"She's a pop star. He's trouble in a jersey. But the world doesn't know anything about who they've always been together…
Growing up, my biggest dream was to marry my best friend, Teo Kirby. Life had other plans—or he did, anyway. His perfect future involved football, not his curvy best friend.
He broke my heart…and a horrific accident destroyed my life.
I've never been able to get past it. I don't think he has, either.
When we come face to face at my concert after six years, Teo swears I don't know the full story. And he isn't the same boy I loved back then. This version of him is harder. Angrier. A tornado in a jersey.
And God help me, he still has the power to break me.
I shouldn't still care about him or the fact that his professional football career is on the line. The last thing I need is his tarnished reputation destroying mine. But when he tells the world that we're dating... I'm just crazy enough to play along.
I'm desperate enough to revel in his touch and drown in his kisses, too.
But I wasn't supposed to forgive him. I wasn't supposed to fall. And we weren't supposed to find ourselves facing the same impossible choices we faced back then, either.
With the entire world watching, can we truly break free of the past, or are we destined to break all over again?
Hold Me Closer is an angsty second-chance romance featuring a possessive football superstar and the popstar he's loved since they were kids."
"Fake dating her gay best friend to avoid the man of her dreams should be a piece of cake… right?
Zoya Mikhail
I was not supposed to fall for my sister's hot guitarist, Jareth Grayson. I wasn't supposed to kiss him, either.
But mistakes were made.
Asking my gay best friend to pose as my boyfriend at my sister's wedding is an act of desperation meant to keep me out of Jareth's arms.
Until it fails spectacularly.
My bestie is MIA as soon as we land, and I'm pretty sure Jareth is stalking me. It's the only explanation for why I keep ending up in his arms.
He's a rockstar with a vineyard to run. I'm still in grad school, half a country away. This is never going to work. But God help me, I don't want it to end, either.
Jareth Grayson
The woman of my dreams skipping town after I kissed her? Brutal.
Finding out that she has a boyfriend? Ouch.
Watching her boyfriend dote on her at my family's vineyard? Oh, hell no.
Zoya Mikhail is mine. She can pretend she's in love with another man all she wants, but I know better. I see the way she looks at me like she's dying for another taste. She's wild about me, and she knows it.
As soon as I find out why she's lying to herself, I intend to put a stop to it.
In the meantime, I'll be putting my hands on her curvy little body as often as necessary to remind her where she belongs. Right here with me.
Whiskey Promises is a spicy small-town romance featuring a possessive alpha hero, a reluctant-to-love heroine, a merry band of interfering cousins, and a whole lot of banter.
These alphas know a thing or two about running an empire. They've been managing the most profitable alcohol venture in California for years. But it hasn't left time for the things that matter—like love.
Until now.
Happily-ever-after (and hilarity) strikes exactly when fate intends for Wine Country's Most Eligible when a group of fiery women turn their lives upside down and prove there's no time like now to fall.
But it'll take a lot of convincing (and a whole lot of heat) to get these curvy women on the same page in this spicy small-town series.
Wine Country Alphas is a second-generation Her Alpha series, and each book can be read as a standalone title."
"Making a play for his biggest rival's sister will send this hockey star straight to the penalty box.
Jordan
Five years ago, I was at the top of my game.
It all came crashing down when I hit my own captain.
He deserved it, but the world doesn't know that.
Neither does his baby sister, Sutton.
I've clawed my way back to the top and tried to put it behind me.
But I never expected her to show up, demanding the truth.
What I know about her brother will destroy their relationship.
Not telling her may destroy my only shot with her.
She's worried I want her for revenge.
But what I want is far more complicated than that.
It's her in my life and in my bed. Permanently.
Sutton
Once upon a time, Jordan Silvestri was my secret crush.
My illusions crumbled when he attacked my brother.
It's been five years, and my brother still won't tell me the truth.
And I've never been able to forget Jordan.
I'm supposed to hate him for what he did, but he haunts me.
I don't know why I'm here to see him or what I want.
Until his hands are on me, and my world finally makes sense.
But does he really want me…or is this just one more way for him to hurt my brother?
These hockey stars are at the top of their game on the ice. But off the ice, their lives are wrecks. Between dodging puck bunnies, the paparazzi, and an endless parade of endorsement deals, they don't have time for love...until they do.
They say the bigger you are, the harder you fall. But these ice giants won't know what hit them when they fall face-first in love. For a chance at forever, they'll play the dirtiest, steamiest game of their lives. And the winner takes all."
"Waking up married to his best friend's curvy baby sister might be the best mistake he ever made...
Archer
Everyone thinks they know me. I'm the captain of the team. Dependable. Reliable. Calm. Except… It's all a lie, especially when it comes to her.
Wren Erikson has been my obsession since I met her. If she knew how far I've gone to keep her close, she'd lose it. So would her brother.
