Thomas O’Grady is the unofficial King of Sugar Mountain. He’s always been untouchable; the kind of man you admire from afar, but don’t get to be close to. So imagine my surprise when I get offered a job working underneath him at his resort. It’s a dream come true… until it isn’t. He’s grumpy, opinionated and judgemental. I want to tell him exactly where he can shove it, but then I meet his daughter…
Nothing matters more to me than my little girl. My world stops and starts with her. Running my family’s resort is a job. Being Clara’s dad is a gift. I wasn’t looking for a relationship, but when Brooklyn walked into my office with her firey red hair and matching personality, all bets were off. I’ve tried to keep it professional, but that woman pushes every single button I’ve got. And hell, I sort of love her for it.
An anthology you’ll simply find yourself “Falling in Love” with, by all your favourite authors!
Second chance love where danger abounds, workplace romance that gets off on the wrong foot, and the beauty of rekindled romance await in Falling for You.
Enjoy eight contemporary romances, all set against a stunning autumn backdrop, while also supporting the International Red Cross.
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When a secret separates Michael from his beloved Chloe, heβll do anything to save the day, protect her, and make her fall back in love with him once more in this adventurous romanceΒ
– Judy Lynn Ichkhanian
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Veterinarian Lara has sworn not to become involved in a new romance after her long-term partner walked off. But then she meets Jeremiah. Jeremiah, a farmer, is totally different to anyone else sheβs ever met, and occasionally, he seems to disapprove of her. Their attraction grows, but can they overcome the differences between them and find true love?Β
– Bebe Sumner
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It is New Yearβs Eve and Tillyβs boyfriend is behaving strangely. She suspects she will be facing the new year as a reluctantly single womanβbut it is party time and Tilly is not giving up without a fightβ¦Β
– Poppy Alexander
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When little Freya gives Rose flowers in the park because she seems sad, it brings back memories she wants to forget. Little does she know this simple gift and friendship from the girl and her father may enable her to move on and change her life for the better. First, a mystery from her past and the threat to her must be resolvedΒ
– Dawn Bolton
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Seeing her husband in the arms of another woman, Jan wonders if her decision to quit her job has come just too late. Distraught, she runs to the place where once she was happiest. Will she win Rob back, or is it all over?Β
– Liz Martinson
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Can a rocky first impression send a teacher and parent tumbling toward one another? Maybe their instant attraction will be the only thing that goes right on a disastrous field trip to the pumpkin patch where everything else seems to go wrong.Β
– Danielle Sibarium-Tsapp
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Desperate for some time alone after the stress of a messy divorce, Erin takes refuge in her friendβs cottage. Just her, the trees, the water, and her paints. The last thing she wants is company. Especially company in the inconveniently attractive form of Lawrence, who is also expecting to have the space to himself. Surely the lakeside retreat is big enough for both of them. Isnβt it?Β
– Riana Everly
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Walt has been secretly in love with Patti for almost a year, but the old-fashioned bachelor doesnβt know how to confess his feelingsβuntil itβs too late. After months of missed opportunities, Pattiβs fallen in love with a mysterious man named Oscar after only three dates!
While Walt is busy kicking himself for missed opportunities and nursing a broken heart, Pattiβs bedraggled appearance and missing smile point to trouble in paradise.
Walt wonβt stand for that. No one should steal Pattiβs smileβespecially not this βother man.β Thereβs more to Oscar than meets the eye, and Walt is determined to find out what it isβeven if curiosity kills the cat.
Can Walter swoop in and prove that heβs the right man for Patti? Or will that make him the sleazy βother manβ and ruin any chance he has to win her heart?
Itβs hard to outrun the ghosts of your past when you can talk to the dead…
Leigh Raelyn should be burned at the stake. Not only did she cause the deaths of her family β sheβs also a Lunar witch, bonded with the outlawed element, aether. But hiding an illicit gift is almost impossible when youβre next in line for the throne, and her supply of magical suppressants is dwindling.
So, when she discovers a way to surrender her title, Leigh seizes her chance.
Wilder Dunn will do whatever it takes to ascend the ranks of the Borealis Blades β so long as it gives him the power to bring his sisterβs killers to their knees. But as the son of a traitor, he is failing to gain favor with the Council. When Wilder agrees to protect the princess ahead of her coronation, he hopes to prove fealty to authority. Until he discovers the real reason for his employment…
With Wilderβs help, Leigh goes in search of her throne-bargaining secret: the truth behind Coronaβs centuries-old peace treaties. But as the pair spiral closer to a realm-shattering revelation, only one thing is clear: to fix the world order they need to break it…and possibly, their own hearts too.
