Demo: The Flower City Series, Book One by Holly Crocco (13 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Sometimes redemption comes from the place you least expect... Life is made of moments. Big, life-changing moments, and small, seemingly insignificant ones. Moments we shine, and ones we wish we could take back. Add up all those moments, and you're left with the bed you've made. Or maybe it was made for you. Either way, you can't have a redo. Or can you? Lizzie hates Knox. He's a liar, a cheat and an addict. He's also her husband. When Lizzie learns she may have made a huge mistake at work, she begins retracing the steps that could have caused her blunder. While digging into the story, she learns Knox's past indiscretions may be tangled up in it - and the more she finds out, the less she wants to know. Knox will do anything to regain Lizzie's trust, and heart, but fears she will never be able to forgive him for his wrongdoings. As they are forced to address the events that happened as a result of one night of bad decisions, both Knox and Lizzie are caught between memories of the ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Second Chance (Age Gap Romance) by i.s.a. bella (15 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Tragedy tore us apart. Scarlett My entire world changed in an instant. The biggest betrayal led my brother to his death, shattering my soul in the process. He was my lifeline, the light to my darkness, and my best friend. I don't think I can survive without him until Maverick walks back into my life. Maverick abandoned me when I needed him the most. He chose my sister over me. Can I trust him to keep my heart beating, or will he destroy it for the last time? Tragedy brought us back together. Maverick My best friend is gone. The same day I lost Scarlett. My Tinkerbelle. My best friend's little sister. The girl I ever loved became the girl I could never have. Our age difference kept us in the friend zone, but she's all grown up now. I've waited long enough to make her mine. She needs me now more than ever. I just need to convince my Tinkerbelle I will never fail her again. Tropes: • Small town romance • Brother's best friend • Age gap • Small town boy to Hollywood ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Thick Thighs Save Lives: A Curvy Woman Romance (Blue Collar Boys Book 3) by C.L. Cruz (Amazon Digital Services) (573 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

She's a single mom with the world on her shoulders. He's a mechanic who wants to help. Will they slam the brakes on their love or find their way down the road to happiness? Ivy I used to have it all figured out -- marriage plus baby equals happily ever after. And then my husband leaves me just when I need him the most. It seems like things can't get any worse... until my car breaks down, leaving me stranded. Thankfully, Kent Sellers comes to my rescue. He's sexy, dependable, and I want him to give me a full service. But is a bachelor like Kent ready for a family, or will he leave me wrecked? Kent As a mechanic, I haven't met a machine I couldn't understand. Unfortunately, women aren't so easy. That doesn't stop me from playing the hero when I get a call from Ivy Goulding. She's curvy, caring, and knows how to crank my shaft. Her ex broke her heart. Now I just have to prove to her that I have what it takes to fix it. Thick Thighs Save Lives is a short, sweet, ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Barely Married (Wedding Season Novel) by Nicole Fribourg Price verified 7 hours ago

Nudist resort?! Wait... what? Uptight and professional hotel event specialist Erin Campbell has her perfectly curated life turned upside down by a fiancé who hasn't exactly asked her to marry him yet. After getting dumped and totaling her car -- on the same phone call -- things go from bad to worse when she finds out he's cleared out their luxury Seattle apartment, giving her only a few weeks to find a new place to live. She doesn't do herself any favors when she gets blackout drunk and sends a revenge-fueled email to the wrong people, suddenly finding herself out of a job too. On the ropes, she starts applying for any hotel job she can find. Slim pickings when she's banned from working for any hotel under the umbrella of the massive Healy Hotel Group. Forced to make some desperate career choices, Erin finds herself waitressing at a strip club to keep the wolf from the door. When Sun Eden Naturist Resort finds her too-good-to-be-true resumé, they want her as their new office ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Electric Fame by Joseph McDonald Jr. (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Rock and Roll can be a vicious business. For one band, it is a long way to the top. From college auditoriums to stadiums, and everything in between, follow the members of the band 'You R', as they traverse the roads to music stardom. The journey is long and hard, filled with triumphs and tragedies, comradery and betrayal, love and death. Before the final curtain comes down, this group, along with their family, friends and fans, will be changed in more ways than they could ever imagine. Follow the journey with them as they experience what "Electric Fame" truly means in the music world.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Under the Same Sky by Nichole Greene (223 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Ten years ago, I was trapped between the boy I grew up with and the most forbidden man in my life. The comfort and familiarity of my best friend versus a 'once in lifetime' kind of love with a boy bound for greatness. I chose wrong. When a tragic accident and a manipulative man took away my free will, I fought to retain my identity. Bit by bit, he erased it. Erased me. Drowning us both in shared misery. His abrupt death should have freed the bonds, but instead they continue to tighten. In an effort to escape it all, I find myself pulled by an invisible string right back to the man I've never forgotten. A man that would spend every second reminding me of who I once was. I wanted to hide while I battled the demons of my past, but he will not see me cower. And just when I think there could be happiness out there for me, the spotlight sparks to life and threatens everything.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Chowk Dogs by Paul Anthony (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Eleven Indian street dogs stand tall in my memory. The canines in Chowk Dogs are based on real animals. They are probably still wandering the streets even as I write this. Their character versions are fictionalized and exaggerated, but the two dogs described in the first chapter are closest to their real-world counterparts. During a visit to the market, I watched as the smaller canine defied the brute ferocity of a massive beast. Her determination against all odds inspired this story. A monstrous street dog displayed bristling black fur, an upraised tail, stiff legs, and powerful bearing. He scanned the avenue, scrutinizing each occupant. The alpha roamed without fear. He had long ago established dominance in Old Delhi. Chandni Chowk was his territory. The streets, the park beyond, the markets, all of it and every dog within belonged to him and him alone. From litter to grave, street dogs navigate a canine hierarchy immeshed inside a hurry-scurry human world. A pair of lively ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Buchanan House Love Story Collection (Buchanan House Love Stories) by Charley Descoteaux (CeeTwo Publishing) (48 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The complete Buchanan House Series -- three novels, two novellas, and two shorts. Over 1,000 pages of love stories! Buchanan House, an LGBTQIA+ retreat on the Central Oregon coast, welcomes everyone under the rainbow. A diverse group of characters touch each other's lives -- sometimes to stay, sometimes just while they're needed -- enjoying good food, friendship, and the chance for love. In the Buchanan House Love Stories family is defined by love and everyone deserves a happily ever after. The Buchanan House series follows a created family as all the major players -- and several side characters -- find their happily ever afters. The Buchanan House Love Story Collection contains Buchanan House, Pride Weekend, Tiny House, Safe House, Holiday Weekend, Art House, and the exclusive epilogue Anniversary Weekend.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Trust in Me: A Boss's Little Sister Bodyguard Romance (Hawkeye Book 2) by Sierra Cartwright (324 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Protecting people, safeguarding secrets... For the men of Hawkeye, the line of duty between bodyguard and client isn't meant to be crossed. Trace Romero is part savior and absolute sin. Together they ignite unexpected and beautiful chaos. Trace Romero lives on the edge, taking risks and thriving on danger. When his boss's little sister's life is danger, he's tasked with his hardest mission yet -- keeping her and her secrets safe. Trace's abrupt arrival turns Aimee Inamorata's carefully constructed world upside down. The dominant and infuriatingly arrogant man is exactly the jaded type of alpha male she's spent a lifetime avoiding. Now he's sleeping under her roof, telling her what to do, and leading her into temptation. The madman determined to end her is much closer than anyone thinks. Will Aimee will learn to trust Trace before it's too late -- for them both?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Lip Service (Kiss Talent Agency Book 1) by Virna DePaul (Books That Rock) (38 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Dani I just wanted to tell Hunter Kiss where he could shove the fancy phone he gave my little brother as an obvious bribe. I'm sorry/not sorry I hit him in the nose with it, but sports agents who come sniffing around with dollar signs in their eyes have to get through me. But now I'm pinned between the wall and Hunter's naked body, and I'm the one sniffing his unbelievably hot, freshly showered skin... and trying to remember I'm a strong woman who stands on her own two feet, not one of his peanut-butter-legged conquests. Hunter I make college football players into stars without having to bribe them, and I'm pissed Dani Cross thinks otherwise. But anger isn't all she makes me feel. The pink-haired, pierced tattoo artist is so hot she makes me want to forget my own rule: one night per woman, no exceptions. Only she doesn't trust me as far as she can throw me. (And trust me, that woman has an arm.) She's been hurt, and it'll take more than smooth talking to make her forget ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Tomaz: A Billionaire Cowboy/Office Romance (Cowboy Rendezvous Book 1) by Lori Wilde (113 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

