Category Archives for Romance

Anna Short’s life has been in a slump ever since her boss and boyfriend—who happened to be the same person—dumped her. Now forced to work at a coffee shop, she’s pretty sure her life can’t go any lower. Enter Michael: her best friend McKenna’s older brother and life-long crush.

Michael Jones is the life of the party. As a Defenseman for the New York Rangers, he’s always had his pick of women and friends. When he mistakenly proposes to the Mayor’s daughter at a party one night, he hightails it out of New York before the media storm hits. He drives to McKenna’s house where he finds her in emotional shambles. Grateful for the distraction her problems give him, he jumps head first into finding a solution.

When McKenna begs them to fake a marriage so they can go with her to a counseling resort designed to help fix her failing one, Anna and Michael agree. After all, the drunken kiss they shared two years ago was definitely in the past. But when they decide to make it their mission to bring McKenna and her husband together, they begin to realize just how good of a team they really are.

Also part of the Destined for Love: Resorts collection:
— Matched by Design by Lindzee Armstrong
— Keep Me At Christmas by Lucinda Whitney
— Second Chance in Paradise by Jennifer Peel
— The Trust of a Billionaire by Michelle Pennington
— Marrying an Athlete by Anne-Marie Meyer
— Her Big Fat Dreamy Billionaire Ex by Victorine E. Lieske
— If the Suit Fits by Sally Johnson
— Kings Crossed Lovers by Donna K. Weaver

Baby on his Doorstep!

Sheriff Garrett Brand has raised his entire brood of siblings single-handedly, and he’s done his best to teach them some values, to mold them into honorable, responsible, and trustworthy human beings. So when a baby lands on the doorstep of the Texas Brand, his first question is which younger brother is in for a butt-kicking? But the little fellow isn’t named after Ben, or Wes, or Adam, or Elliot. The little feller is named after him–Garrett Ethan Brand–according to the note his mama left behind.

He’s still racking his brain to figure it all out, when a woman shows up at the ranch in the dead of night, spitting, fighting mad, and accusing Garrett of murdering her sister and stealing the baby!

Chelsea is confused, heartbroken, and too mad to think straight, and the same trouble that found her poor sister is right on her tail. But of all the places she and the baby could’ve wound up, Garrett thinks this ranch is the best one.

Because this is one family that knows how to pull together and trouble doesn’t stand a chance against The Brands of Texas.

His coach told him not to touch me.
But we did a whole lot more than touch.
Now I’m pregnant, and he’s in trouble.
His time’s up. It’s me or the game.

My basketball coach has one rule.
Players don’t f*ck cheerleaders.
I broke that rule when I met Rebekah.
Her full red lips begged me for a taste,
And I gave her what she wanted.
Now she’s carrying my child, and I’m back on the bench.
The world knows our dirty little secret,
But Coach is giving me one more chance,
The only chance I want is from her though.
And I won’t take no for an answer.
I’ll take the court, but I’ll take Rebekah first.
I’m not just playing for the love of the game,
This time, I’m playing for keeps.

A MUST READ Sports Baby Romance full-length novel with no cheating or cliffhanger and a very satisfying HEA. Kindle edition includes bonus content including “Moment of Truth” which is never before published anywhere and only available inside this book. Enjoy!

“Hands down the best book series I have ever read. I Devour the books and coming from somebody who reads all the time this is an extreme compliment. I can’t wait to read more please please keep writing! your writing style and everything is perfect I have never read such a well-written book where the story line develops with so many characters I love knowing what’s going on with everybody I love that you switch characters back and forth it is so awesome. Also the steamy love scenes are to die for!”
“This book sent me on the most amazing adventure that I hope never ends.”

“You will not be disappointed!! Don’t miss this series!! Wow and Wow! Roller Coaster! Grown folks stuff! Not teenage paranormal romance but complicated, complex adult relationships, intrigue, mystery, hot sex, fantasy, and romance! This is EVERYTHING you’ll ever want in a paranormal fantasy series!! It will make you cry, make you laugh, make you cheer for the heroes and heroines! All of the characters are well developed with strengths and weakness, beauty and flaws. Exciting plots! Intriguing twists and turns! You’ll enjoy the mythical, the fantasy, the history! This is a wonderful series! I’m having trouble trying to find something to keep me busy until the next book!! And it doesn’t come out until June! What in the hell am I going to do with myself!! Fates help me.”

CLIFFHANGER ALERT: KIAN AND SYSSI’S STORY IS A 3-PART SERIES!

“Ok, these are probably the BEST books I have read in a long time. The writer is extraordinarily talented in bringing her cast of characters to life. If you like mysteries and love stories that are not typical –written by one of the best authors I have read in a really long time then please pick up the first book and read them.”
“Love Love Love this book! This book had me hooked right from the beginning! This is probably the best series I’ve read and that’s saying a lot since some of my favorite Authors are JR Ward, Christine Feehan and Sherrilyn Kenyon!”
“Best in the genre I. T. Lucas pens an exceptionally well developed story. Many writers in this genre are predictable and formulaic. The Children of the Gods series is never predictable. This series stands with the best of fantasy writers – the fact that it is romance fantasy is almost beside the point. That said, even the sex scenes are well done and NOT predictable! A must read.”
“I love this series. I am a huge BDB fan. never miss a book EVER. Now I have added this series to that list. So well written and never drags on–always a page turner. And it is not typical stuff, it is very unique! An absolute must read!”
“I literally read this entire series in 3 days and now I’m going through character withdrawal waiting for the next. I.T. Lucas is an amazing writer with a brilliant mind and has quickly been added to my favorite author list.”

Syssi’s paranormal foresight lands her a job at Dr. Amanda Dokani’s neuroscience lab, but it fails to predict the thrilling yet terrifying turn her life will take. Syssi has no clue that her boss is an immortal who’ll drag her into a secret, millennia-old battle over humanity’s future. Nor does she realize that the professor’s imposing brother is the mysterious stranger who’s been starring in her dreams.
Since the dawn of human civilization, two warring factions of near-immortals – the descendants of the gods of old – have been secretly shaping its destiny. Leading the clandestine battle from his luxurious L.A. high-rise, Kian is surrounded by his clan, yet alone. Descending from a single goddess, clan members are forbidden to each other. And as the only other immortals are their hated enemies, Kian and his kin have been long resigned to a lonely existence of fleeting trysts with human partners. That is, until his sister makes a game-changing discovery – a mortal seeress who she believes is a dormant carrier of their genes. Ever the realist, Kian is skeptical and refuses Amanda’s plea to attempt Syssi’s activation.

A Prince with one rule.
Never marry a princess.

I follow my heart.
It’s the code I live by.
And that’s saying a lot, since they’ve been trying to put me in a royal match since the day I was born.

I’m not cut out to be a prince. I’ve always been more of the playboy type.
The crown sits a lot more comfortably on my older brother’s head.
I play my own game, live by my own rules, and will never be the smiling, waving aristocrat they all want me to be.
I like to think I got my rebellious streak from my mother.

And now, I wonder what she’d think of my choice.

Tamara is the last woman on earth any of them would have matched me with.
She’s not royalty. She doesn’t have a drop of aristocratic blood in her body. She’s multicultural.
Oh, and it gets worse. A lot worse.
You guessed it.
She’s American!

She’s the star of the hit new royalty TV show, Princess of Nowhere.
And for the first time in my life, I’m reconsidering my No Princess rule.

Left widowed within her first year of marriage, southerner Thea Sykes turns to a mail-order bride service in order to stay afloat.

Shipping off to a mountain in Wyoming comes with its fair share of fears – until Thea sets eyes on her new husband, Wakefield Briggs. A strong and generous man, Wakefield seems to know exactly how to bring the joy back into Thea’s life, and she into his. Everything is simpler in Whiteridge, Wyoming. Full of love and hope.

But things can’t stay the same forever.

Thea is pregnant, and ‘no children’ is a stipulation of this marriage.

It’s not the fact that the baby belongs to Thea’s late husband that bothers Wakefield. His pain comes from someplace deeper. A place he won’t allow his new wife access to.

The upheaval brings out a darker side of Wakefield, and soon he’s slipping into bad habits and entertaining company he shouldn’t.

With the clock counting down till the day her baby arrives, Thea has to make a decision soon. Give up this Western adventure and escape before she and her unborn child suffer more, or open her heart, find her inner strength, and give Wakefield the chance the both of them need.

Can a regular girl ever marry a real life prince?

Prince Marco:
Royal life can be a royal pain, and Marco needs a break. A secret identity, just for a few weeks. A relaxing vacation in America, where nobody knows who he really is. Not even the girl he hires to be his personal assistant, Sabrina. But when Sabrina turns out to be the best part of his vacation, he finds it harder and harder to keep his secret from her…

Sabrina Wise:
Sabrina never imagined that any job could lead to paparazzi encounters and surprise trips to Hawaii. Who could have thought that her boss would turn out to be as charming as he was handsome? But, behind their sizzling sexual tension, she can’t help but think there’s something more to Marco. Who is this gorgeous man she’s taking orders from, and why is he keeping so much hidden away? If she’s willing to risk everything to find out, she might end up in her own Cinderella fairy-tale ending…

What happens when Mr. Right turns out to be Prince Charming?

The only thing harder than being a mail order bride is being an outlaw.

Meadow Reese isn’t just a mail order bride.

She’s an outlaw.

Wanted for a crime she didn’t commit, there’s just one way for Meadow to protect her sisters.

Run.

But just because she runs doesn’t mean she can hide.
There’s someone chasing her, and Meadow’s not safe.

Booker Hanson thinks he has the perfect bride.
Caring for his two girls after his wife died has been hard, and he’s grateful he’s not alone anymore.
But soon he realizes something’s not right with Meadow. She’s hiding something from him.

Meadow’s perfect. What could she be hiding?

She knows she can’t hide the truth forever…
When someone shows up looking for her, Meadow knows it’s time to go.

But how can she leave the family she loves?
Can she prove her innocence and earn redemption?

Page Count: around 450 pages

Annie Bell just wants to do the two things she loves: cook and care for her young son. So when she lands the role as head chef at a new restaurant, she fails to anticipate how quickly things change as her talent for cooking puts her quaint hometown on the map.

Amidst a flurry of publicity, Annie finds herself back in the sights of the abusive ex-boyfriend she thought she’d left behind. He wants nothing more than to make Annie pay, and she knows his threats are more than empty promises. Reluctantly, Annie accepts the help of a handsome, wealthy recluse, hoping to ensure the safety of her little family. But things aren’t always as they seem, and as Annie ultimately learns, her would-be hero has a dark past of his own.

Big, hot Sapphire Falls cop Scott Hansen, the source of Peyton Wells’ dirtiest daydreams, has only one fault in her opinion…he’s crazy about her.

She’ll do absolutely anything Scott asks if he obeys three simple rules: they’re both naked; there are lots of hands and lips involved; and they absolutely do not call it a relationship. The R word gives her hives. Why can’t the guy just be happy with no-strings sex?

But, when Scott’s injured on the job, Peyton can’t stand the idea of anyone but her playing nurse—and Scott sees the perfect opportunity to show her that a relationship with him can be the best time she’s ever had.

But things with Peyton are never easy. After all, he doesn’t call her Trouble for nothing…