Southern Heart - Natasha Madison

 

Some secrets have a way of coming back and haunting us, no matter how much we try to bury them.

Chelsea

Coming back home was supposed to be normal.

Not that my life had ever been normal, but it was getting there.

Then I opened the door and found a man—broken, bloodied, and fighting for his life.

I don’t know why, but I said I would take care of him. I had to. Needed to.

He was a mystery, showing up from out of nowhere. But he might have already stolen my heart.

Mayson Carey

The only thing I have ever wanted in my entire life was to forget who I was. Joining the military helped me do this.

Keep your head down and glide through life was my new motto. No strings, no relationships. Nothing.

Everything was working until a knock at the door had me face-to-face with the reason I was running.

So I ran—I fell into her arms, and she fell into my heart, but I know better than to think it’ll last.

Some secrets have a way of coming back and haunting us, no matter how much we try to bury them.

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Southern Heart is the fifth title in the Southern Series.  I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys interconnected standalones with strong themes of family, friendship, love and community.  Chelsea and Mayson’s story had me captivated from beginning to end.  Southern Heart is an emotional story, with moments that are sweet, sexy and passionate it also has its fair share of intrigue, and suspense.

Chelsea is the younger sister of Ethan featured in Southern Sunrise and the daughter of Savannah and Beau who were featured in Southern Storm.  She’s just returned home with a nursing degree, and although she is ready to put it to good use, she didn’t expect to need put her knowledge and skills to the test quite so soon.   Chelsea is a strong, intelligent, fierce, sassy and brave heroine who isn’t afraid to put herself out there and you can’t help but love.

Mason has his fair share of demons, having survived a nightmare of a childhood and then joining the military.  He’s a loner by necessity, doing his best to avoid his past.  Although he’s a charming, strong alpha he’s also quite vulnerable.

The connection between this pair is passionate and their chemistry is undeniable.   I grow to love this group more and more with each addition to the series and look forward to the rest of this generation finding their happy ever after. 

My Almost Ex - Piper Rayne

 

In the middle of a crowded bar in our small Alaskan town, my estranged wife snuggles up to me as if we’re still a happy couple.

 

Don’t get me wrong, we were a happy couple—before she walked out on me a year ago. We were the high school sweethearts everyone thought were destined to be together forever. We thought so too, which is why we married shortly after graduation.

 

We had a good marriage. Until she left me without any real explanation.

 

Now, she’s back—and this is the real kicker—she has amnesia and thinks I’m still her husband. Technically I am, although the divorce papers are sitting at the lawyer’s office.

 

She’s desperate to remember her life in Sunrise Bay but I only want to find out why she left me. Once we conjure that memory up, it’s sayonara because there’s no second chances here. But as you probably already figured out, things didn’t go quite as I planned.

 

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My Almost Ex is the second title in The Greene Family series, featuring Adam and Lucy Greene.   This title is a captivating and engaging second chance romance that whilst emotional, is also sweet, sexy, and angsty.

Adam and Lucy were childhood sweethearts and happily married, until one day she walked out on their marriage with no explanation leaving Adam feeling lost and alone.   Despite the frustrations regarding his past, Adam remains a sweet, caring, and charismatic hero.

Lucy is back in Sunrise Bay with amnesia and looking for answers.  She’s sweet and more than a little curious regarding her past and the identity she left behind.

They may both have questions regarding their past, but the connection and chemistry they share is undeniable. 

I highly recommend this title to anyone who loves a story of hope, happiness, forgiveness, and acceptance.  I will be eagerly awaiting the release of the next title in the series.

The Butterfly Effect - Kelly Elliott

 

The Butterfly Effect by Kelly Elliott is now live! 

The butterfly effect -- one small change, one moment in time that impacts the future.

At twenty-six years old I never dreamed I'd walk in on my husband in bed with my best friend. At twenty-seven years old I found myself divorced, and the mother of a one-year-old son. Never mind I was learning to take the reins of my family's apple orchard business. There was no way my life could be any more complicated...or so I thought. 

Can a woman who's lost all trust in men help a man who can't even trust himself? 

Aiden O'Hara was my brother's best friend, and I would be remiss if I said I hadn't always found him utterly attractive--and the passing of time or circumstances didn't change that. But when he moves back to Boggy Creek Valley after serving his time as a Navy SEAL, I cannot deny the pull I feel between us. 

