whatever she does or doesn’t remember about what happened—those filthy bastards who tried to hurt her are going down, and he’s just the man to make it happen.
But now the stakes are bigger than either of them ever imagined. While their passion rages, they must race the clock to stop a devastating attack against their country. …
Trapped in his tiny mountain cabin, she didn't expect to fall for his big heart.
Exposing a prominent criminal family with an investigative news report didn’t exactly work out the way Sabrina had hoped. Instead of basking in the glory of her article’s success, she’s on the run from a powerful man who wants her dead. To stay safe, she’s forced to trade one bad situation for another. Stuck in the Montana wilderness, she’s secluded from anything resembling civilization or the modern-day world. The only good thing about her situation is the gorgeous mountain man assigned to protect her. Too bad he isn’t the slightest bit interested in a city girl like her.
Beau likes his life quiet and simple. Give him a peaceful day hiking in the woods with his dog, and he’s a happy man. He has no use for large crowds, noisy cities or dramatic women. So when a hotshot reporter rolls into town, dragging her big-time problems with her, he should have run for the hills. Instead, he volunteered to keep her safe. Bringing her into his world won’t be easy, but if he can convince her that Montana isn’t as terrifying as she believes, they might just be the perfect match.
Five years ago, I surrendered my V-card to a man twice my age,
And today he’s back – as my mommy’s fake boyfriend!
Spencer has no clue about how I still feel about him.
Those gray eyes, his tempting touch.
He’s all I want.
And I want him all to myself.
But this will cause a huge scandal,
And scandal’s not something I can afford.
Not when I’ve been hiding a huge secret.
Fate has given us a second chance,
I know, it’s complicated.
But I want to make it simpler.
I want to tell him that he is my baby daddy.
Will he leave my mother for me if I told him the truth?
Each Completion Sports Book is a standalone novel. GOAL has a brief appearance from the characters in PLAY.
Quarterback Aiden Patrickson has a goal to win even though he plays for the worst team in pro football.
When management pulls a stunt to put his team in a good light they go too far. No women in the locker room is Aiden’s motto. Raised by a strong mother and two demanding sisters, the NO WOMEN zone is his sanctuary.
Jordan Givens has a goal too and she’ll do just about anything to achieve it.
She has no problem breaking the NO WOMEN ALLOWED taboo of pro football or dealing with the bullheaded men who stand in her way.
Everything goes as planned until they meet. Now all bets are off and there might be more going on in the locker room than sweaty musclebound men and muddy cleats.
Goal contains mature content and more balls than a girl knows what to do with.
Previously publish as Like a Girl (only the title changed).
Reading order:
Play – Football
Goal – Football
Strike – Baseball
Kick – Rugby
Ruck – Rugby
Slam – Bodyguard
