A Home for the Cowboy: Walker Ranch Book 1 by Tess Thornton (Eagle Creek Press) (141 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Cody Haskins is a horse trainer trying to forget his mistakes. But Cody's biggest mistake might be Morgan Westcott's salvation. Morgan is watching her dream slip away. Burned in love and with no family left to lean on, she is trying to build an equine therapy program from scratch in her little hometown. But it's hard to get anyone to take her seriously. Help is hard to come by, funding is running low, and the writing is on the wall. And she's just lost her best therapy horse. Cody is still smarting from his divorce, but he finally has his dream job. He's risen to become one of the top cow horse trainers in the nation, and now he's riding for the famous Walker Ranch Brand -- the family that took him in when he was a kid. But when an accident leaves a special horse's future in jeopardy, and lets down the most important people in his life, Cody blames himself. When Cody and Morgan team up to salvage both of their dreams, they discover something they never expected -- a second chance at love. But old wounds are slow to heal. Will the disappointments of their pasts keep repeating themselves? Or can two people who never belonged anywhere else find a home together?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sweet Distraction (Stag Brothers Book 1) by Lainey Davis (4,194 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

I had everything under control... until I hired Alice. My mother's death shattered my family and I was left to raise my brothers. Now I run an empire and nothing will stand in my way as I expand Stag Law. And then Alice Peterson came along. The new corporate chef is supposed to give my company an edge, but Alice Peterson is anything but corporate. Wild and spicy as her food, Alice sweeps into Stag Law and drives me to distraction. I don't like distraction. I summon all my drive and determination to resist my attraction to her, but what if I allow myself one tiny taste? This sizzling office romance simmers with a grumpy/sunshine pairing, crackling tension, and all the feels.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

War's Peace (Club Apocalypse Book 1) by Raisa Greywood (Raisa Greywood LLC) (139 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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

Assisting the Bosshole: A Billionaire Office Romcom (The Bosshole Files Book 1) by Kristin MacQueen (288 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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

Dirty Rich Cinderella Story: Lori & Cole by Lisa Renee Jones (Julie Patra Publishing) (1,752 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A naughty fairy tale standalone with a HEA... SEDUCED FOR A NIGHT. TAKEN FOREVER. With only nine months left at Stanford, and despite being top of her law school class, Lori Havens takes leave to care for her sick mother. That means she juggles three jobs, the best of which is researcher for novelist, and syndicated columnist of "Cat Does Crime," Cat Summer. One evening after finishing up her work at Cat's apartment building, Lori has an encounter with a sexy stranger, and does something out of character. She goes home with him. The night is perfect, he's perfect, wealthy, powerful and from out of town. Morning comes, and despite their connection, Lori leaves before he finds out she's far from the equal he believes her to be. She's not a charity case and she's not after his money. She will make her own. In other words, she leaves before her prince charming finds out she's no princess. Flash forward a few months, Lori's mother is healing, and Cat's husband, Reese, has merged his firm with another and Lori lands an internship there, with school credit and scholarship money.. Everything is falling into place. That is until fate reveals a wicked twist of events and Lori walks into a conference room to find her new boss, Cole Brooks, one of the partners, is her one-night prince charming. One sizzling shared look across a boardroom, and it's clear: this man is not done with her. It's not long before Lori is informed that she'll be working high profile cases with her one night prince charming which will require long nights and travel, starting immediately. DIRTY RICH READING ORDER Dirty Rich One Night Stand (Cat & Reese book one) Standalone Dirty Rich Cinderella Story (Lori & Cole book one) Standalone Dirty Rich Obsession (Reid & Carrie book one) Standalone Dirty Rich Betrayal (Mia & Grayson book one) Standalone Dirty Rich One Night Stand: Two Years Later (Cat & Reese book two) a look beyond the HEA Dirty Rich Cinderella Story: Ever After (Lori & Cole book two) a look ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Good Guy: A Pining-For-Her Hockey Romance (Rookie Rebels) by Kate Meader (Kate Meader LLC) (1,672 Review)    Price verified 16 hours ago

He's a Special Forces veteran making his pro hockey debut. She's a dogged sports reporter determined to get a scoop. She's also his best friend's widow... Fans can't get enough of Levi Hunt, the Special Forces veteran who put his NHL career on hold to serve his country and fight the bad guys. So when his new Chicago Rebels bosses tell him to cooperate with the press on a profile, he's ready to do his duty. Until he finds out who he has to work with: flame-haired, freckle-splashed, impossibly perky Jordan Cooke. The woman he should not have kissed the night she buried her husband, Levi's best friend in the service. Hockey-stick-up-his-butt-serious Levi Hunt might despise Jordan for reasons she can't fathom--okay, it's to do with kissing--but her future in the cutthroat world of sports reporting hangs on delivering the goods on the league's hottest, grumpiest rookie. So what if he's not interested in having his life plated up for public consumption. Too bad. Jordan will have to play dirty to get her scoop and even dirtier to get her man. Only in winning the story, she might just lose her heart...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Crossing (The Chronicles Of Micki O'Sullivan Book 1) by Jo Wilde (Next Chapter) (97 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

After 18-year-old Micki moves in with her father, strange events begin to take place. Something unnatural lurks about in the sleepy southern town of Eastwick, Louisiana. Trusting the wrong friends, Micki encounters a vampire, and her life begins to spiral out of control. Somewhere between, she finds love and friendship: her BFF, Candy, and the rebellious half-vampire biker Valentine, who are willing to risk their own life to help Micki prevent the inevitable future - The Crossing. With time ticking away, can they pull off the impossible and destroy the most malevolent and primordial vampire of all time?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Nothing to Hide: Billionaire Romance (Nothing to... Book 1) by Scarlett Finn (Moriona Press) (380 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Come to LA with us, Roxie... It will be so much fun! We have tickets for a late-night talk show! What could possibly go wrong? My girls and I do most everything together anyway, so why not go watch this Zairn Lomond guy be interviewed? Jane and Toria are into him, seriously into him. I can shake a proverbial pom-pom for their obsession. Of course, if someone has to win the round-the-world tour of Lomond's nightclubs, it has to be me. Cool. No big deal. I can work from anywhere and who says no to free five-star travel? He's suave, charming, everything the hungry media says. Does that mean I'm going to give him a break? Ha! No! If he can't take my sass that's his problem, not mine. Except he takes it... and gives it right back. Every time I bait him, the smooth operator rises to the challenge. Play. Have fun. But don't fall for him, Roxie. At the end of the tour, you're going home, and he's jetting off into the sunset. Do not fall for him. Warning: Contains explicit language and imagery. Suitable only for ages 18 and over.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Reckless at Heart (The Kincaid Brothers Book 1) by Zoe York (1,594 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

He's a grumpy silver fox who's about to become a grandfather, and she's the sunshiny young midwife who wants babies of her own... Owen Kincaid knows how hard it is to have a kid when you're still a kid yourself, and eighteen years after the fact, the paramedic watching his daughter go through the same thing. The last thing she needs is him falling for the new woman in town -- her midwife. Kerry Humphrey finds her new client's father... unsettling. He's tall and brooding and always there, hovering in the background of appointments. And then there's the crackle of off-limits chemistry every time they're alone. She hates that, too, but Pine Harbour is a tiny place, and avoiding the young grandfather-to-be in a town of six hundred people and a single Main Street proves impossible. Everything about their attraction is ill-fated. But it won't go away. Fall in love with the Kincaids of Pine Harbor in this sizzling start to a brand-new small town romance series from New York Times Bestselling Author Zoe York.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Last Single Girl (Brew Ha Ha #1) by Bria Quinlan (3,005 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

One month. That's all Sarah has to find a date or earn the honor of being the last single girl in her inner circle. Actually, in all her circles. So with four weeks to find Mr. Right and a frienemy already counting her out, Sarah joins elove hoping that - just like the perfect purse - the internet can help her find the perfect man. The problem is, love isn't always where you think you'll find it and Mr. Right may not be the one with the shiniest profile. Warning: A novella full of bad dates, snarky frienemies, and a cinnamon roll hero you'll fall in love with.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Shopping for a Baby's First Christmas (Shopping for a Billionaire Series Book 11) by Julia Kent (735 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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 minute. Maybe there is. My husband. Listen to the audiobook as well, narrated by Audie award winner Tanya Eby!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Witch Remembered (Witches of Night Meadow Book 2) by V. Vaughn (Sugarloaf Press) (560 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Amelia Knight knows when James Foster returns to Night Meadow Island for his brother's wedding she should guard her heart carefully. Even after he swears he's back for good. When he looks at her with his mischievous grin and pours on the charm, she can't help but be tempted to hope it's true. But they've been down this road a few times already, and it always ends with her left picking up the pieces of her shattered heart. This time she's ready to stand her ground.?? James Foster has returned to the island where he grew up to finally claim his witch. For the past decade, he's focused on his career, thinking he'd be fine without the girl he left behind. But after he achieved his goal of a successful law career in New York City, James learned he hadn't realized his dream after all. A life with Amelia Knight is what he really wants, but now that he's back to start their life together, she's refusing to see the truth. He's going to have to prove to her what his heart has always known.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Cured (Heal Me Series Book 1) by Stacy Eaton (Nitewolf Novels) (224 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Ember Greene and Trudy Parker met during their college years and on the night that they meet at Shot Therapy to reconnect, Embers's life begins to change. For six years, Ember has closed off her heart, moving from one man to another, trying to feel something other than her own pain and guilt. Colt Barnes is a plastic surgeon who strives to give people a better quality of life, especially children. The night he watches Ember leave the bar with another one-night stand, he resolves to offer up a challenge to get her to view herself in a new light. Little does he know that the challenge will change both their lives, but when Embers's secret is exposed, will Colt be able to accept it and trust her, or will Ember go back to her old ways and leave Colt broken? Love Spicy Medical Romance? Check out the rest of the Heal Me Series for sexy romances that will warm your heart as they deal with life-altering medical and psychological issues. These books do contain language and open door sexual relations. While each book in the Heal Me Series is a stand-alone book, the characters cross between books and are best enjoyed by reading them in order. Cured, Book 1 Revived, Book 2 Mended, Book 3 Rescued, Book 4

