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While the husband is away, the wife will play… Bradley is a good man. He’s loyal and loving and a great husband and father. But the spice is gone from our marriage. It’s time to liven things up a bit. I’m done being good. Done following the rules. I’ve spent half my life playing wife, mother, chauffeur, and maid. Now, it’s time to play the vixen. It’s time to reclaim the woman I used to be—the woman I was always meant to be. It’s time to shake things up. Warning: This book is short and filled with dirty, steamy sex. It’s going to speak to your adventurous side, the side ...

It all started with a Christmas party. How was I supposed to know an innocent game of “Spin the Bottle” would change the course of my entire life? He’s the office shy guy. Lacking in classic good looks, I never noticed Niles Prescott until a twisted office game has us kissing under the mistletoe. That’s all it takes, and now I’m hooked. When Niles proposes a hookup with us and his roommates, I figure it can’t hurt. I’m always down to try new things, but this time, I might be biting off more than I can chew. When a snowstorm traps me in a house with three sexy bachelors on ...

In the haunted town of Oakdale, sparks fly between bartender Noah and shy photographer Allison amidst costumes and spooky decor at his tavern’s monster bash on All Hallows’ Eve. But Allison experiences unexplained supernatural events—glimpses of a shadowy figure that may be the legendary Irish Jack’s ghost. Are these just harmless paranormal tricks leading up to Halloween, or could the haunting be real? Amid lingering questions of the paranormal, cute surprises, and creative dates, Noah and Allison’s connection deepens, until they both begin entertaining ideas of taking their ...

Warning: RAINE contains adult situations some readers may find offensive. This is a deeply emotional story that contains violence, explicit sex, strong language, and is not considered suitable for readers under 18. Shy. Intelligent. Naive. Statistic. Raine Forester was an average girl leading an average life. She slipped beneath everyone's radar, until Camron Moss, the most popular guy in school, took interest in her and changed everything. Some acts are unforgivable. Raine thought she'd been accepted. She thought she was one of them. She thought she was in love... until one moment made her...

Ava is head over heels for her brooding neighbor Ryan, but he barely knows she exists. When he finally pays attention just in time for Halloween, her favorite holiday, Ava is determined to win him over with her bubbly personality and holiday cheer. But amidst blossoming romance, a mystery unfolds when Ava's intricately carved pumpkins begin to vanish from her porch overnight. Enlisting Ryan's help, Ava tries to catch the culprit behind the pumpkin disappearances and solve the spooky whodunit. As they draw closer to unmasking the pumpkin bandit, Ava wonders if Ryan will ever see her as more ...

Bakery owner Lucy is focused on growing her small business when her matchmaking best friend insists she attend the annual Halloween bash in their quaint town to meet some new romantic prospects. Although reluctant, Lucy dons her Day of the Dead costume and shows off her festive Halloween-themed cupcakes at the party. But when her signature treats vanish, Lucy switches to detective mode to uncover the confectionary thief. Amidst the outrageous costumes, apple bobbing, and spooky decor, she finds an unlikely assistant in Sam, the handsome new firefighter in town. As they team up to solve the ...

After finding love, Felix and Poppy face their biggest challenge yet. Blissfully in love, Felix and Poppy have weathered life’s storms together. But when Felix grows evasive, disappearing for long stretches, doubts resurface, and Poppy fears he’s harboring secrets that could destroy everything. Despite creeping doubts and suspicions, Felix has a single-minded focus that won’t be swayed. Will he come clean and restore peace, or will his secret be their undoing? Fans of Nicholas Sparks' emotionally gripping romance will be moved by this redemptive tale of true love tested. Scroll up and...

History brought them together. Circumstances may keep them apart. Alyson Blake’s past left her with scars. Scars that she tried to fix the only way she knew how—by helping others. But actions have consequences, and Alyson is about to find out that being naïve is no excuse. Fighting is Jamison Weston’s passion. Alyson is his obsession. Despite the past and a few lingering concerns, their relationship is as solid as ever. Until a shocking lie is uncovered and all of his plans begin to unravel. Now, Jami is rushing to pick up the pieces, but as relationships are put to the test, will he...

FBI agent Talia McKinnon is investigating the disappearance of local young women, leading her straight to the Spartan Rider's doorstep. Passion ignites as they join forces to uncover the truth before another victim disappears. Following a messy divorce, Talia McKinnon dives headfirst into a case of human trafficking that's been plaguing the area. To complicate matters, one of their own has gone dark, shining a spotlight directly on the criminal organization that calls themselves the Spartan Riders MC. Tasked with finding out who is responsible for the kidnapping and selling of local women, ...

Love is blind… Especially when you’ve been abducted. Caught in the dredges of life, Elise had come to the grudging conclusion that mediocrity was all she’d ever have. Until a routine shopping trip turns into a deadly affair. Taken. Two men, one a brute and the other an enigma. A cabin in the woods. One dangerous agenda. Blindfolded and held captive, Elise’s mundane existence just got a whole lot more interesting. Thrust into the unknown, held prisoner by a man with rough hands and a gentle voice, she’s faced with her own demise while struggling against a growing desire for the ...

