Recommendations based on "Heated Manipulations"

Camden Poe is the last of The Lucky Three, the surviving Pittsburgh Titans who weren't on the team plane the night it went down. By all outward appearances, he's adjusted to post-crash life well but inside he's wrestling with the guilt of living.The catastrophe that killed the Pittsburgh Titans changed my entire world. My teammates were more than my friends-they were my brothers. I mourned their loss with the rest of the nation but then I did as I've been taught... I moved on. I focused on returning to the ice with the newly rebuilt team and put the tragedy behind me. Considering the circumstances, I adjusted well. Or so I thought. Now I'm plagued by nightmares of the crash and my play has suffered as a result. Facing the possibility of losing my place on the team, I need to pull myself together and fast.My buddy and linemate, Mitch Brandt died in the crash, leaving his wife Danica and son Travis behind to pick up the pieces of their shattered family. After reconnecting with Danica at a support group meeting, I find myself inexplicably drawn to helping her and her son move forward. What starts as two friends finding solace in one another following a tragedy becomes something more, leaving us both wondering if we deserve this chance.I feel as if I'm walking a precarious line between a man falling for an incredible woman and a man moving in on his dead friend's wife. But one thing is crystal clear-I've found a peace with Danica that I wasn't sure I'd ever have again. Now I need to find the confidence within myself to push past the insecurities and make sure she knows how important she is to me because if I don't, I'll lose the one thing that makes me truly complete.

He’s a clean-cut cop who loves a good challenge.She’s a smart executive with no interest in falling in love.It won’t take long for the flames of desire to scorch them both, forcing them to either douse the blaze, or succumb to the fire.MasonI don’t give up easily. My personality and training taught me that failure is not an option, and getting the attention of the beautiful executive president Harper Mathis is going to be my biggest challenge yet. But first I’ve got to find out why she’s so withdrawn. A woman that stunning must have secrets and I’m going to find out what’s hiding behind those baby blue eyes of hers. She’ll quickly see how much I love a good game of chase.HarperI’ve gone through hell and am not ashamed to admit that I’m broken. Damaged goods. Used up and empty. I want nothing to do with men or love, especially not a cop and a veteran – one who puts his life in danger every day. I’ve been there, done that, and my heart has no interest in someone like Detective Mason Oliver. Even if he's the hottest thing I’ve laid eyes on in a very long time. I get the feeling Mason always gets what he wants, though. Well, he hasn’t seen my stubborn side.Beneath Broken is book 3 in the Imperfect Heroes seriesand is for readers 18+. These novels are contemporary romance with with a guaranteed HEA and are recommended to be read in order, but not necessary.IMPERFECT HEROES:AntiheroAbove ProtectionBeneath BrokenBeyond Love

KNIGHT Book 6 in the Vengeance MC series What do you do when the woman you thought was 'the one' turns out to be the reason your carefully constructed world falls apart? From the moment Knight Parker met, Lena Dawes, he knew she was meant to be his. But now, twenty years later, on the verge of a divorce he doesn't want, Knight is forced to ask himself how everything fell apart when he believed they would be forever. As Knight's home and professional life goes from bad to worse, he is left with no choice but to start accepting help, beginning with employing a new manager for his gym. Zara Dion is the most frustrating, stubborn woman Knight has ever met; if he's honest with himself, probably the sexiest too. What Knight didn't know was that he was getting more than he bargained for, and she has been driving him crazy ever since. But soon enough, Knight realizes it isn't only his sanity hanging in the balance, but is heart is on the line too. The law of attractions states that opposites attract. What it doesn't say is what happens when two people with jaded pasts and cynical outlooks on life and love come together in what was supposed to be one night of uninhibited passion. Not all mistakes are bad. In fact, sometimes the worst ideas can end up being the best decisions you'll ever make.