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Draw Me In (Greenpoint Artists Book 1) by Talia Surova (Exeter Street Books) (684 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A beautiful contemporary romance by Romance Writers of America® RITA Finalist and Golden Heart Award winner Talia Surova: JAZZ, PAINTING, AND A DREAM OF LOVE Bike messenger/struggling artist Raven Porter and pickle purveyor Finn McKenna have instant chemistry when they meet during a routine delivery, so when Finn discovers her crashing in his empty warehouse later that night, he doesn't throw her out. Instead, he serenades her with his jazz saxophone. Raven and Finn fit together. Two creative souls, their passions hidden behind sturdy defenses. If they can only let each other in... EXCERPT: Finn closed the office door behind him and started downstairs--but paused, catching movement out of the corner of his eye. Someone was in the warehouse room. He swung the door open all the way. And stopped, dumbfounded. A woman swayed in a swath of sunlight, arms outstretched, dancing to music only she could hear. Dark hair swirled with her graceful movements. A T-shirt clung to her curves. Her jeans had holes in both knees and paint stains down the thighs. She was beautiful in an entirely unexpected way--off-kilter and quirky, with dark slashes for eyebrows and a wide, generous mouth, tipped up in a blissful inward smile. She danced in his loft space like she owned the place. He stepped into the room, compelled. Wanting and not wanting to break the spell. She turned, twirling on her toe as if her shoe were a ballet slipper and not a mud-stained work boot. He could tell the moment she saw him. She toppled off her toes and stood flat-footed. "You're Finn McKenna, I'm guessing?" "And you're... ?" "Raven. I was looking for you. I got distracted." She picked up a box, proffering it. Right. She must be the courier. The thought was disconcerting, as if she shouldn't have such a prosaic role in life. He took the box. "Where do I sign?" She handed him her electronic pad, then, as an afterthought, the pen that went with it. As he reached to take it, she flushed. ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Red Wine and Roses (The Hamiltons Book 1) by SJ McCoy (Xenion, Inc) (1,914 Review)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Take a trip to wine country to meet the Hamiltons in this new sweet and steamy series from SJ McCoy. Cameron Hamilton may well be the most eligible bachelor in Napa Valley. He's the CEO of Hamilton-Groves, one of the largest wine producers and distributors in the country. He lives a charmed life. Admired for his skills in the boardroom - and the bedroom -- he works hard and plays harder. He's not looking for a wife, he's too busy living to want to settle down. Piper Gaines is at a crossroads in her life. She's just moved to California to take a job flying a private jet. After years flying cargo and believing that was as far as her career would go, her new job and new life are a dream come true. It couldn't get any better - or could it? She isn't looking for a man, but as maid of honor for her old friend Laura, she's paired with best man Cameron Hamilton. He's irresistible, but she's trying to resist - at least at first. This book is intended for adult readers 18+ ************************* The Hamiltons Series This series follows the Hamilton family in California wine country. Napa Valley is their home, wine is the heart of their business empire but wine isn't their only passion. Red Wine and Roses Champagne and daisies Marsala and Magnolias Prosecco and Peonies Milkshakes and Mistletoe Cognac and Cornflowers Bourbon and Bluebells Whiskey and Willow Summer Lake Romance Each book contains one couple's story - no cliff hangers here! However, they are best read in order to get full enjoyment of the underlying story and friendships. Love Like You've Never Been Hurt - Emma and Jack Work Like You Don't Need the Money - Pete and Holly Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Missy and Dan Fly Like You've Never Been Grounded - Smoke and Laura Laugh Like You've Never Cried - Michael and Megan Sing Like Nobody's Listening - Kenzie and Chase Smile Like You Mean It - Gabe and Renée The Wedding Dance - Missy and Dan's Wedding Chasing Tomorrow - Ben's backstory with ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Kiss Beneath the Stars (The Malone Brothers Book 1) by S.L. Sterling (212 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

I'd never needed a week away with my brothers so bad until I'd broken up with my girlfriend. Sun, sand, surf and a few drinks to pass the nights away. The female persuasion was the farthest thing from my mind... that was until I lock eyes with the stunning brunette sitting on the other side of the bar. She turned those pretty grey-blue eyes on me, and it was that moment that I set my sights on her. It didn't take me long to figure out that she was there alone, even though every time she'd make eye contact with me, she'd glance over her shoulder like she was waiting for someone. It wasn't my style to gawk, but she was damn cute. I'll never forget my first conversation with her either. My brothers and I had decided to move the party from the bar to my hotel room. Things got loud, and before I knew it she was standing on the other side of my door. I was even more surprised to find her wearing nothing but a short t-shirt. Only she wasn't here to join the party, instead she was raging with anger at the fact we'd kept her up half the night. As she walked away from me, pulling her t-shirt down to cover herself it was then I decided I was determined to show this uptight, but gorgeous woman how to have a little fun. What started out as a fling for me, quickly grows into something more. As vacation ends, we agree to keep seeing one another, but soon I find her pushing me away. Scars from her past have her terrified of the future, and I fear our love will be over before it even begins. I just need to figure out how to convince her that we are worth fighting for. Those searching for a sizzling contemporary romance that tugs at the heartstrings need to look no further than A Kiss Beneath the Stars by USA Today Best Selling Author S.L. Sterling!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Schoolhouse: A Hickory Grove Novel by Elizabeth Bromke (1,919 Review)    Price verified 15 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 a determined forty-something, her high school sweetheart, and the abandoned schoolhouse that just might have a little life left. Order your copy today. Hickory Grove, Indiana is an old-fashioned small town full of big-hearted people with quirky stories. Each book is a sweet, standalone read. The Schoolhouse: Book One The Christmas House: Book Two The Farmhouse: Book Three

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days (Chick Flick Club Book 1) by Lila Monroe (Lila Monroe Books) (2,379 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The only thing more hilarious than the movies is... real life?! Fall in love with the sizzling grumpy-sunshine romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Ali Hazelwood! Stylist Gemma Jones is competing for a once-in-a-lifetime promotion. All she has to do is take some fashion-backward guy from geek to GQ-worthy. The only problem? The man in question is her hairy manwhore of a next-door neighbor. AKA Bigfoot. Zach Morrison has zero interest in being Gemma's makeover mannequin. Sure, it's fun getting his smart-mouthed neighbor all riled up, but after cashing out of his tech start-up and going through an ugly break-up, he's taking a permanent vacation. If he wants to wear sweatpants and sleep on a mattress in the corner of an empty apartment -- OK. Maybe he needs a little push in the right direction. But as Gemma races the clock to win her bet, she finds that Bigfoot's been hiding a few things under his baggy flannel shirts. Like abs of steel, and a surprisingly big... Heart. He has a big heart. Soon, sparks are flying between this unlikely couple, but can Zach embrace a fresh start - however manscaped it might be? And will Gemma beat out her Instabitch rival for the top spot - and keep the truth about their bet from Zach? Find out in the hot and hilarious new romance from "the reigning queen of rom-com", USA Today bestselling author Lila Monroe. The Chick Flick Club series: 1. How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days 2. You've Got Male 3. Frisky Business

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Perfectly Imperfect (Worth of a Billionaire Series Book 1) by Lexy Timms (46 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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

Reflex: A British Rockstar Romance (Off the Record Book 1) by Madelynne Ellis (Incantatrix Press) (57 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

When burying your heart and being alone forever is less terrifying than letting your demons out. Rock guitarist Spook Mortensen wants nothing to do with sex, love, or intimacy. Having had his heart brutally destroyed by the explosive ending of his first real relationship, he's content to remain celibate forever. Better that than being a monster. Sound engineer Allegra Hutton can't forget the mad chemistry that sparked between her and Spook the previous times their paths crossed. They've been text buddies for a year. When their paths collide on the Riviera, the reckless energy that burns between them rekindles and reaches new heights. But Spook has no intention of letting his guard down or Alle in. Good thing Alle's a born fighter. She's determined to get her man, and she's not giving up, even if that means digging into Spook's past to break through the barriers he erects. Unfortunately, she's not the only one out to expose him... Reflex is an angsty, spicy, heart-wrenching rockstar romance featuring flawed characters with hidden depths, families you wouldn't wish on anyone, and the ones you build for yourself. Turn up the volume, grab a cold drink, and climb aboard the Black Halo hard rocking, dirty, sexy, crazy train. This is the first novel in the Off the Record series and forms part of the wider Black Halo world. You can read about Spook and Alle's first meetings in the novella collection Off the Record. "Madelynne has a unique ability to write tortured and broken men who need someone who won't give up on them." Goodreads Reviewer. DEEP DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF BLACK HALO: XANE: (Come Undone, Come Together, Come Alive.) ASH: (All Night Long, All Fired Up, All Right Now.) SPOOK: (Off the Record, Reflex, Replay, Refrain, Revive) ROCK GIANT: (Reckless Beat)

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

All Because of You (Morgan's Bay, #1) by Theresa Paolo (45 Reviews)    Price verified 8 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 love. All Because of You is the start of a new steamy small-town series set in Morgan's Bay, a seaside escape on Long Island, New York, where an unexpected meeting on a train turns into a summer romance that can lead to forever.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

How to Say Goodbye: A New Adult Romance Novel by Amber Lin (1,120 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

