Maggie Anderson lives a charmed life. A little house by a Florida beach. A respectable job. A handsome boyfriend turned fiancé. Until tragedy strikes leaving Maggie a shell of her former self. Packing up and moving to her cousin’s house in Virginia, Maggie only hopes for a fresh start and a way to work through her grief. She isn’t counting on making any friends–certainly none like Ashton Miller. When Ashton pushes her towards Elijah Carter, the hot ex-Navy SEAL who keeps popping up in her life, she can’t imagine being with him when she’s so broken. But sometimes you need help finding the resolve to rebuild your strength. And it doesn’t hurt to have a steamy, tattooed man by your side when you find it.
About the Author:
Sally Holt lives in the land of the sun and sand. When not writing romance novels, she’s avoiding those things by vacationing in the mountains. Okay, sometimes she does actually go to the beach — with ridiculous amounts of sun screen. This is Sally’s first romance novel. You can follow Sally on Twitter @SallyHoltAuthor.
After the death of her fiancé Maggie is finding it unbearable when everywhere she goes and everything she does is a reminder of all she lost. When her cousin suggests that she moves in with her it seems like the new beginning she needs.
Elijah has transitioned from a career as a Navy SEAL and is now working in law enforcement. He meets Maggie through a mutual friend, and she inspires feelings he hasn’t felt before but before they can have a future he must help her heal from the past.
Elijah is so understanding and supportive while Maggie is brave as she tries to pick up the pieces of her life as they take us on a journey filled with emotion, healing and love.
WINNING WITH HIM, the highly anticipated second book in the utterly addictive Men of Summer M/M series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, is LIVE!!!
✔️ Passion. Angst. Heart-stopping emotion.
✔️ An intense, scorching hot romance.
✔️ Raw truths, vulnerability, and the answers you’ve been waiting for.
Resisting the shortstop has never been my strong suit. I failed at it during my first spring training. It sure as hell looks like I’m about to fail at it again.
The sport I love playing with my very soul hangs in the balance. But everything my heart craves lies with the guy I’ve got to resist.
A guy who’s asking me to make the toughest choice ever.
But how do I become the man I want to be…with him or without him?
Trouble is, I can’t seem to get Declan out of my head, even if I stand to lose everything I’ve worked for my entire life…
Winning with Him is book two in the utterly addictive Men of Summer series, and should be read following Scoring With Him. This romance between two professional athletes spans five epic years.
When it comes to his career as a professional baseball player he is finally living his dream but it comes at a cost and that is his relationship with Declan. He doesn’t understand why it has to be the man he loves or the sport he loves but the decision has been taken out of his hands and all he can do is pick up the pieces and move forward.
Declan finds himself at a crossroads when both his personal and professional life are uprooted. He makes the only decision that he believes he can which is to end his relationship with Grant however they are both about to find out that even though they are separated physically they were never truly separated emotionally.
Grant and Declan’s second chance is years in the making and I believed that only made their relationship stronger. They had to realize what their lives were like both when they were together and when they were apart to truly appreciate the love they shared. It gave them the time to determine the people they wanted to be and to realize what truly mattered in life which was each other.
About Lauren Blakely:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sweet, sexy and witty. She also writes red-hot, sexy romance and USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.
With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with more than 50 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4 million books. She likes dogs, cake and show tunes.
As the lead singer of a wildly popular industrial rock band, Cash Morris has never had to work too hard when it comes to women. They’re all falling at his feet before he even opens his mouth.
So when he walks into a small-town New Hampshire hotel and spots the manager, he expects her to do the same. Only, she doesn’t, and that leaves him intrigued.
Demi Stokes has seen enough deception to last a lifetime and has written off the possibility of ever getting serious with someone for good.
Cash, the rock star with killer good looks, an incredible voice, and playboy ways is the very definition of what she intends to steer clear of.
But Cash is used to getting what he wants. And he’s never wanted something as badly as he wants Demi. If he’s ever going to have a chance with her, he’s going to have to prove that he has every intention of protecting her fragile heart.
A.K. Evans is a contemporary romance author of over twenty published novels. While she enjoys writing a good romantic suspense novel, Andrea’s favorite books to write have been her extreme sports romances. That might have something to do with the fact that she, along with her husband and two sons, can’t get enough of extreme sports.
Before becoming a writer, Andrea did a brief stint in the insurance and financial services industry and managed her husband’s performance automotive business. That love of extreme sports? She used to drive race cars!
When Andrea isn’t writing, she can be found homeschooling her two sons, doing yoga, snowboarding, reading, or traveling with her family. She and her husband are currently taking road trips throughout the country to visit all 50 states with their boys.
