Captain Jordan Threat and his island rebels have struck a blow to their Imperial occupiers, but victory comes at a heavy price. Lord Governor Jakjobb’s tightening grip on the Carivian threatens to expose the rebellion’s vulnerable secret base. With only a spunky engineer, a sea-nymph warrior, and a sultry succubus by his side, Jordan must recruit able-bodied soldiers, and fast.
Fortunately, a sexy scholar owes Jordan a favor, and her life. Princess Dampni is a bookish slime-girl-next-door who knows how to resurrect an army of ancient warriors… if she can tag along for the adventure. And if there’s one thing Jordan can’t resist, it’s the hot librarian type. Especially one made of sweet purple goo.
As the pirates set sail into the unknown, Jordan is haunted by visions of the glowing whirlpool that brought him to this world. Visions that corrupt his magic, and suggest the Imperium isn’t the biggest danger lurking on these enchanted islands…
Can Jordan master his rogue powers, find the lost army, and save his people? Or will Governor Jakjobb seize the moment to end the pirate’s rebellion, and his life? Get ready for an action-packed adventure that oozes with excitement!
As my older brother’s best friend, Remington Town used to be like a member of my family. But the minute he turned eighteen, he left our small town of Sugar Brush, Wyoming and never looked back.
Thirteen years later, Remi shows up to settle his father’s estate, but as far as I’m concerned, he should’ve stayed gone. Besides, he’s in for a big surprise when he finds out the old farmhouse he intends to sell is now half mine.
I expect Remi to hit the road just like he did all those years ago, but infuriatingly, he settles in like he plans on staying for a while. It’s impossible to avoid him since I run my farrier business out of the house he’s now haunting. Everywhere I turn, I seem to find him, with his slow, easy smiles, and endless patience, no matter what I throw at him—literally.
When push comes to shove and I’m in danger, Remi stands by me without question. His steady, surprisingly gentle presence softens me to him. Soon, a tentative friendship leads to a fiery passion neither of us saw coming.
Remi and I find solace and beauty in each other, but behind the picturesque facade of our small town lurks an ugliness. Someone doesn’t like me having all that I do, and if they have their way, I’ll be left with nothing at all.
See It Through is a small town, western romance featuring the Kelly family. It can be read as a complete standalone, however this series is second generation. The Kelly kids’ parents are Lock and Elena, and their story starts in Sweet Like Poison. This is Hannah Kelly’s story.
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Julia Wolf writes sexy rockers, broken bad boys, snarky heroines, and bad ass women. She’s a firm believer in happily ever afters, no matter how rocky the road is to get there.
Julia lives in Maryland with her husband and three crazy, beautiful children. When she’s not writing romance, she’s reading it. Some of her favorite things are, in no particular order: goats, books, coffee, and Target.
💙Review💙 Due to the past Remi was estranged from his father so after his passing he returns to his hometown to settle his estate and leave again. He finds himself in for a few surprises as not only has Hannah taken over his father’s business but both she and he are the heirs to the house he owns. They now find themselves spending time together and when he realizes she is being threatened he is determined to protect her and the future they could have together.
Hannah isn’t happy with Remi as not only did he leave town and the relationship he had with her family years earlier, but he wasn’t there for his father, the man she had come to care about. As they spend time together, she realizes that there was a lot about the past she didn’t know which opens her heart towards him but not only are they dealing with the complicated feelings between them and the mysterious things that are happening.
This is a heartwarming story about returning home and realizing the life that you were destined to live that has a little suspense, intriguing characters and all the feels.
As a bounty hunter, I’ve hunted the supernatural, yet nothing prepared me for the truth about my bloodline.
Exiled by a harsh twist of fate, I’m thrust into the cold heart of Norway. Here, amid ancient forests and icy waters, I’m supposed to start over. But shadows from my past cling tighter than ever.
A mission that was supposed to be my redemption throws me into the path with him—a man as dangerous and mysterious as he is infuriating. He’s hiding secrets that will get me killed, revealing he’s my fated mate.
Unbelievable!
His touch sparks a flame inside me, leaving me questioning everything.
Together, we stumble upon a dark conspiracy, centuries in the making, binding our fates together. As truths surface, we’re forced to work together.
As lines blur between us, I’m faced with a choice. Can I trust the man who awakens my soul but might be my ultimate undoing?
Tropes: Single Dad; Musician/Celebrity; Love after Loss/Grief
Release Date: December 12, 2024
BENEATH SOUTHERN STARS is an all new smalltown, single dad romance from author Andrea Johnston set in the fictional town of Magnolia Grove. It can be read as a standalone but be sure to check out the rest of the stories from this collection.