Life is unpredictable. Vivian Parish learned that lesson the hard way when her world burned down in the ashes of a ruined marriage. With a shattered heart, she did the only thing she could - she ran. But the past isn't ready to let her go so easily. Rolling into a charming ranch town, she finds temptation in the form of smoldering cowboy Nash Taylor. With his piercing blue eyes, rugged physique, and Stetson perched just so, he's a walking fantasy - and the last thing this weary divorcee expected. He's got bad boy written all over that handsome face, but Vivian came looking for escape, not ...

Kade "Moose" Hunter, cocky muscle of the Spartan Riders MC, lives for two things: his club and the next adrenaline rush. He's unapologetically alpha but careful with his heart, until his connection with Angel challenges everything and the cartel threatens to take it all away. Angel "Mouse" Grace is Moose's perfect match—tough on the outside and soft inside—but she's wary of bad boys after past heartbreaks. Though drawn to Moose's intensity, Mouse guards her gentle heart, because if there’s one thing she’s learned, it’s that hearts always get broken in the end. As their town ...

A nurse with rules about dating patients. A cop who specializes in breaking them. Both about to learn that love doesn't play by the book. E.R. nurse Noel Walker has one unbreakable rule: never date a patient. But when Officer Hunter Davis lands in her emergency room, her ironclad policy starts showing dangerous cracks. The sexy cop with a hero complex is everything she doesn't need—especially when working the dangerous holiday shift where anything can happen, and usually does. Hunter Davis didn't become a top detective by letting rules stand in his way. Surviving a close call only to meet...

When a fateful collision leads to an intense connection between Patricia Jacobs and Jonathon Bradshaw, the ghosts of their tragic pasts threaten to rupture their fragile bond. After heartbreak turns Patricia Jacob’s world upside down, she sets out on a journey of personal healing. But a chance encounter with charming Jonathon Bradshaw awakens feelings she thought lost forever. Haunted by an unforgivable sin, Jonathon refuses to open his heart again. But sweet, feisty Patricia penetrates his defenses, stirring desires he believed dead. Just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, their...

She ran from the pain. She wasn’t prepared for what waited in its place. Terri Rhodes has escaped the violent past that shattered her world, but healing doesn't happen overnight. A quiet town offers refuge, yet the walls she’s built keep everyone at a distance—until she meets Luke, her new boss with a protective streak and a heart full of quiet strength. He sees the cracks beneath Terri’s strong façade… and refuses to look away. But safety is an illusion. The shadows of Terri’s past are creeping closer, threatening everything she’s fought to rebuild. And trusting Luke might ...

A twist of fate lands a disillusioned bachelor at the doorstep of a small-town beauty. Their undeniable chemistry promises healing, but combustible secrets threaten to tear their vulnerable hearts apart. Seeking refuge from a storm, jaded bachelor Felix Sinclair comes upon the home of Poppy Montgomery, a wounded beauty hardened by grief. As lightning sets the night ablaze, their instant magnetic attraction erupts into passion. Felix thought his ability to love perished along with his previous relationship. Poppy believed true romance had passed her by. But in their fateful union, hope ...

Spencer Bradley ruins everything he touches. Addicted to gambling, he’s lied, cheated, and stolen to get what he wants. Now, in order to protect those he cares for, he’s keeping his distance. Rehab’s taught him a lot, but when his time runs out and he finds himself with nowhere to turn, he seeks help from the one person he’s capable of destroying. Olivia Carter fell in love the day she met Spencer Bradley. Despite him being responsible for the downfall of his best friend’s career and landing himself in rehab, she can’t bring herself to stay away—even if it means risking her ...

This is the epilogue to the Wayward Fighters series, including exclusive BONUS material originally featured in the 2015 PINK: Hot 'N Sexy for a Cure Anthology! Plans are made to be broken. Once upon a time, the championship was all that mattered to Donald Freyer, until cancer took it all away—his wife, his career—turning him into a bitter old man. Then Jami came along, showed him what it meant to care again. Gave him a reason to smile. Blood isn’t always thicker. With Jami and Ally preparing to bring a new life into the world, Don sees an opportunity to give them something they never ...

A sweet-tempered baker. A smoking hot firefighter. A first date that could be their last. Abby's bakery is her dream come true, even if her love life is more burnt than her bestselling cookies. Enter Kennedy, a firefighter whose smoldering looks and hero's heart make her want to risk getting burned again. But falling for a man who runs into danger isn't part of her carefully crafted business plan—especially when someone starts sabotaging her bakery. As mysterious "accidents" escalate from creepy to deadly, Abby realizes her stalker wants more than just her livelihood. With her business ...

Callie’s status as a single mom is about to end when she meets up with local dad, Scott Prince, at the pumpkin patch. Love is definitely in the air…or is that just pumpkin spice? Either way, Callie is about to embark on a seriously satisfying journey. That is, until the mystery knocker comes knocking. Is it just a Halloween prank, or is someone trying to send her a message—the deadly kind? As Callie and Scott traverse the dating life with one another and ring in the holidays with the hope of uniting them all as one big, patchwork family, the lingering question of who keeps knocking ...