The next instalment in the 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 from the bestselling author of the 𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘱 series…
Rhett Savage, Dane Stray, and Wesley Noble.
I shouldn’t want them.
But I do—𝘢𝘭𝘭 of them.
They each give me something I need. Challenge. Love. Comfort. And every second we’re together, I find myself falling deeper… hoping that they can put aside their differences and find a way to make this work. I need them now more than ever.
Because somebody wants to hurt me. The club. And I can’t help but think that there’s more to the threat than we know.
That maybe I’m not the only target.
But no matter what happens, I’m Sadie Ray Dalton, the Sinners club princess…
Sadie is well aware that being the daughter of an MC President has it’s risks especially when it comes to rival MCs, and she is about to find herself caught in the crossfire. Once that situation has been dealt with her father has declared that the club is in lockdown until the threat is extinguished and that means closed confines that includes her and her three men which is certain to make things interesting.
In this installment of the trilogy not only does the strength and resilience of Sadie shines through but we get to know more about Wes and Dane as well. Rhett is the one wild card as he is a bit of an enigma that leaves us wanting to know more about him as well.
The chemistry between them burns hotter and the fact that the three men have very different personalities doesn’t deter from how perfect they are as a whole. The cliff-hanger leaves us needing more of these characters and their story.
For exes, Mason and Ems, the last thing they expected was to be sharing a home together. Their willpower will be tested in ways neither of them expected, until an unforgettable night of passion brings the two of them back together and changes their lives forever. Readers who love second chance, roommate romances will enjoy Love Me Ever After by Julie Archer, an angsty, accidental pregnancy romance.
Praise for Julie Archer
Lennon’s life isn’t working out as planned. She’s back at her grandparents’ vacation home. Justin, local bad boy, has always been interested, but thinks she’s spoiled. They came close, but never quite got together. Until now. This book checks all the – bad boy, sweet girl down on her luck, total opposites in a small town. Besides this new romance, there a touch of suspense, with his ex causing trouble, what she seems to do best. This was a wonderful book, everything I expect from this author. I’m excited for the rest of the series.- Amazon Reviewer, Kiss Me Ever After
Georgie’s sister, Darcy, is getting married, Georgie’s helping and about to start a new job away from where she was previously. Unfortunately Darcy’s fiance is great friends with Georgie’s ex, who cheated on her. She’s decided that she’s going to forget about men for a bit, then she meets Alex, and when he’s in a charity auction and she’s over imbibed she bids on him! A great emotional read from Julie.-Goodreads Reviewer, Promise Me Ever After
He didn’t believe second chances had consequences. Until now.
Sharing a house with his ex was the last thing Mason Miles expected when he came back home. After nearly eighteen months away, he finds himself in the spotlight at work with a career that’s threatening to go stratospheric.
Moving in with Ems was the easy option, although it seems she’s determined to make it hard for him at first – in more ways than one. But he soon realises he can’t let her slip through his fingers again.
For Ems Berry, sharing a house with Mason, more ripped and tattooed than when they were last together, is massively testing her willpower. Until one night of passion in the wrong place at the right time draws them back together.
When he gets a job offer he can’t refuse that will take him away again, can their newly reestablished relationship survive? Especially with the added complication of a baby on the way…
Luke and Tasha’s suggestion ate at me all day. I had plenty of time to think on the journey for a client meeting, then on the way back. At the same time, I’d browsed the local Ealynn Sands estate agent sites for rental properties. There wasn’t much around unless I wanted a one-roomed studio near the marina for an extortionate price or to spend all my salary on a massive property I’d only use about three rooms in, which I wouldn’t be able to afford either. I would have to bite the bullet and call Sara.
But how would Ems react to me moving in? We hadn’t been in touch since I went to New York. But needs must. I waited until I got back to the station before calling Sara; signal on the last part of the journey was dodgy at the best of times and I didn’t need it cutting out when I was in the middle of this conversation.
Standing by the bus stop, I dialled and waited.
“Hello?” A female voice I thought I recognised answered.
“Hey, is that Sara?”
“Yes…” A note of suspicion crept into her voice, no doubt assuming I was a cold caller about to offer her compensation after an accident.
“It’s Mason. Mason Miles.”
A shriek down the line had me holding the phone away from my ear. “Oh. My. God. Mason!”
“Tasha gave me your number. She’s moving in with Luke and there’s a spare room at yours.” There seemed little point in beating around the bush.
“I never expected you to call me though. What will Ems say?” Sara laughed.
