Award-winning author E.M. Shue returns with another installment in the Happily Ever Alpha World, created by USA Today and New York Times best-selling author Aurora Rose Reynolds.
Ham Martinez never expected a traffic confrontation to change his life.
When a sexy little blonde cuts him off and blows him a kiss, Ham assumes it’s just a playful invitation. But the moment he looks into her eyes, everything shifts. She’s his. He doesn’t care that her sole focus is her doctoral studies. Ham is determined to prove that he’s her future and the one she can trust with her heart.
Presley Blanchard has one goal. Earn her doctorate and finally gain her father’s approval.
She also wants to avoid her cruel stepsister, who finds great joy in bullying her. But when Presley accidentally cuts off a black lifted Jeep, she apologizes with a pucker of her lips, thinking that’s the end of it. She never expects the driver to chase after her, or for him to be a tall, sexy, alpha male who won’t leave her alone. He promises to make her his priority, something she’s craved for a very long time. Giving Ham a chance and losing her heart wasn’t in her plans, but now she can’t imagine a life without him.
When Presley catches the attention of a deadly enemy, Ham will stop at nothing to protect her. As the danger surrounding Presley grows, their love will be tested by the deadly waters threatening to tear them apart. Ham and Presley will have to fight through the darkness to dive into their BOOM, no matter what stands in their way.
If you loved Until Hanna, you won’t be able to put down Until Presley.
Presley never imagined that her aggressive driving skills would cause a fellow motorist to not just accept what happened as a matter of course but pursue her. Now that rash decision might be the best thing to every happen to her not only for the chemistry and connection between them but that he quickly becomes her protector.
From the moment that Ham sees Presley he knows that they are meant to be together, and he hasn’t even met her yet. Those feelings only escalate when he meets her, and he is determined that they are destined to be together and as the danger escalates around them he will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe.
Ham is exactly who Presley needs in her life as supports her both when it comes to her career and with the family turmoil she has been dealing with. He is determined to show her that she can count on him to always be there for her, and they will face anything life throws at them together.
AUTHOR BIO
Writer, wife, mother of three girls, grandma to two beautiful grand-daughters, doggie mom to one, and doggie grandma to five. This multi-published award-winning author likes her whiskey Irish, her chocolate dark and her hockey hard hitting. She’s an avid reader and you can find her Kindle packed full of all sub-genres of romance. When she isn’t writing action-adventure, dark-mafia, suspense, MC, and strong woman she’s spending time with her family exploring Alaska.
She’s currently writing several series and stand-alones in multiple sub-genres of romance but all are hot & steamy and action-packed.
Four of her books have won the Colorado RWA Beverley contest, Sniper’s Kiss in 2018 for Suspense, Angel’s Kiss in 2019 for Contemporary, Accidentally Noah in 2020 for Suspense, and Zeke’s Choice in 2021 for Suspense, while many others were finalists in this same contest.
E.M.’s favorite saying is don’t piss her off she’ll write you into a book and kill you off in a new and gory way.
Aurora Rose Reynolds and her husband, Sedaka Reynolds, created Boom Factory Publishing to use their experiences to expand and promote upcoming and existing indie authors.
With over five years in the industry, and millions of books sold worldwide, we know what it takes to become a successful author and we will use this knowledge to take our authors to the next level.
“As a successful hybrid author in this ever evolving industry, I know that you’re only as successful as the team that is promoting you!” – Aurora Rose Reynolds
Fake dating her gay best friend to avoid the man of her dreams should be a piece of cake…right?
Zoya Mikhail I was not supposed to fall for my sister’s hot guitarist, Jareth Grayson. I wasn’t supposed to kiss him, either.
But mistakes were made.
Asking my gay best friend to pose as my boyfriend at my sister’s wedding is an act of desperation meant to keep me out of Jareth’s arms.
Until it fails spectacularly.
My bestie is MIA as soon as we land, and I’m pretty sure Jareth is stalking me. It’s the only explanation for why I keep ending up in his arms.
He’s a rockstar with a vineyard to run. I’m still in grad school, half a country away. This is never going to work. But God help me, I don’t want it to end, either.
Jareth Grayson The woman of my dreams skipping town after I kissed her? Brutal.
Finding out that she has a boyfriend? Ouch.
Watching her boyfriend dote on her at my family’s vineyard? Oh, hell no.
