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Stay Away from Pleasure by EveHonor
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Everybody loves a man with a dark past, but just how dark... In Manhattan, New York, Liz Cheslaw is the only female on the marketing team in a successful company. Suddenly, her boss gets transferred and Matthew Legato arrives on the scene to take his place. The misogynistic Mr. Legato carries a repulsive secret from his past and believes that a woman shouldn't have an important job like Liz does, so he tries to get rid of her. Since Liz has been working there for over a year, she has created quite a name for herself, so Matthew gets closer to her and has to go to extreme lengths to get rid of her... Even if it means seducing her. But what happens when he tries?
Revealing His Prize NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY ON AMAZON by ElleMThomas
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*3 chapter sample read due to release on Amazon* This book was formerly titled Claiming His Prize, but after editing, polishing and publishing on Amazon has been retitled, Revealing His Prize. WARNING R-RATED *This is a mature romance with adult themes including language, sex and general themes* Twenty three year old Frankie Nolan is an artist and she has just won a prestigious prize. When she, along with her two best friends attend the glittering party held in the building she has won the right to publicise she is excited and scared because the prize and the night are big. Frankie is shy and scared of letting people in because if she chooses the wrong people to share with she stands to lose everything she has built to keep her secrets buried. As she mingles with other guests she has an encounter with Adam, a handsome and slightly older man who has his sights clearly set on her and she is powerless to resist his charms. He makes her open up with no effort and as she explains that she didn't even want to enter the competition to publicise Mallory City Scene she goes as far as to describe her image of Mr Mallory as 'fifty five, balding, middle age spread with an overindulged wife and kids at home while he uses his position and money to address his erectile dysfunction with a combination of little blue pills and high class hookers', much to Adam's amusement. Her own amusement ends abruptly when Mr Mallory is revealed as Adam. From the second he set eyes on Francesca Adam Mallory knew he had to have her and when he kissed her and touched her then the deal was done for him, she would be his. He intended to take full advantage of her prize and manipulate the details to his own advantage until he knew each and every single secret she kept hidden, no matter how dark, dangerous and disturbing. So, the real question, who will be the winner and exactly what or who is the prize?
Lucky 7 (Love In Vegas Book 1) NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY ON AMAZON by ElleMThomas
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WARNING R-RATED *Mature romance suitable for over 18's only due to language, situations, historical references and sexual content* featured by Wattpad Tasha Winters is a twenty one year old English actress who is invited to go to New York to meet with some executives from a leading Hollywood studio. As she nervously waits to meet the powers that be she never imagined it would be a one man operation with the older, handsome and incredibly sexy James (Jim) Maybury. Before Tasha knows what has happened she is in Jim's hotel room and playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with him prowling around, determind to capture his prey. A game she shouldn't be getting drawn into with her history of being used and taken advantage of and a game she is likely to lose. With his own track record of failed relationships Jim can't quite believe it when the beautiful, bright and funny Natasha Winters stands before him, bending over with her legs on show and daring him not to trace his way all the way up them. Could this girl be everything he thinks she could, could she be his salvation or will she be his damnation.
The Beast by palepinkferriswheel
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To the world he was a beast but for her he would do anything. He could have the world but all he wanted was her. They say the things we want most are the things we can't have. For she was so afraid of him that even the thought of him could have her running for the hills. Little did she know that she was the only one who didn't have to be afraid of him. Credits for the cover go to @Chatachino for the amazing cover.
Bye, Bye Virginity by Just-Krissy
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*WARNING: Written in 2008, some content may be offensive* Stasee is your typical shy, quiet teenage girl until the night her brother's best friend Damen Hurtz decides to finally acknowledge her existence. In a desperate attempt to gain his acceptance she allows him to take the one thing every girl values most...her virginity. After that night, Damen constantly begins accepting her while they're alone and then rejecting her in front of his peers. Stasee's frustration and confusion continues to grow, as do her feeling toward the man who continues to break her heart. He claims that he cares for her, but will his need for his peer's acceptance prevent him from ever treating Stasee the way he should? And if he finally realizes the stupidity of popularity over love, will Stasee still be waiting for him?
