Social media strategist Lauren Wallace plans everything. But when she returns to the charming—if not too small for comfort—town of Seaside Cove, it’s only about a second before her tough-love Grams is already on her case. So when Grams tells her not to go to that bar, Lauren decides it’s time for a temporary rebellion. Which is exactly when the trouble starts.
Grams was right. The bar was not a good plan. Because suddenly super-cute bar owner Ethan McAllister has gone from being Lauren’s (kind of) high school nemesis to a very unexpected one-night stand. And worse, Lauren’s attempts to resume her ultra-responsible life keep getting thwarted by more unwelcome spontaneity. And a pregnancy.
Now there’s a baby on the way, Lauren’s the talk of the entire town, and all her planning has gone right out the window. All that’s missing is childbirth to make her pain complete. But it’ll be nothing compared to Grams’s reaction when she finds out that Lauren broke the biggest rule of all…falling for the wrong guy.
Lauren is a successful businesswoman who has mapped out every aspect of her life. She has returned to her hometown to be there for her but when she decides to escape for the evening she reunites with Ethan, a man from her past. She expected that one night would be all they would share but fate had other ideas.
Ethan has recently returned to his hometown as well and now owns the local pub. After his last relationship ended he wasn’t looking for love or a relationship but he wasn’t expecting to reunite with Lauren either. There is no denying the chemistry between them but when life throws them a curve ball will it bring them closer or tear them apart?
Humorous banter and an enchanting romance as despite the fact that their personalities and visions for the future couldn’t be more different they find the perfect balance in each other.
Trace Caldo’s smart mouth always gets him in trouble. As the youngest of three brothers, he’s used to scrapping to earn respect. But when he picks a fight with the wrong person, Trace ends up kidnapped, bound, and blindfolded with no hope for escape. And when a beautiful woman comes to his rescue and offers him a way to stay alive, Trace can’t refuse her.
Ana Marie Kelly appears to live a charmed life. Raised in a wealthy family, she has everything a woman can want—if you don’t count freedom. Ana’s always been under her father’s thumb, expected to do as she’s told and not bring shame upon the family. But when Ana makes a mistake that could send her life in a tailspin, she can only think of one way out—the handsome man in her father’s garage.
…and their only way out is to say, “I do.”
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🧡Review🧡 Trace has a history of reacting first and thinking second which has gotten him into some tough situations before but nothing like this. He is now being held against his will by a mafia family but he never expected the boss’s daughter to save him or that he would save her in return.
Ana is in a dire situation which is only going to increase the wrath of her father even more. Helping Trace out helps her out in return when he agrees to be her temporary husband but she never expected to be embraced by him and those he loved the most as she learns what family truly is.
Trace is so protective and isn’t about to let anyone tear them apart while Ana has not only found a man but a family who make her feel accepted and loved which is what has been missing from her life. These two were so perfect for each other and catching up with the other characters we know and love is always fun.
Chelle Bliss is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of Men of Inked Series and Misadventures of a City Girl.
She’s a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, coffee fiend, ex-high school history teacher, and currently lives near the beach even though she hates sand. Chelle loves spending time with her two cats, alpha boyfriend, and chatting with readers.
A swoony, firefighter romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!
✔️ Nerdy guy turned smokin’ hot firefighter. ✔️ A smart, sassy heroine. ✔️ The boy who brings them together. ✔️Off-the-charts chemistry ✔️ Small town gossip run wild.
Tiffany
Romance is on my never-again bucket list. I’m moving back to Alaska with plans to turn into a grand old cat lady. When I run into Wes, my hormones have a different opinion. Also, there is no cat on the horizon. Rather, a sweet rescue dog.
Wes was quiet and smart in high school. Now a hotshot firefighter, he comes complete with panty-melting powers.
A few fantasies never hurt. Until our lives get waaaay more entangled than I ever expected.
Wes
Between firefighting and helping my mother with the local animal shelter, time is one thing I don’t have. When Tiffany crosses my path, she may be tempting, but I have less than zero time. Except, apparently, for kissing her.
When life throws a serious curve ball, Tiffany becomes someone I can’t forget. I just have to convince her we’re worth the risk.
Wes & Tiffany’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, sassy heroines, broody heroes, slow burn, emotional romance with a dash of angst, oozing with swoon, and protective heroes who’ll do anything for the woman they love.
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With nothing holding her in Seattle Tiffany has returned to her hometown to be closer to friends and family. One of the friends she reunites with is Wes, who she knew when she was in high school. She is drawn to him in a way she never expected especially when sees the man he has become.