He's my teammate, my ride-or-die. And I'm about to blow up his world.
Because his baby sister is in my bed, wearing my ring. And I'll burn it all to the ground before I let my wife go now.
Wren
My whole life, my older brother's dreams have come before my own. I never really minded until I met Archer Graves. He's the one part of my brother's hectic world I want for myself. Except… he's off-limits.
Until now.
A night of drunken fun wasn't supposed to end with me in his bed and his ring on my finger. But it did. Now, he's determined to make this marriage work. And every time he touches me, I forget exactly why that's a bad idea.
My brother is going to kill us both when he finds out. But… if anything is worth the risk, I think it's this. It's Archer.
God help me, but I can't let this man go.
These hockey stars are at the top of their game on the ice. But off the ice, their lives are wrecks. Between dodging puck bunnies, the paparazzi, and an endless parade of endorsement deals, they don't have time for love... until they do.
They say the bigger you are, the harder you fall. But these ice giants won't know what hit them when they fall face-first in love. For a chance at forever, they'll play the dirtiest, steamiest game of their lives. And the winner takes all."
"Gideon Carmichael
I've never wanted love. I've got a Ma and two brothers who drive me crazy already. That's more than enough for one man to handle. But then, an old military buddy asks for help protecting a curvy country musician.
Kenna Maxwell sings like an angel, looks like a goddess, and doesn't tolerate any of my crap. Her smart mouth drives me wild in a way nothing ever has. But someone is hunting this little sparrow, determined to snuff out her light. Hell will freeze over before I let that happen. I licked her. She's mine.
Kenna Maxwell
I know a thing or two about annoying, bossy men. My older brother is one. But Gideon Carmichael might just take the cake. He's been telling me what to do since I hired him. The only problem is that I don't hate it nearly as much as I should.
I've been running from the thought of love since we lost my dad. But when this man touches me, I don't want to run anymore. Not from him or from whoever is stalking me in the dark. All I want is a future with this wild former Marine. I'm just terrified that choice might not be up to me . . .
Contains mature themes."
"His new assistant hates him. Too bad he just told the world they're dating...
Logan Moreno
Being a problem, I can handle. Being one of my sister's problems? Not so much. I've done everything I can to keep her out of the press, even when it's meant watching my reputation take hit after hit.
But I did not expect things to get this complicated.
Because a reporter won't stop sniffing around… and I just met my assistant in a bar and took her home. I probably should have warned her about my sister and her kid.
Now, Peyton thinks the kid is mine. And she hates me. The only solution to both of my problems is obvious. I tell the world that we're dating. It's true. At least, it will be as soon as I convince her that what she's feeling isn't hate. It's the makings of forever.
Peyton Cloud
Going home with the goalie who looks like sin is a bad idea, but I go anyway. Color me surprised when I realize he has a wife and kid at home. I run out faster than an Olympian in a foot race. Only to find out he's the player I'll be working for come Monday. Why does Baby Jesus hate me?
Logan swears I've got him all wrong and that the kid isn't his. As if I haven't heard that before. My dad said the same thing about me. But this time, I really want to believe it. There's something about this ridiculous man I can't resist. Even when he announces to the world that we're dating.
For the record, we definitely aren't. Ever. I don't think.
These hockey stars are at the top of their game on the ice. But off the ice, their lives are wrecks. Between dodging puck bunnies, the paparazzi, and an endless parade of endorsement deals, they don't have time for love... until they do. They say the bigger you are, the harder you fall. But these ice giants won't know what hit them when they fall face-first in love. For a chance at forever, they'll play the dirtiest, steamiest game of their lives. And the winner takes all."
"Zion Carmichael
Guarding a social media model was not on my agenda. Then again, neither was losing half my hearing in a bomb blast five years ago. Fate has a way of doing what it wants in my life.
I'm supposed to be the level-headed brother, not the one who schemes his way into a woman's bed and flat-out refuses to leave it again. But here we are anyway . . . with Makenzie Baird looking way too good in nothing but a smile and my shirt for me to start complaining now. This little model is going down. And I intend to ride her the whole way.
Kenzie Baird
Becoming Insta-famous wasn't on my bingo card this year. Then again, neither was anything else that happened. Like watching my best friend fall in love on social media. Or being threatened by a former coworker. Or hiring the hottest bodyguard known to womankind. Now, Zion Carmichael is breathing down my neck at every turn, telling me what to do.
Especially since his version of guarding me seems to require one bed . . . and a whole lot of snuggling. I'm supposed to be forging my own destiny and making my own rules, but when he's growling at me, his rules sound a little too good. Help. Me.
Contains mature themes."
"He'll break every rule in the book to claim his coach's daughter.
Nash Whatley
Coach had two rules when I joined the team: Keep my name out of the press, and don't even think about touching his daughter. The first one? Easy. I'm not some rookie with a chip on my shoulder. The second one? Complicated.