"Amber Lin knocked it out of the park with this book, and definitely secured a place on my auto-buy list... The characters were flawed and beautiful, both of them haunted and sometimes trapped by their past. They were able to find joy and even love with each other." - Fictional Candy She's here for the summer... Amy has a secret: no one's ever held her hand. She doesn't even know how to hug. Everyone thinks she's smart, but straight A's are way easier than making friends. Then she meets Dane, a golden-haired surfer whose easy charm and hot touch teach her what she longs to know. He lives on the streets... Dane lives for the salty breeze and a sweet wave, because that's all he has. He's been on the streets since he was fourteen. A drifter. Homeless. Then he meets Amy. Smart and accomplished, she's everything he's not. He wants to be the sort of man who deserves her. Except that means facing down his past--and that past might very well swallow them both. HOW TO SAY GOODBYE is an emotional full-length new adult romance novel that ends with happily ever after. "I loved the progression of their relationship and how they both find peace, in their own life and with each other. This one will stick with me for a while." - Smexy Books

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sebastian: Book 1 (Sunshine State Billionaires) by Olivia Jaymes (Blonde Ambition Press) (881 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Heat Level: Very Hot Money. Champagne. Diamonds. And the most precious of all... Love. Men born into wealth and privilege. Growing up together - they worked hard and played even harder. Now back in civilian life after serving their country, these hot alpha males are primed... ready for passion and their very own happily ever after. Almost fourteen years ago Sebastian Gibbs and Amanda Rosemont called off their society wedding after a huge argument. She accused him of being too controlling and he accused her of being too immature. Neither were all that wrong. Amanda has rebuilt her life since Seb left and has done a pretty damn good job of it. Great friends, her own business, and a peaceful life. She hardly ever thinks about him anymore. Hired by Seb's mother to plan a party for him, Amanda is thrown back into his life. She's determined to keep her distance but just seeing him again shakes her to the core. It's not going to be easy to hold herself together for this job. Seb never stopped loving Amanda. When he'd left he thought he was doing the right thing. But one look at her and he knows there isn't anything he won't do to win her back. Is it too late for a second chance at true love?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Cowboy in Her Courtroom: A Sweet Contemporary Romantic Suspense (Romancing Justice Book 1) by Kathy Zebert (Words in Color Publishing) (1,239 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A romantic cowboy. A sunset kiss. Everything is perfect until he's charged with murder. Callie Fletcher just wanted to sit on the terrace of her favorite hot spot and watch the sunset over the Texas Hill Country. A table for one, a glass of pinot and the best view in Austin. When Dominic Jaxson, a gorgeous, wealthy cowboy, charms her into sharing the view, the sunset gets even more magical. Months of sunsets later, their affection blooms into love, with dreams of a future together. Never does Callie imagine that this caring and tender man might hide a secret or that he might be a criminal. But then he walks through the doors of her courtroom, charged with a crime. Murder. As a court reporter, Callie knows her way around the legal system, and she's certain Dominic isn't guilty. But can she uncover the clues to prove his innocence, or have she and her handsome cowboy shared their last Texas sunset? Cowboy in Her Courtroom (previously published as Incredulity) is the first in a fast-paced, clean romantic suspense series. Download your copy of this page-turner today and find out why readers love the Romancing Justice series!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

When You Got A Good Thing: A Small Town Family Romance (The Misfit Inn Book 1) by Kait Nolan (4,827 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A moment. A mistake. That's all it took for Kennedy Reynolds to lose her first love and her family. She's spent a decade traveling the world, building a life, hiding the truth, never looking back at the past--until her adopted mother's unexpected death pulls her back to the small town--and the secret--she left behind. A chance to make amends. That's all Xander Kincaid wants from the woman who ran away with his heart all those years ago. At least that's what he tells himself, until he sees her again and that old flame flares bright. Struggling to bridge the gap with her estranged sisters, salvage her mother's legacy, and care for the foster child her mother left behind, Kennedy finds an unexpected ally in Xander. Falling back into his arms is dangerously tempting, but accepting his support could spell disaster. The truth behind her sudden departure must stay hidden. Will the past stay in the past, or will Kennedy's unveiled secret devastate her chance at reclaiming love? Charming, poignant, and sexy, When You Got a Good Thing pulled me in with its sweet charm and deft storytelling, and didn't let go until the very last page. It has everything I love in a small-town romance! ~USA Today Best-Selling Author Tawna Fenske

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Claiming Her Innocence: A Billionaire Friends To Lovers Romance (Billionaires Ever After Book 2) by Vivian Wood (911 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Vivian Wood comes a new first time billionaire romance. Fans of The Stopover by TL Swan, The Fine Print by Lauren Asher, and My Dark Romeo by Parker S. Huntington and LJ Shen will love this book. A surly billionaire with a soft spot for one woman. A gorgeous lady whose bright smile reminds him of sunshine. Years of bright burning embers that erupt into the flames of pure passion. In the opulent world of a grumpy billionaire, he conceals a secret: a long-standing infatuation for his best friend, an innocent and sweet woman who brings sunshine into his life. They've remained closer than close, but he's always believed she's off-limits, fearing that taking a chance on romance could jeopardize the best friendship he's ever had. If only she weren't so gorgeous and perfect. With time, the temptation to reveal his feelings grows unbearable. He breaks one rule and kisses her... and she kisses him back. In a flash, his entire life is forever altered. His wealth and power seem insignificant compared to the vulnerability he experiences with her. As he tries to navigate their fragile new connection, a wave of jealousy threatens to derail everything. He knows he can't afford to lose her friendship... but he can't seem to stop himself from dragging her to bed like a caveman. Can he find the courage to confess his true feelings and convince her to take a chance on him, despite the forbidden nature of their relationship? Or will the uncertainty of what lies ahead hold him back, leaving them as only friends, forever pining for something more? Prepare to be captivated by this tale of a sexy billionaire, a forbidden love, and the heart's unyielding desire for a love that could redefine their world.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Royal (Rixton Falls Book 1) by Winter Renshaw (5,126 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Wall Street Journal bestseller! His name is Royal, but he's no prince charming. He's not even a prince - though you could say I loved him once upon a time. He was my older brother's best friend. Growing up, he sat at our dinner table every Sunday, teased me mercilessly, and pretended I annoyed him. When I was old enough, he took me on my first date. Royal taught me how to drive. Escorted me to my junior prom. Gave me my first kiss... amongst other things. He was my first taste of toe-curling, all-consuming, can't-sleep love. We had our whole lives ahead of us. There was never anyone else for me but him. And then he disappeared. No letter. No explanation. Not even a goodbye. My sisters and brother never forgave him, and my parents forbade me from speaking his name in our house ever again. For all intents and purposes, we were to pretend Royal Lockhart never existed. I've spent the last seven years trying in vain to forget my first love, but just when I think I've finally moved on, guess who's back in town? AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a full-length, stand alone, older brother's best friend/unrequited love romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhanger. Enjoy! xoxo

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Love's Paradox (Paradoxical World Book 1) by Laura Kreitzer (Revolution Publishing, Inc.) (38 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

LOVE'S PARADOX the first book in a New Adult Contemporary Romance series by bestselling author Laura Kreitzer. Stalked by her abusive ex-fiancé, Rae Zachery retaliates by singing karaoke and spilling all their dirty secrets to the entire bar. When her ex attempts to silence her brazen performance, sexy, leather-clad Parker comes to her rescue and soundly punches her ex in the face. As valiant and comedic as that may be, Rae finds Parker's violent assistance unsettling, yet she can't help but be drawn to him and his tragic past. Fighting her attraction for Parker is a battle Rae can't win, and soon their night of sharing secrets morphs into an undeniable bond. But fate won't so easily relinquish her grip on their romantic, happily-ever-after. Instead of blissfully skipping into obscurity, Rae and Parker are subjected to her ex-fiancé's vicious proclivities. Who knew love could hurt so good? Get lost in this contemporary romance with just enough comedy, drama, and suspense to keep you on your toes. *Contains erotic romance that might not be suitable for children.*

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Random Acts of Crazy: Opposites Attract Small Town Romantic Comedy (Random Series Book 1) by Julia Kent (4,000 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

I never intended to pick up a naked hitchhiker wearing nothing but a guitar. A guitar. Really. I don't collect guys like that (don't ask what kind of guys I do collect), but when you spot a blonde, tanned, sculpted man with a gorgeous smile and his thumb poking up and practically begging you to stop -- you stop. And I definitely never thought I'd be staring into the bright blue eyes of Trevor Connor, the lead singer for Random Acts of Crazy, an indie rock star I followed like the slobbering fileshare fangirl I am. How he came to be nude and lost six hundred miles from home is quite the tale, but how we fell in love is even more unreal. Because someone like Trevor Connor, headed to Harvard Law next year, isn't supposed to want someone like me, a rural Ohio chick majoring in Boredom at Convenience Store University who is all curves and frizzy blonde hair and manners so unpolished they have sharp edges that make you bleed. But he did. When his best friend, Joe Ross, the bass player for Random Acts of Crazy and a man who makes male models look like ogres, drove eleven hours through the night to rescue him, though, it got real complicated. It's one thing to like two different guys and be torn. What do you do, though, when maybe -- just maybe -- you don't have to choose? * * * Random Acts of Crazy (a New York Times and USA Today bestseller) is a standalone, full-length novel (300+ pages, 85,000 words) featuring Darla Jo Jennings. It has, like many new adult novels, an exploration of identity for the three main characters, doesn't shy away from mature content, and Darla has a sailor's mouth. Be warned. Be ready. But most of all -- prepare to be random. ;)

