“Silly woman, you know exactly what we’re doing, but if I must… when a man and a woman are attracted to one another—”
“Don’t be an ass.” She pushes against my chest. Although there’s a lack of effort behind the action. “You know what I mean. We said last time was the last time.”
“No. You said the last time was the last time. Of course, you said that the time before that and the time before that…”
She rolls her eyes because she knows I’m right. This isn’t the first time my best friend’s baby sister and I have found ourselves in the dark, lip-locked, with our hands all over each other.
In a rare instance, I render the most stubborn woman I’ve ever known speechless as I trail kisses down her neck while simultaneously slipping her scarf from her body, letting it fall to my entryway floor.
“You aren’t my type,” she huffs, without any real conviction.
She glares at me as she unzips my Carhart jacket, pushing it off my shoulders until it’s on the floor with her scarf.
With a playful shove, I press her against the wall to get better access to the toggles on her winter coat. “Could have fooled me.”
She bats my hands away to work on her coat herself as she backs up her statement. “Let’s see, where do I begin? You’re arrogant.” Her coat flies open, and my hands dive inside to rid her of it as she continues. “Annoying.”
“You love it when I annoy you.” I egg her on as she fumbles for the hem of my sweater, dragging it over my head.
“In your dreams, Swift. Although, I see you aren’t gonna try to deny the arrogance.”
Before I can reply, her fingers work on my belt buckle, and she continues her list of all the things she hates about me. Her contempt, however, doesn’t stop her efforts to get me naked.
Bliss, Colorado, gave Hope McLean a second chance at life, but she’s hiding a dark secret.
Raised as brothers, James Glen and Noah Bennett always dreamed of finding a woman to share their lives on the Circle G ranch. James would run the ranch, while Noah served the town of Bliss as the resident vet. But when a woman came between the brothers, Noah fled for New York City and James was left to struggle for the ranch’s survival alone.
Now that Noah has returned, he will do anything to repay his debt to James. When he sees Hope, he knows she is the woman they both have been waiting for. But just as their love begins to bloom, a nightmare from Hope’s past returns to claim her.
To save Hope, and themselves, they will have to reclaim the brotherhood that was shattered and fight for their future.
🎧Review🎧 James and his brother Noah had always thought that they would share a woman as that is how they were raised, however instead of that happening a woman came between them and Noah left town with her. Since then James has earned quite the reputation with the ladies while staying away from the one woman he really wants Hope.
It’s been five years since Noah left town and although the woman that came between him and James is no longer a part of his life. He has regrets about the past and is nervous about returning home but knows that is where he belongs.
Both men want Hope but she has secrets from her past that refuse to stay there. If they are going to have the relationship that they all so desperately want not only will James and Noah need to reconcile their past but they will all need to work together if they are going to escape with their lives.
I really enjoyed how both Lee Samuels and Kitty Bang brought out the personalities of each of the characters as well as the relationships they shared with each other individuals and as a group.
One disastrous season. One last chance. One forbidden woman who could cost me everything.
After getting picked up in the expansion draft, I’m determined to prove I’m not the screw-up everyone thinks I am. New team, new city, fresh start—I’ve got it all mapped out.
What I didn’t plan on was Jayne, the sweet librarian who sees past my reputation and makes me want to be the man she deserves. But when I discover her father is my new coach, everything changes.
Now I’m caught between the career I’m fighting to save and the woman I can’t live without. One wrong move and I’ll lose them both—because coach made it crystal clear: his daughter is completely off-limits.
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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With her vampire side more or less under control, Alex Bain had finally found some happiness, especially with Finn, the charming half-fae bartender, heating things up things in the romance department. But when a desperate letter from her ex, Lucas—a warlock with a shadowy past—arrives, her fragile peace is shattered. Unable to abandon him, Alex sets off for Brazil with her bonded mated and the snarky demon Corgi, Argo, to rescue Lucas’s sister from the clutches of a ruthless vampire Master.
Through the wild and colorful streets of Sao Paolo and the lush jungles of the Brazilian countryside, the group gains new allies and faces nightmarish monsters at every twist and turn. With every step, they all grow closer; even Argo stops giving Lucas a hard time, and Alex finds herself torn between her unresolved feelings for the fire-wielder and her deepening love for Finn. Then, when a desperate escape uncovers a sinister prophecy binding the three of them, Alex must confront the true source of her growing power and passion—one darker than she ever imagined.
As unforeseen betrayals and revelations cloud the path and threaten those she loves, will Alex’s heart guide her to a new destiny, or will it lead to catastrophic consequences? Can she master the darkness within, or will it consume them all? And does a girl really have to choose?
Roped Into Paradise: A Sweet Cruise Rom-Com Shanna Hatfield Publication date: January 29th 2026 Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance
A cowboy, a cruise, and a meddling grandma—what could go wrong?
JJ McKade expected to spend two weeks with his grandmother at her condo in sunny Florida, celebrating her birthday. Instead, he got shanghaied by his mischievous grandma on a Caribbean cruise—complete with hot pink luggage, a gaggle of giggling octogenarians, and a humiliating childhood nickname haunting his every move.
