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BETWEEN TRUTH & LIES

By WILLA WATKINS

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Genre | Tropes: Contemporary Romance | Age gap | small town | Revenge

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Blurb:

Devan, the oldest of the Ashford brothers, takes over the family business after a tragedy. With a strong and imposing personality, he becomes a man accustomed to power and the final say. Until Belvana crosses his path. Young, beautiful, and apparently naïve, but behind her mask lies a hunger for revenge.

Taught from an early age to hate the Ashfords, Belvana is willing to do anything to rectify the injustice done to her family, but she quickly learns not everything is what she believed.

In the struggle between power and revenge, lies are told, hearts are broken and souls shattered. Can love redeem this long-held enmity?

Between Truth & Lies is an age gap contemporary romance with steam and a dash of suspense. It is the second book in the Rosavale Series and can be read as a standalone, but it’s advised that you read the books in order to avoid spoilers.

About Willa Watkins:

Willa is an author of mature New Adult Contemporary Romance. She is happiest writing her fearless kissing tales with a cup of coffee in hand. Her stories are addictive, suspenseful, and angsty.

Willa also loves connecting with her readers. So don’t hesitate to contact or follow her on social media to stay up to date with her writing

Clusterf*@k 💜 Available Now

Clusterf*@k by Elise Faber is now live!
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clusterf*@k
noun

1.A mismanaged and chaotic situation
2.A complexly muddled mess
3.A disordered and hectic condition
4.Misty Hansen’s life

Lonely. Alone. By herself.

The top three ways Misty had to describe herself—and it was no coincidence they all meant the same thing. She was single, almost pathetically so. It had been so long since she’d been with a man, she wasn’t sure she could even remember what it was like.

Hell, dust might float out if she took off her pants in the presence of the opposite sex.

She was also well aware that she was lucky to have a place to live, a great brother, and awesome friends. She should just be content.

But then she crashed into Chance—literally crashed—into the gorgeous man’s SUV, totaling it, and managing to cause damage to her brother’s house, all in one fell swoop.

It was a total clusterf*@k.

Because then the man ended up totaling her heart.

About the Author:

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com.
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💜Review💜

Misty has a business she loves, is surrounded by closed friends and due to her past is very close to her brother however what she would really like is a man to share her future with. While visiting her brother and sister in-law she has a night she will never forget as not only does she bump into her brother in-law’s car, but she forgets to put the car in park and damages her brother’s house as well.

Chance isn’t looking for love, but he is enchanted by Misty and when she won’t go out with him, he has her brother and his family convince her. When a misunderstanding occurs after their date Chance realizes how special she is and that he wants much more than a night with her but first they have some obstacles to overcome.

Romance and danger combine as Misty’s feisty personality is a perfect match for the protector in Chance as they prove the lengths that they would go to for each other and to be together.

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There are no heroes in this story, only monsters disguised as them.

I wanted to stay hidden… anonymous.

But fate had other plans.

After stumbling upon a grim scene that threw me into the spotlight, my life is turned upside down, and I’m no longer safe.

Then he walked in.

The one everyone warned me about.

He’s rumored to have more demons than Hell.

But the devil can be oh so tempting…

WARNING: This book is a DARK/ANTI HERO romance. It contains graphic content of murder and reference to child abuse that some readers may be particularly sensitive to. If you are sensitive in any way, proceed with caution.

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Amazon’s International #1 Best Seller in Gothic Romance

I have an awesome husband, three kids, and two dogs.

I swear uncomfortably too much, speak sarcasm as if it’s my first language, and love to shock people for the reaction. Mainly because I need a good laugh. I love to make people laugh. Crazy, right? The dark romance author should be writing rom coms, not murdering and maiming people.

If I don’t start my day with creamer and a splash of coffee, lives *will* be taken.

When I’m not writing, I’m dreaming up new stories, hiking or camping with my family, or going on road trips.

I contribute my sass to being raised by two Marines and a driller that could match my attitude and then some.

