From USA Today best selling author Scarlett Cole, writing as S. Cole, comes an electrifying second chance romance with extreme ‘hands-off-my-ex-wife’ vibes romance.
Lucy
With my law degree and a life in New York, I convinced myself I’d moved on.
But the second I saw Grudge again, all rough edges and rage, I couldn’t breathe.
He’s now a biker forged in fury, and looks at me like I’m responsible.
Maybe I am.
After all, I divorced him the day he went to prison for protecting me.
I thought I came back for my family’s sake.
But I forgot how it felt to be wanted—to be his.
And now I’m caught between the life I built…
and the man who still makes me ache.
Grudge
Nothing prepared me for her walking back into my world.
My ex-wife. My weakness.
The woman with secrets in her eyes and that mouth I still dream about.
She says she’s not mine anymore.
But I see the way she trembles when I get too close.
She can lie to herself all she wants—
I’ve waited eight years for a second chance…at love or revenge, I’m not sure.
Because the lies run deep between us, and the trouble coming for us both is about to blow everything wide open.
It’s been a decade since Lucy left both her hometown and her husband when events tore them apart and she believed the only solution was divorce. She has returned out of duty to help her father however when her path crosses with Grudge it will not only force her to face what really happened in the past but the danger in the present as well.
Grudge is now the President of the Iron Outlaws and is not the man that Lucy used to know. Seeing her again brings up all the pain of the past however he soon realizes that there is a lot they don’t know about what happened and when he finds out she is being threatened he will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe.
Lucy and Grudge have always belonged together, and I enjoyed seeing them fight for their second chance. The suspense keeps you on edge, the surprises keep coming, the camaraderie between the members of the MC is heartwarming and despite the time and distance the love between Grudge and Lucy is stronger than ever.
Scarlett Cole is a contemporary romance author that calls both Toronto, Canada and Manchester, England home. A born city dweller, she periodically quashes the urge to live in the country by hiking up a mountain to remind herself that living away from people would terrify the pants off her.
She believes everybody deserves their love story to be told and loves her heroes on the rough and rugged side…and usually tall (because she married one of those 6ft 6” men you read about in romance books!). She’s an A-type personality and Scorpio star sign, so good luck getting her to do anything she doesn’t want to.
When she isn’t writing, she’s happy to talk about hot men and expensive shoes while drinking a cold gin and tonic. Don’t bring up olives. As far as Scarlett is concerned, they are the devil’s food. As long as you don’t bring up olives, she’s happy to hear from you any time.
She is represented by Louise Fury at The Fury Agency.
When Chloe finds herself in a difficult situation at work she needs some time to regroup before she tells her family. Since her brother is away she decides to stay at his home not realizing that Trystan was pet sitting for him. She has had feelings for Trystan since she was a teenager but doesn’t believe he seems the same way and has grown weary of his protectiveness.
Trystan has had feelings for Chloe since they were teenagers as well so even though he has good intentions it doesn’t always come across the best way. When she arrives, he knows there is more going on then she is saying, and their forced proximity only confirms that denying their feelings for each other is no longer possible.
The chemistry between Chloe and Trystan is undeniable as they work through the misunderstandings of the past and realize what everyone else in their lives already know that they are destined to be together.
Liam O’Donnell fled his native Ireland years ago after one of his missions ended in tragedy and he is accused of killing several of his fellow agents. Shrouded in mystery, Liam can’t remember that fateful night. He came to the United States in disgrace, seeking redemption for crimes he may or may not have committed. But the hunt for an international terrorist leads him to London and right back into the world he left behind.
A Woman Looking for a Future…
Avery Charles followed her boss to London, eager to help the philanthropist with his many charities. When she meets a mysterious man who promises to show her London’s fetish scene, she can’t help but indulge in her darkest fantasies. Liam becomes her Dom, her protector, her lover. She opens her heart and her home to him, only to discover he’s a man on a mission and she’s just a means to an end.
When Avery’s boss leads them to the traitorous Mr. Black, Liam must put together the puzzle of his past or Avery might not have a future…
🎧Review🎧 Even though he may not remember the events of that fateful night he knows that he isn’t guilty of what he has been accused of. He has found a home within McKay Taggart and has been assigned to get close to Avery to see what he can uncover about the ties that she and her boss may have to an enemy of the team.
Everything that Avery has had to endure has only made her stronger and more resilient and she believes that her job is helping others. The life that she is living could be considered boring by some standards but when Liam comes into her life he shows her a side she didn’t realize she had but she is also about to find out that he has an agenda that will force her to rethink everything.
Suspense, surprises and steam all combine into an intriguing story you won’t be able to put down and it is always fun to catch up with the team. Ryan West does a wonderful job with the multi-faceted personalities of these characters, the enticing romance and the suspense part of the story that keeps you guessing.
As a professional matchmaker, my biggest job this holiday season should be simple: find a date for the sexy single dad hockey player—aka my brother’s best friend—for his team’s fancy Christmas Eve gala.
Sure Rowan’s hot as a crackling fire and spicier than a gingerbread man, but he hasn’t just sworn off romance. The Christmas hater has made a bet that I can’t find him a holidate.
What’s a matchmaker to do?
Win, of course. Even if it means fake dating the grinch myself to get him ready for the real thing.
