Only the Lovely
I searched half of Europe for the woman who disappeared from my bed.I never expected her to walk back into my life as the operative assigned to save it. Three years ago, she was Sophie. Brilliant, captivating, gone by sunrise.I tore Monaco apart looking for her. Found nothing but ghosts.Now she's sitting across from me in a security briefing, and her name is Brie Anderson. Former CIA. KOAN investigator. Here to stop the blackmail ring threatening to destroy The Sanctuary-the Manhattan club I built to prove I'm more than my family's billions.Someone inside my organization is weaponizing desire. Stealing secrets from the country's most powerful people. Selling intelligence. Escalating threats.They picked the wrong man to cross.Working with Brie means stepping back into the fire. The connection that rewrote my understanding of wanting someone. But she's here on assignment, keeping professional distance while we hunt a conspiracy.The problem? I've never stopped wanting her.And now that she's real-Brie, not the fever dream I chased across Europe-I'm not letting her vanish again.Even if protecting her means risking everything my family built. Even if stopping this threat means tearing down the empire I created. Because some things are worth any price.She's at the top of that very short list. ONLY THE LOVELY is the third standalone romantic suspense in The Sinful State series, where beauty becomes a weapon, desire becomes a risk, and second chances come with a price. For readers 18+ who enjoy their romance unapologetically. Step back into the world of KOAN Security in a romantic suspense thriller that proves the most dangerous temptations are the ones we can't walk away from.
Candles Make Great Alibi's
FROM AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR CASSANDRA DOON, COMES A FUNNY, WITTY, AND DIABOLICAL ROMCOM. ONE THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WONDERING "HOW DID BERNIE LEARN ALL THESE FACTS?"Bernie makes candles. Lovely, relaxing candles that definitely don't contain chloroform, and if they do, it's purely for scientific purposes and improved sleep quality. Many successful "experiments" have taught her that there's always a creative solution to society's pest problem.Living in Genie's magical estate should be a dream come true, except Bernie has a talent for setting things on fire, knocking over priceless antiques, and accidentally creating what might technically be classified as chemical weapons.When three mysterious butchers roll into their sleepy Lancashire town, Bernie's scientific curiosity is piqued. Especially when she meets Theo, a man who appreciates the finer points of making problems disappear forever.He's got secrets darker than her basement laboratory and a moral compass that points in the same deliciously twisted direction as hers.It should be the perfect match, except Bernie's never fallen for someone who might actually understand her hobbies. And Theo's never met a woman who could give him a run for his money in the "morally questionable life choices" department.Some candles burn brighter than others. Some love stories are deadlier than most.Candles make Great Alibis is a Romcom based in Lancashire England. This book does touch on some themes like murder, and cannibalism. If these subjects bother you please refrain from reading.
The Dead Zone
FROM AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR CASSANDRA DOON, COME A STEAMY INSTA-LOVE ZOMBIE REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE.Some secrets are worth dying for. Others are worth killing for.Nova has survived ten years in the Dead Zone by following one rule-never let anyone get close enough to discover what she really is. But when three dangerously attractive men hire her to guide them through infected territory, her carefully controlled world begins to unravel.In a world where the living are more deadly than the dead, Nova's secret might be the only thing standing between her lovers and a fate worse than infection. When the walls meant to protect become prisons, and salvation reveals its true face, she'll have to choose between the safety of lies and the deadly truth of love.In the Dead Zone, trust is a luxury no one can afford. Desire is a weakness that gets you killed. And love? Love is the most dangerous infection of all.When you're the monster everyone fears, falling in love becomes an act of war.Do you love Insta-Love?Zombies?Apocalyptic style books?Steamy Chapters?Strong FMC?Then Welcome to "The Dead Zone "
Return Policy (Watercolor Cover)
Elijah AndersonI was the big man on campus.Everything in my life was going exactly according to plan until a wrecking ball reminded me that there were more important things than touchdowns, booze, and pretty girls.In the most turbulent time of my life, I felt lost and defeated until the moment my eyes landed on her.Sophia Summers is everything I never knew I wanted. A sweet shot of sunshine in the unrelenting hurricane.There's just one little problem. She doesn't trust in love, and she definitely doesn't trust me.But I'm a patient man, and she's worth waiting for. Soon she'll realize that I want every part of her-the darkness, the light, and the shadows in between. I'm already hers, whether she likes it or not.No returns, no refunds.This is the first novel in the Crystal Bay University series by Hailey Dickert.Return Policy can be read as a standalone; however, since Sophia is a side character from Dickert's first novel The Sister Between Us, it is suggested to read that first for the best reader experience.
Wereball
Fate doesn't send a warning text.What happens when the werewolf you can't stand becomes the werewolf you can't live without?As a neurosurgery student, I, Yvaine Mackenzie, have only one thing on my brain-well, the brain.Born werewolf, but with a self-prescribed immunity to the whole fated-mate concept, I never speculated how I would meet my other half. My life is already packed to the brim with surgical precision: textbooks, hospital shifts, matcha dates with my roommates, and making sure my twin brother-aka, our college's famous team captain-leaves the wereball field with all his limbs intact.That's right, wereball-the unnecessarily aggressive sport comparable to human football but with no refs, no penalties, and no protective gear. Or as I like to call it, uncivilized, primitive, and a waste of medical supplies.Everything fits perfectly into my color-coded agenda... until one night I innocently lend out my phone and receive the filthiest message from an anonymous rival player. Figures, as he's the most arrogant, irritating, and ill-mannered person I've never met. And my REM-sleep has never been the same.Though somewhere between late-night texting and morning bickering, the shockingly perceptive mystery man I renamed "Rudolph" becomes my closest confidante.But we can't hide behind our screens forever. The more our friendship deepens, the closer we draw toward catastrophic secrets and one undeniable truth-how we accidentally texted destiny into existence.When everything explodes...will I be able to forgive him?If I'd known one silly text would tilt the axis of my life? I would've done some cardio. Strengthened my heart. Kept a defibrillator with me. All the time.
The Fall of a Prince
Katherine has regained her memories and the power locked within them. The First Trial is over, and the truth of who she was and what she has become can no longer be hidden. Now, with her memories restored and her place among the Five Champions of Fate made clear, she must face what comes next.The Second Serenade begins. Each champion has one chance to win her favour before Fate makes his decision. One will fall, and the balance of power within the Trials will never be the same again.But not every battle is fought within the Trials. As relationships strain and long-buried truths rise to the surface, Katherine must find her footing between her mortal heart and immortal power while shadows beyond the castle grow darker. Old enemies are moving unseen, their plans unfolding as the Trials consume her focus. When their reach strikes too close, Katherine faces an impossible decision. To save one she loves or surrender a part of herself she may never reclaim.Every choice brings her closer to a destiny she cannot escape.When the hurt of betrayal, weight of secrets, temptation of new beginnings, simplicity of humanity, and familiarity of home collide, The Second Serenade sees Fate decide who is unworthy to continue to compete for Katherine's heart, and ultimately, power.The Fall of a Prince is the second book in The Ashes of Eyrondale, a slow burn romantasy series filled with memory, magic, and heartbreak. Perfect for readers who crave slow reveals, escalating stakes, and character-driven plot, this instalment deepens the story of love, power, and destiny where every victory carries a cost.Prepare for The Second Serenade.
Melt
Birdie Tenneson and Chase Cyrus met under the stars on Christmas Eve. They shared their deepest secrets, and a first kiss that neither would ever forget...Chase hasn't stopped dreaming of that fateful night. Then one evening, nine years later, Birdie serendipitously reappears in his life-but on the arm of his biggest investor. Though Birdie's even more captivating than she was in his memories, Chase knows that she's off limits if he wants to have any success with his up-and-coming bakery. But with Christmas magic in the air, the two of them spend more time together, and Chase begins to realize that Birdie's more than just a fantastic memory. She could be his soul mate.Birdie hasn't forgotten Chase either, or the gift he gave her long ago-the ability to find both beauty and magic in small and quiet moments. Now that she's older, Birdie seems to live a perfect, happy life. She has a burgeoning photography career, a boyfriend who adores her, and a chance to enter the county photo contest to honor her father's memory. But Chase's unexpected reappearance in her life turns her whole world upside down. Between sips of gingerbread latte, he shows her that she may be frozen in a life that she doesn't really want.... . . And that he may be the only one who can make her melt.
Time After Time
Time has an interesting way of showing you what you fear most.Genevi癡ve St. JamesAt 20, Genevi癡ve feels like something is missing. Nothing takes her breath away the way she's heard it should. Her father pushes her toward universities far from Golden Sands, the small European coastal town she's always called home. But as summer slips by, Genevi癡ve can't shake the worry that she's destined to live a life that doesn't fit, full of regret. The pressure to find her passion is suffocating, and she's haunted by a nightmare of a future where she's lost everything that matters: her family, her sister, and most of all, Sebastian. She refuses to let that become her reality.Sebastian VenturaSebastian has always loved baking. At 21, he's been working tirelessly toward landing an apprenticeship with the pastry chef he admires. It's his dream, and he's doing everything he can to make it a reality. But the thought of leaving Golden Sands-and the people who matter most-hits him harder than he expected. He loves this town, the comfort of his family, and most of all, he loves Genevi癡ve. She's been his best friend, the one constant in his life, and the girl he's been secretly in love with for years. The idea of leaving her behind isn't something he's ready to face, and it's a reality he's not sure he can accept.With summer drawing to a close, Genevi癡ve and Sebastian face an impossible decision: risk their friendship for love or let their dreams take the lead. Because it's one or the other... right?A childhood friends to idiots with benefits to lovers romance set in a small town.
If You Must hide
Nadia is intimately familiar with pain.She has learned how to minimise it, manage it, explain it away-and keep moving forward. Loving others has always meant asking for little and giving much.But after a traumatic night lands her in the hospital with an injured ankle, the careful balance she's maintained begins to unravel. Forced into stillness, Nadia starts confronting questions she has avoided for years-about devotion, self-sacrifice, and the quiet ways love can become heavy.What follows is overwhelming. And tender. And strange. And deeply transformative.If You Must Hide is a slow-burn contemporary romance about love as a place-where being fully seen feels safer than disappearing, where healing is messy, and where being wanted can feel liberating rather than demanding. Set against a richly familiar modern Nigerian backdrop, it is a story about choosing softness without losing yourself.
I Hate You, Now Kiss Me
People grow apart, Andy. Get over it.Their sordid history started before they were born, so in fifth grade when Lena severed her friendship with Andy, she started a war. For over six years, they lived to make each other miserable. That's why no one was more astonished than Andy when Lena kissed her, not once, but twice, just before they left for college.Twelve years later, Andy's unable to find love, Lena runs at the mere hint of emotional entanglement, and family has brought them back home for several weeks. Of course, it's only a matter of time before they run into each other. Unbelievably, not only are they civil, but they fall into bed, discovering the missing parts of themselves in each other.Amid family drama and new beginnings, they help each other heal. Some things aren't always what they seem, and others are exactly how they appear, even when they wish they weren't. Will they let fear ruin what they've rediscovered?
Changing the Game
In college, Emersyn Tanner and Savannah Sanchez were fierce competitors, basketball savants, and reluctant teammates forced to play on the same side of the ball. When competition gives way to intense attraction they desperately try to resist, it's too late. The pressure of their futures, risking it all, and coming out prove too much.Years later, the game clock resets as fate brings the former college team to a luxury resort in Mexico in celebration of their old coach's wedding. As soon as Emersyn and Savannah lock eyes, the temptation they buried rushes back to the surface and threatens to burn down their carefully constructed walls-and neatly curated lives. The chemistry is instant and impossible to ignore.Set against the tantalizing heat of the tropics, this slow-burn second-chance romance explores love that never ends, passion that can't be denied, and the courage to claim forever.
After You Returned
He broke her heart chasing waves. Now he's back - injured, regretful, and determined not to lose her twice.If life had a cruel streak, it would look a lot like Miles Raider standing in my treatment room, asking me to fix the shoulder he wrecked while pursuing the surfing career he chose over me.I should refuse. I should tell him to try the mainland. I should absolutely not touch him. Especially since the muscles I memorized at seventeen are somehow bigger and stronger now.Unfortunately, I'm the only physical therapist on Smuggler's Hideaway - a tiny island where secrets sink faster than ships and everyone hears news before you do. So, no, I can't refuse him. Not unless I want to be publicly shamed at Mermaid Karaoke.Suddenly Miles is claiming he wants a second chance. After years of being back home. Years of pretending I don't exist. Now, he wants another chance?Miles can take his second chance and feed it to the sharks. Because he never stays. Not when things get messy, not when feelings get involved, and definitely not when I start remembering what it feels like to be the only girl he ever wants.But when Miles Raider turns on the charm - the focused attention, the soft apologies, the smile that says he already knows I'm going to forgive him - how am I supposed to resist the first man to teach me about love? This second chance small-town romantic comedy features a surfer who's determined to earn a second chance with the only woman he's ever loved, a woman who doesn't believe him when he says he's staying, and a band of prank-happy brothers who treat emotional growth like it's a full-contact sport.
