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A slow grin spread across his face and I had to turn away from the wattage. It was like staring at the sun. The handsome sun that was making my core temperature rise and causing a hormone dump in my brain. - Shelby ThompsonPersonal trainer Jonah Bodine discovers more than he bargained for with the half-siblings he didn't know he had in small-town West Virginia. Not only is his dead father a person of interest in a cold case disappearance, but the entire town seems way too invested in Jonah's happily ever after potential.His summer of solitude in a lakeside cottage is ruined when his matchmaking sister saddles him with an unwanted roommate.Adorable, snort-laughing nerd Shelby Thompson came to Bootleg Springs looking for answers and ends up getting adopted by the town's nosy elders. Maneuvered into sharing a cottage with the handsome trainer, she makes the best of a sticky situation by offering her perpetually shirtless roommate a strings-free summer fling.Jonah is tempted. Very tempted. But Shelby has secrets. And as the Callie Kendall mystery unravels, Shelby's own past comes back to haunt her. The danger is very real and so are the feelings she's developing for Jonah.Pleasure Buttons: Small-town. Romantic comedy. Romantic suspense. Summer fling. Roommates to lovers. Rescued puppies. Family series. Mystery. Happily ever after.

Rough around the edges Gibson Bodine takes his lone wolf image seriously. The tough guy. The bad boy. Gibson lives alone. Works alone. He doesn’t do love. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. In Bootleg Springs—home of moonshine and the nosiest neighbors in West Virginia—secrets don’t keep forever. The truth about what happened to Callie Kendall is revealed, drawing Gibson into the fray—along with his family, and the rest of his hometown. Danger lurks closer than any of them know, threatening Gibson’s chance at happiness. Will the grumpiest man in Bootleg finally find love? And can he put the mystery that’s plagued him for years to rest?

June Tucker doesn’t understand people. Numbers, data, and statistics? Those make sense. People? Not so much. In a town of Friday night fighters and moonshine-swilling line dancers, she’s the odd duck. And that suits her just fine. But her sister and friends are pairing off, and the change is unsettling. George “GT” Thompson was at the top of his game—one of the best receivers in football. But a career-ending injury sidelined him for good. Now he’s hoping to find relief in the healing waters of this tiny West Virginia town. And maybe an idea of what life has in store for him next. He doesn’t expect the no-nonsense girl at the hot spring, telling him he’s not supposed to be there. And pointing out his sizeable... equipment. George is fascinated by June, with her head full of statistics and blunt honesty. He appreciates her in a way most others don’t. And when the local missing persons case takes a shocking turn, he’s by Scooby-June’s side as she digs for the truth. He was her fantasy receiver. Now he’s her real-life boyfriend. But as their relationship heats up, June worries she’s not capable of the kind of intimacy he needs. He's convinced his campaign to get her out of her own head—to stop thinking and feel—will work. But his own crisis could drive them further apart.

He's the kind of man who would talk you into dropping your panties in a coat closet at a party, dole out orgasms like after-dinner mints, and then never call you again. Photographer Nikolai Vulkov is a love 'em and leave 'em bad boy with a leather jacket, motorcycle, and sexy-as-sin grin. He is not Emma Merrill's type. The feisty brewery manager isn't impressed by Niko's charm or his no strings attached offer. She's the kind of girl a man settles down with. And the small town of Blue Moon is where she and her sisters have decided to put down roots. In Niko's experience, relationships only lead to heartache. Besides, he's only in town until he finds a way to get his creative mojo back. He and Emma are completely wrong for each other. Even the matchmaking Beautification Committee agrees. They should definitely stay in the friend zone. Okay. So maybe they gave in to their attraction that one time. Fine. Five times. Who's counting? But once Emma's ex-boyfriend shows up in town, she'll come to her senses, and Niko will go back to New York. Right?

THE ALL NEW NOVEL FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO TIKTOK SENSATION THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER AND 2023'S THINGS WE HIDE FROM THE LIGHT ________________________________________________________________________ There was only one woman who could set me free. But I would rather set myself on fire than ask Sloane Walton for anything. Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. Determined to erase his abusive father's mark on his family name, he spends every waking minute pulling strings and building his empire. The more money and power he gains, the safer he feels. Except when it comes to one feisty small-town librarian. Although they are bonded by a dark secret from the past and their current mutual disdain, Sloane Walton only trusts Lucian as far as she can throw him. Until their bickering accidentally turns to foreplay, fanning flames of desire that can't be put out. But with Sloane eager to start a family and Lucian refusing to even consider the idea, these enemies-to-lovers are stuck at an impasse. And when Lucian learns the hard way that leaving Sloane is impossible, he vows to do everything he can to keep her safe. Whatever the cost . . .

If you can’t stand the heat, don’t fall for a firefighter… Fire Chief Lincoln Reed is a hero both on the job and off, enjoying life until he encounters a woman right in the middle of his work. Flight trauma surgeon Mackenzie O’Neil is grappling with burnout, sporting a scar and shaky hands. A temporary role as a family physician in a small town seems like the perfect escape. She plans to focus on self-care and avoid her attractive, shirtless neighbor. However, Linc’s charm and tattoos prove hard to resist. What begins as a lighthearted fling quickly complicates when shadows from Mack's past emerge. Can Linc step up as her hero when she needs him the most, or will their emotional scars derail their connection? One thing is certain: someone is bound to get burned. This small-town romance is filled with humor, suspense, and heartfelt moments. Expect a disaster dog, precocious kids, a fistfight, nosy neighbors, thrilling first responder action, firefighter camaraderie, and steamy kitchen encounters. With a flirty fire chief and a heroine determined not to fall for him, the story promises plenty of laughs, heat, and unexpected twists.