No-nonsense account executive Bianca St. James is determined to do what it takes to win the "summer of no sex" bet she's made with her three best friends. She's smart and capable and she always plays to win, but what Bianca doesn't count on is her billionaire client being so fiendishly hot. Professional bull rider Tomaz Santos has been at loose ends since retiring from the rodeo circuit and returning home to Brazil to take over his family swimwear business. He's learned the hard way how precious family is and he's not taking anything for granted. Bianca is the woman this wealthy cowboy has been longing to know better, but she's determined to keep him at arm's length. Until one hot summer night when Tomaz convinces her to let go of work and just play with him... Tomaz is a sexy romance connected to the Cowboy Rendezvous series with a HEA and no cliffhanger.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Plan (Crystal Cove Book 2) by Tawdra Kandle (Tawdra Kandle Romance) (114 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Emmy I've always believed in second chances. But I never thought I'd get one. I'm a hard-working, no-nonsense woman, hell-bent on supporting my family and growing my pie business. Working weekend nights at The Riptide is just something I do to help pay the bills. When it comes to men-or love-I'm not interested. Since the day my surfer-boy husband walked out the door to find bigger waves, I knew I'd never give another man power over my heart. But one night with Cooper might change that. Cooper I've been married-and divorced-twice, and I've got no desire to make it a trifecta. Being a single dad to my teen-aged daughter keeps me busy, and my carpentry business offers the only passion I need. The Posse, my best friends since boyhood, tease me about finding the right woman. But I know she doesn't exist. When I share a casual hook-up late one night with Emmy, it isn't a big deal. It's just a one-time thing. Until it isn't. And although neither of us will admit to ourselves or each other ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Everything We Haven't Said: Rory & Grant (Bliss Cove Book 3) by Nina Lindsey (Snow Queen Publishing) (26 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Computer genius Rory Prescott is ready to move out of Bliss Cove for good. No real shock there since coming home to help her family a few years ago was supposed to be temporary. The one hiccup before Rory can start her new software job back in the city, however, is the fact that she doesn't have a place to stay her last few weeks in town. But what she does have is a Grant. As in her grumpy, tech-averse buddy Grant Taylor, owner of the local tavern and a spare cottage... Setting small town roots far from his wealthy family's reach was how Grant built himself a new life. But with his brother's wedding coming up, Grant anticipates a major mother ambush -- most likely entailing a frenzy of single socialites. Hence his deal to let Rory stay with him in exchange for a few weeks of pretend girlfriend duties. A fake relationship with real sparks in close quarters between two people who couldn't be more opposite. What's the worst that could happen? *This book was previously published under ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Berserker of Gambria (Misfits of Gambria Book 1) by pdmac (15 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A science-fantasy adventure! With their spaceship destroyed, the remaining two survivors of a failed colonization mission jettison down to a planet with the hope they can survive. Duncan, a bookish linguist, and Alexis, a beautiful gladiator in the prime of her career, suddenly find themselves drawn into the struggles between two warring kingdoms. Their fortunes improve when Alexis' combat skills are discovered, and she is challenged by the nation's berserker who underestimates his opponent and pays dearly for it. Yet no sooner is she awarded his position, title, and wealth when she is called upon to lead the nation's warriors in the first full scale battle she has ever experienced, against an enemy who take no prisoners. With the very real possibility that Alexis might not survive the battle, Duncan is left alone to fend for himself. Calling himself a Wizard of the Universe, he is brought before the Council of Prelates to explain his obvious heresy. Deftly answering their ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Master of the Meet Cute (Love in New York City Book 1) by Cassie Mae (Cookielynn Publishing) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

He knows everything about love... Or not. I know damn well nothing about love, and guess who just drew romantic comedy for his directorial assignment? Well, he's got two thumbs and they are pointing waaaay down. But this final is the last before I earn that coveted degree and set myself in a real director's seat. With my grant money burning a hole in my pocket, I'm determined to get the highest of praises from my professor... even if I have to write and direct a damn romantic comedy. Getting love right is going to kill me, especially while testing out my research on the cute new freshman who stumbled her way into the class. Not sure if I'm hitting all the beats, eliciting all the... uh... feels? But with Liz, I'm starting to wonder what's research and what's me falling absolutely flat on my face in real, Titanic-style love.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

New Winslow: The Complete Seventh Season by Amanda McCormack (Enfield Arts) (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The beginning of the end has arrived. Things are getting more dangerous by the day as a campaign for silence targets Andrew and Iris. But if someone is so desperate to shut them up, then it must mean they're getting close to the truth. Meanwhile, Noah, reeling from a newfound connection that shakes everything he's ever believed, is hellbent on getting Andrew to safety, no matter the consequences. Outside of New Winslow, Roman tries to remain attached to the life he had in New Winslow as he shields his children from what is happening there. And Cleo can't detach herself, no matter how much of her life moves outside the boundaries of the cursed town. And Olivia? She's just trying to hold them all together. The past is repeating itself, interweaving with the present. And as danger closes in on all sides, it's time to learn who you can truly rely on. New Winslow: The Complete Seventh Season was previously released on Patreon and Enfield Arts. This edition also contains a sneak peek at ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Somerset Beginnings: The Prequel to The Somerset Wishlist (Somerset Harbor Series) by Lena Pearson (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

What he meant for a bad ending could be her new beginning Donna Hughes centered her life on family and an imperfect marriage to a successful attorney. After over 20 years of matrimony, he wants more and serves her divorce papers on the day of her mother's funeral. Discovery of a secret affair forces Donna to face the bitter truth about her years of self sacrifice. Will she escape the life she knows for a new beginning in a new town?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Little Blue Box: A second chance contemporary romance set in Australia. Can one little blue box get their lives back on the same path? (Australian At ... by Frances Dall'Alba (Poinsettia Publishing) (65 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Regrets, lies, and earth-shattering secrets. When Ella learns the identity of her biological father, nothing will stand in her way. Not even his power. When things don't go to plan, can one little blue box put Ella and Zane back on the same path? This second-chance contemporary romance is filled with suspense, emotion and a life-changing sizzling romance. There's one thing missing in Ella Harvey's life -- her biological father. All she has is a few clues in a little box and a mother not willing to share anything. Add in her impatience and stubbornness and Ella decides to go about finding him herself. Then there's Zane. He's used to barrelling his way through life without too much stress. He has a great family, a new career path and a beloved Ducati motorcycle. When tasked with searching for Ella's father, Zane discovers a secret that threatens to unravel their lives. The attraction between Zane and Ella is flaring up quickly, but all will go up in flames if Zane doesn't tell Ella ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

So Much Trouble When She Walked In (The BAD BOY BILLIONAIRES Series Book 11) by Judy Angelo (Phoenix Publishing Limited) (89 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Best-selling Author, Judy Angelo, presents: Book 11: *AVAILABLE IN AUDIO FORMAT* TROUBLE TO THE 'NTH DEGREE. When Maximillian Davidoff meets Silken McCullen little does he know how much trouble will follow in her wake. The woman practically gets him thrown out of an establishment he could have purchased without a thought. And then, as if that weren't bad enough, she bulldozes her way into his life and proceeds to act like she's in charge. He soon finds out that there's a whole lot of woman packed into that petite bundle. Silken McCullen has always had a feisty streak but no matter how she tries to curb her fiery nature it's forever getting her in trouble. When she first meets Maximillian Davidoff it is under less than ideal circumstances... particularly because her temper clouds her judgment and she ends up cursing him out. It is only after she has given him a good piece of her mind that she finds out that he is innocent of her charges. Now it falls on ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

