New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both womenās and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.
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The Race Fever series from New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett continues as one of the hottest drivers to hit the Formula International circuit makes waves across the racing world in Formula Freedom, a forbidden romance standalone.
Reid Hemsworth is still a relatively new face in the racing world but hasnāt wasted any time making a name for himself. No stranger to standing on the podium, Reidās success isnāt all champagne showers and post-race parties. He may be considered a rising star in the sport, but to his brother, Lance, Reid stole his chance at racing glory and that can never be forgiven.
Lara Candlish grew up with the Hemsworth brothers, the three of them wasting away the hours of their youth riding waves together in the Australian surf. But as they got older and Reidās career started to take off, their trio splintered under the weight of Lanceās jealousy. In the end, one brother had the career and one got the girl, but they both wanted what the other had.
When Lara finds herself trapped in an increasingly volatile relationship, she turns to the one man she knows she can trust above anyone elseāReid. Harboring deep feelings for much of his life, Reid doesnāt hesitate to bring Lara into his inner circle to provide her with the safety that she needs, no matter how much that might infuriate his brother. Their forced proximity quickly uncovers feelings he thought heād left behind and Reid is prepared to act on them. But when his brother finds out that Reid now has the career and the girl, the situation goes from bad to worse.
As the relationship between Reid and Lara intensifies, so does the danger, and one truth becomes abundantly clear. Reid will stop at nothing to protect the one thing he now knows he can never live withoutāLara.
Imprisoned, afraid, and with no memory of who I am, Iāve been thrown to the wolvesā¦literally.
Before today there are only dark, shadowed memories Iām too scared to even think about. It doesn’t take me long to find out no one escapes from the Island of the Damned, a hidden paranormal prison camp in the depths of Siberia. Especially not a chubby, boring, plain old human woman like me.
But I have to.
Especially when every other man here wants to claim me for their pack.
The only comfort I find is a deep, intimate connection to the wolf-shifters who rescue me.
They make me feel safe.
They want to protect me.
They give me the strength to fight.
Iām not leaving them behind. Even if the dark Prince of Wolves wants me dead. Taryn and her wolves’ story is complete in this four book series all in one chonky volume. This story is integral to the Alpha Wolves Want Curves storyline and included in this series as a special collection so that readers don’t miss Taryn’s importance to the world of the wolf shifters.
Get lost in the world of the Fate of the Wolf Guard as this curvy girl discovers who she truly is and that when it comes to love, she doesn’t have to choose.
Nick Galaxy has zero interest in helping anyone write a love storyāespecially not one about him. Heās a single dad with enough on his plate, and the last thing he needs is a curious, chatty author poking around in his past.
But when Ruby shows up on his doorstep, notebook in hand and determined smile on her face, resistance becomes… complicated.
Sheās supposed to be here for research. Instead, sheās moving into the empty cabin on his property, asking personal questions, and somehow roping him into teaching her how to skate. Heās not looking for loveābut sheās writing it into every inch of his life.
And the more time they spend on the ice, the harder it is to pretend she doesnāt already have his heart.
Lucky Shot is a grumpy/sunshine, single dad, forced proximity hockey romance with found family, banter, and spiceāall wrapped up in a guaranteed happily ever after.
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šReviewš If Ruby is to continue her career as an author she needs to make some changes and that begins with editing one of her previous projects by changing the sport being featured from baseball to hocky. She is willing to make this adjustment and is looking forward to some insight from Nick, however when she arrives she realizes that he not only wasnāt aware of what was happening but that he didnāt like it as well.
Nick is a single father and a professional hockey player who likes his life just the way it is. The last thing he needs is an infuriating and intriguing woman to come into his life and create the havoc that she seems to bring with her. He was determined to keep his distance but the more time he spends with her the more he realizes that she might just be what was missing from his life.
This is a heartwarming story that features family, friends and fun. Her sunny personality is exactly who the cantankerous Nick needs and seeing them open their hearts to each other was delightful.
There’s nothing he won’t do to vindicate his brother, to stop the men who so callously allowed one man to destroy his family.
There’s no stopping him.
He was born for this. Born to hunt. Born to kill.
Born to avenge.
He is a Hunter of Gunmen.
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The team isnāt about to let him face this alone and are going to be there for him whether he agrees or not and the camaraderie between these men who have become family is unlike anything you have seen.
The surprises keep coming and the banter is humorous as Cash and the rest of the team take us on a ride you wonāt soon forget.
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I’m a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, “No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book.” I didn’t think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn’t already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven’t been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.
Some secrets are meant to be kept, but love will find a way.
Hearts and Hidden Secrets: A Family Romance Collection, a heat-filled, touching romance collection, part of the 1001 Dark Nights Trope Collection from New York Times & USA Today bestselling authors Devney Perry, Helena Hunting, Lauren Blakely & Tijan, is available now!
Some secrets are meant to be kept, but love will find a way. Hearts and Hidden Secrets explores the bonds of family and the mysteries that lie just beneath the surface. Whether it’s single parents, surprise pregnancies, or long-lost connections, these heartwarming stories show that love can heal even the deepest wounds.
Includes: Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry Where It Begins by Helena Hunting Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely and Jonah Bennett by Tijan
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The Dandelion Diary
āWhatās the situation with the school? How big of a deal is this?ā āThere are no rules against a friendship.ā āAnd what if I wanted more than friendship?ā He relaxed in his chair, holding my gaze for a long moment. There was desire in his eyes. In his voice. Never in my life had anyone so clearly wanted me. Certainly not Luka. Yes, I wanted more than friendship. I wanted it so badly I ached. Butā¦ āItās not allowed. Not while Katy is my student.ā āAll right.ā He leaned forward, elbows to knees. āFriends.ā āFriends.ā I forced a smile despite my sinking heart. Standing, I made my way to the entryway, every step heavy like my shoes were wading through wet concrete. Jeff followed, taking my coat off the hook where heād hung it earlier. Then he held it open, but instead of sliding my arms inside, I inched closer. āWhat if I wanted more than friendship?ā I whispered. What if I wanted him to kiss me? Right here. Right now. No one in the world would have to know. Justā¦us. His eyes flared, his arms dropping to his sides, my coat still clutched in a hand. āDella,ā he warned. āYouāre shredding my willpower here. Youād better go before it snaps.ā āThen give me my coat.ā He didnāt move. So I closed the gap between us, feeling bold for the first time in my life. He made me comfortable enough to do that. To break the rules. To throw caution to the wind and just be desired. His scent, citrus with woodsy undertones, invaded my nose. Damn, but he smelled good. I was seconds away from rising up on my toes and pressing a kiss to the corner of his mouth when footsteps pounded down the stairs.
Where It Begins
āYou donāt want to date me.ā He cocks his head, a wry grin turning up the corner of his mouth. āI donāt?ā I shake my head. āIām a lot to deal with on a good day, and this verbal diarrhea stuff happens more than Iād like.ā I need to stop talking. There are ten seconds left on the crosswalk. Nine. Eightā¦ I bite my lips together and make another terrible decision to distract Sidney and to keep myself from spewing more nonsense. I grab his tie and push up on my toes, mashing my lips against his. For a moment, he stands there, unmoving and unresponsive. And then his palm settles on my lower back and he pulls me against him, the front of our bodies flush. His hand slides upwards, between my shoulder blades and then under my hair, gently upping the back of my head as he angles his and parts his lips. I do the same and his tongue slides against mine. And I completely forget that this was supposed to be a distraction tactic. I release his tie and run my hand over his firm chest and grip his shoulder. Iām still holding my coffee in the other hand, which isnāt the most convenient, but itās half full and dropping it so I can wrap myself fully around this man is both wasteful and littering. So, I keep holding it with one hand and him with the other. Heat slams through my veins and desire makes everything below the waist tingle. I suck his bottom lip and he makes a low sound in the back of his throat when I follow with teeth. The sound of horns blaring and someone calling out, āGet a room!ā as they pass reminds me weāre on the sidewalk, across the street from my work. I pull away and consider running across the street, but apparently, weāve been making out so long the light has changed again. I open my mouth, but for once, no words come out. āI disagree.ā Sidneyās eyes are hooded, and his gaze lingers on my lips. āWith what?ā āYou said I donāt want to date you. And I disagree. I would very much like to see you again.ā
Stud Finder
Dylan sets a hand on my arm. āAre you trying to seduce me?ā āNo,ā I say quickly. Too quickly. Iām not trying to seduce him at all. I open the door, and a perfectly modulated blast of cool air greets us. We stroll across the navy carpet to a king-size bed perfectly appointed with a gorgeous white duvet and mountains of blue velvet pillows. I gesture to it, as if Iām a saleswoman, showing it off. āTell me. Doesnāt this bed make you want to do everything on it?ā Then, to demonstrate my point, I fall back onto it, like a snow angel. I prop myself on my elbows and meet his eyes. His green irises darken, and his lips part. He stares at me, and something shifts. The look in his eyes is no longer challenging. Heās not asking me to prove a point. His eyes are hungry. He stares as if heās considering my question seriously, and I realize that maybe it does sound as if Iām trying to seduce him. Iāve pushed the limits here. Iām in a hotel room, trying to prove a point to a client, and in reality, my skirt is riding up my thighs, and Iām sprawled on a pristine, inviting bed. This kind of bed is designed not only for sleeping, but for the best kind of sex in the worldāhotel sex. The kind of loud, dirty, wild sex you can have when you donāt have to make the bed in the morning. For a flash, I see Dylan hovering over me. Pinning my wrists. Pressing his body against mine. A wave of heat washes over me, and my skin is flush, my heart slamming hard against my chest. I want that. I want to feel that abandon. And that goes against my personal code of ethics as a matchmakerāthou shalt not fall for a client. I glance down, and see my skirt is riding up. It hits mid-thigh, revealing more of my legs. I tug it, and when I look up, Dylan is staring at me with darkened eyes. āYeah. This bed makes me want to do everything on it.
Jonah Bennett
When I looked back up, my hand on the sink behind me, I saw a ghost. Well, not a ghost, but whoa. My eyes bulged, and my heart dropped. āYouāreā¦ā Jonah Bennett.ā My brain clicked, and I clamped my mouth shut, two seconds from spilling and showing how much of a stalker I was. His hotness had not dimmed at all. Jesus. This guy just got better. It was such a shitty thing for me to think, but grief made him sizzle. He had a five oāclock shadow going, and the whole angry/stricken vibe just emanated from him. I was speechless, and I was never speechless. I always had something to say. Mightāve been why my brain was working overtime. God. I wanted to have this guyās children. I was hungry for him. So embarrassing. He raised an eyebrow, watching me. He stood over me, perfect position for, you knowā¦ Here I was on my kneesāand there went another staccato drumline in my lady parts. My clit was getting in on the action. I needed a life. That was my problem. First time leaving the state, taking time off, and here I was: about wetting myself because I was hot for a grieving guy who looked like he wanted to murder me.
Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry – Katy loves her father deeply and only wants him to be happy and is more than happy to play matchmaker between him and Katy, her teacher. From their first meeting the feelings between them are undeniable but anything between them is off limits between a teacher and a studentās father. Let the fun begin!
Where It Begins by Helena Hunting – Skye has always been a single mother to her 15-year-old daughter Violet and Sidney is a widower who life is centered around his 17-year-old son Miller. A chance encounter at a coffee shop brings them together and the sparks fly but balancing their children and their romance is not without its challenges.
Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely – Dylan is the sexy, successful and slightly geeky owner of a tech company who has been searching for the woman of his dreams and figures his best chance is an online ad. Ā Evie is best friends with Dylanās sister who sees the ad and wants to help but that involves some practice outings and determining what exactly he is looking for in a woman but what happens if the matchmaker falls for her match?
I need a husband. Jensen needs a business makeover. A marriage of convenience should solve both our problems.
Moving back to Coal Haven should have been simpleāstart my tutoring business, settle into the historic house my grandmother left me, and move on from my past. But thereās a catch: I canāt claim the house unless Iām married.
Jensen Hollis. My childhood rival. The guy I spent years trying to outdo. The one who married our mutual friend while I watched from the sidelines. Now heās divorced, a single dad, andāsomehowāmy only option.
Itās a perfect arrangement. A temporary marriage. One year with no feelings involved. At least, that was the planā¦ until playing house starts to feel a little too real.
ā¤ļøšš¢šš§š¢š š”š šš² šššš¢ ššØš¬š š¢š¬ ššš ššš! Heās the cop who picked her up off the street. Sheās the runaway who needed a place to stay. Nate Driving the streets at night, I never expected to find Harper in need of dry clothes and a place to stay. I should have taken her to the local shelter or put her up in a motel for the night. I should not have taken her back to my house, but I did. I shouldnāt have touched her, but I did. Now there is no going back, I will risk it all to keep her. Harper When I heard my dadās plans for me, I made the split-second decision to run. I had nothing more than what I could fit in my backpack. Living on the streets, hiding from my dad, is no fun, and when I see that cop car pull up, I think itās all over. I wasnāt expecting Nate to give me a place to sleep and some warm food, or the way he warmed my body in more ways than one. But my dad wonāt give up, and now Nate is in his crosshairs too.
ā¤ļø šŖšµš®š šš¼š’š¹š¹ š¹š¼šš² āļø Small Town āļø Instalove āļø Cop Romance āļø Age Gap āļø Forced Proximity
ā¤ļøReview To avoid the future that her father has planned for her that she doesnāt want Harper has left and is now homeless hoping that he wonāt be able to help her. When a police officer approaches her she is afraid that he will send her back to father but instead he does the opposite.
While on patrol Nate comes across Harper and realizes she is not safe on the street. Once he hears her backstory he takes her back to his home and convinces her to stay with him until she is 18 and can control her life which is only two nights. He is determined to protect and includes from himself.
A little suspense, great chemistry and a man who would do anything for the woman he loves.
Esme The last thing I expect to find on my small Texas ranch is a Hollywood heartthrob. Add in a mishap with a cactus, some very silly pants and tabloid picture that puts me in a very compromising position. Now Iāve gone from complete obscurity to being the fake girlfriend of Abel Cartwright. The good news is my new notoriety has made my Cactus Girl brand of gourmet foods a household name. The bad news is Iām not so sure my heart is strong enough to withstand a man like Abel.
Abel I came to this tiny Texas town to escape the noise of Hollywood. And to repair things with my twin brother.Instead, I got rescued by a feisty ranch girl with a ridiculous hat and a wicked smile. Esme Morales is the most genuine person Iāve ever metāand the one thing I canāt risk corrupting. But every time she laughs, every time she looks at me like Iām not Abel the Movie Starā¦ Iām one step closer to giving her my heart. Even if it costs me everything.
ā¤ļøšš”šš ššØš®’š„š„ ššØšÆš āļøHollywood Heartthrob āļøPlus-size Ranch Girl āļøInsta-Attraction āļøSmall Town āļøCompromising Position āļøFound Family āļøLaugh Out Loud āļøSteamy āļøFake Relationship āļøMishap with a Cactus
Esme is determined to ensure her familyās ranch remains viable. The last thing she thinks she needs is the attention of a famous actor even if he is the one person truly sees and appreciates the woman that she is.
Even though Esme and Abel appear to be complete opposites the feelings between them couldnāt be more real. He shows her that she is perfect just the way she is and isnāt about to let anyone or anything come between them.
When I find out I could lose my bookstore, I make a deal with the devil to save it, not realizing I would end up in bed with the last person I ever thought Iād be hot and sweaty withā¦
Fletcher St. James
Even at twenty-four, heās a spoiled brat. He believes the whole world owes him something, and he really needs to be put in his place.
When his wealthy, power-hunger father propositions me with something I desperately need in exchange for teaching his son a little responsibility, itās an offer I canāt refuse.
After all, thereās nothing I enjoy more than humbling an arrogant man and bringing him to his knees.
This should be a piece of cake.
But one thing I didnāt expect was how much Fletcher would enjoy itā¦ Or how much that would turn me on. The tension quickly boils over, and before I know it, weāre giving in to our illicit desires, consequences be damned.
I crave the feeling of his body against mine, and the needy sounds he makes right before he begs.
But more than that, I canāt get enough of the little things, like the way the golden sun looks reflecting off his green eyes in the morning, or how beautiful his vulnerability is.
And when his touch becomes my safe space, bringing out a softer side of me Iāve kept locked away for too long, itās impossible to remember why this is wrong.
When the secrets come out about the lascivious things we indulge in behind closed doors, will it be worth it, or will this deal end up costing me everything?
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