Amber How would I describe myself? Single mom. Strong as steel. Stupid – because I listen to my heart and not my head. Logan This job interview was supposed to get Amber in front of me so I could apologize for hurting her. So I could figure out how to get a second chance to make her mine. I don’t care if she’s had kids since us – I’ve always wanted to be a dad. She’s my best friend’s li’l sis – we’ll figure that out. I’ve got money – but I can’t buy her. I was her first – she was mine. I want her to be my last. Wait…is that even possible?
He wasn't supposed to be nice. This changes everything.Charlotte Robinson has one goal: survive her senior year. Well, if she's truthful, it's actually to survive her new life without her mom. Which would be a lot easier to do if her dad was actually dealing with the death. Instead, he's buried himself in so many abandoned vehicles that their yard has turned into a suburban junkyard and it's just a matter of time before the city intervenes. When Lucas Addington, the obnoxious rich kid who's been banished to the small town of Sweet Water, douses her in his caramel macchiato, she's pretty sure she's reached her lowest low. But that's only the beginning. He's conceited and spoiled--everything she expected from a billionaire's heir--until things begin to change. Suddenly, she finds herself drawn to him for reasons she can't explain. He makes her feel safe and wanted, something she'd forgotten how to feel. Just when she allows herself to open up to him, her life comes crashing down around her.Now Charlotte must decide if she can fix her crumbling life and keep Lucas, or fail and lose everything she holds dear...again.1 town. 1 high school. 12 sweet romances.Read Misunderstanding the Billionaire's Heir from Anne-Marie Meyer. It is the first installment of the Sweet Water High Multi-Author Series.
In this lush and seductive novel, exciting new author Tessa Dare takes desire to brazen heights. Ever the bold adventuress, Lucy Waltham has decided to go hunting for a husband. But first she needs some target practice. So she turns to her brother’ s best friend, Jeremy Trescott, the Earl of Kendall, to hone her seductive wiles on him before setting her sights on another man. But her practice kisses spark a smoldering passion–one that could send all her plans up in smoke. Jeremy has an influential title, a vast fortune, and a painful past full of long-buried secrets. He keeps a safe distance from his own emotions, but to distract Lucy from her reckless scheming, he must give his passions free rein. Their sensual battle of wills is as maddening as it is delicious, but the longer he succeeds in managing the headstrong temptress, the closer Jeremy comes to losing control. When scandal breaks, can he bring himself to abandon Lucy to her ruin? Or will he risk his heart and claim her for his own?
Resenting her parents for refusing to allow her to attend the funeral of her first love, Jerad, Krystal leaves home to seek sanctuary with Jerad's cousins while she struggles to deal with the demons in her life.
Falling in love with her brother's best friend wasn't in her plans, but young love has no rules. “Hi, I’m Alexis, your sister.” Ew, no. Scratch that. “Hey yo …” *palms forehead* Oh god, I'm losing it. For months, my confidence has been high on how I was going to approach the brother I'd been separated from as a child. The plan I'd made was smooth. Do you know what wasn’t in those plans? Falling for my brother's best friend. *closes eyes and counts to ten* Do you know what else I didn't plan for? Not telling said best friend who I am. Nope, I settled with the mysterious new girl next door. I played the floor is lava with his kid once. Yep, my brother's best friend/the hottie across the hall is a single dad and do you know what’s worse than dancing around fake hot coals with a kid? It’s wondering who’s going to find out who I am first. The guy I'm fooling around with or my brother. In the end, I think I’m going to get burned either way. KEYWORDS: wyoming romance, hot romance, sexy romance, steamy romance, smaller town romance, small town romance, feel good romance, sexy, steamy, hot, beach read, romantic beach read, romance book, romance books, beach reads, sassy heroine, sassy romance, happily ever after, hea, college romance, romcom, best friends romance, sexy neighbor, best friends sister, brothers best friend, girl next door, sexy neighbor, comedy series, series, romance series, steamy romance series, college series romance
He crushed her heart in high school. Now he’s back for a second chance. At sixteen, Grace Fisher made a vow—she’d never to speak to her best friend’s brother again. It was a reasonable response to the heart-crushing humiliation Zach Hunter dealt her in high school. She’s kept her word for more than a decade, but is her vow about to be broken? The Hunters are like Grace’s second family. When she’s invited to join their Olympic-style family reunion event, she can’t wait to bring home the win—until she learns Zach is making a surprise visit home. Suddenly, the stakes are much higher than a tarnished second-hand trophy because she’s determined to never lose her heart to Zach again. As the go-to stuntman for Hollywood’s A-list actors, Zach Hunter knows all about risk. But risking his heart for the all-grown-up Grace Fisher isn’t part of his plan. He’s home to heal from an injury and get straight back to his career. Besides, it’s obvious Grace has never forgiven him for the boneheaded stunt he pulled back in high school. But the more time they spend together, the less Zach wants to fight his desire to be near Grace. Can he convince her that the only stunts he pulls now are for the big screen—or is it too late to earn her trust? ***Best Friend Bargain is Book 3 in the Finding Forever Romance Series. Each book is a standalone story with a happily ever after.
