Genre/Tropes: Brothers best friend / Secret society / Forbidden / Obsessed Hero / Dark romance / Possesive Hero / Enemies to Lovers / Friends to Lovers / Touch her and die
Cover designer: Simply
Defined Art: Jay Aheer
Photographer: Michelle Lancaster
Prepare to enter a world of darkness, obsession, and forbidden desire.
The cover reveal for War and His Queen by Amo Jones is here!
It’ll release on January 3rd, 2024 – Mark Your Calendars!
Get ready for a thrilling journey into a realm of secrets, where the Queen hides mysteries and War becomes a game of desire and danger. This isn’t just any romance—it’s dark, passionate, and enthralling.
Watch out for this intense, dark romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Stay tuned for the release date, preorder links, and blurb, and don’t miss the chance to dive into a story where the Queen and her War will set the pages on fire.
About the Author:
Amo Jones is a USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, totally winging this author thing (she’s probably doing it all wrong). She likes cake, loves wine, and her religion is magic (Slytherin). She’s a profound work-a-holic, but when she’s not writing, you can find her chilling with her kids & Husband at the nearest beach, with a cocktail in her hand.
New Zealand is not a state of Australia and rugby is the best sport ever played.
The Manor—the heartbeat of hedonism and pleasure, the place where Jesse Ward lost himself for years in women and alcohol, escaping his past—was his life. His everything. Until the day Ava O’Shea walked through the doors and Jesse discovered something else to live for.
Her.
Their love affair was passionate, intense, and all-consuming. She became his heaven. His escape. And eventually, his downfall. When Ava walked away from him, he was destroyed, even more broken than before.
But she’s come back, and Jesse vows never to lose her again.
Except Ava’s only scratched the surface of his broken soul, and as their relationship intensifies and their love deepens, Jesse’s pushed to the brink of insanity when his past creeps into his present and risks destroying everything.
They will never survive his truths, and Jesse will never survive losing Ava again.
So he’ll do anything to shield her from his dark, soul-destroying past.
Absolutely anything.
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Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in England, where she lives with her husband, boys and Theo the Doberman. She is a self-professed daydreamer, and has a terrible weak spot for alpha males. Writing powerful love stories with addictive characters has become her passion—a passion she now shares with her devoted readers. She’s a proud #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, a Sunday Times Bestseller, and her work is published in over twenty-five languages across the world. You can learn more about Jodi & her words at www.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk
He’s a determined billionaire used to getting what he wants, and she’s prepared to marry the wrong man to prove to them she’s moved on. But neither of them is ready to let go of the past…
A small-town, friends to lovers, second chance romance from Wall Street Journal & USA Bestselling Author M. Robinson
Being the man of honor in my best friend Livvy’s wedding wouldn’t be such a big deal…
If I wasn’t in love with her.
But I won’t turn her down. No matter how much it’ll tear my heart out to watch her walk down the aisle toward another man.
It should have been us—from friends to lovers and back again. But after college, I was so busy building my empire that I let her slip through my fingers. She was my first. And once she realizes he’s the wrong one for her…
A sweet & romantic friends-to-lovers-to-friends-to-forever romance.
She Was Mine First is one of Monica’s more sweet and swoony romance stories.
Told from both POVs, readers get to vicariously live through Ethan and Livvy as their love for one another goes from friendship to more.
I truly loved how Monica wrote this story and allowed these two characters to grow as individuals and yet still always found their way back to one another.
Readers will go through the rollercoaster of emotions that these two go through. I couldn’t put this book down once I started it.
She Was Mine First is a perfect romance read.
Meet M. Robinson:
M. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of more than thirty novels in Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense. Crowned the “Queen of Angst” by her loyal readers, you’ll feel the cut of her pen slicing through your heart as your soul bleeds upon the words of her stories with each turn of the page.
