Kylie Connors survived the worst kind of betrayal, but now everyone treats her like she’s untouchable.
And the truth is…she is.
As the younger sister of the Sierra’s general manager, any man who’s interested in her would have to risk his career for a chance with her.
But then she asks me for help feeling something good again. Something real.
I’ve wanted her in silence for years, burying the truth that she’s the only woman I’ve ever truly craved. She’s forbidden, off-limits, and choosing her could cost me all I’ve built…and rattle the foundation of the life Kylie’s fought so hard to rebuild.
But when she trusts me enough to take that first step, every instinct in me screams to take the next ten for her.
And if she asks for more…I know I won’t hold back.
Colt is a professional hockey player who has had feelings for Kylie, the sister of the general manager, for a couple of years but he knows he needs to be patient because of her past. He is determined to get her attention one flat tire at a time and show her that she can trust him with her heart and her safety.
Kylie has endured an experience that changed who she is and left her with trust issues both when it comes to others and herself. She has feelings for Colt but has been hesitant to become more than acquaintances however he is also the first man to make her feel like she can move forward with her life after what she went through.
I really enjoyed how supportive they were of each other as he helped her heal from the past and she helped him deal with the family turmoil that is a constant in his life. The characters are captivating, the romance is enchanting and this story has all the feels.
Meet Elise Faber:
USA TODAY bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys. She lives in Northern California.
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He would kill to steal her heart. I would die to protect it.
It isn’t the woman at my feet, her heart ripped from her chest and her lifeless eyes staring up at me that knocks the air from my lungs when I’m called to café Mon Félicité.
It’s her.
Gorgeous, successful, sharp-tongued Danielle Walsh. The only witness to this brutal crime makes my blood pump hotter and faster every time I see her.
And when it becomes clear she’s more than just a witness, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Even if that means torturing myself with her presence by going undercover as her lover in order to draw the killer out.
The more time I spend with Danielle, fighting the temptation for just one touch, one kiss, the more I understand the man we call The Harvester.
Because his obsession has become my own… but only one of us will be allowed to claim her heart in the end.
Why you will love this book: 🔥Small Town 🔥RomCom 🔥Hockey Romance 🔥Found Family 🔥Grumpy Sunshine 🔥Fake Dating 🔥Whole town hates him! 🔥Parks & Rec meets Bonkers Hockey!
Welcome to Rebel, Louisiana—where the humidity feels personal, even the otters hold grudges, and chaos is a competitive sport.
I used to play hockey in sold-out arenas. Now my wrecked knee and I are stuck in a little bayou town that’s been mad at me for a year. I need a big comeback–and ZERO drama.
So first thing, I get tackled at the airport by a sunshiny woman in yellow overalls who’s thwarting my kidnapping… by her grandpas.
That’s Nora Delaune—Parks & Rec director, caffeine-powered menace, and the only person in Rebel willing to give me a chance. She needs me to win games and help save the town’s ice arena before it gets turned into a laser-tag nightmare.
And I… kind of like being needed by her. Even when she’s producing a singing, dancing, wig-wearing ice extravaganza that is definitely not hockey.
Then my sister—the team’s new owner—drops the bomb: if Nora and I “date,” the town might stop hating me.
Fine. We’ll fake it. As long as we don’t call it love.
But between late-night practices, the sugar-addicted swamp-werewolf mascot, otter drama, and the way Nora looks at me like I’m worth rooting for…I’m in trouble.
I came to Rebel to rebuild my career. I didn’t expect to lose my heart doing it.
Why you will love this book: 🔥Billionaire Romance 🔥Workplace Romance 🔥One Night Stand 🔥Mistaken Identity 🔥Close Proximity
Come along for the fun, sexy ride as this business-savvy, pleasure-oriented billionaire gets the shock of his lifetime and finds out his ever-efficient virtual assistant is not the man he thinks he is but a beautiful businesswoman who knows many of his secrets and has some of her own in Sincerely, Mr. Braden.
