Ever thought how love and loss can change your fundamental nature?
I loved a fair boy once, and he was taken from me. I’m back to avenge him, no matter the cost.
Every year the fae king organizes deathly trials with human tributes to please the gods.
This year, I am taking part in them.
My goal? To enter the palace in the aftermath and take the king out once and for all.
My sole advantage? I’m no ordinary human.
Not anymore.
I am a sea maiden of the House of Tides. My element is water magic.
These trials, held in the sea, should be a piece of cake for me.
My mistake? I hadn’t counted on my magic failing me, or Jai, the fae king’s arrogant dragon-summoner and shadow-weaver, volunteering in the trials to protect me.
I hadn’t counted on resurfacing feelings and memories.
On the people surrounding me not being who they seem.
On the tables turning on me.
I am a razor-sharp thorn, a blade honed to fight, and this is when it all comes together, when it all ends.
Yet I am foiled by prophecies and signs, illusions and lies.
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After winning the Stanley Cup, I thought things in my life were pretty sweet. I met Maddison, a friend of my best friend, and we instantly clicked. She takes away the shadows I’ve been living in for so long, hiding behind my defenseman status.
It’s an instant attraction, not just because she wears my jersey with no idea who I am, and it doesn’t take long for her to turn my world upside down. Even if she lives in Florida and I live in Seattle, I can’t seem to stay away.
Then there’s my family life; the dreaded subject I never like to bring up. My father always wanted me to join him in the family business, following in his footsteps, but I had other ideas.
All I ever wanted was a father who I could count on, someone who was proud of me for what I’ve achieved in the NHL. But he thinks hitting a puck around is a joke, that no matter how hard I play, it’ll never be enough in his eyes.
When tragedy strikes, all the secrets of my family come to the surface. Every dirty detail.
I want Maddison by my side, but the more I seem to want her, the more I’m afraid she’ll disappear.
And maybe it’s for the best? Because when all hell breaks loose, I have to ask myself; does love really take the ice? Or does it leave you haunted for good?
🏒Review🏒 At first glance Ashton appears to be living the dream especially when it comes to his career playing hockey. The connection that he feels with Maddison is unexpected but one that he is determined to pursue and isn’t about to let the fact that they live in different cities or family drama stand in their way.
Maddison has goals that she wants to achieve and doesn’t want to be distracted from achieving them so she when she meets Ashton she doesn’t expect it to go further. When he comes to see her she realizes how deep her feelings for him really are especially when he needs someone the most.
Neither Ashton nor Maddison were looking for love however I enjoyed seeing them realize they were meant to be and were much stronger together than apart.
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First, I hit him with my car. Then I hit him with an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Annabelle
My father really outdid himself this time. If he wasn’t already the worst, his newest demand surely gave him that title—if I wanted to take over the family company, I needed to get married.Within the next six months.
He thought he had me right where he wanted me…that I’d marry one of his lackeys. A man who’d keep me in line with Dad’s vision for both me and Parker Industries.
Well, dear old Dad had another thing coming. I was no pushover, bowing to the whims of him or any man. I had a plan. And that plan’s name was Ryder Perry.
Ryder
Red River, Texas was worse than I thought it was going to be when I moved here with my brothers to renovate the old ranch home we inherited from a distant relative. Mosquitos, flies, and the lung-clogging humidity were making me miserable, and that misery was only compounded when a spoiled rotten princess slammed into my truck and had the audacity to blame me.
The next time I saw her, she offered me two things—an apology for her behavior and a million dollars…to marry her.I thought she was drunk. Or crazy. Or maybe a little bit of both. I wasn’t sure.
But one thing was for sure—my time in Red River just got a lot more interesting.
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Narrated by: Aiden Snow & Vanessa Edwin
Releasing: April 24, 2025
A sizzling one-night-stand, billionaire romance from USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann …
I’m the arrogant one. She’s the woman who could tame me. What I don’t expect is to fall in love.
The minute I hear her laugh, I smile. The second my fingers touch hers, I never want to let them go. When my eyes take her in, I know …
Sadie Spencer is meant to be mine.
She’s everything I never knew I wanted. Her curves put me in a trance. Her body has me in a choke hold. She’s an addiction, and I can’t keep my hands to myself.
It’s the sexiest one-night stand I’ve ever had.
At daybreak, the bed is cold, and Sadie is gone. And for the first time in my life, the scorching chemistry and carnal memories leave me wanting more.
When I see her again, I’m shocked. Consumed. Enthralled. Obsessed.
But she has secrets in her eyes. They match the ones in mine.