All for You (Sweetbriar Cove Book 2) by Melody Grace (Melody Grace Books) (2,933 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

She's a pastry chef set on opening her dream bakery, and he's the gruff British bookstore owner next door... Sparks fly on Cape Cod for the summer in this small-town/grumpy-sunshine romance - with a dash of spice! Summer Bloom lives for adventure -- and buttercream bourbon frosting. As a high-end pastry chef, she spends her days (and nights, and weekends) whipping up sweet treats, but when an unexpected detour leads her to the dilapidated bakery on Blackberry Lane, she decides to take a chance on her dreams and leave it all behind for a new life in Sweetbriar Cove. She has everything she needs for baking bliss -- she just isn't expecting her new landlord to melt her heart, as well as her chocolate truffles... Grayson Reid knows better than to fall for his impulsive new tenant. He keeps his life quiet and drama-free, but there's something about Summer he just can't resist. He's learned the hard way that a woman can turn your whole world upside down, but her kisses - and those ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Prophet (American Grace) by David Xavier (Bucklebury Books) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Readers want a real story about authentic people and true to life, a story that stays with them long after the final page. Prophet A groundskeeper who only has ears for truth, no matter how difficult it is to bear at times, is given the final revelation amidst the troubled backdrop of his community. Everyone wants truth, but few ever see it. Truth is trampled by many, found by few. Truth sets you free.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Big-Hearted Cowboy (The Buckskin Brotherhood Book 2) by Vicki Lewis Thompson (531 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

His heart is on the line! Wrangler Jake Lassiter craves the Buckskin Ranch's spunky housekeeper, Millie Jones, but telling her is out of the question. She's the kind of gal who deserves a happily-ever-after. He's not the kind of guy who can give her one. Trouble is, his heart doesn't want to listen to reason, especially after another cowboy sets his sights on Millie. Saddle up for the fun-filled Buckskin Brotherhood series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The McGavin Brothers of Eagles Nest, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the Buckskin Brotherhood. THE BUCKSKIN BROTHERHOOD The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Sweet-Talking Cowboy (Matt & Lucy) Big-Hearted Cowboy (Jake & Millie) Baby-Daddy Cowboy (CJ & Isabel) True-Blue Cowboy (Nick & Eva) Strong-Willed Cowboy (Rafe & Kate) Secret-Santa Cowboy (Leo & Fiona) Stand-Up Cowboy ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Bandit's Lady : Age Gap Alpha Hero Romance (Rule Breakers Book 1) by Lizzy West (86 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Sophia I'm frightened, I'm tired and all alone in this world. And it's my eighteenth birthday. Ever since my mom and stepdad passed away, living with my stepbrother has been literal hell for me. My sister stole some money from his family before running away for good. And now my stepbrother wants that money back. He knows I don't have $40k stashed away, so he's making me work in the most horrendous and humiliating way until every penny is paid back. What I wasn't expecting, on my first night at the casino, was a tall, handsome, and slightly dangerous stranger to whisk me off my feet... and give me back my freedom, and possibly even a chance at love. Instalove, alpha hero, with his virgin heroine, will they finally get their happily ever after? Short, Steamy, and OTT. Enjoy! *Trigger Disclaimer* Some physical abuse is talked about in this book.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Where The Old Roses Grow: Eureka Springs Second Chance Romance Prequel by Gracie Gable (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A psychic prediction. A disappearing father. A world of secrets. Rose Aberdeen and Jahi Adams grow up half a continent apart. She becomes a psychologist in Los Angeles, while he is a firefighter in small town Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Death and disappearance threaten to devastate their lives, but an unlikely savior, a 500-year-old painting, shows up to redeem them. Click 'buy now' and discover the backstory of Rose and Jahi in this Prequel for Where The Old Roses Grow series.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Fifth Avenue Apartment Bonus Short Story by Pamela M. Kelley (164 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This is a bonus short story that should be read AFTER reading the full novel, The Fifth Avenue Apartment. I wrote this because I received so many requests from readers for a sequel and I don't know when I will be able to do that, but I thought it could be fun to visit Sophie's world again, and share a short story with you as a holiday gift! Hope you enjoy. =) Pam

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Stuck With The Billionaire Playboy Boss: A Mistaken Identity Office Romance by Freya Morgan (7 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

I really shouldn't be so close to my Grumpy Billionaire Boss, but here I am, hopelessly attached. I was surprised about our business trip but also intrigued. I understand that faking it with Mr. Playboy is a dangerous game. Needless to say, I play along, all pointers and warnings thrown down the drain. However, my true identity ended up sabotaging his mission instead of helping it. The question is if we will continue with our charade or not.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The McGavin Brothers Boxed Set: Books 1 - 3 by Vicki Lewis Thompson (129 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

What woman can resist a McGavin? Follow the escapades of three sexy cowboys as they ride hell-bent-for-leather down the rocky road of love. A COWBOY'S STRENGTH Kissing her was his first mistake... When Mandy Fielding left Eagles Nest, Zane McGavin taught himself not to care. Now she's back, and he cares more than he'll ever admit. But she's not staying... A COWBOY'S HONOR Should he grant her outrageous request? Cody McGavin's good looks and easy smile have always attracted women, but he never imagined he'd get propositioned by tomboy Faith Underwood, a twenty-something virgin. She's decided he's the cowboy for the job, and she's doing everything in her power to seduce him... A COWBOY'S RETURN Sometimes first love deserves a second chance... Air Force veteran Ryker McGavin's dream of flying jets cost him a future with his first love, April Harris. But ten years later, a family emergency and a bumpy plane ride throw them back together. Can a pilot and a pacifist find love in no ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

War's Peace (Club Apocalypse Book 1) by Raisa Greywood (Raisa Greywood LLC) (139 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Kendra Hall is a fixer. As far as Mark Luciano is concerned, nothing in his life needs fixing -- not him, and certainly not his business. As part owner of Club Apocalypse, a resort catering to those who share certain proclivities, he's perfectly happy with the small, select clientele they've curated. He doesn't need some fancy suit telling him how to run his business -- even if the advice is coming from the most stunning woman he's ever seen. Worse, she's right more than she's wrong. When he discovers that behind closed doors Kendra enjoys taking orders rather than giving them, their relationship takes a turn he never expected. But trouble is coming for Club Apocalypse. If Mark can't learn that sometimes even the Master must bend, he risks losing everything he's worked to build.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

His Lucky Break (Northern California Cowboys) by Erin Parisien (Purrfect Publishing) (119 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Can Cassie survive the emotional roller-coaster of being trapped in the mountains with the cowboy who broke her heart? Cassie fell head over heels for cowboy, Sam Baptiste, when she was sixteen and visiting her cousin in Redding, California. His rejection shattered her heart, and she's spent the last ten years ignoring love. Sam showed her leading with her heart is dangerous, and she's grateful to him. But now they're stuck on the same train. Good thing the train is long and she has a ton of work to keep her busy and away from Sam. Sam never expected to run into the girl who'd snuck into his place a decade ago and tried to seduce him. Or to be forced to travel with her on a weekend train trip along the West Coast. The problem - Cassie's all grown up now, far too fascinating, and most likely hates his guts. But when an obstruction on the tracks traps them together in the mountains, they're each forced to confront not only past hurts, but also the simmering spark between them.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Lighthouse Cafe (Gulf Coast Getaway Book 1) by Bebe Reed (LADYBUGBOOKS LLC) (2,528 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