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Matika and the River Lion by Latrice Simpkins (223 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Matika, a young daughter of an affluent and prominent military general, is abandoned by her mother and separated from her siblings during the Lords Liberation Army's raid. She escapes into the menacing jungles under the pursuit of a crazed colonel, who becomes obsessed with her emerging womanly beauty. Matika must contort through a labyrinth of deceit, crafted by her father's enemies, to make a heroic stand using her ingenuity and inner-strength. Will Matika rise above the shadows of obsession, conspiracy, and bloodshed...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Finally You (Luna Harbor Book 1) by Claudia Burgoa (1,262 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa brings us a snarky and sassy small-town romantic comedy full of a swoon-worthy billionaire, a second chance romance and big laughs. Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it. Every summer Mane Cantú came to Luna Harbor to visit his grandfather. When we were teenagers we fell in love. We promised to be each other's forever. He promised to come back for me. Spoiler alert: he broke all of the promises. I grew up, but that big heartbreak was it for me. I built a successful lavender farm and a shop and that's now my only priority. All is well until Mane's grandfather falls ill and all the Cantú family comes back to Luna Harbor. For good. What's worse is that Mane's now famous. Like, real-life famous, not Luna Harbor famous. He made a name for himself with his band and he and his perfect face dare to open a bar next to my store with his bandmates. Well, he may have started the war, but I plan to finish it. Except now we're seeing each other everywhere, and I'm starting to remember the way we used to be. Still, I'm sticking to my guns. I'm not falling for the prodigal son. Until one kiss changes everything.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

My Beautiful Neighbor (The Greene Family Book 1) by Piper Rayne (1,559 Review)    Price verified 15 hours ago

"A great start to another big-family fun, sexy, and relatable romance series! Get this one on your TBR!" - New York Times Bestseller Melissa Foster Who's the mystery woman who just walked into my brewery? I'm not the only one from my Alaskan small town asking themselves that question. But I'm positive, I'm the only one in Sunrise Bay undressing the pretty blonde in my head. Everything about her, from her make-up to her high heels says she's a fish out of water. Whispers and speculations run rampant until the secret of who she is gets uncovered. Then the rumor mill goes into overdrive when she announces she's staying to open a bookstore in the building next to mine -- throwing a big wrench into my plans to buy that empty building. I quickly find myself in a tug-of-war since my business partner/brother is upset she's ruined the opportunity to expand our business. I try to keep my distance, but I've got one sister with a gossip column on the local radio station and two meddling grandmas setting me up as a tour director. And now I kind of like the idea of our new neighbor staying. But small-town life isn't for the weak -- time will tell if she has what it takes to be one of us.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Running Home (Heart's Haven Book 1) by Katie O'Connor (Snarky Heart Press) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 8 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 burgeoning relationship. Will the revelation of Clint's deceit destroy the fragile trust he has built with Natalie? Or will their love be strong enough to survive? Read this exciting story of a scared socialite and a trustworthy mechanic now!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Lesson In Love: Coyote Creek Book 1 by Katie O'Connor (Snarky Heart Press) (63 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Fired from her job and accused of a crime she has not committed, Tricia Paxton retreats to Coyote Creek to recover from trauma and rebuild her career. Though she shields herself from the past, her secrets challenge new relationships, and her new position as an elementary school teacher further complicate personal boundaries when an eye-catching stranger requires lessons of his own.Carefree bachelor, Riley Flint, has problems, too. While focusing on building a veterinary practice, his plans grind to a halt when a daughter he has never known enters his life. Accepting the troublesome news that the mother has passed away and her maternal grandparents cannot offer their care, he assumes the responsibility of raising his daughter. But he has little experience with children and the girl needs more instruction than a man can give, so Riley approaches the new teacher for help.Who knew a daughter to Riley and a student to Tricia would spark joy and conflict in a couple's life? Daisy might complicate their romance, but Riley's family urges him to embrace his new life as a father and welcome both Daisy and Tricia into his heart. Can love find common ground and unite a family or will Tricia's past tear them apart?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Demons: Jase & Cassie (The MacLane Family Book 1) by R.J. Van Cleave (33 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Demons is the first book in the MacLane family series. It is a full-length novel that has a 'happily ever after' ending. Due to its 'adult content,' this book is best suited for mature readers. **Second Edition** Jason "Jase" MacLane grew up surrounded by money. Being half of Anderson-MacLane Industries had its privileges and provided a rather comfortable life for Jase and his siblings. Sure his family worked hard for that money, but to the opposite sex, that's what made Jase so damn attractive. His luck with women, and love sucked. It took a few ex-girlfriends, and one cheating ex-wife, to cement the idea that he'd never be worth more to a woman than the amount of money he had in his bank account. Cassandra "Cassie" Middleton grew up in a working-class family, surrounded by more love than money. When her parents died, Cassie stepped in and took care of her teenage sister while putting her own life on hold. It took one selfish ex-boyfriend, and one distant ex-husband, to prove to her that she was better suited for the role of caregiver and mother than for what she wanted most - to be desired and loved for who she was rather than for what she did. When Cassie buys the old Potts Farm out from under Jase, the compost hits the fan, and then the sparks fly. Cassie sees Jase as more than a means to financial security, and Jase sees Cassie as more than a mom and a provider. However, the demons from their past relationships prevent them from seeing themselves for who they really are. It will take trust, perseverance, one hell of a wild ride, and the willingness to risk it all, just one more time, to find the love they both deserve. Sometimes, you just need to find the right person to help you drive out your demons...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Broken (Breakers Hockey Book 1) by Elise Faber (270 Reviews)    Price verified 7 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

My Best Mistake: A Women's Fiction Novel of Courage and Comedy (My Best Series Book 1) by Carole Wolfe (215 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Everybody wants something from her. She's just looking for a little peace and quiet... Tired mother Tasha Gerome wishes she weren't such a mess. With a deadbeat ex-husband hounding her for cash, a house so bad the cleaning service quit, and a rich doctor falsely accusing her of writing him poor reviews, she's desperate for anything to go right. And when she's completely ignored at a speed-dating event, she fears she'll never get herself together. As her drunken former spouse continues to dog her and embarrasses the kids in public, Tasha struggles to find any solution to the crushing stress-fest. But with help from her estranged sister and a boost from her ex-brother-in-law, she tries to summon the inner strength to finally put her fuzzy-pink-pig-slippered foot down. Can Tasha work up the courage to live on her own terms? My Best Mistake is the first book in the My Best series of humorous women's fiction novels. If you like quirky characters, domestic chaos, and indomitable spirits, then you'll love Carole Wolfe's sidesplitting suburban romp. Buy My Best Mistake to grab the reins today!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Betrayal (Unbroken: Raine Falling Book 1) by Shayla Black (Dream Words, LLC) (282 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Two friends. One woman. Let the games begin... Raine Kendall has been in love with her boss, Macen Hammerman, for years. Determined to make him notice her, she pours out her heart and offers him her body -- only to be crushingly rejected. When his very sexy best friend, Liam O'Neill, sees Hammer refuse to act on his obvious feelings for her, he plots to rouse his pal's possessive instincts by making Raine a proposition too tempting to refuse. He never imagines he'll fall for her himself. Hammer has buried his lust for Raine for years. After rescuing the runaway from an alley behind his exclusive club, he's come to crave her. But tragedy has proven he'll never be the man she needs, so he protects her while keeping his distance. Then Liam's scheme to make Raine his own blindsides Hammer. He isn't ready to give the feisty beauty over to his friend. But can he heal from his past enough to fight for her? Or will he lose Raine if she gives herself -- heart, body, and soul -- to Liam? (Ready to escape with something dark and edgy -- and we don't just mean the men? This saga, loaded with scorching heat, angst, rage, jealousy, and revenge, is super addictive. Just saying... ) *Previously published as DOHL: Raine Falling (Book 1). The Unbroken Series: Raine Falling The Betrayal The Break The Brink The Bond

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Homeplace (A Place to Heal Book 1) by Laura Browning (17 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 enemies to lovers romance with newspaper reporter Amanda Brown takes you on a rough ride to happily ever after.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Addiction (Addiction Duet Book 1) by Vivian Wood (655 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author Vivian Wood It started innocently enough. Beautiful Harper gave Sean those eyes... those eyes that meant, yes, take me. But Harper didn't know Sean's secrets... She didn't know that he liked it rough. More than rough. He liked to dominate. To punish. To degrade. It was the only way that the black hole in his soul wouldn't swallow him up. He would push her a little too far, and she would run. They all ran, eventually. But that's not what happened... when he put his hands around her throat and squeezed, Harper moaned. When he told her to stay away, she didn't listen, misbehaving until she got spanked. When he took out the handcuffs, there was excitement in her eyes, mixed with a little fear. The doe-eyed redhead liked it. More than that, she wanted it. She said so, time and again. That's the thing about sexy strangers, though... you never know what they're hiding. And Harper is carrying a burden so heavy that even Sean's secrets pale in comparison. This book is Book 1 out of 2 in the Addicted To You duet. At approximately 50,000 words, it ends in a cliffhanger. As a dark romance, it touches several sensitive topics, but contains no cheating. Book 2 will end in a happily ever after.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

In a Lifetime (Lifetime Series Book 1) by Wendy Smith (802 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

When Matt lays eyes on Ella, it's love at first sight. At the very least, lust. But when fate steps in, Matt ends up playing Good Samaritan and losing the girl he wants to his best friend, Sam. When Ella and Sam marry, Matt leaves the country, desperate to get over the deep feelings he has for his friend's wife. When he returns, he finds a couple struggling with infertility; cracks appearing in their relationship. Making things worse, his feelings for Ella have intensified. When you're in love with your best friend's wife, whose side do you take when everything falls apart?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

To Get Me To You: A Small Town Southern Romance (Wishful Romance Book 1) by Kait Nolan (Take The Leap Publishing) (4,045 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

Hart of Dixie Meets Hallmark Channel Just a city girl, living in a lonely world Displaced Steel Magnolia Norah Burke has always been an overachiever. The word "failure" was never a part of her vocabulary. So it comes as quite a shock when she gets canned from the marketing firm where she's built her career after threatening to blow the whistle on some shady business practices. Licking her wounds, she heads to her best friend in Mississippi for a little home-grown Southern comfort. Just a small town boy With his iron-clad Mississippi roots, Councilman Cam Crawford is a man who values tradition, preservation, and the love of a good woman. When a big box warehouse store tries to capitalize on his hometown's economic downturn, he's not about to let anyone's ambition destroy what he holds dear. He'll raise hell if he has to in order to stop them. Don't stop believin' This unlikely pair just might be the perfect allies--in war and out. But as the battle to stop GrandGoods heats up and sparks of attraction turn to something more, will this city girl's bigger-picture perspective go with this small-town boy's "keep it as it is" attitude? And even if they can send the suits packing and get the town on its feet again, can she really give up her corner office and power lunches for the corner booth at the local diner? What's a nice executive like her going to do in a place like this?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Blood of Zeus: (Blood of Zeus: Book One) by Meredith Wild (Waterhouse Press) (1,287 Review)    Price verified 32 minutes ago

