Curvy Girls' Bachelor Auction Series by Kate Tilney

A curvy baker and a Scotsman in town on business get more than either of them bargained for when they end up stranded together overnight.I've just won a fantasy date with a Highlander, and I'm... nervous. It's not so much about being nervous about spending an evening in the company of a man who wears plaid like it's a second skin. It's more about my reaction to him.You see, I have a tendency to... go a little overboard when I'm interested in a guy. I completely lose sight of who I am... moreA curvy baker and a Scotsman in town on business get more than either of them bargained for when they end up stranded together overnight.I've just won a fantasy date with a Highlander, and I'm... nervous. It's not so much about being nervous about spending an evening in the company of a man who wears plaid like it's a second skin. It's more about my reaction to him.You see, I have a tendency to... go a little overboard when I'm interested in a guy. I completely lose sight of who I am. And when the relationship is over, I'm not only nursing a broken heart but an identity crisis.Not this time. I'm going to enjoy the date for what it is and keep things light and casual. Of course, that plan goes out the window when I find myself stranded overnight with only my handsome highlander to keep me warm. less

Longtime friends become so much more when a curvy woman wins a date with her childhood BFF at a charity auction.I've been best friends with Logan since we were kids sharing PB&Js on the bus. Now, he's a billionaire who has everything. Well, almost everything. Apparently he's made a bet with another buddy to see which one of them can fetch the highest bid at a charity bachelor auction. And he needs my help to ensure he wins. That's easy enough to do, especially because he'll pay for it... moreLongtime friends become so much more when a curvy woman wins a date with her childhood BFF at a charity auction.I've been best friends with Logan since we were kids sharing PB&Js on the bus. Now, he's a billionaire who has everything. Well, almost everything. Apparently he's made a bet with another buddy to see which one of them can fetch the highest bid at a charity bachelor auction. And he needs my help to ensure he wins. That's easy enough to do, especially because he'll pay for it. What isn't so easy is going on a romantic fantasy date with him. Because, well...I'm in love with him. I have been for years. While I'd love nothing more than to have a night of romance and more with him, I'm scared of screwing up our relationship. He's the only guy I've ever been able to depend on and trust. I can't let the thrill of the fantasy -- or my secret feelings -- get in the way of what we share.But keeping things friendly -- just friendly -- won't be easy after the night he has planned for us.The Curvy Girls’ Bachelor Auction is a standalone series of short instalove romances about curvy women who bid on hunky bachelors to raise money for a good cause but end up finding so much more. Read this story if you love swoony heroes, strong heroines, laugh-out-loud humor, and most importantly steamy true love. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily ever after guaranteed! less

A curvy CEO wants redemption with the bully who made high school hard for her but is surprised with what she finds when she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.Bridger Kade and his buddies made high school a living h-e-double hockey sticks for me. Now he's the captain of Seattle's hockey team and people everywhere want to date him.Everyone, except me. I want to show him that he made a big—huge—mistake back then by showing him how well I've turned out... moreA curvy CEO wants redemption with the bully who made high school hard for her but is surprised with what she finds when she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.Bridger Kade and his buddies made high school a living h-e-double hockey sticks for me. Now he's the captain of Seattle's hockey team and people everywhere want to date him.Everyone, except me. I want to show him that he made a big—huge—mistake back then by showing him how well I've turned out. I'm the CEO of my own company. I've made jewelry for dukes and stars. I may not be a swan, but I've definitely outgrown my ugly duckling phase.Just when I'm ready for revenge, he does something that changes everything. He sweeps me off of my feet. Literally.Now, all of my long-held plans are up in the air as I try to figure out if his feelings now are for real or if he’ll hurt me all over again.The Curvy Girls’ Bachelor Auction is a standalone series of short instalove romances about curvy women who bid on hunky bachelors to raise money for a good cause but end up finding so much more. Read this story if you love swoony heroes, strong heroines, laugh-out-loud humor, and most importantly steamy true love. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily ever after guaranteed! less

