The deal was simple… Pretend to be in a relationship without falling for each other.
Only I’m not sure I can hold my end of the bargain.
I’m the sensible one out of my brothers. The reliable one. The one who doesn’t make hasty decisions. Or at least that was me until Ruby Murray turned up in my small town with her long legs and red lips, and a secret she needed me to help keep.
It should be straightforward – I pretend to be her boyfriend, and she shows my ex-girlfriend I’ve moved on. But this fake relationship feels too real for both of us.
She’s sure we’re just friends – but the benefits suggest it’s a whole lot more.
I’m sure that when she leaves town, she’ll be taking part of me with her.
Ruby thinks we can carry on pretending. She says that this is just a favour to help us both out.
I say a secret wedding proves otherwise. I just need to show her that she can trust me with more than a secret – that I can keep her heart safe as well.
Annie Dyer enjoys her alarm to be off, her books to be steamy, and her gin to be dry. Her stories are set in the UK and filled with more heat than an English summer. She writes about strong women and the men who are men enough to make them happy! Her books are made to binge read, and guarantee a happily ever after. Annie lives in Manchester, England with her husband and pets, in a Victorian house with leopard print carpet!
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Title: I’ll Just Date Myself Series; Gator Bait MC #7 Author: Lani Lynn Vale Release Date: June 27, 2023
About the Book
Normally when you say, “I have a stalker,” you think bad thoughts. That wasn’t the kind of
stalker Folsom was when it came to Kobe Sano. Folsom liked to call herself a “guardian angel in
disguise.”
The first time he catches her attention, he’s been assigned to hunt her down and throw away the
key. All she did was steal someone else’s child. Well, embryo, that is. What Kobe doesn’t know,
though, is the man that hired him is up to no good, and she has no other choice but to run without
looking back.
From that moment on, she spends the rest of her spare time running away from him while also
digging into every nook and cranny of his personal life, finding every weakness he has and
utilizing it any way she needs to keep herself one step ahead of him.
Only one day, when she goes to do her usual snooping, she finds out that not only is her favorite
person in trouble, but he’s also in need of her help.
Too bad it takes her years to find that help.
Her next step is to break him out of the pokey prison-break style.
If she knew he’d go without question, she very well might have.
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It didn’t take a genius to know when someone was stalking you. The signs were all there, and
they eventually pointed right at Folsom.
When he figures it out, he plans to confront her and maybe address the silent sexual tension
that’s been brewing between them for the last few years.
However, right when he’s ready to admit to himself that she might be the one—daughter who
intimidates the hell out of him or not—she up and disappears for a year.
In that year, he spends every waking moment searching for her.
And eventually he finds her, confronts her, and is hit in the face with the secrets she’s kept from
him for years.
One of which is a big one.
The daughter that she protects with everything she has—the one that he’s come to love with all
his heart, just like her mom—is the very abducted child from his one and only unsolved case.
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Loved Kobe and Folsom's story.
"There was something between us, and though I wasn't ready to admit it a year ago, I was ready to admit it now."
I liked the premise behind Folsom's mysteriousness. She's a certified genius with guts, no shame, and a big heart. She took care of those she loved in her own unique way and, I've gotta say, if I had her skills, I'd do much the same! Kobe is not so much mysterious as taciturn. He'd been through a lot but I delighted in the fact that he, Folsom and JP were made to be a fab family unit. I adored how their lives had previously intertwined. As always, you never know what to expect from this author and she always brings it to the table with her fantastic storylines.
What's the worst thing that can happen to a single dad trying to avoid temptation? Crossing paths with the sexy runaway bride who needs to get as far away from her ex as possible.
When runaway bride Grace Giordano needs somewhere to regroup, groomsman Jaime Dupree offers her a guest house on his ranch. It's no skin off his nose—she's only in town a few days. Besides, between his daughter and his professional hockey team, he's got his hands full. Surely, their paths won't cross.
