I make the rules. I just never expected her to make me break every last one of them.
As a man who built an empire on absolute control, I don’t negotiate, and I sure as hell don’t do feelings. My arrangements are always clear: no promises, no forever.
Then came Rory. She doesnโt just capture my attentionโshe consumes it.
I thought I owned the game.
I thought I owned us.
Until Rory did the unthinkable and walked away.
I gave her space, but when news reaches me that she’s been offered a job on the other side of the country, the illusion of letting her go burns to the ground. Packing up and moving thousands of miles away from me? Not on my watch.
As I close the distance between us, I find out she isn’t just running from usโsheโs hiding a secret. Sheโs about to learn that Iโm not letting her go, and nothing will stop me from going after whatโs mine.
Vik has been happy with the rules that governed his relationship with Rory where they would enjoy each other until either one of them decided to leave. He never expected that Rory would end their relationship and even though he was miserable he was trying to be patient until his assistant and her friend tell him that she is leaving town.
Rory was happy with Vik until she receives news that she doesnโt believe he will be happy about. Instead of telling him she decides that they should just go their separate ways however she is about to find out that he isnโt about to walk away from her or the life they could have.
Vik is protective and the chemistry between he and Rory was never in doubt but seeing the sweet and caring side of Vik who is willing to do anything for her will have you believing in love and happy ever afters.
โI have not come to bring war, but to gift eternity.โ
An enigmatic figure emerges into the Hallowed World, promising a gift of unfathomable worth to the people of earth. Crown sorcerer, Ambrose Drake must negotiate terms with this peaceful invader, but Drake and his companions soon find themselves drawn into a warped reality from which there seems no escape.
Coupled with this external threat, Drake fights a losing battle with the demonic sovereign housed in his mind, a battle whose outcome may well determine the fate of the Hallowed World.
Blood Grove, the third book in The Seven Hungers series, is a fast-paced, urban fantasy thriller with horror elements throughout. Perfect for fans of Brad Magnarella, Shayne Silvers, and M. D. Massy.
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both womenโs and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.
If youโd like to receive a notification when Sawyer releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter (sawyerbennett.com/signup).
Bill Keenan played hockey at Harvard University from 2005 to 2008 and professionally in Europe from 2009 to 2012. After completing his MBA at Columbia Business School, he worked for two years in Deutsche Bank’s investment banking division. He currently serves as COO of Graydon Carter’s Air Mail.
Julian Langley has everything a man could ever wantโa sprawling Manhattan townhouse, a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, and ownership of the New York Vipers, one of the most coveted franchises in professional hockey. What he doesn’t have, and will never allow himself, is anyone who matters too much. Carrying a devastating loss that completely reshaped him, Julian has since built his life around the certainty that nothing will ever cost him that dearly again.
Harper Hawthorne isn’t looking for a billionaire. She’s looking for a way to keep the lights on. Single-handedly holding her world together since she was a teenager, Harper works two jobs, lives in a rent-controlled apartment on the Lower East Side, and sacrifices everything for her younger brother. When an unexpected phone call lands her a chauffeur job behind the wheel of Julianโs car, she takes it for exactly what it is: a paycheck.
Julian notices everything about her. Harper tries not to notice anything about him. What begins as a professional arrangement starts to crack at the edges when Harper proves, repeatedly and effortlessly, that sheโs unlike anyone Julian has ever encountered before. Sheโs too sharp to ignore, too genuine to keep at arm’s length, and entirely unimpressed by his world in a way that makes it impossible for him to stop thinking about her.
Julian doesn’t do commitment. Harper doesn’t believe in fairy tales. But some collisions are inevitable and some people are worth every risk you swore you’d never take again.
Julian is a slow-burn hockey romance about a guarded billionaire, the woman who got under his skin without trying, and the long road back to trusting that a second shot at love is always worth the leap.
Who thought it was a good idea to make lakes so cold? Or so wet? Or so slimy?
I right myself under the water, treading even though itโs not too deep. But this is no easy feat with sneakers on. But I manage, then pop my head above the surface, batting at the hair sticking to my face as I blink lake water out of my eyes.
When two strong arms wrap around my waist.
Is thatโฆ?
I look up. Sawyerโs kneeling on the dock, arms stretched into the waterโand heโs lifting me out of it.
Heโs hauling me up like I weigh nothing, tugging me back onto the wood slats. My soaked body smacks into hisโฆvery firm chest. Yep. I was right about the arms. Right about the chest. Heโs all kinds of strong.
โIโve got you,โ he says, steady and calm, pulling me the rest of the wayโฆright into his lap.
Iโm still a little dazedโgetting tackled by a rowdy partier will do that to you. But still, I manage to say, โIโm surprised you didnโt jump in after me.โ
โYou donโt strike me as the kind of woman who wants a man making himself the center of attention.โ
Damn. Heโs right. โIt would have been ridiculous too, right?โ
He arches a brow in a way that says heโll go toe-to-toe with me. โWant a do-over and Iโll jump in this time?โ
โMaybe I do,โ I tease.
