Forbidden Kiss

Desperate Needs... Beautiful orphan Vivienne Burroughs is determined to marry only for love and isn't about to allow her uncle to marry her off for a noble title. But her plans to escape this fate are interrupted by a strong and masterful man walking out of the mist. He alone offers Vivienne salvation from her dilemma...but will not reveal his identity. And when he kisses her Vivienne knows she won't rest until she finds her mystery man. Desperate Measures... When Robert Harding sees a young woman teetering on the edge the of the River Thames he is certain she's a step away from plunging to her death. A man who knows what it is to be desperate, Robert has spent his life helping others -- but, there was something different about Vivienne. Her captivating beauty is too great a temptation to resist. Honor demands that Robert, let her go, even as he knows that "Vivienne: was, made to his bride. But can honor remain strong beneath the heat of a forbidden kiss?

The USA Today bestselling author of the Hero’s Welcome series introduces a trio of swoon-worthy North Carolina brothers fighting for love in this novel of sand, sea, and seduction. For years, Jack Sawyer’s family has been running their upscale seafood business like a finely tuned machine. But every machine breaks down eventually, and suddenly Jack needs a new office manager, a new kayak launch, and a new lease on life. Then Grace Donner shows up again. She’s smart, motivated, and perfect for the manager position, but if she’s anything like her mom, she can’t be trusted. And Jack has never been able to trust himself around Grace. Grace hasn’t seen her former stepbrothers since their parents’ messy divorce, but she never forgot them—especially Jack. She misses being part of the big rambunctious Sawyer clan, and if there’s an opportunity to set things right, she means to do it. But she can’t ignore Jack’s irresistibly kissable lips, or the searing way he looks at her when he thinks she’s not looking. Their chemistry is more explosive than ever. And if the Sawyers can forgive and forget, anything is possible. Look for the Hero’s Welcome series by Annie Rains WELCOME TO FOREVER | WELCOME HOME, COWBOY | WELCOMING THE BAD BOY | WELCOME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Praise for Forbidden Kisses “Annie Rains writes books that don’t just pull on your heartstrings, they yank out all the feels in the best way possible! A fantastic, fresh voice in contemporary romance!”—Codi Gary, author of Things Good Girls Don’t Do “A passionate, heartfelt tale with a hint of the forbidden and a lot of chemistry. Forbidden Kisses is a delicious novel that you’ll read in one sitting.”—Jamie K. Schmidt, USA Today bestselling author of the Club Inferno Series “Rains writes a wonderfully sweet romance every time!”—Obsessive Book Nerd “The chemistry between these two is palpable . . . as in hot! There is no doubt about the feelings Grace and Jack have for each other and they fit well as a couple. The story was fun with a bit of angst and a heap of forgiveness.”—Aurora B’s Book Blog “The constant push and pull, mixed with the sky-high chemistry make for an unputdownable book that will kidnap your heart from the very first page and won’t let go until the end.”—Roberta’s Dream World

Kissing the wrong brother might bring this family empire to the breaking point... in the first novel in Jessica Lemmon’s deliciously naughty Kiss and Tell series. “Being reckless is okay from time to time.” A stolen kiss puts that theory to the test... When Taylor Thompson finds out the man she's casually dating is going to propose at the Valentine's Day gala, she literally hides in a closet! That’s where Royce Knox, her date's older—and to her mind, sexier—brother finds her. In a panic, she kisses him—causing chaos between her family and his, and in the tech company they co-founded. Royce can't help himself—he kisses her back. After his brother catches them, though, he has some explaining to do. It doesn’t help that he and his brother are also competing to be CEO. Royce never gives in to unruly emotions—until Taylor. And now he must choose between the company he loves and the woman setting him on fire... Love triumphs in the Seattle tech world in the Kiss and Tell series. Book 1: His Forbidden Kiss Book 2: One Wild Kiss Book 3: One Last Kiss

Jule Casale is the perfect daughter. Obedient. Trustworthy. Loyal. With her high profile Italian family, her public image must be impeccable. And now to gain the respect and position she's desired in the academic world, she hopes to discover the unknown artist behind a masterpiece of Renaissance art. Rom Montgomery seeks the unobtainable: forgiveness. Those who could grant him relief are dead. Instead, he wanders across continents and through time searching for salvation and the means to right an ancient wrong. But when Jule comes knocking on his door, it's the closest he's ever come to finally finding redemption. The closer Rom draws to correcting his past mistakes, the more his secrets threaten to destroy the woman who might hold the key to his future.