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King’s Queen 💥 Now Available

Title: King’s Queen
Series: Oil Kings #5
Author: Marie Johnston
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 16, 2021
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When Aiden King asked me out four years ago, I went from mousy librarian to wife of the most wanted bachelor in Montana in four months flat. No longer the nerdy girl from the wrong side of the tracks, I was a CEO’s wife in a mansion by the river—and my husband was the man of my dreams. I almost couldn’t believe my good fortune.
Turns out, I shouldn’t have believed it. After years of rattling around that mansion alone while Aiden put in long hours at the office, I learned his secret: he’d needed to marry someone, anyone, to fulfill his trust requirements, and the nerdy girl from the wrong side of the tracks had been an easy target.
I never thought I’d be the girl asking a handsome millionaire for a divorce. Now, my pride and I just want to limp back to my family and start over. But to do that, I’ll have to swallow one question. If the trust only required him to be married for a year, why has it been four years since we said I do?
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“Can I get a room for the next three nights?” Preferably as close to Kate as possible? I glanced up. Seven levels. What were the odds I’d land on the same floor?
“I’m so sorry, sir. We don’t have any vacancies.”
None? It was December. A slow month for conferences and sporting events. Ah. “Construction?”
Her smile was sympathetic. “I’m sorry. I can help you find a room in a hotel nearby.”
I hadn’t expected to spend a lot of time with Kate while she was at her convention, but I’d at least hoped to be under the same roof. The roof might house a few hundred rooms, but I’d remained optimistic.
Kate’s attention was on us. “No opening?”
I tucked my wallet back into my slacks. “No problem. I’ll talk with Luna about the bedroom.” Could I use it when the plane wasn’t in use? I didn’t care to sit in another hotel.
“On the plane?” Kate glanced at the young man helping her, then at the woman assisting me. Her gaze landed on me, full of resolve. “Just stay with me.”
“This is your conference.” I could fist pump right now, but I hadn’t meant to intrude this much on her weekend. She was technically working, after all.
“It’s all right, Aiden.”
I thanked Cynthia for her time, gathered my suitcase and Kate’s, and shouldered my tech bag while she finished up.
On the way to the elevator, she handed me a key, hesitant. “There’s two beds. Two queens.”
Damn. “All right.”
Still. Progress was progress. We were talking. She hadn’t asked when we were going to sign the divorce papers. I was making progress whether I was back in her bed or not.

💥Review💥

When Kate married Aiden she was happy to have caught the attention of the man she had been attracted to since she was a teenager. Her marriage did not turn out the way she planned but it was when she realized that he didn’t marry her out love but so he could inherit his trust that she realized the situation couldn’t continues as it is.
When tragedy struck the King family Aiden took the responsibility for his siblings and the family company upon his shoulders. It is only when Kate is prepared to end their marriage that he is forced to re-evaluate his priorities if he doesn’t want to lose the woman who claimed his heart.
Kate shows how strong she is as despite the fact she loves Aiden she knows she deserves better while we learn that there is a lot more to Aiden than first appears and I enjoyed seeing the evolution of his character and his marriage.
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Marie Johnston writes paranormal and contemporary
romance. She also works as a medical laboratory scientist and has worked as a
public health microbiologist. Depending on the
situation, she can be oddly unconcerned about germs or weirdly
phobic. Marie’s been a volunteer EMT, a college instructor, a security
guard, a phlebotomist, a hotel clerk, and a coffee pourer in a bingo hall.
All fodder for a writer!! She has a husband, four kids, and even more cats.

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Love At First Hate 🧡 Blog Tour

Love at First Hate, an all new not-to-be missed enemies to lovers contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank and USA Today bestselling author A.R. Casella is available now!

The first book in a new series by Denise Grover Swank and A.R. Casella, authors of the USA Today bestselling Asheville Brewing series.

She wants his story. He wants his secrecy. Too bad he can’t stay away from her.

Molly

Blogging about bad dates used to be fun, but a girl can only take so much foolishness. So I broke up with my job.

Okay, full disclosure, I was fired. It’s a long, sordid tale, involving my sourdough starter—RIP, Fred!—and my ex-boss’s serious lack of humor.

Newly funemployed and in need of a break, I go to Asheville to dogsit for my sister…and stumble onto a scoop big enough to put my fake-dating days behind me forever.

