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A free spirit happy to wander, a warrior destined to protect, and the devious woman who could destroy them both. Gunner Steele is hired to protect the daughter of a famous actress and assumes she’ll be as much of a diva as her mother. Lily Jewel proves him wrong time and again and he finds himself drawn to the feisty, independent, and yet innocent woman. When her mother’s stalker catches up with them and the truth spills out, can Gunner regain the carefree relationship they’d been developing, as well as her trust? Lily Jewel told her mother off and left home the day she turned ...

A million-dollar challenge; a proposal she’ll never get; and the only man she’s meant to love. Cally Young returns to her small hometown after five years and is given an insane challenge—a million dollars for her charity if she gets a marriage proposal out of Tate Jepson. Tate has grown into the most incredible and appealing man she’s ever met, but she knows the proposal will never happen. Tate despises her because she broke his older brother’s heart and ditched all of the Jepson brothers for her career. There’s nothing she can do to make it right and Tate doesn’t hesitate to ...

Navy Quinn has been dodging her perfect boss for over a decade, but a week on a remote island might prove to be her downfall with the tantalizing billionaire Holden Jennings. Holden travels to paradise to take part in the finale of the reality TV show that he sponsors, Muscle Up. With the feisty Navy Quinn as one of the show’s top trainers, he needs to fight hard to stay immune to her charms.

Griff Quinn’s purpose is to save lives and some day make restitution for the wrongs he’s committed. He’s loved Scarlett Lily for almost a dozen years, but no one will find that out, especially not Scarlett. When Griff finally comes for her after a decade of separation, Scarlett is ready to reconnect with an Oscar-worthy kiss. His coldness hurts worse than the years of rejection and silence. Scarlett isn’t sure that anything will penetrate his hardened heart.

Jace Mitchell left town for the military eight years ago, leaving behind the woman he yearns to marry. An unfortunate accident takes Virginia, the woman he thought he loved. When he returns to town and falls in love with Virginia’s sister, he knows Charlotte will never forgive him when the truth comes out. Charlotte Oliver is an independent, feisty firefighter determined to prove herself in a man’s world. When Jace Mitchell returns to Park City in all his beautiful glory, she thinks she may have met her match.

Caylee Compton has promised herself that she will never commit to a man - especially a too-handsome, fun-sucker like volunteer firefighter, physician, and ex-military Captain Levi Turner. Levi is determined to change her mind. In the beautiful and exciting location of Lake Powell, Caylee fights valiantly to stay strong, but Levi’s patience, kindness, and kisses might conquer even her commitment phobia.

Abi Newell is feisty, fun, beautiful, and has date offers every night of the week. She gave her heart away to Stone Ryland when they were teenagers and that was the stupidest decision of her life. Though Stone is the perfect fit for her - kind, patient, and steady - he’s also shut himself off to everyone, including her. She’s accomplished best-friend status with her dream man, but winning his heart may be a hopeless quest.

Silver Screen Kisses is a collection of stories inspired by movies that are on every favorite-movie list. Written by award-winning and best-selling authors, these contemporary romances take the listener back to Echo Ridge in the spring, when the promise of new love is budding just like the tulips around the Emerald Inn Bed & Breakfast.

A sassy fitness trainer, an undercover billionaire with a damaged heart, and the secrets they’ll never overcome. Dirk Miller will never allow himself to fall in love because of his parents’ horrific example of loving and leaving. When he meets the vivacious Kit Abbott, he’s shocked by the connection he feels when they touch and the way she can tease him into wanting to be with only her. He knows he’s not worthy of Kit and hates himself for not being able to resist her. Kit Abbott has enjoyed dating various men throughout her adult years, but has no intention of settling down. When ...

An extreme sports athlete desperately in love; an independent woman afraid to trust. Can they both let go of their fears and embrace their future? Jex Steele lives for his insane stunts and his flirtations with Pearl Jacobsen-Davenport. He prays for the day the independent Pearl will change her last name to one syllable—Steele. When his world upends can Jex conquer his own demons or will he lose everything, including the woman he loves? Pearl Jacobsen-Davenport manages Jex Steele’s career, even though every life-threatening stunt terrifies her. He’s her best friend and the only man ...

