Crazy Beautiful by Penelope Plume (11 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

What if the sweet, overweight, forever-bullied girl fell for her gorgeous, blond, greek-god-like personal trainer? Olivia is a sweet, friendly girl with just one problem - she's overweight. Almost all her life she's been fat, bullied at school, and not only because of her dimensions. She has spent several years fighting with the scale, throwing in the towel when all her efforts seemed futile, and resigning herself to live her life overweight. Until one night when she meets a special young man who gives her new motivation to solve her problem once and for all. She stubbornly starts a project that involves living her life to the fullest, changing herself and winning over the man in question. Surrounded by loving friends, she looks for someone professional who can help her achieve her goals, but she doesn't imagine that this will unsettle her plans irremediably. Just when everything appears to go exactly as planned, she will realize that fate is ironic and a little mischievous and sometimes you are not as happy as you thought you'd be when dreams come true. Especially if in the meantime those dreams are turned upside down by a very tall and very blond tornado, so hard to ignore...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Damaged Billionaire Single Dad: An Off-Limits Friends to Lovers Second Chance Romance by Ava Bloome (3 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

I know better than to mess up with my brother's best friend, an off-limits single dad. But he is my fake fiancé and my second chance... I've hit rock bottom. I am sitting in the car, hungry and miserable. I cannot think of anyone who can help me out but my brother's best friend. I dial him and ask to meet up. I haven't seen him for ages but I've always had a soft spot for a guy. He's a rich single dad, still reeling from an ugly divorce. And he is willing to take me under his wing but in return for a fake fiancée arrangement. I agree to pretend for a couple of years to keep his controlling parents off his back. But living together brings out old feelings and heat. I cannot resist him, and one night I give in to his intoxicating body. From now on, it's getting harder to keep up a fake fiancée thing while being a real lover to him and a mommy to his daughter...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Laci & Del: 12 Months, 12 Chances by Staci Troilo (AIW Press) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

It's been a year, and Laci Marks still hasn't gotten over her break up with Del Keegan. She attends a New Year's Eve party hoping to snap out of her ever-present funk, but the frivolity only upsets her more. Unable to navigate the crowd and retreat to the sanctuary of home, she slips out onto the balcony to avoid watching all the couples kiss when the ball drops. But her private moment is ruined by someone joining her outside -- Del. Laci wants nothing more than to escape, but Del has other things in mind. Soft words and softer lips convince her to stay. And to try again. Thus begins a tumultuous twelve months of love and laughter, fear and failure. They still have the passion, but they also still have all the same problems. Twelve months from their reconciliation and nothing is resolved. If anything, Laci feels worse than ever. How many chances can she give their relationship before just giving up? And how many chances is Del willing to take on her? Please note: This is NOT a traditional novella. This is a series of twelve vignettes -- one installment per month -- assembled into a full year's compilation of Laci and Del's will-they-or-won't-they romance. There is also a bonus installment at the end.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Deeper Than Dreams (Love & Steel Book 2) by Jessica Topper (Lunabloom Books) (103 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

First came LOVE... but it takes more than fairy tales to make DREAMS come true... Adrian and Kat's story continues in this Love & Steel novella! Falling for rock star Adrian "Digger" Graves was the second chance at love Kat Lewis never expected. In fact, it defied all classification the former librarian had come to rely on. And now, with a little help from friends and family -- including Kat's adorable daughter, Abbey -- it appears Adrian has planned an evening of surprises beyond her wildest dreams... The night before, Kat witnessed the triumphant reunion of Adrian's band at Madison Square Garden. Tonight, the rocker will escort her to the elegant, ultra-exclusive Library Lions benefit. It seems like a fairytale, but even fairytales have a deeper, darker side. When old habits return to tempt her knight in shining heavy metal armor, will Kat's happily ever after come crashing back to reality? Author's Note: Deeper Than Dreams is Book 2 in the Love & Steel series and is a novella follow-up to Louder Than Love. FIRST TIME IN PAPERBACK! This title was previously released as an e-book only.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Protecting Her Heart (Stonebridge Series Book 1) by Abigail Kingsbury (12 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

When dependable Savannah attends her best friend's wedding, the last thing she expects is an adrenaline filled weekend. Pulling a teenager from a burning car should have been the peak of intensity, but resisting the charms of one ex-military best man tests her willpower at every turn. Setting aside her self-imposed rules, she braves his offer for a fun, scorching hot, no-strings attached arrangement, but soon learns not all rules are meant to be broken. Austin spent his whole life swearing off women, but meddling friends, late night heart-to-hearts, and undeniable heat with one fearless maid of honor have him questioning his life choices. Just when he thinks he might be ready to turn over a new leaf, occupational hazards present the harsh reminder of why he swore off women to begin with. He's never cowered at risking his life, but will he be courageous enough to risk his heart? Protecting Her Heart is a steamy romance with a dollop of suspense intended for mature audiences. It features a swoony hero, a heroine finding a way to her dreams, and a group of well-meaning meddling friends. It stands alone with no cheating or cliffhangers. TW: Death of loved ones described.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

If We Leap (What If Book 1) by Nina Lane (Snow Queen Publishing) (700 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

He was the troubled kid with a bad reputation who would chase off bullies and bring back things I'd lose out in the woods. I didn't care what people said about his messed-up family--or him. He was my first and only crush. A decade later, seeing Cole for the first time in years, I discover he's still fighting the dark shadows of his past. And I'm still the only one defending him in our small town.He's still dangerously intense. Still able to make my heart race with a single brooding glance. The only difference? This living, breathing thing between us is now so much more than a crush. New 2020 edition! Note: ?? IF WE LEAP takes place ten years prior to the IF WE FALL & IF WE FLY duet. This is the very start of Josie & Cole's deep, all-consuming love, filled with unimaginable heartache, sacrifice, and redemption. The reading order of the WHAT IF series is: • IF WE LEAP • IF WE FALL • IF WE FLY "Overflowing with swoon-worthy romance... their chemistry simply pulses off the pages." -- Kindle Friends Forever "Gut. Punch. I had prepared myself for an emotional hurricane... but I was unprepared for all the twists and turns [in this series]." -- Sarah, Goodreads "Sweet, angsty and suspenseful all at the same time! A lovely window into Josie and Cole's youth." -- The Book Hoarder "Cole and Josie's story will melt you and break you and rip you to shreds a million times over." -- Rentastic Reads

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Logan: A Curvy Girl Small Town Christmas Romance (Firefighters With Hearts Book 10) by Sophie Sparks (48 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

'Firefighters With Hearts' (Book Ten). An emotional Christmas romance guaranteed to make you laugh, swoon, cry and everything in between. He's a ripped and rugged firefighter with a tortured past. She's a younger curvy artist with a huge heart and an even bigger love of all things Christmas. Together they are destined for a heart-melting HAE... hopefully. Christmas is sprinkling its magic, and Parfield is alive and buzzing with festive spirit. Come join us. THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IS HERE. AND THE GREATEST GIFT THEY'LL GET THIS YEAR IS LOVE... LILLY: Okay. I'll level with you. I love Christmas an unhealthy amount. While everyone else is lapping up the summer sunshine down on Parfield beach, I usually blast up the air con inside my art studio, wrap up warm and dive headfirst into my very own winter wonderland. But this year is different. Since he walked into my life I can't concentrate on anything and I'm behind on my orders. With his rugged good looks, intense dark eyes and playful charisma, firefighter Logan Miller doesn't just bug me... he BUGS me. The way he looks at me makes me feel like a teenager, but his blasé attitude makes me want to poke him in his gorgeous eyes. We have a sleigh ride planned. We have Europe's tallest Christmas tree on Parfield beach. A Hollywood superstar is switching on the lights. Snow is forecast. But none of that matters to me anymore. Because now I know what it means to truly love and miss someone... And all I want this Christmas is the one thing I may never have... LOGAN: My old army buddies used to call me 'Scrooge'. But it's not like I hate Christmas. It's just harder for some people than others, and I figured that this year would be no different. That's until I meet her. Lilly Anderson. She's the only reason I decided to move to Parfield three months ago. With her crazy laugh, heavenly curves and hypnotic hazel eyes, she adds so much life and beauty to the world around me and I can feel myself falling. Hard. I ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Escape to Osprey Cove: Book 1 of The Osprey Cove Lodge Series by Luisa Marietta Gold (2,859 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

An unusual find in the secret compartment of Doug's new Corvette will change lives forever. Doug and Catherine come from two different worlds. Catherine's is one of privilege and wealth, whereas Doug grew up poor and envious of others who had more. Their worlds collide when Catherine, VP of a prominent New York City marketing firm, hires Doug. Follow the twists and turns of this spellbinding tale of love, wealth, and mystery from the Rideau lakes of Canada to the shores of the Caribbean. The series is written in a continuing fashion; please be sure to read the books in the order written.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction