Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.
The author of over thirty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on sports romance and emotional, small-town romance, she also loves stretching herself in different genres.
Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Together with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, she has four children. Her life is a chaotic mess that fights with her Type-A, list-making, neurotically organized preferences and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Finding out that her fiancé betrayed her was difficult enough but the way he reacted has now placed Emmersyn in danger. Her best friend is determined to protect her and that means having her leave town to stay with her brother Kane who is a professional hockey player for the Las Vegas Vipers.
Kane will do anything for his sister and that includes protecting her best friend, Emmersyn. What started out as a favor turns into so much more as two people whose belief in love has been shaken find out that with the right person love can be the greatest gift of all.
Hot chemistry, a little turmoil, two captivating characters and a compelling storyline all add up to a story you won’t be able to put down.
You don’t get to make decisions for me, Mr. Pierce.” “You’re wrong, baby. I do.”
Making the Match, an all-new spicy, heartfelt and emotional second chance standalone romance in the River Rain Series from New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley, is available now!
If you love second chance, single parent romance, pining, a couple over 40, redemption and forgiveness, this is the book for you.
Decades ago, tennis superstar Tom Pierce and “It Girl” Mika Stowe met at a party.
Mika fell in love. Tom was already in love with his wife. As badly as Tom wanted Mika as a friend, Mika knew it would hurt too much to be attracted to this amazing man and never be able to have him.
They parted ways for what they thought would be forever, only to reconnect just once, when unspeakable tragedy darkens Mika’s life.
Years later, the impossible happens.
A time comes when they’re both unattached.
But now Tom has made a terrible mistake. A mistake so damaging to the ones he loves, he feels he’ll never be redeemed.
Mika has never forgotten how far and how fast she fell when she met him, but Tom’s transgression is holding her distant from reaching out.
There are matchmakers in their midst, however.
And when the plot has been unleashed to make that match, Tom and Mika are thrown into an international intrigue that pits them against a Goliath of the sports industry.
Now they face a massive battle at the same time they’re navigating friendship, attraction, love, family, grief, redemption, two very different lives lived on two opposite sides of a continent and a box full of kittens.
About Kristen Ashley Kristen Ashley is the New York Times bestselling author of over eighty romance novels. She’s a hybrid author, publishing titles both independently and traditionally, her books have been translated in fourteen languages and she’s sold millions of books. Kristen recently released GOSSAMER IN THE DARKNESs, a novella with 1,001 Dark Nights based in Kristen’s Fantasyland universe. In September 2022, she’ll publish the fourth in the River Rain Series, the story of Tom and Mika, MAKING THE MATCH. She also has upcoming books in her Wild West MC romance series, and her romantic thriller series, Misted Pines. Kristen, born in Gary and raised in Brownsburg, Indiana and was a fourth-generation graduate of Purdue University. Since, she has lived in Denver, the West Country of England, and she now resides in Phoenix. She worked as a charity executive for eighteen years prior to beginning her independent publishing career. She now writes full-time. Although romance is her genre, the prevailing themes running through all of Kristen’s novels are friendship, family and a strong sisterhood. To this end, and as a way to thank her readers for their support, Kristen has created the Rock Chick Nation, a series of programs that are designed to give back to her readers and promote a strong female community. You can learn more about Kristen and the Rock Chick Nation on her website: http://www.KristenAshley.net
Gavin Leonard is the worst. He lives in the best party house off campus at Valley U, overrun by jocks galore. I live next door, watching Jane Austen adaptations with my sketchbook in hand. He stays on his side of the fence. I stay on mine. Now we’re accidentally on a camping trip together, but there’s only one tent left.
Gavin Leonard is the worst. And he’s the last guy who broke my heart.
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Rebecca Jenshak is a USA Today bestselling author of new adult and sports romance. She writes sexy, feel-good stories with lots of swoon-worthy moments.
Rebecca lives in Arizona. When she isn’t writing, you can find her cheering on local sports teams, hanging out with friends and family, or curled up with a good book.
Violet and Gavin have a past which didn’t end well and since then she has been focused on working towards her dreams of having a career in fashion and have nothing to do with athletes, especially Gavin, however that proves to be easier said than done when her cousin and his friend are in a relationship.
Gavin regrets the way that their relationship ended and wants to make amends but that is proving difficult when Violet wants nothing to do with him. A group camping trip and a shared tent will force them to re-evaluate their true feelings for each as Violet isn’t about to just forgive and forget but Gavin is willing to fight for a second chance and the game is on!
