The soil beyond Wirskworth’s walls is blood-stained after Elliot’s last battle against Walter’s forces. Though the enemy was defeated once again, the war is far from over. Elliot’s army lies in ruins, and no allies remain in the kingdom.
As Elliot searches for a way out with Aleron and Sophie in Elmor, devastating news arrives—a loved one has been murdered, and Walter’s power has reached unprecedented heights. The truth behind these events remains elusive, but one thing is clear—the end is fast approaching.
The darkest chapter in The Dance of Light series is set to alter the fate of Knightdorn forever.
As a professional matchmaker, my biggest job this holiday season should be simple: find a date for the sexy single dad hockey player—aka my brother’s best friend—for his team’s fancy Christmas Eve gala.
Sure Rowan’s hot as a crackling fire and spicier than a gingerbread man, but he hasn’t just sworn off romance. The Christmas hater has made a bet that I can’t find him a holidate.
What’s a matchmaker to do?
Win, of course. Even if it means fake dating the grinch myself to get him ready for the real thing.
Only…these fake dates at Christmas tree farms and hot cocoa competitions in the snowy small town of Evergreen Falls start to feel a little too real as I get to know the man behind the scowl. Somewhere between kisses under the mistletoe and a snowed-in night in his cabin curled up by the fire (where the stockings aren’t the only thing hung), I realize I’m in over my elf-loving head.
And when Rowan opens up to me at last about his painful past, I’m determined to give my brother’s best friend the holiday he deserves.
But what if the only gift I want him to unwrap this season is… me?
A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
Brit Benson writes real, relatable romance. She likes outspoken, independent heroines, dirty talking, love-struck heroes, and plots that get you right in the feels.
Brit would almost always rather be reading or writing. When she’s not dreaming up her next swoony book boyfriend and fierce book bestie, she’s getting lost in someone else’s fictional world. When she’s not doing that, she’s probably marathoning a Netflix series or wandering aimlessly up and down the aisles in Homegoods, sniffing candles and touching things she’ll never buy.
Sean Taggart is hunting a deadly terrorist, and his only lead is the lovely Grace Hawthorne. She’s the executive assistant for an employment agency Sean suspects is a front for illegal activities. To get the truth, he is going to have to get very close to Grace, a task he is all too eager to undertake when he discovers her deliciously submissive nature.
…turns into a dangerous seduction.
Soon, Grace Hawthorne is living a double life. By day, she is the widowed mother of two college-aged sons. By night, she submits to Sean’s every dark desire. She’s living out her wildest fantasies of pleasure—intimate acts of trust she’s only read about. As passion engulfs her, a murderer strikes, and Grace learns that Sean has a deeply hidden agenda. Will Sean choose his mission and break her heart or be the Master of her dreams?
🎧Review From the moment that Sean saw Grace he was intrigued by woman who seemed to hide her sensual side under her business demeanor. He has been tasked with investigating the company where Grace works and determining who is responsible and that includes her. Finding out she wants to learn the submissive lifestyle only makes him want her more however there is a lot to overcome including the truth about who he is.
Grace is a widower who has two sons in college. She may be attracted to Sean and even though he is fulfilling her every fantasy she also knows that she must protect her heart as she isn’t sure why a younger man like Sean would be interested in her.
The suspense keeps you on edge, the surprises keep coming, the characters draw you in, the banter is humorous and the heat between them intense. The audio performance by Ryan West manages to bring all the characters as well as the story to life.
“You need a husband to get the house of your dreams?” She nodded, and her gaze strayed to the window like she was imagining working in the home that could be hers if she had a wedding ring. “It probably needs some work. Linda’s been renting it, and the current tenants are out at the end of May. She said the place could use some updating, and I don’t have the time or the funds.” She needed a husband and a contractor. I needed a proofreader and a project that could really get my name out there. The Perez house was a gem in Coal Haven. If I could tie my name to those renovations… No. That was crazy. Or it was the leap I needed to finally secure the job that would give me the stability and flexibility I needed to be a single dad to my son. “I have an idea.”
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.
An undercover operative must choose between his mission and the woman who could be his downfall in this passion-fueled romantic suspense novel by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.
Rescuing Seraphina Torres wasn’t part of Delta Shield Security’s plan, until an undercover operation gone sideways changed that. But as quickly as this beautiful and mysterious woman enters Ryder Lawson’s life, she disappears.
His team’s new mission is simple: track Seraphina down and turn her over to the government. But from the moment they find her, nothing goes according to plan. Because Seraphina isn’t just running—she’s hunting. And she refuses to let anyone stand in the way of her revenge. Not even Ryder. But when a deadly conspiracy pulls them both into the crosshairs, their only chance for survival is by working together.