Westward
Atlas Carter has it all.One of the best careers in the NHL as a star goalie.A family that sacrificed everything to get him where he is.And a small town that praises him as their golden boy.What he doesn't have is the girl he left behind.But when Atlas gets hurt and is forced to spend his recovery in Ashford Creek, he finally has a second chance.Elizabeth loves her life-her small town, her family, and her job.Only she knows she can't love Atlas Carter.They parted ways for a reason, and those who judge her from her town don't need to know the truth. She knows what it feels like to have the town's eyes on her when it comes to Atlas Carter. So when she finally gives in, she's prepared for the heat.At least that's what they both tell themselves. Because the season is almost here and choices will have to be made.Only they aren't the only two forced to make a choice. Somebody doesn't want Atlas to return...and small towns keep their secrets for a reason.**Westward is right person, wrong time, hockey hero, small town romance in the Ashford Creek series featuring Atlas and Elizabeth. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**
Westward - Special Edition
Atlas Carter has it all.One of the best careers in the NHL as a star goalie.A family that sacrificed everything to get him where he is.And a small town that praises him as their golden boy.What he doesn't have is the girl he left behind.But when Atlas gets hurt and is forced to spend his recovery in Ashford Creek, he finally has a second chance.Elizabeth loves her life-her small town, her family, and her job.Only she knows she can't love Atlas Carter.They parted ways for a reason, and those who judge her from her town don't need to know the truth. She knows what it feels like to have the town's eyes on her when it comes to Atlas Carter. So when she finally gives in, she's prepared for the heat.At least that's what they both tell themselves. Because the season is almost here and choices will have to be made.Only they aren't the only two forced to make a choice. Somebody doesn't want Atlas to return...and small towns keep their secrets for a reason.**Westward is right person, wrong time, hockey hero, small town romance in the Ashford Creek series featuring Atlas and Elizabeth. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**
Angelo
Across the ethereal stream of fate, two souls converge, drawn together from distant worlds yet bound by a love that defies the very flow of time. Set against the rich tapestry of history and inspired by true events, their story unfolds in an age divided by creed and crown, where kingdoms clash and destinies are whispered on the wind. Their hearts move like a river through the unknown - winding, fierce, and tender- carving beauty through the harshest of bends. Amid the turmoil of cultures in conflict, the rigid strictures of power, and the echoes of a bygone era, love endures the tempest and rises unbroken. From their passion, a new kingdom emerges - not forged by might, but shaped by the enduring currents of the heart, a testament to history, to courage, and to a love that was destined to be.Set between the 19th and early 20th centuries, Angelo tells the story of two young lives bound by unspoken love. On one side, an unabashed defiance of rigid discipline and inherited expectations. On the other, a legacy forged through oppression, resilience, and hard-won purpose. When these opposing currents meet, love emerges - not as an escape, but as a force that dares to challenge the world.
Milking with the Minotaur
Can a human woman and a hunky minotaur meet the demands of a hungry demigod? Or will they cow under the pressure?A Single Mother in CrisisBetsy should have known better than to fall for the King of the Gods. But hey, we've all made stupid decisions in our twenties. But in her case, there were consequences. Demigod-sized consequences.You'd think Zeus would be interested in getting to know his minotaur son. But sadly, Betsy is abandoned to figure out single motherhood on her own... which is a problem when her baby needs more nourishment than she can provide.When a mysterious goddess offers her a solution, she hastily agrees-not realizing it will deliver her straight into the arms of a monster.A Lonely MinotaurIf Felix has said it once, he's said it a hundred times: Never trust the gods. They're the reason he was exiled to the corn fields of rural Minnesota all those years ago. He fell in love with the wrong goddess, and BAM. Sentenced to eternal solitude. That is, until they issued him a new punishment: shack up with Zeus's ex-girlfriend, and help her raise their son.She's nothing like he expected-and that's exactly why he can't let himself get too close. Except, her baby needs milk. And there's only one way to increase her supply...
Come Home to the Ranch Book 2
The Maid of Honor Snags the GroomsmenLonely, Stacey wants the happiness and family her friend has, but is she willing to take the risk and embrace a different way of life?Recently returned to Blessing, Texas, Navy SEAL Luis Nash came home with a secret that could destroy his sanity. Only his best friend and fellow groomsman Trevor Garcia knows and he's made them billions.When Luis sees Stacey, he knows she's exactly what he needs. And when he rescues her from a prank, she agrees to his demands.Only problem...spending an entire week together in bliss had only made Luis want more. And Luis's secret could destroy everything, sending Stacey fleeing back to New York.
Come Home to the Cowboys Book 1
Secrets and the City GirlNew Yorker Kalie Parker is stunned to learn she has inherited the Sweet B Ranch in Blessing, Texas . She plans to sell the property as soon as possible. What would she do with a farm in the middle of Podunk? But what awaits her in the small town catches her off guard.Preston Nash has lived in Blessing his whole life and worked at Sweet B since he finished college. He loves it here. Another ranch hand, Colby King, spent three years behind bars for a crime he would gladly do again if given the chance. When they meet the ranch's new owner, they are shocked beyond words.Can the two cowboys convince this socialite from New York to move to the country and become a rancher? Or will she sell them all off without looking back?
Spring Fling
Spring Fling: A Right Person, Wrong Time CollectionSometimes you find the perfect person.But it's not the right time.They second chances don't come often, but in these three romances, they finally get a chance.Includes: The Forever Rule: A Cage Family RomanceFrom Our First: A Promise Me RomanceBittersweet Promises: A Montgomery Ink Legacy Romance
If You Keep Me
Things I should never, under any circumstances ever do: ask my secret crush, aka. the most notorious (reformed) playboy in pro hockey, to take my virginity. Too bad, I did. After a string of terrible dates, I did the unthinkable. I propositioned Flip Madden.Of course, he said no.It isn't that he's almost a decade older than me and I'm still in university. But because I'm his coach's oldest daughter.Not to mention my dad would bludgeon him with his hockey stick if he found out.Which he won't, because it will never happen. And now things are awkward because there's no going back.Except Flip is more protective than ever, and his eyes follow me around every room we're in together. He brings flowers to my recitals and reads all the books I recommend. Things I should never, under any circumstances ever do: hope Flip Madden might actually want me too.
