by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Garden City, Kansas, 1889.Café owner Lydia Carré has run out of patience with her long-time beau, Sheriff Dylan Brodie. Wistful glances and half-uttered phrases no longer satisfy her. A long-anticipated execution and an unexpected wedding conspire to bring the protracted relationship out of the shadows.But integrating their professional and personal lives, while navigating the town’s growing social unrest, is far from their most pressing problem, because the train robbers that have been stalking them are finally prepared to strike.When the robbers spring their trap, will Lydia, Dylan or any of their friends survive?This steamy BBW romance includes graphic sex scenes.While this novel can be read as a standalone, the author recommends reading books 1-3 first.
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A Regency battle of the sexes begins between the scandalously mischievous Lady Rosalind and her dashing secret guardian . . . A woman of pristine breeding, Lady Rosalind Devine is also an unrepentant meddler and snoop—which is why her brother refuses to leave her to her own devices while on his wedding trip. But Rosalind will not make things easy for any unseen, unwanted “nursemaid”—and vows to use her considerable wiles to expose her mystery guardian.Nicholas Kincaid, the Marquess of Winterbourne, agreed to secretly guard his friend’s spoiled, stubborn sister, though her infuriating penchant for mischief is causing him to question his decision. Though he’s bound by the rules of society—and friendship—Rosalind’s spirit and sensuality have sparked a fierce desire in Nicholas to play a very different role in her life, one that entails passion, ecstasy—and unavoidable scandal . . . Praise for the author“Utterly charming.” —Julia Quinn, New York Times–bestselling author of the Bridgerton novels“Sexy, funny . . . delightfully entertaining.” —Publishers Weekly
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Laird Oliphant’s sons have no choice but to marry. Without an heir, he’s gathered his sons—his six illegitimate sons, all born in the same year—and declared whoever presents him with a grandson first will become the next Highland laird. Reactions are…mixed.But to Finn Oliphant, this is exactly the news he’s been waiting for. You see, he’s already chosen his wife: the vivacious and intelligent Fiona MacIan, whom he fell in love with last year. She’s in love with him, so this whole “marriage ultimatum” thing should be easy-peasy. He’ll invite her to the Oliphant keep with her brother the laird, in order to sign all the betrothal contracts, and Bam! Done! They can get on with the babies!Except…It’s not that Fiona is getting cold feet, exactly. She’s fairly certain she loves Finn. Mostly. Well, verra likely, at least. But she’s never been the most self-confident of women, especially compared to her sister. Her identical twin sister, whom Finn mistakes for her upon arrival, which is super-awkward all around.The idea of marrying Finn makes her warm and giddy—hopefully that’s just lust, not the ague—but how can she be certain he wants her? It’s hard enough to be certain of anything on Oliphant land, what with mad Aunt Agatha spreading rumors, five potential brothers-in-law offering terrible advice, and a mysterious ghostly drummer keeping them awake at all hours.And mayhap Finn should’ve mentioned his identical twin brother, too? That would have saved everyone a lot of headache…and heartbreak. Finn and Fiona have plenty to learn about themselves and one another before they can be certain this marriage is a good idea. But unfortunately, they’re running out of time. Dun-dun-duuuuuuuun!Warning: this comedy of errors is not for the uptight. There’s plenty of naughty scenes, more than a few anachronistic jokes, and an embarrassing number of mistaken-identity gags. Only pick up this book if you have a sense of humor, please.
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Is it the chance of a lifetime or his biggest mistake?When former hotel manager Alex Kirkland, his sister and their best friends pooled their money for an unusual lottery prize—a historic, dilapidated inn on the Maryland shore—as a last-ditch attempt to escape rotten circumstances, they never expected to win. But they’re all looking for a fresh start and a second chance, so Alex convinces everyone to move in and repair the building in time for the spring wedding season.Sydney Darrow never planned to return to her hometown. But her family needs her and Sydney can endure anything for 90 days—including making sandwiches and serving coffee with a smile until she returns to her jet-setter career. When her grandma mistakes a handsome customer for the “fiancé” Sydney created when she thought her grandma was on death’s door, well…Sydney will do anything to keep her spirits up during treatment. She can persuade him to keep up the charade for a few months, right?But when Alex agrees to play along, will they both fall for their own fiction?Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Meghan Quinn, and The Love Hypothesis, this laugh-out-loud romance brings heat, heart, and a fake fiancé who just might be The One.
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“A dead-serious thriller (with a funny bone)” (The New York Times Book Review), from the author of the New York Times bestselling Spellman Files series, comes the story of a woman who creates and sheds new identities as she crisscrosses the country to escape her past.Forty-eight hours after leaving her husband’s body at the base of the stairs, Tanya Dubois cashes in her credit cards, dyes her hair brown, demands a new name from a shadowy voice over the phone, and flees town. It’s not the first time. She meets Blue, a female bartender who recognizes the hunted look in a fugitive’s eyes and offers her a place to stay. With dwindling choices, Tanya-now-Amelia accepts. An uneasy?and dangerous?alliance is born. It’s almost impossible to live off the grid in the twenty-first century, but Amelia-now-Debra and Blue have the courage, the ingenuity, and the desperation, to try. Hopscotching from city to city, Debra especially is chased by a very dark secret. From heart-stopping escapes and devious deceptions, we are left to wonder…can she possibly outrun her past? The Passenger’s white-knuckled plot and unforeseeable twists make one thing for certain: the ride will leave you breathless. “When the answers finally come, they are juicy, complex, and unexpected. The satisfying conclusion will leave readers rethinking everything and immediately turning back to the first page to start again. Psychological suspense lovers will tear through this thriller” (Library Journal, starred review).
