Iโm an actor who hates the limelight. Everyone wants Easton Roweโs attentionโmy money, my fame. Itโs impossible to have a real relationship with a woman, so I donโt even try.
But then thereโs Nova. My sisterโs best friend. Sheโs been there our whole lives, and sheโs here now to help us when we need her most. When I need her most.
I should keep my guard up, focus on my dying sister and her daughter. But I canโt ignore Nova. Not with the way she carries this grief with me. The way she flinches when I move too fast, the ghost of something lurking in her eyes. The way she blushes when I get too close, making me wonder how close I can get.
For once, I donโt want to keep my distance. Nova thinks she has nothing to give, but all I need is a chance. I know we can take our broken pieces and make something whole.
๐Review๐ When Nova receives a call from her best friend Rachel telling her that she needs her she doesnโt hesitate to pack up her life to be there for her. When she realizes that the news is even more devastating than she thought she is determined to be there for Rachel, her daughter and her brother Easton who she has had feelings for since she was a teenager.
Easton is a successful movie star, and his sister and his daughter are his world. When he finds out the news about Rachel he is devastated but he knows he needs to be there for her. What he hadnโt expected was the feelings he was developing for Nova as they go through this difficult time together or the tumultuous past which is still affecting her.
Nova and Easton take us on a heart wrenching and tumultuous journey as they try to help each other accept and heal from the loss of the woman they both love. This story will have you feeling every emotion from happiness to tears and it will definitely make you feel.
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Hot-headed. Stubborn. Absolutely no impulse control.
Thatโs who I am, according to my brothers and business partners. We run one of the top companies in the country, and weโre growing fast. When I start interviewing for a key position, my brothers firmly advise me against hiring Kinley.
Of course, I hire her anyway, and not just because sheโs insanely gorgeous.
Sheโs hard-working, ambitious, and a perfect match. Unfortunately, she comes with baggage. Her ex framed her in an infamous corporate scandal. She was cleared in the court, yet the media was unforgiving.
But Kinley isnโt the woman the headlines painted.
Sheโs not conniving. Sheโs smart.
Sheโs not cold. Sheโs careful.
And sheโs not distant. She just wonโt allow anyone to get too close.
But thatโs all I want.
Despite my intention to stay away from her, I canโt stop fantasizing about kissing her senseless and worshipping her body. Then, when we fly to Napa together to scout a new business, all my good intentions go up in smoke. Spending hours on end with her during the day is too much of a temptation. Sharing the same cabin at night is torture.
Iโm tired of pretending I donโt want her in my bed, and my life. More than that, I want to protect her from everyone who hurt her. Iโll fight like hell not only to make her mine, but to earn her trust. Because once I have Kinley, I intend to keep her forever.
I grew up on Wildhaven Storm Ranch, raised on hard work, determination, and tradition. Now Iโm fresh out of college and chasing a dream that feels just out of reachโworking at the historic Belicourt Resort Hotel while trying to convince my oldest sister, Matty, to let me turn part of our family land into a guest ranch and spa.
The Belicourt has a long-standing reputation for being hauntedโfull of whispered legends, unexplained sightings, and guests who swear theyโre not alone in its halls. I think itโs charming. Mysterious. Marketable. My new boss, Porter Garrison, doesnโt agree. Heโs all rules, rigid schedules, and closed doors, and heโd much rather I stick to spreadsheets than old legends and small-town folklore.
But I see potential in the pastโin the stories people tell. And behind his cool, controlled exterior and expensive suit, I see the man beneathโthe cowboy full of fire and buried passion heโs trying desperately to hide.
Maybe the hotel isnโt the only thing haunted. Maybe some dreams are worth fighting family for. And maybe, after the storm, we both need something to believe inโespecially each other.
Danny tried the relationship thing, and it ended violently. He has no desire to let another alpha close enough to hurt himโฆespecially not an intimidating stranger like Knox.
Knox has never been called patient. He’s grumpy and stubborn, and he’s afraid he’ll inadvertently push Danny further away.
But when a rogue wolf pack threatens the omegas of Grizzly Ridge, Danny must trust Knox if he wants to escape with his lifeโand heartโintact.
When the maid of honor and the best man fabricate a romance to keep the peace, the only thing they canโt fake are the sparks.
Lucy Jones is tired of being the โother sister.โ Elizabeth is the golden childโbeautiful, serene, and engaged to the perfect man. Lucy? Sheโs thirty, single, and still dodging her motherโs digs about how she never quite measures up. But when Elizabeth names Lucy as her maid of honor, she vows her sisterโs wedding will be her grand rebrand. Sheโll prove sheโs polished, sophisticated, and totally in control.
Enter Hunter Bain. Best man. Business bro. Walking scowl emoji. Also the rudest, most aggravating man Lucy has ever metโand her new partner in planning the joint bachelor/bachelorette weekend. Fantastic. Because nothing says โreinvent yourselfโ like clashing with a man who thinks party planning is beneath him.
