๐ฆ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฆ โ๏ธ Small Town โ๏ธ Blue Collar โ๏ธ Frenemies to Lovers โ๏ธ Accidental Pregnancy โ๏ธ Best Friends Little Sister โ๏ธ No Third Act Break Up โ๏ธ Deadliest Catchยฉ vibes ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ…
I wasnโt supposed to love him. I wasnโt even supposed to acknowledge him. But my entire life, Iโve had heart-eyes for my oldest brotherโs former best friend, Cortland Haven.
I canโt help it that boys can be stupid, and a feud broke apart a long-time friendship and divided once-close families.
Try as I might to ignore Cort, I didnโt miss his eyes on me from across a crowded bar, twelve years ago. Oh, the way my skin tingled under his appraisal. The way my heart pattered knowing he was looking at me.
We shared more than a moment.
Now, weโre older and wiser. And with a little over a decade age gap between us, and a divide greater than that between our families, my heart still hasnโt gotten the memo.
No, that fickle organ has other plans for Cortland and me.
Especially when the silver fox is my sonโs new baseball coach and I suddenly find myself assigned as his physical therapist.
I donโt just fall for the man adverse to touch, I tumble hard for him, when he should never be mine.
I’ve come to wreak vengeance on the man who killed my parents. My own little brotherโan abomination, a snake in the nest.
I’m Hazel Furyโa phoenix, a killerโand I’m not leaving this insane asylum until Baz is in a body bag. Someone has to do it and that someone will be me.
Bring on your friends, little brother. Bring on death and mayhemโthere’s no stopping a phoenix. Nothing but you.
I’ll do whatever it takes. Even if that means using a trickster you can’t outmaneuver and the big man himselfโDr. Stein.
And don’t worry about being lonely in Hell… I’ll send your friends there with you.
โCan I taste you now, Nora?โ He looks up at me, watching my face carefully as he waits for my answer.I nod. But thatโs not enough for him. โWords. I need you to tell me. So, Iโll ask againโcan I put my mouth on your pretty pussy?โ Oh, wow. Wow, wow, wow. Iโve never understood the appeal of dirty talk, but now, I totally freaking get it. โI-I think I might die if you donโt,โ I tell him honestly.
The island is only four square miles, but we could walk home as quickly as it takes to drive along the narrow dirt paths we call roads. Three minutes later, our house on the far end of the island comes into view.
There are only two homes out on the point. Mine, and the one owned by Elizabeth Sweetโs family. Iโve been taking care of the place since my brother passed, and heโd been doing it for years before that without once seeing the family, so I was shocked when Dan called and asked me to do a couple of things around the place before his daughter arrived.
I park in front of the large white-cedar-shingled house. The sun is just setting, and nothing about the dark house looks inviting. Even with the large wraparound porch and the massive second-story windows, the structure looks angry. Like it doesnโt want a Hollywood princess here either.
โHurry up!โ Sutton hops out of the truck and takes off across the grass I cut last week.
Iโm reaching for the luggage when a feminine scream pierces the air.
โStay here, Sutton,โ I demand. Heart thudding, I take off toward the house. Just as I hit the porch, another scream sounds from inside, making the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
I throw the door open and find a tiny blonde in jeans and a tight shirt standing on the table, feet bare, with a broom in her hand.
โGet it off. Oh my god, itโs in my hair.โ She steps back, her foot teetering on the edge.
I rush across the six feet, arms out, and catch her as her arms windmill and she falls backward.
She smacks into my chest, still thrashing like a wild woman, causing me to stumble.
โItโs in my hair,โ she shouts again.
I have one heartbeat to decide whether to drop her or just go down with her. I curse myself for being a gentleman as I hit the ground with an umph.
All the while, her hands never stop flapping. Weโre flaton the floor, yet sheโs flailing, hitting herself and me in the process.
โWhat in the holy hell is the problem?โ Deciding itโs best to keep my hands to myself rather than try to stop her, I drop them to my sides, leaving the young superstar on top of me.
โThereโs a spider on me.โ She shudders, though the spastic movements finally slow.
I survey the silky blond strands, and sure enough, I spot the little guy. Gently, I pick it off her head, then fling it away.
