Payback was the perfect present. Last year Trent Hightower walked away after a foiled one–night stand and had completely forgotten Paige McCauley. Now, she intended to seduce the untouchable CEO – and this time leave "him" wanting more. But Trent wasn't the man she thought he was. If "he'd" been with the sensual brunette, there would be no mistaking it. Yet his explosive secret was one he had to keep, even if it meant playing Paige's intoxicating game of seduction. A game he was determined to win.
Single in South Beach When the owners of a Miami couples' resort skip town with the profits, their families are left with a property in debt. Determined to succeed in spite of the shady cloud hanging over the business, the women who remain behind hatch a scheme to turn the couples’ haven into an extravagant singles playground. After all, they don't believe in happily-ever-afters anymore. But they can believe in themselves, each other, and their business on the glittering South Beach strip. . . Nightlife in South Beach heats up when a group of friends turns a resort property into a sexy singles destination. Don’t miss Joanne Rock’s Single in South Beach series. This boxed set includes books 1-3 of a six book series: Sex and the Single Girl Girl’s Guide to Hunting and Kissing One Naughty Night
Aria: The only thing I need is him... It was the night before my wedding. Maybe I cursed it by visiting my fiance. I didn’t expect him to cheat on me with my best friend. That night I ended up going to the strip club. The same one I went for my bachelorette party. That guy told me to come back if it didn’t work out. I laughed at the thought. Well, it came true, because it didn’t. What was I to do next? Ryan: I want her, but I know I can’t... I had my eye on her the whole night at the club. Usually, I can control myself. But not that night. She came from a rich family. I came from the trailer. She was educated. I wish I was. There was no way it would work. But maybe if things changed, they could? This is a full length bad boy romance novel. It is book three of the City Bad Boys series. It has NO cheating, NO cliffhanger, and a happily ever after.
I will avenge my family by killing his, but spare his fine daughter for myself… I just found out that the man who raised me isn’t my real father. He was hired by the head of the mafia, Quinn, to kill my family. But he kept me alive all these years, like his own son. I’m going to take Quinn’s family down the same he did to mine. One by one. After seeing his daughter Teagan, I questioned what I was going to do. Never have I seen a woman as beautiful as her. She came to my bed that night. Her body was better than chocolate. I knew I needed her help. As luck of the Irish would have it, convincing her wouldn’t be too hard. But then I found out she was carrying my baby. I don’t know if I can avenge my family alone. Not with her being the mother of my child. Or its grandfather, my major target. But when I want something, I take it. No compromises. This is book 4 of the Omerta series. This is a bad boy mafia revenge romance. There is NO cheating, NO cliffhanger, and a guaranteed happy ending!
She was so irresistibly sweet. I won’t leave without a taste. She kept changing her identity. So much so that I couldn’t even recognize her. She thought I was a businessman. Who just happened to stop by her bakery. What she didn’t know was that she was my target. Her ex was locked up in jail. She was the one who ratted him out to the Feds. I had to keep my own weapons in check. And by weapons, I mean what’s in between my legs. Because my emotions got the better of me. When she started adding extra chocolate in my mocha. I had a job to do. But I didn’t want to do it. I’ll have to do something to get what I want. Because if not, my boss will put me on his hit list. This is book 6 of the Omerta series. This is a dark mafia romance. There is NO cheating, NO cliffhanger, and a guaranteed happy ending!