A football hero, a marketing genius with a purpose, and the tropical island that will either make or break them. Ally Heathrow, head of marketing for the Georgia Patriots, has one goal: talk the enigmatic Preston Steele into being her poster child for a social media blast that will not only sell out the stadium, but help those who are suffering as well. She lures Preston into a deserted garden to explain her idea when they’re kidnapped. Preston’s instinct is to protect her from the natural elements of the island and the dangerous captors threatening their lives, but an entirely ...

Smokey G—the handsome, singing heartthrob of America—has a risky habit of protecting women in danger as a meager attempt to heal wounds from his past. But when someone places a target on his back, he has to learn how to be the one receiving protection. His assigned bodyguard is the most appealing and fierce woman hes ever met. If only she wasn't too tough to fall for his charm and let him into her heart.

Claire Tucker is a feisty and successful sports agent. When she wakes up with amnesia, she has to rely on a handsome security specialist, which doesn’t seem too bad - until she learns that she has known him for years and has repeatedly rejected his date offers. When Brig proves irresistible to her, she realizes she needs to guard her heart until she gets some answers or her past will catch up to her.

Knox Sherman, aka the Beast, left the military to raise his best friend’s daughter and play professional football. When an irresistible reality show-host buys a date with him at a charity auction, it’s all he can do to keep her away from his heart and his home. Ema Kahue is fighting her way into the top rankings of television. If she can be the first to crack the Beast’s intense security, it will propel her career to stardom. Yet when she’s given a sneak peek into his heart and his relationship with his daughter, Ema wants a shot at taming the Beast for life.

Do you remember your first love? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you had a second chance to follow your heart? In this collection of novellas written by award-winning and best-selling authors, come home to Echo Ridge as summer winds down and hearts once broken and lost are given one more chance, a second chance to love. This collection includes novellas by Lucy McConnell, Janette Rallison, Cami Checketts, Heather Tullis, and Rachelle J. Christensen.

When Athena Haddad's father and brother are killed, she busies herself working at her wellness studio and helping her mom fight MS. Little does she realize how flat her life has become - until she meets Nixon Browning. The billionaire is expanding his chain of health stores along the West Coast, but he doesn't appreciate her beautiful city, and she thinks his products are overpriced and worthless. Athena sets out to teach Nixon about the city and its history while ignoring his inherent kindness and sharp intellect and the warmth that spreads through her body when he touches her.

Hailey Knight has two choices: fall prey to a predator who is out to own her and destroy her football team or marry a man she’s just met. True, her fake husband can make her quiver with a touch, gets her jokes, and is patience personified, but she knows better than anyone how quickly charm can turn ugly. Brady Giles has dealt with a sweetheart stalker for two years and has no hope of shaking the annoyance. He steps in to rescue the beautiful and feisty Hailey Knight from a leering idiot and somehow ends up engaged to her.

Running from the mercenaries who killed her parents. Running from a scheming redhead intent on making her life miserable. Running from painful memories that sabotage her dreams of happiness.With two very tempting men competing for her attention, she hopes she'll finally have someone to run to, but can she trust either of them?

Emmy has the perfect life - a house on the beach, a successful career headlining the local theater, and love. But when a brutal murder brings unimaginable grief, Emmy’s world comes crashing down. As she tries to pick up the pieces, she can’t seem to avoid Josh, the new fireman in town. Emmy does her best to fight the sizzle in her chest when Josh is near. But with the stalker still out there, terrorizing her and those she cares about, she can’t fall for anyone - especially Josh, a suspect in the murder investigation.

Alicia Noir’s ex-husband, Trav, has always valued his race car more than his family, just like her dad who died in his own race car. When their eight-year old son pulls them into the cruise vacation of a lifetime, she has to find a way to resist Trav’s charm, his well-formed chest, and especially his unending kindness. Will vacation reignite their love, or is their romance destined to crash and burn for the final time?