A curvy flight attendant and an ex-military pilot fall for each other when they strike up an unlikely — and not-safe-for work — correspondence.Can you fall in love with a man you've never met? Weeks ago, I would've said that was crazy. Now... now, I'm starting to think love at first sight—or, at least, love at first text—might be real.As a flight attendant, I regularly have to exchange messages and calls with flight crews on other planes... moreA curvy flight attendant and an ex-military pilot fall for each other when they strike up an unlikely — and not-safe-for work — correspondence.Can you fall in love with a man you've never met? Weeks ago, I would've said that was crazy. Now... now, I'm starting to think love at first sight—or, at least, love at first text—might be real.As a flight attendant, I regularly have to exchange messages and calls with flight crews on other planes. So when I have to call Captain Carson Carter, things seem innocent enough. Until he overhears me saying something that wasn't meant for his ears and our professional banter becomes highly unprofessional.Things really heat up when we take our conversations to a private channel. It isn't long before my heart gets involved. Is this just a harmless flirtation, or could this be true love? The Curvy Girls’ Bachelor Auction is a standalone series of short instalove romances about curvy women who bid on hunky bachelors to raise money for a good cause but end up finding so much more. Read this story if you love swoony heroes, strong heroines, laugh-out-loud humor, and most importantly steamy true love. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily ever after guaranteed! less

A curvy woman looking for excitement wins a date with an infamous bad boy but quickly discovers that underneath his gruff exterior beats a heart of gold.Fans of reality TV shows will agree that there's nothing like a good villain to spice up a TV show. Villains don't get much better than Monroe. He was a firefighter who scorched up our screens while appearing on a televised dating show. And his bad boy behavior throughout the show left viewers divided. You either hated him or loved to hate him... moreA curvy woman looking for excitement wins a date with an infamous bad boy but quickly discovers that underneath his gruff exterior beats a heart of gold.Fans of reality TV shows will agree that there's nothing like a good villain to spice up a TV show. Villains don't get much better than Monroe. He was a firefighter who scorched up our screens while appearing on a televised dating show. And his bad boy behavior throughout the show left viewers divided. You either hated him or loved to hate him.Stressed from my busy job as a billionaire's PA, I could use a little something to heat up my life. So when I get the chance to have a date with this infamous bad boy, who am I to say no? Besides, when I end up seated next to his grandma at the auction, and she assures me he's nothing like he appeared on TV, I have to know: who is the real Monroe?After literally falling for him, I discover there's so much more to Monroe. Will my date with one of the most hated villains in reality TV history leave me feeling burned? Or as things heat up between us, will we discover that we're each exactly what the other person needs? less

She isn’t looking for love when she has a one-night stand with a star football player, but he has other ideas…Star tight end Chance Buchanan has a reputation on and off the field. That makes him a perfect fantasy date for the bachelor’s auction I’m organizing as a hospital fundraiser.It also makes him the ideal one-night stand for me. With all of the stress I’ve been under, I’m in serious need of blowing off some steam. And so one night, a week before the big event, that’s exactly what we do... moreShe isn’t looking for love when she has a one-night stand with a star football player, but he has other ideas…Star tight end Chance Buchanan has a reputation on and off the field. That makes him a perfect fantasy date for the bachelor’s auction I’m organizing as a hospital fundraiser.It also makes him the ideal one-night stand for me. With all of the stress I’ve been under, I’m in serious need of blowing off some steam. And so one night, a week before the big event, that’s exactly what we do.Satisfied with our night of shared passion, I’m happy to leave it in the past. Chance has other plans. He insists that he’s crazy about me and wants a real relationship. But I know his reputation. I’m not interested in being played by a player.Only… Chance can be very charming when he puts his mind to it. He’s hard to resist. Is he only after me for the thrill of the chase, or could this be the start of true love?The Curvy Girls’ Bachelor Auction is a standalone series of short instalove romances about curvy women who bid on hunky bachelors to raise money for a good cause but end up finding so much more. Read this story if you love swoony heroes, strong heroines, laugh-out-loud humor, and most importantly steamy true love. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily ever after guaranteed! less

