Two weary souls find each other against all odds... Ashlyn Rivers left her cheating fiancé behind and moved to Ardor Creek to revamp her life. Done with men in general, she has plenty to focus on, like building her new business and renovating her house for the local haunted homes tour. Falling in love is definitely not on the agenda. Scott Grillo lost his family in a tragic accident several years ago. Still processing the loss, he throws himself into his contracting business, pushing away the loneliness and heartache. When Ashlyn blazes into Scott's life, he turns down her request to renovate her house, vowing to squelch the desire she stirs deep inside. But Ashlyn is a force to be reckoned with and Scott finds himself longing for her embrace each day she remains in Ardor Creek. Can these two disillusioned souls reclaim their hearts and choose to love again? Find out in this steamy small town romance! Welcome to Ardor Creek, the small Pennsylvania town where love is in the air! If you like a grumpy hero, a feisty heroine and steamy romance, this book is your jam. The main character is a widower who discusses the loss of his family so please take note of this before reading. Settle in and fall in love with Ardor Creek today! The Ardor Creek Series (also available as audiobooks) #1: Hearts Reclaimed #2: Illusions Unveiled #3: Desires Uncovered #4: Resolutions Embraced #5: Passions Fulfilled #6: Futures Entwined Search terms: romance, widower, grumpy sunshine, second chance romance, later in life romance, small town romance, first in series, friends to lovers, holiday romance, hot romance, steamy romance * * * * If you’re a fan of Lucy Score, Melanie Harlow, Amy Daws, Kayley Loring, Adriana Locke, Claire Kingsley, & Nicole Snow, the Ardor Creek series is perfect for you!
Need a grumpy sunshine steamy romance where our sunshine city girl gets full forced proximity romance by getting stuck in Mr. Grumpy Deputy's small-town? Keep reading! ***** That sexy tattooed deputy is every girl's fantasy of a bad boy gone good. If only he hadn't arrested her for being a terrorist. . . Jennifer Bayani is not having an easy day. The fire marshal's office sent her to the boonies to investigate a string of suspicious fires. She’s spends the morning dodging cows, crashes into a handsome deputy by brunch, and spends lunch behind bars. Small town life has been good for Deputy Brandon Smythe, and Jennifer brings the big city temptation he’s purposely avoided. He needs to get her out of town, except she’s stuck here after he got her car dissembled. It was an honest mistake, really, and he knows just the way to make it up to her . . . Author's warning: This hot grumpy sunshine small town romance mixes the drama and high-adrenaline of Chicago Fire with dirty scenes worthy of Fifty Shades. One-click for a scorching first responder romance with real heart-pounding fire, and medical scenes - written by a real-life ER doctor. Steam up your screen today before the price changes! Contains the following tropes - Grumpy Sunshine - Forced proximity - Tattooed hero - Plot TWISTS! - Workplace Romance - Interracial Romance - Protector romance - Action-Romance - Law enforcement - Secret past - Quirky cast - Firefighter Romance - Reformed bad boy - Good girl This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman. (Who doesn't LOVE grumpy sunshine romantic suspense? I do! Bring all the grumpy sunshine romantic suspense. Twelve servings of grumpy sunshine romance with a side of action adventure romance and more romantic suspense toppings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner served by a sexy grumpy sheriff's deputy!)
I’m stuck sharing a house with my hot new boss…And I just walked in on him in the shower. Landing a major interior design contract for the new winery in Dogwood Cove is supposed to be my fresh start. But sharing a house with the annoyingly sexy winemaker Finn McNeil? That wasn’t part of the plan… To make it worse, Finn’s made it very clear he doesn’t want me around - at work, or anywhere else. I’m determined to win him over with my charm and professionalism. Not only do I need this job, but this town has become more than a place to earn a living, it’s become home. Which is why giving into the undeniable attraction we feel could spell disaster for both of us. Work and Play is the ultimate steamy small town romance for fans of forced proximity, a quirky heroine who knows what she wants, and a winemaker who’s determined to avoid her.This book is for readers who love grumpy-sunshine banter, a dirty talking hero, a close friend group, low angst and high heat with a guaranteed HEA. This is the third book in the Dogwood Cove series and can be read as a standalone, although the series is best enjoyed if read in order.
