Apple Books Chart: New Adult Romance Books 2026

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Twisted Love - Laura Carter Cover Art

Twisted Love

Twisted Love The addictive, twisty and dark billionaire romance from Laura Carter for 2026 by Laura Carter

You will simply DEVOUR this scorching, high-stakes, white collar billionaire romance. Perfect for fans of Sadie Kincaid, Sylvia Day and Tammy Andresen !🖤⚡️💸 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A tale of passion angst and corruption' Jodi Ellen Malpas, #1 New York Times Bestseller 🖤 How far would you go for the one you love? 🔪 Would you keep a deadly secret? ⚠️ Would you risk everything? Gregory Ryans asked me for loyalty, and I gave it. I gave him every last piece of me. I’ve done things I never thought I was capable of. Crossed lines I swore I’d never cross. And through it all, I stayed. But the longer I stand at his side, the more the weight of his past crushes us both. He thinks money can fix everything. But he’s wrong. Because those ghosts from his past are coming for him. For us. And every secret he’s buried is one step closer to destroying the man I can’t seem to walk away from. Loving Gregory Ryans might be the one thing that finally ruins me… Filled with obsession, betrayal and a love as dangerous as it is irresistible, Twisted Love is the second book in the Billionaires of London series. Praise for Laura Carter 'If you love a great alpha male, then Gregory Ryans is going to rock your world!' Alice Raine, bestselling author of The Darkness Within Him 'Those with a passion for white-collar erotic romance will feel the heat rising off the pages' Library Journal starred review

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Your Uncle’s My Husband Now—Back Off, Ex! - MAY Cover Art

Your Uncle’s My Husband Now—Back Off, Ex!

Your Uncle’s My Husband Now—Back Off, Ex! by MAY

On their third wedding anniversary, Clark Summer gifted his wife a diamond necklace named "Love Nyla," broadcasting his devotion to the world. But while the public swooned, Nyla sat alone in their empty home, staring at a photo sent by a stranger: her husband’s new secretary, Jordyn, wearing that same necklace, tangled in Clark’s arms. For three years, Nyla had been the perfect, submissive wife. In return, she received betrayal, humiliation from her mother-in-law, and Clark’s sickening justification that his affair was merely a "physical necessity" while he still loved her. He believed Nyla was trapped, tethered to him by her father’s astronomical medical bills. He thought she would swallow the insults and raise his mistress's child. He was wrong. Selling their mansion, gathering evidence, and delivering irrefutable proof of her infidelity… Nera turned and left, donning a white lab coat instead of an apron, transforming overnight into a top-tier pharmaceutical researcher who had astonished the industry. When Clark, with belated repentance and red-eyed pleading for her return, saw his icy ex-wife being gently embraced by his uncle Damon, he saw the aloof man before him. The superior man coldly glanced at his nephew, his voice low and dangerous: "What are you calling 'wife'? Call her 'auntie'."

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Sweet Thing - Kate Meader Cover Art

Sweet Thing

Sweet Thing by Kate Meader

My dad's teammate needs a nanny and I need a job. Sounds perfect, right? Except for my massive crush on him ... the one he knows all about. Lars I just found out I’m a dad. My one-night stand dropped a baby bombshell in my local bar where I was celebrating my team’s win. Then she fled, leaving me holding my new daughter.  Thank God for Adeline. The daughter of my teammate and closest friend on the Chicago Rebels, she practically raised her little sister and knows exactly how to deal with this situation. I need a nanny; she needs a job. Problem sorted, right?  Not so fast … Adeline I think you’re the sexiest guy alive. That’s what Lars Nyquist overheard me say while recounting my embarrassing crush on him. Yeah, that Lars Nyquist. Defenseman for the Chicago Rebels. Owner of the thickest thighs in the league. More than a decade my senior. Oh, and my dad’s teammate. My only option? Leave the country, of course. Luckily, I’d already planned a round-the-world trip with my bestie and by the time I returned to Chicago a year later, I expected my blunder would be long forgotten. Shows what I know. Now I’m lying awake in the bedroom next to his while playing nanny to his surprise little girl. But I can ignore this stupid infatuation. I have to. Even though the sight of Lars learning to be a dad leaves me breathless and takes that crush to a whole other level.  One that has the potential to break my sorry little heart … Sweet Thing is the first book in the brand new Chicago Players hockey series from Kate Meader, the USA Today bestselling author of the Chicago Rebels and Rookie Rebels series.

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Lights Out

Lights Out An Into Darkness Novel by Navessa Allen

#1 New York Times and instant USA TODAY bestselling series! The viral TikTok stalker dark romance, burning with high heat, hilarious banter, and a love story like you’ve never seen before. Can you handle the ride? I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it. Trauma nurse Aly Cappellucci doesn’t need any more kinks. She likes the one she’s landed on just fine. To her, nothing could top the masked men she follows online. Unless one of those men was shirtless, heavily tattooed, and waiting for her in her bedroom . She dreams about being hunted by one in particular, of him chasing her down and doing deliciously dark things to her willing body. She never could have guessed that by sending one drunken text, those dreams would become her new reality. I want things most people don’t, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love. Josh Hammond has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans to drool over, but one follower has caught his eye: Aly. After reading a comment begging him to break into her house wearing a mask, he decides to take her up on her offer. Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone else. Someone with far more sinister intentions than a little light stalking. As Josh turns from predator to protector and the stakes heighten, he must ask himself how far he’s willing to go for the woman he’s obsessed with. Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally gray male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the TWs at the beginning of the book. Tropes: Stalker romance / Morally grey MMC / Masked stalker / He falls first / Black cat x golden retriever / Kink friendly

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Keeping 13 - Chloe Walsh Cover Art

Keeping 13

Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh

The epic and unforgettable love story that began in Binding 13 continues with the follow-up in this duology, Keeping 13 , from international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Chloe Walsh. Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . . Johnny Kavanagh has been living a different life since his injury sidelined him. He’s never known life without his beloved number 13 jersey, and he feels lost. Luckily for him, there is a mysterious girl who is now taking up most of his thoughts. Shannon Lynch has always been good at keeping secrets. She has realized that evil men aren’t only in stories. They are very real. After her traumatizing trip to Dublin, she is trying to find a way to protect her little brothers above all else. She is beginning to revert to her old self, hiding away so that she can try to contain the few scraps of her future she has left. There’s only one boy who can pull her out of the shadows into which she is retreating. The boy who owns her heart. But what she doesn’t know is that secrets are about to be revealed that could change lives forever. Will Johnny and Shannon’s love survive? Following the beloved characters from Binding 13 , Keeping 13 will cement your love for the Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for: • New adult/YA crossover Irish romance • Dual POVs • Friends-to-lovers • TikTok books • Sports romance Readers can’t stop gushing: “It has so much HEART, SOUL AND LOVE in it. The love is real.” “I love them…my heart beats for them. You know, this is completely one of those books you wanna savor reading as well as finish reading all in a go and then want to reread it as soon as you finish.” “This is definitely one of those books which will stay with me forever.” “JUST. READ. THIS. BOOK. It's perfect. It literally has everything I never knew I needed.” “Thank you for changing my life Chloe Walsh.”

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Shot Taker

Shot Taker by Piper Lawson

He leads the league in scoring. My heart won't give him another shot. I swore I'd never come back to Denver. I'd never trust the wrong man again. But here I am, back in the same place as the bad boy athlete who broke my heart. Clay rules the basketball court, and now he's gunning for redemption. But I'm not the same girl who fell for the man behind the all-star image and reputation. He made me want him like I've never wanted anyone. He made me feel like I was the only thing that mattered. A single look can make me ache. A whispered promise in his gruff voice makes my chest tight. Clay'll do anything to prove we're worth another shot. Shot Taker is a full-length grumpy sunshine sports romance and book 2 in the completed King of the Court series. Clay and Nova's story begins in Game Changer and concludes in Play Maker .

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BASS

BASS A Hockey Romance by Lisa Lang Blakeney

This dangerous hockey star wants to win it all… including the one woman who refuses to be claimed. Only problem? He’s hiding something that could destroy them both. CAUTION: This is not your usual hockey love story. If you’re looking for clean reputations, tidy pasts, and safe emotional choices, this isn’t the book for you. It’s better that you know that upfront. I don’t fall in love. I fixate. On the ice, I’m lethal.
Off it, I’m one mistake away from losing my shot at the NHL. My reputation? Volatile.
My temper? Legendary.
One more screw-up and scouts stop calling. So the university assigns me a handler. Kai Vega. Sharp mind. Sharper mouth. Walks into a room like she owns it and looks at me like I’m something she refuses to fear. She’s supposed to fix my image. Instead, she becomes the only thing I can’t stop thinking about. The way she challenges me.
The way she doesn’t flinch.
The way she stands in front of me like she has no idea what it means to tempt a man like me. I don’t do casual.
I don’t share.
And when I decide I want something, I don’t walk away. But there are parts of my life she doesn’t know about. History that didn’t disappear.
Mistakes that still breathe.
A past that can surface at any moment and drag us both under. If the truth hits the light, everything burns. My future.
Her trust.
Whatever this thing between us is becoming. Kai thinks she can handle me. She can’t. Not when my past decides to remind us both who I used to be. And if I don’t get ahead of it… I won’t just break her heart. I’ll prove she was right about me all along. Tropes: Enemies to lovers. Forced proximity. Obsessive hockey hero. High heat. Secrets that don’t stay buried.

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Redeeming 6

Redeeming 6 by Chloe Walsh

An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Redeeming 6 , the fourth book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. I'm saving you, six . Joey Lynch’s life is falling apart. Obsessed with proving himself to the only person he’s ever truly trusted, Joey fights to stay away from a world that could destroy his life. The odds are against him, but can he keep his head above water? Aoife is absolutely unwilling to give up the boy she loves, so she is determined to save him from self-destruction. She becomes trapped in a world she doesn’t understand, but her heart is stronger than what’s trying to drag her down. Aoife will never give up on Joey, no matter how much is stacked against them. Through heartbreak and horror, Aoife and Joey have had each other’s backs, and this time is no different. Following the beloved pairing from Saving 6 , Redeeming 6 will only increase your love for the Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for: • New adult/YA crossover Irish romance • Dual POVs • Friends-to-lovers • Angsty tearjerkers • Bingeworthy TikTok books Readers are saying: “This book brought me back to life.” “JOEY AND AOIFE FOREVER.” “THIS SERIES OWNS A PART OF MY SOUL.” “I read this in under 24 hrs.” “Chloe Walsh writes the kind of romance novels where you can just tell the [characters] are SOULMATES, literally made for each other, two pieces of a puzzle! Joey and Aoife are everything and deserve the whole world!!!”

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Ugly Love - Colleen Hoover Cover Art

Ugly Love

Ugly Love A Novel by Colleen Hoover

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, Verity, and It Ends with Us comes a hauntingly seductive tale of love, control, and the devastating secrets that can destroy it all. When Tate Collins moves in with her brother, the last thing she expects is to collide with Miles Archer, a brooding pilot with an unrelenting grip on his past. Their attraction is electric, undeniable, and all-consuming—but Miles has rules. No questions. No future. A no-strings arrangement seems simple at first, but a deep, shattering truth lurks just beneath the surface. Tate soon realizes that Miles is not just guarded but fractured. Torn between desire and self-destruction, his pain bleeds into every part of their dynamic. Miles’s past hides horrors that threaten to rip apart the fragile connection they’ve created, and Tate is forced to make a choice that will change both their lives forever. With suspense simmering underneath every moment of passion, Ugly Love is a whirlwind of lust, heartbreak, and dark revelations that build to a stunning crescendo. For those drawn to the raw tension and psychological complexities of Verity , this is a riveting story where emotions erupt, secrets fester, and love may not be enough to heal the deep scars etched into the past.

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Too Hot in the Backseat

Too Hot in the Backseat by GranvilleMil

Hailey “Daddy, it’s coming!” I excitedly tugged at my stepfather’s hand and pointed into the distance when the trailer came into my view. “Yes, after 2-hour waiting.” Mom mumbled, standing on the grass and swatting furiously at the mosquitoes biting her skin. Then she glanced at David, “Agreeing to go camping with you was the worst decision I've ever made.” I rolled my eyes, I swear this was the fifth time she'd complained today. David loves camping and finally convinced Mom to join us, but who knew the car would break down halfway? And just like that, Mom was complaining that David hadn’t checked the car properly before we left, while David just stayed silent and solved the problem like usual. “Mom come on, it’s not Daddy’s fault.” I adjusted the slightly crooked round-framed glasses on my nose and pouted. She stared at me, arms folded, “You’re always his little defender!” I quickly ducked behind David,my hands clutching the hem of his white t-shirt. “Easy Hail, your mom’s not gonna eat you alive.” David turned around, chuckled and ruffled my hair. He was always this gentle, even when facing Mom’s anger.

