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🔥 He'll protect his best friend's baby sister from anything . . . other than himself. 🔥 Rhyland Dylan Casablancas is a forbidden fruit, undeniably delicious, but one bite just might kill you. She's my best friend's baby sister, a single mom, and a royal pain in the ass. When Little Miss Baggage moves downstairs to house-sit her brother's Manhattan apartment, my potential business partner mistakes us as a couple. He wants a family guy. I want access to his billions. And Dylan? She needs a big, burly guy to scare off her loser ex. But pretending to be engaged to the feisty girl next door gets messy when I take a bite of the illicit apple. What can I say? I'm an instant gratification kind of guy. We made a deal to walk out of each other's lives once my contract is signed. The only problem? She might take my heart with her when she leaves. Dylan Rhyland Coltridge is out of the question. Unless the question is: "Who's the biggest man-whore you've ever met?" Hedonistic. Wild card. Utterly corrupt. And those are just the traits the jerk prides himself on. My life is too messy for a boyfriend. Even if it wasn't, Rhyland would be the last man I'd consider. He is supposed to be my ticket out of this nightmare. But he's fast becoming my wildest, most dangerous dream. TROPES: 🔥 Best friend's brother 🔥 Fake engagement 🔥 Crazy ex-boyfriend 🔥 Single mother 🔥 Enemies to lovers 🔥 She falls first, he falls harder 🔥 Billionaire romance 🔥 Forced proximity 🔥 A lot of angst 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ Wildest Dreams is the new book in the Forbidden Love series, but can be read as a standalone book. If you haven't read Book 1, Truly Madly Deeply, there's still time... READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH WILDEST DREAMS: 'Be still my beating heart . . . Rhyland Coltridge is so insanely swoonworthy I don't know how to pick myself back up off the floor' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Can I give this book all the stars? Rhyland and Dylan are going to live rent free forever more. Both characters are so vulnerable and so unexpectedly romantic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Phenomenal. That's all I can say' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'L.J. Shen has a unique way of writing a story making you wholly a part of it and neber wanting to leave. Wildest Draems was no exception' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is ALL ROMCOM DREAMS under one cover!! I have never loved the main characters this much this soon into a story!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The angst, the tension , the chemistry - even their toxic moments - were so intense and addicting'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Even if I hadn't read the first book in the series, I would have been hooked by our MMC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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.

Some fairytales begin with a kiss...LaneyI finally get it. And to think, it only took my heart being pried out of my chest and stomped on five separate times by men who claimed they loved me. That's got to be a record, right?Let me put it as simply as I can: Fairy tales aren't real. Love is a lie. And, at least in my experience, sex never comes with a happy ending.Fortunately, I still have B.O.B, and he'll never fall out of love with me. I won't walk in on him in bed with another woman either. Nope. As long as I keep supplying him with fresh batteries, B.O.B's only purpose in life is to make me happy.And, damn it, I deserve to be happy. I'm a nice person. I work hard. And, most importantly, I've learned my lesson:I will never, ever let a man near my heart again.CarsonMy secret to happiness is to be completely upfront with what I want and, trust me, it has nothing to do with Laney's heart. Her lips? Hell yeah. A few other parts of her body? You better f*cking believe it. But her heart? Nope. Not even a little.Until it does...a lot.Forget I said that. I don't have feelings for anyone. They were all ripped out of me when I was a kid.This thing between Laney and me could be great. But we have to follow certain rules. We have a good time--no dates, no sleepovers, no expectations. When one of us is ready for something new or if she starts getting too attached, we move on with no hard feelings. Win-win, and everybody's happy.I came into this thinking it would be the same thing as it had always been and that she was like any other beautiful woman.It isn't. She isn't.But how do I tell her she deserves someone better, someone who can love her, someone who's not broken, if I can't seem to let her go?***standalone contemporary romance/romantic comedy without a cliffhanger or cheating***Now AvailableVirtually Impossible (Once and Forever #2)Deeper Water (Once and Forever #3) Carson and Laney's after happily-ever-afterDarker Water is a friends with benefits story inspired by The Frog Prince, and this is how Carson and Laney's fairy tale begins:Once upon a time there was a young woman who lived in a tall glass tower in the middle of a city. She wasn't incredibly beautiful but she was attractive, probably somewhere around the eighty-fifth percentile. She was smart, kind, honest, and good with animals.But the most beautiful thing about her was her heart, for it was made of the purest of golds. Unfortunately, she wasn't very good at taking care of it, and over the years, it lost its shine. Because every time she met a prince, she believed him to be perfect--strong but gentle, brave, and caring. So, she would show him her heart and give it to him to hold, thinking he would take care of it.What she hadn't yet realized was that there was a curse put on her...at some time...by someone. And the curse was this: The moment the woman gave her heart away and kissed the prince--believing it to be true love--the prince would begin to change. Sometimes slowly, other times quickly. But he always turned into a frog. And although the frog would give her heart back to her, each time it was a little more worn, a little less brilliant.But the woman didn't give up trying to find a prince who would remain a prince, knowing that somewhere out there was someone who could heal her heart and break the curse by remaining a prince after she kissed him.Then one day, she finally understood the curse's power. No one could heal her, she would never find a prince, and the curse would never be broken.And so, clutching what was left of her heart, she gave up her search.