โAlso, the waterโs maybe three feet deep,โ he says and, okay, he has a point. โDidnโt seem like you needed rescuing.โ
โSpoken like a man whoโs never watched Mr. Darcy emerge from the lake in Pride and Prejudice.โ
His smile quirks, sexy and wry. โMy white shirt is wet,โ he says, plucking at the fabric. โBut if you want the full Darcy moment, say the word.โ
Iโm more interested in his shirt now though. I glance down, and hello, six-pack. โYes, it is.โ
Then I glance at myself.
Oh. Oh no.
My white dress is soaked. And officially see-through. Of course this has happened tonight. Of course it has happened to me.
Evidently, the universe wonโt let me have nice things.
About IโVE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU (Coming 7/28/2026):
My secret workplace romance starts innocently enough at a birthday party.
But when a rowdy partier knocks me into a lake and a sexy stranger comes to my rescue โ my night becomes one to remember.
A night so steamy I almost forget why Iโve sworn off men after a failed workplace romance.
Trouble is, the brand new doggy daycare in Darling Springs that Iโve contracted with is owned by none other than my sexy stranger. Thanks, fate.
Sawyer turns out to be a total grump in a tailored suit, no matter how sunshine-y I am. Even when he squeezes that hard body past me as I bring donuts to work. Or when he pretends heโs not roaming his dark eyes over me as I teach Fido to sit, stay and come.
But Iโm focusing on my shiny new futureโmy dog-training business is suddenly the hottest thing in town, thanks to a new actress client. And when Iโm roped into a charity dance number, I smell an opportunity, especially when I learn my hot landlord has an alter ego and a fandom.
Turns out Mr. Serious Boss is up for dance lessons.
Then the entire Dirty Dancing experience.
Giving into our chemistry once wonโt hurt. Two might be pushing it. By the seventh, itโs undeniableโIโve got a crush on him too.
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 thatโs sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.
In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.
Heidiโs first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018, and is now available on DVD & Digital.
Liam Page spent decades singing about love. Now he’s ready to talk about it.
The stadiums aren’t selling out like they used to. His bandmates are ready for a change. And Liam is finally okay with that because being home in Beaumont with Josie, their son Noah, and three perfect grandchildren is everything he never knew he needed.
When a producer pitches him a late-night call-in radio show, Liam is skeptical. But “The Love Line with Liam” becomes something unexpected. A chance to help strangers navigate heartbreak, second chances, and everything in between.
He’s good at giving advice. It’s his own life that keeps getting complicated.
Because after decades of silence, his estranged father is asking for forgiveness. And Liam isn’t sure he has any to give.
๐Review๐ Liam has been a successful musician for decades however he is beginning to wonder if his appeal is fading so he and his band are on a hiatus. Finding himself at a home is a mixed blessing as he loves spending more time with Josie, his kids and his grandkids but he is also wondering what comes next.
An offer to host a radio show has him conflicted as it might just be the challenge he didnโt know he needed but giving advice to others will force him to also face some of the emotional turmoil he has experience especially when it comes to his estranged father and his reluctance to open that door once again.
This is a heartwarming story about love and family. Noah is going through a change in his life but he has the support of those he loves as he makes peace with the past and a new appreciation for what really matters.
Grumpily Yours by Teagan Hunter is now live on audio!
Narrated by: Chloe Ryan & Nelson Hobbs
When a blacklisted chef is forced to work for a grumpy exโNHL player, sparks fly in and out of the kitchen. A steamy workplace romance about rebuilding dreams, breaking rules, and finding forever.
When a public meltdown ruins chef Summer Turnerโs career, she flees to her hometown in the Pacific Northwest, hoping to rediscover her passion for cooking. Summer doesnโt want to work for someone else again, but when her father secures her a job at a local cidery, she doesnโt dare say no, even if it means working for scowling former NHL player Ezra Rawlings.
After a career-ending injury, Ezra knows what itโs like to lose everything. Emotionally guarded, heโs sworn off relationships to focus on business. But sparring with Summer ignites something he thought was gone forever, and what starts as a casual fling becomes impossible to ignore.
As their connection deepens and defenses crumble, their explosive chemistry threatens every boundary theyโve set. Summerโs determined to prove sheโs not a failure, while Ezraโs convinced heโs too broken for love. But two stubborn hearts might be exactly what each other needsโif theyโre brave enough to stop running.
๐งReview๐ง Summer has returned to her hometown in part because of her fatherโs medical condition and in part because of her recent career challenge which has her questioning her future. When an incident has her drawing the attention of law enforcement her father, who is also the sheriff, arranges for her to work at the pub of which Ezra is a partner in.
Ezra is still dealing with the residual pain that ended his hockey career and is determined that the pub will be a success as it will allow him to support youth hockey. After a speeding ticket too many he agrees to the request of the sheriff that Summer will work at the pub and when it comes to her work he has no concerns but the escalating feelings between them is another matter.
