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Five Charleston women desperate for marriage minded men and the chance to rebuild their lives after the Civil War answer an ad in the Grooms Gazette. Charity Kingston has to get out of Charleston or face life working in a brothel. But the past follows her to Angel Creek, Montana, revealing her Irish temper and the brothel owner’s demand for payment of her debt.

1979. President Carter was in the White House. Three Mile Island. Odd-even gas rationing. Pink Floyd released “The Wall.” The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan. Margaret Thatcher elected Prime Minister of the UK. The Iran Hostage Crisis. And disco…lots of disco.

Sadie Quinn is at the romance readers' convention for one reason only: to find editor Jocelyn Dellarivier. Which she could do if she didn't keep running into the most frustrating, gorgeous man ever. To make matters worse, she just won a contest and a date with him is the prize. Jake Blaine could kill his boss for rigging the contest, but now he's face to face with the one woman who could expose his alter ego. He's not about to leave, but he can't tell Sadie he's the editor she's looking for. 

When Gemma drunkenly admitted her feelings to Ben, she never imagined they’d have a future together—let alone, that he’d feel the same way for her. And yet, fate put obstacles in their path….

Romance novelist Kelsey Spencer doesn't believe in love, and she's tired of faking her way through happily ever afters. Determined to change things up, she heads to the Las Vegas Romance Lovers Convention. But somewhere between half-naked cover models and hot Navy SEALs, Kelsey's plans derail . . . Especially once she meets über-fan Jasmine Grant . . . and Jasmine's über-hot alphahole brother, Aaron.

Grace is a once-loved older dog who finds herself in the shelter, alone and confused. How did this happen? She soon realizes that puppies and young dogs are being chosen while she is being passed by. After some misguided attempts to act like a puppy, she becomes discouraged.

Aspiring writer Kellie Dalton needs a man, and fast. When she's rear-ended by a sexy-as-sin biker on the way to a Vegas romance readers convention, she sees her chance. If he'll pose as her fake boyfriend long enough to impress a bestselling author, Kellie has a shot at saving the bookstore for underprivileged kids she runs back home.

He may be at a romance readers' convention, but a naked woman in the elevator is not what horror writer Ryan Wheeler expects. Now he can't take his eyes off of her—and not just because he saw her naked, though her luscious curves certainly aren't helping the matter. She's beautiful, funny, snarky . . . and a complication he doesn't need. Running into her teen heartthrob while naked wasn't exactly part of romance novelist Andi Palmer's weekend plans. Worse, he doesn't recognize her and gives her a fake name. Years ago, he shot her down in the worst possible way, and now this?

Kelsey Kyle will do whatever it takes to get a promotion at the casino where she works. If she can set-up a one-on-one fan experience with tall-dark-and-intense Micah Holmes, she's in. The only problem? Micah wants her. And when he discovers her secret agenda, all bets are off. Anything beyond a "strictly professional" relationship will get Kelsey fired, but she needs to get close to Micah to get the super fan experience her client wants. Hot sex in her apartment pool begins a game of "undercover lover" that quickly escalates to something more. 

Romance author Kamaria Wilson came to Las Vegas with nothing to lose. A one-night stand with a delicious man is just the distraction she needs . . . until one night with him doesn't feel like enough. Panicked, she skips out on the morning-after encore and hides out at the poker tables. After his hot one-night stand goes MIA, security specialist Jack Aldirisi is sure he'll never see her again. But when he's called in to the casino for an unexpected special assignment, Lady Luck smiles down on Jack. For the rest of the weekend, he'll be by his missing woman's side.

Approximately three years ago, my beautiful daughter arrived into this world. My husband and I welcomed her with open arms—ready to embrace all that parenting had to offer. Of course, we'd heard the horror stories about sleep deprivation, and the challenges of early parenthood, but we didn't make much of it. Instead, we were just overwhelmed with welcoming our little bundle of joy into the world.

Marlene has a problem. But is her problem her boyfriend Rick, or the large spider that has invaded her space? This short story is to raise awareness of domestic violence in all its forms: physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse.

After losing out on a plum assignment, a romance book conference is the last place journalist Sheridan Farlow wants to be. Love is a myth—like flattering changing room mirrors—and she has the past relationships to prove it. Her editor wants a story? Fine. She'll write an entire expose...only it doesn't go according to plan. Bernard "Mac" Mackenzie is something of an anomaly in the romance-writing world—a man who writes romance and believes in it. And until he met Sheridan, Mac's never felt anything close to the love he writes about. He needs more of her. In his arms. In his bed.

As far as Declan Waterford is concerned, women are off limits—at least until he can earn enough money for his brother's surgery. The dueling piano gig at Vegas's Masquerade hotel barely pays enough . . . but if Declan can convince his boss to promote him, he'll be set. Between drowning in mistakes at her editorial internship and fighting off her father's demands that she relocate to Vegas and join his hotel empire, Melody Sumner doesn't have time for love—or one-night stands with sexy Irish piano players—no matter how appetizing Declan is. 

Author Jessie Jameson is the Bad Girl of romance, making a huge name for herself writing love stories with sizzling hot sex scenes. No one needs to know that her real-life inspiration is sexy publishing exec Grayson Reynolds. Or that after the hottest sex of her life, Grayson walked out on her. Grayson's finally taken the reins of his family's publishing business, and he's determined to sell off the romance division. But Jessie Jameson's contract is complicating things. It's like she's been trying to ruin him ever since the mind-blowing night they shared.

After catching her fiance cheating on their wedding day, interior designer Kylie Edwards swore off high-powered men. But before she can drown herself in wedding cake, she's dragged to a Vegas romance conference by her friends. At least she'll be able to meet the hotel's owner and pitch her new design idea. And maybe attend the elaborate masquerade ball, where business unexpectedly becomes pleasure with the hotel's oh-so-hot head of security.

This is the raw story of Rae’s near-death experience, which sparked her soul purpose and took her around the world. Where will your soul’s truth take you? Use this book for your real-life freedom initiation. This is a soul-searching book that teaches you how dealing with emotions will help you go from self-talk to soul talk. This is how men and women rise in power and connection in three keys: dream, transform, and impact. The stars are not even the limit. Return home to your dreams. They’re waiting for you.

Ski instructor Ellie Montgomery hits Vegas during a romance convention to meet the man of her dreams . . . only, the man of her dreams isn't the cover model she's there to see. He's the hot-as-sin bodyguard who catches her sneaking in the back door of a meet-and-greet, and he seems more than ready to do what it takes to prove he's twice the man her pretty boy crush could ever be.

Spoiled teenager Jenny Halpen's parents were against her going on a cruise, but her doting uncle thought it a fine graduation gift for his niece. Before Jenny has a chance to enjoy the voyage, the Cassandra collides with a meteor shower, and her escape pod is separated from the others. Landing on an uninhabited world might not be so bad if Jenny's pod-mates were human, but they're poodles—and not just your garden-variety poodles, either. They're the telepathic royal family of Canaris, and they're of the opinion that Jenny is now their servant, existing only to protect and serve them.

Have you been to that Hell where weeping wasn’t enough? Where the harshest words can’t describe your suffering? Where can hope be found? This inspiring story shows how strong the human spirit can be! An epic memoir of resilience, forgiveness, and God’s miraculous love that will tug at your heartstrings, uplift the soul, and strengthen your resolve to overcome even the darkest of trials. The author’s dysfunctional upbringing was fueled by an abusive, alcoholic stepfather and a mother battling her own demons with drugs.