Naima Simone

DELUXE EDITION--featuring beautiful dark red sprayed edges Welcome to the dark world of The Hunted Kingdom where the daughters of modern-day mob families are reimagined fairy tale princesses like you've never seen before. In Huntsman, family is power... and power is everything. Nine years ago, my aunt took everything from me. My world. My throne. My mother. I've bided my time since then, serving under her in the Mwuaji crime family, but she's crossed another line. She put a price on my head, sending the legendary assassin the Huntsman, Malachi Bowden, after me. The Huntsman's never failed a contract before, but I know everything there is to know about him. It's finally time for me to take my revenge and finish the war my aunt started. The Huntsman might be my death. But Malachi Bowden? He's my weakness.

'This contemporary romance delivers a compelling mix of charm, emotional depth, and undeniable chemistry.' ????? 'I devoured this book. I was locked in from page and couldn’t put it down until the end.' ????? 'I loved the plot and fell for the characters straight away' ????? From finding herself to finding him… Aaliyah Montgomery isn’t just ditching her wedding. She’s also fleeing her suffocating small town and her family’s expectations. But landing a job in Chicago that fits her schedule isn’t easy. Good thing Von Howard is desperate to find a live-in nanny. Bad thing that he’s a gritty, gorgeous tattoo artist carrying as much baggage as he has ink. Von’s new hire is inexperienced and a fire hazard in the kitchen. She’s also inconveniently attractive. But after the upheaval of a divorce, Von doesn’t need anything complicated. Deep down, Aaliyah’s still running – from her feelings and her fear of losing herself to someone else’s expectations again. Even as their pasts return to haunt them, is their undeniable heat a sign it’s time for a love they didn’t see coming – Perfect for fans of: Workplace romance ?? Small town to big city ?? Grumpy v sunshine ?? He's her boss ?? Spicy ??? – Readers love Naima Simone: 'Entertaining, funny, page-turner' ????? 'I was upset last night when I couldn’t finish this it was so good' ????? 'A page turner to the very end' ?????

"Passion, heat and deep emotion--Naima Simone is a gem " --Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling authorHe's the best mistake she ever made...Back in Rose Bend after a work trip that went wrong, Florence "Flo" Dennison craves the kind of distraction only a searing fling with a gorgeous stranger can provide. And she gets it--in an encounter hot enough to leave scars. But satisfaction turns to shock when Flo realizes her one-night stand is leading the restoration project she's been hired to photograph. And his sweet little girl has decided Flo's her new bestie...Single dad and architect Adam Reed wants stability for his daughter, and he's sure that Flo--young, ambitious, beautiful--isn't looking for that. But when his nanny bails and Flo helps him out, it becomes impossible to keep their distance. Now, navigating tangled family ties and her own trust issues, Flo has to decide if one wild night can become so much more.Bonus novella Brooklyn Hayes just woke up in Vegas married to her best friend, who also happens to be her sister's ex. Will they make it through a trip back home without spilling their secret...or falling in love?Rose BendBook 1: The Road to Rose BendBook 2: Christmas in Rose BendBook 3: With Love from Rose BendBook 4: Mr. Right Next DoorBook 5: The Single Dad Project

Unexpected love Trust Fund Fiancé by Naima Simone Ezekiel Holloway’s proposition could save his friend Reagan Sinclair’s inheritance and give her the freedom she craves. But when family scandals force Ezekiel to end their fake engagement, the heiress comes up with a counterproposal – and they elope in Vegas after all! But is there something more than mere convenience at stake here? The Italian's Deal for I Do by Jennifer Hayward To regain control of the fashion empire that’s rightfully his, Rocco Mondelli must prove his playboy days are over. His secret weapon? Supermodel-in-hiding Olivia Fitzgerald… to play his loving fiancée! But returning to the world stage revives Olivia’s old demons, and instead of walking down the aisle towards her gorgeous groom – she runs. Can Rocco get his wayward bride to the altar on time? Securing the Greek's Legacy by Julia James Lyn Brandon has put her life on hold to protect and keep her orphaned nephew. So when gorgeous Anatole Telonidis arrives, demanding the child’s return to his Greek family, Lyn is shocked. Anatole has spent his life building his family’s empire and now he must secure its legacy. It should be easy to convince Lyn, but her steely resistance entices him to make the ultimate sacrifice…marriage!