Can best friends become lovers while the cameras are rolling? Movie star Gideon Kelly has always harbored a secret crush for his long-time friend and assistant, Sarah. One sizzling kiss is enough to convince him she’s the only woman for him, and he’ll do anything to prove to her they have all the makings of an epic Hollywood romance. Sarah Holtz rose to stardom as a child only to crash and burn in her late teen years. Gideon was there to help put the pieces of her life back together, and she now relishes her life far away from the paparazzi flashes. Her need for privacy is the one thing holding her back from exploring something more with him. When a video of their kiss goes viral, she’s left wondering if he’s worth the risk of stepping back into the spotlight to become his leading lady. Recommended for those who enjoy: Friends to lovers stories Hollywood romances Las Vegas weddings Waking up married stories Stories of second chances Sidekicks who love a good practical joke
The Heart's Game What happens at Comic-Con, stays at Comic-Con... Robotics engineer Jenny Nguyen has given up on finding Mr. Right. So when her brother and his husband approach her to act as surrogate for their child, she sees it as her only chance to have a child and accepts. One week after she initiates the process, however, she meets a man who gets her heart pumping for all the right reasons and gives into the temptation. When the test turns positive, she's believes she can't handle both the pregnancy and dating, but she underestimates how persistent Daniel Kelly can be. When surgeon and gamer-geek Dan meets a pretty woman dressed as a Sailor Scout at Comic-Con, a roll of his lucky twenty-sided die tells him he should take a gamble on her. One night of passion leaves him longing for more, but Jenny's refusal to return his calls afterward leaves him wondering if the attraction was one-sided. An accidental discovery of her pregnancy has him convinced the baby is his, and he'll stop at nothing to win her heart. Warning: Contains sexy cos-play, naughtiness on the Iron Throne, a true tiger mom, a twenty-sided die calling the shots, and multiple geek references to Star Wars, Star Trek, and Lord of the Rings (among other things). A Seductive Melody She has the scoop of a lifetime, but only if she betrays his trust... Ethan Kelly lost his best friend and bandmate to an overdose, but staying clean is proving harder than he thought it would be. His only safety net during his first weeks of sobriety is fellow recovering addict, Becca. As she guides him through the darkness, he begins to trust her not only with his secrets, but also his heart. After years of trying to be the daughter her socialite parents wanted her to be (and failing miserably), Rebecca Shore finally has her life on track. Sure, she's just an assistant at Moderne magazine when she'd rather be pursuing more serious journalism, but it's a foot in the door. She's just waiting for the scoop of a lifetime that will take her to the next level. But when she's asked to help the reclusive and enigmatic rock star, her heart is torn between the career she's always wanted and the man who bares his soul to her. In the Red Zone He has all the right moves to get past her defenses... All-Star linebacker Frank Kelly is as well-known for his off-the-field hits as he is for his on-field ones. When a dance club brawl ends with him in handcuffs again, he's rescued by a well-connected woman who can get the charges dropped in exchange for a small favor. If he'll agree to play the part of a doting boyfriend for two months, she'll keep him out of the slammer and help restore his reputation. Kiana Dyer may be the daughter of a Hall of Fame football player, but the charity organization she took over when he died isn't getting the media attention she'd hoped for. A staged romance with Frank Kelly is just the ticket she needs to get in the spotlight. As the lines between fake and real start to blur, she begins to wonder if bailing him out was the best call she's ever made. Just when everything seems to be falling perfectly in place, scandal surrounds her charity, and she's the one left scrambling to clear her name. Recommended for those who like: Secret Baby Romances Doctor Heroes Medical Romance Geek Romance Multicultural or Interracial Romance Asian Heroines Friends to Lovers Romance Rock Star Heroes Tortured Heroes Opposites Attract Romance Good Girl, Bad Boy Romances Holiday Romance (Christmas, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah) Sexy Contemporary Romance New Adult Romance Jewish Heroines Sports Romance BWWM Southern Romance (Atlanta)
Keep your cool and get the results you want when faced with crucial conversations. This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever. The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today’s workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation—especially difficult ones—leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, the book teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person. This new edition addresses issues that have arisen in recent years. You’ll learn how to: Respond when someone initiates a crucial conversation with you Identify and address the lag time between identifying a problem and discussing it Communicate more effectively across digital mediums When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation poorly and suffer the consequences; or apply the lessons and strategies of Crucial Conversations and improve relationships and results. Whether they take place at work or at home, with your coworkers or your spouse, crucial conversations have a profound impact on your career, your happiness, and your future. With the skills you learn in this book, you'll never have to worry about the outcome of a crucial conversation again.
All Maureen Kelly wants for Christmas is a full house. Unfortunately, now that her seven sons have all found the women of their dreams, they’re too busy to come home for the holidays. If it wasn’t for the attention of a good family friend, she would’ve completely given up on the joy of the season. Rupert Bates has been in love with Maureen for nearly twenty years, before he had any right to have such feelings for her. He’s given her five years to grieve her late husband, all the while gathering the courage to confess his feelings to her. Bit by bit, the magic of the holidays draws them closer, and she begins to return his affection. But will falling in love with his boss lead to delight or heartache?
Celebrate military heroes in To the Rescue! The series kicks off with an ex-SEAL in San Diego, then heads to a Coast Guard base in Puerto Rico, before winding up in Virginia Beach where a recovering Navy hero protects the professor next door. This collection includes: Renegade, Protector, and Defender. USA Today bestselling author Joanne Rock brings "Intrigue, action and plenty of steam!"* review of To the Rescue
