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A steamy novella that’s all about the baby making. ALICIA Taking my little brother to daddy’s work was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I never knew it would change my entire life. When his boss offers me a job and declares he wants to get me pregnant, I should run. But I don’t… CONRAD The moment I saw her with a child, I knew I needed her to have mine. She might be seventeen years my junior and the daughter of my employee, but I’ll stop at nothing to breed her. I’ll do whatever it takes to have a family with Alicia. With no protection between them are their hearts open to more ...

Can the attraction between a determined young woman and a sweet older man turn into more? CASEY When I get dumped, I’m relieved more than anything. We never would have made it long-term, especially since I find myself growing closer to another man. Yet how can I tell Greg that he’s the one I want, not my ex, his son? GREG Falling in love after failing at it for so long seems the least likely thing to happen to me, but then it does. I fall hard for the perfect woman. She’s bright, beautiful, and I value our time together. Only she’s my son’s ex and I can’t have her. Can I? ...

I have a little problem. The man in my bed? He’s fifteen years younger and happens to be Gunther’s Hollow’s new mayor, Reed Anderson. And I just happen to be the ex-wife of the town’s former mayor. It’s hard enough to keep secrets in a small town and Reed showing up at my house nightly is threatening to expose us both. I’ve been unlucky in love before, so I don’t have much hope that this is more than a fling, but I can’t help wishing that I could get lucky the second time around. Second Time Lucky is a steamy and sweet reverse age gap cinnamon roll hero romance with a man ...

Will the loss of a friend finally make an older man realize it’s not too late to find love again? Gretchen My life is good. I have an amazing best friend and a great job as a preschool teacher. The only thing missing is that special someone. Shame I’ve already found him and as my BFF’s dad he’s off limits. When an opportunity to help him comes up, I can’t say no and I’m selfish enough to admit I want to be close to him, even if it’s just for a few days. Nick After gaining custody of my daughter, I dedicated myself to raising her and building my business. Watching her grow into...

Will some magic bring me what I want most? STACY Most girls idolize movie stars. Not me. My best friend’s dad is the perfect man, and I want him to be mine. Sadly, fate doesn’t hand him to me, so I have to take matters into my own hands using a love spell. It works, but if it’s forced, is it even love? MORGAN A forty-year-old man has no business looking at his daughter’s curvy best friend, yet I can’t keep my eyes or mind off of Stacy. I’m accustomed to getting what I want, but even I know going after her is asking for trouble. Unconventional or not, I need to have her. Will ...

AARON People act like being blind is the worst thing in the world. It’s not. Being treated like an outsider or less than a person is what really hurts. When my grandfather says he knows just the woman for me, I’m dubious at best. How can I ask someone to be my other half when others see me as a burden not as a man? CHER Having spent my life caring for a terminally ill mother, now that she’s gone the freedom from the crushing pressure of responsibility is bittersweet. Suddenly, my life is wide open and achingly empty. My grandmother sets me up on a blind date and I agree in hopes of ...

It doesn’t matter that she’s my brother’s ex-wife; she belongs with me. JULIE After the ups and downs of a failed relationship, swearing off men was easy. So why do I currently find myself pining after my ex-husband’s big and gruff older brother? He’s everything my ex wasn’t, but that doesn’t mean he’s the right man for me. WILLIAM I’ve been off on military missions for years. I come back home to find my brother divorced and his curvy ex the stuff of dreams-my dreams. Having given years of my life to my country, it’s time for me to do some living of my own, and that ...

Can a rational young woman convince a solitary older man he doesn’t have to run from their attraction anymore? APRIL I know my mind and always have. I also know what I want. As an Actuary, it’s my job to assess risks, and I’m damn good at it. Loving Ezra is a risk, but one I’m willing to take. Our age difference scares him and when he makes the mistake of thinking he knows what’s best for me, it’s time for me to explain the facts to him. EZRA She calls me the Renaissance Man, a jack of all trades, master of none. She doesn’t realize that should make her run from me, not come ...

Can a disagreeable lawyer and an upbeat young woman find happiness? Jubilee My grandmother’s greatest desire was for me to embrace my creativity and find what brings me joy. She left me a sweet apartment and loads of cash to do just that. Except I’m not as creative as I thought and I’m bombing at everything I try. Even worse, the apartment comes with a sourpuss neighbor whose deep scowls and disagreeable attitude make it hard to keep a smile on my face. Yet underneath his stern exterior I find a man just as lonely and confused as me. Nathan My life was going great. After five years ...

One look at my sister’s BFF all grown up and I know she will be mine. BRETT Growing up, I barely noticed my younger sister’s friend. Years later I walk into my parent’s house, spy that curvy body, and know I found the woman I want. And I’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen, even if I have to bend some truths along the way. KATIE I’ve adored my BFF’s older brother since I was a teenager. Sadly, I don’t stand a chance with a man like him. But when he hires me and we get up close and personal fast, I can’t help wondering if I’ve been all wrong about him. Adoring my Best...

