New Release ~ Light in the Dark ~ by ~ Kate McWilliams

Moon Harbor, Maine was supposed to be the fresh start Alex Benning was looking for. As she settles into her new life, not only does she reconnect with her first love, Sam Waters, but also uncovers a family secret that threatens to change everything. Fans of the Indigo Ridge series by Devney Perry will devour Light in the Dark by Kate McWilliams, a steamy small-town, romantic suspense.

Blurb

A woman in search of a place to belong.

A man finally getting his second chance.

And a lingering secret that threatens to change everything…

Alex Benning has never known a true home. After inheriting her beloved aunt’s cottage in the small coastal town of Moon Harbor, Maine, she finally gets a chance to start over and leave the life of solitude behind. But she never expects to find herself face to face with her first love—the first man to ever break her heart.

Sam Waters stopped looking for love a long time ago. With a job he enjoys and people he cares about, he’s finally learned to be content with things just as they are. Until the one who got away comes back into his life and makes him crave more. The flame between Alex and Sam reignites and the sparks between them are brighter than ever.

But as Alex settles into her new home, she begins to uncover the truth about her family and the tragedy that changed her life all those years ago. With more questions than answers, Alex and Sam set out to discover what really happened. And the closer they get, the closer danger lurks.

Will Alex be able to survive the unraveling of old family secrets before it’s too late? Before she loses Sam forever.

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Excerpt

I looked up at Sam’s face. Concern was all over it, but something else was in his eyes. It was then that I realized just how close he was standing to me. My breasts were grazing his chest with each breath I took. For a minute, we just stared at each other. Hesitantly, I brought my free hand up to rest over Sam’s heart. It was pounding deep within his ribs and each beat was like a drum I could feel vibrating everywhere.

Suddenly, his other hand was at my waist, fingers digging into my flesh enough to make me jump. Not out of fear. Right here, right now, I wasn’t scared. I needed him. I needed to feel him, to be felt by him. To forget everything else that was happening. I didn’t want to think about being alone or someone trying to hurt me. I wanted to live in this moment.

I released his hand and brought mine up to wrap around his neck. Our eyes didn’t move off of each other. He bent down slowly, grabbing onto my hip. His lips were so close to mine, I could feel his warm breath on my face as he opened them. What happened in a moment felt drawn out in slow motion. It was too slow for me. I lifted my head towards him, our lips only an inch away. And then, a riot.

His lips finally crashed down on mine and everything exploded. Our touch, our breath, the hot streaks of anticipation flashing through my body. I felt his hands grab me harder, hard enough to maybe leave a bruise and if I could have spared the brain cells to think about that, I would have found it sexy. But instead, I couldn’t think. Just feel. His lips were surprisingly soft, but the pressure was hard. He swooped his tongue into part my own lips and claim my mouth. My hands at the back of his neck now pulled at his hair, not to pull him away but to have something to hold onto in this frenzy.

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About Kate McWilliams

A writer, poet, and essayist, Kate McWilliams loves letting loose by writing steamy, heart-melting romances mixed with mystery and suspense.

Growing up in a “reader” household, she gets her love of mysteries from her mother and her love of steamy romance from being a triple Taurus. An avid reader, she loves most genres, though her favorite books usually come from her fellow indie romance authors.

Kate is mom to the best kid in the world, who rightfully turns her nose up at anything romantic. Together they live in New Jersey with their crazy corgi, Nova.

New Release ~ Benedict ~ by ~ D. Williams

Title: Benedict

Series: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book 8

Author: D. Williams

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: February 14, 2022

I have been protecting my eternal bachelor status for years. My job in the military wasn’t safe for me, much less a family, so it was just easier not to start one. I’m second-guessing that since laying eyes on a curvy raven-haired goth singer in a sleazy run-down jazz club. Her voice is like a siren call, and my heart is finally ready to listen. I can’t help wondering if all the obstacles in my way is karma telling me I waited too long. Cupid’s aim is better than mine, and I’ll die before giving her up now. That is if the head-strong stubborn woman lets me.

‘I LOVE this series! D Williams once again hit it out of the park with this one. Benedict and Lark are absolutely made for each other.’ ~ 5 Star Goodreads Review (Tami)

Abel: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book One
Dorian: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book Two
Sebastian: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book Three
Cody: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book Four
Finnegan: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book Five
Cane: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book Six
Tobias: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book Seven
Benedict: A MorningStar MC Novel, Book Eight
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D Williams is a retired 41 year old Puerto Rican wife and mother of 3 plus 1 bonus daughter. Originally from NYC, she now lives a quiet life in the south suburbs of Chicago. She enjoys reading and writing romance and erotic fiction.