All those years of adolescent fantasies and this was how Bowie Bodine first touched my boobs. And he apologized. Real life was stupid and unfair.Small town deputy Cassidy Tucker's dating life is a train wreck on repeat. All she ever wanted was a solid partner. A man to share pajamas with. The handsome, big-hearted Bowie Bodine. Wait. Scratch that. Mr. You're-Like-a-Sister-to-Me is not welcome in her fantasies. She and Bowie aren't going to happen-that's been clear for a long time-and as for the rest of mankind? Cassidy's officially giving up on love and adopting cats.Good thing the cold case disappearance of Callie Kendall is heating up to keep her distracted. Except the investigation is testing her friendship with all the Bodines-Bowie in particular. Bowie Bodine knows he can't have his little sister's best friend. He made a promise, and he's determined to keep it. But putting distance between them isn't easy-not when she lives right next door. Having her poke around trying to prove his father's guilt isn't helping either. All Bowie has ever wanted is to be good enough. To shed the No-Good Bodine reputation. It's looking like he'll never be free of that shadow.But one nocturnal animal, a feverish against-the-wall kiss, and absolutely zero pajamas has a way of changing everything.

Experience the charm of Knockemout with Lucy Score's bestselling trilogy, featuring unforgettable romantic comedies: *Things We Never Got Over*, *Things We Hide From the Light*, and *Things We Left Behind*. Join Knox and Naomi, Nash and Lina, and Lucian and Sloane in love stories that have captivated millions.

Downsized, broke, and dumped, 38-year-old Marley returns to her childhood bedroom in Culpepper, a town she couldn't escape fast enough. The familiar faces still dominate, now with car dealerships and McMansions, and the town hasn't forgotten the Homecoming disaster she caused in high school. Seeking a fresh start, Marley takes a temporary teaching job, tasked with coaching the worst girls' soccer team in school history while managing gym class students glued to their phones. Enter Jake Weston, the former bad boy turned charming teacher, who becomes her fake boyfriend to help navigate the challenges. Their deal: he’ll teach her coaching skills if she helps him learn about relationships. As their arrangement heats up, the line between fake and real blurs, leading to unexpected intimacy. However, Marley grapples with her past and the fear that her rock-bottom situation can't become a foundation for a happy future. The story promises humor and heart, featuring a meet-puke, a rival with a bouffant, quirky events like donkey basketball, and a makeover orchestrated by teens, all while exploring the complexities of a relationship that starts as a ruse but feels increasingly genuine.

With spray-painted edges: English Edition by Forever Hazel is given a one-two punch when she's forced to move out of her Upper East Side apartment and is given a final warning from her publisher. If she doesn't turn in a book by her next deadline, they're cutting her loose. Hazel rashly decides to leave what's left of her city life behind and impulse buys a house in rural Pennsylvania sight unseen. How better to entertain the loyal readers she still has and rediscover her writing mojo than immersing herself in small-town life? Too bad this town looks to be on its last legs. At least she's finding swoon-worthy inspiration from her hot, grumpy contractor Cam and his animal-rescuing, community-involved family. It's all just research. What could go wrong? Author’s Note: “This series is my love letter to every reader who said they wanted to move to a fictional town.” Tropes: Small Town, Grumpy x Sunshine, RomCom, Rock Bottom Heroine, Opposites Attract

"I tried to think of something--anything--to calm my raging hard-on. One wrong move and Leah Mae would rub up against it and that was liable to kill me dead on the spot." -- Jameson BodineModel turned disgraced reality TV starlet, Leah Mae Larkin, crash lands in her hometown of Bootleg Springs to lay low while a scandal threatens her career. She can't shake the feeling that her agent--and supposed fiancé--manipulated her into the role of made-for-TV homewrecker. Connecting with her roots is just what she needs, and Bootleg Springs is home to her father, moonshine, and her childhood best friend, Jameson Bodine.Only there's nothing childlike about Jameson--a man who turns scrap metal into art and isn't afraid to throw down on a rowdy Friday night with his brothers and hellcat sister. He might not say much, but still waters run deep. Seeing the ring on his crush's finger? He doesn't like it, but he can't wish it away. No more than he can wish away the trouble his family is in, with evidence pointing to his late father in the cold case disappearance of Callie Kendall. Jameson and Leah Mae are just two friends reliving their summers together, blowing off steam, and having fun for the first time in a long time. But Leah Mae is realizing what's really important in her life, and it isn't what she thought. And sometimes steam turns into sparks--hot as molten steel--and friends aren't just friends.

"Divorced. Broke. Living with a pack of elderly roommates. And those hallucinations she's diligently ignoring? Her tarot card-dealing mom is convinced they're clairvoyant visions. Just when things can't get worse, a so-hot-it-should-be-illegal private investigator shows up on her doorstep looking for a neighbor who turns up murdered."--Book cover

You were made for me. Shut up, Jax. There are two things Joey Greer is great at: Raising horses and holding grudges. Eight years ago, her high school sweetheart abandoned her, skipped out on his family, and fled to Hollywood of all places. She vowed never to forgive or forget. Now big-shot screenwriter Jackson Pierce is back in Blue Moon demanding another chance. No place is safe from him. Not the stables. Not the only bar in town. Not even the clawfoot tub on her own deck. No matter how good it feels when he sneaks past her defenses to land a kiss or a compliment, she is determined to pretend he doesn't exist. Except maybe when he's naked in her bed. Jax can't tell Joey the truth about the night he left. It would ruin far more than just their relationship. All he can do is sweep her off her reluctant feet with orgasms, flowers, bacon, and a rescue dog. Oh, and maybe handcuff himself to her for charity too. The Beautification Committee has a few tricks up its devious sleeve where Jax and Joey are concerned. Tricks that will either leave the past in the past or ensure these two lovebirds can never be in the same room again.