From USA Today bestselling author Naima Simone comes an electrifying romance about a pro basketball player and a graphic novelist who can’t seem to stay in the friend zone. Miriam It’s no coincidence that my family’s breakup service is called BURNED Inc. I know what it’s like to be dumped. I’ve been there. Long story short, I’ve got a rule when it comes to my love life: no athletes. As it happens, my best friend, Jordan, is a professional basketball player. He also has a delicious body and sexy tattoos. But rules are rules. Jordan Miriam is my best friend. She’s also the love of my life, the woman I’ve been dreaming about since we met. But she doesn’t do athletes. I get it. I really do. And I just want Miriam to be happy. Which is why I set her up with a teammate to help her find the man she deserves—even though I can tell she’s into me from that one hot-as-hell night we shared months ago. Still, rules are rules. But here’s the thing: I’m a competitor. And sometimes you have to break the rules to win.

From USA Today bestselling author Naima Simone comes Heated, a sizzling novel about a breakup professional who embarks on a fake relationship with a client’s ex—the one person she wasn’t supposed to fall for. Zora I’m Denver’s unmatchmaker. Every city needs one. Why? Because people break up—and sometimes they should. But when I learn that entertainment attorney Cyrus Hart is someone else’s mistake, I can’t believe it. He’s smart, successful, and sexy as hell. When a chance encounter with Cyrus turns into something more, I can’t help but fall for him. Our chemistry is undeniable. But his ex used my company to send him that letter—and that’s a problem. Especially since he doesn’t know I own the company. How can this possibly work? I know from experience that the riskiest ventures are the worthiest ones…but falling for Cyrus Hart may be my biggest gamble yet. Cyrus I’m a man with a plan—college, law school, a great career. So far, so good. Until a stranger shows up on my doorstep and reads me a breakup letter from my girlfriend. My carefully laid plans unravel. But then I meet someone new. It’s spontaneous. It’s electric. And it’s not according to plan.

DELUXE EDITION--featuring beautiful blue sprayed edges From USA Today bestselling author Naima Simone comes a scorching new dark romance in The Hunted Kingdom series. He'll burn it all to the ground to keep her. Her fire will consume his soul. Today, my father gifted me with the best present: he died. He left the House of Cross behind-my legacy. But my father left the multibillion drug empire to pure evil. My stepbrother, Asad Prince. He wasn't counting on how this has finally given me freedom. As the last Cross, I'll leave it all behind. And I will have the last laugh too: I will take the formula for the drug I created with me. But Asad wants more. More control over the House of Cross. More of me. He knows exactly how to get both: by threatening me to marry him. If I disagree, he'll kill the few people I love. I won't make it easy for him. And I will not fall into temptation. Because Asad might be my mortal enemy-but he's also everything I want. EMBER is a dark mafia romance that explores themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book. Tropes: Enemies to lovers Arranged marriage Forced proximity Touch her/him and die Morally grey MMC/FMC Fairy tale reimagining

Passion, heat and deep emotion--Naima Simone is a gem --Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author A second chance never sounded so good... For Cher Dennison, not even a voice that rivals Aretha's is enough to save her failed singing career. After six years of chasing the spotlight, Cher brings her broken dreams back home for a fresh start. But a shocking surprise upon her return hints at a sizzling summer fling from her past...one she's never been able to forget. Award-winning producer Judah "JP" Preston rolls into the small town of Rose Bend for one reason: to find the singer responsible for the best demo he's ever heard. It's a solid distraction, after a scintillating tryst in London turned sour. Yet when he discovers his sought-after songstress and the woman who broke his heart are one and the same, they'll both have to decide if they have what it takes for an encore. Rose Bend Book 1: The Road to Rose BendBook 2: Christmas in Rose BendBook 3: With Love from Rose BendBook 4: Mr. Right Next DoorBook 5: CANCELLED IN HERS: The Single Dad Project