I run a multibillion-dollar retail conglomerate and pull strings most CEOs can only dream of. Winning is second nature. Chasing more is in my blood. My secret weapon? My virtual assistant of several years, Taylor Mitchell. He keeps my life in perfect order, and I trust him implicitly, which is why I gifted him a lavish weekend at my house on Saint Aurelle Island.
I didn’t plan on dropping by unannounced, but when the chance to finally meet him arises, I jump on it. Imagine my surprise when I find Taylor’s beautiful sister, Eleanor, in his place.
The moment I meet Ellie Mitchell, my world shifts.
What was supposed to be a brief hello with my buddy T turns into an unforgettable weekend with an incredible woman. I’ve spent a lifetime keeping people at arm’s length and walking away unscathed, but Ellie obliterates every wall I’ve ever built.
What I learn next shatters my world.
I don’t know which betrayal cuts deeper: The lie she told me or the truth that I still want her.
Jenna Dawson is not having a good year. In fact, she’s probably on Santa’s Naughty list.
No, that’s not a cheesy line. Her boss literally makes a “naughty or nice” list every year for his employees, and her endless arguments & late-night sessions with him have landed her on the former.
But fate suddenly gives her a break when Saint A**hole nears the brink of being deported back to his home country.
And he has the audacity to ask her for a favor…
All she has to do is find him a fiancee for the holidays, and she’ll get a bonus and a much-deserved break.
At least, that was what she thought before she was forced to step into the role herself…
From New York Times bestselling author Whitney G. comes a hilarious ‘marriage-for-convenience’ romance for fans of Four Christmases and The Proposal.
Jenna but may have to work for her boss but that doesn’t mean she has to have like him. She opposes him at every turn which is why she always manages to find herself on his naughty list which means no Christmas bonus. She now needs to find him a pretend wife however she never wanted it to be her.
Nicholas needs a wife not for forever just long enough to claim his inheritance. When he hits a wall with every woman that might be a viable option he decides the best person for the job is Jenna if they can manage to pull it off without driving each other around the bend.
The banter between them is humorous and once they give in to the feelings between them the heat is intense as they take us on a ride that is both fun and festive.
Meet Whitney G.
Whitney G. is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. Her books are currently published in over a dozen languages.
She lives deep in the Tennessee woods and spends most of her time drinking coffee while penning dirty-talking alpha males.
Under the fearless leadership of Captain Jordan Threat, the people of the Carivian Islands have fought valiantly for their freedom. But as they stand on the brink of victory, a secret weapon threatens to destroy their revolution.
To turn the tide of the war, Jordan seeks help from a new ally… who is also an old enemy. Commodore Erika is a bewitching yet sadistic dominatrix, and a former Imperial officer. Her loyalties are fickle, but she may be the rebellion’s only hope. If she can be trusted…
When one of Jordan’s beloved crewmates is abducted by the Imperium, he leads a rescue mission that uncovers dark secrets about Governor Jakjobb’s malevolent endgame. But as Jordan learns the truth behind his own powers, he fears a greater evil may lurk within himself.
In the crucible of battle, Jordan and his crew of beautiful lovers find strength in each other as they are drawn closer than ever before. But will it be enough to vanquish the Imperial tyrants and liberate the Carivian, once and for all?
With heroic battles, tender moments, and a dash of sexy spice, Magic Steampunk Pirate Booty 4 is an explosive conclusion to this epic saga of titillation, devotion, and revolution!
I’m the last single LeBlanc brother—famous in New Orleans for being a successful CEO…and a total man-whore. Becoming a single dad wasn’t on my to-do list…until my one-night stand drops my newborn daughter on my doorstep.
Suddenly, my world revolves around Charlotte: snuggling, changing diapers, preparing bottles. I’m running on little to no sleep and can barely focus.
So when I space out during Piper’s pitch, she assumes I’m hungover. Given my reputation, I can’t blame her—but it still annoys me. So even though her pitch was great, I kick her out of my office. I don’t need complications. Especially not one as attractive as Piper.
However, gossip travels fast in the French Quarter. When Piper discovers the truth behind my exhaustion and apologizes, I give her a second chance. I invite her to my penthouse to redo the pitch…except I’m far more focused on her cleavage, her smile, and the way she instantly connects with my daughter.