Summer and Ezra are perfect for each other in every way as he gives her the confidence to follow her dreams and she shows him that his injury doesnโt define him. The physical connection between them is intense but it is the emotional connection that makes their relationship special. Chloe Ryan brings out the feisty side of Summer while Ezra portrays the evolution of Ezraโs character from town grouch to happy.
Those two words have bounced back and forth through Kendall Davisโ head since his daughter told him his missing wife might be alive. For twenty years heโs mourned her and let grief consume him. He prayed to the Father to help him find her even though He cast him out of heaven and stripped Kendall of his powers a long time ago. What he wouldnโt give for those power right now with the possibility of Luni being alive.
When an enemy threatens the people he loves, Kendall has to somehow regain his powers to protect those he loves
Jane Doe.
A name that reminds Luni Davis she doesnโt know who she is or if thereโs anyone out there looking for her. Found in a ditch at deathโs door, sheโs just starting her life over. A trip to the neighboring town of Springlake Pines changes her life as she knows it. Springlake Pines calls to her soul. She returns multiple times, chasing a feeling that eventually leads her to a clearing in the woods and to words she believes sheโs uttered before.
Memories and magic restored invokes the wrath of an old enemy hellbent on destroying the newly reunited family, forcing two very different, but ancient magics to combine to defeat them.
When I make the cheerleading team for Seattleโs pro football organization, there are many rules.
Most notably? Stay away from the football players.
Everyone on my squad takes that warning to heart. I, on the other hand, take it as a challenge. Especially after I meet Braden Lock. With his easy smile, endless patience, and heart-of-gold reputation, the star receiver is everything Iโm not โ soft where Iโm sharp, steady where Iโm mayhem. Braden Lock has always played by the rules. Unfortunately for him, Iโm very good at breaking them. And after one unexpected turn of events leaves me spiraling, I convince the leagueโs golden boy to indulge in one very forbidden distraction: me. What starts as secret hookups and harmless fun quickly turns into something far more dangerous โ because the more time we spend sneaking around behind closed doors, the harder it becomes to pretend weโre not already in too deep. But our organization has one ironclad rule: players and cheerleaders are strictly off limits. If anyone finds out about us, Bradenโs contract โ and my spot on the squad โ could disappear overnight. We knew the risks of our illegal formation. We just didnโt realize the real danger wasnโt getting caught. It was how badly weโd destroy ourselves trying to hold on.
๐Sports Romance ๐Forbidden ๐Secret Hookups ๐Workplace Romance ๐Football Player x Cheerleader ๐Opposites Attract ๐Caretaker Hero ๐High Stakes Relationship ๐Sneaking Around
๐Review๐ Braden is a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, and he is determined to succeed as his family is counting on him. When Emily becomes a cheerleader he is drawn to her fun and flirty personality as those are in short supply in his life. He knows that he should keep his distance as getting personally involved could end both their careers however she is a force of nature that draws him in.
Emily is still trying to find her place in life, and she is hoping that becoming a cheerleader will give her the fulfillment she is looking for. She canโt help but try to get a reaction from Braden every time they see each other and show him that there is more to his life than responsibilities.
The chemistry and connection between them was unparalleled, the banter humorous and the way they support each other with everything they are going through is heartwarming especially when it comes to the turmoil they are both experiencing when it comes to their families. Aaron Donahue and Audrey Obeyn were the perfect choices for Braden and Emily as you could feel every emotion as well as the bond the characters shared.
Welcome to Saddle Ridge, where life is hard and love is wild…
Maddox
I’m no stranger to hard work. I’ve got a family ranch that’s on the brink of collapse, a grandfather whose health is fading, and a laundry list of other responsibilities that demand my constant attention.
Every sunrise brings a new fight. There’s no time to worry about what might have been with the girl who got away.
But it seems I’ve avoided Amelia King for as long as I can.
One reckless ranch hand making trouble at her bar is more than I can afford. Her outlaw cousin and his gang of gearheads won’t take kindly to the mess my man has made. So I swallow my pride and head into town to make things right.
The moment I spot her, she takes my breath away. Still gorgeous and igniting that familiar fire in my veins, just the sight of her brings back all of my memories. But before I can grab a broom or write a check for the damages, an unexpected phone call interrupts our chaotic reunion.
With my grandfather’s legacy now on the line, I’m desperate to preserve it if it’s the last thing I do. We’re facing an enemy with a dangerous connection to Amelia of all people, and they’re determined to stop me no matter who gets hurt in the process. As the stakes get higher, lives hang in the balance, so I do exactly what my sister begs me not to. Forming an alliance with the Fallen Demons Motorcycle Club could cost my family everything. But there’s something more dangerous than going into business with the outlaws: admitting I’m in love with their vice president’s cousin.
Heโs the leagueโs most dangerous enforcer. Sheโs the specialist sent to determine whether heโs too broken to save.Neither of them is prepared for what happens when the truth hits back.
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