Recommendations based on "Played by Him"

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 . . .

Hailed By Ruthie Knox As “fun, Sexy, And Sharp As A Spike Heel,” The Sex, Love & Stiletto Series From New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Layne Introduces The Glamorous Columnists Of Stiletto Magazine And The Ridiculously Hot Men Who Love Them. Now All Four Novels—after The Kiss, Love The One You’re With, Just One Night, And The Trouble With Love—are Together In One Ebook Bundle. After The Kiss “after The Kiss Is A Knock-your-stilettos-off, Total Page-turning Treat That Had Me Fan-girling Up Within The First Chapter.”—usa Today Bestselling Author Mira Lyn Kelly Julie Greene Loves Flings: First Dates, First Kisses, That First Sexy Romp Between The Sheets. But When Julie Has To Write An Article About The Magical Shift Between Dating And “i Do,” She’ll Need A Man Brave Enough To Reform A Total Commitment-phobe. Normally, That Man Would Be Mitchell Forbes, A Devastatingly Handsome Workaholic Who Stays In Relationships Far Too Long. But Mitchell Is Looking To Cut Loose For Once, And Julie’s Exactly The Type Of No-strings Fling He’s Looking For. In Other Words, He’s The Polar Opposite Of What She Needs—and Exactly What She Wants. Love The One You’re With “spunky, Flirty, And Full Of Sass, Love The One You’re With Is Everything A Romance Should Be! Lauren Layne Has A Winner.”—new York Times Bestselling Author Christie Craig After Her Fiancé Turns Out To Be The Kind Of Rotten, Cheating Liar She Always Warns Her Readers About, Grace Brighton Swears Off Relationships For Six Months. She Makes An Exception For A Joint Article On Dating With A Gorgeous Counterpart From The Men’s Magazine Oxford—and Tries To Tell Herself She’s Not Instantly Smitten. Jake Malone Only Agreed To This Fluffy Assignment Because His Playboy Reputation Makes His New Editor Nervous. But After Just One Date With Snooty, Sumptuous, Sensational Grace, Jake Starts Taking This Assignment A Whole Lot More Seriously. Just One Night “sexy, Sassy, And Surprisingly Sweet, Just One Night Is A Total Page-turner!”—new York Times Bestselling Author Donna Alward As Stiletto’s Resident “sexpert,” Riley Mckenna Writes Articles That Are The Magazine’s Most Read. But When Riley Is Forced To Confront A Long-hidden Secret—that Her Own Sexual Experience Is Limited To One Awkward College Encounter—she Calls In The Favor Of A Lifetime. Sam Compton Knows Two Things About His Best Friend’s Little Sister: She’s The Woman For Him, And She’s Completely Off-limits. Sam Shouldn’t Even Consider Riley’s Proposition. But After A One-night Stand In The Name Of Research, They Learn Firsthand That, With Each Other, There’s No Such Thing As Just One Night. The Trouble With Love “the Trouble With Love Is A Heartwarming Read I Devoured In One Sitting And Haven’t Been Able To Stop Smiling Over Since.”—new York Times Bestselling Author Violet Duke Five Years Ago, Emma Sinclair Was A Blushing Bride-to-be. Now She’s The Ice Queen Of The Manhattan Dating Scene—and Her Latest Article Forces Her To Face The Devilishly Sexy Guy Who Ditched Her At The Altar. After Giving Up Everything For A Pro Soccer Career, Alex Cassidy Is Hanging Up His Cleats And Taking A Shot At Journalism . . . In The Same City As His Former Fiancée. But Emma Isn’t The Innocent Girl He Remembers. She’s Chic, Sophisticated, And Assertive—and She Wants Absolutely Nothing To Do With Him. The Trouble Is, Alex Has Never Wanted Her More.

A breathtaking novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man trilogyONE NIGHT WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH . . .Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He's heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she's almost too distracted to take his order. When he walks out the door, she thinks she'll never see him again. Then she finds the note he left on his napkin . . . signed M.All he wants is one night to worship her. No feelings, no commitment, nothing but pleasure. Every defense mechanism Livy has adopted during her solitary life is at risk of being obliterated by this confounding man. He's obnoxious but well-mannered. He's a gentleman but aloof. He's passionate but emotionless. Yet the fascination is so powerful, Livy can't deny him . . . or herself.M awakens something in Livy, something deep and addictive that she never knew existed-and that she fears only he can satisfy. But she senses that behind the fast cars, fancy suits, and posh apartment, he's aching inside. To have him, body and soul, she'll have to brave his dark secrets. Delving into his world and breaking down his defenses become her obsession-an obsession that could shatter her heart beyond repair . .

