To the public, he’s a charming philanthropist and noble billionaire. In reality, he’s a cruel liar full of greed and manipulation.
He’s my adoptive father. A dangerous monster. A man no one dares to cross. Except me—the one woman he can’t have.
I’m a pawn in his toxic game of wealth, power, and privilege. And while everyone knows Jarek Warner gets what he wants, I’m the one thing his money can’t buy.
Inspired by Daddy Warbucks & Orphan Annie, Kennedy Fox brings you their first dark romance duet in a new twisted world between a billionaire guardian and his ward. All characters are of legal adult age.
Brooke Cumberland and Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors who teamed up under the USA Today pseudonym, Kennedy Fox. They share a love of Hallmark movies, overpriced coffee, and making TikToks. When they aren’t bonding over romantic comedies, they like to brainstorm new book ideas. One day in 2016, they decided to collaborate under a pseudonym and have some fun creating new characters that’ll make you blush and your heart melt. Happily ever afters guaranteed!
Jace’s skills both as a drummer and when it comes to publicity have helped him and his bandmates rise from a rising star to stardom but there has always been someone in the background supporting him even if they have kept their relationship and feelings for each other private.
Alex met Jace when she was a teenager and after one steamy encounter, they realized that one night was not enough. She has plans for the future so as much as she is drawn to Jace she isn’t about to put her dreams on hold so that he can follow his but that doesn’t mean she can walk away either.
Their journey spans almost a decade and is filled with emotion and mistakes but underneath it all is a strong bond that although tested never breaks until they can finally have the life they were destined to have. The narrators did a wonderful of bringing out the angst and the love that this couple shared.
Kaylene Winter wrote her first Rock Star Romance novel at age 15 starring a fictionalized version of herself, her friends and their gorgeous rocker boyfriends.
After living her own Rockstar life as a band manager, music promoter and mover and shaker in Seattle during the early 1990’s, Kaylene became a digital media legal strategist helping bring movies, television and music online.
Throughout her busy career, Kaylene lost herself in romance novels across all genres inspiring her to realize her life-long dream to write creatively.
In 2020, she published ENDLESS – Book 1 in the popular Less Than Zero series. She lives in Seattle with her amazing husband and Siberian Husky. She loves to travel and support charitable causes supporting arts and animals.
The Trouble with Whiskey by
Melissa Foster is now live!
From New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster comes The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch, a new small-town, big-family series of standalone romance novels featuring fiercely loyal, insanely sexy bikers who give horses—and people—a second chance. Buckle up for a wild ride in Hope Ridge, Colorado, as these big-hearted badasses and their sassy sisters wrangle in their forever loves. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and always a happily ever after.
She’s the only woman he’s ever loved, and the one he could never have… Years after losing one of their best friends to a dare gone wrong, Devlin “Dare” Whiskey continues to live up to his name, endlessly testing fate, while Billie Mancini buried the best parts of herself. Billie is beautiful and tough, and battling demons Dare has no idea exist. But Dare is done watching her pretend to be something she’s not and takes on his most important challenge yet—showing the woman he loves that some dares are worth the risk.
Dare is a therapist who has built a career helping others but he has been unable to help to help the woman who meant the most to him heal from the tragedy that they both share. In the years since that event she has distanced herself from Dare and everyone she is close and evolved into a shell of the woman she was however status quo is no longer an option and he is determined to claim the woman who owns his heart.
Billie is drowning under pain and regrets and doesn’t believe that she deserves to be happy. She was determined not to let Dare back into her life but piece by piece he begins chipping aways at the walls between them as walking away isn’t an option.
Dare and Billie take us on an emotional journey as they try to come to grips with their past. Seeing the way that Dare is always there for Billie whether he needs to support her or push her will not only warm you heart but prove that they belong together.
Meet Melissa Foster
Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!
Will he ever remember? And what happens when he does?
