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  Antonia Blood. Pain. Tears. Despair. Hate. All words I associate with those around me. But it’s true what they say. You can’t choose your family. And mine? Well, I don’t think anyone would choose them. I’m the daughter of a notorious Don. A daughter who is nothing more than a piece of meat to be used as a bargaining chip. Which is exactly what my father has done. I can either go along with his plan to marry me off to a stranger. Or I can refuse and pay for it with my life. Love. I always thought that one was made up. A fairy tale that had no place in the real world. People weren’t really conditioned to love. Especially not me. But my new husband? He almost makes me believe that love is something real. Almost. Carlo This city is my playground. Nothing is unattainable here. Nothing except her. You could say she’s the one who got away. But the thing is, I never actually let her go. So when the opportunity comes along, I jump on it. I offer myself up in place of my friend. Antonia do...

  It was never over. It was just waiting. Nathan Carter didn’t return to Worthbridge looking for a  second chance . He came back for a roof over his head, a job that pays, and maybe, if he’s lucky, a way to connect with the teenage son he’s barely known. Life in the army taught him how to survive, but not how to be a father… and definitely not how to live with the choices he made the day he  walked away from everything.  Including Freddie Webb. PC Freddie Webb never left Worthbridge. Not the town. Not the ghosts. Steady, dependable, the man everyone trusts to hold the line when things fall apart, he’s spent years keeping his head down and his  heart locked up tight.  But all that control shatters the moment a routine arrest throws him face to face with the  boy he once loved … and the son that boy now has. What started between them as teenagers was  messy, intense, and unforgettable . Fifteen years later, it’s no less complicated. Especially with ...

  In  Curated True Crime Volume #14: Visiting Hours   you'll learn about shocking murders of vulnerable, defenseless people inside medical facilities. Follow law enforcement, detectives, and forensic experts as they relentlessly and expertly connect the threads of evidence that lead to solving these mysterious and senseless crimes. Volume #14 includes . . .   Death  She was the perfect nurse, until her patients started dying so she could step in as the hero and play God. Faked suicide attempts, a twisted love affair, poison-laced IVs, and a courtroom showdown that nearly ended in the death penalty. This case will leave you breathless. Trusted  In the quiet halls of a British children's ward, parents entrusted their most fragile loved ones to a nurse who seemed calm, caring, and always there when tragedy struck. But behind her gentle smile lurked a twisted need for control. In just 59 days, four babies would die, and nine more would barely survive. Code...

  Kendra Moving into my dad’s house at age thirty-two because my roommate scammed me out of my rent… not exactly what I’d call  winning at life . So on my drive to Colorado, I decide I need one more night of freedom, and the cute motel on the side of the road is the perfect place to stop. Bonus that it has a bar. Extra bonus when I spot  him  sitting at the end of the bar. The super hot silver fox, with biceps testing the limits of his flannel. I debate between sitting alone or being bold. But when I catch him watching me, like I’m watching him, bold wins. He’s charming and sweet, and I can practically feel the chemistry crackling between us. And when I give him my room key… he uses it. But we both know this is just for one night. That we’ll never see each other again. Until a week later. When he shows up at my house. Because he’s my dad’s best friend. Luther I stare at  her . The woman I worried I’d never see again. And relief wars with guilt inside my chest. B...

  Welcome to Tennessee Terrors Baseball! Curveball is an Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy-Sunshine, Single Dad, Single Mom, Fake Relationship, Baseball RomCom that will keep you swooning and chuckling out loud. I kissed him on a dare. Turns out he’s famous. Max Murphy, starting pitcher for the Tennessee Terrors. Oh, and the single father of one of my students. Talk about a curveball. And now it seems I must make nice with the tattooed hottie, no matter how much his surly attitude grates on my nerves. America’s heartthrob is throwing a pretty good season, and the press is all over us when we’re together—something I have experience with, and ran from long ago. When our accidental touches trigger heart-stuttering moments that are caught on camera, my bad boy offers a solution that just might be a game changer—play along as man and wife. But pulling off a fake marriage isn’t easy, and it doesn’t take long before those touches are a whole lot more intentional . . . and the emotions crowding my...

