It is a truth universally acknowledged that a playboy wants a one-night stand… No strings attached.
Gabriel Hill dates someone new every night. Glamorous parties and smoke-filled clubs. He has no interest in the prim little baker. Until he finds out she’s connected to his family’s downfall.
He wants information. Revenge. And worst of all, he wants Elise Bettencourt in his bed. Again and again and again.
There’s no future between them.
A woman who’s fought to build a new life for herself.
And the man who will bring it all down.
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Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY bestselling author of dangerous contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.
Upon arriving at her birthday party, Cinderella (Cindy) Lovett sees how the night is going to go down. Not the way she had hoped, but rather the way she should have expected. Instead of a swanky establishment, the location is a biker dive bar. Her little black dress and high heels make her stand out like a sore thumb.
When she enters, her stepsisters greet her, and their bullying begins. Beer is poured on her. She’s forced to dance with a long line of hairy, old men. Then her purse is dropped in a small space in the corner behind the booth, and she’s the only one tiny enough to retrieve it.
Fed up with their abuse, she calls an Uber to take her away.
Looking for a fight, Navy SEAL Aiden Braswell blows into the dive bar parking lot like a bat out of hell and notices three things.
One: Bikers. Crushing skulls is imminent.
Two: A reserved spot at the front door sitting empty. An easy mark to spin up if challenged.
Three: A stunningly beautiful babe with blonde hair standing in the doorway with the light shining on her like a f**kíng spotlight highlighting a tango to take out. Getting laid is also imminent.
She jumps into the back seat of his car, mistaking him for the Uber and he whisks her away.
Their risqué fairy tale begins here, but how will it end?
Men like Aiden Braswell rule the world as kings.
About the Author:
Jessika Klide lives in LA …Lower Alabama, is married to her high school sweetheart of 40 years, and has a mammoth mule named Thor. Her husband is a former Army Aviator who flew UH1 Hueys in the 1980’s and who currently flies as a volunteer with Friends of Army Aviation. She has a deep respect and love for the men and women of the US Armed Forces and writes about hot, alpha military men and the sexy, strong women that love them.
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes an enemies to lovers, grumpy single dad/nanny second chance standalone romance.
The one-night stand with my best friend’s little sister wasn’t my biggest mistake…
Pretending like I didn’t know her the next day was.
I had no idea who she was when we met. When I showed her around town … or when I bent her over my desk.
I didn’t know until her brother asked me to look out for her.
I felt obligated to say yes.
Yes to torturing myself.
Yes to pushing her away.
Yes to breaking her heart.
Years later, little miss ray of sunshine… was my new nanny. Her love was now hate.
Being forced to be near her day and night had me feeling all kinds of frustrated.
Because she thinks I’m a just another grumpy single dad.
All the same reasons why we can’t be together still existed.
Caleb may have met Evie by chance but the night they spent together was unforgettable and left him wanting more. The next time they see each other he finds out that she is the sister of his best friend and client so he doesn’t admit knowing her as he knows that nothing can come of them being together. That didn’t end the feelings between them but a few years later when he married her roommate that was the final nail in their relationship.
Evie was devastated when Caleb chose his loyalty to her brother over her but finding out he was getting married devastated her. It is time for her move forward with her life and leave him in the past but when he divorces his wife and isn’t satisfied with any of the nanny’s that her company sends she decides to take matters into her own hands and that is when the fun and angst really belongs.
Caleb wants a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and claim the woman he has always wanted but that means being honest about the past and he is about to find out she wasn’t about to just forgive and forget. Hot chemistry and all the feels as two people who have always belonged together find their way back to each other.
Meet M. Robinson
M. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of more than thirty novels in Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense. Crowned the “Queen of Angst” by her loyal readers, you’ll feel the cut of her pen slicing through your heart as your soul bleeds upon the words of her stories with each turn of the page.
Most notably known for the Good Ol’ Boys, M’s newest venture has graced her with the #1 Bestseller on Apple Books with Second Chance Contract. The Second Chance Men are powerful, intelligent and will sweep you off your feet and leave you weak in the knees–every woman’s wildest dreams.
M. lives the boat life along the Gulf Coast of Florida with her two puppies and real life book boyfriend, the inspiration for all her filthy talking alphas, Bossman.
When she isn’t in the cave writing her next epic love story, you can usually spot her mad-dashing through Target or in the drive-thru of Starbucks, refueling. Yes, she’s a self-proclaimed shopaholic, but only if she’s spending Bossman’s money.