As the head elf at Santaβs Christmasland, I never expected to be butting heads with the new executiveβor going on a date with him. But when he asked me to go home with him for Christmas, I surprised myself by saying yes.
Oh, and heβs from the North Pole.
And apparently, Iβm an elf.
Teddy Claus
Training to take over the family business was no small undertaking, but for the last few years, Iβd been working my way up through the ranks, mastering each branch of our enterprise.
But everything was different when I arrived at our Christmas themed amusement park and met her.
Maybe that was why I invited her home with me for Christmas.
It felt like Iβd been searching my whole life for something, and Iβd finally found it.
Maybe, what Iβd needed all along was Ivy by my side.
There are three rules I live by: My boys come first, the rest of my family second, and never mix business with pleasure.
I take pride that Iβve never broken these.
Until her.
Sheβs a wildcardβthe type of woman I never chase.
She has no straightforward plan for her life.
Her version of how to be strict with my boys is laughable.
I swear, she selects her outfits based on what tattoo she wants to peek out, just to make me wonder all day what the rest of it looks like against her flesh.
And that blush she somehow has nailed everytime I look at her, wreaks havoc everywhere it shouldnβt.
The most annoying thing about her?
Sheβs taken by a neanderthal who treats her like crap (based on the phone conversations Iβve secretly overheard).
Why you are going to love this bookβ¦ π Football Player / Sports Romance
π Second Chance Romance
π Single Guardian
πPediatric doctor
π The one who got away
π Overachiever
π No third act breakup
πFlorida: boats, sunshine, and dolphins
π Goldendoodle named Molly
π Previous characters appearing
π Found family
π Forced Proximity
Jonah Dallmann
Over two years ago, I met a woman on New Yearβs Eve, and it was the best night of my life. Until the next morning when it became the worst.
One voice message. One swerve over a double yellow line. One little girl, my niece, whoβs now mine.
It hasnβt been easy. These things never are, but weβre trying. Now, Iβm twenty-six, and determined to be the best wide receiver on our team, while sheβs seven and spends her days reading books and dancing ballet.
Only, I havenβt just grieved the loss of my brother, but her too. My heart ached for what could have been, and what I had to let go. I know what I did to her was wrong, yet I never got the opportunity to explain. But when the door opens and she steps in wearing green scrubs and a long white coat, shock ripples through me, and I hope I might finally get the chance.
Sophie Black
I always wondered if this day would come, but I never expected to see him here, with her, in one of my patient rooms. Heβs even better looking than I remember and giving off single dad vibes, too, as he cares for his adorable niece. A niece I didnβt know he had.
I was surprised when he asked if he could see me again, but I instantly declined. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Only now we keep running into each other, and Iβm confused. Is fate throwing us a second chance, and if so, should I catch it?
A fiery second-chance, sizzling romance in which two former spouses are forced back into each other’s livesβwhether they like it or not.
My grandmother always had a flair for drama.
At eighteen, I was forced to marry so I could pay my college tuition.
Enter Caleb Cunningham: my best friendβs brother and Navy SEAL.
I needed my inheritance, he needed money to cover his dadβs hospital bills.
It seemed like a win-win.
The marriage didnβt last, but thatβs okay. It was a marriage of convenience.
At least, thatβs what I told myself.
Over a decade later, Grandmaβs still pulling the strings from beyond the grave.
Her last wish? For me to live with my estranged husband for six months, or I lose everythingβmy company and my employeesβ livelihoods included.
Now, Iβm stuck with Caleb, the rugged, infuriating, and the man who once broke my heart. The deal is simple: heβll stay with me for the next six months as long as I give him… well, everything.
He wants control.
He wants my grandmotherβs penthouse.
And, of course, he wants the Bentley.
Caleb seems determined to make my life hell, and heβs enjoying every minute of it.
But if he thinks Iβm going down without a fight, heβs got another thing coming. It takes two to make a marriage, and itβll take two to crash it into the ground.
Thomas O’Grady is the unofficial King of Sugar Mountain. He’s always been untouchable; the kind of man you admire from afar, but don’t get to be close to. So imagine my surprise when I get offered a job working underneath him at his resort. It’s a dream come true… until it isn’t. He’s grumpy, opinionated and judgemental. I want to tell him exactly where he can shove it, but then I meet his daughter…
Nothing matters more to me than my little girl. My world stops and starts with her. Running my family’s resort is a job. Being Clara’s dad is a gift. I wasn’t looking for a relationship, but when Brooklyn walked into my office with her firey red hair and matching personality, all bets were off. I’ve tried to keep it professional, but that woman pushes every single button I’ve got. And hell, I sort of love her for it.