Aiden is haunted by his own demons--demons that seem bigger than the both of us--and my heart warns me to stay away. I'd been burned already and didn't need that added complication in my life, or so I thought. But one moment in time changes everything between us, and neither one of us can deny the hidden feelings we share.

Our pasts want to keep us apart...our future will be up to the wings of fate.

The Butterfly Effect is book one in the Boggy Creek Valley series and is a stand-alone novel.

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The Butterfly Effect is the first book in the Boggy Creek Valley series.  This title is a poignant, sweet and heartfelt, small town second chance romance and it’s probably moved to the top of my list of my favorite titles written by Kelly.

Aidan and Willa’s story is beautiful.  They grew up together, Aidan being Willa’s older brother Hunter’s best friend but parted ways when Aiden entered the Navy with dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL. 

When Aidan returns to Boggy Creek it’s to discover that Willa is divorced, and there is nothing to stand in their way, but their own baggage.  Aidan is a lovable, sweet, selfless, and loving alpha hero who battles with the choices he made whilst serving his country.  Willa moved on with life and had a baby and is now a single mother.  She’s incredibly strong, brave and resilient and not afraid to go after what she wants.  I adored the relationship that Aidan shares with Ben, Willa’s young son.

The chemistry and connection between this pair is undeniable and the love scenes both sweet and steamy.

This is a beautiful and heartfelt story of family and friendship and I can’t wait for future additions to this series.

Headhunter - Kristen Proby

 

Headhunter: A With Me in Seattle Mafia Novel by Kristen Proby is now live! 

Things have never been more intense in New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby's With Me in Seattle Mafia series...

As the son of one of the States' most prominent mob bosses, Shane Martinelli's always been immersed in society's shady underbelly. Learning to navigate it and keep to the edges was working just fine until an acquaintance turns up missing, and he fears the worst. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he hasn't stopped thinking about her. Luckily, as an ex-special operative, he's uniquely qualified to track her down and keep her safe. Unfortunately, nobody's making that easy--not the people who took her nor the woman herself.

Ivie Jordan has led a pretty uneventful life, and that's just how she likes it. Especially since she'll be the first to admit that she doesn't do so well in social situations. She's a proud business owner, and while she doesn't have family, she does have a network of people who look out for her. Little did she know that being accepted into that fold came with a laundry list of issues. When the worst happens, and she's forced to rely on the ruggedly handsome alpha hero who comes to her rescue, she discovers her inner badass--and the sultry vixen on her other shoulder.

Too bad the two of them are literally running for their lives and trying to ensure the safety of those they love. There is way more at stake than meets the eye.

It's time for the hunted to become the hunters.

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Headhunter is the second title in the With Me in Seattle Mafia series, featuring the Martinelli siblings.   In this title you have the story of Shane Martinelli and Ivie Jordan, who both appeared prominently in the first title Underboss, in Shane’s brother Carmine’s story.

Shane is an enigmatic, yet intriguing hero who is not only part of a mafia family, but also works for the government.  He’s a solitary man who enjoys his peace and quiet but is also incredibly lethal when required.   Shane is protective, demanding alpha who live s a life full of intrigue and danger.

Ivie on the other hand is living a peaceful and quiet life working with her best friend Annika.  She’s intelligent, independent, strong, sweet and resilient, and like many of Ms Proby’s heroines is quite relatable and has a headstrong streak. 

Ivie and Shane’s story is full of heat, heart, action, intrigue and suspense, with more than a few surprising twists and turns.  It’s a fast-paced romance and the connection and chemistry this pair shares is undeniable. 

Whilst I enjoyed Underboss, I was completely captivated by Headhunter and cannot wait for the next installment featuring the third Martinelli brother Rocco/Rafe and Annika.

Could Have Been Us - Corinne Michaels

 Corinne Michaels has revealed the cover for Could Have Been Us!

Releasing: April 27, 2021

Cover Design: Perfect Pear Creative

Photographer: Brian Kaminski 

Cover Model: Charlie Matthews

New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to the Willow Creek Valley Series in this stunning small town, brother's best friend romance.

Fifteen years ago, I fell for Jack O'Donnell.

I was just a girl, but I knew my brother's best friend was the only man I'd ever love.