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Blossom in Winter

Blossom in Winter by Melanie Martins

𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. “𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝’𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭…” Petra, a seventeen-year-old Dutch-American and the only heir of finance tycoon Roy Van Gatt, has always had her life rigorously planned and supervised by her strict father. From her internship at his hedge fund firm on Wall Street to her degree in economics at Columbia University, Petra is all set for a bright future in finance. But everything falls apart when she develops a dangerous relationship with her father’s business partner and utmost confidant, Alexander Van Dieren. A Dutch nobleman, known as an unrepentant heartbreaker, twenty-three years her senior, and who is, above all else, her beloved godfather. A twisted obsession for some, unconditional love for others, but one thing is sure: it’s a relationship that might cost them everything...

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Not Another Love Story - Part 2 - Lexy Timms Cover Art

Not Another Love Story - Part 2

Not Another Love Story - Part 2 by Lexy Timms

Looking like the perfect new couple is the goal… So long as Dr. Clay Russell avoids looking too deeply into how much he can have fun with Leigh, the plan is still in play. She's charming everyone, except his clingiest ex-fling. And she's proving to him that it's not always a bad idea to lighten up and not be serious. Sex might have been a mistake, one they know better to repeat now. But each time she talks about her employment plans after their contract is over, he struggles to think about her being gone. And when she's the support he hadn't realized he'd been missing, he wonders how to ask her to stay. Showing up and wowing all of Clay's superiors at a fundraiser is too easy, but facing off with the one woman who doesn't want to let him go gives her a run for the money. He's too quick to explain and describe how badly he wants her , the woman who's supposed to be off-limits, per the contract they agreed upon that stated no intimacy. Forgiving him might have been her best choice yet. One that teaches her how strongly her feelings are changing for him. When she's invited to an engagement party for her ex, she's surprised at his proposition. The perfect storm is brewing with her going back to show her former man how she's moved on. So long as there's no final commitments in this fake agreement, what's there to lose? Not Another Love Story Series •Part 1 •Part 2 •Part 3

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Hard to Break - Piper Lawson Cover Art

Hard to Break

Hard to Break by Piper Lawson

My teammate's little sister is all I've ever wanted. Now I'll do whatever it takes to keep her.  I've loved her in secret for years. I kept her safe from the sidelines, even though I knew better.  Everyone knows me as the good times guy, the player with a million dollar smile. Never taking anything too seriously.  Except for her.  She's my end game. I'd sacrifice anything for Brooke, but my choices risk my team and the future of the Denver Kodiaks. The past never forgets and I'm about to play for my life. The world might count me out, but I won't go down without a fight. I have my team at my back and the girl of my dreams on the line. Everyone's going to learn I'm hard to break. Hard to Break is a pro basketball romance with banter, spice, and all the swoony vibes! It's the third and final book in the Denver Kodiaks series. Miles and Brooke's addictive story begins in Hard to Fake and continues in Hard to Take.

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Butcher & Blackbird

Butcher & Blackbird The Ruinous Love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver

#1 New York Times bestselling series and USA Today Bestseller “I want to ruin her so that she’s mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.” The viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry―unlike anything you’ve read before. When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, they find something elusive―the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing other serial killers. From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, and from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country. But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love. Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match? Tropes: Golden retriever x black cat / He falls first / Touch him/her and die / Friends to lovers / Forced proximity / One bed

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Shoot Your Shot

Shoot Your Shot A Hockey Rom-Com by Lexi LaFleur Brown

"A hilarious, sexy debut from an author who truly knows her hockey." —Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry "[Brown] rose to prominence on BookTok, specifically by dissecting hockey romances and what they got right or wrong." Expert source? Check and check."—Vanity Fair AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! Don’t miss NHL insider and #BookTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown’s steamy and superstitious hockey rom-com debut! Jaylen “JJ” Jones’s hockey career is over. After not securing an NHL contract with the Seattle Rainiers, Jaylen decides to bid the city farewell with a final night of fun, blowing off steam with an anonymous one night stand. But when a last-minute roster spot opens up on the Rainiers, he connects his luck to the girl he spent the night with. Superstitious Jaylen is desperate to keep her around—his career depends on it.   Aspiring tattoo artist Lucy Ross isn’t so sure about the proposition to remain Jaylen’s lucky charm—she’s been called a lot of things in her life, but good luck has never been one of them. But stuck in a career slump, Lucy has everything to gain. Hoping for an apprenticeship hasn’t offered much stability, and Jaylen is willing to pay any price to get Lucy to agree…so maybe sending him a routine text message before each game won’t be too hard.   What starts as an agreement to trade favors—a good luck text in exchange for tattooing practice for Lucy’s portfolio—quickly turns into sizzling chemistry that’s too delicious to deny. But Lucy’s been in too many situationships to even think about getting attached again, and Jaylen is clearly only with Lucy as long as it’s helping his gameplay…   Neither of them expecting getting lucky could be so complicated. “One of the best debut novels I’ve ever read—I ate this book up! Shoot Your Shot is fun, sexy, and brimming with heartfelt emotion.” —Lauren Blakely, #1 New York Times bestselling author FOR FANS OF: Bisexual rep Grumpy x Sunshine Golden Retriever hero, Black Cat heroine He Falls First Relationship of convenience Forced proximity Heated Rivalry, Rachel Reid and hockey romance Don't miss Lexi LaFleur Brown's next trope-packed, spicy, hockey-accurate rom com where mascot-wearing, Olivia, hatches a revenge plot against hockey's golden boy, Brody, but catches feelings along the way...

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Hopeless

Hopeless by Colleen Hoover

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us , It Ends with Us, and All Your Perfects comes the beginning of Sky and Dean’s passionate love story—where well-kept secrets threaten to opens wounds of a dark past. Would you rather know a truth that makes you feel hopeless, or keep believing the lies? Beloved and bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with the spellbinding story of two young people with devastating pasts who embark on a passionate, intriguing journey to discover the lessons of life, love, trust—and above all, the healing power that only truth can bring. Sky, a senior in high school, meets Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about him sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she’s tried so hard to bury. Though Sky is determined to stay far away from him, his unwavering pursuit and enigmatic smile break down her defenses and the intensity of the bond between them grows. But the mysterious Holder has been keeping secrets of his own, and once they are revealed, Sky is changed forever and her ability to trust may be a casualty of the truth. Only by courageously facing the stark revelations can Sky and Holder hope to heal their emotional scars and find a way to live and love without boundaries. Hopeless is a novel that will leave you breathless, entranced, and remembering your own first love.

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Deep End

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A Junior at Stanford and a student-athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships—at least, that’s what she tells herself. Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy, Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It’s how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus, with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes. So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water...

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Saving 6

Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh

From international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Chloe Walsh comes the next book in the addictive Boys of Tommen series, Saving 6 . He's a boy who's lost. She's a girl who might just be the home he's never had. Joey Lynch has always been a protector. He rebuilds what is broken. When his older brother Darren leaves town, twelve-year-old Joey finds that he must watch over his younger siblings and mother. As he enters his teen years, his struggles intensify, with Joey toeing the line of addiction, all while being dutiful to his family. His boss’s daughter becomes the one thing keeping him afloat. She’s unapologetically herself, and even though he doesn’t want to get involved with her, he can’t keep away. Aoife Molloy is bubbly and self-assured. On her first day of secondary school, she meets a hot-headed boy who sparks a new burning curiosity within her, a boy who happens to work for her father. It’s a bad idea to mess about with him, but her interest grows by the day. As a complicated friendship ensues, Aoife begins to discover the secrets attached to Joey Lynch’s life, all while he desperately fights to keep her out. Following a new fan-favorite couple from the Binding 13 duology, Saving 6 will increase your love for the Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for: • New adult/YA crossover Irish romance • Dual POVs • Friends-to-lovers • Angsty tearjerkers • Bingeworthy TikTok books Readers cannot get enough of the Boys of Tommen: “THIS WAS EVERYTHING I HOPED IT WOULD BE.” “I’d give this a million stars if it were possible.” “This was everything I wanted and more. It felt so right to be back with my family.” “Brilliant, read this book!! - it’s beautifully written!” “I adored Joey and Aoife…I ate up every single moment.”

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Beyond What Is Given

Beyond What Is Given by Rebecca Yarros

Be careful what you wish for... Lt. Grayson Masters is focused on graduating the Apache helicopter course, and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate Samantha Fitzgerald distracting him. While her smart mouth and free spirit are irresistibly irritating, he can't deny their off-the-charts chemistry, no matter how hard he tries. Having just been expelled from college, Sam has no business digging for Grayson's secrets while she's hiding her own, but that doesn't stop her from trying to tear down his walls. Each barrier she busts through drops one of her own, though, and she's not prepared for the truth: another woman laid claim to Grayson's heart long ago. Falling in love is something neither Grayson nor Sam can afford, and when that line is crossed and secrets are exposed, they'll learn that sometimes it's the answered prayers that will put you through hell. Series order: Flight & Glory Book 1: Full Measures Flight & Glory Book 2: Eyes Turned Skyward Flight & Glory Book 3: Beyond What is Given Flight & Glory Book 4: Hallowed Ground

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Saints & Sinners - An Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance

Saints & Sinners - An Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance by Juliette N Banks

When I find the green-eyed girl from my childhood and bring her into my revenge-seeking world, the last thing I expect to do is feel anything.  Lust, yes. Love, no. Her innocence gets under my skin while I'm looking for answers, but when the shocking truth rips us apart, I'll destroy anyone to have her back in my arms.  ​​​​​​​It's obvious that neither of us can survive without the other, and now I don't want to.  Saints & Sinners is a spicy, enemies to lovers billionaire romance by international bestselling author Juliette N. Banks. If you love wealthy, deeply complex heroes seeking revenge, who fall hard for their heroines then this spicy page-turning romance with a happy ever after is for you.

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The Big Game

The Big Game by Cassie Connor

A sassy, spicy and hilarious sports romcom for fans of Emily Henry and Meghan Quinn. Miss Congeniality meets the Superbowl! 'A really fun, spicy read…I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys Elle Kennedy or Grace Reilly books' 'Once upon a time, those lips would have curved with a tender smile while his eyes would have roamed across my face, like he was reading a book and he enjoyed the words. Now his expression is stony as if he no longer sees anything worth his interest…' Spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️ TOUCHDOWN FOR LOVE It’s been years since Lily’s heart was shattered by her college sweetheart and star quarterback, Tate Donaghue. Now, he’s a high-profile NFL player, and unfortunately for Lily, her latest security assignment. For Tate, Lily left all those years ago without so much as a backward glance let alone an explanation. But pretending he’s in love with her now is easier than he’d like to admit… With the countdown on to the biggest game in the NFL’s history and the threat level intensifying, can Lily and Tate move on from the past – or will they fumble the ball, and their relationship, when it matters most? Tropes: Forced Proximity Enemies to lovers Second chance romance Fake dating Readers can't get enough of The Big Game: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The spicy scenes were hot!' 'I devoured this in a single sitting…truly delivered on the Miss Congeniality premise' 'Dammit was I entertained! I couldn't flip the pages fast enough… I love seeing a FIERCE female in action!' 'A fun and spicy sports romance…If you're looking for a sports romance with spice and Miss Congeniality vibes, read this book!' 'Had me gripped from the prologue, it was such a unique take on a sports romance…I read the whole thing in one sitting!' 'The spicy scenes were delicious' 'Fast-paced, and the second chance + enemies to lovers romance happened in a really satisfactory way ❤️' 'I flew through this book…it's just that good' 'These two had a bumpy journey to a HEA, but it was a fun and entertaining read' Reviews Readers love Cassie Connor: ‘Fake dating is one of my absolute favorite tropes but then ya throw in holiday romance and I'm completely sold…Freaking loved it and I look forward to reading many more books like it from this phenomenal, talented author!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect rom com with some funny moments and some amazing banter…Read if you like: The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa and The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Completely exceeded my expectations…loved the grumpy/sunshine aspect of it. I couldn't put it down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely adored this fake dating holiday romance…Definitely a new holiday favorite!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved this book!…one of my favorite reads of the year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book could have been written for me…I can't wait to read more from this author’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great five-star read…warmed my cold heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Losing Hope

Losing Hope A Novel by Colleen Hoover

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us, and It Ends with Us held readers spellbound with her novel Hopeless , the story of what happened when a troubled girl named Sky encountered a long-lost childhood friend, Dean. Now, in Losing Hope , we finally learn the truth about Dean Holder. Haunted by the little girl he couldn’t save from imminent danger, Holder’s life has been overshadowed by feelings of guilt and remorse. He has never stopped searching for her, believing that finding her would bring him the peace he needs to move on. However, Holder could not have anticipated that he would be faced with even greater pain the moment they reconnected. In Losing Hope , Holder reveals the way in which the events of Sky’s youth affected him and his family, leading him to seek his own redemption in the act of saving her. But it is only in loving Sky that he can finally begin to heal himself.

