Download or read book Don t Start Now Vacation Romance written by Tara September and published by Tara September. This book was released on with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you don't wanna see me dancing with somebody, don't show up ... don't start caring about me now." What can go wrong being stuck on a cruise ship with your ex and entering into a fake relationship with a sexy coworker? It might not be the Titanic, thank goodness, but Eve Richard's heart is sinking by the minute and love is definitely going down. Adam Seager, a Pulitzer-prize-winning war journalist turned small-town newspaperman, has given up a lot for his work, country, and family, but not this time. He knows what he wants, and it's his coworker, Eve. Her smile is the brightest part of his day and a daily reminder that more adventures are yet to come. When they are both assigned a travel feature onboard a new cruise ship, it's the perfect opportunity to let his feelings set sail. Eve will never date another coworker or writer again. Been there, done that! Time to pursue her own writing dreams, even if it means bunking with the infuriating and complicated Adam Seager. So what if the butterflies he sets off in her belly can rival the waves outside their cabin. She intends to keep things strictly professional ... that is, as much as they can be while also pretending to be a couple. Their relationship might be fake, but the pull to get to know more of him is real. Her reporter's gut says there is more to uncover than meets the eye. But what will happen when they are back on dry land? ABOUT: -2020 Gateway to the Best Contest - Single Title Category Finalist -STANDALONE (not part of a series, no cliffhanger, fully wrapped-up novel) -FAKE RELATIONSHIP -OFFICE ROMANCE -SLOW BURN -ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS -WITTY BANTER -FAST READ -TROPICAL SETTING

Download or read book Mine to Five An Office Romance written by Tara September and published by Tara September. This book was released on with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Tis the season for an office romance! Her dream job. His last chance. Working as a team will make their wishes come true, but at what price? Working beyond 9 to 5 and barely getting by, Melanie Thomas is eager to celebrate the impending holiday season and to toast the start of her dream marketing job over drinks with her boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has different plans—like seeing other women. Indulging in a pity party with tequila, Melanie confides in a sexy stranger at the bar. It’s almost Christmas, one night of letting go won’t hurt anything, right? Turns out it just might—when the stranger is her new boss. Determined to succeed at her job, Melanie won’t be scared away. This is her chance, even if her hot boss has her feeling all merry and bright and wishing for a less than professional relationship. Matthew Ryans is burned out and on thin ice at the company he helped build. He needs to get his head back in the game. Yet, his head, both upper and lower, are quickly becoming obsessed with his new assistant. Still, he can’t seem to fully begrudge Melanie’s distracting presence and the Christmas joy she brings. Especially considering that her enthusiasm has him reenergized like never before. For once, he is longing for Mondays, but with his heart and job on the line he can’t risk blurring the lines no matter how strong the lure of holiday mistletoe. Will their holiday passion be able to fuel mutual career success, or will it only get in their way in the New Year? AWARDS: -2020 Cover Contest Best Contemporary Winner -2018 Contemporary Romance Writers Stiletto Finalist -2018 Tampa Area Romance Writers TARA Finalist -2018 Maine Romance Writers' Strut Your Stuff Finalist- 2nd Place Contemporary Winner -2017 Cleveland Rocks Romance Contest - 2nd Place Winner

Download or read book Hot and Cold A College Hockey Romance written by Tara September and published by Tara September. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the game of love, who will melt first? LUKE: No one seems to comprehend the pressures of playing for an NCAA college hockey team and being in the pre-med program. With the NHL draft and graduation looming, I can’t handle any distractions in my life. Discipline and focus are my two best friends. The absolute last thing I need my senior year is to be roped into some campus social media project with a sexy junior who changes majors more times than she does clothes. Yet here I am, posing for a calendar I had no intention of participating in, attending parties, and making out, among other things, in public. And yeah, if I’m smiling the whole way, it must be because I’ve finally cracked. That’s the only explanation why I’ve let Jax sashay her way into my every thought. Puck me! My world has been irrevocably turned upside down once already, and I won’t let it happen again—even if it means becoming the “Ice Man” that everyone calls me. JAX: It might have taken me three years to decide on a major, but I’ve got it all figured out now, and I’m going to win a coveted communications internship too. I just need the grumpy hockey captain to relax a bit and help me help his team. So what if I know diddly about the game and that he won’t even let me past the front door? I’ve got this! And if I’m shivering at his touch, it’s because he’s so cold, not because he makes me hot. Nope, despite the rumors circulating on campus, we’re only spending every waking minute together because of my assignment, that’s all. Although, maybe we’re dating? I don’t know, but I plan to find out! Because it’s starting to feel real, especially his kisses. Yup, I’m totally pucked!

Download or read book One More Kiss College Romance written by Tara September and published by Tara September. This book was released on 2021-09-29 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step one: Kiss Cal again. Just one more kiss. Step two: Kiss someone else to compare. Step three: Permanently close the door on Cal Chase. Once again I bang on the connecting door to my dorm room, trying to be heard over the blaring music coming from the other side. My bestie should be living in that room, but no, she transferred to be with her boyfriend and now I’m stuck sharing a wall with stupidly hot track star, Cal Chase. My friends say I'm lucky, but his mere presence annoys me, along with his late-night music and the constant gaggle of giggly girls who visit. I’m the only one who can see right through that patented “Cal Charm.” He’s just another player and I’m not game. So, why the hell did I let him give me an out-of-this-world kiss under the stars the other night? It had to be the magic of the meteor shower. I can’t actually like him, right? I simply need to prove Cal’s stellar kiss was a fluke, and I know how to do it and in just three steps. Should be easy, right? Yeah, famous last words. ********** This standalone novella is part of a new adult steamy contemporary romance series ("Lesson in Love") set on a college campus in New England. While each story can be read as a standalone, characters from within the world make appearances throughout the series.

Download or read book It s Only Too Late If You Don t Start Now written by Barbara Sher and published by Dell. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s never too late—to reclaim your creativity, recapture long-lost dreams, and embark on an exciting new life! New York Times bestselling author Barbara Sher has transformed the lives of millions with her phenomenally successful books, workshops, and television appearances. Now, in a provocative new book, she offers a bold new strategy for creating a “second life”—no matter what your age! Combining step-by-step exercise with motivational techniques, she reminds you of the dreams you abandoned along the path to adulthood, providing all the tools you need to weave those aspirations into a richly textured, rewarding new life. According to Sher, it’s never too late to start over. In fact, life’s “second half” is the perfect time to do so, when dreams for the future and experiences of the past finally come together. So don’t wait. Discover: • How to make life’s built-in “time limit” work for you • How to identify—and overcome—the illusions that stand between you and your dreams • Which of your “regrets” can point the way to a more rewarding life • How to rediscover the inspired, enthusiastic adventurer you wanted to be before you became the responsible adult you had to be • Dozens of ways to recapture your freedom, reclaim a sense of wonder, and embark on an amazing new beginning

Download or read book Sweet Holiday Romance Sampler written by RaeAnne Thayne and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover our home and family romance stories from Harlequin® Special Edition, Harlequin® American Romance, Love Inspired®, Harlequin® Heartwarming™, Harlequin® Romance, and Harlequin® Superromance®. This free sampler includes six excerpts that will warm your heart and is perfect for snuggling up to this holiday! Harlequin® Special Edition A COLD CREEK CHRISTMAS STORY Cowboys of Cold Creek • by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne When librarian Celeste Nichols’s children’s book becomes a success, she’s stunned. Enter Flynn Delaney, her childhood crush, and his young daughter, who could use some of Celeste’s storytelling magic since her mother passed away. With the help of Cupid and Santa, this trio might just have the best Christmas yet! Harlequin® American Romance® HER MISTLETOE COWBOY Forever, Texas • by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella When journalist Kimberly Lee is injured while working on a story on The Healing Ranch, Garrett White Eagle takes her in. But the rancher and the writer soon find that wounds old and new might just heal in time for Christmas… Love Inspired® A RANGER FOR THE HOLIDAYS Lone Star Cowboy League • by Allie Pleiter Ranger Finn Brannigan wakes up in a hospital with no clue who he is. But this Chris™as, with philanthropist Amelia Klondike by his side, he’ll recover more than his memory—he’ll find a love to last a lifetime. Harlequin® Heartwarming™ INTO THE STORM Cameron's Pride • Helen DePrima Horse trainer Shelby Doucette goes from one job to the next, never stopping long enough to put down roots or get close to anyone. But when she meets widowed rancher Jake Cameron, she has to decide whether it’s time to stop running and face her past. Harlequin® Romance PROPOSAL AT THE WINTER BALL by Jessica Gilmore When one Chris™as kiss between best friends Alex Fitzgerald and Flora Buckingham unleashes the feelings Alex has kept hidden for years, he must make a decision—step back and protect their friendship, or risk everything by going down on one knee… Harlequin® Superromance® A SAVANNAH CHRISTMAS WISH Fitzgerald House • by Nan Dixon Bess Fitzgerald never forgot her one night with Daniel Forester. Now they’re working together converting a mansion into a B and B, and the sparks between them are very much alive. But can she open her heart again to a man who sees her as his biggest mistake?

Download or read book The Cornish Village School Summer Love written by Kitty Wilson and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pippa Parkin thinks she has it all under control. For teaching assistant Pippa, life in her hometown Penmenna is reassuringly predictable. Between managing the Easter Egg Hunt and dealing with her annoying but well-meaning family, Pippa thinks she has everything sorted. That is until gorgeous new substitute teacher Kam Choudhury arrives at Penmenna School and turns everything upside down. Pippa and Kam are instantly drawn to each other, but their priorities and their working relationship make it impossible to be together. Can they find a way to reconcile their differences and find their Happily-Ever-After? This spellbinding romance is perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Holly Martin.

Download or read book A Very Romantic Holiday written by Tawdra Kandle and published by Tawdra Kandle ROmance. This book was released on with total page 971 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Christmas and Commitment written by Kimmy Loth and published by Sugar Creek Press. This book was released on with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My fiancé left me at the altar. But I take my honeymoon anyway--why waste the trip? The eye candy in the suite next to me shows up at my door half-dressed looking for his dog. But as I’m trying to find my words, his dog comes running down the hall. Eye candy winks at me and then disappears back into his room. That night, the urge to bake Christmas cookies hits me hard even though the roads are a little slick, I drive down to the 24/7 supermarket and find all I need to satisfy my craving. On the way back, my car slides on the ice instead of stopping at a red light and Eye Candy’s dog runs right in front of me. She manages to get out of the way, but Eye Candy does not. I hit him, but at least he’s still alive. He has a concussion, and I ruined his vacation. Maybe cookies will help. But the way his eyes rove over me when I deliver them tell me it’s not the cookies he wants. For Fans of: Emma St. Clair, Jenny Hale, Lucy Score, Sara Cate, Lauren Landish

Download or read book Christmas Blend A holiday romance novella written by and published by Evie Lester. This book was released on with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Summer Love Steamy Beach Romance Book Bundle written by Emma Bray and published by Emma Bray. This book was released on with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They have money and power, but three billionaires who are as cold as ice are about to heat things up when one summer changes their lives forever. When these billionaires find the Southern women meant for them, they’ll be unapologetically over the top to win their hearts. Prepare to laugh, cry, and fall in love with these possessive men and the women of their dreams. This series collection includes all three books, plus brand-new content for each book! Florida Sunshine (Dane & Summer) - When Summer tries to convince billionaire developer Dane not to demolish the only home she’s ever known, he agrees…but only if she’ll stay with him for thirty days. Georgia Peach (Gage & Ava) - Wicked kingpin Gage Morelli is out for blood, but when he kidnaps his rival’s daughter, his heart might become the real prisoner…to the pretty little Georgia peach. Tennessee Whiskey (Nick & Daisy) - Billionaire Nick is looking for a change of pace from city life, but the sassy redhead next door ignites a fire in him he can’t ignore. If you enjoy over-the-top billionaires, sassy, innocent heroines, and steamy-sweet romance, you'll love this bestselling series! KEYWORDS: beach romance, summer romance, southern romance, workplace romance, age gap romance, daddy romance, daddy kink, steamy small town romance, contemporary romance novels, steamy romance novels, steamy alpha romance, alpha romance books, hot alpha romance books, standalone romance books, spicy romance novel, best contemporary romance novels, best contemporary second chance romance books, small town romance, steamy romantic suspense, bad boy romance, spicy steamy small town romance, steamy small town romance, billionaire romance, instalove romance, insta love romance Readers also enjoyed books by: Jessa Kane, Alexa Riley, Hope Ford, Frankie Love, Dani Wyatt, Kat Baxter, Violet Rae, Karla Doyle, Mia Crawford, Lena Little, CM Steele, Cassi Hart, Lucy Darling, MINK, Kate Hunt, Megan Wade, Khloe Summers, Sadie King, Tory Baker, Fiona Davenport, Olivia T Turner, Fern Fraser, Loni Ree, Tessa Klein, Kara Kendrick, Lana Love, Jessa Joy, Evie Mitchell, Clara King, Stella Banks, Cassi Mint, Michelle Mills, Vivy Skys, Livvy Stone, Mia Brody, Kaci Rose and Abby Knox.

Download or read book Summer Loving Heartwarming and Humorous Romance written by Barbara Freethy and published by Fog City Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ocean Shores is now my fictional happy place!" Goodreads Reviewer In a vibrant southern California coastal town, sparks fly when Gabe Herrera, the charismatic owner of a beloved food truck, finds himself at odds with Alexis Baldwin, the meticulous chef of a prestigious fine dining restaurant. Their rivalry escalates when they both set their sights on the same coveted restaurant space, setting the stage for a culinary showdown that sizzles as much as their signature dishes. For Alexis, food is a refined art, and each meal is a meticulously orchestrated symphony of flavors. She's determined to succeed in her first head chef position, but with Gabe's food truck parked across the street and stealing her potential customers, her dreams are at risk. Meanwhile, Gabe, a self-taught chef from an immigrant family, believes food is a celebration of life, meant to connect people and bring joy to everyday moments, but he needs more than a food truck to support his family. As their rivalry intensifies, Alexis and Gabe find themselves competing head-to-head in a cooking competition for a prize that could change both their lives. But as the competition heats up, so does the attraction between them. Can they set aside their differences and blend their flavors to create a recipe for love? Or will their conflicting styles and opinions prove to be insurmountable obstacles? Find out in Summer Loving, a heartwarming tale of love, food, and the power of a good meal to bring people together. SUMMER LOVING is the second book in the OCEAN SHORES series by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Barbara Freethy. In the sun-soaked paradise of Oceanside, California where the ocean pounds the shore, surfers ride the early morning waves, and the local military base sends roaring jets into the sky, sits a large apartment building filled with interesting and quirky tenants, possible love connections, and more than a few secrets! Once you come to visit, you'll never want to leave! Popular storylines include: grumpy sunshine, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, chef cooking competition, and second chance romance. PRAISE FOR THE OCEAN SHORES SERIES… "Absolutely loved this book! The Ocean Shores series is shaping up to be one of my favorites. Madison and Gabe’s story starts off with a rocky competitive relationship. But as the story unfolds, they become friends and then fall in love. Although this is only the second in the series, the friendships among the characters have proven to be so enjoyable that I cannot wait to read about each of the characters. Highly recommend! 5 STARS" Karen – Goodreads "Barbara brings a beautiful recipe for love with Madison and Gabe. Though both have stressful issues about their culinary future, their love for their art is heartwarming. The Ocean Shores family supports them both and pulls them into a cozy group of friends and family. Will Madison and Gabe’s future collide with their feelings for each other or will they find a way to move on together. Grab this sweet page turner to find out ❤️❤️" Cheryl - Goodreads "SUMMER LOVING is the perfect beach read! Ocean Shores is the new place to be and is inhabited by many wonderful characters. It an easy and fun read and I’m certainly looking forward to the next Ocean Shores story." Jill – Goodreads "Summer Loving is a complete delight. This is a sweet romance with a side of rivalry between two chefs each needing to win a cooking competition. Ms. Freethy does a wonderful job defining her characters, and as the hopes, dreams, aspirations and fears of self- taught Gabe and classically trained Madison and readers will find themselves rooting for both to win." Jane – Goodreads

Download or read book Don t Start Now written by Tara September and published by . This book was released on 2023-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A routine business trip turns into an enchanting escapade featuring bickering colleagues, a cruise ship and a fake relationship. Set sail for an engaging adventure between competing journalists, Adam & Eve, who have secret crushes on one another, but aren't allowed to explore their feelings in their everyday workplace environment. Until they are paired together on a travel piece and can't ignore one another anymore. Adam Seager, a Pulitzer-prize-winning war journalist turned small-town newspaperman, has given up a lot for his work, country, and family, but not this time. He knows what he wants, and it's his coworker, Eve. Her smile is the brightest part of his day and a daily reminder that more adventures are yet to come. When they are both assigned a travel feature onboard a new cruise ship, it's the perfect opportunity to let his feelings set sail. Eve will never date another coworker or writer again. Been there, done that! Time to pursue her own writing dreams, even if it means bunking with the infuriating and complicated Adam Seager. So what if the butterflies he sets off in her belly can rival the waves outside their cabin. She intends to keep things strictly professional ... that is, as much as they can be while also pretending to be a couple. Their relationship might be fake, but the pull to get to know more of him is real. Her reporter's gut says there is more to uncover than meets the eye. But what will happen when they are back on dry land?

