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Ally Brenner, a driven project manager from Vancouver, boards a flight to Amsterdam, focused solely on landing a career-changing contract. Little does she know that her carefully planned world is about to be turned upside down by Candice Blackwater, a charismatic and successful investor. Candice, intrigued by Ally's infectious laughter and beauty, orchestrates a chance encounter that sets in motion a series of events neither of them could have predicted. As Candice's charm chips away at Ally's defenses, the two navigate a turbulent journey of desire and self-discovery.

When I was 18, I fell in love, but he didn’t love me back. The day he found out about my pregnancy, I found out about his fiancée. He warned if I ever told anyone, he would destroy me. So I kept the pregnancy a secret and disappeared.

Experience the electric chemistry of an unlikely pair in "Chance Encounter," a compelling contemporary romance that delves into the uncharted territories of desire, loyalty, and the courage to pursue one's heart's true calling. Abby Bradford, born into privilege and married to a man of stature, finds herself trapped in a life devoid of passion and purpose. That is, until an encounter with Logan McKinnon, a rugged firefighter haunted by his past, sets her soul ablaze.

Sloane Ellis has a secret—actually, she has many. Working in a sex club wasn't part of her life plan, yet neither was her best friend vanishing without a trace. The club and her missing friend go hand and hand. One secret leads to another, until the lies pile up. After months of working in the club her friend frequented, Sloane's no closer to finding answers, the police have no leads, and time is quickly running out. The last thing Sloane needs is the newest member of Club Joi, Adam Newcomb, complicating her mission and stealing her heart. Yet with one kiss, she falls....

Lee Grafton is a divorced cop and the father of a teenage girl. Carol Taggart is a newly single professor. Their lives collide one night when Carol is caught in the crossfire of an undercover drug sting gone south. Shot and seriously wounded, she finds an unexpected friend in Lee... unaware that the man she's falling for could be the shooter. Twenty years on the street do nothing to prepare Lee for the night that changes his life.

He stole my first kiss in the dark. The shadows welcoming him like a lover's touch. Every night since, the dark brings him back to me. He's my demon, my nightmare, and my dream all rolled up into one. He tells me I'm his but during the day I cannot find him. Until my demon has no choice but to come for me, to save me, to rescue me from the tower I am locked away in. But does my black-eyed demon just wish to free me of those chains to fit his own? Or am I strong enough to break their lock and find the man underneath?

Dezi Gianni is a very much a man used to getting what he wants. Tall, fine, and gorgeous; rich, powerful, and deadly, he’s just set his sights on the beautiful woman dining in the restaurant where he and his partner are having lunch. Kayla DeWitt is the focus of Dezi’s affection. Beautiful, sexy, sophisticated, she’s searching for the ideal man to fill the emptiness left by her ex-boyfriend's betrayal. Her best friend Taea is convinced they’ll find compatibility with the two wealthy hustlers. Kayla is just hoping they don’t get killed.

College student, Chelsea Carerra, is in desperate need of money to get her autistic brother into the right program, so she accepts a job as a maid in Holland for the summer break. What she doesn't know is that the owner, Alex Silverhaus, isn't the man she expected. Instead of being greeted by a wealthy older man, she finds a gorgeous playboy fighting to make the movie he's always dreamed of.

Emily was born into a world of hate, drugs, abuse, and human trafficking. She’s always worked hard to stay on the honor roll in school and to get a free ride to college. She wants nothing more than to make her way out of the life she was born into. Emily has dark secrets that she believes only her best friend Ginger Gold knows about. She’s also been crushing on the one man no one can touch: Blake Shaw, the biggest playboy in Davenport, Georgia.

Fiona Denali’s mind is a fortress of secrets: things she can’t tell, people she must protect. She never wanted to hurt anyone, but they hurt her first. Now, she must protect the one person she can still count on—herself. On the run from anyone who knows her face, Fiona crosses paths with a man whose eyes seem just as haunted as her own. She could save him...but he could destroy her. It’s a choice she’s had before, but last time she chose wrong.

With the anniversary of the death of the love of my life looming, I’m a shell of the person I was years ago. Everyone thinks two years is enough grief time and that it’s time for me to join the land of the living. Only thing is I have no idea how to let go of Blake he was my whole world the only man I’ve ever known. It’s time for Emily to open her eyes and see what has been looking at her for over half her life. No one knows that I fell in love with her way before Blake ever saw her.

Watch Terry’s perfect day unravel into an epic disaster of mishaps and misfortune. Terry’s not thrilled with how he confessed his feeling to Maggie and this time he’s determined to do better.

After a painful end to a long engagement, all Meg wants out of life is a fresh start. She can’t think of a better way to begin than by advancing her career in the hotel industry. When an opportunity comes along to accept a position at a five-star resort, she secures a beach house, packs her bags, and heads to the Bahamas. But her oasis has been sold in an auction and the new owner and heartthrob, Parker Wilson, has no intention of holding onto a contract.

For over a year now, Winter has been on a dating hiatus. Not only could she not find love, but a decent orgasm also seemed to be out of the question. Her past relationships always turned into a nightmare when all she wants is a fairy tale. That's okay, though. She's finally done with the notion that there is a “happily ever after” out there with her name on it.

Meghan was a young woman working away at a small-town store called Boutiques with Coffee. Her life was uneventful; she hated the monotone existence that she had to deal with, where each day blurred into the one before. She dreamed of the day where this would change, the day when she could finally begin to live her life. But when a mysterious young man from out-of-town visits Boutiques with Coffee, Meghan is overwhelmed with emotion. Young, attractive, and more mysterious than a top-secret military document, this man by the name of William quickly changes Meghan’s life.

I might only be 24, but I've always been the sensible one. From my boring call center job right down to my practical wardrobe; impulsive and extravagant are not part of my usual vocabulary. Ascot, the home of British horse racing might be my home, as well, but the filthy rich visitors blocking my route home are more a nuisance than a thrill.

Nick is not a patient man. He wants a life with Sarah. Marriage. Kids. Everything. But she keeps dragging her feet. No wedding date set and every time he mentions kids, she panics.

Jack Guardetto, handsome, successful and ambitious, had a job to do at All Appliance: keep the store out of the red. When he caught sight of Helen Steward, his focus all but disappeared from her fascinating allure. Captivated by the misconstrued Scottish woman, Jack wanted nothing more than to save her from the cruel remarks and nasty innuendos the sales staff made about their rigid Human Resources manager. When their surroundings get incredibly tight while stuck in the store safe during a power outage, their professional mantras cease to exist.

Kiva Hart, a masterful storyteller, skillfully unravels a narrative that delves into the intricate complexities of personal identity and the blurry line between reality and art. Drawing upon profound insights into the human experience, Hart takes listeners on a transformative journey, just as they've experienced the highs and lows of love, friendship, and self-discovery in their own lives.

Kiva Hart, a dynamic romance author, understands the intricate dance of the heart intimately. Just like you, she has faced the trials of love and relationships, enduring heartbreaks, and self-doubt. Through her personal journey, she brings to life a narrative that resonates with the raw emotions you've felt and the challenges you've encountered.