"I didn't want to put it down." ?????????? "I love this book." ?????????? "I can't wait for the next!" ?????????? At the reading of her late husband's will, Ginny Rigby discovers two things. One: He had a secret family. Two: She has one hour to vacate the premises before that family takes possession of her beloved home. Grief-stricken and homeless, Ginny drives until she arrives at the foot of the emerald waters in Florida's Gulf Coast. There, she stumbles into an auction -- an historical lighthouse is up for grabs to the highest bidder. Using every last penny she has, Ginny buys the place and decides to transform the lighthouse into a beachside café. The only problem is, she's never run a restaurant before. But even worse, how will she tell her grown daughters the shameful truth about their father? Reece Rigby has a secret -- she's failing medical school and is afraid to tell anyone. So when she discovers that her mother needs help starting up a café in an old lighthouse, ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Assisting the Bosshole: A Billionaire Office Romcom (The Bosshole Files Book 1) by Kristin MacQueen (288 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

No hot water? Check Missed the train? Check Broke my heel? Check Dropped my coffee? Check My first day of my new job can't possibly go worse, right? Wrong. When I meet Parker Scott, I realize this job is going to be a lot harder than I thought it would be. Quitting isn't an option; I'll have to learn to deal with the three Bossholes in one way or another. Every assistant I hire is gone before the end of the day. Most leave crying within hours of starting. I'm not an easy person to work for, I know this. But. I. Don't. Care. I expect my assistants to work hard and do their job. I don't want their opinions or thoughts... until I meet Logan. She quickly becomes indispensable to the company, and my heart. Tropes: Billionaire, office romance, opposites attract, grumpy boss, workplace romance, grumpy sunshine, romcom

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Accidental Pasts: A Lost Hearts Found Romance by Lisa Keifer (13 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Surviving a plane crash was the easy part... Gwenn I can't fall in love with the man who rescued me from the clutches of death after we met. I just can't. I've never been the type to depend on anyone if at all possible, let alone a gorgeous guy I'm stuck with in a tiny shed during a snowstorm who keeps reminding me that getting out of this place alive depends on us working together. My survival might be safe in his hands, but it's the rest of me in his hands I can't stop thinking about. Rhett I promised her I wouldn't abandon her. I keep telling myself it's because I can't bear to lose anyone else, stranger or not. It's more than that, though. I feel it every time she looks at me with those hauntingly beautiful eyes. If we ever make it out of here, I'm in deep trouble. While Accidental Pasts is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Autumn at the Apple Hill Vineyard by Megan Mayfair (Montauk Bay) (56 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

It's time for Hazel to reimagine her life as her 19-year-old daughter leaves home for a gap year abroad. When she's given the gift of a lifetime to attend an exclusive wine lovers retreat at one of the country's most prestigious vineyards, Hazel knows this is the opportunity to embrace her next chapter as an empty nester. Spence didn't think he'd live this long. He's spent six months living out of a suitcase as he fulfilled his bucket list, with the last place on his itinerary being the fabled Apple Hill Vineyard. A mix-up with his room leads him to Hazel, and despite the many differences in their life path to date, they both desperately need a clean slate. With instant chemistry, magical adventures and a deliciously romantic backdrop, could this be the start of a perfect blended life together for Hazel and Spence, or will the realities of the outside world call time on their love before the final autumn leaves fall? Autumn at the Apple Hill is a romantic novella by USA Today ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

I Did Obey the Voice of the Spirit (Mormon Flash) by Annaliese Lemmon (2 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Ashley knew that James had bipolar disorder when they married, but she soon finds out that love isn't enough to deal with the mood episodes. Exasperated, she prays for direction, but the answer she receives goes against what she was taught as a young woman. A 700 word flash fiction.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Shopping for a Baby's First Christmas (Shopping for a Billionaire Series Book 11) by Julia Kent (735 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

My mother wants all her kids and grandkids to spend Christmas Eve at her house and wake up on Christmas morning together. Sounds reasonable, right? And it would be. If it weren't my mother. My husband, Declan, is protesting any involvement, though he's openly intrigued by the idea of claiming his territory by having sex in my childhood bed. And by intrigued, I mean a series of really hot suggestions that make me whimper when I have to say no. Wait-why am I saying no, again? Mom has turned her house into a Christmas showcase that makes Frankenmuth look like the picked-over clearance rack at Target on December 26. You know those crazy people on Etsy who make felted gnomes out of belly-button lint and use... a certain kind of hair... to make thatched roofs on little decorative elf homes? Those people are saner than my mother. There is no force of nature stronger-or more emotionally volatile-than a fifty-something grandmother determined to create holiday memories. Wait a ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Small Town Boy's Redemption (Richmond Rebels Sweet Romance Book 1) by Jessie Gussman (372 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

When Liberty Watkins delivers flowers to the local auto shop owned by the Truax boys, who does she run into? Blade Truax. She hasn't seen Blade in years, mainly because he's been in prison serving a sentence based solely on the testimony of Libby's sister, Mariam. Yes, Libby and Blade have history. In fact, that summer, right before he'd been charged with sexually assaulting her sister, Libby and Blade had been meeting secretly almost every day. And Libby had felt something for him -- something major. She thought he'd felt it too. Was that why she still questioned her sister's testimony, because she wanted so badly to believe in Blade? Or was it something else? Blade doesn't trust women anymore, for obvious reasons, but he particularly doesn't trust women with the last name Watkins. So, when Libby Watkins shows up at his family business, he isn't happy. How dare she stand there pretending there had been nothing between them. Did she even remember that it was her he'd been waiting to ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Missing Bessie (The Bessie Series Book 1) by Jody Overend (Next Chapter) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

It's the summer of 1972 and Bessie has just turned fifteen in Ravenspond, Canada. She is young, curious and restless. Having just broken up with her boyfriend Jason, she decides to hitchhike to Vancouver with her best pal, Ash, and catch her hero Chris Lisacker in concert. But instead of ending up on the West Coast, Bessie and Ash find themselves in Heaven, with no idea how they got there. With the help of the Hawaiian-shirted Angel, Mel, Bessie gradually recovers her memories. But when her fate is about to be revealed, does she really want to know the truth?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Hollywood Dreams (Dreams of Destiny Book 1) by Mae Archer (Pishukin Press) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

She's fallen for his greatest role. But can she fall for him? Former soap star Tom Calvert dreams of making movies that matter. To get the part of a lifetime he becomes a method actor, living as Beau Tennant, a war hero with a disabling injury. While in character he meets Maree Reynard, a costume designer, and takes her on a date. But when this practice date becomes all too real he realizes that he's made the mistake of a lifetime. Will he be able to get Maree to fall in love with Tom Calvert? Maree Reynard's father is an actor and she has grown up on a studio lot. She has no illusions about the artifice of the movie-making business and has vowed she would never date an actor. When she meets and falls in love with Beau Tennant she knows that she's found her dream man who is genuine and real. But when Beau disappears from her life she is heartbroken. She meets Tom Calvert on the rebound and sees their flirtation as a way of recovering her shattered confidence. Will Tom Calvert be ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Con Game by Madison Getchell (32 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

The infamous con artist, Roxy Hartman, is on top of the world. She's highly successful, no federal agency can catch her, her true identity is unknown, and she's a redhead. What's not to admire? But when she gains possession of and sells a valuable painting that had been stolen from a museum and been missing for years, she finds herself in big trouble with a prominent crime boss who wants his masterpiece back. And if that's not enough, the recent sale of the painting lands her in the custody of the FBI, who offer her a deal if she can help them get the painting back and find the crime boss who wants it. Now under the watchful eye of a very uptight and by-the-book FBI agent named Carter, Roxy attempts to pull off the con of her life. That is, if her heart doesn't happen to become the mark first.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Schoolhouse: A Hickory Grove Novel by Elizabeth Bromke (1,919 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

To move forward, she might have to take a step back. Divorced empty-nester Becky Linden wants a fresh start. After two decades away, she returns to her hometown to find herself. What she discovers instead is the long-abandoned schoolhouse where she had her first kiss as a teenager. Others might see an eyesore, but Becky sees the neglected building as a charming business opportunity and... her future. However, she can't do it on her own. The one man who can help her is the last one she ever thought she'd ever ask -- her ex-boyfriend. Zack Durbin works for the school district that owns the run-down building, and he agrees with locals: the schoolhouse is a problem. What's more? It's his job to solve the problem. Then Zack's old high school sweetheart shows up with a dream to open a bookshop and reboot her life. Is Zack willing to sacrifice his career for the only woman he's ever loved? Or will the past haunt him forever? The Schoolhouse is a heartwarming, second-chance romance about ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Painful Stride (Her Lonely Mafia Boss Series Book 1) by Lexy Timms (Amazon Digital Services) (209 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

