Ry and Cart were inseparable in college: two innocent kids in love who thought they could take on the world. But when a photograph of the two of them at an LGBTQ protest outed Ry to his conservative family, his parents forced him to leave college and convinced Cart their relationship was something Ry regretted. Twelve years later, they’re given a second chance. Since they last saw each other, Cart has moved on. Sort of. He relocated to San Francisco, became a human-rights lawyer, and fell in love again and got married, only to lose his husband to cancer. Still reeling from the loss, he’s devoted himself to the struggling LGBTQ youth center his late husband founded. Then Ry joins the law firm where Cart works. The moment they see each other, Cart can tell Ry’s changed. Gone is the sensuous and enthusiastic lover Cart remembers, and in his place is a man who looks at Cart with disgust. The last thing Cart needs is having to figure out what’s going on with his former lover, but he can’t ignore the strong emotions resurfacing between them. When Ry returned to his hometown of San Francisco, he knew being near his parents again was going to be a challenge. For twelve years, they’ve been manipulating him with threats of being disinherited and losing his trust fund. It worked when he was younger, getting him to leave college and agree to conversion therapy in the hopes of getting away and returning to Cart. But the camp caused him so much trauma, he can’t even look at another man without experiencing a panic attack. Now his goal is to beat his parents at their own game by pretending to be the dutiful, straight son they want. Two more years, and he’ll succeed. Then he sees Cart again and realizes what really matters to him. He just needs to find a way for Cart to realize it too. Trigger Warnings: This book contains references to attempted suicide, conversion therapy, depression, and self-harm, as well as depictions of PTSD and panic attacks.

From USA Today bestselling author Amanda Siegrist comes a series full of humor, angst, a sassy heroine, and a sexy, sinful hero that will sweep you off your feet. The Agreement : Pretend to be her fake fiancé to placate her overbearing, selfish mother. Timeframe : Five days. Brick likes things carefree and simple, especially after the falling out with his brother. The moment Jezebelle walks into his bar looking sad and troubled, he’s determined to do anything to turn her frown upside down. Even if that requires posing as her fake fiancé to get her bossy mother off her back. Pretending to love her will be the easy part—because he does. Walking away will be futile. But he doesn’t see a way he can keep Jezebelle for real, not when her mother’s diabolical ways prove she can make his life more than just complicated, but downright impossible. Jezebelle can’t believe her luck when Brick hatches this crazy plan. One, because she’s always had a secret crush on him, and any reason to get closer to him makes her heart stutter with anticipation. Two, because it might actually work to keep her mother at bay. Of course, her mother isn’t a woman who takes no for an answer. She’ll do everything in her power to get her way. The last thing she wants is for Brick to get hurt. The best thing she can do is walk away and forget he ever held her heart. If only it were that easy. Warning: This is not a full romcom. While it has moments of humor, it also has a twist of angst. Okay, now you can dive in, you’re prepared! The entire Perfect For You series: (Each book can be read as a standalone.) The Wrong Brother (Book 1): Dane & Gabriella The Right Time (Book 2): Jaxson & Mia The Easy Part (Book 3): Brick & Jezebelle The Hard Choice (Book 4): Corey & Genevieve

When the past comes knocking… Owen Crawford vows to return to active military duty after he’s injured by a bomb that also killed his childhood best friend. Sent home to Texas to heal and facing possible forced retirement from Special Forces, Owen’s on borrowed time. He needs a miracle, and the best physical therapist in town is his high school sweetheart, who’s never forgiven him for leaving. Carly Maddux can almost taste freedom. She’d promised her dying mother that she’d raise her baby brother and now that he’s a senior in high school, Carly can’t wait to resign as director of the Equestrian Therapy program her mother founded and leave Service Texas far behind. And then Owen arrives, injured, humbled but still hotter than ever, convinced she can make him whole. She’s definitely saying no. She’s spent her entire life sacrificing her dreams for others. But then one hot kiss from Owen has her rethinking her dreams, and who’s in them.

The job is perfect. The boss is impossible. There are three things that make a man irresistible: dimples, defined biceps, and a well-tailored vest. Unfortunately, Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor, Gio Cassinetti, checks every one of those boxes. I can’t stand him—his arrogant smirk (with those damn dimples), his ridiculously sculpted arms, and his love for three-piece suits. He’s powerful, infuriating, and completely off-limits. So when I take a job at his company, I vow to keep my distance. Easy enough… until a business trip to California throws us together. For one week, I see a different side of him—one that makes me question everything I thought I knew. Then he makes me an offer I should refuse. But instead, I sign the reckless deal. A part of the Reckless Billionaire series, RECKLESS DEAL is an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine standalone romance with a hard-earned HEA. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "This book is full of surprises! Gio finally comes around and realizes what he is missing in his life: Mila! One of the best books I have read! " ~ Sandy USA "The chemistry is off the charts, and the evolution of their growth was masterly handled. Highly recommend for an engaging ride.” ~ RomanceReader1492 "What struck me, almost immediately, was the vibes of I-don’t-like-you. And I was hooked right from the start. I read this book under 24 hours because it was such a page turner." ~ Amila

"Absolutely gave the same vibes as Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez." -Amazon reviewer "I haven’t read a book this quick in a long time." -Goodreads reviewer Key Ridge, Colorado—a small, mountain ski town and also Mattie’s last shot at escaping the wreckage of her once-perfect life. Her new job at the local ski lodge feels like the perfect place for a fresh start—except for one thing. Her new boss, Giles Stone might have been a successful pro snowboarder, but that doesn’t make him any less of a jerk. Gruff, cold, and closed off, he's definitely not Mattie's biggest fan. Mattie is determined to keep her distance, but in a town as small as Key Ridge, avoiding him is easier said than done. But the more their paths cross, Mattie catches glimpses of a different, softer side of Giles. Even though there’s a spark there, letting her guard down isn't easy, and Mattie has to decide if she’s willing to risk her heart again... All of Allison Speka's books are light on the spice and heavy on the banter!

Who accidentally has a one-night stand with her yoga instructor? Yep. Me. How did I accidentally sleep with someone, right? I know what you’re thinking. Whoops! I slipped and inadvertently inserted Tab A into Slot B. That’s not quite how it went. But my yoga instructor is really, really skilled with Tab A, if you know what I mean. Slot B never had it so good. What am I supposed to do now, as I walk into my yoga class and find the guy I ghosted this morning… there, in front of the class, perfectly aligned and grinning at me like he remembers touching all my chakras. He's perfect. Too perfect. He's so perfect he's ruining my job. I'm an investigative reporter, working on spec for an article for a national magazine, and my job is to find all the ways this yoga chain is corrupt. The only thing criminal here is that I can't have him in Slot B ever again. And I would. I'd turn myself into a paper doll book if that's what it took for more of that action. I want him. He wants me. Nothing I do will make him back off because the chemistry is off the charts. Except for one pesky little thing: We’re at cross-purposes. I need my exposé to get the job of my dreams. He needs to sell his stake in the yoga chain before I expose the corrupt current owner. That makes him my enemy. My nemesis. The guy I have to get around to get ahead. And now we’re supposed to hate each other. But who ever let that get in the way of love?