The relationship between Gavin and Violet was unfinished due to the events that transpired and that included their feelings for each other. Spending time together allowed them to heal from the past as they forge a relationship and understand each other in a way that is stronger and deeper and it is always fun to catch up with the other characters that we know and love.
Josie is conflicted as she tries to determine what is fact and what is fiction. Having Colton back in her life should be a dream come true filled with hopes and dreams for the future, but she finds herself trying to accept events from the past.
Colton knows that Josie is his everything and he isn’t about to lose her a second time. He will be by her side supporting her every step of the way and showing her that they have always been destined for each other despite the obstacles they must overcome.
Josie is strong and doesn’t back down from anything while Colten’s love is unwavering as he shows her that she can count on him to be there for her for now and always.
Meet Jewel E. Ann
Jewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author with a quirky sense of humor. When she’s not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.
The Aspen Pack
series from NYT Bestselling Carrie Ann Ryan continues with a fated romance that
was never supposed to happen.
Skye
Jamenson-Anderson knows the legacy she must live up to. She’s the daughter of
warriors and the granddaughter of the late Alphas who sacrificed everything so
their den could survive. Though she feels she doesn’t have a place in her Pack,
she does everything in her power to keep them and their allies alive—including
saving the Aspen Alpha.
As Alpha of the
Aspen Pack, Chase Leyne knows a thing or two about one’s legacy. He’s the son
of a traitor and the most powerful wolf in his territory. He also knows without
a doubt that Skye is not his mate. When the two decide to lean on another in
every way possible, they both go in knowing nothing forever can come out of it.
The enemy is stepping up their game and threaten
the stability of the alliance forged in blood. With one bite, Chase and Skye’s
world changes, and the one thing that is keeping them apart might be the only
promise to save their Packs and their future.
Chase is the leader of the Aspen pack who is trying to right the wrongs of the past that were done by his family. He is struggling as he tries to be the best leader he can be so that he can unite the pack and prepare them for the threats that they are about to face.
Skye is part of the Redwood pack, but she is trying to find her own identity and purpose. She is there when Chase needs someone the most and proves that she is his equal in everyway. Despite the fact that their interactions are more adversaries than friends so finding out they were mates is unexpected especially when they find themselves fighting for their lives.
Chase and Skye take us on quite the adventure filled with intrigue, surprises and steam that leaves us wanting more of this pack and their stories.
Carrie Ann
Ryan is the New York Times and USA
Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance.
Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and
Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She
started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry
and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and
novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional
and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her
clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.
The moment she takes the stand I’m lost, drowning in the details of her story escaping an infamous cult’s compound. Every part of me screams to keep her safe from the men eager to kill her for testifying.
When I’m the next US marshal assigned to her protection detail, I know it’s a mistake to make it personal. But taking her to my hometown is my best bet of keeping her safe until the trial is over.
Forced together day and night, her innocence begs me to show her just how good the right touch can be.
Every stolen kiss is forbidden, putting my heart in danger for when she has to leave.
Each glance and unspoken word between us is a risk we shouldn’t take.
Fantasies of us together become my only thoughts.
She’s becoming my biggest weakness.
I knew better than to let my guard down.
Because the men she escaped from won’t stop until they have her back.
Guarded by the Marshal is the first book in a new WITSEC, small-town romantic suspense series. Please note this series is recommended for readers 18+ due to graphic content, discussion of past abuse, PTSD, and foul language. Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in order.
After Rachel trusted the wrong man, she finds herself being held against her will in a cult where her destiny is to marry one of the men. After her rescue she is determined to see the people who were responsible brought to justice but that means she has become a threat to their way of life and she must be protected which is where Max enters her life.
Max is a US Marshal who is battling a lot of challenges between his military past and the betrayal by his wife which has him trying to numb his pain with alcohol. He doesn’t believe that either he or Rachel are in any position to start a relationship, but their hearts don’t seem to agree.
Max is a natural protector and is exactly who Rachel needs in her life as she shows how strong and resilient, she truly is as they help each other deal with the turmoil from their very different pasts.
Meet Kennedy L. Mitchell
Kennedy lives in Dallas with her husband, son, and 80lb Goldendoodle who still believes he’s a lap dog.
A bookworm at heart, Kennedy loves to snuggle up in bed or by the campfire with an unputdownable book.