The Witch Who Decided to Love
In a world etched with ancient runes and drenched in the blood of the unworthy, Catilyn Yhomen Trozzely is a force of primordial nature. A witch whose heart was forged in the freezing shadows of the Great Peaks, she has spent centuries mastering the art of destruction and the cold elegance of carnage. But when an ancient spell goes wrong, binding her fate to a soul she was meant to eradicate, Catilyn faces a choice that defies her dark lineage. Can a heart built for war survive the shattering impact of love? As she trades her solitude for a passion that burns hotter than her wildest incantations, she discovers that love isn't a weakness-it is the ultimate catalyst, alchemizing her raw power into something more radiant, more terrifying, and more beautiful than the world has ever seen.
Cracks Beneath The Surface
Cracks Beneath the Surface Book 1 The world's most famous voyage is about to be seen through entirely new eyes. As the Titanic prepares to sail, lives quietly collide across its gleaming decks. In first class, wealth and expectation weigh heavily. In second and third, hope travels light but fragile. Friendships spark where none should exist. Secrets are carried alongside fine luggage. And beneath the surface glamour, unease stirs. Told through richly woven perspectives, Cracks Beneath the Surface reimagines the final days of the Titanic with intimacy and depth. Real historical figures move alongside unforgettable fictional characters, revealing love that defies class, courage born of desperation, and the unspoken bonds that form when the world is unknowingly on borrowed time. The iceberg itself becomes an ominous presence, its silent journey unfolding in parallel with those aboard, reminding us that fate is not sudden, but slowly, relentlessly approaching. Meticulously researched and emotionally charged, this is not a retelling of the disaster you already know. It is a story of women finding their voices, of lives forever altered before the first shudder of impact, and of what lies beneath the polished surface of history.
Inked Expressions
The Montgomery Ink Series from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues with the brother who keeps his secrets and the one woman he shouldn't want.Everly Law married the love of her life and on the eve of giving birth to their twins, lost him in a tragic accident. Now she's a single mother working overtime at her bookstore trying to make sure her boys have the life they deserve. Her life is busy enough without her adding dating a Montgomery. As past secrets come to light, she'll need Storm more than ever-even if she doesn't realize it.Storm Montgomery has spent his life atoning for sins that only few know he's committed. When he lost his best friend, he promised himself that he'd always be there for her-even when she wanted nothing to do with him. But when a single touch ignites passions they've both buried deep inside, he'll have to remember exactly who is in his arms and that taking chances might be far more dangerous than they bargained for.
Inked Memories
The Montgomery Ink series by NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues when the final Denver Montgomery sibling refuses to fall for his brother's former flame-the company's new plumber.Wes Montgomery watched his entire family fall in love, and now finds himself ready to settle down. Except the one person he seems to find chemistry with is not only his twin's ex, she also works for Montgomery Inc. But when the two find themselves in one compromising situation after another, Wes realizes he's having second thoughts about the dynamic woman who's burst her way into his life. Sure she sets off his temper, but she also makes him hot in every other way possible.Jillian Reid never loved her best friend like everyone thought she should, so she pushed him away so he could have his future. Now, despite fighting it, she finds herself attracted to the one man she shouldn't. When her father's health takes a turn for the worse, and a danger no one saw coming show its face, she's forced to turn to Wes for help. The two of them have fought off their attraction long enough, and each cave to the desire. But this enemies-to-lovers tale might have an ending no one ever dreamed of.
Delicate Ink - Special Edition
NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan begins her binge-worthy Montgomery Ink series with a bachelor ready to finally settle down and the one woman he shouldn't have.One look at the woman who comes in for new ink and Austin Montgomery knows she's the one for him. The problem: she can't stand him. Now he'll have to be his most charming and brooding if he has any chance of changing her mind...and claiming her heart.Sierra Elder has reasons for keeping away and secrets close to her heart. An accident took her first love and scarred more than her soul in the process. Now the inked man with a wicked grin is starting to melt the ice she's built to keep her safe, but the danger isn't only from what she feels.Some secrets were never meant to be kept and when mistakes from both of their pasts come knocking, they'll have to trust each other, even if it could hurt them both in the process.
Tempting Boundaries - Special Edition
NYT Bestselling Carrie Ann Ryan continues her Montgomery Ink series with a forbidden romance worth the risk.Decker Kendrick has kept away from her for years, but now his best friend's little sister is stepping up the game. No matter how hard he's tried to stay away from Miranda, once she sets her sights on him, there's no backing down.Miranda Montgomery has loved her brother's best friend for as long as she can remember and won't walk away until he knows how she feels and what they could have together.Only once they give in to their temptations, not all is at it seems. Decker's father is out of jail, and someone from Miranda's past refuses to stay away. And if he isn't careful, Decker will lose her before they even have a chance.