From Mexico to Costa Rica, they navigate a treacherous world of cartel warfare, corruption, and unlikely allies—including a reformed drug runner with an underground fight club and old friends with questionable loyalties. Trusting the wrong person could get them killed…and trusting each other might be even more dangerous.
But the deeper they go, the stronger the fire between them burns—and soon, it’s not just their lives at stake, but their hearts.
A Note From the Publisher
Brittney Sahin is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Costa Family series, Falcon Falls Security series, Dublin Nights series, and many other novels of romantic suspense. She began writing at an early age with the dream to be a published author before the age of eighteen. Although academic pursuits (and later, a teaching career) interrupted her aspirations, she never stopped writing, never stopped imagining. It wasn’t until her students encouraged her to follow her dreams that Brittney said goodbye to Upstate New York in order to start a new adventure in the place she was raised: Charlotte, North Carolina. Here, she decided to take her students’ advice and begin to write again. When she’s not working on upcoming novels, she spends time with her family. She is the proud mother of two boys, and a lover of suspense novels, coffee, and the outdoors. For more information, visit http://www.brittneysahin.com.
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While working undercover investigating a Mexican cartel Ryder and his Delta Shield teammates attend a party. While there he meets Seraphina, who he believes is employed by the cartel, and the sparks fly however he has a mission to complete, and she disappears before they can take anything further.
Seraphina has her own agenda when it comes to the cartel but now she has drawn the attention of Ryder and Delta Shield. She realizes that evading them is no longer an option and her best solution would be to join forces as they take us on an action-packed adventure.
The storyline is intriguing as the surprises and intrigue continue to escalate. Both Ryder and Seraphina are well developed characters who take us on a romantic and suspenseful journey that you won’t be able to put down.
Alice Yates is the hired “homemaker” for the Morrisons, an affluent couple in Minneapolis. For Alice, it’s a dream job to dress up like a 1950s housewife and read romance novels to Mr. Morrison before his afternoon nap.
But when the Morrisons’ only daughter returns home for the summer with her fiancé, Alice comes face- to-face with her shattered past—the only threat to her perfect life.
Eight years earlier, vacation rental owner Murphy Paddon had an impeccable vinyl record collection and did the most irresistible thing before kissing Alice, earning him a five-star rating. Their fortnight love affair was life-altering and ended tragically.
Murphy doesn’t know if Alice remembers him or whether he should tell his fiancée that the hired-help living in the guesthouse is the woman who irreparably broke his heart. He needs closure, but will the lingering glances and silent yearning lead to the end or just the beginning?
Grab your copy of The Homemaker, from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Jewel E. Ann, and lose yourself in this forbidden, high-stakes romance.
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💛Review💛 When Alice was hired at the homemaker for the Morrison family it seemed to be a perfect fit as she handles all the household duties, and it includes a place to stay. Her arrangement is about to be turned upside down when their daughter and her fiancé return as the fiancé is no stranger but rather the man she spent two weeks with years earlier and hasn’t seen since.
Murphy thought he had moved forward with his life and is now happily engaged and preparing for a future with his fiancé. He is now left with unresolved feelings and questions, and he knows that the best course of action would be to proceed with his engagement however his heart is torn about what could have been.,
Alice and Murphy take us on an angst filled journey that is intriguing as you wait to see what will happen as it unfolds with one heart wrenching moment after another. The characters are captivating, and their journey will draw you and keep you entertained from beginning to end.
Genre/Tropes: Grumpy Cowboy x Sunshine Cowgirl / Older Brother’s Best Friend / Suspense in a Small town / On the run / Forced proximity / Obsessive bodyguard that dabbles in stalking and kidnapping
SADDLED IN SECRETS by Harloe Rae is NOW LIVE!
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This entire mess started when my older brother’s best friend got hired to be my bodyguard.
Colton Keller has been keeping an eye on me ever since he came to live on our ranch. The wall of muscle wrapped in mysterious darkness has spoken less than five words to me in the same amount of years.
But now that Colton’s position is official, he follows me like a reclusive shadow. I try to ditch him at every turn, but he never lets me get too far.
Just as I’m about to get more creative with my evasive maneuvers, a threat to my safety pushes him to the extreme.
Colton
I’m obsessed with my best friend’s younger sister. There’s no other way to describe my desire for Bianca Benson.
It’s another secret saddled to me.
But then her brother assigns me to watch over the reckless rodeo princess, as if I haven’t been doing that already.
What started as an obligation to protect her has grown into a necessity.
It’s the only part of her that’s mine.
At least until my past resurfaces to haunt me.
Bianca bucks my restrictive methods as complications force my hand. She wants answers that I’m not ready to share.
I’ll only surrender once she’s ready to admit the truth.
My infatuation might’ve started it, but hers will save us.
