Kianna Alexander

Two very determined women—in love, at odds, and risking a lot on a second chance.

After years away from home, Summer Graves is back in Austin, Texas, to accept a new teaching position. Of all the changes to the old neighborhood, the most dispiriting one is the slated demolition of the high school her grandmother founded. There’s no way she can let developers destroy her memories and her family legacy. But the challenge stirs memories of another kind.

On the architectural team revitalizing the neighborhood, hometown girl Aiko Holt is all about progress. Then she sees Summer again. Some things never change.

Neither can forget the kiss they shared at their senior-year dance. Neither can back down from her unwavering beliefs about what’s right for the neighborhood.

For now, the only thing Summer and Aiko are willing to give in to is a heat that still burns. But can two women with so much passion—for what once was and what could be—agree to disagree long enough to fall in love?

Can't Resist Her

A vivid and moving novel based on the incredible life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Leary—a previously untold story of passion, perseverance, and building a legacy after emancipation in North Carolina. Josephine N. Leary is determined to build a life of her own and a future for her family. When she moves to Edenton, North Carolina from the plantation where she was born, she is free, newly married, and ready to follow her dreams. As the demands of life pull Josephine’s attention—deepening her marriage, mothering her daughters, supporting her grandmother—she struggles to balance her real estate aspirations with the realities of keeping life going every day. She teaches herself to be a business woman, to manage her finances, and to make smart investments in the local real estate market. But with each passing year, it grows more and more difficult to focus on building her legacy from the ground up. Moving and inspiring, Josephine Leary’s untold story speaks to the part of us that dares to dream bigger, tear down whatever stands in our way, and build something better for the loved ones we leave behind.

Carolina Built

Friends to lovers? There's a lot to consider, a lot to hope for, and a lot at risk in a steamy and emotional romance by the bestselling author of Can't Resist Her. Peaches Monroe and Jamie Hunt are core members of their Texas friend squad and have so much in common. They're successful at their careers in personal care. They take Austin's "Keep It Weird" vibe to heart, each leaning into their own unique talents and sense of style. And they're both ready to go on to even bigger things. Is pushing past the boundaries of friendship into something deeper one of them? The red-hot fantasy is there...but so is real life. Jamie's college dreams will take her far from her hometown. She's already road-tripping to possibilities from San Antonio to Houston. And Peaches has obligations of her own. Not only is she planning to expand her business, but she's taking care of her family after her mother's passing, leaving her overwhelmed and under pressure. No matter how perfect Jamie and Peaches are for each other, is this the right time for romance? Finding their true selves comes first. Only then can they hope to pursue a future of lasting love--together.

Can't Let Her Go

"A lush, beautifully written story about the indelible mark of first love. Intelligent, fresh, and utterly lovely." --KRISTAN HIGGINSfor Back to Your Love They'll discover exactly what happens when you mix business with pleasure... Bryan James's job is on thin ice. His dad has threatened to boot him from his executive position at the family textile company--unless he can score a major contract with a popular design house. Bryan knows his best friend's younger sister can help, but her terms and conditions are more than he bargained for. Alexis Devers's debut fashion line is a hit. But when Alexis's publicist tells buyers that it landed her a wealthy and handsome fianc�, Alexis needs to come up with a fake fianc�--fast. Bryan's offer to strike a deal is perfectly timed. She's more than willing...aslong as he plays the role. Luckily, Alexis would never do something as silly as falling for her brother's best friend... Brothers of TDT Series: Back to Your Love (Book 1) Couldn't Ask for More (Book 2) Someone To Love You (Book 3) What People Are Saying About Back To Your Love: "This is a strong introduction to a new series."--RT Book Reviews "The romantic ride of a lifetime... Alexander creates a world that is believable and compelling."--Heroes and Heartbreakers

Couldn't Ask for More

Coming soon! After Hours Redemption by Kianna Alexander will be available Oct 01, 2020.