  My ex-boyfriend’s dad kidnaps me to his private tropical island. A sleek black limo pulls up next to me, and I’m dragged in, kicking and screaming. My captor looks like my ex-boyfriend, but far more. Older. Hotter. More experienced. Powerful and ruthless. Feliks Rykov makes me flushed and needy, feeling things I never dreamed of. He says he’s taken me for my own protection, and the next thing I know, we fly to a private tropical island, where there’s a wedding prepared. White dress, tick. Romantic location, tick. Swoonworthy billionaire groom, tick. Love? … I shouldn’t fall for a dangerous mafia boss… Mustn’t. But I don’t know if I can resist. A sweet and spicy mafia romance novella with age gap and an innocent girl who captures her kidnapper’s heart instantly. This is a standalone romance with a HEA. It’s Payton’s story and links in with Bratva’s Secret Girl, and Bratva’s Forbidden Love. My Review Payton & Feliks make a great pair. Payton is feisty, yet Feliks knows just how...

  Over the Moon by Laura Pavlov is now live! A Small Town, Hockey, Forbidden, Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov. Hockey is my first love. And I’m coming off the best season of my life. In the process of scoring the winning goal that gave us the Stanley Cup I tore my MCL, and I’ll need to spend the next few months recovering. Eloise Gable, the team’s new physical therapist, has been sent to Rosewood River to help me heal and get me ready for the new season. Yet, she doesn’t seem all too happy about the situation. In fact, she can’t stand me most days. It doesn’t stop me from staring at her any chance I get. She’s beautiful and brilliant, but she’s got her guard up the minute I get close. Eloise is a distraction I wasn’t prepared for. Did I mention that she’s also my coach’s daughter? But after a long run together in the summer heat, our built up tension snapped. We end up stripping down and jumping in the river. It seemed like the logic...

  They promised to love me, but that love might kill me. After I finally agree to having a child with  Rage , the domineering mafia enforcer holds on too tight. His love is suffocating, bruising, and too much for me to handle. But his brother  Rebel  might be the secret to our success. He lives to bend the rules, and I quickly become his favorite one to break. As our stolen kisses heat up, the brothers learn that taking turns isn't enough. They need to share my body in order to claim my heart. When a hidden threat starts claiming victims that look like me, the danger in our lives takes a darker turn. In order to protect the future we're building together, we need to get stronger, and fast. Because we can't save each other if we're at each other's throats. Loving these men might kill me, but fighting with them guarantees it if I can't change. I'll do anything to get our happy ending, even if it means walking through Hell to get there. Tempted to Rebel  is boo...

  The Pointy Woman gave him a voice. Now she wants to shut him up. Permanently. Would-be investigative journalist, Clarissa Page, and her sammich-obsessed spellbound hound, Toby, are making little headway in their hunt for the nasty witch, Miranda Dervish. And they’re having no luck finding the magickal Four Stone either. No matter which way they turn, who they ask, or where they search, they’re thwarted. Down to their last few pence, an anonymous tip off and a chance encounter with a stranger in the park sets them on their way to a dramatic final showdown. On the way, they’ll have to work out just who is friend… and who is foe. Bark Side of the Moon is Book 3 of 3 of the Spellbound Hound Magic and Mystery Series. From the bestselling author of the Wonky Inn books, you’ll find this cozy animal mystery is chock full of the quirky characters you’ve come to love. Cute pups, cunning witches, wily wizards, chaos and squizzels abound in this heartwarming ‘tail’ of love and loyalty. Read ...

