From the author of the Raleigh Rough Riders and Las Vegas Vipers, comes a brand new, steamy and emotional sports romance series.A sneak attack by the girl who broke my heart, reminds me what could have been… I might have made it as an NFL quarterback, but I was still me– still living in my hometown north of Nashville and tackling being a single dad. The media assumed I wore a halo beneath my helmet, but they didn’t know my tragic past. I was no angel. Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.Seven years is a long time to wait for a second chance. I tried to move on and live without her. Now, Eden’s returned home to haunt me all over again, making me feel all the things I can’t deny when she’s near.She might have her running shoes strapped on tight, but I’m desperate for her to stay this time. In order to do that, I need to find a way for us to put the past where it truly belongs, buried six feet deep with the person whose death still stands between us.I didn’t become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden’s always been mine, and it’s time she finally learns it, too.

THREE ENCHANTING, BESTSELLING ROMANCES ABOUT THE NEW YORK SULLIVANS (BOOKS 1-3)"I finished the book at one in the morning because I couldn't put it down. I laughed out loud, cried and fell in love. An amazing read!" 5 starsMillions of readers around the world have fallen in love with The Sullivans! EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART (New York Sullivans, Book 1)“You are cordially invited to a very special wedding…”What do you get when two Sullivans pick the same wedding date?Two super-sexy grooms. Two beautiful brides. Two very unconventional (four-legged and furry) ring bearers.And Sullivans from around the world coming together to celebrate vows of forever with auto mogul Zach Sullivan and dog trainer Heather Linsey—and pro baseball star Ryan Sullivan and sculptor Vicki Bennett.This is the double wedding millions of Sullivan fans have been waiting for…NOW THAT I’VE FOUND YOU (New York Sullivans, Book 2) World-renowned artist Drake Sullivan doesn’t paint women. Ever. Not when he knows all too well just how destructive the painter/muse relationship can be. But on the day Rosa Bouchard walks onto the cliffs outside his Montauk cottage, Drake is so captivated that he can’t stop himself from bringing her to life on canvas.Shocked and horrified by the nude photos of herself that have just hit the Internet, reality TV star Rosa’s every instinct is to run from her Miami home and hide. She plans to lie low until she can figure out how to deal with the media firestorm—but te last thing Rosa expects is to find, and to fall for, a sinfully sexy man like Drake Sullivan.Drake has never felt this way about anything he’s painted…and he’s definitely never felt this way about a woman. But can he convince Rosa to trust—and to love—again after such a devastating betrayal?SINCE I FELL FOR YOU (New York Sullivans, Book 3)Suzanne Sullivan doesn’t need a bodyguard. As one of the most successful digital security specialists in the world, she can definitely take care of herself. Unfortunately, her three brothers don’t agree. So when Mr. Way-Too-Handsome shows up, determined to protect her, sparks definitely start to fly. Because she has absolutely no intention of falling for the bodyguard she never wanted in the first place…The last thing Roman Huson needs is to fall for the woman he’s been hired to protect—especially when her brothers would kill him for even trying. But between trying to keep up with Suzanne—and working like hell to keep from kissing her breathless—he’s up against the most difficult challenge of his life. Especially when it turns out that the passion and connection between them is hotter than anything he’s ever known…While this box set can easily be read as a stand-alone set of three books, you'll likely enjoy reading the other books in this series too!DON'T MISS THE NEXT BOOKS IN THE SERIES!The New York Sullivans, Books 4-6- Sweeter than Ever- The Best is Yet to Come- Can’t Take My Eyes Off of YouABOUT THE AUTHORBella Andre's New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and she has sold more than 10 million books so far! Known for "sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance" (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan "Red Hot Reads" twice and have been translated into 10 languages. There are more than 140,000 5 star ratings for Bella Andre's books on Goodreads!

One thing being captured and held by terrorists does for a man? It makes him think. Especially about the past.Five years ago, I married a woman to help her out of a desperate situation. But we’ve hardly seen each other since. And if that doesn’t change soon, my command team is going to get suspicious of our arrangement.When the unit commander sends us on a trip to a luxury Austrian resort, it’s hard to put up a fight. What’s harder? Resisting the woman who is my wife in name only, especially when there’s only one room, and one bed.Did I mention she’s a walking fantasy and the kind of person I’d marry for real?Happiness in a Hoax is book two in the Soldiers Overseas Romances, but can be read as a standalone. It’s a dual point of view romance told in first person with fade-to-black heat level.Read the completed series!The Problem with Planning - Eric and LivieHappiness in a Hoax -Noah and KatieFight After Flight - Thatcher and BecThe Bright Side of Brooding - Nick and SummerHolding On to Hope - Nate and Ariel Waiting On Love at Christmas (novella) - Nina and DavidChasing a Chance (novella) - Alicia and Beau (available free through Claire's website!)