My Better Life, a laugh-out-loud enemies to lovers rom-com from author Sarah Ready, is out now!
When East Coast elite and wealthy bachelor Gavin Williams wakes up in a rural West Virginia hospital, he doesn’t remember who he is or where he’s from. He doesn’t remember his heiress fiancée, his luxury homes, his exotic travels, or his private plane. And he especially doesn’t remember insulting local country-girl and fiery redhead Jamie Sutton, smashing her dreams, and leaving her in a pinch. So when a redhead in overalls stands over his hospital bed and convincingly tells him he loves banjos, hound dogs, and rustling chickens, what’s he supposed to do? Suddenly Gavin is scrambling to fit into a country life that doesn’t feel familiar and that can’t possibly be his. A wife? Kids? A chicken coop? His life is full of holes and secrets, desires and dreams, and as Gavin learns more he begins to wonder—will he ever remember? And what happens when he does?
My head hurts. There’s a crowbar in my skull tearing my brain apart. I can’t think it hurts so much. I want to peel the pain away, scratch it out of my head. It’s been like this for two days now, ever since I woke up in this horrible place. Amnesia. Who gets amnesia? Isn’t that something that only happens in made-for-television movies? The doctors don’t know who I am. No one knows. Not even me. And the doctors claim I may never remember. I try not to think about that, because if I do, I feel as if I’m entering a dark, tiny room, and for some reason, that terrifies me. The doctors also said that my memories may come back all at once, or in a slow trickle over time. But there’s nothing I can do but rest and wait and see what happens. I don’t know anything about myself. But I do know that I don’t like to wait and I don’t like not moving. Even now, I itch to get up and leave. There’s someplace I’m meant to be, someone I want to see, I can feel it. I just don’t know where or who. I pray that I’ll remember, or that they’ll find me. I glare at the woman standing in front of me. She’s not pretty. I don’t know why this strikes me as something I care about, but there it is. She’s not cute. I don’t recognize her. Not at all. “Who are you?” I flinch at the noise of my own voice. It feels like nails punching into my head. She blinks at me. And I decide to amend my earlier opinion. She’s not pretty, but her eyes, her lavender blue eyes, are stunning. She nervously licks her lips, her pink tongue darts quickly over her wide mouth and she looks down at the hospital sheet pooled around my hips. “Billy,” she says, her voice soft like flowing honey. “It’s me, Jamie.” I start to shake my head, but then stop. Because that hurts too. I want to say, who is Billy, but then I realize Billy must be my name. I can’t remember…I can’t…I can’t remember my name. Billy. Okay. Billy is short for William, and when I think William, there’s a whisper there at the edge of my lost memory. “Who are you?” I ask again. She clasps her hands in front of her chest, innocent blue eyes wide, frizzy red hair a halo in the hospital light. “Baby, it’s me. Jamie. Your wife. I’m here to take you home.” My wife? Her face blossoms into a beatific smile, like the Madonna under the shining light of heaven. I can’t say anything, except… “No.” Because I don’t know who I am, I don’t know who she is, and I don’t know what’s going on. But I do know one thing. I never would’ve married a short woman with red frizzy hair, a flat chest, unflattering clothes bought off the rack at a discount superstore, and a southern drawl that sounds like it’s echoing off a hillbilly’s mountaintop. I would never do that. I don’t know who I am. But I do know that I have a certain taste in women, and this Jamie person doesn’t hit the mark. At all. “Sorry. No.” She grins at me. “Aww. Come on, Billy baby. Gran and the kids are waiting in the station wagon.” That’s when my world screeches to a halt. “Kids?” “Course. Elijah, Tanner, and Shay. Lord almighty, Billy. How hard did you hit your head?” She leans forward and brushes her fingers, cool as a spring morning, over my forehead. I stare at her with rapidly expanding horror. We’re married? We have kids? I’m…Billy? I grasp my pounding head in my hands. “I’m Billy?” The woman, Jamie, drops a sharp peck on my cheek. Her innocent smile has a jagged edge. “Always the jokester. Come on, honey, you’ve got work in the morning. Pumping the poo outta the outhouses.” And that’s when I know. The reason I can’t remember who I am is because I don’t want to. An unattractive wife? A station wagon? A horde of snotty-nosed kids? Pumping poop? Apparently, my life is hell. And by the stubborn look on the woman’s face, this nightmare life of mine, it’s not going away.
