“If you kill a witch who delivers a prophecy, it wonโt come to be.”
As a child, Cori delivered a prophecy that foretold all witches practicing dark magic would lose their power on a future winter solstice. When she spoke the words aloud, it put a target on her backโand tied her fate to a ticking clock.
After a decade of hiding and pushing away her magic, Cori moves to the idyllic town of Farley, Maine. She has one goal: keep her head down while counting down the days until the prophecy comes to pass. But the townโand the people that live thereโare not what she expected.
When Cori meets Adrian Huxley, a local Water Elemental witch, her secret is no longer safe. The closer she gets to him, the harder it is to suppress her magic. When a visitor from the past makes her question the real reason she was sent into hidingโand the loyalty of the family she swore to protectโshe realizes her life is not the only one in danger.
For fans of Spells for Forgetting and A Discovery of Witches comes a cozy, ethereal story about a witch who must face the dark truths of her pastโrisking everything she loves and everything she has worked for.
Betsy and Devon were once college sweethearts. Now? Theyโre just friends with benefitsโa toxic pattern she canโt seem to break.
For years, heโs kept her closeโฆ dating other women, breaking up, and always coming back to her bed. Never offering forever. Never letting her go. Devon doesnโt want a real relationshipโhe just doesnโt want Betsy with anyone else.
Then she meets Conor.
Charming, confident, and everything Devon isnโt, Conor makes Betsy feel like the leading lady in her own love storyโnot a back-up plan. With Conor, she finds a swoony hero who actually shows up, plans dates, listens, and gives her his best instead of his leftovers. Their slow burn romance turns into something steamy, heartfelt, and impossible to ignore.
Suddenly Devon is ready to commit. But Betsyโs done waiting. Because sheโs finally found the kind of protective, swoony hero romance she deservesโthe kind where sheโs chosen first.
A steamy, emotional friends with benefits romance with all the angst, jealous ex drama, and swoony new boyfriend energy readers craveโThe Back-Up Plan is a must-read for anyone who loves second chance twists, slow burn romance with spice, and heroines who finally choose themselves.
Even though Betsyโs professional career is successful her romantic relationships are anything but.ย ย She has been involved in an on again/off again relationship with her boyfriend from college when he finds himself between girlfriends and hasnโt been able to end it.ย ย ย It is only when she meets Connor that she realizes what it truly means to be wanted.
Conor is a successful businessman who appreciates the vision that Betsy brings to a space he wants to renovate. He hires her as his architect but wants a personal relationship as well and he brings the charm and swoon as he shows her that she is his everything.
Conor is patient, understanding and supportive as he shows Betsy that she deserves so much more than she has received from her ex and is willing to wait until she realizes it as well.
Something in her tone must have given away her true feelings about the holiday, because he tightened his grip on her hand. โNot a fan?โ
โItโs just another day, isnโt it?โ This time, she didnโt bother to temper her words.
โI thought women loved the romance of the holiday. What the hell was that dance just about otherwise?โ
Mila grimaced. โItโs only romantic for those in love.โ
โI see,โ he said, and she could see he did.
โWant to know a secret?โ Mila asked, the vodka sheโd drunk loosening her lips more than was wise.
He nodded.
โIโve never had a date or even gotten a kiss on Valentineโs Day.โ
โNever?โ
โNever.โ She was touched by his look of disbelief. It soothed the parts of her that felt undesirable as one Valentineโs Day after another passed without her finding love.
โWhatโs wrong with the men in Gracemont?โ
She laughed, secretly pleased by how aghast he seemed. โThanks for pretending itโs them, not me.โ
โYou really donโt see it, do you? Guess itโs up to me to correct that wrong.โ
Mila didnโt have time to respond or even analyze what he meant before Booneโs hands grasped her shoulders, and he pulled her toward him.
She gasped the moment his lips touched hers, Boone capitalizing on that by brushing his tongue against hers.
She tasted the cinnamon and apples from the pie Edith Millholland had baked.
That was the last sane thought she had as Boone deepened the kiss, claiming her lips like they were the spoils of war.
She wrapped her arms around his neck, her fingers digging into his hair, grabbing it tight enough that Boone groaned. She immediately opened her fists, sorry for hurting him, until he murmured, โKeep holding on, darlinโ,โ without lifting his lips from hers.
Iโve always wanted to be a firefighter, and I never thought I would become a father, but it turns outโIโm both.
And while being a firefighter was the only career I ever wantedโbeing a father has become my greatest destiny in this world.
