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If the FBI were still around they would rate Raze Shadow as one of the bad guys. His military training can’t wipe out his association with the Mercenaries, the most feared gang in a thousand miles. His loyalties are compromised. He won’t even tell Vinnie his real name. But there’s no FBI in the new America of fear and firepower, only instinct and risk. And the way his arms wrap around her tells its own story. Whatever else Raze is concealing, he can’t hide his desire . . .]]> 400 Rebecca Zanetti 1420137972 Steph 0 to-read 4.33 2016
author: Rebecca Zanetti
name: Steph
average rating: 4.33
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]]> 32802793 It will take a miracle to survive the holidays...

After recently losing her parents, packmates and a sister, Noel Cordona isn’t even close to being in the holiday spirit. It seems that everyone around her is moving on and happy, but she can’t seem to get it together. When an unexpected kiss changes everything she thought she knew about her packmate Nathan O’Neill, she feels alive for the first time in a year. She’s too broken for him though. At least that’s what she tries to tell them both.

But Nathan’s been waiting patiently for Noel. He’s not going to lose faith now. With a little holiday magic, he can help her overcome the weight of her grief and show her that opening her heart to him is the best Christmas gift he could ever give her.

Moon Shifter Series
Length: 32,000 words
Author note: Set in the Moon Shifter world, this novella features all your favorite characters in a final wrap-up of the Moon Shifter series.

Books in the Moon Shifter Series:
Alpha Instinct, #1
Lover’s Instinct, #1.5 (novella)
Primal Possession, #2
Mating Instinct, #3
His Untamed Desire, #3.5 (novella)
Avenger’s Heat, #4
Hunter Reborn, #5
Protective Instinct, #5.5 (novella)
Dark Protector, #6
A Mate for Christmas, #6.5 (novella, final story in series)]]> 159 Katie Reus 1942447973 Steph 5 katie-reus 4.14 2016
author: Katie Reus
name: Steph
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2016/12/10
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Logan (Preacher) Bishop, retired Navy SEAL, flewĚýtourists on helicopter rides over the mountains of Montana and occasionally rescued skiers from snowy slopes. ĚýWith the threat of terrorists developing means of biological warfare, he jumped at the chance to run a mission in Alaska, monitoring the activities of a newly established ISIS cell. Ěý

Vivian Sanders, a biologist with the Department of Homeland Security, was tasked with finding out what the terrorists were creating. ĚýAssigned to work with an agent on a cell in Alaska, she was stunned to find she was being paired with a security specialist and he knew nothing about their cover—living next door to the terrorists and pretending to be married.

Precise in his planning and executions of missions, the impulsive Viv drove Logan to distraction and of all his missions, he was certain this one would fail.ĚýĚý Learning to work together, Logan and Viv discover opposites do attract. But the secret Logan carries—how he is to finish the mission—is one he is afraid she won’t be able to accept.

When the chemicals created byĚýthe terrorists next door threatened to be tested on a small town in Alaska,Ěýthey fight to survive…both hoping their love survives the battle as well.

** Logan Bishop was first introduced in the Saints Protection & Investigation Series (Surviving Love). This book is in the "Sleeper SEAL" connected series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.

Each book in this multi-author branded series is a standalone novel, and the series does not have to be read in order.

****Due to scenes of an explicit sexual nature and language that some consider crude, please be warned - for 18+ only! If you do not like alphas with heart who fall in love with strong female characters while dealing with real life issues...again be warned!!

]]> 229 Maryann Jordan 0998483273 Steph 0 to-read 4.50 2017
author: Maryann Jordan
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]]> 34507664
When Dex “Double Dee� Davidson was abandoned at the altar by the woman he loved, he threw himself into his military career, training hard enough to get accepted into the elite Black Ops unit known as HOT. The love he felt for Annabelle Quinn burned to ash in the face of her betrayal—so when she crashes back into his life and begs him to save her, he has no problem laughing in her face.

Blackmailed into jilting Dex and forced into an abusive marriage, Annabelle never thought she’d escape the hell of the last five years. But her husband died a month ago and she’s finally free. Except she isn’t. Someone claims that Eric stole a fortune—and they want it back. If she doesn’t return it within twenty-four hours, she’ll be dead—and so will her young daughter. With time running out, Annabelle has no one to turn to. No one except Dex.

When Dex learns that Annabelle’s husband committed treason against the US by selling a top secret military project to the Russians, he has no choice but to get involved. He’ll protect Annabelle and her child, and he’ll find out who’s threatening her. But he won’t fall for her intoxicating sensuality ever again. And if he discovers the secret she’s been hiding from him? It’ll be game over for good�

Another explosive, high-octane thrill-ride from New York Times bestselling author Lynn Raye Harris!]]> 330 Lynn Raye Harris 1941002161 Steph 5 4.45 2017
author: Lynn Raye Harris
name: Steph
average rating: 4.45
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rating: 5
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]]> 32273274
Piper Greenlee is desperate to get out of Sugar Hollow. After her ex-husband’s notorious scandal and their subsequent divorce, her life and reputation are in tatters. Not to mention the disturbing feelings she’s started to have for a longtime friend recently. She’s ready to leave all that behind, start over somewhere far away and reinvent herself.

But the past isn’t done with her yet. When it lands on her doorstep this time, the consequences could prove fatal. She has no choice but to turn to the one man in town she knows can protect her…the man she’s not ready to face her true feelings for.

He’ll fight to convince her she’s already home.

DEA FAST agent Easton Colebrook has loved Piper for years and been forced to stay silent. It killed him to stand back and watch her marry the wrong man, but now that her divorce has been finalized and she’s had time to heal, he’s making his move. The problem is, she’s determined to see him only as a friend, and worse—Wyatt’s little brother.

When he arrives home after another rotation in Afghanistan, Easton is ready to put his plan into action. Then he learns that Piper is planning to move halfway across the country, forcing him to act immediately. Before he can tell her how he feels, her ex drags her into a potentially lethal situation. Easton steps in, vowing to protect her at all costs. But in order to finally claim the woman who’s owned his heart for as long as he can remember, he and Piper will have to outsmart a deadly enemy hell bent on exacting his revenge.
]]> 206 Kaylea Cross 1928044182 Steph 3 4.29 2016
author: Kaylea Cross
name: Steph
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2016
rating: 3
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]]> 29279516 He saved her life. She showed him how to live it . . .When he sees a woman drowning, Grisham Abbot immediately leaps into action. The Navy SEAL forgets his training, his past, and the explosion that forever scarred his body and his mind. He can only remember what he was born to do. But saving Greta Owen is a complication Grisham is definitely" not" ready for. She's stunning and gorgeous--like sunlight after months of darkness. Yep, Grisham is so, so screwed.Greta knows that the smart thing to do would be to run from Grisham. He's a wounded warrior, and his head is a big-time mess. The problem is that Greta wants to make him "her" mess. One kiss and she's completely in over her head. And if this SEAL risked himself to save her, then she must find a way to bring him back to life . . .
Battle Scars Book 1: " Last True Hero"Book 2: "Saved by the SEAL"Book 3: "Man of Honor]]> 354 Diana Gardin 1455594733 Steph 0 to-read 4.39 2016
author: Diana Gardin
name: Steph
average rating: 4.39
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]]> 18144646
The Special Threats Response Team hunts terrorists out of the reach of conventional law enforcement.

Their leader, Rose Prospero has already faced her own worst fear: five years ago she was captured and tortured when the CIA abandoned her behind enemy lines. Since then, she’s focused her energies on protecting her Team and her country from monsters like the man who captured her. The Team and the job come first, last, always for Rose, leaving no room for love.

Former Delta, Billy “Edge� Price is Rose’s second-in-command and her best friend. Suave, skilled, and a smooth operator, Billy loves his job—and his boss. He can’t have both, so he’s settled for using his position to stay close to Rose.

As they face enemies from without and within, on the run from anyone who could help them, Rose and Billy learn each other’s deepest secrets, face their greatest fears, and sacrifice everything for Team, Country…and Love.]]> 251 C.J. Lyons 1939038103 Steph 0 to-read 4.16 2013
author: C.J. Lyons
name: Steph
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2013
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]]> 28220021 Across dimensions . . .
Ěý
A gifted one, Yuri Sokolov was born with the ability to see spirits, but he knows better than to make contact with them. Yet he’s never seen one as lovely as Cat Seddon, the woman who haunts his home and his dreams. But amid their star-crossed love, a new danger may have Yuri facing a different kind of eternity.]]> 118 Dianne Duvall 1420143530 Steph 5 dianne-duvall Read when in the On The HUnt 4.38 2016
author: Dianne Duvall
name: Steph
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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Read when in the On The HUnt
]]> 27841495
On the outside, Julian Darcangelo, Zach McBride, Nick Andris, and others join together with the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team in a desperate bid to free their friends, knowing that if they fail, the people they love will be�

Dead by Midnight.

Featuring cameo appearances by the men of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, a series by New York Times bestselling author Kaylea Cross.]]> 236 Pamela Clare 099037713X Steph 5 pamela-clare 4.47 2015
author: Pamela Clare
name: Steph
average rating: 4.47
book published: 2015
rating: 5
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]]> 20884910 146 Marliss Melton 1938732138 Steph 5 marliss-melton 3.82 2014
author: Marliss Melton
name: Steph
average rating: 3.82
book published: 2014
rating: 5
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]]> 26223241
HELL OR HIGH WATERS by Jerrie Alexander A woman in danger. A man she loves but can't trust.

When former SEAL Nate Wolfe learns a woman from his past is in danger, nothing will stop him from protecting her. Not even her.

Dallas Child Protection Services Investigator Kay Taylor doesn't want or need Nate in her life. But he doesn't seem to understand the word no. He seems to also have forgotten the brand he left on her heart.

When Kay is taken and sold to a monster, the devil himself couldn't stop Nate from doing whatever it takes to find her...but will he be in time?


REFLECTION (A Whitney Steel Novel - Book One) by Kim Cresswell
Lunch with the ex-husband is not always a fun thing especially when bullets start flying and reporter Whitney Steel finds herself in the middle of a human cloning story that will rock the world...providing she lives long enough to get her byline. "A deeply emotional romantic suspense that starts bold and holds you captive to the very end." --New York Times Bestseller, Dianna Love


KILLING SECRETS (A Thorne’s Thorn Novel, Book One) by K. L. Docter
Some secrets are better left dead. Too bad the Angel Killer’s digging them up.

Rachel James� ex-husband is released from prison determined to reclaim her and her traumatized child, his key to the James fortune. Patrick Thorne isn’t interested in helping another of his parents� charity cases, especially after losing his unborn son and wife to suicide. Only trust will untangle the secrets that dominate their lives, free a child of her silent prison, and save them both from a killer who stands too close.


