contemporary romance
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The Music of Temptation by Verity Jacobs
Margot Duke can’t keep her long-distance relationship alive any more than she can the cells that are supposed to be taking center stage in her PhD thesis. Both seem to be suffering an inexplicably long and drawn-out death, and she’s spent more than enough time fretting about it, without any solution in sight.
It figures that the one day she chooses to pack it all in and stop caring is the day she meets Jonathan Young.
Jonathan swings through town with his band, just long enough to knock Margot off her feet, and leave her feeling a little giddy in his wake. The encounter proves once and for all that her inter-continental love affair is over, but can she really stomach the idea of starting another one right on its heels? And with the darling of the indie rock world at that?
Book 2 in the Expats series. Scheduled for release on 3/27.
The Science of Attraction by Verity Jacobs
Kate Ramsey is at the top of her game.
She’s the hot new recruit at the most prestigious research institute in Germany, and she’s determined to live up to the hype — even if it means working day and night. Stress relief comes in the form of a no-nonsense affair with her neighbor, who also happens to be the director of the institute. Who says sex should be anything more than a contract between two people who have other things on their mind?
So when Tom Baker saunters into her life, Kate is understandably upset to see this well-oiled machine splutter and seize. Tom is young and smart, and far too pretty for his own good. Kate can’t help but be drawn to him, even if giving in to the attraction would mean risking everything she’s worked for.
Book 1 in the Expats series.
*** FREE for 5 days from 3/27 to celebrate the release of Book 2: The Music of Temptation ***
Defying Destiny by Cherron Riser
Cameron Burk has just broken up with his long-time girlfriend. But, determined not to miss out on the biggest event of the year, he flies solo to the senior prom. Rhyanna Paramore is onstage providing the entertainment along with her up-and-coming rock band, Defying Destiny. Cameron spends the evening entranced by Rhyanna’s talent and beauty. When they crash into each other after the dance, sparks fly. Though they come from two different worlds, their friendship quickly blossoms into romance.
After graduation, Cameron is off to law school while Rhyanna and her band hit the road, bound for stardom. The years bring them success, though distance and stress take a toll on them both. When the pressure of her nightly performances threatens Rhyanna’s health, a dark secret comes to light.
With their love tested, Cameron and Rhyanna must decide if their relationship is real and worth fighting for. Only by Defying Destiny can they find true happiness together.
Cowboy’s Pride by Morgan Blaze
The hardest second chance they’ll ever take.
For six years, Sydney Davis has completely avoided the man who broke her heart. Now she needs a favor, and ranch owner Cam Thatcher is the only one who can do it. She thought she was over him — but when she sees him again after all this time, her powerful attraction returns stronger than ever.
Cam wants nothing to do with the woman he used to love — especially when he finds out she’s marrying the man who’s trying to destroy him and take his ranch. But he soon realizes his feelings aren’t as buried as he thought. When he learns Sydney doesn’t know about her fiancé’s dark side, he races to stop her from making the biggest mistake of her life…and his.
WARNING: This is a steamy contemporary romance. If you’re not into sexy times, you may want to give it a pass. **All books in the Welcome to Covendale series can be read as standalones!**
Five Minutes Late by Rich Amooi
Can an always-tardy garlic mogul and a punctual Silicon Valley librarian fall in love?
The world needs garlic and somebody’s got to sell that garlic. Cedric Johnson is that man. But even though he’s got just about everything he can wish for, Cedric is still missing one thing in his life: someone special. Fate may be on his side, but he encounters a few distractions along the way—like almost being killed by a UPS truck. Oh, and a little case of blackmail.
Ellie Fontaine is a walking Wikipedia with clear professional goals, but when it comes to landing Mr. Right, she doesn’t know jack squat. She gives online dating a shot, but ends up with an unappetizing buffet of unibrows and losers. What’s a girl to do?
