✨TEASER: MEANT FOR GABRIEL by @natashamauthor is coming September 6th!Grab it at your favorite book vendor as it will be exclusive to KU on release day!
From Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestselling Author Natasha Madison comes new a small town, single dad, surprise baby romance.
When a hockey princess takes a trip to the south and two pink lines change everything!
Zara The day I picked out my wedding dress is the day I found out my fiancé was cheating on me. After that, I needed an escape. A distraction to take my mind off what a mess my life was. We knew going in that it was for two weeks. Then two pink lines changed everything.
Gabriel I thought I had the perfect life. I had an amazing son, and I was running the family bar. But all that changed the day she walked in. She was gorgeous and funny all wrapped into one. It was temporary, we both knew that going in. But I fell in love with her and let her go all at the same time. Now she’s back and pregnant with my baby. It’s time to show her she was meant for me.
Butting heads leads to knocking boots in this wildly sexy enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, small town cowboy romance by Jessica Peterson.
My dad and I have been estranged for years. But as his only living relative, it’s no surprise I inherit his massive cattle ranch when he dies. Something that is a surprise? The stipulation in his will, which requires me to live on the ranch and actively manage it for a year before I can access my inheritance money.
I haven’t stepped foot in Hartsville, Texas, population one thousand, since my parents split when I was six. Now a city girl through and through, I never imagined having to move back to cowboy country. But I need the money to invest in my company, and a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.
There’s just one giant roadblock to my plan: the ranch’s foreman, grumpy cowboy Cash Rivers. I don’t care how good he looks in his Wranglers and chaps. He’s rude, he’s growly, and he wants me gone. I’d fire him in a heartbeat, but I need this cowboy to teach me the ropes of running a ranch.
We’re enemies from the get-go. But turns out, Cash is really good at this ranch thing. He’s got strong hands, an intelligent mind, and let’s just say everything really is bigger in Texas. Working alongside him leads to conversations beneath the stars. Throw in some cheek-to-cheek dancing at the local dive bar, and it all feels so right that I start to fall in love with life on the ranch. And maybe with him, too.
But my stay in Hartsville is only temporary. And you know what they say about cowboys: they may break horses, but they also break hearts. If only Cash hadn’t already lassoed mine…
CASH is the first standalone book in the brand new steamy, interconnected Lucky River Ranch Series!
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Jessica Peterson writes romance with heat, humor, and heart. Heroes with hot accents are her specialty. When she’s not writing, she can be found bellying up to a bar in the south’s best restaurants with her husband Ben, reading books with her adorable daughter Gracie, or snuggling up with her 70-pound lap dog, Martha.
A Carolina girl at heart, she fantasizes about splitting her time between Charleston and Asheville, but currently lives in Charlotte, NC.
🤠Review🤠 Mollie’s parents divorced when she was a child and when she and her mother exchanged their life on the ranch to one in the city it led to a distance between her and her father. When she finds out that he has passed away and has left her his ranch her plan is to sell it so that she can pursue her own dreams until the land, the people and a charming cowboy have her second guessing that situation.
Cash is devoted to the ranch as he was to her father so it is understandable that he was taken aback that he could lose it all. He expects Mollie to be a pampered princess and that the requirement for her to spend the next year on the ranch will be difficult however he never expected that the most difficult part would be if she decided to leave.
This is a wonderful introduction to a new series that will leave you wanting more stories in this locale. Cash is the perfect mix of sweet and swoony while Mollie is feisty and realizes where her true happiness lies. The romance between them enchanting, the banter humorous and their story has all the feels.
And leave it to me . . . I’ve gone and fallen for him.
Rossi is his own worst enemy. He doesn’t care what people think or what’s expected of him. And he’s reached the pinnacle of his sport because of his bad boy ways.
He’s unpredictable and reckless on the track. He’s even worse off of it. After years of circling around each other, all it took was one night, one uncharacteristic act of chivalry, to know I wanted more with the man everyone hates.
Forget the warnings from my brother about his new teammate and the fallout from my family—he’s worth the risk.
With his job on the line and eyes always on us, secret trysts are all we allow ourselves.
It’s all fun and games until lust turns to love and for now begins to feel like not enough.
I want it all.
I want forever.
And I want it with Oliver Rossi.
But is Rossi willing to show the world he’s ready to move past his villain era so we can have our own happily ever after or will this whole thing spin out of control?
New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary romance novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes who we love to hate but can’t help to love.
A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow and her mind scattered in too many different directions.
Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over one and a half million copies of her books across eighteen different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times. Her Driven trilogy (Driven, Fueled, and Crashed) is currently being adapted for film by the streaming platform, Passionflix, with the first movie (Driven) out now.
With her imagination always in overdrive, she is currently scheming, plotting, and swooning over her latest hero. You can find out more about him or chat with Kristy on any of her social media accounts. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter (www.kbromberg.com) or follow her on Bookbub (http://smarturl.it/KBrombergBB)
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Oliver’s need to prove himself in all areas of his life have resulted in certain actions that creates animosity rather than friendship both when it comes to the racing team and other relationships in his life. From the beginning he was drawn to Sofia, but she should be off limits as she is his teammates sister however there is nothing more that this bad boy wants than this good girl.
Sofia has always put the needs of others first however she is now ready to follow her dreams. When she sees beyond Oliver’s reputation to the man he truly is she falls hard however trying to balance the family that wouldn’t want them to be together and the love she has for this man she finds herself with a choice to make.
Both Sofia and Oliver find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to their family which only deepens the connection between them. They understand what the other is going through and are supportive of each other while they fight for a way to be together and their love.
I’ve always been the feisty sidekick who’s up for anything. I don’t need to be the main attraction. I’m fine being the fun girl who always has a hot take on a good time.
For instance, the night I sneak into the Chicago Racketeers New Year’s Eve Party, I find myself trapped in an elevator with a gorgeous grump of a hockey player, before we’re rescued by a sexy fireman who catches Mr. Hockey’s hand in my . . . shapewear.
Talk about hot.
But the temperature only rises from there.
Turns out, the grouchy goalie needs a fake fiancée to earn his inheritance. I’m not real girlfriend material (my ex was clear about that), but I agree to help him out with the temporary farce.
Then I run into my ex-boss—the one I shared a steamy kiss with just before I quit. I’d forgotten how devastatingly dirty and charming the British golden retriever billionaire can be. And that cinnamon roll firefighter? He wants me too.
Did I mention he and my billionaire are also into each other?
Each of them makes me feel desired and adored, but when it’s all four of us together we’re absolutely on fire.
Good thing this is only until the inheritance is finalized and my billionaire goes back to London. This could never last for long without someone getting burned.
You’ve met both Elise and Racketeers goalie, Blake Wilder in previous books, and now it’s their turn to heat things up (with two other sexy, charming heroes, of course!) If you like your romance with extra spice and lots of laughs, then Why Choose with Emma Foxx!
✨TEASER: HOCKEY BOY by @authorbrittaneenicole is coming September 12!
Lennox Kennedy is beautiful, loud and the love of my life. She’s also my ex-girlfriend.
The first time I saw her again, I slammed into the plexiglass minutes before our game was set to begin. The second time I threw up. But third time’s a charm apparently because as my fiancée and I walked into an appointment to meet the woman hired to plan our nuptials–there she was again.
Obviously, I did what any smart man would do–I called off the wedding.
I don’t have a plan per se, other than winning back the only girl I’ve ever loved.
As a future hall of famer and one of the best centers hockey has ever seen, I know a thing or two about winning, but convincing Lennox Kennedy to give this hockey boy another chance might just be the challenge of a lifetime and this game I’m playing may turn out to be nothing but a pucking disaster.
Love doesn’t break us; it makes us whole, my nana used to say.
However, one minute, my world is set on fire, literally. The next, I am raising a six-year-old as a single mom without a clear path ahead of us. No place to live. No job. No money.
I’m returning to Sterling Falls to claim what’s mine, then there will be no looking back on this beloved small town, a place I consider a handful of sand in the hourglass of my life.
Then again, Clay Sylver has shaken up that ancient time clock. The silver fox in his forties is a bit cocky, but solid in every way that matters. He loves his siblings. He works hard. He owns an honest business. Honest, the emphasis here. He also suffers from damsel-in-distress syndrome with a savior complex for lost causes, like stray animals and down-and-out women.
And I have a secret crush on him.
When I see Clay stranded on the side of the road one dark, stormy night, I stop to offer assistance. Burning with fever, Clay is sick, and my mom-instincts kick in to give him comfort. That decision throws me off course again. While my past lurks everywhere, I find myself falling in love with Sterling Falls once more and falling harder for the man giving my son and me a safe haven.
Love is a risk, according to Clay, but he’s slowly rescuing my heart while I’m saving his.
Genre/Tropes: Sunshine Animal Lover and Grumpy Mafia Prince / ONE BED Antics / Hilarious ‘Opposites Attract’ Banter / Age Gap / Slow Burn / Small Town Mischief / Protective Hero
MARRIED WITH LIES by Cora Brent is NOW LIVE!!
