The Hitman’s Vice

The only time hitman Dane ‘The Butcher’ Ryan makes the “right” choice, he loses the only girl he’s ever loved.Dane intends to be a Captain for the powerful Fitzgerald family, like his father. His only weakness is his (former) best friend’s little sister, Zara Fitzgerald. Until he stumbles into a dark family secret and Zara swears him to silence. Dane knows staying quiet puts her at risk—so he breaks the promise. And her trust.Years later, tragedy—and a brewing mafia war—brings them back together. Too bad The Outfit wants a marriage to settle the scores. And only a Fitzgerald daughter will do…

Birdie & The Beastly Duke

A battle-scarred Scottish duke. A substitute bride. A haunted castle full of secrets.Roberta “Birdie” Talbot is tired of being practical. As the penniless daughter of a reckless baron, she’s spent years holding her family together. So when a case of mistaken identity offers her a way out—and a chance for adventure—she takes it.All the way to the Highlands.All the way to a crumbling castle.All the way into the arms of a brooding duke.Gabriel Eversleigh, Duke of Dunross, didn’t plan to survive Waterloo—let alone return home and wed a stranger. His bride was supposed to be quiet, dutiful, and easy to ignore. Instead, he gets Birdie: bold, curious, and entirely unwilling to be dismissed.But Birdie has secrets of her own. And as she confronts the shadows of Gabriel’s past—and stirs up a mystery hidden deep within the castle walls—they both discover that some ghosts don’t stay buried.A Beauty and the Beast–inspired Regency romance featuring: A bride swap A haunted Scottish castle A scarred, brooding duke A determined heroine Sweet slow-burn romance (closed-door)Content note: Contains non-graphic themes of war, PTSD, and suicide.???This Beauty and the Beast variation is a sweet Regency romance and a standalone that is part of the Wishing Well series, which can be read in any order.The Wishing Well Series:Lucy and the Duke of SecretsArabella and the Reluctant DukeBirdie and the Beastly DukePenelope and the Wicked Duke

Sweet Spot

From the #1 bestselling author: “[A] heartwarming novel about how a woman at odds with the world learns to live with it, and sometimes even love in it.” —Booklist “Responsibility” should be Nicole Keyes’s middle name. After all, not many people would sacrifice their lives to run the family bakery and raise a younger sibling. But with Nicole’s twin sister now blissfully married and her younger sis turning out more femme fatale than girl-next-door, super reliable Nicole is getting sick of putting everyone else’s needs first! Enter Hawk. The deliciously sexy former NFL player offers Nicole a taste of the freedom she craves. Hawk may know the way, blindfolded, to her sweet spot, but Nicole’s not about to let him get close enough to break her heart. Of course, she might not have a choice in the matter if Hawk’s past keeps getting in the way of their present . . . “Mallery is in top-notch form as she takes troubled and stubborn individuals and portrays their emotional growth. Drama and trauma abound in this winner!” —RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) “I strongly recommend Sweet Spot, especially to readers who like their family melodramas spiked with lots of laughter and hot romance.” —The Romance Reader “Sweet Spot definitely hits the spot . . . Susan Mallery is one of the best contemporary romance authors writing today.” —The Romance Readers Connection

The Irresistible Billionaire

Billionaire Alec Sherbrooke might live a life of luxury, but that doesn’t mean he’s afraid to work hard and get his hands dirty. And when his best friend suggests Alec could never handle a job that requires manual labor, he accepts the bet. One week later, Alec arrives on Sanborn Island, fully expecting to be the winner at the end of the month. What he doesn’t expect is to fall for his boss.Gianna Ferguson has lived on Sanborn Island, one of New England’s premier getaways, her entire life, so she is well acquainted with spoiled, wealthy playboys. When her cousin asks her to give Alec Sherbrooke a job with the family landscaping business for the summer, she is not enthusiastic about the idea, but she agrees.It’s not long before Gianna sees Alec as more than just another playboy looking for some summer fun. But will mistakes from Gianna’s past prevent Alec and Gianna from getting what both their hearts desire?The Irresistible Billionaire is the sixteenth book in USA Today best selling author Christina Tetreault’s The Sherbrookes of Newport Series. While it can easily be read as a standalone story, you’ll likely enjoy reading the other books, too.Fall in love with The Sherbrookes of Newport today.Loving The BillionaireThe Teacher’s BillionaireThe Billionaire PlayboyThe Billionaire PrincessThe Billionaire’s Best FriendRedeeming The BillionaireMore Than A BillionaireProtecting The BillionaireBidding On The BillionaireFalling For The BillionaireThe Billionaire Next DoorThe Billionaire’s HomecomingThe Billionaire’s HeartTempting The BillionaireThe Billionaire’s KissA Billionaire’s LoveThe Irresistible Billionaire

A Sister’s Promise

They found my body in a wooded area near my home.When my sister, Sarah, returns to our small town, she’s determined to find out who killed me. It’s not easy though when everyone in Pinewood Springs has their secrets.The one who ended my life is lurking, watching her every move, and will stop at nothing to protect themselves from being revealed. As she untangles the lies and deceit around her, Sarah gets closer to the truth, and to grave danger.But all I can do is watch.My sister vowed to find my murderer. Now I must find a way to keep her alive.Psychological thriller fans of Freida McFadden and Noelle West Ihli’s Ask for Andrea will enjoy this fast-paced thriller that will have you turning the pages all night long.