Minor
league player Stone Dumelin lost his younger brother when the Titans’ team plane went down. He never
expected the phone call that followed.
After a shoulder injury put my NHL career on ice, I resigned myself to the fact id never see my way out of the minor league again.
As my career faded, my estranged brothers star shot into orbit as the first line left winger for the Pittsburgh Titans. But when the teams plane crashed returning home one night, his light was snuffed out, and i was given the opportunity of a lifetime.
Now I'm in Pittsburgh, playing for the Titans, and face-to-face with my dead brother's ghost at every turn. His locker, his legacy, his persistent and annoyingly gorgeous attorney who won't stop contacting me about his estate, even though I've demanded she leave me alone. Harlow Alston would be extremely appealing if she wasn't so aggravating.
Only... Thats a complete lie. She pushes all the right buttons for me, and as much as I want her to quit pestering me about Brooks estate, I find myself intrigued by the fiery redhead who can't take no for an answer.
And the more I learn about Harlow, the more I find she might be the key to understanding who brooks really was, and who I want to be. I've got a second shot at a career I thought I'd lost and the opportunity to build something real with Harlow, but can I find strength to move forward, or will my past dictate my future?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
New
York
Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to
create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy
romance, and both women’s and general fiction,
Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur,
stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full
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time servant to
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This is Stone's story, and it starts at the very beginning from the moment he learns of his brother's Brooks death and through when he joins the team, and we get to see the team as it grows into the Titans 2.0.
Stone and Brooks are brothers who grew up together with parents you would not want. Inside of bringing them together, they tore them apart and Brooks became a man that Stone did not know.
With Brooks death, Stone joins his old team, and he ends up meeting Brooks close friend, neighbor and estate trustee, Harlow. Harlow was very close to Brooks and has some important things to share with Stone. This book is really Stone's journey into who his brother was and his legacy. Brooks was much more than a great hockey player and brother and I loved that Stone lets Harlow in so he can get to know who his brother was.
Harlow is an awesome character and I adored her. She lost one of her best friends and she works very hard to get Stone to meet with her and she helps him come to terms with his brother and who he was and their painful past.
This story made me laugh, cheer, cry and sigh many times. It's a feel-good romance with lots of heart and in it we learn what family means to Brooks, Stone, and Harlow.
A coffee addict and cat lover, Iris Morland writes sparkling, swoon-worthy romances, including the Flower Shop Sisters and the Love Everlasting series.
If she's not reading or writing, she enjoys binging on Netflix shows and cooking something delicious.
USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa brings us a light-hearted small-town romantic comedy full of a swoon-worthy billionaire, single dad romance, and big laughs.
I need a massive break.
So long to my cheating boyfriend and betraying roommate.
Goodbye hectic emergency room and long hours.
When I get an opportunity to take over my grandfather’s medical practice in Luna Harbor I happily accept the chance to try on a new life that holds sweet memories.
But I can barely think about anything at all when the new coffee shop/bar next to my practice always seems to be having an impromptu concert.
Who sets up a coffee and a bar in the same location as a music venue?
Fisher Hannigan, Head Man Child (ok, keyboardist) of the band Too Far From Grace, that’s who.
He’s also the man who can't stop flirting with me every time we meet. He’s having the time of his life, while I’m trying to run a quiet, unsuccessful medical practice.
Even though he infuriates me, our chemistry is off the charts and I can’t say I haven’t thought about giving him a full physical exam.
Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.
She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.
She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.
When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At nights, she likes to binge watches shows or movies with her equally geeky husband.
This is book 2 in the series and I enjoyed it. It stars Fisher and the new lady doctor in town, Natalie. At first when Natalie meets Fisher its hate at first sight but as she slowly gets to know him, they form a friendship of sort while she also tries to duck all Fisher's flirty nature.
Natalie was a wonderful leading lady. She is kind, smart, and one tough lady. She is what we call a lady boss. And well Fisher drives her a bit crazy from keeping her up all hours of the night to cooking her food, and he introduces her around town.
Fisher at the start of this book is what is called a man child. He flirts with everyone, has tons of confidence and is loved by the whole town and the world as he is a famous rockstar.
Just as he is finally getting somewhere with Natalie his whole life changes and I for one was so excited to watch him finally grow up and see what he and Natalie can do as a team. But getting there is not easy, and I loved watching these two fall for each other.
I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Because, God, she loved her brothers. But, hell, they were ANNOYING. And good at scaring off every single man she’d ever dated.
Sigh.
She just…wanted the happy ending, the man who’d love her and her flaws. The one who wouldn’t be scared off by her six scary—even to her, as much as she hated to admit that particular truth—older brothers.
But—another sigh—there didn’t actually appear to be a man on the planet who met those criteria.
So…circling back to the fact that she was hopelessly single and destined to remain that way.
Until one day there was a knock at the door.
And Rafe showed up, moved in, and—
Proved that her brothers’ best friend was the one man on the planet who wasn’t scared.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.
She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com.
If you are a new reader, then this is a great place to start while reading the series as we are introduced to a whole new set of characters of which other books in the future will be written. The future books with be about Cora's brothers and Rafe's best friends.
If you a long-time reader, you will love seeing how all the previous couples in this series are doing as they are good friends with Cora and every Thursday they get together for some fun.
Cora and Rafe were new characters to me as I have not read the previous books in the series. Cora has an awesome home life but she has 6 brothers, and they all work very hard to protect her from men. Rafe is a family friend to Cora, but he is best friends with her brothers and her mom sees him as a son.
Rafe's home life was awful and so his family became his best friend's family. There is also a 6-year age difference between Rafe and Cora, and this was kind of an odd fact, Rafe actually held Cora as a newborn.
Rafe is in town, and he needs a place to stay so her brothers ask him to stay with her and so that's how this story begins. It is a romance between a childhood friend and her brother's best friend and her huge crush.
This was a story about friendship, love, family, loyalty and soulmates. At times Rafe frustrated me because he came off a bit of a coward and at the base of that was his fear of losing the people most important to him. But when he was with Cora, I loved his alpha tendencies.
I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
From USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a brand new standalone sports romance. The seventh installment of the Only One Series. A spin off from the Something So Series and This is Series
Wilson
I was the bad boy on and off the ice.
I loved it — owned it.
Hockey. Women. Money.
Until she came into the picture.
Now, all I want to do is be better.
I want to prove to myself I don’t have to be the guy everyone thinks I am.
She knocked down the walls I spent my whole life building.
Franny
My last name opened the doors, but proving I was worth the title of TV producer took all of my time.
He walked in with a chip on his shoulder.
I was happy to point out all his flaws.
Falling for him was inevitable.
When scandal hits, no one expected me to stand by his side.
When her nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...
This book was super-hot. I am a Natasha Madison fan and I love this series and have read every book in the series and honestly, I don't think any of them have been as hot as Franny and Brad Wilson.
Franny is a woman who works in a man's world and it's really a tough road. She is the daughter of Karrie and Matthew and well she isn't just smart, and talented but she also is one tough cookie, and she proves this in this book as she makes her dreams come true.
Wilson is the bad boy of hockey, and he meets Franny at a wedding, and they hook up. When he sees her again, he wants more but she likes things very casual. It was fun watching Wilson chase her and even while she hooks up with him, he keeps pushing for more and I loved how into her he was.
And when the world gets cruel, he has her back no matter what. I fell hard for Wilson in this story, and I never expected that. I think he is one of my favorite male leads that the author has created since I met Cooper in the very first book the author wrote.
I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a “fresh and fun!” romance between a grumpy single dad and his beautiful, spunky employee—the one he can’t have.
Chemistry is not love.
That’s what my boss, the grumpy single dad with brilliant green eyes, says anyway.