She was mine before I ever laid eyes on her.LeVanIt took an instant to know we were meant to be.She wanted an escape and my arms were wide open.She endured a life of pain. I could give her solace.She saw baggage. I saw hope and connection.But most of all, to her, I was forbidden.I wanted her more because of it.And just when I thought I had her, we were ripped apart.One innocent act to escape forced our families onto a collision course.I was fooled into believing she could risk everything for me.Her hands were tied.She was more of a prisoner than I'd ever thought possible.She was just out of reach.And watching, waiting and wishing wouldn’t bring her back to me.But people like us never got lifetimes of happiness.Moments, maybe.We didn’t get fairy tale endings.Our love story was destined to end in tragedy.Author's NotesRisk Me is a full length (60,000 words) steamy standalone romance with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happy ever after ending. Includes Unbind Me, the Prequel. Content and Trigger Warning: Contains sensitive, potentially polarizing topics, and dark story elements that may be disturbing to some readers. Intended for 18+ readers.

A wildland firefighter falls for his best friend's widowed sister after she and her kids move in next door, in this flaming hot book three in the BookTok viral SKY RIDGE HOTSHOTS series."Don't ever let me hear you talk about yourself like that, do you understand? You're perfect just like this."Being a hotshot wildland firefighter is all I've ever known. It's my greatest passion. This job is dangerous, and after watching my parents' marriage fail because of it, I knew long ago I'd never be a relationship kinda guy. That all changes when Teddy moves in down the street. As her brother's best friend, I've always been Xander to her, but secretly I've always wanted to be more. She's recently widowed, with two young kids and another soon on the way. With a heart locked up like Fort Knox after losing her husband, breaking down Teddy's defenses will be damn near impossible . . .but I want to show her that I'm here to stay.As superintendent, my duty to my crew has always been my priority. But with Teddy's heart on the line, can I give up the only life I've ever known? Or am I doomed to be honor bound and lose the only woman I've ever loved?Tropes:Firefighter romanceAngstSmall town romanceForced proximityFriend to LoversHurt CareWorkplace romance