Between meddling matchmakers, unexpected friendships, and the endless chaos of cruise life, JJ can’t help being drawn to Kinsley Kline, the ship’s enchanting horticulturist. There’s just one catch: crew fraternizing with passengers is strictly forbidden.
With only a few months left in her contract aboard The Affinity, Kinsley can’t let anything rock her boat or derail her plans. Then the arrival of a hunky cowboy on the ship makes her question if some rules are meant to be broken, and a little boat rocking is a good thing.
From sun-drenched beaches to moonlit strolls, JJ and Kinsley must decide if an onboard romance can last on land, and if love is worth risking their hearts.
Packed with laughter, longing, and a grandmother who refuses to play by the rules, Roped Into Paradise is a heartwarming romantic comedy about family, hope, and finding love where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of witty banter, slow-burn romance, and cruise ship escapades that sweep you off your feet.
They moved off the elevator and had only taken a step when Trudy’s air-raid siren voice alerted him to the presence of his grandmother’s friends.
The gazes of everyone in the vicinity swiveled to them as Trudy and Marsha gave Grams big hugs, then all four women turned to JJ. The scrutiny in their gazes was enough to unsettle him, but from the corner of his eye, he saw something move and shifted just slightly to see Kinsley pressing moss inside a planter filled with colorful blooming flowers.
“Yoohoo! Girls! If you’re looking for a great guy to date, this one is single!” Trudy shouted, then she and Marsha made exaggerated pointing motions at JJ.
The heat searing from his neck to the top of his head made him momentarily question if he might implode. The mortification he felt was indescribable, particularly with Kinsley staring at him wide-eyed, as though she wasn’t sure what to make of Trudy’s declaration. He certainly had no idea what to do with the big-mouthed old woman.
JJ closed his eyes and wished Neptune would rise from the sea, reach into the ship, and drag him under. Where was a good, solid iceberg when you needed it for a distraction?
At the very least, maybe they’d sail straight into the Bermuda Triangle. After all, this doomed adventure had felt like a trip through a nightmarish alternate universe from the moment his grandmother had announced they were taking it. Right now, with dozens of passengers laughing at him and a few women passing him scribbled notes with their room numbers, he forgot about the fun he’d had earlier in the day.
It was hard to focus on anything when he wanted to simply disappear.
JJ had never enjoyed being the center of attention. Sure, he’d played sports in high school and even participated in rodeo a few years after he graduated, but the attention wasn’t solely on him, like he’d stepped into the glaring center of a spotlight.
Grams and Shirley were madly whispering something to Trudy and Marsha, but before he could kick his brain back in gear enough to hear what they said, a hand settled on his shoulder. He looked over to see Ted, who nodded once to him. Wynn offered a commiserating look of encouragement.
Afraid to glance at Kinsley but needing to know if she had joined those laughing at him, he turned his head, and their gazes connected. She smiled and winked at him, and that one little gesture made him feel better than anything anyone else could have offered.
“Let’s get these cackling hens to the restaurant before they humiliate every male on the ship,” Ted said quietly, moving forward to stake his claim beside Grams.
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When JJ arrives in Florida to spend some time with his grandmother for her birthday he is the one in for a surprise. Not only does he find himself going on a cruise with his grandmother and her friends but while there he meets Kinsley, a woman he can’t stop thinking about even if she is off limits.
Kristy is employed by the cruise company and interactions with the guests is not allowed. Her first meeting with JJ was unforgettable however she knows she should keep her distance, but fate has other ideas. Let the fun begin!
The secondary characters and their antics were a great addition to the story and even though neither JJ nor Kristy was looking for love it found them when they least expected.
Author Bio:
USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield writes sweet romances rich with relatable characters, small town settings that feel like home, humor, and hope.
Her historical westerns have been described as “reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian” while her contemporary works have been called “laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way.”
When this farm girl isn’t writing or indulging in rich, decadent chocolate, Shanna hangs out with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller. She also experiments with recipes, snaps photos of her adorable nephew, and caters to the whims of a cranky cat named Drooley.
To learn more about Shanna or the books she writes, visit her website http://shannahatfield.com or find out more about her here: linktr.ee/ShannaHatfield
Am I broken beyond repair, or can the two men who want me, flaws and all, help me love myself enough to give us a chance at a happily ever after?
Barely escaping my abusive ex, I find refuge in a sliver of Alaskan paradise in the tiny town of Anchor Bay. A great job, a cute cabin situated inside the poly community, and new friends — things are great, except for him.
Langston Allen. Jerk extraordinaire, never lets me have a moment’s peace and, for some reason, hates me. Tatted, grumpy and with a stalking fetish, the man pushes me at every turn, but the underlying heated tension between us confuses me as much as it does him.
Good thing he comes with his best friend with benefits, West O’Donnell. Not only is he sexy, sweet, and kind, but the man has dimples that make me melt with every shy smile flashed my way.