That’s the wedge between us.
Together, we’ve weaved this web of lies, and when the truth comes out … it might break us.
Audie® Award–winning and USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts unique stories that weave together her love of flawed beauty, mystery, intense passion, and the depths of human emotion. A New Englander at heart, she now resides with her husband in Sarasota, Florida. When she’s not nose deep in writing, crafting her next tale, she’s fulfilling her wanderlust heart, sipping wine, boating in the Gulf, or devouring fabulous books. Want to get in touch?
When I first saw Aria at the auction, it was like some twist of cruel fate bringing us together.
There’s just something about her that I could not resist. I had to make her mine.But now that she’s under my power, I quickly realize I’ve gotten more than I bargained for.
Aria isn’t just a pretty doll to play with. No, she’s so much more than that.And no matter how many times I try to bend her, she just won’t fully break.
When I find out the truth about Aria’s family and where she came from, I know my feelings for her will bring an all-out war against me and my empire.
But I’ll do anything to protect and keep my little captive. She’s mine now, and I’m never giving her up.
It started with a kiss. And that silly experiment. Sixty seconds, kissing a random stranger.
There could be no prior contact. No future relationship. Just a kiss.
I likened it to a moment. You know—that moment—when your eyes meet someone else’s across a bar, or a crowded bus, or in the freezer section at the grocery store, and something clicks between the two of you. Sparks crackle. Energy shifts. For just sixty seconds, you are connected to that person.
A smile passes. An intimate stare. An extra skip in your heart.
The kitchen: it’s my domain, where I create the best burgers in the Midwest. I’m the man behind the grill at Burgers and Brew, the restaurant and bar I co-own with my best friends. Every night, we’re packed, the demand has never been this high. It’s the only way I want it, thriving and pushing myself to be the very best.
Then she started her new business across the street from mine.
The one woman who always got under my skin, who pushed me to be better. Lyndee was my biggest rival in school and my biggest regret.
Now, she’s in town, and as much as I try, I just can’t stay away.
I want her.
Lyndee
A new start: that’s what Stewart Grove means for me and my brother. He’s the one who pushed me to take the chance on opening my own bakery. I am ready for the long hours, the grueling schedule, and the hard work it will take to be successful.
I wasn’t at all prepared to come face-to-face with the man across the street.
An almost kiss in college with the world’s most infuriating man has haunted me for the last decade. Now Jasper’s here, and I don’t think I can resist him.
Things are about to heat up in and out of the kitchen.
💛Single Dad x Nanny 🩵He’s a Tattoo Artist 💛She’s a Grad Student
From USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Savage, comes a brand-new spinoff series: Family of Misfits! If you fell in love with the found family in the Men of Bird’s Eye series, travel south to Nashville, where the second studio location is up and running under the ownership of a familiar face with a new crew of artists!
Ridge Jessup is many things—an award-winning tattoo artist with celebrity clientele, the manager of the Bird’s Eye Tattoo Studio Nashville location… oh, and a thirty-five-year-old single father to a rowdy little girl.
With work getting busier, convention season coming up, and his daughter booted from her third daycare this month, he’s in desperate need of summer help. Forget about having a personal life or dating—he’s just trying to survive.
Darcy Anderson is a handful of credits short of her degree and broke. The college fund her grandmother left her didn’t withstand the test of time or inflation.
When she sees an ad for a summer nannying job, it seems perfect—one kid, weekdays only, and compensation well above average. It almost seems too good to be true.
The moment Ridge lays eyes on Darcy, he really doesn’t want to give her the job. She’s hot, smart, and funny—a dangerous combination that feels disastrous—especially with the ten-year age gap between them. But of all the candidates interviewed, his daughter only likes her. It’s a real dilemma.
Despite his best efforts to keep their relationship professional, things get hot and heavy as complications continue to mount. Darcy finds herself torn—her practical brain still preparing for the perfectly planned future she envisioned for herself while her fairytale-loving heart is looking to override everything for a single dad and his little girl she doesn’t want to walk away from.
From USA Today bestselling author JD Hollyfield comes a sizzling, rule-breaking romance that will leave you breathless.
When Georgia receives the opportunity of a lifetime—an internship alongside her boyfriend for the summer—she never expects to be swept into an illicit affair with the one person she should avoid: his father.
In a whirlwind of family secrets, undeniable chemistry, and steamy passion, Georgia finds herself caught between a love that defies logic and the dangerous consequences of betrayal in this age-gap, forbidden romance that pushes every boundary.
Is their connection enough to withstand the explosion when the truth comes out, or will they burn in the embers?