When faced with torture and death, love may be her only salvation. In a world of political corruption and rebellion, 18-year-old Liddy finds herself torn between loyalty to her faction and the seductive allure of a boy she's tasked to assassinate. But when her plans unravel, Liddy finds herself ensnared in a web of captivity and torment, and her fate is now intertwined with the one she was meant to eliminate. Bound by the chains of unexpected love, she must navigate the thin line between survival and surrender, all while grappling with a heart torn between loyalty and desire. Will she find a way to escape the clutches of fate, or is her path destined to end in the shadow of an executioner's justice? Unveil a tale of forbidden love in this gripping young adult dystopian romance, where every heartbeat echoes the struggle for freedom and a love that defies the darkest of destinies. For fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games, this gripping tale of forbidden love and rebellion will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Carly Denton has learned to keep her buttons and emotions firmly fastened. Her parents’ constant drama, and an unrequited crush on her brother’s best friend, taught her to keep her passion beneath the surface. But she can no longer avoid the one man with the ability to bring that passion to a boil... Lucas remembers Carly as a freckle-faced tomboy—not a frosty woman who treats him like a burr under her saddle. But when they must work together on a charity project, Lucas is shocked to find their bickering melt into some serious mutual attraction. He’s determined to show Carly that he’s the man for her, if only she’d learn to let loose. Lucas is the last man on earth Carly should give in to. The freedom she finds in his arms has her feeling happier than ever, but is it enough to make her realize that the greatest risk isn’t losing your heart, but losing the chance at happiness? Includes a preview of Maisey Yates’ novel, Unexpected. Praise for UNBUTTONED: “I loved Unbuttoned by Maisey Yates in a big way….I love a feisty heroine and a charismatic hero, especially when they clash. The scenes where they duked it out verbally, all the while undressing each other mentally, were so delicious….Lots of fun.”—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books “A sexy, compelling read…. it’s a great start to what looks to be a promising new small-town contemporary series and has introduced me to a new-to-me author who writes enjoyable characters with great emotional depth, witty dialogue, and steamy love scenes.”—Ramblings From This Chick “Maisey Yates is a very talented author and has created the perfect small-town romance about two people that found love once they learned to take a leap of faith…. I can’t wait to see what is in store for the residents of Silver Creek.”—Books-N-Kisses
Firefighters, grumpy heroes & smart, sassy heroines! Dive into 3 swoony, small town romances in this collection from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! This Crazy Love Rule #1: Do not fall for your brother’s best friend. Rule # 2: Absolutely do not fall for your brother’s best friend. Rule # 3: Don’t break the rules. Jackson Stone is hot—like burn-down-buildings kind of hot. He’s also my brother’s best friend, and the memory of one kiss with him years ago still might get to me. Maybe. But I am not looking for a second chance. Wait For Me A swoony single father, small town romance. One firefighter and the unexpected heroine who rocks his world. My priorities are my daughter and my job as a first responder. Romance isn’t even on the radar. Until one little package changes everything. In a single mind-blowing hour, I end up with a package meant for Valentina Smith, and I find out she’s innocent. I won’t even mention what’s in that package. Break My Fall My rules: No players. No flirts. No cocky jerks. My exception: Dawson Marsh. Dawson might be every girl’s crush in this small town, but not mine. I can appreciate him from a distance, and that suits me fine. Except that one time he kissed me. Up close and personal. Once is a mistake. But the second time? Sublime. These stories are perfect for readers who love small town romance, firefighters, second chances, friends to lovers, smart sassy heroines, frenemies to lovers, hate to love, opposites attract, slow burn, emotional romances with a dash of angst, plenty of swoon, and protective grumpy heroes. *Three full-length, standalone romances.