From drunken disasters to shenanigans on Marthaโs Vineyard, Lucy and Hunter canโt stop butting heads. Until one impulsive lie forces them to pretend theyโre dating. Itโs supposed to be temporary. Itโs supposed to be fake. But every lingering glance, every stolen kiss, every unexpected laugh makes it harder to remember whatโs real and whatโs not.
Full of sharp banter, slow-burn tension, and laugh-out-loud chaos, The Deal Maker is a swoony enemies-to-lovers rom-com about messy families, fake relationships, and finding love when you least expect it.
Meet Louise Bay:
Louise Bay is the USA Today and international bestselling author of contemporary romance novels that make you laugh. Louise was inspired by such bonkbuster authors of the eighties as Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry when she grows up. Writing is just a side hustle to her full-time career as a personal butler/driver/chef to her kid. IYKYK. For more information, visit http://www.louisebay.com.
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Lucyโs mother has always made her feel like she doesnโt measure up to her sister who manages to please her mother no matter what she does, and her sisterโs upcoming wedding is just the most recent example. Lucy is determined to change her motherโs impression and that means planning an epic Bachelor & Bachelorette party with the help of the best man however nothing seems to be going as planned.
Hunter thought he had his future mapped out until life threw him a curveball which has left his impact. The groom is not only his best friend but business partner as well and he is feeling the stress of handling the responsibilities of the wedding and the business which doesnโt always have him making the best decisions.
A fake relationship, emotional turmoil and two intriguing characters who have pasts that are impacting their present. The way that they support and relate to what the other is going through only reinforces that they are much stronger together than apart.
Claire Hollister is trouble. Not because sheโs reckless, but because the second she came back to Mustang Mountain, I knew I wouldnโt let anything touch her.
She says sheโs here to settle her auntโs estate. Probate finally cleared, and now she owns an old house and a stretch of land that borders the most disputed property in this county. Land tied to a feud between the Hollisters and the Kincaids thatโs burned for generations.
Iโve spent my life keeping that feud from exploding. Watching the lines. Holding the peace. I donโt cross them.
Until her.
When someone starts circling her property and old land records raise questions nobody wants answered, I step in. I fix whatโs broken. I make it clear sheโs not standing alone.
She says she doesnโt need protection.
Doesnโt matter.
The more time I spend with her, the more I realize this feud wasnโt built on what we were told. And the harder it gets to pretend sheโs off-limits.
If I choose her, I wonโt just be challenging a century of bad blood.
Iโll be choosing her. And I donโt back down from what I want.
Marchโs Cowboy Torin is a steamy small-town Montana romance featuring a protective alpha hero, feuding families, inherited ranch land, buried family secrets, slow-burn heat, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.
Claire has returned to Mustang Mountain to finalize her auntโs estate and once that is completed she will return to her life in Seattle. Between the secrets regarding a century old family feud and Torin, the sheriff, it might just be enough to convince her to stay.
When Torin finds Claire trying to break into the house she has recently inherited it was unforgettable. The town isnโt sure that they want the secrets of the past revealed and that includes her family however if Claire wants to uncover the truth he is determined to help her.
Claire is determined in her quest to uncover the truth while Torin is supportive. The characters draw you in and the romance is heartwarming.
From USA Today bestselling authors Willow Winters and Amelia Wilde comes a spicy romantasy bundle.
The Witchโs Fate by Willow Winters
A reclusive moon witch. A cursed wolf shifter. A spell gone horribly wrong. After being trapped in her realm after a storm, fate pushes them together. However, theyโll soon discover that magic isnโt the only thing dangerous โฆ desire is far more perilous. And yes, thereโs only one bed.
Haunted Desires by Willow Winters and Amelia Wilde
At first, it was a crushโthen it was a spell. Heโs tall, handsome, and mysterious โฆ and the librarian for the ancient texts. Basically, a witchโs dream. Cue Hazel, the owner of a charming little shop on Main Street called Bewitched Boutique. In need of town records, she finds herself visiting the library more often, sharing stolen glances with the object of her growing affection. When Hazelโs crush turns into a burning need to kiss Finley, she decides a spell is in order. Little does she know, Finleyโs past comes with haunted desires of its own.
Never Have I Ever by Willow Winters and Amelia Wilde
Everyone knows the tale of Hansel and Gretel. The innocence that was taken from them and the torture the witch put them through. But what happened after they burned the witch in the oven? With scars and memories of horror, their lives were forever changed, until one day the trail leads back to that cottage in the woods โฆ
I started writing after having my little girl, Evie, December of 2015. All during my pregnancy with her I read. I only wanted to read romance novels and I read everything I could get my hands on. I would read a book a day โ sometimes two. In January I was staying up late with her and just thinking of all these stories. They came to me constantly. I finally sat down and just started writing. I always wanted to do it so I figured, why not?
I never thought I would reach this point of success to be honest. Itโs insane to me that I have connected with so many readers.
And I love each and every one of them for all of their support. Iโll be honest, some days are HARD. I have my littles during the day and I write at night. Some days are just simply exhausting and then I hear from a reader and it motivates me to push through and keep writing. I couldnโt be more grateful for this wonderful career. For more information, visit https://www.willowwinterswrites.com/
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Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY bestselling author of steamy contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.
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