“No idea, haven’t spoken to her in a while.”
“Huh. And don’t I know it.” Sara paused. “It was a bit of a shitty thing to do, Mason.”
“What? Tell her my plans to go on a secondment to further my career, offer her the opportunity to come with me and have her walk out on me? It wasn’t all one-sided, you know.” I don’t know why I felt the need to defend myself, given that all of this had happened eons ago. But I needed a place to live and without Sara’s support, I wouldn’t get a roof over my head.
Sara let out a sigh. “Yeah, you’re right. Anyway, that’s all water under the bridge and I expect you’ve got some hot chick in New York, so there’s no need for Ems to stress.”
I didn’t answer and let her think that was the truth. “About this room?”
“Oh, yes. Look, Ems is working late tonight, why don’t you come around about six and see what you think.”
Suddenly, I had a vision of the future where Ems and I would be taking turns in working late in order to avoid each other. But I needed a place to stay and if that was how it would be, I’d have to deal with it.
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When Mason received a career opportunity that was too good to pass up, he accepted it immediately without taking into consideration how his girlfriend would feel. He has recently returned home after being away for a year and a half and fate has now conspired to make them roommates.
Ems was devastated when Mason put his career first and her a distant second. She has moved forward with her life but when he returns, she realizes the chemistry and connection between them is stronger than ever. Will this be their second chance, or will the choices of the past become the choices in the present as well?
There is no denying the feelings that Mason and Ems have for each other however when challenged only they can decide if they can find a compromise that will give them the future they both deserve.
About Julie Archer
Author of contemporary romance featuring rock stars, small towns, a healthy dose of angst, some steamy times and always a happy ever after!
When not writing, I can usually be found binge watching teen drama series on Netflix, or supporting Spurs from my armchair, and running around after my two feline children, Corey and Elsa.
From the moment I laid eyes on Cameron Wilder, I knew I had to have her.
I hired her to fix the image of my company.
Making her off limits.
I could ruin her.
Yet it doesn’t stop me.
I’m an asshole.
A bastard.
A tyrant.
She’s a saint.
A free spirit.
Innocent.
One touch captivated me.
One kiss wrecked me.
And every argument we have has me ready to crawl on my knees for her.
I feed her lies to keep her safe.
Because my secrets will destroy her.
Break her.
Kill her.
I’m a dangerous man.
To keep her would put her in peril.
But like the devil I am, I can’t let her go.
Tori Fox is the author of contemporary romance with a little bit of angst and a whole lot of sexy. Besides writing you can find her curled up on the couch with her dog reading a book, yelling at the TV during a hockey game or at a karaoke bar singing her heart out. No matter where she is there will always be a bottle of champagne near. Tori lives above the clouds with her husband in the Rocky Mountains.
That single word is what I’ve relied on now more than ever. Strength keeps me going. Strength makes me get up every day.
Even with the pain.
It was my dad’s job. He was the founder and CEO of the best tech company. But with his death, it’s now mine. And I’m damn good at it.
Until the threats start.
With Cat’s urging, I hire Jackson’s company to protect me and find the guy responsible. I didn’t expect my bodyguard to look that good. His body was a dream, his face was perfection, and his dark eyes drew me in. Too bad he carried a past that tarnished his present.
Because Luka Sarbent has the potential for love.
But when the threats start to get more perilous, his heart hardens.
I trust him to keep me safe from the dangers thrown at me, but I don’t trust him with my heart. Ironic really … because I’ve never felt more guarded …
About the Author:
DC Renee is a contemporary romance fiction author who tends to write stand alone novels that always shock you with a twist. She’s been writing all her life. It started with adorable rhyming poems as a kid for anniversary and birthday presents, moved onto monologues and short stories as a teen, then transitioned to fan fictions before she found the courage to publish a book.
DC lives in sunny and (mostly) warm Los Angeles with her husband and their two toddlers – a girl and boy that want to “work just like mama,” often climbing in her lap and “writing” on her computer. She’s very close with her entire family – extended included, and her sister is her muse.
When she’s not working, writing, and spending time with the family, she loves watching mindless TV, tinkering with diy projects, and of course, reading.
Hannah is more than qualified to run the family business put it only due to her father’s passing that she finds herself in charge and now she finds herself in danger. This leads to Lucas being sent to protect her and from their first meeting the sparks fly.
Lucas soon realized that Hannah is nothing like the pampered princess he expected her to be. As the chemistry escalates between them so does the danger but will his past be the one obstacle they can’t overcome?
Hannah’s strength and resilience shines through while Lucas was about to realize that Hannah’s beauty wasn’t only skin deep.
