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Title: Master Baker
Author: Pippa Grant
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cover Design: Lori Jackson Design Photo: Wander Aguiar Release Date: June 27, 2019
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They call me the sugar whisperer.
Anything your tongue desires, I can bake it. Scones? Childâs play. Cupcakes? Iâll frost them so good you wonât know what hit you. Donuts? Please. Youâre talking to a master baker. But thereâs one egg Iâve never been able to crack. My best friend. Correction: My former best friend. Sheâs the apple in my pie. The whip in my cream. The lemon in my meringue. The wish in my bone. Sheâs the one who got away. After ten years in the military, sheâs back. Sheâs bruised and battered by life, but sheâs back. Except sheâs not my second chance. Sheâs gone to the dark side. Running a rival bakery in a town not big enough for two. So now I have to decideâwhich do I want more? My bakery? Or the woman I never shouldâve let go in the first place? Master Baker is a deliciously fun friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy featuring a smooth-talking baker, the one who got away, and a goat with more matchmaking tendencies than a nosy old grandpa. It stands alone with no cheating or cliffhangers.
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Pippa Grant is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes romantic comedies that will make tears run down your leg. When she's not reading, writing or sleeping, she's being crowned employee of the month as a stay-at-home mom and housewife trying to prepare her adorable demon spawn to be productive members of society, all the while fantasizing about long walks on the beach with hot chocolate chip cookies.
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Title: Jedson
Series: The Ruins of Emblem #2
Author: Cora Brent
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 27, 2019
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JEDSON (The Ruins of Emblem)
Leah
When I was too young to know any better Ryan Jedson fascinated me.
After he went on the run I thought Iâd never see him again.
I was wrong.
Now that heâs back in town I realize itâs a bad idea to catch his eye.
And yet I canât help it.
Sometimes you want the one you shouldnât want.
But thereâs a complication.
He has no idea that Iâm the reason his life fell apart.
And I donât know what heâll do if he ever finds out.
Ryan
Back in the day when we were neighbors she was too young, not even worth a second look.
However, six years have gone by and now Leah Brandeis is fair game.
I see how she looks at me.
I understand she thinks her secret is safe.
And Iâm playing along.
For now.
But soon the truth will come out and there will be hell to pay.
Because I know what she did.
Iâve always known.
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Cora Brent was born in a cold climate and escaped as soon as it was legally possible. Now, she lives in the desert with her husband, two kids and a prickly pear cactus she has affectionately named âSpotâ. Coraâs closet is filled with boxes of unfinished stories that date back her 1980âs childhood and all her life she has dreamed of being an author. Amazingly, she is now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling writer of contemporary romance and begs not to be awakened from this dream.
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6/26/2019 NEW RELEASE- ROMANCE WITH ELEMENTS OF SUSPENSE: Beautifully Broken Life by Catherine CowlesRead Now
Title: Beautifully Broken Life
Series: Sutter Lake #2
Author: Catherine Cowles
Genre: Contemporary Romance
with elements of Suspense
Release Date: June 25, 2019
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Sheâs on the runâ¦
Tessa has finally found a safe haven in Sutter Lake, hiding in plain sightâjust as long as no one asks too many questions.
He canât escapeâ¦
Liam knows better than anyone how one wrong word, a single whisper can ruin a life. After seeing the darker side of fame, he's desperate to retreat and find his voice again.
Two people from opposite worlds, brought together by a connection neither expected.
But the forces theyâre both running from still lurk in the shadowsâ¦
And you never know when they might strike.
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Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.
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Title: A Debt Repaid
Series: The Debt Duet #2
Author: Clarissa Wild
Genre: Dark Romance
Release Date: June 25, 2019
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He stole my hand, but I wonât let him steal my heart.
On the worst day of my life I was given away by my own blood.
Sold to a handsome bad guy in exchange for my fatherâs debt.
Easton Van Buren claimed me and locked me up in his mansion.
That devilish man wanted more than just my body â¦
So I ran.
But when a rich manâs prized possession escapesâ¦
Heâll do anything he can to get her back into his claws.
Anything he can to entice her heart to fall for himâ¦
And submit.
Book Two of The Debt Duet.
