What to expect: Age-gap, single dad, forced proximity, insta-attraction
Blurb:
Holden is older and a single dad. And due to a favor owed from his hockey days, he’s the man I just moved in with…
The moment I walked into the office as the new interior designer for the man my dad used to coach, I knew trouble loomed. Holden is a retired hockey player who now owns a hotel. He’s also trying to balance his single-dad life. Against all better judgment, when he has a crisis with his kids, I end up moving my suitcase into his guest room due to an old favor I owe. I didn’t expect to be adding nanny to my resume, but it leads me and Holden into our own secret little world.
Where we give in, and we can’t seem to stop.
Lust takes over, and the bond between us grows stronger. Holden might be conflicted by his allegiance to his old team rules and devotion to his kids, but a glimpse of something special nearly tears him apart. Now we’re stuck at a crossroads. Because Holden is looking at me with a realization that a future for us may be too big of a jump. I see it on his face that he thinks we’re in too deep, and if he could go back in time before the lines were crossed between us, that’s probably when he should have run…
Holden and Lexi bring the feels and steam in this age-gap, forced-proximity, single-dad love story. Should Have Run is the second standalone book in the small-town Lake Spark Inn series, which is part of the Lake Spark world.
Kaylene Winter is an Amazon best-selling author of steamy, contemporary romance.
Each character-driven novel is filled with snappy dialogue, pop-culture references and enough steam to make you fan yourself. Kaylene weaves authenticity, emotion and angst into a turbulent rollercoaster ride of love, passion and soul-searing romance always ending with a delicious HEA.
Kaylene lives in Seattle with her amazing Irish husband and gorgeous Siberian Husky. She loves creating art of all kinds.
Since they were children Zane and Fiona have owned each other hearts despite all the setbacks and successes they have experienced. Their love is enduring and even when tested there is never any doubt that the only place they belong is with each other and the family they are creating.
With that love comes challenges as they deal with insecurities from the past as well as uncertainty about the future which causes some turmoil but as long as they have each other and their friends and family you know they will persevere and emerge stronger from it.
Zane and Fiona take us on an emotional journey that at times is devastating and at times inspiring and you don’t want to miss one page of what has and what continues to make them the captivating couple that they are. The way that the narrators portrayed these characters will draw you and have you invested in their challenges and growth as a couple.
What you will find inside… 💗Small Town 🔥Rogue Cowboy 💗Single Mom/Single Dad 🔥Close Proximity 💗Accidental Non-Divorce 🔥”My Wife” 💗Second Chance 🔥Shared Custody 💗Workplace
A second chance, rogue cowboy, shared custody, “my wife” romance from dynamo writing twins Mackenzy Fox and Dakotah Fox…
We thought we had it all. But that’s how it always feels when you’re young and fall in love for the first time. Except, Eden was different. She was my everything; sharing a daughter we both adore and exploring parenthood together before we were done with college. Then it all slipped away. We stayed friends. Everything was amicable. And I thought that could work, and it did, at least for a while. But now Eden has a new man. One I don’t know a thing about, nor do I want to. Added to that; we’re still married. The divorce papers remain shoved at the back of my filing cabinet, signed but not lodged. It’s not like I meant to forget. It just happened. Maybe subconsciously I asked for a sign. One that meant we could find our way back to each other….
The Bassett Brothers Bourbon Distillery; Stoney Creek’s very own pride and joy, and the heart and soul of a small town Tennessee family business. Book 3 in the Stoney Creek Series (can be read stand-alone)
Owner of a thoroughbred racing stable, Teresa Rodriguez is about to testify against her former trainer. Is he the one behind all the recent sabotage? When security expert Matt Perez joins the investigation, Teresa is grateful for the extra protection he and his K-9 offer. Now, as Matt and his dog, Butter, stand beside her 24/7, the attraction between them can’t be denied. Even as the danger escalates.
From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Discover more action-packed stories in the South Beach Security: K-9 Division series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:
At first the suspicious happenings at Teresa’s ranch were an inconvenience but as they become more targeted, she knows that she needs to find out who is behind it and why before either her or her horses are injured or something even worse. She wonders if it is a disgruntled ex-employee, but she hopes with the assistance of South Beach Security she will be able to find out.
Matt may have preconceived ideas about Teresa but that doesn’t mean he and his K-9 partner Butter aren’t willing to help. He soon realizes that she is so much more than he expected and now he finds himself wanting to keep her safe not only for her but for him as well.