About Sarah Ready Author Sarah Ready writes contemporary romance and romantic comedy. Her books have been described as “euphoric”, “heartwarming” and “laugh out loud”. Her debut novel The Fall in Love Checklist was hailed as “the unicorn read of 2020”. She loves to write fast-paced, emotionally compelling romances about quirky, smart women and the men who love them.
Before writing romance full-time Sarah had lots of fun teaching at an Ivy League. Then she realized she could have even more fun writing romance. Her favorite things after writing are adventuring and travel. You’ll frequently find her using her degree at a dino dig site, crawling into a cave, snorkeling, or on horseback riding through the jungle – all fodder for her next book. She’s lived in Scotland, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland and NYC. She currently lives in the Caribbean with her water-obsessed pup and her awesome family. You can visit her online at http://www.sarahready.com
After his less-than-ideal childhood Gavin believed that he had his future all planned out. He has the wealth to pursue any dream he wants and has ordered the perfect gift to present to his fiancé only to see it all come crashing down. The next thing he remembers is waking up with no memory of the past and the life and the people he returns to feel very unfamiliar.
After the death of her husband Jamie has been trying to support her three children the best she can. When she is hired by Gavin it seems like the answer to her prayers until he proves that he has no concern for anyone but himself. His amnesia seems like destiny as she plans to take the opportunity to recover what he owes her but sometimes the best of plans have outcomes you aren’t prepared for.
This is a heartwarming story about two people whose paths wouldn’t have crossed under normal circumstances. They find the love and happiness that was missing in their lives as they experience some turmoil and a whole lot of fun along the way.
Piper Rayne has revealed the cover for You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows!
Releasing: December 27, 2022
Cover Design: Hang Le Designs
Lee f’ing Burrows
The Kingsmen’s star quarterback.
Legendary throwing arm.
Six-pack abs.
Kissable lips.
Oh, but don’t forget, he’s also a lying, heartless egomaniac who broke my heart in college.
It took me years to build myself back up after his deceit, and now I have the dream opportunity to prove myself working as a sports therapist for a professional team.
The hurdle? Or mountain to be more accurate…
The job is with the San Francisco Kingsmen.
Back when I was a naïve college girl, I felt lucky that he even noticed me. Now eight years later, he’d be lucky if I gave him the time of day.
Which I won’t. Not ever.
Some people don’t deserve a second chance and Lee Burrows is one of them.
Now if someone could only tell him that because he’s hell-bent on scoring the winning touchdown and won’t accept that it’s game over for us.
Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write “heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle” about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they’re married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they’re both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!
An unexpected rescue rekindles an old romance between a single dad widower and a woman caught in a small town scandal that made her flee the one place where she belongs. Can a second chance at first love end in a happily ever after?
Luke Luview has given up on love. Finally ready to let go of his late wife’s clothes, the grieving small-town police officer and single dad thinks he’s hearing things when he opens the charity box door. Who knocks from the inside of a donation bin?
The raccoon he assumes is in there turns out to be way prettier – and very familiar. Rescuing the first girl he ever kissed means life has dealt him a wild card with Kylie Hood, his late wife’s best friend who left town suddenly fifteen years ago under a cloud of scandal.
Kylie Hood will never depend on a man again. Dumped by her boyfriend and fired by his parents from her children’s programming job at their ski resort in rural Maine, she hits rock bottom while throwing out her ex’s clothes — along with her phone and car keys.