About the Author:
Harloe Rae is a USA Today & Amazon Top 5 best-selling author. Her passion for writing and reading has taken on a whole new meaning. Each day is an unforgettable adventure.
She’s a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. There’s nothing quite like an epic happily ever after. When she’s not buried in the writing cave, Harloe can be found hanging with her hubby and kiddos. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses.
Broody heroes are Harloe’s favorite to write. Her romances are swoony and emotional with plenty of heat. All of her books are available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
Bianca is feisty, fiery and has faced all the challenges that life has thrown at her head on and prevailed. Even though she is being threatened she doesn’t believe she needs security especially when it is provided by Colton, her brother’s best friend. She believes that his grumpy, demanding and overprotective but she soon realizes she couldn’t have been more wrong.
Colton has had feelings for Bianca for years so when she is in danger the only place he is going to be is by her side. Even if he believes they can’t be together that doesn’t diminish his feelings for her, and he will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe but when she learns his secrets and develops feelings for him as well he isn’t about to let anyone, or anything come between them.
Both Bianca and Colton are intriguing characters and seeing them open up and allow the other to see who they truly were was enchanting. The interactions between them are humorous and the balance of romance, emotion and intrigue will draw you in.
Matteo “Lucky” Branson has it all—an elite hockey career, a massive fanbase, and the kind of charm that trends effortlessly on TikTok. As the fun-loving left winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, he’s built a brand on superstition and swagger. But when a viral dating challenge puts him opposite a woman who couldn’t care less about his fame, Lucky’s about to learn the hard way that some games don’t follow the playbook.
They call me Lucky for a reason. My grandmother swears I was cursed at birth—yet somehow, I’ve been kissed by fate every day since. I’ve got my rabbit’s foot, a shamrock tattoo, and quirky rituals by the dozen—and it’s all worked so far. Life’s been smooth. Hockey, clout, fun… I’m skating through.
Until I meet Winifred Shaw. Winnie. She’s smart, bold, and laugh-out-loud funny, with a TikTok following that rivals mine and a dating challenge that’s going viral. The premise? Thirty days of dating to prove an average woman can still land a decent guy. I’m the first to accept the challenge—one night, one chance, and then she moves on. But the moment she rolls her eyes at me, I’m hooked.
She thinks I’m just another overhyped athlete with a pretty face and a lucky streak. But I see her—confident, curvy, electric—and I don’t just want a second date. I want every single one after that.
I’ve always trusted luck to get me where I need to be. But this time? I’m ready to fight for it.
She has money, power, influence, and a family that loves and supports her no matter how impulsive or improper her choices. Winnie has longed to step out of the shadow cast by the Halliday name, but even gilded cages are hard to break. After several years chasing the one who got away, her childhood crush turned infamous footballer, Kyser Kent, Winnie’s about to return home. It’s time for her to take on the role she was born to play: the first female CEO of her family’s multi-billion-dollar business. It’s a massive challenge, but nowhere near as difficult as explaining to Ky and the relentless press that the reason she wasn’t alone upon her return could be traced back to a heated one-night stand in Portugal—an encounter her now downtrodden fling can hardly recall.
Kyser Kent is the world’s biggest loser…
He has no money, no friends, and a reputation tarnished beyond repair. His dream career of playing professional football overseas was sidelined by bad luck and some seriously questionable decisions. From the moment he returned home, the familiar cage of poverty and disgrace trapped him behind familiar rust-covered bars he longed to escape. The thought of starting over makes him want to give up before he even begins digging himself out of suffocating debt and overwhelming disappointment.
Winnie saved Ky from himself when he hit rock bottom once before. Little did he know that night would tie him to the heiress for a lifetime and give him an undeniable reason to fight for himself—and for the family he never thought he’d have.
This is a spinoff of The Monsters Duet. Mental health and mental heath disorders, suicide, domestic violence and loss of a child.
In the storm of life, some passions can’t be tamed.
Mila has spent her life working on Stormy Weather Farm, alongside her fiercely loyal, slightly eccentric family. The Storms believe in hard work, the importance of tradition, and—most of all—love at first touch. It’s a family legend, passed down like a vintage bottle of truth: when you touch the one meant for you, you’ll just know.
Mila always thought it was just a romantic notion… until Boone.
A rugged, brooding single father with a past that still smolders, Boone has one priority: giving his twelve-year-old daughter a stable, quiet life. Love? He’s been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Or so he thinks…until Mila.
She’s all sunshine and cinnamon, and she makes Boone ache with cravings he thought were long dead. Every time she blushes, every time she touches him by accident, the tension coils tighter.
Soon, late-night harvests turn into stolen glances, and shared glasses of wine become heated whispers in the dark. But love is risky business, and Boone’s heart isn’t the only thing on the line—his daughter’s trust, and Mila’s future, hang in the balance.
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