Most notably known for the Good Ol’ Boys, M’s newest venture has graced her with the #1 Bestseller on Apple Books with Second Chance Contract. The Second Chance Men are powerful, intelligent and will sweep you off your feet and leave you weak in the knees–every woman’s wildest dreams.
M. lives the boat life along the Gulf Coast of Florida with her two puppies and real life book boyfriend, the inspiration for all her filthy talking alphas, Bossman.
When she isn’t in the cave writing her next epic love story, you can usually spot her mad-dashing through Target or in the drive-thru of Starbucks, refueling. Yes, she’s a self-proclaimed shopaholic, but only if she’s spending Bossman’s money.
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YOU BEAUTIFUL THING, YOU by USA Today bestselling author SaffronA. Kent is LIVE! Don’t miss this all new angsty, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance!!!
No, her biological clock isn’t ticking, but she’s desperate for unconditional love. Rejected by all except her brother and soon to be married off by her father for financial gain, she aches for someone to hold close and call hers.
Enter Ledger Thorne. Soccer god, devastatingly handsome and her brother’s rival.
Once upon a time they had a thing. A beautiful thing. But while Tempest thought she was madly in love, Ledger was only using her for petty revenge.
So Tempest has a plan: seduce the sexy jerk who broke her heart, use him to get pregnant and then leave him in the dust like he left her, to marry a stranger.
Only the problem with making babies is that it doesn’t feel like revenge. It feels a lot like that thing they used to have: Hot and stormy, and intense and intimate.
But Tempest isn’t a fool. She’ll stick to the plan.
Because wasn’t it Ledger who turned their beautiful thing into something ugly?
Now it’s her turn…
NOTE: This is a STANDALONE set in the world of Bardstown, a St. Mary’s Rebels spin-off.
You Beautiful Thing, You was an interesting read for me. I didn’t not like it and I didn’t love it. I am truly torn right down the middle on this one.
I absolutely loved the idea of this book and the writing was ok. I enjoyed the characters and their uniqueness, however there were other things that just didn’t jive with me.
I will say that the book is enticing and kept me entertained. It’s not your typical NA romance; it definitely stands out.
I would still recommend readers check the TW and then go from there on reading it.
ABOUT THE SAFFRON:
Saffron A. Kent is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Contemporary and New Adult romance.
She has an MFA in Creative Writing and she lives in New York City with her nerdy and supportive husband.
My brother’s teammates know not to touch me—but that doesn’t stop me from daring Jaxson Brittain to be the first to break the rule.
After one steamy night in Austin, I’m all too aware of the hot, broody defenseman with icy blue eyes and ink sprawling his muscular arms. He was the one my brother assigned to keep me safe—and I had far too much fun tempting him to be the one to put me in danger.
It was just one night of tip-toeing the line, of teasing and flirting and messing around knowing nothing would ever come of it.
But when the universe throws me back into his lap two weeks later and we end up on a secret road trip together, all bets are off.
I can’t help but touch him. I can’t help but pray for him to touch me. And I can’t resist the temptation to test him at every turn.
Jaxson is smart and doesn’t have a death wish. So, like a gentleman, he keeps his hands to himself… the jerk.
But the closer we get on the road and the farther we get from reality, the less those warning signs from my brother seem to deter him.
When we started this road trip, we set a boundary. We promised to keep all arms and legs safely in the friend zone.
Now, miles and miles away from all the reasons we shouldn’t, all I can hear is my heart thumping out the resounding reason we should.
And the way those heated blue eyes watch me, I know I’m not the only one.
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TROPES:
Pro Hockey Romance Teammate’s Little Sister/Brother’s Best Friend Road Trip Forced Proximity One Bed Age Gap Opposites Attract Forbidden ___________________________________________
Watch Your Mouth is book two 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 an Amazon Top 5 bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur living in Tampa, FL. 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. She started writing back in the 4th grade after reading the first Harry Potter installment. 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 die hard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.
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, playing with her fur babies and soaking up the sweetness of life.