You can follow M, Ted, Marley, and Bossman on Facebook, Instagram, and her absolute favorite social platform-TikTok.
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I do not have time for a blind date. But that’s exactly what I find myself on, thanks to my meddling friend.
The worst part is that it’s with a guy I already met—and was kind of a jerk. A very hot jerk who works for Cole Security Forces, but still . . . I have much more important things to do, like finding the killer who took my partner on the police force.
On this date, Tyler isn’t a jerk. He’s funny, sweet, and makes my heart race when he looks at me from across the table. Neither of us want anything serious, and we agree to no strings attached.
We both should’ve known better. Nothing in our line of work ever goes as planned. When I get a break in my case, I know I have to tread carefully. Already there are feelings between us, ones we didn’t anticipate. He has my heart, and that’s a danger to us both.
When I go undercover to catch the killer, I have no choice but to keep Tyler in the dark and break both our hearts in the process.
Love is uncharted territory, and I hope we don’t get lost trying to find our way back.
About the Author:
Leigh Adams resides in sunny southern California. As an avid reader and English major, she’s always been passionate about literature. She is never
without a book in her hand and never leaves the house without something to read.
Growing up, she always planned to be a writer. That was until college and the adult world locked her into a role and career she came to love. With writing on
the backburner, Leigh worked hard honing her skills, creating her life, and focusing on helping others to find their passion and pursue their dreams.
After several years of working hard at her day job, she decided to redirect her focus onto her personal passion and picked up the pen to write. While she still
loves her day-job, Leigh also enjoys creating worlds and characters for readers
to utterly fall in love with.
Her novels contain a mixture of sweet, sass, and a whole lot of sexy. She writes heroines who are smart and snarky; and while some of them have been broken
and bruised, they still have a backbone. Her heroes are strong, sexy alphas who
are sometimes sweet and sometimes brass; but they always win the heart of their
leading lady. While some of her characters may be damaged, as a hopeless romantic, Leigh’s stories contain no cliffhanger endings because she firmly
believes in giving each of her characters their own Happily Ever After . . .
When she’s not writing, Leigh can most often be found laughing and living it up with her family and friends, trying a new recipe, or simply relaxing with a good
Marissa doesn’t believe that she has the time or energy for a relationship as she is focused on her demanding career as a Police Detective. Finding out her blind date is with the same man who had previously left a less than favorable first impression doesn’t bode well but their date is much better, and a casual relationship begins.
Tyler has transitioned from his career as a Navy SEAL and is now working at Cole Security. After he overcomes their first meeting and shows the man he truly is the sparks fly but between their pasts and everything going on in the present they have some challenges to overcome.
Intrigue, romance and two strong characters who find what they didn’t know they were looking for in each other.
I didn’t plan to marry a reclusive heiress. Lucky for me, I find myself attracted to my beautiful new bride. Our arranged marriage connects two powerful companies. That we’re compatible between the sheets is a bonus, but I didn’t bargain on her ex showing up at the wedding reception uninvited.
That pushed me right over the edge.
I protect what’s mine, and Charlotte is now mine, whether she likes it or not. Our honeymoon is a disaster in paradise. I’m angry. She’s resentful. All those swirling emotions explode in the most physical ways.
But even as I’m drawn closer to my new wife, there’s still a threat looming out there. Seamus McTiernan is determined to destroy what we’ve created.
I won’t let anything tear us apart.
He has no idea who he’s dealing with. I will end him.
Watch me.
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💍Review💍 The union between Perry and Charlotte was supposed to be a merger between two families rather than a marriage. The ceremony has been planned however a surprising and unexpected guest could either bring them closer or tear them apart.
As they embark on their honeymoon they realize that not only do they an intense attraction between them but they are starting to develop feelings for each other as well however they continue to test their bond as they try to determine who the trust and loyalty of the other lies with.
The chemistry between them radiates off the pages, the angst escalates, and the cliffhanger leaves us wondering what the future holds for this captivating couple.
Monica Murphy is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling romance author. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. Both a traditionally published and independently published author, she writes young adult, new adult and contemporary romance.
A native Californian, she lives on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere with her husband, son, their goofy dog, and three cats. When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. Or reading. Or binge watching something.
“Somewhere in the world there is a defeat for everyone. Some are destroyed be defeat, and some made small and mean by victory. Greatness lives in one who triumphs equal over defeat and victory.” ~ John Steinbeck, ‘The Acts of King Arthur and his Noble Knights’.
When the secrets of Donovan’s past sins are revealed, his and Julia’s snow globe is threatened. With both personal and business endeavors at stake, he and Julia are forced to face the threats and dangers head on, recognizing that villains don’t always lurk in the shadows and allies come from the most unexpected of places.
Who will be left standing when the final curtain falls?
Will what started on a dark snowy night, survive the sun’s light?
Don’t miss a second of the much-anticipated conclusion to the Sin series.
From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new age-gap, family saga, chance meeting, contemporary romantic-suspense novel in the world of high finance, where success is sweet and revenge is sweeter.
Have you been Aleatha’d?
*BLACK KNIGHT, a full-length novel, is book four, the final novel in the Sin Series. Join the emotional ride along the white ribbon, begin with RED SIN, continue with GREEN ENVY and GOLD LUST, and find the dramatic conclusion in BLACK KNIGHT.
Van and Julia have overcome so much to be together, but their fight is far from over. The surprises keep coming and the only thing that is certain is their love and trust in each other.
I really enjoyed the evolution of both these characters as the strength and resilience of Julie emerges while Van shows that Julia is his world and his loyalty and support for her was unwavering.
The chemistry between them burns hotter and the love between them stronger as they prove that as long as they are together they can overcome anything.
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat.
In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.
In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.
Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
Welcome to Fort Lauderdale—where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter.
Jude: I’ve always said I would settle down when the time—and the woman—was right. So having a friends-with-benefits relationship fits right into my plans. Until it doesn’t. The line between friendship and wanting more with the gorgeous doctor is blurring with each passing day. The more I get to know her, the harder it gets to stay away. I need to show Chloe there’s more to us than just chemistry… but first I have to admit it to myself.
Chloe: I thought I had my life all mapped out. College, medical school, and then a demanding career as a successful doctor. Now I’m having doubts about all of it, and the last thing I need is a professional athlete with abs for days to add to my distraction and derail my plans. Falling for a big shot hockey player like Jude would be a mistake. But everything is so good between us— there’s no way I can just walk away.
About the Author:
USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Kat Mizera is a South Florida native. Born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of wanderlust, she’s called Los Angeles, Long Island, upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Atlanta home. She’s never been able to pick which locale is her favorite, but if pressed, she’d probably choose the west coast.
A typical PTA mom with a wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat can usually be found scrapbooking or indulging in her second love (after writing) – traveling. Greece is one of her favorite places in the world. She loves that Athens is a big city with a small-town feel. The food, beaches and culture keep her going back as often as possible.
Kat’s been a working freelance writer for nearly 30 years. She sold her first article–a review of a rock concert–for $10 in 1985. Since then she’s been an entertainment journalist, waitress, bartender, legal assistant, food critic, magazine editor, substitute teacher, and sports writer. She also spent some time working at A & M Records in Los Angeles.
As you can guess from her Las Vegas Sidewinders series, Kat loves hockey and occasionally writes articles about her favorite team, the Florida Panthers. The rest of the time, she writes novels: sexy, romantic fiction that she hopes makes you as happy as it makes her. There’s something enticing about hockey players and romance…
Chloe is facing a crossroads in her career as after spending years to train as a doctor she was finding her residency challenging and has her questioning what direction she wants her future to take. When she meets Jude the sparks fly but between her current job which requires a lot of travel and her uncertainty about her career she isn’t looking for relationship but a little fun.
Jude is a professional hockey player who has recently joined the Lauderdale Knights. He too has a challenging career and wasn’t looking for a relationship however he soon realizes that he wants more than fun with Chloe and now he just needs to convince her.
Jude is patient and understanding as Chloe tries to adjust to the evolving relationship between them and so supportive as she decides what and who will truly make her happy.
“Lachlan King caught naked kite surfing with Hollywood Starlet!” “Scandal Rocks King Family… Again!” “King Media Family furious with out of Control Second Son!”
Yeah, I’ve seen the headlines too.
My family is threatening to disown me if I get near another bloody scandal.
So I’m staying out of trouble. Or trying to…until I see her.
It doesn’t matter that she’s dancing with someone else. The moment our gazes meet across a crowded club, I know one thing. I have to have her. Even though, I can tell from just looking at her, she’s going to get me in trouble.
One night is all I’ll need.
Famous last words.
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Saffron is convinced by her best friend to take the night off from her training to celebrate her birthday. Although she has her reservations, she agrees but meeting Lachlan at the club was a surprise she wasn’t expected.