She began writing two years ago with Falling for the Chance and has no plans of stopping. Her novels are witty, action-packed, and offer enough steam for a great facial.
If you like strong heroines and sexy, tattooed men who can’t keep their hands off them, then this author is the one for you.
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Blurb: Lights. Camera. Action… I’ve got everything it takes to make it in Tinseltown: confidence, charisma, and a killer chin. Now all I need is a chance. But Los Angeles is full of hot, young hunks, and talent might not be enough to separate me from the cookie-cutter crowd. Well, you know what they say: fake it till you make it. So I devise a wild scheme to get noticed. Pretend I’m someone I’m not—goodbye Will O’Connell of Cincinnati and hello Liam O’Connell of Dublin. ‘Liam’ and his talent with accents is enough to get myfoot in the door, but I never anticipated meeting the woman who has me more worried about keeping my foot out of my mouth. Enter Raven Locke, the dark-haired bombshell who puts the ‘tude in tattooed. On set, she’s the costumer tasked with fitting my pants, but all I can think about is how to get into hers. As my — I mean, Liam’s — budding career begins to heat up, so do our feelings. While Raven pursues her passion for fashion; I chase her heart. Our picture-perfect screenplay seems sure to send us riding off onto Sunset Boulevard… Until Raven finds out that Comedy and Tragedy aren’t the only masks I’m wearing. Our romance might be destined for the cutting room floor, unless I can salvage our story with a plot twist she won’t see coming.
*This first-person, male-POV rom-com has it all: lots of heat, plenty of heart, and a Hollywood-worthy HEA.
Will has been having difficulty breaking it into the world of acting so after his most recent disappointment he decides a makeover is exactly what is required so he transforms himself into an Irishman. He is casted in the perfect role however his plan is about to take a turn when he meets Raven who is attracted to the man he is pretending to be and not the man he is.
Raven is fun, feisty and following her fashion dreams which brings Will into her life. She is attracted to the swoony Irishman and the chemistry between them ignites but will she feel the same when she finds out who he really is?
Humor, heart and heat as Will tries to get himself out of the corner he has backed himself in without losing the girl who owns his heart.
How do you get over a woman you never should have been, ahem, under in the first place?
Gotta Be Bayou, an all-new grumpy-sunshine, small town romance from New York Times bestselling author Erin Nicholas is now available!
Just when FBI special agent Spencer Landry had decided to forget about investigative journalist Maxine-Max-Keller and their one hot night together, there’s a threat made against her and Spencer’s protective instincts get all riled up. Again.
So now they’re shacking up on the Louisiana bayou and pretending to be in love so he can keep Max safe until the guy is apprehended.
Considering their chemistry and that he can not stop thinking about the gorgeous-and-doesn’t-know-it, smart-mouthed, bold-and-yet-vulnerable redhead, this could be a fun few days, right?
Nope. She’s all wrong for him.
And she hasn’t forgotten he can be kind of a jerk.
Sure, the naked-times are great, but he told her exactly what he wants— a bubbly, sweet school teacher who bakes him brownies and loves to cuddle—and Max ain’t it.
Max not only doesn’t bake, no one has ever called her sweet. And cuddling? Shudder.
Plus his bossiness is super annoying for someone who’s been taking care of herself all her life. But now they’re stuck together and dammit, besides being hot and very good with his mouth, Spencer is pretty irresistible with baby goats, little kids, and attempts at baking. And don’t forget alpha-protective. All of which makes her stomach feel very swoop-y. No wonder her clothes keep falling off.
But this is a temporary situation and they’re only faking it. So falling for the guy is a terrible idea.
Well, her feet were on him anyway. Actually, her legs from the knees down.
She’d started just propped against the opposite end of the couch, with her crossword puzzle book open on the arm. She’d mostly focused on the puzzle, but he’d noticed her smiling and even laughing a couple of times at the TV.
Eventually, she’d propped her head on her hand and just watched. Then her eyes started drifting shut. Then her head was on the arm of the couch.
But when she wanted to get comfortable, she got comfortable.
She’d scooted down to rest her head on the couch cushion and stretched out. Including putting her feet in Spencer’s lap.
He’d had to catch her heels in his hands to keep her from kicking him in the balls.
And then he’d just held her feet, rubbing his thumbs along the arches of her feet, and absorbing the sound of her contented sigh and loving the way she cuddled deeper into the couch.
He’d wanted her to feel safe and be comfortable and relaxed.