Zoya Mikhail is mine. She can pretend she’s in love with another man all she wants, but I know better. I see the way she looks at me like she’s dying for another taste. She’s wild about me, and she knows it.
As soon as I find out why she’s lying to herself, I intend to put a stop to it.
In the meantime, I’ll be putting my hands on her curvy little body as often as necessary to remind her where she belongs. Right here with me.
Whiskey Promises is a spicy small-town romance featuring a possessive alpha hero, a reluctant-to-love heroine, a merry band of interfering cousins, and a whole lot of banter.
❤️Review From the moment that Zoya met Jareth, the guitarist in her sister’s band, the sparks flew but she was determined to deny them as she has seen what happens about caring too deeply. As a result, when her sister’s upcoming nuptials are happening at his family’s vineyard she convinces her best friend who is gay to pretend they are a couple. What could possibly go wrong?
From the moment that Jareth saw Zoya he knew that they were meant to be together so finding out she was in a relationship was unwelcome news. Seeing them together he soon realizes that all is not as it appears, and he is a man on mission when it comes to claiming Zoya as his own.
The banter between them is witty and the chemistry radiates off the pages as Zoya’s reluctance is no match for Jareth’s determination and charm.
They’ve lived in the shadows of scandal, but love has a way of rewriting the past.
In this historical romance, experience the passion, heartbreak, and ultimate redemption of notorious rakes who dare to risk it all for the women who change their lives forever. From glittering ballrooms to moonlit gardens, each story is a tantalizing journey of love, second chances, and the power of forgiveness.
In the world of the ton, reputations may be ruined, but these daring heroes prove that redemption—and true love—are never out of reach.
Perfect for fans of second chances and bad boys with hearts of gold, this anthology delivers swoon-worthy tales that will keep you reading long into the night.
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes Where We Bloom, an Age Gap, Billionaire, Best Friend’s Brother romance set in Bitterroot Valley!
Connor
After an explosive night together, I thought I’d never see the gorgeous bookstore owner again. We didn’t exchange names and numbers, and when I left her asleep the following morning, I didn’t intend to pursue her. I don’t have time for relationships nor entanglements.
I’m the CEO of Gallagher Hotels, and my life is spent traveling around the world, focusing on my business, not a small town in Montana. Even if my thoughts keep returning to the most incredible woman I’ve ever met.
It turns out, my mystery woman, Billie, is my sister’s best friend, and she’s suddenly everywhere I turn. She’s become my obsession and all I think about. She’s become the only thing that means more to me than running my empire. And I’m determined to have her.
Billie
Owning a bookstore in my hometown of Bitterroot Valley has been my lifelong dream since I was a little girl. The only thing that brings me more joy is my love of thrift stores and coffee.
And, maybe, the sexy Irishman with intense emerald-colored eyes that take my breath away. His charming accent, how he looks at me, and the way he spoils me with lavish gifts are just the icing on the cake. I’ve tried to stay away from him, but my resolve is slipping. Nothing is better than being in Connor’s arms and feeling like I’m the most important woman in his world. But being with a high-profile billionaire comes with a price. Can we withstand the storm headed our way, or are we destined to fall apart like delicate blooms in the wind?
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💚Review💚 Connor has time for his career and his family which has him believing that there isn’t room for anything else. When he meets Billie he is intrigued by her, and they spend a wonderful night together. Seeing her again was not part of the plan however he is about to find out she is his sister’s best friend so keeping his distance is proving to be quite the challenge.
Billie is a woman who knows what she wants and what she deserves. The night she spent with Connor was unforgettable, but it is also an experience she doesn’t plan to repeat as she wants more than what Connor is willing to give. She is about to find out she couldn’t be more wrong as evidenced by the way he treats her and is there for her when it truly matters.
You can’t help but respect the woman that Billie is and the evolution of Connor’s character as he gives Billie everything she didn’t know she needed is swoon worthy. A little suspense, humorous banter, great chemistry and a touching romance that includes a great cast of secondary characters.
Resisting You, an all-new he falls first, fake relationship, small town, family saga romance and the fifth book in the interconnected Maple Grove Series from USA Today bestselling author Katana Collins, is coming September 17th!
I married a stranger to fix my reputation. I just didn’t expect to fall in love with her.
One wild night in Atlantic City, I woke up with a hangover, a rescue dog… and a brand-new wife sleeping at my side.