Lachlan has been warned by his family that he needs to clean up his reputation but when his best friend asks him to be his wingman, he can’t say no. From the moment he sees Saffron he is enchanted, and the sparks fly but nothing could have prepared him for the next morning.
This was an introduction to Saffron and Lachlan that leaves us wanting the next book in the series.
USA Today Bestseller, Nana Malone’s love of all things romance and adventure started with a tattered romantic suspense she “borrowed” from her cousin.
It was a sultry summer afternoon in Ghana, and Nana was a precocious thirteen. She’s been in love with kick butt heroines ever since. With her overactive imagination, and channeling her inner Buffy, it was only a matter a time before she started creating her own characters.
While she waits for her chance at a job as a ninja assassin, in the meantime Nana works out her drama, passion, and sass with fictional characters every bit as sassy and kick butt as she thinks she is.
She has her heart set on a hockey player. Any hockey player.
When the new general manager of the Chicago Rebels tasks Tara Becker with faking it with one of his players to help clean up the naughty jock’s act, she’s all over it. She’ll make that misbehaving hunk of muscle look good and get her dream guy into the bargain.
Only the path from fake to real is riddled with thorns . . .
New Rebels GM Hale Fitzpatrick thinks ditzy blonde and wannabe WAG Tara is the perfect solution to his PR problem – until she isn’t. Soon Fitz realizes that maybe he doesn’t have control of the strings after all . . . especially when he starts to fall for his pretty little puppet.
A fake relationship hockey romance – with a twist!
When it comes to Tara, she is a perfect example that appearances can be deceiving. If you didn’t know any better, you would think her desire to marry a sexy and wealthy hockey player means that she is superficial and unwilling to work for what she wants but you couldn’t be more wrong. Being offered the chance to pretend to be in a relationship with a hockey player to fix his reputation should be a dream come true if not for her attraction to Hale.
Hale is the General Manager of the team who is attracted to Tara in spite of what he believes her to be. As they spend time together the sparks fly and the more he gets to know the woman beyond the façade the more he wants to know but they definitely have some setbacks to overcome.
Getting to know Tara and her motivations was a revelation and Hale was the perfect man for her as he shows her that what she thinks she wants is not necessarily what she needs.
Meet Kate Meader
Originally from Ireland, USA Today bestselling author Kate Meader cut her romance reader teeth on Maeve Binchy and Jilly Cooper novels, with some Harlequins thrown in for variety. Give her tales about brooding mill owners, oversexed equestrians, and men who can rock an apron, fire hose, or hockey stick, and she’s there.
Now based in Chicago, she writes sexy contemporary romance with big-hearted guys and strong heroines – and heroes – who can match their men quip for quip.
It looks like we’re adding another rule to the list: Don’t let anyone find out the truth.
Influenced, an all-new addictive new adult romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton, is available now!
From USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton comes an addictive, laugh out loud romcom that will have you falling in love with more than just the main characters.
Welcome to the Swype House, where the secrets are bigger than the…
The rules are simple: Fake it for the cameras. Do it for the views. Don’t kill each other.
It felt like an easy yes when I was invited to change my bio from, “Kaia Blakely, college student,” to “Kaia Blakely, newest influencer at the Swype House.”
Then I met Declan Royce. His profile highlights his looks and his humor, but it ought to read, “Owner of an ego so large, it was given its own zip code.”
Suddenly, not killing each other feels like an impossible task.
So yes, it was death threats we were whispering in the background of that viral video, not sweet nothings. So no, there’s zero reason to keep the #Kailan hashtag trending.
