Melissa Ellen

Who needs a man? They're nothing but a distraction. A disappointment. They sweep you off your feet and promise you forever. Then, as soon as another beautiful woman shows interest, they leave you a bitter wreck. And the sexy billionaire that keeps showing up everywhere I go is the definition of distraction and inevitable disappointment. I have everything I need in life. There's no reason for me to chance heartbreak with him. It's just a shame my heart didn't get the memo. A Reason To Stay is Book 1 of the Blackwood Series and the first book of The Only One Duet.

A Reason To Stay

I had a plan for my life. One that would never involve marriage, or kids, or being stuck in the one-horse Texas town I grew up in. I saw how it worked out for my parents, and I wanted no part of their heartbreak. So I ran. My career was the only commitment I had time for. The only one I was ever willing to make. But life didn’t care about my plan. I didn’t expect to go home again, but here I am. I never, ever planned on seeing Tucker Monroe again, but here he is. His sexy smile and country charm were the reason I left. But with every smirk this single dad gives me, I’m finding it hard to remember why. All that’s on my mind is Tucker, but I can’t give in to the feelings that never quite went away. I have to remember what my ambitions are. But he’s too tempting. And just as dangerous for me as he ever was… There are four stand-alone books in the Billingsley series: ♥Redeeming Lottie - Tucker & Lottie ♥Chasing Hannah - Billy & Hannah ♥Taming Wes - Wes & Devin ♥Tempting Tim - Tim & Conley

A Small Town Second Chance Romance

Redeeming Lottie

Nikki Sloane

Willow Winters

Vanessa Vale

Emily Goodwin

Claudia Burgoa

RC Boldt

Emma Renshaw

Love me like I love you ... it's all romantics could ever want. There's no better feeling than the stir of butterflies at the end of a love story. And this collection is full of just that! Top Shelf Romance is proud to present a collection of happily ever afters in collaboration with a cause dedicated to providing stories for those in need. 100% of the profits from this anthology will be given to the Live A Thousand Lives charity. The romances included in this collection are: Knocking Boots by Willow Winters Strong & Steady by Vanessa Vale Chasing Hannah by Melissa Ellen One Call Away by Emily Goodwin The Pool Boy by Nikki Sloane Ember by Emma Renshaw Choose Me by RC Boldt A Moment Like You by Claudia Burgoa

Love Me Like I Love You

I've moved on with my life. I've started over in a new city, with a promising career ahead of me. I have the independence I've always wanted. Needed. I've even started dating again. Kinda. Sorta. The point is, I'm happy. Then why when Rhett unexpectedly shows back up in my life, years later, does just the sight of him leave me breathless? I have no idea why he's here, especially now. But I'll be damned if I let him back into my heart. NOTE: THIS BOOK IS THE CONTINUATION OF BOOK ONE, A REASON TO STAY. THE COMPLETE BLACKWOOD SERIES SHOULD BE READ IN ORDER.

The Only One

I didn’t have a lot, but what I had I was proud of. I was raised to keep my head down and work hard. I followed the rules, rarely straying off the straight and narrow path. That’s why when the opportunity to get wild and have a little fun presented itself, I jumped on it—or more like on him. The handsome cowboy from the bar. It was one night in Vegas. Afterward, all I had was the memory of his body pressed to mine and the hotel room key I swiped as I snuck out. I never expected to see him again. I definitely never imagined he’d show up in my small hometown seven years later, only to discover the daughter he never knew about.

Roping Melanie

Tempting Tim

He shattered my heart. Rejected me. Rejected my love. He walked away so easily, tossing the three words I told him aside as if they meant nothing. But they meant everything. At least, to me. Fine. I'm done. He's pushed me away and turned his back on me one too many times. I've accepted it. Accepted that it's over, despite how I feel. But then why is he acting like it's anything but over? NOTE: THIS BOOK IS THE CONTINUATION OF BOOK THREE, A REASON TO LEAVE. THE COMPLETE BLACKWOOD SERIES SHOULD BE READ IN ORDER.

Forever Yours

Finally, freedom! Freedom to live my life the way I want. No parents. No security guard. Nobody to tell me what to do and when to do it. Well, almost nobody. My overprotective brother is still around to rain on my parade. But I can handle him. After making the move from New York City to Los Angeles, I’m determined to succeed at making a name for myself - without using the wealth and connections of my family. And nothing is getting in my way... except, maybe the most infuriating and sexiest man I’ve ever met. He’s everything my brother has always warned me against. But I can’t help being drawn to him. Something about the brooding bad boy has me keep going back for more. NOTE: THIS BOOK DOES END IN A CLIFFHANGER AND CONTINUES IN BOOK FOUR FOREVER YOURS. COMPLETE SERIES IS BEST READ IN ORDER.

A Reason To Leave

Salvation

I have one rule: I don't do relationships. The last thing I need in my life is a woman trying to tie me down. There was only one woman I’d ever considered breaking my rule for. That was, until I received her wedding invitation in the mail. I learned my lesson years ago, and I don’t make the mistake twice. I reinforced my walls, and never considered letting them down again. Not even for the mysterious, gorgeous new woman in town. Friends, I can do. Friends with benefits, even better. But that’s where I draw the line. Problem is, Devin is standing on the other side of it. There are four stand-alone books in the Billingsley series: ♥Redeeming Lottie - Tucker & Lottie ♥Chasing Hannah - Billy & Hannah ♥Taming Wes - Wes & Devin ♥Tempting Tim - Tim & Conley

A Small Town Friends To Lovers Romance

Taming Wes

Loving Leighton

I gave everything to my job. Untiring hard work. Dedication unmatched by anything else. My entire life revolved around my career. Despite all that, I didn’t get the promotion I was hoping for. I got the boot. They say the best revenge is a life well-lived, and I’m determined to show them by landing on my feet. The last place I ever expected to land was in the small town of Billingsley, Texas. I long ago vowed never to return to the memories it holds of the worst one-night stand ever. Unfortunately, skipping your best friend’s wedding is not an option. Neither is avoiding Billy, the one man who managed to turn my world upside down in a single evening. The man I’ve been burying myself in work to stop thinking about. But all I have is time now. And he’s not as easy to run from as I thought... There are four stand-alone books in the Billingsley series: ♥Redeeming Lottie - Tucker & Lottie ♥Chasing Hannah - Billy & Hannah ♥Taming Wes - Wes & Devin ♥Tempting Tim - Tim & Conley

Chasing Hannah

One of these days, the life I lived would get me killed. It was my burden to carry. One I easily accepted. One I never thought twice about until the day I met her. While avenging his mother’s death, Declan Connolly trusts no one, not even the men sworn to be loyal to him as the leader of their Irish clan. The final warning Declan’s father gives him on his deathbed is one he holds close to his chest. But when Francesca Costa stumbles into his life, he must decide whether he will continue to heed his father’s warning or trust the Italian beauty that could destroy everything.

Burden

Get ready to launch into love with Melissa Ellen’s writing. This steamy contemporary romance collection will put your heart through the test with its explosion of incredibly sexy stories, heart racing thrills, and tear-jerking endings. A trope lover’s collection: Small-town Second Chance for High School Sweethearts, New Adult Billionaire Romance, Mafia Romantic Suspense with a forbidden love and more all by Melissa Ellen! Included in this collection of first in series: Redeeming Lottie (Billingsley Series) A Reason To Stay (Blackwood Series) Honor (Made Series) "Redeeming Lottie was a true delight and was one of the sweetest stories that I've come across in quite a while. It was such a feel good read! I'm talking about the type that leaves you all mushy at the end thinking 'Oh my gosh, that was so sweet' and wanting to share with everyone. With fun and feisty characters and its story laced with small-town charm, I enjoyed everything about this incredibly sweet and passionate second-chance romance!" —DG Book Blog “A Reason To Stay by Melissa Ellen is the first book in the Blackwood Series featuring Ava, a college student who is disillusioned with love and has experienced loss, and Rhett, a billionaire player with a vindictive and manipulative ex. Ava and Rhett develop a relationship with many ups and downs. I recommend this novel which is a well written read with wonderful Characters, heartfelt emotions, and a plot with secrets, unexpected twists, and a romance filled with the complexity of life.” —Amazon Reviewer "I absolutely devoured this mafia romance! With twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end and chemistry that had me fanning myself, Melissa Ellen kept me up way past my bedtime to finish this story. If you like suspenseful reads, couples that feel fated in the stars, and action that will keep your heart pounding, you don't want to miss Honor!" —Catherine Cowles, Author of the Sutter Lake Series

A First in Series Collection

Launching Into Love

Tempting Tim is a heartfelt and deeply engrossing small-town, second-chance romance - guaranteed to bring music to your soul all the way to the happily-ever-after. I never wanted the limelight. The only thing I wanted was Conley Logan. When words failed to express my feelings for Conley, I relied on music instead. But our love song ended before it even began, before I’d even told her how I truly felt. As a result, I watched Conley leave hand-in-hand with my bandmate instead of me. Not wanting the fight that would break up the band, I made a choice. I lived with it every day, knowing it was nobody’s fault but my own. I’ve moved on. I’m content with my small-town life, running a bar. But now Conley is back, forcing me to face the music. From the way I’m still tempted to make her mine, it's as if nothing has changed—but until she tells me why she's back, I'm not sure I can trust what’s growing between us. The only thing that has changed: I’m not letting her get away this time without a fight. There are four stand-alone books in the Billingsley series: ♥Redeeming Lottie - Tucker & Lottie ♥Chasing Hannah - Billy & Hannah ♥Taming Wes - Wes & Devin ♥Tempting Tim - Tim & Conley

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