๐Review๐ The future that Luc has planned playing hockey professionally could be in jeopardy when his off-ice behavior draws the attention of the people he is trying to impress. He needs to make some changes and that begins by showing he is in a committed relationship and that is where his best friend Isabella comes in, but she wants something from him in return.
Isabella though she had her future planned out as well which included a relationship with her boyfriend only to find out he isnโt the man she thought he was. She will help Luc show everyone that he isnโt the player in his professional life everyone believes if he will help her overcome the effects her last relationship had on her emotionally.
Despite their very different lifestyles and personalities they are exactly who the other needs in their life as their past allows them to understand each other in a way that many wouldnโt. Isabella has always held a special place in his heart and seeing them push the parameters of their relationship allows them to finally become the couple they were always destined to be.
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Releasing: October 23, 2025
Cover Designer: Qamber Designs
A spicy Pro Football, Best Friendโs Brother, Marriage of Convenience Romance from Amazon Top Ten Bestselling author Lisa Suzanne.
I was supposed to get married on national television. Instead, I was humiliated at the altar and ran straight into bad boy pro football star Dex Bradley. Literally.
Heโs my best friendโs grumpy older brother, and he needs a nanny for his surprise baby. I need to salvage my dignity. One fake marriage later, weโve got a deal.
Itโs supposed to be strictly business. Heโs off-limits. But when he growls my name and looks at me like he wants to wreck whatโs left of my innocence, I donโt want to be the good girl anymore.
He thinks Iโm helping him. Between late-night feedings and very inappropriate thoughts, I think Iโm the one in trouble.
We agreed to play fake to benefit us both, but now Iโm in his bed, in too deep, and one step away from losing everything.
Sheโs searching for redemption. He wants her just as she is.
Finding the One, an all-new beautifully-crafted, tension-filled interconnected standalone romance in the River Rain Series from New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley & Blue Box Press is live now!
Their parents being family friends, American/English aristocrat, Blake Sharp, and Scottish playboy Alasdair Wallace were thrust together all through their childhoods.
Blake thought Dair was a filthy, obnoxious, little boy bully.
Dair thought Blake was a spoiled, prissy wee miss.
Then Blake grew up to be a beautiful, loving woman who took care of everyone and made amazing pistachio muffins. And Dair grew up to be a protective, fun-loving, hard-living professional rugby player.
In the meantime, theyโd both been deeply betrayed by lovers.
When their paths cross again, Blake is still reeling from her fiancรฉโs treachery and what she learned about herself during it.
Dair thinks heโs recovered from a marriage to a woman who was not at all what she seemed, and now heโs smitten by the woman Blake has become.
So smitten, he has every intention of exploring what they can grow to be together.
But their combined family history is filled with secrets and lies. Secrets and lies that explode in their faces.
And while they deal with that, ghosts from the past rise up and threaten to haunt their future.
Is what they built together strong enough to hold true?
There’s no way the hot relative of a minor British royal is hitting on her. She’s misreading everything, right?
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Except there’s no mistaking that proposal.
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When 50something Ranney Martini (yes, Nessaโs mom!) finds herself being courted by the very English best man in a minor royalโs wedding sheโs managing, she canโt help but laugh. Heโs 17 years her junior, smoking hot, and an award-winning architect. The flirting is all in her imagination.
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Of course it is.
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But when a strange twist of fate leaves them trapped in Las Vegas, and Tom has a sudden need for American citizenship – faster than fast – Ranney proves sheโs the consummate professional.
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Because when youโre a wedding protector, you do whatever it takes to make the perfect wedding.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge. Since 2013, she has sold more than 2 million books, with 4 New York Times bestsellers and more than 21 appearances on the USA Today bestseller list. Her books have been translated into French, German, and Italian, with more titles releasing in the future.
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From billionaires to BBWs to new adult rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every contemporary romance she writes. Unlike Shannon from Shopping for a Billionaire, she did not meet her husband after dropping her phone in a men’s room toilet (and he isn’t a billionaire she met in a romantic comedy).
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She lives in New England with her husband and three children where she is the only person in the household with the gene required to change empty toilet paper rolls.
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She loves to hear from her readers by email at julia@jkentauthor.com, on X @jkentauthor, on Facebook at @jkentauthor, and on Instagram @jkentauthor. Visit her at http://jkentauthor.com
โIโll sleep on the couch,โ Travis says, trying to get up but stumbling a little.
I wrap a hand around his thick bicep. โNope. Not happening.โ
His gaze darkens. โIโm not going to let you sleep on the couch. Getting drunk was my screwup. You might as well sleep in here anyway. The pillows already smell like you. They always do.โ
โThey do?โ I ask, surprised. โIโve only been in here a couple of times. But I did hide under your covers once for hide-and-seek.โ
โItโs been driving me insane,โ he says with a groan. He reaches for the Pedialyte and takes a swig, following it up with the Tylenol I set out for him. The satin sheet pools at his waist, showing off his chest and arms.
