To save his lost grandfather, one kid inventor must win a classified game of hide-and-seek.
Chase’s quiet life of fixing electronics, dumpster diving, and inventing shatters after Grandad vanishes. Now the boy will risk everything to reunite his family. When Grandad’s old team offers Chase a spot in a secret camouflage competition, he jumps at the opportunity, hiding the truth from family and teammates.
Accepting means facing deadly futuristic technology, mech-suited soldiers, and an out-of-control robotic seeker. But once he realizes this game is deadly, Chase must focus on surviving, losing hope he can save Grandad.
When my ex-husband leaves me for the co-star in his movie, moving back to Ember Falls feels like my only option.
Everett Finnegan, my first love and the man I’ve never forgotten, is ready to welcome me with open arms…and an open bed.
But when I find out I’m pregnant with my ex’s baby, my entire world is upended.
My ex doesn’t want the baby, but I plan to rebuild my life as a single mother and figure out how to handle all of this alone.
Except that I don’t seem to be alone―Everett always shows up for me.
I don’t expect him to get mixed up in all my drama―not when he has his own. And I wish he would listen to me when I say we have to stop whatever it is we’re doing.
But he wants me, the baby, and my heart.
So when I’m forced to return to California sooner than planned, I’m devastated.
Everett can’t leave Ember Falls, and I can’t stay.
Saying goodbye to him the first time was hard enough. This time, it just might break me
⭐️Review When Violet finds herself facing the public humiliation of being betrayed by her celebrity husband she heads to the one place that holds so many happy memories, Ember Falls. It is there that she reunites with Dylan, her first love, however destiny has one further surprise to hand out that she didn’t leave her marriage alone.
Everett has always loved Violet but while her dreams resulted in her leaving their hometown the love and loyalty he felt for his family not only had him staying but pushing aside the future he had planned. Seeing Violet again he isn’t about to lose her a second time and is more than willing to be the man that she and her baby deserve.
The heat between them was intense, the banter was entertaining and the romance enchanting but it was the emotional pull of these characters that made their story so special.
“I’ve been thinking about you constantly since that day at the pool.”
She gasped. “Me too.”
I tilted my head, looking from her lips to her eyes. “But you’ve refused to stay for dinner since.”
She swallowed hard. “I thought it might be easier, you know?”
“What would be easier?”
“If I wasn’t so tempted by you.”
I forgot myself completely then. Forgot that there were three other people in this house—and that one of them was my son. Forgot that she was his nanny and completely off-limits.
I kissed her. She tasted like cherries.
I was a goner the second I pressed my mouth to hers. With both hands on her hips, barely keeping myself from bunching her shirt up so I could feel her bare skin, I kissed and kissed her until I was out of breath. And still, I didn’t pull apart.
Blurb:
Duncan Sterling needs to hire a nanny. And fast.
When I’m not making my son waffles for breakfast or teaching him how to swim, I am running a billion-dollar business. My life is scheduled to the minute, and that’s the way it has to be. So, when my nanny unexpectedly quits, I need to find a replacement ASAP.
Riley is not what I expected. She’s so damn attractive—and funny — not nanny material at all. But seeing her with Jeremy makes me realize she’s exactly who he needs. I just have to burn into my brain that she’s totally off limits.
It’s been my son and me for years, ever since his mother left us. And from that point on, I’ve sworn to myself that I wouldn’t bring another woman into Jeremy’s life. Why confuse the poor kid with someone else that will probably leave? Nope. No dating at all! That’s worked well until now.
But the more time I spend with Riley, the more I realize she’s exactly what I need too.
From Wall Street Journal best-selling author Giana Darling comes a MMF romance about a movie star caught in a decade old scandal, a marriage of convenience, and forbidden love under Hollywood’s unforgiving spotlight.
Ten years after my scandalous affair with the world’s most famous actor, Adam Meyers, and his gorgeous ex-wife, Savannah, I’ve achieved almost everything I’ve ever dreamed of. Fame, wealth, and critical acclaim as both an actor and screen writer. So, why does it all feel so hollow? When a tabloid threatens to expose Adam’s most painful secret, I can’t ignore the urge to rush to his rescue—even after a decade of heartbreak. Only, he needs a woman to help him and Savannah is remarried. Instead, I turn to an unlikely friend, Linnea Kai, who is as desperate for salvation as Adam is. It’s my turn to propose a deal that will change all of our lives. A marriage of convenience only inconvenienced by the fact I’m falling in love with them both.
*The second book in The Impossible Universe Trilogy. Must be read after The Moon & His Tides.*
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🧡Review🧡 It’s been a decade since Sebastian’s heart was pulverized when his relationship with Adam and Savannah ended and so much has changed. His career has surpassed his dreams, and Adam is no longer with Savannah. Even though he hasn’t been part of Adam’s life when his private life is about to be exposed not only is he there for him, but he helps arrange a marriage with Linnea, a close friend who feels like more.
The marriage is a win-win for everyone involved. Linnea has had feelings for Sebastian for years but that situation is about to become a lot more complicated when you throw Adam into the mix especially when it comes to the past between him and Sebastian.
The physical chemistry between Linnea and the men is intense as well as the chemistry between Adam and Sebastian but it is the depth of the feelings they have for each other that make this story so captivating and leaves you wanting more.
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.
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