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Releasing 10

Releasing 10 by Chloe Walsh

He was her anchor. She was his storm. Together, they were everything—and it still wasn’t enough. From Chloe Walsh, the international bestselling author of the viral Boys of Tommen series, comes a devastatingly raw, achingly beautiful love story that will rip your heart out and patch it back together. Lizzie Young has always felt she was too much everything. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at a young age, she's never fit in with her family, her friends, her community. Lizzie wants to be accepted and understood, but with few family or friends in her corner, she carries her burdens and her trauma on her own. But when she meets a kind boy on the school bus, things start to look bright for the first time in her life… Hugh Biggs has an old soul and the wisdom of someone far beyond his years. A young man with a sharp mind and a firm code of ethics, he sees something in Lizzie Young that he can't resist. He wants to be her everything and shoulder her burden. And Lizzie wants that too. Lizzie and Hugh's bond seems unbreakable — their chemistry is electric, their love is potent, and their connection is soul deep – but even the truest love can be shaken by forces beyond control. Releasing 10 is Perfect for Readers Looking For: • Friends-to-lovers New Adult Irish Romance • “A soul-searing romance that absolutely gutted me—in the best way.” • Emotional, character-driven, and packed with slow-burn chemistry • Bold, unflinching portrayal of bipolar disorder, trauma, and healing • Part of the Boys of Tommen universe, but can be read as a standalone Warning: Releasing 10 tackles several sensitive topics, including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, self-harm, and suicide. It includes explicit sexual content and graphic violence. Reader discretion is advised.

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Love Me, Love Me: Magnetic Hearts

Love Me, Love Me: Magnetic Hearts Book One, Part One by Stefania S.

Now streaming on Prime Video! Perfect for readers who love slow-burn, angsty new adult romance by Anna Todd and Jamie McGuire and steamy, push-pull romances like Euphoria, Outer Banks and Chemical Hearts. After her mother, an artist who can't stay in one place for too long, moves again, June White finds herself in Laguna Beach, California, where she is forced to face yet another new beginning.  For June, who prefers to hole up in her room at parties and watch true crime documentaries on Netflix, making friends is not easy. Especially in her senior year of high school. And yet, unexpectedly, her classmates seem to take an immediate liking to her—that is, everyone except James Hunter. Handsome, but with a notorious reputation, the dark-haired James has a dark and tormented past that only fuels his legend. He's reckless, rude, lives on the edge, and embodies the very things June should stay away from. However, something about him pulls her towards him . . .

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Maybe Not

Maybe Not A Novella by Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us , It Ends with Us, and Maybe Someday brilliantly brings to life the story of the hilarious and charismatic Warren in this novella. When Warren has the opportunity to live with a female roommate, he instantly agrees. It could be an exciting change. Or maybe not. Especially when that roommate is the cold and seemingly calculating Bridgette. Tensions run high and tempers flare as the two can hardly stand to be in the same room together. But Warren has a theory about Bridgette: anyone who can hate with that much passion should also have the capability to love with that much passion. And he wants to be the one to test this theory. Will Bridgette find it in herself to warm her heart to Warren and finally learn to love? Maybe. Maybe not.

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Play Maker

Play Maker by Piper Lawson

I chose a championship over love.  When Nova smashed her way into my hardened heart, she showed me there's more to life than basketball.  She taught me patience and forgiveness. With her help, my Kodiak teammates became brothers instead of rivals. For the first time, I cared about more than a game. But one mistake sent me crashing from all-star to rock bottom. Broken inside and out, there's no one to blame but myself.  I won't let the people I love suffer for my mistakes, on or off the court. I'll win back the brothers who trusted me, the city that backed me, and the woman I don't want to live without. Unless I'm too late. I have one last shot. One last chance.  Countdown's on, and I'm playing for keeps. Play Maker is the third book in the completed King of the Court series. Clay and Nova's steamy, addictive grumpy sunshine sports romance begins in Game Changer and continues in Shot Taker.

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Madison

Madison by Lexy Timms

By USA Today Bestselling Author, Lexy Timms. Philip knew in his gut Madison was gone. Taken. Being held in a place where he couldn't get to her. The issue? No one except the team he's assembled believes him. When the threat on her life becomes more real by the second, Phillip delves into desperate moves to save her life. Moves that threaten to destroy his empire. Moves that threaten to ignite his reputation and burn it all to the ground. But he doesn't care. Nothing cares other than Madison's safety. And that's the thing that shocks him the most. For His Pleasure Series Elizabeth Georgia Madison

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Coffee & Curves: Books 0-2 (A Bundle of Curvy Girl Instalove Romance)

Coffee & Curves: Books 0-2 (A Bundle of Curvy Girl Instalove Romance) by L. Moone

🔥 Age gap. Curvy girl. Off-limits attraction. 🔥 Crushing on that hot older guy you should definitely stay away from?   And then falling into bed with him, only to realize there's no way you're leaving unscathed?   Yeah… some temptations are impossible to resist.   Meet Ian, Lawrence, and Simon —three powerful men who know exactly what they want, and once they set their sights on her, there's no going back.   This steamy instalove bundle includes the first three books in L. Moone's Coffee & Curves series: Christmas with my Boss, Fireworks for the Billionaire, and Falling for my Friend's Dad. If you love curvy heroines, possessive older men, and red-hot romance that skips the slow burn, this collection is exactly what you need. What's inside? #0 Christmas with my Boss (Office Romance / Age Gap / Forbidden) Stay away from the boss. Do not engage, do not flirt, do not even look in his direction. On her last day at the office, Emily struggles to follow her own rules. At least he would never reciprocate, right? Tonight's Christmas party provides the answer once and for all. #1 Fireworks for the Billionaire (Billionaire / Instalove / Curvy Girl) From the moment Lauren almost steals his drink at the local coffee shop, attraction starts to sizzle. Lawrence spells trouble. So obviously, she accepts when he asks her out. Lauren never realized just how much trouble he would become. #2 Falling for my Friend's Dad (Billionaire / Instalove / Taboo) Who makes out with her friend's dad? Kayla does, apparently. But now that they both realize who they are to each other, they can just pretend it never happened and move on. Right? Right? Wrong.

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Beauty & Chaos: Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance

Beauty & Chaos: Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance by Juliette N Banks

Hating a man who is admired by the world is a curse, even when you're estranged. My father is a public figure; powerful and cruel. He lives rent-free in my head… and nightmares. On a positive note, no one knows who I am. Including the stunning and smart journalist who is going to help me destroy him. Unwittingly. She's collateral damage. Fortunately for her, my heart is dead, but my c0ck is not.  I'll ensure she gets some pleasure, but I'm here to take and destroy, then finally exact my revenge. Beauty & Chaos is book three in this set of standalone morally gray, billionaire romances by international bestselling author Juliette N. Banks. If you love broken heroes seeking revenge, dark(ish) tropes, kidnapping and spicy page-turning romances with a happy ever after, then you'll love this group of powerful and wealthy men.

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Not Another Love Story - Part 3

Not Another Love Story - Part 3 by Lexy Timms

The problem with lies is that someone is always bound to crack them and expose the truth… Having someone claim that Clay hired Leigh to act like his girlfriend is the last thing he wanted to happen at the engagement party for her ex, but there's no point in wishing they could rewind it all. They started on this path and they had to go forward however they could. This close to the big gala, where he's bound to be announced as head of surgery, he's unsure if he wants to be as married to his career as he once was. Leigh could be his future, couldn't she? Even though she's looking for somewhere else to live and a new job to start? The problem with falling in love with someone is that something will come and crumble it apart and challenge it all. Having Clay's support when someone gossips about their fake relationship helps her keep her chin up. But when she overhears his ex-fling planning a solid future with Clay, as if she doesn't matter at all, it's a moment of reckoning she can't escape. No matter how they'd started this all, as a girlfriend-for-hire want ad, friendship was inevitable. Love is impossible to stop, but can they overcome the lies they founded it with and grow as a "real" couple for something true?   Not Another Love Story •Part 1 •Part 2 •Part 3

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Binding 13

Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13 , the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. He wants to save her. She wants to hide. She’s damaged. He’s determined. Fate brought them together. Love binds them. Johnny Kavanagh is the definition of popular. He is an all-star rugby player with loads of friends, which means he should be enjoying the many perks of his life. But what people don’t know is that he has been dealing with a painful injury that could halt the magnificent trajectory of his career. This means he has no time for distractions or mistakes. Especially not a girlfriend. Shannon Lynch has been bullied all her life. She is shy and would rather hide herself away to make it through school. But when she arrives at Tommen College for a fresh start, she meets the notorious Johnny Kavanagh on her first day in a not-so-romantic way. What follows is a complicated friendship that turns into undeniable chemistry. It seems that Shannon won’t be able to hold onto the anonymous status she once hoped for. But maybe that’s alright? Johnny won’t give up on Shannon. No matter what it might cost them both. Filled with angst and an attraction like no other, Binding 13 will suck you into the bingeworthy Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for: • New adult/YA crossover Irish romance • Dual POVs • Friends-to-lovers • TikTok books • Sports romance Readers are gushing: “You need this book in your life.” “I’m beyond obsessed. no review could do this book justice but wow. I’m SPRINTING to Keeping 13 !!!!!” “I NEED A JOHNNY KAVANAGH ❤” “Instantly became one of my top 5 books of all time.” “This was so, so good. Excellent character building. Excellent relationship building. Just excellent all around.”

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Magnolia Parks

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

“How many loves do you get in a lifetime?” She is a beautiful, affluent, self-involved, and mildly neurotic London socialite. He is Britain’s most photographed bad boy who broke her heart. Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are meant to be, and everyone knows it. She dates other people to keep him at bay; he sleeps with other girls to get back at her for it. But at the end of every sad endeavor to get over one another, it’s still each other they crawl back to. But now their dysfunction is catching up with them, pulling at their seams and fraying the world they’ve built; a world where neither has ever let the other go completely. As the cracks start to show and secrets begin to surface, Magnolia and BJ are finally forced to face the formidable question they’ve been avoiding all their lives: How many loves do you really get in a lifetime?

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Pretend We're Over

Pretend We're Over A Fake Marriage Romance by Ella Miles

I’m not looking for a date. I’m definitely not looking for a husband—just one night of passion. I’m in Vegas, after all. And what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.  So how did I end up with a giant rock on that finger, you ask? Your guess is as good as mine.  Now I’m stuck fake married to the biggest self-centered jerk I’ve ever met. We agree to keep the charade going for six months to protect our pride and dignity. We have six months to convince everyone we aren’t meant to be. Should be easy.  I’m sweet, kind, fun Millie.  He’s cynical, self-absorbed, loner Sebastian.  We don’t belong together. Convincing everyone we’re married is the easy part. Convincing everyone we’re over—that’s proving more difficult. Convincing myself that we’re over is proving hardest yet.  I just have to remember that it was all pretend from the start. We were never together. Pretending we’re over is just going back to my life before. But what if I don’t want to keep pretending?  Pretend We’re Over is a standalone fake marriage spinoff featuring Sebastian from Pretend I’m Yours.

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Hard Truth

Hard Truth by Emily Goodwin

The first time I met Alexander Harding, I yelled at him for taking my parking spot. Rich and powerful, I saw him as nothing more than my new coldhearted boss. I hated him once but now…now things aren't that simple. There's a man beneath the beast, and the more I get to know him, the more I fall in love with him. Though just as I'm able to envision a future together, the past comes back to haunt us both. Six years ago, my life changed forever when I found out I was pregnant. The last thing I expected was to see Michael Cooper again, but now he's here and is ready to make up for lost time. He wants to be involved in his daughters' life. My life. And it's making me question everything. I never thought it was possible to be in love with two men at the same time. One from my past, and one I want in my future. My heart is completely torn in two, with each half going in a different direction. I'd give them each half if I could. But then I would be left with nothing.

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Slammed

Slammed A Novel by Colleen Hoover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us, and It Ends with Us , Colleen Hoover’s romantic, emotion-packed debut novel unforgettably captures all the magic and confusion of first love, as two young people forge an unlikely bond before discovering that fate has other plans for them. Following the unexpected death of her father, eighteen-year-old Layken becomes the rock for both her mother and younger brother. She appears resilient and tenacious, but inside, she's losing hope. Then she meets her new neighbor Will, a handsome twenty-one-year-old whose mere presence leaves her flustered and whose passion for poetry slams thrills her. Not long after a heart-stopping first date during which each recognizes something profound and familiar in the other, they are slammed to the core when a shocking discovery brings their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together and the forces that tear them apart. Only through the poetry they share are they able to speak the truth that is in their hearts and imagine a future where love is cause for celebration, not regret.

