He’ll protect his best friend’s baby sister from anything…other than himself.
Wildest Dreams, an all-new enemies-to-lovers, best friend’s little sister, billionaire romance from New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen is now available!
Rhyland
Dylan Casablancas is a forbidden fruit,
Undeniably delicious, but one bite just might kill you.
She’s my best friend’s baby sister, a single mom, and a royal pain in the ass.
When Little Miss Baggage moves downstairs to house-sit her brother’s Manhattan apartment, my potential business partner mistakes us as a couple.
He wants a family guy.
I want access to his billions.
And Dylan?
She needs a big, burly guy to scare off her loser ex.
Pretending to be engaged to the feisty girl next door gets messy when I take a bite of the illicit apple.
What can I say? I’m an instant gratification kind of guy.
We made a deal to walk out of each other’s lives once my contract is signed.
The only problem?
She might take my heart with her when she leaves.
Dylan
Rhyland Coltridge is out of the question.
Unless the answer is: “Who’s the biggest man-whore you’ve ever met?”
Hedonistic. Wild card. Utterly corrupt.
And those are just the traits the jerk prides himself on.
My life is too messy for a boyfriend. Even if it wasn’t, Rhyland would be the last man I’d consider.
He is supposed to be my ticket out of this nightmare.
But he’s fast becoming my wildest, most dangerous dream.
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Vows and Veils: A Celebration of Love Collection, a steamy, heartwarming romance collection, part of the 1001 Dark Nights Trope Collection from New York Times & USA Today bestselling authors Audrey Carlan, Carly Phillips, Jennifer Probst & Tina Folsom, is available now!
Step into a world of celebration. In Vows and Veils, love is honored and forever begins. From whirlwind weddings to heartwarming proposals, these stories showcase romance at its most joyous. With heartfelt moments and unforgettable celebrations, each tale will remind you that love is the greatest adventure of all.
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Madam Alana
“I don’t understand. Why are my eyes blank?” I frowned while I took in the nuance of my hollowed cheeks and the pinch of my brow as though my imaginary self was pained. “They are not blank. They are empty.” His response was soft, alluding to a much deeper meaning. “And why am I holding my heart?” My voice trembled along with my bottom lip. My nose itched and I felt the tip tingling with the telltale signal that tears would surely follow. “You aren’t holding it, cheri. Your subconscious is offering it unceremoniously.” My gaze snapped to the image and then back to his soulful one. “Why would I do that?” I whispered, fearful of his answer. “Because you don’t know its value. That’s why your eyes are empty. You know not what you give of yourself. Soon you will understand your worth, and that image will change. I will help you see the importance of gifting such a piece of you. A piece I intend to own and hold most dear.” My nose started to run, and I wiped it with the back of my hand. “I don’t understand. You speak in velvet-coated riddles. It confuses me.” He stared mutely at me for a full minute, the air between us palpable as though it lived and breathed, gliding along every surface of exposed skin to tease and taunt. “And one day, when you have let your guard down and offered your heart and soul for my safe keeping, you will understand.” “And if I don’t?” I challenged, not intending to ever give anyone my heart. Not the real me. “You will.” He stared back, looking stoic and calm. “But if I don’t? What happens then?” My voice rose, a hint of frustration clear in my response. His shoulders fell and he tilted his head as though resigned. “Then we will both be sad, because we will have lost what could have been the greatest love of all time.”
Take the Bride
She studied him through lowered lashes, knowing that they hadn’t yet had the much-needed conversation about their past. Given that she wasn’t ready to go home and face the ramifications of a canceled wedding, they had time before they dug that deep. But they were here together now. “You’re crazy,” she muttered. He grinned. “Can’t say I haven’t thought the same thing myself after yesterday. But in that moment, I couldn’t stand by and lose you forever.” He rose to his feet, picked up the tray, and put it back on the table, returning to her side of the bed and sitting down beside her. He grasped her hand, holding her palm in his. “I always considered you mine, even after I let you go. I just didn’t let myself go there again.”
The Marriage Arrangement
“I don’t need to trust anyone but myself.” Those shrewd, dark eyes glinted with intention. She leaned across the table, startling him when she clasped his hand. Her skin was warm and rough and comforting, the touch of a mother, nurturing and strong at the same time. “Ah, but that is a trap. We all need someone to trust.” She paused and squinted, looking deeper into his eyes. “You have many ghosts you are fighting, no?” Shock kept him silent for a moment. He tried to force a laugh, but his voice got stuck. A strange foreboding rose up from inside him, urging him to tell her the truth. “Yes,” he finally said. “But I’ve got them under control.” Her gaze ripped and shredded the lies away. “You and Cat seem to have a connection.” “Yes,” he said again. She nodded, her fingers squeezing his hard. “Then you will need to fight for her,” she said. “Do not be afraid to love. Sometimes it’s the only thing that keeps the ghosts away. Capisce?”
Silent Bite
Oliver’s hands roamed her body, his fingers caressing her just like his tongue did. Warmth and desire filled her, rushing through her body like a flashflood. Her entire body tingled pleasantly, and the place between her legs hummed, yearning for a touch. His touch. His kiss. She’d never believed that love could be like this: all consuming, passionate, while at the same time comforting and safe. Yet she felt safe, safe with a vampire, the very creature she had once feared. Oliver had made her forget all her fears and shown her that even a vampire could love. She felt his love now. It burned brightly and steadily. With every touch and every kiss, she felt it. And tonight, after the ceremony, she would feel it in his bite. His loving bite, how lovingly and silently, he would make her his forever. How he would bestow immortality on her without robbing her of her humanity. How he would make himself vulnerable because once they blood-bonded, Oliver could only feed off her. His body would reject all other blood. In fact, it would make him violently ill if he ever drank blood other than hers. For a vampire to bond himself to a human required ultimate trust. She felt that trust between them.
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Just when victory seems within our grasp, the underground fighting world proves it has one last sucker punch to deliver.
The West Coast Circuit promises legitimacy, fame, and the chance to prove ourselves on the biggest stage. But nothing comes without a price. Dirty money. Corrupt sponsors. Threats that could destroy everything we’ve built.
Frankie still burns with the intensity of Freakshow, his protective instincts warring with his need to see us succeed.
Bones fights through pain and loss, his determination to make his father proud pushing him beyond his limits.
Lotto calculates every move, orchestrating our survival while dancing with devils who wear business suits.
And River… he brings something new. Something dangerous. Something that could either complete us or tear us apart.
They’re no longer just fighting for me – they’re fighting for us. For our family. For our future.
But Vegas is calling, and Sin City isn’t known for playing fair. To reach the top, we’ll have to risk it all.
And this time, I’m not sure if even their obsession will be enough to save us.
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Alta Hensley is a USA TODAY bestselling author of hot, dark and dirty romance. She is also an Amazon Top 10 bestselling author. Being a multi-published author in the romance genre, Alta is known for her dark, gritty alpha heroes, sometimes sweet love stories, hot eroticism, and engaging tales of the constant struggle between dominance and submission.
She lives in Astoria, Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and an Australian Shepherd. When she isn’t walking the coastline, and drinking beer in her favorite breweries, she is writing about villains who always get their love story and happily ever after.
THIS JUST IN: HOCKEY BAD BOY AND POP STAR EXTRAORDINAIRE ENGAGED!
That was the headline we’d wanted. If only I’d known the cost to get it.
Aleksander Suter has been my best friend since high school—and the only man who’s ever been able to truly get under my skin. With his reputation for trouble and a smirk that could melt ice, he’s also the NHL’s favorite bad boy.
When my publicist’s plan to fix my image collides with his need to clean up his own, we find ourselves in a fake engagement that feels too real from the start.
Now, I’m releasing my new album, putting on a show for the paparazzi I usually try to dodge, and falling too fast for a man who never falls for anyone. Every stolen glance, every heated touch blurs the lines between us until I’m wondering where the lies end and the truth begins.
And when a hurricane traps us together in his high-rise condo, all my carefully built walls collapse, and resisting the pull between us becomes a losing game.
Suddenly, the stakes are higher than just headlines, and the risks feel more personal than ever.
But as our past resurfaces and old feelings reignite, I realize the biggest risk isn’t losing my career—it’s losing my heart to the one person I thought would never be mine.
Pro Hockey Romance Fake Engagement Athlete & Pop Star Childhood Friends to Lovers Forced Proximity Unrequited Love (or so they think) Opposites Attract Slow Burn
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Save Your Breath is book four in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees.They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.
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Kandi Steiner is a USA Today and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author living in Tennessee. Best known for writing “emotional rollercoaster” stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance — in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you’re a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she’s your gal.
An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women’s Studies. Her love for writing started at the ripe age of 10, and in 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her “freedom of press.”
She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a hopeless romantic and found herself bursting at the seams with love stories she was eager to tell.
When Kandi isn’t writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, planning her next adventure, or pole dancing (yes, you read that right). She enjoys live music, traveling, hiking, yoga, spending quality time with her family (fur babies included) and soaking up the sweetness of life.
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Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy contemporary romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome almost-grown kids, and dog-whisperer to one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. Laura resides in Las Vegas where she is living her own happily ever after. Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves to hear from readers!
I swore I would never return to this palace. Never kneel before my father again.
But I have been dragged back into his gilded cage, trapped beneath his rule, and bound to a fate I had tried to escape.
My body is his to break, my magic his to wield. And no matter how many nights I dream of Dacre storming these halls, of his hands pulling me from the darkness—dreams are nothing against the greed of a king.