Still putting together the pieces of my shattered self, getting involved with the two men is a terrible decision, but the pull between us becomes too much for any of us to withstand. When my past and present collide, can I withstand the impact, or will I disappear again, this time for good?
Only Theirs is the third book in the Anchor Bay series. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone (each book will have an HEA for the main throuple), however the mystery/case discussed in book one will continue through the full series and will conclude in book 5. Please note this book does include two males who are into each other and one female who doesn’t have to choose between them.
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Then the bed shifted. I felt Dylan move beside me, his weight pressing into the mattress. I assumed he was moving in to take his turn with Faye, but when I opened my eyes, he wasn’t reaching for her. He was propped up on one elbow, looking down at me. His expression was serious, his eyes darker than I’d ever seen them.
“Jase,” he whispered.
“Yeah?”
He didn’t answer with words; he just leaned in and kissed me hard.
It wasn’t tentative.
It wasn’t a question.
It was a statement.
I jerked back as if I’d been burned, my hand coming up between us to push at his chest. “What the hell, bro?”
Faye stopped. The room went silent except for our ragged breathing.
He backed away, his face flushed. He looked scared. He looked like he’d just jumped off a building with no safety net. “I … Sorry. I don’t know why I did that.”
“You kissed me,” I stated, the words flat and stupid in the air.
“I know.” He dragged a hand over his hair, his gaze dropping to the sheets. The confidence he always carried was gone.
“Don’t you dare be sorry,” Faye told Dylan, her voice soft but firm. She crawled up the bed and positioned herself between us, looking back and forth. She put a hand on Dylan’s cheek, turning his face toward hers. “You want to kiss him?” she asked, like she was asking if he wanted a glass of water.
He swallowed hard, then his eyes flicked to me for a second before going back to her. He gave one slight nod.
Faye turned to me, her hand came to my face, her thumb stroking my cheek. “Jase,” she said, her voice dropping to a murmur. “Look at him.”
I did. Dylan looked wrecked.
“He wants to kiss you, and I really, really want to see it.” She leaned closer, her lips brushing my ear. “We’re together, so why not all of us be together?”
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Come along for the fun, sexy ride as this business-savvy, pleasure-oriented billionaire gets the shock of his lifetime and finds out his ever-efficient virtual assistant is not the man he thinks he is but a beautiful businesswoman who knows many of his secrets and has some of her own in Sincerely, Mr. Braden.
You know what they say about best-laid plans…
When the chance to finally meet my virtual assistant arises, I jump on it. Imagine my surprise when I find his beautiful sister Eleanor in his place.
The moment I meet Ellie Mitchell, my world shifts.
What was supposed to be a brief hello with my assistant turns into an unforgettable weekend with an incredible woman.
I’ve spent a lifetime keeping people at arm’s length and walking away unscathed, but Ellie obliterates every wall I’ve ever built.
What I learn next shatters my world.
I don’t know which betrayal cuts deeper: The lie she told me or the truth that I still want her.
Ellie works as a virtual assistant so that she can be there when her father needs her. When her boss offers her a weekend getaway it is something she could really use so she agrees. What she didn’t expect was that he would be there as well especially since she hasn’t been completely honest about who she is and not the misconception is about to deepen when
After the relationship that developed between him and his assistant Seth wants to meet the person who he works so well with. He arrives expecting to meet Taylor and instead meets his sister Ellie not realizing that they are the same person. After spending a wonderful weekend together, he wants more but will he feel the same when all is revealed.
Seth is exactly who Ellie needs in her life as he shows her support and understanding. The chemistry and connection between them was never in doubt as they take us on a touching and emotional journey as Ellie finds the love and family she has always wanted.
Jennifer Sucevic has revealed the narrators for Show Me Forever
Narrated by: Jason Clarke & Mollie Stark
Releasing: March 19, 2026
From Top 30 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Sucevic comes a steamy, pro hockey romance featuring a one-night stand, surprise pregnancy, forced proximity, and a hero who falls first and harder than he ever expected.
I thought I had Oliver Van Doren all figured out. The Railers’ star forward with the charm of a devil, the discipline of a toddler, and a talent for creating messes I always get stuck cleaning up. We’re barely friends and definitely better off pretending the sexual tension humming between us isn’t combustible.
It’s the only explanation for how one moment of weakness turns into a night I can’t forget. And the worst part? I can’t stop. It’s too damn good.
Two pink lines change everything.
Suddenly I’m living with the one man who knows exactly how to get under my skin. Only Oliver isn’t who I thought he was. He’s patient. Attentive. Protective. And somehow, day by day, he makes it impossible to pretend he’s not everything I’ve been too terrified to want.
Now I can’t help wondering if what started as a mistake… Might just be the beginning of forever.
Show Me Forever is a swoony, boy-obsessed, enemies-to-lovers pro hockey romance packed with off-limits workplace tension, a one-night stand, a surprise pregnancy, and a hero who was all in from page one. It’s book three in the Chicago Railers series and can be read as a standalone.
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