The easiest new rule to follow: don’t fraternize with the students. But he never expected to be teaching such a beautiful student.Penny Taylor is not as innocent as her classmates think. She has one very illicit secret – she can’t stop fantasizing about her new professor. It’s not just because he’s tall, dark, and handsome. It’s the secrets hiding behind his deep brown eyes that make him impossible to resist. Secrets darker than she could ever imagine.He has to resist her. He needs to walk away. Penny deserves better than a man with his demons. But she’s daring him to cross the line. And he’s never been one to resist temptation.Includes the entire four book series about Penny and Professor Hunter plus an exclusive new novella!TEMPTATION (The Hunted Series Book 1)ADDICTION (The Hunted Series Book 2)ERUPTION (The Hunted Series Book 3)DEVOTION (The Hunted Series Book 4)EPILOGUE (An Exclusive Hunted Series Novella)A series with more than 24,000 5-star ratings on Goodreads and more than 12,000 5-star ratings on Amazon.

    Olivia Murray, a secretary at a Los Angeles newspaper, is determined to become a photojournalist and make a difference with her work. When opportunity arrives, she seizes it, accompanying her Kurdish boyfriend, Delan, to northern Iraq for a family wedding, hoping to capture an image that lands her a job in the photo department. More important, though, the trip is a chance to understand Delan’s childhood and bridge the differences of their pasts. Yet when the return home proves less safe than Delan believed, Olivia is confronted with a reality she had not expected, and is awakened to the dangers of a town patrolled by Iraqi military under curfew and constant threat.But in this world torn apart by war, there are intoxicating sights and scents, Delan’s loving family, innocence not yet compromised, and small acts of kindness that flourish unexpectedly. All of it will be tested when Olivia captures a shattering, tragic moment on film, one that upends all their lives and proves that true bravery begins with an open heart.

    A divorced mother has a secret love affair with a travelling priest. A widower miraculously finds a three-minute video recorded by his wife before she died. A tree lopper's heart falls in a forest. A working mum contemplates taking the photographs of her late husband down from the fridge. A girl writes her last letter to the man she loves, then sets it on fire. An ageing gigolo regrets the one that got away. A palliative care nurse helps a dying woman converse with the angel at the end of her bed. A renowned 100-year-old scientist ponders the one great earthly puzzle he was never able to solve: 'What is love?'Endless stories. Human stories. Love stories.Inspired by a personal moment of profound love and generosity, bestselling author – and one of Australia's finest journalists – Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 pounding city pavements, speaking to Australians from all walks of life and asking them one simple and direct question: 'Can you please tell me a love story?' For two straight weeks he sat at a desk with a sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter, on the bustling corner of Adelaide and Albert streets, Brisbane, with a sign saying, 'Sentimental writer collecting love stories. Do you have one to share?'The result is Love Stories – a warm, wise, poignant, funny and moving book about love in all its guises, including stories, observations and reflections on lovers in parks; people in cemeteries, hospital wards, pubs and bingo halls; and newlyweds walking out of registry offices. There will be stories of people falling into love, falling out of love, and never letting go of the loved ones in their hearts. And woven through it all will be remembrances of Trent's own special moments, and of the people whose love stories have made him the man and writer he is today.A heartfelt, deep, funny, wise and tingly tribute to the greatest thing we will never understand and the only thing we will ever really need: love.

    That's what Lauren decides to leave her husband when she finds out she's dying. Each month, she gives Josh a letter containing a task to help him face this first year without her, leading him on a heartrending, beautiful, often humorous journey to find happiness again in this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins. Joshua and Lauren are the perfect couple. Newly married, they're wildly in love, each on a successful and rewarding career path. Then Lauren is diagnosed with a terminal illness. As Lauren's disease progresses, Joshua struggles to make the most of the time he has left with his wife and to come to terms with his future--a future without the only woman he's ever loved. He's so consumed with finding a way to avoid the inevitable ending that he never imagines his life after Lauren. But Lauren has a plan to keep her husband moving forward. A plan hidden in the letters she leaves him. In those letters, one for every month in the year after her death, Lauren leads Joshua on a journey through pain, anger, and denial. It's a journey that will take Joshua from his attempt at a dinner party for family and friends to getting rid of their bed...from a visit with a psychic medium to a kiss with a woman who isn't Lauren. As his grief makes room for laughter and new relationships, Joshua learns Lauren's most valuable lesson: The path to happiness doesn't follow a straight line. Sometimes heartbreaking, often funny, and always uplifting, this novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins illuminates how life's greatest joys are often hiding in plain sight.

    A celebration of love in all its forms, featuring conversations with: Philippa Perry on falling in love slowly * Candice Carty-Williams on friendship * Alain de Botton on the psychology of being alone * Dolly Alderton on vulnerability * Emily Nagoski on the science of sex * Diana Evans on parenthood * Lisa Taddeo on the loneliness of loss * Esther Perel on unrealistic expectations * Stephen Grosz on accepting change * Roxane Gay on redefining romance * and many more

    Meanwhile, Colin is tired of his reputation as an empty-headed charmer and of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown. Upon his return to London, he discovers everything has changed—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there suddenly haunts his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat or his promise of a happy ending? To Sir Phillip, With LoveSir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring she’d be timid and desperate to marry. Except . . . she wasn’t. And all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . As for Eloise, she couldn’t marry a man she had never met! Yet, she found herself in a carriage on her way to meet her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn’t. Despite being handsome, Phillip was a large, ill-mannered brute. But when he kissed her, the world simply fell away… could this imperfect man be perfect for her? When He Was WickedAfter a lifetime of smiling slyly as women chased him, Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell hopelessly in love. Unfortunately for Michael, Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—they met at a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin. But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but she still sees him as a dear friend. Michael dares not profess his love . . . until one dangerous night, passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .

    She was a professional astronomer: a stargazer. And when she gazed at Alex, she saw that behind his tough exterior was a man she could love.Alex, Lisa and their young son Connor made a happy little universe. But then Lisa dies in a train crash, and their universe is destroyed. Alex is shattered by loss, and overwhelmed by the difficulties of being a single father to a six-year-old boy. How can he and Connor carry on without Lisa lighting up their lives?Then Alex meets four strangers. Two men and two women, who never met Lisa, but whose lives changed profoundly because she died. As Alex hears their stories, he begins to realise the world may not be as cruel and senseless as it seems. Perhaps, after all, the future is written in the stars...

    Enter parents and their idea for a nikah at the end of Ramadan, on Eid day itself. Which would appear to be the greatest Eid gift of all — except that, unbeknownst to each other, A and Z have been working on spectacularly surprising Eid gifts for the other all along. The only thing? In true “The Gift of the Magi” fashion, these Eid gifts are at complete odds with the other. Along with a nikah day over-run with “benevolent” family interferences, A and Z are up for either recording this Eid as the best one ever, as a real marvel...or as a completely upsetting oddity. Author's Note: WHEN IT TAKES PLACE:The Eid Gift is a part of the Love from A to Z storyline; it occurs shortly before the epilogue. (If you haven’t read Love from A to Z yet, please consider doing so before reading this story—some of what occurs will not make sense otherwise.) SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND: While there’s nothing explicit in the story, it is more mature than S. K. Ali’s previous YA novels—there’s more physical touch here than in Love from A to Z— so readers are asked to exercise awareness of their reading comfort zones.

    Where has her life gone so wrong? How has it come to this? A quiet holiday in beautiful Rhodes is the perfect chance for her to find herself again.Until she meets the Old Ducks!Bold and brash, Juliette, Kim and Anita are three friends who are determined not to grow old gracefully – and they are Sophia’s worse nightmare! But when Sophia is made an honorary member of The Old Ducks’ Club, she begins to discover a new side to life. Dancing and drinking till dawn Sophia starts to shake off her grey, drab old life and finds the fun side to living again!And when she meets her gorgeous Greek neighbour, Theo, she thinks that maybe, if she’s just a little braver, she can learn to spread her wings again....It’s never too late to teach an Old Duck new tricks!

    I worked every day, doing something I loved. I owned my own house, and I made it a home.Every day I held onto hope that I’d one day have the rest. And each day I didn’t, was another day my dream slipped through my fingers.Until one night, I bumped into a little bit of hope.I finally thought I found the love my family had found, that my parents shared.I finally thought I was worthy of love.But I wasn’t.Not his anyway.Love couldn’t be forced. Not by you, and not by them.Love is free-falling.But I didn’t free-fall. I fell and hit the ground so hard it shattered me.Because it wasn’t what I wanted.However, my story isn’t over.It’s just beginning.