Augusta Glower, local success story, wrote a bestseller about the self-help group she started. People think her system works, and copycat Bad Luck Clubs have sprung up nationwide. Something feels off, though, and a little poking around by yours truly suggests she stole the idea.

There’s one problem. I have to prove it, and the guy she ripped off—super-hot house flipper Caleb Reynolds—seems to…well, hate me. Which is too bad since his secrets aren’t the only thing I’d like to peel away.

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Cal

Molly O’Shea is my worst nightmare.

Is she sexy as sin? Well…yeah. Does she smell like honeysuckle and trouble? No doubt. Is she determined to dig up my secrets with a backhoe? I’m pretty sure she got a two-week rental. But I’ll never talk. If the reason I started the club gets out, my whole life will implode.

So why is she so damn irresistible?

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Excerpt

It’s steeper as we approach the summit, and I turn back to make sure she’s still behind me and not faltering on the loose rock. When we reach the steps to the observation area, I let her go first so I can watch her reaction. Around the corner there’s a stone patio, and she gasps as she walks across it to the low rock wall surrounding the space. 

The sunrise is everything I hoped it would be. Clouds hang low in the east, providing enough cover to let the rays of the sun paint the sky with pinks and deep purples. Beneath the sky stretch the peaks and valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A thin river runs in the distance. Rhododendrons blossom all around us.

I move next to her and see she’s shivering in that stupid T-shirt and shorts. It’s windy up here and colder than on the trail. At least we were moving back there and protected by the trees and bushes. Now that we’ve stopped and are standing out in the open, we’re being pelted by gusts of cool wind. Without thinking, I press my side into hers and wrap my arm around her back, covering her upper arm with my hand. I can feel goose bumps under my fingers. 

“What are you doing?” she asks, but it’s not adversarial. She’s challenging me to admit the truth. 

You’re sexy as hell, and I want you more than I’ve wanted a woman in a very long time. 

But while that’s true, it’s not the only reason I drew her close. She’s also cold, and I don’t like seeing her uncomfortable. 

Somehow, admitting to that seems more dangerous. 

“How many times do I have to tell you that I want to see the sunrise?” I ask, purposely sounding annoyed. “You’re freezing, so you’d be complaining in about three seconds. Now I get at least three more seconds to enjoy the view in peace.” 

She looks up at me, and I can tell she has a smart-aleck response on the tip of her tongue, but she doesn’t speak. 

Jesus, I want to kiss her, not to keep her quiet like I’ve insinuated, but to taste her lips, her tongue… 

I want to taste every part of her.

From the look of surprise on her face, she must see my raw hunger. When she jerks her gaze back to the living work of art before us, I can’t decide whether I’m relieved or disappointed. 

Her body leans into mine, though, and I feel the heat of her nestled against me. 

“It’s beautiful,” she says. 

This view never ceases to steal my breath and remind me that the world is bigger than my problems. But for the first time since I began making these hikes, I’m sharing it with someone other than a random fellow hiker encountered on the trail. I’m spending this moment that I usually reserve for myself with Molly, and the two of us are in our own little world. 

I glance down at her, smiling to myself at the awe on her face. One of the many faces of Molly O’Shea, and I have the disadvantage of being attracted to every one of them. 


About Denise Grover Swank

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swank was born in Kansas City, Missouri and lived in the area until she was nineteen. Then she became a nomadic gypsy, living in five cities, four states and ten houses over the course of ten years before she moved back to her roots. She speaks English and smattering of Spanish and Chinese which she learned through an intensive Nick Jr. immersion period. Her hobbies include witty Facebook comments (in her own mind) and dancing in her kitchen with her children. (Quite badly if you believe her offspring.) Hidden talents include the gift of justification and the ability to drink massive amounts of caffeine and still fall asleep within two minutes. Her lack of the sense of smell allows her to perform many unspeakable tasks. She has six children and hasn’t lost her sanity. Or so she leads you to believe.

