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 heโd 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 stolenโฆand he knows exactly who took it.
Thea was content being a petty thief, but with her fatherโs 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, wouldnโt she? Itโs just a page, a simple document, but this quick job spirals into a dangerous mistake. Because others are after the same page, and theyโre willing to harm her to get itโeveryone 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?
She ruined his pants. His plan? Get her out of hers.
Serena
Hockey is my sport. Football? I couldn’t care less.
But when I get invited to a Washington Monuments party, I go.
My mistake.
One spilled glass of wine and a case of bad timing later, and the whole world thinks I’m servicing Austin Hawkesโtheir new quarterback and golden boy.
He refuses to clear my name unless I go out with him first.
I’d rather die. Until he kisses me.
Now, I’m seeing footballโand Austinโin a whole new light. But his fans adore him, despise me, and they’re louder than an entire stadium of hockey fans on dollar-beer night.
Austin
Fans have done some wild things to get close to me, but spilling wine down my pants? That’s a first.
So are half the names Serena Abrams calls me when we get caught.
I should walk away, but there’s something addictive about the way she looks at me like she wants to kiss and kill me.
Convincing her to give me a shot will take every trick in the book. Especially with my rabid fanbase acting like this is the fourth quarter of the championship game.
It’s all good, though.
I always get what I wantโฆand what I want is Serena in my bed, wearing my ring.
When Serena agrees to attend a Washington Monuments party she never could have anticipated how the evening would end. When she loses her balance she finds herself in what looks like a compromising position with Austin and the only way to control the media frenzy is to pretend they are dating.
Austin was smitten by Serena and her sarcastic banter from their first meeting, and he isnโt about to lend it end there. Convincing her to date him will not only help with the media but will give him the time to show her they belong together and what they share is meant to last.
The repartee between them is humorous as Serenaโs feisty personality has met her match in Austin and he is protective and understanding as Serena deals with the impact her past is having on their relationship.
Why you will love this book: ๐ฅBillionaire Romance ๐ฅWorkplace Romance ๐ฅOne Night Stand ๐ฅMistaken Identity ๐ฅClose 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 didnโt plan on dropping by unannounced, but when the chance to finally meet him arises, I jump on it. Imagine my surprise when I find Taylorโs 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. Iโve spent a lifetime keeping people at armโs length and walking away unscathed, but Ellie obliterates every wall Iโve ever built.
What I learn next shatters my world.
I donโt know which betrayal cuts deeper: The lie she told me or the truth that I still want her.
Rowan Cooke only came to Timber Ridge to sell her late grandmotherโs cottage. But Bexley North caught her scent and instantly knew she was his mateโฆexcept Rowan had no idea shifters existed.
Then a stormy night stranded them together with only one bed, and Rowanโs first real taste of desire hit like wildfire. By the time the roads cleared, she wasnโt sure she wanted to leave.
Bexley is a polar bear shifter who was beginning to wonder if he was destined to live alone until Rowan comes to town.ย ย From the moment he smelt he her knew she was his fated mate so he wasnโt about to let her face a storm she was unprepared for alone.
After being advised that she has inherited a home in Timber Ridge from the grandmother she didnโt know she decides to visit to finalize the estate but gets so much more.ย ย Between learning about her grandmother and falling love with Rowan for the first time in her life she has found everything she has always wanted.
The chemistry between them was intense, the way Rowan reacted to both parts of Bexley was heartwarming and the epilogue was adorable beyond words.
But when the sexy single dad athlete saves me from a cake contest catastropheโand shows me how good he is with his handsโI blurt out the worldโs worst business pitch: Want to invest in my bakery?
With no loan or backup plan, this is my last shot at proving Iโm more than my past mistakes, and shockingly, he says yes.
We set one rule: donโt mix business with pleasure. Except Corbin Knightโs impossible to resist.
When heโs not scoring goals, heโs staying up late with me to test tempting recipes. Braiding my hair before we bake like itโs foreplay. Giving me his jersey to wear to games.
I try to keep a professional distance from the bossy, possessive and dangerously flirty hockey player, but soon weโre testing the limits of the kitchen counter.
This bakery is my chance to finally get my life right, so I fight the messy feelings. Until one night, he shows up after closing and admits he canโt stop thinking about me.
Suddenly Iโm ready to break every ruleโno matter the cost to our dreams.
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.
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 allyโฆ 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 rebellionโs only hope. If she can be trustedโฆ
When one of Jordanโs beloved crewmates is abducted by the Imperium, he leads a rescue mission that uncovers dark secrets about Governor Jakjobbโs 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!
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).
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 wasnโt just a dream, it was the only one that ever mattered. Iโve worked my whole life for this career, and now that Iโm playing for the Pittsburgh Titans, Iโm exactly where I want to be. My life feels complete.
Losing my best friend to cancer shatters me in ways I didnโt see coming. And as Iโm trying to figure out how to say goodbye, Iโm blindsided againโbecause heโs named me and Maddie St. James as joint guardians of his daughter.
Maddie and Iโฆ weโre not friends. Weโre barely acquaintances. If Iโm oil, sheโs water, and weโve never managed to mix without friction. But for the sake of a little girl whoโs already lost too much, we need to find neutral ground and figure out how to co-parent.
Are we capable? Iโd 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 canโt take back, our partnership gets a whole lot more complicated.
Because what started as obligation is starting to feel a lot like forever.
Atlas has been best friends with Gray since they were children so when he passes away and asks him to raise Grayce as his daughter he canโt say no even if that means co-parenting with Maddie, Grayโs other best friend, who he doesnโt get along with. He now finds himself living with Maddie and Grayce and what began as a co-parenting relationship is beginning to feel like a family.
Maddie has been best friends with Gray since they were in college, and she has been there to help his daughter while he tried to fight a devastating disease. She knew that he wanted her to raise his daughter however she didnโt know that included Atlas. She now finds herself uprooting her life and moving across the country to live with Atlas while they try to give Grayce the home she deserves but developing feelings for Atlas wasnโt part of the plan.
Due to their pasts both Atlas and Maddie donโt allow people close, but I enjoyed seeing their evolution as they not only opened their hearts to Grayce but each other as well. The way that the Titans family embraced Maddie and Grayce as they helped her adapt to her new life was heartwarming. Jeremy York and Kirsten Leigh bring out all the feels as Atlas and Maddie deal with their insecurities and their escalating feelings for each other.
In Books 1, 2 & 3, get ready to fall in love with the protective alpha men of the War Brothers Motorcycle Club. Each standalone audiobook promises emotionally captivating small-town romance with a deliciously dark twist.
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โMs. Dawson,โ he said. โCome to insult me some more?โ
I took a deep breath, closing my eyes. โNo. Look, about this morningโฆโ
He tilted his head, a smile playing on his lips. โGo on.โ
โIโm truly sorry about what I said.โ
โWhich part?โ The corners of his mouth twitched. Oh, this was amusing to him. Good. At least one of us was enjoying this conversation. โYou were right. I had been staring at the bottom of a bottle. A bottle of milk that I was feeding to my little girl.โ
โI was way out of line. I assumed way too much, and I was completely unprofessional. And I am truly, truly sorry. I had no idea thatโฆโ
What was I supposed to say? โYou looked like shit because you were probably up all night with your daughterโ? I didnโt know how to phrase that politely, so I just didnโt say anything at all.
Goodness, this man was incredibly handsome. We hadnโt been anywhere near this close this morning, so I hadnโt been able to take in all the fine details, like the curve of his chin and his straight nose.
โListen, I usually donโt act like that,โ I said. โI was just mad that Iโd been waiting for an hour, and you didnโt seem interested in what I had to say at all.โ
Beckett straightened up, his expression suddenly serious. โYeah, about that. I have to apologize as well. In all honesty, I hadnโt noticed our meeting on the calendar. I usually check my schedule the night before, but with recent eventsโฆ I didnโt have time.โ
โOf course. Is there anything I can do to make up for the way I acted this morning?โ
For the first time since I met him, Beckett smiled at me, and I was completely dazed. His smile was absolutely delicious. He had full lips and dimples at the corners of his mouth.
Damn, the man was gorgeous. He was wearing a different suit from this morning. That one had looked great on him, too, but this was perfection.
โThereโs no need. I donโt hold grudges, Ms. Dawson.โ
โPiper,โ I offered. โPlease call me Piper.โ
He nodded. โPiper it is.โ
โYou donโt hold grudges?โ I asked.
โNo.โ
โSo, Iโm forgiven? That easy?โ I teased, realizing that probably wasnโt the case.
He tilted his head again. God, I loved that playful smile on his face.
โWere you hoping that Iโd make you work for it?โ
I laughed nervously. I didnโt even know what I was hoping for.
Blurb:
Iโm the last single LeBlanc brotherโfamous in New Orleans for being a successful CEOโฆand a total man-whore. Becoming a single dad wasnโt on my to-do listโฆuntil my one-night stand drops my newborn daughter on my doorstep.
Suddenly, my world revolves around Charlotte: snuggling, changing diapers, preparing bottles. Iโm running on little to no sleep and can barely focus.
So when I space out during Piperโs pitch, she assumes Iโm hungover. Given my reputation, I canโt blame herโbut it still annoys me. So even though her pitch was great, I kick her out of my office. I donโt 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 pitchโฆexcept Iโm far more focused on her cleavage, her smile, and the way she instantly connects with my daughter.
I shouldnโt want Piper. I canโt afford distractions. But the more time I spend with her, the harder it is to remember that she is off limits.
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