After Hours Redemption

A Novel

A woman's work is never done...especially when she is fighting for those who will come after her.In 1881, Sarah Webster returns home to Fayetteville, NC for her mother's milestone birthday. Her suffrage work is unknown to her family. Carpenter Owen Markham is intrigued by Sarah, and her father is playing matchmaker. When Owen discovers Sarah's suffrage work, he's not sure a love match can be made.*This story originally appeared in Daughters of a Nation: A Black Suffragette Historical Romance Anthology. This is the only electronic version of A Radiant Soul currently available. *

Sweet Way to His Heart, #2

A Radiant Soul

Alyssa Cole

Lena Hart

The Brightest Day: A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology, with a foreword by the inimitable Beverly Jenkins, brings you four novellas highlighting love, light, and hope set over a period of history that's often left in the shadows. Amazing Grace, by Lena Hart: It's the year 1866-the Civil War is over and slavery has ended. Life for 18-year-old Gracie Shaw takes an unexpected turn when she is "encouraged" to marry a man sight-unseen. Boarded on a train headed West-to lawless territory-she is faced with misfortune at every turn and must accept the help of former Confederate soldier, Logan Finley, while denying herself the one thing she wants most. Him. Drifting to You, by Kianna Alexander: During the sultry Carolina summer of 1875, baker Rosaline Rhodes boards a Juneteenth cruise down the Cape Fear River. She's there to serve her famous cinnamon spice cake; shipbuilder Will Pruett is there for pleasure. They've denied their mutual attraction for months, but now the river won't be the only thing ebbing and flowing. A Sweet Way to Freedom, by Piper Huguley: In 1910, schoolteacher Missouri Baxter refuses to return home with a big belly and no husband. She's got nine months to teach juke joint owner Arlo Tucker-a most reluctant student-an important lesson about what marriage means to their people. With God on her side, she'll show him "A Sweet Way to Freedom." Let It Shine, by Alyssa Cole: Sofronia Wallis knows that proper Black women don't court trouble by upending the status quo, and they most certainly don't associate with roughneck Jewish boxers like Ivan Friedman. But it's 1961 and the Civil Rights movement is in full swing. Change-and love-are coming whether Sofie is ready or not.

A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology

The Brightest Day

Piper Huguley

The fight for suffrage was long, hard, and carried out on many fronts. In this anthology, Kianna Alexander, Alyssa Cole, Lena Hart, and Piper Huguley (authors of THE BRIGHTEST DAY anthology) bring you four novellas full of spirit, hope, and, most importantly: LOVE.

A Black Suffragette Historical Romance Anthology

Daughters of a Nation

Tender, emotional contemporary romance--you'll fall in love with this band-of-brothers and the strong women they're determined to win. Architect Maxwell Devers is laser-focused on winning the contract to build a new cultural arts center--his biggest project yet. But as a single dad of a beautiful baby girl, he has to find some help if he's going to stay on track. Yvonne Markham is thrilled to get her first nanny assignment. She knows the high-paying job will speed her progress toward owning a child care center of her own. Maxwell's daughter is a delight, and she quickly comes to love the bouncing baby girl. Falling for her handsome new boss, however, was not part of the plan... Hang on to your heartstrings: This multicultural romance features a single father, a sweet baby daughter, and the nanny who falls in love with them both. Enjoy all the books in the Southern Gentleman series. "A lush, beautifully written story about the indelible mark of first love. Intelligent, fresh, and utterly lovely."--KRISTAN HIGGINS, #1 New York Times bestelling author, for Back to Your Love

Never Let Me Go

From Heartbreak to New Beginnings In 1879, near the small northern California town of Ridgeway, Lilly Warren is a young woman who has recently lost her father. There is little time for mourning, though, as the responsibility of running the twenty-six-acre farm now belongs to her. To make matters even more complex, her father has deeded the house and the land to her in his will with an interesting condition: that she share the land with a person she's never met, or forfeit ownership. Leaving the Sea Behind for a New Love Ricardo Benigno is a Spanish captain of the Anna Juanita, a shipping vessel bringing spices and oils to the shores of California. Seeking out the farm of his old friend Leonard Warren, he discovers that the older man has passed away. To his surprise, Ricardo has also been willed joint ownership of Warren land, as long as he shares it with Lilly, Warren's only child. Will There be Romance, or Rebellion? The attraction between them is instant, and they both agree that marriage is the only acceptable way they can share the land. But can two people from such different worlds learn to love each other, or will Lilly's heart be broken if she dares to kiss the captain?

