Pecola Peters found herself standing in a courtroom before a judge in the middle of nowhere Montana getting married to a burly rancher with kind eyes and thick black hair - because of two ugly women. Hideous would be a correct term for how the two women looked in appearance but not in temperament, yet they had gotten married – to two good men. Good looking men of means. For a decent looking woman like Pecola with a horrible dating history, combined with the recent reality of two men physically running away from her, such an imbalance in the fairy tale is what pushed her to this ending. ...

The Man was given an assignment- to take care of Shanice Olleh. However, he never expected to find a child or the woman he sent to handle, be so attractive. Making a call which could end his career or his life, he forever alters Shanice's life after one blind date. Shanice Olleh agrees to a blind date with her boss's friend, but the evening shifts when a hired hit man takes an interest in his mark. Welcome back to Venture, Georgia with this dark romance, and loving a bad guy, being so good.

Linda Blaine didn't care for the high handed tactics of her muscled bound neighbor or his predatory pup. But she did like the intense spark between them, and she looked forward to teaching some manners to both man and beast.

IMPORTANT: If you purchased the anthology, "Two Nights with You", the story of "Naima" is currently in your library. This is now being offered as a stand alone for those who did not purchase that anthology or for those who desire to have this book in their collection. Thank you. College friends, Leah, Naima, & Yuri reunite for a fun filled weekend in Tahiti. The ladies check into an exclusive luxury resort as three beautifully crafted stories begin by taking the reader on a two-night, romantic adventure. Naima Russell is excited to start a new adventure on a free weekend getaway. Her ...

Yacht Captain Bolanie Harper had been on many adventures before but nothing would compare to the one she was about to experience. As she glided her yacht through the Caribbean with male Super Model Damien Jeckle, the two quickly found their connection spark a deep and romantic adventure. However, they quickly realized they were not made for each other as Damien's muscular figure far outweighed the fitness freak's intentions with Bolanie's full-figured eating habits. Bolanie wasn't one to judge the man who thrived on taking challenges. Damien soon learns that in love, not all things are ...

Living in a year around Christmas town has its drawbacks. The caroling, the decorations, the insanely cheery spirit, it never disappears. It's why I like to hibernate away in my cave - I mean housekeeping a healthy distance from the holly jolly spirits. And all was going according to plan until my nemesis, Storee Taylor, moved in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Without blinking, she turned my simple world into a real nightmare-before-Christmas, especially when she decided to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest - which she was determined to win.

When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.

All newly minted pediatrician Jamie Malek wants is to borrow a roasting pan for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, that requires her to interact with Marc—her best friend’s troublemaking brother, who’s now a tech billionaire. He’s the one who got away. She’s the one who broke his heart. Outside, a howling blizzard. Inside, a crackling fire. Suddenly, being snowbound with the man she never expected to see again might not be such a bad way to spend a winter’s night.

Five Years Earlier: Henry Dunne knows three things: that agreeing to host this raucous house party was a terrible idea, that he absolutely cannot show up to his nursing shift tomorrow with a hangover, and that the beautiful redhead in the corner will be sleeping in his bed tonight.

Evie Crowe is starting over in a strange town with her newborn, and men are the furthest thing from her mind. If only the quiet, hulking farmer, Luke Ward, would stop coming into the thrift shop and piquing her reluctant interest. Evie wants to stay single all the way—she can’t trust anything more than friends-with-holiday-benefits. But Luke is in it for the long haul. He’s fixed on making this a Christmas Evie will remember forever. If she gives him a chance.

Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death”. It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive. Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal.

Tilly Farriday isn’t feeling very jolly this season. Recently divorced and broke, she’s squatting in one of her rental agency’s properties until her new home is ready. The sprinkles on top of the burnt Christmas cookie that is her life? The new owner shows up early, forcing Tilly to hide in the attic to save her job…and what remains of her dignity.

After watching my mother succumb to a mysterious illness, I promised myself two things. I'd find the cure for what ravaged her and leave the godforsaken city where she abandoned me. Four years later, I received an acceptance letter from Dracadia University, one of the oldest most prestigious schools in the country. Nestled on a secluded island off the coast of Maine, it's rumored to be haunted by the souls of the mental patients exiled there centuries before, those whose bones are said to make up the island's white sandy shores. And restless ghosts aren't even its most daunting peculiarity.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

WINNER EMMA AWARD 2022 - SWEET & CLEAN ROMANCE CATEGORY! (Escape to a world of sun, sand and love in this sweet and sassy small town beach romance with a hint of suspense) She's running from her past. This case is the key to her future. Could one night change everything? New to the island, Mila St. James is a law and order prosecutor who has spent the last few months prepping for the biggest hearing of her career. The one thing she doesn’t anticipate is the public opposition. She gets her first taste in court, leaving her in a state of humiliation as she storms out—right into the ...

Crime runs crazily through Philly and beyond going unchecked until one vigilante couple comes along to turn the tables. The adoration that Mr. and Mrs. Cerasani share hasn’t gone much unappreciated by either in over a decade. They raise their children and love philanthropy work. However, they also moonlight as vigilante killers behind each other’s backs. The wife fell into her hobby when she took out a murderous maniac who brutalized her nearly to death. The husband, however, has seen his fair share of dismembered body parts in service of his country and a pastime of killing in the name...

As the founder of the Melanin Movement, a popular social networking site, Yiannis Graham is at the top of his game. The renowned bachelor is much too busy building his empire to commit to one relationship. However, when Yiannis spots Corrine Michaels while celebrating his thirty-fifth birthday, he can't explain why he’s so enamored by her. The attraction is so intense, he’s shaken to the core, and he vows that she would be his. After spending many years reinventing herself, Corrine Michaels is at the height of her career. She’s focus driven, successful, and beautiful. Long gone was ...