Mission accomplished.
The woman was sound asleep.
At 8:30 p.m.
The episode ended and Spencer realized he didn’t remember a thing from what he’d watched. He’d been paying attention to Max.
Of course he’d started with the way her soft cotton shorts molded to the curve of her hips and ass. The way the matching tank hugged her waist and breasts. There was no way he could have ignored that. He was drawn to this woman and the part that didn’t confuse him was his attraction to her body.
Now, having those sweet curves within touching distance again and barely covered, absolutely drew his attention. But with her asleep, and him unable to really do anything, he also had the chance to simply study her up close.
Her eyelashes were pale and had a reddish hue. Of course they did. She was a redhead. But he’d never thought about the color of a woman’s eyelashes before. Now he was fascinated. Did she wear mascara? He was going to have to pay attention to see the next time she was awake.
She stirred, shifting, moving her feet against his hands and he stroked a hand up one calf. It wasn’t perfectly smooth. There was just a slight prickle, but he didn’t mind at all. In fact, he wanted to feel that against his thighs and hips as she wrapped her legs around him. It was real and he wanted to feel her legs in every stage from freshly shaved to haven’t-had-a-chance-for-days.
Wow, she was truly asleep. He should make her go to bed.
“Max?” he asked softly.
She didn’t even wiggle.
“Max?” he asked a little louder, squeezing her foot gently.
She just breathed in deeply, then out.
He should just carry her into bed. He could just scoop her up and take her into the bedroom.
Spencer shifted her legs so he could stand. Then he leaned over. She was on her side, so he pushed gently against her shoulder, rolling her to her back. She went with a sigh, one hand moving to rest on her chest. Perfect. Spencer slid an arm under her knees and one behind her back.
And everything was great until he started to lift.
She came awake suddenly. She kicked her legs, flailed her arms, and her head lifted instinctively to look around. Her forehead hit Spencer in the chin. Hard.
His head snapped back and his teeth clamped down on his tongue.
“Fuck!” he swore in surprised pain.
“Ahhh!” she yelled.
She was still kicking and waving her arms and he unceremoniously dropped her one foot back onto the couch cushions.
“Max! It’s me!”
She kicked out, her shin connecting with his thigh.
That fucking hurt too.
“Max!” He pinned her arms down against the couch. “Max! It’s Spencer!”
Her eyes were wide and not fully focused.
She just yelled again. “Ahhhhh!”
Dammit. The cottage next door was going to think they needed to call the cops.
Which was Zander.
Spencer did not want Zander showing up here, grinning and smirking and writing up a report about how Spencer had tried to sweetly carry Max to bed and she’d thought he was attacking her.
“Maxine!” he said sharply, putting a leg across hers to keep her from kicking and, against his better judgement, placing a hand over her mouth. “Stop it. It’s me.”
Her eyes flew to his as he put his face directly in front of hers.
“It’s Spencer.”
She suddenly went still. Her gaze focused and she stopped moving and he felt her pull in a long breath.
He waited another few seconds, making sure that she realized who was holding her down.
Slowly he removed his hand. “Okay?” he asked.
She drew in another long breath and blew it out. She nodded. “Yeah.”
“Holy shit, Max.”
“What happened?”
“You were sleeping like the dead, so I decided to carry you into the bedroom. And you turned into the Tasmanian devil.”
“Well, I’m not used to people picking me up in the middle of the night.”
That made him chuckle. “It’s not even 9 p.m.”
“Well… still.”
He liked that she was at a loss for words. That was unusual.
Slowly, he became aware of the fact that he was pinning her to the couch. With almost his entire body.
In spite of the fact that she’d been fighting off an intruder in her imagination and he’d been fearing for his manhood, his eyes, nose, and jaw, it didn’t take long for his body to register that this felt really nice.
The couch was big enough for the two of them to lie together. He wasn’t entirely on top of her, but almost half of him was pinning more than half of her to the cushions.
“I, um… didn’t mean to squash you. Self-preservation instinct.”
She smiled. “You’re not squashing me.” Her voice was soft and a little breathless.
Their gazes locked. “I did this, honestly, to keep you from hurting me or yourself. But mostly me.”
She wet her lips and nodded. “I believe you.”
“So, I could probably get up now. You seem a lot more calm.”
“Funny, I don’t exactly feel calm.”