Harder than Words
NYT Bestselling Carrie Ann Ryan's Montgomery Ink series continues with former best friends, now strangers, who finally realize what could have been.Meghan Montgomery-Warren thought she knew what love was when she'd married her first love. After years of emotional abuse, she's finally free to find the Meghan she'd once been and the one she needs to be now.Luc Dodd left Denver and his best friend when he was forced to watch her walk down the aisle to another man. He loved her then, yet never said the words, knowing neither one was ready yet. Now he's back but the secrets between them are louder than ever.Their journey from friends to lovers is a slow burn of seduction and healing. When Meghan's past comes back to haunt them both, the two of them will have to stand closer together or risk everything they've fought for.
Written in Ink
NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues her Montgomery Ink series with the quiet Montgomery, as he finds his match in the woman with a fiery passion and a past full of secrets.Autumn Minor is light on her feet and a bare memory for most people she meets. She does her best to blend in everywhere she lives, even if it's only for a short period of time. Making sure no one truly notices her is the only way she's survived this long. When she meets Griffin Montgomery, she's afraid she won't be able to let go when it's time to run.He's her boss for only a few weeks, yet they know the attraction between them is wrong. Neither of them are made for the long haul when it comes to love and romance. When the demons from Autumn's past find her and put both their lives at risk, Griffin will stop at nothing to protect her-even if he might lose her in the end, no matter what.
Ink Enduring
The Montgomery Ink series continues with a forbidden love between three friends and a past that they can't escape.Jake Gallagher knew from the moment he saw Maya that she was the one for him-it had the same breath-taking intensity as when he'd first set eyes on Border. Only life never turns out the way one plans, and now he's falling for someone else...or at least he thinks he is.Maya Montgomery never should have looked past the friendship she already had. Now, she can't stop thinking about Jake and what he means to her. When a mysterious stranger from Jake's past shows up at their door, she's forced to admit that if she doesn't take the risk of a lifetime, she'll regret it for the rest of her days.Border Gentry walked away without a second glance once because of what could happen if he let go, but now he's back and ready to see what he's missed. He's been on the road a long time and has seen things no man should ever see, yet once he rediscovers the broody Jake and meets the inked and fierce Maya, they're like a balm to his soul, and he realizes what path his future should take.When someone from the outside wants to stand in their way, it's not only their hearts on the line...but also their lives.
A Kingdom of Fire and Fate
Passion ignites, torn between desire and duty.Love and loyalty collide in the aftermath of war, where Sorin consumes my every thought. Haunted by nightmares, the intensity of our connection blazes brighter than ever.In the dead of night, he visits, whispering promises of a future that weakens my resolve. The fear of losing him becomes an inferno, overshadowing all else.But destiny takes a wicked twist. When news arrives that the human king, now allied with Evren's father, has invited Starblessed contenders to compete for his hand in marriage, I embark on a perilous journey into enemy territory. My goal: to uncover the enigmatic ruler's hidden secrets.Yet, Sorin, fierce and unwavering, refuses to let me face this danger alone. He risks everything to protect me.Together, we navigate a treacherous realm of secrets and deception, shrouding my true identity as we unravel the twisted web spun by the human king.As our desires intensify, so does the peril that surrounds us. Loyalties blur, and the line between friend and foe fades amidst an imminent threat.In a world where trust is fragile and danger lurks at every step, we confront choices that shall shape our destiny. Will we betray our hearts in the name of duty, or plunge into the flames of an all-consuming love that could set realms ablaze?
The Rise of the Ikhor
Olivia thought she understood what it was like to feel lost and alone. Yet, nothing felt lonelier than being a stranger to herself.Thrown into a new fight for survival, Liv struggles to know who or what to trust, including her own instincts. With the help of a newcomer, she escapes from those pursuing her and begins her search for answers through uncharted territory.Join Liv and her new companions as she discovers more about the gods and the hidden truths of Arde's past.
A Kiss Before Midnight
Can Cinderella find her happy ever after with the surgeon? Single mum and nurse-orderly Kelly Adams finds herself swept into a fairytale for one night only at a lavish charity masquerade ball. Wearing a beautiful borrowed gown, her identity concealed, she dances with gorgeous surgeon Tony Grimshaw. But as the clock approaches midnight, with one parting and unforgettable kiss she flees... The next morning, Kelly is once again invisible in her uniform, working tirelessly in the background. She knows she could never have a future with top notch surgeon Tony, they're from different worlds and her life is far too complicated. Last night was simply a moment out of a fairytale. Except she's sure when their eyes meet in the operating room he felt a familiar spark. And little does she realize that Tony is searching for his real-life Cinderella.... Previously published as Hot shot surgeon, Cinderella Bride
Doctor Off Limits
What Happens on the Night Shift...Helicopter paramedic Tama James isn't afraid of hard work, danger or putting his patients first. And he expects nothing less from his team. But when his newest recruit arrives, the bubbly and beautiful Mikayla Elliot, he's unimpressed to discover she didn't earn her place. She's the superior's daughter. So, he'll make it is mission to show her just how tough the job really is!However, Qualified doctor Mikayla is determined to prove everyone wrong. Starting with Tama whose smile is irresistible and infuriatingly arrogant! But neither expected the added distraction of the chemistry catching fire between them. Can they ignore it long enough to keep things professional?
