Best Friend’s Little Sister/Older Brother’s Best Friend
Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
Release Date: July 22, 2025
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Everything I’d ever done had been because of Scarlett Green.
I’d worked hard in school, played hard but trained harder all while waiting for her to get her degree. Her brother, my best friend, knew how I felt about her and the only promise I’d made to him was that I’d wait to make my move until after she’d graduated.
That day finally came, and I’d come home to celebrate with her and send her on her way to new job in a new city. The exact same city I was living in, New York. It was finally going to be our time. I planned to offer her a place to live. After all, I had just bought a large three-bedroom condo after signing a five-year contract with the New York Predators.
Only our time was short lived when my past came back to haunt me in the form of a child I knew nothing about. Overnight, my life was turned upside down. Like the good woman Scarlett is, she immediately put a stop to everything between us, demanding I concentrate on learning how to raise my baby boy while playing hockey.
Now, five years later, I’ve gotten control over our life when the news came that I was being traded to the Vancouver Dominators. Without debate I moved to Vancouver. Within six months of my return, I ran into Scarlett and her brother at one of our home games. She’s not only moving to Vancouver but she is here to do an article on the team for the new Canadian division of the Ice Insiders, a sports publication. After one disastrous run in with her I learn she’s living in my building and looking to find Mr. Right. I figured now might be the perfect time to pick up where we left off, after all I was certain she was meant to be mine.
Levi would do anything for Scarlett and that included honoring his best friend and Scarlett’s brother’s wish that he keeps his distance until she finished school. With that accomplished he believes that they can finally be together only to have his life uprooted by finding out he is a dad however Scarlett wasn’t ready for the responsibilities that would require.
Five years later fate brings them together once again and the chemistry and connection between them is stronger than ever. Once again when the happiness they both want is within their reach they will have an obstacle to overcome that will test their relationship as choices will have to be made.
This is a second chance at love for Levi and Scarlett that is filled with romance, challenges and all the feels.
USA Today Bestselling Author S.L. Sterling was born and raised in southern Ontario. She now lives in Northern Ontario Canada and is married to her best friend and soul mate and their two dogs.
An avid reader all her life, S.L. Sterling dreamt of becoming an author. She decided to give writing a try after one of her favorite authors launched a course on how to write your novel. This course gave her the push she needed to put pen to paper and her debut novel “It Was Always You” was born.
When S.L. Sterling isn’t writing or plotting her next novel she can be found curled up with a cup of coffee, blanket and the newest romance novel from one of her favorite authors.
In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, sunny destinations, spending quality time with family and friends and of course reading.
One night, one kiss, and a spark hot enough to melt the ice.
Preston’s all in on his hockey career as a Stingray, and Chelsea’s just about to start a new adventure in Paris—until an unforgettable night at an Ugly Christmas Sweater party changes everything. A few drinks, some dirty jokes, and a kiss under the mistletoe leads to a night of toe-curling, name-forgetting, no-strings-attached fun.
They part ways in the morning, no regrets—just a sizzling memory they both assume will fade.
A year later, Chelsea’s in Baltimore, launching her dream bakery—and navigating life with a baby she never saw coming. The father? Mystery man from that one unforgettable night. What she really didn’t expect? Him walking through her door, very real, very sexy… and very much still capable of making her forget how to breathe.
Preston hasn’t been able to get her out of his head. Now that he knows the truth, he’s not going anywhere. The question is—can they turn one accidental night into a real shot at forever?
FORMULA FREEDOM by @sawyerbennett123 releasing August 26! This will be a simultaneous release in Audio with the amazing narrators Sean Masters and Katherine Littrell.
🔥Second Chance 🔥Friends to lovers 🔥Forbidden romance 🔥Formula racing 🔥Professional athlete
The Race Fever series from New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett continues as one of the hottest drivers to hit the Formula International circuit makes waves across the racing world in Formula Freedom, a forbidden romance standalone.
Reid Hemsworth is still a relatively new face in the racing world but hasn’t wasted any time making a name for himself. No stranger to standing on the podium, Reid’s success isn’t all champagne showers and post-race parties. He may be considered a rising star in the sport, but to his brother, Lance, Reid stole his chance at racing glory and that can never be forgiven.