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November 9

November 9 A Novel by Colleen Hoover

A gripping tale of love, secrets, and betrayal perfect “for fans of Gillian Flynn” ( Library Journal , starred review) f rom the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, Verity, and It Ends with Us. When Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, their connection defies logic, sparking an instant bond that seems almost too perfect. But perfection often hides cracks, and as their unconventional arrangement unfolds, the pair agrees to meet only once a year on November 9th— with no contact in between. What begins as an intriguing exploration of love and trust quickly turns into something stronger with more twists than either of them imagined. Beneath their romance lies a tense undercurrent and Fallon begins to question Ben’s true intentions. With each passing November, the web of truth and lies grows tighter, and what started as a love story teeters on the edge of obsession. Pulsing with intense chemistry and heart-stopping revelations this riveting novel dares to ask: Can love survive when the truth is the ultimate plot twist?

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Breaking His Rules

Breaking His Rules The BRAND NEW enemies to lovers billionaire romance from VH Nicolson for 2026 by VH Nicolson

A BRAND NEW hot, spicy forbidden rivals workplace romance from VH Nicolson ‘VH Nicolson’s characters will touch your heart and her storytelling will always leave you wanting more.’ Sadie Kincaid 'A fan-yourself billionaire romance you'll think about long after the last page.' Elle Nicoll Paige: One night. One stranger. One mistake I can't forget… Max Hart is the last man on earth I’d ever want. We’re usually fighting it out on opposing sides of the courtroom, not diving headfirst into an illicit affair. I didn’t realize it was him when I let my inhibitions drop. Dating in the dark was meant to be anonymous, a thrill, and a way to escape my life for one night. But I didn’t expect to be drawn to the devil. Just one taste of Max Hart, and I’m in trouble. Because Max isn’t just my rival; he’s the one person who can destroy everything I’ve been hiding, yet I can’t seem to stay away. Max: I will break all my rules…for her I take pride in my bachelor status. I have four rules: no commitments, no relationships, no mentioning forever, and definitely no Paige Bradshaw. She's brilliant, irritating, and always gets under my skin, but I love our fiery battles in the boardroom. Then one night, everything changes. The mystery woman who blew my mind? It was her. Now I can't get Paige out of my head. I should know better. Resist temptation. Stay professional. But she has me wanting to burn all my rules to ashes and risk everything to learn more about the woman behind the mask. Praise for VH Nicolson: ‘This one is perfection.’ Reader Review ‘If you’re into Ana Huang, Catharina Maura, or just love a good revenge romance with all the feels, this one is for you!’ Reader Review ‘ I absolutely adore her writing and this book was everything!’ Reader Review 'An addictive read and a new book boyfriend' Reader Review

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Breakaway

Breakaway A Novel by Grace Reilly

USA Today Bestseller The BookTok sensation: a spicy coach’s daughter college sports romance, second in the Beyond the Play series, with new exclusive content in this edition! A secret friends-with-benefits arrangement with the hockey coach’s daughter shouldn’t have a shot in the dark of leading to more… Cooper As a pro-bound college athlete with a good-time reputation, I usually have my pick of puck bunnies. But lately, I’ve been in a dry spell that feels more like a curse, and the stress is affecting my game—the one thing that can’t happen if I’m going to make team captain, and eventually the NHL. Enter Penny Ryder. She’s my coach’s daughter, but the moment she pulls me into that ice rink closet, she’s the one thing on my mind besides hockey. She has a sex bucket list, and each item on it confirms we’re kindred spirits in the bedroom. If I say yes, I’ll be relaxed on the ice again—but if her dad finds out, I’ll be forced to say goodbye to being captain and finally earning my own father’s approval. Penny Thanks to the ex from hell, I’m a long way from being ready for a relationship—but it’s time to reclaim my agency, one long-sought-after experience in bed at a time. Enter Cooper Callahan. He’s my dad’s star defenseman; an arrangement with him will mean keeping yet another major secret from my father. But the agreement we strike is simple: secret friends-with-benefits until he makes captain…and I cross off everything on my list, so I can finally move on from the incident that ruined both my life and my figure skating career. Yet the longer our connection goes on, the more we trust each other, and the less I want to say goodbye. I know love leads to heartbreak, but what if it can also clear the ice for a breakaway? TROPES Friends with benefits Hockey Romance Spice Coaching Filled with swoons, spice coaching, sports, and book nerds in love, Breakaway is a don’t-miss adult college sports romance.

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Blood of Hercules

Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas

The INSTANT New York Times bestseller! Don’t miss the overnight viral sensation everyone is talking about! Blood of Hercules is the sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from bestselling author Jasmine Mas. I’m just a girl. And it turns out, I’m Hercules. I’m struggling to survive in a Titan infested world where Spartans, immortals from twelve royal families who have god-like powers and obscene wealth, rule over all. A shy-stammering foster child with nothing, I keep my head down, cover my scars, and focus on excelling in school. At least, I try to. Then it happens. My blood test reveals I’m part of the powerful elite. I’m one of them. A Spartan. Forced to attend the Spartan War Academy, I undergo the most harrowing test of all time to see if I have what it takes to be an immortal. There’s just a few problems. Achilles and Patro are my scary mentors. Kharon, the ferryman of death, and Augustus, the son of war, are my terrifying professors. Also, I’m pretty sure either someone’s stalking me everywhere I go, or my sanity’s slipping––I have a bad feeling both are true. I’m surrounded by Villains and they’re smothering me with their hate, obsession, and dark possessiveness. Too bad for them, they have no clue just who they’re messing with. A Dark Romantasy for readers who love: "Who did this to you?" Extreme Enemies to Lovers Strong Heroine Morally Gray Alpha Heroes Zodiac Academy, Quicksilver and When the Moon Hatched Don't miss the electifying sequel to Blood of Hercules, Bonds of Hercules, where the men are getting darker, the stakes are getting higher and the last question you'll ask is who will she choose. Available now!

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Good Boy

Good Boy by Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen

What happens when the family “screw-up” and a wounded hockey hero are forced together by fate, fake dating, and undeniable chemistry? From New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy and USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen comes the first in the spin-off series of their wildly successful Him and Us books. “We’re way more than friends, Jessie.” “Blake—” “But no worries. I’ll just sit tight until you figure that out.” Hosting her brother’s wedding for an MVP guest list is the challenge of Jess Canning’s life. Already the family screw-up, she can’t afford to fail at this, too. Especially after the colossal mistake she made with the best man during a weak moment last spring. Nobody—absolutely nobody—can find out about that, and there will not be a repeat. Absolutely not. No matter how devastatingly sexy his smile, he’s a giant manchild who’s never been serious in his life. And if Jess wants to prove herself to her family, serious is what she has to get. For Blake Riley, this wedding is a gift from fate itself. The girl he has his eye on is the maid of honor, and he’s the best man? Let the games begin. So what if Jess is giving him a little—fine, a lot—of resistance? He just needs to convince the stubborn blonde that he’s really a good boy with a bad rap. Beneath the flirty jokes and goofy smile, he’s got layers—even if Jess doesn’t want to see them. Luckily, every professional hockey player knows that you’ve got to make an effort if you want to score.  And Jess is just the girl he wants to win.

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The Bunkmate

The Bunkmate by Lexy Timms

Roommates are not permanent, But the attachments are… Abigail A few weeks ago, I was a nobody at Gulf Coast University. Now I'm the most popular girl on campus. All thanks to my roommate, star quarterback Casey Turner. Everybody wants a piece of me, but all I want is Casey. He's sexy and funny, with the ability to literally charm a girl's pants off. Plus, he noticed me way back when I was invisible. As I climb higher up the social ladder, all the other girls who want him are sharpening their claws. Crushing on Casey when I was a shy, invisible nerd was hard. Wanting him now that I can be knocked off this throne is even harder. I know it's foolish to hope for something more than a fling with the university's most notorious player. But now that I'm in the spotlight, all I want is for Casey to give us a chance. Casey As the king on this campus, I have a reputation. I'm the best quarterback this school has ever had, and even though I'm a player not one of the girls on campus has ever tied me down. Too bad my rep has taken a hit ever since I moved in with the university's biggest nerd. Abigail Hopkins, geek and all-around good girl. Though I tried to resist my shy, nerdy roommate, things got hot and heavy. Turns out Abby is the one girl with the power to bring me to my knees and I didn't see it coming. At first fooling around with her is all fun and games, until she becomes the center of attention. Now, students want to either date her or befriend her. After Abby's dorky, good girl image gets a makeover, I start to wonder. If I'm the one who put her in the limelight, what happens when I decide that I want the school's most popular girl all to myself? Roommate Wanted Series •The Roommate •The Bunkmate •The Flatmate

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Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground by Rebecca Yarros

There are some debts you can't repay... Josh Walker is loyal, reckless, and every girl's dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he has yearned for since his high school hockey days. Together they have survived grief, the military, distance, and time as they've fought for stolen weekends between his post at Ft. Rucker and her schooling at Vanderbilt. Now that Josh is a medevac pilot and Ember is headed toward graduation, they're moving on—and in—together. Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates—even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan, a country that nearly killed him once before and that took her father. But filling their last days together with love, passion, and plans for their future doesn't temper Ember's fear, and if there's one thing she's learned from her father's death, it's that there are some obstacles even love can't conquer. Flight school is over. This is war. The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Full Measures Book #2 Eyes Turned Skyward Book #3 Beyond What is Given Book #4 Hallowed Ground Book #5 The Reality of Everything

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The Billionaire's Fake Girlfriend

The Billionaire's Fake Girlfriend by Sierra Rose

This is part 2.  The charade between Rebecca and Marcus comes crashing down all around them. When the plot thickens, Rebecca thinks she's getting in over her head. But when she looks into Marcus's eyes, she just can't resist. 

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Defying Eternity

Defying Eternity by Melanie Martins

"Our relationship is ill-fated. Everyone saw it but us. We, on the other hand, thought nothing but death could tear us apart.  And like clockwork, death came to tear us apart.”   Petra knows her marriage to Alexander Van Dieren is a deadly union. The stakes have never been so high and consequences are to be expected when taking eternal vows. But when a life-changing revelation turns her world upside down, Petra finds herself torn between justice and love. If she decides to seek justice, then she will become her husband’s worst enemy. If she can rationalize saving the love they have, then it will lead to her downfall. Despite everything, sacrifices have to be made or all will crumble. Can their marriage survive after so many secrets and lies? And if so, at what price? This book is for mature audiences

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Breaking His Boundaries

Breaking His Boundaries The BRAND NEW scorching hot opposites attract billionaire romance from VH Nicolson for 2026 by VH Nicolson

A BRAND NEW opposites attract billionaire romance from VH Nicolson 🔥🖤💋 For fans of Sadie Kincaid, Naomi West and T. L. Swan. Praise for VH Nicolson: ‘VH Nicolson’s characters will touch your heart and her storytelling will always leave you wanting more.’ Sadie Kincaid 'A fan-yourself billionaire romance you'll think about long after the last page.' Elle Nicoll Elijah: she’s an obsession I can’t control. I thrive on order. Precision. Control. Organising Hart Law’s staff event this year is a disruption I do not need. Especially if it means working closely with Sapphire Feelgood. Event organiser and sunshine in human form. She’s bright, bubbly, and allergic to the word no. We clash instantly—her enthusiasm grates, her ideas overwhelm, and her smile… distracts far more than it should. I don’t do chaos. Or temptation. But Sapphire is both and she knows just how to push my polished buttons and dismantle my boundaries… Sapphire: I want to know every part of him. Eli Hart may be beautiful, but he’s also the grumpiest man I’ve ever met. He challenges everything—my ideas, my optimism, my patience. But somewhere between the tension and the teasing, I start seeing the real man beneath the perfect suits, but I know he’s still hiding secrets. He pushes me away. I push right back. It becomes our game. Every moment together sparks hotter than the last. And the more he tries to hold the line, the more I want to be the one who finally makes him cross it… Tropes: 💋 Billionaire romance 💋 Workplace / working together 💋 Opposites attract (he's strict, she's wild) 💋 Grumpy sunshine 💋 Forced proximity 💋 Hurt / comfort 💋 Spicy

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Defile

Defile by Eve Newton

Waking up after my accident, I discover how far up the creek I am without a paddle. My body and soul defiled, I need to get back to my men, but things take a turn for the better and my daring rescue becomes a bloody need for revenge. A chance encounter that leads to me figuring out what the Society has in store for me, I'm swept up in a war that will see the city torn into factions, every single one of them out for blood. Book 2 in the Bleeding Hearts Series. This is a dark contemporary romance with triggering situations and dark themes. Includes scenes of BDSM. (Please read the Preface regarding the triggers). Please note that it is set in England with British characters and as such there are British English words used in dialogue and inner monologue.