Falling For Provence
A dreamy, escapist romance from Alison RobertsShe came to Provence in the hope of a fresh start, she never expected she would fall in love and find herself along the way.Inheriting an old stone house in Provence, along with her sisters is the catalyst Ellie Gilchrist needs to put some distance between her and her grief. But when she arrives at the run down 'La Masionette' hidden amongst overgrown lavender and ivy, she wonders if she's made a mistake?That is until she meets her guarded neighbour Julien and his adorable little boy, and she's surprised by the flutters of excitement she never thought she'd feel again. Add in rescuing a stray dog and she has the much needed distraction she needs. Ellie decides to stay temporarily and work on bringing the little house back to life again. If only she can ignore the fireworks that explode every time she's around Julien. They both have hearts they want to protect, but a little temporary affaire can't be too dangerous, especially when Ellie has stated she will be leaving after the last summer market of the season. But something in the alchemy of what she discovers in this part of France seems to be casting an irresistible spell making it difficult to walk away.
The Keeper
A lighthouse. A hidden journal. And a love story waiting to be set free.Josh O'Brien has finally found where he belongs--in Ireland, surrounded by the warmth of his adopted family. But when a vindictive ex threatens to tear it all away, he faces a return to the trauma of his past.Then the beautiful, wickedly smart Madeline Nagle offers him an unexpected lifeline: a marriage of convenience. What starts as a desperate solution soon becomes something neither of them expected. Stationed at a remote lighthouse off the Irish coast, Josh and Madeline begin experiencing things they can't explain. Then they discover hidden journals from 1845, and a woman's story that was never meant to be found. As past and present collide, Josh and Madeline must uncover the truth... before the darkness that lingers here consumes them both.A sweeping dual-timeline romance about healing, found family, and love that defies time itself. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger and Tricia O'Malley.
AspenRidge
We all experience underworld journeys, times when it seems like the life we knew was hijacked and the world is suddenly unrecognizable.Jessie's future looks bright. She's a successful artist with an MFA and a job she loves when her clairvoyant grandmother has a vision of imminent catastrophe. Jessie, her dog, Wolfie, and Grammie flee to AspenRidge, their isolated off-grid retreat in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The next day, a cyber-attack destroys the power-grid, and Jessie fears her father won't make it home from his conference in England.Shawn struggled with PTSD after three tours in Afghanistan as a Navy corpsman. After a brutal winter in the mountains, an elk leads Shawn to a distraught Jessie. Attraction blossoms into love as Jessie and Shawn navigate the dangers of a post-apocalyptic world. While AspenRidge provides most of life's necessities, the cities they left behind are an unrecognizable underworld of chaos.In a journey woven with myth and magic amid the beauty and storied history of the American West, Jessie and Shawn must confront their deepest fears and discover if their love is strong enough to survive the uncertainties of their strange new world.
Reality Bites
A wickedly funny debut romcom in which a young scientist reluctantly becomes a contestant on a reality TV dating show to save her lab--and realizes her secrets are threatened when romance unexpectedly finds her behind the scenes.Grace Lambert's entire family are all influencers. Her mom runs an HGTV-like Instagram, her dad operates a Yoga for Men Youtube channel, and her brothers are famous on Tiktok and Twitch. Grace, however, is a scientist devoted to saving the Southern Mountain yellow-legged frogs from extinction, who has never had social media.When her mom signs her up for a dating show with a cult-like following, Grace hangs up on their lawyer, Andrew, immediately. She has no interest in reality TV--until her lab loses its funding, and her coworkers learn about not only the show's worldwide viewership . . . but the cash prize.Arriving on set, Grace immediately feels like a frog out of water. She doesn't know how to mug for the cameras, make effortless small talk with the contestants, or watch her tongue in an interview--making her a constant thorn in Andrew's side.The more time Grace spends competing in challenges, unexpectedly flirting with contestants, and making Andrew's life a living hell, the more she realizes that being there for the wrong reason and keeping it secret might be trickier than she thought--not to mention just how much trouble an illicit, off-screen romance can bring.