LOVE MAKES YOUR SOUL CRAWL OUT FROM ITS HIDING PLACE... Claudio Rizzo, now known as Gio, is in the witness protection program, hiding on a Texas ranch until he can testify against his cousin, a crime syndicate boss in Chicago. Gio meets Ashley Edmonds, who owns the ranch with her two brothers. He's immediately attracted to her, but when he starts to get too close, her overprotective brother Jesse fights him, threatening to blow his cover. The Feds warn him to lay low or his cousin will find him. After a near disaster, Gio has a terrible feeling -- his cousin knows exactly where he is. He can't risk Ashley getting hurt... or worse. TRUE FREEDOM BEGINS THE MOMENT YOU HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE... Her Lonely Mafia Boss Series • Painful Stride • Rough Terrain • Country Turf

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Perfectly Imperfect (Worth of a Billionaire Series Book 1) by Lexy Timms (46 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

All you have in business is your reputation. So, it's very important that you keep your word... Ryan Abbot is an investor looking for projects that will help people who need it most. He hears about a solar farm project in Arizona and decides to check it out. Ginny Grayson is the environmental engineer running the project. She's feisty and opinionated. They clash every time they meet and the tension between the two of them is undeniable. Ginny finds out that the project is threatening to take over protected state land and is furious. She blames Ryan and quits. Ryan needs to find a way to prove his intentions were pure and he wasn't involved in the secrecy. Can he do it before it's too late? Will they have a chance to realize the tension between the two of them is more than just sexual? Worth of a Billionaire Series • Perfectly Imperfect • Entirely Improper • Stupidly Illogical

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Million Reasons Why by H. Pearce (34 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

In the wake of an unimaginable loss -- the passing of her partner and daughter -- Abbey's world has shrunk to a hermit life existence with little to live for. That is until her path crosses with June, a woman in her mid-forties grappling with the heart-wrenching prognosis of early onset Alzheimer's. When Abbey intervenes in June's desperate bid to prematurely end her life, neither of them comprehends the profound significance of their encounter, nor the journey that awaits them. But with time ticking away for June, and Abbey running from her own demons, one question looms. Can Abbey and June be the support each other needs, or must they confront the inevitable alone? A Million Reasons Why, tracks the story of two women, twenty years apart, finding the courage to face their own pasts and the endurance to embrace their future. Emotive and powerful, this novella will resonate with anyone who has past mistakes that haunt them, or has ever loved someone going through a terminal illness.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

I Still Love Her Husband (Sad Ex-Mistress, Cheating Husband Micro Mini Romance) by Hope F. Ivory (Hope Ford Ivory Publication) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Yes I once had a love affair with a married man. ~I Still Love Her Husband (Sad Ex-Mistress, Cheating Husband Micro Mini Romance).~ DISCLAIMER: This book contains strong language, sexual content, and subject matter that may be offensive to some readers. This story is not intended for readers under the age of 18. Genre: Romance Short Reads, Single Authors Short Stories, U.S. Short Stories, Interracial Romance, Flash Fiction Romance, Contemporary Romance, Cheating Romance, Micro Mini Romance. I Still Love Her Husband (Sad Ex-Mistress, Cheating Husband Micro Mini Romance) is a standalone micro mini romance flash fiction book.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Crazy about You: Book 1 (Crazy about You series) by Erica Storm (1 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

After Micah meets Ian, she doesn't expect to meet another man who will rock her world, but she does, and she falls madly in love with him. Now she has two men who wants her body and soul, and they refuse to give her up. Can she handle two handsome white dudes? Or are they too much for any one woman? But Micah isn't any woman. She's a black woman, and she believes the saying, "Once you go black you can't go back."

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

All Because of You (Morgan's Bay, #1) by Theresa Paolo (45 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Sometimes you have to lose everything to find your happy ending. Olivia Green has the picture-perfect life. Dating one of the most successful businessmen in New York City, living in a penthouse over Manhattan and a budding career, until one dreadful night when she discovers her future fiancé is a two-timing jerk. Left with nothing, she leaves the city to move back with her parents in the small town of Morgan's Bay. After his mother dropped a family bombshell on her deathbed, Shane McConnell boards a train to meet a family he didn't know he had. What he doesn't expect are the secrets and lies dating back to long before his father's death. Nor can he predict the beautiful hot mess he meets on the train will find a way into his closed off heart. Both struggling with the realities of their new lives, they unintentionally lean on each other. As their attraction builds and their undeniable chemistry explodes into passion, Shane holds onto his own secret that threatens his chance at ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Scattered Thoughtz, Vol 1: A Collection of Short Fiction by S.M. Grady (Scattered Thoughtz, LLC) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Balancing humor, heart, and suspense, these stories will take you on a fast-paced journey into the lives of characters that you won't soon forget. Couples, friends, and family members take on challenges that test the strength of their relationships in countless ways. Infidelity and curiosity lead to deadly outcomes for some, and for others -- just showing up at work or home lands them in dangerous situations. A single mother comes face to face with a harsh reality. A teenager's account of the world she's left to maneuver through in the near future will challenge your own understanding and outlook on the world today. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and ponder your own beliefs, but ultimately, they will leave you entertained. Scattered Thoughtz, Volume One is a collection of bite-sized fiction, with pieces that you can enjoy in one sitting. Appearing in print for the first time are the stories so many have enjoyed online, along with brand new content.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

New Winslow: The Complete Sixth Season by Amanda McCormack (1 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

After decades spent within New Winslow's boundaries, the town cautionary tale is out. Recovering from a near-fatal heart attack away from his family, Roman has no idea how the curse lifted, who did it, and why they chose him. All he knows is that the question haunts him as he attempts to acclimate to a world that has moved on without him. Back in New Winslow, new information sends Iris and Andrew searching for answers that may never come. As he sets down roots in the town, Andrew is torn between the life he's built here and the one he left behind. Meanwhile, Cleo's deep connection to a home she hates impacts her life in unexpected ways. Olivia's dreams may be coming true, even as she second-guesses her decisions. And Noah is willing to do whatever it takes to help Andrew, even if Andrew disagrees. There's always a price to be paid, even when you're not the one who made the deal. And no matter how far away or insignificant it seems, the past always has a way of making itself known. ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Marriage Survivors Club: In the Beginning: A Strangler and a Funeral. by Annette Nauraine (Beasley Books) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Six women meet at the funeral of the ex-husband of two of them, leading to bonds that last a lifetime. The Marriage Survivors Club is a diverse group of six single 50-something women, drinking, cursing and praying their way through menopause... all while sidestepping the pitfalls of romance.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Stay Strong: A Sweet College Romance (Strength & Love Book 1) by T. Thomas (Independently Published) (14 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Cassidy found refuge in college. And though most days were still hard for her to get through, she still found the willpower to push forward... somehow. The moment Alan lays eyes on her, he knows he wants to know who the girl is with the sad eyes. He wants to help her do more than just breathe... he wants her to live again. **This is a short, clean romance.** **Triggers: depression, self-harm