Three siblings, a family business, and emotional twists that will lead them through a series of life changes. The Carlisles are royalty in Willow Creek. Take the journey with them as they find love, overcome challenges, and find their happily ever afters.
Carlisle Cellars is a small town series with high emotions and lots of swoon. Their family bond is tight, and their individual path to happiness is paved with heartache, love, and healing.
Jobless and homeless, I return to the town I hated growing up in desperate need of a new beginning. When small town prince, Miles, thinks his charms will work on me, I do everything to turn him down. He’s the very core that I hate in this town. But I need a job, and his family’s winery seems to be the only place hiring. Hatred turns to curiosity, and soon I’m wondering if there’s more to the man I thought I knew growing up.
I wanted nothing more than to be a famous country singer. I left everything behind to pursue that dream, including my first love. When I experience first-hand the filth behind the music business, I return home to clear my mind and heal. Running into Tate is inevitable, but when he discovers my secret, I question if coming home was the best choice.
I thought losing my wife was the most difficult experience in my life. When I almost lose my daughters, I can’t bear it. Their new therapist is supposed to help them heal, but I find her words piercing my soul. We shouldn’t be together, but some rules were made to be broken.
Meet the Author
Fabiola Francisco loves the simplicity—and kick—of scotch on the rocks. She follows Hemingway’s philosophy—write drunk, edit sober. She writes women’s fiction and contemporary romance, dipping her pen into new adult and young adult. Her moods guide her writing, taking her anywhere from sassy and sexy romances to dark and emotion-filled love stories.
Writing has always been a part of her life, penning her own life struggles as a form of therapy through poetry. She still stays true to her first love, poems, while weaving longer stories with strong heroines and honest heroes. She aims to get readers thinking about life and love while experiencing her characters’ journeys.
She is continuously creating stories as she daydreams. Her other loves are country music, exploring the outdoors, and reading.
Tonight should be the best night of Lucy Higgins’s life. Tomorrow she’s finally marrying Owen Cooper. She’s been waiting to start a life of wedded bliss, like the happy marriage her parents have. Except…she just learned her parents are divorcing and she’s freaking out. Owen has been so distant lately, shutting her out. Suddenly this big wedding seems like a really bad idea. Packing up her car, Lucy bolts for Rendezvous Falls and finds work at a flower shop while she gets her life together. The last thing she expects is for Owen to show up, wanting her back.
Owen Cooper’s carefully planned out life is ready to begin. He’s home from the military to join the family business and marry the sweet girl who captured his heart…until Lucy runs out on him. That was not part of the plan. Armed with an article that promises to help him win her back, Owen heads to Rendezvous Falls. But from the moment he sees her again, she seems…different. Happier, more confident and at ease. Can he convince this new version of Lucy that he’s become the man she deserves? He might need a little help from the local book club to accomplish this mission…
Lucy is feeling like she is a spectator in her own life and that everyone else is making decisions for her. Between finding out about the demise of her parent’s marriage, her career uncertainty, the wedding and the emotional distance between her and her fiancé she can’t handle anymore so she decides she needs some time and distance to decide the future she wants.
Owen loves Lucy and isn’t about to just let her walk away without a fight. He is determined to show her that despite the uncertainty of the future the one thing he is certain of is that they belong together and with some help from unlikely sources they will discover a lot about each other and themselves as well.
This is a heartwarming and romantic story about really truly makes you happy and what and who you need in your life for that to happen.
What if your soulmate had been right in front of you the whole time?
Justine Lancaster made every possible mistake in her disastrous marriage. After finally leaving her abusive ex-husband, she forges ahead, creating a new life with her daughter. Although she craves companionship, she wonders if she has the foundation to try dating after her traumatic past.
Police officer Gary Lincoln fell in love with Justine somewhere between the end of his divorce and the first time he showed up on her doorstep with a deep need to protect her from her husband. After silently loving her for years, he continues to watch over Justine and her daughter, knowing they deserve happiness…and understanding a woman as special as Justine deserves more than he can give.
As their friendship grows, Justine observes the desire simmering in Gary’s deep brown eyes and wonders why he holds back. Determined to find out, she discovers the secret Gary has been keeping and sets out to prove she’ll stop at nothing until both their passions are fulfilled.
About Ayla Asher
Ayla Asher is the pen name for an author who writes sweeping fantasy romance and non-fiction under other pseudonyms. However, she loves a sweet, sexy, fast-paced romance–especially ones that revolve around holidays! Therefore, she’s decided to write them down and publish them, hoping they will bring joy to other readers.
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