    Trademark wit and subtle vulnerability converge in each poem; this book is both a celebration of and aspiration for a life well lived.This book is a compilation of small observations and musings. It's filled with moments of reflection and a love letter to simple joys: passing a simple blade of grass on the sidewalk, the freedom of peeing outdoors late at night, or the way a hand-built ceramic mug feels when it's full of warm tea on a chilly morning. It's a catalog and a compendium that examines the complicated experience of being all too human and interacting with a complex, confounding, breathtaking world … and a reminder to stop and be awake and alive in yourself.

    Innocent girl next door. Two different worlds. One small town. A million reasons why they should have stayed away from one another.My life was mapped out for me before I even entered the world.Who I'd date, where I’d attend college, what I'd be when I grew up.But there was a time in everyone's life when they'd face a fork in the road.Should I go left, or should I go right?It didn't matter as long as I didn't remain stagnant any longer.Jett Stone opened me up to a whole new world.Reminding me that it was okay to find my own way.I could have roots in Willow Springs and still spread my wings and fly.What I didn't expect was to fall in love with the broody football player.The boy I’d known since kindergarten.The boy who had somehow become my everything.

    

    But when the exclusive invitation ends up in my mailbox by accident… well. Who wouldn't be curious? It's not like I'm going to do anything.The handsome stranger I meet has different plans. One glance across the crowded party, and an hour later we're stretched out on silk. Our night together is glorious. No names and no regrets.But I’d forgotten there’s always a price to pay for pleasure.I find out the cost when I start my internship. Because who is the new venture capitalist CEO?Tristan Conway, aka my handsome stranger. Powerful, determined, intriguing... and single. Oh, and he wants to see me in his office.Thinking outside the box got me into this mess.Now if I could just stop thinking about the boss...

    Walker, my big brother’s arrogant, powerful, handsome, and completely unobtainable best friend.He’s a millionaire tech tycoon, and I take calls from angry clients who can’t reset their passwords.He lives in a Grade II listed mansion with holiday homes worldwide, and I rent a room in a flat-share with my best friend and mice.Our worlds couldn’t be further apart.Falling for him is not an option.Eight years ago, I made the mistake of flirting with him only to be rejected…hard.To this day, he won’t acknowledge me as anything more than his best friend’s silly little sister.Which is fine by me because I can’t stand to be around that emotionless CEO.Regardless of him being the hottest man I’ve ever met.Now I find out he’s bought the company I work for, making him my boss’s boss’s boss.And he wants to get rid of me.Danny Walker is not a man to be messed with.But perhaps there’s more behind his cold, detached stares than I thought. Stone-faced ruthless CEOs don’t fall for scatty girls like me. Or do they?'Taming Mr. Walker' is a standalone, full-length sizzling office romance starring a conflicted CEO millionaire and a younger girl trying to make her way in the world.

    MICHAEL GEAR, COMES AN ENTIRELY NEW TYPE OF WESTERN - A CONTEMPORARY APOCALYPTIC WESTERN.For anthropology graduate student Sam Delgado, headed to the wilds of Wyoming, this is his last chance to save his graduate career. He and his urban classmates see this as the adventure of a lifetime: They are going to horse-pack in the wilderness to map and test a high-altitude archaeological site.Until a cyber attack collapses the American banking system, and an already fractured nation descends into anarchy and chaos. All credit frozen, Sam and his archaeological field school is trapped in their high-altitude camp. With return to the East impossible, Sam, the woman he has come to love, and the rest of the students must rely on hard-bitten Wyoming ranchers for their very survival.Guided only by an illusive Shoshone spirit helper, Sam will discover the meaning of self-sacrifice. Even at the cost of his life.Haunting, provoking, frightening and prescient - in the end, all that stands between civilization and barbarism is one young man's courage and belief in himself."Gear is a master when it comes to vividly described settings: you can smell the smoke, hear the wind in the trees, and feel the cold."

    I feel like I’m George of the Jungle.’ —Greta'At the moment, for personal reasons, I don't like reading things about people being in love with each other.' —ValdinValdin is still in love with his ex-boyfriend Xabi, who used to drive around Auckland in a ute but now drives around Buenos Aires in one. Greta is in love with her fellow English tutor Holly, who doesn’t know how to pronounce Greta’s surname, Vladisavljevic, properly.From their Auckland apartment, brother and sister must navigate the intricate paths of modern romance as well as weather the small storms of their eccentric Māori–Russian–Catalonian family. This beguiling and hilarious novel by Adam Foundation Prize winner Rebecca K Reilly owes as much to Shakespeare as it does to Tinder. Set in a world that is deeply familiar (but also a bit sexier and more stylish than the real one), Greta and Valdin will speak to anyone who has had their heart broken, or has decided that they don’t want to be a physicist anymore, or has wondered about all of the things they don’t know about their family.

    He and his brothers made a promise to each other that they would let their bear shifter lineage die off with them, for the betterment of mankind. They aren’t fluffy, and they aren’t cute. As one of the three remaining bear shifters alive, Aux struggles daily with the predator inside of him. His life is simple and manageable so long as he never breaks the rules enforced by his brothers. Rule number one: Never touch a human’s skin. Rule number two: never fall for one of the fragile creatures. Rule number three: never, ever let a human know what he is. But when he stumbles upon a car wreck in the remote Montana mountains, during the biggest snow storm of the year, he can’t just leave the stranded human to die. And in a series of unfortunate events that follows, he also can’t let her out of his sight if he wants to survive her.Gwen Smithers had a plan. A great plan. A plan that will get her out of the stagnancy of her life and onto an adventure. This week was going to change her life, but in a split second on an icy road, all of her plans were derailed. Her rescuer is growly, and ill-mannered, and won’t show his face. And his eyes are such a strange color. But as she struggles to trust the mysterious mountain man, he’s revealing a strange and dangerous culture she never would’ve imagined existing. For the life of her, she can’t conjure up fear of Aux. Her human instincts must be broken, because it’s becoming clearer and clearer…Aux isn’t the man she thought he was. In fact, he isn’t a man at all. And the more she tries to understand him, the more she wants to break the oath he has made.Don’t miss this first novella in T. S. Joyce’s exciting brand-new Oath of Bane series.

    An unlikely hero.Morris has always dedicated himself to his brothers in the MC, choosing the freedom of the open road over the monotony of family life. But a chance encounter with a single mother on the run causes his protective alpha instincts to kick into overdrive.Alice Sparrow thought she had planned her escape perfectly, but everything that could go wrong, did. Bank account emptied. Broken-down car. No place to stay. But when she bumps into a handsome biker, she doesn’t have the luxury of walking away from his help, especially when she must keep her daughter safe.What is supposed to be a simple act of kindness quickly turns into something bigger and more complicated than either expects…especially when it comes to matters of the heart.Broken Sparrow is a steamy age-gap, single mother, hot biker standalone romance that's guaranteed to bring the steam and the feels.

    𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲. If only I could’ve convinced my heart.We were gorgeously young and desperate for one another. His lips whispered promises of all the stars in the sky. While I dreamt of a love that would last forever. But we’re star-crossed.Fate had decided our course.Leaving us to cling to each other as we crumbled to ash.His need became possession. My innocence turned jaded.Our families declared war.All that remained was hate. But Calder was raised by wolves. The rules didn’t apply. I was his until he said otherwise—for better or for worse.Our love story’s bathed in crimson and drenched in bullets.Because sometimes, Romeo comes with tattoos, guns, and a taste for blood.

    A white feather, cedar and sage, a stone from the river...Each addition to the bundle will offer the new baby strength and connection to tradition, family, and community. As they grow together, mother and baby will each have gifts to offer each other.

    . . a new friend, a fellow mischief-maker, a protector, and a dreamer.Through all the many ups and downs of a little girl’s childhood, Bear is there to provide love and support. Until it is time to say goodbye . . . and hello again.

    But does getting pursued by a kinky billionaire mogul equal a fantasy? I'm still undecided.One thing’s for sure, if I’d known the trouble I was heading toward, I never would have taken on the catering gig my sister offered.Because that led to Maximus.Now, I'm the center of a celebrity scandal in Houston with the notorious billionaire playboy James Maximus, the Hotel King of Texas.I only hope to find a way out of this mess before my family discovers my newest and darkest secret.Billionaire mogul, James Maximus has never been rejected by the many women he pursues, but when he meets the beautiful decorator Tina Siegler, he discovers that his charm has no effect on her.Not one to give up easily, he enlists his sister to uncover Tina’s desires and wants, hoping to find the secret to her heart. Things look up when Tina agrees to work for Maximus, remodeling an old hotel back into its former glory.But not everybody is excited about Maximus’ latest pursuit, and soon ex’s on both sides cause more trouble than anyone imagined.Can they overcome the obstacles and find love, or will they crash and burn?Find out in Serving the Mogul, a steamy and kinky romance by USA Today Bestselling Author, M. S. Parker.