Genre/Tropes: Steamy Romcom / Baseball player / Childhood Crush to Fling to Forever / Small town / Obsessive & Relentless Hero / Single Mama / Fast Burn / Sunshine x Sunshine / Cowgirl Heroine
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EXCERPT REVEAL!
Check out this excerpt for HEADED FOR HOME by Harloe Rae, coming October 18th.
Drake clears his throat to knock me from that lost cause. An awkward minute has undoubtedly ticked by while I shamefully ogled him. Based on the curve of his smirk, he doesnβt seem to mind the attention.
Itβs only then I recall he had said something that resembled a question. Maybe. One fact sticks out in the lustful fog my brain has become.
βYou remember me?β
The notion is more presumptuous than Iβd ever give myself credit for. I havenβt seen Drake since we were teenagers. Not only that but he went on to become a famous athlete whoβs undoubtedly met more people than I can count.
His gaze heats on mine. βAs if Iβd ever forget my first kiss.β
I feel my eyes bulge. βWe were just kids.β
βDoesnβt make it any less meaningful.β Drakeβs blatant interest roves over me. βSo?β
βButtons,β I reply automatically.
βWhat?β His laugh is rich and bolder than the coffee aroma wafting around the cafe.
My cheeks get warm while fellow Bean Me Up patrons send us curious glances. βItβs just this silly retort my grandma used to toss out whenever someone used βsoβ as a full sentence.β I chew on my bottom lip at his look of confusion. βBecause you sew buttons on stuffβ¦β
βAh.β He nods.
My face flames hotter. βTold you it was silly.β
βI like it.β Drakeβs shrug is carefree. βBut what Iβd like more is to know if your last name is still Brooks.β
βIs that your not-so-subtle way of asking if Iβm married?β
βCan you blame me? You lookβ¦β His throat works hard to finish the statement. βBetter than faded memories.β
βShould I take that as a compliment?β
His eyes remain glued on my curvy waist. βDefinitely. Why didnβt we ever date?β
I squint at him. βProbably because you transferred to Edina before ninth grade.β
βGreat decision for baseball,β he muses. βNot so great for us.β
βAs if you have any regrets.β
Heβs quiet for a pregnant pause. βWould you believe me if I said I think about you often?β
Flutters erupt in my stomach, but I canβt allow myself to get swept away in a long-lost fantasy. βProbably not.β
βItβs true, Cassidyβ¦β
βBrooks,β I relent. βNever been married.β
Drakeβs stare hasnβt wavered. βMe either.β
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Iβm willing to admit that I shouldnβt read spicy scenes in public.
But in my defense, the opportunity rarely rises elsewhere.
As a single mom and farm owner, my time is stretched thinner than horse hair.
Besides, Iβd reached a pivotal peak in the story and couldnβt put it down.
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That is until someone bumps into me.
My phone launches into the air like a base hit, but the device is caught before smashing into the ground.
It comes as no surprise considering the guy is a professional baseball star.
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Drake Granger isnβt the boy I remember, but I could still pick him out of the roster while blindfolded.
This charming man doesnβt hesitate to tease me about what he spies on my screen.
He also doesnβt break stride before asking me out on a date.
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But as previously mentioned, spare time isnβt a luxury I possessβ¦
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Drake claims that whatever Iβm willing to give is plenty.
It doesnβt take long to prove thatβs not the game heβs playing.
This pro is done striking out, and headed straight for home.
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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.
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Sheβs a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. Thereβs nothing quite like an epic happily ever after. When sheβs 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.
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Broody heroes are Harloeβs favorite to write. Her romances are swoony and emotional with plenty of heat. All of her books are available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
Christian came up behind her. βClose your eyes.β
βWhy? Itβs dark,β Maggie replied, the heat of his presence stirring an intoxicating sense of anticipation inside her.
βJust do it, Maggie TBD.β
Maggie, last name to be determined, TBDβthatβs how the hospital dubbed her after she woke up with amnesia, her last name lost to the void. All she had was an apron with βMaggieβ stitched on it. Without that, she wouldnβt even know her own name.
βAre you going to keep calling me TBD?β she asked with a pout, but when he said it, the ache of not knowing her last name didnβt sting quite as much.