LANEY
Small town life isn’t for everyone. At least that’s what I’m told. To me, it’s everything. Growing up in Magnolia Grove my neighbors are like family and every memory I have is tied to our community.
When a single dad rents the house next door he makes my simple small town life a little more exciting.
RYAN
After a year of grieving I vowed to give my daughter a holiday season to remember. Magnolia Grove is the epitome of holiday cheer and exactly the distraction that we need.
When my identity as a country music artist becomes town gossip, I greedily accept help from my new neighbor. What I didn’t expect was to find someone who speaks to my soul and reminds me of how much life there is left to live.
When we’re together beneath the southern stars, I believe anything is possible.
While I get us two glasses of water, Laney moves around the space, looking at the décor and finally settling on the sectional. She looks at the fireplace that’s more decorative than functional and smiles.
“Here you go.”
She takes the glass from me and lifts it to her lips, taking a small sip. I take the seat next to her and lean back into the cushions, my arm resting on the back. My hand is close enough I could touch her with a slight movement. She leans forward and sets her glass on the coffee table.
When she moves back to her spot, she buries her face in her hands. “I’m nervous.”
Thank goodness I’m not the only one. “Me too.”
Her eyes lift to peek through her fingers. “Really?”
I nod and stretch over to place my glass next to hers. I watch as she moves her hands to her lap, fingers twisting. Her unease is evident and I hate that she may feel uncomfortable.
Gently, I shift closer, closing the space between us and placing my hand over hers. I watch as her shoulders drop. Our eyes meet and my thumb traces circles along her soft skin.
“Yeah really. There’s something happening here that scares the shit out of me. I came to Magnolia Grove to get some space from all that we lost, I never expected to meet someone like you.”
Laney sinks into the cushion and sighs. “Ryan, we hardly know one another.”
She has a point but still, something is there. Not much can come of it. We live in two different states and my life is a cluster, to say the least.
“That doesn’t mean there isn’t chemistry. You’re a scientist, you understand chemistry.”
An eyeroll and then a smack on my arm cuts through any of the awkward tension that was lingering. We laugh and talk about the Jubilee and the anxiety she felt being on stage. Slowly we find ourselves closer, her legs are stretched over mine and my finger plays with the loops of her sweater.
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Ryan has come to Magnolia Grove to help his daughter Pepper heal from the passing of her mother. When he meets Laney, he is drawn to her in a way he wasn’t prepared for but seeing the way she is with Pepper only makes her more special.
Laney knows that Magnolia Grove is the place she is supposed to be and the life she wants. When she meets Ryan and Pepper she senses a kindred soul and wants to be there for them as they face the changes in their lives.
This is a heartwarming story about love, family and healing from the past. It was wonderful to not only see the romance between Laney and Ryan develop between the relationship between Laney and Pepper as well.
In the heart of Alabama, lies a charming little town on the river, where everyone knows your name… and your business.
Follow the intertwined lives of its beloved residents as they navigate first love, second chances, and all the unexpected surprises that their small-town holds.
Welcome to Magnolia Grove, where every neighbor has a story worth unraveling, the roots run deep, and love blossoms around every corner.
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A romantic at heart, Andrea has always been a storyteller. An avid reader since a young age, she never planned to pen her own romance novel but, on a whim, and with no plan, she discovered her passion. Known for her slow burn small town romances, Andrea prides herself on writing relatable characters that the reader cheers for and secondary characters who bring the sass and laughs to each story.Settled in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and dog, she counts down the days when her adult children come home for a visit. Even if it means more laundry!
Faith is important in the low country, and Detective Andy Winslow is going to need all he can get When a priest shows up on his doorstep wanting to talk about something strange that happened to his serial killer brother, Andy doesn’t think it’s connected to the body he found washed up on the beach. But, when another attack happens that sets his brother loose on the streets and reveals a startling truth about the dead woman, Andy learns he couldn’t have been more wrong.
Now, with his worst fear come to life, Andy will have to get the help of a friend from his past if he’s going to have a chance at getting his brother back behind bars and stopping the Carolina Reaper from striking again. The ending of this one changes everything.
Brick Wall is a college hockey romance with a hero who falls hard and fast for the one girl he can’t have.
JT
Life hasn’t always been easy, but things are beginning to look up. I’m the starting goalie for the BU Wolves, Coach Baylor has become the family I have always wanted as a kid, and my dream career is waiting for me. All I need to do is defend my net for the next few seasons so I can prove to the Boston Bruisers that they drafted me for a reason. That’s a pretty bright future for a man with a past like mine.
When I hit up a party with a bunch of my roommates, I never expected to fall hard. But from that night on, it’s out of my control. Maggie Baylor is the one for me, no matter how much she tries to deny it.
Just when I think we’re getting somewhere, she ghosts me. But there’s one thing Maggie doesn’t understand: I’m not letting anything or anyone—not even Coach—stand in our way.
Maggie
As a transfer student, I have one goal: finish my senior year without any drama. And, ok…I may have lost sight of that goal before the year officially started. But that’s not my fault—Hottie Gym Shorts Guy was…well, hot. And sweet. And so very talented. That’s why I bolted the next morning. I didn’t move back home to fall in lust or worse, love. I came back to Bainbridge to spend time with my Uncle Hudson and earn my degree.
Besides, there won’t be any drama because I’m never going to see him again.
Except I do. We just keep running into each other. It’s fine, though. I can resist.
Until I can’t. JT is crumbling all my defenses. I’m on the verge of letting myself fall in love, even if I know my uncle will disapprove, when two little pink lines appear. I brace myself for impact because the only thing I know about love is that it doesn’t last.
But JT doesn’t leave my side. He slays my dragons and rubs my feet and makes me reconsider everything I thought I knew.
Is this really something I can believe in, or will our world come crashing down just when we need each other the most?
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Brick Wall is the third book in the Bainbridge U hockey series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone. If you love a stoic hero who’ll do anything to protect the woman he loves and the family they’ve created, no matter who tries to stop him, JT Norris will melt your kindle. If you can’t resist a jaded heroine who learns to trust again, Maggie Baylor is your kinda girl. If you want all the laughs, all the feels, and every single bit of steam, and no third act break-up, then settle in with your favorite snack—Maggie recommends dark chocolate peanut butter cups—and dive into this forbidden love, surprise baby college hockey romance.
Some people might call it a grudge, but in reality, hating Alessandra Jones is more like an obsession.
AJ is the league’s first female general manager, and my boss. As the team captain, I have to play nice with her—in public, at least.
But in private, the gloves come off. And then one time, our clothes do too.
We vow it won’t happen again.
Not only can we not stand each other, but we’re in tense negotiations over my contract right now, and AJ is up for the league’s GM of the Year award. Getting involved wouldn’t just be a PR nightmare—it would be unethical.
It doesn’t help that we have a history, or that she and my daughter adore each other. When AJ is injured protecting my baby, there’s no choice but to move her into my place.
Taking care of someone I hate shouldn’t feel so right. Getting to know her better shouldn’t break down my defenses. She’s hurt me once before, and I’d be a fool to trust her again.
But the more time we spend together, the more I realize that maybe I’m not obsessed with hating her . . . maybe I’m just obsessed with her.
Lizzie Some women are lucky. They’re the ones that buy a lottery ticket on a whim and win the whole jackpot. The ones who meet their Prince Charmings in middle school. I have a different kind of luck. The kind where you meet a ridiculously sexy silver fox one night and you let him take you home for mind-blowing pleasure only to find out the very next day, he’s your new boss. And your landlord.
Graham I stopped believing in fairy tales a long time ago, right about the time that I realized that women cared mostly about what I was packing in my pants. Namely my enormous wallet. I have never once questioned my commitment to bachelorhood. Until Lizzie Greer walked into my life, into my bedroom, and into my heart. I finally found the one woman I want to spoil forever. Unfortunately, life has kicked her around. She’s smart, stubborn, and independent AF. Life has taught her to trust no one. Especially not a man with a reputation as a player. Let alone a man who holds her career in his hands.
❤️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤
✔️ Age-gap ✔️ Boss/assistant ✔️ One-night-stand ✔️ Single mom ✔️ Protective hero ✔️ Confirmed bachelor ✔️ Touch her and 💀
❤️Review Lizzie is a single mother to her two children who finds herself at loose ends on a rare night without her kids. When she decides to stop in for a drink, she sees a sexy older man looking at her so she approaches him and they spend the night together never expecting to see each other again.
Graham is a successful doctor who is surprised to see that his new nurse and tenant is the woman he spent the night with. Their reunion didn’t go well but the more time he spends with her and her children the more he realizes that he wants them in his life.
Both Graham haven’t had the best experiences when it comes to romance which creates a few complications however they prove that they are perfect for each other in all aspects of their life.
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