Even if my mate comes for me, even if I am freed from my father’s grip, I’m not sure there will be anything left of me to save.
The kingdom is dying. The land withers beneath the weight of stolen magic, and my father’s reign will not end without bloodshed.
But I have lived in the dark for too long.
And I was not made to wither, I was made to burn.
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USA Today Bestselling Author, Holly Renee brings readers a pinch of angst, an indulgence of heat, and the perfect amount of heart in every book.
Born and raised in East Tennessee, she is a married mom of two wild children. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, pretending to be a dragon for the hundredth time that day, being disgustingly in love with her husband, or chilling in the middle of the lake with her sunglasses and a float.
Holly is a lover of all things romance, Mexican food and yoga pants.
Kala Taggart has known she was in love with Cooper McKay since she was a young girl. But her wild-child ways sometimes clashed with Coop’s apple pie, all-American persona. After the worst night of Kala’s life, she decided to give up on having any kind of normalcy. She focused on her future and let the idea of Cooper go.
Cooper knows he screwed up with Kala when they were young, but the adult Cooper is unwilling to let their past rob them of a future. He joins her CIA team not for the thrill of the job but to be close to the woman he’s always loved. He spends night after night with her at the club, trying to fulfill her needs, to prove he doesn’t need some perfect partner. All he needs is her.
When Cooper and Kala are assigned to a mission, they find themselves locked together and forced to face their problems. As the truth of that long-ago night slowly comes to the surface, Cooper has to admit that Kala might be further from him than ever. And all his plans come crashing down as the elusive terrorist they’ve been hunting makes a move no one is expecting, but the real threat might come from within.
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New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband and three kids. Since starting her publishing journey in 2010, she’s sold over three million copies of her books. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings.
I was never supposed to have a crush on my best friend’s little sister. Morgan is too young. Too innocent. And she’s in far too much danger.
I’ve built a legitimate empire in New York, far from the life of shadows and violence in which I was raised. I’m heir to a dark throne.
When she needs temporary shelter, I allow her to crash at my place. Being this close to her, without touching her, hurts like hell. But I can play the white knight for a few weeks.
I have to stay away from her, even while I keep her safe.
Even if it means not touching her beautiful body.
Even if it means seeing the hurt in her eyes.
Then my former life comes crashing in. She doesn’t know how deep the stakes go—and I can’t afford to let her find out. Protecting her means keeping her close, even if it means risking everything, including my own heart.
Deep Pockets is a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance filled with high-stakes tension, passion, and the thin line between loyalty and love. It’s a journey of tragic pasts, fierce protectiveness, and the realization that sometimes, the heart wants what it has secretly craved all along.
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I can honestly say that if you have not read any of Nana’s books before (like myself), you can easily start this new series without any prior knowledge and absolutely enjoy it.
The main characters, Lance and Morgan, absolutely carried this book with their chemistry, the tension between them, and their banter. Nana did a wonderful job of creating characters that were more than just surface level and more than just the circumstances they grew up in.
I really enjoyed the storyline, along with the twists and turns that helped add some layers to this dynamic world. Nana does a great job with the secondary characters by adding more dimensions to the family dynamics.
This story flowed really well and I really liked how everything blended together and delivered an entertaining book. And that cliffhanger – well done. I cannot wait for the next book.
Meet Nana
Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling author, Nana Malone writes Sexy Feel-Good Romance and loves all things romance and adventure.
That love started with a tattered romantic suspense she “borrowed” from her cousin. It was a sultry summer afternoon in Ghana, and Nana was a precocious thirteen year old. She’s been in love with kick butt heroines ever since. With her overactive imagination, and channeling her inner Buffy, it was only a matter a time before she started creating her own characters.
A standalone enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, dark Bratva romance from USA Today bestselling author, Jane Henry
Semyon Kopolov. Gorgeous and formidable. My childhood crush and brother’s best friend.
They call him the Ice King—cold, ruthless, unforgiving. He’s the reason my mother’s dead. Now he’s my husband.
Once he was my protector. The boy who carried me when I fell and swore to shield me from monsters. Until he became one.
Forced into marriage, I’m trapped with the man I swear I’ll never forgive. But the harder I try to escape, the harder I fall. My body betrays me, and my heart whispers lies. I tell myself he’s not the boy I once loved, Yet I’m forced to face my greatest fear: I’m falling for my enemy.
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Jane has done it again!!! These books get better and better.
This can easily be read as a standalone. However, you will want to go back and read the first two because this book will have you wanting to.
The blurb is all you need to know going into this book. Jane does a wonderful job with character development and creating that tension between them. The memories were a perfect addition and helped add another layer to the story.
I really enjoyed the blend of the Bravata dangers with the romance elements and the family values. Jane weaves all of this so well and keep readers engaged the entirety of the story.
I cannot wait to see what she brings next in Unhinged.
Meet Jane
Fueled by dark chocolate and even darker coffee, USA Today bestselling author Jane Henry writes what she loves to read— character-driven, unputdownable romance featuring dominant alpha males and the powerful heroines who bring them to their knees. She’s believed in the power of love and romance since Belle won over the beast, and finally decided to write love stories of her own.
The world loves Maverick Houston. Me? I’ve hated him since we were ten.
It’s not exactly easy to escape your childhood nemesis when your parents are best friends who live on the same block. Through countless vacations, parties and holidays, Maverick and I have spent the past decade trading insults.
Until that family dinner when his mother tells us she’s dying. When she asks us to forget the past and start fresh. That’s how I found myself on a date with the Treasure State Wildcats football star. The campus playboy. The boy I kissed when I was three. The man who is the bane of my existence.
He’s arrogant. He’s blunt. He’s too handsome for his own good. But if he has a single, redeeming merit, the guy sure does love his mom. And that’s why I started fake dating Maverick Houston. That’s why I made him a proposition of my own. That’s how this sham of a relationship ruined my life.
The world loves Maverick Houston. Me? I hate that he made me love him too.
MERIT AUDIOBOOK – Megan Wicks and Robert Hatchet narrate this one, and they are incredible!!
Devney never lets me down with her books and this is one is no exception.
I have thoroughly loved this series and never thought I would enjoy each book more than the last one. Each book can easily be read as a standalone and once you read one, you will want to read the others.
Merit surprised me as I was not prepared for the huge emotional roller coaster in this one. Don’t get me wrong, Devney has ran me through the gamut of emotions in other books. However, there are certain scenes in this book that just had me sobbing when moments before I had been laughing.
I am not going to spoil anything with even miniscule happenings in this book. The blurb is all you need to know going into this one. You will devour and love this story so much.
An absolute MUST READ!
ABOUT DEVNEY PERRY
Devney Perry® is a Wall Street Journal,USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author of over fifty romance novels. After working in the technology industry for a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to pursue her passion for writing. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons.
Office Sparks: A Workplace Romance Collection, a spicy romance collection, part of the 1001 Dark Nights Trope Collection from New York Times & USA Today bestselling authors C.D. Reiss, K. Bromberg, Laurelin Paige & Heather Graham, is available now!
Romance is heating up at the office. In Office Sparks, whether it’s secret affairs, forbidden crushes, or rivals turned lovers, these workplace romances will ignite the tension between career and passion. As deadlines blur with desire, and competition gives way to connection, get ready for steamy stories where love conquers the boardroom.
Includes: Prince Roman by C.D Reiss Rivalry by K. Bromberg Falling Under You by Laurelin Paige and Crimson Twilight by Heather Graham
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Prince Roman
“What do you want?” I growled. He led me away from the bathroom. The hall was almost completely clear of people. “Come with me.” “Why should I?” As he cut a turn into a narrower hall, he pushed against me, and I pushed back. In a split second, I was against the wall and his lips were on mine. There was a fierceness to his mouth, a hunger that was the opposite of cold professionalism. His tongue fed me and his hands owned me. I could have melted into him so easily. I could have given myself over and loved every minute of it. I wanted to. My body wanted to. Every nerve in my body vibrated for him.
Sweet Rivalry
For the love of God, he has tattoos. And not just a simple, one-off tattoo, but rather ink from his wrist on up to his flexing forearm and beyond where I can’t see. How did I not notice the shadow of ink beneath his dress shirt? And when in the hell did preppy-boy Ryder Rodgers transform into that mythical guy who hits every single one of my buttons? For a moment, I’m rendered incoherent. It’s like I know him but know nothing about him…and now with this new discovery, he just became ten times hotter.
Falling Under You
“There are too many reasons why that would be a bad idea.” Enough said. Case closed. “Yes, there are,” he agreed. “Forget them.” The last sentence was a command. I fought against the order, wanting what he was suggesting with acute desire. “I’m not sure I’m the kind of person who can.” “You can.” He leaned in over my shoulder, his breath skating across the skin of my neck. “You just haven’t encountered the kind of guy who can help you do it.” I shivered from the heat of his insinuation. “And you think you’re that guy?” “I know that I am.” He moved his mouth along my jawline, never touching me with anything but the hot air that passed between his lips. “Let me show you who I am. Let me show you who you are.”
Crimson Twilight
She awoke. And felt Sloan’s warmth beside her. She loved that she lay with him at night and woke with him in the morning. She even loved that they could disagree, even argue, that life with him was comfortable—and yet, she could see him, breathe his scent, watch him walk from the shower and want him as if they’d never made love before. She rolled over to tell him that she loved him. But never spoke the words. A shrill scream pierced the castle’s quiet.
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