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From USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling Author Laura Pavlov, comes an all-new Small Town, Brother’s Best Friend, Found Family Standalone Romance.Saylor Woodson is the one girl I can’t have, and the only girl I want.She’s my best friend’s little sister, and completely off limits.We have a history, a connection―one that no one else knows about. One that I’ve tried hard to forget.I've kept my distance for years, which was easy because she’d been away at school.Now she’s home, and she’s everywhere I turn.And the way that I want her is unexplainable.She’s sunshine on a cloudy day.I do everything in my power to keep my distance, because her brother is my best friend. My family. But the pull is too strong.I want to claim her and keep her and make her mine.So, we cross that line in the sand―slowly at first.Until I’m drowning in this girl and can’t find my way up for air.Betrayal runs deep, and guilt hangs over me like a dark cloud.Except I can’t seem to walk away, no matter how hard I try.Because now that I’ve had a taste of forever, I’m willing to risk everything to keep it.Can we weather the storm that’s coming for us?Only time will tell.

When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything can—and does—happen. Book Four in the New York Times Wild Seasons series that began with Sweet Filthy Boy, Dirty Rowdy Thing, and Dark Wild Night.London Hughes is very content to surf daily, tend bar, hang out with her group of friends, and slowly orient herself in the years after college. Everything’s going great and according to the non-plan.But when a wave knocks her for a loop one morning, then Luke Sutter’s flirtatious smile knocks her for another that evening, she veers slightly off course…and into his path. Sure, he’s a total player, but the Why not—it’s only one night is a persistent voice in her ear.For his part, Luke’s been on hookup autopilot for so long that he rarely ever pauses to consider what he’s doing. But after an amazing time with London, he realizes that he hasn’t been moving on from a devastating heartbreak so much as he’s been drifting to wherever—and whomever—the current takes him. With London he wants more.Every relationship involves two people…plus their pasts. And as much as she enjoys her fling with Luke, when London learns about his past—more specifically, who’s in it—everything becomes the brand of complicated she strives to avoid. It’s up to Luke then to change some things in order to try and ensure he’s not something she’ll outright avoid as well.

From USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a breathtaking installment in the Cruel Castaways series about finding love in the wake of tragedy and betrayal. Arsène Corbin does not intend to marry for love. His fiancée has always been a means to an end, a woman he wants to conquer. But when she dies suddenly in an accident, Arsène's grand plan unravels. Still reeling from his fiancée's death, he meets Winnifred Ashcroft, a struggling actress who lands a coveted role in a play at his theater...and knows things about his late fiancée no one else does. The only problem? They can't stand each other. Backstage at Arsène's theater, Winnie begins to let down her guard around the tempestuous billionaire. She appreciates his wit and quirky affection for astronomy. And Arsène, jaded as he is, respects Winnie's headstrong personality. Tragedy and betrayal bring them together, but will their painful pasts hold them back--or fuel their desire?

What kind of person falls into a relationship with several men? Now I know the answer. Me.I've finally realized that and I've come to terms with it. But it seems that fate has one last challenge for us to overcome. Theodora "Teddi" Vandersen, otherwise known as Grayson's mother, has apparently been following me for weeks now. She thinks it's my fault that Grayson's done with her. Whether it is or not, all I know is that the wealthy socialite will stop at nothing to tear Grayson away from me and the guys. He just found his home with us. I'm not going to let her destroy that. If it means I have to go against her, myself, and risk everything, then...So be it.

The girl who has spent her life running is about to be caught . . . by love   After a shaky past, Kelsey LeBreck’s future is looking good. She’s been saving money for culinary school with her earnings from The Ranch, a private BDSM resort. Even better, she’s landed a day job where she can practice baking and flirt with her favorite customer. However, having secret fantasies about Wyatt Austin is where it has to end. If there’s one thing Kelsey knows can derail her, it’s a relationship. But when a danger from her past threatens to steal her fresh start, the intense executive may be the only one who can help her. Wyatt doesn’t have room on his agenda for dating, but something about the pretty young waitress stirs desires he thought were long buried. So when he needs someone to pose as his girlfriend at an important business retreat and finds out Kelsey needs to go off the grid for a while, he can’t resist making her an offer. Soon, Kelsey learns that Wyatt’s power in the boardroom is no match for his power in the bedroom, and she wonders if her heart will survive. Because Wyatt Austin is a man who gets what he wants, and now he wants her.