Only…these fake dates at Christmas tree farms and hot cocoa competitions in the snowy small town of Evergreen Falls start to feel a little too real as I get to know the man behind the scowl. Somewhere between kisses under the mistletoe and a snowed-in night in his cabin curled up by the fire (where the stockings aren’t the only thing hung), I realize I’m in over my elf-loving head.
And when Rowan opens up to me at last about his painful past, I’m determined to give my brother’s best friend the holiday he deserves.
But what if the only gift I want him to unwrap this season is… me?
A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
Rebel Without a Claus, an all-new grumpy/sunshine, second chance, small town romance novella from USA Today bestselling author Katana Collins is now available!
Eve Winters lives for Christmas—the twinkling lights, the festive music, the over-the-top holiday magic. So when her parents need help running their Christmas-themed inn, she’s all in. The only problem? Luke Dawson—the town’s broody, flannel-wearing reindeer farmer who hates everything merry and bright. Unfortunately, he’s also the one providing the reindeer for the town’s biggest holiday festival, which means Eve is stuck working with Mr. Bah Humbug himself.
Luke has no patience for Christmas or the chaos that comes with it—especially when it involves Eve, the walking, talking embodiment of holiday cheer. He spent years trying to forget her, but now that she’s moved back to town—with her sharp tongue, city-girl attitude, and an unfortunate talent for getting stuck under mistletoe—forgetting her is impossible.
But between meddling townsfolk, mischievous reindeer, and a snowstorm that leaves them stranded together, Luke is starting to wonder if maybe Christmas—and Eve Winters—aren’t so bad after all.
She’s all sparkle and Christmas spirit. He’s one grinchy cowboy. But when the festive sparks turn into a full-blown holiday inferno, will this rebel without a claus surrender to the season’s greatest surprise—falling head over boots in love?
Elizabeth O’Roark has revealed the cover for My Favorite Fake Romance!
Releasing: December 11, 2025
Faking it never felt this good. Dr. Easton Walsh thought she’d be showing up to her best friend’s wedding with a dazzling ring and a fiancé everyone wanted to Instagram. Instead, her boyfriend dumped her over what was supposed to be a proposal dinner and the only man offering her a lifeline is the last one she’d ever choose: Elijah Cabot. Her best friend’s older brother. The guy who broke her heart once already.
He’ll help make her ex jealous…All she has to do is help him drive his grandmother across several states to the wedding. Easy.
But the fake relationship is starting to feel real, and the longer the trip goes on, the harder it is for Easton to remember that Boston—and her carefully built life—don’t include Elijah. Especially when her ex starts dangling threats that could derail her career if she doesn’t come back to him.
Now Easton has to decide: risk everything for a second chance at the one man she shouldn’t want…or keep playing it safe, even if it means losing the best thing that’s ever happened to her—again.
Clay Barlowe’s NHL career ended the night his knee gave out. One torn ACL was bad enough. The second? Game over.
Now he’s the guy with a reputation—grumpy, stubborn, hotheaded. Every teammate would agree he’s impossible, and he hasn’t bothered to prove them wrong. Coaching might be his second chance…if he can avoid distractions and keep the rumors under wraps.
Which is why being snowed in with Tessa St. James is a temptation he can’t afford.
Their families spent every Christmas together. Everyone thought she’d grow up to marry Clay’s brother. No one knew her heart quietly belonged to Clay.
She’s sunshine, sugar cookies, and Christmas cheer. He’s a grinch, cold as ice, with more coal than candy canes.
When one stolen kiss under the mistletoe leads to one night tangled up by the fire, Tessa isn’t just snowed in…
She’s stuck in the sin bin with the scrooge.
And this holiday season, the only thing at risk is her heart.
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series surrounding the Nashville Rampage football team. Learn the Play is a coach’s daughter, forbidden, one-night stand, surprise-pregnancy romance.
Bellamy
I watched my parents’ marriage crumble when my father chose football over family. His love for the game destroyed us. It’s why I loathe it. It’s also why I don’t trust easily.
So when I meet a handsome stranger at a hotel bar, we trade nothing but first names. I’m miles from home and I’ll never see him again.
Until I do. At a family event with my dad, he’s there—my mystery man from weeks ago. Only now, I know who he is: a football player on my father’s team. Which means I need to forget him… and his tight end.
Reid
The night I meet the dark-haired beauty at the bar, everything changes. We talk, laugh, and our connection is unlike anything I’ve ever felt. The next morning, she’s gone, leaving me with only her name.
I think I’ve lost her, until she walks into my stadium, standing right beside my coach. Fate hands me a second chance, and I’m not letting it slip.
To her, I’m just another football player. But I’ll prove to her that I’m not her father… I’m my own man. And my dream girl, she was meant to be mine.
When Bellamy met Reid while attending a friend’s wedding there was an immediate connection, and they spent an unforgettable night together. They didn’t share any personal information, and she left before he awoke with no expectation of seeing him again however fate had other ideas when their paths cross once again and realizes that he plays for the football team that her father coaches.
Reid is a professional football player and from the moment he meets Bellamy knows she is special, but she leaves before he has a chance to tell her. When fate brings her back into his life he is determined to show her that he is the man she is meant to be with and isn’t about to let her walk out of his life a second time.
Due to her past Bellamy has one firm rule which is not to get involved with a football player. With everything he does and says he shows her that a career doesn’t define him as a man and that he will guard her heart and the life they could have together.
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, she’s known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.
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