From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Left Behind Riley Thorn and her hot, tattooed, private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago are all moved in to their new fixer-upper. Not only do they finally have their own place, they also haven't found any new dead bodies on the premises. Yep. It looks like summer is over and so is Riley's bad luck. Or is it? When Nick gives up sleeping and showering to obsess over the cold case that still haunts him, his intrepid business partner Mrs. Penny is calling the investigative shots. It's every bit as bad as you can imagine. Meanwhile, Riley has her hands full fixing up the crumbling crime scene they call home and setting boundaries with the breaking-and-entering octogenarians next door. You know. Normal stuff. But normal comes to a screeching halt when Riley is abducted by a stranger, and her psychic powers go on the fritz. To make matters worse, it becomes clear that Riley's new house guests are either in trouble or are trouble after bad guys deliver a warning with a severed finger. Can Nick and Riley solve the case the old-fashioned way before they all end up in pieces? Or will a surprise birthday party, a dog doody bandit, an accidental arson, and a blast from the past be too much for them to handle?

"I'm afraid my vagina might turn itself inside out if you try to give it another orgasm so soon." --Scarlett Bodine Raised by her three overbearing brothers, Scarlett is a hell-raising tomboy with a tool belt. A tornado stirring up trouble everywhere she goes. Her favorite pastimes? Drinking any man under the table and two-stepping. But she has zero interest in love. Scarlett's only being neighborly when she claims her sexy next-door neighbor as her new pet project. Devlin is a man at rock bottom. Marriage, political career, five-year plan to Washington, D.C. All destroyed with one well-placed jab. The golden boy is now the black sheep relegated to Bootleg Springs, a tiny West Virginia town with two claims to fame: 1. Moonshine and 2. The cold case disappearance of a teen girl. Devlin just wants to lick his wounds. But Scarlett has other ideas for his tongue... and the rest of him. She's determined to bring him back to life, even if getting him back on his feet means never seeing him again. But when an old mystery becomes new news, she'll need his help to survive the scandal.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* THE UNMISSABLE TIKTOK SENSATION* OVER 1.6 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Grumpy, small-town barber + hopelessly romantic runaway bride = great big bust ups, all the tension and lots of steamy encounters! Escaping her seemingly perfect wedding, Naomi Witt arrives in rough-around-the-edges Knockemout, Virginia, running to the rescue of her estranged twin, Tina. Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn't changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi's car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected: the 11-year-old niece she didn't know she had. Now she's stuck in town with no job, no plan, no home and a whole lot of extra responsibility. There's a reason local barber Knox doesn't do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi's life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into trouble, he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life. At least that's the plan, until their lives begin to entwine in ways they never imagined . . . *New York Times bestseller, 18 weeks from October 2022 - February 2023* *With 78.9 million views on #thingswenevergotover as of April 2023* 'I laughed. I cried. I laughed while I cried, and I definitely blushed' Book Addict

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over Summer is heating up for reluctant psychic Riley Thorn and her handsome private investigator boyfriend, Nick Santiago. First, her disapproving grandmother arrives determined to make Riley take her powers seriously or face the wrath of "the Guild." Then there's the homicide detective who needs her help figuring out who murdered the well-dressed corpse in the walk-in closet. Nick's got his own hands full with a tricky missing person case and his parents who want to know why he didn't tell them about his live-in girlfriend. Then there's the fact that he's still the tiniest bit stressed about Riley almost getting murdered earlier that summer. The last thing he wants is her getting involved in another investigation. Things go from bad to worse when the body count starts stacking up, the meet-the-parents dinner goes horribly wrong, and their elderly roommate is up to no good...dressed like a mime. To top it off, Riley is forced to return to Channel 50 on official police business to question her spray-tanned news anchor ex-husband and his new weather girl fiancée. The trouble comes to a head when Riley receives a warning from the killer: Back off or she's next. Someone has to solve these murders before she becomes the next corpse.

The narrative centers on a character caught in a dilemma between loyalty and desire, faced with the choice of spying on their fiancé or engaging in a passionate encounter with someone else. This tension highlights themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexity of romantic relationships, as the protagonist navigates their conflicting emotions and the implications of their decisions.

From Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over Luke Garrison is a hometown hero, a member of the National Guard ready to deploy again. The last thing he's looking for is a woman to ruin his solitude. When the wildly beautiful Harper stumbles into his life, though, he realises she's the perfect decoy: a fake girlfriend to keep his family off his back until he's deployed. Harper was on her way to starting a new life . . . again. But something about Luke makes her want to settle down in this small town and make his house a home. Luke never thought he'd feel this way about a woman again. But he knows that he can't tell her the truth about his dark past. And she can't reveal what she's running from. At least this isn't a real relationship. It's only for a month. It's only pretend. Until it isn't . . .

Police Chief Nash Morgan is known for two things: being a good guy and the way his uniform accentuates his rear end . . .But two bullets put a dent in his Southern charm and now he’s facing a criminal still on the loose and a town full of citizens that consider the law more of a ‘guideline’. The last thing he needs is the leggy, smart-mouthed Lina Solavita moving in next door, making him feel things he doesn’t have the energy to feel.Lina is on a mission. As soon as she gets what she’s after, she has no intention of sticking around. The town of Knockemout has other ideas. Soon she finds herself sucked into small-town life. Dog-sitting. Saying yes to a bridesmaid’s dress. Listening to the sexy chief of police in the shower.But when Nash discovers Lina’s secret these friends become furious enemies – though the sparks flying between them don’t know the difference between love and hate.

From Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over Dominic: I got her fired. Okay, so I'd had a bad day, but there's nothing innocent about Ally Morales. Maybe her colourful, annoying, inexplicably alluring personality brightens up the magazine's offices that have felt like a prison for the past year. Maybe I like that she argues with me in front of the editorial staff. And maybe my after-hours fantasies are haunted by her brown eyes and sharp tongue. She's working herself to death at half a dozen dead-end jobs for some secret reason. And I'm going to fix it all. Don't accuse me of caring. She's nothing more than a puzzle to be solved. If I can get her to quit, I can finally peel away all those layers. Then I can go back to salvaging the family name and forget all about the dancing, beer-slinging brunette. Ally: Ha. Hold my beer, Grumpy Grump Face.

From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Left Behind Her spray-tanned, self-absorbed news anchor ex-husband careening back into her life was not on this psychic detective's bingo card. But not only does Griffin Gentry show up unexpectedly at Riley Thorn's door--the real shock is that he's begging for her help. However, Riley's hot private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago refusing to take the job is...well, less of a surprise. Too bad for Nick that his octogenarian business partner overrules him and decides to take the lead on Griffin's case. And when a dead body makes it clear someone really is out to get Riley's ex, the mile-long suspect list puts all hands on deck at Santiago Investigations. Even the wrinkly, retired ones. It's only a matter of time before Griffin brings danger directly to Riley's doorstep. And with she and Nick busy interviewing suspects, their elderly roommates are wreaking havoc in the surveillance department. Can Riley block out the chaos and focus on her psychic visions long enough to narrow down the list of suspects, or will Griffin Gentry's karma be the downfall of them all?

Your kids are great, he said, changing the subject. Don't be sweet. I can't resist sweet, Gianna warned him. Your kids are monsters, and I hate your face. Beckett Pierce is the most eligible bachelor in the nosiest small town in upstate New York. But after his last girlfriend handcuffed herself to his porch and set his welcome mat on fire, he's not looking for any more romance. Especially if it lands right in his own backyard. And has miles of red hair. Gianna Decker has her hands full--no, overflowing--with problems. With two kids, a useless ex, and a brand new yoga studio, the last thing on her mind is finding a man who'll demand more of her time. Fantasizing about her hot, broody landlord? Mistake. Lusting after the sexy mayor of her new town? Terrible idea. Getting naked with the favorite son of her father's new lady friend? N-O. Getting involved with Beckett has disaster written all over it. Those stolen kisses were accidental. A few moments of strings-free, sizzling passion couldn't possibly cause any trouble. At least, not until tempers flare when their families complicate things and the interfering citizens of Blue Moon step in with their special brand of chaos.

Davis Gates. Naked. Tossing her a handful of orgasms like he was on a lust-themed parade float. Innkeeper Eden has got it all. Well, mostly. She's cornered the hospitality market in Blue Moon offering visitors a place to stay in her hippie-dippie hometown. Business is booming, she's close--but not too close--to family, and she's got her dogs and her friends to keep her company. Unfortunately, she also shares a property line with the crush who broke her teenage heart. Davis spends his days wrestling control of the family winery from his father's semi-retired hands. He doesn't have time for things like dating or dealing with his grudge-holding next-door neighbor. Besides, they're just the latest generation to participate in their families' fifty-year feud. When the Beautification Committee resorts to an unprecedented--and disastrous--matchmaking scheme, enemies Eden and Davis join forces to take them down. These two frenemies can survive being fake lovers for a few weeks if it means teaching their neighbors all's not fair in love and war.

If he doesn't end up naked and spread eagle on my bed I. Will. Die. Gloria is due a happily ever after. She's lost ten years to a toxic, dangerous relationship. Now that she's finally free--and medicating with makeovers and margaritas in her mother's kitchen--she has a long road ahead of her remembering who she really is. She's scarred. But scarred doesn't mean broken. While Gloria's deciding to take the next decade off from men, along comes larger-than-life, hometown hero Aldo Moretta. He's saying all the right things and flirting in all the right ways. He's deploying for six months and wants a date...with Gloria...when he comes back. Swoon. Panic. One kiss, one dazzling, remember-for-a-lifetime kiss and he's gone. But life and happily ever afters don't always take the straight path. When Aldo's deployment is cut short by an injury, it's up to Gloria to be the hero for them both. Author's Note: You will laugh, cry, and fall head over face for Gloria and Aldo. And the evil rescue kitten. Also the four-letter-word-loving, commando-going Mrs. Moretta who's just in it for the cookies.

Why would a professional hockey player fly out here, seduce me, and then vanish again? I can't believe I fell for a liar. I was an idiot. A blinded-by-lust, hopeful idiot who threw myself into bed with a sexy stranger, invited him to dinner with my entire family, and then woke up alone to a note. I hope you can forgive me for lying. Ha. Like that's ever going to happen. If Beau French or Evanko or whatever the hell his name is ever shows his hot, bearded face in this town again, I'll make sure he regrets it. To be fair, I practically threw myself at his crotch. And okay, fine. Getting naked with him was the first time I'd felt anything worth feeling since losing my little sister. It's almost kinda nice to be fueled by the fires of rage instead of the numbness of grief. But I'm certainly not going to thank him for lying and then sneaking out of my bed like a thief in the midafternoon. Thankfully, I have my older sister's Christmas wedding to distract me. There's no way he'd show his face there. Besides, there's no excuse good enough to make me forgive him.