I shouldn’t want Piper. I can’t afford distractions. But the more time I spend with her, the harder it is to remember that she is off limits.
✨TEASER: ON BORROWED TIME by @harlowjamesauthor releasing January 16th! This will be a simultaneous release in Audio with the amazing narrators Connor Crais & Vanessa Edwin in DUET!
Being a nanny for a newly single dad wasn’t the job I applied for when I decided to lick my wounds in Blossom Peak.
But showing him my bare backside wasn’t in my plans either.
When the pursuit of my dream career seemed unattainable, instead of going home and proving my parents right, I made a detour to the small mountain town I remember visiting as a kid.
I just wanted a waitressing job to make some extra money while I figured out my next steps.
But then the lumberjack of an owner begged me to help him with his three month-old daughter that he just found out existed, and I couldn’t resist his plea.
Or his massive physique—the one I saw every detail of when he appeared shirtless in front of me three times in the first week.
The problem with living together though is there’s little space, especially when my boss is so closed off that he’s like a nut I want to crack open.
And when I do, he steals the breath from my lungs—and reignites my creativity as well.
But I gave myself a deadline to figure out what’s next.
Nowhere in that plan though did I account for falling for Henley Clark.
Turns out the heart doesn’t care, even when you’re on borrowed time.
BLURB: Power Playis a hate-to-love you romance featuring a playboy hero who’s always ready for a good time and a strait-laced heroine who’s not in the mood for his shenanigans.
Life’s a party, right? It is for me, at least while I’m playing hockey for the Bainbridge Wolves. Once graduation rolls around and reality sets in, I’ll be off to grad school and one step closer to the life my dad has mapped out for me. Until then, I’m going to enjoy every second of college life.
Everything changed when she became the accidental target of a prank gone wrong, and now the one girl I want for more than one night loathes me. I’ve tried to ignore my growing feelings, but that’s impossible. Everywhere I go, there she is—the hockey house, our training facility, and even in my dreams. No matter how much I try to change her opinion, she still hates me. But she doesn’t hate the things we do together when no one else is around.
It turns out, fighting and foreplay have a lot in common, but for once just having a good time isn’t enough. I want serious. I want forever. I just have to convince her that I can be more, that I can be everything she needs.
Power Play is the third book in Season Two of the Bainbridge U Hockey series, and it can be enjoyed as a standalone. If you love party boy heroes with charm to spare, and heroines who don’t have the time or the patience for anyone’s nonsense, then get ready to watch Blue Halliday fall hard and fast for Liza DeWalt.
🔥Newly appointed Co-Guardians 🔥Enemies-to-Lovers 🔥Grumpy/Grumpy 🔥Unexpected Parenthood 🔥Hockey Romance 🔥Found Family 🔥Opposites Attract 🔥Slow Burn
As a star left-winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, Atlas Karolak thrives on the ice but keeps his personal life uncomplicated. That all changes when tragedy strikes, pushing him into an unlikely partnership that tests his patience, challenges his heart, and threatens to rewrite everything he thought he knew about love and family.
Playing professional hockey wasn’t just a dream, it was the only one that ever mattered. I’ve worked my whole life for this career, and now that I’m playing for the Pittsburgh Titans, I’m exactly where I want to be. My life feels complete.
Until the day it doesn’t.
Losing my best friend to cancer shatters me in ways I didn’t see coming. And as I’m trying to figure out how to say goodbye, I’m blindsided again—because he’s named me and Maddie St. James as joint guardians of his daughter.
Maddie and I… we’re not friends. We’re barely acquaintances. If I’m oil, she’s water, and we’ve never managed to mix without friction. But for the sake of a little girl who’s already lost too much, we need to find neutral ground and figure out how to co-parent.
Are we capable? I’d like to think so. Are we scared out of our minds? Without a doubt. Can we put our differences aside and work together? Honestly, it depends on the day. But when stress turns into stolen glances, which turn into nights we can’t take back, our partnership gets a whole lot more complicated.
Because what started as obligation is starting to feel a lot like forever.
