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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).
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
For fans of Soraya M. Lane, Heather Morris, Lorna Cook and Pam Jenoff.
Me Before You meets The English Patient in this stunning romantic historical novel from award-winning author Melanie Hudson.
A daring WWII pilot who grew up among the clouds, Juliet Caron’s life was one of courage, adventure – and a love torn apart by war. Every nook of her Cornish cottage is alive with memories just waiting to be discovered.
Katherine Henderson has escaped to Cornwall for Christmas, but she soon finds there is more to her holiday cottage than meets the eye. And on the eve of Juliet’s 100th birthday, Katherine is enlisted to make an old lady’s final Christmas wish come true…
Inspired by the brave women of WWII, this is a moving and powerful novel of friendship, love and resilience.
‘This book is going to be spoken about everywhere…I really really loved it’ Karen Whittard, Reviewer
‘I loved this story of friendship…emotional and memorable’ Jessica Bryson, Reviewer
‘Definitely a book I would read over and over again…Highly recommend’ 5 stars, Ginger Book Geek Blog
‘You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but most of all it will make you treasure the friends you have as who knows what each day may bring’ Book Lovers Anonymous
She'll juggle your balls.
For Stella Allesandro, chaos is good. She's a rising star at a leading sports publicity firm. She's known throughout the industry as the jock whisperer--the one who can tame the baddest of the bad boys in professional sports without losing her signature smile.
But Cal Hartshorn is an entirely different kind of chaos.
He'll fix your broken heart.
This former Army Ranger and now-famous cardiothoracic surgeon fails at nothing...except talking to a woman he's adored from afar. Whether on the battlefield or operating room, he's exacting, precise, and efficient, but all of that crumbles when Stella is in sight.
Cal always knows--and gets--what he wants, and now he wants all of her. His forever girl.
But Stella isn't convinced she's anyone's forever.
He’s hot.
Hard muscle, toned abs and the strongest, most irresistible arms…
But he’s 42 years old.
As if that age gap wasn’t enough…
He’s also my best friend’s dad!
I know… She’s going to kill me if she finds out.
But do I care?
Not really.
Her dad will always be my first love…
My only love.
I’ll just have to make up a story for my best friend.
Yeah, my secrets are definitely piling up.
But there’s one secret that’s going to be hard to keep
…because it’ll be out in the open in nine months!
Melody's a beautiful hurricane with an unbreakable spirit, and she's capable of anything she sets her mind to. But after fifteen long years of living a life not meant for her with the wrong man, she's returned home to Craving Cove, to take the perfect path she knows in her heart she was destined for, and to win back the man she abandoned all those years ago.
Knox...
Each inch of this rough waterman is hot, smooth, wet, and hard, and every woman who's laid eyes on him is dying to taste his tattoos. But he knows in his heart there's only one girl out there for him, and he's been waiting for the chance to reclaim what he knows is rightfully his.
But when dangerous forces threaten them and their home, it will take every bit of their loyalty, courage, and spirit to protect everything they love. Will they be able to cling to each other and conquer the storm, or will unknown enemies pull them apart, and destroy everything they love?
If you adore hot men, strong women, and beautiful locations then set sail through dangerous waters with the residents of Craving Cove, and take a trip to HEA in this hot and steamy second chance "contemp-erotic romance" that you'll never forget!
I always finish the job. Until Violet.
Violet
I think I found him. The man who doesn’t fear my father.
Xavier Dyer takes tall, dark, and dangerous to new levels. He steals my breath and sets my heart to pounding. The cold steel of his gun should frighten me.
I’d like to say I tried to stay away, but I’d be lying. He sucks me in with every breath, using his body, his hands, his voice to seduce me.
He commands me in the bedroom and leaves me wrecked.
Until I discover who he really is. And just how he came to find me.
The bastard lured me in and gave me the one thing I desperately needed. He knew I would let him do whatever he wanted to me.
Right up until that final second.
Xavier
She has no idea what I really am.
Violet Wynn is the daughter of a monster. Her billionaire father will be to blame for her death. He deserves it.
Violet started off like every other job to me. She was nothing more than a target. A paycheck. But then I touch her, taste her, and devour her. All I want is more.
As the hours tick by, I start to question whether or not I’ll be able to pull the trigger at the end.
But I must. It’s her or me. That’s the only way this can end.
And if I have to string her along?
So be it. I’m a Shade. Nobody escapes my wrath.
Not even Violet.
Dark Dream is the first book in Xavier & Violet’s story. Their story continues in Dark Lover.
*** Winner Book of the Year in Prima magazine Big Book Awards 2019 ****
'Storytelling at its finest with characters that come alive and a plot that dances with intrigue. An absolutely first-class read that does not disappoint' Prima
'A gripping summer read' Woman & Home
Fall in love this summer with Her Last Promise, a page-turning, heartwrenching story of how hope can blossom in the ruins of tragedy and of the redeeming power of love. From No. 1 bestselling author of The Letter Kathryn Hughes.
Tara Richards was just a girl when she lost her mother. Years later when Tara receives a letter from a London solicitor its contents shake her to the core. Someone has left her a key to a safe deposit box. In the box lies an object that will change everything Tara thought she knew and lead her on a journey to deepest Spain in search of the answers that have haunted her for forty years.
Violet Skye regrets her decision to travel abroad leaving her young daughter behind. As the sun dips below the mountains, she reminds herself she is doing this for their future. Tonight, 4th June 1978, will be the start of a new life for them. This night will indeed change Violet's destiny, in the most unexpected of ways...
Just some of the five-star reviews from real readers for Her Last Promise...
'Hope rises from despair and new beginnings are forged in the most extraordinary and unexpected way. Kathryn Hughes delves deeply into the heart and soul of her characters, making them totally relatable...like friends you really care for. My addiction to this novel was total and uncompromising *****'
'Wonderful! First book I have read by Kathryn Hughes and will now read her previous stories. I loved it *****'
'Another great story from Kathryn Hughes *****'
'As always, a lovely story by Kathryn Hughes *****'
'I really enjoyed this book, especially the nostalgic 1970's descriptions *****''
It was a one-night stand five years ago.
As much as I hated myself for thinking about Emelia, I couldn’t help it.
But she left town and life went on.
I married someone else and started living.
I thought we were both happy. I was wrong.
My ex-wife walked out on me and our son, not wanting domestic anything.
So I did the only thing I could.
I started over.
A single dad with my focus on my boy and my job teaching kiddos.
Until Emelia came back to town and got a job teaching at my school.
Then everything changed.
All those memories came rushing back in.
What we were supposed to be if that one night had turned into more.
Beautiful. Clever. Funny. With a body made for loving and a heart of gold.
I didn’t know what had been missing from my life until I kissed her again.
Her.
But she has a secret from our night together that threatens to change everything.
Seems I don’t have just one son.
I have two.