Alpha's Mate
Fate brought my fated mate right to Bad Bear Mountain...and made her untouchable. F*&% me.Maisy is human. Too young. Too sweet. Too breakable. I'm a Bad Bear. Ten years older. And I play rough. I'm an animal-in bed and out. She walks into my clinic, and my bear growls mine.But I can't claim her. So I take Moon Cure to keep my beast caged. Tell myself I'll wait. Then her scheming father tries to sell her future. F*&% that.I marry her on the spot-a fake wedding to save her from a real nightmare. To protect her, I can handle sleeping in the same bed without touching her.But she's looking at me like she wants to learn every filthy thing I can teach her.My control is cracking. The Moon Cure isn't working anymore.And this Bad Bear is done pretending he doesn't want to devour his wife.She might be innocent. But she's mine.And I won't share.
DOM
VALWhen I was nine, I went to my first funeral. Along with accepting my father's death, I had to accept new and awful truths I wasn't prepared for. When I was nineteen, I went to my mother's funeral. We weren't close, but with her gone, I became more alone than ever before. Sure, I have a halfbrother who runs The Alliance. And yeah, he's given me his protection -- in the form of a bodyguard and chauffeur. But I don't have anyone that really knows me. No one to really love me. Until I meet him. The man in the airport. And when one chance meeting turns into something hotter, something more serious, I let myself believe that maybe he's the one. Maybe this man is the one who will finally save me from my loneliness. The one to give me the family I've always craved. DOMThe Mafia is in my blood. It's what I do. So when that blood is spilled and one funeral turns into three, drastic measures need to be taken. And when this battle turns into a war, I'm going to need more men. More power. I'm going to need The Alliance. And I'll become a member. By any means necessary.
The Long Way Back to You
Where broken hearts come to heal."Why are you here, Emma?""Because my mom hasn't paid her property taxes, so I want to make that right. And because I want closure.""Closure so you can move on and marry Nathan?""He's my fianc矇. He's what I want.""If you say so."Sometimes the life you're meant to live is the one you left behind.Emma Carlisle built the perfect life in Boston-successful career, surgeon fianc矇, everything mapped out. But when unpaid property taxes force her back to Redemption, Alaska, she has one goal: sell the family house, settle the debt, and escape before the past can destroy her again.She didn't count on Luke McGuire.Luke never stopped loving the woman who vanished without explanation fifteen years ago. Now he's desperately fighting to save his family's failing resort while watching Emma prepare to disappear again. The stakes couldn't be higher-his family's legacy hangs in the balance, and losing Emma a second time will destroy him.But Redemption holds devastating secrets about Emma's criminal father and the family shame that drove her away. When shocking revelations about her past surface and her perfect Boston life begins to crumble, Emma faces an impossible choice: return to the safe life that's slowly killing her spirit, or risk everything for the messy truth of where her heart belongs.With Luke's unwavering love and her own buried dreams calling her home, Emma must decide if she has the courage to embrace the life she was always meant to live.A story about second chances, buried secrets, and the courage to come home.________________________________________Perfect for readers who love: - Second-chance romance- Small-town Alaska settings- Family secrets and hidden pasts- Strong heroines choosing authenticity over security- Emotional stories about finding where you belong
Inheriting a Scottish Castle
She inherited the castle. He came to claim it. Only one will win...unless love takes it all.When her estranged father, legendary rock star Keir MacLaren, dies, Isla MacLaren inherits a magnificent Scottish castle-and the life she never asked for. Along with it comes Keir's unfinished business, buried secrets, and one complication Isla can't ignore.Callum Fraser.Gritty, maddeningly capable, and infuriatingly hard to dismiss, Callum is the man Keir took in and raised after Callum's father died. To Callum, the castle isn't a prize. It's home. Proof of the only family he ever trusted. And he's not about to watch a stranger, Keir's daughter, walk in and take it from him.Forced under the same roof while the estate's future is decided, Isla and Callum clash over everything...until heat turns to something far more dangerous. Because the real risk isn't losing the castle. It's losing their hearts.
The Second Room
The moments we leave behind-and the ones that wait for us anyway.For fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Jojo Moyes, and David Nicholls comes a luminous, emotionally charged story about the rooms we leave behind and the ones we dare to enter.Sienna Hartley is a master of reinvention. As a high-flying creative director, she knows exactly how to shape a narrative and how to edit herself to fit the frame. But when a branding conference in New York brings her into a hotel suite with a shared lounge, Sienna finds herself face-to-face with a version of her past she never resolved.Nico Morgan is more than a neighbour through a connecting door. He's a reminder of a summer in Barcelona, a love that never quite ended, and a secret Sienna has carried alone for decades.As proximity blurs the lines she worked so hard to draw, Sienna is forced to confront the version of herself she tried to leave behind. The Second Room is a sophisticated exploration of memory, forgiveness, and the staggering courage it takes to stay-when running has always been easier.What if the second chance you never believed in was waiting just on the other side of the door?