ALL THE PRETTY POSESHe never wanted to be a hero...until she needed him to be.Strength...It took Kennedy Moore years to put her life back together after Reese Spencer shattered it. But she did. Now, years later, strong and independent, she is in pursuit of a single dream-to dance with the Altman American Dance Theater. Unfortunately, Kennedy is learning that a girl from nowhere with no money and no contacts might never be able to reach her goal. That is, until Reese reappears, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Kennedy just can't refuse. In exchange for working on his yacht for a few short weeks, he'll get her an audition with the famous dance troupe. All Kennedy has to do is keep her head down, work hard and resist Reese. That sounds easy enough, right? Weakness...Reese doesn't want to make it easy for Kennedy. Seeing her again has started a fire in his blood-an unwelcome one. It took him years to forget about her before, so this time he has a plan. It's simple: Get Kennedy on his yacht, seduce her, get her out of his system, move on with his life. That sounds easy enough, right? But the one thing Reese didn't plan for was Kennedy herself-a girl so strong yet so broken, she makes him want to rescue her, to take care of her. To save her. Even if he has to save her from himself.

The men of Alpha Dog, a second chance program for at-risk teens, work hard and play hard. And when it comes to protecting the women they love . . . nothing stands in their way. Danielle Hill used to live on the wild side, until a surprise pregnancy forced her to get her act together. Now her whole life revolves around her young son, and she will do anything to keep Noah’s heart protected, even if it means avoiding the Marine who makes her want to be oh so bad . . . Tyler Best loves his family, his friends, and his life, and he plans on living it to the fullest after nearly losing it. But Tyler didn’t bank on running into a beautiful blond with blazing green eyes and temper to match his. Tyler always thought he wasn’t ready to settle down, but Dani and Noah make him rethink his playboy ways . . . Only just as these two start to build something, a shadow from Dani’s past comes back to haunt them. But Tyler will do anything to keep her and Noah safe . . . anything.

A wildland firefighter falls for his best friend’s widowed sister after she and her kids move in next door, in this flaming hot book three in the BookTok viral Sky Ridge Hotshot series. ‘Don’t ever let me hear you talk about yourself like that, do you understand? You’re perfect just like this.’ Being a hotshot wildland firefighter is all I’ve ever known. It’s my greatest passion. This job is dangerous, and after watching my parents’ marriage fail because of it, I knew long ago I’d never be a relationship kinda guy. That all changes when Teddy moves in down the street. As her brother’s best friend, I’ve always been Xander to her, but secretly I’ve always wanted to be more. She’s recently widowed, with two young kids and another soon on the way. With a heart locked up like Fort Knox after losing her husband, breaking down Teddy’s defences will be damn near impossible . . . but I want to show her that I’m here to stay. As superintendent, my duty to my crew has always been my priority. But with Teddy’s heart on the line, can I give up the only life I’ve ever known? Or am I doomed to be honour bound and lose the only woman I’ve ever loved? Tropes: Firefighter romance Angst Small town romance Forced proximity Friends to Lovers Hurt Care Workplace romance

~ Mace ~I fell for Hailey the moment I laid eyes on her, before I knew about the three King Kong size battles I would have to fight to be with her.By the time Linc warned me that his gorgeous sister with legs a mile long was off limits and "emotionally fragile," it was too late. There was no turning back.Then there's my friend Senn, who had a one-night stand with Hailey. He's trying his best to get a repeat performance during the week of Claire and Linc's wedding. Sorry buddy, bros might come before hoes, but they don't come before sweet southern belles.And last but not least, the IFC insists that if I want a million dollar contract and a championship title fight then I need to keep up my playboy image to fuel all the female fans' filthy fantasies.But for Hailey, I'll do whatever it takes to make her mine.~ Hailey ~Smooth talkin', sexier than sin, Mason Reed came out of nowhere and stole my heart, despite his inappropriate obsession with my panties. I'm not supposed to fall for the "little" brother of my soon to be sister-in-law, or be fantasizin' about lickin' every inch of his tattoos the week of her and Linc's wedding.Mason's seven years younger than me, and infamous for his so called "harem." His fight intro song is actually a tribute to his magical...well, it rhymes with rock. Not only will he likely end up hurtin' me, but he's also...rock blockin' Senn, my former hot fling.After I find out just how close Mason is to landin' a huge IFC contract if he keeps performin' his magic tricks for all the ladies, I refuse to let him give it all up for me.I had no idea how much I would miss him or how much it would hurt when I finally succeeded in pushin' him away.

