A.J. Ranney lives in Maryland with her ever-growing zoo, including two kids, two cats, an attention loving dog, a bunny, a cricket eating lizard and her lovable well-meaning husband. She likes to leave the chaos of her real world behind and lose herself in a steamy romance novel. Her passion for reading romance prompted her writing journey, leading her to create relatable happily ever afters that come from her own dreams and experiences.
She loves coffee, sushi, wine, and her family. Not necessarily in that order. Her inner peace comes from the water, always relating to her zodiac sign the Pisces. It’s no wonder the small town she created in her stories is situated on a lake.
💛Single Dad x Nanny 🩵He’s a Tattoo Artist 💛She’s a Grad Student
From USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Savage, comes a brand-new spinoff series: Family of Misfits! If you fell in love with the found family in the Men of Bird’s Eye series, travel south to Nashville, where the second studio location is up and running under the ownership of a familiar face with a new crew of artists!
Ridge Jessup is many things—an award-winning tattoo artist with celebrity clientele, the manager of the Bird’s Eye Tattoo Studio Nashville location… oh, and a thirty-five-year-old single father to a rowdy little girl.
With work getting busier, convention season coming up, and his daughter booted from her third daycare this month, he’s in desperate need of summer help. Forget about having a personal life or dating—he’s just trying to survive.
Darcy Anderson is a handful of credits short of her degree and broke. The college fund her grandmother left her didn’t withstand the test of time or inflation.
When she sees an ad for a summer nannying job, it seems perfect—one kid, weekdays only, and compensation well above average. It almost seems too good to be true.
The moment Ridge lays eyes on Darcy, he really doesn’t want to give her the job. She’s hot, smart, and funny—a dangerous combination that feels disastrous—especially with the ten-year age gap between them. But of all the candidates interviewed, his daughter only likes her. It’s a real dilemma.
Despite his best efforts to keep their relationship professional, things get hot and heavy as complications continue to mount. Darcy finds herself torn—her practical brain still preparing for the perfectly planned future she envisioned for herself while her fairytale-loving heart is looking to override everything for a single dad and his little girl she doesn’t want to walk away from.
From USA Today bestselling author JD Hollyfield comes a sizzling, rule-breaking romance that will leave you breathless.
When Georgia receives the opportunity of a lifetime—an internship alongside her boyfriend for the summer—she never expects to be swept into an illicit affair with the one person she should avoid: his father.
In a whirlwind of family secrets, undeniable chemistry, and steamy passion, Georgia finds herself caught between a love that defies logic and the dangerous consequences of betrayal in this age-gap, forbidden romance that pushes every boundary.
Is their connection enough to withstand the explosion when the truth comes out, or will they burn in the embers?
This novel may contain triggers. Don’t say you weren’t warned…
Genre/Tropes: Forced Marriage Arrangement / Mafia Bodyguard + Gamer Girl / ‘Frenemies’ to Lovers / Touch Her and Die / Endless Banter / Coaching and Praise / Mega Spice / Stand Alone
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If I don’t get married on the spot, then I’ll be shipped out of New York and forced to marry a stranger.
At least Monte Castelli isn’t a stranger. Instead, he’s an unpredictable package of mafia enforcer muscle with a sinful reputation and my longtime ‘frenemy’. Despite being at each other’s throats, we ended up on the run together when the New York scene turned threatening and Monte decided he was going to protect me whether I approved or not.
But the real trouble started when my terrifying uncle caught up to us.
My fearsome mob boss uncle doesn’t want to hear that there’s a perfectly good explanation why I was found in a cheap motel room with my shirtless bodyguard. There’s only one solution he’ll accept and there are terrifying consequences if we refuse.
Now, on my uncle’s orders, Monte and I find ourselves facing each other and repeating wedding vows. What’s more, we are both stuck in this marriage arrangement until we find a way out.
Even with our constant bickering, the ‘one bed’ situation meant it didn’t take long before we wound up between the sheets. Once we started, we couldn’t stop. We violated every single boundary over and over.
And I should have realized I was playing with fire.
All the rumors say that Monte Castelli isn’t the kind of man who can be tamed.
I thought I knew better.
And now we’re both going to pay a very high price for our sins…
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Even though she knows what is expected of her a woman who is part of a mafia family Sabina can’t help but rebel when she has the opportunity. This is why when she is stranded in NY she has no other options but to call Monte who is not only her brother in-law but was also her bodyguard in the past.
When Monte comes to her rescue he believes it will be a matter of getting her to her sister and they would be done but their adventure is about to take a turn that includes a marriage that never expected but might just be the best decision they ever made.
