Recommendations based on "At the Edge of Surrender"

Jaxon is the guy she's supposed to avoid . . .K. C. Carter has always followed the rules - until this year, when a mistake leaves her the talk of her college campus and her carefully arranged life comes crashing to a halt. Now she's stuck in her small hometown for the summer to complete her court-ordered community service, and to make matters worse, trouble is living right next door.K.C. is the girl he won't let get away . . .Jaxon Trent is the worst kind of temptation and exactly what K.C. was supposed to stay away from in high school. But he never forgot her. She was the one girl who wouldn't give him the time of day and the only one to ever say no. Fate has brought K.C. back into his life - except what he thought was a great twist of luck turns out to be too close for comfort. As they grow closer, he discovers that convincing K.C. to get out from her mother's shadow is hard, but revealing the darkest parts of his soul is nearly impossible.See the trailer!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrljC...'I read this book in one sitting. Rival was as gripping as it was sexy!' - Colleen HooverQuote from Penelope Douglas:Bully was my love.Until You was my responsibility.Rival was my pleasure.But Falling Away was my destiny.Every whisper, every breath, every kiss, and every word came from my gut. This is the book I'm most proud of.

From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros comes a brand-new small town, older-brother’s best friend standalone romance.“I’ll take them!”That’s what I tell the social worker when my pre-k student and his baby brother need an emergency foster placement. I’ll do anything to keep the brothers from being split up. But my apartment’s flooded and there’s only one house I can take them to on such short notice…his.Knox Daniels, my older brother’s best friend, offers his new place without hesitation. He’s not moving back to our tiny town until next month—that’s when all our hotshot firefighters are returning for their one and only chance to rebuild our fathers’ fallen, iconic crew.It doesn’t matter that I’ve been silently in love with Knox since we were kids.It can’t matter that we pretend that reckless prom night kiss never happened.It won’t matter that my feelings for him could destroy his lifelong friendship with my brother and threaten the certification of their hotshot crew.Because I’ll be out of his house long before he gets back.Except Knox just walked in…a month early.And the icing on this awkward cake?He’s gorgeous as always and I’m covered in baby puke.He takes one look at the boys and tells me we can make this work—We can temporarily fake a relationship to keep them from being separated by the system.Suddenly, everything matters.

A Gripping, Exquisitely Romantic New Standalone By New York Times Bestselling Author Mia Sheridan. Dane Was Her First Kiss And The Only Man She Ever Loved . . . Until Their Marriage Crashed And Burned. Now Audra Has Built A Quiet Life For Herself Running A Flower Shop She's Put Her Whole Heart Into. But Audra Is Left Reeling When An Unexpected Circumstance Brings Dane Back Into Her World. He's Still As Breathtaking As He Ever Was, And He Still Affects Her More Than Any Man She's Ever Known. Yet Learning To Trust Him Again Could Be A Matter Of Life And Death . . . When Dane Offers To Fly His Ex-wife From California To Colorado To Help Correct A Wrong, He Never Imagined The Harrowing Twist Of Fate Awaiting Them. When Their Plane Goes Down In The Snowy Mountain Wilderness, Dane And Audra Are Stranded With No One To Turn To But Each Other. Will Their Second Crash End Their Lives—or Save Their Souls? This Is A Stand-alone Sign Of Love Novel, Inspired By Cancer. New Adult Contemporary Romance: Due To Strong Language And Sexual Content, This Book Is Not Intended For Readers Under The Age Of 18.

High-Stakes Drama Meets High-Tension RomanceIn 1883 Michigan, Lily Young is on a mission to save her lost sister, or die trying. Heedless of the danger, her searches of logging camps lead her to Harrison and into the sights of Connell McCormick, a man doing his best to add to the hard-earned fortunes of his lumber baron father.Posing during the day as a photographer's assistant, Lily can't understand why any God-fearing citizen would allow evil to persist and why men like Connell McCormick turn a blind eye to the crime rampant in the town. But Connell is boss-man of three of his father's lumber camps in the area, and like most of the other men, he's interested in clearing the pine and earning a profit. He figures as long as he's living an upright life, that's what matters.Lily challenges everything he thought he knew, and together they work not only to save her sister but to put an end to the corruption that's dominated Harrison for so long.

WADE DALTON WAS HAVING A VERY BAD DAY His five-year-old had accidentally set the kitchen on fire. His daughter was surly, as usual. The baby hadn't been fed yet. And his mother-aka "The Childminder"--Had eloped ... with a scam artist. Could it get any worse? Turned out it could. Because the annoyingly beautiful daughter of said scam artist was now at the door, batting her doe eyes at him and proposing that she be his temporary nanny while awaiting the newlyweds' return. Could he trust her to be under his roof? Could he trust himself with her under his roof?