Nine months ago, I had one perfect, reckless night with Jasper Lawrence, the tall, tattooed firefighter who made me feel fearless. I told myself it was a mistake I’d never repeat.
Then he finds me at the Maple Festival… in labor with our surprise baby.
The best part? I had no idea I was pregnant.
Now Jasper is everywhere. The two of us stumble through new parenthood together. And he doesn’t just step up, he moves in. Almost. He pitches a tent in my backyard and sleeps outside so he’s never far away from us. He’s a shirtless, helpful menace who cooks, cleans, and cuddles our son. He makes me feel safe, seen, and wanted. And I hate how much I love it.
Every time I shove him away, he shows back up, golden retriever energy and all, with coffee and pastries in tow, ready to carry the baby, the groceries, and occasionally me.
I came to Maplewood, Vermont, to discover my independence. But it’s hard to keep my distance when the town’s been shaken by danger, the scars from my past refuse to stay buried, and the firefighter I should absolutely avoid keeps setting my world on fire.
Turns out the biggest threat to me in America’s most charming small town might be the man who won’t stop rescuing me.
Author’s Note: Sap & Secrets is a small-town romance featuring a curvy black cat, a tattooed golden retriever, and a (very cute) surprise baby. If you enjoy acts of service, small-town shenanigans, and maple syrup madness, you will not be disappointed.
Series Note: Welcome to Maplewood, Vermont. America’s Most Charming Small Town has some dark, sticky secrets. Come for the maple syrup, festivals, and cheese wars; stay for swoon.
Meet Ambrose Drake—Sorcerer, Exile, and Host to a Demon Queen
All Ambrose Drake wants is a quiet life. Too bad he’s the most notorious sorcerer in the Hallowed World—with a demon queen from the Seventh Hunger stuck in his head.
Once a top operative for the Crown, the secret society policing magic and the horrors beneath our world, Ambrose took a wrong turn into the underworld and picked up an unwelcome hitchhiker. Now, the demon queen wants out, the Crown wants him leashed, and supernatural nightmares keep landing at his doorstep.
Armed with a sharp tongue, reluctant heroics, and just enough magic to get himself into trouble, Ambrose must face down ancient horrors, rogue sorcerers, and a growing apocalypse—all before his morning coffee.
If you love snarky, trouble-prone mages like Harry Dresden or Nate Temple, dive into this action-packed urban fantasy series today!
She’s been his from the moment they met… she just didn’t know it yet.
Jax is tasked with hunting down the pages connected to a dangerous artefact. The last of his brothers to break his curse, he never believed he’d ever find his mate. Until he met her, his opposite in every way. Thea is impulsive, loud, and brings color to his world of grey. But with danger lurking and the fate of everything tied to the artefact, Jax must keep his distance and protect her from the shadows.
Until one of the pages is stolen…and he knows exactly who took it.
Thea was content being a petty thief, but with her father’s hospital bills piling up, she needed to earn more. And fast. So when a friend offers her a high-stakes job, she would be a fool not to take it, wouldn’t she? It’s just a page, a simple document, but this quick job spirals into a dangerous mistake. Because others are after the same page, and they’re willing to harm her to get it—everyone except for him.
Thrust into a war she never knew existed, Thea is forced to work with the quiet, cold Guardian to hunt down the remaining pages.
Will they be able to find them in time, or will she lose everything?
❤️Review When Logan finds out that his friend and business partner has hired Bree, his ex, to work for them he is not happy. When he realizes that she has a contract for the next 9 months he realizes he has no choice, but he isn’t about to make it easy for her. When he realizes that there is a lot he doesn’t know about their breakup he wants to be there for her, but her past is about to catch up with her.
Bree regrets the way that things ended with Logan and she wants a second chance with him. She is ready to tell him the truth about what happened, but he isn’t willing to listen and she begins to think that may be for the best until the danger from her past resurfaces and could destroy the relationship they are trying to rebuild.
Logan feels betrayed which causes some turmoil but the love between them is stronger than ever. Their romance doesn’t disappoint as they take us on a journey that includes family, friends, suspense and a second chance.
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