BROKEN PIECES (Bits & Pieces Book One) by Rachel Kent
Tara Jacobs had her life completely planned. She truly did have it all after a lifetime of struggles. Unfortunately, her stepbrother arrives in town and threatens to ruin her well-laid plans with some blackmail. Tara stops at almost nothing to keep her skeletons from tumbling out of the closet.


IF I FAIL (A Jake Carrington Mystery Book One) by Marian Lanouette
Are rules really meant to be broken? Jake Carrington finds out the hard way and the answer is no! Dating Chloe Wagner was a huge mistake, and Jake should have known better—he’s investigating the murder of Chloe’s sister. Now Chloe is the number one suspect in that murder. If she’s convicted, Jake could lose not only his rank, but his career. If that’s not bad enough, he’s got a stalker on his hands, someone who’s threatening his fledgling relationship with the lovely Mia. Things are getting just a little too personal for comfort!
]]> 1299 Jerrie Alexander 0996382194 Steph 0 to-read 3.98 2015
author: Jerrie Alexander
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]]> 32569470 He walked away once; he won't do it again.

Wolf shifter Aldric Kazan is no stranger to pain. Since the loss of his mate a century ago, he won't allow himself to fall for someone again—not even the feisty female who stirs things in him that he thought were gone long ago. But as a supernatural investigator, he's forced to team up with the same woman he vowed to stay away from.

She let him in once; she refuses to do it again.

Natalia Cordona refuses to back down from any challenge—even if it means joining forces with Aldric, the sexy and brooding man who won't get too close. Locating missing vampires before a volatile war breaks out seems nearly impossible as the duo struggle with their explosive and undeniable attraction. Now it's up to Natalia and Aldric to trust each other to stop an all-out war from breaking out that would destroy the harmony they've all worked so hard for.

60,000 words
Author Though part of the Moon Shifter series, this book can be read as a stand-alone.]]> 276 Katie Reus 1942447930 Steph 5 katie-reus 4.15 2016
author: Katie Reus
name: Steph
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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]]> 36517354 He foolishly let her go�

When the woman he loved walked out of his life, Brooks Alexander was certain she did so willingly—with the cool two-million his father had offered as incentive to walk away. So when the former Marine Scout Sniper learns that Darcy didn’t take a dime of his father’s payoff, Brooks realizes he made an epic mistake. He’s determined to make things right and reclaim his woman. Except neither task is as easily accomplished as he first thought.

Now her life is in his hands�

Wedding planner Darcy is no stranger to disappointment when it comes to the men in her life. When Brooks accused her of taking his father’s bribe, she was devastated that he thought so little of her—and realized he never knew her at all. So she walked away with her pride intact and her heart broken. Now, months later, an overheard conversation puts Darcy in the crosshairs of a dangerous criminal with powerful connections. With nowhere else to turn, she has no choice but to put all her trust in Redemption Harbor Consulting—and its cofounder, the man who broke her heart.

Length: Novel

Redemption Harbor Series
1. Resurrection
2. Savage Rising
3. Dangerous Witness]]> 300 Katie Reus 1635560306 Steph 0 to-read 4.11 2018
author: Katie Reus
name: Steph
average rating: 4.11
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]]> 32831299
Wes Montgomery watched his entire family fall in love, and now finds himself ready to settle down. Except the one person he seems to find chemistry with is not only his twin’s ex, she also works for Montgomery Inc. But when the two find themselves in one compromising situation after another, Wes realizes he’s having second thoughts about the dynamic woman who’s burst her way into his life. Sure she sets off his temper, but she also makes him hot in every other way possible.

Jillian Reid never loved her best friend like everyone thought she should, so she pushed him away so he could have his future. Now, despite fighting it, she finds herself attracted to the one man she shouldn’t. When her father’s health takes a turn for the worse, and a danger no one saw coming show its face, she’s forced to turn to Wes for help. The two of them have fought off their attraction long enough, and each cave to the desire. But this enemies-to-lovers tale might have an ending no one ever dreamed of.]]> 218 Carrie Ann Ryan 1943123616 Steph 5 carrie-anne-ryan 4.26 2017
author: Carrie Ann Ryan
name: Steph
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2017/11/21
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]]> 20433287
A human with a special gift, Lana Fitzpatrick’s life is complicated. When Sid Sinclair charges into her life, her complicated life becomes torturous; his charm and wit draws her in like no other. Having dealt with alpha men most of her life, she is a match made in heaven for the VC Warrior who thinks he is God’s gift to women.

As the world of vampires and humans try to coexist, Sid and Lana’s lives intertwine. It doesn’t take long before the sparks between the two fly and for them to realize they have both finally met their match.
]]> 294 Teresa Gabelman Steph 5 teresa-gabelman 4.49 2014
author: Teresa Gabelman
name: Steph
average rating: 4.49
book published: 2014
rating: 5
read at: 2016/06/18
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This is Drake “Brick� Vandine and Alaska Stein’s story. At first glance no one would think they’d ever be compatible, but sometimes deep connections can be made through shared experiences. And when the horror they thought they’d left behind comes for them again, they have to band together to overcome it once again.]]> 382 Susan Stoker 164499268X Steph 5 4.19 2022
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> 62194912
It was me; I was the girl who’d found her forever
love and still walked away.

I’ve waited years—twenty of them to be exact—to find my way back to Cole. I’ve prepared for battle, and I’m armed with the information Cole and his team needs to take down a human trafficking ring. I am no longer the unsure, sheltered girl I once was. I’m wiser, stronger, and ready to take on any obstacle that stands in my way of claiming my future.

The former SEAL is about to be outplayed by the very ethos he’s lived his life by: I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will not fail.

That is if I don’t die at the hands of the enemy before Cole and my brother can find me.]]> 175 Riley Edwards 1951567293 Steph 0 to-read 4.51 2022
author: Riley Edwards
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]]> 25556173 She pinches her eyes closed. “Don’t leave me. No matter how mad you are, please, please don’t leave me here alone.� But there’s more on the line than just Emma’s safety. There’s the danger that brought Titan’s Delta team into the strip club in the first place. A threat that’s too close to home, too close to the family Grayson plans to claim. I push away the sudden spring of fear. Life’s too unknown, with hidden enemies and unseen terrors. The idea that I could lose her again� it’s unbearable. A love story like Grayson and Emma's needs a forever love, and somehow they’ll find their way to her fairy tale. ONLY FOREVER is the fourth and final installment of the Only series. Must be read in order.]]> 124 Cristin Harber 1942236158 Steph 4 cristin-harber Brilliant. 4.17 2015
author: Cristin Harber
name: Steph
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2015
rating: 4
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Brilliant.
]]> 24379220

Anything.....]]> 150 R.L. Mathewson 1310879559 Steph 5 r-l-mathewson 4.05
author: R.L. Mathewson
name: Steph
average rating: 4.05
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rating: 5
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oh so funny, love these 2 together.
]]> 53298856
On one unforgettable afternoon, a simple fluke kept Carly Stewart out of her crazy ex’s reach…landing her best friend in his clutches instead. It’s been months since the events of that day, when her friend was rescued and her ex, Shawn, died, yet the police are no closer to discovering who his accomplice was. And Carly is no closer to reclaiming her life, hiding in her apartment in distress, flinching at every noise and shadow. Her only saving grace is Jag. The Navy SEAL who’s kept her from completely losing herself to the terror.

Jagger Bennett will never give up on Carly. He understands what she’s going through better than most. He also knows she won’t let her ex control her from the grave for much longer, especially when he sees the first spark of anger peeking through her fear. He’ll help her defeat her demons, regain her confidence, get back to the person she was before Shawn Keyes…and in return, she could be the one woman who can help Jag conquer his past. If he’s able to put his own torment to rest, he’ll claim Carly for his own.

Shawn Keyes was my friend. My mentor. Now he’s gone. And I have no one. It’s all her fault. Carly Stewart. She’ll pay for everything she did to Shawn…to me…and she’ll pay soon. Before she can ruin another man’s life.

**Finding Carly is the 5th book in the SEAL Team Hawaii Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.]]> Susan Stoker Steph 0 to-read 4.30 2022
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
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]]> 59854041
Love and danger . . .
For most of his life, Vampire-Demon Garrett Kayrs, nephew of the King of the Realm, has carried a heavy mantle of responsibility with ease and control. Fate declared him heir to the throne, Fortune marked him with the power of the mysterious circle of Seven, and Chance promised more surprises to come. Nothing deterred him from his path. Until the nightmares began--agonizing dreams of having a female, the female, his mate, on the back of his motorcycle—only to have her torn away from his protection. He feels the menace around her, the danger she’s in, and he can’t rest until he finds her . . .

Duty and desire . . .
Destiny Applegate bears the weight of her name with a respectful balance of fear and purpose. She has been given some direction, but not nearly enough to truly understand her duty, what she was born to do. Even as a child, she had a sense of him. The him, her mate. A dream moment or two with him that might have saved her—or possibly cursed her. So now, when he finds her, she has no choice but to jump on the back of his bike and do her best to hold on until she discovers her path—even if that means ending his.]]> 336 Rebecca Zanetti 1516110781 Steph 0 to-read 4.62 2022
author: Rebecca Zanetti
name: Steph
average rating: 4.62
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]]> 59234875 So many secrets. Such a familiar place.

After fifteen years in the army, Dylan Grant is more than ready to come home, settle down, and start a family of his own.

Thanks to one stolen, forbidden moment long ago, he might already have.

When Raven Blackstone returns to Birch Falls to settle her late father’s estate, she intends to close the book on that part of her life forever.

But it’s not that simple. Not only does she discover dangerous family secrets lurking in every shadowy corner, the only man she’s ever loved is back in town too. And when he discovers the truth she’s been hiding from him all these years, he’s not as willing to walk away.

This is the third installment of the 2022 season of The Long Road Home series. No matter the road we travel, we're always heading for our Home Base. ]]> 360 Abbie Zanders Steph 0 to-read 4.69 2022
author: Abbie Zanders
name: Steph
average rating: 4.69
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]]> 58773991 A brand new series by New York Times bestselling author, Susan Stoker.

The Refuge is a place to heal. Where those who have experienced traumatic events can go to heal. It’s run by seven former military men who’ve seen more than their fair share of the ugliness in the world.