Sabina is feisty, fiery and challenges Monte at every turn especially when he allows his protective and possessive side to emerge as they prove they are a perfect match in every way.
About the Author:
Cora Brent was born in a cold climate and escaped as soon as it was legally possible. Now, she lives in the desert with her husband, two kids and a prickly pear cactus she has affectionately named ‘Spot’. Cora’s closet is filled with boxes of unfinished stories that date back her 1980’s childhood and all her life she has dreamed of being an author. Amazingly, she is now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling writer of contemporary romance and begs not to be awakened from this dream.
The night settles around us, thick and quiet, the distant hum of cicadas filling the air.
Anson floats beside me for a long moment, then exhales, running a wet hand through his hair.
“Finally,” he mutters. “Thought they’d never leave.”
I smirk. “It’s their party.”
His gaze flicks to mine, something dark and amused lingering there. “I know, but they were hogging you. I want you to myself.”
Heat curls in my stomach, surprising and immediate.
I swallow, pushing off the pool wall, letting myself drift closer. “And what exactly do you have in mind?”
He doesn’t answer right away. Instead, he reaches out, his fingers brushing over my wrist beneath the water, slow and deliberate.
I realize I should say something teasing or lighthearted to ease the tension, especially since we’re not alone. I can still hear everyone talking and laughing behind the French doors.
But the way he’s looking at me makes my throat go dry.
“I like this,” he says after a beat, his voice quieter now. “Being here with you.”
Something in my chest pulls tight.
I don’t know how to respond to that. Not when he’s looking at me like that. Not when my heart is doing something stupid and fluttery in my ribs.
So, instead of speaking, I do the only thing that makes sense.
I reach for him.
Anson doesn’t hesitate. The second my fingers graze his shoulder, he’s moving, closing the space between us in one smooth, effortless motion.
And then his mouth is on mine.
It’s not hurried. Not rushed or desperate.
It’s intentional.
Slow and deep and real.
His hands find my waist, pulling me against him, the water lapping around us. I curl my fingers into his damp hair, anchoring myself as he deepens the kiss, his lips warm and insistent.
And I don’t want to fight it.
I just want to feel.
When we finally pull back, my breath is uneven, my heart pounding in a way that has nothing to do with the heat.
Anson watches me, his thumb gently brushing over my hip beneath the water. He clasps my waist with both hands and lifts me out of the water, setting me down on the edge of the pool. I let out a gasp at the unexpected movement.
“I meant what I said,” he murmurs as he steps between my legs. “I missed you this week.”
I nod, exhaling slowly. “I missed you too.”
I inhale sharply, and a shiver runs through me when his head dips and he kisses the spot between the base of my neck and my collarbone. His lips linger briefly before they slowly trail up my throat.
“Anson,” I moan, my hands running through his silky hair as he nuzzles against me, the prickly stubble on his jaw causing goose bumps to rise on my skin.
His hands gently rub circles on the outside of my thighs while he stands, and my hands fall to his shoulders as I hold on to him. We’re nose to nose, and it feels like my heart is pounding so hard that it might burst out of my chest.
His lips come to mine, and I open for him. Drinking him in.
“Tabby,” he groans.
I open my eyes as one of his hands comes up to caress my breast through the wet fabric of my bikini top.
His mouth moves to my ear. “I think we need to leave now.”
Warmth pools between my legs at the desperate sound of need in his voice. I nod, and he steps closer.
“You sure?” he asks, the proof of his excitement pressing into me.
Oh, yes, I’m sure. I can’t speak, so I just nod again.
He suddenly dives backward into the water, and I bring my confused gaze to his when he resurfaces.
“Go inside. Say your goodbyes. I need a minute,” he says hoarsely, and understanding washes over me.
“Okay,” I agree as I stand up. I bend over to shake the water from my hair.
“That’s not helping, Trouble,” he grits out.
I meet his gaze and grin before pulling my dress over my bikini and hurrying inside.
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I never meant to run away—I just needed to breathe. To escape the life my parents had meticulously planned for me: the law degree, the perfect fiancé, the country club future. So when I met a boy on fall break who promised adventure, I jumped in an RV with him and never looked back.
But it didn’t last. I found myself stranded at a campground with nothing but my grandmother’s ring. Pawning it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but staying in Sandcastle Cove? That was easy. The island felt more like home than Boston ever did.
And then there’s Anson. He’s flirty, a little reckless, and entirely too charming—but he sees me, the real me, in a way no one else ever has.
For the first time, I’m building a life I truly love. However, just when I start to feel settled, my past comes to drag me back. Now I have to decide—do I go back to the girl they raised me to be or fight for the woman I’m becoming?
Tropes: Hockey Romance; Teammates Younger Sister; Surprise Pregnancy; Cinnamon Roll Hero; One Night Stand Revenge
Release Date: March 25, 2025
Cover Design: Thunderstruck Cover Design
Knox stood across from me, anger in his eyes, his right hand in a fist ready to hit me. In that moment, as I stared at him trying to figure out what to say before he hit me, I wished I’d never walked into that little dive bar.
Actually, that wasn’t true because that was the night that changed my life forever.
That was the night I saved Knox’s little sister, Peyton, from making what I was certain was a huge mistake I’d figure she’d regret for the rest of her life.
We all had a code among the players on the team. We all looked after one another, and that included family members. So, when I saw some guy hitting on Peyton, I stepped in. I pretended to be her boyfriend to get rid of the guy who’d been hitting on her and when she turned those big hazel eyes on me things didn’t stop there. I bought her drinks, let her vent out her frustrations about the fight she’d just had with her brother and then one thing led to another, and she ended up wrapped up in my sheets.
A few months later, the memory of her and that night remains fresh in my mind and soon she is all I can think about. Thankfully, I get to see her again at the season’s end barbeque. Armed with good intentions, that is when I find out everything is about to change in not only my life but hers, including my friendship with her brother.
The guys on the team had always told me love would hit me when I least expected it, either that or I’d get a girl in trouble. I just never believed they would both happen at the same time.
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When it comes to romance Peyton hasn’t always made the best choices when it comes to the men in her life and her current relationship is no different. When Clay steps in when she needs someone the most the sparks fly however the relationship they both have with her brother isn’t going to make it easy.
Clay not only plays on the same hockey team as Peyton’s brother, but they are friends as well. He is a protector so when he sees Peyton in a difficult situation he doesn’t hesitate to step in but they are both about to find out that their night together was not an ending but a beginning.
Peyton has begun to lose hope that love will ever be part of her future but as her and Clay’s lives become entwined she realizes that despite appearances to the contrary Clay is a man that any woman would be lucky to have.
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 on her e-reader. Her favorite authors include Kendall Ryan, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Lauren Blakely, Alessandra Torre and Willow Winters.
In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, sunny destinations, spending quality time with family and friends and of course reading.
Lisa Shelby is an international bestselling contemporary romance author. She’s also a self-proclaimed love geek and cake-pop addict. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, this is still where Lisa calls home with her husband and their dogs. When she isn’t writing her next happily ever after, you can find Lisa with her husband traveling, listening to live music, and impatiently waiting for her next FaceTime call with her son, who is currently deployed with the United States Marine Corps.
The Only Thing That’s Real is book three in the Only in Goose Hollow series by USA Today Bestselling author Lisa Shelby! In this interconnected standalone, take a trip back to Goose Hollow and go on tour with the Hollow Knocks!
Ryan Staley has got to go.
We hired the beautiful, fierce journalist to chronicle my band’s farewell tour.
But that was before my life blew up.
Before every stage I performed on became shrouded in the shame of my secret.
A secret I haven’t even shared with my bandmates, my chosen family.
Now is not the time for deep-diving questions about my life, but Ryan is around every corner I turn and refuses to be intimidated or ignored.
She wants to know what I’ll do when my touring career comes to a screeching halt, and I move back to the small town I couldn’t run away from fast enough.
A town I can no longer avoid.
But Ryan has claimed every spare thought in my head. Her lips, hypnotizing to the point of distraction. The perfect rasp of her voice, sending chills down my spine, asking questions I can’t answer, and making me risk spilling all my secrets.
I’m the unapproachable NHL captain with a reputation for chewing up reporters in interviews, forwards on the ice and shutting down anyone who tries to get close to me. And that’s how I like it—no feelings, no complications, and zero chance of reliving the grief I experienced when my wife passed away seven years ago.
But sometimes the best laid plans go up in flames, and that’s exactly what Collins Mackenzie does when strolls into a bar one post-game night and gives me a taste of the cold shoulder I’ve bestowed on all those around me.
The only person she doesn’t dismiss? My boy. In fact, she lights him up with her pink hair and perfectly winged eyeliner, leaving him fascinated and me infatuated.
There’s only one problem: she’s nine years younger, convinced I’m not her type and doesn’t do relationships. She doesn’t even hang around in the same city beyond a few months. Trouble is, I want her permanence right next to me—on the couch watching movies and in my bed on lazy mornings.
I’m ready to chase her, no matter where she goes or how quickly she hits the accelerator. This girl is a ride I never want to get off.
𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡: 𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬) by Lauren Runow releases in ONE WEEK. We are thrilled to share this teaser with you!
𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥/ 𝗔𝗗𝗗 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗭𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧!
Bases are loaded … but love is on the line.
Welcome to Music City Park, where the lights shine bright, the stakes are high, and the players of the Tennessee Terrors don’t just risk it all on the baseball field — they gamble with their hearts too.
From second-chance romance to forbidden love, grumpy meets sunshine to enemies to lovers, single moms and single dads, fake dating and opposites attract, these baseball stars are about to learn the game doesn’t end when the ninth inning does.
Evan For the past few years, the only consistent thing in my life was getting my hair cut every few weeks. Grinding my way through the minor leagues meant spending many days on the road and moving at the drop of a dime. I never cared though. I was living my dream and playing the game I love.
When I finally make it to the show, I should have known my sister was up to something when she found me a hairstylist and even went as far as scheduling my appointments for the next few months.
Christy I had no clue who would walk through the salon’s door after a woman called to schedule an appointment for her brother. She’d completely left out the fact that he had just moved to Nashville to play for the Tennessee Terrors baseball team as their new rookie left fielder.
Of course I notice the athletically fit, handsome man sitting in my chair, but I swore off dating any of my clients after the last one left me pregnant and alone.
My son is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, and I love that it’s just the two of us.
When the Terrors have an open batting session inviting families to come watch, catching a ball is the most exciting thing I think will happen, but when the cute guy on the field comes over to talk to my son, I see it’s the same guy who sat in my chair today.
Diving Catch is the first book in a series of books with ten amazing authors about the Tennessee Terrors baseball team. All books have crossover characters but are stand-alone novels and can be read in any order.
Diving Catch is a single-mom, baseball romance that is sure to make your toes curl and put a smile on your face.
I never meant to run away—I just needed to breathe. To escape the life my parents had meticulously planned for me: the law degree, the perfect fiancé, the country club future. So when I met a boy on fall break who promised adventure, I jumped in an RV with him and never looked back.
But it didn’t last. I found myself stranded at a campground with nothing but my grandmother’s ring. Pawning it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but staying in Sandcastle Cove? That was easy. The island felt more like home than Boston ever did.
And then there’s Anson. He’s flirty, a little reckless, and entirely too charming—but he sees me, the real me, in a way no one else ever has.
For the first time, I’m building a life I truly love. However, just when I start to feel settled, my past comes to drag me back. Now I have to decide—do I go back to the girl they raised me to be or fight for the woman I’m becoming?
After getting the shock of her life and learning the man she dated for three years already has a wife and kids, Kat Ramsey has sworn off serious relationships.
Unwilling to ever be entangled in another web of lies, Kat’s new life is all about having a good time.
Graham Stephenson’s heart has been raked over the coals. All he wants is some peace after everything he’s been through.
Drowning his sorrows at a quiet Rhode Island pub, Graham didn’t intend to meet anyone. But then Kat sits down on the stool beside him.
The next thing he knows, they’re heading back to his place for a night of fun.
Betrayed and broken, the pair find solace in a physical relationship. But deep down, they’re romantics at heart. And when feelings start getting in the way, they’ll be left having to decide if it’s worth taking that risk once more, or if it’s time to walk away.
After what happened in her last relationship Kat is cautious about going through that pain again. When she meets Graham all she wants is casual which is what he wants as well, and feelings aren’t part of the arrangement.
Graham has a difficult romantic past of his own and is determined to protect his heart. There is no denying the attraction that he has for Kat but when it begins to feel like more will he be willing to open his heart before it is too late.
This is a heartwarming story about two people who must overcome their pasts if they are to have a future together.
A.K. Evans is a contemporary romance author of over forty published novels. While she enjoys writing a good romantic suspense novel, Andrea’s favorite books to write have been her extreme sports romances. That might have something to do with the fact that she, along with her husband and two sons, can’t get enough of extreme sports.
Before becoming a writer, Andrea did a brief stint in the insurance and financial services industry and managed her husband’s performance automotive business. That love of extreme sports? She used to drive race cars!
When Andrea isn’t writing, she can be found homeschooling her two sons, doing yoga, snowboarding, reading, or traveling with her family. She and her husband are currently taking road trips throughout the country to visit all 50 states with their boys.