I swallow against my suddenly dry throat, then take the Pedialyte from him and take a big gulp, very aware that his lips were pressed there before mine. Maybe itโs the closest Iโll get to kissing him againโa depressing thought if ever Iโve had one.
I set the bottle down. โIf itโs driving you insane, why do you want more of my scent all over your bed?โ
โSometimes a man wants to be driven insane,โ he says thickly. โI canโt sleep anyway. Stay with me, Hannah. I wonโt touch you. Iโll just dream about it.โ
From the moment Creole Williams met Audric Ingram, they were inseparable.
But not the way one would think.
They shared a best friend.
What they did not do, however, was like each other.
You could say that it was a war to win the best friend title.
The only problem was, their best friend would never choose a clear winner. So they spent their teenage years fighting it out. What Audric didnโt know, though, was that Creole was desperately in love with him.
The same went for Audric. He wanted Creole more than his next breath.
But it was never the right time.
Then life happened, and it kicked them both in the teeth.
One second theyโre acting, and the next the anger is real, and neither one of them can stand to be near the other.
For years, they fight it out, one-upping each other to the point where neither one of them can be in the same room with each other without things going to hell.
Then one day their best friend dies, and they have to figure out a way to live without her.
Thereโs no fighting anymore, at least verbally. Physically, however? They let their bodies duke it out the fun way.
Creole has endured so much turmoil and loss bur she perseveres.ย ย When she was younger she shared a friendship with Audric until one devastating night changed everything. ย The one thing they did share was a best friend until she was taken as well and now they find themselves trying to forge a path forward especially when it comes to her daughter.
Audric has a difficult past of his own which has affected his life choices.ย Audric doesnโt know what happened for Creole to go from being his friend to his adversary.ย ย ย When he does find out he is determined to get a second chance with the woman he has always loved.
The backstories of both Creole and Audric is heart wrenching but the strength and resilience they show is inspiring.ย ย ย The darker side of the story is intriguing and the after everything that Creole and Audric have been through to see them find love and happiness is everything you could want.
Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. Sheโs married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as โLLVโs Bearded Half.โ She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. Sheโs gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
The only commitment I adhere to is being the best hockey player out there on the ice. Thatโs why Iโm captain of my team and center the top line.
Relationships? Nah, theyโre not for me.
But Iโm far from a monk. Women flock to me, so I give them what they wantโa good time and thatโs it.
But now thereโs this one girl, Madison Ellery, who I canโt get out of my head. I want her like Iโve never wanted anyone before. Whatโs even crazier is that I want more from her than just the usual one lusty night.
What is happening to me?
Madison
I want Lennox Foley, and Iโm going to get him. But he better not fall for me. Iโm too much of a โlove โem and leave โemโ kind of gal.
Even gorgeous Lennox canโt change my ways.
Or can he?
Send help!
Lennox is the story of two perfectly matched people trying to fight fate, and itโs the second novel in the new Glacier Hockey series.
*can be read as a standalone*
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!
He tried to break me. He doesnโt know you canโt break whatโs already shattered.
I was nothing more than a pawn in my fatherโs twisted gamesโuntil Lachlan O’Donnell claimed me as his wife. He gave me one night of passion before stripping me of my dignity, my pride, and my self-respect.
But he wasnโt the only one who wanted vengeance, and when he carelessly gave me the opportunity, I took everything I wantedโincluding my powerโand used his own weapon against him.
And then I went after everyone else who dared hurt an innocent person.
Lachlan says he regrets what he did to me. He vows to make things rightโno matter what it takes.
I donโt trust him, and I canโt ever let myself forgive himโespecially not when I still crave his touch.
When Iโm offered a chance to join forces with him and execute the man who killed his brother, I reluctantly agree. Too many lives are at stake, and I canโt afford to let my feelings get in the way of taking down a monster.
Lachlan has other plans. With every kiss, every loving word, and every sweet promise I canโt help but believe, I fall deeper under his spell, despite the danger to my heart.
Can I forgive the man who tried to break me? Or will the past always hold us captive?
Everyoneโs always said Iโm a troublemaker. So itโs not exactly shocking when I fall for my boss, his bossโฆ and the guy I put a curse on in high school.
This summer, Iโm working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.
Then Evanโcharming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyerโasks me to be his fake girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.
I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for bratsโฆ and for sharing womenโwith Evan.
Things are getting very interesting.
And then Tucker walks in.
My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. Heโs backโand now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And maybe more.
I donโt stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me. Theyโre breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.
This summer fling is supposed to end in July. Iโm supposed to leave, keep my heart locked down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect for me.
Oops.
Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your Kindle.
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She has money, power, influence, and a family that loves and supports her no matter how impulsive or improper her choices. Winnie has longed to step out of the shadow cast by the Halliday name, but even gilded cages are hard to break. After several years chasing the one who got away, her childhood crush turned infamous footballer, Kyser Kent, Winnie’s about to return home. It’s time for her to take on the role she was born to play: the first female CEO of her family’s multi-billion-dollar business. It’s a massive challenge, but nowhere near as difficult as explaining to Ky and the relentless press that the reason she wasn’t alone upon her return could be traced back to a heated one-night stand in Portugalโan encounter her now downtrodden fling can hardly recall.