"Blood of Zeus is a dynamic and uniquely alluring paranormal romance! This author duo knows how to scorch the pages and tug at our imaginations. I can't wait for more!" - NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan An ancient grudge. A forbidden love. The only thing worse than being a demon is being a Valari. As an undergraduate at Los Angeles's Alameda University, Kara Valari can sometimes succeed at forgetting she's both. Lost between the pages of the classics and tucked into the shadows of lecture halls, she can dodge the paparazzi's lenses as well as her family's publicized dramas -- not to mention their private expectations. She has one more year to feed her true passions. Then she'll be expected to fulfill a much darker destiny. Cursed with inexplicable strength and godlike stature, literature professor Maximus Kane knows all about darkness. Every day he's reminded of the missteps of his childhood and the devastating consequences they've had on those dearest to him. To atone, Maximus spends his nights alone and his days submerged in the quiet life of academia. His existence has become a study in control, and he's become a master at it -- until Kara Valari walks into his toughest course. Viscerally, Kara's everything he craves. Logically, she's everything he rejects. She's a starlet of privilege. She's also a student. And after one touch, he can't deny that she's awakened something in him that may never go dormant. Nothing about her makes sense, but everything about her feels right. Especially in the deepest strands of his DNA, which are still shadows of mystery to him -- a mystery Kara seems determined to uncover. She's Hollywood royalty. She's forbidden fruit. And he's pretty sure she could be the answer to everything.

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 16 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 in the first book in the Wisper Dreams Series, with new characters and some of your favorites from Cade Ranch. Rivers Between Us is a standalone, but there will be many books to follow in this charming small-town, each with its own HEA. Trigger Warnings: Our heroine is a victim of domestic violence, but by the end of this book, she and her daughter become survivors!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Visions: Special Expanded Edition (10th Anniversary) by Lisa Logan (40 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Her "gift" turns a hot movie star into a real-life hero... Actor Trenton Dane is researching his next role when he bumps into a beautiful stranger -- and suddenly develops her psychic powers. When his enchanting benefactor disappears in the crowd, Trenton launches a search for the woman who invades his dreams and may hold answers to his new ability. Single mom Glory Windsor would rather hide from the man who reawakened the "gift" she thought she'd buried. She's as determined to steer clear as Trenton is to explore the visions as well as his feelings for her, but his movie-star smile and unique pull makes it hard to stay away. But between a child to raise, paparazzi intent on publicizing their psychic bond, and a jealous ex-husband who wants to ruin everything, she's got more on her plate than she can handle. Convincing Glory that the visions shouldn't be ignored won't be easy, but Trenton must succeed to fulfill premonitions of their future as well as to save Glory and her child from danger. He will fail at one of these tasks. Finding a happy ending will prove the most challenging role he's ever undertaken. "... filled with descriptions so rich you feel as though you could wear the words."--Author C.S. Engeron This Special (10th Anniversary) Expanded Edition contains extended scenes, an added chapter, and updated technology for our plucky hero and heroine. Grab your copy now!

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 8 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 in the Chances Inlet series featuring the McAlister family and the nosy residents of a coastal North Carolina town. The secondary storyline features a later in life romance. If you enjoy big, tight-knit families, quirky small towns, lots of sexy fun and a satisfying HEA without cliffhangers, this series is for you. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Vineyard Mothers (Wayfarer Inn Book 2) by Grace Palmer (1,242 Review)    Price verified 11 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, Book 1 in the series.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Last Heartbeat: A Workplace, Boss Romance with Heart (Love at Last Book 1) by Katerina Simms (Paper Planes Publishing) (151 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Work brought them together, love kept them intertwined. A slow burn romance about finding love in unexpected places. Four years after unimaginable tragedy, Agathe Santos knows that hope is for losers and so is love. Work has become her greatest escape. CEO Luke Tindall wants a wife, a family, a love that will last. He might have hired Agathe to save his company and deal with his goofy brother, but from the very first meeting, he has desired far more than her sharp wit and tireless work ethic. If only her past wasn't such a big secret. If only that secret wasn't a wound she didn't want healed. But even as Agathe can no longer deny her feelings for Luke, love is not something she thinks she deserves. Now she must brave her boldest choice yet: lose Luke forever, or lose the one thing that makes her life worth living. For fans of slow-burn, heat-with-heart romance. One-Click The Last Heartbeat to indulge in this unique romance today! -- -- -- *Book One in the "Love At Last" Series, however, can be read as a standalone. This book is for you if you love: Contemporary Romance, with hints of Women's Fiction; and novels that are full of emotional depth and slow-burn, opposites attract love! Enemies-to-lovers. Workplace / Boss romance. HEA/ Happy Ever After endings. Books with angst and bursts of humor. Multicultural and Interracial couples. Small-town and Big City, Australian settings. An ex-military hero. Strong, hot mess, professional heroine. Wounded characters with a second chance at life. A book with a tough hero who "gets it" and wants his woman to be whole. Steamy romance with a twist!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Gifted: A Steamy, Millionaire Contemporary Romance (Breathless Book 1) by Savannah Kade (Griffyn Ink) (425 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Tech god Christian Weaver has always loved teachers. Only, this time, he's afraid he's going to fall in love with one... Christian is brilliant, wealthy... and socially awkward. While everyone wants to throw gobs of money at him to write code and develop apps, no one can tell him how to understand people. Riley Zayat has landed her dream job, if not her dream life. She's worked too hard to give up everything for the overly forthright and too-smart-for-his-own-good Christian. Welcome to Breathless, Georgia! Southern romance with deep roots, twisted pasts, and big dreams. This is steamy, dreamy romance -- perfect for fans of Brenda Novak's Whiskey Creek series or Nora Roberts' Inn Boonsboro trilogy. Can this modern-day Mr. Darcy win over a woman who has no time for him? Gifted is the first book in this steamy, contemporary series by Maggie Award winner Savannah Kade. Read Gifted now!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Inked Hearts (Lines in the Sand Book 1) by Lindsay Detwiler (Hot Tree Publishing) (893 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. The perfect book to escape into. I highly recommend it. - United Indie Book Blog Suffering from the sting of betrayal, twenty-eight-year-old Avery Johannas quits her job and moves hundreds of miles away to Ocean City, the beach town of her dreams. With the help of her zany roommate, Jodie, Avery finds a new career, home, and freedom. Throughout her self-exploration, she makes only one rule: She won't give her heart to a man again. She's living for herself this time. But then she meets Jesse. A tattoo shop owner, the green-eyed Jesse Pearce is wild with a touch of mystery. As Jesse and Avery explore Ocean City and their friendship, they'll have a hard time drawing a line in the sand between their hearts. When summer nights get a little more heated than either expected, they'll have to ask themselves: Can they let go of their notions of love, or will their hearts be permanently inked by past pain?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

High Note: A Steamy Rockstar Romance (Center Stage Book 1) by Rebecca Stone (Starr Street Publishing) (261 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

"An angsty, broody rock star and a determined, relatable heroine? Sign me up!"- Michelle St. James, bestselling author of the Mob Boss Saga Recent college graduate Ella Davis knows all about catastrophic choices. Witness to her mother's alcoholism and an endless parade of bad men, Ella is determined to build a better life. Her plan: keep her head down and her eye on the prize of her fledgling PR company. No vices, no distractions, and definitely no bad boys. The plan almost works - until gorgeous, brooding Gideon Pike swaggers into the picture. Frontman for indie rock band Eternal Youths, Gideon Pike is on the fast track to trouble. Still grieving the loss of his beloved father, Gideon knows the only way to avoid pain is to keep his heart under lock and key. The band's rising fame gives him the perfect vehicle to do it and Gideon revels in all the vices that go hand-in-hand with rock stardom.But all bets are off when he lays eyes on Ella across the room at a party. Drawn to her like a moth to a flame, Gideon pulls out all the stops to make her his even as he knows he's on dangerous ground. Ella falls hard and fast, abandoning practicality in the wake of Gideon's dark allure. When their love affair forces them to confront their demons, Gideon and Ella have to decide whether to protect their hearts - or let their love play an encore.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Alive (The Mended Heart Series Book 1) by Beth Maria (213 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

Maisie Peterson thought her life was perfect. She had a boyfriend she loved with all her heart, a supportive family and a crazy best friend. The picture perfect illusion is destroyed, though, the moment she walked in on her boyfriend cheating. Packing up and moving hours away from home to go to college, Maisie tries to forget about the betrayal and vows to guard her heart. That is until she meets him. Jesse Cohen has demons. He keeps them at bay by sleeping with a different woman every week and never allowing anyone to get close to his heart. The last thing he needs is to settle down and fall in love. He saw what it did to his mother and vows he will never allow it to happen to him. That is until he meets her. Everything they believe in is forgotten the moment they collide. They try to fight the pull they have towards each other, but sometimes it's best to just let nature take its course. With their pasts coming back to haunt them, their bond is put to the test. Will their love be strong enough to pull them through?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Give Me Your Reason (The Entrepreneur Academy Book 1) by Holly Mortimer (37 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