Friend-zoned since childhood by the most amazing man she’s ever known, that doesn’t stop Alaska Stein from doing whatever’s necessary—including lying to the military—to be by his side when Drake ends up in a German hospital after a mission gone wrong. The broken man in the bed is not the boy she once knew. Despite that, and despite years apart, when Drake turns his gaze to Alaska, he sees her. Looks beyond the plain-Jane exterior to his childhood friend beneath. He may never be anything more than a friend, but putting her needs aside to see him whole is a sacrifice she’s willing to make.

Drake “Brick� Vandine walks away from the SEALs after his recovery, building a life around helping others struggling with PTSD. But he can’t walk away from Alaska. She was there for him in his darkest moment and her spine of steel saw him through one of the biggest challenges of his career. And now, although she lives half a world away, she’s still his anchor, his daily dose of support as he and several friends build The Refuge. A place of peace, a place of healing. But, for Drake, also a place of loneliness.

When the unthinkable befalls Alaska during a trip to Russia, it’s Drake’s turn to drop everything and race to her aid. Safely back at The Refuge, he just as quickly realizes what he’s failed to see for two decades—his oldest, dearest friend is the love of his life.

A revelation that may be too little, too late. Because Drake’s brought the enemy right to their door.

**Deserving Alaska is the 1st book in The Refuge Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
]]> 384 Susan Stoker Steph 0 to-read 4.50 2022
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A moment in time can last forever.

Scott Evers's life was on the fast track. As a SEAL Team Commander, he and his men worked hard, played hard, and had the skill set to handle any situation. Until that night. A heartbeat of hesitation during a joint operation shook Scott to his core. A hesitation he couldn’t rationalize or explain. The moment haunted him.

Ciera Gordon was free after a violent US Military operation that saved her and her son. Ready to testify against the men who had abused her and others for years, she needed the government to guarantee their protection.

The Atlanta airport was always insane, but with no one waiting for him, Scott gave up his seat in favor of a later flight when the attendant at the gate called for volunteers. A chance meeting with a woman in the USO provided him a direction and a purpose. Little did he know that trajectory would put him directly in the path of the woman and child he saw in his dreams every night.]]> 286 Kris Michaels 1954421362 Steph 0 to-read 4.67 2022
author: Kris Michaels
name: Steph
average rating: 4.67
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]]> 35134098 An outlaw motorcycle club sets up shop next door to Sea Haven in the dangerously sexy new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.

A brutal education in a Russian training facility for assassins has taught this group of men one thing:

It's a long road to redemption.

JUDGMENT ROAD

As the enforcer of the Torpedo Ink motorcycle club, Reaper lives for riding and fighting. He's a stone-cold killer who turns his wrath on those who deserve it. Feelings are a weakness he can't afford--until a gorgeous bartender gets under his skin...

Near Sea Haven, the small town of Caspar has given Anya Rafferty a new lease on life. And she's desperate to hold on to her job at the biker bar, even if the scariest member of the club seems to have it out for her. But Reaper's imposing presence and smoldering looks just ratchet up the heat.

Anya's touch is everything Reaper doesn't want--and it brands him to the bone. But when her secrets catch up to her, Reaper will have to choose between Anya and his club--his heart and his soul.]]> 426 Christine Feehan 0451488512 Steph 0 to-read 4.03 2018
author: Christine Feehan
name: Steph
average rating: 4.03
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rating: 0
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Former Navy Special Forces Nicholas Harper likes his new life as captain of a dive boat in Hawaii.

Powerhouse attorney Kara Lynn O'Conner's world revolves around her small Texas town where life is easy and safe.

Six year old Bradley Russell is about to change everything.



Learn more about the contemporary romance Aloha

Aloha Texas is the first book in the Contemporary Romance Aloha series. Currently working on the next book in this popular beach series, Chris has enjoyed playing with her military heroes. The popular themes of small town and Hawaii beaches blended with the story of a single dad, lost love, and a surprise son have landed Aloha Texas on the Kindle military list and made this contemporary romance novel a reader's choice.


More in the
Almost Book 2 : Billy and Angela's story
Mai Tai Marriage : Book 3 : Jim and Lexie's story
Dive into You : Book 4 : Doug and Emily's story
Look of Love : Book 5 : Dan and Maddie's story
Love By Design : Book 6: John and Ava's story
Love Walks Book 7: Mike and Annette's story
Shell Game : Brooklyn's story


Chris Keniston's love of a good story and frustration with the end of a well known author's romance best seller, drove her to pen her own works of romance and fiction. If you are a fan of Barbara Freethy, Joann Ross, and similar contemporary romance authors, you will love reading the Aloha Series.


What Readers are saying about Aloha

"So many elements romance., suspense, and loss. I didn't want to put my Kindle down. It wasn't a let down I loved it."

"Hop on this dive boat and read a lovely, well written story about love, loss & learning to be a dad. There are twists & turns along the way & I enjoyed it & would most definitely recommend it to all!"

"...when an author is able to bring a book that contains serious issues, to fruition, through incredibly sensitive prose, a writer has gone above and beyond. Aloha Texas is such a book! And, Chris Keniston is such a writer!"

"Love a good story and Chris Keniston writes a great story! She wove the characters all through the plot. I did not see some of the twists coming all I can say is WOW!"]]> 273 Chris Keniston Steph 5 chris-keniston 4.01 2013
author: Chris Keniston
name: Steph
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2013
rating: 5
read at: 2016/03/27
date added: 2021/07/15
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]]> 57967121
The sex was phenomenal.

Then I walked away.

That’s where our story should’ve ended.

But he found me. Now he knows my real name, my secrets, and all the details of my sordid past.

I’m out for revenge and no one will stop me; not even the pragmatic Zane Lewis. If he thinks he can silence me with the promise of more mind-bending sex, he’s wrong.

Ivy Matthews is the most frustrating female I’ve ever known. I’ve broken terrorists faster than I can pull information from her sweet lips.

The only time she’s pliant is when she’s under me, or when my mouth is exploring her sexy curves, and then the most exquisite filthy words and breathy moans fill my ears.

If she thinks she can walk away from me, she’s wrong.

I’ve found the one–my perfect match–my equal.

Come hell or high-water Ivy is mine.]]> 296 Riley Edwards Steph 0 currently-reading 4.63 2018
author: Riley Edwards
name: Steph
average rating: 4.63
book published: 2018
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2021/05/17
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]]> 54739649
Dr. Mariana Lopez has finally stopped bailing friends out of difficult situations. Well, except for substituting as the leader for another anger management group, pitching in as a campaign strategist for a prospective sheriff, and babysitting three dogs. Even with such a full life, she can feel the danger around her—a sense that something isn’t right. Nightmares harass her, until the real thing comes to life, and only the dark and sexy male sitting in her group can save her. However, with safety comes a price she might not be willing to pay.

Raine Maxwell is one of the Maxwells out of Montana, which means he's not only one of the most deadly vampires alive, but his path is set and his mate has been chosen for him. To save him—to continue his line. Unfortunately, his mate is an enhanced human female who has no idea of her abilities, of his species, or of her future. He’d like to lead her gently into this new world, but his people aren’t the only ones who’ve found her, which puts her into more danger than she can imagine. Plus, in order to follow his laws, he only has one week to convince her that immortality with him is what she wants—and needs.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**]]> 118 Rebecca Zanetti 1951812387 Steph 0 rebecca-zanetti 4.20 2021
author: Rebecca Zanetti
name: Steph
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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]]> 57002821
Scott “Mustang� Webber is pulled from his current mission, along with the rest of his SEAL team, to prevent an act of piracy in the Middle East. They’re all surprised when the first person to radio for help is a woman. He soon senses “Rachel Walters� is hiding something, and offers his help. He’s both shocked and pleased when she actually comes looking for him in Hawaii months later. He’d felt a connection with her on that cargo ship…one he’s looking forward to exploring further.

Keeping Elodie safe in Hawaii turns out to be easy…until it isn’t. Long days in paradise have a way of making one complacent. Now Mustang is working against the clock and the elements themselves, as he faces his greatest mission ever—finding Elodie.]]> 344 Susan Stoker 1644990687 Steph 5 susan-stoker 4.37 2021
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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date added: 2021/04/20
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]]> 22859349 206 Bella Jewel 0992506654 Steph 5 belle-jewel 4.07 2014
author: Bella Jewel
name: Steph
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2014
rating: 5
read at: 2015/01/29
date added: 2021/04/08
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]]> 27207138
Mark Hayden is a former trauma doctor, former battle surgeon, now a bodyguard and Number Two at Solid Security. He’s dedicated his life to protecting and helping others, and he makes it his mission to step in between danger and anyone threatened by it. He’s interested in Francine � every inch of his muscular, hulking frame is interested � but she’s in someone else’s sights, too. Someone not nearly as safe as Mark, someone who wishes her serious harm.

When Francine disappears in to a blizzard, taken by a man that she helped to put in jail years before, Mark’s instinct is to find her at all costs. As Mark races against time, his search for the woman that he loves will mean pushing his boundaries, both personal and professional. If he blows past those boundaries, and he takes a life out of revenge and rage, will he be able to come back to himself? And if that lonely mountain cabin becomes Francine’s final resting place, will he even care if he never comes back?]]> 283 Marysol James Steph 5 marysol-james 4.18 2015
author: Marysol James
name: Steph
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2015/10/17
date added: 2021/04/05
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loved, loved, loved this book.
]]> 56122324 MOIRA
I’ve been to hell and back,
And back again.
It's a never-ending cycle for me.
Every time I think the worst is over,
I get knocked right back down again.
I grew up on the streets. I've been traded in and out of men's beds,
I thought that was my lowest moment, but I was wrong.
I was taken from one hell and sold into another.

I'm calloused, hardened, and hopeless.
But when Griff swoops in,
More than once,
To protect me, save me, rescue me,
One thing is certain:
He’ll never stop saving me.
He’s my Guardian angel,
One I can't live without.

GRIFF
I'd go to Hell and back to save her,
Knock anyone down who gets in my way.
I did it once. I’ll do it again.
I’ll do it as many times as it takes.
She's strong, bold, and beautiful,
Yet vulnerable, sensitive, and perfect.
She deserves the best in life,
Except for the hand she's been dealt.
I need her, love her, crave her,
And I'll do anything to keep Moira safe.]]> 425 Ellie Masters Steph 0 to-read 4.41 2021
author: Ellie Masters
name: Steph
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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date added: 2021/02/13
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]]> 40807471
Was it wrong to hate your patient? Probably. This was just supposed to be another job for Sloane, but somewhere along the line everything changed and she found herself risking everything for the one man that could destroy her.

In the blink of an eye, Chase’s entire world was destroyed, taking away everything that he loved and leaving him struggling to go on. He hates who he’s become, hates the memories that keep him up at night, and hates knowing that the life that should have been his was gone forever. The only thing that gives him hope is the one woman that he could never have.