A curvy good girl and a bad boy with a rep test the limits of their relationship after she wins a date with him at a bachelor auction.With my 30th birthday just one week away, my best friends have just given me the best present ever: a date with a gloriously inked-up bad boy. I mean, I don’t know how bad he can be, when he willingly auctioned off a date for charity. But as a chronic “good girl,” he definitely breaks the mold of who my parents expect me to date... moreA curvy good girl and a bad boy with a rep test the limits of their relationship after she wins a date with him at a bachelor auction.With my 30th birthday just one week away, my best friends have just given me the best present ever: a date with a gloriously inked-up bad boy. I mean, I don’t know how bad he can be, when he willingly auctioned off a date for charity. But as a chronic “good girl,” he definitely breaks the mold of who my parents expect me to date.Winning the date with Dash is only the beginning. When he finds out about the 30th birthday bucket lists my friends and I made back in college, he seems to take it as a personal challenge to help me check off as many items as I can. Take the next available flight out of town. Check. Get a tattoo. Check. Gamble. Check. Fall in love . . .Just how far are we going to take my bucket list? And can I be sure that what’s happening between Dash and I is real? Or is landing the “good girl” the ultimate conquest for a bad boy?- Martha less

A curvy professional lives out her fantasy of spending a night with a mountain man when she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.I've always had a thing for mountain men. So when I have a chance to go on a date with one, I splurge and big on a date with a mountain man at a charity auction. I never expected to win, but now that I do, I plan to make the most of it.But what I don't plan on is getting stranded in the wilderness with him due to inclement weather... moreA curvy professional lives out her fantasy of spending a night with a mountain man when she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.I've always had a thing for mountain men. So when I have a chance to go on a date with one, I splurge and big on a date with a mountain man at a charity auction. I never expected to win, but now that I do, I plan to make the most of it.But what I don't plan on is getting stranded in the wilderness with him due to inclement weather. I don't expect to develop a serious case of feelings. And I definitely don't expect for him to return them.Is it possible that I've found the man of my dreams? And will that change when I find out he may not be who I thought he was? less

A curvy woman indulges in her fantasy of dating a silver fox when she wins a night with him at a charity bachelor auction that leads to more than either could have imagined . . .I've been on so many bad dates, I could write a tell-all. And while my dating history might put some people off of romance forever, I haven't given up on finding true love. The kind my parents had when my dad was still with us.And I have big hopes for my date tonight... moreA curvy woman indulges in her fantasy of dating a silver fox when she wins a night with him at a charity bachelor auction that leads to more than either could have imagined . . .I've been on so many bad dates, I could write a tell-all. And while my dating history might put some people off of romance forever, I haven't given up on finding true love. The kind my parents had when my dad was still with us.And I have big hopes for my date tonight. He's already been vetted by the organizers of a charity bachelor's auction, so I don't have to worry he's a creep. Plus, with his silver hair, broad shoulders, and piercing blue eyes, he's like Anderson Cooper if he'd gone into firefighting instead of reporting.I'm practically floating after we hit it off and have the best date ever. Does this mean my cursed dating history is over? Or will an unexpected revelation push us apart before we can get together? less

When a curvy girl inherits a dilapidated inn, winning a date with a handyman seems like the answer to her woes. But could this grumpy guy be so much more?I just inherited a charming, quaint mountain inn with a lot of potential. Translation: I've inherited a dump that needs a lot of work. But I'm determined to restore my great aunt’s inn to its former glory. Just as soon as I figure out where to begin.In a show of solidarity my friends pick me up a present... moreWhen a curvy girl inherits a dilapidated inn, winning a date with a handyman seems like the answer to her woes. But could this grumpy guy be so much more?I just inherited a charming, quaint mountain inn with a lot of potential. Translation: I've inherited a dump that needs a lot of work. But I'm determined to restore my great aunt’s inn to its former glory. Just as soon as I figure out where to begin.In a show of solidarity my friends pick me up a present. Little do I know, said present is a fantasy date with a handsome handyman. Imagine my surprise when he arrives at the inn’s front door to help me fix it up. Which is weird, because he couldn't be grumpier.But over long hours spent working on my B&B, I get to see the man behind the grump. And the more I see, the more I wonder if I may have uncovered another fixer upper. Because this handyman has lots of potential. less