Lara Candlish grew up with the Hemsworth brothers, the three of them wasting away the hours of their youth riding waves together in the Australian surf. But as they got older and Reid’s career started to take off, their trio splintered under the weight of Lance’s jealousy. In the end, one brother had the career and one got the girl, but they both wanted what the other had.
When Lara finds herself trapped in an increasingly volatile relationship, she turns to the one man she knows she can trust above anyone else—Reid. Harboring deep feelings for much of his life, Reid doesn’t hesitate to bring Lara into his inner circle to provide her with the safety that she needs, no matter how much that might infuriate his brother. Their forced proximity quickly uncovers feelings he thought he’d left behind and Reid is prepared to act on them. But when his brother finds out that Reid now has the career and the girl, the situation goes from bad to worse.
As the relationship between Reid and Lara intensifies, so does the danger, and one truth becomes abundantly clear. Reid will stop at nothing to protect the one thing he now knows he can never live without—Lara.
When Emma Mancini finds out the news of her impending arranged marriage to Samuel Mione, the future Underboss of the Outfit and one of Chicago’s most sought-after bachelors, she is hopeful for their future despite their age difference. However, the never ending gossip surrounding their union and Samuel’s cold attitude extinguishes that hope.
After an unfortunate decision made in the past– guilt and bitterness are Samuel’s constant companions. He doesn’t have time for emotional nonsense, and a bond to a woman only adds another unwanted obligation.
Nevertheless, Emma isn’t someone who resigns herself to her fate. She’s overcome much greater obstacles than a cold husband who’s determined to keep her at arm’s length.
A car accident may have resulted in Emma being in a wheelchair however it doesn’t define despite what others think about her or treat her. Her marriage has been arranged to Samuel, soon to become the under boss, and she is going to show him and everyone else that she is capable of being the wife he needs.
Samuel is a man who is tortured by the past and not only doesn’t he allow anyone close, but he doesn’t believe he deserves happiness. Emma is a revelation as he was expecting a marriage where they were faithful to each other but lived their own lives however Emma is about to accept that or his bad behavior.
The suspense part of the story was low, but the emotion and angst was high as Emma forces him to face both his past and the effect it is having on their present. C.J. Mission brings out the turmoil that Samuel was feeling while Lucy Rivers allows us to feel Emma’s strength and resilience.
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Cora Reilly is the author of the Born in Blood Mafia Series, The Camorra Chronicles and many other books, most of them featuring dangerously sexy bad boys. Before she found her passion in romance books, she was a traditionally published author of young adult literature.
Cora lives in Germany with a cute but crazy Bearded Collie, as well as the cute but crazy man at her side. When she doesn’t spend her days dreaming up sexy books, she plans her next travel adventure or cooks too spicy dishes from all over the world.
I signed the contract. I just didn’t expect her to show up ten years later, ready to cash it in.
Recently traded to the Grizzlies, I’m struggling to find my place on the team. I’ve changed coasts, moved away from my best friend, from the Breakers who became family, and…I’m alone.
And it’s my birthday.
A fact that everyone around me seems to have forgotten.
Until a knock at the door proves differently.
I was in love with Luna when I was a teenager, and now she’s on my doorstep, vivacious and beautiful and…holding a piece of paper I barely remember.
One that says we’ll get married…
And I think I’m just insane enough to say yes.
Married to Twenty-Two is the first book in the brand new Grizzlies Hockey series. If you love big, bearded hockey players who fall hard and fast for the women they love, this series is for you!
Luna loved Aiden when they were teenagers however it wasn’t meant to be. Years later when Luna’s grandmother passes away she comes across the wedding pact that she made with Aiden so many years earlier, so it felt right to search him out and reconnect.
Aiden may have been surprised to see Luna at his door, but he also doesn’t want her to leave. The feelings between them are stronger than ever and now he will do whatever is necessary to not only protect her but to help her achieve her dreams and marrying her is just the beginning.
Life hasn’t been easy for Luna but when she reconnects with Luna she is not only welcomed by him but by his family and his team as well. The story combines humor, a little drama, a love that hasn’t diminished and an eclectic group of secondary characters.
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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Burn Bag: The act of throwing all caution to the wind and burning down all previous plans.