This snowy Christmas, there’s a new matchmaker on Bluestar Island, and she’s working on Project: Mistletoe…Carol Carmichael operates the refresh décor service at Turner Home Furnishings, but business has recently dropped off, putting her job in jeopardy. Misfortune strikes the island, and Bluestar’s annual ten-day Christmas celebration is moved to the new ballroom at the Brass Anchor Inn. Carol is asked to decorate the ballroom for the festivities. Could the high visibility of this project be exactly what she needs to keep her job? There's just one catch…working at the inn will put her in direct contact with the man who broke her heart.Hotel manager Harvey Coleman is not feeling the holiday spirit. A health scare has him pulling back from life and those who care about him. But when Carol arrives at the inn, she turns his frown upside down with her sunny smiles. There’s no way she’ll give him a second chance…even if he wants one.As Christmas approaches, a bit of matchmaking keeps their lives intertwined. Will the spirit of the season heal their hearts and a sprig of mistletoe give their love a second chance?Includes a recipe for Carol’s Chai Spice Cookies!Bluestar Island series:Book 1: Love BloomsBook 2: Harvest DanceBook 3: A Lighthouse Café ChristmasBook 4: Rising StarBook 5: Summer by the BeachBook 6: Brass Anchor InnBook 7: Summer RefreshBook 8: A Seaside Bookshop ChristmasBook 9: A Lighthouse SnapshotBook 10: Inheriting Her Island HouseBook 11: A Brass Anchor Inn ChristmasBook 12: Race to the Beach

A clean & wholesome small-town romance with closed-door (only-kisses) chemistry, wounded-to-healing arcs, and a pulse of suspense-lite. Expect a guarded heroine with secrets, a protective, battle-scarred hero who sees through the walls, emotional recovery, found-family support, and a guaranteed HEA. Perfect for readers who love grumpy/protector × wary heroine, trauma-to-trust, and low-spice, high-heart storytelling.Can two tortured souls find solace in each other?Jolie Carter is haunted by secrets from a past she’s never revealed. Her friends know nothing of that time or why she moved to town, and she wants to keep it that way. But Nathan Quinn challenges her as much as he intrigues her, and while his interest is flattering, she pushes him away out of deep-seated fear. What would he think of her if he knew her dark past?Nathan Quinn is battle-scarred and tough-as-nails. Maybe that’s why he sees through Jolie’s lies and evasions. He’s been there, and he recognizes the wounded look in her eyes. The pain of whatever she’s hiding is eating her up inside and he can’t stand by and watch. But it means Jolie tries harder to push him away when he gets close, even as she clutches him closer…When her past catches up to her they’re put to the test. What will it take to win the biggest battle of his life--and the only woman who has ever made him want more?

Heartwarming books with characters you'll love: Welcome to Pajaro Bay.Aspiring chef Bree Taylor thought she'd found a home at last, in the kitchen of Lassiter's restaurant. Chef Henry Lassiter was not only her mentor, but a dear friend who regaled her with stories of his childhood home in Pajaro Bay. Henry's sudden death shattered her world, leaving her as lost and grieving as his beloved old dog, Maisy. Now Bree has only one last task to complete for Henry: she will deliver the dog to Henry's twin sister in Pajaro Bay. Then she can move on, and find some way to start over, as alone and adrift as ever.But what she finds when she arrives is not the happy, cozy little village Henry had described, but a town full of mysteries she can't understand, from his sister's odd behavior, to the handsome doctor with eyes as rich as bittersweet chocolate who can't seem to decide if he is attracted to her--or just wants her to leave him alone.In the end, she'll have to use everything Henry taught her, about faith and trust and believing in herself, to find a new path, with new friends, a new community, and the happily ever after Henry had always promised was waiting for her, whenever she was ready to take a chance.Get away to the little California beach town where the cottages are cute, the neighbors are nosy, and it's always possible to find your personal Happily Ever After.The Pajaro Bay novels can be read in any order. Collect them all:Little Fox CottageBoardwalk CottageHoneymoon CottageLighthouse CottageRum Cake CottageSongbird CottageSunshine CottageRiverstone CottageHarbor View CottageAnd don't miss the Maggie & Jasper Capers, set in the little beach town of Carita Cove, California:The Inconvenient CorpseThe Mourning BeadsThe Empty NooseThe Hidden HomicideThe Whiskered WitnessThe Serpentine ScriptThe Rattled RakeThe Wedding Wipe Out