Not when I became the acting mayor of my hometown after the flood. Not when I kept my law practice afloat out of a booth in my grandmotherโs diner. And definitely not when my secret romantasy novels went viral.
Nobody in Gibson Hollow knows Iโm the author behind the pen name. And nobody was supposed to kiss me at that book conventionโleast of all my brotherโs best friend, cosplaying the hero he doesnโt know I modeled after him.
Now Ramsey Shaw is back in town. Volunteering. Smiling at me like Iโm not on the verge of shattering. Like he remembers the kiss. Like he sees the truth.
Iโve spent my whole life being strong. Quiet. In control. But for the first time, I donโt want to be any of those things. I just want to be his.
In a town held together by hope and heart, itโs the people who show up that make it shine.
Alia has always been there for everyone she cares about so when after a devastating event her father isnโt about to help the town she doesnโt hesitate to do what she can. Trying to balance the needs of the town, the family and her secret career is only becoming more difficult.
Ramsey is a professional football player who is not only best friends with Aliaโs brother but has had feelings for Alia for over a decade. When he is decides to spend his time off in their hometown he soon realizes everything that Alia is trying to balance and wants to show her that she is no longer alone.
This is a heartwarming story about love, family and healing. Ramsey and Alia have always belonged together and seeing Ramsey be there for Alia when she needed something the most is sure to touch your heart.
Meet Kait Nolan:
Kait Nolan is a USA Today best selling, RITAยฎ Award-winning Mississippi author who calls everyone sugar, honey, or darlin’, and can wield a ‘Bless your heart’ like a Snuggie or a saber, depending on requirements. She believes in love, laughter, and that tacos are the world’s most perfect food. When she’s not writing, reading, or wrangling family (both the two-legged and the four-), you can find her obsessively watching The Great British Bake Off.
Me. I am very much afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, like any human with a healthy sense of self-preservation would be.
I miss the days when wolves were just animals in the forest rather than a thing people turn into, but thanks to Frank, this is the world I live in now.
The blinders are off, and the world is nothing like I thought it was.
Nate, Gabriel and Brooks fought to keep me in the dark for my own protection. Frank may have won that battle, but Iโm going to win the war.
Confident. Curvy. A city girl who belonged to a world I could never touch.
But I married her anyway thinking I could keep her at armโs length and still call her mine. I never let her all the way in. Never let her see how deep she got under my skin. And now sheโs done pretending thatโs enough.
When she hands me divorce papers, I expect her to run back to her perfect, polished life. But she doesnโt.
She gets a job slinging coffee in town like sheโs not tearing my whole damn world apart.
So I give her an ultimatumโthirty days in my bed, living like we used to. After that, Iโll sign.
Only I wonโt. Because the truth is, I never stopped wanting her. I never stopped needing her. And if I can’t tear down these walls I built to keep her out, Iโm going to lose the only woman Iโve ever loved. For good.
Dustin believed the best way to show his wife he cared was by trying to give her an affluent lifestyle like she was raised in. When he receives divorce papers he realizes that his success on the rodeo circuit means nothing if it means that he loses Annie in the process.
Annie is tired of being alone and Dustin not sharing his feelings with her. She has concluded that he doesnโt care but when she sends him divorce papers she is about to realize what he is willing to do to show her that he has always loved her.
The love and chemistry between them was always there and I enjoyed seeing Dustin make the changes to show Annie that she is the most important thing in his life and everything else comes second.
๐ฅAge Gap ๐ฅFriends to Lovers ๐ฅSmall Town Suspense ๐ฅMFM
๐ฅFound Family
๐ฅSecond chance at love
๐ฅGrieving FMC
๐ฅControl kink
๐ฅBeing controlled kink
๐ฅTouch her and die
๐ฅโGood girlโ and โgood boyโ
๐ฅGrumpy/sunshine
๐ฅHigh school best friends
I shouldโve stayed away from the two men who make me want to love again.
I came to Anchor Bay to escape the grief and guilt drowning me alive, never expecting to meet Liam, the sexy cowboy who makes me want to love again. Heโs two decades older, bossy about my bad eating habits, and has no clue Iโm still a virgin. Just as Iโm ready to give us a chance, a tatted bad boy from my past and his lovable dog saunter into my vet clinic, determined to relight the spark from high school.
The two men are strangers, and both make it known that they want me. Can I have my dominant cowboy andchildhood best friend, or will they make me choose?
Between the unnerving calls and threatening texts, someone out there doesnโt want me to be happy with the two men who make me scream their names.
With the danger haunting me and the threat lurking around Anchor Bay, weโre all on edge, ready for anything.
She’s horribly unqualified…and everything they both need.
Travis
The last time I saw my ex-fling, she was toasting her engagement to a record producer. So when I heard she’d had a baby, I assumed he was the father…until she showed up at my house seven years later with a little boy and said, “Your turn.”
Iโm a musician. My life is already loud and chaotic enough, and it’s definitely not kid-friendly. But I was raised by a nanny, and I see no harm in finding one for my son.
Too bad he rejects every single person I hire.
The only person he actually likes? Not a nanny. She’s a friend of a friend and the former floor manager at a brewery. But she has just enough childcare experience that I offer her the job out of desperation…and instantly regret it.
Hannah is a bossy, opinionated, loud-mouthed hurricane of a woman who tests my patience, my sanity, and my number one rule: don’t fall for the nanny.
Hannah
Let the record show, I am not a professional nanny. I did, however, raise my little brother, so I know my way around a juice box and a tantrum. Which is more than Travis can say.
My new boss is uptight, obsessive, and needs more help than his kid does.
I was determined to pop in, whip things into shape, and leave, but the more I get to know them, the more I want to stay…
**A standalone romcom in the Babes of Brewing series of interconnected standalones**
Note: There are TWO different versions of this romcom:
1) A spicy open door version with some strong language and sex scenes
2) A closed door version with mild language and only kissing.
FORMULA FREEDOM by @sawyerbennett123 releasing August 26! This will be a simultaneous release in Audio with the amazing narrators Sean Masters and Katherine Littrell.
๐ฅSecond Chance ๐ฅFriends to lovers ๐ฅForbidden romance ๐ฅFormula racing ๐ฅProfessional athlete
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 hasnโt wasted any time making a name for himself. No stranger to standing on the podium, Reidโs success isnโt 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 Reidโs career started to take off, their trio splintered under the weight of Lanceโs 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 elseโReid. Harboring deep feelings for much of his life, Reid doesnโt 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 heโd 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 withoutโLara.
Iโve done everything rightโbuilt a career, climbed the corporate ladder, and put the family business first. But when my father tries to turn my love life into a merger deal, I realize it might be time to finally break a rule or two.
So I do something completely out of character: I run.
One impulsive flight, one sketchy boat rental, and one minor shipwreck later, I wash up off the coast of Maine only to be rescued by a grumpy (and unfairly attractive) harbormaster who thinks Iโm a walking, talking disaster.
Heโs rugged, grounded, infuriating, and annoyingly good at saving me.
Iโm only here for the summerโjust long enough to clear my head, avoid my fatherโs matchmaking schemes, and figure out what I want.
Falling for a man who navigates fog better than his own feelings? Not part of my plan.
But between lobster rolls, starry nights, and kisses I canโt stop thinking about, I start to wonder if Iโm no longer escaping something… but finding something worth staying for.
Jacob Chance grew up in New England and still lives there today. He’s a martial artist, a football fan, a practical joker, and a bacon lover.
A USA Today bestselling author of sports romance and romantic suspense, Jacob has endless ideas and plans on providing his readers with many more entertaining stories.
The Reluctant Siren by Lexi Blake is now live in audio!
Narrated by: Kitty Bang, Ryan West & Lee Samuels
Harlow Dawson went through something terrible while working a case in Los Angeles. She fell in love. To be fair, the love part wasnโt so bad, but the betrayal left her devastated and in police custody. She returned home to decide how to move forward. One thing was for certain. Her life wouldnโt include Jensen Wiley. Two years later sheโs back on her feet, working with her best friend, and building her business. Sheโs been falling for a new guy at The Hideout. Niall Griffen makes her feel safe. Until she learns his secret at the worst possible time.
Jensen Wiley has spent years working his way up in the criminal organization that took his brotherโs life. The only thing that ever threatened to break his need for revenge was meeting Harlow Dawson. She became his partner until he realized she was being drawn into the darkest part of the organization. He had very little time to get her out and didnโt think she would go quietly. He knows his betrayal saved her life, but he hasnโt stopped loving her. Now theyโre in the same city and he needs someone watching over her. He means to keep his distance until she walks right into the middle of his mission.