Now I need to do everything I can to protect my son, even if that means going back to my hometown. I wonโt let my son down, no matter what, and I will do my duty as a fireman.
Hopefully, I can do it without everything else burning down around me.
Spencer
I never expected to see Kade againโmy high school crush and my biggest heartache in adolescence.
Iโm not the same person I once was. Iโm stronger now. I wonโt allow myself to be invisible.
I love being a teacher, and nothing will stop me from being the best one I can be. But Kade coming back into town with his adorable young son in towโmakes it a challenge.
All I can hope is to get through this school year without going back to that unsure, terrified kid.
I have to remember who I amโand when that fear comes back, threatening my newfound confidenceโI hope Iโll find the courage to burn it down to the ground and come back stronger than ever.
My hockey career’s final chapter is writing itself. I’m thirty-five now, and with retirement looming, I’m desperate to make this season countโeven if it means playing in L.A., the last city I ever wanted to call home.
Then Billie crashes into my life.
She’s sunshine personifiedโmore than ten years younger and my teammate’s little sister.
Every instinct screams she’s forbidden territory.
But one taste of her changes everything.
The chemistry between us is undeniable, explosive.
I know I should walk away, but I can’t.
If her brother discovers us, I stand to lose more than just herโmy career could end before I’m ready to hang up my skates.
USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.
Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.
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Haunted by past battles and sadness following Lucas’ departure, Alex is thrust back into the fray when a brutal murder threatens to unravel the very fabric of their world. Teaming up with old allies, and the Other Tabard’s Inn’s charming bartender Finn, she navigates a web of shifters, fae, and witches, all while grappling with the darkness growing within her.
As the death toll mounts and the sinister machinations of the Hidden Village reveal themselves, will Alex be able to save her friends without succumbing to her vampiric heritage? Will she allow Finn’s kindness to mend her fractured heart? Perhaps most importantly of all, will she ever find out how Argo, her snarky corgi roomie from hell, fixes his gourmet meals?
Prepare for a tale that tests the limits of love, loyalty and the strength to stand in the light, even as darkness encroaches.
TEASER REVEAL! Through the Five-Hole by S.L. Sterling releases October 14! ย โYou should be excited. Today is the start of Operation Fix the Fox,โ she said, grabbing her bowl and making her way over to the sink. My eyes washed over her body. I could only imagine what my teammates were going to say when I showed up with her tagging along beside me. โOperation Fix the Fox?โ โYep, Fix the Fox. Itโs the title I gave to this project. Cute right?โ she said, crinkling her nose as she stuffed her things into her bag. โYeah, really cute. Why on earth would you give this project a title? Let me guess, because you think having a cute title is going to somehow magically help the situation?โ โCute titles always help. Just relax. Iโm only going to shadow you this morning. Like I told you yesterday, I want to note your habits.โ โNote my habits?โ โYep, I want to have you adjust things that perhaps you shouldnโt do.โ โWhat, like drink beer?โ I questioned, crossing my arms over my chest. โYep, exactly like drinking beer. When you drink, you lose the ability to maintain control, and I think that may be one reason you keep getting yourself into these situations.โ Out of the pair of us, if anyone knew what drinking did to someone, it was me. Iโd not only spent my time dealing with a drunk father when I was younger, but I also watched him drink himself to death in his later years. โYou know what I think?โ I questioned. โWhat?โ โI think someone in this kitchen needs to mind their own business. I also think she needs to get more sleep at night instead of staying up all hours keeping the person on the other side of the wall awake while arguing with Mr. Perfect.โย She didnโt even skip a beat; she kept shoving things into her bag and then zipped it closed. โWell, thank you for that. Oh, and we werenโt fighting. Now, instead of worrying about me and my habits, how about we focus on the problem at hand? Now, we need to get going.โ I rolled my eyes and then drank down the rest of my shake, half listening to what other garbage she was going on about. The moment she stopped speaking, I rinsed out my cup and grabbed my keys. ย Through the Five-Hole releasing October 14!ย ย Preorder:ย https://geni.us/ThroughtheFiveHole Goodreads Link:ย https://geni.us/ThroughtheFiveHoleGRย
โจTEASER: SIRE by @kellyfinleybooks releasing November 1st!
๐คMafia & Man of God ๐ฅPastor with a breeding k*nk ๐คAge gap spice ๐ฅV-card heroine ๐คShe poisons. He preaches ๐ฅSoulmate angst ๐คSecret society of brothers ๐ฅTouch her & I’ll take your hea ๐คTaboo initiations ๐ฅPure marriage ๐คForbidden MMF moments ๐ฅHEA with rom com vibes
I donโt want forgiveness. I want her.