Make sure to grab this all-new fake marriage of convenience romance TODAY!
A grouchy mafia hitman put it there and I barely know him.
If you think that sounds wild, wait until you hear the rest of the story…
Everyone knows Carmine ‘Cale’ Connelly is the second in command to his terrifying uncle, head of the Amato crime family. A decade older and formerly one of my brother’s best friends, Cale has always been a man to steer clear of. The fact that he’s a towering monument of muscled sin and piercing eyes is irrelevant.
Anyway, I haven’t seen much of Cale in years. He’s practically a stranger by now. I had no reason to change that.
All I cared about was finding a way to save my beloved animal sanctuary. This wasn’t easy, especially when my family and I were barely on speaking terms after I ditched wedding plans to the horrid son of my father’s business partner.
When Cale suggested we could help each other, I thought he was kidding.
But Cale was looking for a way out of a marriage arrangement.
Meanwhile, I needed enough cash to save my rescue ranch.
All we had to do was tie the knot, convince everyone that we’re in love and hope that Cale’s mafia boss uncle doesn’t catch on.
Just a few simple lies, right?
But something happened while we were pretending.
Our arguments turned flirtatious. Our kisses became passionate.
And Cale Connelly turned out to be far more than a fearsome enigma.
Now this little game of make believe we’ve been playing is the biggest lie of all.
And I’m in WAY over my head…
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Sadie comes from an affluent but unsupportive family. When she finds herself needing funds for her animal sanctuary her hopes that her family would help are being dashed but she never expected that help would come from Cale, her previous neighbor, who has his own motives for their marriage of convenience.
When it comes to those he loves Cale’s loyalty knows no bounds. He now finds himself at the mercy of his uncle where he is being forced into a marriage he doesn’t want. Cale decides that is he is being forced to marry the bride will be his choice however that may have solved one problem but created another when it comes to their feelings for each other.
Sadie and Cale couldn’t be more different when it comes to their personalities and their lifestyles. Despite that the chemistry and connection between them are undeniable as they push each other’s boundaries and realize that there is nothing convenient about their alliance.
About the Author:
Cora Brent was born in a cold climate and escaped as soon as it was legally possible. Now, she lives in the desert with her husband, two kids and a prickly pear cactus she has affectionately named ‘Spot’. Cora’s closet is filled with boxes of unfinished stories that date back her 1980’s childhood and all her life she has dreamed of being an author. Amazingly, she is now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling writer of contemporary romance and begs not to be awakened from this dream.
Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her four young children.
Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys cheap wine, charcuterie boards, and her mildly neurotic golden retriever. It should be known, however, that she hates pizza and ice cream, almost as much as writing her bio in the third person.
She passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a super-sized tumbler of wine by her side.
From the USA TODAY bestselling author of From the Embers comes a new jaw-dropping standalone romance.
Pain trapped me in this house. Can love set me free?
Death had been chasing me my entire life. I survived the horrors of war, but it was the aftermath that truly destroyed me.
People called me a recluse, but the only time I didn’t feel like I was suffocating was inside that house.
For my daughter, I kept some semblance of normalcy by implementing a rigid routine. Once a week, I forced myself to walk to the diner at the end of the block—a ritual I despised but relied on as my last anchor to the real world.
Until the day a “Closed” sign on the door shattered my fragile existence. Worse, the new owner was the most haunting ghost from my past.
It had been years since I’d laid eyes on Gwendolyn Pierce. She hated me—and rightly so. But when a film crew arrived in town to dig into my past, she became my only ally.
With my secrets threatened, I leaned on Gwen, forging a connection neither of us could deny. But with a past as dark as ours, I feared it would eclipse any hope for a future.
I always said that when Death finally came for me, I would be ready, eager, and alone. Always alone.
But for Gwen, maybe I could face the world again as long as it meant I could be alone—with her.
💙Review💙 To deal with the pain, regrets and guilt from the past Truett punishes himself by not allowing anyone into his life. He lives in seclusion and the only break in his routine is his weekly visit to the diner however even that is changing. It is difficult enough to find out it has been sold but finding out the new owner is the woman who has always owned his heart only makes it more difficult.
Gwen’s life has not turned out the way she planned but this diner is the fresh start she desperately needs. Having Truett back in her life is a mixed blessing as it brings up all the pain of the past but if they can help each other heal it might also bring renewed hope for the future.
This story will devastate you at times and inspire you as well. Truett has been damaged by the events of the past and been living in limbo, but Gwen is there for him when no one else is and shows him that there is so much more to life than the way he has been living it and she will be there to support him along the way.
My football player ex cheated on me, so the last thing I need is to fall for another quarterback. Especially when he’s still mourning his baby mama who tragically passed away.
After I accidentally plow my car into Nick Silva’s bumper, I can’t blame him for not hiring me to be his daughter’s nanny, but I’m still salty about it. I need the money to go on a trip of a lifetime, one my ex didn’t want me to take.
The worst part is Nick just moved in next door.
I’m sure he associates me with my dirtbag ex—his former teammate—so I try to avoid my neighbor whenever possible.
But when his new babysitter gets locked out of the house, leaving Nick’s four-year-old alone inside, I attempt to rescue her by breaking in through a window.
Unfortunately, I have a wardrobe malfunction and end up flashing my goodies to the whole neighborhood, Nick included.
Because of my embarrassing heroics, Nick’s now convinced I’d be a great nanny.
The trouble with football players is they’re very persuasive, so I agree to take the job but immediately regret it.
Who needs to see a gorgeous, shirtless man jumping rope and doing push-ups in gray sweatpants? Who wants to watch a sexy, single dad snuggle his little girl and read her bedtime stories? Who enjoys working closely with a walking, talking thirst trap every single day?
Fine. I do. I want all of that, but I already swore I’d never date another jock after the last one stomped all over my heart, so this bookworm needs to play it safe.
But rumor has it Nick has a new girlfriend, which helps me maintain appropriate boundaries.
Because I won’t be blindsided by another quarterback again.
Blindside Beauty is an angsty nanny romance featuring an adorkable, accident-prone bookworm and a struggling, grumpy single dad. If you enjoy close proximity, enemies-to-lovers vibes, opposites attract, small towns, and college football, you’ll love this steamy final addition to the USA Today bestselling series Varsity Dads.
About the Author:
Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of Varsity Dads, Texas Nights, and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romance novels, the steamy kind she hopes readers love but her parents avoid. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist who’s lived all over the country, she currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband, twin daughters, and their bunny. Drop her a line. She loves hearing from readers.
✨COVER REVEAL✨ for WILD KISS by @kaceysheabooks releasing September 19!
This is an age gap, small town, secret romance between an older woman and her best friend’s little brother! Don’t miss out on this cowboy hero who swore he would never fall meets the woman he can’t walk away from! Don’t miss out on this one!
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I always swore I’d never settle down. I didn’t want a family or responsibilities beyond my own needs. Life was easier and a lot more fun when you kept things casual.
But Rosalie Masters made a liar out of me.
As one of my sister’s best friends, we’ve known each other for years. A single mom pretty enough to turn every head in town—including my own—I never imagined she’d be interested in knocking boots with this cowboy.
Boy, was I wrong.
What started as a week of secret hook ups and re-creating scenes from her favorite spicy books, quickly becomes something I can’t live without.
She’s prim and proper.
I’m rugged and rough.
We could not be more opposite if we tried.
But her brilliant mind and naughty side have lassoed my attention. And her tender heart—the one she doesn’t let most people close enough to witness—makes it impossible to leave her alone.
For the first time in my life, I’ve fallen for someone I can’t get out of my system. Wild horses couldn’t drag me away from this woman. The problem is I don’t know how I’ll convince her to let me stay.
Gideon is still focused on ensuring the people responsible for what he went through are held accountable, but he is conflicted by his feelings for Imogene. She wasn’t part of his plan, and he worries that she will uncover the truth before it is time and now, he finds himself wanting to protect her.
Imogene can’t deny the feelings she has for Gideon however she senses that there is a lot she didn’t know and that is only reinforced as every twist is revealed.
The heat between them is intense, the intrigue keeps you on edge and the relationship between them, despite all the challenges, is captivating and leaves us needing more of this couple and their story.
T.K. Leigh is the USA Today Bestselling author of romance ranging from fun and flirty to sexy and suspenseful. Originally from New England, she now resides outside of Raleigh with her husband, beautiful daughter, special needs rescue dog, and three cats. When she’s not writing, she can be found training for her next marathon (of which she has run over twenty fulls and far too many halfs to recall) or chasing her daughter around the house.
HOW WE FOOLED by Lauren Runow is coming on August 29th! This is the third book in the Leighton River Series, a new mature young adult sports romance you won’t want to miss out on! Take a sneak peek.
“Liza, I hope you know this is real… between us… you and me…” he says as he plays with my fingers.
“I’m glad to hear you say that. I feel the same way. I thank God every day that you fell on that trail.”