TAHOE ROTH. Irreverent, cocky, playful and naughty. He's not the guy you date. He's the one night stand. The one your mother warned you about. The one your body craves. You'd think the man who called me succulent would want to strip me down and spread me out on his bed-like he's done with countless others. But he passed on my offer.... Just like I'd once passed on his. He's wary, like I am. He's broken, like I am. And everyone knows two broken parts can't ever make a whole. Tahoe and I are strictly friends. So I distract myself with other men. He doesn't think my new man is good enough. This blond blue-eyed beast doesn't think any man is-himself included. But the more time we spend together, the more confused I feel. I'm trying to open myself to love. Yet I'm quickly realizing that the only man I want is Tahoe Roth. The one man who will surely break my heart.

 Against some attacks, the only hope is to come out and meet the play. Last year, Jami Richter had no plans, no goals, no future. But that’s all changed. First step, make up for putting her father through hell by supporting the hockey team he manages and becoming an Ice Girl. But a photo shoot puts her right in the arms of Sebastian Ramos, a Dartmouth Cobra defenseman with a reputation for getting any woman—or, as the rumours imply, man—he desires. And the powerful dominant wants her…and Luke. Getting involved in Seb’s lifestyle gives her a new understanding of the game and the bonds between players. But can she handle being caught between two men who want her, while struggling with their attraction to one another? Luke Carter’s life is about as messed up as his scarred face. His mother is sick. His girlfriend dumps him. When he goes to his favorite BDSM club to blow off some steam, his Dom status is turned upside down when a therapeutic beating puts him in a good place. He flatly denies being submissive--or, even worse, being attracted to another man. He wants Jami but can’t have her without getting involved with Sebastian. Can he overcome his own prejudices long enough to admit he wants them both? Caught between Luke and Jami, Sebastian Ramos does everything in his power to fulfill their needs. His two new submissives willingly share their bodies, but not their secrets. When his own past comes back to haunt him, the fragile foundation of their relationship is ripped apart. As he works to salvage the damage done by doubt and insecurity, he discovers that Jami is hiding something dangerous. But it may already be too late.

Paxton Stewart... The boy I spent my entire childhood pining after. He never saw me of course. To him I was just a child. His best friend's baby sister. A silly little girl. Until I wasn't anymore...I thought I could be the one to change him. The one to tame him. Instead, I became one of the many broken hearts he left in his path. I didn't run away. I had planned to leave all along. But what I didn't plan for was how I would feel returning all these years later. One look and it all came back. One look and suddenly I remembered everything...Every word. Every kiss. Every touch. Even after everything he put me through; Paxton Stewart still owns my heart. The only question remaining is what he plans to do with it now... Crazy Stupid Perfection is the final novel in the three part standalone Crazy Love series.

In Love With the Wrong ManSydney Williams has forgiven her fiancé, Den, more times than she can count. But his latest betrayal just days before their wedding is too big to ignore. Shocking her friends and family, she calls off the engagement. She walks out on Den . . . and into the arms of his brother, Morgan.Known as a player, Morgan Smith has secretly spent years fighting his feelings for Sydney. When Den's latest dirty deed leaves Sydney devastated, Morgan can't stop himself from coming to her rescue. What begins as friendship quickly escalates into all-consuming passion. Despite their intense connection, Sydney would rather deny her desire than come between brothers. But as Morgan is determined to make Sydney his, Den won't give her up without a fight . . .

If you play with fire, you're bound to get burned.HollandInvestigative journalism is a cutthroat industry. It’s all about fighting for the best story and exposing the biggest secrets. People are bound to get hurt, but I never realized how hurt until the person the stories are about became me.Everyone thinks I’m running from my past. But I didn’t come to Ember Grove to hide—I came searching for my next story. Wildfires have been tearing through this town, and something about them doesn’t add up. With my career in ruins, this feels like my last shot at redemption.Or it could be a fast track to even more disaster.Except this disaster has a name: Colson Caldwell. The fire lieutenant battling the wildfires is as guarded as he is compelling. He doesn’t trust me or my investigation, and I can’t decide if he’s my greatest obstacle…or the key to uncovering the truths hidden within the flames.ColsonI’ve spent years fighting wildfires, but none have burned like Holland Rhodes. She’s a force of nature—tenacious, reckless, and far too curious for her own good. She claims she’s here to investigate the wildfires, but all I see is a woman trying to outrun her own demons. She doesn’t understand this town, its people, or the risks she’s taking by digging where she doesn’t belong.I’ve worked hard to build walls around the life I have left, but Holland has a way of breaking them all down. And the closer she gets to the flames, the harder it is for me to decide what’s more important: protecting my heart or protecting her.Because the flames she’s chasing aren’t just out in the wild—they’re closing in on us too.And as much as I wish I could, I refuse to let her walk into that fire alone.