When his mother needed assistance Wes didn’t hesitate to return to his hometown and is now working as a firefighter. He had feelings for Tiffany in high school and spending time with her has only made them stronger so when tragedy strikes he knows that there is no one else he would rather have by his side and now he needs to convince her.
Both Wes and Tiffany have challenges to overcome from the past and in the present but with the help of a little boy they realize what truly matters is love and each other.
Meet J.H. Croix
USA Today Bestselling Author J. H. Croix lives in a small town in the historical farmlands of Maine with her husband and two spoiled dogs.
Croix writes steamy contemporary romance with sassy women and rugged alpha men who aren’t afraid to show some emotion. Her love for quirky small-towns and the characters that inhabit them shines through in her writing.
Take a walk on the wild side of romance with her bestselling novels!
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken and bestselling author Patti Stanger comes a gripping love story of cursed soulmates who are forced to relive tragedy over and over again until their curse is broken…
Compelled to seduce, designed to kill.
What do you do when your love destroys the only person you are designed to be with?
For centuries I’ve been trapped in a curse with my soulmate, only she has no idea… until history finally repeats itself.
The Matchmaker of the Fae felt wronged when we both chose our own destinies, and now, we’re forced to relive our fate over and over again.
I try like hell to fix the curse, but I remember nothing after each death, only that I’m lonely and heartbroken.
The small town of Orca Cove, Oregon, doesn’t help matters.
Filled with paranormal lore from all over the world… if anything, they’re just as trapped as I am.
My only help is the large library on my estate.
If I can just find the notes I know I would have hidden, along with texts, maybe this time will be different.
The house groans with need for its mistress.
My heart breaks with sorrow that she doesn’t recognize me until it’s too late.
Her blood will always be on my hands, just like her heart is in mine.
The path to your soul mate isn’t a fairytale—at least ours isn’t.
My Fae queen thinks she’s nothing more than a normal college student. She believes that the world is just as she sees it, without a clue that the darkness lurking in the shadows, the man she’ll fall for once again, the man who will be her demise…
Is me.
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🌸Review🌸 Benjamin has only loved one woman despite all the lives he has lived. Every time that destiny brings them together tragedy strikes, and they are torn apart once again. They now find themselves in the same place at the same hoping that this will be the time when they can finally be together.
From her first meeting with Benjamin Luna has deep feelings for him and doesn’t know why. The forces that are determined to keep them apart have ensured that she has no recollection of the past. Despite all the uncertainty of the lives she doesn’t remember the one thing she is certain of is her love for Benjamin.
Benjamin and Luna take us on an intriguing adventure as they try to overcome everything, and everyone determined to keep them apart and finally have the life and love they have always wanted.
Meet Rachel
Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 110 books ranging from new adult romance to mafia romance to paranormal & fantasy romance. With over four million copies sold, she’s been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated into more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, a naked cat, and two dogs. For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenAuthor.com.
Patti Stanger is the star and executive producer of her own television show, the wildly successful Millionaire Matchmaker, on Bravo. But Patti had been receiving worldwide kudos long before her show aired. A third generation matchmaker, she founded the Millionaire’s Club in January of 2000 after serving five years as the Director of Marketing/Special Events for Great Expectations, (the oldest and largest dating service in the U.S.). Her wildly successful matchmaking efforts have been featured on Oprah, E!, MTV, Dateline, Dr. Phil, Ellen, Tyra, NBC News, The Big Idea with Donnie Deutsch and numerous other television shows, as well as in Marie Claire, Elle, Glamour, the New York Times, Forbes, The National Enquirer, the Washington Post and many more. She is a popular guest on talk and news shows throughout the world, and is frequently accessed as a dating resource by international media outlets.
Title: Love in Print Author: Darby Blake Genre:Contemporary Romance/Valentine Romance/Holiday Romance Book Tropes: ✔ Accidental Meeting
✔ Insta – attraction
✔ Single Dad Release Date: January 24, 2023 Hosted by:Buoni Amici Press, LLC.
Maisie Hoffman’s living an ordinary life until her meet cute happens at the grocery store. Before she can muster the courage to introduce herself and find happiness in the cereal aisle, a blunder turns into embarrassment and her one true love disappears.
Rhys Wainwright III has always felt he’s unlucky in love until he comes across the Missed Encounters section of his local newspaper and reads about a woman looking for the man of her dreams who she lost in the grocery store. Could it be?
Is Rhys the man Maisie conked heads with?
Is Maisie the frazzled cutie he winked at?
There’s only one way for either of them to find out.
Maisie couldn’t take her eyes off him, even if it was his backside, no matter how hard she tried. He had on a darker than royal blue, but not quite navy suit, with a red tie. His presence screamed power and her lady bits begged her to chase after him.
So she did.