Kandi Steiner may be coming to a city near you! Check out her “events” tab to see all the signings she’s attending in the near future: www.kandisteiner.com/events
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a standalone new adult romance set in the competitive world of K-pop.
A meet cute is supposed to be cute.
Ours was sexy. Chaotic. Not normal.
Less than 10 minutes after we met, I realized we could never be. She was forbidden to me.
She held my hand behind his back.
I gripped hers, knowing it was wrong.
I was on the cusp of superstardom—and still I held her fingertips because it felt right.
Knowing that when it all went wrong, we would be done—the media would destroy us.
After all, not only was she was four years older than me, she was the leader of SWT’s sister—my best friend—and someone who could wreck everything we’d worked for.
But I still held on.
I’m lost. So lost.
I’m the youngest in the group, the one everyone sees as the most innocent.
But they don’t know the stolen moments with her.
The kisses.
The touching.
They don’t know any of that.
So I keep acting as if I’m pure as the driven snow when really all it took was one chance meeting.
To make.
Me.
Sin.
Hi, I’m Sookie, Maknae of SWT, the most famous K-pop group in the world.
And I’m pretty sure I’m not just lost… nah, I’m about to fall.
Rachel Van Dyken & Inkitt have joined together for a
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Write K-pop fan-fiction for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Dive into the world of KPOP romance, inspired by Rachel Van Dyken’s bestselling novel. Win KPOP-themed goodies, a consultation with the author, and more!
Expand on Grace’s adventure as an intern at Korea’s premier record label, navigating a whirlwind of scandal, fame, and romance. K-pop superstars who may not be what they seem and the challenges of fame, perfection, and the heart’s desires.
Unleash your creativity, and let the rhythms of Seoul inspire your romantic narrative. Your chance to win incredible prizes, consult with the author, and explore the world of K-drama romance awaits!
Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books ranging from new adult romance to mafia romance to paranormal & fantasy romance. With over four million copies sold, she’s been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs. For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenAuthor.com.
Pine River was supposed to be a new start for me.
And it was, especially attending school with my three overprotective cousins, who were the triplets at the top of the social hierarchy. Except they weren’t alone there, and the first day when I came to school, I saw him.
Scout Raiden. Tall. Lean. Tattooed. Mesmerizing. He was a golden god with dark and piercing eyes—looking like he wanted to eat me up.
The feeling was mutual, and that was a problem. It was lust-want-must have-loathing-hate all at once. I was affected. And I couldn’t have that. No way. Not after what I’d just left in Cedra Valley.
I didn’t care how much money his uncle had. I didn’t care that it seemed every girl wanted him. I didn’t care about his reputation as an up-and-coming fighter. Or the promise of how those hands would make me feel.
What I did care about was staying as far away from Scout as possible. Because the promise of his presence, the heat that was going to turn the light back on in my world wasn’t a promise at all. It was a threat.
If Tijan writes it, I will read it. And absolutely devour and love it.
Pine River is a fast-paced high school sports romance. There is a lot that happens in this book and a lot of characters are introduced in this small town of Pine River.
I think what stands out most in Tijan’s books is her characters. They all have unique personalities while there is a lot of drama (it is a high school), it keeps the story entertaining and the plot moving along quickly.
Tijan did a good job of keeping everything weaving together and while things got hectic, it was enjoyable to read. I did wish we got more of just Scout and Ramsay alone together, but you could sense the change from enemies to more.
Pine River pulls readers in from the start and keeps them engaged throughout the entire book. It will be impossible to put down once you start. Another great story from Tijan.
Meet Tijan
Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing after college and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Fallen Crest series, Ryan’s Bed, Enemies and others. She is currently writing many new books and series with an English Cocker she adores.
R.S. Grey has revealed the cover for Their Last Resort!
Releasing March 19, 2024
Biting banter is all they know. But messy feelings have a way of coming to the surface in this beachside romance from USA Today bestselling author R.S. Grey.
Paige Young and Cole Clark are polar opposites. A world traveler since birth, Paige loves to lead activities for guests at a luxury island resort in Turks and Caicos. From bingo nights to cliffside hikes, Paige is up for anything. Cole, meanwhile, prefers his number-crunching desk job. He’s the assistant director at the resort—stiff and meticulous. He’s so by the book that he keeps the book. In his desk drawer.
They’re perfectly aligned in one way, though—their ability to drive each other crazy. Every day brings a fresh battle of wits. They’re rivals, archnemeses…and they’re definitely never going to talk about that one time they kissed. Ha ha. Nope!
But when Paige finds out that Cole has been ordered to fire her on the same day a hurricane threatens their little slice of paradise, it’s clear the game is over.
At odds, in peril, and forced to shelter in place together, these two enemies might finally have to confront their true feelings. (You know, the ones hidden under all those withering looks.)
R.S. Grey is the USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including seven #1 bestselling romantic comedies. She lives in Texas with her husband, two daughters, and dog.
Welcome to Ocracoke, an enchanting island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where sun-drenched days merge with sultry nights.
This box set brings you four captivating, full-length novels packed with heartfelt, small-town romance. While the characters in this series are interconnected, each book can be enjoyed as a standalone.
The Choices I’ve Made: Dr. Jake Jameson vowed never to return home, but after inheriting his late father’s family practice, he had no other option. Now, twelve years later, he not only must face his past, but the woman he left behind. He once thought they’d be together forever. But now… she was marrying his best friend.
The Scars I Bare: Dean Sutherland nearly lost his life in a harrowing accident at sea. Now, three years later, as an amputee, he struggles to overcome the emotional scars that haunt him. When the nurse who cared for him in the hospital relocates to his town, Dean can’t help but wonder if Cora is the one he’s been searching for all along.
The Lies I Told: As a rising star in the art world, Aiden Fisher was living the dream. But when a devastating diagnosis turns his world upside down, he seeks solace on a remote island in North Carolina. That’s where he meets Millie. Loving her comes easily, but revealing the truth may just shatter everything they’ve built.
The Mistakes I’ve Made: Taylor Sutherland was supposed to despise hotel heiress Leilani Hart – after all she was here to upend his town. Yet every moment they share causes chaos within him. His plan seemed simple – sabotage her efforts and send her packing. But his heart had other intentions – and soon enough, Taylor found himself falling for the enemy.
**Also look for an exclusive sneak peek of the fifth book in the series, The Secrets We Keep, included in the box set!
J.L. Berg is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ready Series and has written over a dozen other novels in the past decade. She is a California native but currently calls Virginia home. When she’s not writing, you will likely find her spending time with her family or watching Doctor Who. J.L. Berg is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC. Learn more at http://www.jlberg.com
Defying Evil: A Dark Romantic Thriller Abbie Roads (Blood is Thicker Than…, #1) Publication date: October 17th 2023 Genres: Adult, Romance, Thriller
He’s the son of a serial killer. She’s his father’s only surviving victim. He’s obsessed with her. She’s frightened of him. Before it’s all over they’ll need each other to survive.
Cain Killion’s life has revolved around blood. From a childhood of torture by his father, to his gruesome ability to solve crimes. When a current case is directly connected to his past, there’s only one person with answers.
But she isn’t talking, and the bodies are stacking up. The only solution… Kidnap her.
Defying Evil is the first book in the Blood is Thicker Than Series of dark romantic thrillers. It features a man tortured by his past who never thought he was capable of love. If you devour edge of your seat thrillers and romance novels, you’ll love a series that combines both in a roller-coaster ride of mind games and tragic love.
Read this dangerously dark romance today!
Trigger warning: Depictions of violence.
Previously published until the title Saving Mercy.
Abbie Roads is the best-selling author of the Fatal Dreams Series and the Fatal Truth Series. Her novels have been finalists in many prestigious contests including The Golden Heart, The Greater Detroit Booksellers Best, The Oklahoma National Readers’ Choice Award, The Write Touch, The Strut Your Stuff Contest, The Aspen Gold Contest, The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, The Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award, The Midnight Sun, The Kathryn Hayes Contest, The Chanticleer, The Daphne du Maurier, The National Readers’ Choice Award, The New England Readers’ Choice Contest, The Beverly Award, and The Maggie Award. Her debut novel Race the Darkness was Publishers Weekly Top 10 Pick for Fall and Never Let Me Fall is an Amazon Editor’s Pick.
By day Abbie Roads is a mental health counselor always focusing on the bright side. By night she writes on the dark side, putting her characters through the wringer before she gives them their happily-ever-after. She loves a good inspirational quote and is a fan of true crime.
Abbie Roads has always been able to pull me in immediately with her stories. Defying Evil is no different. However, it did not hold my attention like her other books.
Defying Evil is a thriller book with a bit of trauma bonding added in. The “romance” part of this book is what moves at fast pace, which makes the overall book move at fast pace. I felt like the thriller parts were too short and the development of Mercy was a bit lacking.
I love Abbie’s writing style and it’s why I continued on with this story, but this book had a lot of potential to be so much better.
I did enjoy Cain’s backstory and how he’s been able to overcome his horrendous past and move forward. I loved the otherworldly aspect of both Cain and Mercy’s abilities and how Abbie weaved them together into the story.
Overall, it was just an ok read for me. I know Abbie has the ability to dig deeper so this would be a great book for new readers to her work.
A dark, modern, romantic retelling of Sweeney Todd with a Medusa twist and a happy ever after. Their revenge is sweet… their love is unhinged.
Fifteen years ago, a girl sacrificed her life for mine. Ever since, justice is all I’ve wanted.
Then Talia entered the stage.
I’m the barber’s son. The Boss’s nephew.
A prince without a throne and only revenge to fuel me.
She’s the bakers’ granddaughter. Sweet Tallie.
Their dolce nipotina. My vipera.
My desires have always stopped at vengeance. She’s made me want more. But my vendetta will destroy everything in my path, and I won’t risk bringing her into my world.
I never suspected she’d snake her way in on her own.
I craved a bite of her sugar and spice, but my little vipera is fangs and venom.
Now all I want is to be bitten.
DREADFUL is a dark, revenge mafia retelling of Sweeney Todd, Hamlet, and Medusa, set in modern-day Boston and a complete STANDALONE in the Tattered Curtain Series. Guaranteed HEA. This story DOES have triggers so please check the author’s website for TW.
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Why have I not been told about this series before now?? And why has no one told me about Greer Rivers before now!??!
A dark, mafia romantic retelling of fairytales is my jam!! Dreadful contains that with Sweeney Todd, but also includes some Hamlet and Medusa – HELLO!! FREAKING PHENONMENAL!!
That’s really all my review should be. FREAKING PHENONMENAL!!
Greer weaves one hell of retelling with the perfect dark undertones in this mafia story. Talia’s story is not an easy one – what she endured as a child will leave you enraged. And Sever – he has no idea what he’s gotten himself into when he sees her working at the local bakery.
I won’t give any details away. Just read the blurb and go in from there. It is dark story and Greer’s writing is very intense. Right from the start, Greer’s writing just creates such vivid, graphic scenes and it allows readers to empathize with the characters and understand their actions.
I absolutely loved this book. I love Talia and Sever, and not just their chaotic relationship, but how they create their own story in the end.
Greer Rivers is a former crime fighter in a suit, but now happily leaves that to her characters as a romance author! A born and raised Carolinian, Greer says “y’all”, the occasional “bless your heart” (when necessary), and feels comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life.
Greer adores strong, sassy heroines and steamy second chances. She hopes to give readers an escape from the craziness of life and a safe place to feel too much. She’d LOVE to hear from you anytime! Except the morning. She hates mornings.