Nothing in my life had worked out as expected.
I lost the woman I loved to another man, my father had been shot in front of me, and I nearly died in his grave when a sniper tried to take me out.
Suffice it to say, things could have been going better for me.
So, I tore up the game plan, went online, and found myself a wife.
Everything was finally coming up roses.
And then she lifted the veil…
When I said I was burning down my old life, I didn’t really understand what that entailed.
But I laid it all on the line for this woman, and I wasn’t walking away for anything.
No matter how many times either of us ended up in the hospital.
The veil covered her face, but I knew what waited underneath would be absolutely breathtaking. She had been gorgeous in that coffee house, so I knew today would be even more amazing. Women always did themselves up for their weddings.
“I can’t believe this is really happening,” I choked out. “I’m finally getting married.”
“Congratulations,” Red muttered, though he didn’t sound too thrilled.
Everyone in the church was in awe of the woman walking toward me. She was absolutely beautiful. God, my heart was clenching at what was about to happen.
Finally, after what felt like five minutes, she stood beside me. Grinning like a fool, I took the veil and lifted it, brushing it back over her head.
And paused in confusion.
Blond hair. Check.
Blue eyes. Nope.
Long, slender nose. Nope.
Short? Not really.
“Um…” I stared at the woman who was not the woman I chose to marry, and failed to say anything else.
“Emily decided she couldn’t make it,” the woman smiled. “I’m Daphne. I’m filling in for her.”
Filling in. As if she was taking her place in a race instead of a marriage. My heart thundered in my chest as I heard Red chuckling behind me. What the hell was I supposed to do now? All these people were here, waiting for me to get married. I’d told everyone she was the woman of my dreams, and then she failed to show.
And she even got a stand in.
“I’m sorry, what?”
The woman looked a tad nervous as she leaned in closer. “Daphne Gray. It’s nice to meet you.”
I had two choices. I could go walk out and lick my wounds—admit that this whole thing had been a stupid decision—or I could go through with this insanity and save face. At least for the next day.
“Bradford Kavanaugh,” I said after just a moment of hesitation. “Let’s get married.”
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Recent events and his romantic history have forced Kavanagh to take a good look at the future he wants and who he wants to spend it with. With the help of a friend he is ready to proceed with his nuptials however the bride is a surprise he didn’t see coming.
The wedding switcheroo might just be the best thing to ever happen to him as she proves to be his perfect partner in every way and fits in with this eclectic group like she has always been there as the surprises and humor keep coming.
I’m a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, “No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book.” I didn’t think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn’t already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven’t been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.
When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…
I thought I knew until I accidentally discovered my adoring parents’ biggest secret on my twenty-fifth birthday.
I am adopted.
Part of me is missing, and I set out to find it.
Trying to figure out the past piece by piece, I bought a little fixer-upper in the small town I was given up in.
Old lies will come out. Secrets that everyone is trying to keep buried.
Who am I really?
Caleb
When I needed a clean slate, I moved to Montgavin to start my own construction firm.
Slowly, I built my crew after my success with the bakery renovation.
When the newcomer in town wants to restore her house to its former glory, I trust no one but myself.
Sierra looks lost, slowly putting her life together, with her dedicated room complete with a whiteboard.
Something calls to me to protect her and her secrets.
Someone wants her out of the town.
But now they have to get through me.
💜Review💜 When Sierra finds out she is adopted the foundation of her life is rocked. Needing to try and find the reasons of why she was abandoned and who her birth parents were, she decides to move to Montgavin. When she purchases a house that needs upgrading Caleb is the one she hires.
Caleb was drawn to Sierra from their first meeting and didn’t understand her reluctance to pursue what they could have together. Once they get through that obstacle they are all in however the danger escalates as not everyone wants Sierra to uncover the secrets of her past.
The romance between them was delightful, the interactions between them hot and humorous and there is also the intrigue part of the story when it comes to her past. Gregory Salinas and Savannah Peachwood not only gave us great insight to the characters, but they make this romantic story even better.
✨Did you see?✨SOMEHOW YOU KNEW by @harlowjamesauthor is available NOW! Grab it in KU and in audio with the amazing narrators Erin Mallon and Brandon Francis!