Kyser Kent is the world’s biggest loserโฆ
He has no money, no friends, and a reputation tarnished beyond repair. His dream career of playing professional football overseas was sidelined by bad luck and some seriously questionable decisions. From the moment he returned home, the familiar cage of poverty and disgrace trapped him behind familiar rust-covered bars he longed to escape. The thought of starting over makes him want to give up before he even begins digging himself out of suffocating debt and overwhelming disappointment.
Winnie saved Ky from himself when he hit rock bottom once before. Little did he know that night would tie him to the heiress for a lifetime and give him an undeniable reason to fight for himselfโand for the family he never thought he’d have.
This is a spinoff of The Monsters Duet. Mental health and mental heath disorders, suicide, domestic violence and loss of a child.
In the storm of life, some passions canโt be tamed.
Mila has spent her life working on Stormy Weather Farm, alongside her fiercely loyal, slightly eccentric family. The Storms believe in hard work, the importance of tradition, andโmost of allโlove at first touch. Itโs a family legend, passed down like a vintage bottle of truth: when you touch the one meant for you, youโll just know.
Mila always thought it was just a romantic notionโฆ until Boone.
A rugged, brooding single father with a past that still smolders, Boone has one priority: giving his twelve-year-old daughter a stable, quiet life. Love? Heโs been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Or so he thinksโฆuntil Mila.
Sheโs all sunshine and cinnamon, and she makes Boone ache with cravings he thought were long dead. Every time she blushes, every time she touches him by accident, the tension coils tighter.
Soon, late-night harvests turn into stolen glances, and shared glasses of wine become heated whispers in the dark. But love is risky business, and Booneโs heart isnโt the only thing on the lineโhis daughterโs trust, and Milaโs future, hang in the balance.
I need a husband. Jensen needs a business makeover. A marriage of convenience should solve both our problems.
Moving back to Coal Haven should have been simpleโstart my tutoring business, settle into the historic house my grandmother left me, and move on from my past. But thereโs a catch: I canโt claim the house unless Iโm married.
Jensen Hollis. My childhood rival. The guy I spent years trying to outdo. The one who married our mutual friend while I watched from the sidelines. Now heโs divorced, a single dad, andโsomehowโmy only option.
Itโs a perfect arrangement. A temporary marriage. One year with no feelings involved. At least, that was the planโฆ until playing house starts to feel a little too real.
Matteo โLuckyโ Branson has it allโan elite hockey career, a massive fanbase, and the kind of charm that trends effortlessly on TikTok. As the fun-loving left winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, heโs built a brand on superstition and swagger. But when a viral dating challenge puts him opposite a woman who couldnโt care less about his fame, Luckyโs about to learn the hard way that some games donโt follow the playbook.
They call me Lucky for a reason. My grandmother swears I was cursed at birthโyet somehow, Iโve been kissed by fate every day since. Iโve got my rabbitโs foot, a shamrock tattoo, and quirky rituals by the dozenโand itโs all worked so far. Lifeโs been smooth. Hockey, clout, fun… Iโm skating through.
Until I meet Winifred Shaw. Winnie. Sheโs smart, bold, and laugh-out-loud funny, with a TikTok following that rivals mine and a dating challenge thatโs going viral. The premise? Thirty days of dating to prove an average woman can still land a decent guy. Iโm the first to accept the challengeโone night, one chance, and then she moves on. But the moment she rolls her eyes at me, Iโm hooked.
She thinks Iโm just another overhyped athlete with a pretty face and a lucky streak. But I see herโconfident, curvy, electricโand I donโt just want a second date. I want every single one after that.
Iโve always trusted luck to get me where I need to be. But this time? Iโm ready to fight for it.
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In New Orleans, I’m known as the fun and laid-back LeBlanc brother. The Rebel CEO.
Iโm successful and determined, but I don’t play by the rules. Heck, I don’t even have rules except one. I never ever get involved with my assistants. After a very bad experience years ago, I know better than to mix business and pleasure.
I’ve had no problems sticking to my rule until I hired Daisy.
When I first meet her, I have no idea sheโs my new temp assistant. I just set eyes on this gorgeous woman at my favorite coffee shop, and do what I do best: flirt with her like there’s no tomorrow. When I realize my mistake, I change the tune. I’m cold and distant but my plan is not working. Not one bit.
Whenever she steps into my office, all I think about is bending her over my desk. When she gives me sass, all I want is to cover her mouth with mine until she begs for more. Daisy is fun and unlike anyone I’ve met, and I gravitate toward her whether I want it or not.
When she suddenly gets a call from home that her family needs help, I immediately take over. All lines blur, but one thing I know for sure, I won’t let Daisy go. I just have to convince her that I’m the one.
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