From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over A nice, normal life. Is that too much to ask? For Riley Thorn it is. Divorced. Broke. Living with a pack of elderly roommates. And those hallucinations she's diligently ignoring? Her tarot card-dealing mom is convinced they're clairvoyant visions. Just when things can't get worse, a so-hot-it-should-be-illegal private investigator shows up on her doorstep looking for one of her neighbors...who turns up murdered. Nick Santiago doesn't play well with others. Unless the "others" are of the female persuasion. Wink. He's a rebel, a black sheep, a man who prefers a buffet of options to being stuck with the same entrée every night, if you catch his drift. When the pretty, possibly psychic Riley lands at the top of the list of suspects, Nick volunteers to find out whodunit. Only because he likes solving mysteries not because he wants to flex his heroic muscles for the damsel in distress. All they have to do is figure out who pulled the trigger, keep a by-the-book detective with a grudge at bay, and deal with a stranger claiming he was sent to help Riley hone her psychic gifts. All before the killer discovers she's a loose end that requires snipping.

From Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over The bride is a doll. The groom is the perfect gentleman. But the rest of the wedding party are the stuff of nightmares. Rich? Yes Vapid? Yes Entitled? Yes And the Best Man? More like the Worst Man. But Maid of Honor Franchesca takes her duties seriously. There's no way she's going to let that pretentious, judgmental jackhole ruin her best friend's wedding. No matter how sexy he is . . .

From Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over You don't fall for your brother's high school sweetheart, your boss's daughter, or your ex-wife's best friend. Especially when they're all the same woman. Under Brick Callan's mile-wide chest beats a loyal heart with a few cracks in it. He's the steadfast, overprotective type. Especially when it comes to the one woman he can never have. When Remi Ford returns to Mackinac Island in the dead of winter with a secret, Brick makes it his mission to find out what put the shadows in those green eyes. Even if it means breaking down the walls he's built between them. Even if it means falling for the one girl he'll never get over.

From Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over Gloria is due a happily ever after. She's lost ten years to a toxic, dangerous relationship. Now that she's finally free - and medicating with makeovers and margaritas in her mother's kitchen - she has a long road ahead of her remembering who she really is.And just when she has sworn off men for at least a decade more, along comes larger-than-life, hometown hero Aldo Moretta. He's saying all the right things and flirting in all the right ways, but he is leaving for six months.One dazzling kiss, and he's gone. Or so Gloria thought . . .

Are you calling dibs? She's a woman, not the last piece of f**king pie. And yes, I'm calling dibs if it keeps your hands off her. Carter Pierce wants to spend his days tending the family farm he inherited and that's about it. After a tour of duty and a few bullet holes, he's looking forward to some peace and quiet in his hometown. Unfortunately for the sexy, bearded farmer, hippie-dippie Blue Moon doesn't believe in peace and quiet. And his nosy neighbors sure as hell don't know how to mind their own business. Neither does the big city journalist who arrives to interview him for a magazine article. Summer Lentz is out of place with her designer wardrobe and workaholic schedule. She asks too many questions and gets under his skin with her smart mouth and those denim-blue eyes. Now she's typing his family's story a mile a minute at his kitchen table and sleeping in the bedroom across the hall. His only option is to scare her away from farm life so he can go back to his nice, solitary life. But Summer's got a stubborn streak and secrets of her own. And once Carter starts pulling at those threads, he's not so eager to send her packing. Will a nudge from the matchmaking Beautification Committee result in a happily ever after or a homegrown disaster?

Romantic comedy Maggie Moves On brings fresh humour, adventure, and all the feels to a small-town when a house-flipping Youtube star falls for the local landscaper. Fans of Abby Jimenez, Christina Lauren and Talia Hibbert will love this.

"Gannon King is great with his hands and--if you believe what you read on Twitter--he's 'sex in a toolbelt.' The reality TV star learned his lesson about falling for pretty packages the hard, painful, humiliating way and he's not making that mistake again. Sure, 'Legs' is gorgeous as hell and smart-mouthed--two of his favorite qualities in a woman. But she's an icy network kiss-ass. At least, that's what he thinks until he catches her being human. Field producer Paige St. James has zero time for temperamental stars, especially Gannon who does his best to get under her skin. She's got plans to get out of reality TV and do something that matters. But ratings are king and, when Paige and Gannon's sparks are captured by cameras, the network smells a time slot victory. After an on-set accident and a vindictive celebrity 'girlfriend, ' Paige finds her reputation in tatters and her job hanging by a thread. She never should have trusted him ... But now that he's gotten those talented hands on her, Gannon's never letting go."--Page 4 of cover

A determined protagonist is set on saving Christmas, driven by a desire to prove herself against a rival. As she navigates the holiday season's challenges, her journey is filled with unexpected twists, emotional growth, and the potential for romance. The story explores themes of rivalry, resilience, and the true spirit of the holidays, offering a heartwarming tale that balances humor and heartfelt moments.

'He started to work the laces of his boots loose. Toeing them off, he tugged his t-shirt over his head.Oh my God. What are you doing? Paige's voice barely rose above the spray from the showerhead.I'm washing your damn hair.'It's a constant battle on set between sexy home renovation reality star grumpy Gannon and his no-nonsense field producer. Paige has zero time for temperamental talent, especially one who acts like being in front of the camera is the last thing he wants.Mr. Sex in a Toolbelt has made it his mission in life to get a rise out of her, but Paige is a master at locking down her temper. They're on the road together working long hours fixing houses and changing lives. When cracks in her legendary coolness start to show and sparks fly, Gannon is infatuated and the cameras are there to capture it.But he's fallen for pretty packages before and Paige won't be taken seriously if she's caught sleeping with the star of her show. She also can't seem to resist those big, rough hands. Those smoldery hazel eyes. The dimples. The toolbelt. That fiercely protective vibe.Too bad it's all about to fall apart.She never should have trusted him.He never should have let her go.Author's Note: A protective grumpy hero, a not easily impressed heroine, the worst human being on TV ever, a grand gesture so big you'll need a box of tissues, and THAT SHOWER SCENE.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over "You were made for me." "Shut up, Jax." There are two things Joey Greer is great at- Raising horses and holding grudges. Eight years ago, her high school sweetheart abandoned her, skipped out on his family, and fled to Hollywood of all places. She vowed never to forgive or forget. Now big-shot screenwriter Jackson Pierce is back in Blue Moon demanding another chance. No place is safe from him. Not the stables. Not the only bar in town. Not even the clawfoot tub on her own deck. No matter how good it feels when he sneaks past her defenses to land a kiss or a compliment, she is determined to pretend he doesn't exist. Except maybe when he's naked in her bed. Jax can't tell Joey the truth about the night he left. It would ruin far more than just their relationship. All he can do is sweep her off her reluctant feet with orgasms, flowers, bacon, and a rescue dog. Oh, and maybe handcuff himself to her for charity too. The Beautification Committee has a few tricks up its devious sleeve where Jax and Joey are concerned. Tricks that will either leave the past in the past or ensure these two lovebirds can never be in the same room again.