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New Release ~ Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen: Sweet Treat ~ by ~ Esther E. Schmidt

OUT NOW: Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen: Sweet Treat. From USA Today bestselling author, Esther E. Schmidt comes an all new, standalone, law enforcement romance short story. Sweet Treat is a crossover between Rebel Rage MC Rocker by Addy Archer and Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen by Esther E. Schmidt.

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Cover Model: RJ Ritchie
Photographer: Golden Czermak, FuriousFotog.com
Cover Design: Esther E. Schmidt
Release Days: February 14, 2022

Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen have a keen eye for justice and catching killers, but also for finding the one woman who jolts their heart at first sight.

Leland – One encounter is all I need to know I’ve found the perfect old lady, only to lose all ways to contact her the same night.

Raven – Putting everything on hold to travel with my MC family’s rock band is a way for me to decide what I want to do with my life. Though, one exceptional encounter changes my choice drastically.

Sometimes all you need is the unexpected to cross your path to put everything into perspective. Unless it involves missing persons and dead bodies, then things get complicated rapidly and irreversibly for all involved.

Sweet Treat is a crossover between Rebel Rage MC Rocker by Addy Archer and Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen by Esther E. Schmidt.

New Release ~ Exasperating ~ by ~ Onley James

Exasperating by Onley James is now available on all platforms! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!

Title: Exasperating

Author: Onley James

Genre: MM Romance

About Exasperating:

CALDER SETON is an unapologetic manwhore. Former Texas Ranger turned private security agent for Elite, he’s an expert at keeping his heart to himself. His employer wishes he’d do the same for his body. Calder has a habit of sleeping with Elite’s clients and they’ve told him to keep it in his pants or find a new job. That’s fine with Calder. He has a new playmate anyway, virginal actor Robby Shaw.

ROBBY SHAW spent most of his life sheltered from the world until he lands a role in an LA kid’s show and becomes the fake boyfriend of A-list actor, Elijah Dunne. When that relationship ends in humiliation and heartache, Robby meltdowns epically, landing him in county lockup and on the radar of Calder Seton, who he hasn’t seen in over a month.

A sizzling hookup leaves both Robby and Calder questioning their life choices, and when Robby’s life is threatened, Calder doesn’t hesitate to step in, free of charge. Unfortunately, Robby hires Elite before he can volunteer, putting himself on Calder’s list of untouchables until they can solve a murder.

The rules of Romancelandia state only a virgin can tame a manwhore, but both Robby and Calder have a pile of baggage and everything from a cult to anonymous killers standing in their way. Can they find a way to heal from their pasts so they can have a future?

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Captivating

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About the Author:

Onley James lives in Central Florida with her daughter, her daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and a menagerie of animals, both good and evil. James splits her time between writing m/m romance and mainlining dangerous levels of caffeine and attempting to maintain her ever-slipping sanity.

When not at her desk you can find her whining about how much writing she has to do and avoiding said writing by binge-watching unhealthy amounts of television. She loves true crime documentaries, anti-heroes, obsessively scrolling social media and writing kinky, snarky books about morally gray men who fall in love with other men.

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New Release ~ Just One Favor ~ by ~ Stephanie Rose

Title: Just One Favor

Author: Stephanie Rose

Genre: Steamy Enemies-to-Lovers, Fake Dating, Contemporary Standalone Romance

Release Date: February 11, 2022

Photography: Lindee Robinson Photography

Cover Design: Najla Qamber

Tyler Bennett and I hate each other.

The annoying jerk my parents forced me to play with as a kid grew up to be a sexy, grumpy baker who still can’t stand me. Sure, maybe I enjoy our bitter banter, his cocky smirk, his chocolate chip cookies. But there’s a reason I can’t play nice.

You’re wondering why—if I hate the guy so much—did I agree to be his fake date to his cousin’s wedding? Look. Just because I love being a pain in the man’s well-formed butt doesn’t mean I want someone else torturing him. Especially not the ex-fiancée who left him for his best friend.

One night of faking it takes an unexpected turn. Heated glances, lingering touches, that arrogant mouth against mine. One night of getting swept away in an attraction that maybe isn’t so one-sided after all.

Aside from this new, tentative friendship laced with sexual tension, something else has grown out of that night.

And Tyler and I will have to figure it all out…in about nine months.

Author’s note: Just One Favor is an enemies-to-lovers standalone romance with a hot side of longing, sexually-charged banter, a broken hotel bed, and chocolate cream pie.

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New Release ~ Falling For Rome ~ by ~ Gillian Archer

FALLING FOR ROME by Gillian Archer is out now! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!

Title: Falling For Rome

Author: Gillian Archer

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About Falling For Rome:

Hollywood’s hottest actor is off the market! Who’s the mystery woman that caught his eye…and his heart?

Rome: My brother’s whole world imploded this week, and the media coverage is relentless. My assistant has come up with the perfect plan to take the attention off him and put it on me. Who doesn’t love a love story? Now let’s see if what’s-her-name wants to make some money and industry connections. It’s a win-win.

Sophia: The whole world knows who the Grier brothers are. The sexy Hollywood actors are on every woman’s wish list—and if I’m honest, mine too. But then I met Roman Grier and totally embarrassed myself. At least I’ll never see him again.

Only now he’s pursuing me. Well, kinda. He is promising me the world. Literally. I’ve always wanted to be a screenwriter, and he’s got the connections to get me through the door—if I pretend to date him and lie to everyone. It’s only a few months, and it’s not like I’m going to fall for Roman Grier for real…

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Exclusive Excerpt:

“Pongo!” I called to the prancing Dalmatian. “Come on, boy. Time to go home.”

Because I had about forty minutes to get to my other job and traffic was insane this time of day.

I’d taken about five steps with Pongo at my side when he gave a bark and dashed off.

“Pongo!” I yelled, but he didn’t even look over his shoulder at me. He’d always obeyed me before. “Pongo! Come!”

Instead, he crashed into a guy walking toward us. I watched in horror as they both went down in a tangle of flailing legs and fur. But over the sound of the ocean, I heard laughter.

I raced over to them. “I am so, so sorry. This big lug needs to learn some manners. Are you okay?”

The man pushed Pongo away from licking his face, and I gasped.

Roman Grier.

Pongo had tackled Roman Grier, Hollywood’s golden boy and my personal celebrity crush, Roman freaking Grier.

I felt distinctly light-headed. Taking a few swaying steps toward them, I grabbed Pongo’s collar and hauled him off the movie star. “I am so, so sorry. He usually listens to me. I’ve never had him tackle anyone but me.”

Pongo strained against my hold, whining as he stretched to lick Roman Grier.

Who was still flat on his back.

“Oh my god. I’m so sorry. Here.” Still holding Pongo’s collar with one hand, I reached down to help Roman Grier up, but Pongo took the opportunity to bolt back onto him again. Pongo’s momentum ripped me off balance, and I crashed down on top of my movie star crush.

Where I’d always dreamed of being.

But not like this!

I scrambled away from his hard, tight body. God, he really did have the firmest chest. Averting my eyes, I brushed the sand off my shorts and scolded the damn dog. “Pongo. No.”

About the Author:

GILLIAN ARCHER has a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering but prefers to spend her time on happily ever after. She writes the kind of stories she loves to read—the hotter the better! When she’s not pounding away on the keyboard, she can be found chasing her little girl, or surfing the couch while indulging in her latest reality TV fixation, or reading awesome romance ebooks by her favorite authors. Gillian Archer lives in the wilds of Nevada with her amazing husband, gorgeous little girl, and goofy dog.

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New Release ~ A Little Red ~ by ~ Bethany Maines

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𝘼 𝙬𝙤𝙡𝙛, 𝙖 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮… 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙢𝙨… Scarlet Lucas arrived in the big city determined to use her MBA to change the world for the better, but New York City is full up on small town girls with big dreams, and Scarlet is forced to take work as a secretary for the ferociously attractive and mysterious Liam Grayson. On Halloween, when Liam rescues Scarlet from an overly handsy date, Scarlet decides that Liam must be the Wolf to her Little Red Riding Hood. As a shifter wolf, Liam knows that a relationship with a human is the last thing his pack would ever allow, but Scarlet in an itty-bitty red hood is just too tempting and he can’t resist bringing her home for just one night… and the night after… and the night after that. As Liam and Scarlet grow closer, threats from their families, warlocks and their own employer have them questioning whether or not their relationship is meant to be. Before Liam and Scarlet can share their truths, Liam is the victim of a vicious attack that leaves him trapped in wolf form. Now Scarlet must face down not only warlocks, but Liam’s own pack in order to save him. This Little Red Riding Hood is truly lost in the woods, but the Wolf is depending on her to survive, and Scarlet must call on resources and magic she didn’t know she had in order to get her happily ever after.