Löften och lögnerStrömmen går i Chicago och mörkret lägger sig över herrgården. Isobel har svårt att hitta ut och när hon trevar sig fram genom korridoren snubblar hon in i en mystisk man. I skydd av mörkret delar de en förtrolig och passionerad natt. Men när morgonen gryr inser de att de inte är främlingar. Kommer deras smärtsamma förflutna att stå i vägen för passionen? Eller kan mötet i mörkret och en ohelig allians leda till en ljusare framtid?De är fast på en gala när ett strömavbrott drabbar hela staden. Men passionens gnista hittar ett sätt att bryta igenom det nattsvarta mörkret. Följ med när tre miljonärer finner kärleken i miniserien Mörkrets miljonärer, detta är första delen.DrömbytetFrån att ha levt ett stillsamt liv på landet befinner sig Maddie Farrell hux flux i New York. Allt tack vare ett telefonsamtal som förändrat hela hennes tillvaro. Maddie har fått reda på att hon är dotter till en rik och berömd kvinna och att hon har en tvillingsyster, Jordan. Deras mamma har testamenterat sin stora förmögenhet till dem, men på ett villkor: De ska byta liv med varandra i tre veckor annars går de miste om arvet.Inga problem, Maddie byter lätt ut sina bekväma boots mot Jordans skyhöga klackar. Och att det ingår en supertrevlig snygg rumskompis i paketet ser hon bara som en extrabonus. Men när Jase Campbell vill vara en permanent del av Maddies liv blir det komplicerat. Och än värre blir det när någon försöker röja henne ur vägen på grund av arvet.

"She's a preacher's daughter, a runaway bride and now the (not quite) qualified nanny for a sexy tattoo artist with a beautiful daughter--and a dirty mouth. What's a bad boy to do with a woman like her? Everything... Aaliyah Montgomery isn't just ditching her wedding. She's also fleeing her suffocating small town and her family's expectations. She's got plans--for college, for finding herself. But landing a job in Chicago that fits her schedule isn't easy. Good thing Von Howard is desperate to find a live-in nanny. Bad thing that he's a gritty, grumpy, gorgeous tattoo artist carrying as much baggage as he has ink. Von's new hire is inexperienced and a fire hazard in the kitchen. She's also all thick curls, thicker curves, and a distracting mix of innocence and sensuality. After the upheaval of a divorce, he just needs a nanny, not a sneaky link. Meanwhile, Aaliyah is bonding with his seven-year-old and showing an unexpected flair for tattoo art. Who could resist? Yet deep down, Aaliyah's still running--from her feelings and her fear of losing herself to someone else's expectations again. Even as their pasts return to haunt them, their undeniable heat says maybe it's time to stand and fight for a love they didn't see coming."

Playing with fire Ruthless Pride by Naima Simone CEO Joshua Lowell earned his icy reserve and arrogant pride through a painful past. He refuses to allow gorgeous but determined reporter Sophie Armstrong to dredge up his family's history – or circulate rumours of his secret child. But Joshua's fierce pride is at war with his heated desire for Sophie, the only woman who could ruin him…or save him from himself! Hidden Ambition by Jules Bennett Chase Hargrove is on a mission to take down the company that destroyed his family…by becoming its CEO. Loyal Black Crescent employee Haley Shaw is his unwitting secret weapon. But when Chase is blindsided by his passion for her, he gets careless. With his hidden motives exposed, will he lose everything? Or will the tables turn when he learns that she has hidden motives of her own…? Consequence of His Revenge by Dani Collins Infamous Sicilian Dante Gallo takes great delight in firing Cami Fagan as punishment for her father’s theft. What he doesn’t expect is to desire her so intensely he can’t resist seducing her! But what started as revenge could suddenly bind them forever when their inconvenient passion has long-lasting consequences…

Secret Heir for Christmas by LaQuette Will the man next door tempt him with a second chance? After losing his wife to the dark side of fame, Actor Carter Jiménez avoids the celebrity world at all costs. Now he must protect both his young daughter and his still-broken heart. But when his seemingly understated neighbour, Stephan Devereaux-Smith, challenges his carefully constructed world, Carter wonders if it’s a second chance at love, or if Stephan’s famous family will end things for good… An Off-Limits Merger by Naima Simone To seal the deal, it’s hands off the CEO’s daughter… Motorcycle executive Bran Holleran is a heartbeat away from taking his company to the next level. An affair with the daughter of his most important investor could destroy everything. But Tatum Haas is temptation itself. Despite swearing off love after a devastating betrayal, the socialite finds the bad-boy businessman impossible to resist…until a shocking secret threatens their blazing connection!