I never imagined I’d agree to an arranged marriage for over 5 million dollars.
Not to mention that the man I’d be marrying is someone I’d already met once before.
Gage Kingston waltzes into the meeting with the lawyer unaffected—cocky, tattooed, and acting like he didn’t know who I was.
But after we agree we’d be stupid to walk away from that kind of money, we embark on a six month timeline to riches despite the animosity between us.
Now I’m living with the man his aunt thought would be perfect for me while wondering if the woman was going insane before she died to think this was a good idea.
Then the first letter came.
Turns out Diane had a plan to get us to fall for each other while trying to make our marriage work.
Arguments turn to meaningful conversations.
Innocent brushes turn to lust-filled challenges.
And before I know it, we’re crossing every line we drew in the sand.
Did Diane somehow know that we were meant for each other before we figure it out for ourselves?
Or was jumping into a marriage with a man I barely knew one of the worst mistakes of my life?
Don’t miss this heart pounding apocalyptic romance from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott!
There’s only one person Dean Wallace wants to save from the end of the world: sunshine girl from across the street. She’s always smiling. Who knows, maybe she can teach him a thing or two about how to live? But saving her against her will is harder than he expected.
Astrid Hardy doesn’t know what to think when she wakes up in her hot neighbor’s basement. He says he wants to protect her from the deadly virus threatening to collapse society. But that sounds like paranoid conspiracy theory nonsense, and losing her sh*t seems like the correct response.
As they watch the downfall of the world play out online, hear approaching gunshots, and smell smoke from nearby burning buildings, it all starts to seem horribly realistic. With almost everyone they know dead, and law and order gone…how will they navigate this new world together?
The men of the NOLA Rebels MC will do anything for their club. They’re a brotherhood, a club who stands mighty, and above all else, they take care of business, New Orleans style.
The bikers may rule this city, but the women of the club have their hearts, and the men will do anything to protect what’s theirs.
It is part of a series, but can be read stand-alone with a HEA. This book is recommended for mature readers.
I’m a bridesmaid at a bachelorette party, minding my own business at a local bar after doing six shots of Fireball, when I realize I need to pee. In size small Spanx.
I’m a large.
While I wrestle with my white-spandex belly-smasher in the only bathroom, I’m holding up the whole bar from relieving itself.
When the broody, tatted-up owner breaks down the door, thinking maybe I’ve alcohol-poisoned myself into the afterlife, my drink-addled brain decides to revisit the karate I learned around third grade.
But I misfire my karate kick and hook a thigh around his waist. Then, the sexy rock skull chains hanging off his belt snag my Spanx.
We’re stuck.
Junk to junk.
My best friend, the bride, holds back the bar room paparazzi and promises to snip us apart on one condition:
This hottie biker bad boy has to be my date at her wedding.
Friends, this is the start of one wicked love story.
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WICKED PICKLE is a romantic comedy about a down-on-love, dumpling-loving bridesmaid who ends up taking the outcast member of the Pickle family deep into the belly of the biggest Pickle wedding this side of the Mississippi.
Diesel’s story is part of the Top 100 bestselling Pickleverse, and includes the wedding of Rhett and Bailey from Juicy Pickle, but truly, you don’t need to read any of the other books before this one. You can start your crazy adventure with the Pickle family right here.
When Symphony agreed to attend her friend’s bachelorette party the evening is filled with twists and turns. They now find themselves in a biker bar, a place so outside of their comfort zone, but it doesn’t end there when a clothing mishap has her requiring the assistance of the bartender and it ends with a little coercion that has him becoming her date to the wedding.
Diesel and his brother Merrick have their bar, and they don’t require anything else from the Pickle clan. Their lives will never be the same after four women infiltrate their world and the combination of humor and hijinks show him what he doesn’t know was missing from his life.
Diesel and Symphony were a hoot from the situations they found themselves in to the heat between them and to the secondary cast of characters who bring their own brand of mayhem to the story which only makes it more enjoyable.
AUTHOR BIO
JJ Knight is the USA Today and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic comedy including Single Dad on Top and Big Pickle.
The Reluctant Flirt, the captivating second book in the Outer Banks Series from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst & Blue Box Press is available now!
Just one night…
After discovering her husband’s affair, Sierra Lourde flees to New York City for a little damage control—and a lot of wine. A tipsy night in a bar with a charming stranger seems like the perfect way to forget her troubles. No names, no promises, just one night to escape reality and regain her confidence. The next morning, mortified by her vulnerability, she flees without looking back. But who needs closure, right?
But one night changes everything…
Sierra has reinvented herself as the proud owner of Flirt, a trendy boutique in the Outer Banks. Life is good—until Kane Masterson, the man she left behind, walks back into town. And of course, he’s now the developer whose big new project threatens to bulldoze her beloved shop. Kane needs this deal to save his career, but Sierra’s not about to let him demolish her hard-won success.
With sparks flying, sarcastic jabs turning into lingering looks, and a family wedding forcing them into close quarters, Sierra and Kane find themselves tangled in a battle of wills—and hearts. But now he has to choose: reclaim his career or risk everything for a second chance with the one woman he can’t forget.
Keep reading for a look inside The Reluctant Flirt!
“Kane, this is Sierra. Sierra, this is Brick’s friend, Kane. He’s visiting from New York and helps Brick out with some of the tours.”
Her gaze lifted and collided with familiar emerald green eyes.
Everything stilled. Her entire body froze in shock, trying to keep up with her spinning mind that kept repeating the same word over and over and over.
No, no, no, no…
Her hand jerked and the glass she was holding dropped, shattering on the floor.
It was him.
The man who’d haunted her dreams for the past four years. The man who’d stolen a piece of her heart and soul that one perfect rainy night. The man without a name.
That man was Kane Masterson.
Dear God, he was just as sexy and devastating as she remembered. Thick auburn hair that fell in a wave over his forehead. A lush mouth and chiseled jaw that was a work of art. His lean muscled body was clad in pressed khakis, a starched white shirt, and beautiful leather shoes. Broad shoulders and powerful thighs forced the fabric to yield and surrender, just like she’d done under his talented hands and fingers. His scent of spice and clove drifted to her nostrils and sparked erotic memories that she wasn’t ready to confront.
But God, his eyes. She was already drowning in the green-gold depths, framed by thick lashes. That gaze drilled deep and pinned her in place while she swayed on her feet, helpless underneath the intense male stare, as shocked as hers.
“Sierra?”
She shuddered. The low, gravelly voice raked across her ears. He’d never spoken her name. The raw intimacy of hearing it for the first time from his lips shot her into a total panic.
She wasn’t ready to confront her past in the middle of a crowded bar. Sierra jumped, realizing Aspen and Brick were both staring at her with concern.
“Umm, hi. Nice to meet you, Kane.”
The words flew from her mouth automatically. Something flashed in those beautiful eyes. Pain? Regret? Anger? She had no time to process. The voice inside screamed for her to flee.
Sierra forced her gaze away, turning toward her sister. She pressed a fisted hand to her trembling mouth. “Aspen, so sorry, I gotta go. I’ve got an…awful headache. Tell the girls I’ll see them later this week.”
“Wait, I’ll go home with you.”
“No!” She blinked, forcing a smile. “No, stay. I want you to stay. I just really need some sleep and alone time. Bye, Brick. Talk to you guys later.”
She shot out of the bar like Satan was trying to snatch her soul. Her drive was a blur, as the past and present crashed into each other and left a broken trail of memories behind.
By the time she arrived home, there was no more fight left.
Sierra pressed her back against the door. Slid down to the floor. Closed her eyes.
And remembered.
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In the aftermath of her divorce Sierra was struggling so the chemistry and connection she shared with a swoony stranger was exactly what she needed knowing that one night was all they would share. In the years since she has created a new life for herself which includes her business anow both her emotional and professional wellbeing are being threatened by the same man.
The one night that Kane spent with Sierra was not enough. Seeing her again brings up all the feelings from the past and he wants to see what they could have together. He is determined in his pursuit to show her that she is the man she needs, and she can trust him even if they find themselves on different sides at times.
This is a touching story featuring two characters whose difficult pasts have shaped them into the people they are today. As they face the challenges and their insecurities it not only allows them to heal but strengthen their love for each other.
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