What do you get when a single mom saves a musician from a killer bee?
Sophia
When I was 18, I fell in love, but he didn’t love me back. The day he found out about my pregnancy, I found out about his fiancée.
He warned if I ever told anyone, he would destroy me. So I kept the pregnancy a secret and disappeared.
Being scorned has left me jaded, but it’s also made me stronger. All my love and attention is focused on raising my daughter.
There isn’t room in our lives, or in my heart, for anyone else… until a chance encounter with Easton Blackwood changes everything.
Easton
Music has always been my one true love, but when a stunningly beautiful woman saves me from a killer bee, it just might be love at first sight.
One minute she’s slapping me with her flip-flop and the next we’re naked in my bed. With every kiss, every touch, I have no doubt Sophia could be the one, until she dashes from my bed without a trace.
After weeks of our time together replaying in my mind, she appears back in my life, with a confession that sends my world into a tailspin.
She thinks the bomb she’s dropped will send me running, but she’s wrong. The last guy might have done that, but I’ll fight for her, for our love, for our family. And I’ll stop at nothing to protect what’s mine.
Stacy Travis has revealed the gorgeous covers for Love You Truly!
Releasing: June 27, 2024
Best way to get rid of an evil ex? Plan a fake wedding with a gorgeous heartbreaker and let the small-town gossip fly. What could possibly go wrong?
Just when I’m about to inherit my family’s sleepy winery and bring it to life, my old-fashioned parents throw a wrench in my plans. Thanks to my ex, they’re convinced I can’t run it without a man’s business savvy, so they’ve made him my partner.
The only way out is to marry some other guy.
Dash Corbett comes to my rescue with a pretend kiss in a cowboy bar, and we devise a one-year plan that will help us both. Dash needs a reputation makeover, and I need a husband. Win-win.
And falling for my fake fiancé? Not a chance.
Dash might have a distractingly hot exterior, but rumor has it he’s a playboy–and I’ve had enough of men who don’t mean what they say.
Then I get to know him.
Beneath the surface, he’s a guy with his own vineyard dreams and a cinnamon roll heart. He’s the first man to see me as more than a social butterfly. And when he touches me, I melt like butter on toast.
Soon our pretend relationship starts feeling very real. Especially when he says “my wife” in a possessive way that makes me believe our lie.
Falling for Dash could ruin more than my wine country dreams. But what if I love him truly?
Love You Truly is a standalone, small-town romance in the Buttercup Hill series, where the wine is chilled and the men are hot.
Stacy Travis writes spicy small-town romance about bookish, sassy women and the hot heroes who fall for them.
Writing makes her infinitely happy, but that might be the coffee talking.
She’s worked as a journalist, camp counselor, TV writer, SAT tutor, corporate finance researcher, education technology editor, and non-fiction author. When she’s not on a deadline, she’s in running shoes complaining that all roads seem to go uphill. Or on the couch with a margarita. Or fangirling at a soccer game.
She’s never met a dog she didn’t want to hug. And if you have no plans for Thanksgiving, she’ll probably invite you to dinner.
Stacy lives in Los Angeles with her two sons and a poorly-trained rescue dog who hoards socks. And she’s serious about the Thanksgiving thing.
Kristen Proby has revealed the gorgeous covers for Wildest Dreams!
Releasing: July 18, 2024
Cover Design: Hang Le
Photographer: JW Photography
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes an all-new Small Town, Single Dad, Brother’s Best Friend, Cowboy romance.
Ryan Wild thought he had everything he could ever want. A billionaire before thirty, he’s finally moved back home to Bitterroot Valley, built a beautiful house on his ranch, and has recently adopted a teenage boy that has brought nothing but joy into his life. The only thing that’s been missing is the feeling of Polly in his arms since their incredible night together months ago. Memories of her touch aren’t nearly enough to satisfy him, and Ryan will do anything he can to make her his.