βYes, I like it. Baseball players love nicknames. Weβll stick with it.β
βWhatβs your nickname?β she continued.
βI didnβt have one.β
βThen why do I need one?β
He moved closer, his breath warm against her ear, sending a shiver down her spine. His voice dropped to a sultry rumble.βBecause I want to give you one. Now, be a good girl, TBD, and closeβ¦yourβ¦eyes.β
loathe him. Two years ago, he semi-broke my heart and he still doesnβt remember who I am. Okay so I was covered in electric blue body paint, and wearing a wig, but is that a good excuse to not remember the girl you said was your destiny?
Now Iβm stuck working for the jerk because only he can give me the job I really wantβmanager of his hotel.
Itβs a perfect plan until he remembers when we first met.Β
Things suddenly shift and now heβs looking at me with eyes that see straight through to the real me, touching me with hands that make me weak and kissing me with a mouth that threatens to do things to me they donβt even talk about in movies.
Thereβs just one wrinkle. I donβt trust him not to break my heart again.
The interactions between them were humorous, the romance is endearing, and it was wonderful to see Jules go after her dreams and for Leo to realize that the woman and the future he didnβt know he wanted had been there all along.
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Meet Louise Bay
Β International, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes contemporary romance novels that make you laugh – the kind she likes to read.
Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry when she grows up.
Louise loves the rain, RHOBH, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne (not necessarily in that order).
Special Edition Cover Design: Emily Wittig Designs
Release Date: November 12, 2024
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NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you the continuation of the stand-alone series surrounding five best friends who co-own a tattoo studio. “Are You Ready?β is an age gap, single mom, found family, small-town romance.
Forrest
The moment I met Briar, I couldn’t stay away. She’s my sister’s friend, but that didnβt stop me. Especially after her daughters stole twin pieces of me.
I might have inked her flawless skin, but sheβs the one under mine. Something about her draws me in, even when she pushes me away.
Every time weβre together, it feels like Iβm home. I want to give her my heart, my time, and my loveβnot just to her but to her daughters too. Iβll do whatever it takes to prove Iβm the man they can depend on.
Briar
I never thought Iβd fall in love again, not after everything Iβve been through. Then Forrest walked into my life, turning everything upside down.
Heβs tough on the outsideβwith his tattoos and confidenceβbut underneath, heβs gentle, patient, and kindβespecially with my girls. He shows he cares in small, consistent ways, even letting the twins paint his nails, making them sparkle.
The fact that they adore him scares me, because itβs not just my heart at risk if he leaves. I love him more than Iβve let myself believe. But now, Iβm ready to admit itβto him and myself. The next time he asks me, Iβll be ready.
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, sheβs known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.
A harmless kiss led to a fairy tale. Or so I thought. But unlike the happily-ever-afters you read about, my tale didnβt end with a wedding gown and roses.
My fairy tale turned into a heartbreak. Inked in pain and sealed in tears.
It almost cost me my life. And my family.
He moved on as if nothing ever happened, while I was left to pick up the pieces.
Now, heβs back and he wants me.
To him, Iβm a pawn to be used. Leverage. But Iβm no longer his. Iβm his brotherβs betrothed.
Stuck between two brothers, the push and pull unbearable. One wants me, the other needs me. But the Leone brothers will learn that this queen wonβt be a pawn.
To me, they are both men deserving of pain and poison.
From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby comes On the Wild Side, a sizzling single mom, cowboy, small town romance in the beloved Wilds of Montana Series!
My best friend Leo is by my side every step of the way, offering his unconditional support β including a temporary getaway, which I so badly need right now.
Once in Boston, he invites me to stay with him until I get back on my feet. Temporarily, of course.
And I donβt even think twice before agreeing.
But I quickly question if this was the right thing to do.
Did I forget to mention Leo is the hottest man on the planet?
And now his hotness is front and center, as thereβs plenty of opportunities to spy on those sexy muscles when he works out in his home gym…or when he gets out of the shower.
Then the oddest thing happensβ¦ Leo offers to be my dating coach to βhelp me get back into the gameβ.
On our first night out, I break out in goosebumps at the lightest touch or seductive smile. And when we get back to his place, well, we take the coaching a little too far and I have the hottest night of my life.
The question is, am I willing to risk my friendship with him for something more? Especially when Iβm not even sure Iβm ready for anything at allβ¦
My name is Layla Hagen and I am a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. I fell in love with books when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.
I write romantic stories and canβt wait to share them with the world.
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