Emilia Lariat might just be the thing I've been missing. But this sassy little minx thinks she can hide what we are together. We'll see how easy that is when I've got her bent over every flat surface in this arena.
She wants to play? That's fine. But I came to win, and not even her father will stop me.
Emilia Lariat
When my father told me to meet him in the locker room, the sausage fest I walked in on wasn't what he had in mind. Now, I know what his entire roster looks like naked. Puck bunnies would kill to be me right now… and I'd kill to burn the image from my brain.
Thank God for Nash Whatley, my savior in skates. From the minute the growly giant drags me out of the locker room with his hands over my eyes, he's got my head and heart all messed up.
He's the last person I should be sneaking around with… but the second he touches me, I forget exactly what we're risking. I forget everything but his name.
Right up until my dad finds out, anyway…"
"International award-winning author Nichole Rose and USA Today bestselling author Fern Fraser have teamed up to take you on a steamy-sweet adventure to a town where nothing is what it seems.
DRAVEN: I've spent my life in darkness, hidden away from the world. It's where monsters belong after all, isn't it?
But my curvy maid, Dahlia, brings more than just order to my world. She brings me back to life and makes me want more. My beastly appearance doesn't scare her. Nothing does. Except, perhaps, the father she's running from. But I won't give her up for any man. This beauty is all mine.
DAHLIA: I spent my life fighting my strict father and his outdated opinions about right and wrong. Accepting a housekeeping job in another state is a way of proving I can stand on my own two feet.
The moment we meet, Draven's tail sweeps me off them and straight into his arms. I've never met anyone with more heart and humanity than the sexy, blue-haired giant.
In my father's eyes, Draven is a monster, not a man, but I'm determined to prove him wrong. This Bride is claiming her Beast.
Contains mature themes."
"When the man of her dreams decides to fight fire with fire, this curvy girl might just go down in flames . . .
Zayne Carmichael: The moment I set eyes on Emma Cooper, I knew she was meant to be mine. Unfortunately, my shy little lamb loves the word no. She's been rejecting me since day one. So I'm breaking out the big guns and fighting fire with fire.
She's got too much on her shoulders. Mine were made to support her hectic world. By the end of the week, this curvy goddess will be mine. Even if I have to lie my way into her life and charm her whole damn family first.
Emma Cooper: Hot, bossy, and relentless. That's Zayne Carmichael. And the crazy man has his sights set on me. He has no clue just how different our lives really are. He owns his own private security company. I spend half of every day chasing after my grandma and her sister. Believe me, it's more complicated than it sounds.
I know Zayne's lying when he says I'm in danger, but he insists on following me anyway. Fine. He wants to play that game? I'll let him. If he hasn't fled by the end of the day, it'll be a miracle. There's just one problem. The longer I spend with him, the less I want him to flee.
Contains mature themes."
"This over-the-top goalie refuses to crash and burn when it comes to the woman of his dreams.
Atlas Jacks: The moment I set eyes on Gabbi Sterling, I know she's mine. Unfortunately, she doesn't agree.
Her brother owns my team. Her best friend told a little white lie. And my girl is giving me nine kinds of hell. Right up until we get lost in the woods together.
Now, it's up to me to get her out safely. There's just one problem. I have a concussion and no clue where we are.
Gabbi Sterling: Atlas Jacks makes my blood boil . . . in more ways than one. The oversized goalie is infuriating. He's also infuriatingly hot. I thought he slept with my best friend, but I was wrong. Now, I have no excuse for keeping him at a distance. Except for the fact that my brother will kill us both.
I didn't mean to get us lost in the woods. Or to end up in his arms. But now that we're here, I'm not so sure I want us to be found.
Right up until his life depends on it, anyway. I'll do whatever it takes to save the man I love.
Contains mature themes."
"To win a shot with his curvy girl, this hockey hunk will become her best line of defense.
Aspen: Leaving home was the best decision I ever made. Unfortunately, my older brother disagrees. He thinks I still need someone to look after me. I didn't expect him to send his former teammate to do his dirty work, though.
Noah Diamante, AHL superstar, won't leave me alone, and I like it a little too much. Especially the part where he saves my life from a madman. Now, he swears I'm never getting rid of him.
But does he mean it . . . or am I just a favor to him?
Noah: If anyone had told me that coffee would change my life, I would have laughed. Right up until I set eyes on Aspen Whatley at the local coffee shop, anyway. She's everything right in this world. But she's a little spitfire, hellbent on taking on the world by herself. Knowing her brother wants me to keep an eye on her doesn't earn me any points.
Until her life is on the line, and she has nowhere to turn. Now, she's looking over her shoulder, and I'm pissed about it. No one threatens what belongs to me. But I've been playing defense my entire life. I'll protect this goddess and make her mine. You can bet on that.
Contains mature themes."
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