Amazing value Regency three-story collection. Charming dukes with attitudes and kind hearts. Lovely ladies who want to find love. You'll find all of this and much more in this collection. This Regency romance collection is a sweet read with a guaranteed happily ever after. The full collection includes: 1. The Duke's Lily Edward Ridgeway, Duke of Cumberland, mourns his wife. He needs a new wife, a marriage of convenience for the sake of his children. Unfortunately, after the death of his wife, the Duke became a faithless rake and a heartbreaker. No woman of good character is willing to live under the same roof as him. Apart from the beautiful Lily Hopkins. Lily is ready to love the Duke’s children as her own, but her biggest challenge will be their father. Since his late wife died, he wants nothing to do with his children. Will the innocent Lily win the Duke's heart? Will this be a marriage of convenience? Or has the Duke gotten more than he asked for? Could he be falling in love? 2. Charmed by the Duke's Son Regina Hale has lost everything: her inheritance, her home, her position. Forced to become a maidservant to a Duke, she loses all hope. Regina only has one option left. Without marrying the Duke, she can never hope to get back what she has lost. She can never hope to be whole again. However, there's one breathtaking problem she hasn't considered. After meeting the Duke's handsome and salacious son, she is overwhelmed with desire that she must ignore to safeguard her secret. What will Regina do when she’s faced with the risk of losing everything she has ever loved? Will she give in to the passion or will she walk away? 3. The Princess There was only one treasure King Leonard cherished above all the treasures of the earth: his daughter, Princess Alice. Her mother, the queen, had been in the open market. She had obtained such ghastly injuries that she soon died from them. Alice had all her heart desired as long as it kept her happy within the walls of the castle. But one day she escapes…She leaves the castle and enters the real world. What will she find outside? Will she find the love she was looking for? Enjoy this sweet Historical Romance with a happily ever after.

After two outlaws gun down her uncle, Casity jumps on a train headed north and meets Priscilla, a middle-aged spinster who answered an ad to become a lonely rancher's wife--and changed her mind. Casidy takes her ticket and winds up face to face with Shaler McCain, the rancher's son. Now, how does she say I don't to the rancher while conquering the heart of his son?

Sarandiel was a beautiful and powerful angel who had always followed the rules of the gods. But when she met Adrian, a human male, everything changed. She was drawn to his kindness, his strength, and his unwavering devotion to his beliefs. Despite the warnings of her fellow angels, Sarandiel couldn't resist spending time with Adrian. They talked for hours about their hopes and dreams, and she found herself falling deeper and deeper in love with him. But their love was forbidden by the gods. Angels were not allowed to fall in love with humans, and if they did, they would be banished from heaven forever. Sarandiel knew the risks, but she couldn't bear the thought of living without Adrian. As their love grew stronger, so did the danger. The other angels became suspicious of Sarandiel's behavior, and they began to watch her closely. One day, they caught her and Adrian together and reported them to the gods. The gods were furious at Sarandiel's disobedience, and they banished her from heaven. Sarandiel was heartbroken, but she knew that she couldn't deny her love for Adrian. She chose to leave behind her life as an angel and live among the humans with him. Their love was still forbidden, but Sarandiel and Adrian were willing to risk everything to be together. They faced many challenges along the way, but their love remained strong. As time passed, Sarandiel began to feel a sense of peace in her new life with Adrian. She missed her fellow angels and the beauty of heaven, but she knew that she had made the right choice. She had chosen love over duty, and she would never regret it. Sarandiel and Adrian's love story became legendary among the humans and the angels alike. Even though their love was against the rules of the gods, it had proven to be the most powerful force in the universe.

[Recommended 16 ] this is a mature YA or New Adult book] Culter Fuller came back into my life on the day my mother died, as if losing my mother wasn't bad enough. We hated each other since childhood. Well, I hated him. He had a very different story. When I moved to my dad's house to finish my last semester of high school, we went from bitter enemies to. . . something else. He was suddenly everywhere, occupying my space, determined to pull me into his life, filling me with thoughts I knew were wrong. I knew that soon we would cross a line that should never be crossed. I knew crossing that line could have very serious consequences; because Culter Fuller wasn't just any irresistible boy, Culter Fuller was my stepbrother. But, I was always very bad at making the right choices.