From USA Today Bestselling author, Holly Mortimer comes a tantalizing story of powerful women over forty and love after divorce. She's got her rules. He's determined to break them. Clementine hasn't made it as the Chief Creative Officer of a successful movie studio by being a pushover. She lives by strict rules that she refuses to bend or break. 1. Keep working harder and smarter than any man in her position. 2. Never date a celebrity... her ex-husband proved that to be a mistake. 3. Focus on career. Love is a weakness. 4. Remember Rule #2. Especially around a certain actor who was voted Hollywood's Sexiest Man... Yet when playboy actor Rhett Montgomery is involved in a PR nightmare, he must go into hiding with Clementine acting as his publicist-appointed babysitter. While he immediately turns on the charm, she knows better than to fall for his lines. She's a single mom with four kids who depend on her. Which means she needs to keep career number one and Rhett firmly planted in the friend zone... despite his sexy smile. But the more time they spend together, the more Clementine toys with the idea of giving in to temptation. Can Rhett convince her that her rules are only holding her back from living her best life? Or will ambition sabotage their chance for true happiness?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Delicate Ink (Montgomery Ink Book 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan (5,477 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan begins her binge-worthy Montgomery Ink series with a bachelor ready to finally settle down and the one woman he shouldn't have. One look at the woman who comes in for new ink and Austin Montgomery knows she's the one for him. The problem: she can't stand him. Now he'll have to be his most charming and brooding if he has any chance of changing her mind... and claiming her heart. Sierra Elder has reasons for keeping away and secrets close to her heart. An accident took her first love and scarred more than her soul in the process. Now the inked man with a wicked grin is starting to melt the ice she's built to keep her safe, but the danger isn't only from what she feels. Some secrets were never meant to be kept and when mistakes from both of their pasts come knocking, they'll have to trust each other, even if it could hurt them both in the process. Author's Note: This book may contain sensitive subject matter and is recommended for readers 17+ only. For possible CW's please check the author's website.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Eighty-One Nights: An Arranged Relationship Romance (Beautiful Illusions Duet Book 1) by Georgia Cates (Georgia Cates Books LLC) (2,220 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Beautiful, penniless American girl meets handsome, wealthy Scotsman. Sounds like the beginning of a fairy-tale romance? It's not. This story begins with a contract. And an exchange of money. A lot of money. An angel perches nervously on one shoulder. A devil lounges smugly on my other. And even that dark little bastard is leery of what I'm doing. Maxwell Hutcheson wants the girlfriend experience. All of it. And I'm going to give it to him. I'm not supposed to enjoy being his whore. I'm also not supposed to fall in love with him. But I do. Both. When our contract expires, I will walk away. Because I have to. But he'll always have a piece of me. I'll mask my sorrow with a smile. I'll hide my love with indifference... all while it's killing me softly. A fairy-tale romance. It isn't mine to have. And this man I've come to love so dearly isn't my happily ever after. ----- About Eighty-One Nights-- Heat level: 5/5 Cheating: No Tropes and Themes: • Alpha • Arranged Relationship • Hero with an Accent (Scottish) • Billionaire • Single Dad • Widower • Age Gap (10 years) • Damaged Hero • Damaged Heroine *** While the characters from Eighty-One Nights are entirely new, their storyline is a combination of fresh material and carefully selected themes, scenes, and settings from The Beauty Series, The Sin Trilogy, Dear Agony, and Indulge. This is intentional. I chose some of my favorite elements from previous releases and interjected them into Hutch and Lou's story. Let's call it a "story fusion" between our old favorites and new material. ***

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Always a Bride (Always in Love Book 1) by Michelle MacQueen (102 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

She's the subject of town gossip... ... and he's the man from her past. How did she get here? It wasn't supposed to be like this. Finley Kelly has dreamed of her wedding day for years. But those dreams didn't include standing up in front of everyone she knew. Alone. And it didn't include doing it two more times. Three weddings. No marriage. A new nickname as the "unwed bride." Now that she's engaged again-- this time to her wealthy boss-- Finley is determined to make the fourth time stick. When she leaves the church, it will be with a husband at her side. She just never considered that her fiancé might not love her. When a man from her past returns to town, it threatens to destroy yet another supposedly perfect day. Knox Morgan is everything she never dared to want, everything she never thought she'd have. But she made a commitment, and the clock is ticking. This time, when she reaches the end of the aisle, will she get her happily ever after? Escape into this sweet romance that will give you all the feels. Always a Bride is the first book in the Always in Love series. Enjoy small town beach life with sweet and swoony men, strong-willed women, and family ties that can't be broken. Written with humor and verve, Always a Bride rolls merrily along to its predictably happy ending. Refreshingly, there are no sex scenes; the emphasis is on love and romance, not sex and steaminess. Michelle McQueen has a good time bringing her couple and her readers to the happy ending. She genuinely likes the characters she is writing about, and it comes across on the page. --Publishers Weekly, Booklife

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Watching Glass Shatter (Perceptions Of Glass Book 1) by James J. Cudney (Next Chapter) (933 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

After 40 years of marriage, Olivia's husband unexpectedly passes away. But when Ben's will reveals a life-altering secret, she suffers a blow no widow should ever experience. Olivia learns that she gave birth to a baby who later died in the nursery. Instead of telling his wife what happened, Ben switched the child with another. And as if that's not enough, Ben's will doesn't reveal which of their five sons is truly not hers. Olivia visits each of her sons to share a final connection before facing the truth that will change their family, and discovers that each of them has been harboring a painful secret, just like their father. But will the secrets destroy their family, or bring them closer together? Praise: - "Cudney's debut novel is both atmospheric and contemplative, and delivers a gut punch of family angst, devotion, and heartbreaking love." - "The plot is well-thought out and intricately and methodically crafted. The execution is great, especially the last several chapters are stunningly beautiful. An astounding read." - "A wonderful novel that I highly recommend to anyone."

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Her Texas Cowboy: Cliff (New Horizon Ranch: Mule Hollow Book 1) by Debra Clopton (DCP Publishing LLC) (6,515 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

She needed someone to love her and never let her go... but she's afraid. Professional bull rider Cliff Masterson has been chasing his dreams for years but after rescuing a beautiful cowgirl from being trampled by a bull now he's suddenly dreaming of love, home and hearth. Because Maddie Rose has had enough people in her life leave and she's not willing to risk her heart on anyone, especially a bull rider with wanderlust in his veins. Sparks fly as this determined cowboy tries to prove to this feisty cowgirl that the only thing he's chasing now is wedding bells with her... Thankfully he has three meddling matchmakers determined to help him get his happily ever after? New Horizon Ranch Mule Hollow 1. Her Texas Cowboy: Cliff 2. Rescued by Her Cowboy: Rafe 3. Protected by Her Cowboy: Chase 4. Loving Her Best Friend Cowboy: Ty 5. Family For A Cowboy: Dalton 6. The Mission of Her Cowboy: Treb 7. Maddie's Secret Baby: short story 8. This Cowgirl Loves This Cowboy: Austin Don't miss all the other books set in Mule Hollow Texas Matchmakers Turner Creek Ranch Brides and Bachelors

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Where the Stars Fall: A second chance romance by Ana Simons (107 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

How far would you go to protect the ones you love? A successful architect with a promising career in London, Brian's world spins out of control when the man he always saw as a second father betrays him in the most unexpected way. Left without closure, a year has passed and Brian is now more determined than ever to undo the harm done to the ones he loves most, his family. Even if that means riding the thin line between justice, revenge, and obsession... Immersed in his resolve, finding love again was the last thing on his mind. Until fate steps in and a chance encounter changes everything. Meeting Olivia again so unexpectedly, at his best friend's wedding, stirs up memories he had long ago put away. She'd been his first love, his kindred spirit - and the woman who left him without saying so much as a goodbye. Which doesn't make him want her less. He knows it, the moment she locks her deep green eyes on his. Even knowing it might be too late to repair what's been once broken, Brian refuses to lose her again and sets out to find a way back to her heart. But it's been more than ten years since their story was left unfinished. Will they get one last chance to make things right? Or will Brian learn that sometimes justice comes at too high a price? *** A standalone, second-chance romance, Where the Stars Fall is a tale of love lost and found, betrayal and finding hope again. Here's what readers are saying about it: "Funny, romantic, sexy, infuriating but wonderful." ~ Dandelions Inspired "I felt part of Where the Stars Fall. So much feeling and emotion." ~ HVDB Book Life "Be sure to add this book to your Need to Read list." ~ Within The Pages Book Blog "A story of undeniable love. A tale of not giving up hope. An account of learning to trust that when you fall, the other person will be there to catch you." ~ Life in the Book Lane "This book is extremely gripping and will have you reading long into the night." Emma B., on Goodreads "An emotional journey." ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sea Changes: Sea Adventure Women's Fiction (Seafarers Book 1) by Ruth Hay (198 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"Like Upstairs/Downstairs on a cruiseship... " NYT bestselling author, Zoe York A contemporary women's fiction novel that explores the secret lives of crew and passengers, thrown together on the high seas. When these travellers begin their adventure, they encounter much that is strange, much that is hidden and much that can enrich their lives. So it is for Samuel, a new hire; Gwen and Emily, sisters who think they know what to expect; a group of factory workers who face major upheaval in their lives; a troubled soul adrift; a wealthy couple who see their retirement years much differently; a thief who looks for easy pickings and a woman who thought she would be enjoying her honeymoon. Sea Changes brings these characters together and transforms them into creatures renewed. ? Continue reading the stories of these characters as they return to their ordinary lives in Sea Tides and Gwen's Gentlemen, now available! Also by Ruth Hay: The Prime Time Series The Seven Days Series

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Hers to Keep (The Sideswiped Book 1) by Avery Samson (502 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