Download or read book Second Summer written by Gary Richards and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good natured, affable man embittered by the death of his beloved wife reluctantly sells his business and home in Brooklyn and moves to Florida. In what he thought would be "God's waiting room," he finds a world of new possibilities as single women his age flock to charm the new, available man. This play by the author of Dividends is about the rebirth of an elderly man who finds that the long dormant teenager in himself still exists. It celebrates the richness of the mature life experience in a warmhearted comedy that clearly demonstrates it's not how old you are, it's how you are old!

Download or read book Don t Blame Me written by Melanie Scott and published by emscott enterprises. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the small town of Cloud Bay where the weather is great, the music is fire, and love is complicated… She doesn’t believe in happy endings and he needs a new beginning Growing up in the shadow of her rock god dad taught Faith Harper that fame has a price. When her own music career fizzled, she came home to tiny Cloud Bay. She’s perfectly happy running CloudFest, the music festival that’s one part of her father’s legacy, staying out of the spotlight, and keeping men strictly temporary. And when she lays eyes on Caleb White’s gorgeous face, she knows no one would blame her for choosing him for a summer fling. He’s perfect—a hot famous guy who’ll leave quietly when they’re done. Caleb has been number one in the tennis world for a long time. But he can’t play forever, and he needs a new plan. When his best friend announces he’s going to CloudFest, Cloud Bay sounds like the perfect place to figure things out with no distractions. Until he meets Faith. Kissing her is more than a distraction, it’s downright addictive. And soon he’s not sure he wants to let her go. Convincing Faith to believe in love is going to take more than music and hot summer nights and it’s a match he can’t afford to lose, because it’s his whole heart on the line. Previously published as Need You Now by Emma Douglas. Don’t Blame Me is the first book in the Cloud Bay series, a steamy small town island romance series. This series has beach vibes, rock’n’roll families, small town drama, the odd cute dog, and sexy times. Enjoy! Author's note: For tropes and CW, please check the author's website. KEYWORDS: Small town romance series, steamy beach romance books, small town island romance, musicians, rock’n’roll, athlete hero romance, musical festival, strong heroine romance, just a fling, contemporary romance, sensual, sexy, modern, kissing books, swoon, emotional

Download or read book Miss Kane s Christmas A FREE Sweet Holiday Romantic Comedy Christmas Romance written by Caroline Mickelson and published by Bon Accord Press. This book was released on 2014-08-06 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Christmas only three days away, Carol Claus agrees to her father’s request that she leave the North Pole on a mission to help save Christmas. Joining single father Ben Hanson and his children for the holidays seems an easy enough task until Santa informs her that Ben is the man behind the disturbing new book ‘Beyond Bah Humbug: Why Lying to Your Children about Santa Claus is a Bad Idea’. Posing as Miss Kane, the children’s new nanny, Carol pulls out all the stops to show Ben how fun Christmas can be, all the while struggling to understand how one man could hate the holidays so much. How could she, Santa’s only daughter, be so attracted to a man who refuses to believe her father exists?

Download or read book Rule 5 You Can t Fall for Your Fake Summer Fling written by Anne-Marie Meyer and published by Anne-Marie Meyer. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I thought I was strong enough to go along with the plan. Fake dating heart throb, Cayden Rivers, seemed simple enough. Apparently not. I am just trying to survive. Spending the summer with my loosey-goosey Dad in Hollywood, CA is just enough to send my OCD tendencies into hyperdrive. But Mom thinks it's good for me. And my best friend Michelle has agreed to come along. I should have known better than to get on the plane. First Dad drops his soon-to-be wife on me. Then I run into Cayden Rivers, the player of Hollywood. He seems just as trapped in his life as I feel in mine. Which is weird. And the more I get to know him, the more I find out, maybe we're not that different. So when he asks me to fake date him to help his image, I stupidly agree. Everything goes according to plan until my feelings start to grow and I can't tell if Cayden feels the same or if he's just acting. My life spirals out of control and the only person I want to turn to is Cayden. I just hope my heart is the one he doesn't break. Grab your copy TODAY! The Rules of Love Romance series contains full length, standalone romances that are full of happily ever afters.