"A contemporary romance novel in which photographer Nikolai Vulkov is a love 'em and leave 'em bad boy with a leather jacket, motorcycle, and sexy-as-sin grin. He is not Emma Merrill's type"--

Endlich die Geschichte von Lucian und Sloane, auf die ganz BookTok sehnlich wartet Der #1-New-York-Times Bestseller Lucian Rollins ist ein skrupelloser Geschäftsmann, der sich vor nichts und niemandem fürchtet – bis auf vor Sloane Walton, der frechen Kleinstadt-Bibliothekarin, die Lucian gerade mal bis zur Brust reicht. Denn Denn Sloane und Lucian verbinden nicht nur verborgene Gefühle, sondern auch ein altes Geheimnis, das droht, Lucians Rachepläne zu durchkreuzen. Sloane kann Lucian nicht ausstehen, doch als sie in die Schusslinie gerät, weicht Lucian ihr nicht mehr von der Seite. Und nicht nur die Wortgefechte zwischen ihnen werden hitziger … Von der Autorin des weltweiten Bestsellers  Things We Never Got Over Band 1: Things We Never Got Over Band 2: Things We Hide From the Light Band 3: Things We Left Behind

Bootleg Springs – die erfolgreiche Reihe der Bestsellerautorinnen Lucy Score und Claire Kingsley geht weiter Cassidy Tuckers Dating-Leben ist eine Vollkatastrophe, dabei würde sie so gern endlich ihren Seelenpartner finden, um mit ihm durchs Leben zu gehen. Jemanden wie den attraktiven und charmanten Bowie Bodine. Doch leider wird aus ihr und Bowie nichts – irgendwie ist sie für ihn schon immer in der »strictly friends«-Zone. Denn Bowie weiß, dass er die beste Freundin seiner kleinen Schwester nicht lieben darf. Und das nicht nur, weil sie in der Vergangenheit seiner Familie herumstochert, um das Verschwinden eines Mädchens aufzuklären. Doch auch für Bowie ist es nicht leicht, sich von Cass fernzuhalten, denn ihre Gefühle füreinander werden immer stärker … Eine Small Town meets Friends to Lovers Romance zum Verlieben

W przypadku Riley Thorn nic nie było zwyczajne. Zamiast żyć sobie szczęśliwie ze swoim niewiarygodnie przystojnym chłopakiem, prywatnym detektywem Nickiem Santiago, Riley konsekwentnie pakowała się w kolejne kłopoty. Tego lata niewiele brakło, aby zginęła. Dodatkowo wciąż nie akceptowała swoich mocy jasnowidzenia, czym naraziła się na dezaprobatę swojej babki, przerażającej matki rodu i prezeski Gildii Jasnowidzów. Tymczasem zdaniem znajomego komisarza z wydziału zabójstw jedynie siły nadprzyrodzone mogą pomóc w rozwiązaniu sprawy pewnego tajemniczego morderstwa. Nick gorąco sprzeciwiał się udziałowi ukochanej w kolejnym śledztwie, być może dlatego, że komisarz był jego osobistym wrogiem, a on sam miał pełne ręce roboty ze sprawą zaginionego mężczyzny. Prędko się jednak okazało, że liczba morderstw zaczęła rosnąć, a sprawy przybierały coraz gorszy obrót. Jakby tego było mało, Riley musiała zaangażować się w policyjne przesłuchanie swojego byłego męża i jego nowej narzeczonej, a Nick wciąż nie umiał poradzić sobie z gniewem własnych rodziców. Wszystko jednak zeszło na dalszy plan, kiedy któregoś dnia Riley otrzymała wiadomość od mordercy. Przesłanie było jasne: jeśli nie spełni jego żądania, to lato będzie jej ostatnim. A ona wcale nie zamierzała umierać... Czy duchy pomogą rozwikłać tajemnice zbrodni?

Trudne lato wreszcie dobiegło końca. Riley Thorn sądziła, że jej kłopoty również. Dopiero co wraz ze swoim chłopakiem Nickiem wprowadziła się do domu, który kiedyś był miejscem zbrodni i wymagał solidnego remontu. Przynajmniej nie znaleźli w nim żadnych nowych zwłok, co już było plusem. Riley pozwoliła więc sobie na optymizm... Przedwcześnie. Nick, z zawodu prywatny detektyw, zabrał się do wyjaśniania sprawy sprzed lat. Tajemnica z przeszłości pochłaniała go bez reszty, nie pozostawiając czasu na sen, a nawet regularny prysznic. Riley postanowiła zatem sama doprowadzić dom do porządku i utrzymać w ryzach niesfornych sąsiadów, którzy, nieproszeni, składali im wizyty w najdziwniejszych porach. Jednak ten krótki czas normalności szybko się skończył. Któregoś dnia nieznajoma kobieta poczęstowała Riley czekoladkami (miłe, prawda?), a zaraz potem ją porwała! Jako jasnowidzka, Riley powinna była sobie poradzić z trudną sytuacją, ale tym razem jej własne moce ją zawiodły. Porwanie okazało się zaledwie preludium. Wkrótce na progu domu Riley i Nicka stanął mężczyzna z kopertą i oznajmił, że ma dla nich wiadomość.