Niall Griffen has worried about his best friend, Jensen, for years. When Jensen asks him to watch over the woman he loves, Niall reluctantly agrees. The trouble is he falls for her too. If nothing happens, he doesnโt feel thereโs any reason to talk to his friend about their unrequited love triangle. But after one night together changes everything, Niall knows he needs a new plan to make sure no one gets their heart broken. The good news? Harlow comes from a family with an interesting dynamic. He just might be able to make this work for all of them.
Things begin to unravel when Jensenโs past comes back to haunt him and the man heโs been hunting threatens to turn the tables on him. Protecting Harlow is now the only priority and might just send them all right into the relationship they all need.
๐งReview๐ง Itโs been two years since Harlow was betrayed by the man she loved, and it is only recently that she has been able to consider letting another man into her life. She was attracted to Niall from the beginning, but she is also cautious and when she enlists his help she realizes that there was a good reason for that when she finds out he has connections to her past.
When Jensen left Harlow it thought it was the best thing he could do for her but even though he wasnโt with her physically he didnโt abandon her. When her case brings her back into his life the one thing he knows is he isnโt about to let her walk away.
Niall had reasons for coming into Harlowโs life but that didnโt diminish the feelings he had for her. Now that all three of them find themselves in forced proximity they will finally have to face the feelings between them as well as the past.
The audio performance by Lee Samuels, Kitty Bang and Ryan West brought out the entertaining banter, the great chemistry and the suspense. It was great getting to see the relationship unfold between Harlow, Jensen and Niall and seeing the dynamics between the rest of the characters was great as well.
USA Today Bestselling Author Krista Sandor captivates readers with her scintillating contemporary romance and sizzling romantic comedies guaranteed to elicit laughter, sighs, and heart-fluttering moments. With her pen as her weapon of choice, Krista crafts stories that immerse you in a world of passion and humor.
When sheโs not typing away in her office, you can find Krista exploring the picturesque landscapes of Colorado. Whether she’s weaving words or traversing nature’s trails, her vibrant surroundings fuel her creativity. Alongside her loving husband, two cherished sons, and two beloved rescue dogs, Krista resides in this colorful corner of the world, constantly inspired by the beauty and people around her.
Mabel Muldowney is my best friendโs little sister. Sky-blue eyes. The girl who chased us through fields in pink shoes and dreamed about leaving our small town for the city.
Iโm the boy from the farm next door who wasnโt supposed to fall for her.
I loved her anyway. Even when I shouldnโt. Even when I swore I wouldnโt. I buried itโevery glance, every urge.
But I slippedโone timeโwhen we were teenagers.
It was raining. We were under a willow tree.
She was ready to give me her heart, but I couldnโt be the guy who reached for his best friendโs sister. So I pulled away and built a life rooted in discipline and distance.
Then my best friend died. And Mabel left for the city.
Now sheโs back with nothing but secrets and a suitcase. Itโs the second chance Iโve been praying for. But she doesnโt want to stay, and I canโt leave. Iโm held to the land by the promise I made to her brother as he took his final breath.
Mabel thinks Iโve spent my life ignoring her. What she doesnโt know is sheโs all Iโve ever seen. Iโve got eight weeks to show her this town could be home again. Eight weeks to prove my love.
๐Review๐ Mabel has always felt like she never belonged in her hometown, but she always had her brother. When he passed away she realized how alone and unsupported she really was and she believed that Cal, her brotherโs best friend and the man she has feelings for felt the same. She decided to leave and created a new life for herself but when it all comes crashing down she had no other choice but to return.
Cal has always had feelings for Mabel but between his loyalty to her brother and her father he didnโt act on them. Now that she is back he isnโt about to let her walk out of his life a second time however with their very different visions of the future and the past will he be able to convince her that staying doesnโt mean giving up her dreams.
This is a heartwarming story about second chances and healing from the past. I enjoyed seeing the romance between Cal and Mabel evolve as they create the perfect team to be their for their town and find love and acceptance along the way.
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Classic fairytales reimagined for the modern worldโwhere happily ever after is just a kiss away.
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In Loveโs Forever Tale, beloved fairytales are transformed into contemporary romance stories that blend timeless lore with todayโs love stories. From swoon worthy kisses to fierce heroines finding their own way, each tale delivers a fresh twist on the fairytales you know and love.
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