Polly can’t forget the one night she spent with Ryan all of those months ago, but she understood that it was a one-time deal. Yes, she still thinks about the sexy billionaire cowboy and his strong arms wrapped around her, but she’s a busy woman, with a thriving clothing shop and a group of friends that keep her on her toes. When you add in a house that always needs repairs, Polly’s days and nights are completely full. But when Ryan starts coming around, tempting her with that killer smile, heated bedroom eyes, and generous gifts, how is she supposed to stay away from him?
Polly knows how important the bond between father and son is and feels guilty for taking some of Ryan’s attention away from Jake, especially when Ryan whisks her away to Paris for the romantic vacation of her dreams. And just when the three of them start to settle in together, where Polly, Jake and Ryan start to feel like a family, she starts getting warnings and prank phone calls. Someone wants to come between them and their growing relationship.
The love they share is beyond their wildest dreams, but when danger lurks, will they be torn apart forever?
Kristen Proby is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over seventy published titles. She debuted in 2012, captivating fans with spicy contemporary romance about families and friends with plenty of swoony love. She also writes paranormal romance and suggests you keep the lights on while reading them.
When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, relaxing with embroidery, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.
Repairing the Wreckage, an all-new sports romance and the second book in the second book in the Ruthless and Royal series from USA Today bestselling author Autumn Jones Lake is now available!
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“My rage-fueled escape-my-life plan fizzles at the Empire International Airport.
Thwarted by ticket prices.
What was I thinking? Airlines don’t offer “broken heart” discounts.
A last-minute ticket for the places I’d want to go would drain almost everything I’ve managed to save in my bank account.
Defeated, I turn away from the ticket counter and shuffle toward a low, white bench by the floor-to-ceiling window looking out over the parking garage. Fatigue drags my butt down to the bench where I sit with my back to the window. I rest my elbows on my thighs and drop my head into my hands. Every nerve from my shoulders to my fingertips throbs, triggering a cascade of misery to rain over me.
The sound of shattering glass echoes in my mind.
I destroyed the car Griff gave me. The car we lovingly restored together.
“No, no, no.
Every time I think I’ve pushed “the big bad thing” that made me take a bat to the car out of my head, images of Griff and Kiki in bed together replay.
The only man I thought I’d ever love betrayed me for all the world to see.
Running away won’t solve this pain.
Forget my lack of escape funds, I have a job, and my internship this summer. Remy went out of his way to secure the internship for me. It’s important for the career I want to have one day.
Why should I give up my future just because Griff decided to stick his dick where it didn’t belong?
“You all right, miss?” a rough but kind voice says from above me.
I tip my head up. Awareness that twin hot, wet trails are running down my cheeks chases a response out of my mouth. Embarrassed, I quickly wipe the tears away.
“Huh?” I mumble stupidly, staring at the airport security guard standing a respectful distance away.
“You, um, look upset.” Alert dark brown eyes bore into mine. “Do you need help?”
“Help getting over my boyfriend. But I don’t think this stranger can help me with that need. “No, no. I’m fine.” I force a quick, fake smile. “Thank you.”
“He’s young. Probably not much older than my brother. And apparently persistent. “Are you waiting for someone?” he asks.
Do I look suspicious or something?
“Not really.” Way to give a vague answer, genius. He’s going to call for backup any second.
“Here.” He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a flat green-and-white card. “You look like you could use a hot chocolate. Starbucks is on the second floor.” He tips his head toward the escalators.
Empire International is only “International” in name. The airport’s small—I can see the green-and-white Starbucks awning from where I’m sitting. But I nod and reach for the card. “Thanks.”
He studies me as I take the card from his hand. Our fingers briefly touch. His eyebrows pinch together.
Crackers. What if he’s not worried I’m a safety risk? What if he watches Supreme Underground Fighter? What if he saw the episode last night and feels sorry for me because I’m a pathetic loser whose boyfriend couldn’t wait to cheat on her?
I gotta get away from him before he asks more questions.”
The story of Griff and Molly continues and after the events that unfolded previously you wonder where they go from here. The struggle that Molly faces between what she believes and what is real is difficult and once she gets over the shock, she will have to decide what is fact and what is fiction.
Even though Griff understands why Molly has doubts he is hurt that she didn’t believe in him and their love. Despite that hurt he isn’t about to give up and will stop at nothing to show her that he has and will always love her.
Griff and Molly take us on angst filled journey as even though their love was tested it was never broken. With the help of friends of family, they realize that what truly matters is each other and work to overcome all the outside obstacles trying to tear them apart.
“Just because my life’s a mess, though, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be happy. If you still have a thing for our ace, I’m down to help get his attention back where it belongs.” Alex taps the tip of my nose with index finger, and I go cross-eyed watching it.
“Alex, I’m not sure—”
“Shhh, hold on.”
I hold my tongue, feeling everything and nothing at the same time. His hand is so warm, and I’m sure my palm is sweating. My pulse is beating in my fingertips. I know that much for sure.
“Yeah, he sees us,” he says, turning his attention back to the game, but keeping his hold on me.
“Trust me, Nikki. You might not be sure, but I am.” And before I can protest and put an end to this entire misunderstanding, Alex brings our tethered hands to his mouth and presses his lips to my knuckles. The whole thing lasts a second, but my eyes take it in through slow-motion lenses.
“Yeah, Brayden might punch me eventually. But it will be worth it if he comes groveling back.
Make him beg, though, okay? Promise me that. Make him beg for you. I think this little project is exactly what I need—a low-distraction distraction.” Alex’s eyes never fully reach mine, but his smirk shows what joy he’s getting out of making his teammate jealous. Playing matchmaker. For me. With someone else.
Maybe pretend is close enough to real for me, too.
BLURB:
I’ve had a crush on my best friend, Alex Mendoza, for years, and I was finally going to tell him how I felt. But instead, I got cold feet. And now he thinks I’m interested in his teammate—my ex.
Of course, being the good friend he is, Alex has offered to make my ex jealous. What’s wrong with a little play flirting?
Well, for starters, I’m not playing.
Alex’s mom and mine are best friends, soul sisters forged together by growing up in the same small town. They say they didn’t plan it, but the fact that Alex and I were born two weeks apart has always felt very much part of their plan. Our birthday parties were always together. First days of school were the same. And when Alex got his own car, the passenger seat was literally labeled with my name—Nikki Thomas. Convenient since we were inseparable.
For most of my life, Alex has been like the big brother I never had. He’s always been my protector. And he’s always made me feel safe. But somewhere along the way, he started to make me feel other things too.
Now it’s his senior baseball season, and he has the talent to go pro. His dreams are all coming together. My life, on the other hand, is falling apart. I know Alex would support me if I told him my secrets. After all, that’s what best friends do. But maybe it’s my turn to be the protector. And if that means all I can have are a few pretend kisses, then perhaps that will have to be enough.
Unless it turns out Alex has been keeping secrets of his own.
Start the series with The Tomboy and the Captain Now!
Tropes: Hockey Romance; One Night Stand; He Falls First; Forbidden Love
Release Date: May 24, 2024
Cover Design: Thunderstruck Cover Design
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I kept my nose clean. Bad publicity was the last thing you wanted, and I’d had my share since my last breakup went public. We’d also just lost our last five games.
The boys and I decided to head to the islands for a little R&R. I’d never been so happy for a break. That was where I saw her. She didn’t seem to recognize me, which made it better, so I made my move. We didn’t exchange names or numbers. We shared one carefree night, that was all I wanted and that was all it was supposed to be.
A few months later, regret from that night had almost eaten away at me. I hadn’t been able to get her out of my mind. I wouldn’t say I fell in love with her, or maybe I did. All I knew was that night was the closest I’d ever come to insta-love and I wanted more but we’d had our fun. Yet, I was still mentally kicking myself for at least not getting her name.
We’re about to head into the playoffs when I return home and that is when the universe decides to bring us back together in one of the worst places ever. Only this time won’t be like the last, I decide I won’t let her slip through my fingers. This time, I’ve promised myself nothing, and all bets are off.
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After a very public breakup with his ex, Dylan and a few of his teammates from the Dominators find themselves in Mexico looking for a little rest and relaxation. When he meets Aurora, the sparks fly, and they agree to spend one steamy evening together before they return to their regular lives never expecting their paths would cross again.
Aurora is going through the end of a relationship as well so a trip to Mexico is exactly what she needs before she returns to college. She believes that both Mexico and Dylan will be nothing but a memory until months later they find out their lives are connected in a way that neither could have anticipated.
Even though neither Dylan nor Aurora were looking for a relationship when they met some things are meant to be. Despite the challenges Dylan knows that he wants a future with her, and he is both determined and swoony as he shows Aurora that what they have is worth fighting for.
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.
Disillusioned and aimless, Evan Spencer makes a pact with herself. To follow wherever the finger of destiny points. Even if that means heading to some obscure Alaskan town she’s never heard of. A place where the primal beauty of the backwoods is rivaled only by a certain pair of steely green eyes.
But Thorne Bay has a dark side. It’s not just rumors and wary gazes that shadow the darkly alluring Tristan and his reclusive family. Her search for self, as it turns out, leads to a discovery of werewolves and a fight for survival. Alaska might just leave an indelible mark. Love and Death will leave her changed forever.
🔥Childhood Friends/First Love 🔥Enemies to Lovers (but he’s actually been in love the whole time) 🔥Forced Proximity 🔥Roommates 🔥Second Chance 🔥“Fuck it” 🔥Toys as teammates 🔥It’s always been you 🔥Secret tattoo for her 🔥No Third Act Breakup 🔥✨Fancy✨ peen 🔥He Falls First and Hardest 🔥“Eyes on me” 🔥Smut reading MMC 🔥Curvy FMC 🔥Hurt/Comfort 🔥Found Family 🔥Dirty talking MMC 🔥She thinks he hates her but he knows her coffee order 🔥He takes care of her when she’s sick 🔥Broken MMC
From award-winning USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brighton Walsh comes the sixth book in the spicy Starlight Cove series set in a small coastal Maine town.
Bookworm, an all-new college workplace, second chance romance with a bookworm heroine and a romance novel hero from USA Today bestselling author Katana Collins is now available!
That’s how you wake up hungover, having spent your entire life savings on a first edition of Pride and Prejudice… that your cat just peed all over.
To make matters worse, you also drunkenly emailed every Ivy League university last night and sold the nearly priceless cat-pee book to Dartmouth.
In my defense, I was celebrating finally getting my masters degree in library science with a focus in book restoration from Oxford University.
And let’s be honest, I’m sort of awesome when drunk. I not only leveraged a book sale for a profit, but I also talked my way into an eight-week freelance gig restoring books in my hometown of New Hampshire at the Dartmouth library.
What’s less awesome? Realizing the Dartmouth English Literary professor who hired me is actually Adam, the ex-boyfriend that I ran away from seven years ago. My first love. My first kiss. My first… everything.
And as it turns out, Adam has very much turned into every dreamy hero I’ve read about in every romance novel through the years. It might be time for me to put the book down and write my own Happily Ever After…
Amanda Jackson was used to toxic men. Its all she’d ever known. And this gorgeous blonde property manager, Connor Brooks, was a walking red flag. But she needed a place to stay, and this unit sounded amazing. She’d be crazy not to look at it.
For Connor, finding a mark was easy. A simple ad in the classifieds. Once they were inside, it was too late to escape. They had no way out. One look at their frightened eyes on the monitor, that’s when the housebreaking could begin.
The second Connor closed the door, Amanda understood her situation. She was trapped and defenseless. Or was she? She has one card to play: make her captor fall for her before it was too late.
All she wanted was an apartment. What she got was The Cage.
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