Jaded (Second Chance Romance Book 1)by Ali Parker

Love is a Lie.

As a photographer for the New York Post, Kari Martin was used to seeing heartache and scandal up close. But one night at the club… her whole world changed.

Heartbroken and willing to call off her wedding, she decides a change is in order and moves from NYC to a small town in Maine, where the average age of the residents there is sixty (or thereabouts). She works to fit in perfectly, and tries like hell not to let anyone find out just how very jaded she’s recently become over the lie called love.

Jake Isaac left Texas quite a few years ago; his heart torn from his chest, and his mind set on being a bachelor forever. Maine would welcome him, give him land to explore and a community to belong to. Getting a job as the coach of the local junior high and serving on the fire department kept him busy — and labeled him a hometown hero — but the truth of his damaged heart was forever hidden.

No one would ever know just how jaded he was about love. That is… until he meets Kari.

The Start of Something Good (Stay Book 1)by Jennifer Probst

An enriching story of family ties, broken hearts, and second chances from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst.

When Ethan Bishop returns to the Hudson Valley, his body and spirit are a little worse for wear. As a former Special Forces paratrooper, he saw his fair share of conflict, and he came home with wounds, inside and out. At his sisters’ B & B and farm, he can keep all his pain at a safe distance. But quiet time isn’t easy when a fiery woman explodes into his life…

It’s business–not pleasure–that brings Manhattan PR agent Mia Thrush reluctantly to the farm. Tightly wound and quick tempered, Mia clashes immediately with the brooding Ethan. Everything about him is irritating–from his lean muscles and piercing blue eyes to his scent of sweat and musk.

But as the summer unfolds and temperatures rise, Ethan and Mia discover how much they have in common: their guarded histories, an uncontrollable desire, and a passion for the future that could heal two broken hearts. But will their pasts threaten their fragile chance at a brand-new future?

My Secret Love Affairby Ali Parker

A three-week affair and he was gone, leaving me with a gift. A baby.

This big handsome billionaire had no desire to play his family’s inheritance games.

So he traveled instead, running from his old life from country to country.

In the process, he picked up photography, falling in love with images of little ones and beautiful women. 

You can’t take the playboy out of a Bancroft. 

After several years of him being gone, I forgave him. 

He didn’t know about me and our baby. 

But fate has a way of throwing lovers back in the arena again when the first time ended like fireworks drenched in rain. 

A terrible breakup sent me running to Bali for sunshine and freedom. 

And wouldn’t you know it? My handsome bad boy was there too. 

I’m not falling for him again, nor am I telling him about our kiddo. 

I built a life without him, a crappy one, but still…

Our secret love affair will stay just that–secret.

IN HIS KEEPING: TAKENby Mia Frances

Sylvie Jenkins has fallen on hard times. She’s lost her job, her apartment, and is down to her last can of peas! Desperate, she agrees to take a job with reclusive writer Connor Hudson at his isolated mountain retreat in upstate New York. Sylvie assumes he’s a poser, a writer wannabe. She has no idea he’s actually a bestselling author and billionaire entrepreneur. Mr. Hudson is a dour, dominant, and demanding boss. He issues orders and expects her to obey them, but Sylvie has a rebellious streak and gives him a hard time. She doesn’t like playing power games, especially not with him. She bristles at his condescending attitude toward women in general and her in particular. As far as she’s concerned Connor Hudson though male model handsome is a jackass. Connor can’t believe the cheek of this sassy little imp! He’s used to women fawning all over him, begging to do his bidding. But his wealth and position don’t impress or intimidate her. He finds her indifference toward him intriguing. He’s never known a woman who didn’t welcome his advances…until Sylvie. She ignores him, when she isn’t arguing, or cursing him under her breath. This alpha male decides his feisty assistant needs taming. And he’s just the man to do it. He’s determined to make her obedient, respectful, and submissive. Sylvie eventually succumbs to his charms and against her better judgement finds herself falling in love with Connor. But something’s wrong. He says he can’t love her. Not now! Not ever! He’s keeping secrets. The cops think he’s a serial killer. People who love him die…violently. Is he a cold-blooded killer? The cops think he’s a serial killer. His ex girlfriends keep turning up dead! Is this strict, sexy alpha male capable of murder?

Take A Bullet For Youby Amarie Avant

These hands were made for taking women to heaven and condemning my enemies straight to hell . . .

BRODY
I’ll die for me clan.
Though, I never met a woman worth a single bullet–until I set eyes on Justice Flowers.
Every delicious curve on her body should be mine to manipulate. She refuses to yield.
Justice’s in trouble, but won’t ask for clan protection.
I give it anyway.
She’ll soon realize, I’m collecting her as payment.
Until I’ve satisfied this addiction.

JUSTICE
I’m living for me now.
After years of celibacy, I’ll take a chance on a man who penetrates my intellect–someone selfless, not ruthless.
Although Brody MacKenzie’s tropical blue eyes pierce through me, the rest of him is rugged, deadly.
Brody paid my debt without my consent.
I never intended to trade in a lunatic, to be chained to the devil.
He’ll realize that I won’t submit.
And I never will.