“From a little spark may burst a flame.” ~ Dante Alighieri

Madeline~
Life’s lessons taught me well. Dreams and happy endings are simply illusions our mind creates to soften life’s blows.
I am no longer a little girl who believes in fairy tales or the existence of knights on white horses. While I never intended to return to Chicago or to see him again, the decision was out of my control. Now I am here, and I can’t or won’t allow the spark in his piercing blue eyes to reignite my heart the way his predatory gaze sets fire to my body.
Patrick Kelly is my past—a childish attraction.
We are no longer children.

Patrick~
I may have started as nothing, but that is history. Today I’m part of the royalty—a duke, a lord, or perhaps a knight—anointed by and within the upper echelon of the Sparrow dynasty.
The wide-eyed tourists entering Chicago have no idea of what lies beneath the surface as they stare at the shimmering lake and shiny buildings.
Nothing is as it seems.
Sparrows control everything—no one enters our realm without our knowledge or catches us unaware.
No one until her.
Now that she’s here, there is too much at stake to give in to the spark that seeing her rekindles within me. Surely if it were allowed to burn, the flames will consume both of our worlds, leaving only ashes.

From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new dark romance, Spark, set in the dangerous world of the Chicago underground. It’s time to get caught up in this new and intriguing saga, Web of Desire.

SPARK is book one of the WEB OF DESIRE trilogy that continues in FLAME and concludes in ASHES.

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An emotionally charged contemporary romance about an internationally best-selling novelist and a federal agent fighting to heal past wounds. $0.99 on Kindle.

Selene DeWitt has just been burned. After a career-ending PR disaster in the city and the rude awakening that her friends – and even her long-time boyfriend – weren’t the supportive people she thought they were, she needs to hit the reset button. Her escape? A job in the country with her mom’s friend’s son. No distractions, no high expectations. Just a chance to clear her head and start over. She’s spent years climbing the ladder, and she’s not about to abandon it for a quiet life of hard work and no glamour.

Cameron Stinger once had it all. A promising football career, a hot girlfriend, and a future filled with endorsements, fame, and fortune. Until it all collapsed before it even started, leaving him with nothing but a bitter taste and a deep distrust of the world he once dreamed of. Now, he’s settled into a quiet life in rural Missouri, running a kayak shop and a farm. He wants nothing to do with flashy success, wealth, or the people who chase it. His world is small, simple, and real. Just the way he likes it.

But when Seli and Cam collide, sparks fly in ways neither of them expect. She’s driven, ambitious, and far from ready to give up the high-stakes world she left behind. He’s rooted, cautious, and definitely not interested in anything that feels like a big gamble. But something about their undeniable chemistry challenges everything they thought they knew about themselves – and about the lives they’re living.

Tell Me Something I Don’t Know is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt story about two people who’ve seen enough of life to know what they don’t want – but never imagined that they might just want each other.

Can a woman chasing a fresh start and a man who’s sworn off success find something real between them, or will the past always stand in their way? $5.99 on Kindle.

An unassuming and troubled maverick, Colter Axton borrows the minds of others and fixes outstanding debts. Phalex, a nightmarish warden of The Seeker’s Market, tracks down debtors to face harsh consequences at the hands of defrauded merchants. Colter opposes Phalex, racing against time to settle his client’s debts before Phalex ensnares them. A particular client, Theodore Kunis, frustrates Colter as the deadline to pay an outstanding debt looms. Colter evades Phalex while grappling with personal turmoil.

Meanwhile, Dalcius, a longtime friend and merchant, falls prey to the Vorn, a genocidal alien race seeking cosmic supremacy. They aim to exploit Dalcius and gain control of The Seeker’s Market. Dalcius provides Colter with an essential elixir that eases his transition between minds. Colter must protect Theo and devise a plan to free Dalcius from Vorn captivity. The situation intensifies when Phalex captures Colter and Theo to bring them before Aislingva, the entity Theo defrauded. While Colter negotiates in vain for their release, the Seeker’s Market comes under Vorn attack. Colter collaborates with Phalex to thwart the Vorn’s assault while facing an uncertain fate and contending with a formidable adversary determined to destroy everything. As events unfold, Dalcius appears in a new form to neutralize the Vorn and bring these scourges of the galaxy to face judgment by the Multitude of Consciousness. Colter does not understand Dalcius’ transformation or her cryptic message following the Vorn attack. He does, however, find himself forever changed. Gifted Superconsciousness by Dalcius, Colter finds his life getting more complicated and tragic. A brutal end for his longtime friend, Micky, leaves Colter confused. Friends dwindling, Colter must navigate his uncertain reality and prepare to face more formidable challenges. $3.99 on Kindle.

Would Yasmin’s HIDDEN DREAMS come TRUE?
Will her new life improve, or will it end in complete disappointment?

It was difficult for Yasmin to grow up in a restricted culture that differed from the western country where she lived. What made it even harder was a stepmother who ridiculed, scorned, and abused her.

After completing her University studies and now a qualified registered nurse, it was time for Yasmin to PLAN her ESCAPE. To escape and DISAPPEAR from her restricted upbringing with the religious ENFORCED implications.
She plans every detail carefully and well in advance. There must be no mistakes as her life could depend on it.

Yasmin TAKES-OFF very early one morning before her family were awake. Her destination is a city on the opposite side of her vast Australian continent. A new life is waiting. One that she hopes spells freedom, love, happiness, and friendships.
Who is the handsome E.R. doctor she meets that takes an interest in her?