Being rescued by Luke Luview, of all people, is a gift and a curse. The boy she once loved is now all grown up, everything her ex wasn’t – and absolutely off limits.
Accepting his offer to be his temporary nanny while she job searches in New York City, Kylie falls hard for his sweet daughter, and even harder for Luke. A clause in her employment contract means they can’t fraternize, but fate has other plans, and forbidden fruit is twice as sweet.
As the town she reluctantly left years ago accepts her more and more, and Luke makes it clear he wants ta second chance with her in their close-knit community, Kylie has to decide: an exciting new career in Manhattan on her own, or an instant family and a sense of belonging in her small hometown?
And as Luke wrestles with the pain of being left behind by his wife’s accidental death, he has to balance his responsibilities to his daughter with his own needs. Needs he’s ignored for far too long.
Needs only Kylie can meet.
But not if she leaves.
Can Luke and Kylie rekindle their first love and find a new future together in a place where love conquers all?
If you’re looking for a fun read about first kisses and second chances, featuring a hot single-dad police officer and his accidental nanny, set in a small town in New England, with a golden retriever named Jester, a heroine whose dream in life is to run a fairy camp, and a hero who wants to build a place where everyone belongs–then this is your book.
Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and maybe some edible glitter, and get your happy meter ready as you read the second book in the Love You, Maine, series–where love isn’t just a feeling… it’s a way of life.
By the time he walked back into the living room, Kylie was petting a very happy Jester, Harriet was munching on a small plate of cheese and apple slices, and the first girl he’d ever kissed gave him an evaluative look that made him do a double take.
“I’ll stay with her,” Kylie chirped. Yeah, chirped. She sounded like a freaking bluebird of happiness.
He stared at her. “You’ll what?”
“I’ll stay with her.”
“No. Thanks, but no way. You’re a stranger.”
“I’m Red Cross certified in CPR and first aid. I have a master’s degree in education and am a licensed teacher. And I’m not a stranger.” A blush formed on the tips of her ears as she looked up at him in a way that made Luke remember the past, a pier, a pretty girl, and a perfect moon.
He recalled that blushing-ear quirk from years ago. Kylie hadn’t changed one bit. The taste of her cinnamon gum from that kiss on the pier at camp made his mouth water.
“No. You’re not a stranger. But…Harriet doesn’t know you. And you’re not exactly trustworthy.”
“Excuse me?”
“You got stuck in a charity donation box on Thanksgiving night, Kylie. I have a right to question the executive functioning skills of someone who does that.”
“It was an accident! And you’ve got it all backwards, Luke. The fact that you found me in that donation box is a testament to my resourcefulness! Not a reason to question my abilities.”
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After the tragic loss of his wife Luke is trying to move forward with his life and be the best father he can for his daughter Harriet. He has decided that it is time to gift his wife’s clothing to the people who need it but he never expected that a trip to the donation bin would not only have him dropping items off but also have him bringing home a woman from his past.
Kylie didn’t think her life could get any worse as it’s been turned upside down both personally and professionally, but she now finds herself in a donation bin. Not only does he rescue her from the situation she finds herself in but he offers her a job as his nanny and that is when the fun really begins.
The romance between them is both humorous and heartwarming as they must not only deal with the past but decide what and who they want in their future. The characters of Luke and Kyle are captivating and there is a great cast of eccentric secondary characters that only enhance the story.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge. Since 2013, she has sold more than 2 million books, with 4 New York Times bestsellers and more than 21 appearances on the USA Today bestseller list. Her books have been translated into French, German, and Italian, with more titles releasing in the future.
From billionaires to BBWs to new adult rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every contemporary romance she writes. Unlike Shannon from Shopping for a Billionaire, she did not meet her husband after dropping her phone in a men’s room toilet (and he isn’t a billionaire she met in a romantic comedy).
She lives in New England with her husband and three children where she is the only person in the household with the gene required to change empty toilet paper rolls.
She loves to hear from her readers by email at julia@jkentauthor.com, on Twitter @jkentauthor, on Facebook at @jkentauthor, and on Instagram @jkentauthor. Visit her at http://jkentauthor.com
The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken is now live!
Life’s Too Short meets The Unhoneymooners in this sparkling, steamy, and swoon-worthy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken, in which two sworn enemies must share house, home—and maybe their hearts—when they become co-parents after a sudden loss.
Colby’s living her best life: as a popular food blogger, she gets to fulfill her dreams of exploring the globe. But her world comes crashing down when a tragic accident leaves her co-guardian of her best friend’s two adorable children. Not only does she need to put down roots—fast—but she’ll be sharing custody with the one man she can’t stand sharing a continent with, let alone a house.
Accountant-extraordinaire Rip values rules and plans. But when he loses his sister and his best friend and becomes an insta-guardian all in one night, Rip sees his organized life imploding. What he really doesn’t need is his sister’s irresponsible, flighty—albeit kind and gorgeous—best friend making it worse.
Rip doesn’t trust Colby to take their new responsibilities seriously, while Colby can’t believe Rip thinks children will thrive under his rigid control. Yet soon Rip and Colby discover they need each other more than they hate each other. Could it be possible that following their hearts is just what their new little family needs?
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Colby has always enjoyed the freedom and experiences that her career as a food blogger have provided but her life is about to be turned upside down when her best friends pass away and she becomes co-guardian of their children. She is determined to give them the love and emotional support that they need to heal from the tragedy even if it means living with Rip.
Rip is a man who thrives on order and routine both when it comes to his life and his career as an accountant. He is not only trying to deal with the loss of his sister and best friend but give their children the stability they need even if Colby infuriates him like no other. Personality wise Colby and Rip are like night and day, but they are draw to each other in spite of themselves.
Witty banter, humorous situations and all the feels as these two opposites find a way to meet in the middle.
Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books ranging from contemporary romance to paranormal. With over four million copies sold, she’s been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs. For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com
A warrior. A prince. The one woman who can reconnect their broken hearts…
Chelsea Alderich
From the moment Ford rescues me from a bad date, I feel a spark. Too bad he’s gay, but he quickly becomes my best friend. And a roommate I can’t stop having hot dreams about. Then, at a charity gala, I meet Prince Griffin of Eria, a reformed playboy who runs a non-profit for veterans. And it isn’t long before flirting turns into falling in love.
Griffin Marlow
This American girl is messing with my head. I can’t stop thinking about her. She’s sweet and pure, and I’m falling hard, but there’s no way we can have a future together. I’m only here in the U.S. temporarily. I have to go back to Eria to take my place in line to the throne.
Ford Sullivan
Chelsea’s my best friend and my roommate, and even though my feelings for her are more than friendship, I won’t touch her unless she wants it. I know she’s seeing someone else, and to be honest, I’m a little jealous. Until I walk into our apartment and meet her new boyfriend—Prince Griffin of Eria. Then I’m freakin’ ballistic.
About Kelly Jamieson
Kelly Jamieson is a USA Today bestselling author of over 40 romance novels and novellas.
Her writing has been described as “emotionally complex”, “sweet and satisfying” and “blisteringly sexy”. She likes black coffee, white wine and high heels…and of course cheering on her Winnipeg Jets during hockey season!
Chelsea was raised in an affluent family and is feeling stifled by her father’s need to protect her. When she finds herself on a disastrous date Ford comes to her assistance and a friendship ensues which soon has them becoming roommates. She is determined to deny her attraction to him as she doesn’t believe he wants anything more than friendship from her.
Griffin is royalty and has always known that his future has been planned for him even though it isn’t the future he would have chosen. When they meet at a society event they are immediately drawn to each other. Dating a public figure is complicated enough but when you throw in the fact that Griffin and Ford have a past you know you are in for a intriguing ride.