Because he would never survive losing her.]]> 258 R.L. Mathewson Steph 5 r-l-mathewson 4.08 2020
author: R.L. Mathewson
name: Steph
average rating: 4.08
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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date added: 2020/12/21
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]]> 50633454
The Neighbor from Hell YA Series.

For readers who enjoy stories that leave them smiling�

Do you ever feel like life isn’t going the way that you thought it would?

That’s what Sebastian Bradford is realizing as he tries to figure out how everything went wrong so quickly. He’d never expected things to end like this, but then again, he’d never expected a lot of things and that was the problem. He just needed to figure out how to fix this before it was too late. There’s only one problem with that�

He’s about to learn a life lesson that he will never forget.

Mikey Campbell loves her family, baseball, and teasing a smile out of her best friend. She’d never met anyone like Sebastian before. He was smart, funny, incredibly kind, and way too damn serious for someone their age and she had no idea why, but she was determined to find out.
]]> 275 R.L. Mathewson 0998601772 Steph 5 r-l-mathewson 4.41 2020
author: R.L. Mathewson
name: Steph
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2020
rating: 5
read at: 2020/12/22
date added: 2020/12/21
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]]> 53258121
Scott “Mustang� Webber is pulled from his current mission, along with the rest of his SEAL team, to prevent an act of piracy in the Middle East. They’re all surprised when the first person to radio for help is a woman. He soon senses “Rachel Walters� is hiding something, and offers his help. He’s both shocked and pleased when she actually comes looking for him in Hawaii months later. He’d felt a connection with her on that cargo ship…one he’s looking forward to exploring further.

Keeping Elodie safe in Hawaii turns out to be easy…until it isn’t. Long days in paradise have a way of making one complacent. Now Mustang is working against the clock and the elements themselves, as he faces his greatest mission ever—finding Elodie.]]> 346 Susan Stoker Steph 0 to-read 4.43 2021
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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date added: 2020/12/01
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]]> 53330393
Eliana's life has never been what one might term ordinary. At least, it hasn't been for a very long time. As a powerful Immortal Guardian, she spends her nights hunting and slaying psychotic vampires that most of humanity doesn't even realize exist. Then an opportunity arises that instantly makes her extraordinary existence seem downright boring. The leader of the Immortal Guardians asks her to guard a group of mortals who are embarking upon a voyage across the galaxy to the planet Lasara. How could she possibly say no?

In no time at all, Eliana is hurtling through space on board a Lasaran battleship and getting to know not one but two alien races. It's the most exciting adventure of her long life... until the ship is unexpectedly attacked. Amid the chaos and destruction that follow, she valiantly helps everyone she can before an explosion renders her unconscious. When Eliana awakens, she finds herself alone, floating in space, clad only in a spacesuit, with no ship in sight. Alone--that is--except for the warm, deep voice that carries over the comm in her helmet.

Commander Dagon and the crew of the Segonian battleship Ranasura respond to a distress call from their Lasaran allies and join a massive Alliance-wide search-and-rescue mission. He quickly achieves communication with a lone Earthling female and races toward her. Every time they speak, his fascination with her grows and he becomes more desperate to reach her before her oxygen supply runs out. Her strength, bravery, and humor entice him, even more so when she defies all odds and they meet in person.

As he and Eliana embark upon a quest to find her missing friends, a bond swiftly grows between them that deepens with every laugh and smile and tender touch they share. But they are not the only ones searching for Earthling survivors. When Eliana herself becomes the hunted and their enemies begin to close in, can the two of them fight their way to victory, or will their enemies take everything?]]> 435 Dianne Duvall 1734555645 Steph 0 to-read 4.26 2021
author: Dianne Duvall
name: Steph
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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]]> 53343680
Nick Belanger can't stop thinking about the single mother who lives next door. She's smart. She's funny. She's so beautiful he can't stare at her too long for fear his eyes will start to glow. But Kayla thinks he's just an ordinary guy who works in security. Finding out he instead is a powerful immortal warrior who hunts and slays psychotic vampires for a living may not go over well, particularly since she has a daughter she doesn't want to endanger.

Kayla Dorman can keep neither her gaze nor her thoughts from straying to the man next door. Who can blame her really? He is the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome with smart, charming, and honorable thrown in. He's also a few years younger than her and surely would not be interested in a single mom who hasn't dated since her divorce. At least that's what she thinks until an accident nearly takes her life and Nick risks all to save her.

The dynamics of their relationship swiftly change. The friendship they've developed over the years deepens into love as the two spend every minute they can together, laughing and teasing, never suspecting a threat may lurk in the shadows. But that threat soon strikes, making it clear that Nick is the target and his enemy doesn't care if Kayla gets caught in the cross fire. Though Kayla bravely rises to the occasion and is determined to do whatever it takes to help Nick defeat his enemy, Nick is terrified of losing her. Can he identify and eliminate his new nemesis before the man takes everything from him?]]> 330 Dianne Duvall 1734555629 Steph 5 dianne-duvall 4.24 2020
author: Dianne Duvall
name: Steph
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 53202223
Cole “Rex� Kingston has saved his fair share of women over his time as a SEAL, but no mission has ever seemed as important as the one to find Avery Nelson. Digging the woman out of the rubble of a mountainside in Afghanistan hammers home to them both just how short life is, and they waste no time acting on their attraction, getting closer as Cole helps Avery deal with the aftermath of her ordeal.

But someone isn’t happy that Avery didn’t die in the mountains…and they’ll do anything to make sure she doesn’t live long enough to talk about what she might’ve heard and seen while deployed.

** Securing Avery is the 5th book in the SEAL of Protection: Legacy Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.]]> 350 Susan Stoker 164499013X Steph 0 to-read 4.40 2020
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2020
rating: 0
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]]> 23925425 Lieutenant Commander, Mark Frazier sees Birdie, and he only wants one thing. Her, forever. As a SEAL, he flourishes beneath both trials and adventure. However, changing the mission directive of this woman may be the biggest challenge of his life.
What happens when a woman whose life is based on certainty targets a Navy SEAL who thrives on the unknown? Can Mark find a way to overcome her stubborn mindset and convince her to give them a chance? Or is her heart latched against him?]]> Lea Hart 1310813868 Steph 5 4.00
author: Lea Hart
name: Steph
average rating: 4.00
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rating: 5
read at: 2015/06/22
date added: 2020/03/31
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Cant wait for to complete the next one- loving this new author I have found.
]]> 25546259 Max Bishop hasn’t met a target he can’t acquire or a mission he can’t complete. Until Rory. As a retired Navy SEAL and CEO of Security Alliance International, he has spent most of his life in charge. Now his mission is to convince this headstrong woman that he can protect her�.and love her.
Can Rory trust Max with her safety and her love? Will he convince her to place her protection and heart in his hands? Or will the person terrorizing her snatch the opportunity away?]]> 322 Lea Hart Steph 5 4.02
author: Lea Hart
name: Steph
average rating: 4.02
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2015/06/22
date added: 2020/03/28
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Cant wait for the next one to come out- loving this new author I have found.
]]> 27834705 300 Lea Hart Steph 4 lea-hart 3.97
author: Lea Hart
name: Steph
average rating: 3.97
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2016/01/08
date added: 2020/03/28
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]]> 25971870 Travis Mathers can’t believe his eyes when a pretty little thing walks into the roughest bar in Ripley wearing a flowered sundress. Instantly, the retired Navy Seal knows this woman needs his protection, and he’s going to give it whether she wants it or not. Besides, who could possibly have more to show her about adventure?
Can Travis convince Cary that he can turn around her boring life? Can Cary fight the allure of a risk-taking alpha male? How long can they resist becoming attached?]]> 195 Lea Hart Steph 5 lea-hart 4.14
author: Lea Hart
name: Steph
average rating: 4.14
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2015/08/03
date added: 2020/03/28
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review:
love this series :) Cant wait for the nest one
]]> 41434772 43 Jenika Snow Steph 0 to-read 3.70 2018
author: Jenika Snow
name: Steph
average rating: 3.70
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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date added: 2019/08/03
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]]> 44646065
Lacey Cruz has always wanted to be a writer, but she’s never had the chance to pursue her passion. After being fired from a company she was employed with since graduating high school, she now has plenty of time on her hands.

Lover of all things paranormal, Lacey sets out to do research in hopes that special something will fall in her lap. Something does in the guise of a powerful vampire warrior. What Lacey doesn’t realize is she may be the heroine in her own real-life novel.

]]> 298 Teresa Gabelman Steph 0 4.57 2019
author: Teresa Gabelman
name: Steph
average rating: 4.57
book published: 2019
rating: 0
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]]> 42139818 A Wall Street Journal bestseller.

Danger rises and love is threatened in New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker’s fourth book of the Mountain Mercenaries series.

Lowell “Black� Lockard, former Navy SEAL, has watched his fellow Mountain Mercenaries settle down with the women of their dreams, but he’s convinced he doesn’t need love. Then he gets a call from Harlow Reese—a chef at a local women’s shelter—and begins to reconsider his decision.

After being continually harassed by a local band of punks, Harlow asks Lowell to give the women of the shelter lessons in self-defense. She doesn’t expect him to take such a special interest in her safety, but he insists on escorting her to and from work, never taking no for an answer. Not that Harlow minds the personal touch…especially when it’s coming from her former teenage crush.

Despite her long history of bad dating luck, seeing Black again makes Harlow rethink her self-imposed celibacy. Easy on the eyes and hard to forget, the man has morphed into an alpha stud. And Harlow may be exactly the type of woman Black is looking for. Making her feel safe isn’t only a duty; it’s a pleasure. But the threats are escalating. The motives are a mystery. And as the danger burns almost as hot as their passion, there’s much more at risk than their hearts.]]> 312 Susan Stoker 154204281X Steph 0 to-read 4.37 2019
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2019
rating: 0
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]]> 42116664 To hell and back . . .

Though he has vampire, demon, and Viking blood rushing through his veins, Ivar Kjeidsen’s soul-crushing trip to hell broke him in ways he can barely fathom.ĚýĚýOne vow keeps the deadly immortal To rescue the vampire brother who had sacrificed freedom for him.ĚýĚýTo do that, Ivar needs the help of a brilliant physicist with wary brown eyes, fierce brilliance, and skin that's way too soft.

Dr. Promise Williams understands the underpinnings of the universe but has never figured out the human beings inhabiting it.ĚýĚýĚýHer function is to think—and not feel—until she’s touched by a vampire who’s nowhere near human.ĚýThe primal hunger in his eyes awakens feelings in her that defy calculation.ĚýAs she shows him the way to step between worlds, he brands her with a pleasure that could last more than a lifetime . . .]]> 345 Rebecca Zanetti 1516107470 Steph 0 to-read 4.30 2019
author: Rebecca Zanetti
name: Steph
average rating: 4.30
book published: 2019
rating: 0
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date added: 2019/05/12
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]]> 20452984 Liliana Hart Steph 5 3.94
author: Liliana Hart
name: Steph
average rating: 3.94
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2015/08/17
date added: 2019/04/23
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]]> 27995654 Ěý
Charlotte is familiar with Tariq. Not only is he one of the richest and most eligible bachelors in the city, but he’s also a renowned collector of old carousel horses, which Charlotte restores. Their shared passion opens Charlotte up to trusting him with her life and with the desire she can no longer control. But it also makes her vulnerable to a centuries-old curse that will unite her and Tariq in a war against the enemies of humans and Carpathians alike...]]> 393 Christine Feehan Steph 5 christine-feehan WOW is all I can say! 4.50 2017
author: Christine Feehan
name: Steph
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2016/08/03
date added: 2019/01/20
shelves: christine-feehan
review:
WOW is all I can say!
]]> 29637369 260 Alanea Alder 1941315127 Steph 5 alanea-alder 4.43 2016
author: Alanea Alder
name: Steph
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2016/07/03
date added: 2018/10/20
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]]> 36371387
Run. Malcolm West is fleeing the hell he unleashed in his last assignment as an undercover cop. A backwoods bungalow sounds like the perfect place to start over. Until he discovers he’s been set up . . .

Fight. Someone’s gone to a lot of trouble to bring them together. No matter how much he resents that, and his own driving needs, Malcolm will have to dig deep and let loose the banished killer inside himself, or Pippa’s fears could come true faster than the flip of a bolt in a lock . . .]]> 368 Rebecca Zanetti 1420145819 Steph 0 3.85 2018
author: Rebecca Zanetti
name: Steph
average rating: 3.85
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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date added: 2018/10/09
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]]> 36489824
Truck has wanted Mary since the moment he saw her. The prickly woman pushes all his buttons and looks beyond his scarred exterior, something few women have managed. His plan to take their relationship to the next level is stalled when he’s injured on a mission. And he’s barely feeling like his old self again before the couple is dealt another blow, one that could permanently end their chances…and their lives.

**Rescuing Mary is the 9th book in the Delta Force Heroes Series. Usually my books are stand-alones, but in this case, I feel you would get more enjoyment out of the story if you read the other books first, since Mary and Truck’s relationship evolves throughout the series. If nothing else, I recommend reading the first book in the series, Rescuing Rayne, where their relationship began.]]> 396 Susan Stoker Steph 0 to-read 4.60 2018
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.60
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 40882664 She thought she’d put her past behind her�

Local artist Keva might be human, but she knows about the things that go bump in the night. Years ago, a dragon shifter saved her from certain death. Ever since, she’s lived in his clan’s territory and put her life back together. But the feeling of security is only an illusion, because her past has come back to haunt her. A past with claws and fangs, demanding blood.

He’ll do whatever it takes to defend his mate�

Dagen has finally met his mate—except he insults her the first time they meet. He’s not too proud to grovel to get back into her good graces. But when a threat from her past emerges, he realizes that he’ll do anything to keep her safe. Even if it means dying—or losing her forever.

Length: 30,000 words

Author note: This is a stand-alone story in the Darkness series complete with an HEA and no cliffhanger.]]> 99 Katie Reus 1635560489 Steph 0 to-read 4.14 2018
author: Katie Reus
name: Steph
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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date added: 2018/10/02
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]]> 40043924
When Susan first sees the old two-story house for sale, such warmth and longing fill her that—against all reason—she makes an offer. It will take years of hard work and money she frankly doesn’t have to fix up the place. So she can’t explain why she bought it. She also can’t explain what compels her to spend hours one night, digging in the basement until she unearths a man. A man who still lives and breathes despite having been buried alive. A man whose intense brown eyes glow amber with pain, declaring him far more than ordinary. Susan knows she should keep her distance. He has no memory and possesses gifts that would make most fear him. But as the two work together to unravel the mystery of his past, she finds herself drawn in by his teasing nature and tender touch. So much so that she loses her heart to him even as they find themselves hunted by unknown enemies who are ruthless in their quest to capture them.]]> 261 Dianne Duvall 0986417165 Steph 5 4.41 2018
author: Dianne Duvall
name: Steph
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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]]> 29367394
Breaking into the famed VC Warriors compound was definitely not the smartest thing Tessa Pride has ever done, but she will do anything for her brother, Adam. The Warriors held the one person she knew was responsible for her brother being turned into a half-breed and nothing will stop her from getting what she needs to help her brother, not even a Warrior whose eyes could make her melt with one look.

Jared and Tessa join forces in a desperate scramble to find who is responsible. With a war between Warriors and half-breeds brewing, suspicions of traitors in their midst put the lives of everyone involved on the line.]]> Teresa Gabelman Steph 5 teresa-gabelman 4.65 2013
author: Teresa Gabelman
name: Steph
average rating: 4.65
book published: 2013
rating: 5
read at: 2016/06/18
date added: 2018/06/16
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]]> 24239917
Pam Braxton is outgoing and loves her job working with children, but when she realizes her live in boyfriend, Kenny Lawrence, has been using her and her job for his illegal activities, she becomes withdrawn, and her world is turned upside down. Deciding to take matters into her own hands, she stays, trying to learn more of his betrayal so she could see him punished. That decision sucks her deeper into a relationship that has turned dangerous and abusive. Overhearing a plot that would put everyone she cares about at risk, she finds the courage to try to stop the monster who has threatened her friends and the man she truly loves. Now Pam is on the run, alone and with a secret that could change the already unbalanced world of vampires and humans.

As Duncan searches for Pam, the threat of losing his leadership role has the other Warriors worried, but their loyalty for Duncan is strong and they stand behind him. Duncan’s search is relentless; he knows he is not the only one looking for Pam. Even with his responsibilities slipping, he puts it all on the line to find the only woman he has ever loved. In a race against time, Duncan fights to find Pam before her past catches up to her. The Warrior’s path is clear: Find the woman he loves before the past finds her first.]]> 230 Teresa Gabelman Steph 5 teresa-gabelman 4.66 2013
author: Teresa Gabelman
name: Steph
average rating: 4.66
book published: 2013
rating: 5
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Being the only female VC Warrior recruit, Jill Nichols, has an uphill battle. Falling for the sexy doctor, Slade Buchanan, has not made the battle any easier, especially when he constantly reminds her and others there will never be anything between them. Working harder than any male recruit, obstacles are thrown in her path, and with each challenge, it becomes clear that the two things she wants most may never be.]]> Teresa Gabelman Steph 5 teresa-gabelman 4.71 2014
author: Teresa Gabelman
name: Steph
average rating: 4.71
book published: 2014
rating: 5
read at: 2016/06/18
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]]> 29367393
As a social worker, Nicole Callahan fights for the right of every child placed in her care.

Damon has been ordered to train Nicole and her colleagues against the dangers they now face.

Even as sparks fly, Nicole and Damon depend on each other to protect the children of both races.]]> Teresa Gabelman Steph 5 teresa-gabelman 4.53 2011
author: Teresa Gabelman
name: Steph
average rating: 4.53
book published: 2011
rating: 5
read at: 2016/06/18
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]]> 29367400
With his heart in pieces, Adam’s on a mission to become the best VC Warrior he can be. It’s not long before fate steps in, turning his world and life as he knows it upside down. Shocking revelations will realign allegiances and draw the VC Warriors onto a new path. This journey is not Adam’s alone. Every Warrior, half-breed and human will be affected by what is to come. The unknown awaits. The battle has just begun.]]> Teresa Gabelman Steph 5 teresa-gabelman 4.58 2014
author: Teresa Gabelman
name: Steph
average rating: 4.58
book published: 2014
rating: 5
read at: 2016/06/18
date added: 2018/06/16
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]]> 32426225
The war is over. Danger has passed. Cara Kayrs is healed after decades of illness and ready for a break.

Too bad her brooding, alpha vampire husband can’t seem to change gears. In their twenty-five years together Talen Kayrs has learned to sense every shiver of her body, to ignite her desire with a word or a look. She would think he could learn she’s not some fragile damsel in distress.

But Talen is on edge, watching their backs, treating her like she’s made of glass. Like there’s something following them, a deadly threat that somehow none of their intelligence has uncovered. It’s enough to drive a woman crazy, and Talen has plenty of those tendencies already.

But what’s even more maddening is that he seems to be right . . .

Librarian Note: This novella is also included in 'Wicked Burn (Realm Enforcers, #3)' ]]> 110 Rebecca Zanetti 1601839790 Steph 5 rebecca-zanetti 4.02 2016
author: Rebecca Zanetti
name: Steph
average rating: 4.02
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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]]> 36470379
When their first face-to-face meeting gets high-jacked, Wendy Tucker is sure she and Aspen made a big mistake in taking their relationship to the next level. But the man is nothing if not persistent. Before long, Wendy’s allowing the handsome soldier to spend more time with her and Jack, the teen brother she’s raising, than anyone she’s ever dated. Though she knows there are limits to how close she can get to Aspen, no matter how much she likes him. Limits carefully constructed to protect Wendy and Jack from a past they’ve been running from for years.

But dating Blade means having an entire team of Deltas at her back. Which may come in handy not just with Wendy’s past…but also when her brother faces a current threat.

**Rescuing Wendy is the 8th book in the Delta Force Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.]]> 382 Susan Stoker Steph 5 4.44 2018
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.44
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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]]> 38350717
Run a pie shop with her sisters for a year. Date for the first time at age twenty-nine. Don’t be terrified.

Well, she’s got the first thing under control at least. Mostly.

But this is exactly what a best friend is for. Advice, pep talks, matchmaking, sex education�

So what if her best friend is a guy? A very hot, tattooed, ex-Marine, mechanic guy? He’s definitely well-versed in everything she needs to know. And she trusts him. Who better to teach her the man-woman stuff she’s been missing out on?

But there could be one tiny problem. The only person causing her any butterflies…and dirty dreams…is her matchmaker himself.]]> 300 Erin Nicholas 0998894761 Steph 0 to-read 4.17 2018
author: Erin Nicholas
name: Steph
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 36608838 In the final novel in the scorching Red-Hot SEALs series, a desperate mother and a Navy SEAL fight fire with fire to protect their love and save the world�

Amy Chastain has made a lot of enemies—none so ruthless as the insanely powerful New Ruling Order (NRO). When they killed her husband, it was hell. Then they targeted her children by injecting them with a dangerous, experimental isotope. Now Amy trusts only one man to help her: the ex-commander of SEAL Team 7.

In the company of Navy SEALs, Jace “Mac� Mackenzie was in his physical element. Now he’s on the run from the same cabal that poisoned Amy’s children. That doesn’t stop him from launching a mission to bring down the NRO—and find an antidote. But the clock is ticking. And as the sparks fly between him and Amy, Mac realizes he has more to lose than ever before.

As Mac closes in on the NRO, he uncovers a plot that threatens more than Amy’s children. Now it’s a race against time to stop a global conspiracy, save the woman he loves, and protect the family that’s starting to feel like his.]]> 389 Trish McCallan 150390556X Steph 0 to-read 4.38 2018
author: Trish McCallan
name: Steph
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 36187710 One family brings its own brand of justice to the streets of Chicago's shadowy underworld as #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan returns to a series hot enough to burn...

The paparazzi can't get enough of infamous bad boy Giovanni Ferraro. But unknown to them--and the women he beds--he's just playing a role. Keeping the spotlight on himself keeps it off the family business. And if this lethal shadow rider can't hunt in the dark, he'll find his pleasure elsewhere...

Sasha Provis grew up on a Wyoming ranch and thought she knew how to protect herself from predators. But in the nightclub where she works, she's fair game--until one of the owners steps in to protect her. Giovanni is gorgeous. He's dangerous. And his every touch takes her breath away.

The devil at her heels may have finally met its match...]]> 432 Christine Feehan 0451490134 Steph 0 to-read 4.24 2018
author: Christine Feehan
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average rating: 4.24
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]]> 38098151
When the woman he’s already begun to care for ends up in the ER, Sawyer “Squirrel� McClay is livid—and ashamed. He should have insisted she accept his help long ago. Now, he’s not taking no for an answer. While his friends rally round Blythe, Squirrel’s bond with her grows stronger by the day, until he realizes he’ll do anything to keep her safe, healthy, and happy…even as his own lifelong insecurities work against him.

But despite leaving the streets behind, Blythe and Sawyer discover old dangers still linger, threatening to end the couple’s new bliss before it’s barely begun.

** Shelter for Blythe is the 11th book in the Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.]]> 326 Susan Stoker Steph 0 to-read 4.40 2018
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.40
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rating: 0
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]]> 37857663 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Meghan March, continues the story of her next devastating and damaged anti-hero in Iron Princess.

He’s a mystery. An enigma.

His very identity is a secret buried beneath layers of deception.

He’s also an addiction I can’t shake. An attraction I can’t fight.

And then I found out exactly who he is—a man more dangerous than the devil himself.

Now I need him in order to save everything that matters to me.

I have to pull back. Protect myself from the danger that haunts his every step.

Which would be easy . . . if I could stop myself from falling in love with him.]]> 250 Meghan March Steph 0 to-read 4.26 2018
author: Meghan March
name: Steph
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 35061979
Chase Jackson, no stranger to dangerous situations as a captain in the US Army, has volunteered himself as Sadie's bodyguard. He fell head over heels for the beautiful woman the first time he laid eyes on her. With a Delta Force team at his back, he reassures the Taggart's that Sadie will be safe. But when her past catches up with her, Chase has to use everything he's learned over his career to keep his promise...and to keep Sadie alive long enough to officially make her his.
]]> 125 Susan Stoker 1945920815 Steph 5 susan-stoker 4.36 2018
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name: Steph
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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]]> 38495778
Rafe Walker gained fame while in the Army when he was photographed for a Military Calendar. Afterward, modeling contracts rolled in but he found his life in California lacking and longed for a change.

Accepting an offer to work as a groundkeeper for a shut-in one summer, near his family in Virginia, he jumps at the chance to return to his roots.

But as he got to know the enigmatic woman, he began to desire a more permanent change with her.

But secrets abound between the two and when they are revealed, will he have lost his chance for a new forever?

The true measure of a man is not in the mistakes he makes…but in how he handles those mistakes.

Subject matter is similar to what you would find in an R-rated movie. Please be advised, for 18+ readers.
]]> 215 Maryann Jordan Steph 0 to-read 4.59 2018
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name: Steph
average rating: 4.59
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rating: 0
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]]> 39018568
Officer John Wright is stunned to realize the girl standing in front of him with her hands up is the former neighbor he's pined over for years. Now that he's finally got her within his sights, he plans never to let her go.]]> Ella Fox Steph 0 to-read 3.73 2018
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name: Steph
average rating: 3.73
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rating: 0
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]]> 37555543
After leaving the Army, Zander King wants nothing more to do with being a hero. His life plan is to keep his nose clean, work hard to make his bar successful and avoid damsels in distress. Old habits died hard, though, so when a beautiful stranger walks into the bar to drink alone, his protective instincts kicked into high gear. It was a good thing too, because his was not the only eye she caught in his rough-side-of-town establishment.

When a man won't take no for an answer from her, Zander kicks him out, but he sends the woman, who doesn't belong there, packing too. Too late, he realizes his mistake in releasing the petite, vulnerable woman out into the neighborhood alone, when he finds her near death outside the bar at closing time.

Racked with guilt, Zander's conscience won't let him abandon her until he knows she'll be okay. At the hospital days later, his sleeping beauty, Jane Doe, finally wakes up, but she doesn't remember who she is or how she got there.

Zander vows to help her put the pieces of her memory back together, but would regaining her memory only put her in more danger?


A Heroes at Heart novel based loosely on the fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty.


Themes, language, and adult situations are similar to an R-rated movie. For 18+ years.]]> 322 Maryann Jordan Steph 5 4.30 2018
author: Maryann Jordan
name: Steph
average rating: 4.30
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rating: 5
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Let ve this family who were brought together by a caring soul.
]]> 35287623 The men of Boston Fire are back and hotter than ever! Don’t miss this brand-new novel from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey.

Gavin Boudreau lives for the job, but he also believes in “work hard, play harder.� As the youngest guy in Ladder 37, he figures he’s got plenty of time before settling down becomes a priority. Soft, pretty women who aren’t looking for promises are exactly his type, and he’s comfortable with that. Working with a gorgeous EMT isn’t going to change who he is.

The last thing Cait Tasker needs in her personal life is a firefighter whose challenges on-scene have been a thorn in her side from minute one. Her plate’s too full for a man anyway. Back in her childhood home to help her family cope with an unexpected tragedy, she’s got enough to handle without throwing a hot, testosterone-laden fireman into the mix.

As long days on the job lead to long nights together, Gavin and Cait will discover how far temptation can take them—and what happens when the one you thought was all wrong for you turns out to be the person you can’t live without.]]> 270 Shannon Stacey 1335471375 Steph 0 to-read 3.93 2018
author: Shannon Stacey
name: Steph
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 38912827
Carrie wasn't looking for love when she crashed into the hot cop, but that's exactly what she found. Then his past reared its ugly head, and she found a strength she didn't know she had...until Leo.]]> 62 Rochelle Paige Steph 0 to-read 3.98 2018
author: Rochelle Paige
name: Steph
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 38911943 I was ready to run from my loss and find something to make me breathe again.
I didn't know it could happen. Until Jase.


Jase Riding
I felt desolate and alone when I lost the best part of me. I didn't know where I would find someone to mend the broken parts in me. That was... Until Kayla.

We met, and with a brief hello and a hushed profanity, we were hooked. I swear we heard thunder when our eyes met.

Boom. And our lives were changed forever.]]> C.C. Monroe Steph 0 to-read 3.96 2018
author: C.C. Monroe
name: Steph
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 38907969
Join us on this romantic comedy romp as Chelle and Luka find their way to happily ever after! ĚýĚýĚýĚýĚýĚýĚýĚýĚýĚý

Romantic comedy. ĚýReleases on April 3 as part of Aurora Rose Reynold's Happily Ever After Kindle World. Ěý(And if you've read Aurora's Until series, you'll know Chelle from Until Ashlyn!)]]> 123 Sarah O'Rourke Steph 0 to-read 3.89 2018
author: Sarah O'Rourke
name: Steph
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 37844826
With a body count on his soul and blood on his hands, Killian Nox lived in the gray. Ruthlessly single-minded, if he wanted something, it was his. And when it came to the gorgeous lass with a fiery attitude, he didn’t just want her.

He needed her.

With southern-bred manners and a snark all her own, Augusta �Gus� Allan was a connoisseur of cheap wine, delicious Mexican food, and good TV. Unfortunately, her taste in men wasn’t as well-developed. When her knight in shining armor turned out to be a douche in tinfoil, Gus never expected her real hero to be a sexy-accented, tattooed beast of a man.

But he was exactly who she needed.

Gus had no clue how comforting a monster in the dark could be...

Until Nox.

Warning: Recommended for readers 18+ due to awesome things like adult content and language... wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

This Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World novella is a crossover of The Hyde Series and Aurora Rose Reynolds' Until Series. It features glimpses of familiar faces from Hyde and Seek, Best Kase Scenario, and Until November. However, it can be enjoyed as a standalone.]]> 217 Layla Frost Steph 0 to-read 3.99 2018
author: Layla Frost
name: Steph
average rating: 3.99
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rating: 0
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]]> 36484704 Until, Until Her, and Until Him -- see how the Mayson clan began, in this first story in the Happily Ever Alpha World.

You've read their sons' stories...

Now it's James and Susan's turn.

Experience the BOOM! all over again in this action-packed novella of insta-love and suspense brought to you from author C.P. Smith!
]]> 103 C.P. Smith Steph 0 to-read 4.28 2018
author: C.P. Smith
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average rating: 4.28
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rating: 0
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]]> 37322759
I never had one. Never even knew what a dream was until a certain unassuming Carpino waltzed into my life. That day my world tilted.

It became unhinged.

I might not have been a dreamer, but she was.

She wrote the words missing from my life. Her notes ignited my heart. Her flame lit up my darkness.

Her dreams became mine and I’d move heaven and earth to give them life.

Especially when my past surfaced and threatened to kill every dream we had.
Until Avery, I had nothing.

But I’m Link Forester. I’d fight for her, for us, because right now, I have everything to lose.

Warning: The author will have a dramatic fit—Scarlett O’Hara style—if anyone under the age of eighteen touches this book.

This is a Carpino crossover novella by Brynne Asher written for the Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World of NYT Bestselling Author, Aurora Rose Reynolds.]]> 112 Brynne Asher Steph 0 to-read 4.06 2018
author: Brynne Asher
name: Steph
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 25267602 What If: The Anthology is a collaboration from some of today's hottest indie authors. What happens when one pivotal moment in a story changes? Have you ever wondered how things might have been?

In these eight, never before released, novellas you'll see what happens when your favorite characters take a different path. A twist on the fictional reality you've already read. A chance to see if the grass is greener on the other side.

What if one little decision changed everything? What if?

Delusion by Chelle Bliss
Lure by M. Mabie
Twisted Course by Aly Martinez
Alive by Erin Noelle
Paradox by River Savage
Two Steps Back by Hilary Storm
Unforeseen by Shantel Tessier
Unspeakable Lies by Alice Tribue

Available for a limited time only.]]> 534 Chelle Bliss Steph 3 4.29 2015
author: Chelle Bliss
name: Steph
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2015
rating: 3
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date added: 2018/03/22
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]]> 36556014
Harlen lives his life on his own terms. After losing both his parents at an early age to a robbery gone bad, he knows how precious life is, and he’s determined to get as much out of it as he can. When he runs into the beautiful Harmony and finds out she’s moving to town, he knows it’s time to take his shot. She thinks he only wants to be friends, but she couldn’t be more wrong.

What Harmony and Harlen don’t know is that their time might be cut short. Revenge is in the air, and someone won’t stop until a debt is settled.]]> 238 Aurora Rose Reynolds Steph 5 aurora-rose-reynolds 4.21 2018
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name: Steph
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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]]> 37703013 The Dark Protectors are Back!

Vampire King Ronan Kayrs wasn’t supposed to survive the savage sacrifice he willingly endured to rid the world of the ultimate evil.ĚýHe wasn’t supposed to emerge in this time and place, and he sure as hell wasn’t supposed to finally touch the woman who’s haunted his dreams for centuries. Yet here he is, in an era where vampires are hidden, the enemy has grown stronger, and his mate has no idea of the power she holds.

Dr. Faith Cooper is flummoxed by irrefutable proof that not only do vampires exist . . . they’re hot blooded, able to walk in sunlight, and shockingly sexy.ĚýFaith has always depended on science, but the restlessness she feels around this predatory male defies reason. Especially when it grows into a hunger only he can satisfy—that is if they can survive the evil hunting them both.]]> 367 Rebecca Zanetti 1516107454 Steph 0 to-read 4.14 2018
author: Rebecca Zanetti
name: Steph
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 35991771
Troy “Beatle� Lennon had watched his friends fall head over heels in love, but never thought it would happen to him. Until he sees a picture of one of his teammates� sisters. That was it. The absolute joy in her eyes calls to him in a way he can't understand.

But that joy is currently being threatened by an unknown person who’d had Casey kidnapped and hidden deep in the jungle. It’s up to Beatle to find her and keep her safe until the threat against her can be neutralized. Surviving the dangers of the jungle turns out to be the easy part…staying ahead of the killer is much more complicated…and deadly.

**Rescuing Casey is the 7th book in the Delta Force Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.]]> 444 Susan Stoker Steph 5 to-read 4.48 2018
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.48
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]]> 36210767 Once she's in his sights he'll crawl through hell to get her back. It’s been years since Milena Reinhardt has seen TJ “Rock� Rockwell. The last time, he was nearly a shell of a man…but he was her man…and he tore her heart out of her chest. Circumstances unbeknownst to TJ have ensured Milena’s never fully recovered.TJ left his sniper days behind—for the most part—when he left the Army and become a respected Texas Highway Patrolman. He also left behind Milena. He’s convinced it was the right thing to do at the time, but that doesn’t mean he’s ever forgotten the woman who loved him in his greatest time of need…or has stopped thinking of her since.Neither thought they’d see each other again, until a pedophile’s operation is taken down and the evil man sets his vengeful sights on Milena. This could be their second chance, even though TJ and Milena have enough secrets and trust issues to end any relationship before it starts. But when the bad guy closes in, they’ll have to set aside their fears and trust in each other, to save the one thing that means the world to them both.** Justice for Milena is the 10th book in the Badge of Texas Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.** TJ and Milena face a truly nasty foe. While his sins are never described on the page, certain basic information is included for the characters to grasp the full breadth of the villain’s evilness. For my more delicate readers, please remember…good always triumphs over evil.]]> 277 Susan Stoker Steph 5 4.51
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]]> 36234834 Falling in love could expose a woman in hiding, in the fourth Ace Security novel from New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker.

Former mercenary Ryder Sinclair’s stunning discovery that he has three half brothers in Castle Rock, Colorado, is giving them all the chance to color in the spaces of their tragic pasts. For Ryder, establishing roots is made all the more desirable by Felicity Jones. But if Ryder’s instincts are correct, this breathtaking beauty is in trouble.

Castle Rock isn’t Felicity’s home. Like her false identity, it’s just a cover. All she wants is enough cash to keep moving to another temporary hideaway—to stay on the run from a secret that’s haunted her for years. As safe as Ryder’s strong embrace makes her feel, she fears that falling for him, and staying in Colorado, will put everyone she’s come to love in danger.

The more Ryder learns about Felicity, the more determined he is not to let her go. It’s time for her to stop running—even as a relentless danger closes in, threatening their love and their lives.]]> 288 Susan Stoker 1503952452 Steph 5 4.41
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]]> 35447061 Opposites attract in the third Ace Security novel from New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker.

Bailey Hampton will do whatever it takes to keep both herself and her little brother safe from the vicious Inca Boyz gang. Hiding out in Castle Rock, Colorado, is only a temporary solution until she can earn enough money to get out of the state altogether. But when she meets handsome security nerd Nathan Anderson, she discovers a reason to stay and fight for what she wants.

Ace Security’s Nathan Anderson has always been the “numbers guy,� not the man any of the firm’s clients look to when their safety is threatened. But from the first time he ran into Bailey, she never made him feel like less of a protector than his brothers. Nathan was attracted to the petite, black-haired pixie with wild tattoos from the start, and by some miracle, she seems to return his interest.

But danger stalks Bailey and her brother, so it’s up to Nathan to channel his inner alpha and find a way to end the threat to their lives once and for all—and he’s not giving up Bailey without a fight.]]> 273 Susan Stoker 1542099021 Steph 5 4.34
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Alexis can tell that Blake has his doubts about her ability to commit. But while most people look at her and see only a flighty rich girl, she knows he sees much more. Determined to prove herself to Blake, Alexis jumps at the chance to work undercover. And when her case takes a dangerous turn, she puts her trust—and her heart—in his hands.

Now, as Alexis digs into the deadly secrets of a local gang, Blake will lay everything on the line to protect the woman he’s come to love.]]> 257 Susan Stoker 1477821457 Steph 5 4.27
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]]> 32703047
It’ll take all of Alabama and Abe’s love, the sibling adoration of his foster sisters, Brinique and Davisa, and Abe’s entire extended SEAL family, to prove to Tommy that being nice, being respectful, and opening his heart to love are things he can choose. Even still, despite so much support, it’s hard for Tommy to believe he deserves a loving family, and a second chance at happiness. �

Until three of the most unexpected friends arrive, just when Tommy needs them the most. They’ll show him just how special he is…even if they have to use a little magic to prove it.
]]> 99 Susan Stoker Steph 5 4.35 2016
author: Susan Stoker
name: Steph
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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Grace was pleasantly surprised to see Logan return to Castle Rock, despite their falling-out ten years ago. Everyone always assumed they would end up together, including Grace, who had eyes only for him. But as Logan eventually escaped their town, Grace got pulled further into her family’s controlling grasp—and farther away from the man she loved.

Now, united by scars both visible and not, the two must fight to free Grace from the suffocating hold of her family. But the Masons won’t let go easily—and they’ll do whatever it takes to keep the couple apart.]]> 286 Susan Stoker 1503997421 Steph 5 4.02 2017
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]]> 30552343 Book 7: Protecting Melody
Tex gave everything he had to his country and his SEAL teammates. When an IED took away part of his leg, and his career, he devoted himself to his country and friends from behind his computer. He s always been the man that can find anyone, that uses his computer skills, legal and illegal, to keep people safe and to put the bad guys behind bars.
But behind a computer is a lonely place to be. While he might put on a good front, Tex can t help but feel he s missing out when he sees how happy his friends are. But when the woman he s been talking to online for the last six months suddenly disappears without a word, Tex knows it s time to step up, and use his skills for himself this time.
Book 8: Protecting the Future
Wolf and his fellow SEAL team members have saved many lives, and been in even more harrowing situations, but their latest mission might prove the most difficult of all. Charged with rescuing American soldier, Sergeant Penelope Turner, from the clutches of ISIS, the men infiltrate the refugee camp where she s believed to be held. The conditions are horrific, the search nearly impossible, but Penelope herself could prove the key to their success if the SEALs can interpret her clues.
An unforgiving desert, perilous mountain terrain, a rising body count and insurgents on the hunt all of this and more stands between the SEALs completing their mission and returning home to their women, left to bravely deal with fears of their own stateside.
Sometimes a mission is more than one team can handle. With a little help from newfound friends, the SEALS won t stop until they ve won the day. Failure is not an option."]]> 434 Susan Stoker 168230664X Steph 5 4.76 2016
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]]> 27466722 Original Cover Edition for ASIN B017L4S52C

This book set includes first three books in the SEAL of Protection Series, the bonus novella Marrying Caroline and the first chapter of Protecting the Future (the 8th and Final book in the series)

Book 1: Protecting Caroline
Find out how the NYT Bestselling Series got started. Caroline gets on a plane and never expects it to change her life...after helping to save the lives of everyone on board, she spends a few days with the Navy SEAL who was beside her every step of the way.
Now the terrorists are after her...will Wolf and his team make it back to save her life?

Book 2: Protecting Alabama:
Abe meets the woman of his dreams in the middle of a raging fire. Alabama is damaged from her horrible childhood. See how Abe woos the woman for him and then how he screws it up. Can Alabama get past what Abe did? Can Abe make amends to Alabama?

Book 3: Protecting Fiona:
Fiona has been rescued after being kidnapped and held in Mexico. The SEAL team, with Hunter, AKA “Cookie� rescues her and brings her back to the States. She has some healing to do, and even though she's free, sometimes that isn't enough to keep the demons at bay.