โYou touched it with your hands?โ Huge blue eyes fixate on my fingers.
I shake my head. โTheyโre everywhere. Better get used to them.โ
โI hate spiders,โ she whispers, her voice shaky.
No shock there. I smirk. โReady to go home yet, Princess?โ
SINS & SECRETS IS A COLLECTION CENTERED AROUND THE ELITE CIRCLES OF NEW YORK CITY CORRUPTION
From second chances to obsession, these morally gray heroes go after what they want.
The complete romances and happily ever afters included in this collection are:
You Are My Reason Duet
You Know I Love You Duet
Tell Me You Want Me
Sealed with a Kiss
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You Are My Reason Duet – Mason is at a crossroads in his life and must decide whether to continue the path that he is on or to try and break away which will destroy his life as he knows it. Jules is a widow who lost her husband less than a year ago and she wants to move on, but the guilt is holding her back. Secrets, suspense and drama collide as just when you think you know where the story is going there is another surprise that throws you for a loop.
You Know I Love You Duet – Evan and Kat are finding out that careers and life can be challenge on a marriage as he appears to be guilty of a betrayal however the secrets he holds could destroy everything. Love was never a problem in their marriage however they have changed from the people they were when they married and grown apart. So much emotion, so much angst and so many secrets leave us needing to know what the future holds for this captivating couple.
Tell Me You Want Me – Adrian is a powerful businessman who has just purchased a new company. Suzette is determined to protect her job and her team and isnโt about to back down from anyone and that includes her sexy new boss. She is more than willing to submit to him physically but that doesnโt mean she is willing to submit in all areas of her life. Hot chemistry combined with a possessive hero who is so much more than he appears has met his match in his feisty and fiery heroine.
It is great to have these stories in one collection. I havenโt had a chance to read Sealed With A Kiss yet but I am looking forward to reading that story as well.
Meet Willow Winters:
I started writing after having my little girl, Evie, December of 2015. All during my pregnancy with her I read. I only wanted to read romance novels and I read everything I could get my hands on. I would read a book a day โ sometimes two. In January I was staying up late with her and just thinking of all these stories. They came to me constantly. I finally sat down and just started writing. I always wanted to do it so I figured, why not?
I never thought I would reach this point of success to be honest. Itโs insane to me that I have connected with so many readers.
And I love each and every one of them for all of their support. Iโll be honest, some days are HARD. I have my littles during the day and I write at night. Some days are just simply exhausting and then I hear from a reader and it motivates me to push through and keep writing.ย I couldnโt be more grateful for this wonderful career.ย For more information, visit https://www.willowwinterswrites.com/
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Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends and fiercely strong heroines.
Sheโs been called the literary master of steamy romance. Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. Sheโs a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes. Her books can often be found hanging out in the top 100, even years after publication.
Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves tennis, yoga, paddleboarding, boating, other water activities, and everything naughty.
The continuation of International bestselling author Maggie Cole’s highly-received secret society, drenched in dark undertones, next-generation Mafia series about two enemy lovers never meant to be together until one action catapulted their arranged marriage. Now, Fiona O’Malley and Kirill Petrov will have to let go of their preconceived notions, emotional scars, and everything they knew to be true about themselves.
My brother arranged for me to marry a stranger, one marked with a diagonal scar across his face and a tattoo necklace on his hand.
Neither disgusts me. They also aren’t what scares me.
Kirill Petrov’s a sworn enemy of our family and King of the Underworld. A towering man with darkness in his gaze, an unspoken promise of what he’ll do to me, and something so deep in his expression it hurts my heart.
Yet the blaze of his allure only grows hotter, singing, until I can’t resist him any longerโฆ until I’m his Queen wearing his necklace night after night, staring at the beast inside his soul.
If I could, I’d kill that beast until the world saw my husband as the man I seeโthe man I love.
Except I give him my heart before I learn the full truth. And once you see the unforgettable, how can you go back? How can you forgive your husband for sins that aren’t his, yet he’s tied to? Especially when the people you love got hurt in the most vile of ways?
Bride by Coronation is a standalone novel with interconnected characters and book two of The Underworld series. This dark, secret society, Mafia, enemies to lovers, forbidden, arranged marriage, and emotional scars novel is not meant for the faint of heart. Expect violence, taboo, and graphic scenes.
๐Review๐ Kirill is a powerful man when it comes to the Underworld and as much as he wants Fiona he believes that she wouldnโt be able to feel the same way. When they are forced to marry to forge a business alliance it leads to an enduring love as he shows her what love and loyalty really means.
Fiona does not want to be forced to marry for the good of her family however finding out that Krill is her groom is the best outcome she could have hoped for. She sees beyond his physical and emotional scars to the man he truly is and supports him like no one else ever has.
Kirill will do whatever is necessary to protect her and make her happy while she proves to be his equal in every way. The surprises keep coming and the heat between this captivating couple only escalates as they learn to trust in each other and their love.
Mackenzy Fox is an author of contemporary and steamy themed romance novels. When sheโs not writing she loves vegan cooking, walking her beloved poochโs, reading books and is an expert on online shopping.
Sheโs slightly obsessed with drinking tea, testing bubbly Moscato, watching home decorating shows and has a black belt in origami. She strives to live a quiet and introverted life in Western Australiaโs North West with her hubby, twin sister and her dogs.
๐๏ธReview๐๏ธ Ryder and Crystal have overcome so much to be together from the tension between their families, their very different lifestyles and the fact that her brother his best friend. The distance that he believed needed to be between them led to some choices that only caused more hurt and angst until Ryder finally acknowledges that she has and will always belong with him.
They are now married but outside forces are about to try and shatter the life and love they share. He wants to protect her, and she wants to protect him and in the end every challenge they face will either bring them closer or tear them apart.
The backstory of Ryder and Crystal was compelling both when they were together and apart which only makes their love and relationship stronger. Romance, action and so many feels as Ryder and Crystal take us on quite the ride.
Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground King, Shooting Stars, Fluke My Life and How to Catch an Alpha series.
Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers all over the world.
Dayton Calloway and I wouldnโt have gotten together if it werenโt for two pink lines.
After getting divorced, Francisca Dawson is attempting to find out who she is and how she wants her life to look. One thing she knows is that there isnโt room for a man in that equation. But then she meets Dayton Calloway. A man who is charming, funny, and unbelievably gorgeous. Unable to deny their connection, she gets lost in the moment and gives into his dirty mouth and skilled hands.
Actions have consequences.
Dayton knew that he never wanted to get married or have children. His upbringing before he entered foster care showed him that. So he took all precautions to make sure that wasnโt a possibility.
But like they say nothing is ever one hundred percent.
Now, heโs picturing life as a father and coming to terms with the possibility of having everything he never knew he wanted with a woman who is not only taking up space in his life, but that empty space in his chest.
Before you go, do you take a chance and risk it all, or do you just let go and possibly miss out on the most beautiful love youโve ever known?
Thatโs what Dayton and Francisca will have to figure out.
๐Review๐ With her divorced finalized it is time for Franny to begin the next stage of her life and decide what comes next. Her first meeting with Dayton leads to an unforgettable night even though they would be all they shared. Her life is about to be turned upside down when she finds out she is pregnant and now she must choose what that means for both her and Dayton.
Dayton has never believed that love, family or a relationship was in his future. The night he spent with Franny was unforgettable, but he never planned to pursue anything more until he finds out their lives will forever be connected. Now as he spends time with her he realizes that meeting her and the accidental pregnancy is the best thing that could have ever happened to him.
Both Franny and Dayton are nervous about what the future holds when it comes to each other and the baby but the way they opened their hearts and supported each other showed that what they shared wasnโt by chance but destiny.
Kathryn Andrews is a #1 Inspirational Romance Bestselling Author who loves stories that end with a happily ever after. She started writing at age seven and never stopped. Kathryn is known for Chasing Clouds, the Starving for Southern series, and her much loved Hale Brothers series. Her stories are sweet, southern, and fall into the genres of chi-lit, contemporary romance, sports romance, and southern fiction.
Kathryn graduated from the University of South Florida with degrees in Biology and Chemistry, and currently lives in Tampa, Florida. She spends her days as a sales director for a medical device company and her nights lost in her love of fictional characters.
