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All she wants is a secure life for her son, all he wants is to claim the family he never knew he had… Teagan is the perfect woman. We spent three amazing days together and one unforgettable night. Then she disappeared. That was nine agonizing months ago. Nine months… When I track her down, she’s got a baby, and a fiancé. Some man is prancing about with my woman and my son. I want to do the right thing by Teagan, but damned if I’ll sit by while another man raises my son and plays house with my woman. This Christmas I’ll show Teagan what it means to step up and claim my family, I ...

Five irresistible heroes. Five curvy heroines. Five bite-size romance stories bursting with spice and obsession. In this sizzling collection of short stories, love burns hotter and desire runs deeper as five men find themselves utterly captivated by the women who steal their hearts—and their sanity. Whether it's a quiet moment in a small-town garage or a blazing spark in the wilderness, these romances will leave you breathless and craving more.

Bestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Dragon scales and bridal veils—billionaire shifters find their fiery mates! In the high-powered world of Los Angeles, my kind reigns supreme. From the shadows, that is. Power? Check. Wealth? Check. Heirs? Here’s where things get tricky.BfB is my shot at passing on my legacy. And my fortune. With an arranged marriage, I can check the last box on my list. Our union, of course, will be impersonal and unemotional. But when my eyes meet hers, something ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true. I'm a simple bear with a simple wish—a Mrs. of my own. I’m not picky. Any woman will do. Or so I think—until I meet her. Louise is sassy, insulting, sarcastic, condescending, and not interested in marriage. (Or in me.) I should move on, right? Not so easy when I crave her with every fiber of my being. **This is a short, feel-good, instalove-inspired, ...

This Christmas Eve, I had one simple plan: close up the family café and face another quiet night alone. But fate had other ideas when Trystan—the boy who was once my best friend and first love—walked back into my life, dusted with snow and wearing a Marine uniform that made my heart skip a beat. I never expected to see him again, let alone offer him a place to stay when a canceled flight leaves him stranded. Under the glow of twinkling Christmas lights and over cups of hot cocoa, old memories resurface and the sparks between us reignite. But letting him in means risking the walls I've ...

Escaping to the mountains to get away from my dangerous ex seemed like the perfect plan... until I crashed my car on the rainiest day of the year. That’s when a mountain man appears—stepping out of his secluded log cabin to scare off a bear and rescue me. But he has no idea what he’s just signed up for. I’ve got baggage... a lot of it. When my ex tracks me down, my mountain man is there to protect me, standing tall and ready to fight. And if that’s not a sign that I should let him claim me in every way I’ve fantasized about... I don’t know what is. Untamed Mountain Man is a ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true. Like a desperate, chubby Cinderella, I'm hoping to land myself a hubby before the clock strikes midnight. With a secret and a countdown, BfB is my last hope. So what if the guy turns out to be a cross between Shrek and a granite boulder, sans the charm of either? He just needs to check three boxes: be kind, love kids, and promise not to harm a hair on my head...

I’m her mountain man, and she’s the curvy bridesmaid who’s about to be mine in every way. From the moment I saw her, keeping my hands to myself was never an option. Hawk I’ve never believed in love at first sight—until I laid eyes on her. She’s all soft curves, innocent smiles, and completely unaware of how badly I want her. The moment she says she’s never met a mountain man, I know I’m going to be her first We’re supposed to be here for our friends’ wedding, but I can’t focus on anything except claiming her. Her sweet innocence calls to me, and I’ll do whatever it ...

Bestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under two hours! Dragon scales and bridal veils—billionaire shifters find their fiery mates! Monogamy? Not my style. I'm a master of the skies and a lover of women. My life's all about freedom, luxury, and keeping my city under my wing. But a dragons gotta do what a dragons gotta do. And this dragon needs to get with the program. The BfB arranged marriage program that is. Fate has a funny way of flipping a script. Because the moment I lay eyes on my new wife, I'm smitten...

Bestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under two hours! Dragon scales and bridal veils—billionaire shifters find their fiery mates! I’m dubbed the king of couture—a title well-earned. So when an upstart designer slings mud at my fashion house, I hit back. Hard. But when I catch sight of my bride-to-be sashaying down the aisle, My angel in white with turns out to be the she-devil herself. With “I do’s” exchanged through gritted teeth, The honeymoon is sure to be a hot one… Scalding passion or ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true. I did it. I packed my bags, said adios to city life, and left my troubled past behind for a little town tucked in the bosom of nowhere. Why? Oh, let's call it the need for a fresh start. Or desperation. Yeah, we can call it desperation, that works. Why else would a shy, introverted bookworm like me sign up for an arranged marriage? Because any man is better ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Paranormal passion only a shifter can deliver. Let the games begin! My fated mate is one fiery, feisty human. Marla bares her small, blunt teeth and tries to scratch me with her tiny "claws" every time I get close. But I can tell she secretly digs the whole possessive wolf vibe I have going on. I'll just flex my muscles and show her what an attentive and loyal mate I'll be in the bedroom. Okay, I admit, winning over this sassy city girl might ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true. As Alpha of Mystic Hollow's bear shifter clan, duty dictates my every move. When the Shifter Council responds to our declining population by enacting the BfB (Brides for Beasts) program, the guys are pretty excited to be introduced to human females. I am too, until I fall head over heels for the program coordinator who makes it very clear she is not one of ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Paranormal passion only a shifter can deliver. Let the games begin. They say I'm wild, untamed, savage. They're not wrong. I prefer my fur rather than skin. I haven't set paw in the village in sixteen years. Nor have I wanted to. Until now. Until her. My claws scrape the floor as I circle her, staking my claim. She trembles under my hot breath, her heart racing. I know she’s mine the second I lay eyes on her. I don't care who I have to fight...

Bestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Dragon scales and bridal veils—billionaire shifters find their fiery mates! A bespoke suit, impeccable table manners, and perpetual scowl. He insists on sitting in my section at the bistro where I waitress. But he’s the grumpiest man alive. He never cracks a smile. Imagine my surprise when we end up husband and wife! All I wanted was to make my grandfather's dying wish come true. Now I’m married to Mr. Grumpilicious. But as I say “I do,” I can't ...

When spontaneous Lily Parker wakes up in Vegas with a shiny new wedding ring and a husband she barely knows, her first instinct is to flee. But with Christmas just around the corner and her nosy family expecting her to bring someone special home, she makes a wild decision—invite her surprise husband. Cole Rivers, charming and equally panicked, agrees to play along. But as sparks fly between festive mishaps and family shenanigans, Lily starts to wonder if this crazy holiday marriage might just be the real deal. *This is a clean and wholesome Christmas Short Story!

Bestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under two hours! Dragon scales and bridal veils—billionaire shifters find their fiery mates! I’m not a fan of humans. As a major player in Big Pharma, I’ve encountered my share of swindlers, embezzlers and heartless sociopaths. I don’t expect my new wife to be any different, but duty calls. Imagine my surprise when I’m instantly smitten. But my trust issues run deep. And when I catch her in a lie, I'm determined to uncover the truth. What I find changes ...

This Christmas, I only had one goal: survive the office holiday party without embarrassing myself in front of my boss. But one mistletoe, a stolen kiss, and a night wrapped in his arms changed everything. Derrick Lawson is everything a boss shouldn’t be—devastatingly handsome, quietly intense, and the only man who’s made my heart race from across the room. I thought he’d never see me as more than just his employee, until he stops me at the door and asks me to stay. When his fingers linger on my arm and our eyes meet under the glow of twinkling Christmas lights, I know my holiday ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true. I prefer books to people. For the others, the BfB program is a roaring success (pun intended). The only woman who captured my heart...chose my friend instead! Yeah, I'll stick with books. But when I receive a proposal, the logic is evident. No love involved. She'll gain stability and security. I'll gain a wife and possibly cubs. Win-win, correct? Incorrect. ...

I’m her boss, twice her age, and completely captivated by her curves. But keeping my distance is no longer an option. Jameson Amelia is everything I should avoid—sweet, curvy, and far too young for a man like me. As her boss, I’ve tried to keep my distance, but every smile and every stolen glance has me craving her more. Then, a client crosses the line and makes her cry, and all bets are off. My protective instincts surge, and I know I can’t hold back any longer. She’s mine now, and I’ll destroy anyone who dares hurt her. She’s the perfect blend of innocence and temptation, ...