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A.R. CASELLA is a freelance developmental editor by day, writer by night. She lives in Asheville, NC with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a variable number of fish. Her pastimes include chasing around her toddler, baking delicious treats, and occasional bouts of crocheting. Any Luck at All, co-written with New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank, is her first book.

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🧡Review🧡

When Molly finds herself with some free time due to her employment status, she returns to her hometown to pet sit for her sister and brother in-law. Being there inspires her to revisit her dream of being an investigative reporter and she believes that looking into the background about the book surrounding the Bad Luck Club is the perfect place to start.

Cal may have inside knowledge about the Bad Luck Club, but he isn’t about to share what he knows when it could jeopardize his secrets. Molly is enticing and the first woman to make him feel since the passing of his wife which only makes the situation between them that much more complicated.

The characters of Molly and Cal have you invested in their story and the intriguing secondary characters enhance the experience. Witty banter and hot chemistry combined with the emotional pull only makes it that much better.

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Mistletoe and Dirty Goals
Heather C. Myers
(Slapshot, #11)
Publication date: December 6th 2021
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Holiday, Romance, Sports

When NHL enforcer Logan goes home to his small town for the holidays, the last thing he expects is to run into his ex. She’s still pissed about how he left her – and he probably deserves it, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want back.

The problem?

Rachel isn’t interested. In fact, she’s currently dating someone else.

But Logan has always liked a challenge. This Christmas, Logan has no intention of spending the holidays alone, if he has any say in it.

It’s too bad Rachel is stubborn enough to always want the last word.

Tempers flare and sparks fly in this holiday sports romance by USA Today Best Selling Author Heather C. Myers!

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Full disclosure: I am an acquired taste. I’m a typical blonde Orange County suburbanite who says ‘like’ more than necessary, laughs loud and probably obnoxiously, and loves to dance in the rain. I’m a 28 year old college graduate with more than a few tricks up my sleeve, and I also happen to be a pretty big Ducks fan. Oh, and I’m a writer. Like, for real.

I don’t speak in third person (normally) nor do I wear glasses (except when I’m feeling particularly mischievous). I’m lucky to have found my soul mate at the ripe old age of 22, even though he frustrates me on purpose to get a reaction out of me. We live near Disneyland, have two rambunctious female puppies, and have two beautiful girls. He has two amazing boys, and has gotten me hooked on Smallville, watching soccer (okay, okay FOOTBALL – FC Barcelona, baby!), and Cancun Juice.

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The Sinner 💜 Release Blitz

The Sinner by Emma Scott is now live!

Shy, introverted Lucy Dennings lives a quiet little life in New York City, working for a nonprofit and keeping to herself. Every afternoon, she goes home to her empty apartment and Edgar, her houseplant, and every night, she loses herself in the pages of her beloved romance novels. Her lonely heart seeks solace in tales of passionate, enduring, all-consuming love, but more and more, Lucy feels she’s not just reading for pleasure but searching for a lost piece of herself in the pages. As if she once touched something beautiful but it’s been ripped away.

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💜Review💜

After the death of her father Lucy has never felt more alone. She is most comfortable within the security of her apartment where she can read about enduring love and happy ever afters as she continues to hope that the same thing will happen for her. When Cas comes crashing into her life all she wants to do is help not realizing that there is a much bigger agenda at play.

Caz is literally a devil who would have any woman wanting to take a walk on the dark side. He has a reason for coming into Lucy’s life and her presence is vital to right the wrongs of the past as they take us on an adventure you will never forget.

We are taken on an emotional, intriguing yet inspiring journey that will reinforce your beliefs in soulmates and that true love is always there whether you realize it or not.

 


Emma Scott is a USA Today and Wall St. Journal bestselling author whose books have been translated in five languages and featured in Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, New York Daily News and USA Today’s Happy Ever After. She writes emotional, character-driven romances in which art and love intertwine to heal, and in which love always wins. If you enjoy emotionally-charged stories that rip your heart out and put it back together again, with diverse characters and kind-hearted heroes, you will enjoy her novels. Visit http://www.emmascottwrites.com

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🔥 COVER REVEAL 🔥 Seeking Vengeance from Eden Summers

These men don’t build bridges… They bury bodies.
My husband was taken from me.
Murdered two years ago.
Now it’s time for revenge.
At least that’s what I wanted until a stranger catches me red handed.
Matthew’s dominant, possessive, and too ruthless to ignore.
He wants to help. To give me a future, freedom, and, most of all, vengeance.
Problem is, he has no clue who I really am. Or my family’s legacy.
I do everything in my power to keep my secrets hidden.
To maintain our perfect pact that becomes complicated by attraction.
Until I learn my lies and sins are nothing in comparison to his.