Though it started out rocky enough, we quickly realized that this marriage just may fix all of our problems. A few fake vows. Some real paperwork. And a quick fix to rehab my bad boy image and launch her therapy practice. After a couple of years, we’d get an annulment. The plan was clean-cut, brilliant, and easy.
But I should have known… nothing about Rosa is easy. Especially not the way she looks at me when no one’s watching… or the way her voice softens when she says my name, like I’m more than just a mistake.
Now we’re back in her small hometown, pretending to be the perfect couple for a wedding we never planned. The press is circling, secrets are surfacing, and someone’s hellbent on breaking us up. And for the first time in my life, I want something real.
A man with no limits is the most dangerous kind of threat.
When Trent Clarke caught me picking pockets at eleven, he didn’t turn me in. Instead, he took me under his wing and taught me that in this world, you take what you want and never look back.
He might have shaped me, but I built my empire of the most successful string of strip clubs on the West Coast.
Now that I have everything, it’s time to track down my deadbeat mother and remind her who she left behind. That is if the drugs didn’t kill her already.
But I don’t find the worn-down shell of the woman I remember. Instead, she has all the things she never managed to give me—the white picket fence, a family dog, even church on Sunday mornings.
The real kicker? She replaced me and raised the perfect daughter with all the care and love she never gave me.
A twisted need for revenge roars to life inside me, and I aim it at my mother’s precious stepdaughter—sweet, sheltered Hattie Sinclair.
At first, it’s purely about vengeance, pulling Hattie into the darkness to watch her innocence unravel piece by piece. But she becomes something more. Something dangerous. Something I can’t resist.
Until she becomes my obsession.
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🌸Review🌸 Bastian has become a successful businessman not because of his past but despite it. He is now ready to face the woman who wasn’t there for him to show her that he never needed her but finding out she is living a storybook life changes everything. He is now determined to ensure she feels the same pain that he has felt and doesn’t care who gets caught in the crossfire.
Hattie has lived a sheltered life and the one time she pushed the boundaries it didn’t end well. She has her family and her faith and believes that is enough until Bastian comes crashing into her life and she realizes what she has been missing out on not knowing the sinister reason he sought her out.
Bastian had an agenda when it came to Hattie however nothing is unfolding as he planned. As he watches Hattie become the woman she was always meant to be he realizes that there is nothing he won’t do to protect her and claim her as his own.
As a little girl, I dreamed of finding my own Prince Charming—just like in the story my mom used to read to me.
But as a woman who grew up living a life that was anything but a fairy tale, I never expected it to happen to me, and certainly not in the bordello I worked at in Las Vegas.
When our eyes locked, I knew, in another life, Liam could easily be my Prince Charming, but in my world, those kind of men didn’t exist.
He was determined to prove me wrong, though, and in one weekend, he not only showed me the world in a different light, but made me feel like a princess—before he disappeared without a trace.
After he walked away, I was determined to write my own happy ending—turns out the first chapter was becoming a single mom. Because that handsome prince… He left me the most exquisite crown jewel, who’s now my entire world.
And while I might’ve given up on finding my Prince Charming, I’ll make sure my daughter has the fairy-tale life I never did.
A sexy single dad, nanny, forbidden romance from New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg.
The rock star never planned on fatherhood. The nanny never planned on staying. But sometimes the biggest surprises come wrapped in pink bows and second chances.
Gavin “Rocket” Caldwell, member of the world’s biggest rock band, lives fast—sold-out tours, wild nights, and zero responsibilities. Until a three-year old daughter he never knew about lands on his doorstep, and suddenly, the party’s over.
Willow Adams is hired to help him adjust to being a dad—a steady, grounded nanny with a soft heart and a quiet strength he can’t ignore. She’s nothing like the women he’s used to. And maybe that’s exactly why he can’t stay away.
What starts as a temporary arrangement turns into something deeper, just as a custody battle threatens to take it all away. Rocket never wanted to be a father. But now? He’ll fight like hell—for the adorable little girl who changed everything, and the unexpected woman he never saw coming.
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🎤Review🎤 Gavin is a man who has enjoyed the perks of being a successful musician however life as he knows it is about to take a U-turn. Finding out that he has a three-year-old daughter rocks his world and he is struggling as he tries to adapt to being a father with no experience of that means however with the help of Willow he is about to find out what being a father truly means.
Willow will do whatever is required to try and ease the transition for Poppy as she is dealing with the loss of her mother and everything and everyone that was familiar. She is also determined to show Gavin that he can be the father that Poppy needs as the only thing that truly matters is making her feel loved and secure. Falling for Poppy was expected but falling for her father wasn’t part of the plan.
The emotions that Gavin and Poppy raise as they try to adjust to the changes in their life is sure to touch your heart. Not only is Willow there every step of the way but they are surrounded by a great group of friends who show them what family really means when it matters most.
Luca Asher is my brother’s ex-best friend, the best contractor in our small town of Lovers, a walking dream when he doesn’t have a shirt on—heck, with it on, too, and he was the first boy I ever loved.
He just doesn’t know that last part.
On the rare occasions I converse with him, I get a comeback for everything.
Our banter is my favorite thing. He’s so clever and quick and, again, sexier than any man I’ve ever met.
But none of that changes the fact that he betrayed my brother. My family. Me.
And none of those facts would matter except for my one little problem.
I had this plan to save my family’s marina, which backfired. Now, my parents have given me a deadline to prove to them it’s still worth saving. If I don’t make it, they’ll sell everything, and I’ll lose my dream to keep the place.
They gave me one rule: do not hire that Asher boy.
At this point, I have only one option left to make this happen.
Hire Luca and beg him not to tell a single soul about it.
My heart forgave him years ago, but my head knows better than to trust the enemy.
And yet, in a matter of weeks, he starts to remind me of the old us, and I find myself falling for him all over again.
The idea of me and Luca is … tempting.
Tempting Me is a small-town, steamy, enemies to lovers romance with his ex-best friend’s sister, lots of banter, and a secret agreement.
💕Tempting Me💕 Shay has dreams for her future and isn’t about to let anything stand in her way. So when her parents give her an ultimate regarding the marina she is trying to take over desperate time calls for desperate measures. She will have to work with the one man that her family wants nothing to do with even if that includes a little subterfuge along the way.
Lucas was once close to Shay and her family including her brother who used to be her best friend. Time may have passed but the estrangement between them hasn’t. His first instinct may have been to say no but he can’t resist due to old times sake however the more time he spends with her the more he realizes he doesn’t want what they share to end when the renovation does.
This story is both fun and heartwarming despite the complications they were dealing with due to strain between Lucas and her family. I enjoyed seeing them give into their feelings and realize that what they had was worth fighting for.
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 women’s 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.
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Penn Navarro is the best player in the league—unstoppable on the ice, untouchable off it. But the moment the game ends, so do the celebrations. Because no amount of goals, no number of wins, can silence the demons that haunt him.
Hockey is my life. It’s what I was born to do. That’s not ego talking, just fact—I’ve spent years honing my skills, earning my place among the elite. But talent doesn’t erase my mistakes, and no amount of success will make me forget the damage I’ve done. It’s why I keep my distance from my teammates, because if you never let anyone in, you’ll never get hurt. Or those are the lies that I tell myself.
Mila Brennan represents the darkest parts of my history. She’s a ghost I’ve tried to bury, the reminder of everything I’ve lost. When she shows up in Pittsburgh looking for me, I know nothing good will come of it, because our sins don’t stay forgotten. They fester, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, and Mila’s arrival means my time is up.
The past isn’t just knocking at my door—it’s kicking it down, crumbling all the walls I’ve built around myself in the process. And when the danger comes for us both, I’m forced to do the one thing I swore I never would. Let her in.
🏒Review🏒 Penn is a star on the ice however due to a devasting incident in the past he doesn’t allow anyone close and that includes his teammates. He will never be able to forget what happened, but he also doesn’t want the part he played in the situation to become public so the last thing he needs is for Mila, the one person who knows all of his secrets, to come back into his life.
Mila fears the lengths that the people from her past might pursue for vengeance when she tried to do the right thing. She doesn’t know who to turn to for help so her arrival is twofold to let him know what is happening and hoping that he might help.
Both these characters are amazing as they made a difficult decision years earlier which left them with no support system. They begin to realize that they are no longer alone as not only do they have each other but they have the whole team supporting them along the way. Sean Masters portrays the change in Penn’s character from closed off to open while Lucy Rivers shows how strong and resilient Mila truly is.
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