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Bethany Maines, a native of Tacoma WA, is the award-winning author of romantic action-adventure tales that focus on women who know when to apply lipstick and when to apply a foot to someone’s hind end. When she’s not traveling to exotic lands, or kicking some serious butt with her black belt in karate, she can be found chasing after her daughter, or glued to the computer working on her next novel. You can also catch up with her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and BookBub.

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New Release ~ To Hate You ~ by ~ Bella J.

To Hate You by Bella J. is available now! One-Click – https://geni.us/ToHateYou

TO HATE YOU by Bella J. Series: Reckless #2 Genre: Erotic Romance Trope: Age Gap Romance

Dear Noah,

I hate you.

I hate the memory of you.

I hate the color of your eyes and the image of your face that’s stuck inside my head. But, no matter how hard I try, I can’t forget you.

I hate that damn cottage. I have that I can still smell you when I go in there, and I wish I could burn it all to the ground.

I hate that I kissed you that night. I hate that I can’t go back in time and stop myself from doing it. That’s how it all started, with a simple kiss. A stupid kiss. A moment that ruined my life.

I hate the letter you left me.

I hate that I sat around for weeks waiting for you, hoping you’d come back. But you never did.

I hate that I miss you. You don’t deserve it.

I hate that you were right. You hurt me just like you said you would.

And I hate that, even though you broke my heart…I’ll never forget you.

Ever.

Not all my love,

Sienna

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Bella J is an International Bestselling Author, who loves writing dark and gritty romance with alpha-holes who have absolutely no redeeming qualities…until they do. Maybe. Some of her bestselling novels/series include: The Rise of Saint The Fall of Sin American Street Kings Series Royal Mafia Series She lives in Cape Town, South Africa with her husband, two kids, and a chihuahua who gets treated like royalty. Bella J’s writing motto: The darker the road to love, the sweeter the HEA. WEBSITE: https://www.authorbellaj.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BellaJNovels/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bellajauthor/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BellaJ_Author BOOKBUB: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/bella-j

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New Release ~ Crazy for this Girl ~ by ~ Hazel Grace

Title: Crazy for this Girl

Author: Hazel Grace

Genre: 2nd Chance Romance/Contemporary/Office Romance

Release Date: February 8, 2022

Cover Design: Black Widow Designs

It all started the summer going into my Freshman year.

I became the new neighbor to a pretty blonde with a book in her lap that didn’t want my company.

Laynee Reese was a smart-mouthed, semi-music genius, who captured all my attention, from shoving me mercilessly into the lake outside our cabins to her failed attempts of trying to get me to like Good Charlotte.

We quickly became best friends, writing letters back and forth about everything and nothing. It became a placeholder for me to keep a piece of how I felt about her because every summer it got worse. I was getting jealous and I wanted more than two thousand miles between us and phone calls after nine.

Life has a funny way of fucking shit up, though, and the end result was the devastating loss of the only girl I’ve ever wanted.

Months turned to agonizing years but as fate would have it, she stepped right back into the limelight of my life with a second chance.

One she didn’t want to give me.

Now, she’s my personal assistant and she’s screwed because I’m not messing this up again.

Laynee can be pissed at my sudden disappearance when we were eighteen, the things I’ve done and didn’t do, however, all that doesn’t overcast the hardened fact that I’m still crazy for this girl.

And nothing and no one is going to get in my way this time. Even if I have to destroy every man not worthy of her that comes her way.

Hazel Grace is an avid music lover and hardcore Oakland Raiders fan from the mitten state of Michigan. Her writing goals are “what the f*ck” storylines while enjoying her readers private messaging her to cuss her out.

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New Release ~ Welcome to Cupids Cove

ATTENTION ROMANCE LOVERS

Are you looking for your next romance read? We’ve got you covered and just in time for Valentine’s!

Welcome to Cupid’s Cove is now available on Amazon!

Welcome to Cupid’s Cove where love is patient, kind, right around the corner and hot as hell!!!

The couples you will meet are either born and raised in this town, some are new and some have been pining. The only thing guaranteed is that all stories are safe with an HEA. All stories are standalones, but some characters may overlap.

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ChaShiree M. – Returning to Love KL Fast – The Sheriff’s Valentine CA King – My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match S.E. Isaac – Banking on Love Ann C. Brandt – Drawn Together PA Vachon – Unexpected Love Jaime Russell – Love in Design DC Renee – My Favorite Season MK Moore – Love me Harder

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