On my eighteenth birthday, when I asked him to kiss me, I never imagined it would change my life so completely.

I gave Jack everything that night.

In order to move on, we had to go our separate ways and pretend like nothing happened... as though it wasn't the greatest moment of my life.

But even that wasn't as heartbreaking as the secret we were forced to keep.

I've tried not to think about how much I still love him. How I long to be back in his strong arms or the way his hazel eyes make my heart race.

Until he kisses me again. And this time there's no turning back. This time I know what it means.

We belong together and there's no use denying it any longer.

But our feelings aren't the only thing that won't stay buried, our past resurfaces and threatens to destroy our second chance at happiness.

When our love is tested once again, will we be strong enough to stand together?

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My True Love - Melissa Foster

Can a man who resents the hand he’s been dealt and a woman who spends her days grateful for every little thing find true love in each other’s arms—or are their differences stronger than both of them? Find out in this funny, sexy, heartfelt romance, and fall in love with Grant and Jules on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, and midnight rendezvous.

 

Even war heroes need a little help sometimes…

 

After spending years fighting for his country and too damn long learning to navigate life with a prosthetic leg, Grant Silver returns to Silver Island to figure out a future he couldn’t fathom without fatigues and a gun in his hand. He’d almost forgotten how a man could suffocate from the warmth and caring community in which he’d grown up, and if that weren’t bad enough, his buddies’ beautiful and far-too-chipper younger sister won’t stop flitting into his life, trying to sprinkle happy dust everywhere she goes.

 

As a cancer survivor, Jules Steele knows better than to count on seeing tomorrow. She doesn’t take a single moment for granted, and she isn’t about to let a man who used to be charming and full of life waste the future he’s been blessed with. She’s determined to get through to him, even if it takes a few steamy kisses…

 

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My True Love is the second book in The Steele’s at Silver Island series, featuring Jules and Grant.

I highly recommend this title to anyone who enjoys a sweet, sexy, inspiring, and heartfelt romance.

Jules Steele is an inspiring, positive, and confident heroine who lives life to the fullest.  She’s incredibly compassionate, caring, patient and understanding when it comes to Grant and his reluctance to mix with his family and friends.

Grant Silver is a war veteran who had his life planned out until he was wounded, and everything came tumbling down.  He’s withdrawn and has a lot of anger and has lost his confidence and feelings of worth.

The connection and chemistry between Jules and Grant is undeniable and their story has equal parts heat, heart and humor.

I thoroughly enjoyed the cameos from the other Steele and Silver siblings, in particular Jock and Daphne who featured in the first title. 

 

❤️ TEMPTED BY LOVE (Book 1)

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❤️ CAUGHT BY LOVE (Book 3) - Rel Dec 8

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Fighting The Fire - Laura Kaye

 

Here’s what you’ll get in Fighting the Fire:

Smart-ass firefighter hero who's also a closet nerd

Kick-ass ER nurse heroine

Frenemies to lovers when she nurses him back to health

Superhero movie marathon fun

Snarky banter for days!

A Note from Laura:

Dear Readers,

I’m so excited to share my new standalone romance, Fighting the Fire! This is the fourth book in my Warrior Fight Club contemporary romance series, which mixes military and sports romance elements to tell the story of an MMA training club which creates a found family for veterans transitioning to civilian life and dealing with their war-borne demons. In Fighting the Fire, Sean and Daniela are two of my favorite characters I've ever written--they're both strong, loyal, snarky, and hiding some pretty deep hurts that in the end make them so perfect for each other. And all that frenemies tension makes the chemistry between them hot AF! I hope you love them as much as I do!

xx Laura Kaye

 

One night is never enough… For firefighter Sean Riddick, Warrior Fight Club keeps the demons of his past at bay, even though it means seeing Daniela England. Her ball-busting sarcasm drives him nuts, and he knows he’s damaged goods anyway, but he can’t help but remember how good they were together that one time. Now he wants to take her to the mats no matter how much they go toe to toe. ER nurse Daniela England has lost so much that she’s vowed never to need anyone again. Fight club helps her beat back her survivor’s guilt, but it means dealing with Riddick. The hot-but-infuriating firefighter is everything she wants to avoid, which is why their one-night stand was a mistake. Now she needs to keep her distance so it doesn’t happen again. But when Dani witnesses Sean’s motorcycle accident, she steps up to help him recover. One on one, they get beneath all the snark and find a connection neither expected. As Sean heals, the sparks between them burst into red-hot passion—and ignite old wounds. Now there are fires all around—and they have to decide which they’ll fight and which they’ll let consume them.

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The next thing Dani knew, she was over Sean’s shoulder and being carried into the house. Up the stairs. “Sean, put me down. You’re gonna hurt yourself, you big idiot!” She tried to twist out of his hold, but his arm was tight around the backs of her legs. “I’m fuckin’ fine,” he said in a sexy growl. “And we both know you like getting held down, so don’t pretend that this isn’t making you wet.” “Damn you,” she said, dizzy more from the force of her arousal than hanging upside down. He let out a sexy chuckle as he started up the stairs to his second floor. Her thinking brain wanted her to tell him he was going to hurt himself again, but she surrendered to the baser part of herself. The part that knew Sean was right. She was already wet. He dropped her unceremoniously on his big bed. The gray-and-white-striped sheets were messy, and the hunter green comforter was folded back, all as if Sean had just rolled out of bed. It made it feel more intimate, somehow, like she was seeing into a part of his life that she wasn’t meant to see. She rolled to find Sean tearing the button-down off, exposing those muscled shoulders and ridged abdomen. His bruising wasn’t quite as dark now, and in places was turning yellow-green as it healed. Dani’s gaze dropped down to the considerable bulge that filled out the front of his jeans. God, she wanted him to absolutely overwhelm her. And she knew he was one hundred percent capable of it, too.

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Fighting the Fire is the third title in the Warrior Fight Club series, and features Daniela England and Sean Riddick.  Both characters have appeared in the previous titles and I was surprised by their romance.  Whilst I was expecting an enemies to lovers romance, it was more a frenemies to lovers romance instead.

Sean and Daniela’s story is emotional, and they have a lot in common, in particular that they both served their country and came home with more than their share of emotional scars.

When firefighter Sean is injured in an accident, nurse Daniela aids him in his recovery, and the two are bought closer together. Their banter is fun, flirty and full of sarcasm, and despite the issues from their past this strong and resilient pair have an undeniable connection and chemistry that I thoroughly enjoyed seeing evolve and grow over the course of the title.

For anyone familiar with the series several past characters make cameo appearances and I look forward to future additions to the series.

Hard To Lose - K. Bromberg

Hard to Lose by K. Bromberg is now live! 

New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg, brings you a romance about love, forgiveness, and living every day to the fullest.

I know finding and signing a military vet to the agency is a long shot--but it'll be good press just letting him try out. That's what I tell my family, rather than admit I can't get the letter he wrote us five years ago out of my head.

But what I tell the bartender in his hometown is a lie. I know veterans protect each other. So I pretend to be a graduate student.

Sparks. Flame. Fire. I accidentally got in too deep.

I didn't expect to develop feelings for Gunner Camden.

And there's no way I can admit to my lies now, not without destroying what we share. So I'll keep faking it.

***

There are two versions of me: before, and after deployment.

Back then I was a screwup kid. I'd lie, cheat, and steal my way out of everything. My only love was baseball.

After I started fighting, I found out there had been another path for me. One that involved my dream. But by then I had seen too much.

The old me was dead, so I put my dreams to rest, too.

Then Chase Kinkade walks into my bar and reminds me that life is meant to live. No regrets.

Fresh. Happy. Hopeful. I can start to see a new dream, with her.

But sometimes things are too good to be true... and dishonesty is the one thing I can't forgive.

  

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Narrated by: Jason Clarke & Savannah Peachwood

 

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Hard to Lose is the fourth title in the Play Hard Series featuring Chase Kincade the youngest of the Kincade sisters and final to find her happy ever after.  This title is a sweet, sexy and emotional story complicated by lies.

Chase is a driven, determined, focused, goal orientated, independent and successful sports agent.  When a latter lost in the post lands in her lap, she’s determined to seek out the man who wrote it.

Gunner is a former soldier who is haunted by his past.  His backstory is heartbreaking, and he’s an open, honest and big-hearted hero, who you can’t help but love.

This pair of characters are flawed, yet completely endearing.  Their banter is witty and clever and their connection undeniable and passionate.