Maisie followed him down the aisle, ditched the junk food and tampons on the closest shelf, and straightened out her clothes. When he stopped, she leaned to the side and took stock of what he had in his cart: apple and orange juice, vegetables for a salad, and a loaf of bread. This man ate healthily. Unlike Maisie and Dorian, who liked to binge on ice cream and whatever sweets they could get their hands on.
He turned around and smiled at Maisie. She froze and may or may not have smiled back. For all she knew it was a half grin that made her look constipated. She turned and looked at the shelf. They were in the canned veggies section. Maisie reached for a can of creamed corn. It was something she hadn’t eaten since she was a child but in that moment, she found it to be the most interesting can she’d ever seen in her life.
Out of her peripheral vision, she saw her man move, and she followed, like the stalker she was. Maisie needed a moment or ten to muster up enough courage to speak to him. Her heart was beating wildly as she thought about what she would say and how he would respond.
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When Maisy sees Rhys in the grocery store the sparks fly however she is second guessing her first impression and isn’t sure if she will ever see him again. When her best friend convinces her to publish their encounter in the hopes that he will see it and show up at a prearranged place she has her doubts.
Rhys is a successful man who is used to being pursued for what he can for someone rather than for the man he is. When he sees the ad he is convinced to at least go and confirm if it is the same woman he hasn’t forgotten and it might just be the best decision he ever made.
This story is sure to bring a smile to your face as it was equal parts heartwarming and fun as an unlikely encounter turns into the love of a lifetime.
About Darby:
Darby Blake is a pen name for New York Times Bestselling Author Heidi McLaughlin. Darby’s first novel, EVERYTHING WE ARE, co-written with her best friend, is due to be released in June 2022. Learn more about Darby by visiting darbyblake.com
Tempted by the Executives by Shayla Black is now live!
How far will they go to prove she’s theirs forever?
I’m Kate. I’m recently divorced and so done with men. Or I was until my boss pairs me with two gorgeous executives who make my blood race. Rumor is, they prefer to do their women one way: together. When a critical project takes us to paradise, I can’t resist fantasy anymore. Marcus and Josh prove themselves considerate, attentive, and protective. Did I mention possessive, too? But when the fantasy becomes all too real, will our passion be enough to last?
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❤️Review❤️ After her divorce Kate was determined to focus on her career and keep men at a distance. The only problem with that plan is that her new job brings Josh and Marcus into her life and they have all been tasked with heading to Hawaii to research a new project.
Josh and Marcus have shared a woman in the past and it didn’t end well. They are cautious about repeating the experience but the chemistry they have with Kate is undeniable.
The chemistry between them is electric however Josh, Marcus and Kate haven’t made the best choices when it comes to their romantic past which causes some turmoil until they open their hearts to each other and the happiness they deserve.
Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than ninety contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.
As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.
Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.
Much to my utter dismay, the Portland Icehawks chose me in the expansion draft, and now my estranged father is my hockey coach. No one on the team knows he’s my dad. They think he’s a distant relative I don’t get along with. They’re right about that last part. We hate each other. He blames me for the death of my sister, and I blame myself, too. He’s unfairly targeted me, and his constant criticism is destroying my confidence and my game.
The only thing I look forward to is my time spent working with the homeless, especially one feisty, attractive female, but neither of us do relationships because those require trust and commitment, and we’re too scarred to take the risk.
Can we conquer our demons so I can rescue her from the streets, and she can rescue me from my past?
About the Author:
USA Today Bestselling Author Jami Davenport writes sexy contemporary and sports romances, including her Seattle Sockeyes, Seattle Steelheads, Gone Missing, and The Scoring Series.
Jami lives on a small farm near Puget Sound with her Green Beret-turned-plumber husband, a Newfoundland drool monster, and a prince disguised as an orange tabby cat.
Jami worked in IT for years and is also a former high school business teacher but recently achieved a life-long dream and is now a full-time author. A horse lover since birth, Jami showed dressage horses for over thirty years. Now she gardens and goes glamping, along with other travelling adventures. She’s a lifetime Seahawks and Mariners fan, a proud season ticket holder for the Seattle Kraken hockey team, and still misses her SuperSonics. An avid boater, Jami has spent countless hours in the San Juan Islands, a common setting in her books. In her opinion, it’s the most beautiful place on earth.
🏒Review🏒 Grady’s dreams of playing professional hockey are within his reach however the one detractor is the team that chose him is coached by the father he doesn’t talk to due to a devastating situation within their family. He was feeling alone until he met a kindred spirit in Aspen.
Aspen is dealing with a family situation of her own which is what brought her to Portland. She is struggling both financially and emotionally as things aren’t turning out the way she planned. Although she is cautious about getting involved with Grady he is there when she needs someone the most.