A Goddess Unraveled by neverfakeit
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A lovestruck demigoddess, unaware of her royal status, makes a shocking discovery about her family, and impulsively follows Hades to the underworld to escape Zeus's wrath. ******* Lexi Maxwell has grown up surrounded by wealth and privilege, but also by rules. The rare moments of freedom that she enjoys come when she's out horseback riding, but even then there are strictures on where she can go-and with whom. When she arrives home for a weekend-long celebration, Lexi is surprised by the number of eligible bachelors who vie for her attention. She doesn't have a lot of experience with the opposite sex, but these loudmouth, arrogant boys fail to impress her. Enter the mysterious Luke Carrington. Lexi is instantly drawn to him, but despite his charm and intelligence, her parents and godfather warn her to stay away from him. Lexi, however, cannot be deterred. When she learns that her life has been one long lie, and the people claiming to be her family aren't who they say they are, Lexi turns to Luke for solace. It doesn't take long for him to earn her trust, and her heart, and suddenly Lexi is willing to follow him anywhere to keep him close. Even into the underworld. A Goddess Unraveled is now a published book! Not only is the retail version longer, it includes a surprise about Lexi's parentage! AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND EBOOK THROUGH penguinrandomhouse.com AND VARIOUS RETAIL OUTLETS THAT SELL BOOKS. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or bad karma will befall you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD, or purchase the book at any retail outlet.
Prince with Benefits by gabycabezut
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**Unedited, messy & with lots of mistakes. But you will still swoon if you give it a chance lol (but you've been warned)** After a bad breakup, Emily moves across the world to find herself. Getting involved in a relationship is the last thing she wants, but that changes when she meets a handsome stranger, who's perfect in every way, except one thing: he's the Prince of England. Prince with Benefits is a contemporary fairy tale filled with the delights and dramas of falling in love with the man of everyone's dreams. Thank you for the cover @moon_greyyy
The Untameable Texan by JaniceMaynard
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A second chance has unexpected consequences in USA Today bestselling author Janice Maynard's TEXAS CATTLEMAN'S CLUB: AFTER THE STORM prequel novella… Texas financier Jed Farrell always gets what he wants--except when it comes to the one who got away, Kimberly Fanning. Now he's here to settle old scores with his which school sweetheart at their ten-year reunion. But when they end up back between the sheets, the man with a plan soon gets a shocking surprise. Will old doubts and differences scuttle their second shot at a future together? Time is running out as a storm literally brews on the horizon… The story continues in STRANDED WITH THE RANCHER by author Janice Maynard, only from Harlequin Desire!
The Wedding Dress Diaries by aimeecarsonmb
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Bridal shop owner Amber Davis dreaded the moment she'd run in to Parker Robinson while working on his sister's wedding. She'd spent every summer in the Hamptons with his family as a kid, fantasizing about kissing him. But she's shocked to discover that the confident boy who'd given Amber her first taste of love has become a man who mocks its very existence. Parker can't believe the girl who used to follow him around has grown into a beautiful woman—one with some very naughty ideas when she fits him for his tux. But Amber also knows why he's shut everyone out of his life. She's not the kind of woman Parker gets involved with…even if he can't keep his hands off her. Amber doesn't do one-night stands or casual hookups, but she's wanted Parker long enough to make him an exception—especially if she can convince him he needs love in his life, too. ----------------------- Get in the bridal spirit with this prequel novella to the fabulous new Harlequin KISS contemporary romance series, The Wedding Season! Look for all four books in the Wedding Season series from Harlequin KISS: The Unexpected Wedding Guest by Aimee Carson, Girl Least Likely to Marry by Amy Andrews, Maid of Dishonor by Heidi Rice and Last Groom Standing by Kimberly Lang. Don’t miss Aimee Carson’s Don’t Tell the Wedding Planner, on sale June 1, 2014. Pre-order today: Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Wedding-Planner-Night-Orleans-ebook/dp/B00HAZ6BA6/ Barnes & Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-tell-the-wedding-planner-aimee-carson/1117703909?ean=9781460333358
Babies For the Billionaire by LittleBlackBirdy
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Between jobs and trying heal from a bad past, Areila Carson gets by with poor tips and small paychecks, but after one extraordinary night of passion and fun, Areila learns she's pregnant with the stranger's baby. Men not having a good reputation in her world, Areila decides against hunting down the beautiful man who'd given her a night that now haunts her and tries to find a secure job. After being hired at a billion dollar company, Geovani Enterprises, Areila's new boss makes her question her decision. Rafaello Geovani, CEO of Geovani Enterprises, and known for his playboy background and ruthless attitude in the office. Emotionally detatched from his women, Rafe has a hard time figuring out what these lasting emotions one woman leaves with him. So what happens when said woman doesn't only begin working for him, but announces she's pregnant? With the help of Areila's and Rafe's bestfriends Valentine White and Owen Russel, will the two opposites attract, or fight over the two things that hold them together? **WARNING: This story currently contains mild sexual content and some intense language(not recommended for readers under the age of sixteen). There may be more intense actions in the coming chapters. 18+ and "Rated R" Chapters will be marked.**