Can he let her go, or will he be hers to keep? Friends don't let friends have boring birthdays. And Isabela's friends have gone above and beyond this year. While she's been focusing on her career and refusing every distraction, her besties planned an epic surprise. Now Isabella finds herself staring at the birthday present she never counted on. The one her well-meaning friends bought her at a charity auction. It's a present she knows will only cause problems, but who can resist tall, dark and handsome? Grayson is a rising star in the financial world. Control, logic, and intellect dictate his every move. When he is recruited by a client as a bachelor in a charity auction, he assumes he will only have to spend one evening with an insipid rich woman. He never counted on the sultry, driven beauty he's been bought for by a mutual friend. He never acts on impulse but he can't resist her. Can he loosen his carefully guarded control for a chance at true love?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Tamed by the Billionaire (Roman's Story): Billionaires Noble & Bold (The BAD BOY BILLIONAIRES Series Book 1) by Judy Angelo (Phoenix Publishing Ltd.) (467 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY Best-selling Author, Judy Angelo, presents: Volume 1: * Available in audio format from Audbile * THE TAMING OF A PRINCESS... Serena Van Buren, the privileged daughter of a wealthy businessman, can't wait to begin her three-month tour of Europe with her college mates. Little does she know that fate has other plans in store! Instead of dancing with handsome Italians and dining with charming Frenchmen Serena finds herself trapped in a six-month internship with overbearing business tycoon, Roman Steele - an arrangement orchestrated by her own father. Serena is determined to show Roman that she won't yield to the demands of any man, boss or no boss. She's a Van Buren, after all, known to wither a man with one look. But Roman Steele is like no man she's ever met before. Suave, sexy and stunningly handsome, there's something about him that she can't resist. It looks like Serena Van Buren has finally met her match. A sweet and saucy romance that will have you smiling...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Path of Destruction (Camassia Cove Universe Book 3) by Cara Dee (323 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Rock Star Romance | Ex-Con | Second Chances | Family | Standalone Their need for each other lights up as brightly as the bridges they burn. His possessiveness becomes her security blanket. It's not love. It's addiction. Path of Destruction is a story of grit, angst, and crawling together toward that second chance. The first time Adeline Ivey danced into my existence, high on ecstasy instead of life, was at the party before the kickoff of our seventh tour. I spotted her out on the lawn, a gorgeous girl spinning around in circles with her arms wide and a big smile directed at the Los Angeles night sky. We shared an insane summer together on the road, surrounded by sex, drugs, and rock n' roll -- a combination that could only end in disaster. Ten years later, I'm nothing but a number in the system of the Michigan Department of Corrections. The world has forgotten me, Lincoln Hayes, rock god and guitarist. Except for her. She hasn't forgotten, and as the date of my parole hearing approaches, she tries to make an encore appearance in my life. This story takes place in Cara Dee's Camassia Cove Universe, a fictional town where all books stand on their own, unless otherwise stated, and the reader can jump in wherever they want.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Breaking Free by Cara Dee (189 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Tennyson Wright, a highly respected director, has managed to avoid the games and power plays of Hollywood for years and years. Until now. To gain more publicity for the film he's shooting, the studio has decided a PR relationship is in order, and soon Tennyson finds himself pushed into the spotlight with one of the actresses on set. Rich, spoiled, much younger, party princess Sophie Pierce. Sophie, famous for being infamous, got her part in the film due to her daddy, the studio chairman. But there's more to her than wild nights and drunken tabloid photos, and she's aching to prove it. Under Tennyson's protective wing, she begins to navigate the uncharted territory of responsible adulthood and takes the first steps toward a legitimate, lasting fame based on her talent, not her reputation. There's a lesson to learn for both Tennyson and Sophie, but they're not off to a great start, and freedom has a price.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Colton (Kentucky Green Book 1) by Olivia Sands (1,056 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

She's all wrong for him. So why can't he stop thinking about her? Colton Green knows exactly what he's going to do with his life. He'll run the Red Widow Bourbon factory -- a business that's been in his family for generations -- build a beautiful home, marry a nice country girl, and start a family. Then he meets Grace Baker, and all his plans go out the window. She's the last woman he should want: a big-city lawyer who's accepted a case against his best friend. There's no reason to think she plans to stay in Elm Ridge, let alone that she wants to settle down with the likes of him. Still, he's drawn to her like he's never been to anyone. Grace Baker is trying to put her life back together after the disastrous end of her marriage. She needs to heal, not fall headlong into a new relationship. Colton may be easy on the eyes, but the last thing she's looking for is romance. Besides, Grace knows she's a bad bet all around. A close-knit family like the Greens is something she's never experienced, and she doesn't belong in their world... no matter how much it makes her heart yearn.Can Colton put aside his preconceptions for the woman who just might be perfect for him? And can Grace let herself believe she's worthy of real love? Welcome to the small town of Elm Ridge, Kentucky, where you'll swoon, smile, and fall helplessly in love with the Green family. This heartwarming romance has no cliffhangers and no cheating.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Death In Autumn (Autumn In The Desert) by Maggie McPhee (Sixth Sense Books) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Age is no excuse for giving up on life. Palm Lakes Senior Community in the low desert of Arizona is a golfer's paradise filled with sunshine, palm trees and retirees who are determined to enjoy their 'Golden Years.' But sometimes life throws you a curve ball, and things don't go exactly as planned. For Helen, an unexpected death in the family leads to a scary but potentially thrilling new life. Tanya fights to keep herself feeling young and loved, while another resident pursues serial killing as a way to temper his moods and sate his hunger for judgment. Widow Serafina opens her home to her newly divorced and unemployed daughter, and Alexander, a lonely bachelor, struggles to find meaning in his life. Maddie, an elderly married woman, faces declining health with courage and the help of her daughter, Samantha, who also lives in Palm Lakes. Residents Jean and Lydia meet through their mutual interest in New Age pursuits and find they are soul sisters. Life is anything but boring in Palm Lakes, and each day offers a new chance to create a happier, more fulfilled life. Death In Autumn is the prequel novella for Maggie McPhee's Autumn In The Desert series. If you like diverse, realistic characters of mature years who are facing life's challenges with grace and courage, you'll love the Autumn In The Desert series. It's classic 'boomer women's fiction.' Start your journey by downloading Death In Autumn today!

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Loving The Billionaire, Book One: The New Boss by J.M. Cagle (10 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Courtney had fallen into a routine. After her divorce, she had thrown herself into her work - as an assistant to the CEO, Anderson, of a company worth billions. Having worked there for ten years, she had fallen into a comfortable pattern. Yet Anderson's birthday party changes of all that. When tragedy strikes, Courtney finds herself getting use to a new billionaire boss, Anderson's son, Alex. Alex's promotion leaves the family shaken. George, the eldest brother, had felt confident it was going to be him. Alex is cold and prone to being stubborn. Courtney finds herself torn between missing the way things used to be and struggling to grow used to Alex and his new ways. As she tries to find her footing with her new boss, Courtney quickly finds out that not everything is what it seems when it comes to this billionaire family and their new CEO. As she tries to do the best at her job, she finds herself being tugged in different directions. Courtney wonders if she will be able to crack the shell of Alex's cold exterior. Had Anderson truly made a mistake in promoting Alex over George? Where will her alliances fall in this battle for company control? Other books in the Loving the Billionaire series Book 2: Right Hand Assistant, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B019LD9EJO/ Book 3: Fighting For It, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B019LD9GOC/

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Romeo Stalker by Irene Woodbury (Paperback Press) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

When Jen's hot, hunky ex, Zane Hollister, returns after two years in prison, he wants her back. Now. But beautiful, blond Jen has moved on with a handsome, successful lover-dude named Colton--and she's not about to go back. Zane refuses to let go of the only woman he has ever loved. Gripped by toxic jealousy, he stalks and taunts Jen and Colton. This gets him nowhere, so he masterminds a devilish zip line accident and a terrifying car crash. Later, there's a horrific drive-by shooting, and a harrowing kidnapping and forced marriage. With events rapidly spiraling out of control, a grisly finale is inevitable. Love and passion boil over in Romeo Stalker. Checks all the boxes when it comes to toxic love, stalker exes, family drama and dysfunction.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Death Whispers (Mary Howard Supernatural Mysteries Book 1) by Charmain Marie Mitchell (cmmpublishing) (549 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Please note that this book is written in UK English and the grammar and spelling may differ from US English and other English speaking countries. Death Whispers (Mary Howard Supernatural Mysteries Series). Mary Howard is a failed writer. She is also rich, clumsy, a virgin, and she can see dead people - a gift that she believes is a curse. A visit from a recently murdered spirit starts a sequence of events that means that Mary can no longer ignore the ghosts that taunt her. She finds herself surrounded by spirits, ghosts, and ghouls, the jet-setting types that she despises, a handsome detective inspector who sends her senses soaring and her temper flaring, and above all of this, her life is in danger! Can Mary come to terms with the gift of being a medium before time runs out and more dead bodies are found? Excerpt: The high pitched scream echoed with needle-sharp pain in Mary's ears. She wanted to wrap her arms around her head; but was unable to, due to the spirit's weight bearing down on her body holding her in place. "Oh my God!" she silently screamed, unable to shout due to the pressure on her chest. "What is it, oh dear God, what is it?" 'Death Whispers', is the first book in the 'Mary Howard Supernatural Mysteries Series', from the author Charmain Marie Mitchell, (the author of the bestselling 'Vampire' series).