Hot chemistry, a little turmoil and three captivating characters who will keep you entertained from beginning to end.
She may be the girl of his dreams but he can’t remember. And what happens when he does?
My Better Life, a light-hearted, enemies-to-lovers romance from author Sarah Ready, is now available!
When East Coast elite and wealthy bachelor Gavin Williams wakes up in a rural West Virginia hospital, he doesn’t remember who he is or where he’s from. He doesn’t remember his heiress fiancée, his luxury homes, his exotic travels, or his private plane. And he especially doesn’t remember insulting local country-girl and fiery redhead Jamie Sutton, smashing her dreams, and leaving her in a pinch. So when a redhead in overalls stands over his hospital bed and convincingly tells him he loves banjos, hound dogs, and rustling chickens, what’s he supposed to do? Suddenly Gavin is scrambling to fit into a country life that doesn’t feel familiar and that can’t possibly be his. A wife? Kids? A chicken coop? His life is full of holes and secrets, desires and dreams, and as Gavin learns more he begins to wonder—will he ever remember? And what happens when he does?
About Sarah Ready Author Sarah Ready writes contemporary romance and romantic comedy. Her books have been described as “euphoric”, “heartwarming” and “laugh out loud”. Her debut novel The Fall in Love Checklist was hailed as “the unicorn read of 2020”. She loves to write fast-paced, emotionally compelling romances about quirky, smart women and the men who love them.
Before writing romance full-time Sarah had lots of fun teaching at an Ivy League. Then she realized she could have even more fun writing romance. Her favorite things after writing are adventuring and travel. You’ll frequently find her using her degree at a dino dig site, crawling into a cave, snorkeling, or on horseback riding through the jungle – all fodder for her next book. She’s lived in Scotland, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland and NYC. She currently lives in the Caribbean with her water-obsessed pup and her awesome family. You can visit her online at http://www.sarahready.com
Liliana Mack has spent the last seven years living in the spotlight.
Needing time away from the all the glitz and the glam of Hollywood, Liliana returns to her hometown. She just never expected her homecoming would put her in harm’s way.
Jagger Lowe is Harper Security Ops’ lead bodyguard. He’s accustomed to working with high-profile clients and always keeps it professional.
When Liliana hires the firm to deal with a pesky problem, Jagger gets a bit more than he bargained for. Because Jagger quickly learns that Liliana isn’t like most of his clients. There’s a lot more hiding beneath the celebrity façade. And the more he’s around her, the harder he struggles to conceal his feelings.
Unfortunately, by the time the pair admit their feelings to one another, Liliana’s troubles go from bad to worse, and Jagger will have to pull out all the stops to keep her safe.
Lily has received professional success as an actress beyond her expectations but there are some challenges that go along with being a celebrity. Needing to escape the pressure and demands of her life she returns to her hometown only to find that she wasn’t able to leave everything behind.
Jagger is part of Harper Security, and he soon realizes that the threat against Lily is very real. She is unlike any celebrity he has ever known and as they spend time the chemistry between them escalates but so does the danger and there is nothing he won’t do to keep her safe.
Intrigue and romance combine as not only do Jagger and Lily have to confront the threat but their feelings that they are trying to deny for each other as well.
A.K. Evans is a contemporary romance author of over twenty published novels. While she enjoys writing a good romantic suspense novel, Andrea’s favorite books to write have been her extreme sports romances. That might have something to do with the fact that she, along with her husband and two sons, can’t get enough of extreme sports.
Before becoming a writer, Andrea did a brief stint in the insurance and financial services industry and managed her husband’s performance automotive business. That love of extreme sports? She used to drive race cars!
When Andrea isn’t writing, she can be found homeschooling her two sons, doing yoga, snowboarding, reading, or traveling with her family. She and her husband are currently taking road trips throughout the country to visit all 50 states with their boys.
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