A curvy woman has a second chance at happily ever after with her high school sweetheart when this soldier returns home and she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.Who meets their soulmate junior year of high school? I did. Only, I let my dad influence me to break up with him after high school graduation, breaking both of our hearts. I've always regretted that, and losing Nash.Fast-forward twelve years, and I'm at a charity bachelor auction with a friend... moreA curvy woman has a second chance at happily ever after with her high school sweetheart when this soldier returns home and she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.Who meets their soulmate junior year of high school? I did. Only, I let my dad influence me to break up with him after high school graduation, breaking both of our hearts. I've always regretted that, and losing Nash.Fast-forward twelve years, and I'm at a charity bachelor auction with a friend. As I page through the program, who should I see for the fantasy date with a soldier but Nash. The one who got away. Maybe this is my chance to apologize and let him know I made a mistake.But is he willing to leave the past behind us and build a new future together? Or will my heart be broken for a second time? less

A curvy woman wins a dream date with a billionaire at a bachelor auction only to find out he’s her nemesis. Can these enemies become lovers?I've always wanted to go on a true fantasy date. You know the kind. Helicopter rides over the city. Champagne and strawberries. Richard Gere trapping my hand in a jewelry box. Now I'm getting my chance. Thanks to the generous gift of a friend, I will be going on a fantasy date with Decker Berry, Denver's most eligible billionaire... moreA curvy woman wins a dream date with a billionaire at a bachelor auction only to find out he’s her nemesis. Can these enemies become lovers?I've always wanted to go on a true fantasy date. You know the kind. Helicopter rides over the city. Champagne and strawberries. Richard Gere trapping my hand in a jewelry box. Now I'm getting my chance. Thanks to the generous gift of a friend, I will be going on a fantasy date with Decker Berry, Denver's most eligible billionaire. And the biggest surprise of all comes when we hit it off.Until we realize that we're sworn enemies. His holding company is trying to buy up a property being used by my non-profit. I'm ready to say good-bye to Decker forever when he makes a proposition. What if we each spend a day in the other person's shoes to help each other see where we're coming from? I agree, and it isn't long before I find myself more charmed than ever.Could the man of my fantasies be my true love? Or will our differences keep us from finding common ground? less

A curvy woman falls for a bodyguard when they unexpectedly end up on the run together after she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.After helping a couple of friends land the fantasy dates of their dreams, my best friend decides to repay the favor by setting me up with a bodyguard as a nod to one of my all-time favorite movies. I'm game for a little excitement until Lincoln shows up for our first date and drops a major bombshell: my life is in danger and we have to go into hiding... moreA curvy woman falls for a bodyguard when they unexpectedly end up on the run together after she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.After helping a couple of friends land the fantasy dates of their dreams, my best friend decides to repay the favor by setting me up with a bodyguard as a nod to one of my all-time favorite movies. I'm game for a little excitement until Lincoln shows up for our first date and drops a major bombshell: my life is in danger and we have to go into hiding.He sweeps me away to a private, mountain cabin. At first he's so serious and aloof, but there's no denying the chemistry between us.Maybe I am in danger. In serious danger of losing my heart to a man determined to keep me at arm's length. less

A curvy woman wins a fantasy date with a grumpy firefighter at a bachelor's auction and winds up taking on more than she ever could have imagined.It's finally my turn to go on a date with one of the handsome bachelors from the charity auction. And they must have been saving best for last, because I'm going on a date with a firefighter. I'm not just going on a date with a firefighter (he's even named Blaze, can you believe it?), but I'm getting to spend the night with him at the firehouse... moreA curvy woman wins a fantasy date with a grumpy firefighter at a bachelor's auction and winds up taking on more than she ever could have imagined.It's finally my turn to go on a date with one of the handsome bachelors from the charity auction. And they must have been saving best for last, because I'm going on a date with a firefighter. I'm not just going on a date with a firefighter (he's even named Blaze, can you believe it?), but I'm getting to spend the night with him at the firehouse. Can you imagine the drama and the excitement?Or... maybe not. My expectations for the evening are quickly turned on their head when instead of watching Blaze carry people out of burning buildings, I instead watch him clean equipment and make enough chili to feed a small village.But even if my date doesn't match the fantasy I built in my head, that doesn't mean the experience won't be life-changing. And it doesn't mean I won't leave the date without offering up my heart. less

A woman’s positive personality may be the cure for a grumpy doctor's poor attitude when she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.You’ve heard of Doctors McDreamy and McSteamy, right? That’s who I’m expecting when I win a date with one of Seattle’s premiere physicians at a bachelor auction. He’ll be handsome. He’ll have amazing stories that can keep me on the edge of my seat. In short, he’ll be my fantasy date.Unfortunately, if Dr... moreA woman’s positive personality may be the cure for a grumpy doctor's poor attitude when she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.You’ve heard of Doctors McDreamy and McSteamy, right? That’s who I’m expecting when I win a date with one of Seattle’s premiere physicians at a bachelor auction. He’ll be handsome. He’ll have amazing stories that can keep me on the edge of my seat. In short, he’ll be my fantasy date.Unfortunately, if Dr. Pierce Ellison is going to earn any moniker, it should be Dr. McGrumpy. Our date quickly turns from fantasy to disaster. I’m ready to cut my losses.That is until something straight out of Grey’s happens that changes the way I’ll see him forever. And I may just lose my heart to him after all. less

A fun-loving curvy woman wins a date with a grumpy guy only to discover his heart is so much bigger than she ever could have imagined just in time for Christmas.What could be more fun than going on a Polar Express-like train ride with a toymaker at Christmas? Apparently, everything. While Fraser Douglas may be in the business of creating toys that bring joy to children worldwide, the man himself is clearly a big grump.No problem... moreA fun-loving curvy woman wins a date with a grumpy guy only to discover his heart is so much bigger than she ever could have imagined just in time for Christmas.What could be more fun than going on a Polar Express-like train ride with a toymaker at Christmas? Apparently, everything. While Fraser Douglas may be in the business of creating toys that bring joy to children worldwide, the man himself is clearly a big grump.No problem. I’m not looking for a love connection when I bid on a date with him at a charity bachelor auction. I just want to get the free toy that comes along with him. A toy that just so happens to be at the top of my niece’s Christmas wishlist, but is sold out at every store.Neither Fraser nor I knows what to expect when we go on our date. But as we spend hours together on board a magical train, it becomes harder to deny the spell that seems to be cast around us. I may just discover that under his grumpy exterior, he has a heart of gold. less

A curvy woman wins a date with a single dad who became a local celebrity after capturing the hearts of America on a TV show. She may win his heart in return with a little help from his meddling son.America fell head over heals for Ford Baldwin, a sexy single father, when he was the runner up on a popular dating show. Devoted dad. Wounded widower. Soulful stud. It’s no wonder he stole so many hearts.Including mine. Which is why I bid on a date with him at a charity bachelor auction... moreA curvy woman wins a date with a single dad who became a local celebrity after capturing the hearts of America on a TV show. She may win his heart in return with a little help from his meddling son.America fell head over heals for Ford Baldwin, a sexy single father, when he was the runner up on a popular dating show. Devoted dad. Wounded widower. Soulful stud. It’s no wonder he stole so many hearts.Including mine. Which is why I bid on a date with him at a charity bachelor auction. On our date, I quickly discover Ford is even better in person. And a lot more complicated. Though sparks fly between us, I know he’s holding back.Thankfully, I couldn’t ask for a better wingman than Ford’s young son. With his meddling, and my tenacity, maybe we can help Ford heal his wounds from the past to give us a shot at a future. less