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Captive Romance by conleyswifey
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**Mail order wife, Rebecca Smallwood leads a boring life on her wealthy husband's Wyoming ranch. She deals with his daily remarks and annoyance toward her inability to provide him with a child--the one reason he paid a high price for her and the one requirement of her new life. **Brantley Mitchell has never known a day without danger. Born into outlaw life, fighting for survival is all he knows--that's why being hold up with a busted arm has made him more than a little riled. Then the gang rides in with the latest money making scheme.. a hostage that's all his to watch over. **Rebecca is terrified of her captor. Not for any of the logical reasons such as his ability to cause her a great deal of pain or kill her. No, she's terrified because of the desire that flares to life within her every time she looks into those dark gray eyes. **How will Rebecca survive her captivity and how will she ever return to her husband and look him in the eye after she's had a taste of captive romance?
Give My All to Jessie (Third in Outlaw Series) by conleyswifey
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The third book in my 'outlaw' series (for lack of what else I should call it!) Make sure to read 'Give my Love to Rose' and 'Give My Heart to Kaitlyn' before reading this one!! Langly gets more than he bargained for on his adventures with his uncle Jeremiah and after learning that he can't trust his uncle he decides to continue with his journey alone, only to end up partnered up with Jessie Burke in an adventure that would test them both. While chasing after the man who killed her pa they encounter gangs, deadly snakes, and rocky canyons. There are poker games, five finger matches, shootouts and danger... And then somewhere admist all of that there is a fiery passion that rises between them both and refuses to be denied. Jessie doesn't want love... She doesn't want to give that much of herself to another person, but she finds herself struggling to deny Langly anything he wants from her. Join them on their wild ride in the wild west... And just in case you're wondering, Jeremiah himself might find that he isn't so far above love as he thought he was. :) Hope you like it!
Give My Heart to Kaitlyn (2nd in Outlaw Series) by conleyswifey
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Sequal to 'Give My Love to Rose' Pete has changed in the five years since he let Marston leave town after the man had killed the Marshall. Life has been hard on him and every dream and belief he once had has been crushed and killed. Left alone to die in the middle of a snowy Dakota territory road he gives in to the cold and accepts his fate only to find that maybe God hasn't given up on him the way he has his life. Kaitlyn is seventeen years old now and while she is beautiful and soft and draws plenty of attention from the men she cannot bring herself to trust any of them. All she wants is to learn medicine from the doctor in town and help the sick. But what happens when the shot up new patient at the docs doesn't want to take no for answer and her determination to tell him no is quickly fading? Pete doesn't realize who this enchanting young woman is until her father comes to pick her up one day and he realizes that she is none other than Marston Jacob's daughter. Can Pete forgive the man who helped ruin his life and accept Kaitlyn anyway? And what will happen when enemies from Marston's past come back to haunt eveyrone and threaten to take away the second chance at life that Pete has been given?