ONE NIGHT ONLY That’s what I told myself when I got lost in the arms of Patrick, my deceased husband’s brother. I loved my husband and never thought of his brother that way before. His family would never understand. Besides, he’s ten years my junior. Surely this was only a moment of madness for him too. Just two lost souls connecting briefly in their grief and love for a man no longer here. It's one night only and I can’t ask or hope for more.. even if I want to. One Night Only is a spicy and sweet reverse age gap romance with a widowed woman in her thirties and her husband’s ...

She’s always been mine… TRENT All my past decisions come back to haunt me when I see the woman I love in another man’s arms. The reality that I might lose her forever spurs me into action. I’ll prove to her that I’m a man worthy of her love. MADISON He’s my ex for a reason. I can’t risk my heart again; it hasn’t mended from the first time he broke it. He claims he still loves me and will do anything to get me back. And I find myself believing him. Resisting my Ex is a Curvy Girl OTT Instalove Steamy Romance with an alpha male who knows what he wants and the willing, younger,...

Will the attraction between a young hair stylist and an older investment manager working in the same building lead to more? Heather I can’t help noticing Mr. Tall, Blond, and Gorgeous whenever I pass by on my way to pick up lunch, but why would someone like him notice me? Other than the blue streaks in my hair. Still, a girl can dream. When I find myself alone at night and with a flat tire, I’m shocked when he offers to help and drops to his knees in his expensive suit. Maybe there’s a chance for a modern-day fairytale. Christopher After my divorce, I’ve been lonely, I admit it. ...

MACK For years I’ve known something isn’t right, but as a busy tattoo artist I put it off until it begins affecting my work. The truth is staggering. I’m losing my hearing. My life seems pretty bleak when the matchmakers step in to fix me up with the woman I’ve loved from afar for years. How can I be the man she needs when I can’t even fully hear her? SADIE After dropping hints for years and the hunky tattoo artist not taking the bait, it’s time for me to get serious and move on. My BFF found love thanks to her grandmother, the matchmaker, so I turn to her and her friends for ...

Can crushing on the wrong guy turn out right? MELISSA When my BFF bails on our vacation, I’m left bored in paradise. Crushing on an attractive older man livens things up and when we connect more than sparks fly. He’s all wrong for a relationship but just right for a holiday fling. Yet I find myself dreading the end of vacation and our time together. It makes me wonder how wrong crushing on him really is. ALAN An all-inclusive resort sounds perfect to combat professional burnout. I wasn’t counting on how lonely and out of place I’d feel being a single guy among couples. When a ...

Will the undeniable chemistry between a young professional and a retiree be enough to make them take a chance on more? Millie After a grueling three years to earn my DPT, I’m ready for a well-deserved break. My parents graciously offer me their beach bungalow in Key West. The only catch is they asked their neighbor to check up on me. I’m an adult. I don’t need a babysitter. Except I wasn’t expecting the immediate flare of attraction I feel for the handsome older man. He’s not shy about telling me I’m too young for him. Good thing I’m trained to listen to body language more ...

REED Tired of putting myself out there only to face rejection and heartache, I’ve given up. But I love my grandma, so I agree to a farfetched blind date with her friend’s granddaughter. When I see her, a small ember of hope and something else flares within my cold, lonely heart. But I’m a defective male, and how could a woman so perfect want me? WINNIE When my beloved Mimi offers to set me up with her friend's handsome grandson that I’ve been crushing on, I feel like Cinderella. But there’s no fairy tale happy ending in my future. I’m a shy little mouse and he’s everything ...

Can the joy of the Christmas season help an older boss and his younger employee realize they belong together? HEATHER It's Christmas time and I should be excited about my upcoming trip to see my family, but my former boyfriend left a lump of coal in my stocking. He borrowed my car, leaving me stranded with his clunker, and now says he can’t pay back the money I loaned him, which means no trip. My older boss, Evan, keeps stepping in to help, showing me that there are still some good guys left. Shame he’s my boss and strictly off limits. But even if he did see me as more than an employee,...

Can a hopeful younger woman convince a wary older man that home is where you make it? LYNN Running a struggling B&B in Delaware was never my dream, at least not the struggling part. I’ve learned that dreams rarely come true and to not count on anyone except myself. Cheated out of my inheritance and then cheated on by my husband, I’m over it. Then a big, grumpy, teddy bear of an older man stumbles into my life and suddenly I think maybe dreams aren’t so overrated after all. STAN One embarrassing accident effectively ended my football career and left me with a nickname that I’m all ...

Will an unconventional crush lead to forever for a determined young woman and her former teacher? ASHLEY The moment I saw him, I knew he was the one. It was a shame a silly little thing like age got in the way. Oh, and that he was my twelfth-grade history teacher, and that sort of thing is frowned on. He never knew how hopelessly in love with him I was then. A lot has changed in the four years since I was in high school, but not my feelings for him. It’s time to show him how happy we can be together and I’m not going to let anything get in the way of my happily ever after. CARTER ...