  Who said faking it was easy? Lexi Dornan  is a genius. Literally. Except when it comes to her university’s most renowned playboy, Damian Navarro. When they’re together, her IQ plummets by at least eighty points and her life becomes a series of miscalculations, leading her to make the worst decisions imaginable...like agreeing to be Damian’s fake girlfriend despite knowing it’s a  terrible  idea. One she will probably live to regret. Damian Navarro  has zero interest in dating. He just wants to enjoy his senior year before following in his father’s footsteps and going to work for his grandfather’s pharmaceutical company. Trouble is, Damian’s parents are starting to think he might not be the best thing for the family business…or its reputation. Tired of his childish antics, they present him with an prove he’s matured before graduation or face being financially cut off and disowned. The last thing Lexi wants to be is Damian’s girlfriend, but he needs to show his ...

  Toby dog can smell death. When someone assaults his elderly neighbour and leaves her for dead, Spellbound Hound Toby is devastated. For one thing, he’s worried who’ll keep him in cheesy dog treats now, but more than that, all indications are that Miranda Dervish—also known as The Pointy Woman—is behind this latest atrocity. The woman who murdered Old Joe AND hexed Toby is back! Together with his human, the journalist Clarissa Page, Toby sets out to investigate Miranda. What is it she wanted from the neighbour? Scarily, as they begin to uncover Miranda’s mysterious past, her evil behaviour begins to escalate and Clarissa finds her own existence under attack. In a race against time, Toby and Clarissa have the odds stacked against them, but assistance comes from some rather eccentric allies in the form of The Blackdown Hills Squirrel Community, and a witch… who lives in a hedge. A Curse, a Coven and a Canine is Book Two of this brand new paranormal cozy dog mystery series from the b...

  From Bestselling Author Willow Winters, comes a dark, spicy Romantasy. A reclusive moon witch. A cursed wolf shifter. A spell gone horribly wrong. After being trapped in her realm after a storm, fate pushes them together. However, they’ll soon discover that magic isn’t the only thing dangerous... desire is far more perilous. And yes, there's only one bed. The Witch's Fate is a  complete standalone  within the Lunaterra Chronicles World. My Review I really enjoyed this world and story that Willow wrote. It may be a shortie, but it still packs a punch! I never felt like I was missing anything. In my head I instantly pictured everything from Idalis's cottage to the portal that brought Ryker to Idalis, to Ryker and Idalis themselves.  "You love me in the light and in the dark. You love me for who I am not who you think I am. Love so pure and protected, love divine and never broken." I liked Idalis being a strong witch but at the same time I felt for her that she see...

  As the New York Cougars’ media director, Elle Davis has spent the past few years cleaning up Will Darling’s image. The quarterback doesn’t make it easy—arguing with Elle at every turn to mask his feelings for her. With clauses in both of their contracts prohibiting a romantic relationship, fighting their attraction isn’t just smart; it’s a necessity. When a dating app matches the unlikely pair, Will makes the snap decision to risk everything for one night to prove worthy of her. But in the light of day, there’s more at stake than just their hearts. Resisting Will’s charm is no longer an option for Elle, but is she finally ready to choose the one man she’s always wanted? Ready to Snap is a deliciously spicy romantic comedy novella, intended for mature audiences. Just because it's a romcom, doesn't mean you should forget to check your content warnings... My Review I have to agree with Elle that "Bill" is not a name that I really would be thrilled to say in the bedroom...

  Finally! I’ve been called up to play professional soccer. The Tampa Bay Blaze is a newly created National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. And in a bold move the new owner not only drafted me, but also made me captain. The trouble is the city of Tampa is not thrilled to have a second NWSL team in Florida. Especially one with a bunch of players that no one has ever heard of. But I’m determined to make it work and wow the city. My boldness catches the attention of Tampa Bay Times sports reporter, Danny Taylor, who challenges me from the start. Causing some sparks to fly in the Press Room. Which leads to him covering me. The more time we spend together, the more heat that grows between us. But a flame like ours has to be hidden. Doesn’t it? My Review If you love enemies to lovers, then you are going to want to check out this book. I really enjoyed how Mackenzie put Danny in his place when he dared her with his bold questioning of her talent and the team. The more time these two sp...