That makes him laugh. “Yes, best fall I’ve ever had.”
He sits up to look me in the eyes. “I don’t know where my future is heading, but I know I want you in it.”
I place my palm on his cheek. “And I want you in mine.”
When his lips meet mine, it’s with a sense of finality. Sealed with a kiss has nothing on with how intense my feelings are right now. We might as well have said our vows to one another and combined our hearts for eternity.
I’ve heard people say when you find the one, you just know. Well, I know, without a doubt, I have found my soulmate.
He moves his lips from mine and stands, reaching out his hand to me to help me get up as well. Jolts of electricity race through me as I place my hand in his, and he helps me up, only to pick me up and walk me back to the tent we have set up.
Once we’re both in, I waste no time in removing his sweatshirt, then my own shirt to reveal I never put on a bra. I want to make it very clear what my intentions are with him right now and leave him with zero thoughts that this might not happen.
Right now, I want nothing but him—every part of him.
Blurb:
Nothing blurs the line between right and wrong faster than love…
Liza
I met the perfect man when I moved to the small town of Mason Creek.
He was everything I ever wanted—sweet, sexy, protective. I fell fast and hard.
Then I found out he’s a senior in high school.
And he’s one of my students.
I should walk away. Being with him could burn my life to the ground.
Trouble is, I’m starting to think it might be worth it…
Eli
I didn’t have time for romance. Between school and sports, I was too busy.
Until I met her.
I know I’m younger than her. I know student/teacher relationships are forbidden.
And none of that matters when I’m with Liza.
Soon, I’ll be a professional baseball player and the tiny age gap between us won’t matter. We will have our happily ever after.
Assuming I can keep the disapproving world from breaking us apart first…
How We Fooled, book 3 in the Leighton River series, is a forbidden, secret, new adult/sports romance with plenty of emotional and angsty moments and some spicy times.
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𝙷𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚛: 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚋𝚒𝚍𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎, 𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚖𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚘𝚝𝚋𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 (𝙽𝚈 𝙺𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜 𝙿𝚕𝚊𝚢𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝙲𝚕𝚞𝚋 𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝟷) by USA Today bestselling author MJ Fields releases on August 30th (new date). Check out this sneak peek!
We all just about jump out of our seats when all of our phones spout off an alert.
“What the hell is that?” Riley asks, pulling her phone from … her bra.
Fuuuuck.
“Lockdown alert from the Czar of Skan Town.
“What?” Riley asks, reading over her screen.
“You’re not in Blue Valley anymore,” he says in a Dorothy from Oz voice.
“The roads are that crappy?” She walks over toward the wall of windows, looking out to the lake. “I have a Jeep, and it’s not even snowing anymore. He can’t shut down the roads.”
“She can,” he states.
“Fuck her,” Riley huffs.
We immediately hear a ting, ting, ting begin as ice begins to hit the glass.
“This is not happening,” she grumbles.
“Worse places to have to stay the night. Backup generator if power goes out is the bonus.”
“I have that at my place, too,” she huffs.
“I, uh, yeah, I’m gonna head to bed,” I grumble as I start moving past them, sending Mom a text to make sure she’s good.
“I’m not trying to be a bitch. I just don’t want a fight with Brett,” she says.
I turn around and look at her. “If the man who’s going to be vowing to love you forever gets pissed because you’re not driving on shit roads, he’s an asshole, Riley.”
She shakes her head. “I didn’t tell him I was coming to Skaneateles.”
I hold out my phone. “So, call him and tell him.”
She shakes her head again. “He’s asleep. He has classes tomorrow. A, um, test, and he needs to sleep.”
I cross my arms and look at her, waiting for her to catch on that I’m not buying that shit. She crosses her arms and looks right in my eyes, saying not a fucking thing.
“I should keep my mouth shut and not point out that I see what you’re doing, and it sucks you have to”—I mock gasp—“but oops, I already did.”
“An NFL fuck boy giving me relationship advice?” She holds her hands to her chest and sighs dreamily. “Let me grab my pen.” She reaches into her pocket and pulls out … her middle finger.
The fact my dick jumps at that makes me realize how fucking happy I am that I don’t listen to my dick about chicks.
“You’re infuriatingly adorable, Riley,” I relent. “I just hope he fucking deserves you.” I don’t wait for a response as I turn I tell her, “The rooms next to Lily’s are free. The sheets and linens are clean. Please control your primal urge to head down the hall to my room. And try to keep me out of your dreams tonight, Brooksie.”
“Oh, please.” She forces a laugh that wraps really loosely around the word, “Egomaniac.”
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