For Taylour Wilde, life has been full of hardship and heartache since the day she was born. After growing up, depending solely on her older brother, becoming self-sufficient and successful enough to return the affection is her number one goal. Upon returning from college, she learns that her brother has found someone new to accommodate. When his vision gets blurred and lines get crossed, she’s forced to do the unthinkable in honor of him. But after he unexpectedly turns on her, she’s left feeling isolated and forced to search for new, meaningful relationships. Kato is like a breath of ...

Joshua A. Gideon is the epitome of what a grown man is, the oldest of eight brothers, and former US Marine Special Forces. Joshua knows what he wants and has the skills and audacity to go after it, and what he wants is Savannah. It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when she’d be his. Never one to back down or give up Joshua goes after Savannah full throttle, but will his tenacity pay off or will the pull of the single life be more appealing than what Joshua is offering?

Tristan, a seemingly composed personal trainer, hides a chilling secret — his mind is unraveling under the weight of undiagnosed schizophrenia. When Emani, a vibrant new gym member, walks into his life, Tristan’s world tilts dangerously off balance. Though happily married to Jaxon, Emani’s casual friendliness ignites a sinister obsession in Tristan. Whispers in his mind twists her every gesture into something more, fueling the delusion that she’s trapped in a "fake" marriage. The voices grow louder, insisting it’s his duty to save her. Emani notices the change — a lingering ...

Recently receiving her CNA license, Kyla finds a job in the newspaper ad caring for a sixty-five-year-old woman. She soon meets the mystery grandson in person, and he's a real cowboy. Caiden arrives in town to assess the CNA his grandmother has hired, but he's suspicious of her. It's not the color of her skin but simply because she's a woman. Thanks to his ex from ruining any connotation of falling in love again. Will Caiden be tempted to fall for another woman or learn to live as a bachelor? Will Kyla give Caiden a chance, or simply do her job and leave?

Some people deserve love – that good kind. A love that experiences difficulties, yet never waivers. Ship has had enough traumatic experiences to last a lifetime. However, he still pushes through like the real one he is. Learning that his daughter isn’t actually his, he’s devastated and feels hopeless. Not to mention, Ship has no mama or daddy – just his best friends. Figuring it’ll be good for him, his bros encourage him to take advantage of his newfound fame and appear on the dating show Smoke with Me. Ship is presented with a flock of women; but he can only choose one to smoke ...

He wants love and marriage and she wants to save her company from being destroyed. ​ Old friends, Christina St. John and Matthew Phillips II, meet back in their hometown to attend her brother’s surprise birthday party, where they start a relationship. Everything is great until things blow up. Christina has major business issues and cannot deal with her love life. ​ When she thinks she has it resolved, everything backfires, including Matthew. Will she put her life back together or is it too late for business and love?

A science experiment turned dangerous. A secret life is later revealed, a life of immortality. Anton is a handsome immortal, driven by blood thirst, created from poverty, and loneliness in the late 1970’s. After living many years in isolation, Anton has a grand revelation. He decides his lonely, miserable life has lasted far too long. Overwhelmed with depression, he’s ready to end it all. Planning his demise, he puts together a bucket list, and once the list has been completed, he plans to call it quits. What he never expected is that while he's busy trying to end his life, he’d find ...

Yana is a workaholic. She has noble aspirations but isn’t taking care of home. Meanwhile, Sasha, her new nanny, is more than ready to step in. Sasha and Yana’s husband, Shawn, get closer, arousing suspicion by Yana.

Finding the love of your life in your childhood is rare, but that was the reality for Halo Sinclair and Haven Palmer. They wanted nothing more than to spend the rest of their lives together. But sometimes life throws you curveballs and after a huge misunderstanding leaves them separated, they find themselves in unfamiliar territory. While they both struggle to adjust to life without the other, life is not being kind to Haven. After a series of unfortunate events, she is not feeling the Christmas spirit this year. It’s this sequence of events that leads them to reconnect in the most ...

Bellasima Bryant is a woman who knows exactly what she wants out of life. As beautiful as she was, Bella was sharper than most her age. She knew what to do to get exactly what she wanted. After a bad breakup, Bella realizes that dating for love wasn’t meant for her; love couldn’t but you diamonds and expensive bags. Switching up her game plan in order to satisfy her needs, Bella moves back home to reset her motives. Planning to find a rich nest egg who would provide for her. Bella’s plan was going according to plan until her estranged mother returns home after abandoning Bella and her...

After losing their parents on Christmas Day, twin siblings Crimson and A'Miracle, lives took them in two different directions. A'Miracle set out to be one of the top defense attorneys of Chicago while Crimson ended up on the opposite end. Crimson's addiction to cocaine has everyone around him fighting for a new life for him but in his eyes, why fix what's not broken? Finding out some unexpected news is all he needs to turn his life around but is it enough to make him change forever? Fighting addictions is hard and it's even harder when someone you love is on the other end. Will these two ...

Synopsis: Quincy Norton was a successful Real Estate Agent in California living his best life when one betrayal caused a fatal mistake landing him in prison for life. Life as he knew it will never be the same. Sakina Michelle is a successful Author, book - store owner and mother residing in New Jersey. Everything appeared right in her life except for the imperfections she hides well and the attraction to the wrong men. Crossing paths with a convicted felon serving life could be the most wrong of all..but…can it be… The Right Kind Of Wrong?