But when Grace gets the opportunity to run a food truck at the town's annual music festival, she decides to stay all summer long. The singing baker's a hit—at the festival and on the ranch.
Jaime might want to focus on his kid and his team, but the singing baker proves to be a mighty big distraction.
One he's not sure he can resist.
Caroline's Review
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Loved this book by a new-to-me author so much! Thrilling chemistry and pretty emotional towards the end.
"When she looked up at him, lightning struck his core, and electricity raced through his body."
On the morning of her wedding, Grace Giordano finds out about her fiance's epic betrayal. After fifteen years of their on-again/off-again relationship, this was a complete deal-breaker for her and the only choice left for her is to runaway. When Jaime Dupree bumps into Grace as she makes her getaway, he's driven to help her and offer her sanctuary at his Wyoming ranch while she gets her thoughts together and decide on next steps. This isn't the first time that they've met but this is the first time that the chemistry between them sparks to life. Unfortunately, in spite of the mental and physical connection between them, Jaime has demons that won't let him move forward.
"All I have to do is look at you, and the world stops. I can't think. I can't breathe. I don't know what it is, but you get under my skin."
I was wholly absorbed and invested in this story. Both Grace and Jaime had a lot in common, even in the fact that they both had issues that held them back in one way or another. The attraction and intimacy between them was wild! 🔥🔥🔥I loved Grace's strength and sense of self-respect, and for finally realising what she deserved in her career as well as in her personal life. Jaime was gorgeous! I thrilled at his fierce desire for Grace and the fact that he struggled to keep her at arm's length, but I'm happy that his issues weren't strung out. Grace brought sunshine and balance to his life. In turn, he really saw her for who she really was. Their love was swift, hot and riveting. His little girl, Kinsley, was simply adorable! I loved her spunkiness and fearlessness. The three of them made a beautiful family. Such a gorgeous read!
Award-winning author Erika Kelly writes sexy, passionate, and emotional contemporary romance. Married to the love of her life and raising four children, she lives in the southwest, drinks a lot of tea, and is always waiting for her cats to get off her keyboard.
Julia Wolf has revealed the gorgeous cover for Sincerely, Your Inconvenient Wife!
Releasing: July 20, 2023
Cover Design: Y’all That Graphic
Photographer: Michelle Lancaster
I have this thing about saying 'yes'. I do it frequently, and with abandon.
Skydiving on a whim? Yes.
A last minute getaway to Ireland? Yes!
Agreeing to a marriage of convenience with sexy and arrogant Luca Rossi for two years? Um...yes?
It should have been a simple arrangement. Luca needs a wife to clean up his image as the new CEO of Rossi Motors, and I need my mother to stop trying to fix me up on terrible dates. In two years, we'll part amicably, no attachments or hard feelings. Anything that happens between us will be outside the confines of our arrangement.
And by anything, I mean falling into Luca's bed. Which I also do frequently and with abandon.
But nothing is ever as simple as it seems. It isn't long before I fall for my motorcycle-riding, dirty-talking, sexy-as-sin husband.
I know I should be careful. This is just temporary, after all, and Luca and I want completely different futures.
The thing is, when I'm with Luca, all I want to do is say, 'yes', no matter how reckless that would be.
Julia Wolf writes sexy rockers, broken bad boys, snarky heroines, and bad ass women. She's a firm believer in happily ever afters, no matter how rocky the road is to get there.
Julia lives in Maryland with her husband and three crazy, beautiful children. When she's not writing romance, she's reading it. Some of her favorite things are, in no particular order: goats, books, coffee, and Target.
Kandi Steiner has revealed the gorgeous cover for Meet Your Match!
Releasing: July 7, 2023
Cover Design: Kandi Steiner
Photographer: Ren Saliba
One Month with Vince Tanev: Tampa’s Hotshot Rookie
Twenty-four-seven access on and off the ice.
The headline says it all, and my bosses are over the moon when the opportunity of a lifetime lands in my lap. Of course, they aren’t aware that I’ve already met Vince Cool at an all-star gala — and that we were at each other’s throats the entire time.
It doesn’t matter that he’s the kind of hot that shows God has favorites — messy brown hair, heated hazel eyes, the smirk of a rockstar, and a scar over his eyebrow that makes every woman particularly feral.
He’s a rich, cocky playboy — a brand I’m all too familiar with, and one I’m determined to never be around again.
But after my coverage of the gala stirs up buzz, the team’s General Manager and my CEO strike a deal. To help fill the arena at home games, I’ll get up close and personal with Tampa’s new shiny toy. Whether he’s at practice, playing in a game, partying, or drinking coffee half-naked in his condo — I’ll be there for all of it.
Vince gets under my skin like no one else. It isn’t long before that paper-thin line between hate and lust blurs, and being around him every waking minute of the day leaves no chance to escape his devilish stare.
The air crackles between us. The tension is hot enough to melt my inhibitions.
But I know the way this story ends. I’ve lived it once before.
As much as I work to guard my heart, my body is a traitor — and if this man puts his hands on me, I know I’ll submit to desire.
I thought one month with Vince Tanev was a game I could win easily.
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
Smart Move, an all-new grumpy sunshine sweet romance by Amanda Pennington, is now available in Kindle Unlimited!
Ivy Lunden is Team Keep Things Casual…
I am Toby Azumah’s opposite in every way. I’m a pessimist; he’s an optimist. I’m into art; he’s into sports. Still, I’m highly entertained by our flirtationship.
When he finally talks me into a date, everything goes wrong. Chaos descends on my orderly life when my mother falls and needs nearly round-the-clock care. Add in my nosy neighbor, and my peace of mind has been turned inside out.
When Toby, Mr. Best-Case Scenario himself, offers to help, I’m skeptical. A relationship with him would only make things more chaotic, right? Or maybe Toby is the real deal, and giving him a chance is a smart move after all.
Toby Azumah is Team Happily Ever After…
I’ve wanted to take the mysterious, beautiful Ivy Lunden to dinner ever since we met, and I’m confident she just needs a little time to warm up to the idea of us. But nothing goes according to my daydreams.
Despite a no-show date, some flirty texts, and the fierce ways she protects herself and her mom, I see through the chaos and smoke to the real Ivy. The Ivy she rarely shows to the world.
How can I convince her I’m making the smart move and playing for keeps?
‘Smart Move’ is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #7 in the Work For It series, Educated Romance World, Penny Reid Book Universe.
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This was another sweet read from this author.
Ivy Lunden and Toby Azumah are total opposites. When they first meet, there's instant attraction on both sides and their banter was infectious. However, Ivy has a lot on her plate and is an eternal pessimist. In contrast, Toby is an eternal optimist and always keen to brighten her day.
I've read a couple of other stories before where one of the main characters had synesthesia, and I loved reading about Ivy's condition, especially the colours she saw when she dealt with Toby. He was beautiful in every way to her. The two of them, through circumstances, began to spend more time together. I enjoyed the growth in their relationship - Ivy's thaw and Toby's patience. I loved the colour that he brought to her grey life. A lovely, wonderful read!
I glanced over to make sure Clarice, my lazy coworker who was never happier than when she was pointing out others’ mistakes, was on the other side of the room, sitting at her desk and staring at her phone. Then I let myself look at him.
As usual, he stepped close and leaned his elbows on the counter. His forearms edged the boundary of professionalism, the sleeves of his coat landing a few inches short of the middle of the counter. He always gave me just enough space to let me know that I was still the one in control of our flirtationship.
That’s right. I, Ivy Lunden, have a flirtationship with Toby Azumah, the man whose voice draws more colorful images in my head than any other sound ever has.
For the last few semesters, he leaned across the registrar counter, and he flirted with me, and I flirted back, and then we parted ways until the next time the university opened registration for physical therapy CEs.
Toby always came just after noon on opening day. Always.
Not that I kept track. And not that I wore my best red lipstick and sexy heels for the occasion.
This, whatever it was, was all just a game. My favorite kind of game.
“Hey.”
More bright splashes. More beautiful colors.
I smiled. “Hey.”
“How are you?”
From anyone else, this was a pat question expecting a pat answer. But not from Toby. This was all part of our routine, and it never bored me.
I pursed my lips and pretended to think, not missing when his eyes flicked to my mouth for a moment. Yep. Still got it. “I’m feeling about a seven right now.” I definitely felt worse than a seven, but our flirtationship was my escape, and I wanted to pretend for a few precious moments.
He nodded like this was the most interesting statement he’d heard all day—and his interest didn’t feel artificial. In a world of fake dating profiles and pretended sincerity, I reveled in his focused attention.
“What’ll it take to get to ten?” A grin teased the right corner of his lips.
My answer was instant. “A box of wine that lasts until I clock out at five.”
He laughed. “A whole box? Your day must be much worse than a seven.”
That kind of openness wasn’t part of my game, so I shrugged. “What can I say? I’m a simple woman.”
“I doubt it,” he whispered, and the sound put a delightful haze in my head.
“What about you?” Now I leaned across the counter, our forearms mere inches apart. “How’s your day?”
He pretended to think about it before saying, “Nine.”
Of course. He never rated his day any lower than an eight.
“Don’t you ever have a bad day?” I picked up the catalog from my desk, turning to the CE page.
“Never when you’re around.”
My eyes widened.
He winced. “That was pretty awful.”
“Maybe your bad day is showing after all.” Smiling, I handed him the catalog.
“I don’t believe in bad days.”
About Amanda Pennington
Amanda Pennington lives outside Louisville, Kentucky with her husband in their fixer-upper house. When she’s not writing, Amanda loves traveling, running, and reading anything within reach. More information is available at www.amandacpennington.com.
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy comes a steamy forbidden romance featuring a possessive hero … who falls first and will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Bastian Bishop. That’s his name.
He’s rough, rugged, and utterly unpredictable.
He’s not cautious or contemplative. He’s a volcano. Silent and steady one second, and a nightmare in the next.
But that’s not the worst of it.
This guy? He’s an outsider and in my world outsiders don’t belong.
They’re unwanted, unwelcome and known to disappear without a trace; yet he doesn’t seem to care.
After one night of reckless rebellion, the tattooed tyrant keeps coming back, sneaking into my world without permission, and causing trouble I can’t allow.
I should end this now before my father discovers his existence and does it for me, but he won’t allow it.
He says, like it or not … I am his now, that nothing and no one will stand in his way.
What he refuses to understand is I’m a Girl of Greyson, a coveted queen of sorts in the underground crime world.
He’s a nobody, an insignificant man with nothing to his name, marking him a threat to my own.
We could never be, but he won’t hear it.
And me? I know exactly how this ends.
Or so I thought I did, until betrayal burns so deep that suddenly nothing makes sense.
Nothing but him…
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Wowzers! What a ride!
Bastian Bishop lives in a world so completely opposite to the one inhabited by Rocklin Revenaw. Bass is cocky, stealthy and determined to make his place in the world. Rocklin already knows her place in the world but she's no prim princess. She was arrogant, assured and pretty badass. They were two strong people who fought for dominance - it was fun, challenging, and so freakin' hot! This story was really something else, set in an elite world that was mysterious and intriguing. Hold on tight for the ride! I was addicted to every word and can't wait for the next one!
Meagan Brandy is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal
Bestselling Author of New Adult and Sports Romance books. Born and raised in California, she is a married mother of three crazy boys who keep her bouncing from one sports field to another, depending on the season, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Starbucks is her best friend and words are her sanity.