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Just One Night (The Kingston Family Book 1) by Carly Phillips (CP Publishing) (4,636 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

She's the woman he can't live without. The one he can't risk screwing up their relationship by sleeping with her. Linc Kingston doesn't accept anything less than perfection. Not in his billion-dollar business or in his personal life. He has it all. Except one thing. His personal assistant and best friend in his bed, moaning his name. No matter how much Linc wants her, she's completely off-limits. Jordan Greene grew up the daughter of the housekeeper at the Kingston estate, where she met and bonded with Linc at a young age, despite their economic differences. But no matter how close they are now or how much their attraction simmers beneath the surface, they're still from two different worlds. Besides, Jordan isn't about to risk losing her best friend for one sensual night. Jordan might be the only woman who can handle Linc and his domineering, bossy attitude, but beneath that gruff exterior is a vulnerable man who, despite his wealth, has had a less-than-charmed life. And when Linc's father dies, she's there for him -- unwavering in her friendship. Until one night of passion and a positive pregnancy test changes everything.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Falling for the Billionaire, Book One: Sweet Desire by J.M. Cagle (21 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

GENRE: Contemporary Romance Agnes Hunter, a woman with a Type I diabetes and Matthew Chandler, a handsome billionaire crossed paths through Agnes' blog. On their first meeting, it's all about business. Matt has only one thing in mind: get as much information from Agnes that he knew will help his niece who was recently diagnosed with diabetes as well. What they both didn't expect was the spark between them that arise every time they were together despite the dark past that haunts both of them. Agnes is starting to fall for Matt but at the same time worried. Will it be another failed relationship just like what she had in the past? Or, it's going to be a success for her heart this time? Is Matt the answer for the romance and sweetness that her heart desires? Other books in this romantic Falling for the Billionaire series Book 2: Almost a Happy Ending, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U5LEBEA/ Book 3: Against All Odds, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U66UNXC/

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Hour of the Dead (The Chronicles of Homo Mortem Book 1) by Vicente Silvestre Marco (11 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The Apocalypse has been unleashed and it's ravenous... Welcome to the world of Homo mortem. The Hour of the Dead is the first book in "The Chronicles of Homo Mortem" series, a trilogy that takes readers through an apocalyptic pandemic that threatens the destiny of humanity. A journey to the dark side of human beings through the experiences of five survivors who must unite their paths in order to face the end of the world. REVIEWS "I really enjoyed this book. Great character development and captivating story. The storyline kept me page turning and looking forward for the next chapter... " "It is compelling, story is strong... "

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Protector Cowboy (Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers) by Hope Ford (1,976 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy cowboy romance about a single mom that escapes an abusive ex-husband and finds an alpha cowboy who shows her that a real man protects the ones he loves at all costs. Natalie I'm a survivor. I finally got myself and my son away from my abusive ex, and I'm standing on my own two feet. The very last thing I want is another arrogant, controlling man. I don't care how sexy the grumpy hot cowboy is. When I first meet King, I try to thank him for the ranching camp scholarship my son was awarded, but before I can get the words out, he offers me a roll in the hay. Even though I'm a little tempted, I walk away and pull my son from the camp. We do not have room in our lives for a man like that. King I am tired of women only seeing dollar signs when they look at me. So yeah, I come on too strong with the curvy single mom who shows up at my ranch. I don't realize who she is or why she's there until she's stormed off. Once I know her story, I'll do anything to be her man. But first I'll need to prove to her that there's a big difference between being protective and being controlling. I'll make certain her worthless ex never comes near her or her son ever again. Because nobody messes with what's mine, and Natalie and her son are going to be mine. Protector Cowboy is the first book in the Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers series. If you love reading age gap, alpha cowboy, single mom, small town romances, then you'll love King and Natalie's story. Each book in the series is a standalone.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Tales to Read Before the End of the World by Hadena James (15 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This is a collection of short stories exploring the absurd. Most of the short stories contained within this book revolve around central themes. "Everything Changes" is about the vanity of the human condition. "Faking It" takes aim at the absurdity of modern society. And "Beale Street Blues" explores the breakdown of communication within a relationship. These three themes are continuously prodded while the reader attempts to understand them. The exceptions are "Ascension" and "The Worst Date Ever". "Ascension" is piece of historical fiction, based in Ancient Egypt. And while it doesn't explore the absurdity of modern society, it does exploit some of the absurd notions of even our greatest ancient civilizations. "The Worst Date Ever" takes the everything terrifying and horrendous about the world of dating and combines them into a comedy of errors.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Billionaires in Love, Book One: The Billionaire's Bakery by J.M. Cagle (12 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Karly Murry has practically grown up in her family's bakery, originally opened by her grandmother, so it's a shock to realize that her father is thinking about selling it in order to pay for the bills. It would be easy to put off money worries, but they're made more desperate by the fact that her grandmother and dad are both having health problems, and the prospect of those medical expenses is hard to ignore. When Jacob Black walks in to talk to her father about buying the bakery and flipping it to another buyer for a profit, it may be the answer to those money worries, but it's also a nightmare. She desperately wants to hate Jacob for intruding, but with the knowledge that it isn't his fault, it gets easier and easier to begin feeling chemistry with this man who's capable of wrecking all of her dreams. Before she knows it, she doesn't know whether to focus on Jacob or the bakery, or whether she should be heartbroken or happy, but one way or another, everything revolves around her bakery and this mysterious buyer. Other books in this series Book 2: The Billionaire's Date, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TNP3NU2/ Book 3: How I Met A Billionaire, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TNUIXUM/

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Piper Dreams Part One: Seize it (The Dreams Trilogy Book 1) by Amélie S. Duncan (ASD Publishing) (122 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

Piper needs an adventure. Brody's looking for an escape. Can two people find what they need on the open road? "If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!" "Anyone with a heart should read this story... " - Reviews Journalist hopeful, Piper Rowe is searching for a story--the perfect lead to get her a coveted spot on a prestigious journalism team. Running into a cross-country biker group just might be the serendipitous happening she needs. The only problem? The sexy and protective gatekeeper, Brody doesn't want her there But after a threatening altercation riles him, Brody relents, suddenly feeling the need to protect Piper. As Piper and Brody begin their quest to realize their dreams, they discover running is never the answer. Can two people, one with a broken past, one with an uncertain future, find what they're looking for on the open road?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Claiming You (A Lennox In Love Book 1) by Tina Martin (384 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A Standalone Novella At 39, Remington (Remy) Lennox married Emory McNeil. They've been friends for two years - married for one of those years. He told her the marriage was strictly for business reasons and that they'd keep it between themselves while remaining friends. That the rest of the Lennox family doesn't have to know. What he doesn't tell Emory is, he's deeply in love with her. She thinks they're only friends, but he worships the ground she walks on. Still, he keeps his feelings at bay, that is until he feels like his younger brother, Giovanni is moving in on his territory. Now, Remington knows he must CLAIM his woman and let her know his true feelings. Keeping their "arrangement" a secret is no longer an option. * * * The Lennox Series are all standalone novellas with the exception of Caught in the Storm with a Lennox which is the prequel to Claiming You. Book 0 - Caught in the Storm With a Lennox (A Short Story Prequel to Claiming You) Book 1 - Claiming You - Remington Lennox and Emory McNeil Book 2 - Making You My Business - Giovanni Lennox and Joelle Bannon Book 3 - Wishing That I Was Yours - Jessalyn Lennox and Spencer Wakefield Book 4 - Before You Say I Do - Kenton Lennox and Lauren Chandler

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Point of Origin: A Legacy Novella by Rebecca Yarros (442 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

From USA Today bestselling Author Rebecca Yarros comes a small town, second chance romance novella set in the Legacy world... In Legacy, Colorado, our inheritance is simple: Fire and Heartbreak. Sebastian Vargas... he's both. e was my best friend. My first love. My everything. Until he was my nothing. It's been ten years since the wildfire that turned our small town to ashes, taking the lives of our fathers and their elite hotshot crew. Six years since Bash disappeared with my heart. No explanation. No goodbye. But now he's home, fighting to resurrect the very thing that destroyed us both. One look, and I'm breathless. One touch, and he's relentless. And I'm not careful, he'll burn me to the ground again. Point of Origin is a prequel novella set in the Legacy world and can be read as a complete standalone.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sawdust and Satin: A Firefighter Romance (Lake Chelan Novel #1) by Shirley Penick (173 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Too busy for love? Hell no! Chris Clarkson has a lot on his plate. As a volunteer firefighter in their small town, there is always something needed. He's also creating an amusement park to build tourism, so their town doesn't fade away. Plus Chris needs to work on his marriage. Something is wrong, he doesn't quite know what, but he's determined to figure it out. Barbara Clarkson has heard way too many doom-and-gloom ten-year-itch stories. As they near their ten year anniversary she knows something is missing. Will they just become another statistic? Not if she has anything to say about it. They will battle scheming women, deep seated fears, injuries and the demands of their careers. Can they do it, are they committed enough? Or will they allow their love for each other to be broken and drift away? Join Chris and Barbara Clarkson as they face the biggest challenges of their lives. Love... is it worth everything they have?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Crossing In Time: A Genre-Bending Love Story (Between Two Evils Book 1) by D. L. Orton (Rocky Mountain Press) (834 Reviews)    Price verified 32 minutes ago

The past isn't over; it's an opening. The future isn't hidden; it's a trap. If she ever wants to see him again, she'll have to take the risk. "Engaging, Funny, Romantic & Harrowing" ~Publishers Weekly Starred Review After reconnecting with the one-that-got-away -- and then losing him in a pandemic -- middle-aged Iz struggles to survive in a remote mountain cabin. As loneliness and despair set in, she finds hope in caring for abandoned pets -- until a man appears and offers her a one-way trip to the past. With humanity teetering on the edge, she gives up everything in an attempt to alter the dystopian present -- and see her missing lover once more. As time runs out, she's whisked into a coffin-like machine set to plunge deep into her past. (A neural net insists she is humankind's best hope. No one knows why.) They neglect to mention the time machine has been activated once before -- with deadly results. Miraculously, she awakens on a pristine beach -- buck naked and suffering radiation-like side-effects -- but 20 years younger! With only hours to live, she must persuade a young man to modify their future relationship and thereby set off a chain of events that will prevent the pandemic. Our young hero falls hard for her (what guy could resist a smart, middle-aged woman in a newly acquired vixen's body?) until she blurts out that she's from the future and here to "fix" him. Turns out, it's not him that needs fixing; it's her -- and it's far too late for that. Or is it? Content Warning This book contains material that may be disturbing to some and, in movie form, would be rated NC-17 for strong language, nudity, sexual situations, and violence. It includes attempted sexual assault, abduction, intense physical danger, miscarriage, confinement, a pandemic, religious fanaticism (Christian), government incompetence bordering on malice, mistreated animals, gun violence, near drowning, and (human) death. Genre Warning Crossing in Time is a smart, character-driven ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction