Three brides have been given to me: Niamh is as delicate as the careful steps she takes, Selene is as challenging as the secrets she’s trying to unravel, and Amira who has been lost to me.
Someone has taken her and that fool does not realize that a King never forgives or forgets.
Blood debts must be paid and the collectors are knocking on doors. The Hand himself keeps the ledger and my name has been written in red.
Yet, no shadows appear at my doorstep.
He may be the Hand of the Kings, but I am Diarmuid O’Sullivan. Before this cult infiltrated Dublin, my family ruled it.
And this King always fights for his throne.
This time, I am not fighting alone. Despite my desire to keep them safe and secure, my brides have no fear of shadows.
In fact, they are determined to shine a light in every dark crevice where my enemies hide.
They don’t realize that if that light shines on me, they may not like what they see.
I thought I’d be miserable planning my ex’s wedding, but a rugged cowboy turned distiller knows just how to relieve the pressure.
After fleeing back home to Huckleberry Springs, Montana, I become the new event planner for my family’s guest ranch. But the first event to plan is my cousin’s wedding to my cheating ex. If I don’t, my uncle won’t sign over his share of the ranch and forever mettle in our lives. So I take one for the team.
One night when I buckle under the stress, I also get a little—a lot—drunk. Saving me from myself is one of the cowboys that used to work for my dad. Durban Hennessy is now part owner in the local distillery, and he doesn’t do drama, distractions, or hot messes that just threw up on his boots. Still, he brings me to his place so I can sober up in private.
Durban’s providing wet bar service throughout the wedding festivities. The distiller with a superiority complex and I cross paths too often, but when he finds me in a store room, spiraling during the groom’s family dinner, he relieves the pressure in the hottest way possible.
So we strike a bargain. He’ll help me relax in the steamiest way possible, and he can repair his ego after getting dumped by his long distance relationship. When impromptu hookups turn into sleepovers that include intimate pillow talk, I know I’m in trouble. Because our whiskey bargain ends when the wedding does.
𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕 𝑲𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔: 𝑨 𝑭𝒂𝒌𝒆-𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 3) by USA Today bestselling author Layla Hagen releases on December 5th! Check out this teaser!
I don’t give a damn what people say about me. I’m successful and confident—one of San Diego’s youngest CEOs. But when my womanizer rep costs me a major business deal, I’ve got a problem.
One of my brothers suggests a fake girlfriend. Ridiculous.
Then I spot the perfect opportunity.
At a bar, I overhear a stunning blonde getting utterly humiliated by her ex—who casually informs her he dumped her to marry someone else. What an idiot.
She looks like she needs rescuing. So I sit at their table and kiss her like I’ve done it a million times. After the jerk bails, I make her a deal: be my fake date for one business dinner.
Phoebe agrees.
It should’ve been simple, but the dinner turns into a weekend at a beach house. One bedroom. Too much wine. One unforgettable night.
The next morning, she tries to pretend it didn’t happen.
Phoebe is nothing like the women I usually date. She’s hardworking, has a sharp sense of humor, and she’s the most selfless person I’ve met. That’s why I want more.
I just have to prove that there’s more to me than she thinks. I’m close to my family. I spoil my nephew. I’m ready to change.
Phoebe is still hurting and wants to play it safe. But I won’t give up. Because this fake relationship is starting to feel very real.
Things heat up on and off the track when the first female driver in Formula International history goes head-to-head with one of the sport’s biggest names. Formula Dreams is a high-speed enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.
Francesca Accardi is rewriting the record books at Titans Racing. With the first female team owner in her corner and the weight of history on her shoulders, she knows the only way to silence doubters is to win. Every lap. Every race.
Ronan Barnes dominates on Sunday and dares the world to judge him on Monday. Arrogant, electric, relentless, he has no time for niceties—or for the rookie who refuses to yield. Forced together for press tours and charity laps, their sniping becomes a spark neither can shake. But rival teams don’t tolerate distractions, sponsors spook fast, and one misstep could cost Francesca her seat and Ronan his shot at the championship.
When Ronan’s private life—and his mother’s addiction—become an issue he can no longer avoid, Francesca is there as his emotional support. Compassion cracks his armor. He defends her in the paddock; she stands beside him when it matters. Enemies become allies. Allies become something no rule book can define.
With a title on the line, they must choose: her hard-won seat, his crown, or a future together—if they dare cross the line.
Brooke O’Brien grew up with a creative mind and a wild imagination, writing poetry and short stories when she was younger. This passion ignited when she began reading angst and hate-fueled stories about vampires and werewolves before she branched into contemporary and new adult romances.
When Brooke isn’t writing or falling in love with a new book boyfriend, you can find her scrolling TikTok, watching ASMR, or devouring her latest binge-worthy TV show.
She loves rockin’ a good hoodie with leggings, is addicted to chocolate, and believes the best days include a good nap.
Brooke O’Brien is represented by Two Daisy Media. For all subsidiary rights, please contact Savannah Greenwell at info@twodaisy.com.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to end up snowed in with your ex-boyfriend’s brother.
Clay Barlowe’s NHL career ended the night his knee gave out. One torn ACL was bad enough. The second? Game over.
Now he’s the guy with a reputation—grumpy, stubborn, hotheaded. Every teammate would agree he’s impossible, and he hasn’t bothered to prove them wrong. Coaching might be his second chance…if he can avoid distractions and keep the rumors under wraps.
Which is why being snowed in with Tessa St. James is a temptation he can’t afford.
Their families spent every Christmas together. Everyone thought she’d grow up to marry Clay’s brother. No one knew her heart quietly belonged to Clay.
She’s sunshine, sugar cookies, and Christmas cheer. He’s a grinch, cold as ice, with more coal than candy canes.
When one stolen kiss under the mistletoe leads to one night tangled up by the fire, Tessa isn’t just snowed in…
She’s stuck in the sin bin with the scrooge.
And this holiday season, the only thing at risk is her heart.
❄️Review❄️ Hockey has always played an important part in Clay’s life but now that playing is no longer possible he is trying to find a path forward. In addition to dealing with this challenge he also finds himself snowbound with the woman he has always wanted but could never have as she was dating his brother even if they shared an unforgettable kiss a few years earlier.
Tessa has always tried to do what others expected of her which is how she found herself dating Clay’s brother rather than Clay, the man she really wanted. She ended her relationship with his brother and has tried to move past the kiss they shared but when they found themselves snowbound the sparks fly but will this be their second chance or another memory that they can’t forget.
Clay only wants what is best for Tessa and he doesn’t believe it is him however Tessa is willing to fight for their relationship and isn’t about to let others derail what they could have together as they take us on an a tumultuous journey that is both heartwarming and humorous.
HAPPY HONEYMOON PHASE RELEASE DAY to @amydawsauthor! Get ready for this slow burn, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience rom-com, now available in Kindle Unlimited and DUET style audio!!
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Addison “Roe” Monroe needs to be married to inherit her father’s lumberyard, so she decides she’s going on a husband hunt at the local lumberjack competition.
Her best friend, Luke Fletcher can’t stomach watching Roe hitch her wagon to some hulking ax wielder who might be a serial killer. So he’s decided to do whatever it takes to get her to marry him instead…even if that means becoming a lumberjack himself.
On the surface, he’s offering a marriage of convenience.
But secretly, Luke is hoping for a chance at forever.
💙Review Addison wants to takeover her family’s lumberyard and the only thing standing in her way is her father’s old-fashioned belief that she needs to be married first. Her friendship with Luke is one of the most important relationships in her life so rather than accepting his offer she decides there is no better place to find a husband than at the lumberjack competition.
Luke’s feeling for Roe has always been stronger than friends but that is a line he was cautious about crossing. He isn’t about to let anyone else marry Roe even if it means participating in the competition and he is willing to use the façade of a marriage of convenience to show her that their feelings for each other are very real.
The combination of humor, heartfelt emotion and the romance between them enchanting. Addison and Luke are captivating relatable characters who help each other help from the past and it is always fun to catch up with the rest of the family. Teddy Hamilton never disappoints as he brings out the personality of Luke while Erin Mallon brings out both the feisty and feelings of Addison.
After the loss of a child along with a slew of agonizing misfortunes, Nick and Jess decide to end their lives. Unable to cope with the misery that fills their days, they commit one last act together and die in loving relief. But when Nick wakes up, he soon realizes that death isn’t the gentle darkness he expected. Panicked and horrified, he struggles to understand the twisted abominations and hellish world he’s now trapped in. Driven by desperation and a sudden will to survive, he sets out to find Jess and is unable to cope with the thought of her having to suffer through the terrors this new reality holds. But nothing could prepare him for the nightmares he found…nothing could prepare him for The Black Farm.
My breath hitches. She did kiss me back. She did. It was real, then. It wasn’t just in my head. But, God, why does she look so sad? What did I do wrong?
“Then why…then what…” I trail off, and Mabel huffs a tired laugh. “You’re drunk.” “I’m not. I’m not drunk. I only had two. Or maybe three. I’m not…at least I don’t think…”
“And I’m older than you. I’m in a position of power. I don’t want to take advantage of you when—”
“You’re not in a position of power,” I interrupt. “You’re not my boss. Sav is. And you’re not that much older than me. Seven-ish years is basically nothing. You’re not taking advantage. I started it. I wanted it.”
Mabel smiles a soft, sad smile, then she takes a step forward, grabs my left hand and rubs my naked ring finger.
“You’re married, Aurora.”
There it is.
I stepped out of the fog, fell over the cliff, and this is where I crash right into the ground. I can practically hear the crunch of bone. I can absolutely feel it.
Brady.
I’m married.
I’m married, but I just kissed someone else. My husband was so far from my mind that he practically didn’t exist. I didn’t consider him once. Not once. I’m a horrible wife. I’m a terrible person.
I’m married, but I just kissed Mabel Rossi, and God help me, but I want to do it again. I have never, ever wanted to do anything more in my whole life. In this moment, I would burn my whole life to the ground to touch her one more time, and it’s terrifying.
Graham’s brow furrows. “What’s wrong?” Oh, nothing. I’m just so horny, it’s making me aggravated. “Nothing, I’m fine,” I lie. Taking a step closer, concern etched over his features. “You’re not fine. Did something happen at work?” I heave a sigh. “No, nothing like that. Work was great, actually.” “Then talk to me.” Why does he have to be so goddamn sweet all the time? “Graham,” I say on a breath. “What’s got you so irritated?” “Oh my god, I’m horny, okay! I’m so fucking horny, I feel like I’m losing my mind. This pregnancy is making me hornier than I’ve ever been, and I can’t stand it. Nothing helps!” The blood rushes to my cheeks as soon as I get everything out, and regret settles in my chest. “Happy now?” I ask. Pressing his lips together, Graham swallows, his Adam’s apple bobbing. “I can help you with that,” he rasps, face stone-cold serious. “What?” I huff a shaky laugh. “No, you can’t.” “Yes, I can, Charley.” Taking a step closer, my back hits the side of my car. “I want to help,” he says, voice low and throaty. My heart pounds against my ribs, and I forget how to breathe for a moment as I take in what Graham’s saying. What he’s offering. I can’t. We can’t…right? But as his body crowds mine, face so close I can feel his hot breath against my face, I’m failing to remember why we shouldn’t. Heat pools between my thighs, and pressing them together does nothing to extinguish the ache. “Let me help you, Charley,” he offers again, and it’s too much. I need this. Desperately. He wants to give it to me, so why not? It’s just one time; it doesn’t have to mean anything. It doesn’t have to change anything either. Fuck it.
Saxon Powell was focused on catching passes, not women. But when the grumpy football player met Ivy Fisher, he knew the sunshiny stylist was his end game.
Ivy never expected the Nighthawks’ star wide receiver to actually remember her name—let alone show up in her salon. Between long hours and a packed schedule, she doesn’t have time for distractions. But Saxon is relentless in a quiet, steady way that makes resistance impossible…until gossip threatens to tear them apart.
Saxon is a professional football player who was smitten with Ivy from their first meeting. When he has a PR obligation he decides that this will be the perfect time to spend some time with her by arranging for her to cut his hair. From there he is determined to show her how special she is to him beginning with driving her home every day and sending treats to her work.
Ivy is a partner in a salon with her best friend Lorna who is in a relationship with Saxon’s coach. At first she isn’t certain what to make of his interest in her but when doubts surface Saxon is there to show her the only woman he wants is her.
Saxon is swoony as when he meets Ivy he is all in. He knows that she is his end game and is willing to take his time until she knows it as well.
He was never meant to be a hero. Now he’s humanity’s last chance.
In a post-apocalyptic world scorched by flame and fear, fifteen-year-old Finn Camlock is nothing more than a burden. Powerless. Unwanted. Forgotten.
While others wield nova energy to protect their crumbling settlements, Finn scrapes by with menial tasks—until a journey to the Iron Mountain awakens something unexpected. Something impossible.
Now hunted by enemies of shadow and fire, Finn must forge his own strength or be consumed by the chaos rising around him. His blade is quick, but the war ahead moves quicker. And if he fails, the last remnants of humanity might fall with him.
Perfect for fans of Red Rising and The Hunger Games, this explosive coming-of-age tale delivers high-octane danger, searing emotion, and the thrill of finding power when all hope seems lost.
Until Grandpapa sent me here to the convent for the nuns to fix me.
Evil ensnares my mind and sunders my soul.
Or that’s what they tell me, at least.
Reverend Mother demands penance.
Grandpapa demands punishment.
And three men threaten it all.
The Professor, whose words drip with arctic arrogance.
The Priest, whose dark eyes linger on me for too long.
And the Devil of Saint Margaret’s, the chilling specter I hope isn’t real.
I’ll need to suffer them all to get out of here, beginning with my Professor.
He is an enigma behind midnight-black eyes.
He doesn’t want to be here.
He loathes tutoring me.
But, sometimes, in the quiet of the classroom … I catch him staring at me.
And I feel the scorch of his gaze feather my skin.
He’ll eat me alive if I give him the chance.
But the darkness in me wants the lines between us to blur.
A habit and a veil won’t protect me within the Convent’s walls.
May God save my undeserving soul.
Author’s Note: Hail Mary is a dark age-gap gothic romance featuring three male love interests and one female protagonist. It is recommended for those 18+ and features mature themes.
This book is the first of three novels in the Saint Margaret of Castello Convent series and ends on a cliffhanger.
**Please read the content/trigger warnings carefully before reading, linked on my Amazon author page or through the Look-Inside feature in the book. **
I’ve always been a good girl. I listened to my parents, worked hard in school, and was always home by curfew. I should be away at college, but a bad investment left my college fund cleared out. I’m done chasing my parents’ pride and affection. Why should I when I’m barely living off my paycheck and college feels like a point in the distance I’ll never reach?
A year ago, I would have run in the other direction when Kendrick Watts comes roaring back into Seneca Falls after leaving the town behind. He’s the bad boy that your parents warn you about and the rumor mill loves to talk about. I never caught his eye, and I didn’t want to.
Something is different when he comes home this time. He comes into my work and looks at me like I’m the answer to every prayer he’s whispered, if a man like Kendrick says prayers. I’m tired of being good all the time, just as much as I’m tired of being thankful and grateful. Spending time with Kendrick is just for me; it’s not like he’ll be sticking around. I’ll just make sure to protect my heart from him.
KENDRICK
When I left Seneca Falls, I wasn’t planning on coming back. Not when I’m known as the black sheep of the family and the bad boy of our small town. Who wants that kind of attention?
My father having a heart attack brings me home, roaring for a fight and counting down until I can put my hometown in my rearview again. Before I can get back to my life, I’ll have to make sure my pops can go back to the only thing he loves—working on Watts Ranch. The last thing I expected was crossing paths with Eliza.
She’s a good girl, too good for me, but that doesn’t matter because one thing becomes clear—she’s mine. Maybe I won’t be leaving Seneca Falls after all. I’ve never had something to be thankful for before Eliza, but now I can see a future together. Making Watts Ranch my home isn’t without problems, but I’ll do anything for my woman.
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❤️Review Since finishing high Eliza has been going through the motions while she decides what comes next while facing pressure from her parents to attend college. When Kendrick returns home her future becomes much clearer and she is now going to follow her own path even if no one else seems to agree.
Kendrick was used to facing the disapproval of the town, so he knows that his return home isn’t going to be welcomed. After his father’s heart attack, he came back to help on the family ranch but once he meets Eliza that isn’t the only reason he is going to stay.
The feelings between Eliza and Kendrick was never in doubt and he isn’t about to let anyone hurt the woman he loves and gives her the strength to build the life that she wants not the life that others want for her.
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