This novel may contain triggers. Don’t say you weren’t warned…
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Genre/Tropes: Broody billionaire cowboy / Overly optimistic cowgirl / Grumpy x Sunshine / Best friends older brother / Enemies to lovers / Age gap / Small town / Marriage of coercion / Forced proximity / Opposites attract / He falls first
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“How about we discuss this somewhere more private? I have a table reserved in that dark corner.” My thumb hitches in the general direction.
“I’m not going anywhere with you.” Paisley plants her boots into the concrete floor for emphasis.
“You’d rather get more intimate where everyone can see?” I step forward until our bodies nearly brush. “Fine by me.”
Her breath hitches at our proximity. She glances from left to right, most likely noticing the attention we’re gathering. “What are you doing?”
“Setting the mood.”
Baby blues widen at me. “You’re making a scene.”
“Then put an end to it,” I urge.
Her unblinking gaze narrows into a glare. “You’re doing this on purpose.”
I shrug. “Let them talk.” Maybe the rumor mill will be somewhat useful tonight after all.
“Nope, you’re not using me as a pawn.” Paisley shoos me toward the door. “Buh-bye.”
I loop an arm around her waist, tugging until she’s flush against me. “I’m not leaving without you, Twinkles.”
Her palms press flat on my chest, ready to shove me away. The slight curl in her fingertips is the only sign of hesitation. Our eyes lock and hold. One breath extends into two. Her body presses closer to mine with every ragged exhale. The buzz around us goes quiet. I search her gaze while she gets lost in mine. My heartbeat quickens under her touch. Warmth spreads between us.
The urge to pull her even tighter against me flexes my arm. Paisley blinks, casting her gaze around the crowded room. Red blooms on her cheeks and she breaks free from my hold. I release her but my eyes remain glued on her fiery blush. There’s no hiding her reaction.
“You’re playing dirty,” she mutters.
“Whatever makes you mine.”
“Never gonna happen.”
“No?” In a fluid motion, I remove my cowboy hat and put it on her head. A collective gasp ripples across the bar. I smirk as the gossips prepare to do their thing. “The town will say otherwise.”
About the Author:
Harloe Rae is a USA Today & Amazon Top 5 best-selling author. Her passion for writing and reading has taken on a whole new meaning. Each day is an unforgettable adventure.
She’s a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. There’s nothing quite like an epic happily ever after. When she’s not buried in the writing cave, Harloe can be found hanging with her hubby and kiddos. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses.
Broody heroes are Harloe’s favorite to write. Her romances are swoony and emotional with plenty of heat. All of her books are available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
They say to marry your best friend. So that’s what I did. But what no one knows is that it’s not even real—it’s a marriage of convenience.
Yeah, I married Claire Weller to fulfill a long-ago promise made back when we were just kids. Problem is, I’ve always had feelings for Claire, and now I’ve gone and fully fallen in love with her.
Too bad she sees me only as a friend.
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Claire
Easton Sonden was my teenage crush. But then we went our separate ways. He went on to greatness, becoming a star hockey player, while I had my own life. Until we reunited.
Now he’s my husband!
How lucky did I get? Easton is gorgeous, sweet, and has a body made for sin. And now he’s all mine.
Well, not really. Our marriage is a sham.
But I don’t want it to be—I want more. I’m afraid to tell him, though. What if he doesn’t feel the same way?
I don’t think my heart can handle that.
So I guess I’ll just go on pretending.
Until I no longer can.
Easton is the first novel in the new Glacier Hockey series.
*can be read as a standalone*
🏒 Review🏒
Claire and Easton exchanged a promise when they were teenagers that they didn’t expect to keep. Now that Claire is 27 and Easton is back in town even though they haven’t seen each other for years they want to keep it which includes a marriage so that she can inherit her trust fund.
Easton is a professional hockey player who has recently been traded to his hometown. When he arrives one of the first people he wants to see is Claire and they are both about to find out that marriage is only the beginning.
When Claire and Easton reunite it is like they haven’t been apart however they did have some turmoil to overcome as they pushed the parameters of their friendship to love.
S.R. Grey is a USA Today Bestselling Author of the Breakaway hockey series, Boys of Winter hockey books, and Men of Fall football novels. Other New Adult and Romantic Suspense works of hers include the Judge Me Not books, the Promises series, the Inevitability duology, A Harbour Falls Mystery trilogy, and the Laid Bare series of novellas.
When not writing Ms. Grey can be found reading, traveling, running, and cheering for her hometown sports teams. Sometimes all at the same time!
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