"Barbara Freethy is one of my favorite authors! She creates amazing characters and stories, with a lot of love, friendship and mystery that make her books always very, very good." Cinthia - Goodreads Molly Trent is a passionate herbalist whose sorrow-filled childhood has driven her to a new mission in life—to make people feel better. Unfortunately, a series of burglaries at her wellness shop and a disgruntled customer put her in the path of a cynical and suspicious detective, who thinks she does more harm than good. She's used to criticism, but she sees something in the tightly-controlled police detective that she wants to unleash, if only she could get him to trust her. Trust doesn't come easily to Detective Adam Cole. He has been a loner for as long as he can remember. He's very good at protecting people. He's great at being a friend, but relationships that go beyond that—not so much. After a heartbreaking tragedy at nineteen, he put up walls that are never coming down. Despite what Molly Trent might think, he does not need help or herbs to be happy. Unfortunately, what he needs is her. The chemistry between them almost makes him wonder if she hasn't cast some sort of spell over him. But he fights their attraction hard, because he doesn't do forever, and he can't imagine that an optimistic romantic like Molly would settle for anything less. But when they get tangled up in life and love, anything can happen… Irresistible and captivating romance awaits in TANGLED UP IN YOU from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! NOTE: The Whisper Lake Series is a heartwarming and humorous small-town romance series. Each book can be read as a standalone. There are no cliffhangers! Popular storylines in the series include grumpy sunshine, runaway bride, second chance at love, enemies to lovers, family secrets, blind date, and opposites attract. Don't miss any books in the Whisper Lake Series: Always With Me #1 My Wildest Dream #2 Can't Fight The Moonlight #3 Just One Kiss #4 If We Never Met #5 Tangled Up In You #6 Next Time I Fall #7 What the readers are saying about Whisper Lake… "ALWAYS WITH ME is a heartwarming second chance romance, with a captivating mystery, that keeps you reading and wondering what happens next." Doni - Goodreads "Tragedy haunts her, regrets shadow him and passion lures them into a mystery as dangerous as their feelings for each other. Freethy captivates with a sensuous game of tainted hearts and tempting romance. My Wildest Dream is a hotbed of intriguing storytelling. Brodie and Chelsea are sure to get under your skin." Isha C – Goodreads "I have just finished CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT and WOW such an emotional book. The characters of Justin and Lizzie were so well written, with so much depth. There were scenes in this book that gave me a lump in my throat. Absolutely loved this book...and can’t wait for the next one!" Booklovers Anonymous "This book has it all—some laughs, some tears, some drama, and, of course, romance. You’re always guaranteed a happy-ever-after from this author, but it’s the emotional journey she takes the characters on that make it well worth the ride." Stacey – Goodreads on CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT "Barbara Freethy never disappoints. This newest installment in her Whisper Lake series, has it all, romance, drama, danger and a little steam. We meet Keira and Dante, who find their HEA in spite of the crazy. Make sure you add this one to your TBR list." Linda – Goodreads on IF WE NEVER MET "If We Never Met is filled with the poignant and bittersweet moments in the story as well as the plot twists, that I have come to love and expect in Barbara Freethy's stories. Highly recommend this incredible love story and am so looking forward to reading the next book in the series." Patti – Goodreads on IF WE NEVER MET
This small town isn’t big enough for my grumpy lumberjack ex-boyfriend and me at Christmas… Now that I’m home in Mistletoe, Wisconsin for my favorite time of the year…nothing can ruin my holiday spirit. Not the frigid temps or impending blizzard, the bickering and gossip that swirls around our picturesque town, or even breaking my favorite ornament. Nothing… Except Luke Crisp. My grumpy ex-boyfriend seems set on making my stay unbearable. Starting the moment I step foot on his family’s Christmas tree farm. The growly lumberjack who once held my heart now grates on my last nerve. He hates this time of year and everything that comes with it. And he doesn’t seem very happy to see me, either. Those lips that once kissed mine now twist in a permanent scowl. His beautiful green eyes I used to get lost in only match his grinchy attitude. But something simmers just beneath his cool gaze. A heat that still ignites a fire deep inside me. So, when the snowstorm hits and we’re forced to hunker down and ride it out together, it makes for one very grumpy lumberjack Christmas. If you love spicy holiday romances with growly lumberjacks and feisty heroines, grab this standalone, small-town contemporary romance that gives you all the grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, second chance, angsty, steamy and spicy Christmas vibes you can handle!
Love? Been there, done that and got the baggage to prove it. After too many nights hiding out at my best friend’s pub, I’m making no progress on my upcoming comedy special. Writer’s block is a bitch and inspiration hard to come by. Until her. Gorgeous, intriguing and way too young for me, Lily bursts into my life and makes me yearn for things an out of shape workaholic like me has no business wanting. She urgently needs a place to stay, and I need… I need to get over myself already and keep my hands to myself! What could a bright young thing like her possibly want with a grumpy old bastard like me? Nothing; that’s what. Still, it only takes a smile for my heart to capitulate. Love dad bod heroes with more than a few pounds of hang-ups to overcome? Me too! Follow along as Lily tries to convince Sean that age is just a number and even the grumpiest heart deserves a ray of sunshine, in the most scorching age gap romance I’ve ever written. This book is a crossover between L. Moone's Husky Ever After and Coffee & Curves series. Keywords: contemporary romance, steamy romance, love at first sight, one night stand, age gap romance, may december romance, older man younger woman, famous hero, stand-up comedian, celebrity romance, plus size hero, plus sized hero, dad bod romance, big handsome man, big boy romance, husky men romance, husky man romance, bhm, curvy hero, regular guy romance, girl next door, tortured hero, grumpy sunshine, grump romance, grumpy hero, new adult, new adult romance, steamy new adult romance, sexy romance, coffee break romance