His heart kicked against his rib cage. A moment ago she’d been ready to claw his eyes out. The moment before that she’d been so deeply asleep that she hadn’t realized he was even there. But now, her gaze was hot and she was breathing fast, and she was definitely not wearing a bra with this pajama set.
Spencer’s entire body responded. “You fell asleep really fast. And very deep,” he said, his voice husky.
“I often fall asleep on the couch. Never that deeply, though. I guess I felt really safe with you.”
Damn, he liked that. He felt the corner of his mouth curl. “Until I tried to pick you up.”
“Sorry. Instinct.”
“Honestly the cop part of me is very glad that your instinct is to fight hard when someone does something unexpected.”
“Good.” She gave a little nod. “I guess that means you just need to be sure I’m expecting anything you do.”
He nodded slowly and his gaze dropped to her mouth. “Good idea. For instance, if I was going to kiss you, I should make sure that you knew that.”
She nodded. “Right.”
“Max.”
“Yeah?”
“I’m going to kiss you.”
“Good.”
About Erin Nicholas
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erin Nicholas has been writing romances almost as long as she’s been reading them. To date, she’s written over thirty sexy, contemporary novels that have been described as “toe-curling,” “enchanting,” “steamy,” and “fun.” She adores reluctant heroes, imperfect heroines, and happily ever afters.
Erin lives in the Midwest, where she enjoys spending time with her husband (who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books), her kids (who will never read the sex scenes in her books), and her family and friends (who claim to be “shocked” by the sex scenes in her books).
Spencer may have only spent one night with Max, but it is a night he has been unable to forget. They are wrong for each other in so many ways, so he doesn’t understand why being with her feels so right. When he finds out that she is in danger there is nothing he won’t do to keep her safe and that includes pretending they are a couple.
Max doesn’t understand her attraction for Spencer as he infuriates her like no other. They don’t want the same things in life but being with him shows her what her life could be like if they open their eyes to what has been in front of them all along.
Humorous banter, intense chemistry and two people who couldn’t be more perfect for each other. It is always fun to return to the quirky characters of Autre and this story is no exception.
Love blossoms when we least expect it. I’ve loved him for as long as I can remember. I just never anticipated he would ever love me back.
Kane Heatherington is off-limits, but I can’t stop thinking about him.
A chance encounter one evening changed our relationship. Then years later, when I was at rock bottom, he found me in a place neither of us ever expected to see each other.
Now, he’s my boss and the dynamics between us are changing.
Kane is my everything. He’s it for me. No one loves me like he does, but is our love strong enough to survive the backlash from our families?
Kane
Love came to me for a second time. I never thought it would come again. Especially from the girl I’ve known her whole life.
Calliope Fischer is the forbidden fruit, but I can’t stop thinking about her.
One night in New York City changed our relationship. Years later we were brought together again when we needed each other the most.
Now, I’m her boss and the lines are blurring.
Calliope owns me, heart and soul. She’s my endgame. Now I just need to find a way to tell my best friend I’m in love with his daughter.
About DL Gallie
DL Gallie is from Queensland, Australia, but she’s lived in many different places all over the world. She currently resides in Gladstone with her husband and two kids. She and her husband have been together since she was sixteen, and although they drive each other crazy at times, she couldn’t imagine her life without him.
Shortly after her son was born, DL began reading again. With encouragement from her husband, she picked up the pen and started writing, and now the voices in her head won’t shut up.
DL enjoys listening to music, drinking white wine in the summer, red wine in the winter, and beer all year round. She’s also never been known to turn down a cocktail, especially a margarita.
In her head Cali knows that the feelings she has for Kane will never be returned but her heart doesn’t seem to be listening. He is there when she needs someone the most which will change everything.
Kane knows that he needs to deny the feelings he has for Cali however when circumstances have them spending time together he can’t imagine a future without her despite all the obstacles they must overcome.
At first glance Cali and Kane appear to be have nothing in common and are at different points in their life but they prove that love can overcome anything.
I never expected to fall for a puckboy. I certainly never expected to fall for Axel Finnegan, star of the Rush. But the hockey player charmed his way into my life, made himself indispensable, and now I was all in for my filthy puckboy. Except…my life had other plans. My ex was back, my parents were a freaking nightmare, and Axel’s career was taking off, bringing with it a level of fans and puck bunnies that were increasingly uncomfortable for my small-town heart. But then it wasn’t just my heart that was being threatened. It was my home, my livelihood, my… Life.
About the Author:
USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.
She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com. Connect with Elise!
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