Kissing the Captain

A Passion for Paulina

An exciting new contemporary romance series by Kianna Alexander featuring hot, successful men and the women they're determined to winCONTEMPORARY ROMANCEXavier Whitted, CPA and city council candidate is excited to get away to the Crystal Coast for his best friend's wedding. He is shocked when he runs into his high school sweetheart there, the only woman he ever truly loved.Dr. Imani Grant is just about ready to open her own dermatology practice when a serious wrench is put in her plans--in the form of Xavier Whitted. Old feelings resurface along with old secrets from the past. Imani isn't willing to go there, until Xavier starts a new campaign: win Imani back--no matter what it takes.

Back to Your Love

Her boss is off limits, but their chemistry is off the charts.

After Hours Attraction (Mills & Boon Desire) (404 Sound, Book 2)

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCEBryan James' job as an executive for his family's company is on thin ice-unless he can secure a major contract with a popular design house. He knows his best friend's younger sister can help...but her terms and conditions are more than he bargained for.When Alexis' Dever's publicist tells retail buyers that Alexis' fashion line landed her a wealthy, gorgeous fiance, Alexis needs to come up with a fake fiance in a hurry. So when Bryan comes to her wanting to make a deal, she's more than willing-but on one condition. He has to play the role. When feelings start getting in the way, the dangers of mixing business and pleasure become much more real than either of them ever thought...

Take a Risk on Him

Rivals--in perfect harmony... The only thing standing between Eve Franklin and her dream is over six feet of pure, arrogant alpha male. Eve has spent years preparing to take the reins of her family's software business. Now that her father is stepping down, he's putting someone else in charge--a gorgeous tech magnate who's not content with just taking Eve's place in the boardroom. He plans to woo her into his bedroom, as well! Software genius, talented musician and independently wealthy at thirty-six--Darius Winstead has always known how to get what he wants. And he wants Eve. But she is a challenge unlike any other. She's sophisticated, smart and not the least bit intimidated by his success. So Darius starts to reveal all aspects of his life and invites Eve to see the man behind the millionaire. Will it be enough to make Eve listen to her heart and trust her former enemy?

This Tender Melody

Naima Simone

Joanne Rock

Zuri Day

Karen Booth

Sophia Singh Sasson

Mills & Boon Desire — Luxury, scandal, desire — welcome to the lives of the elite. Four Weeks to Forever - Karen Booth Sharing the bed of high-profile chef Colin Reynolds during a blackout was a mistake florist Corynna Lawson can’t afford to repeat. Especially now that they’re working together on a celebrity wedding at the Texas Cattleman’s Club. As the two collaborate on flowers and food, Corynna finds Colin nearly impossible to resist...and maybe she doesn’t want to. But then she discovers she’s carrying his baby... Make Believe Match - Joanne Rock Wedding fever has hit the town of Royal, Texas! And graduate student Jessica Lewis has made a deal with the devil. Her one-night stand — bad boy CEO Oliver Price — has agreed to be her pretend fiancée for the social season. Their off-the-charts chemistry makes their fake romance an easy sell. But the more events they attend, the more the make-believe feels very, very real. But for two commitment-phobes from different worlds, will chemistry be enough? The Secret Heir - Zuri Day In Chicago, Abe Baiden is a janitor — albeit an incredibly good-looking, self-assured one. Here, no one knows about his soccer stardom, his billions, or his royal family. He likes it that way, until he meets sexy, driven Reign Eddington. Reign is everything he’s running from: she comes from wealth and works in PR for her father’s business. The very same company that hired Abe, the janitor! Now Abe’s family says he needs a wife, and Reign is the woman he wants. Fiercely. Unequivocally. Hungrily. Now, he just has to convince the savvy business exec to fall in love with him...before she learns who ‘Abe’ really is. After Hours Agenda - Kianna Alexander Atlanta record executive Pierce Hamilton needs a bold move to prove he’s ready to take over his family’s legendary studio. The biggest gamble? Revisiting a merger with rival studio 404 Sound. That means wooing CEO Nia Woodson, who’s never shown signs of being woo-able. Melting Nia’s frosty exterior soon leads to a different kind of merger — a sizzling-between-the-sheets kind! Strictly casual, of course. Two busy music moguls have no time for a relationship. But can their deepening bond, and Pierce’s business plan, survive a bombshell revelation that could destroy Nia’s family? Making a Marriage Deal - Sophia Singh Sasson Ambitious doctor Hema Dharav already has the love of her life: her job. But without a husband, she’ll never get a chance at the career of dreams. So she allows her parents to arrange a marriage to a gorgeous, successful stranger. But Vivek Bajaj knows that while he can be the perfect husband on paper, nothing could ever convince him to fall in love again... Now they’re stuck together on a luxurious Caribbean cruise, surrounded by beauty and trying to resist a searing attraction that threatens their platonic arrangement... Her Best Kept Secret - Naima Simone After the crushing end of her engagement, event planner Nore Daniels is through with love. Only her plan to throw herself into work ends with landing in the bed of sexy ex-motorcycle racer and CEO Joaquin Iverson. Now he wants Nore to work for him — and it’s a business arrangement that may require a decidedly personal touch... Their chemistry is undeniably off the charts — but when it comes to trust, both Nore and Joaquin have been burned before. And when Nore discovers that he’s the brother of her ex-fiancé, it might send both their worlds spinning out of control...