Sizzling hot chemistry and surprises await this overzealous city girl and small-town, grumpy doctor. Evicted! Newly graduated, Evie finds herself broke and jobless with zero options. That is until her friend from college convinces the older brother to hire her. The problem? The job is in Sugar Creek Falls, a small town in the middle of farm country—the complete opposite setting for this born-and-raised city girl. But when she arrives and learns her new boss is the same gorgeous guy who got her fired, sparks ignite. And not the good kind. This job is just a means to get where she wants—a stepping stone to bigger things in bigger cities. Or that’s the plan. Until their chemistry can no longer be ignored and Liam teaches her skills beyond office management. When life shifts in Evie’s favor, her past catches up. Surprises and unveiled threats become real. And she finds herself facing choices where neither of them wins. City Lights, Starry Nights is a fish-out-of-water, small-town romance featuring a spontaneous heroine and a grumpy, domineering doctor with a heart of gold. But grab those fans because these two heat up the pages! Guaranteed HEA. *** KEYWORDS: fish out water, small-town romance, love books, love stories, romantic novels, close proximity, medical romance, steamy romance, best friend's brother, secrets, contemporary romance, new adult romance, steamy small town romance, age gap romance, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers
From RITA® Award winning author M. Malone comes a hilarious new standalone romantic comedy about starting over and failing upward! This steamy, small town contemporary romance features a zany family, a cantankerous Victorian home, and an attack pug with latent anger issues. He's my best friend's brother and the bane of my existence. Swinging a hammer does not make up for being grumpy and shirtless all the time. But Hendrix Evers thinks renovating my Gran’s run-down Victorian is the perfect reason to let him move-in for the summer. Everyone sees this hardworking, small town hero, but he's my best friend's brother so I know the truth. He’s rude, juvenile and has a long history of ruining things for me. But somehow I’ve become the family breadwinner and the adoptive mom to a pug with anger issues so I need all the help I can get. Surely we can co-exist for one summer without burning the house down, right? 💕 City girl in a small town 💕 Grumpy / Sunshine ☀️ 💕 Enemies to Lovers 💕 Quirky Victorian House 💕 Puppy 🐶 with anger issues Looking for steamy contemporary romance books? You Ruin Everything features puppy hijinks, unconventional friendships, a cantankerous Victorian home and a zany family at the center of it all. Exactly the kind of wild & free romance you’ve come to expect from an M. Malone book! This steamy contemporary romance novel is a grumpy sunshine small town romance and is perfect for fans of Melanie Harlow, Meghan Quinn, Elsie Silver, Pippa Grant, and Lucy Score.
Enjoy this multi-award winning, laugh-out-loud, steamy romance series by romantic comedy author Evie Alexander! Fake it till you fall in love… Shy and reserved Lord Henry Foxbrooke is the reluctant heir to his eccentric father’s estate. His outrageous family want him back in Somerset and settling down, but he wants a stress-free life in London. Facing a weekend of celebrations for his thirtieth birthday, he needs a fake girlfriend to get them all off his back. Free-spirited ray of sunshine Libby Fletcher is down on her luck. Teaching improv workshops isn’t cutting it when she loses her home and savings... and her pregnant business partner’s about to pop. When Henry offers her the acting gig of a lifetime, she leaps. But when they arrive in Somerset, neither is prepared for what his family have planned. As their worlds collide, friendship blurs and faking it starts to feel real. When disaster sends their house of cards tumbling down, Henry and Libby are forced to face some home truths. They may be lying to the Foxbrookes, but are they also lying to themselves? Love ad Lib is a steamy, standalone, grumpy/sunshine, fake relationship, one bed, romantic comedy, with plenty of Jane Austen and Bridgerton vibes – Perfect for fans of Lucy Score, Pippa Grant, Kayley Loring, Tara Sivec, Lauren Landish, Lauren Blakely and Nicole Snow. Winner of the Independent Press Award for Romantic Comedy, the London Book Festival Award for Romance, and the Indie Reader Discovery Award for best audiobook (Romance), there’s no cheating or cliffhanger, but you’ll definitely laugh and swoon your way in this modern Regency romance to the grandest of gestures and the happiest of endings! Get your copy of Love ad Lib today!
He needed a date for his cousin’s wedding before his family forced one on him. No strings. One night. Sawyer Duke hadn’t planned on it being her. Birdie McAllister was Lyntacky’s Little Miss Sunshine. Unnaturally happy and living her best life, or so he’d always believed. All that changed when he overheard a single conversation. Now he knows her secret, and he’s making her pay for his silence by being his plus-one. The only issue Sawyer could see with the arrangement was that she no longer just annoyed him. Now he wanted her too. Of all the people she knew to find out her secret, it had to be him. Sawyer Duke, Lyntacky’s grumpiest man. Yes, they have a monthly poll for that! Birdie was just barely keeping her head above water, working three jobs and trying to keep her family home. She didn’t need a Duke poking his nose into her business. She’d go to the wedding to ensure he kept her secret, but then she was avoiding him. But a night surrounded by loved up people loosened Sawyer’s tongue, and she realized her secrets were nothing compared to his. Clearly, there was more under that rough exterior than he wanted people to see. Lyntacky was like most small towns. It had its interfering locals and families who could trace their roots back hundreds of years. Where Lyntacky stood out from the rest was their love of Square Dancing and the Duke brothers. Both were trouble. Neither had plans for leaving.
