She loved him first. He disappeared out of her life. Now he’s a star hockey player in need of an image rebuild, and she is the only PR genius who can help him.
I’d based my career in hockey on true talent and strength, but the life of a public figure comes with illusions and temptations, and somehow, I lost myself to those temptations. Over the years I’d learned to thrive from the attention, and the press seemed to thrive from me, especially after I got arrested.
Suspended from the team and with my reputation on the line for good this time, my agent decides to hire some PR genius to spend time with me and rehabilitate my public persona. With rumours building, I reluctantly agree, and that is when Emma Hart walks into the room. It’s been fifteen years since I last laid eyes on her, yet she pretends she doesn’t know me.
She quickly and quietly makes it clear to me that I shouldn’t get my hopes up because there will never be anything between us. According to her she is happily involved with someone else. Emma’s confident she can fix my image and dives right in navigating the scandal hungry media. While I love that she is coming to my rescue, the difficult side of me continues to push her, but she seems unfazed.
While things begin looking better for me, things start spiraling out of control for Emma. Her so called happy private life isn’t as perfect as she’s made it out to be.
I should have known better than to comfort her.
I should have known better than to kiss her.
This whole thing was about fixing my image, not about rewriting the story of us.
Colton is a professional hockey player who actions off the ice has placed his career in jeopardy. Team management has hired a successful PR agent to help change how he is perceived by the public however not only is she the woman he loved as a teenager, but she has also agreed to pretend they are in a relationship.
Emma hasn’t forgotten how Colton disappeared from her life and made no attempt to contact her. She will do what is required of her, but her determination to keep their relationship strictly professional is proving to become more difficult the more time they spend together.
The feelings between Colton and Emma haven’t diminished over time as they take us on a romantic and emotional journey as must overcome the secrets of the past as well as the challenges in the present.
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.
The only way an alpha billionaire can hold on to the perfect woman is to keep his identity a secret in an emotional and blisteringly hot romance by USA Today bestselling author Marni Mann.
Maya and Jordan can’t keep their eyes off one another. They see each other on their daily runs, exchanging heated glances and lingering smiles as part of their routine. What’s not to notice? Maya with her perfect body and teasing smile. Jordan, a former professional hockey player, with his chiseled muscles and undeniable alpha personality. First comes the hello, then a kiss, followed by an uninhibited desire that sets their mornings on fire.
Jordan normally doesn’t date, but this Boston nurse is a beauty he wants to know inside and out. She’s gorgeous, sassy, and keeps him on his toes. He’s falling fast. She is too. There’s just one problem: Maya loathes the rich. She has her reasons. She also has no idea that Jordan is actually a billionaire CEO who owns the most expensive penthouse in the city, a collection of exotic cars, and half of Boston.
The only way for this grumpy alphahole to hold on to Maya is to keep his secret hidden. Because once the truth is out, everything about this addictive, sensuous, once-in-a-lifetime connection will come crashing down.
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💛Review💛 After his career of playing hockey professionally ended Jordan has transitioned into working for the family business. He is content with his life which includes keeping his interactions with woman casual however one woman has intrigued his interest who he has seen while on his runs. When he comes to her rescue he takes this as his opportunity to pursue her even if that includes a little subterfuge.
Maya struggles financially however has devoted her life to helping others through her career as a nurse and will do anything for her family. When she meets Jordan the connection between them is undeniable however it is the thing she doesn’t know about him that could destroy everything.
Even though their backgrounds couldn’t be more different they are perfect for each other in every way. Jordan was smitten with her before he even met her and once their lives collide he knows that she is his future as they take us on a journey filled with so much heat, emotion and romance.
A secret neuroscience project. A war the world wasn’t ready for. The fate of humanity on the line. A decade ago, the U.S. government shut down the Cranio-Genesis Project after it spiraled out of control. Now, the world is paying the price. U.S. President Paul Schmidt is thrust into a conflict with Iran, only to face an unprecedented military threat: mysterious Iranian weapons and superhuman soldiers capable of crushing the U.S. military in a matter of days. But there’s more to the story—an untold connection to the Cranio-Genesis Project.
As global chaos erupts, Schmidt must confront the project’s original creators, Drs. Heidi and Peter Davidson, who hold the key to understanding the mysterious force behind Iran’s rise. But the answers they offer come at a price—the twelve test subjects of the failed project are still alive, hidden, but unleashing them has significant implications.
With alliances shifting and the world on the brink of collapse, the clock is ticking. Can the Davidsons’ patients help President Schmidt save the future? Or will humanity fall to a force they never saw coming? Fast-paced, thrilling, and filled with suspense, this first installment in a gripping sci-fi trilogy will leave you hungry for more.
The heated follow-up to Twisted Knight and the second book in New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg’s Tangled Hearts series.
A dark and sexy romance of revenge, betrayal… and falling in love with the enemy.
Holden I let my guard down. And got screwed over by a woman without even knowing why. But it won’t happen again. Because the only thing I care about is burning this whole place down.
Rowan Two can play this game. I gave my heart to a man who set out from the get-go to destroy it. Now I’m more than ready to show him just who he messed with. You wanted a war, Holden Knight. You’ve got one.
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💜Review💜 Rowan is still dealing with the aftermath of Holden’s betrayal however she isn’t going to give up without a fight. If the only way to save her family’s business is a marriage without love that is a price she is willing to pay. The only problem is her inconvenient and unwanted feelings for Holden.
Holden thought he had it all planned out however Rowan is a complication he hadn’t planned on. She is proving to be more stubborn and independent than he expected but that only makes him want her more and he is willing to use all his charm to show her the feelings between them aren’t to be denied.
The surprises keep coming, as the feelings between them intensify so does the heat between them and while some answers are received there are a lot of questions remaining that leave us wanting the next book in this series.
This collection is a testament to the power of collaboration, a tapestry woven with the voices and visions of remarkable poets I have had the honor to work alongside.
Each poem within these pages reflects not only individual brilliance but also the transformative magic that happens when creative spirits come together. To my fellow poets—your inspiration, vulnerability, and artistry have enriched this journey beyond words. Thank you for sharing your unique voices, for trusting me with your visions, and for co-creating moments of beauty and introspection.
This compilation stands as a celebration of shared creativity, mutual respect, and the endless possibilities that emerge when poets unite. Together, we have crafted something more profound than the sum of our parts—a testament to the enduring power of collaboration in the world of poetry.
After her father passed away Alice needed a fresh start who she headed to the Whiskey Run chapter of the Exiled Guardians MC. She has feelings for Gunner, one of the members, however rather than him returning them he has instead made it his mission to shelter her from everyone and everything including him.
Gunner has feelings for Alice as well however he has been asked by his President to defer the unwanted attention of other men. This is an assignment he takes seriously including when it comes to himself however when she finds herself in danger it will change everything.
I really enjoyed how possessive and protect that Gunner was but he has met his match in Alice who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it.
Live hard. Love harder. Trapped under my controlling mother’s expectations and rules, I’ve lived my life for everyone but me. My only escape—a carefully guarded list of things I can only dream of doing. One by one, I slowly find the courage to start living. And that dream becomes a reality the moment my lips crash against a mysterious stranger’s in a drunken attempt to check another item off my list. Only I wasn’t prepared for how that one kiss would alter the course of my entire life. In a single night, everything changes.
Ethan Romero is the opposite of everything I’ve ever known. He’s the dark to my light. The corruption to my innocence. He shows me that life is more than a list of experiences to check off. It’s about living in the moment so you don’t miss the ones not on the list—the ones you didn’t even know you wanted.
After Scrooge has his revelatory night, ever wonder if he continues to turn over a new holly leaf, or if he goes back to his miserly ways?
I’ve been thinking about this question ever since a gorgeous red-headed angel saved me from a heart attack with a kiss and a whispered plea.
Of course, I am not certain whether any of it really happened. The redhead. The kiss. The whisper. Maybe it was all a dream. A visionary warning to change my life before it was too late.
As the CEO millionaire of a major department store in downtown Chicago, believing the holidays are about ribbons and bows; packages, boxes, and bags, and comes from a store has been my upbringing. However, I’ve decided to heed this cautionary tale in search of that something more in the season.
Only, I don’t know exactly how to move from selfish to elf-ish.
When that glorious redhead visits me in the hospital, a plan starts to form. I accept her request for a date to her younger brother’s holiday wedding, setting off a string of unexpected events and emotions.
She becomes my reason for the fa-la-la season.
And maybe perhaps, she’ll see I’m a little bit more than a grinch in a penthouse, but an elf longing to be taken down from the shelf.
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This November, L.B. Dunbar continues the seasonal tradition with another holiday hottie coming your way, only this time, HE needs the saving, and SHE’s with the fire department.
When I wake up next to my best friend’s brother after a night of bottom shelf tequila and a sizzling one night stand, I do my best to pretend the whole thing never happened.
Until six weeks later, when two pink lines derail my every plan.
Not only is Graham Astor the brother to my three closest friends and the boy I secretly crushed on for years as a teenager, but he’s also a single dad and a grieving widower.
With a new career on my horizon, I don’t have time for complicated or messy—everything Graham and this news brings—and yet, when he expresses how much he wants this, I can’t deny how much I do too.
Even if that means I might wind up heartbroken later.
Navigating this new reality and everything that comes along with it quickly becomes a test of my willpower and self-control as he continues to say all the right things and shows up for me, even when I don’t ask him to. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to keep my feelings out of it.
Especially when I move in with him, and the memory of his hot breath on my neck and the weight of his body on mine haunts me, reminding me of the blazing chemistry we shared.
I tell myself I won’t fall in love with Graham—not again—I swear, I won’t.
But then he looks at me the way he does, or he talks to my belly, telling our growing baby how lucky he is to be their dad, or I watch how incredible he is with his daughter, and it’s impossible not to.
It’s impossible not to picture what our life could be like together, in love and as a family.
But then I think about how the truth of our beautiful little surprise, and all the history we share, will come out eventually.
What if the fantasy in my head is as close as I’ll ever get to being loved by him?
Two professors, one rule-breaking dare, and zero room for mistakes—how many lessons am I up for?
Securing a coveted full-ride scholarship will ease one of the stresses in my life–money.
The other big stress–my boyfriend dumping me for the spotlight of being a college athlete–is going to take a lot more time to heal.
But being single can present opportunities, like when one little dare from a friend pushes me to flirt with two of my professors.
I know better than to expect anything to come from the flirting. It’s just for fun.
It also happens that one of those professors is my ex’s dad.
The other is on the scholarship committee.
And the university has a strict policy against student-professor relationships.
So, maybe this isn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done, but my professors are eager to teach me things I won’t find in my textbooks.
If I don’t call it off in time to keep my expectations in check, will getting caught cost me everything?
If you love forbidden romance with dirty-talking professors who have over-the-top ideas for extra-credit lessons, you’ll show up for private tutoring too!
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