He was the ingredient she never expected.Nica Monroe didn’t exactly plan on being a thirty-something single mom — sleeping under her parents’ roof — subjected to their “helpful” parenting advice daily. She’s even less thrilled about her egotistical ex-boss claiming victory in their hometown’s upcoming high-stakes culinary competition—one that could change her life if she can just find the right partner.Enter Ethan Cole, once the shy nerd who worshiped her from afar, now a jaded Hollywood heartthrob whose every move makes headlines. Years ago, a clumsy teenage science fair accident ended in heartbreak, earning her a horrific nickname that went viral before “going viral” was even a thing. A decade later, he’s back in town with a reputation to shed and an offer Nica can’t afford to refuse—team up for the cooking contest, prove themselves to everyone who’s ever doubted them, and build a restaurant they can both be proud of.Easy enough, if they can keep their banter out of “shouting match” territory and their sizzling attraction to themselves. In between family feuds, pancake disasters, and paparazzi near-misses, Nica and Ethan discover that beneath their comedic clashes lie the raw wounds of old regrets and impossible expectations. But with her daughter’s future on the line, Nica is ready to face every awkward dinner, gut-wrenching memory, and camera flash…even if it means risking her heart again.???A second-chance, enemies-to-lovers foodie romance perfect for fans of Sarah Adams, Lucy Parker, and Elana Johnson. All Emerald Bay Chefs Romances are standalones and can be read in any order with minimal spoilers. You are guaranteed no cheating and a happily ever after with every couple.???

What happens when you ask a guy to teach you to be good in bed?HAYDENWhen a girl ends things with me because I’m “bad in bed”, I’m devastated. Yes, I hog the blankets and mumble in my sleep, but I didn’t think it was a deal breaker. That’s when I meet Nick — handsome, effortlessly cool, and apparently great in bed. Jokingly, I ask for his help and to my surprise, he actually says yes.When he comes over to teach me, that’s when I realise ‘bad in bed’ doesn’t refer to sleeping, but something a whole lot more intense. While Nick is reserved and blunt, he’s still willing to help me, and with every lesson between the bedsheets, his ice-cold exterior begins to melt.Things between us get heated, and the time I spend with Nick makes me learn things about myself I never knew before. But we’re not catching feelings for each other — this arrangement between us is for educational purposes only.Bedroom Lessons is an MM New Adult romance. It features silly misunderstandings, steamy kissing tutorials, a slow burn romance and a guaranteed HEA.

Moving into my brother’s basement after graduating college isn’t the end of the world.But getting stuck working for his best friend just might be.Aside from professionally getting under my skin, Liam Brooks owns the only tattoo studio in our perfect coastal town. He also happens to be the only person within a hundred-mile radius willing to employ me despite my shining resume.The truth is, he needs me too.So we make a truce for the summer: I save his shop from financial ruin, and he does everything I say so I can use his business as a case study to land my dream job. Then I’m getting out of this town and never looking back.…Unless I find a reason to stay.Tell Me It’s Right is a brother’s best friend romance. It’s book one in the steamy, small town romance Sweetspire series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the author recommends reading them in order for the best reading experience.

From USA Today Bestselling author Delancey Stewart comes this enemies-to-lovers, workplace romance full of small town charm, laugh out loud moments, and plenty of steam!My new boss is a former fighter pilot -- and it should be illegal to be that hot. But this city-boy condo builder doesn't know the first thing about construction in a place like Kasper Ridge.Will hired me to oversee the renovation at the old Kasper Ridge Resort - a job that will make my company and guarantee that Papa can live comfortably to a very old age. I just need to keep my eyes on the prize.And the prize is not Will Cruz's ocean blue eyes or those rock-hard abs. Besides, all those muscles and that killer smile are temporary. I've lived in the mountains long enough to know that slick city boys don't stick around for the long run.So I tell myself the things I need to hear to stay strong, hold firm, maintain my distance.Until Will kisses me one night and I forget pretty much everything I'd been telling myself about protecting my heart.I know it's only a fling, but what if there's a chance Will Cruz is the one? What if I give him my heart, and he doesn't stay?

A disgraced reporter. A CEO who hates the press. One night of passion with lasting consequences.When journalist Aria Simons’s career went up in flames, she retreated to her lakeside hometown. Now, she’s determined to redeem herself by getting the scoop on Eli Lockwood’s new property development, but the arrogant millionaire seems hellbent on stopping her.That is, until he realizes she’s the only one who can connect with his troubled sister. They strike a deal, but they didn’t anticipate the explosive chemistry between them, or that their truce would end with a positive pregnancy test.Eli never wanted to be a parent, and Aria is scrambling to get her life together. Can this ready-made family pull through…or will they fall apart?If you loved the charm of Virgin River and the dysfunctional dynamic of Schitts Creek, then ACCIDENTALLY YOURS is for you.One click to start reading this swoony small town romance today

Love enters the chat in this hilarious, heartfelt rom com by New York Times bestselling and Audie award-winning author Kylie Scott.Romance author Riley Cooper always dreamed of living by the water. But within a day of landing in the charming seaside town of Port Stewart to work on her latest book, she's getting calls and texts for some dude on her new number. Weird ones. Sad ones. Sexy ones. Ones that make her want to meet him. For curiosity's sake...if nothing else.After years of being on-again, off-again with his high school sweetheart, all Connor wants is to move on with his life. If only everyone in Port Stewart would let him. What he needs is to be seen with someone else. So when fate puts him in the path of the new girl in town who got his old number, faking it together seems like the perfect solution.Spending time with the gorgeous former prom king might be great research for Riley’s romance writing…if only she can keep her feelings in check. But the more she gets to know him, the harder she’s falling. Can their serendipitous meeting turn into something real and true?