Desire Box Set Mar 2023/Four Weeks to Forever/Make Believe Match/The Secret Heir/After Hours Agenda/Making a Marriage Deal/Her Best Kept Sec

Shannon McKenna

BRENDA JACKSON

JULES BENNETT

LaQuette LaQuette

Mills & Boon Desire — Luxury, scandal, desire — welcome to the lives of the elite. Cinderella Masquerade - LaQuette One dance. One kiss. One unexpected twist. After a stunning makeover, Dr Zanai James barely recognises herself. The reserved, no nonsense therapist even dares to kiss rancher Jayden Lattimore in the middle of the dance floor. Though a mask had hidden her identity, Jayden tracks down his mysterious Cinderella, claiming he can’t forget her. But Zanai isn’t sure about the motives of a dashing man like Jayden who’s never looked twice at her before. With their meddling families causing all kinds of trouble, will Zanai finally go after what she really wants? What Happens After Hours - Kianna Alexander He’s not impressed by her fame. She’s not impressed by his money. These opposites are about to ignite! From the moment R&B star Cambria Harding walks into Miles Woodson’s Atlanta recording studio, he knows there’ll be trouble. She’s as fiery as he is reserved, and she gets under his skin like no woman ever has. The impassioned artist forces Miles out of his comfort zone, saying this spark is just a pleasurable distraction. But the heat of their ‘limited engagement’ makes them wonder if opposites can do more than just attract… The Outlaw’s Claim - Brenda Jackson From friend to lovers to…having a baby? Maverick Outlaw is a man who knows his own mind — and he knew from the beginning that a fling with long-time friend Sapphire Bordella would be more than just sizzling, mind-blowing sex. That is, until Phire says they should go back to being just friends — and then announces that she’s pregnant with Maverick’s child and her father expects her to marry someone else! Maverick may not be ready to give his heart, but nothing will stop him from claiming what’s his… Married By Midnight - Shannon McKenna The stranger is everything she needs: handsome, interesting and ready for marriage…immediately! Ronnie Moss is in trouble. The heiress needs a last-minute husband to fulfill her family’s marriage mandate — before she turns thirty at midnight! So when sexy stranger Wes Brody volunteers himself, she’s quick to say I do! But their glitzy, impromptu Vegas wedding may be too good to be true. Wes has secrets that tied to his new in-laws. Ronnie never expected happily ever after. But what happens once the truth — and a baby! — are thrown into the mix? Snowed In Secrets - Jules Bennett A night they’ve kept a secret. A relationship that has to stay professional. Until a snowstorm strands them together… Sara Hawthorne can’t pretend the passionate night she spent with an anonymous stranger never happened…especially when Ian Ford shows up at her distillery. Keeping things strictly professional becomes impossible when they’re snowed in together. The enigmatic journalist’s past is cloaked in mystery. But as passion reignites, Ian and Sara must both lay bare their deepest secrets. Will shocking revelations shatter their idyll? Or give them a second chance at love? Bad Boy With Benefits - Cynthia St. Aubin ‘I’m the kind of bad your mother warned you about.’ To grow the business he owns with his brothers, rough, rugged Law Renaud must impress hoity toity heiress Marlowe Kane so she’ll tell her father to invest. Which shouldn’t be impossible — 4 Thieves Distillery is Law’s pride and joy, plus he can throw a mean axe. But when a storm strands Marlowe on site, suddenly seduction is on the table. Even as Marlowe becomes a craving he can’t resist, she remains the daughter of the tycoon he needs on his side. And she’s got a little secret that could upend Law’s entire world…

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