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Hours pass before the door to my room opens again. Iâm exhausted from the sheer number of orgasms Iâve had on this device thatâs firmly clenched between my legs. I tried to move so many times, but the chain wouldnât allow it. And the longer I stayed in position, the weaker I became.
My legs have turned into a puddle beneath me. Iâm shaking from the intense sexual lust flowing through every fiber of my being and the sheer need consuming me whole.
Easton walks into my room, closing the door behind him, and I can barely lift my head to look at him. Iâm tired ⦠and so fucking aroused I canât think straight. I want this to end. I want to explode into bliss.
Easton stands in the middle of the room, towering over me. He stares at my naked body, his eyes following every bead of sweat that rolls down my forehead. The moment seems to last an eternity.
My lips part, and my tongue moves without regret.
âPlease,â I murmur.
The left side of his lips inches up as he lowers his head. Almost as if heâs waiting for me to continue.
So I do. âFuck me.â
The words that slip from my mouth release the load off my shoulders. Iâve been carrying this guilt and shame for far too long. Itâs done now. My resolve is gone.
I want this more than anything.
My body quakes with yearning. It wishes there was more than this device thrumming against my clit. My body already knew long ago what my mind refused to believe. My soul wants this man. Itâs tethered to him by something more than a debt. My body sings to his tune, and he knows this well.
Itâs showing on his face in his wicked smile and the triumphant glimmer in his eyes.
Heâs won.
I lower my head in defeat as he approaches. Thereâs no point in fighting him. Heâs already claimed my body, so why would I hold onto that last sliver of me? Besides, I donât even want to anymore. Thereâs nothing I crave more than to have him deep inside me, to come one last time, and then fall into an eternal sleep.
Suddenly, the buzzing between my legs stops. Sensations no longer bombard my clit, but it continues to throb with pleasure. Itâs a strange feeling ⦠as though someone has ripped away the very thread that kept me together.
When Eastonâs hand touches my shoulder, I brace for whatâs to come. Will he shove me against the bed and fuck me on the floor from behind? Will he pull me up by my chain and fuck me on the bed in traditional style? Or will he shove me against the door and make me look at him while he takes my pussy?
His hand slides upward along my neck, and he cups my chin and lifts my head. He slithers down to grasp the chain.
Click.
The chain falls to the floor, and Iâm no longer confined to the bed.
Just like that ⦠Iâm free.
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Clarissa Wild is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of Dark Romance and Contemporary Romance novels. She is an avid reader and writer of swoony stories about dangerous men and feisty women. Her other loves include her hilarious husband, her two crazy but cute dogs, and her ninja cat that sometimes thinks he's a dog too. In her free time she enjoys watching all sorts of movies, playing video games, reading tons of books, and cooking her favorite meals.
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Title: Liner Notes
A Lair Novel
Author: A.M. Madden
Genre: Contemporary Rock Star Romance
Release Date: June 25, 2019
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From USA Today bestselling author, A.M. Madden comes a stand-alone rock star romance.
She's my, gorgeous, older, feisty agent... and I have no business wanting her. Who could have predicted you’d walk into my life? Ruined me in the best and worst of ways. . . changed me forever? But how can I compete with the frivolous gifts and exotic destinations he dangles in your face? I shouldn’t even have the balls to try. All I can give you are words, notes, and melodies. Like the songs recorded on this album, some of which were created because of you. You already have my heart. Does he have yours? He may be perfect on paper. Cookie-cutter. Clean. Neat. Stable. I’m anything but those things. With me, you’ll get messy and dirty. The ride will be tumultuous and chaotic. But I can guarantee you one thing: Our life together would be epic.
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A.M. Madden is a USA Today bestselling author, as well as 2016 eLit Gold Medalist for Best Romance Ebook, and 2016 Ippy Award Silver Medalist for Best Romance Ebook. She has also won the 2018 Book Excellence Finalist Award for her co-written book with Joanne Schwhem called Finding Mr. Wrong. A.M. is a wife, a mother, an avid reader of romance novels, and now an author. "It's all about the HEA." A.M. Madden is the author of the popular Back-Up Series, as well as several other contemporary romances. She is also a published author with Loveswept/Random House and Entangled Publishing. A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, she loves getting lost in a good book. She also uses every free moment of her time writing, while spending quality time with her three handsome men. A.M. is a Gemini and an Italian Jersey girl, but despite her Zodiac sign, nationality, or home state, she is very easy going. She loves the beach, loves to laugh, and loves the idea of love. A.M. Madden, Independent Romance Author. Copyright © A.M. Madden, Author, All rights reserved.
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Title: Wreck My World
Author: Victoria Ashley
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 25, 2019
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âThe feeling I have in this very moment, after not seeing her for so long, will haunt me forever, reminding me why I left to begin with.â
For as long as I can remember, Easton Crews has been off-limits. As much as it kills me, thatâs never going to change.
After his little disappearing act three years ago, then suddenly showing up out of nowhere, I shouldn't want anything to do with him.
It doesnât matter how beautiful he still is. Or how close we once were. It shouldnât matter that my entire body lights on fire with need whenever he gets close.
He chose the worst possible time to leave without so much as a goodbye.
However, just like the first day he walked into our home, I'm drawn to him, needing him near me just as badly as I need air to breathe, and I can't stand it.
I want to hate him. I know I should hate him. But hating him is the last thing he'll let me do.
I push, he pulls harder, until I'm completely wrapped up in him, my mind lost in the one person who is forbiddenâthe one person Iâve always loved, even when he belonged to someone else.
Easton was never meant to be mine. It took me years to come to terms with that and now that I finally have, he's here, right in front of me, more irresistible than ever.
The part I fear the most about thatâheâs the one person capable of completely wrecking my world.
âIâm not leaving until you take all of your hate out on me. Let me feel it. All of it. Every dirty look. Every nasty word. I will have it all before I leave. Stop hiding from me.â
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She stops and turns around when she hears my boots crunching in the gravel behind her. The cold look in her eyes is almost enough to freeze my damn heart. âDonât you dare follow me, Easton. Turn back around and go inside.â With pained eyes, she points at the building and screams. âGO!â
After yelling at me, she immediately turns back around and starts walking again to get away from me.
Ignoring her demand, I stalk toward her, wrapping my arm around her waist right as she attempts to straddle her motorcycle.
âYouâre not driving home,â I say, while squeezing her waist and pulling her against me. âI get that you want fast right now. That you need a rush to clear your head. Trust me, I know you. Iâm the one that got you addicted, but youâve had too much to drink.â
âYou donât need to worry about what I do,â she growls out in anger, before elbowing me in the stomach in an effort to get away. âDammit! Let me go. I need to leave. I canât be here.â
Sheâs still trying to fight me, so I carefully lower her to the gravel and trap her under my body, pinning one of her legs underneath mine. âGive me your keys,â I growl, an inch away from her lips. âDonât make me force them out of your hand. I can pin you under my body all night if I fucking have to, Kota.â
âYeah, I donât think my brother would like that much.â She attempts to buck me off with her hips, but it does nothing.
I smirk down at her and push my hips closer against her body. âFight me all you want. Iâll win.â
âFuck you, Easton!â Breathing heavily, she lays still and fights to control her breathing from below me. After a few seconds, her eyes meet mine, and she grins. âFetch.â She tosses her keys across the parking lot and then pushes my chest, speaking against my lips. âNow. Get. Off.â
I release a hard breath and take a moment to analyze her face. It feels like forever since Iâve seen it.
Her big, gray eyes are framed by long lashes and her dainty, freckled nose is now pierced and flaring out in anger.
Catching me off guard, she pushes her way out from under me and closes her eyes as she runs her hands over her face and lays back. âJust leave me be. I donât want to be anywhere near you. Iâll have Hope take me home.â
âYou really mean that?â I question with a tight jaw. âYou still hate me after three damn years?â
âHow can I not?â she bites out, before jumping to her feet, ignoring my hand as I reach it out to help her. âYou tore my heart out. Now get out of my way.â
I bite my lip, holding in my anger as she pushes past me and disappears inside.
Iâm still standing out here with my hands in my hair when she walks back out a few minutes later following Hope to her old, beat-up truck.
My heart pounds relentlessly as I watch them hop inside and drive away.
You tore my heart out.
Those five words hurt like hell. Sheâs always been good at making me feel.
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New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Walk of Shame Series.