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Sassy Pants

Sassy Pants by Glenna Maynard

Her sassy mouth drives him wild. After a string of bad luck, Gianna swears she's done with men. That is until she crosses paths with Stud. A man who doesn't take no for an answer. A filthy talking biker who gets under her skin like no one else can. Stud doesn't do relationships or complications. He's content with the bachelor lifestyle he leads until fate intervenes. A feisty woman is exactly what he needs to change his mind. Gianna is unlike anyone he's ever met, and her sassy mouth drives him wild. When someone from her past tries to get between them Stud will stop at nothing to prove they were made for each other. This is a hot to the point Roadhouse Tale that takes place in Drag Creek featuring all new characters from my Black Rebel Riders' MC and some appearances from your series favorites. You do not need to read prior books to enjoy the ride.

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Surrender My Love

Surrender My Love Cole Braden (The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor) by Melissa Foster

SURRENDER MY LOVE is a USA TODAY BESTSELLER The Bradens are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series. "You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak "Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely​ Fall in love with Cole Braden in the Bradens of Peaceful Harbor. Hot, sexy, & wickedly naughty second cousins to the Weston, Colorado Bradens we know and love. In SURRENDER MY LOVE... Annalise "Leesa" Avalon never realized that one sentence could change her life until one of her students revealed his crush--and within twenty-four hours she finds herself under fire. After a grueling investigation that turns her life upside down, she steals away to Peaceful Harbor, Maryland, with a new identity to try to pull herself back together and figure out her next step. From the outside, Cole Braden lives a charmed life. He's a top orthopedic surgeon with a thriving practice, strong family ties, and friends he adores. But there's a lonely spot inside Cole that no one can see. He has an enormous heart--and a painful past--but the desire to love and be loved is too strong to ignore. A chance encounter brings Leesa and Cole together, and the attraction is immediate and intense. But a relationship is the last thing Leesa needs--and the only thing Cole wants. Long talks, heated moments, and deep connections are hard to resist, but the harder Cole tries, the more Leesa pulls away. Cole might truly be the right man for Leesa, but is Leesa the right woman for him? WANT MORE BRADENS at PEACEFUL HARBOR? THE BRADENS (Peaceful Harbor, MD) Healed by Love (Nate) Surrender My Love (Cole) River of Love (Sam) Crushing on Love (Shannon) Whisper of Love (Tempest) Thrill of Love (Ty) The Bradens are part of the Love in Bloom big family romance collection. Love in Bloom books may be read as stand-alone novels or as part of the series. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books. SNOW SISTERS Sisters in Love Sisters in Bloom Sisters in White THE BRADENS (Weston, CO) Lovers at Heart (Treat & Max) Destined for Love (Rex & Jade) Friendship on Fire (Josh & Riley) Sea of Love (Dane & Lacy) Bursting with Love (Savannah & Jack) Hearts at Play (Hugh & Bree) THE BRADENS (Trusty, CO) Taken by Love (Luke) Fated for Love (Wes) Romancing My Love (Pierce) Flirting with Love (Ross) Dreaming of Love (Emily) Crashing into Love (Jake) THE REMINGTONS Game of Love (Dex) Stroke of Love (Sage) Flames of Love (Siena) Slope of Love (Rush) Read, Write, Love (Kurt) Touched by Love (Boyd) SEASIDE SUMMERS Seaside Dreams (Bella) Seaside Hearts (Jenna) Seaside Sunsets (Jamie) Seaside Secrets (Amy) Seaside Nights (Sky) Seaside Embrace (Hunter) Seaside Lovers (Grayson) Seaside Whispers (Matt) REVIEWS ​"​With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" New York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner​ "...love, loss, lies, grief, finding happiness in the face of adversity, romance, humor, bravery, hot hot hot sex scenes, marriages, births and totally awesome characters." --Supportive Business Moms, UK "Like Nora Roberts, Melissa Foster has captivated me with her fantastic, sexy, romantic stories." K. Winning AUTHOR BIO: Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Perfect beach reads. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented.

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Little Bird

Little Bird by Jenika Snow

From USA Today bestselling author Jenika Snow comes a new full-length standalone dark mafia romance set in the Underworld Kings world. The first time I met Dmitry Petrov, he was making a deal for my sister's hand in marriage with his brother. I should have hated him for that alone, but when he stopped my father from hitting me, my young heart felt something new and wonderful for the first time. It was this incurable sensation that consumed me at his protection. But he was nearly fifteen years older than me, more dangerous than any man I'd ever met, and only saw me as his sister-in-law's younger sibling. And when he was arrested and thrown into jail, five long years passed. I refused to give up the notion that one day he'd see me as a woman—a woman he wanted. So I wrote to him daily, confided in him, told him about what was going on in my life, what I hated and loved. I did this all in the hopes he'd write back, wishing he'd want me the way I wanted him. But year after year passed with no response. Until that changed. Until he wrote back. Dmitry was cruel and harsh, saying things that should have made me cry. Not make me want him more. I knew I was playing with fire, sending a criminal pictures of myself after my eighteenth birthday, thinking about him as I did private things alone in my room. But he was a virus deep inside of me, and there was no cure for what I had. And then my life completely changed when my brother tried to marry me off. I refused to be a pawn in the mafia world, and so my only option was to leave the only home I'd ever known. But when Dmitry's released from prison, I came face-to-face with the Russian mafia leader everyone fears. And he made one thing very clear. I'm his. He's taking me. And anyone who tries to stop him will die.

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Positives & Penalties

Positives & Penalties by Heather C. Myers

In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, Emma Winsor finds herself entangled with Kyle Underwood, a rising star on the ice, as they navigate a team scandal that tests their loyalty and challenges them to score in love without losing their integrity. Emma Winsor's life was perfectly choreographed—dance, school, and the occasional hockey game with her father.  But when a secretive affair with Kyle Underwood, the rising star of the Newport Seagulls, leads to an unexpected pregnancy, her meticulously planned life is thrown off balance.  As Emma grapples with the decision of how—or if—to tell Kyle, the team faces its own turmoil after the mysterious death of its owner. Kyle, fighting to secure his spot on the team and unaware of the impending personal upheaval, finds himself at the center of suspicion and scandal.  Now, with their futures and hearts on the line, Emma must decide if she will let Kyle in on her secret before the tabloids do it for her, risking both her heart and her career in the ballet. Positives & Penalties is a secret pregnancy hockey romance that readers won't be able to put down!

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Cruel Truths

Cruel Truths by Eve Campbell

I was never supposed to fall for Reece Wilson. But that's the thing about bad boys; they always make it way too easy to forget who they really are underneath. He's loud, cocky, infuriating, and somehow, the only boy who has ever made me feel seen. Until I overheard the truth. Two hundred dollars that he could get me into his bed before the year ends. A bet. That's all I am to him. So I tried to ignore him, but Reece Wilson always finds a way, and now he's everywhere—smirking in the hallways, showing up unexpectedly, acting like the bet never existed. Reece has always played to win, and this time, I'm the prize he refuses to lose. 

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Lured into Love

Lured into Love by Melanie Martins

"It’s a nasty kind of love. The kind you can’t escape from even if you want to.” Petra should’ve known better. But her heart has always beaten for the one man that she can’t have: her beloved godfather, Alexander Van Dieren. And despite the firm disapproval from her mother, the rising politician and activist, Tess Hagen, Petra is determined to take her life into her own hands and fight for him, no matter the price. But she can only do so if Alexander will go just as far for her. So after waking up from her coma, she asked him one question. He gave her one answer. And from there, nothing will ever be the same...

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Bully

Bully The Fall Away Series by Penelope Douglas

New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas delivers an unforgettable romance that toes the fine line between love and hate in Bully —the first novel in the Fall Away series.   My name is Tate. He doesn’t call me that, though. He would never refer to me by a friendly nickname. No, he’ll barely even speak to me. But he still won’t leave me alone. We were best friends once. Then Jared turned on me and made it his mission to ruin my life. I was humiliated, shut out, and gossiped about all through high school. His pranks and rumors got worse as time wore on, and I made myself sick trying to stay out of his way. I even went away for a year just to avoid him. But I’m done hiding from him now, and there’s no way I’ll allow him to ruin another year. Jared might not have changed, but I have. It’s time to fight back....

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Picking Daisies on Sundays

Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti

Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han, this romantic comedy follows a hopeless romantic finishing college who agrees to embark on a fake relationship with her childhood best friend, who, unfortunately for her, also happens to be her first love. Daniella Daisy Maria wanted love. It’s all she hoped for when watching endless rom-coms every Friday night. What she hadn't hoped for was to find it in her childhood best friend Levi. It was the hand-trembling, heart-thumping kind of love that wasn't supposed to happen when you saw your best friend. But it all ended when he didn’t feel the same way and she vowed to never see him again. Four years later and one night in a crowded bar in the West Village, there he was, just as perfect as ever. Maybe it was the lighting or the way his hair curled above his brow, but she couldn’t say no when he asked her to be his fake girlfriend for his sister’s wedding. Another chance at being his friend and mending her immature mistake? How was she supposed to say no? The weight of possible rejection from her dream grad school quickly became the least of her problems. With old, resurfacing feelings at every staged, romantic interaction and stolen glance, she struggles to find confidence. She couldn't help but think that maybe she should’ve said no to protect her heart for a second time.

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Maybe Now

Maybe Now A Novel by Colleen Hoover

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us, and It Ends with Us —the long-awaited finale to the bestselling Maybe Someday series returns with all the characters you fell in love with. What is more important? Friendship, loyalty, or love? Ridge and Sydney are thrilled to finally be together guilt-free. But as the two of them navigate this freedom, Warren and Bridgette’s relationship is as tumultuous as ever, and Maggie grapples with her illness. When she comes across an old list of things she wanted to do “maybe one of these days,” Maggie decides to live life to the fullest and accomplish these dreams. Maggie keeps Ridge updated on her adventures, but he can’t help but worry, even as Sydney grows more and more suspicious about their friendship. But if she’s going to move past this jealousy, she’ll need to reconcile how she and Ridge came together with the fact that Maggie will always be in their lives somehow…or end up walking away from the man she loves so much. Featuring new songs by Griffin Peterson, this emotive and satisfying finale proves that maybe someday might be right now.

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Love Arrives Too Late

Love Arrives Too Late by MAY

When your fiancé, a brilliant doctor, walks out of your engagement party and you later see him smiling under fireworks—with another woman—what would you do? Five years of love, trust, and devotion crumble overnight. But when he risks everything to win you back, it might already be too late.

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Beauty and the Professor

Beauty and the Professor by Skye Warren

"I love this Beauty and the Beast story that Skye Warren has crafted. She puts a twist to this classic tale that makes it different and deliciously erotic." - Nina's Literary Escape Once upon a time there was a beautiful college student... Erin cleans Mr. Morris's house twice a week to pay her tuition. The reclusive ex-soldier intimidates her, but she can't help but feel sympathy for him. Then she walks in on him touching himself, and she has much darker, much more sensual feelings. And a beastly professor with scars he can't hide... Blake Morris knows he's scarred both inside and out. He's reclusive and surly. Nowhere near good enough for the smart and beautiful young woman who cleans his house. He receives an offer to return to his alma mater as an associate professor. This is his chance to reenter the world--and to be worthy of the woman he dreams about. He never expected to see her sitting in his classroom on the first day of the semester.  * * * * * Author's Note: This book was previously published as a serial in multiple parts, including Beauty Touched the Beast, Beneath the Beauty, and Broken Beauty. They've been collected into this volume and revised for new readers. BEAUTY AND THE PROFESSOR is the first book in A Modern Fairy Tale duet.