FIRST TIME AVAILABLE If you’re planning on falling in love… When it comes to the confident, charismatic Caleb Parker, Sadie Lane feels the spark—the kind that comes from rubbing each other the wrong way. She’s yoga pants, he’s a suit. She’s a tattoo artist, he’s a straight-laced mogul. But after they accidentally co-rescue an abandoned dog from a storm, Sadie sees a vulnerable side to the seemingly invincible hottie. you’d better be sure… Caleb doesn’t do emotions. Growing up the underdog, he’s learned the hard way to build up an impenetrable wall. Perfect for business. Disastrous for relationships. He’s never worried about it before—not until he finally gets behind Sadie’s armor and begins to fall. … someone is there to catch you. Both guarded and vulnerable, Sadie and Caleb are complete opposites. Or are they? Shocked at their undeniable connection, can they ever admit to wanting more? That all depends on what they’re each willing to risk.

Emery Daniels has no time for the heartbreaker next door…but the tension between them is impossible to resist! Don’t miss the sizzling final installment of the Close Quarters miniseries by USA TODAY bestselling author Stefanie London! Rowan Lively is the neighbor from hell, with a parade of beautiful women only too happy to stroke his inflated ego. And I can’t take another night of listening to him making those noises through the paper-thin walls. I need to design my latest board game, not fantasize about my gorgeous neighbor. Anonymous fun with a costumed hottie at a gaming conference is a sexy distraction from terrible online reviews and conflicts with my creative team. I’m craving a physical release to put Rowan out of my mind. Until our true identities are revealed, and I find myself in a compromising position with my neighborly nemesis… Now I can barely look Rowan in the eye, and the sparks between us are hot enough to burn down the building. Soon we’re waking the neighbors with our passionate games and working together on a new exhibit for his Melbourne art gallery. And even though I know the score—this is just a fling—I can’t help wondering…will he ever play for keeps? Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.

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.

Strong enough to protect her. Bold enough to love her. When good girl Margo Connelly becomes Lamar "Striker" Jennings's latest assignment, she knows she's in trouble. And not just because he's been hired to protect her from an underworld criminal. The reformed bad boy's appeal is breaching all her defenses, and as the threats against her increase, Margo isn't sure which is more dangerous: the gangster targeting her, or the far too alluring protector tempting her to let loose. Though Striker's now living on the right side of the law, he's convinced his troubled past keeps Margo out of his league. But physical chemistry explodes into full-blown passion when they go on the run together. Surrendering to desire could be a deadly distraction--or finally prove that he's the only man qualified to keep her safe, and win her love.

Chase Grayson has never been interested in having a relationship that lasts longer than it takes for him and his date to get dressed again. But then he stumbles into a gray-eyed girl whose innocence pours off her, and everything changes. From the minute Harper opens her mouth to let him know just how much he disgusts her, he's hooked.But a princess deserves a Prince Charmingwho can make her dreams come true. Not a guy who can turn her life into a nightmare.All good intentions go out the window when Harper starts to fall for the guy Chase has come to view as a brother. He wanted to protect her by keeping her away, but he can't stand to see her with anyone else, and he'll do anything to make her his. But when it comes down to Harper choosing between the two, will Chase have the strength to step back from the girl who has become his whole world if it means she's happy?Lines will be crossed. Friendships will be put tothe test. And hearts will be shattered.

There's no safety net in love... As the reigning queen of competitive beach volleyball, Brianna Evans wants her career to go out with a bang. And what better send-off than a signature tournament sponsored by an exclusive high-end luxury resort? But Bree's heart could end up on the line. Her partner on the project is the irresistible man with whom she shared one perfect night in London...and never heard from again. After great UK success, premier event promoter Wesley Adams is glad to be back on his North Carolina home turf. Until he discovers the collaborator on his next joint venture is the flawless beauty he spent an unforgettable evening with more than a year ago. Wes wants to finish what they started, but he can't risk derailing the project or hurting Bree. And when they finally give in to their growing passion, will a terrible secret from his past and an escalating threat from Bree's cost them their second chance?

Samantha Hall needs a fresh start. Broken hearted and alone in a new city, Samantha begins to build a new life for herself while working as a bartender. Focusing on her new friends and rebuilding her broken life, Samantha is content. Until she meets him - attorney by day and a cocky, foul mouth playboy by night. All girls want Slade Long, but not one has ever been able to keep his attention for long. Having a different woman in his bed every night is how he prefers it-no emotion, no connection. Until he meets her - an angel with the sweetest voice he has ever heard and the most enticing green eyes. Samantha makes him second guess his actions and has him wanting something he didn't know existed. How can a man who has never been in love, be so sure? Can real love happen this fast? Burned by her past, Samantha struggles to keep up with the overwhelming passion she feels for Slade. She knows that he will be nothing but trouble to her already fragile heart, but how long can she continue to deny the love that she feels for him? Will Samantha let Slade prove his love is real, or will she push him away? She thought she knew love...... He thought he never wanted love..... Together they will show each other what they can't live without.