I have my V-card. He’s ten years older than me. I work for him.
Nate Hughes has a million reasons why a relationship between us would never work. Honestly? It’s all a farce.
He can’t deny our connection. His soft smiles, brief touches, and protective behaviors come too easily. And when I need a place to stay? He can’t stop himself from offering me a room—though I’d prefer his bed. After all, there are sparks—delicious, sizzling sparks—when we’re together.
Our forced proximity brings things to a head. Our shared experiences and traumas draw us closer. Our undeniable attraction has us toeing the line between friends and lovers—whether Nate likes it or not.
He’s right—chemistry is not love. But that doesn’t mean that I won’t fall in love with him … even if he can’t love me back.
EXCERPT
“Do you want me to pay rent or help with groceries? We really didn’t go over any of that,” she says, licking her lips.
My gaze settles on her finger approaching the pudding container again. “You’re a college student with a part-time job. You don’t have any money.”
“That’s true.” She smiles smugly before lifting her eyes to mine. “I’m sure we could come up with something.”
She trails her finger around the walls of the plastic before bringing it to her lips again. With her hand poised in front of her face, she smiles at me.
Nope. Not letting that happen.
I clamp her wrist with my hand and suspend it in midair. Her eyes go wide, her breath halting in her throat as she waits for my reaction.
Her skin is warm in my palm. Her wrist is so small, so delicate, that I ease my grip so I don’t accidentally hurt her.
I’m not sure why I touched her, but it’s either because I’m sleep-deprived and it’s late or I want to teach her a lesson. Or maybe I just want to see her reaction.
I stare at her as deeply as I can. She holds her breath as she considers—hopes? fears?—what I’m going to do.
I twist her wrist and bring her hand to my face. A smirk settles on my lips as her entire body stills.
Then with the most deliberate move I’ve ever made, I bring her finger to my mouth.
My heart thunders in my chest as my self-restraint shatters into a million pieces.
I suck her finger between my lips. She gasps, her body shaking in response. I run my tongue around the pudding before biting lightly against her skin as I remove her digit from my mouth.
Every muscle in my body tightens. My blood heats to a dangerous degree. My hand trembles as I hold her hand in mine and try desperately not to tug her whole body into me.
Her chest heaves. She forces a swallow as she leans back against the counter. Her breath is loud and quick, breaking the silence of the room.
“Shit,” she says, a mixture of a plea and a promise.
I just look at her and smile. “Is that what you wanted?”
She swallows again.
I release her wrist from my palm. Then I lean in until we’re only inches apart—until I’m so close that I can smell the sweetness of her breath—and grin.
“That’s the only time my mouth will get anywhere near you.” I turn toward the doorway, ignoring the protest of every cell in my body. “I’ll see you in the morning.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
About Adriana Locke
USA Today, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts Bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys created by other authors, Adriana has created her own.
She resides in the Midwest with her husband, four sons, and two dogs. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather's nice and there's always a piece of candy in her pocket.
This book bridges two of the author's series and brings the readers back home to the Landry's which for me started my love for this authors books. This book is also a prequel or intro to the Carmichael family which is the authors next series.
The Landry series which is a series I was totally hooked on. When that series ended a character from that series ended up with a Gibson Boy and so began the Gibson Boys series, the elder sister in the Gibson Boys ends up together with one of the Mason brothers and so began the Mason Family series. In the Mason series we meet Nate and also Paige as they are connected to Hollis who is a part of the Mason family as he is dating Larissa Mason and he also works with Coy Mason.
Hollis is very important to this story and his book really starts in "The Relationship Pact" where he meets Larissa Mason. It is a stand alone story but really is part of the Mason series. I guess you could think of it as a prequel to that series and also I think its a book you should read before you read this book so you understand who Hollis is and his connection to Paige.
In this book we get some fun scenes with some of my favorite Landry's like Lincoln, Dominic and Ford. Nate also works for Landry Security and he is Dominic's brother. Dom is married to Camilla Landry and thats how Nate is connected to the Landry family and why this book is part of the Landry series rather than the Mason's.
This is an age gap romance. I am not sure the exact ages but Paige in her early 20's and in college and Nate is in his 30's. He also is a single dad to Ryder who is 7 years old. Nate also works at a bar he owns and Paige is his employee and friend. When she is evicted he wants to help her, and so they also become roomies.
While this is an age gap romance, Paige is totally mature. In fact at times I thought she was more mature than Nate. I loved her so much. She wants Nate and I loved how honest she was about it. Nate on the other hand sends her so many mixed signals that I felt he needed to grow up a bit in this story. When he finally owns up to everything, I wanted Paige to torture him a bit more.
This was a really fun story and I absolutely adored it and loved all the Landy's featured in this story. I would have loved to have seen more mason's than just Hollis and Larissa but I still loved this story
I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My heart almost catapults out of my body whenever I realize how perfectly Zander has filled the empty hole in my heart.
He turned his life upside down for me.
He calls me by my name. A word he dreaded all his life.
He moved to Cherrywood for me, because this is the only place where I feel like home.
Now he’s patiently waiting for me to say three words: I am ready.
But I’m not.
Marrying Zander and starting the family he wants would mean placing my trust in fate, believing that I’m truly safe… that my children would be truly safe.
He’s promising me the future of my dreams, but how can I let go of the past?
Loving Rose is the second and final book in Rose and Zander’s story.
“Are you sure?” His gaze doesn’t leave my face, and I know he’s checking for any of my nervous tics.
“I might be shy about these things, Zander, but I want to experience, or at least try, everything with you.”
A playful smile plays on his lips at my words. “Everything. That’s a big word, couch girl.”
“Not as big as you,” I murmur, rubbing myself against his hardening p****
“Oh, Rose. You shouldn’t have done that, babe.” He leans forward and grabs my lavender pillow from the bed. Throwing it on the floor next to my feet, he says, “Get on your knees. Class starts now.”
My hands move from where they were resting on his chest. Zander grabs them at the last moment and helps me get down.
“What should I do?” In this position, I’m eye level with the towel knot around his waist.
“Close your eyes.”
I look at him in confusion. How can I do this with my eyes closed? I’m not even sure I can do it right with my eyes wide open. But when Zander simply stares down at me, waiting for me to follow his instruction, I comply.
“Do you really want to do this, couch girl?”
I smile despite the nerves. My heart swoons at his tenderness, and some of the nerves settle down.
He knows my heart.
I open my eyes and nod, determined to give him the best blow job in the whole world.
In those early morning hours when I’m alone, my imaginations run wild and I pen down the life of people living in my head. All my life, I have lived in small towns in different parts of the world. The friendships, the camaraderie that people share around me inspired me to create Cherrywood and St. Peppers, the two towns where all my stories take place.
I write about beautiful coincidences, finding love in unexpected places and times, and fighting hard to get that happily ever after.
I reject to read, see, write anything that does not promise a HEA.
My characters are sexy yet shy, strong yet reserved…
I am married to a man whom I fell in love at an age of 15, proposed him at an age of 23 and married at an age of 30. He has no clue what I write or do when he is snoring quietly in the next room.
I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the second part of Rose and Zander's story. In the first book they got engaged and this story picks up 6 months later. While Rose is happy and engaged, everything else is still the same.
For the most part Zander wants to marry Rose and live with her and just love her, but he has to get her to move along with that scenario. In addition, she meets his family namely the man who meant everything to him and his brothers, Beast.
In this book we also get all the ends of Beautiful Rose all tied together. Rose learns who she is, where she came from and her story. I am not spoiling any of that.
It was a beautifully crafted story, and she has a very complicated past and I loved this story so much. I cannot wait to read more about Zander's brothers and Clem's story.