The building romance between Teresa and Matt will draw you in and the suspense will keep you on edge as they take us on a action packed adventure that you won’t be able to put down.
Beauty and the Beast meets Hades and Persephone in this shifter fantasy romance standalone!
A god wants me dead.
My ancestors stole half his soul then imprisoned him in Tartarus, thinking he’d be forgotten. That he could never return.
They were wrong.
The day he rips open a portal between our worlds, my life is over. As the current guardian of his cursed soul, my head is on the chopping block, but there’s a snag in his plan. This dark god believes he’s my fated mate.
We’re not, but he refuses to take no for an answer.
When he kidnaps my cousin, I’m forced to make a deal. To rescue her, I have to spend six months in Tartarus. Pretending to be his mate. His queen.
Saving both our lives means fake dating the king of monsters. The real danger comes when my modern-day Hades makes it clear that he wants not just my life, but my love.
That was never part of the bargain, but with every stolen kiss and forbidden touch—I just might be handing him my heart.
The brothers are about to face off against their newly-retired mother…who suddenly has plenty of time to play matchmaker. Add in their baby sister and some secret dating, a single dad, an accidental pregnancy, a marriage of convenience, and a wrong bed—or two—and these siblings are not going to know what hit them! Bang Brothers Hockey Series Titles:
Book 1: 6/11/2024–Lace ’em Up by Elise Faber Book 2: 6/25/2024–Show ’em How by Jami Davenport Book 3: 7/9/2024–Hit ’em Hard by Kat Mizera Book 4: 7/23/2024–Lock ’em Down by Gina Azzi Book 5: 8/6/2024–Light ’em Up by Kelly Jamieson Book 6: 8/20/2024–Hook ’em Hard by Cathryn Fox
Hunter (The Stewards of Skagway #3) by Katy Regnery is now live!
New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery is back with her third Stewarts of Skagway romance!
Hunter Stewart has a history of falling hard and fast, but when he met Isabella Gonzalez the rate of his drop was both savage and supersonic. They shacked up for a weekend of physical bliss, and stayed in touch when Isabella headed back to Seattle. But a few weeks later, Isabella called it quits. This summer, Isabella’s back in Alaska as a contestant on the new reality show, The Astonishing Race: Alaska! On the first day of filming, she’ll be surprised to discover that Hunter’s part of the show, too! From the panhandle to the far north, with challenges galore, these two will set off sparks that could melt the whole state. Get ready, get set… and may the best “player” win!
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THE STEWARTS OF SKAGWAY
Six siblings.
Six love stories.
The Stewarts of Skagway.
A small but mighty outpost on the very edge of the Alaskan wilderness, Skagway has been a favorite stop for prospectors, adventurers, and cruisers for over a hundred years. It’s also the home of the midnight sun, grizzly bears and the six Stewart siblings who are about to spend 2024 falling in love! Meet the sexy, sharp-witted, fun-loving Stewarts of Skagway – Tanner, Harper, Hunter, Sawyer, Parker and Reeve – who have no idea how much their lives are about to change as they each find their very own happily-ever-after.
Book #1: Tanner (Jan 2024)
Book #2: Harper (Mar 2024)
Book #3: Hunter (May 2024)
Book #4: Sawyer (Jul 2024)
Book #5: Parker (Sep 2024)
Book #6: Reeve (Dec 2024)
Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katy Regnery started her writing career by enrolling in a short story class in January 2012. One year later, she signed her first contract, and Katy’s first novel was published in September 2013.
Over fifty books and three RITA® nominations later, Katy claims authorship of the multititled Blueberry Lane series, the A Modern Fairytale collection, the Summerhaven series, the Arranged duo, and several other stand-alone romances, including the critically acclaimed mainstream fiction novel Unloved, a love story.
Katy’s books are available in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish.
Even though Hunter knew that the time that Isabella was spending in Alaska wasn’t long he wasn’t prepared to let her go when she needed to return to her life in Seattle. He was disappointed when she wouldn’t continue their relationship but when he finds out that she is returning to take part in a reality show the one thing he does know is that he isn’t about to let her walk out of his life for a second time.
When Isabella returns to Alaska, she knows that she must protect her heart due to her feelings for Hunter. At first, she is reluctant but when they find themselves working on the same show the chemistry between them reignites and they agree to a casual relationship. Will this be their second chance or are they destined for heartbreak once again?
This is a touching story about love, family and realizing what will truly make you happy. The choices that Hunter and Isabella face are realistic and with the guidance of those who love them they try to find a way to have everything they want and each other.
All I wanted was a harmless kiss from the handsome stranger at my eighteenth birthday party. But when he said — with a cruel twist of his cigarette smoking lips — that he doesn’t kiss ‘annoying little girls,’ I stupidly decided to flirt with a random guy to make him jealous.
I never wanted that random guy to fall in love with me. Or worse, accidentally start a relationship with him. But now I have a new boyfriend while I can’t stop thinking about the guy who doesn’t care that I exist.
So it’s time to move on and focus on my new relationship.
Only the moment I make that decision, he decides to notice me.
He decides to stare at me a little too hard and in a way that makes me blush. Oh and one day when my boyfriend isn’t looking, he decides to corner me in a lonely hallway and put his rough and heated hands on me that feels equal parts forbidden and familiar.
But I’m not stupid.
I’m not going to ruin my new relationship for someone that people call Stellan ‘The Cold’ Thorne. Especially not when the random guy I’m dating isn’t random at all.
No, my new boyfriend happens to be the brother of the guy I’m inappropriately obsessed with.
And I’m not the kind of girl who comes between two brothers.
MJ Fields is a USA Today bestselling author of new adult and contemporary romance novels. She lives in New York with her daughter and smoochie faced Newfie, Theo.
When she’s not locked away in the cave, she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to live music, going to the theatre, singing off key, dancing to her own beat, listening to audio books, and reading— of course.
Alexandra Hale is a small town girl living with her family in Upstate New York. She routinely runs on caffeine, dry shampoo and thrives on procrastination.
A romance lover and reading enthusiast, Alexandra finally began putting pen to paper shortly after graduating college. An unobtainable dream has slowly become a reality with the love and support of her friends and family and the romance community.
She currently writes steamy, small town romance with a dash of lighthearted fun and happily ever afters that will make you swoon.
Ellison Mills was my childhood best friend, something I thought would last forever. Until she left Blackstone Falls and didn’t look back.
The rich girl, prim and proper, and way out of my league, Ellison was never meant to get caught up with a farm boy like me – but that didn’t stop us growing up.
She was wild back then, always looking for trouble – not that anyone would ever believe it.
We should have had a real chance at love. Instead, I was forced to let her go and she’ll never know why.
Ten years later, Ellison is back in town and it feels like she never left. She still makes my heart race and my blood run hot. And catching her skinny dipping or climbing through my bedroom window is only the beginning.
Being with Ellison and owning the farm are all I’ve ever wanted and now that I have her, I won’t let anything jeopardize our future.
So when her father shows up on her doorstep, I’ll do everything I can to keep the peace.
But the secret he’s keeping will shake Ellison to her core, rocking the foundation we’ve worked so hard to build.
This time, I’m way past falling. All I can do is hold on tight, and hope I can catch my girl before she hits the ground.
💕Review💕 Giving in to her parent’s plans for her Ellison leaves her hometown and her best friend Montana to attend college. It will be a decade later before she realizes what will truly make her happy and finds the strength to return to her hometown and Montana.
Montana has always known he belonged in Blackstone Falls and on the family farm even if Ellison didn’t feel the same. Now that she is back it as is they had never been apart however, he also has a secret that could upend her world as she knows it.
Neither time, distance nor hurt could destroy the relationship between Ellison and Montana. They are each other’s destiny and I enjoyed seeing them overcome the past and find their way back to each other as it always should have been.
Why you will love this book… 🔥Fish out of Water 💕Female Millionaire 🔥Former Marine MC 💕Grumpy Hero and Heroine 🔥Enemies to Lovers 💕He falls first 🔥Small Town 💕Found Family 🔥Family Secrets
One letter changed my life.
One night with him might change my forever.
Inheriting a beach house in a small town you’ve never heard of is less than ideal.
Falling for the broody bar owner who hates me because he wants the house? Even worse.
I came to Carrington Cove for one reason—to renovate the home I knew nothing about, sell it, and get back to my life in D.C. and my multi-million dollar business.
There was nothing on the agenda about falling for Dallas, the sexy former Marine who chastises me about my manners and withholds how to fend off the murderous geese on my property.
Fighting with him becomes our own messed up form of foreplay. But his tongue? Turns out it has other talents than just sparring with me verbally.
Our banter turns to moans in the dark, our arguments turn to learning more about each other, and the closer we get, the more I question whether I’m meant to stay here with the man I’m falling for.
Until one night, I realize that he and I share a connection neither one of us could have seen coming.
Would I leave this town feeling more lost in my life than ever before?
Or was it possible that I finally found somewhere I belong?
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