When Kathryn is not crafting beautiful worlds that incorporate some of her most favorite real life places, she can be found hanging out with her husband and two young sons, while drinking iced coffee and enjoying the sun.
Tiger Lilies and Tight Ends is a contemporary sports romance, where our hero unexpectedly finds his best friend’s little sister on his doorstep needing a place to hide out from her ex and the world. The only problem, she’s not so little anymore . . .
When fate delivers a roommate . . . donโt block it.
Tyler Quinn
There is a beautiful woman unexpectedly living in my house. A woman I sort of know because sheโs my best friendโs little sister. Although, sheโs definitely not so little anymore.
My entire professional career, Iโve been the starting tight end for the Tampa Tarpons. Life as a football player keeps me in the spotlight, when my preference is the dark. Through unfortunate past experiences, I guard my privacy and donโt do roommates, ever. But when my best friend calls and says he needs a favor, I donโt say no. Although I wish I had. Now sheโs here, with her gorgeous turquoise eyes, big trusting smile, and taking up my spot on my couch. Iโve established the rules for how this is going to go, but as time passes and she opens up, I find itโs becoming harder and harder not to break them.
Lily Kent
If I know one thing for certain, Iโm never dating another football player again.
After walking away from a very long and expired relationship, I needed a place to stay to plan out my life. My new life. I can work anywhere, so when my brother suggests crashing with his best friend Tyler, I say,โYes.โ Who doesnโt love palm trees, sunshine, and an attractive roommate? Tyler is the definition of tall, dark, and handsome, but the best part is heโs also kind. He makes me feel grounded when everything else feels upside down. He makes me feel things I wasnโt expecting. I know I said no more athletes, but in those moments when his hand grazes my back or when he makes me laugh, I wonder about my plans. Maybe I should change them, maybe we should, after all, fate did lead me to his door.
๐Review๐ As much as she didnโt want it to be this way Lily knows that the time has come to end her relationship with her boyfriend. She needs to distance herself from the situation, so her brother suggests that she stay with his best friend. Tyler In the beginning she was cautious however the support and understanding he showed her gives her the strength to move forward both personally and professionally.
Tyler is close to his teammates however due to his past he doesnโt allow many people close. The fact that he has known Lily for years and his friendship with her brother is the only reason he agreed to have her stay with him. She fits into his life and before he realizes it she captures his heart and shows him how beautiful love can be with the right person.
The romance between Lily and Tyler was touching and the pacing was perfect as they both had emotional turmoil from their pasts to overcome. Not only do they allow each other to see their true selves but they are there for each other in every way that matters.
Marni Mann has revealed the narrators for A Million Times, Yes!
Narrated by:Sean Masters & Samantha Brentmoor
Releasing October 14, 2025
The only way an alpha billionaire can hold on to the perfect woman is to keep his identity a secret in an emotional and blisteringly hot romance by USA Today bestselling author Marni Mann.
Maya and Jordan canโt keep their eyes off one another. They see each other on their daily runs, exchanging heated glances and lingering smiles as part of their routine. Whatโs not to notice? Maya with her perfect body and teasing smile. Jordan, a former professional hockey player, with his chiseled muscles and undeniable alpha personality. First comes the hello, then a kiss, followed by an uninhibited desire that sets their mornings on fire.
Jordan normally doesnโt date, but this Boston nurse is a beauty he wants to know inside and out. Sheโs gorgeous, sassy, and keeps him on his toes. Heโs falling fast. She is too. Thereโs just one problem: Maya loathes the rich. She has her reasons. She also has no idea that Jordan is actually a billionaire CEO who owns the most expensive penthouse in the city, a collection of exotic cars, and half of Boston.
The only way for this grumpy alphahole to hold on to Maya is to keep his secret hidden. Because once the truth is out, everything about this addictive, sensuous, once-in-a-lifetime connection will come crashing down.
Audieยฎ Awardโwinning and USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts unique stories that weave together her love of flawed beauty, mystery, intense passion, and the depths of human emotion. A New Englander at heart, she now resides with her husband in Sarasota, Florida. When sheโs not nose deep in writing, crafting her next tale, sheโs fulfilling her wanderlust heart, sipping wine, boating in the Gulf, or devouring fabulous books.โฉWant to get in touch?