Lady in Rags by Spiszy
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Verity Baker has spent her life cleaning up after her father's mistakes. But one day, he goes too far and sells her, for one night only, to a local lord to pay his debts. What kind of man would buy a woman? What kind of woman would agree to be bought? COMPLETED
Son of the Sun: An Inca Love Story by XxBriannaMariexX
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After escaping Spanish conquerors, Isabella finds herself drawn into a new world, and there she falls in love with Kanan, heir to the Inca Empire and keeper of an otherworldly power. ***** Isabella, who was once taken by cruel Spanish conquerors for most of her life, makes a daring escape when their ship docks in Peru, though her struggles don't end with freedom. Clinging to survival in the jungle, her life is changed when was stumbled upon by an Inca man named Kanan, who is next in line to the throne. Isabella is brought into Kanan's world and finds herself entangled in an ancient prophecy when she learns he has a mystical connection to the sun god. As Isabella learns more about Kanan's gift, her love for him and his home deepens as she sorts to find herself in a new life, but not everyone is pleased with their blossoming romance. [[Word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Ren T Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains references to slavery and some violence
Fuchsia Is The Color Of Love by Ophelia_is_Knightly
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Andrew Hugh aspired to be a rogue. He chased women with lustful eyes and poetic words. Making it his life's mission to never truly settle down with just one woman. At least that's what he had told himself before he met her. Hany James was a working class girl. She was a cook and prided herself at being an excellent one at that. In fact she was known for being the one of the best cook's in England. Fireworks go off when they first encounter each other. Though she isn't what he usually goes for: he preferred his woman tall, lanky and...skinny, he couldn't help the building want he had for her. Will the two overcome their budding obstacles or will their love completely elude them? Highest Ranking #48
Amber Is The Color Of Attraction by Ophelia_is_Knightly
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Aiden Hugh is the quiet sort. He listens with an intent ear and watches with curious eyes. Though he isn't one to talk his good looks and cheeky grin give him constant attention. Harmony takes care of herself. She fends for herself. She lives for herself and she follows her own set of rules. She is thief by trade and a con artist by occupation. She prides herself at being rather good at it...that is until she met Aiden. What happens when Aiden saves her after she is caught trying to steal? She finds herself stuck in the clutches of an annoyingly attractive man who hardly speaks and when he does, everything he says infuriates her! Aiden can't seem to find the strength to let her go, especially after she's managed to steal his heart! Highest Ranking #171
Purple Is The Color of Passion by Ophelia_is_Knightly
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"You're spoiled." He snapped at her as he moved toward her, fire in his caramel colored eyes. "And you're a lecherous rake!" She snapped back just as he yanked her forward, kissing her hungrily. She melted instantly. Turning into mush as his hands traveled down. One of his large hands squeezing her bottom. She gasped, electricity flying between them. "If this is how you react every time I tell you no, I'll be doing it a lot more often." He chuckled against her parted lips. Her eyes widened and she jumped back, slapping him across the face. "Oh! You're insufferable!" ----------------------------------------------------- Adam Hugh Jr. was known for his handsome face, his poetic words and a smile that never seemed to disappear. Though it was common knowledge that he was a mulatto his happy go lucky personality and the fact that he was the successor to his father's company left him with constant female attention. With a smile always on his face and laughter on his lips he brought women to their knees with his charm. All except for one woman in particular. Dynasty Harrison was serious and stiff. She had no time for silliness or games. And nor was she easily impressed. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and thus she felt as if she were entitled to whatever she wanted. When she meets Adam Jr. and for the first time in her life is told no she makes it a mission to avoid the handsome scoundrel. Will Adam be able to crack her prime and proper shell? Or will she continue to deny the inevitable?
Red Is The Color Of Desire by Ophelia_is_Knightly
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"I'm assuming you're a pirate, am I correct?" She asked. His smirk turned into a full blown smile, he merely nodded his agreement. "Ah, I see. You're probably going to rape me senselessly and maybe keep me as your torrid sex slave? And then once you grow tired me, let me guess, you'll throw me overboard?" She said defiantly, though her heart was hammering in her chest. He burst out in laughter, his deep voice melodious to her virgin ears. "I do not intend to throw you overboard. Nor do I intend to rape you. I will have you willingly." She huffed, "Willingly?" He smiled, his eyes gleaming, seductive, "Willingly." -------------------------- Jewel Hugh was rebellious. She wanted to enjoy the things that her brothers' were allowed. Rules were things that blocked off the path to adventure in her mind. And what was life without a little rule breaking? Emile Baudin wanted revenge. His small village slaughtered years ago by a band of thieves. He now sailed the seas in search of his enemy. Jewel finds herself captured and trapped in Emile's arms. And despite the wrongness of it all she can't ignore the fire he's ignited in her heart and neither can he. Highest ranking #2 (10/17/15)
Kisses & Curses by AuthorKokoBrown
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*Reader Warning: Extremely Explicit Content* Jewelry designer, Vivienne West suffers from career suicide. Every time her big break comes along, she does something to sabotage it. In an effort to revive her floundering career, she pays the back taxes on a mineral rich piece of property out West. Out West, Vivienne quickly realizes life is equally as hard. All alone with nothing to show for all her hard work she's close to throwing in the towel until she meets the man of her dreams. Only thing, he's cursed.