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"Annabelle preferred the guy's guy. The sweat-soaked, masculine football player who made a female feel feminine in comparison to his size, bulk, and scent." ~ from Carly Phillips' Hot Stuff
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| A Single Kiss: A Sweetest Kisses Novel by Grace BurrowesContemporary Romance. As a product of the foster care system, attorney Hannah Stark wants nothing to do with family law. Ever. However, Hannah has a seven-year-old daughter and a dwindling bank balance, which prompts her to accept a job in the domestic relations department of a respected Maryland law firm. In addition to succeeding in the job she'd rather not do, she must also find a way to resist her attraction to her new boss, Trent Knightley, the kind-hearted divorce lawyer who somehow slips past her ironclad emotional defenses. Best known for her acclaimed historical romances, author Grace Burrowes turns her hand to modern love in this opening installment of the Sweetest Kisses series. |
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| The Duke in my Bed by Amelia GreyRegency Historical. Though single and in possession of a fortune, Bray Drakestone, Marquis of Lockington, is not in want of a wife. However, Bray made a promise -- alas, in public -- to his dying best friend, Nathan Prim, that he'd marry Nathan's sister. Bray (dutifully, reluctantly) shows up at the home of Louisa Prim, who promptly rejects his proposal. Intrigued by the spirited young woman who refuses point-blank to wed the heir to a dukedom, Bray makes a wager with Louisa: in six weeks' time, she'll be the one proposing to him. But will she? Find out in this 1st book in the Heirs' Club of Scoundrels series. |
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| Catch a Falling Heiress by Laura Lee GuhrkeVictorian Romance. Jack Featherstone is an unlikely white knight, just as Linnet Holland is not a typical damsel in distress. In fact, American heiress Linnet has no idea she's in putting herself at risk when she arranges a clandestine meeting with her childhood friend, Frederick. But Jack knows exactly what kind of scoundrel the man is and intervenes, compromising Linnet in the process. Out of propriety, Jack proposes -- but Linnet, who believes in love, sees only a fortune hunter, not a life partner. International intrigue, transatlantic courtship, and a vivid Gilded Age backdrop distinguish this 3rd book in the An American Heiress in London series, which begins with When the Marquess Met His Match and How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days. |
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| The Devil Takes a Bride by Julia LondonRegency Historical. In this sequel to The Trouble with Honor, Cabot sister Grace attempts to spring the parson's mousetrap on the dashing Lord Amherst -- only to find herself caught in a compromising situation with his elder brother, the dour Jeffrey Donovan, Lord Merryton. Obsessed with order (including a fixation on the number eight) and plagued by erotic fantasies that he's certain would shock a virginal debutante, Jeffrey fights a losing battle against his own desire for his new bride, while Grace puts all her effort into winning the heart of her husband. An atypical hero and sensitive exploration of mental health issues make this highly sensual, emotionally intense love story a must-read. |
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| Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige TylerParanormal Romance. If you like alpha males, you'll love Gage Dixon. Not only is he head of the Dallas Police SWAT team, he's also the leader of his werewolf pack. Fearing exposure, Gage goes to great lengths to keep the spotlight away from his heroic band of lycanthropes. When beautiful investigative journalist Mackenzie Stone starts shadowing them in an attempt to learn their secrets, Gage is confident that he can keep the team's secret safe; he's increasingly less certain that he can guard his heart. Fans of steamy, action-packed paranormal romance won't want to miss this 1st installment of the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team series. |
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| Straddling the Line by Jaci BurtonContemporary Romance. It's the assignment of a lifetime for sports reporter Haven Briscoe: interviewing Trevor Shay, the multi-talented athlete on whom she's had a serious crush since college, when she was his academic tutor. Trevor never thought of Haven as anything more than the daughter of his beloved mentor, who passed away the previous year. However, when she shows up at his mansion to do a special feature on his sports career, Trevor soon realizes that he wants her in his bed and in his life. If you enjoy super-steamy, sports-themed romances such as Bella Andre's Bad Boys of Football series, you'll enjoy this 8th Play by Play novel. |
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| Love on the Run by Zuri DayContemporary Romance. Successful sports manager Michael Morgan is not going to chase after his newest client, champion sprinter Shayna Washington -- although he's certainly tempted. Despite their instant and mutual attraction, Michael has a rule about dating his clients (which essentially boils down to "don't do it!"). Shayna has sworn off men altogether after leaving her abusive ex-fiancé, Jarrell. But when Jarrell starts stalking Shayna -- a situation that quickly escalates to violence -- she turns to Michael for help, and suddenly their relationship is no longer strictly professional. This steamy, engaging 1st book in the Morgan Men series is an uplifting story about the power of love that doesn't shy away from serious issues, such as domestic violence. |
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| Not So Snow White by Donna KauffmanContemporary Romance. Almost two years ago, professional tennis player Tess Hamilton was at the very top of her game. But, thanks to a career-ending injury, Tess's lucrative endorsement deal has been canceled, and to make matters worse, the IRS has just come knocking on her door. What's a girl to do other than to try to get back in the game? Unfortunately for Tess, a lot has changed since she was last on the court -- especially now that rising young star Gaby Fontaine and her sexy manager, Max, are on the scene. Featuring a strong heroine and a lively cast of characters, Not So Snow White is book 3 in the Glass Slipper, Inc. series. |
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| Hot Stuff by Carly PhillipsContemporary Romance. As a publicist for her sports agent uncle's firm, The Hot Zone, Annabelle Jordan knows how to deal with professional athletes: business first, pleasure never. It's a lesson she's learned the hard way and one she's not eager to repeat. That is, until former football star Brandon Vaughn becomes her newest client. If you enjoy this opening installment of the Hot Zone series, follow Annabelle's sisters on their own journeys to Happily Ever After in two sequels, Hot Number and Hot Item. |
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| Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsContemporary Romance. Why a rich, charming, and handsome sports agent like Heath Champion would require the services of a professional matchmaker is beyond "marriage facilitator" Annabelle Granger. However, she decides not to ask too many questions, since landing Heath as her client would do wonders for Perfect for You, the business she inherited from her grandmother. It turns out that Heath wants a trophy wife -- or thinks he does. Annabelle senses that Heath is looking for a soul mate, although it comes as a surprise to both of them when the seemingly mismatched pair finds exactly what they're looking for in each other. |
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