After Ellie saves Cedric’s life, serendipity takes over as they continue to run into each other. Their connection grows stronger with each meeting, even though he embodies her number one pet peeve: he’s always late. But even if they can get past their issues and misunderstandings, Ellie’s ex-boyfriend, an unscrupulous cop, will do anything to keep them apart.
FIVE MINUTES LATE is a hilarious fast-paced romantic comedy, full of snappy dialogue and fun, quirky characters, guaranteed to warm your heart.
Stepbrother’s Inheritance: Billionaire Stepbrother Romance by Stephanie Brother
Benjamin Brandt was the cool, popular wrestling champ and football player in school. Now he’s the paparazzi’s ‘Prince’ living the playboy life of the rich and famous.
When our parents got together I was awkward, gangly but he was my hero. He always stood up for me. Until not long after graduation he left and never looked back. Just like my mom.
Now his mother’s dead and he’s back in town.
Part of her last will is that we reconcile but he’s dead set against her wish that we spend the month together at her villa in France. Even for his inheritance he doesn’t want to spend time with me. Why does he hate me? Why can’t I get the image of his grey eyes and solid body out of my head? What happened that night he left town?
Stepbrother’s Inheritance is a stand alone novella. It contains adult themes and sweet, sexual content.
Hot Wired by Elise Sax
Marie Foster is not a cheater. Nevertheless, she gets thrown out of college for doing just that. With her life turned upside down, she decides to try new things. You know…Get drunk in a bar. Pick up a guy. Marry a stranger, who just happens to be a hot billionaire.
Hot Wired is the sexy and hilarious third novella in the five-part Wish Upon A Stud series.
Wish Upon A Stud…A happy ending is just a coin toss away.
How To Master A Millionaire by Talia Hunter
When he scores the lead role in a feature film, millionaire model-turned-actor Max Oberon won’t let anything mess up his big break. But there’s a problem. His character’s submissive relationship is a big part of the movie, and Max can’t seem to make it convincing. Solution? Five days with a dominatrix should help him overcome his need for total control.
Ally’s life is one hot mess. A broke blogger, this story could be her chance to get back on her feet. If Ally can pass herself off as a dominatrix, she can publish a tell-all article and get the money she needs to keep from losing everything. So what if she’s clueless about anything kinky, and her abusive ex left her with a self-confidence problem?
Although Ally can’t give orders and Max hates taking them, together they discover new ways of commanding pleasure. But will Ally’s deception destroy their one chance at love?
*** “A Very Sexy, Clever and Fun Twist on Alpha Males!” – Fresh Fiction Review ***
Ran From Him by Jenny Schwartz
Six years ago Cate Trapani fled emotional blackmail and a forced marriage with tycoon Daniel Garren. But now she’s back, determined to save her brother from a similar fate: his happiness sacrificed on the altar of their father’s business interests and her ex-fiancé Daniel Garren’s ambition. But Daniel isn’t the villain she remembers, and she’s not the awkward, innocent girl she used to be. This time, she’ll fight for what she wants. But so will Daniel—and what he wants is Cate.
A love story in the classic category romance style, set in Perth, Australia.
Heat rating: sensual.
Seeing Red by Holley Trent
She married him to save face, but will it be at her heart’s expense?
Megan Coffman needs to put her divorce from one of rock and roll’s biggest womanizers behind her—fast. Dubbed “Poor Meg” by the music media, she’s sick of being pitied and thinks the best way to show the public she’s moved on is to flash her brand new engagement ring. But now she needs a man and a wedding to go with it…
Thirty-five year old Russian expatriate Seth “Red” Rozhkov likes the idea of an instant family and agrees to play husband for a year for a virtual stranger. Women just want him for one thing anyway, and it’s not happily-ever-after. A mutual friend swears if Red plays his cards right, he could have Meg for keeps. He’s willing to try.
Meg finds Red an enigma. He’s a gentle giant, solicitous almost to a fault—and the no-strings-attached sex is amazing, but she’s used to being used. What’s Red getting out of the deal? How can she trust a man who hasn’t asked her for anything in return?
