Recommendations based on "Second Breath Dazzled by my Blind Date"

Leah Simone Bradshaw just arrived in Washington, D.C. hoping to put miles between her new life and the relationship turmoil left behind in Seattle. She’s a self-proclaimed ‘good girl’ with her head on straight and a clear vision for her future. That is, until she runs into Matthew Morrison, her best friend’s younger brother. Matthew Morrison spent most of his pre-teen years being the ugly duckling but has no plans to return. His good looks, sculpted body and military training have made him a force among his friends, family and the insatiable ladies of D.C. With no plans to settle down, Matthew spends his time giving women one thing—and it’s not a commitment. Matthew is a manwhore with the brains, body and bedroom reputation Leah was hoping to avoid. Known for having a different woman in his bed every night, what happens when Matthew decides he now wants to add Leah to the list? Drawn to his every word and movement, can Leah keep her distance and stay focused just when her body craves him most? What about the bombshell in Leah’s past that threatens to unravel everything? Trapped inside an insatiable world of sex and secrets, Leah and Matthew prove one kiss is rarely just a kiss.

From a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author comes an unexpected romance about trying to resist the irresistible…Mackenzie Reed has officially been stood up. Not only has she wasted two years on Mr. So Not Interested but now she doesn’t even have pizza and the Mets to keep her company. Then he walks into her life―more than six feet of rugged, hot stranger. Maybe, just for tonight, Mac can pretend to be a girl she’s not. After all, she deserves a little no-strings fun…As far as Wesley Porter is concerned, one night with Mackenzie isn’t nearly enough. She’s a mystery he wants to solve―if he can keep her from running for the door every time they touch. There’s obviously some serious chemistry between them, so why is she fighting it?As one sexy hookup turns into another (and another), Wesley is determined to prove they were made for each other. But Mac has been hurt before, and she refuses to fall for this sexy, ridiculously perfect guy. In fact, she has every intention of fighting it…unless he can convince her otherwise.

The New York Times bestselling author of On Dublin Street, Down London Road, and Before Jamaica Lane returns with a story about letting go of the past and learning to trust in the future....When Hannah Nichols last saw Marco D’Alessandro five long years ago, he broke her heart. The bad boy with a hidden sweet side was the only guy Hannah ever loved—and the only man she’s ever been with. After one intense night of giving in to temptation, Marco took off, leaving Scotland and Hannah behind. Shattered by the consequences of their night together, Hannah has never truly moved on.Leaving Hannah was the biggest mistake of Marco’s life—something he has deeply regretted for years. So when fate reunites them, he refuses to let her go without a fight. Determined to make her his, Marco pursues Hannah, reminding her of all the reasons they’re meant to be together....But just when Marco thinks they’re committed to a future together, Hannah makes a discovery that unearths the secret pain she’s been hiding from him—a secret that could tear them apart before they have a real chance to start over again....

From USA TODAY bestselling author J. Saman comes a hot new full-length STANDALONE romanceIt starts out as a bet.A way to forget about my latest in a string of bad relationships and move on. I know it's a mistake. My head and heart are just not into the game. Especially when I have a terrible knack for picking the wrong men. Then I see him.The gorgeous man in the dark suit, drowning his sorrows in a glass of scotch is only supposed to be one night of fun. No strings. Zero expectations. No one gets hurts. And when I wake up alone the next morning, it appears I've gotten everything I was after. That is until I find the shiny gold cufflinks he left behind. Oh, and discover that he's my new boss.But with our ugly pasts still heavy on our shoulders, it should be easy to stay away from each other. To be one hundred percent professional. To ignore the way his heated glances set my skin ablaze, even from across the room. Yep. Impervious is my new middle name. Even if tempting is his...WARNING: This story is a full-length STANDALONE romance that was previously published as part of the ILLICIT boxed set. If you've already purchased that set, please do not purchase this book.

Kate Campbell promised to have an affair with a Parisian, says yes more than she says no and sin so she can actually have something to repent on Sunday. As a way to honor her grandmother's wishes, she takes a job as a traveling nurse so that she can see Europe-a trip they had once planned on taking together. She never bargained on meeting a sexy Scot who makes bad look so, so good, and he needs her help. Quinton Baird, a retired, high-profile rugby player, has spent over a decade surrounded by people who all want something from him. From his former coaches to the groupies. He now has two rules for anyone he deals with: Don't talk to the press. Don't talk about him to anyone. Ever. His rules are the only way to protect himself from people wanting him to be their meal ticket. No matter how much he likes the sweet, sassy nurse, he can't believe she'll help him while asking for nothing in return. The deal between them is simple. All Kate has to do is pose as Quinton's girlfriend in public. In exchange for helping him salvage an important business deal, Kate gets many opportunities to say yes-in bed and out of it. Then reality, and the press, threaten their fictional romance. Quinton will have to trust that Kate's feeling for him are genuine or risk losing her for good.

Love doesn't care about the demons of your past. With the memories of her past still haunting her, Finley Blake knew returning to L.A. was a terrible idea. In and out to watch her best friend get married, that was the plan. Drinking a bottle of Scotch with a gorgeous stranger was not. Denying the attraction would be pointless, but she's not sure any man is worth playing the Hollywood game again. All Liam Crawford wants for his day off is peace and quiet. Instead, he meets a bold, sensual woman at his friend's wedding, and she turns his world upside down. She's everything he didn't know he was looking for, but his career is a trigger she's not willing to face.Winning Finley over is all Liam can think about. When they begin receiving creepy, threatening messages, he has to decide if he's willing to walk through fire for her or if the heat is too much for him to handle.The Finding Love series: Restless (Savannah and Gabriel)Powerless (Finley and Liam)Speechless (Meghan and Oliver)Breathless (Brooklyn and Declan)Priceless (Andi and Braeden)Harmless (Sylvia and Logan) - A Finding Love Holiday RomanceThe books in the Finding Love series can be read as standalones, however, for optimum enjoyment, they are best read in order.

ASHLYN It was supposed to be a vacation. Five whole days on the beach with my best friend before we made the move from Seattle to New York. I never expected to meet a man who would make me change the way I saw love and sex. I've always believed you can have one without the other. So, when I hooked up with a one-night stand while on vacation, I never expected him to be standing in the middle of my hotel room hours later. Proclaiming to be my best friend's brother. RYDER I'm married to my job. I'm twenty-nine and help run a fortune 500 company. I hadn't seen my sister in four years, and I wanted to surprise her. What better way than on her vacation? What I ended up getting was a woman who knew exactly what she wanted. And for that one night, I was it. I knew that I wanted more. You don't spend a night with someone like her and let her walk away that easily. It took me two seconds to decide I wanted him for one night. It took me a day to understand that he was gonna want more. I've always had the means to buy anything I want. Too bad, she is priceless. I've always believed in love. But I'm selfish. I want more ... But can he give it to me? Or when this gets hard, does he walk away?

USA TODAY bestselling author Kate Meader brings her signature “steamy sex scenes, colorful characters, and riveting dialogue” (RT Book Reviews) to this novella in the Chicago Rebels series, following the general manager of the Rebels as he scores with one of his players off the ice. Dante Moretti has just landed his dream job: GM of the Chicago Rebels. And screw the haters who think there should be an asterisk next to his name because he’s the first out and proud managing executive in pro hockey. He’s earned the right to be here and nothing will topple him off that perch—especially not an incredibly inconvenient attraction to his star defenseman, Cade “Alamo” Burnett. Cade has always been careful to keep his own desires on the down low, but his hot Italian boss proves to be a temptation he can’t resist. Sure, they both have so much to lose, but no one will ever know... As Dante and Cade’s taboo affair heats up off the ice and their relationship gets more and more intense, they’ll have to decide: is love worth risking their careers? Or is this romance destined to be forever benched?

They’ve worked together for years. But one weekend away will change everything… Dominic Ferrell is the ultimate fixer. If a problem has to disappear, Dominic is the one to call. So when senatorial candidate Byron Robidoux needs help tracking down a woman from his past, Dominic can’t resist taking the job and enlisting the best PI he knows to help. It’s an open-and-shut case…or at least it was supposed to be. From the moment Dominic walks into her office, six feet of cool, confident, magnetism, Jeanette knows she’s in for some delicious trouble. He may want to approach the woman they’re hired to find on his own, but Jeanette has a hunch about this case—and she’s never ever wrong. They either finish this together…or not at all. What begins as a simple work trip soon turns into something far more fun—and more complicated. And as the sparks between them ignite, nothing will ever be the same. But will Dominic and Jeanette get burned?

3 Steamy Full Length Novels + 1 Sweet and Sexy Novella by international bestselling author MJ SummersREADERS LOVE THE FULL HEARTS SERIES“I inhaled this book… Riveting sexual heat… a delicious and definite five star read.”~ Jennifer Sage, Author of The Guardian Archives Series "A fun, often humorous, escapist tale that will have readers blushing, laughing and rooting for its characters." ~ Kirkus Reviews I was totally gripped to this story. For the first time ever the tablet came into the bath with me. This book is unputdownable. I absolutely loved it. ~ Philomena (Two Friends, Read Along with Us)Very rarely does a book make me literally hold my breath or has me feeling that actually ache in my heart for a character, but I did both.” ~ Three Chicks Review for NetgalleyBREAK IN TWO (FULL HEARTS BOOK 1)Meet Cole Mitchell, the sexiest man to ever ride a horse. He's about to fall hard for his new chef, Claire Hatley, but just when they start to count on a happily ever after, the past comes back to tear them apart. Laugh, cry and fall in love with Break in Two.DON'T LET GO (FULL HEARTS NOVELLA 1.5)Readers fell in love with Ben and Alicia’s picture-perfect marriage in BREAK IN TWO, but, for these two, the road to a happy ending hasn’t always been smooth. BREAKING LOVE (FULL HEARTS BOOK 2)Meet Luc Chevalier, the swoon-worthy French millionaire. Luc has moves so hot, he’ll melt your tablet. His accent alone causes panties to drop of their own accord. Luc is about to come face to face with Megan Sullivan, a beautiful photographer and single mom, who long ago forgot what it\'s like to feel like a woman. They agree to one night together in Paris and no more. But Luc's longing for her is not to be denied. Can two people from such different worlds find their happy ending? Find out in Breaking Love.BREAKING CLEAR (FULL HEARTS BOOK 3)Meet Evan Donovan, the hottest home builder on the planet. When he’s not on a construction site, he spends his time hanging from cliffs. Little does Evan know that Harper Young, his best friend’s little sister, is going to drop out of the sky and into his big, muscley arms. Their chemistry will be explosive, but it can’t last forever and he’s going to have to find a way to let her go…Reviews for Evan are in, and let’s just say, all that rock climbing has made him rather impressive behind closed doors, (and on pool tables, in lakes, on secluded picnics…)