. . Maureen Evans has had a crush on Smith Harrington since they were in college together. She always knew he didn’t see her as anything more than his best friend—just one of the guys—but that didn’t stop her from weaving sexy fantasies about him. Now, after years of maintaining a long-distance friendship, Smith’s moving to Burton, Georgia, Maureen’s hometown, to become her partner at the veterinary clinic. After all this time, she should be able to handle working with him without getting hot and bothered. Or maybe not. The more determined Maureen is to maintain their just-friends bond, the more Smith seems intent on testing those boundaries. And when flirting crosses the line into something more, it ends in a night neither of them can forget. When friendship is no longer enough, there’s always love.

    I don’t deserve pity or sympathy. I’ve made my bed. I left Mason and ripped his heart to pieces as I ran away. The guilt and sorrow consume me, threatening to choke me everyday.But today is a new beginning. Today is the day I will wake up with a renewed resolve and determination to do better … to be better … to be worthy. My name is Sara Preston, and this is my story about what happens after.

     Xander Dixon was my best friend. Loyal and dependable. A brave warrior. A permanent presence in my life until that fateful day he boarded a plane headed overseas. Xander’s unwelcome silence haunted me for three years… Until he suddenly resurfaces. Blinded by misplaced fury. Trapped in a pool of darkness. Unable to escape the perpetual pain. Though it would be easy to walk away, I refuse to give up on him. I want to know his misery and torment, so I can rescue him. Then Xander will finally be mine. Redefining Us is the first book in the Reclusive Novel series. Each novel is a standalone and are interconnected. *This novel contains mature themes that are suitable for those 18 years of age or older.*

    He’s never minded being called a manwhore, but after two years immersing himself in his new winery, he might be ready for the next chapter. Especially when he meets a sexy wine distributor—only she says she isn’t interested. Following a bitter divorce, Brooke Ellis relocated to Ribbon Ridge to rebuild her life. Things will never be the same for her, and she’s coming to terms with that reality when she meets charming, persistent Cam. She can’t imagine a happy ever after given his reputation, but he makes her feel so good. As the sparks between them intensify, they’re both hesitant to commit for very different reasons. Or are they really just sabotaging their own futures? If they can trust each other—and themselves—they may realize that what they share is too good to let slip away.

    Aside from being my best friend’s older brother, he’s a cocky, smooth-talking, panty-dropping playboy of a cop. And yet, I’m helplessly drawn to him. His charm and good looks reduce me to a fumbling, mumbling teenaged version of myself, which pretty much guarantees that nothing will ever come of my silly crush. Until the night of my best friend’s wedding. Jenny Jones is the definition of innocence. She’s also my little sister’s best friend, making her completely off limits. She’s a forever kind of girl with hearts in her eyes, where I’ve always been more of a love ‘em and leave ‘em kind of guy. Until a night spent between the sheets with her has me questioning everything I thought I wanted. I tried my hardest to stay away, but you know what they say about the best intentions . . .

    With rugged good looks, his ever present plaid shirt, and a dog named Babe, John is a modern alpha male lumberjack.After his favorite neighbor rents out her beach cabin for the winter, John finds himself playing tour guide to Diane Watson, a beautiful brunette with her own messy past and recent battle scars.Will he be ready to fall in love? Or will he go back to his old, flirty ways?Hold onto your heart as John Day tells his story in this male POV contemporary adult romance/romantic comedy.Ready to Fall is the first novel in the Wingmen series of standalone, lighthearted small town romances set in the Pacific Northwest. Each book can be read without having read the previous titles.

    The Army was not just his career; it was his life and the only thing he felt he needed. When he agreed to go home with his battle-buddy prior to deploying to Afghanistan, he had no idea that a single night with a woman he intended to be a one-night stand would become his beacon in the night. When his career is unexpectedly cut short and his inner demons threaten to consume him, he finds the comradery and brotherhood he thought he had lost with the Demented Sons Motorcycle Club. Stephanie Quinn was focused on her college graduation and the beginning of her culinary dreams. When her best friend, and roommate, dragged her to the big end-of-the-year party, she planned to hang out for a little while and then head home. Alone. What she didn’t anticipate was that the blue-eyed stranger she brought home would leave her with an unexpected surprise. A surprise destined to change both of their lives. Can two star-crossed lovers overcome the obstacles of fate and find one another in the vast ocean of life? Colton’s Salvation is a story of love lost, second chances, and the unforeseen salvation of a single tormented soul by an unexpected, but precious, gift.

    He needs her to see how he’s changed. Can time really heal everything and make a second chance at love possible? Reeling from a painful divorce, and with a teenager in town, Cam’s returned to her hometown to heal. Not only is Timber Creek the only place that’s ever felt like home, her best friends are there...and the first boy she ever really loved. Evan has only ever loved one woman. Sixteen years ago he knew he wasn’t good enough for her, but now she’s back, and time has a way of changing things.Cam’s got her hands full trying to come to grips with her new life. The last thing she needs is to get involved with Evan again. But their attraction is impossible to ignore, and the connection that existed between them so many years ago is still very much alive.This could be the second chance they’ve always wanted, but there are years of hurt and misunderstandings between them. Never mind the truth of the past and the reality of the present that could once again threaten to pull them apart. This time for good.

    And her plan is to keep her head down and to work hard until she can retire. Never mind that she doesn't know what she'll do once she retires– at least she won't be working for the man anymore. Because even though he's a gorgeous man, he's still her boss and he likes to push her buttons.Ethan Howell O'Connor's charmed life comes to a screeching halt after his latest ex-girlfriend starts a fashionable trend in talking to the tabloids. Now all of Ethan's old girlfriends are talking to the press, ruining his reputation, and wiping that charming smile right off his face. The only person that can brighten his black mood is the same person who can annoy him to kingdom come. He and Mackenzie have feuded since the day she was hired, but now Ethan's starting to realize: maybe those sparks were hiding a blazing fire.Mackenzie's about to find out that sometimes a gorgeous man can come up with a plan all his own, and it's a given that it'll mess hers up.

    an irresistibly hilarious rom-com: perfect for fans of Anna Bell, Jo Watson and Sophie Kinsella. Emi Harrison hasn't been feeling particularly lucky lately. Ever since her ex-fiancée, Jack Cabot, successfully shattered her heart into a million pieces. She's managed to avoid him for a whole year, but all that's about to change at her brother Evan's wedding... She will have to face Jack, Jack's sister, Jack's parents, and Jack's new girlfriend: a mean girl that just won't quit. What could possibly go wrong? But with her lucky dress on, she might just find new love, life, and maybe even happiness at last!

    Instead he threw me away. Now he's just another rock star asshole. He gets everything he wants. But not me. Not again. Ethan Strong was the first man I ever loved. He was the one person who understood me, the one person who made me feel whole, the one person who set my body on fire. We were supposed to be together forever. Then things got hard and Ethan forced me to choose between him and everything I've worked for. Now he's back in my life. He says we'll be friends. It's been a long time. I can forgive, but I can't seem to forget. The taste of his lips, the sound of his groans in my ears, those calloused fingers between my legs-- I'm going out of my mind remembering all the pleasure he brought me. Worse, I keep thinking of how happy he made me. I can't fall back in love with Ethan. It doesn't matter how badly I crave his gorgeous blue eyes, his tattooed arms, and his strong guitarists' hands. It doesn't matter that his smile still lights me up inside. It doesn't matter that I need him like I need oxygen. I'm not giving Ethan another chance to throw me away. Dangerous Kiss is a full-length standalone romance with a HEA and a second chance romance theme.Dangerous Kiss is set in the same universe as the Sinful Serenade series and features appearances from all your favorite Sinful guys. Sing Your Heart Out - Miles Strum Your Heart Out - Drew Rock Your Heart Out - Tom Play Your Heart Out - Pete Sinful Ever After

     Kiss & Make Up (Serenity’s Standalones Book 1) Stunt man Eli Black has one rule: he doesn’t date anyone he works with. Then makeup artist Tabby Rogers turns up on set… Tempting Autumn (The Four Seasons Book 2) Needing to escape her troubled life for a while, lingerie designer Rowan agrees to go on a trip into the Southern Alps with her best friend, nature photographer Hitch. But she gets more than she bargained for when she discovers they have to share not just a cabin, but a bed… Trick or Treat (Treats to Tempt You Book 4) Chef Fox Wilde mistakenly pretends he’s engaged when he interviews for a job at a top hotel in Auckland. Now all he has to do is convince his best friend, feisty barista Caitlin Baker, to agree to be his fiancée for Halloween…

    She’s only in town for business. When their worlds collide, the thing that brings them together could also tear them apart… forever.Maddy is everything I never wanted.She doesn’t belong here.Neither her, nor the company she works for.… and yet, as soon as I see her, I need her.I should run her out of town, but I can’t.Her soft, sweet curves call out to me.Her pink, kissable lips draw me in.Her eyes flick towards me, and I know.She’s mine.But when a secret threatens to drive us apart, I need to choose between my town, my life, my everything… or a chance at the one thing I never thought I’d have:Love.Lie to Me is Book 1 of the Clarke Brothers Series. If you like sizzling-hot heat and a rugged mountain man with a heart of gold, you’ll love Lie to Me. Grab your copy today!

    Brody’s my friend - just a friend. He’s also my autistic son’s favorite teacher.He’s as off limits as they come, no matter how drop dead gorgeous he is. Falling for him would be wrong. Resisting him though, is becoming pure torture. After being burned by men who can’t handle dating a single-mom of a special-needs child, I refuse to date anymore. Not until my son is grown. My plan is working fine until my trouble-making bestie presents me with a dare that I can’t resist. I’m a sucker for a good dare - especially when margaritas have been consumed. And she’s just dared me to plant a surprise kiss on Brody’s sexy lips, while she records it for a trending TikTok challenge video. But if I do this, it could change everything. My life is already pure chaos and maybe now is not the best time to shake things up even more. Is it worth risking our friendship and his important role in my son’s life for one kiss? What if he wants more? What if I do? Love & Other Chaos is a hilarious, steamy, friends-to-lovers romantic comedy featuring a drop dead gorgeous and seriously buff teacher with the hots for a single-mom of an autistic pre-teen son... who happens to be one of his students. This story also includes wise-cracking grandparents with zero respect for personal boundaries, swoon-worthy beach scenes, a jerky boss with no concept of personal space, nosey siblings and a foul-mouthed best friend who loves to instigate trouble. If you don't like sarcasm, steam, sexy-times, heroines who drink copious amounts of margaritas and laugh-a-minute dialogue, then this might not be the book for you. It’s a stand-alone novel with a happy ending, because cliffhangers will kill your margarita buzz.

    You must have loved him at some point. I saw the pictures in there. It looks like the two of you had the perfect life together.”“Honestly, I don’t know if I’ve felt anything real since the day you left.”In the same week my husband of twenty years hands me divorce papers, the one man who walked out of my life, and shattered my heart . . . shows back up.Can I trust him again after he failed to come back for me like he promised?Or will he run again when he finds out my ex-husband . . . is his best friend?Book 2: Mia and BenHe hasn’t been back here in almost ten years, and it’s been ten years since I’ve felt like a whole person. All these years, I’ve been walking around with half my heart, half my soul.Ten years ago the love of my life walked out of this town and became a rockstar. I could never ask him to give up his dream but what I didn’t expect was to be forgotten in the process.Now he’s back, begging for a second chance. But it’s too little, too late.Book 3: Harper and RowanWhat are we doing, Rowan?” I breathe out.“If you ask me, we’re finally doing what we’ve always wanted.”Is this what I’ve always wanted? The one man I’ve hated more than anyone?Or am I just falling prey to his charm like every other girl in this small town?Book 4: Kaylee and LandonThe fact that she’s still just as forbidden as before only makes me want her more. She’s mine and has always been mine. It’s time I remind her of that little fact.Her brother warned me if I ever touched her he’d kill me, but what he doesn’t know can’t hurt . . . right?Book 5: Gabi and EastonMy whole life, I’ve wanted one thing: her. And now that she’s in my sights, in my home, working with me day in and day out, I’m going to get what I want, once and for all.You’d think the moment I showed up to my new job and realized my boss is Easton Perez, the hot-as-sin bully from school who made my life hell I’d run…Instead, I ended up in his bed.*-*This never-before-published collection of stories from Amazon best-selling author Alexis Winter is full of delicious moments you don’t want to miss, each complete with a happily ever after. Each story is a complete stand-alone with no cheating or cliff-hangers.