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Black Out by Suze E Prescot (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The world was adapting to global pandemics; it affected all aspects of our lives. Some of us, it helped; more of us, it hurt. We had a new normal, and how we lived and worked had changed. I wasn't blind to the unexpected good fortune which befell me, nor was I unaware of the suffering of others. Now I had a new job and a great place to live and a workplace crush which brightened up my existence; it was a shame he was dating someone else. I also had a problem; another colleague who had chosen me to harass, and a boss who seemed to look the other way.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sleigh, Bells, Rings (Plot Twist Book 4) by Holley Trent (15 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The honeymoon phase is always so dreamy, but what happens a year after the fireworks dim? Have babies, work-from-home struggles, and tight living quarters put a damper on Lisa, Finch, and Joey's passionate romantic arrangement? Or are they finding that time has only made their intensity sweeter? This is a Plot Twist series bonus holiday story set around eighteen months after the end of Working Title. It can be read as a stand-alone vignette but will spoil the plot of the previous book if read out of order as it revisits characters from the earlier story.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Fury: A Curvy Girl Romantic Suspense (F-BOMB: Curvy Vigilantes Book 1) by Mary E Thompson (BluEyed Press) (317 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Enjoy the 1st book in the steamy BBW romantic suspense series from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary E Thompson. She thought their marriage would last forever. That she could count on him to be her partner. She was wrong. Six months ago, Stacey kicked her lying husband out of their bed. They made promises to each other. Promises that didn't include lonely nights and lonelier days missing the man who slept on the couch. Something had to give. She knew that as sure as she knew her former client's death was murder. Wray's nights under the same roof as his wife and sons were numbered. Every time he left, he wondered if she'd change the locks while he was at the fire station. He couldn't change the past, but he hoped they still had a shot at a future. Until she tells him it's over. Making a rash decision when she's emotional is a bad idea, but Stacey never expects it will put her family at risk. Keeping Wray home is the best way to protect their sons, even though he threatens her ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Biding My Time by Sarah L Roth (Roth Latke Press, LLC) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

After a childhood full of bullies and sadness, Serena is finally getting everything she's ever dreamed of - the career of her dreams, the body she's slaved for, and the fame she always hoped she would have. All that's missing is a man to share it with. When two men from her past are vying for her attention, will she choose Conner or Mitch? A relationship with one could ruin her career, and a relationship with the other could break her heart for good. Conner's on the hunt for a new spin on his life, and a new woman to spend it with. When he learns the hottie he's eyeing at the bar is actually someone from his past, he realizes sometimes new isn't always better. Can Serena forgive Conner for their awful past and give him a second shot? Or is she just biding her time until something better comes along? **Trigger Warnings** bullying, mental illness, attempted suicide.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Where Grace Appears: Contemporary Inspirational Fiction with a Little Women Twist (The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast Series Book 1) by Heidi Chiavaroli (Hope Creek Publishers LLC) (1,119 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A 2022 ACFW Carol Award Finalist! Ashamed of being duped by her handsome psychology professor, Josie Martin returns to Maine too proud to admit her foolishness to those closest to her. As the one-year anniversary of her father's death approaches, she seeks solace in an old friend, Tripp Colton, and a new business venture that will prove to herself and her loved ones that she is still capable of success despite her overwhelming failure. When Josie announces she will not return to school to finish her graduate degree but wishes to remain in Camden to help her mother achieve a lifelong dream, the entire family gets behind her idea to open and run a bed and breakfast inspired by Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. Even Tripp gets excited about restoring Josie's great-aunt's Victorian home for the purpose, but when Josie's unexpected news is revealed, their friendship and the new feelings blooming between them are threatened. As summer gives way to fall, Josie struggles with decisions ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Kona Island: Prequel ( Feel good, holiday romance series ) by Zoe Adams (6 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

In a world where loneliness leaves its mark, seek signs beyond the horizon of your imagination. Love, an unexpected traveler, might arrive when life seems most peculiar. Amidst the enchantment of Kona Island, fate orchestrates a symphony of connection. Stranded on the mainland, guests of The Teal Reef Hotel await their journey to paradise. Doubts whisper as anticipation wanes -- was this adventure a mistake? Little do they know, destiny has other plans, intertwining the lives of ten strangers beneath the relentless Pacific sun. Meet Paolo, Sophie, Emma, Scott, Noah, Eva, Elijah, Jane, Eleanor, and Roman -- individual worlds colliding in the magic of Kona. Unseen threads bind them all: a shared yearning for love's embrace. As a weekend unfolds, a distant retreat becomes a mirror, reflecting the perspectives they crave. In the pages of their extraordinary odyssey, discover that even the most disparate souls can find common ground amidst the sands of Kona Island. This is more than a ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Running Home (Heart's Haven Book 1) by Katie O'Connor (Snarky Heart Press) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

?? Can love empower and free a scared, abused woman? ?? Find out in the small-town romance with a hint of suspense. Natalie Walker's life is in tatters. An abused wife and devoted mother, she runs from her rich husband, intending to start a new life in hiding. When she's run off the road outside of a small town, she must accept the help of the local garage owner. Unable to access her money, she works for Clint Dawson to pay off her debt for car repairs and to feed her son. Despite her best efforts, she finds herself succumbing to Clint's kindness. She isn't looking for love, she just wants to protect her son. Already falling for her, Clint is more than willing to help provide protection for Natalie and her son, especially after her abusive husband turns up dead and Natalie is arrested for the crime. There is no doubt that in his mind that Natalie did not kill her husband and is not hiding anything. However, Clint has a past and a secret of his own, one that could ruin their ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Broken (Breakers Hockey Book 1) by Elise Faber (270 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

She was his best friend. And he was in love with her. Then she showed up at his house, her ex suddenly out of the picture, and Luc knew he finally had a shot. A real shot with Lexi. But... she was hurt -- absolutely devastated -- and not looking for a relationship. Even though his heart was hers. Even though he would do anything for her. Even... if that meant convincing her to give love another chance. Especially, if it meant convincing her to give love a second chance with him.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Homeplace (A Place to Heal Book 1) by Laura Browning (17 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Homeplace... When you think you've lost everything... Everywhere I turn since I came back to Mountain Meadow, she's there with her damn camera pointed in my direction. It's bad enough my accident cost me the photography career I love, but does she have to shove it in my face day after day? I came back to lick my wounds and find some peace, even if it is at the bottom of a bourbon bottle. Why won't she leave me alone? ... and the only one who understands is the last person you would choose. He wears his pain like a badge of honor and makes everyone around him miserable. He thinks I'm nothing but a rich dilettante out to make him even unhappier. What he doesn't know... what no one knows... is just how well I understand the bone-deep pain of losing everything... and not being sure it's worth starting over. In this first of a new series, A Place to Heal, author Laura Browning returns to Mountain Meadow, Virginia for the story of Noah Allred, a man overwhelmed by personal tragedy. His ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Women in Love (Grapevine Press) by D H Lawrence (Grapevine India) (1,295 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

D. H. Lawrence declared in Women in Love, his masterpiece that presaged the erotic consciousness of the 20th century, "Let us hesitate no longer to state that the sensual passions and mysteries are equally sacred with the spiritual mysteries and passions." Gudrun and Ursula Brangwen, two sisters, serve as the main characters' eyes as Lawrence examines love, sex, passion, and marriage. The two very different sisters pursue passionate, scorching adventures with their lovers, Rupert and Gerald, while looking for more mature emotional relationships. They are intelligent, perceptive, and observant. Gudrun and Ursula's temperamental differences generate an ongoing discussion about their culture, their inner lives, and the riddles between men and women against a horrific World War I backdrop of coal mines, industries, and a devastated working class.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Cowboy in a Kilt: A Fish Out of Water, Marriage of Convenience, Small Town Scottish Romance (Kilted Hearts Book 1) by Kait Nolan (Take The Leap Publishing) (2,072 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Screwed out of the family ranch that was his rightful inheritance, Raleigh Beaumont seeks distraction in the bright lights of Vegas. He doesn't expect the hand of Fate to deal him a second chance in a high-stakes poker game. His winnings? The estate in the Highlands of Scotland is an ocean from everything and everyone he knows, but this Texas boy is willing to trade his Wranglers for a kilt. There's just one problem. His new home is bound up in a centuries-old marriage pact. To keep his future, he's got to marry Kyla MacKean, heiress to the neighboring estate. With just as much to lose, Kyla suggests a marriage of convenience, only enough to satisfy the pact, before they seek a quick and quiet divorce. Raleigh's already lost one legacy. He'll do anything to keep from losing another, even tie the knot with a stubborn stranger who feels far more like ally than adversary.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Rivers Between Us: A Small-Town Western Romance (Wisper Dreams Book 1) by Greta Rose West (Punk Rose Press) (491 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