Der #1-New-York-Times-Bestseller auf Deutsch! Polizeichef Nash Morgan ist für zwei Dinge bekannt: Er ist ein guter Kerl und seine Uniformhose sitzt wie angegossen. Doch seit Nash im Dienst schwer verwundet wurde, leidet er unter PTBS und Depressionen. Denn er hat versagt und die einzige Familie, die er noch hat, in Gefahr gebracht. Obendrein muss er sich mit einer Stadt voller Bürger herumschlagen, die das Gesetz eher als „Leitfaden“ betrachten. Das letzte, was er gebrauchen kann, ist seine neue Nachbarin Lina, die ihn Dinge fühlen lässt, die er schon Lange nicht mehr gefühlt hat. Lina ist auf der Durchreise und hat einen wichtigen Auftrag in Knockemout zu erledigen. Als Nash dahinterkommt, warum Lina wirklich in der Stadt ist, werden aus Freunden erbitterte Feinde. Aber die Funken zwischen ihnen kennen den Unterschied zwischen Liebe und Hass nicht … Von der Autorin des weltweiten Bestsellers Things We Never Got Over Kann unabhängig von Things We Never Got Over gelesen werden Band 1: Things We Never Got Over Band 2: Things We Hide From the Light Band 3: Things We Left Behind

Witzig, spicy und mitreißend: die beliebte Workplace-Romance von der #1-New-York-Times- und Spiegel-Bestsellerautorin! Aufnahmeleiterin Paige hat am Set ihrer Renovierungs-Realityshow alles unter Kontrolle – nur nicht den Star der Sendung. Der Tischler Gannon King ist nicht nur wegen seiner talentierten Hände enorm beliebt: Er ist sexy, er ist leidenschaftlich – und unfassbar schlecht gelaunt. Die täglichen Kämpfe mit dem mürrischen Handwerker würden Paige eigentlich zur Weißglut bringen, wäre sie nicht eine Meisterin darin, ihre Gefühle zu kontrollieren. Doch bei so einem Kollegen fängt selbst ihre perfekte Fassade irgendwann an zu bröckeln. Wie gut, dass Gannon eigentlich alles reparieren kann … Mit den Tropen Workplace Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy x Sunshine, Opposites Attract und hitzigen Wortgefechten!

Nie było przystojniejszego faceta od Bowiego Bodina. Oprócz oszałamiającej urody, miał cudowny charakter: był troskliwy, uczynny i zawsze można było na niego liczyć. Cassidy Tucker marzyła o nim od dzieciństwa. Jako nastolatka kibicowała szkolnej drużynie bejsbolowej tylko ze względu na Bowiego, który nigdy nie traktował jej poważnie, nazywając ją swoją siostrzyczką. Gdy Cassidy dorosła i została zastępczynią szeryfa, wciąż skrycie kochała Bowiego, pozostając jedynie jego przyjaciółką. Próby nawiązania relacji z innymi kończyły się niepowodzeniem, co skłoniło ją do skupienia się na pracy, w tym na sprawie zaginięcia Callie Kendall. W śledztwie pojawiło się nazwisko ojca Bowiego, co zaczęło nadszarpywać ich przyjaźń. W małych miasteczkach zawsze kryją się tajemnice, a sekrety mogą wyjść na jaw w najmniej oczekiwanym momencie. Bowie, pragnąc być uczciwy, związał się z pewną obietnicą, której dotrzymanie wymagało poświęcenia. Cassidy nie była tego świadoma, ale w głębi serca czuła, że jej marzenia o miłości z Bowie są tylko iluzją. Życie bywa okrutne i niesprawiedliwe.

Die New York Times-Bestseller-Weihnachtsromance von Lucy Score erzählt von Catalina King, die das Weihnachtsfest der Kleinstadt Merry retten möchte. Doch der mürrische Bürgermeister Noah Yates will dies verhindern. Zwischen den beiden entbrennt ein hitziger Konflikt, der möglicherweise zu einem Weihnachtswunder führen könnte.

W prowincjonalnym miasteczku Bootleg Springs mieszka piękna, zadziorna i pewna siebie Scarlett Bodine. To intrygująca, twardo stąpająca po ziemi młoda kobieta, która kieruje się w życiu prostymi zasadami. Jest świadoma swojego wdzięku i z premedytacją wykorzystuje go do uwodzenia mężczyzn - wyłącznie dla przyjemności. Sytuacja zmienia się w momencie, gdy poznaje zagadkowego Devlina Mc Callistera, którego postrzega jako kolejny cel erotycznych podbojów. Powieść Lucy Score i Claire Kingsley łączy pikanterię gorącego romansu z interesującą historią życia głównej bohaterki. Pełna wciągających dialogów, zaskakujących zwrotów akcji i bezpośredniego humoru, dostarcza mnóstwo rozrywki, a każdą kolejną stronę czyta się z wypiekami na twarzy. To idealna książka na wieczorny relaks - z niezwykle interesującymi bohaterami w roli głównej i tak samo ciekawym miejscem akcji, jakim jest małe, ale skrywające wiele tajemnic Bootleg Springs. Lucy Score i Claire Kingsley to znane w USA autorki romansów, które połączyły siły w ramach serii o miasteczku Bootleg Springs. W bogatym dorobku mają niejeden bestseller i wiele wskazuje na to, że nowa trylogia również się nim stanie. Jeśli wciągają Cię opowieści o silnych kobietach i uwodzicielskich mężczyznach, twórczość tego duetu na pewno Ci się spodoba!

Harper miała wyjątkowego pecha, a jej życie pełne było zabawnych nieporozumień i poważnych niebezpieczeństw. Mimo trudnej przeszłości i nieprzychylności losu, pozostawała optymistką, zawsze gotową do pomocy innym, co często prowadziło ją w tarapaty. Pewnego dnia, po dramatycznym incydencie, Harper znalazła się w ramionach swojego wybawcy, Luke'a, przystojnego wojskowego o tajemniczym uroku. Jego zielonkawobrązowe oczy i zawód przyciągały ją, a jego podziw dla jej odwagi tylko potęgował napięcie między nimi. W małym miasteczku Benevolence wszyscy znali się nawzajem, a przeszłość Luke'a oraz jego praca wydawały się przeszkodą w nawiązaniu stabilnego związku. Jednak oboje postanowili sobie pomóc: on chciał uniknąć niechcianego swatania, ona potrzebowała czasu na zorganizowanie nowego życia. Zgodziła się udawać jego dziewczynę, co wydawało się idealnym rozwiązaniem. Wkrótce jednak sytuacja zaczęła się komplikować, gdy Luke miał wyruszyć na misję do Afganistanu, a Harper wciąż była w niebezpieczeństwie. Od początku było wiadomo, że ich układ jest tylko na niby, ale czy w Benevolence można znaleźć to, czego się szuka?

Aldo Moretta był bohaterem, który nie tylko zbudował prosperującą firmę, ale także walczył za ojczyznę, gotów oddać życie. Po ostatniej misji wrócił do domu złamany i okaleczony, z trudem wracając do normalności, a jego samotność była przytłaczająca. Gloria Parker, z kolei, była ofiarą toksycznego związku z Glennem Dillerem, który ją bił i upokarzał. Po trudnej walce udało jej się wyrwać z tego koszmaru i zaczęła odbudowywać swoje życie, jednak nie mogła zapomnieć o dziesięcioletnim cierpieniu. W małym miasteczku Benevolence wszyscy się znają, a Aldo dostrzegał w Glorii coś wyjątkowego, ona zaś widziała w nim osobę, której mogłaby zaufać. Oboje borykali się z trudną przeszłością: Aldo czuł się niegodny miłości, a Gloria nie była pewna, czy potrafi zakochać się na nowo. Pragnęli szczęścia razem, ale musieli znaleźć sposób, by uleczyć swoje rany i uwierzyć w prawdziwą miłość. Jak mocno można kochać w małym Benevolence?

Der TikTok-Hit und Spiegel-Bestseller im Taschenbuch Der Tag könnte für Naomi nicht schlechter laufen. In einer Kurzschlussreaktion flieht sie von ihrer eigenen Hochzeit, wird von ihrer entfremdeten Zwillingsschwester ausgetrickst, steht ohne Auto und Handtasche da und muss sich plötzlich um ihre Nichte kümmern, von der sie nicht wusste, dass es sie überhaupt gibt. Entgeistert bittet sie im erstbesten Diner um Hilfe – und wird hochkant hinausgeworfen. Denn ihre Zwillingsschwester, der sie zum Verwechseln ähnlich sieht, ist in Knockemout äußerst unbeliebt. Und als ein attraktiver Fremder sie auf der Straße anbrüllt, reißt ihr die Hutschnur. Wo ist sie hineingeraten? Bad Boy Knox hat in seinem Leben keinen Platz für Drama. Doch die wunderschöne Fremde, die aus dem Nichts für Unruhe in Knockemout sorgt, bringt alles durcheinander. Als Naomis Leben direkt vor seinen Augen implodiert, ist das Mindeste, was Knox für sie und ihre Nichte tun kann, sein Gästehaus anzubieten. Doch dann werden aus ihren Schwierigkeiten handfeste Probleme … Knox ist sich sicher: Er wird sich auf gar keinen Fall verlieben. Band 1: Things We Never Got Over Band 2: Things We Hide From the Light Band 3: Things We Left Behind

Zrušení letošního Vánočního festivalu kvůli zásahu hurikánu a následným povodním pro městečko Merry představuje tragédii nedozírných rozměrů. Pak se ale nabídne řešení v podobě sexy odbornice na renovace domů a hvězdy reality show Cataliny Kingové s celým televizním štábem a rozpočtem, který by obyvatelům mohl pomoct postavit se na nohy. Jenže starosta Noah Yates je kategoricky proti. Ani v nejmenším nestojí o to, aby tahle celebrita těžila z místní tragédie a plnila hlavu jeho dcery těmi svými nablýskanými nesmysly. Cat chce ve svém vánočním speciálu ukázat, jak se do Merry vrací vánoční atmosféra, a nenechá se jen tak odradit. Však ona Noahovi dokáže, že se v ní plete.

Scarlett vyrůstala se třemi bratry, a tak není divu, že má víc kuráže než kdejaký chlap v okolí. Její nejoblíbenější činnost? Vyhrát soutěž v pití a pak protancovat noc. O lásku rozhodně nestojí. Když se rozhodne pomoci sexy sousedovi, dělá to pouze ve jménu dobrých vztahů. Devlin je na dně. Manželství, kariéra, pětiletý plán – všechno ztroskotalo kvůli jedné dobře mířené ráně pěstí. Býval miláčkem rodiny a společnosti, teď ale v zapadlém Bootleg Springs hledá ticho, aby si mohl v klidu lízat rány. Jenže Scarlett s jazykem umí i jiné věci a je odhodlaná znovu v něm vzbudit chuť do života, i kdyby to nakonec znamenalo, že se jejich cesty rozejdou. Doporučený věk 18+