    The entire gang is there—Team Justice, the extended Bishop family, and all three Baron-Wilde sisters plus their mates! What could possibly go wrong?This crew is leaving no stone unturned as they celebrate the coming nuptials. Planned events include glamping, fertility potions, Bendover Firewater, funky shoes, helicopters, and escape rooms—along with some other things you’ll have to see to believe.Tons of romance, sizzling sexy times and even a surprise pregnancy are all part of the journey. One thing is for sure— there’s no party like a Bendover party.

    But when a storm forces them to turn in to an abandoned home in a small Amish community, Kayla must come to terms with her past disappointments and her distrust in God. Amish widower Silas Miller has always dreamed of owning his own property. So when Minister Yoder vacates his home and moves out of state, Silas is thrilled to be caretaker for the Yoder homestead. When a trespasser finds shelter in the Yoders' house, Silas allows her to stay temporarily. Then Silas learns a secret that will not only rock his world, but challenge life as he knows it. Will he listen to God's still small voice even if he's asked to give up his dream?

    was supposed to end all the drama in my life. Find an apartment, get a job, show my rich family I don't need their money...until I end up as the assistant to the world's Number One underwear model.Did I mention we almost hooked up last week and I “lost” his number?So much for leaving the drama behind. Maybe it’s been me this whole time.I guess things are about to get even crazier because my mom just arrived with bodyguards...The Billionaire and the Runaway Bride is a hilarious romantic comedy featuring a hot underwear model/crypto billionaire with an HR crisis and a fun-loving heiress running from the wedding of her nightmares. You want the swooniest waltz and proposal, a creative birthday cake, babies and a happy ending to warm your heart and make you smile? Grab it today!

    He’s my dream guy on paper but let’s just say Roman is arrogant with a capital A.When I meet him in a bar on a random Tuesday, I think I’ll never see him again.But I do.Every time I show up at that bar, Roman is there with his perfectly styled hair, dark brown eyes, and megawatt smile.Soon our innocent flirtation turns into more.Roman is exactly what I need.He brings me daisies, encourages me to chase all of my dreams, and we do things that make even me blush.When he looks at me, I swear he can see into my soul.I’m living a real life fairy tale until I discover that Roman has secrets that will change both of our lives forever.

    Can you say zero chances?But when a night out turns into a drunken admission of some uncomfortable truths, things change.Or they might, if I have the guts to go after what I’ve always wanted.Because suddenly, I’m not invisible to him.And I see him, the real him I’ve never known.It's scary plunging in heart first.Is it too fast? Is it real?And will he still love me when he finds out I’m pregnant with his baby?The Truth is a full-length romantic comedy with an HEA and no cliffhanger.

    Like me.My dad just died, leaving me alone in the world. I'm penniless and orphaned, trying to find the twin I never knew I had. The only clue I have to her identity and my own past is the name of a small town in Tennessee. Which is precisely why I answered the mail-order bride advertisement. I intended to hold up my end of the bargain. But as soon as I meet him, I know I can’t go through with it. And that’s when I meet Chase, my real life hero. ChaseWhat kind of man steals another's bride?When I see Josie trying to escape the grasp of the town creep, I have to step in and help. I’m no one’s hero, but the guy is three times her age and as mean as they come. There’s no way I’m letting her go home with him. Paying him off to get her out of the contract is the easy part. The hard part? She insists on finding a way to pay me back. So I offer her a job on my ranch, just to keep her close. She's curvy, tempting, and way out of my league. But I'm falling hard and fast. I don’t want her gratitude. I want her.Whiskey Run is home to the sexiest and most possessive cowboys you’ll ever find. They work hard and play even harder. They might be gruff and bossy, but all it will take is the right curvy woman to bring them to their knees. Welcome to Whiskey Run... where the cowboys know how to ride.

    Or: he’d found Maggie.I had no way of knowing whether he was nuts or not; whether he might go to the cops. Maybe that sounds paranoid, but I don’t think it’s so ridiculous. People have gone to prison for much lesser things than accusations of child-killing.A quiet, small-town existence. An unexpected Facebook message, jolting her back to the past. A history she’s reluctant to revisit: dark memories and unspoken trauma, bruised thighs and warning knocks on bedroom walls, unfathomable loss.She became a new person a long time ago. What happens when buried stories are dragged into the light?This epic novel from the two-time Sydney Morning Herald Young Novelist of the Year is a masterwork of tragedy and heartbreak—the story of a life in full. Sublimely wrought in devastating detail, Bodies of Light confirms Jennifer Down as one of the writers defining her generation.

    Paige is angling for a story about the dirty cops here in Valor, Wyoming, but she has no idea how far down that rabbit hole goes. My brothers at Men of Valor MC and I have dedicated our lives to protecting our town and rooting out corruption in the police department and beyond.When I see Ms. Paige Perkins putting herself in danger by trying to hide at one of our stakeouts, I snap. It’s time the curvy little goddess learns exactly where she belongs--beneath me, on top of me, beside me for the rest of our lives.

    Seven minutes of heaven in a boat shed. But it quickly turns into something neither of them saw coming.He’s everything she should resist.She’s everything he shouldn’t want.But neither of them are willing to walk away because together, their demons seem that little bit easier to silence.There’s just one problem ... Lily is the coach’s daughter.And one hundred percent off-limits.

    I saved my next-door neighbor when her house was on fire…But it didn’t just end there.Our little daughters are friends.So when I heard that Lauren was in danger, I couldn’t ignore my protective instinct.She needs to get away from her abusive husband and every danger he puts her in.Lauren is slowly claiming all of my heart.A heart that was broken after my wife was murdered.Before my dream of having a happy family on a ranch was shattered.Lauren gives me hope.But she doesn’t know about my true identity.I’m a powerful dragon shifter who will do anything for her.And the danger threatens to tear us apart.Unless…A revelation changes our lives forever.Each book in this sexy-as-sin series can each be read as standalones, and has no cliffhangers, but are best read in order.Warning: Adults Only

    Louis Mavericks are having the best season in team history. On pace for a pro hockey record, the unexpected death of their captain and star player knocks them off course in ways they never expected.WestonMy world was turned upside down the day Ben Whitmer died. Best friends since junior hockey, Ben was like a brother to me. My voice of reason and a grounding force on and off the ice. But as heartbroken as I am, I don’t have the luxury of grieving his loss. Not only do I have to hold our team together, I was named guardian of the two young children Ben and his wife left behind. Well, not just me—me and his wife’s best friend, Hadley. We’ve been left with the impossible task of deciding which of us will raise the kids, but there’s no way I’m letting that uptight ball buster have them. Lines are drawn, but they begin to blur as I find out there’s more to Hadley than I thought. A lot more.HadleyI can’t take the place of my beautiful best friend in her children’s lives. But I love them so fiercely that I’ll do whatever it takes to raise them the way their parents wanted. Wes Kirby is an obnoxious womanizer, and I won’t let him take Ben and Lauren’s children from me. Deciding to temporarily live together in our friends’ home, we attempt to provide the kids stability while we figure out which of us is better suited to raising them. As we learn parenthood together, my enemy Wes slowly becomes something different. Something more. And I’m left wondering not only if I’m enough for the kids, but if Wes and I are enough to last.

    Next-door neighbor. Mortal enemy.I knew it was a bad idea to get on the elevator.Because now, I have three problems.#1 I’m stuck in the elevator.#2 I’m soaking wet from the rain.#3 HE got in before the doors closed.Miles Humphries.My neighbor. The one I HATE.Cocky. Tall. Infuriatingly hot. The biggest jerk I’ve ever met.I live next to him on the 17th floor–​​​​​​​and he lives to annoy me.Imagine my jaw drop when he asks me to be his fake fiancée.And move in with him.Together with my cat.Complete insanity, right?Wrong.Because I agreed.Did I say he’s torturously sexy? Sinfully tattooed?Not that it matters.I pay no attention to his stormy kiss. (It’s fake.)I ignore his deliciously naughty rumblings in my ear. (Fake!)I disregard the hundred tickly explosions in my belly. (Fake, kinda, sorta.)I shut my eyes to the toe-curling nights. (Okay, not so fake, but you get the idea.)But, there’s one thing I can’t ignore.I’ve got a few weeks to get my act together,And only one chance to keep my heart intact.

    But nightmares of my past transgressions make sure that never happens.Until her.When her car spun off the road, I should have left her to die. She wasn't my concern, but when I saw her desperate eyes pleading with me to save her, I couldn't turn my back.With every day that passed, I found myself needing to be closer to her, to help her remember who she was.But like everything else in my life, finding those answers could be dangerous.She wasn't just a random stranger.She wasn't innocent.But now she's mine, and I won't let her walk away.

    I thought his death would bring me peace, but it haunts me to this day.Every close call sparks memories of what I did to him, to me, to her.I have to go back and face what I’ve done or end my career.Seeing her hits me harder than the regret.She’s still so beautiful with long, dark hair, bright amber eyes, luscious curves. She still dominates my heart, my mind, my bed.But she’s different now—stronger, bolder, unafraid.We’re a mess, tangled up in a web I created.But I’m determined to heal these wounds, to fix this break. One thing is certain, I won’t say goodbye to her again.(A STAND-ALONE “Bayside Heroes” romance. Small-town, second-chance doctor romance with a touch of suspense. No cheating. No cliffhanger.)

    With her parents growing older disgracefully, she can hardly keep up with their social life - especially when it throws her into the path of an old flame.Coming face-to-face with her mistakes, Lucy is forced to confront the secrets she's been keeping from herself and those she loves.Is she ready to let someone in? Or will she leave the door to her past firmly closed . . .

    Will I risk everything for love?MUSICAL MAYHEM is an inter-connected stand-alone BTU Alumni Novella and falls in the timeline as BTU1.5. It is a MM rom-com featuring a devilishly handsome DJ, a ripped rock god, and the Covenette shenanigans you've come to know and love.*MUSCIAL MAYHEM was previously released as part of THE RULE BREAKER ANTHOLOGY and has been revised and expanded*

    Mine eggs me on, daring me to do my worst. Which is how I’ve found myself in my current situation—on the verge of being traded from my team.Coach gave me one last chance to prove myself, so I begged my agent, Nadia, to help me out.NadiaWhen I suggested Flynn find a woman to “fake date” as a solution to his image problem, I never imagined he’d want me to fill that position.As his agent, I already had my hands full trying to keep him in line. But when he made an offer too good to refuse, I found myself accepting.Now I’m committed to spending two months in the bad boy of football’s company. His very attentive company.He smells like sin and looks like every woman’s fantasy come to life. How many stolen touches can I endure before I’m begging for more? I’m supposed to be changing the player, not falling for him.

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    There is beauty and there is hope and there is a boy and there is a mother and there is the past and there is the future but most importantly there is the now, and everything that exists between them that has got them from one moment to the next. The now is where we find the golden glow where, for the briefest of moments, the sky rips open and we see what it is we are made of.Tell me a story, he asked me.And so I began.Clementine Ford is a person who has loved deeply, strangely and with curiosity. She is fascinated by love and the multiple ways it makes its home in our hearts and believes that the way we continue to surrender ourselves to love is an act of great faith and bravery.This tender and lyrical memoir explores love in its many forms through Clementine's own experiences. With clear eyes and an open heart, she writes about losing her adored mother far too young, about the pain and confusion of first love - both platonic and romantic - and the joy and heartache of adult love. She writes movingly about the transcendent and transformative journey to motherhood and the similarly monumental path to self-love. 'We love as children, as friends, as parents and, yes, sometimes as sexual beings, and none of it is more important than the other because all of it shows us who we are.'How We Love is heartfelt, funny, confessional, revelatory, compassionate - and essential reading. It shows us to ourselves in moments of unwavering truth and undeniable joy.

    But this was no accident—she was pushed—and her hiking companions are missing. Now it’s up to Hunter and Juneau to find them…and make sure whoever wants Ariel dead doesn’t finish the job.From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Alaska K-9 UnitBook 1: Alaskan Rescue

    Former NFL star turned yoga teacher/studio owner Paxton Humphries is glad to be home after traveling for over a year.His return is made even sweeter when he meets ice cream shop owner, Raegan Wilson.

    He just didn’t seem right… something about him was off. But when I met an alpha doctor, things felt right.He was everything I was looking for. Irresistible, kind, a doting father. I’d always wanted kids… and that picture-perfect family was being handed to me. Except that the family seemed too good to be true.I didn’t know his real identity when he hired me as the new nanny. I also didn’t know that my past was going to come back to haunt me. Turns out my ex-fiancé wasn’t done with me. He was after my life, the need for revenge in his soul.I could handle the danger. But I couldn’t handle the secrets. How could I be in love with a dragon? How was I going to continue caring for his children? My picture-perfect family was crumbling… and there was a chance that I wouldn’t make it out alive to put the pieces back together.Each book in this sexy-as-sin series can each be read as standalones, and has no cliffhangers, but are best read in order.Warning: Adults Only

    The woman in the mirror certainly looks every day of those 70 years, but inside Molly feels she still has so much more living left to do. Widowed and living alone with her cat Crumper, Molly fears she is slipping into a cliché of old age.When Molly’s sister Nell appears on her doorstep, distraught that her husband of more than 40 years, Phil, has left her for a younger lover, the women decide to seize the day. By the morning, flights are booked, bags are packed and off they go for an adventure in Spain.The sun, the sea, the new friends and the freedom are just the tonic for broken hearts and flagging souls. But even Spain isn’t enough to revive Molly’s spirit. A solo journey to Mexico is booked as Molly continues to chase the sun and to chase happiness. Will she find what she’s looking for in Mexico, or will she discover that true contentment can’t be found on a map, but it might just be found in a new flame. Judy Leigh is back, with her trademark spirit of joie de vivre, fun, warmth and timeless lessons in how to live.©2021 Judy Leigh (P)2021 Boldwood Books

    

    He doesn’t have time to meet new women.Evangeline’s grandfather raised her and taught her how to make a living as an artist—by inking her designs on people’s skin. He would be so proud of her for opening her own shop—and for finally dumping her abusive boyfriend. As it is, she meets him in public to demand he return her property, but when he shows up, she only escapes him dragging her into the parking lot for another beating when a giant, brooding man chases him away. Evangeline tries to thank the stranger, but he won’t even give her his name. He says he’s not sticking around town long and doesn’t want ties here.Finding the Forgotten (#2)Nobody has ever needed Dillon. But the only woman who looks at Dillon without any fear in her eyes isIsabella, the pregnant friend of a friend who is crashing at the guys’ cabin until she can get on her feet. Dillon would do anything for Isabella—absolutely anything. Even give her the time and space she needs to heal after her last relationship.If only his protective nature didn’t trigger memories that put her in a panic, a relationship with him would be perfect. For Dillon’s own good, she has to leave him. It will break her heart, but it’s the only way. Dillon deserves better.Restoring the Broken (#3)Nobody with any sense goes looking for true love in a bar, but then nobody has ever accused Erik Beck of having any sense, either. Maybe that’s why Erik spends his evenings tossing back enough alcohol to numb the monstrous dragon he inherited from his twin—the twin he starved of life when he was still in his mother’s womb.Bree Halstead just knows she and Erik are meant for each other. Someday soon, he’ll tire of taking a different woman home every night and he’ll see her—really see her—and realize how perfect they are together.And after he bites her, her opinion of him isn’t the only thing that changes. As a new world opens before Bree, her daydreams fall away, but the reality that remains is beyond anything she could have imagined. Bree is more convinced than ever that Erik is her destiny.Redeeming the Rejected (#4)Years ago, Ford lost his clan, his mate, and maybe even himself. Now, he wants to be left in peace—until he meets Daphne, and she awakens passion in him unlike any he has ever experienced—even with his late wife.He can’t have her, though. After what he did, Ford knows he can never be accepted into a clan again. It’s hard to put aside everything he wants just when he’s starting to feel again, but he can’t let Daphne suffer for his past.Daphne Albright needs a vacation, but when she’s strangely attracted to the Uber driver she calls to pick her up at the airport, that’s all the excuse she needs to take a little time to herself. Despite the short time they’ve known each other, her heart breaks when she finds out he’s had a mate before. A relationship between them seems doomed from the start, but she can’t help wanting it anyway.Tasting the Forbidden (#5)Nellie loves her small town, but ever since a rag-tag bunch of dragon shifters moved in and snapped up her friends as mates, she’s considered leaving. To make matters worse, Evangeline is pushing Nellie to let her guard down around the hot but scary clan leader, Gavin. The trouble is, Gavin won’t stop looking for her, and Nellie has used up nearly all her magic trying to avoid him. Many of her ancestors have been burned to death by dragons.Too bad he can’t convince his beast—or his heart—that that pursuing her is a lost cause.

    And win. Saylor’s goals have always involved the literal kind constructed from posts and netting. Her single-minded focus has cost her a lot, but it’s also earned her recognition as the top female college player in the US. She doesn’t get attached, she never gets distracted, and she could care less what anyone thinks of her. Meeting Adler Beck, the notorious player celebrated worldwide and coveted by women everywhere, challenges her indifference. But Saylor perfected the art of appearing unbothered a long time ago, and her scoring percentage is even higher off the pitch. Might as well add a gorgeous German to the tally. Because only a fool would fall for a superstar known for breaking hearts alongside records. And no one has ever accused Saylor Scott of being a fool.

    But when his mind becomes focused solely on me, I run.I can’t afford to give my heart away again. Not when I’m barely surviving with the broken one I have.I have walls up for a reason. Reasons that are none of his business, but Easton is used to getting what he wants. And when he decides he wants me, I’m not sure I’ll survive it.Lexi Heart entered my life like an arrogant, bossy, she-devil in heels, and I can’t get her out of my head.She’s always ten steps ahead, and I have to admit, I’m intrigued. With every lash of her sharp tongue, she puts me in my place. But when I peel back the layers of her tough girl exterior, I see the broken shell she’s hiding, and my own walls come crashing down.We quickly learn that what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay there, and I know I’m done for. I want this girl in every sense of the word, but can I convince her to take a chance on us? Or will the damage from her past be too much, even for true love?Join Easton and Lexi in their highly emotional journey to a happily ever after. One Little Mistake is an enemy to lovers, accidental marriage romance that will draw you in and refuse to let you go.

    He has always identified more with his dark fae side, but when her presence awakens the lycan part of him, Cole is unable to resist his attraction to her.When the hostile tension between the different immortals erupts, Lexi flees the Gloaming for the mortal realm. Once home, she’s certain she’ll never see Cole again. She’s proven wrong when tragedy strikes. Lexi is unable to turn Cole away... even if helping him puts her in danger.Can their growing love survive the cruelty of the Shadow Realms, or will they be the next to fall?Enter the Shadow Realms. A world where vampires feast, lycans love deeply, dark fae seduce, witches cast their spells, dragons rule the skies... and treachery lurks around every corner.***Due to sexual content, violence, and language, this book is recommended for readers 18+ years of age.***

    Sweet. Sexy. Mine.She doesn't know it yet, but she's about to find out.AddisonI've loved Clayton Devine since the first time I set eyes on him.So has the rest of the world.He's a massive country music superstar.Those skilled hands and that little boy smirk drive women wild.I promised my best friend I would speak to him.My boss just sent me on the road with him.He probably thinks I'm just another annoying little fangirl.He doesn't know it yet, but he's about to find out different.Because I plan to bring this superstar to his knees.WarningWhen this older musician and his dream girl are thrown together, sparks hotter than a five-alarm fire will fly. If you enjoy obsessed musicians, heartfelt heroines, and karaoke hookups, you'll love Clayton and Addison. This sweet, steamy romance from Nichole Rose comes complete with a sticky-sweet and guaranteed HEA.

    But now I’m all the family they have left. I can’t let them down, and I won’t.All I have to do is hire a nanny. I interview plenty, but I know the moment Charlotte walks in the room—she’s the one. Innocent and young, something about her pulls me in until I want to know every last detail about her. She’s amazing with the children, and she soothes the beast that lurks inside me. Her touch quickly becomes an addiction, one I won’t deny.She doesn’t know what sort of man I am or of the danger that follows in my wake. I should tell her the truth, but I can’t risk her leaving. So I show her what she means to me by visiting her room every night, by giving her more than me than I’ve ever given anyone else.But the danger is part of my life, my business, and my dark world. When Charlotte and the children are threatened, I’ll stop at nothing to keep them safe, and I’ll tear apart anyone who tries to take them from me.MINK: Grab your fave feline and your top caffeine for this windswept romance with a guaranteed HEA.

    But it’s the price I’m willing to pay.I can’t lose another person I love.Especially not her.LouieMaura has become a shell of the woman I love.Jameson is spiraling and I’m helpless to stop it.They need me to stay strong for them.I’m trying.But the temptation to spiral right alongside Jameson is hard to resist.***This is a 2.5 novella that retells events that transpired in Endure the Pain from Jamie's and Louie's POVs. Please do not read this unless you've read Endure the Pain first as it contains spoilers and will be hard to understand. ***Warning: This is a dark and twisted tale with violence, foul language, and sexual content. May contain triggers.

    I love having so much extended family close by and I love my mail order chocolate company. But what what I don’t love is being everyone’s favorite aunt. It’s like being cock-blocked by the entire town. So when I win first prize in a contest that takes me to New York City for the weekend, I know just what I’m going to do--hook up with the first hot guy I meet who doesn’t aunt-zone me. I think I've got it all figured out, until I meet an enormous, growly professional football player, trying to seduce me and realize I'm loving every minute of it.All he wants is the chance to prove one weekend will never be enough...The world thinks I’m a player on account of my job and that’s okay because people are going to think whatever the hell they want to think. Truth is, I’m not, nor have I ever been a player—that’s not how my parents raised me. They have the forever kind of love and I want that too.I’m not a one-night-stand kind of guy but this feisty curvy beauty has already stolen my heart and makes me want to break all of my rules.

    Coming soon! Evidence of Innocence by Shirlee McCoy will be available May 01, 2021.

    Oliver Goodson.It's all I've dreamed about since the day I met him.I just hope we can keep my dad from finding out our big secret until then.Otherwise, this baby may be the only one Oliver is able to give me.Because my dad is going to lose his mind.Will a secret baby and a grumpy daddy spoil this Blushing Bride's Christmas wedding? Not if her growly man has anything to say about it! A Blushing Bride for Christmas is a second-generation His Blushing Bride romance. It is part of the Holiday Belles series.Tis’ the Season to Get Married!Nine of your favorite romance authors have joined forces to bring you a world full of wedding bells and Christmas cheer!Each short and steamy story promises a happily ever-after, with plenty of mistletoe and snuggles by the fire. The question is, will you end up on the naughty or nice list?#TheHolidayBelles are ringing beginning December 1st!

    He wants nothing more than to be alone, but when Chloe Hale crosses his path, they embark on a long adventure filled with hate, lies and secrets. …Slim is the definition of a Bad Boy. In and out of Juvie, he was someone you did not want to mess with. But unfortunately for Chloe Hale, she doesn’t realize just who she’s drunkenly rambling to. It doesn’t take long before secrets are unveiled and sparks start flying. But can Chloe keep up with Slim’s dangerous lifestyle?

    Because of me, the love of my life is gone.And she's never coming back. Guilt plagues me every single day. As for the pain--it never ends.Losing Carmen damned my soul.But then a beautiful twist of fate changes everything. Note: This is a continuation of Every Sin We Erase. It is NOT a standalone

    Trees, wine, chilling.Then I got shoved into a white-water raft with a wild hunk of a man who could easily rip a log in two with his bare hands. Yum. If being teased by my friends for drooling like an animal wasn’t bad enough, I had to go and fall in the river.Waking up to a kiss from my muscular Prince Charming, though… kind of a bonus.It turns out my hero needs a favor, and since he saved my life, I guess I owe him. But I never expected him to ask me to pretend to be his fiancée.How can I say no when it means he could lose this entire mountain-oasis, his brand new campground business, all because his crappy family won’t give him the cash they promised if he doesn’t give them the wife HE promised?I guess that makes me his fiancée (for now.)P.S. Is it bad that after one kiss, I want it to be… forever?

    She wants Gale Montoya.So what if there has been a feud between their families, lasting for two generations? Her beast has chosen its mate.Their families forbid them from being together, though. Their hatred blinds them.When everyone tries to tear them apart, she’ll fight tooth and nail to keep them together.GaleBaylee Barnes should be his sworn enemy. But he can’t get her out of his head.She’s sweet. Beautiful. Formidable, but powerless against the wishes of her family.He wants to help her. To see her smile. His dragon’s instincts are impossible to ignore, and they’re all shouting mate.He doesn’t care about their families’ vendetta. He is prepared to fight for her, even if it means challenging the head of the Montoya clan.He plays by his own rules. And he will make her his.

    Harlot. Easy. Addict.A-list Hollywood actress, Scarlett, has been called every name in the book. Most she’s earned with her attention-seeking antics, high-maintenance personality, and bed-hopping. But even the most glamorous and sought-after actress can have a vulnerable center hidden beneath the glittery exterior. Years in the spotlight have battered Scarlett into a woman she no longer recognizes. Hitting rock bottom in a humiliating public display finally wakes her up to the disaster her life has become. It’s time for Scarlett to hang up her stage name, move somewhere no one will find her, and start over as plain old Michaela Hudson.If there’s one thing mechanic Keith Benson hates, it’s a rich woman who thinks the world should bow at her feet. Someone like that hot mess of an actress Scarlett who can’t take a breath without wanting her adoring fans to shower her with love. Pretentious women make him sick. But he finds a doozy when he comes to the rescue of a stranded motorist. Within five seconds, the gorgeous Michaela rubs him the wrong way. He wants no part of her, no matter how his body responds. Unfortunately, she moves onto his block and quickly befriends his siblings. He has enough problems, including an abusive father bent on screwing up Keith’s life. The last thing he needs is an uppity neighbor he hates but can’t get off his mind.While settling into her new life is smoother than Michaela feared, it’s not all sunshine and smiles. She’s always worried someone will discover her true identity, and she can’t stop thinking about the grouchy neighbor she angered after long her first night in town. While she hopes to remain anonymous for as long as possible, she can’t avoid Keith forever. With a little work, they develop a tentative friendship, which turns complicated once they give into the scorching heat between them.As they cautiously grow closer, Keith’s problems bleed into Michaela’s issues, wreaking havoc on an already tenuous connection. Is there any chance for the disgraced Hollywood star and the man who loathes her?

    Because there’s an impossible task to complete,And a greedy cousin plotting against me.Plus, I’m not your typical fairy tale princess.I have a secret that might send my charming running,And threatens my future if the press finds out.If today was a fairy tale…Why does my happily ever after look so far out of reach?From award-winning author, LJ Evans, comes a contemporary romance filled with all the magic, hope, and love of a fairy tale plus the slow-burn, old-soul vibe her fans adore. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Today Was a Fairytale,” this small-town romance is pure escapism.A full-length, standalone adult romance.

    I never expected he’d turn out to be my new boss.Our first encounter is a disaster.He blames me for the mechanical failure.Okay, he might be right, but I’m unwilling to concede.As the minutes tick by, he decides to put the moves on me.Seriously?We’re trapped in the dark, in an elevator, suspended in mid-air in a shaft, and he’s flirting?!Beckett—that’s his name—is a presumptuous and arrogant bastard.So what if his deep, sexy voice turns my inside to the consistency of molten chocolate lava cake? This isn’t the time or the place, Casanova.To shut him up, I tell him off.When the nightmare is finally over, I can’t get away from him fast enough.With a good riddance on my lips, I clack my designer high heels on the floor, and dash off without so much as a goodbye.I’m forced to eat my words when I step into a life-changing meeting-slash-interview, and I’m face-to-face with the man I thought I’d never see again.He's my new billionaire mogul boss-slash-client?!Turns out there are consequences for telling off the boss…USA Today Bestselling Author Scarlett Avery brings you an outrageously naughty billionaire boss office romance.READER WARNING: This sinful page-turner is filled with lots and lots of very inappropriate office conduct. If you’re not into dominant billionaire bosses who won’t hesitate to punish when someone disobeys them, DO NOT one-click this scorching hot romance.

    Earth is their battleground, and half-angels like me have one job:Live for Heaven, die for Earth.But I’ve never been big on following the rules. When I steal an angelic relic to save my dying best friend, I find myself facing down my ex-boyfriend – the worst of the angels – on a dark city street. I can't escape this male with the gorgeous face, angel's wings, and nightmare soul. As he tries to track down where I hid the relic, I find myself trapped with three of his other victims: a sexy demon and my two psychopathic former besties. But war is coming for us all. Prisoner or free. Angel or scum. What if our only chance to survive is with each other?

    Robins dart across frosty hedgerows and holly bushes are covered with ruby-red berries. But this year they will need an extra pinch of festive magic to keep Christmas alive…Living at Fox Farm, with its cosy café, beautiful pottery studio and charming gift shop, is a dream come true for thirty-one-year-old Daisy. The kindly owner, Jean, and the close-knit village feel like the home and family Daisy has never had. She’s been looking forward to her first magical Christmas in the countryside.When Jean suddenly falls ill, Daisy is the first to lend a hand. She ropes in Alex – Jean’s handsome but stubborn nephew – to help her. When the pair discover the farm is almost bankrupt, it seems like the annual Christmas celebrations will be cancelled. Alex and Daisy need a plan, and quickly, if they are to pull off Christmas against the odds and save Fox Farm.From the get-go Daisy and Alex cannot agree on anything, from the mince pie recipe to the colour scheme for the tree. Soon, however, in true Christmas spirit, they find themselves coming together in the face of decorating disasters, tripping over each other at the holiday barn dance and tracking down a missing Santa Claus.But when Daisy discovers the secret Alex is keeping about the future of Jean’s farm, will she run from the only place that has ever felt like home? Or will she find a way to save Christmas and the farm, and open her heart to a new beginning for her and Alex?Grab a mug of hot chocolate and a mince pie (or two!) and lose yourself in this utterly charming and romantic holiday tale that proves home is where the heart is. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Holly Martin, this is the book that will make your Christmas!

    Her focus now is on, Finn, her foster son and following her dream to adopt him so that she can call him her own. A relationship is the last thing she’s looking for, yet Brodie is not only handsome and sets her heart racing, he’s also wonderful to Finn. He’s almost too good to be true.Volunteer fire fighter, Brodie Spelling is as happy on the back of horse working on a dude ranch as he was at creating code for the very successful app he and his college buddies developed. So maybe he’s a tech millionaire. No one else needs to know. He’s finally found the balance his life needed—yet something is missing. When he meets Cerise, he discovers an attraction he isn’t expecting. Nor the connection he quickly develops with her foster son. Does he now have the lost piece to complete his puzzle?As their relationship develops, danger lurks in the shadows waiting to take what Cerise wants most. She will stop at nothing to save Finn, even if it means putting her life on the line…and losing Brodie.

    I tell you this now – we all make surprising decisions for love. Ones that can tear our heart out and leave us begging for answers. The most painful choice I’ve ever made, my dearest, was to say goodbye to you.When Julie’s mother falls ill, she has no choice but to return to her parents’ Wisconsin resort, Wood Violet, for the summer. Away from the pressures of their corporate jobs in the city, Julie hopes she and husband Tristan can start to heal after another failed pregnancy.But, on arriving home, Julie discovers resort life is anything but peaceful. She has to focus more on saving the business than her marriage, and the appearance of childhood sweetheart Chase throws her into disarray.Then Julie stumbles upon an eighteen-year-old girl hiding out in an abandoned cabin. The girl, Margaret, seems lost in the world, and Julie takes her under her wing. But Margaret has her own reasons for coming to Wood Violet, which threaten to expose a long-buried secret that could tear Julie’s family apart.As the summer draws to the close, Julie must make a choice: will she return to Chicago with the man she married, or stay and fight for her family with the man she once loved?Lose yourself in a life-affirming tale about love, betrayal and finding your true home, from the bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper. Fans of Mary Ellen Taylor, Barbara O’Neal and This is Not How it Ends will adore Cynthia Ellingsen’s captivating novel.

    College was a mistake.Now I’m back home broken, hopeless and scared, with no clue what to do.Can anything else go wrong?Famous last words.The guys may have thought they left me with a broken heart, but they actually left me with so much more than that.It’s time for me to grow up and move on, because sometimes you just don’t have a choice but to make the best out of what you have left.I’m realizing now, there are things in life more important than jealousy, lies and loss.I may no longer be theirs, but I will forever be yours.This is A Dark Romance with many triggers! 18+ Preferred.

    Sometimes it's easy to fall between the cracks...At 3.04pm on a hot, sticky day in June, Bess finds out she's pregnant.She could tell her social worker Henry, but he's useless.She should tell her foster mother, Lisa, but she won't understand.She really ought to tell Boy, but she hasn't spoken to him in weeks.Bess knows more than anyone that love doesn't come without conditions.But this isn't a love story...

    Features three novellas in the enthralling Dark Kings world by New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant.WHISKY AND WISHESFinally free of the dangers surrounding him and the burden of pining after his mate, the King of Dragon Kings is ready for some peace—time to enjoy the woman he loves without interruption.HEART OF GOLDHe’s loved her for eons, wanted her forever, and a day never passes without her at the forefront of his mind.OF FIRE AND FLAMEThree extraordinary beings, one tangled Fate.

    His impulsive antics irk her, but also attract her. From the day Dhruv enters her life, she starts getting anonymous threatening late night calls and scary nightmares that seem too real. Who is this Dhruv? What’s his connection with the strange happenings in her life? Can she trust him?Nivas is a guy you wouldn’t notice in a crowd. Rimi is a chatterbox and the polar opposite. Naturally, Nivas is drawn towards her and gains the courage to propose to her, desiring more of her. Things turn ugly from then on between the two.As the stories of the two couples converge at an unexpected turn of events - Kevin, the best detective in town, ends up with a peculiar case. Everything about the case is confusing, contradictory and downright clumsy! A cat-and-mouse game ensues with everyone’s life at stake.Every story has one ending, will this one too?

    Each of them is stunningly gorgeous, rich, and talented.Nobody is that perfect. All of them hide dark, dangerous secrets. And I’m going to expose them. I’m going to make everyone see exactly who they are.Murderers.I have skills they would never expect, and I plan on using my talents to make the Boys of Ascendence Bay pay in blood for the loss of my sister. I’ll do whatever it takes to get them to crack and confess to their crimes.The closer I get to finding out which mafia heir is the killer, the more I realize I didn't know my sister as well as I thought. Big, ugly secrets come to light that will change my family forever.But what's worse is the enemies I thought I needed to destroy are more complex and tempting than I ever imagined.Can I survive the truth being uncovered or will I be buried by the lies?If you love the twists and turns of Caroline Peckham and the steam of Tate James, then you'll love Bloody Princess!

    Preferring the company of my old dog, my online games, and reruns of Marvel movies, I’m nowhere close to the type of woman who can handle a public life. The type of woman who’d be best suited for Logan Miller.But when neither of us can control the gravitational pull of the other, we give in.In limos, on mountains, on rooftops, in airplanes…We create the perfect remix of a song written just for us.But just when the beat of our hearts seem perfectly matched, perfectly in sync, his past threatens to shake the foundation he’s built so carefully. The only thing we can do is rely on the one thing that’s bonded us together—our love.But will that be enough?

    

    And then he went and smiled, and oh my, how much his parents must have spent on his teeth. He was downright edible.I could be exaggerating though, I did have a little too much to drink. To cut the long story short, I went back to his hotel room... and it was a totally ah-mah-zing night. Well, the rest is a bit sordid.One night stands are supposed to be. You creep out, or he does. I stole the march on him and left before he opened those heavenly eyes. I filed the night away in my head under Fantastic Experiences.When I was an old woman sitting on a rocking chair on my porch eating ice cream while my seven or even ten grand children played in the front yard, I would recall the night and tell me myself, "Blair, you scored well that night."Then I got ready for the Interview day at the new job I was celebrating. Thankfully I did get the job.But now you must know where I'm going with this.That's right, that unforgettably gorgeous man I was going to be congratulating myself over when I was wrinkled and gray, he was my new boss!And even without the alcohol he was climb-worthy, but I should add, he was what any reasonable woman would also call a boss-hole...A full length standalone office romance with all the heat you can handle.

    The tabloids have nicknamed him the 'Bad Boy of Racing' and he proves them right at every turn.Wild parties.Fast women.And even faster cars.Until his manager finally slams the brakes and hatches an absurd plan to calm the press—pretend to be engaged to Monterey Grander, the drop-dead gorgeous daughter of the team's owner.She's pretentious.She's high-class.And she's entirely too good for him.But why can't Danger stop imagining a life with her?When the past crashes into the present, will Danger be able to get everything he's been searching for? Or will the truth he's trying so desperately to hide come out and ruin them both.

    She’s stunning and the worst bartender I’ve ever seen.I should have gone home and gone to sleep—dream girl or not. I had an early morning and the season was starting soon. But when she threatened me with boy band karaoke I couldn't help myself. I went. The stars aligned.I have never felt more alive or wanted anyone more than I want her.When it’s time for me to head on my annual pre-season boys trip, I barely let her go.It’s been a week and I can’t stop thinking about her.Except there she is. Right here at the Wildcat’s kickoff party.And as luck would have it, my dream girl is the coach’s youngest daughter.But everyone knows the coach’s daughter is off limits. Right?Wildcat is a full-length sports romance with a hot-as-puck hero, the coach’s daughter, and an unfortunate case of mistaken identity.

    Every year she escapes for a few weeks to beautiful Greek islands, losing herself in photography and wreck diving.When the junk room of her clifftop cottage is cleared to accommodate a carer for her father, Summer stumbles across the belongings of her great-grandmother, Gertie Smith. She finds a WWI nurse's uniform, a soldier's blanket, and a recording of Gertie's memoirs. As Summer listens to it, she learns about her great-grandmother's secret life, and might just find the strength to let go of her own tragic past.1916When eighteen-year-old nurse Gertie Smith signs up for the war effort, she is thrilled to learn that her destination will be Greece. With a head full of blue skies and handsome men, she boards the Titanic's sister ship, the hospital ship Britannic. Unprepared for the horrors of war, she heads for the Greek island of Lemnos on a mission to rescue three thousand wounded British soldiers.The Britannic never reaches its destination. Gertie, who disobeyed her orders, blames herself.She is sent to the Greek island of Kea, where she meets and falls in love with a Greek fisherman, Manno - but she finds herself torn between him and her duty to an English soldier, and all too soon her past catches up with her.

    He loves fresh air, stew, and adorable kittens . . . but he hates the sea. Ingrid is your quintessential Viking gal. She loves all of the above and the sea. What happens when Stig sees Ingrid? Of course, he falls head over heels. But there is one significant problem that stands in their way: the sea.Will Stig find a way to overcome his fears and woo the bold and beautiful Ingrid? Only if he uses his Viking ingenuity . . . and a few kittens.

    Only the trauma of her past is holding her back from taking the next step. When she runs into firefighter Parker “Spider” Nelder, quite literally, the spark to live the new life she’d fought so hard for, ignites within her.The last thing Parker is looking for is a relationship. He’s seen the aftermath of what love can do to a man and he’s staying well away. Then he stumbles into Calla and her vulnerability calls to him in a way he can’t resist. Beneath Calla’s soft surface is a steel spine and his admiration for her grows the more time he spends with her.Calla’s past isn’t prepared to let her escape its clutches. When danger looms, lives are held in the balance. Will Parker be strong enough to survive? And can Calla ever truly be free?

    . . the premier queer-friendly fairy tale." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"An illuminating fairy tale for young readers to be able to see that not every prince would like to marry a princess." -School Library Journal"A colorful and entertaining tale exploring sexuality, acceptance, and young love." -BooklistHave you heard the thrilling taleof the prince and his dear knight?Their love for one anotherinspired everyone in sight.Our brave and dashing heroes, the prince and the knight, are happily married and their kingdom is prospering, but soon, a fog of darkness that blocks the sun spreads across their land. They get word that the cause of this is a dark and mysterious Shadow King, and they rush off to find and stop him, but encounter many obstacles along the way. Will they be able to restore the light to their kingdom?

    Every hand that was dealt to me couldn’t possibly give me a win. But with every step I took to move past my anger and hatred, I felt myself healing, and that was largely due to the Cortell brothers. Like it or not, they helped me when I needed it the most. Every time they let me drag them down to the station, every ticket they took from me, gave me the strength to keep going. What kind of person would I be if I didn’t return the favor?

    HEA guaranteed!

    

    For me it went something like this: rescue a rain drenched and deliciously curvy bridesmaid and take her back to your warm, dry hotel room where you share an intense and passionate night in each other’s arms.It was going so well. Until the morning after when I discovered she was actually the bride.Everything about Summer makes her feel like she belongs to me. But this goes way beyond awkward family dynamics.Curves and Cars is the first book in the new Windsor Securities series. If you love growly alpha heroes with gooey cinnamon-roll centers and curvy, adorkable heroines, then you’ll LOVE Kat Baxter’s newest release. BUY now or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited.**Author’s guarantee: no cheating and HEA.

    Discovered in France by an RAF pilot, the traumatised Leah wakes to find she’s forgotten everything. Fostered by the pilot and Meg, his wife, Leah becomes Lily, remembering nothing of her former life. However, war and tragedy shatter their lives. With their home in ruins and Lily’s adopted father missing in action, Lily and Meg are forced to flee to the country. In the Somerset countryside, Lily is reunited with Rudy, the heroic German Shepherd, while Meg finds herself subject to the attentions of a local criminal – and the village policeman. Before long, it becomes clear that Rudy isn’t just watching over Lily – he’s protecting Meg too, and someone wants him out of the way. Lily and Rudy’s unlikely friendship could be the only thing that saves them…

    Pretending to have it all together wasn’t working anymore as the lies I had to tell weighed heavier each day. I’d done everything right my whole life and I still ended up divorced, childless, and alone. All I had left was my job.Maybe it was time to be a little bad? Seductive choices pulled me over into darkness and I no longer had to pretend. The escape was addictive as recklessness marred my skin and desperate decisions led me into the arms of unknown danger. The hardest part was knowing whether they would save me, or destroy me. Because their destruction was beginning to taste like salvation and I didn’t know if I could walk away.After all, the sweetest lie was the one you told yourself, especially when the truth was the most dangerous confession of all.*Author's note: This is a why choose novel, meaning the main female character doesn't have to choose between love interests. This is a dark contemporary mafia romance, medium burn with a slow build harem. The characters are adults with most being 30 and above. This story deals with depression and other themes that may be triggering. Please read the forward at the beginning of the book for more details. This is an adult romance and intended for readers 18+ due to language and content. This series will contain MM though not in book 1.

    Now Roman wants to claim her—and his child—yet Shantel needs more than a marriage of convenience from this man who put passion in her playbook…

    Well, until she had her heart broken last December…At a local summer fete, Bo and her friends meet the mysterious fortune teller Madame Odette, and they are each given the same prediction: You will meet the love of your life by Christmas Day.With just a few months until the festive season, they dismiss the predictions out of hand. Bo’s attentions are focused on creating the best seasonal menu for her Boatyard Café, and her rock and roll dance group – the Falford Flingers – who are hard at work getting ready for their Christmas Spectacular show.The last thing she imagines is that she’ll be ready to open her heart again. But will fate – and perhaps a sprinkle of Christmas magic – change her mind?

    As the resident Try-It Girl for an online magazine, I’m more than used to weird assignments. Stupid beauty fads, trendy workouts, and miracle products that no one expects to work? All fine. The latest assignment my editor handed down? That was a hard pass for me, but she wouldn’t back down and now I’m stuck in Sugar Creek, Maine, trying to get someone to hit on me.You know, for science.Getting shot down by every man I come across wouldn’t even be that bad if it wasn’t for the sexy bartender who’s been watching me, his icy blue eyes scrutinizing me as I fail, time after time.SpencerRule number one: never sleep with a bar bunny. That is, after all, how I met my ex; the she-devil who slept her way through half the town, broke my heart, and followed the money to greener pastures. I learned my lesson the hard way and I don’t need a refresher course. At least, I thought I didn’t, but that was before Phoebe Bennet walked into my bar.Baffling, adorable, and clearly on a mission, she’s everything I should avoid, wrapped up in a curvy little package I can’t resist. In a moment of weakness, I let her get under my skin and now I’m not sure I can bear to shake her loose.♥Thirsty Boy is a high heat novella and contains swearing. ♥HEA♥ No cheating.♥Summer’s right around the corner and these 14 Boys of Summer are ready to heat up your kindles! From some of your favorite insta-love authors comes a swoon-worthy all-summer-long New Adult romance fest.

    

    In a world where it’s not easy to be different, Chandrika does not carry her supposed ‘flaw’ as baggage. She instead lives a happy and cheerful life with clear and serious goals. She works hard towards getting into a top business school, to turn her dreams into reality. Despite her endearing nature, deep within her heart she truly believes that love is not for her. But one fine day, the love bell rings, thanks to Graham Bell! Prakash works as a sales executive with an internet company.He has a strained relationship with his father because of his father’s rigid rules and rigorous expectations.When the two meet by fateful design ,it’s not just Chandrika’s beliefs that are set to change but her entire life!The Different Bride is a love story of its own kind.It will leave you feeling stronger about how love transcends all the barriers that may come in its way.

    Its purpose? To ease the soul.From award-winning writer/illustrator Jackie Morris, on the heels of 2020’sThe Lost Spells, is a book that enters the realm of dreaming. With its combination of lush illustration and creative storytelling, this book is destined to become a classic.The paintings between these covers were worked in the between times―between waking and dreaming, during the unwinding of the soul, when the pressures of work were too much.Half-story, half-fairytale, Jackie Morris has created an enchanting tome, to keep on the bedside table, to give as a gift to young and old alike.Threaded through the curious world ofThe Unwinding are words, there to set the reader’s mind adrift from their own troubles and the into peaceful harbors where imagination can stretch, and where quiet reflection can bring peace.The Unwinding is designed to be a companion, a talisman to be turned to again and again and a place of respite from an increasingly frenetic and complex world.Dreams and wishes are the inspiration at times like this.

    Yet, that’s exactly what happened. Hannah is tall and gorgeous with a voluptuous curvy body I want to devour. I want more than one night, but it turns out, all she wanted was a fling…HannahWhat happens in New York, stays in New York, right? It was just supposed to a fling. One night with super hot, younger man and then I’d get back to my normal life as a single mom in a small town. Sure, one night with Colton might wreck me for other men, but he (and his kisses) are hot enough that it just might be worth it. Now, he’s saying he wants more than one night. Maybe he even wants forever. I say he’s too young to know what he really wants. But if he keeps this up, I just might start hoping I’m wrong.

    No names.I’ve never regretted anything more in my life because God knows I’d sell my soul to know his name...It all started with a ball…I never believed you could fall for someone at first sight until I locked eyes with him… a stranger who quickly becomes an addiction––a man I don’t want to walk away from.Just like Cinderella, my time with my prince is measured in breaths.Forced to return to the shipwreck that is my life, I escape in the shadows of the night, my heart bleeding, leaving behind the one man who ignited my body and my soul…Life is unfair. I should know.I don’t even know his name…

    Kimmi and I shared enough laughs to make me realize, even then, that she was meant for me.But our family got in the way, and over the years I lost hope that I’d ever have a chance with my big booty cutie.Except now, her brother is married and finally minding his own business. Or at least distracted with his own love story. If I can get Kimmi to remember how good we can be together, I can win her. I know it.She thinks I don’t notice her.What she doesn’t realize is I’ve been dreaming of her lush curves. Of kissing that sweet grin from her lips. Of keeping her forever.I like buns, hun.After all these years, I’m going to show her who I really am:The man who can handle all that junk in her trunk… and her tender heart.

    The focus of my FBI investigation?North Wainright.One look at her and I'm f$cked.I want her, and not behind bars.The closer I get, the more I learn about the woman I've decided is mine.When I find out what happened at Billionaire Ranch, I discover I'm not the only one hiding the truth. North also has secrets and they just might get her killed.How can I save her when she finds out I'm the biggest lie of all?Welcome to Billionaire Ranch, USA Today bestseller Vanessa Vale's new cowboy romance series. Where love points you in the right direction when you least expect it.

    Big trouble. Not that I should be surprised. My entire life has been one huge misfortune.I have nothing and no one. But then . . . Finn comes along. Gorgeous, stubborn, and infuriating. And he can’t seem to leave me alone. FinnLife hasn’t been a picnic. But finally, I had it all figured out. But then . . . Charity comes crashing into my life. Beautiful, unwavering, and aggravating.And I can’t let her go.

    At least, I don’t think I have time for them until I meet her trusted veterinarian, Amelia. Suddenly, it seems I’m extremely interested in the wellbeing of my mother’s furry and scaly friends, so much so that I visit the vet’s office on a daily basis. It’s the least I can do for both my mother and the devoted vet.Amelia is a sweet, caring woman with a big heart. I couldn’t be more different. I’m a crow with killer instincts and a thirst for power. But even crows need care, don’t they? Even a rough beast can find love in the heart of innocent, tender beauty. I intend to take that love for myself, right along with everything else Amelia has to offer. But when the truth about my ruthless life is exposed, will she see a wounded animal in need of her redeeming love or a predator that should be put down?MINK's Note: Kitty, cuddles, and coffee are all you need for this darling love affair with an HEA.