From Internationally Bestselling author of the Cade Ranch Series, Greta Rose West, the first book in the Wisper Dreams Series, Rivers Between Us... A woman finds safety in the one man she hurt the most. Sheriff of Teton County, Carey Michaels, puts everyone else's needs before his own -- always -- but when his ex-best friend shows up in his life again, with a ten-year-old daughter and a mountain of problems in tow, he has to decide if he can handle his heart being broken. Again. Francesca Morris feels safer back in her Wyoming hometown, and her daughter Grace is certainly safer than she was in Texas, but the threat in their lives lingers, even in Wisper. The boy she used to love wants to protect her, but doubts and insecurities hit hard, and Frannie can't stand to hurt Carey again, even if he is the big bad sheriff. Carey's all M.A.N. now, and he never leaves home without his handcuffs, but it isn't locks Frannie's afraid of. It's her heart. Fall in love with Carey and Frannie ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Me + You by H. Pearce (H. Pearce) (70 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

How far do the bonds of loyalty go? For Aaron, this is a question he has struggled with for years, and one that almost ruined his life. After two years of non-contact, a letter shows up in the mail inviting Aaron to his ex-wife's wedding. Nina, the woman who is responsible for all his pain suddenly reappears and once again, he finds himself at her mercy. In theory, the answer is simple but as both Nina and Aaron struggle with the choices they must make, a stark realization forms. Time isn't the cure many believe it is.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Someone Else's Bucket List: Sneak Peek: A Moving and Unforgettable Novel of Love and Loss by Amy T. Matthews (Kensington Books) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! "A poignant look at how the bonds of sisterhood can shape our lives." -Namrata Patel, author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave Readers of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle will adore this bingeworthy, bittersweet P.S. I Love You for the digital age. After the untimely death of her outgoing, hugely successful influencer sister, an introverted woman takes on the terrifying challenge of completing her sister's bucket list as the world watches, in a bid to save her family -- and others -- from the crippling medical debt her cancer battle left behind. My dying wish is for you to finish my bucket list. I refuse to die without knowing this list will be completed. And I refuse to die without knowing my family will be okay... Jodie Boyd is a shy and anxious twenty-something, completely unsure what to do with her life. Her older sister, Bree, is an adventurous, globe-trotting, hugely successful Instagram influencer with more than a ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Wishing Well (A Holly Well Springs Novel Book 1) by Vivian Porter (Star Key Press) (826 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Enter the world of Holly Well Springs... where the Christmas spirit lives on. After losing her parents around Christmas, Hannah rejects the holiday fully. She turns her focus from joy and celebration to her future as a writer for a national foodie magazine. Outside of that, her only hobby is her plants. When her boss sends her on assignment to Holly Well Springs, a small town in Montana where the people celebrate Christmas all year long, she's not at all excited. Suddenly forced to face Christmas everywhere she turns, Hannah comes up with a plan. She'll just keep to herself and finish up the assignment as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, that's not how fate works. The moment she lays eyes on Brodie, a Greek god cowboy who also loves plants more than she does, Hannah finds herself questioning everything she believed about her past. While she's busy, the magic of love starts to unravel her wounded heart. And at the center of the miracle? A Wishing Well that opens her eyes to ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Back to Before: A second chance southern small town romance (Chances Inlet Contemporary Romance Book 1) by Tracy Solheim (Sun Home Productions) (207 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Chances Inlet, North Carolina, has an infamous power for second chances. But its charms are lost on the town's favorite son -- until she comes along... When his father's sudden death puts his family's construction business in serious debt, architect Gavin McAlister is forced to put his dream career in New York on hold. Making matters worse, his fiancée calls it quits. Desperate to return to his big-city life, he discovers an opportunity to save his family, one that has him reluctantly starring in a home restoration TV show. Former soap star Ginger Walsh hopes this job as a TV makeup artist will lead to better things. So far it's only brought her to a hamlet full of people who don't like her -- except Gavin. After a wild night out leads to Ginger waking up in Gavin's loft -- and the rest of town talking -- the two of them soon wonder if getting back to before is what they want. Because being in each other's arms certainly feels like what they need. Back to Before is the first book ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Vineyard Mothers (Wayfarer Inn Book 2) by Grace Palmer (1,242 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The party of the year turns into the disaster of the year when a storm traps the Townsend women inside the Wayfarer Inn -- along with some unexpected guests and some unwelcome secrets. Four months after their father's death brings half-sister Jill to Martha's Vineyard, Leslie and Michelle Townsend are still adjusting to tumultuous lives. Leslie is reeling as she rediscovers memories of the past that throw everything she thought she knew about her father into doubt. Michelle is struggling to cope with the ned of her relationship with Isaac and the ongoing debacle of her divorce. Meanwhile, Jill is juggling the unpleasant appearance of her ex-boss and her mother's declining health. The sisters come up with the idea for a May Day party to turn things around. But nothing goes according to plan. Can the Townsend women navigate choppy waters and make it back to sunrise? Find out in THE VINEYARD MOTHERS, Book 2 of the Wayfarer Inn trilogy. Be sure to start with THE VINEYARD SISTERS, ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sheer Dynamite: Mystery of Love, no. 2 by Jennifer Skully (Redwood Valley Publishing, LLC) (57 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

She's a little bit crazy, she's a whole lot beautiful, and she just might be psychic. Or not. Opal Smith comes from a family of psychics, and all her life, she's wanted to be just like them. Only problem, she doesn't have a psychic bone in her body. At least not until she has a vision of a man falling off a freeway overpass and knows she has to save him no matter the cost. He's tall, dark, and dynamite. The reincarnation of Dynamite Davis, that is. Or not. Jack Davis is a man who's had too much crazy in his life. So what's he supposed to do when a gorgeous woman bats her baby blues and begs him to help her stop a man from jumping off an overpass? It's bad enough that he rear-ended her when she slammed on her brakes because she'd had a "vision". But when her grandmother claims he's the reincarnation of racecar driver Dynamite Davis and her mother thinks she was Cleopatra in a former life -- not to mention the brother who talks to dead people and the sister who reads Tarot ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Finding the Spark: A Rosewood Short Story by Andrea Laurence (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This fun bonus short story bridges the gap between Rosewood books FEEDING THE FIRE and STIRRING UP TROUBLE. When Rosewood's number one busy body Vera Reynolds lost out at the bachelor auction last Valentine's Day, she thought her chance had passed. But handsome widower Bert Swenson has other ideas. Love is in the air this Fourth of July and this pair of sassy seniors might be ready to take the next step if they can just find the spark!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sins of the Mafia (Sons of the Mafia) by Vi Carter (CARTER BOOKS) (171 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Four mafia families who rule the underworld. A power struggle that leads to war. And a forbidden love that might set it all ablaze. Damon Valachi. That was the name on my mother's dying lips. That one word would spark a war. A war that I planned on winning. I would go to the Valachi famiglia, and integrate myself into their world. I would learn their weaknesses and their secrets, and I would find out who was responsible for my mother's execution. Then I met Lorenzo Valachi's daughter, Lulu. She's a queen in the making: strong, beautiful, and full of compassion. She's also an innocent... and the only thing standing in my way. Lulu lights a fire in me that threatens to burn hotter than my desire for revenge. I can't have her, though-not if I want to avenge my mother. So, I change my plans, just a little. I'll have my vengeance, and Lulu, too. Lulu I'm trapped in a golden cage and men hold the key to my freedom. My father controls his world with an iron fist. When he makes ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Winter Blossoms: A Lost Hearts Found Romance by Lisa Keifer (74 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Alec I met the woman of my dreams without realizing I was looking for her. She made me nervous in a good way, something I haven't experienced since college. Things started out well, then inexplicably, Marcy pulled away. So much so that she's even refusing my help now that we are snowed in together in her apartment during a blizzard. I know I'll need to navigate through Marcy's hot and cold feelings toward me to get her to understand our insta-love really can turn into meant to be. I just need her to give me a chance. Marcy I never asked for much in a boyfriend. Cute. Smart. Kind. Alec checks all the boxes. He also checks a box that, for me, is a complete nonstarter: Sports. Seems innocuous to most people, but most people have never been abandoned on the side of the road by a guy choosing a game over them. After that, I vowed to never date -- let alone fall in love with -- another sports fanatic. But with the way Alec looks at me? I don't know how to find the right words to tell him ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Prompted, Issue 01: Reedsy's short story review (Prompted Magazine Book 1) by Reedsy Ltd (95 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Could you write, edit, and submit a prize-winning short story in 168 hours? Pick up this issue of PROMPTED and discover what's possible when writers face a deadline armed only with their talent, craft... and a writing prompt. Write about a group of sisters or a group of brothers. Write about somebody who knows they'll probably fail at something but does it anyway. Start your story with someone making a cup of tea. Each story is inspired by a one-sentence prompt and written in a single week -- demonstrating the power of inspiration and the places our imagination can take us with the slightest nudge. Featuring winning works from the world's most popular weekly short story contest and guest edited by Dawn Raffel (author of The Strange Case of Dr. Couney and former editor at The Literarian), PROMPTED is a new literary magazine from Reedsy. In this issue: Chris Kelley's AFTER THE ROCK· Stephanie Kaye's MYTHES· Shuvayon Mukherjee's THE HEART SPECIALIST · Zack Powell's LOVE AIN'T ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Altering Aliases (Pursuing Pretenses Book 2) by Madison Getchell (53 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