From bestselling author, Eden Summers, comes a seductively thrilling full-length novel destined to leave you breathless.

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Totally Folked 💙 Blog Tour

Totally Folked, the all-new folking delightful and bestselling small town contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Penny Reid, is available now!

One unforgettable night leads to an unlikely shared connection, and unlikely connections never go unnoticed by the good folks in Green Valley, Tennessee. . .

Jackson James follows the rules. He has to. He’s a sheriff’s deputy in a super small town with a super big personality. However, strict adherence to the law during the day has been enjoyably balanced by rakish rules at night. Jackson, typically happy to protect and serve (and serve, and serve), starts questioning the value of wayward evenings when they begin to feel more like being waylaid rather than getting laid. Could it be that Green Valley’s most eligible—and notorious—bachelor longs for something (and someone) real?

Mega movie star Raquel Ezra follows only one rule: always leave them wanting more. Strict adherence to this single rule has served her well. Studio execs, reporters, audiences, fans, lovers—no one can get enough of the smart, savvy, and sexy bombshell. But when “generous offers” begin to feel more like excessive demands, years of always leaving has the elusive starlet longing for something (and perhaps someone) lasting.

When Raquel abruptly returns to the quirky Tennessee hamlet, her path crosses with the delectable deputy with whom she spent one unforgettable night. Unfortunately, scandal and intrigue soon follow. Raquel and Jackson must decide which is more important: following their rules? Or, at long last, finding something real.

TOTALLY FOLKED is a standalone, contemporary romantic comedy novel and book #1 in the Good Folk: Modern Folktales series.

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Excerpt

“Rae. It’s late.”

“I know, but—”

“Rae,” he ground out, using my hold on his hand to bring us back to a stop. I faced him, my stomach erupting in uncertainty butterflies as I encountered the stern line of his jaw and the glittering, frustrated spark behind his eyes. “We need everyone to believe we’re just friends, right? And if we go inside the house, I don’t think I’m a good enough actor to pull that off.”

My mouth formed an O, and I released him, folding my arms over my chest while I wrestled with a strange combination of disappointment and pleasure at his words. I wanted to spend time with him, talk to him, get to know this mystery of a man so I could understand my feelings better.

But . . . I conceded his point.

We couldn’t seem to be around each other without kissing. Bringing him inside a dark, empty house in the middle of the night was something better left to my fantasies.

For now.

Oh really, inner voice? Now you’re impudent? Now?

He exhaled a short breath, it also sounded frustrated, but his tone was soft as he said, “Hey.”

I placed a tight smile on my face, it was the best I could manage. “Hey.”

Jackson seemed to be considering me, debating what to do next. He didn’t take too long. “Do you want to go for a drive?”

“Yes,” I said immediately. “Yes, I do. Let me grab a jacket.”

“Okay. I’ll wait here.” He shifted his weight to his back foot and hooked his thumbs in his jeans pockets.

I wanted to take a picture of him like this, all handsome reluctance and sexy self-control. This man, he just did something to me. I couldn’t explain it.

But maybe if we took this drive and spent some time together talking—just talking—I’d start to figure it out.

Meet Penny Reid
Penny Reid is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author of the Winston Brothers, Knitting in the City, Rugby, and Hypothesis series. She used to spend her days writing federal grant proposals as a biomedical researcher, but now she just writes books. She’s also a full time mom to three diminutive adults, wife, daughter, knitter, crocheter, sewer, general crafter, and thought ninja.

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Jackson enforces the law by day but spends his evening working through the female population and has a reputation for breaking their hearts. He is beginning to wonder if there is more to life than the way he has been living it especially when a woman from his past is back in town.

Raquel’s romantic past has been challenging to say the least, so she prefers to keep her relationships casual while she focuses on her career. She is back in town for her friend’s wedding when she reconnects with Jackson and realizes that one night with him was not enough but after spending her life following the dictates of others will she finally follow her own heart?

We have met Jackson in previous books but after reading his story we realize that we don’t really know him at all. I enjoyed seeing he evolution of Raquel’s character as she faces a crossroads in her life and although you wouldn’t think that aside from the chemistry between them that she and Jackson would be a good match you are about to realize how wrong you are.

Noble Neighbor 🌸 Release Blitz

Title: Noble Neighbor
A Cocky Hero Club Novel
Author: Nicole Ann Nielsen
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 15, 2021
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are excited to bring you the Cocky Hero Club: original works from various authors inspired by Keeland and Ward’s New York Times bestselling Cocky Bastard series.
BLURB
Escaping the publicity following the murder of his wife, Oliver and his son relocate to a small town and start afresh.
He never expected to fall for another woman.
After years of moving from place to place, Sunny and her daughters finally settle on a little slice of Nebraskan soil.
Falling for her neighbor was not part of her plan.
But Oliver is hard to resist. And he’s determined to break down Sunny’s walls.
When Sunny’s past collides with her present, will she do what she’s done before — take her girls and run?
Or will she stay and fight for love?
Noble Neighbor is a second chance at love/single parent romance inspired by Mister Moneybags.
PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Free in Kindle Unlimited
ALSO AVAILABLE
EXCERPT

“I’m going to tell Oliver everything. Today.”
Sunny ended the call, chucked the phone onto the bed, and stormed from the room before she talked herself out of her decision. A couple of minutes later, she let herself into Oliver’s home.
“Hello?” Listening, the only sound within the house was the tick-tock from the grandfather clock in the hallway. She shrugged out of her jacket and hung it on the rack before making her way to his office.
It was empty, but the aroma of a steaming mug of coffee on his desk called to her. Sunny meandered over and took a sip. One sip led to a second, and she settled into his chair, closing her chilled hands around the ceramic, figuring he wouldn’t mind if she waited.
He might object to her finishing his coffee, and the thought brought a smile to her lips. She could always offer to pay penance.
But her smile dimmed as she remembered her reason for the visit. Oliver deserved the truth before he — either of them — took that final step.
Hopefully, he would be as understanding as she reckoned. Then again, his wife was a murder victim. And taking on the Jones girls and their baggage was a huge commitment. And maybe he wasn’t the man she thought him to be.
Urgh. Stop second-guessing yourself.
She placed the mug down, accidently knocking the mouse. The monitor lit up, drawing her gaze.
Shock bulleted through her.
The words filled her vision, ricocheting in her mind. She shook her head and read them again.

🌸Review🌸

After Sunny’s life implodes she and her daughters, Molly and Kenzie, have been going from place to place trying to stay ahead of their past. She has promised her daughters that their new home in Nebraska will be permanent however she hadn’t counted on her sexy neighbor and his son Clement.
Oliver and his son Clement have endured a devastating loss which had them leaving the life they knew to move to move in with his father and change careers. He and his son are drawn to Sunny and her daughters in a way they haven’t felt for another person since the death of his wife and Clement’s mother, but the secrets of the past could destroy them all.
If anyone deserves a happy ever after it is these two families. Their devastating pasts have brought them together and seeing them fight for each other and the life they could have was wonderful to watch.
AUGUST RELEASES
Nicole Ann Nielsen believes in romance, in love, and in everyone deserving a happy ever after.
And that is what she writes — Contemporary Romance.
Working as a web developer and running her own company, one morning, having had enough of code, she opened a word document, and finally, finally, let the ideas bouncing around her head out.
In her own words: “The words flowed, the characters talked, the scenes developed, and a story formed. It was magical.”
Nicole lives in scenic Cape Town, South Africa, and shares her space with her husband, two dogs, and a lone cat.
She is an avid reader, enjoys Pilates, inhales coffee, and loves dreaming about her next novel.
COCKY HERO CLUB