Wren
SIRE is my gift from God, and the Devilโs son. He saved my innocence from being sold. And now, he must take it. I insist. I donโt care how young I am or how he resists me.
Heโs a captivating pastor and a predator when he leaves the pulpit. An escaped Russian Bratva prince, he and his brothers avenge the crimes of their father. Heโs the oldest and deadliest of his brothers. The darkest angel.
But Sire gave his flesh for mine, and now Iโm his. When his evil father comes for him and my wicked captors come for me, I know he can protect me. Heโs brutal, blood thirsty, and beautiful. He’ll be my first, my forever, my sacred sinner.
And I will be his young queen. I want the kings, his brothers, to initiate me. They will protect me, too. I crave their taboo rituals. Our bonds cannot be broken. His secret family will be mine.
Damned and divine, our forbidden love will be stronger than any evil. Evil that is coming for us.
Authorโs note: SIRE is a dark, not-mafia-mafia romance set in a world of taboo traditions, biting banter, morally grey heroes in a vigilante band of brothers with some heavy themes, and very explicit scenes. This is an interconnected, standaloneโthe third in the Belles & Bratva Beasts seriesโwith a guaranteed HEA.
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both womenโs and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.
If youโd like to receive a notification when Sawyer releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter (sawyerbennett.com/signup).
Matteo โLuckyโ Branson has it allโan elite hockey career, a massive fanbase, and the kind of charm that trends effortlessly on TikTok. As the fun-loving left winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, heโs built a brand on superstition and swagger. But when a viral dating challenge puts him opposite a woman who couldnโt care less about his fame, Luckyโs about to learn the hard way that some games donโt follow the playbook.
They call me Lucky for a reason. My grandmother swears I was cursed at birthโyet somehow, Iโve been kissed by fate every day since. Iโve got my rabbitโs foot, a shamrock tattoo, and quirky rituals by the dozenโand itโs all worked so far. Lifeโs been smooth. Hockey, clout, fun… Iโm skating through.
Until I meet Winifred Shaw. Winnie. Sheโs smart, bold, and laugh-out-loud funny, with a TikTok following that rivals mine and a dating challenge thatโs going viral. The premise? Thirty days of dating to prove an average woman can still land a decent guy. Iโm the first to accept the challengeโone night, one chance, and then she moves on. But the moment she rolls her eyes at me, Iโm hooked.
She thinks Iโm just another overhyped athlete with a pretty face and a lucky streak. But I see herโconfident, curvy, electricโand I donโt just want a second date. I want every single one after that.
Iโve always trusted luck to get me where I need to be. But this time? Iโm ready to fight for it.
๐Review๐ Lucky is such a fun and entertaining character whose antics result in a lot of teasing from his teammates. His social media posts have created quite the following but he is about to meet his match when he comes across a post from Winnie who is looking for an ordinary guy and even though he is anything but, he is determined to show her he is.
Winnie is a teacher who hasnโt had the best experiences when it comes to dating but she never expected her post to garner attention from Lucky. Now he wants to prove that he is an average man, but she is cautious as they couldnโt be more different, and she certainly never expected to enjoy their first date together however she is about to find out that she isnโt the only one with reservations.
This story finds the perfect between humor and emotion, and Lucky knows that she is perfect for him and he isnโt about to let anyone tell him differently. He will protect her and support her in very way possible and the way that he isnโt the only one will touch your heart. CJ Bloom was a perfect choice for the sassy personality of Winnie while Connor Crais brings the heat when it comes to Lucky.
Until the fiery redheaded flight attendant with emerald eyes falls into my lap.
The spark between us is instant. And from the moment her body crashes into mine, I know I need more than just a few hours in the sky with her.
The next time our paths cross, she tells me sheโs headed out of the country, and I donโt hesitate to make sure Iโm on her flight.
Our time together is filled with a passion I didnโt know existed. And for a moment, I allow myself to imagine what it would be like if our temporary arrangement turned into forever.
Until a call in the middle of the night pulls me back to reality, reminding me that with the enemies I have, letting her get too close would make her my greatest weaknessโone I canโt afford.
Four years later, fate intervenes. Because sheโs back, serving drinks on my private flight, and sheโs apparently been keeping secrets.
With one phone call, I learn sheโs been raising my son while pretending I donโt exist.
Now, with my enemies closing in and our secret out, theyโre both in danger, and Iโm done playing this game her way.
She might not trust me, but Iโll stop at nothing to keep them safeโeven if I have to drag her kicking and screaming into my world.
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