Falling Like Snowflakes Eden Martelli is on the run with her mute five-year-old son dozing fitfully in the passenger seat when a breakdown leaves them stranded in Summer Harbor. She has no choice but to stay put through Christmas . . . even though they have no place to lay their heads. Beau Callahan is a habitual problem solver—for other people anyway. He left the sheriff’s department to take over his family’s Christmas tree farm, but he’s still haunted by the loss of his parents. When Eden shows up looking for work, Beau thinks he’s finally caught a break. But, as he soon finds out, the mysterious and beautiful woman comes with a boatload of secrets. And as Christmas Eve approaches, Eden’s past catches up to her. Beau will go to the ends of the earth to keep her safe. But who’s going to protect his heart from a woman who can’t seem to trust again? The Goodbye Bride Lucy Lovett can’t remember the last seven months of her life. She doesn’t remember leaving her fiance, Zac Callahan, weeks before their wedding or moving to Portland, Maine. And she sure doesn’t remember getting engaged to another man. All she remembers is loving Zac more than life itself. Zac was just beginning to get his life back on track after Lucy left him with no explanation. And now she’s back—vulnerable, homeless, and still in love with him. Has he been given a second chance with the only woman who stirs his passion and haunts his dreams? Lucy knows she must unlock those missing months and discover why she threw everything away. And Zac knows that if he follows his heart he’ll win back the love of his life—but if Lucy’s memory returns, his would-be bride might say goodbye forever. Just a Kiss Watching the love of his life falling for his brother was enough to send Riley straight to boot camp. But over a year later, Beau and Paige are no longer an item, and when Riley’s tour in Afghanistan is up, he intends to confess his feelings to Paige. But all that changes when an IED takes the life of a comrade and leaves Riley an amputee. Now he’s heading home, injured and troubled. She deserves so much more than the man that’s left. All he can do now is put some healthy distance between them. But upon his return he discovers his family has arranged for him to stay with Paige. Paige is a nurturer at heart and happy to take care of her friend. But as the days pass, Paige begins to see that Riley’s smiles and laughter are just a mask for the pain he’s hiding. He has nightmares and mood swings, and his unwavering independence keeps him from accepting help from her. As the weeks wear on with the two in such close proximity, Paige’s feelings for Riley begin to shift into unchartered territory. Will she be able to deny her feelings for another Callahan brother? And will Riley let his heart heal so he can let Paige in?

A full-length, sexy standalone romance from the bestselling author of the Stark series.When Liv steps off the plane in Serenidad, Spain, she has only one goal in mind - a fresh start. As she settles into her cozy beach house, the exotic coastal town proves to be just what she's looking for.When a younger and impossibly attractive stranger starts pursuing her, Liv decides that adding a little heat to her new adventure isn't a bad idea as long as there aren't any expectations. Liv lets herself be swept into one memorable night...and then another. Slipping effortlessly into her new life, Liv spends her days exploring the charming village, starts cooking classes, and enjoying lively conversations with her new group of friends. Her nights are spent giving in, just "one last time," to her Spanish lover.It's exciting, it's passionate, and most importantly- it's temporary. At least, that's whatshe thinks.He has something different in mind.Great friendships, luscious food, and a swoon-worthy, passionate romance, Leaving Me Behind is a story of finding yourself and living life to the fullest.

Annabelle Grayson has been given a second chance at life, but she can't claim it with the cloud of her past hanging over her in Willow Springs. After her husband dies, she advertises for a trail guide to accompany her to land waiting for her in Idaho--and a most unlikely candidate applies for the job.Matthew Taylor is a man on the run, with consequences of past mistakes pursuing him at every turn. Meeting Annabelle Grayson the first time was unpleasant enough, but when she crosses his path again, her presence in his life--and what she reveals--is devastating. If given a single wish, Matthew would turn back time and right a grievous wrong. If given a second wish, he would make Annabelle Grayson pay.

A heartwarming small town Christian romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott!Plan your escape to Crystal Lake!Kidnapped!When Janelle’s sister dies, she doesn’t hesitate to accept custody of her nephew Sebastian. As a nurse, Sebastian’s kidney failure and dialysis isn’t too scary, but it doesn’t take long for her to feel woefully inadequate as a new mother. She’s grateful for the support of her friend, Deputy Devon Armbruster, even though he’s made it clear he’s not looking for a relationship.Devon lost his fiancée and unborn child three years ago, and watching Janelle and Sebastian only reminds him of his painful loss. Yet somehow Janelle’s love and faith makes him realize that he might be worthy of a second chance. When Sebastian is kidnapped, Devon faces the biggest challenge of his career. He must find the little boy in time to save his life, or lose his chance of having love and a family, forever. Enjoy this second chance small town clean and wholesome romance where the neighbors are nosey but the residents find love! Fans of Lynn Shannon, Christy Barritt and Lisa Philips will love this book!

If you walked in on your high school sweetheart and husband of ten years in a compromising position with your best friend, what would you do? Would you kick him out, serve him divorce papers, and leave the small town in North Carolina where you grew up, taking his dog with you just to spite him?Because that's what I did.I have no idea why I chose Santa Monica as the place of my rebirth, but here I am, in the land of earthquakes, mudslides, and wildfires, starting over when most women my age are just starting out.When I come across the bucket list my mother scratched out before she died, I decide this may just be the kick in the pants I need to figure out who I am and where I'm meant to be. Stepping outside my comfort zone, I set out to accomplish everything she always wanted to do but never got the chance.But falling in love was never on that list.Topics: second chance romance, hollywood romance, love triangle, second chance, bucket list, contemporary romance, modern romance, Hollywood, Los Angeles, skydiving, North Carolina, dogs, romance, California romance, beach romance, beach read, light, sweet romance, funny romance, smart romance, humorous romance, romantic comedy, city romance, lighthearted romance, hot romance, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, romance series, USA Today bestseller, USA Today bestselling romance author, T.K. Leigh, T.K. Leigh books, wealthy hero, billionaire hero, sassy heroine, strong heroine, funny heroine, quirky heroine, mysterious hero, gripping romance, captivating romance, hot romance, steamy romance,