Rachelle Ayala

A ballplayer's girlfriend hides his daughter from him because she fears he's like his abusive father. Marcia Powers wants nothing to do with ballplayer Brock Carter, especially after she told him to go away and pursue his dreams. She has more than she can handle with an elderly father, a business to run, and a four-year-old daughter posing as her baby sister. Brock Carter's back in town to rekindle his romance with Marcia, and this time, he's not letting her run him out of town. Marcia is unable to resist Brock, but determined to keep her secret. Brock's already lost his heart to Marcia once. Will he lose every dream, including baseball, when he discovers the real reason Marcia sent him away?

Playing Without Rules

Leanne Banks

Suzanne Jenkins

Stacy Eaton

Taylor Lee

Callie Bardot

Ari Thatcher

SO SIZZLING HOT, IT STEAMS!! What do you get when you mix a little friends-to-lovers, opposites attract, love at first sight, and small-town romance with a bit of medical drama, rock-and-roll action, and spellbinding suspense? You get a collection of STEAMY CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE reads that will make you crave the affection and attention as your own. A Limited Edition set from The Authors’ Billboard, SEVEN Steamy Contemporary Romances that will leave you a bit hot and bothered, begging for more! Grab a copy and see if these New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Authors have found your passion. Enjoy these authors and their titles: Stacy Eaton – Cured, Heal Me Series, Book 1: Can Love Cure a broken Soul? Suzanne Jenkins – Bittersweets: Terry Loves Alex: When Philadelphia lawyer Terry Kovac falls in love with Alex Hawthorn, she’s ready to give up everything, including her job. Callie Bardot – Crazy Love: When Dante rediscovers his long lost love in a tiger’s pen, the sharped-toothed cat will prove the least of his worries. Taylor Lee – The Rio Affair: The Dangerous Affairs Collection: The charming drug kingpin doesn’t realize the sultry woman he’s hot for is the indomitable and lethal undercover agent who’s come to Rio to take him down. Leanne Banks – Millionaire Dad: When millionaire Joe Caruthers rescues Marley Fuller in the snow, she rocks his world. Can they find forever love with a baby on the way after their passionate love affair? Rachelle Ayala – Intercepted by Love, #1: Opposites attract as a small-town librarian tackles the big city quarterback when their dogs tangle and stir up trouble. Ari Thatcher – His Wedding Date: The chance for a free weekend at a ski lodge gets complicated when hanging out with her sexy coworker is part of the deal.

Steamy Contemporary Nights

Mimi Barbour

Nancy Radke

Available for a LIMITED TIME: THRILLING SUSPENSEFUL NIGHTS box collection! Enjoy these Romantic Suspense Stories created by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Authors from The Authors’ Billboard. Tension-building drama and intense romance lead these focused and professional characters on a quest to do the right thing or enact their revenge. With death and destruction in the air, these characters need to succeed, protect, or die trying. Featuring: Mimi Barbour – Retaliation – She watches the mob kill her twin & revenge claws at her sheltered existence until she can’t breathe. She will avenge. USA Today and NY Times Bestselling Author. Stacy Eaton – Love Torn: The Twisted Love Series - A major part of love ‘em and leave ‘em Detective Kali “The Mann-Eater’s” past comes back to haunt her just as she begins to open up. Will both her private and professional life now be torn apart? USA Today Bestselling Author Rachelle Ayala – Bad Boys for Hire: Ryker – Terri calls Bad Boys for Hire to book a date for her birthday party and gets caught in a motorcycle club vendetta. USA Today Bestselling Author Taylor Lee – The Moscow Affair – A dangerously elegant man and a beautiful feisty young woman take on the evils of the international sex trade while exploring a passionate world of their own. USA Today Bestselling Author Nancy Radke (with Nolan Radke) – Height of Danger – Can CIA operative Owen Putman protect the Texas billionaire’s daughter if she won’t stay where he hides her, at the top of a tree in the rainforest? USA Today Bestselling Author

Thrilling Suspenseful Nights

Dani Haviland

Susan Jean Ricci

J.L. Campbell

Denise Devine

Forget the day’s problems and dive into this delectable set of seven stories by award-winning and bestselling authors. Season your sweet romances with a sprinkle of suspense, a cup of humor, and just the right amount of ‘aww’ factor to keep you reading through the night. SWEET ROMANTIC NIGHTS, another great set from THE AUTHORS’ BILLBOARD. (A Limited Release Boxed Set) Rachelle Ayala – Christmas Lovebirds: Can two little lovebirds and Christmas cheer open Melisa’s heart to giving Rob another chance? Dani Haviland – LOST: The Time Travel Romance That Started It All: LOST: the epic time travel romance and the story of how it changed lives in the 21st century. Susan Jean Ricci – A Sweet Snafu: There’s never a dull moment with these two characters from Dinosaurs and Cherry Stems. Nancy Radke – Christmas on Cougar Mountain: Was this woman scamming him, or was she the lifeline he needed? Stacy Eaton – Tangled in Tinsel: When an unexpected visitor shows up at Casey’s house a few days before Christmas, her future and past collide. J.L. Campbell - Cupid’s Gift: Two single parents have their lives turned inside out by the antics of a four-footed ball of fluff named Maddox. Denise Devine – Run from the Night: A strange encounter on a country trail, a body bag and a relentless stalker--Julie Stark was in the wrong place at the wrong time and now she’s running for her life.

Sweet Romantic Nights

If you love sweet romances (PG-rating), look no further than Rachelle Ayala's Have a Hart series. The Harts are a family of San Francisco firefighters. Their family motto is: Heart comes first. Melisa Hart has a soft spot for her brother Connor’s ex-best buddy, Rob Reed. Unfortunately, Rob slept with Connor’s girlfriend and is no longer welcome with any of the Harts. Melisa lends her pet lovebird for a Christmas Toy Drive, but a mix-up brings her face to face with Rob and his lovebird. Melisa is drawn into a whirlwind romance with Rob and discovers he hasn’t told her the entire story. Can two little lovebirds and Christmas cheer open Melisa’s heart to giving Rob another chance? Book 1: Melisa & Rob, Christmas Lovebirds Book 2: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Hound Dog Book 3: Connor & Nadine, Spring Fling Kitty Book 4: Cait & Brian, Blue Chow Christmas Book 5: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Wedding Hound Book 6: Grady & Linx, Summer Love Puppy Book 7: Dale & Nessa, Dog Days of Love Book 8: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Puppies and Kisses Book 9: Pete & Kim, Happy Goose Year

The Hart Family

Christmas Lovebirds

Soccer goalkeeper, Jaden Sloup, has his eye on Ella Kennedy, a woman who won’t date jocks or frat boys. He dons a pair of nerd glasses and hugs a laptop to convince her he’s a techno geek, and she agrees to go to Las Vegas with him for a cosplay convention where his team’s playoff game happens to be. Jaden must juggle sizzling in the sheets with Ella against a soccer match and hanging with his frat brother teammates. When a bully harasses Ella and challenges Jaden to a fight, he proves that even a goalie can score.

A Soccer and Cosplay Romance

Played by Love

Boxed Set

Susanne Matthews

Christmas cheer and romance are sweet any time of year! This gift set of eight diverse holiday-themed love stories is loaded with hunks and honeys, cops and crooks, love at first sights and second chances, and a few surprise youngsters out to trick Mommy. Snuggle up and let six of The Authors’ Billboard New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Authors entertain you with romance from sweet to spicy from locations around the world. Mimi Barbour – Loveable Christmas Angel: Christmas in Hawaii! How lucky can a girl get? Or so Leilani thinks... Susanne Matthews – Holiday Magic: Is there enough magic left in Christmas to help them overcome the past? Taylor Lee – Special Ops and Cops Christmas: What could be more perfect than a Christmas wedding? Ask the terrorists who plan to keep ‘Happily Ever After’ from happening? Taylor Lee – Blue Christmas: Even Blue Christmases can be Red HOT! Susan Jean Ricci – Because We’re Snowflakes: After an accidental meeting on Christmas Eve, Rosie and Magoo are about to discover if their mutual attraction supports a future despite their diverse, cultural traditions. Rachelle Ayala – A Father for Christmas: A homeless veteran meets a single mother whose daughter asks Santa for an unusual gift. Rachelle Ayala – Deck the Hearts: Can Holly’s jolly Christmas spirit help Grinchy Gordon Gills save the town of Christmas Creek? Dani Haviland – A Stingray Christmas: Love had nothing to do with it…at first.

Festive Christmas Nights

"Fun & hilarious foodie romance -- too hot in the kitchen." Choco Sanchez is stuck in a rut. She’s never hit a softball and has been friends forever with Carlos Lopez, the head cook at her family’s Filipino restaurant. When flashy restaurant consultant Johnny Dee hits her with a pitch, she falls head over heels and gets a makeover. Carlos Lopez is not about to lose one for the home team. Johnny launches a full scale change on the menu, and Carlos sends him straight into the dumpster. Claiming Choco’s heart proves more difficult, especially when her secrets threaten to doom their love. But never underestimate a man who can cook hot, spicy, and steamy, and we ain’t talking just food.

Claiming Carlos

Nick

Investment banking intern Carina Chen doesn't need any distractions-especially the sexy, guitar-playing barista she rooms with for the summer. Free spirit Dylan Jewell appreciates the delightful universe of women who vie for his attention. His goal in life is to do good, make happy coffee, and help the homeless. When Carina moves in, she insists on rules of conduct to quell her instant attraction to Dylan. But when her boss asks her to turn Dylan into a businessman, she can't think of a reason not to take advantage of his hospitality. Their chemistry is white hot, but Dylan refuses to play Carina's game, unable to understand how he can fall in love with a woman who puts profits in front of people. When Carina realizes Dylan isn't budging, she risks all to gain a single night with him. Will her gambit backfire or will Dylan discover Carina's true heart before she runs away with his? Set in Berkeley, California, Whole Latte Love is an opposites-attract romance mixing bluesy rock music, hot, steamy love scenes, and financial shenanigans.

Whole Latte Love

It's not easy being a woman, least of all princess of Israel. Married as a prize, abandoned as a wife, Michal fights to claim her rightful spot next to King David, the man she loves with all her heart. Separated by war, concubines, and kingdom politics, Michal embarks on a journey of adventure and heartache where she is befriended by a goddess-worshipping priestess and tempted by a Philistine prince. From reading scrolls high atop the palace walls to seduction with a henna-painted body, Michal is not your ordinary Bible heroine. Join her in Michal's Window and let her delight you with her courage, devotion, and outrageous passion in her relentless drive to win back her husband. This edition has smaller margins and no gap on top of the chapter headings to be more economical.

Michal's Window

Dumped, broke, and jobless, Candi Myers visits her sister in Sapphire Falls to help with her upcoming Christmas wedding. It’s love at first sight for Troy Caine when he spots Candi nabbing mistletoe her first night in town. Catching her should be a slam-dunk for the hometown hero who gives advice to the lovelorn. Unfortunately, Candi is not looking to be burned again. Will a town filled with mistletoe, busybody matchmakers, and festive Christmas fun bring Candi and Troy’s lonely hearts together? — My Country Hearts Series is a light-hearted, heart-warming series of romances set in Erin Nicholas' Sapphire Falls world (made available by special license). Enjoy the stories in order or out of order. They are standalone and fun either way. Going Haywire, Honey & Max Going Toe to Mistletoe, Candi & Troy Going Hearts Over Heels, Ginger & Marsh Going Gets Hot, Amber & Chad

Going Toe to Mistletoe

A tiny life hangs on the balance. Is it worthless because it is unwanted? Maryanne Torres is a compassionate nurse who fails at relationships. After a string of losers, she swears off premarital sex, hoping to land a marrying type of man. Lucas Knight, a dedicated triathlete, is smart, sweet, and everything Maryanne wants in a man. Their romance is cut short when she is pregnant after being raped at a party. Lucas and Maryanne struggle with her decision to abort. He asks her to seek alternatives and pledges to support her through the pregnancy. However, the rapist has other ideas and is determined to destroy the baby and Maryanne. With Maryanne's life in danger, Lucas races to save her and her baby. However, Maryanne hides a secret that threatens to tear them apart forever.

Hidden Under Her Heart

On the field and off the field, bartender Jeanine Jewell plays, collecting one-night stands like baseball cards. She doesn’t need a man, except to curl her toes and make her scream. She’s learned the hard way that love is about control and manipulation—and the last thing she can handle is letting herself be vulnerable, or having anyone discover her shameful secret. Scoring women is easy for catcher Kirk Kennedy—they don’t call him “Catch and Release” for nothing. He never goes back for a repeat performance. Being traded to a new city is an opportunity for new adventures—until he runs into Jeanine and she refuses to go home with him. Intrigued, Kirk is determined to catch the elusive blonde and keep her to himself. When he proposes a wingman-to-wingwoman, friends-without-benefits relationship, he’s surprised she accepts. The no-benefits clause soon falls by the wayside when neither Jeanine or Kirk can resist their explosive chemistry. Despite the sparks between the sheets, they both refuse to acknowledge they’re anything more than friends. Everything changes when Kirk discovers someone from his past is the one Jeanine is hiding from. --- The Men of Spring Baseball Romances can be read standalone but are more fun when read together. Book 1, Playing Without Rules Book 2, Playing Catch Book 3, Playing for the Save Book 4, Playing Fastball Prequel, Playing the Rookie

Playing Catch

If you love sweet romances (PG-rating), look no further than Rachelle Ayala's Have a Hart series. The Harts are a family of San Francisco firefighters. Their family motto is: Heart comes first. Heartbreaker Connor Hart, one of the youngest fire chiefs in the country, is planning on marrying Dr. Elaine Woo, a woman who pretended to cheat on him with his best friend many years ago. She bought him a Dalmatian puppy, he gave her a ring—and the women of San Francisco are about to lose their most eligible bachelor. Artist and poet Nadine Woo is down on her luck. The cast-off half-sister of Dr. Elaine Woo, she doesn’t measure up, according to her strict and distant father. When Nadine and her mother are about to be evicted from their apartment, she gets an interesting offer from her sister. Seems she’s in need of a little help concerning her relationship with Fire Chief Connor Hart. As soon as Nadine meets Connor, she knows she’s in for a rough ride. Connor is the fireman who rescued her and her little gray kitten, and she’s never forgotten how safe she felt in his arms. When Nadine takes her sister’s place at a spring fling weekend with Connor, love ignites, and there’s no going back. Can a spunky little kitty show Connor and Nadine that doing the wrong thing is sometimes right, especially when it comes to love? Spring Fling Kitty is Book #3 of the Have A Hart Romance Series. It can be read standalone, although characters from the previous books appear here in supporting roles. Book 1: Melisa & Rob, Christmas Lovebirds Book 2: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Hound Dog Book 3: Connor & Nadine, Spring Fling Kitty Book 4: Cait & Brian, Blue Chow Christmas Book 5: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Wedding Hound Book 6: Grady & Linx, Summer Love Puppy Book 7: Dale & Nessa, Dog Days of Love Book 8: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Puppies and Kisses Book 9: Pete & Kim, Happy Goose Year

Spring Fling Kitty

Baseball, autism, and a single mom. Love may not be enough. Veteran relief pitcher Ryan Hudson always saves the game for his team. He’s dependable, focused, and good at what he does. Which is why he prefers to live alone and not have anything to do with women and all the noise and chaos they bring. Noise and chaos is all single mother Jamie Rush knows. Working and taking care of her two boys is a full time job, especially since one of them is autistic and she gets no help from her ex-husband. When her two sons win a day with ballplayer Ryan Hudson, they strike up an odd friendship with the reclusive pitcher. Jamie is wary of the baseball hero, but can’t help fantasizing about him. Ryan is attracted to Jamie, but desperately tries to hide his past. The only problem, they’re made for one another. They just don’t know it. --- The Men of Spring Baseball Romances can be read standalone but are more fun when read together. Book 1, Playing Without Rules (Marcia & Brock) Book 2, Playing Catch (Jeanine & Kirk) Book 3, Playing for the Save (Jamie & Ryan) Book 4, Playing Fastball (Tina & Timmy) Novella, Playing the Rookie (Jessica & Jay)

Playing for the Save

Investment banking intern Carina Chen doesn't need any distractions--especially the hot, guitar-playing barista she rooms with for the summer. Free spirit Dylan Jewell appreciates the delightful universe of women who vie for his attention. His goal in life is to do good, make happy coffee, and help the homeless. When Carina moves in, she insists on rules of conduct to quell her instant attraction to Dylan. But when her boss asks her to turn Dylan into a businessman, she can't think of a reason not to take advantage of his hospitality. Their chemistry is white hot, but Dylan refuses to play Carina's game, unable to understand how he can fall in love with a woman who puts profits in front of people. When Carina realizes Dylan isn't budging, she risks all to gain a single night with him. Will her gambit backfire or will Dylan discover Carina's true heart before she runs away with his? Set in Berkeley, California, Whole Latte Love is an opposites-attract romance mixing bluesy rock music, steamy coffee, summer love, and financial shenanigans.

Begleite Jolie und Ken auf ihr sexy hawaiianisches Flitterwochen Abenteuer voller Überraschungen Jolie Beckers Hochzeit platzt in letzter Sekunde. Ohne ihr Wissen engagieren ihre Freundinnen spontan einen sexy Beach Boy, um ihr wenigstens die Flitterwochen nach Hawaii etwas zu versüßen. Ken Cassidy war professioneller Surfer, doch nach einem Unfall muss er pausieren und konzentriert sich auf die Schauspielerei. Als er über Bad Boys for Hire das Angebot bekommt, mit einer verlassenen Braut in die Flitterwochen zu fliegen, um sie aufzuheitern, sagt er nicht nein. Und so beginnt eine romantische und abenteuerliche Reise voller Überraschungen. Doch als Liebe ins Spiel kommt, ändert sich alles. Wird Jolie Ken abnehmen, dass seine Gefühle echt sind, nachdem sie herausfindet, dass er engagiert wurde? Die Bad Boys for Hire Romane sind lustige und spannende Geschichten, in denen die Liebe zwar unverhofft auftaucht, aber voll ausgekostet wird. Die Bücher können einzeln gelesen werden. Wenn man aber nicht genug davon bekommen kann, am besten in folgender Reihenfolge lesen: Buch 1: Ryker und Terri – MC Romanze Buch 2: Ken und Jolie – Urlaubsromanze auf Hawaii Buch 3: Nick und Carol – Sexy Weihnachts-Romanze Buch 4: Liam und Marisa – Irische Abenteuerromanze Buch 5: Gage und Sherelle – Wildnis-Winterromanze

Ken: Bad Boys Verleih

Sexy und gefährlich. Eine moderne Romeo und Julia Romanze mit überraschender Wendung. Die Floristin Terri Martin lebt ein ruhiges und friedliches Leben. Vielleicht zu ruhig und zu friedlich. Ihre letzte Beziehung liegt schon so weit zurück, dass sie sich gar nicht mehr daran erinnern kann. Terri wendet sich an Bad Boys for Hire, um sich einen bösen Jungen für ihren 30. Geburtstag zu buchen. Doch noch bevor sie einen engagieren kann, trifft sie auf Ryker Slade und sein sexy Bike. Bald kommen alte Familiengeheimnisse ans Licht, die nicht nur Terris Leben bedrohen, sondern auch alle anderen in Gefahr bringen könnten. Sie merkt, dass ihre Liebe zu Ryker genauso zum Scheitern verurteilt ist wie die zwischen Romeo und Julia. Ryker glaubt, eine Lösung gefunden zu haben, doch kann Terri ihrem Schicksal entfliehen oder werden sie alle von ihrer Vergangenheit eingeholt? Die Bad Boys for Hire Romane sind lustige und spannende Geschichten, in denen die Liebe zwar unverhofft auftaucht, aber voll ausgekostet wird. Die Bücher können einzeln gelesen werden. Aber, wenn man nicht genug davon bekommen kann, am besten in folgender Reihenfolge lesen: Buch 1: Ryker und Terri – MC Romanze Buch 2: Ken und Jolie – Urlaubsromanze auf Hawaii Buch 3: Nick und Carol – Sexy Weihnachts-Romanze Buch 4: Liam und Marisa – Irische Abenteuerromanze

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