Grady and Aspen are both going through a difficult time but there is no denying the connection and chemistry between them as they help each other heal from the past.
I’m what some people call the bogeyman. Most people have the good sense to be afraid of me. Unfortunately, my best friend’s little sister is NOT most people.
She’s not afraid of me at all. But she should be. She doesn’t know the secrets I’m hiding.
Look, Lucia Demarco is a handful. She’s stubborn, gorgeous, a magnet for trouble, and sets my blood on fire.
Ignore that last part. I can’t have her. I promised my best friend on his deathbed that I’d always take care of her. And I have…never you mind about the thoughts that plague me at night.
The point is, she’s been poking her head where it doesn’t belong and now some idiots are about to find out why they call me the reaper.
I hear former hitmen make the best bodyguards. True story!
I’ll keep my word and keep Lucia safe. And I absolutely refuse to give in to her sunny smile or sharp wit.
I can be strong. Or will I risk just one taste?
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❤️Review❤️ Noah is the owner of Blake Security and Rafe was his best friend, mentor and also happens to be Lucia’s brother. Noah has deep feelings for Lucia and he always ensures that any first date doesn’t lead to a second however he tells himself it is to protect her.
Lucia witnessed the murder of her brother but has blocked the memory and it haunts her to this day. She has had feelings for Noah as well but she believes he only views her as a sister so she tries to move on. When Lucia decides to investigate her brother’s murder and puts herself in danger will Noah be able to keep her safe?
Noah is a possessive, protective alpha and Lucia is independent and feisty. This story has it all including suspense that keeps you guessing, surprises you don’t see coming, hot chemistry and humor.
Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling author, Nana Malone writes Sexy Feel-Good Romance and loves all things romance and adventure.
That love started with a tattered romantic suspense she “borrowed” from her cousin. It was a sultry summer afternoon in Ghana, and Nana was a precocious thirteen. She’s been in love with kick butt heroines ever since. With her overactive imagination, and channeling her inner Buffy, it was only a matter a time before she started creating her own characters.
M. Malone is a RITA® Award winner and a NYT & USA Today Bestselling author of completely inappropriate romantic comedy. She lives with her husband and their two sons in the picturesque mountains of Northern Virginia even though she is afraid of insects, birds, butterflies and other humans.
She also holds a Master’s degree in Business from a prestigious college that would no doubt be scandalized at how she’s using her expensive education.
Champagne, sports cars, private jets: these powerful billionaires can buy everything but love.
With the world at their command, how will they cope with the one person who wants their heart, not their money?
Strap on your red sole stilettos, pop open the champagne, and dive into our billionaires’ glittering happily ever afters.
Over twenty titillating stories from USA Today best-selling and award-winning romance authors in a spicy billionaire collection curated by The New Romance Cafe, with ALL proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Participating Authors:
Celia J. Lisbeth
DL Gallie
Emmy Dee
Gabbi Black
Heather Scarlett
JA Lafrance
Jackie Paxson
Janie Grey
Kat Parrish
Kathleen Ryder
Keighley Bradford
Kenna Shaw Reed
Kristine Charles
Molly Lachaussee
Nikita Bloom
Stacy-Deanne
Susan Horsnell
TL Hamilton
Toni Denise
Whimsy Nimsy
About The New Romance Cafe
The New Romance Café is the place to get your daily dose of romance books.
Hang out with like-minded readers and authors at different stages of their writing journey, in a diverse and inclusive group.
Find out about new releases, take part in fun discussions, and recommend your favourite reads in the safe space of the Café.
I’ve got a list of people I absolutely don’t ever want to be stuck with on a boat, or a plane, or a train, and it starts and ends with the broody, grumpy, too-sexy-for-my-own good Axel Huxley.
Also known as this romance novelist’s number one nemesis.
The man is legendary for his mighty pen and his even mightier scowl. I tried to work together with the cocky thriller writer once upon a time, but the two of us are like vodka and good decisions. We don’t play well together.
Only now, our publishers are sending us on a joint trip across Europe to mingle with our most devoted readers on an old-fashioned luxury train. And thanks to a booking snafu, we have to share a sleeper car.
You guessed it–there’s only one bed.
I’m not sure I can survive the next seven days and nights with my dangerously sexy enemy and all our fiery tension.
Which explodes one night in a desperately needed hate bang.
But the bigger plot twist is this – the more time we spend together, visiting the most romantic cities in Europe by day and discovering each other at night, the more I’m forced to face our past.
To let go of the hurt.
To see the man he’s become.
And when I do, I wonder if it’s too late to write a new happy ending for us?
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
sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes 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 65 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
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