Book 3.5, Marrying Caroline (novella):
Caroline and Wolf had a wild start to their relationship…plane hijacking, kidnapping, attempted drowning, and a terrorist plot foiled. Now things have calmed down and a wedding is in the works for the couple. By enlisting the help of Wolf’s teammate, Cookie, Caroline is immersed in plans for her dream wedding.
Of course, with their luck, things can never go off without a hitch.]]> 630 Susan Stoker Steph 5 4.65 2015
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]]> 30618824 When Beckett Coach Ralston offers to fill-in at a friend s skydiving club, he doesn t suspect he ll meet a woman who will change his life and he definitely doesn t expect her to save it. But that s exactly what happens when an accident mid-air forces Harley to land them both safely. She s earned Coach s complete gratitude, and even more, sexual interest
Until she disappears without a trace.
With Harley missing, a happy ending might not be in the cards for the man who loves her especially when he becomes the main suspect."]]> 320 Susan Stoker 1682306526 Steph 5 4.31 2016
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Being a single mother is difficult at best, but renting the extremely affordable space from Fletch makes Emily’s life a lot easier…until it doesn’t. Suddenly all the money she’s saving thanks to Fletch’s generosity is going into the hands of a blackmailer. And what little food Emily can afford goes to her daughter Annie, so the girl doesn’t go to bed hungry…leaving Emily weaker and weaker.

When miscommunication has Emily assuming Fletch is in on the blackmail, he not only has to gain her trust, but also deal with a man holding a grudge against Fletch and his entire Delta Force team. A task made more difficult when the dangerous man gets his hands on Emily and Annie�

** Rescuing Emily is the 2nd book in the Delta Force Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.]]> 356 Susan Stoker Steph 5 4.39 2016
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]]> 32604231 She’s always acknowledged her special needs, but she never thought they would include him.

Saddled with a job she hates and a detestable boss she likes even less, Adeline Reynolds could use a break. It doesn’t look like she’ll get one today. Her service dog, Coco, is alerting her she’s about to have an epileptic seizure—and her frustrated blind date has left her to deal on her own. Enter firefighter Dean Christopherson, who escorts her to the nearby fire station, where she can suffer through her ordeal safe from injury and prying eyes.

Dean—known as “Crash� to his friends—didn’t expect to find The One in a diner during his lunch break, but he’s blindsided by the beautiful, brave Adeline. She brings out his every protective instinct—along with the carnal ones. As they get to know each other, Dean’s feelings for Adeline grow fast, as does his irritation with her boss, whose behavior is suspicious at best.As much as he wants to protect Adeline from the world, Crash has to tread carefully. His overprotectiveness could push her away…and leave her vulnerable to a man whose obsession has reached the boiling point.

** Shelter for Adeline is the 7th book in the Badge of Texas Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.]]> 350 Susan Stoker Steph 5 4.46
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The loss of his Delta brothers—and his arm—has Dane “Fish� Munroe still struggling months later. He’s moved to Idaho, where an isolated lifestyle is making things worse, not better. Not that there’s anyone left to care.

Actually, Bryn Hartwell cares. In fact, she tries to surreptitiously make life just a little easier for the mysterious man who comes into the grocery where she works late at night, only to get a tongue lashing for her trouble. Still, he’s obviously hurting; someone has to worry about him, spurring Bryn to nurse Dane when he hits a particularly low point.

Intrigued by the quirky, kind, socially awkward woman, Dane allows himself to get close to someone for the first time in ages. A potentially epic mistake—because when her interest in the prepper lifestyle puts Bryn in the hands of a homegrown terrorist, losing her could put Dane’s mental recovery permanently out of reach.

But once a Delta, always a Delta. And there’s a team in Texas who are ready to have Dane’s back at a moment’s notice.

**Rescuing Bryn is the 6th book in the Delta Force Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.Ěý]]> 368 Susan Stoker Steph 5 4.44 2017
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Samantha Appelhoff dreams of owning her own coffee and bake shop, but a persistent stalker and dark rumors about her past aren't making things easy. When the sexy, chivalrous guy moves in next door, she plans to keep her distance, but that’s hard to do when he keeps showing up when least expected but always just when she needs him.

Are they just nice neighbors or could they be something more than friends? The attraction is instant and their connection is real, but is that enough to convince Steve and Sam they can have their own happy ending?
]]> 135 Abbie Zanders Steph 5 abbie-zanders I love you as an author and fitting into Susan Stoker's kindle world I was in heaven when I read it. Love the way that people of all walks of life with 'perceived' imperfections can find such an enduring love. Thankyou for allowing me to be part of your journey. I can not wait for the other members stories.
Loved it! Once I started, couldn't put it down. ]]> 4.38 2017
author: Abbie Zanders
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rating: 5
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Thank you so much Abbie for sharing this brilliant novel.
I love you as an author and fitting into Susan Stoker's kindle world I was in heaven when I read it. Love the way that people of all walks of life with 'perceived' imperfections can find such an enduring love. Thankyou for allowing me to be part of your journey. I can not wait for the other members stories.
Loved it! Once I started, couldn't put it down.
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Ellie Godfrey has kissed her share of frogs. So many, in fact, that she fears she won’t recognize her prince if and when he finally comes along. Tired of waiting for THE ONE, Ellie decides to have a baby on her own before it’s too late.

When Jasper Autry hears about Ellie’s plan, what else can he do but step in and offer to “contribute� to her project. Does that make him an opportunist? Whatever. He wants the perpetually out-of-reach Ellie Godfrey, and when he sees his chance, he takes it. That she’s the sister of his business partner and close friend Flynn gives him pause, but it doesn’t stop him from having what he wants.

As Jasper and Ellie embark upon their secret “project,� he makes it clear that for as long as they’re together, he’s in charge � in the bedroom anyway. After the hottest sex of her life, Ellie realizes she’s made a deal with the devil himself.

Warning: If you hate foul-mouthed heroes who like it a little rough and dirty, this might not be the book for you� Contains hot and sexy BDSM scenes among other things that might not appeal to the faint of heart. Enter at your own risk and enjoy!

An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.]]> 294 M.S. Force Steph 4 ms-force 4.28 2016
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Instead of the fight I expected, she agreed—with a few stipulations, all of which revolved around our son leaving for college in the fall.

Keeping those promises would be a challenge, no doubt. But all I had to do was uphold my end of the deal then walk away without a backward glance.

Somewhere along the way, our charade became my reality.

With each day that passes, I realize time is once again my enemy. I can’t lose her a second time. I’ll never walk away—she healed my soul.

Saving Grace is now my only hope.]]> 236 A.D. Justice Steph 0 to-read 3.21 2017
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average rating: 3.21
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]]> 36582180 He’s used to getting what he wants�

Jennings “Jay� Maverick is a tech billionaire. He has the world at his feet, and he thinks he can buy anything…but he can’t buy her. One look at the mysterious Willow, and Jay knows that he is a goner. He wants to give her anything and everything she desires, but he’s the man responsible for the pain in Willow’s life, and getting close to her—well, that’s not going to be easy.

Her life is a nightmare that she can’t escape.

Willow woke up in one of the “Lazarus� research facilities. She now has increased strength, incredible speed, and some scary psychic bonuses. Because of the danger associated with her new gifts, she’s afraid to touch anyone. One touch from her, and a man’s darkest fears will seemingly turn into reality. But Jay isn’t afraid of her touch. Instead, he seems to…crave it. To crave her.

She can’t trust him, and he won’t let her go.

Willow knows that Jay has been involved with Lazarus in the past, but he swears he only wants to help her. She never expects the white-hot desire that burns between them, a desire that grows more with every moment that passes. Thrust together as allies, Willow finds herself wanting to put her faith in Jay, wanting to find someone she can rely on, but Jay may still be keeping secrets from her. Secrets that could get them both killed.

When darkness and danger close in…RUN TO ME.]]> 291 Cynthia Eden 1942840381 Steph 0 to-read 4.12 2018
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It’s soon apparent that John Smith is far more than a normal man—he’s too strong, too fast, and she could swear that he seems to read her thoughts…and know her most secret desires.

But is John a man that she could love…or is he someone she should fear? Because even as the snow fall deepens, a deadly threat is closing in on her little cabin. And soon, Shelly will be trapped on the mountain with a dangerous man…a man who swears that he has come back from the dead, just to be with her.

STAY WITH ME…A “Lazarus Rising� Novella

Author's Note: All of the books in the Lazarus Rising series are stand-alone titles.]]> 165 Cynthia Eden 1942840365 Steph 5 cynthia-eden 4.11 2017
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rating: 5
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]]> 36236193 242 Cristin Harber 1942236840 Steph 5 cristin-harber 4.35 2017
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]]> 36167766 Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0759RD9C7

A year after his 31-year marriage imploded, Dr. Kevin McCarthy is enjoying life on Gansett Island. He’s opened a small practice, goes fishing with his older brothers any time he wants and has his sons, nieces and nephews close by. Best of all is his all-consuming relationship with sexy bartender, Chelsea Rose. What started as a one-night stand a year ago, has turned into something much more significant for Kevin and for Chelsea. The sixteen-year age difference between them has never mattered, until they realize they may have differing plans for the future. Will they be able to reconcile their divergent paths or will their hearts be broken when they go their separate ways? Find out in Gansett Island Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea where you’ll also hear about Big Mac’s latest business venture and have a visit with the Gansett Island characters you’ve come to love!

About the Gansett Island Episodes�
From Marie: My fictional island has become such a huge part of my life—and yours—over these last six years, and I’ve created so many characters who speak to me between books and during the writing of new ones. I can’t possibly give them all a new story in every book, but I still have so much to say about them. With that in mind, I’ll be launching a new “Gansett Island Episodes� series in 2017, featuring shorter stories about past characters who readers love and want more of. Mixed in with these episodes will be at least one full-length book a year. So we’ll have plenty more from our favorite island, with new stories for past characters as well as all-new stories, too. I’m looking forward to this new adventure and hope you’ll take the ferry to Gansett for the new episodes!

The Gansett Island Series
Gansett Island Boxed Set, Books 1-3
Gansett Island Boxed Set, Books 4-6
Gansett Island Boxed Set, Books 7-9
Book 1: Maid for Love
Book 2: Fool for Love
Book 3: Ready for Love
Book 4: Falling for Love
Book 5: Hoping for Love
Book 6: Season for Love
Book 7: Longing for Love
Book 8: Waiting for Love
Book 9: Time for Love
Book 10: Meant for Love
Book 10.5: Chance for Love, A Gansett Island Novella
Book 11: Gansett After Dark
Book 12: Kisses After Dark
Book 13: Love After Dark
Book 14: Celebration After Dark
Book 15: Desire After Dark
Book 16: Light After Dark
Gansett Island Episode 1: Victoria & Shannon (Book 17)
Gansett Island Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea (Book 18)]]> 156 Marie Force Steph 5 4.48 2017
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