Except that it’s our job. So it looks like we’re adding another rule to the list:
“You’re going to love this place,” Lux tells me. “And just a heads up, they don’t card. So order whatever you want.” “Good to know.” I look over the menu, listening to Maisee tell me which cocktails are her favorite and which one she avoids, like the margaritas. Apparently, when you’ve had seven of them, you tend to lose the ability to make good choices. I decide on some rum drink that looks like it has more juice than alcohol, and Lux says she’s going to have the same. Except, Declan seems to have other plans. He smiles up at the waitress in a way that makes her blush as he orders. “I’ll take a rum and coke, babe,” he tells her. “And a Shirley Temple for the kid over there. She’s underage.” Lux’s jaw drops as I exhale in disbelief. He looks smug as he rests his arm on the back of Oakley’s chair. I don’t know what the fuck his problem is, but if he could remove the stick from his ass, that would be great. Beau pinches his nose and shakes his head while Lux orders her Rum Breeze. “I’ll actually take the same,” Havoc says. While everyone looks at him like he’s lost his mind, Mayhem snorts. “Do you want a flower for your hair, too, princess?” “I might,” he claps back. “Depends on the color. Don’t try giving me that cheap dandelion shit either. Those fuckers are weeds. I want a real hibiscus.” The waitress giggles as she walks away to get our drinks. Once she’s gone, everyone’s attention is on Declan. “You’re such a dick, Dex,” Lux tells him. Nate hums. “We don’t call him Dicklan for nothing.” Even Beau gives Declan a look. “Not cool, man. I don’t know what’s gotten into you, but just leave Kaia alone. She hasn’t done anything to you.” He scoffs and rolls his eyes but doesn’t argue further. “Whatever. I’m going to the bathroom.” The moment he saunters off, Maisee smiles at Oakley. “I love you, but I don’t know how you deal with him.” My brows furrow. With the way things have gone the last twenty-four hours, I never thought for a second that those two were dating. Especially after he just openly flirted with the waitress. Oakley glances back at where Declan just disappeared and sighs. “I don’t know what’s gotten into him lately. I’m sorry, Kaia.” “Don’t be,” I tell her. “You did nothing wrong.” The table goes quiet for a moment, before Nate and Lux get into a debate on whether or not veganism is an extreme like the women use their placenta as a skincare treatment after birth. Some of us get involved in the conversation, while others, like me, just listen and laugh. “All I’m saying is there are a lot crazier people out there than those who just don’t want to jerk off a cow for a drink,” Nate argues. Lux has to fight to keep from laughing. “That’s not at all how that works.” He looks her up and down. “Oh yeah? Then please, explain to me how you milk a cow, Miss Beverly Hills.” Her eyes narrow on him but then she’s given the perfect out when the waitress comes back with our drinks. Everyone gets their beer, wine, and cocktails, while I get stuck with a Shirley Temple. Thank you, Dicklan. At least she put a few extra cherries in it. She takes our food orders, with Oakley ordering Declan’s meal for him since he still isn’t back yet, and then she leaves to go put them in. “Well, cheers,” I say sarcastically, holding up my toddler drink. Everyone chuckles until Havoc reaches across the table and switches out his Rum Breeze with my soda. That makes us all go silent, staring at him like he’s grown a second head. “What?” he questions. Lux smiles. “Aw. The tin man does have a heart.” “That’s not all I have,” he teases. “Come sit on my lap, Luxie. I’ll show you.” The grin drops right off her face. “And now you ruined it.” Laughter bubbles out of us all while I grab my new drink. “Thanks, Havoc. Seriously.” “It’s no problem.” “What’s no problem?” Declan asks as he sits back down. No one says a fucking word. We all stay perfectly still as he looks around, but when his eyes land on my drink, his brows furrow. He checks out what everyone else has until his eyes land on the Shirley Temple sitting in front of Havoc, and he glares at it. “So,” Nate says loudly to change the subject, “did anyone else see Jessica’s new boob job? Jesus be a plastic surgeon who can fix that shit, because her nipples are crooked.” Maisee sputters on her drink. “How did you see her nipples?” “Because they’re poking through her bikini top in the photo! Those things could poke eyes out if they weren’t less straight than me.” I look over at Beau to see him laughing while pressing on his temple. “The dinner conversations you guys insist on having. I swear.”
Meet Kelsey Kelsey Clayton is a USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance novels. She lives in a small town in Delaware with her husband, two kids, and dog. She is an avid reader of fall hard romance. She believes that books are the best escape you can find, and that if you feel a range of emotions while reading her stories – she succeeded. She loves writing and is only getting started on this life long journey. Kelsey likes to keep things in her life simple. Her ideal night is one with sweatpants, a fluffy blanket, cheese fries, and wine. She holds her friends and family close to her heart and would do just about anything to make them happy.
Although she may not have the longevity that some of her peers have Kaia is a rising star in the social media influencer field. She now finds herself living at Swype house where she can get to know her peers except Declan is determined to make her life as difficult as he can.
Declan may come across as confident and cool but there is much more to the man than first appears. Whenever he and Kaia are together the sparks of antagonism fly but his attempts to one up her are backfiring and she is securing the popularity that he is losing. Desperate times call for desperate measures and now he needs a favor from her and that is when the fun really begins.
The storyline is refreshing, the characters of Declan and Kaia draw you in and there is a great cast of secondary characters that leave you wanting more stories set in this world. Humorous interactions situations, steamy heat and all the feels as Declan and Kaia’s story doesn’t disappoint.
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