For readers of Bella Andre, New York Times bestselling author Claudia Connor follows up her heartfelt debut, Worth the Fall, with a novel about Matt’s brother, Stephen. When a McKinney brother falls in love, powerful emotion and overwhelming desire are never far behind.   Two hearts locked away . . . Hannah Walker spends her days coaching children through injury and trauma, one therapeutic horseback ride at a time. She knows all too well how violence can change a child and leave scars that never heal. It’s easy for her to relate to the kids; what isn’t easy is the thought of facing her own harrowing past.   Millionaire playboy Stephen McKinney could use a little coaching himself. Five years ago he encountered his most horrible nightmare—and the nightmare won. No matter what he achieves, nothing can make up for that awful night . . . or so he believes.   Both desperate for a second chance . . . Stephen is used to getting what he wants. And he wants Hannah. So when she turns him down, he’s intrigued. What he doesn’t know is that her secrets will lead him to a place he never wanted to go again . . . to a side of himself he’s tried to forget . . . a side that would scare Hannah away from ever loving him. Now his only chance to win her trust is to bare his soul, risking everything he tried so hard to protect. Praise for Worth the Risk and Claudia Connor   “Love, love, love! Read Claudia Connor for a consistently raw and emotional love story.”—New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips   “Achingly real characters, combined with Connor’s deft and tender handling of complex issues, make for a compelling, layered read.”—USA Today bestselling author Maggie McGinnis “Worth the Risk is a story of healing, of overcoming heartbreaking memories and panic-inducing fears, and taking the risk to trust and love again. You do not want to miss this wonderfully emotional story by one of my new favorite authors!”—Wendy S. Marcus, author of Loving You Is Easy “Connor’s writing is strong enough to maintain the emotional intensity of the main couple’s relationship through it all, providing a reading experience that will no doubt satisfy fans and leave many eager for more tales of the passionate McKinney Brothers.”—RT Book Reviews “A brand-new author I think you’re really gonna like.”—New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins   “I can’t get enough of Claudia Connor’s heartwarming stories. Sexy, emotional, complex, dreamy—her characters satisfy on every level.”—New York Times bestselling author Virna DePaul   “Loved this book, love this series and I cannot wait for more of this series and Claudia Connor.”—Live, Read and Breathe   “Claudia Connor is a natural storyteller. I was engrossed in Worth the Risk, down to the familiar interactions between the siblings.”—Book Crack   “This was just a really great book to read, and I definitely recommend it! I really want to go back and read Worth the Fall now! I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us!”—Pages of Comfort   Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

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.

A new novel of "toe-curling" erotic romance from the national bestselling author of Laid Bare. After his parents' death, Brody gave up a promising career to care for his family. Now, with his siblings grown, Brody owns his own business, and for the first time in years he's alone. Elise has come to Seattle with her daughter to find peace. After years as a world-famous ballerina-and trapped in a marriage gone bad-she's looking for neither love nor attention. But she finds both in the handsome, honest man who befriends her with no strings attached. Brody and Elise discover in each other the wild, physical passion they need. But it'll take a shadow from Elise's past to make them look beyond what they need-to what they truly desire.

Fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery will love Laura Drewry’s warm and humorous new Friends First romance, a sexy romp about a good cop and a bad girl playing hard to get.   Ellie Palmer and cops don’t mix, and getting pulled over by Officer Brett Hale—again—doesn’t help. Neither does being forced to take a safe-driving course with him. Brett’s by-the-book attitude leaves Ellie ice-cold, and his rock-hard body won’t change that. Still, the more time she spends with the guy, the more she finds herself warming up to his unexpected charms.   Even though Brett comes off like a boy scout, Ellie has sparked something he wants badly enough to get him to rethink his past mistakes. But when her ex shows up, Brett makes it his mission to keep Ellie safe in the here and now. His gut tells him the guy’s trouble, and Ellie must agree, because she doesn’t complain when Brett pulls her close. To keep her safe, though, he’ll have to choose between breaking her heart . . . and breaking the rules.   Praise for the Friends First series   “A tale told well . . . Romance readers will find themselves awake well into the night.”—Library Journal, on Plain Jayne   “A great friends-to-lovers story . . . If you enjoy slow-burn romance, then you’re in for a real treat.”—Girl Meets Books, on Plain Jayne   “[Prima Donna features] strong, guarded characters. . . . Readers will peel off each layer of the plot to reveal who Carter and Regan really are.”—Library Journal   “This book made me laugh, made me swoon, and even made my heart melt a few times.”—Roberta Capizzi, on Prima Donna   Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

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.