As partners at the Portland PD, Kylie and Terrin's relationship at work only seems to strengthen their relationship outside of it, and Terrin has become an invaluable addition to the police force with his hacking abilities. In fact, life together in Maine couldn't be better. That is, until Ronnie Walker shows up with a new assignment and a need for Terrin's skills to stop a crime ring in Boston involved with cargo theft and with possible ties to terrorism. But when a surprising twist in their investigation has the cargo theft ring thinking Kylie is the genius car hacker, Kylie and Terrin find themselves navigating a whole new set of obstacles in yet another FBI investigation.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Last Resort: a small town, oceanside romance (Willow Bay) by Laurie Ryan (L&M Enterprises) (85 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Welcome to Willow Bay, the perfect place to stick a chair in the sand, your toes in the water, and get lost in the ebb and flow of life and love. But will a massive beach resort destroy their small town ambiance? Smitten with feisty gift-shop owner Dana Ricci from the moment she arrived in town, reserved Mayor Josh Morgan is torn between love and obligation. An all-inclusive hotel is ready to break ground and is marketing the increased tourists dollars to the shop owners. Money that Dana, buried in debt, direly needs. But Josh is convinced it will destroy their small town life. This sensual, small town romance is the first in the Willow Bay series, which can be read in any order. Grab your copy now and get to know the down-home folks who live and work here.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Vasily (Escaping This World: A Modern Crime Thriller Book 3) by Mark Ashmore (7 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

When Doctor Fyodor Dyatlov accidentally discovers a hidden piece of paper within a ruined frame of a painting, he immediately becomes entangled in an international criminal conspiracy. It's the Soviet Union, 1977. Decades before the incredible adventure of Giles, Michael, and Francis, the story of Vasily's youth in the Ural Mountains begins. The Dyatlov family, central to his early days, departed the city of Perm to move east for a better life. Fyodor Dyatlov successfully secures this transfer and transports his family to an ancient cathedral town on the slopes of the eastern Ural Mountains, Verkhoturye. Instead of the cramped concrete sprawl of the city, Fyodor hopes to bring a more pure, wholesome life to his family. It is a dream come true for his eldest daughter, Galina. Being a strong, young spiritual girl, she often dreams of the far-off magical forests filled with elusive wonders and strange beings that stretch endlessly across the Soviet Union. Verkhoturye was laid down ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Jack Slater: Orphan Train to Cattle Baron by Johnny Gunn (Wolfpack Publishing) (1,343 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In the fall of 1872, following a buggy mishap that killed his parents, Jack Slater, ten years old, was flung to the streets of New York City, among thousands of misplaced, orphaned, or runaway children. He was saved by the Children's Aid Society that placed orphaned children with families on the frontier. These families welcomed the children and most found loving homes. Some grew up to become industrial, political, or community leaders. Slater did not find a loving home. Instead, he found himself at Pete Jablonski's farm in Fargo, Dakota Territory where abuse was a daily dose of reality. When outlaws rob a local mine payroll and kill four men in the process, Slater makes a mortal enemy of the Elko County Sheriff that takes Slater's life is an unexpected direction.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

El amor huele a café (Spanish Edition) by Nieves García Bautista (30,803 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

'El amor huele a café', EL EBOOK MÁS DESCARGADO en la historia de Amazon.es. Informe de Amazon.es. 'Listado de las 10 ciudades españolas que más leen'. La novela 'El amor huele a café' fue la más descargada en 8 de las 10 ciudades analizadas, durante 2014. BABELIA (Suplemento literario del diario EL PAÍS). Según el ránking dentro del artículo "El año de Pitágoras": -La 1ª novela romántica independiente más vendida en 2013, en España. -La 5ª novela independiente más vendida en 2013, en España. AMAZON ESPAÑA. "Ránking de las ciudades españolas más románticas": "La novela 'El amor huele a café' fue la segunda más vendida -en formato kindle e impreso-, en todas las ciudades españolas con más de 100.000 habitantes, durante 2013". ERIGINAL BOOKS: "¿Qué encanto tiene la primera novela de Nieves García Bautista, El amor huele a café, para estar en los top 10 de Amazon Kindle? Es una novela de amor, más bien del AMOR en mayúsculas. Amor de pareja, de padre ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Romancing Christmas (Brothers in Arms) by Kate Aster (928 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

When matchmaker Freya Hansen-Adler is inspired by the holiday spirit, she'll stop at nothing to see former Navy SEAL Harris and single mom Ava get the happily ever after they deserve... I set the bar pretty low when it comes to the holidays. I have to. As a Navy officer, I spend plenty of them far from anyplace I'd call "home"... sometimes getting shot like I did on my last SEAL mission. So, yeah, I set the bar low enough that I can roll over it. That is, until I meet my neighbor Ava. She's the type of woman who bakes pecan pie and drinks egg nog. She carols with her neighbors and illuminates her house with enough tiny lights that it can probably be spotted by satellites. I bet she even owns a stack of ugly Christmas sweaters. She's also got a son... and roots dug deep into this picturesque holiday town. Roots that make life with a Navy guy like me impossible. Ava is the last thing I need. Yet she's all I want for Christmas.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Fairy Festival: A Griffin Sanctuary Prequel (The Griffin Sanctuary Series Book 8) by Arizona Tape (Vampari Press) (61 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Drawn to the yearly fairy festival by the promise of real fairies, Charlotte visits the small town in the hope of getting a glimpse of these mythical creatures. A bad storm threatens to ruin the event and her friends tempt her with bad decisions. Will Charlotte get to see a fairy before they go fully extinct? - The Fairy Festival is a prequel to the Griffin Sanctuary, a modern fantasy following mythical creatures and the keepers who tend to them with a sapphic main character.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Bite the Ice: A Lakeshore U Prequel Story by L A Cotton (Delesty Books) (586 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rixon Raider series, comes a brand new sports romance series. Lakeshore U, where hockey is religion, and the players are gods. Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker? When Ella Henshaw agrees to attend the annual Bite the Ice party at Lakers House with her best friend, she knows it's a bad idea. Especially, since it's a hockey party and she swore off hockey players a long time ago. Enter Connor Morgan. Handsome. Confident. With enough persistence to wear down even the most stubborn heart, he's determined to win over the girl he hurt in freshman year. When he finds Ella at his team's annual Halloween party, it's his opportunity to finally make his move. He's the hockey player who broke her heart. She's the girl he let slip through his fingers. But can Connor persuade Ella to give him one more chance? Or will she always be his biggest regret? * Bite the Ice is a standalone prequel story in the Lakeshore U ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction