Hate at first bark. Chemistry by chapter two.I’m not saying my dogs are perfectly behaved.I’m just saying Boen—the uptight, buttoned-up chemistry teacher next door—could stand to relax a little.Sure, my life is loud. And chaotic. And maybe occasionally looks like a canine-powered druid festival. But life is better with a little mess, a lot of creativity, and dogs who understand the importance of dramatic entrances.Boen does not agree.He likes order. Quiet. Lesson plans. Probably alphabetized spice racks.We should absolutely hate each other.Only... I don't.Hating the Chemistry Teacher is a laugh-out-loud romcom featuring a free-spirited artist, an uptight science teacher, mischievous dogs, meddling students, and one ninety-year-old neighbor who knows far too much about schnapps…and love.

Cricket Abernathy has no qualms about letting her geek flag fly. For two weeks every summer, she welcomes like-minded adults to a specially curated camp, where they release their inner children and participate in activities like Hero 101, fan fiction collaborations, and zombie apocalypse training. It’s their safe space, and Cricket would rather eat ramen noodles for the rest of her life than sacrifice the camp to the financial gods, which is exactly what she tells the big city lawyer who seems to think his client is entitled to her property simply because the numbers in his bank account require commas.Charles Owen Frederick Thorpe IV, Esquire is a man on a mission—to become the youngest partner in his firm’s history to appease his demanding parents and match the career successes of his siblings. Unfortunately his one shot at partnership happens to be the acquisition of real estate currently owned and occupied by a headstrong woman wearing a Nerdy By Nature T-shirt and special edition Converse. With the deal and his partnership in jeopardy, Charlie is determined to do whatever it takes to wheedle Cricket’s land out from under her, so he does what any ruthless lawyer would do—he registers for camp. He’ll play her game of cornhole with cornballs, and by the end of the two weeks, he’ll have that contract signed, sealed, and delivered. How hard can it be?Too bad love has its own endgame.It’s all fun and games until… Well, nobody loses an eye, but they might just lose their hearts.

THE HEARTWARMING ROMANCE OF SECRETS AND NEW BEGINNINGS FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR.Family, secrets and second chances — what is the real price of love?On her silver wedding anniversary, Diane receives news that her husband Gareth has been hurt in a helicopter crash.For Diane, this can’t be true. Helicopters are a luxury they can’t afford. Together, she and Gareth have had to scrimp and save for every penny.But when Diane turns up at the hospital, she finds Gareth surrounded by his immediate family.A family she didn’t know existed.Gareth comes from wealth beyond her imagination. But he never told her. Worse than that, he had kept Diane a secret from his family.Reeling from the betrayal, Diane is helped by Gareth’s brother-in-law, James. But as she and James grow closer, Diane discovers that money can’t buy happiness.And perhaps real riches come from the heart.An unputdownable second-chance, later-in-life romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Emily Henry, Karen Swan, Beth Moran, Jill Mansell, Phoebe MacLeod and Beth O’Leary.Readers LOVE Sue Moorcroft’s WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?????? ‘Amazingly romantic and packed with gorgeous hero moments that leave you longing to step inside the book and melt into the world of love.’????? ‘Just brilliant . . . one of those books that you don’t want to end.’????? ‘Absolutely brilliant . . . I couldn't put it down! I had to know what happened next!’????? ‘The author ingeniously added more twists to the tale of how complex family lives can be.’????? ‘Very cleverly woven around secrets that people keep from each other . . . Excellent!’????? ‘A mixed up family drama with lots of surprises along the way.’

Bonus chapter included in the eBook edition!????? ‘The chemistry, the tension, the banter. The SPICE? Perfection.’‘Such a fun, spicy read with a great blend of heart and heat, all wrapped up in a fake-dating pact that had me giggling! Dom was a top candidate for my next book boyfriend.’ Emma Lucy, bestselling author of Live, Ranch, LoveFake-dating has never been so hot.Celebrity news anchor Olivia’s live-streamed marriage proposal ends in public humiliation — her almost-fiancé Rex says no.Desperate to escape, Liv flees to Hawaii. Stunning sunsets and ocean views will help her plan her next move. Only to find Rex there too . . . with his new girlfriend!And when Liv locks herself out of her rental, wearing nothing but red lacy underwear, she knows things definitely can go from bad to worse.Until she’s rescued by gorgeous and mysterious surfer, Dom, who looks like he’s walked straight out of the ocean and into Liv’s fantasies!Their not-so-meet-cute turns out to be the perfect solution to get back at Rex — a fake date. The plan is foolproof. Dom needs a distraction. Liv needs revenge.But the more Liv and Dom fake it, the more the kisses start to feel a little too real — and in paradise, playing pretend has never been so tempting . . .TROPES:?? Spicy Romance ?? Friends-to-lovers?? Fake-dating?? Cinnamon roll hero?? Forced proximity?? Opposites attract?? Holiday romanceWith sizzling chemistry and spicy tropical nights, this swoonworthy rom-com is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Susie Tate, Carrie Elks, Emma Lucy, Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry and Bal Khabra.Readers are already falling for The Best Wrong Move:‘LOVED IT! That ending — genius!’ Bestselling author Rachael Stewart‘If you love destination romance with spice, you will not want to miss The Best Wrong Move.’ Libby Tanner, author of Better than Gelato‘A swoony, steamy romance that will transport you to paradise.’ Linny Mack, author of Changing Tides????? ‘A perfect escape . . . this book delivers in every way. Highly recommended!’????? ‘I loved both main characters, their chemistry was chef's kiss perfect, and the backdrop of Hawaii was gorgeous. High praise from this reader!’????? ‘From the very first chapter, I was hooked. The surprises just kept coming . . . If you love romance with humour, heart, and a swoon-worthy love interest, The Best Wrong Move is a must read!’????? ‘It’s so much fun and is a cute retelling of Forgetting Sarah Marshall . . . I loved this book and couldn’t put it down.’????? ‘It’s the kind of story that leaves you laughing, swooning, and fully invested in their journey to love, all set against the dreamy backdrop of Hawaii’s tropical heat.’????? ‘Perfect holiday reading . . . Loved it.’

A woman at her wit's end discovers that a little attitude goes a long way in this small-town Southern romantic comedy.Marilee Abernathy's life is a mess. Everyone in Chickpea, South Carolina, knows about her husband's affair with the town floozy. Even her dignified farewell—complete with pearls and impeccably applied Mary Kay cosmetics—turns into to a spectacularly unsuccessful attempt to hang herself from a fake ceiling beam. Now Marilee figures there must be a better way to cope.All she needs is a new attitude—at least that's what Marilee's neighbor Sam Brewer thinks. Unfortunately, between his demanding mother and his crazy ex-wife, he's in no position to help her find one. Even still, Marilee starts taking charge and taking chances she'd never imagined. And watching her blossom reminds Sam of some long-forgotten dreams of his own. Now he's just got to convince her to turn some of that attitude his way . . .

Review "Chock-full of Southern charm and unforgettable characters." -- New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich

An outrageous viral video. A secret sham marriage. The world’s most famous romance author. Will the truth burn Ellory Brayson’s career to the ground?Ellory Brayson is the bestselling romance author of all time. She wrote her first novel in her early twenties, met and married Prince Maximilian soon after, and is living proof that romance novels are not just fairy tales. But her perfect life hits rock bottom when she curses out a fan on live television after learning her husband of twenty years is having an affair. With the video of her public meltdown overtaking the internet, she flees New York City and returns to her sleepy hometown. Jupiter Cove is the perfect place to hide out while she writes her next novel. Or is it? If she goes home, she’ll have to face her past and the person she left behind.Desperate to repair her image and move past the controversy, she launches Ellory’s Editors, a social media campaign featuring her most devoted fans. But each woman is at a crossroads: one an overwhelmed mother of four, one a single mom who has given up on love, and one a stepmom struggling with parenting a teenager. After weeks of revisions and endless cups of coffee, the women band together for support. But just when Ellory gets her life together, her past catches up with her. Will her reign as romance’s queen bee end when she’s forced to confront the person she abandoned?With a hilarious nod to Bookstagram, BookTok, and romance readers who love hashtags such as #spicyromance, #fakedating, #romanceaddict, and #slowburn, Moms Who Read Romance Novels is equal parts contemporary fiction and romance. If you like stories about falling in love and the power of friendship, you will devour this book!ZIBBY AWARD WINNER: BEST BOOKS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP (Zibby Owens)"I'm super enjoying Moms Who Read Romance Novels. There's a lot of fun insider jokes, especially if you love romance and the romance reader community like me." --Jean Meltzer, bestselling author of The Matzah Ball."Well drawn-out characters, second-chance romance, and multiple POVs give this novel lots of steam." --Rochelle Weinstein, USA Today and Amazon bestselling author.