Yasmin has heard about JESUS but has never understood or taken an interest in knowing more. Will she discover there is one who will never leave her nor forsake her?

Instead, will she be hunted down, found, and punished for running away from her past?

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A wounded Marine. A single mom. A love that neither of them expected.

Jax Marshall never planned to return to his small town, but after a devastating loss, he’s forced to face his past and a family that barely welcomes him. Single mother Kristen Morgan is rebuilding her life, but when a brooding ex-Marine enters her world, their unexpected connection sparks something deep. Now, they must decide if love is worth the risk. Free on Kindle.

Sometimes love gives 2nd, 3rd & 4th chances

Journal,

Well, now I’d gone and done it. Damn alcohol-fueled un-Valentines celebration, and I’d broken my own rules.

I might have sworn off love, being a 28-year-old widow, but dating was the distraction I needed to help fill the empty void where my heart used to tick. And until fate stuck her nose in it with her twisted sense of humor, I had been just fine with my love ’em and leave ’em attitude.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d fall in love again, or that I’d have to choose between my best friend, the best man, or my boss’s brother.

What do I do? They each have stolen a piece of my heart…

Lexi Michelson

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“This brutally romantic mafia love story will grip you!” ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt

Arranged marriage, age-gap, mafia/cartel romance

Capo to the Luciano Famiglia was my birthright.

The cruelty needed to succeed in this life has been beaten into me since I was a young boy. My father, Vincent Luciano, taught by example and with the slap of his hand. My independent streak took me down paths my father would never have gone. With our enemies gaining strength, it is my idea to attempt an alliance with an unlikely bedfellow.

The Roríguez Cartel and the Luciano Famiglia are improbable partners, yet even Vincent Luciano can’t deny the possible benefits. The only way to solidify the deal is for me to marry Catalina Ruiz, the eldest daughter of Andres Ruiz, a top lieutenant in the Roríguez Cartel.

Catalina is young, beautiful, and thinks she understands the path she is being forced to follow. There is no way for her to know the monster she is about to wed. A man doesn’t become a made man at thirteen if he is capable of love. That emotion is beyond my scope of expertise. Saving the famiglia is my goal. And once this alliance is made, ours will be but the first of the brutal vows exchanged.

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NOW AND FOREVER is a stand-alone dangerous, mafia, romance in the new “Brutal Vows” series. Each arranged marriage story is filled with the suspense, intrigue, and heat you’ve come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig. Free on Kindle.

When Hailey Cunningham agrees to oversee the transformation of Paradise Café, she hopes to keep her powerful father at bay.
But she never expects Bryan Maddox—a self-made success with a knack for pushing her buttons—to ignite a spark she can’t ignore.

Her father’s looming shadow threatens their fragile alliance, driving Hailey to fight for her independence and the café’s future.
As hidden enemies close in, secrets and ambition intertwine, testing every boundary they’ve drawn.

In a storm of deception and desire, Hailey and Bryan must decide if risking it all is worth the promise of something deeper. $2.99 on Kindle.

On the wedding planner’s way to a meeting, she stops at the coffee shop. A handsome stranger reaches for the same cup as her. When his touch startles her, the coffee spills, and his forbidding frown is aimed at directly her. Just wait until they find out they are working together… $0.99 on Kindle.

I’ve been in love with my best friend forever, but I never had the courage to tell her. Then I come home from deployment to find everyone thinks we’re engaged—thanks to a white lie that spiraled out of control. Now I’m moving in with Tate to keep up appearances, and I’ve got one shot to prove our fake engagement could be the real deal. Free on Kindle.

Two broken souls, one beach house, and a love that could heal them both.
Charlotte Monroe moved to L.A. to escape her mother’s overbearing control. When her friend, Laura, invites her to stay overnight at the beach house she shares with her brother, Jordan Reid, Charlotte accepts, eager to enjoy a weekend away. When she meets Jordan, she’s struck, not only by his handsome looks, but also by his extreme shyness.

Jordan has perfected the art of keeping people at arm’s length. His childhood wounds from his mother’s abandonment have kept him from making meaningful relationships. But Charlotte’s vibrant spirit and genuine warmth slowly chip away at the walls he’s built around his heart.

After a terrible accident leaves Charlotte with a broken leg, she has no choice but to stay with Laura and Jordan while she recovers, and she begins to see a different side of the quiet man who seems to hold so many secrets. What starts as admiration grows into much more.

With Jordan’s deep-seated fears of abandonment and Charlotte’s own struggle for independence, can their relationship survive, or will their pasts keep them from the love they so desperately desire? $0.99 on Kindle.

Joan’s best friend is a guy — Lucas. Which is no big deal when you’re kids. When you start dating, it gets … complicated. So, when Joan’s latest boyfriend dumps her, Lucas assumes their friendship is to blame … again.

But there’s something Joan has kept hidden even from her best friend. A condition that’s been ruining her relationships and wrecking her self-esteem.

Opening up about it didn’t feel right with a guy she’s not dating, but cutting Lucas out feels worse.

Joan’s treatment is a little unconventional — sex therapy. To make it work better, she needs a guy.

A guy she trusts absolutely.

A guy who’d do anything for her.

A guy like … Lucas.

But “therapy” turns out to be much hotter than expected.

And now they’ve crossed that line, is there any way back?

Is their friendship strong enough to survive?

Or will Joan lose another lover and worse … her best friend?

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Golden retriever MMC
Friendly competition between former college athletes
Found family and supportive friendships
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