Victoria Ashley grew up in Rockford, IL and has had a passion for reading for as long as she can remember. After finding a reading app where it allowed readers to upload their own stories, she gave it a shot and writing became her passion. She lives for a good romance book with bad boys that are just highly misunderstood and is not afraid to be caught crying during a good read. When she's not reading or writing about bad boys, you can find her watching her favorite shows.
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Title: Assassin's Mark
Series: Assassins #2
Author: Ella Sheridan
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: June 24, 2019
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I knew the minute I saw him that Levi Agozi was too perfect to be real. I didn't care. He came to me, asked for me, and, dazzled by his dark good looks and the bad-boy aura surrounding him, I gave in. Willingly.
My father is set to become the next governor of Georgia, and he'll use me to get there if he has to. He'll hand me over, virginity and all, to the man with the biggest bank account and political pull.
I wanted something more. I wanted Levi. And I had himâuntil I woke up, disoriented and confused, at his mercy. Heâs a bad boy, all right. A sexy, deadly assassin. And I'm the pawn torn between him and my father, two powerful men intent on destroying each other. I might not understand their war, but I do understand one thing: no matter who wins, I lose.
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âGet your ass outside right this minute, Abigail, and wait for Charlie to arrive. I wonât have you shaming this family.â
I was bringing shame to our family? Me? My father expected me to marry for his convenience, for the good of his political career, but I was the shameful one? I squeezed down on the cell, the sound of plastic creaking in protest satisfying something inside me that ached to burst free. Too bad I wasnât strong enough to pulverize the damn thing.
And yet, a large part of me believed him. Always had. After all, if I wasnât shameful, he would love me, right?
No. Wrong. Youâre not going to let that bastard poison you anymore, Abby.
I wasnât the Hulk, able to crush a cell phone with a single twitch of my fingers, but I was strong enough to drop it into the trash can full of wet paper towels and walk out of the bathroom without looking back. In the hall, the sight of Levi leaning against the wall, obviously waiting, hands stuffed into his pockets, brought me to an abrupt stop. My mouth went dry. Iâd spent my life trying to please a man, and look where that had gotten me.
I was already bringing shame to the Roslyn name; maybe I should embrace the role instead of letting my fatherâs words cut me to pieces.
I moved closer. One side of Leviâs mouth tilted up, and he wrapped those big hands around my hips the minute I came within reach. A gravelly rumble escaped him, sinking beneath my skin and sending shivers to the deepest part of my being. Heavy-lidded eyes devoured me, shouting a desire I found hard to believe, but it was there nonetheless. Hunger. Pleasure. That look sent a surge of desperation so strong through me that I couldnât speak if Iâd wanted to.
Itâs now or never, Abby.
I didnât stop or slow. I moved into his space until my body was pressed firmly against his, lifted my chin, and met the lips that lowered to mine.
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Title: Assassin's Prey
Series: Assassin's #3
Author: Ella Sheridan
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Cover Design: Mayhem Cover Creations
Release Date: July 22, 2019
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I killed my first man at the age of twelve. I've been killing ever since. I thought it was all I lived forâ¦until Abby. Until the woman I'd kidnapped became the woman I couldn't walk away from.
She owns a piece of me I wouldn't take back, but the rest? The only way to protect her is to hold back the parts inside me that are too ugly to ever reveal. I'll keep her safe, even from me.
And it works. We have the nights, and I hunt my way through the days. Alone.
Until an attack reveals a threat we didn't see coming. One that could take away the dream I didn't realize I had.
Everything. With her.
I'm on the hunt of my life. My prey might run, but in this fightâfor her, for usâthey don't stand a chance.
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Ella Sheridan never fails to take her readers to the dark edges of love and back again. Strong heroines are her signature, and her heroes span the gamut from hot rock stars to alpha bodyguards and everywhere in between. Ella never pulls her punches, and her unique combination of raw emotion, hot sex, and action leave her readers panting for the next release.
Born and raised in the Deep South, Ella writes romantic suspense, erotic romance, and hot BDSM contemporaries. Start anywhereâevery book may be read as a standalone, or begin with book one in any series and watch the ties between the characters grow.
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Title: Ask Me Why
Author: Harloe Rae
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 20, 2019
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One deep breath. Two slow blinks. Three hollow beats.
Iâm still here. After three years, that reminder isnât as necessary. But everyone has their bad days. This is definitely one of them. Until an adorable little boy dashes into my store. His zest for life makes me smile in a way thatâs been long lost. Then I meet his father. Well, confront is more like it. Brance Stone is volatile. Offensive. Harsh. And canât be bothered to care. Not that I want him to. I get frostbite just looking into Branceâs glacial stare. But thereâs something undeniable about him. My misery suddenly craves company. The suffocating numbness lifts whenever Brance is near. That alone should have me running in the opposite direction. Try as I might, thereâs no avoiding him. If only I could understand why. As if heâd let me. I donât ask. He doesnât tell. A silent, bitter truce settles between us. That was our first mistake. Itâs certainly not the last.
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Branceâs suit is deliciously rumpled. A naughty gleam lingers in his eyes. Evidence of our kiss lingers on his lips, slightly swollen and red. His hair sticks up in sexy disarray, sections pointing in every direction. I curl my fingers, hiding the guilty offenders. But combing through those silky strands will be committed to memory. I want to do that again, multiple times. But I tamp my trampy side down. For now.
He makes quick work of straightening his tie. âYou owe me a story.â
A boulder drops in my gut. âNow?â
Brance sweeps the brown locks off his forehead, erasing more proof of our tryst. âNah, gotta get back to the office.â
âAlready?â Iâm still recovering from my orgasm.
He smooths the wrinkles from his shirt. âMy schedule leaves no time for deviations. I have a full calendar every day. This indiscretion cost me several hours. Iâll be working late to catch up.â
âWas that a dig at me?â
âDoes it matter?â
âReally, Brance? Just like that?â
âWere you expecting something else?â
I open my mouth, then close it. Was I? How could I? Brance smirks at my extended silence.
âThatâs what I thought.â He tops it off with a wink for good measure.
âYouâre such anââ
âAsshole. Yeah, got it. I donât have time to rehash the details.â
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Harloe Rae is a USA Today & Amazon Top 100 bestselling author. Her passion for writing and reading has taken on a whole new meaning. Each day is an unforgettable adventure.
Harloe is a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. Sheâs always chasing an epic happily ever after. When sheâs not buried in the writing cave, Harloe can be found hanging with her hubby and son. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses.
Harloe is the author of Redefining Us, Forget You Not, Watch Me Follow, GENT, MISS, LASS, and Ask Me Why. These titles are available on Amazon.
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Title: BRASH: An Enemies to Lovers Romance
Author: SC Daiko
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense
Release Date: June 17, 2019
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Iâm cast away on a tropical island with a dirty, damaged alpha-hole.
Women swoon over him.
Iâm not one of them.
I hate him.
And I see right through those indigo-blue eyes.
Brash is hurting.
But that doesnât give him the right to be a douchebag.
Especially now that Iâm all heâs got here.
A mafia princess who knows how to set someone straight.
I will bring him to his knees.
If only heâd stop making me weak in mine.
His strong arms have become my refuge.
And his gorgeous smile, my hope.
He tells me that I belong to him.
That heâll protect me in this dangerous place.
But what happens if my heart is at risk?
Who will save me then?
From international bestselling author SC Daiko comes a thrilling new standalone romantic suspense novel, a spin-off from BRUTE, BEAST and Nanny and the BRATVA BOSS.
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SC Daiko, aka Siobhan, is an award-winning British author of fast-paced international bestselling contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Siobhan loves to swim in the sea, travel around Europe, sample different food and enjoy local wine. She has worked in the City of London and taught languages in a Welsh high school before moving to Italy, where she now lives with her husband and two cats. Nothing makes her happier than connecting with readers and fellow authors.
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Title: VII (Seven)
Series: War of Roses #2
Author: Lana Sky
Genre: Dark Romance
Release Date: June 12, 2019
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WHEN OBSESSION BECOMES DESIRE…
Ellen Winthorp has no choice but to rely on the protection of Mischa Stepanov—the vicious mafia leader who captured and disfigured her. But the more she learns about him, the deeper she falls into a world of violence, deception and intrigue where danger lurks around every corner. As long as she plays by his rules, Mischa seems content to drip-feed her information about her family and the secrets shrouding her past. But her innocent questions may lead to devastating answers…
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Lana Sky is a quirky writer from the US who dabbles in dark, paranormal and contemporary romance. Her stories aren't always typical, but contain a little something for everyone.
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Title: Key to Hell
Series: Hell Night #4
Author: Alex Grayson
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: June 27, 2019
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Death. Destruction. Pain. A soulless void. Itâs his life. Itâs his reality.
Emo doesnât feel. Anything. His soul is dark and filled with hatred. People in the small town of Malus watch him with fear, with reverence. Exactly the way he prefers it.
Guilt surrounds him, caging him in an ominous past he refuses to let go. Canât let go. His past is responsible for the shell of the man who now exists. He doesnât know any other way to survive.
The woman who haunts his dreams is his only salvation. Heâs hurt her over and over again. He didnât have a choice.
The key he holds on to, the one he uses to carve into his flesh, is the key to his hell. Itâs his reminder of the pain heâs suffered and inflicted.
Will there be retribution? Can Emo be saved? Or is he destined to live in this dark hell heâs surrounded himself in for the rest of his life?
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Her voice wobbles when she whispers, âCloser, Aziah. Please.â
âI canât,â I whisper back.
Her lips form a frown and the wrinkle is back between her eyes. âWhy?â
âBecause I donât want to hurt you.â
Some of the tension leaves her, but her bodyâs still too stiff for my liking. The fear isnât as pronounced in her eyes, but it lingers.
âYou would never hurt me.â
âNever physically,â I concede. âBut being close to you will mentally.â
She closes her eyes and lets out a slow breath before opening them again. Her hand falls back to the bed.
âI donât want to live like this anymore. I donât want to fear being touched. I donât want to freeze when someone gets too close. Youâre one of the only ones I trust to help me.â She swallows. âPlease.â
Fucking goddammit to hell. I canât say no to her.
I close the rest of the space between us. Instead of taking her hand, I drop to my knees beside the bed and sit back on my heels. Her gaze follows me, and I warily watch her in return.
Time stands still as we stare at each other. I wonât make the first move. Iâm not touching her, but Iâm still giving her what she wants by being close enough for her to touch me.
After several tense moments, her hand hesitantly lifts again. I close my eyes at the first whisper of her fingertips against my face. Itâs warm and smooth and oddly comforting. Her nails gently scrape across the bristles on my cheek. Iâm not used to such tender touches. I either donât let people touch me or I demand something harsh because thatâs what I like.
Her fingers move up to my temple and stop. âWhy do you have blood on your temple?â
I blink open my eyes and find hers trained on the dried blood I forgot was there. I should have washed it off before she woke up.
âItâs from my hand,â I answer quietly, afraid to break the spell we currently seem to be under.
Her eyes flicker down to the hand on my thigh. The one I unknowingly gauged in her presence earlier. I silently curse myself for being so stupid.
âWhat was in your hand? What were you using to hurt yourself?â
Against my better judgement, I answer honestly. âA key.â
Her confused gaze jumps to mine. âA key to what?â
Iâm not ready to answer that question yet, so I shake my head. Now that sheâs here, sheâll know soon enough what the key unlocks. She, more than anyone, has the right to know.
Thankfully, she doesnât press me for an answer.
Her fingers move slowly over my forehead and down my other temple, across my cheek and down to my chin. Her expression is one of awe and amazement.
âI donât like it when people touch me. When they get close, I shut down. Deanna and Mick never touched me in the ten years I was with them. In any way. They were always so nice to me, but I never let them get close, physically or emotionally. I couldnât stand it. I love my brother, and I know heâd never do anything to me, but Iâm even scared of him getting too close. I havenât willingly touched anyone in ten years. Youâre the only one.â Her fingers slide through my hair and a shiver races down my spine. âI wonder why that is.â
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Alex Grayson is the bestselling author of heart pounding, emotionally gripping contemporary romances including the Jaded Series, the Consumed Series, and three standalone novels. Her passion for books was reignited by a gift from her sister-in-law. After spending several years as a devoted reader and blogger, Alex decided to write and independently publish her first novel in 2014 (an endeavor that took a little longer than expected). The rest, as they say, is history.
Originally a southern girl, Alex now lives in Ohio with her husband, two children, two cats and dog. She loves the color blue, homemade lasagna, casually browsing real estate, and interacting with her readers. Visit her website, www.alexgraysonbooks.com, or find her on social media!
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Title: All I Know
Series: Paradise Beach #1
Author: Tamara Lush
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 12, 2019
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From the author of Constant Craving comes a hilarious story about a woman who feels obligated to care for everyone, a sexy Marine who wants to make his first love his forever bride, and a fake wedding proposal that changes everything.
Kate Cooper has come home to Paradise Beach to help her mom recover from surgery. After all, who else is going to run the family's tiki bar? A few months on a Florida island won't hurt, even if her memories might.
Then Damien Hastings, her high school crush, walks into the bar one night. He's stunning. Intense. Way more muscular than when they were in high school. And can't take his eyes off Kate.
When Damien finds out Kate needs health insurance, he does what any gentleman would: ask her to marry him. He's going to Syria for a year as a military contractor, and has loved her for years. It's the least he can do.
They didn't return to fall in love. They didn't expect to have the best sex of their lives. They didn't plan on a farting dog or a fake engagement.
But strange and wonderful things happen on Paradise Beach...
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Tamara Lush writes steamy and emotional contemporary romance stories set in tropical locations. Her recent book, Constant Craving, was a 2018 RWA RITA® finalist in erotic romance. She's married to an Italian and lives near a beach in Florida. For many years, she was an award-winning newspaper journalist. In 2017, she was one of 24 writers chosen by Amtrak to ride around the United States on a train and write fiction. Tamara's a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and journalism.
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Title: Trashy Affair Duet
Author: Gemma James
Genre: Contemporary Forbidden Romance
Release Date: June 11, 2019
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Heâs flying home to confront his cheating wife.
Sheâs running from her life in shame.
Neither expected to fall in love 35,000 feet in the air.
With my heart and reputation in ruins, I canât afford to make another mistake. Boarding a flight to Seattle is supposed to give me a fresh start, but from the moment Cash Montgomery slides into the seat next to mine, Iâm captivated by his steel eyes that see too much. I ache for this stranger in a way Iâve never ached for anyone.
But I didnât know he was married, and I sure as hell didnât see the curveball fate had in store for me, because my new boss in Seattle is the one man I canât get out of my head.
And heâs absolutely forbidden to me.
NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: The Trashy Affair Duet includes Trashy Foreplay and Trashy Conquest. Though the subject matter deals with adultery, there are no innocent parties here. For mature audiences only.
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Gemma James is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of a blend of genres, from new adult suspense to dark erotic romance. She loves to explore the darker side of human nature in her fiction, and sheâs morbidly curious about anything dark and edgy, from deviant sex to serial killers. Readers have described her stories as being ânot for the faint of heart.â
She warns you to heed their words! Her playground isnât full of rainbows and kittens, though she likes both. She lives in Oregon with her husband and their four childrenâthree rambunctious UFC/wrestling-loving boys and one girl who steals everyoneâs attention.
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Title: Drop Dead Dirty
A Dirty Gorgeous Series Standalone
Author: Jade West
Genre: Erotic Romance
Release Date: June 12, 2019
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Oliver Kent isnât just drop dead gorgeousâ¦
Heâs drop dead dirty too.
I havenât seen him in a decade. Ten whole years since Oliver Kent broke my heart and we said goodbye to our teenage dreams forever.
They say heâs a crazy successful businessman now, living wild in London with a huge bank balance.
And me? Well, Iâm still here living the same old small-town life, pretty sure Iâll never see him again.
Until rumour has it that heâs going to be at our high school reunion...
How the damn hell is a girl supposed to cope with the Oliver Kent effect all over again?
Itâs a whole fresh round of want. Filthy, dirty want for the boy who drove me wild with his filthy, dirty fantasies. So many memories aching for more.
Just as well life sometimes gives out second chances, isnât it?
One thingâs for sure, Iâll be jumping in to take mine.
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Jade has increasingly little to say about herself as time goes on, other than the fact she is an author, but she's plenty happy with this. Living in imaginary realities and having a legitimate excuse for it is really all she's ever wanted.
Jade is as dirty as you'd expect from her novels, and talking smut makes her smile.
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