Come hell or high water, the Men of Haven always ride or die for one of their own. Follow the brothers as they come together once again in the long-awaited seventh book in Rhenna Morgan's Men of Haven series.  The last person Callie Moore is prepared to see when she shows up for a job interview is Danny Parker, the guy who witnessed her at her worst and gave her an ultimatum: get clean or don’t ever ask for help again. It’s been years since then, and Callie’s been through hell, but she’s finally doing the work to change her life. That doesn’t mean she couldn’t use the job. And it doesn’t mean her troubled past is completely behind her, either. When his best friend’s sister-in-law walks in looking for a job and a second—or is it third—chance, Danny isn’t so sure he’s willing to risk it. Even if he does desperately need the help at his custom car shop. Letting Callie back into his life opens Danny’s eyes, and heart, to the woman she is now—and the man he wants to become. If anyone has a problem with that, too bad. Including his skeptical Haven brothers. But when a dangerous part of the life Callie’s left behind comes to town, seeking revenge, the family will have to join together to save her—as well as the innocent Haven life caught in the cross fire. The Men of Haven: fierce passion, unyielding loyalty. Especially when it comes to their women. Men of Haven Book 1: Rough & Tumble Book 2: Wild & Sweet Book 3: Claim & Protect Book 4: Tempted & Taken Book 5: Stand & Deliver Book 6: Down & Dirty Book 7: Trusted & True

A bounty hunter's partners to lovers' story. The hunt is on... and he's the prey. Bradford (Ford) King was sure he had the rest of his life mapped out. Though he was no longer a SEAL Lieutenant, his brother was home safe and he had a job that still allowed him to satisfy his hunger for hunting bad guys. Life was simple, no distractions or complications - at age forty-six - that's all Ford wanted. What he didn't want was his work partner, sniper/watchman, Dana, giving him s**t all the time. Dana Cadby had grown up labeled a roughneck from the wrong side of the tracks. He'd fought, scrounged, and survived despite a father that constantly told him he couldn't. Dana pulled himself up by his own boot straps and made a name for himself in the marksman community. He'd been Duke's bounty watchman for five years. It was his job to ensure their safety, watch their backs. At thirty-three, he was trusted, well respected by his peers, his bosses, his friends... so why couldn't he earn the same respect from his partner? Dana knew he was bisexual before he graduated high school. He also knew he was attracted to the huge, 6'3", SEAL from the moment he and his brother came to join their team. It wasn't easy for him to tamp down his immediate reaction to Ford's thick muscles, full beard, and dark eyes. Still, Dana exhibited nothing but professionalism towards him, not wanting to make his 'straight' partner uncomfortable. After Dana took back his ex-girlfriend, he'd noticed an intensification in Ford's bad attitude. One that turned aggressive and downright antagonistic, and Dana was damned if he'd just lay down and take it. He was gonna make that man respect him if it was the last thing he did. When Duke sends Dana and Ford out to track down their most dangerous bounty yet, they both embrace the fact that they make one hell of a team... but they fight tooth and nail against the powerful intimacy brewing between them. Beware: When Ford and Dana connect, no fugitive can hide from the hunter and his watchman.

A dashing doctor hires the perfect nanny for his son, not realizing she's about to turn his entire world upside down! Don't miss the latest story in The Bachelors of Blackwater Lake by Teresa Southwick! Kidnapped as an infant, Emma Robbins has come to Blackwater Lake to seek out her birth family. But she can't exactly just knock on their door and introduce herself! To bide her time, she fakes her identity and takes a job as a nanny for an adorable one-year old boy--and his incredibly sexy doctor daddy. Now she's really gotten more than she bargained for.... Dr. Justin Flint has sworn off women since his divorce. And while she's the perfect caretaker for his little boy, having Emma under his roof is just way too tempting for the single dad! When an explosive kiss shatters their professional resolve, their mutual passion is revealed. But will their new affection distract Emma from her goal--or make her realize she's found her once and future family?