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It happened one Summer

It happened one Summer Die BookTok-Sensation endlich auf Deutsch! Für Fans von Elena Armas und Ali Hazelwood by Tessa Bailey

Eine kleine Hafenstadt, zwei Schwestern aus L.A. und die große Liebe. Band 1 der Romantic-Comedy-Bestseller-Reihe. Die Tik-Tok-Sensation endlich auf Deutsch. Piper Bellinger ist ein Hollywood-It-Girl. Doch als sie wegen einer außer Kontrolle geratenen Party (und möglicherweise einem klitzekleinen Einbruch in einen Hotel-Pool) im Gefängnis landet, reißt ihrem Stiefvater der Geduldsfaden. Er dreht ihr den Geldhahn ab und schickt sie in den kleinen Küstenort Westport, wo ihr leiblicher Vater aufgewachsen ist – um sich dort um die heruntergekommene Bar der Familie zu kümmern. Piper ist noch keine fünf Minuten in Westport, als ihr der grummelige muskelbepackte Fischer Brendan in die Quere kommt. Er glaubt, dass sie keinen einzigen Tag durchhält. Aber Piper hat es satt, von allen für ein dummes Blondchen gehalten zu werden. Und nur weil sie bei ihrem ersten Versuch zu kochen beinahe die Bar niederbrennt, heißt das noch lange nicht, dass sie aufgibt. Sie wird es allen beweisen. Vor allem diesem ärgerlich attraktiven Fischer … «So frisch und modern wie eine Netflix-Rom-Com …» Entertainment Weekly «Rom-Com-Gold.» Booklist «Ein weiterer toller Liebesroman von einer Spitzen-Autorin.» Kirkus Reviews

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Leather & Lark

Leather & Lark The Ruinous Love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “I don’t just want to hear her laugh, I need to earn it. Every time I gain a little ground, I want more. I want to break out of the shade and back into her light. Without even realizing it, I’ve become addicted to it. To her.” From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird comes the second book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy—a hate-to-love dark romantic comedy packed with danger, chaos, and heat. Contract killer Lachlan Kane wants a quiet life working in his leather studio and forgetting all about his traumatic past. But when he botches a job for his boss’s biggest client, Lachlan knows he’ll never claw his way out of the underworld. At least, not until songbird Lark Montague offers him a deal: use his skills to hunt down a killer and she’ll find a way to secure his freedom. The catch? He has to marry her first. And they can’t stand each other. Indie singer-songwriter Lark is the sunshine and glitter that burns through every cloud and clings to every crevice that Lachlan Kane tries to hide inside. The surly older brother of her best friend’s soulmate, Lachlan thinks she’s just a privileged princess, but Lark has plenty of secrets hiding in the shadows of her bright light. With her formidable family in a tailspin and her best friend’s happiness on the line, she’s willing to make a vow to the man she’s determined to hate, no matter how tempting the broody assassin might be. As Lachlan and Lark navigate the dark world that binds them together, it becomes impossible to discern their fake marriage from a real one. But it’s not just familiar dangers that haunt them. There’s another phantom lurking on their doorstep. And this one has come for blood. Tropes: Hate-to-love / Marriage of convenience / Grumpy x sunshine / He falls first / Groveling, but make it psycho / Touch her/him and die

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Collide

Collide by Bal Khabra

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! She’s an honors student with ambitious graduate school plans and he’s a jock with only hockey on his mind, but once their worlds collide, their connection is hot enough to melt an ice rink. An ultimatum from Summer Preston’s thesis advisor thrusts her into an unexpected collision with the hockey team’s captain, Aiden Crawford. She’s caught between conflicting desires of fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a sport psychologist and staying as far away as possible from the god-awful sport. And once she meets Aiden—well, let’s just say he confirms all her worst assumptions about hockey players.  Being the captain of the college hockey team has its perks, except when a reckless mistake by Aiden’s team threatens to jeopardize their entire season. As punishment, Aiden’s coach nominates him as the subject of a student research project. Participating is the last thing he wants to do, especially since the girl leading the project looks like she could wield his skates as a weapon. Summer can’t stand Aiden’s blasé approach to life, and Aiden doesn’t understand why she’s twenty years old with a twenty-five-year plan. But their bickering soon turns to bantering—and once they let their guards down, there’s nothing to check their feelings.

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Finding Perfect

Finding Perfect A Novella by Colleen Hoover

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, I t Starts with Us, and It Ends with Us— the heartwarming conclusion to the Hopeless series that illustrates the power of following a difficult journey to discover what happens next. Friends Daniel, Six, Holder, Sky, and Breckin are planning to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a Friendsgiving dinner at Sky’s parents’ house. But things have been off within the tightknit group and when Daniel reaches out to Six to ask the hard questions he hasn’t dared to bring up since they last spoke about their shared secret, he’s dismayed to learn that it’s this very secret bringing a cloud over the holiday. Suddenly, Daniel must do everything he can to find answers for the one person he loves the most in the world, but will this search only lead to despair. From an author who has joined “the ranks of such luminaries as Jennifer Weiner and Jojo Moyes” ( Library Journal ), this moving and unputdownable novel will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

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Scythe & Sparrow

Scythe & Sparrow The Ruinous Love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy—a friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy packed with murder, mayhem, and spice. God, I want to kiss her. I want to feel the heat of her lips against mine. Would she want that? Would she melt against me if she did? Or would the tension I feel between us snap and release something feral inside her? Inside me? Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiancé and his derailed surgical career. It’s a simpler life: head down, hard work, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston. But then the real circus finds him. Motorcycle performer Rose Evans has spent a decade on the road with the Silveria Circus, and it suits her just fine, especially when she has the urge to indulge in a little murder when she’s not in the spotlight. But when a kill goes awry and she ends up with a broken leg, Rose finds herself stuck in Nebraska, at the home of the adorably nerdy town doctor. The problem is, not every broken heart can be sewn back together. . . . And the longer you stay in one place, the more likely your ghosts will catch up. Tropes: Friends with benefits / Small town romance / Fish out of water/ Forced proximity / Hurt/care / Touch her and die

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Kiss Me

Kiss Me by Lexy Timms

We all need somewhere where we feel safe… Katherine Marshall was on her way to being free from her abusive husband, Tim Marshall. With the divorce papers signed, she can finally get on with her life. That is until she finds out her husband is suing her boyfriend, Ben O'Leary. Katherine knows Tim will never stop going after the people she loves. She decides it's time to run. She has to protect Ben. When she happens across Tim's new girlfriend, she is given a chance to turn the tables on the man who's made it his life's mission to ruin her life. Karma can be a real b*tch sometimes. You & Me - A Bad Boy Romance Book 1 – Just Me Book 2 – Touch Me Book 3 – Kiss Me

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A Little Jaded

A Little Jaded by Kelsie Rae

Moving in with the infamous Everett Taylor was not on my bingo card. But, after my ex hit me then left me on the side of the road, I had no one else to call. Everett is bossy and moody and controlling. He’s also my ex’s hockey rival, my new very fake boyfriend. The plan is to keep me safe until my ex gets bored and leaves me alone. But when a game of spin the bottle in front of my ex turns into a full blown make out session with my new roommate?  Well, let’s just say I can see why the guy can have any girl he wants. They’d be lucky too. To claim Everett. But I’m too jaded for that… Aren’t I?

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Hard to Take

Hard to Take by Piper Lawson

My fake boyfriend is now…my new roommate? Miles Garrett, pro basketball player and star of every one of my fantasies, has decided I'm moving in with him.  My brother's teammate has always protected me out of loyalty. He makes me feel like everything will be okay even when my life is on fire. But when he looks at me, I wonder what it would be like if he was truly mine. If I had the dream life and dream job and the dream guy. Did I mention we can't keep our hands off each other? I hoped the proximity would get him out of my system. Turns out sharing a bedroom wall changes hungry looks and brushes in the hall into sweaty sessions and late-night confessions. Miles keeps my secrets and sees me like no one else. Too bad the playoffs are coming up and my brother doesn't know. The truth is going to be hard to take. Hard to Take is a pro basketball romance with banter, spice, and all the swoony vibes! It's the second book in the Denver Kodiaks series. Miles and Brooke's addictive story begins in Hard to Fake and concludes in Hard to Break.

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Next to You

Next to You A Novel by Hannah Bonam-Young

Two friends battle feelings for each other as they work together to renovate a school bus into a home in this charming romance novel from the viral TikTok author of Next of Kin and Out on a Limb . “Warm, sexy, and vulnerable . . . Hannah Bonam-Young needs to be on your romance radar.”—Hannah Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker Lane is in the middle of an identity crisis. Her friends are all partnered up, her career is heading nowhere, and simply put, she’s not happy. So, after a night out celebrating her birthday, she makes one hell of an impulsive purchase: a giant yellow forty-eight-passenger school bus that she intends to make her home. With little-to-no renovation experience but a large sum of inheritance money, Lane enlists the help of her friend Matt—a mechanic by trade, handyman by practice, and hottie by nature. While their mutual attraction is undeniable, Matt and Lane have silently agreed that a friendship is the only thing that can ever exist between them. Matt’s a total family guy with “settle down with me” tattooed across his forehead, whereas Lane is entirely commitment averse. It could never work . . . right?

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Dear Roomie

Dear Roomie by Kate Meader

Reid Durand isn't here to make friends. Coming from a legacy of hockey greatness, he has games to win and things to prove. With his focus during his first season as a Chicago Rebel on his drive to succeed, every vice is off the table. No booze, no sugar, and definitely no women. Kennedy Clark is the master of the side hustle. She'll walk your dog, brew your espresso, and pick up your dry-cleaning, all while rocking it in Warrior pose. Standing still is impossible for her because the moment she starts to slow down, it'll come rushing back in a torrent. The memories. The pain. The heartbreak. Their meet-cute is more of a freeze-cute. Besides, they already know each other. He's the rude, entitled customer at her coffee shop, or what used to be her coffee shop since she just got fired—because of Mr. Extra Shot Americano himself. Reid didn't intend to get Kennedy fired. He didn't intend to rescue a dog after the poor thing ended up in the lake. And he definitely didn't intend to acquire a new roommate. A curvy, chatty, tempting roommate. Now this perfect storm of events are about to wreak havoc on his neatly-ordered life. Reid Durand isn't here to make friends, and he's certainly not here to lose his heart to a puppy, a team, or a chaos agent like Kennedy. But then we don't always get what we want ...

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Lured into Lies

Lured into Lies by Melanie Martins

“They say trust is the foundation of any relationship but what if lies are the foundation of ours?” Petra and Alex have risked everything to escape those who have tried tearing them apart. After finding refuge in Bermuda, they must learn how to trust each other like never before in order to tackle the upcoming judicial battles and the ever-present, scrutinizing eye of society. But when Alex makes it clear he won't reveal anything from his past and his secrets are meant to remain his, Petra now faces the impossible choice of either marrying a man whose past she knows nothing about or fighting for a relationship on her own terms. Stubbornly committed to knowing the truth, and always so curious even when she shouldn’t be, Ms. Van Gatt has yet to say her final words. This book is for mature audiences.

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Hush Money

Hush Money A Billionaire Age Gap Romance by Ava Ryan

Tamsyn is my future. But my twisted past refuses to die… I’m the worst thing that ever happened to Tamsyn Scott. I’ve been obsessed with her sweet innocence since the second I laid eyes on her. So I followed her to Europe for a vacation romance. She was a virgin until I got my hands on her. Now her scorching hot sensuality sets me on fire. Then the vacation ended, and I knew I could never let her go. So I brought her home to Ackerley Manor, where events quickly spin out of control. I was a fool to expose her to my malevolent history and think that we could build a future without interference. But I refuse to let my past win. Tamsyn is mine and I plan to keep her. Whatever it takes… HUSH MONEY is a billionaire, age-gap romance with a possessive hero and a strong young heroine. It’s book two in the brand-new Winter Trilogy. For fans of REBECCA.

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Rebel

Rebel by Rebecca Yarros

She’s Penna Carstairs. The Renegade they call Rebel. FMX-treme Magazine ’s sexiest female athlete of the year. There’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken, No gender barrier she hasn’t demolished. She’s the woman I met in a bar in Vegas. The woman I illegally BASE jumped for. The woman I spent one insane, incredible night with. But now I’m screwed. Or rather…not screwed. Because the woman I can’t get out of my head is the one woman I can never touch again. I’m Dr. Cruz Delgado—the youngest professor on this campus, And Penelope Carstairs just walked into my class. Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Wilder Book #2 Nova Book #3 Rebel

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Rookie Mistake

Rookie Mistake by Anna Zabo & L. A. Witt

Rookie forward Isaac Rivera is still finding his footing in the big leagues where he's no longer the best player on the roster. It's a whole new world, especially now that several of his hockey idols have become teammates. Friends, even. There's one who's more than a hockey idol, though… and he might end up being more than a friend. Julien Landry is a powerhouse on the ice. In eight years, he's become one of the league's top defensemen and the heartthrob everyone wants to bed. But fallout from a painful mistake as a rookie, followed by years of rough-and-tumble hookups, have him itching for something more. When a connection sparks between him and Isaac, he discovers what he's been missing: someone he can trust with his body and his heart. As long as Isaac and Julien keep the heat between them off the ice, what could go wrong? But Julien's past is never far behind him, and when it comes crashing in, he might lose everything—his career, his friends, and the first person he's ever really loved. CW: discussions of past abuse and sexual assault

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Changing Lanes

Changing Lanes by Winter Travers

Bristol lives a simple life. She works a few days a month and the rest of the time was hers. Then a handsome biker walked into her life and turned it upside down with a simple wink and nod. All Pie has ever needed was the club and his family. But when curvy Bristol lands in his lap and shakes up the direction of his life, Pie doesn't know which way to go. Bristol and Pie have no problem passing time with each other. Will life keep them together or will they end up changing lanes and letting one another go?

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A Little Crush

A Little Crush by Kelsie Rae

Jaxon Thorne’s and Rory Buchanan’s story… An age-gap, steamy hockey romance

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Playing To Win

Playing To Win by Stacey Lynn

It was a three-week fling. Nothing more than a couple of college kids having some fun, but then I did the stupid thing and fell for Jude Taylor quicker than he can score a goal on the ice. And after one beautiful night together, he left for the pros before I could make my first cup of coffee. I thought I'd put him behind me. I thought I'd moved on. Then he hobbles into my physical therapy office and I realize how absolutely wrong I've been—there's no getting over Jude Taylor.  But now things are complicated. Jude lives half a country away and his career is in direct opposition to my need for stability. Most of all, getting involved with him could mean losing my job and everything I've worked so hard for. Jude doesn't seem to mind one bit and he's all in. He might be a patient in my office, but he's no longer the patient guy I remember. This time, he's playing to win, and the prize he's looking to score is me.

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Playboy

Playboy by Winter Travers

An innocent girl like Raelynn should've never tracked down Playboy. His name alone should've been a red flag waving in her face, but she needed help. A ladies man like Playboy should have locked the door on Raelynn the second she knocked. The way she looked at him like he hung the stars should have set him running, but he always took what he wanted. Raelynn is looking for a hero, not just a tumble in the sheets.  Playboy isn't anyone's hero.

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Beautiful Salvation

Beautiful Salvation by Piper Lawson

"Marry me here. Now. In Vegas." Trapped in a corner, my only way out was the ruthless billionaire who put me there. In the three years since, we've healed each other. We did things in the dark we're not proud of, things that will forever be kept secret from the world. Those sins forged a bond as strong as the love that binds us together. King and Queen. Freedom and Salvation. Now, we have a chance at forever. And nothing—not a jewelry mystery, our friends' hijinx, or The King himself—will steal it from us. BEAUTIFUL SALVATION is a Vegas wedding novella and should be read after BEAUTIFUL RUIN (Enemies #3). Don't miss the steamy, delicious book readers are calling "the BEST POSSIBLE ending to Harrison and Rae's story!" PRAISE FOR THE ENEMIES SERIES: ★★★★★ "The spice of romance and brute force of a cage fight...a combustible inferno." -Isha, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "Captivatingly sexy and fresh. It consumed me." -Beautiful Chaos Reviews ★★★★★ "Overflowing with drama and suspense. Rae and Harrison will take you on an emotional roller coaster." -BP34, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "Leaves you breathless and wanting more." -Amanda, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "Powerful and full of feels...my new obsession." -Stital, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "WOW! My heart stuttered at the ending! Keeps you gripped." -Suzanne, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "Loud, gritty, hot and freaking amazing!!! Little Queen and her King will burn up your pages." -Debbie, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "I want a Harrison, pretty please with whipped cream and a cherry on top...I was completely blown away by this book." -Shelly, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "Suspense, romance...Enemies to lovers at its best!" -Anneli, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "I felt every touch, every emotion through Piper's writing. I absolutely LOVE books that just transport me away so clearly... 5 outstanding, phenomenal stars." -Cat, Goodreads reviewer

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Drive

Drive by Brenda Rothert

Years of training are about to pay off for hockey player Nikola Vereshkova. A call to play in the big league means he can finally come through for those who need him. His relocation to Chicago comes with built-in friends – and one gorgeous enemy who was less than impressed with him after their first encounter.  Sadie Alexander knows all about the drastic measures men will take just to get laid. She’s not only experienced it first-hand, but lived to tell about it in her online column, Sadie Says. And even though she’s a die-hard independent woman on the outside, the recent marriage of her best friend has her secretly feeling more alone than ever.  Getting close to a foul-mouthed Russian hockey heartthrob was the last thing Sadie expected. And the timing couldn’t be worse since she’s sworn off of men for a writing assignment. The line between love and hate is eroding, and Niko and Sadie find themselves in deeper than they ever expected. Could something that started out wrong end up being just right? ***Warning:  This book contains adult language and situations.

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Faked and Fumbled

Faked and Fumbled A Fake Dating Football Romance by Gina Azzi

Knoxville Coyotes football heartthrob Cohen Miller is my brother’s best friend. Now, he’s the man posing as my fake boyfriend. Simple, right? Wrong. I thought my luck couldn’t get worse than when my long-term boyfriend publicly dumped me. Wrong again. Now, my ex is dating my cousin, and our friend group is embarking on an annual ski trip. Desperate to save face, I beg Cohen to pretend to like me. To bluff wanting me. To lay it on thick to convince my friends that I’m not heartbroken or hurt. I’m not damaged goods. That I have, in fact, moved on. But during the trip, things change. Cohen’s longing glances make my heart race. His casual, familiar touches stir up new feelings. And his kiss? His kiss makes me yearn for things I’ve never experienced before.  Toss in one bed, an epic snowstorm, and a gossip circle a mile wide, and I’m praying we don’t fumble our fake relationship.

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Observant

Observant by Lexy Timms

Details are important. Be Observant... Marisa There's nothing that I can do to make these murders stop. No matter how many leads I follow, I struggle to make a connection to the cases that remain open. With another woman missing and presumably taken like the others, it's impossible to ignore how this is a race against time. Time is just what I don't have when my sister is pushing up her wedding and my nights are heating up and getting too busy with my partner. We're both aware that we're playing a dangerous game by caving to our desire. But the possibility that he might end up having to leave town? That's too horrible to consider.   Soon enough, conflicting clues start popping up. The victims, the motives, and even a specific person of interest. So many variables are shifting. Suddenly, it seems like I'm in too deep, trying to stay afloat with these impossible cases to solve and the man I shouldn't want. It helps that I'm not alone—not in struggling with this desire or in the frustration when we can't find the missing body or the killer. When it becomes clear that time is falling short for the next target, I hate to think that it also means my time with Ryan will be over before it's truly begun. Ryan There's something to be said for not mixing business with pleasure. I can't understand how my partner bumbles through cases and manages to find the clues we need and the criminals we want to stop. All I can respect and admit is how deeply she's come to matter, both on the clock and in my bed. Marisa is the one woman I want to keep in my life. And the one partner I want to trust to always have my back. Focused on these cases, we don't have many opportunities to sit down and talk about our futures. Not when a serial killer needs to be found before they strike again. And not when I'm tempted to show her how well we click and match. Sooner or later, choices will have to be made. If I stay in town to explore this newfound intimacy neither of us can get enough of, there's no chance that I would be able to stay on the force. I promised myself that I'd never let anyone, especially not another woman, influence my choice to stay in my career. I'll never turn off my dedication to see justice be delivered, but this time is different. I hate to consider the idea that I might have to walk away from her love after all. Detecting Love Series •Book 1 - Vigilant •Book 2 - Perceptive •Book 3 - Observant

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Drive

Drive by Kate Stewart

Nominee for Best Contemporary Romance-GOODREADS. Named one of the Top 10 hottest romance reads of 2017 by Huffington Post and New York Daily News! From the bestselling author of The Ravenhood Trilogy, comes an angsty, steamy, white-knuckle ride full of love, loss, and self-discovery. Music . . . the heart’s greatest librarian. The average song is three and a half minutes long; those three and a half minutes could lead to a slow blink, a glimpse of the past, or catapult the soul into heart-shattering nostalgia. At the height of my career, I had the life I wanted, the life I’d always envisioned. I’d found my tempo, my rhythm. Then I received a phone call that left me off key. You see, my favorite songs had a way of playing simultaneously. I was in love with one man’s beats and another’s lyrics. But when it came to the soundtrack of a life, how could anyone choose a favorite song? So, to erase any doubt, I ditched my first-class ticket and decided to take a drive, fixed on the rearview. Two days. One playlist. And the long road home to the man who was waiting for me. Drive  is  BOOK #1  in  The Bittersweet Symphony  duet. The Bittersweet Symphony Duet #1 Drive #2 Reverse #2.5 Bittersweet Melody (A Bittersweet Novella) *Both books in the duet must be read in order.

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Chained Fate

Chained Fate by Anna Zaires

A final war. A fate uncertain. A bond forged in fire. Alina My marriage began as a cage. Now, it may be my only sanctuary. To survive, I must rely on the very monster I once feared. With every tender touch, every protective command, the line between love and hate dissolves further. He thinks he’s chained me to him. He doesn’t realize... I may be the one who refuses to let go. Alexei She is finally mine. My wife. My obsession. But a shadow looms over us, a vicious twist of fate that threatens to tear her away. I would burn down the world for her, but this is a battle I cannot win with violence. Her brothers think our vows are her prison. They are a promise. One I will defy heaven and hell to keep.

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Ruthless: A True Brothers MC Novel

Ruthless: A True Brothers MC Novel by Gillian Archer

Every girl needs a guardian angel—even if he wears black leather. When my blind date tries to maul me in the parking lot, I'm saved by Zag—a brooding, bruising alpha male—who jumps off his motorcycle and teaches the jerk a lesson he won't forget. After getting one taste of a bad boy who lives on the edge, I'm hooked. Zag's willing to give me the ride of my life. But I need to wrap my arms around his powerful chest and hold on— tight . Grab this angsty, one-night stand (that turns into more) motorcycle club romance about a good girl taking a walk on the dark side who gets in the crossfire of a turf war. Now her biker has to step up and protect the woman who scares the hell outta him for all the right reasons. *** Praise for  Ruthless   " Ruthless  does not disappoint. The sexy, alluring bad boys of the True Brothers MC will make your mouth water."— New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin   "Hang on tight! The True Brothers MC will take you on one helluva sexy ride!"— Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author of the Club Sin series "Zag's intensity and air of danger combined with his endless caring and worry created a paradox that made me melt."— Confessions of a Bibliophile   "Zag's character was written well. With his messed-up past and low self-esteem, he's a great tortured bad boy."— Wicked Reads   "I was definitely not ready for the book to end."— Once Upon an Alpha

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The Tower

The Tower by J. Kenner

She's forbidden. He's untouchable. Together, they might destroy each other.  Sasha Reed is a prisoner in a gilded cage. Controlled by her ruthless father, she's his most valuable possession—hidden from the world, silenced by fear, and desperate to escape. But when her frantic attempt at freedom ends in failure, Sasha turns to the one man her father despises most: Liam Grimm. Liam is merciless, brilliant, and the outcast of his powerful family. With ice in his veins and revenge in his heart, he doesn't rescue damsels, and he doesn't make deals. But Sasha is different—a pawn he can use in his war against her father. To him, she's a weapon wrapped in silk and fire. To her, he's the devil offering freedom at a price she might not survive. The terms are cruel: her trust, her submission, her body, her soul. As Sasha falls deeper into Liam's dark world, the line between captor and savior vanishes, leaving only raw, unrelenting desire. He promises to destroy her chains, but in doing so, he might shatter her entirely. The Tower is an edgy, sensual, and steamy enemies to lovers billionaire romance with explicit content intended for mature readers only!

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Fury

Fury by LeAnn Ashers

Livie:  Every time I saw him, my body betrayed me—heart hammering against my ribs, skin burning like I'd been branded. I told myself a million reasons why it couldn't happen. He was older. Dangerous. The next president of the Devil Souls MC. Men like him devour girls like me. But God, the way he looked at me... The moment I stepped into the clubhouse for my welcome home party, his eyes locked on mine across the room, and everything I'd built to protect myself crumbled.  Weeks later, his hands were in my hair, his name on my lips, his mark on my soul. I thought nothing could feel better than escaping that suffocating city. I was wrong. Nothing compares to belonging to him. Greyson: I've killed men for less than looking at her the way I do. But I stayed away, watching her bloom in LA, knowing she deserved her shot at something beyond our blood-soaked world. I wanted her beneath me, wearing my ring, carrying my name—but I wanted her dreams intact  first . I tracked her, followed her, and protected her without her even knowing.  When she finally came home, crossing that town line, the oxygen rushed back into my lungs after years of drowning. But she didn't come alone. Someone's hunting her. Someone who doesn't understand that I'd rip this world apart, burn down heaven and hell, before letting them touch what's MINE. They won't just die. They'll beg for death long before I grant it. 

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Through Smoke and Flame

Through Smoke and Flame by Lexy Timms

She lost everything in the fire… except the one man who might just save her life. After barely escaping a fire that destroys her rental, Lila's fresh start in Rockford goes up in smoke. Just when the town was starting to feel like home, she's left with nothing—except a complicated friendship with Tommy, the reclusive fireman who offers her a place to stay. As sparks fly between them, both struggle with past wounds, unspoken feelings, and the tension between holding on and letting go. With Tommy haunted by loss and Lila unsure whether to stay or keep running, they must face what's growing between them—before it's too late. Embers of the Heart Series: •Book 1 – In Your Safe Embrace •Book 2 – Through Smoke and Flame •Book 3 – Where Ashes Meet Hope

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Building Billions - Part 3

Building Billions - Part 3 by Lexy Timms

By USA Today Bestselling Author, Lexy Timms. A real man gives up one-night stands for the one he can't stand one night without. Jimmy didn't believe Ashley when she told him who was behind the fraud within the company. Even when it added up. He didn't want to believe it because the accused was a father figure to him, the first person to invest in his company and get it started. Ashley's had no option but to resign from her position. A man who can't trust you is a man you can't keep.    Now Jimmy's on a mission; get Ashley back. She's the best thing that's ever happened to him and he just cannot lose her. He knows he's been an idiot, but is it too late to try and  win her back? They say LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD, not a one-night stand. Building Billions: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

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Forgive Me My Sins: The Complete Augustine Brothers Duet

Forgive Me My Sins: The Complete Augustine Brothers Duet by Natasha Knight

I'm not supposed to fall in love with my husband. It's not part of my plan. Forgive me. Those were the first words Santos Augustine spoke to me before we sealed an unbreakable oath. A contract signed in blood binding me to him as payment for my father's sins.  Wearing the mask of legitimacy, this powerful crime family has returned to Avarice to punish those who have wronged them and take what they've always been denied, a place among the elite. Forced to marry my enemy, I'm thrust into his world of secrets and betrayals. My husband is a dangerous man. And he has dangerous enemies. But it's when I'm attacked that his fury is unleashed.  It's then I see what it means to belong to Santos Augustine.  And although I know the safest place for me is in his bed, I can't let myself fall in love with my husband.  *Please note this age-gap, arranged marriage mafia romance contains references to past self-harm.

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Point of Retreat

Point of Retreat A Novel by Colleen Hoover

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us , and All Your Perfects. Sometimes two people have to fall apart to realize just how much they belong together. As Layken and Will’s emotion-packed story continues, a stunning and unforeseen revelation about Will’s past leaves them questioning everything that they thought they knew about each other. With the foundation of their relationship at risk, they must decide whether they are willing to fight for a future together, or to retreat back into solitude and heartache. How far does Will have to go to prove to Layken his love for her will last forever? It will require something truly extraordinary to keep this couple together, and the decisions they make and the answers they find will change not only their lives, but the lives of everyone around them.

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The Flatmate

The Flatmate by Lexy Timms

What I love best about my home is who I share it with… Casey I can't remember a time when I wasn't popular. Girls have always wanted me. Guys have always wanted to be me. I have a rep for being with a new girl every night and never settling down. But moving in with Abigail Hopkins has made me rethink everything. While sweet, virginal Abby isn't my usual type, she's the one girl I can't stop thinking about. It's enough to make me wonder if I should change my ways. Too bad my past is coming back to bite me. One of my former flings is pregnant. With my baby. I'm ready to man up and be a father. But doing the right thing means that I risk losing everything—my football scholarship, my place on campus, and the only woman I've ever truly cared about.   Abigail My life hasn't been the same since Casey Turner moved in. I've gone from being invisible to overnight popularity. Even though the sorority girls at Gulf State University have it out for me, I'm learning that I can take care of myself. And best of all, instead of a non-existent love life I live with a guy who desperately wants me. Casey might not be the kind of guy to get tied down, but we can't seem to resist each other. Things have never been better. Except there's one thing I never saw coming—Casey is expecting a baby with one of the most popular girls at school. Which means there's a very real chance that my roommate is going to move out. For good. Roommate Wanted Series •The Roommate •The Bunkmate •The Flatmate

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Misadventures with a Professor

Misadventures with a Professor by Sierra Simone

Zandy Lynch never planned on going to grad school a virgin. So when her professor father finds her a job abroad as a research assistant the summer before she starts her master’s program, she sees her chance. She’s got one night in London to lose her V-card to a Mr. Darcy lookalike before she has to join some ancient professor in the country. Oliver Graeme is not looking forward to having some American co-ed hovering around while he’s trying to work, but he owes her father the favor, and besides, his office is an untidy mess of uncatalogued research. He needs the help. Still, he decides to take the edge off his frustration while visiting a colleague in London, and winds up having the sexiest, sweetest night of his life with a stranger, who vanishes in the morning without a trace… To Zandy’s shock when she arrives at Professor Graeme’s house a day later, the door isn’t opened by a fussy old scholar, but by the wild, passionate man she met in London. Cold and reserved by day, Oliver is ferociously greedy with her at night, and it’s not long before Zandy finds herself falling for both versions of him—the aloof professor and the generous, rough lover. The trouble is that summer only lasts so long, and Zandy already has a plane ticket waiting to take her home… Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush' for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.

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Rumor Mill

Rumor Mill by Lexy Timms

A lie can be halfway across the world while the truth is still putting its shoes on… Could life get any better? I had a billionaire boyfriend, a job that I loved, and a new apartment. Everything was coming up roses, except for that nasty lawsuit that my former friend brought against me. She claimed I was responsible for a breaking and entering job that we'd concocted together. One that I never should have been a part of and only wanted to forget. The closer we got to the court date, the more I panicked. I just wanted to move on with my life, to focus on my new relationship and get to know every inch of Brad Miller's body. But he and I didn't see things the same way. With the court case looming over us, it didn't seem like our love was going to survive. And that was the real tragedy. How could I let something as stupid as one drunken mistake come between me and true love? I don't care about the job, and I don't care about Nikki anymore. Brad is the only one I want, and knowing that I hurt him is breaking my heart. What I wouldn't give for a chance to explain myself…and just one more night at his place. The Takeover Series •Love Notes •Fine Print •Over Time •Rumor Mill •Jingle Balls USA Today Bestselling Author, Lexy Timms, brings you a new contemporary billionaire romance with the perfect mix of steam, romantic comedy, a dash or romantic suspense and a whole lot of billionaire troubles...

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For Forester

For Forester by J. Nathan

Trace Forester is Alabama's star wide receiver. Being back under his parents' roof for the summer isn't the ideal situation, but the moment he runs into Marin, the single mom down the block, he knows it's about to get interesting. She may not have noticed him back when she was the star of his adolescent fantasies, but he's going to make damn sure she does now. The last time Marin saw Trace he was just a wild kid in the neighborhood. That's when she thought she had the perfect husband and perfect life. But now, with her life in shambles, Trace is back in town for the summer. And he's offering to spend time with her son, doing all the things a dad should be doing with him. And, while Marin doesn't want to be drawn to Trace's good looks, undeniable charm, and connection with her son, being swept up in his world is hard to resist. But what happens when summer ends and Trace returns to school? Is it just her son he'll be leaving? Or will Marin be left with another broken heart? Standalone #2 in the For You new adult sports romance series. Each book can be read as a complete standalone as it follows a new couple.

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Something About You

Something About You by J. Nathan

Kason I'm what you call a god, a superstar, a winner. I'm good at everything I do and  I know exactly how to get what I want. Being a professional snowboarder is my purpose in life. I'm only at Cranmore University to appease my parents. But, if I want to graduate, I need to pass physics. And, since failing is not an option, Blackmailing a nerd who hates me is my last resort. Shay I'm what some call a geek, a nerd, a loser. And I don't care. I know who I am. I know where I come from. And I know exactly where I'm going. That's why I'm at Cranmore University. To get my degree and begin my life. But that plan gets quickly derailed Thanks to an unbecoming video A blackmailing snowboarder And his ex who's hell bent on making my life miserable. They say everyone comes into your life for a reason. What happens when that person is the opposite of what you want... but exactly what you need?

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Playing to Win

Playing to Win by Lisa B. Kamps

Jason Emory has one motto: play hard, love hard…and win at all costs. It doesn't matter if he's on the ice or playing the field, his only goal is to win. For a life goal, it sounds pretty good. So why does he feel like he's drifting aimlessly instead of having the world at his feet? At least, that's what it feels like until one hot night with a beautiful stranger who seems oddly familiar—a stranger he can't forget. Megan Bradley loves working at her parents' bar. Why shouldn't she, when that gives her a chance to see her long-time crush up close and personal? Not that Jason knows who she is. Why would he, when she's nothing more than a modern day ugly duckling swimming in a sea of glittering swans? At least, until her best friend hatches a plan for an extreme makeover. All she wants is one night to never forget—but sometimes getting what you want isn't what you need. Can she walk away from the connection that should have never happened? And what happens when it's time to face the truth—especially when she realizes that one sexy hockey player will stop at nothing when it comes to winning?

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My Mom's Ex-Husband

My Mom's Ex-Husband A Forbidden Romance by Cassandra Dee

Faith:  I’m a waitress in a small town, so when a handsome stranger leaves me a hundred-dollar tip and asks me to meet him at his place, I throw caution to the wind.  Sure, I might be abducted or even worse, but what Hunter and I ended up doing in private made it *totally* worth it. Hunter:   The minute I saw Faith in that flirty waitress outfit, I lost it.  Was I pushy and possessive?  Yes.  Did I help myself to those curves the minute she stepped through the door?  Yes.  But there’s something strange about Faith because she looks eerily like a woman I used to know.  To my horror, she is my ex-wife’s daughter … but that’s not going to stop me from putting a baby in her belly! Hey Readers – Hunter’s a pro athlete who had a 6-second marriage back in the day, but it comes back to haunt him when he meets the woman of his dreams.  After all, Faith is everything that he wants, but what happens when she shares the DNA of his ex-wife?  There is *nothing* realistic about this story, but I promise you’ll love it because this is forbidden romance at its best!  This book is a follow-up to Hot Single Daddy, but all of my books may be read as standalones.  No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always a HEA for my readers.  Enjoy!  Xoxo, Cassie

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Bratva Kingpin

Bratva Kingpin by Shanna Bell

Katya. I live in a world surrounded by ruthless men. At their head? Kristoff Romanov, according to some, the most heartless kingpin of all. I am protected, yet caged, cherished, yet kept at bay. He vowed to protect me and give me anything I need, except his heart. He promised to always have my back. He lied. Kristoff. Would you destroy the woman you love, to avenge the one you lost? I live for my Bratva and my vengeance. Katya is the only thing that's good about me. And I will wreck her.   note: This is book 1 of a duet. This book ends on a cliffhanger. ​​​​​​This is a dark mafia romance with triggers.

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Superstar

Superstar by Kate Meader

He never saw her coming ... After almost a year away from hockey, Bastian Durand’s return to the game should be a triumph. Instead he’s taken down by the Chicago Rebels mascot. It can’t get worse. Or maybe it can. Because the human inside the Rowdy Rebel costume is none other than Pepper Calhoun. His friend’s sister. His coach’s daughter. And the woman Bastian has wanted for the longest time. Pepper has always been a magnet for bad luck and now she’s ruined superstar Bast Durand’s big comeback. So that tracks. Everyone, from her father and brother to the fans and press, heck, even the NHL commissioner, hates her. Everyone but the one guy who should. Hiding away is the only thing she can think of, except Bast has the same idea. To her utter dismay, he’s determined to protect Pepper from anyone who dares breathe a word against her. And to convince her that crashing on the ice isn’t all that different from … falling in love.

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Definitely: The Complete Series

Definitely: The Complete Series by Ella Miles

One question from an ex-lover. One text message from a complete stranger. The same answer to both...Yes. Scarlett Bell has found a way to move beyond a dark past that threatened to take her best friend, Kinsley, from her. Now ten years later Scarlett has everything. A multi-billion dollar fashion and beauty empire. A fabulous New York apartment filled with everything a girl could need. And an awesome best friend. What more could she want? Love, marriage, and a baby. Everything her best friend has. One ex-boyfriend could give her everything she thinks she wants. Even if he is a little too nice... One dark stranger could give her everything she never knew she wanted. But he could destroy her life... Two men. Two choices. One answer to both: Definitely Yes. This boxset includes: Definitely Yes, Definitely No, Definitely Forever.

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Faking It - Kate Aster Cover Art

Faking It

Faking It by Kate Aster

FUBAR. The day my life fell apart, I was introduced to this term. It's comforting to know there's one word that completely defines my life. Go ahead. Look it up. And right next to the term, you might see a picture of me as the example, sweltering in a 40-pound princess gown in front of my castle beside a kiddie coaster … … and flanked by the sexiest piece of man candy that ever walked this earth: Dylan Sheridan. The same Dylan Sheridan who's an Olympic medalist turned MMA fighter turned billionaire entrepreneur. The same Dylan Sheridan who destroyed my best fantasy the moment I realized he's just a c**k-sure narcissist who thinks I have a single-digit IQ. And I won't fall for him. Even when my life spirals out of control and he's the only one who reaches into the hurricane to pull me out. Because even though you see his rock-hard body standing by my side … we're just faking it. * Faking It is Book Three in the Homefront: The Sheridans series, but can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone.

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Lean Into It - Winter Travers Cover Art

Lean Into It

Lean Into It by Winter Travers

For years the only place I called home was the open road. Until the Kings of Vengeance became family. Setting down roots and building a life sounds so good I can almost taste it. But evil and trouble are brewing, threatening to take the life and woman I've claimed. I'll lean into the devil himself and spit in his face before I let that happen. Vengeance will be mine.

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