 Do you like your romance with something more?? Melissa Koslin is a best selling Christian Romance author who writes stories that feature mysteries along the lines of Dan Brown's National Treasure series. If you love the fast paced mystery and danger, THE LOST LIBRARY will be a hit for you! Now up for preorder, THE LOST LIBRARY will be available in ebook and print on Sept 3rd! You will certainly want to grab a copy for yourself! Blurb: Her past has caught up with her. Again. Cali Lebeau has been aiding hackers with her cryptology skills to track an apparent terrorist organization. When they discover what she’s been doing, they target her. Asher Cross, billionaire recluse, insists on aiding her, though she doesn’t understand why. Asher Cross has secrets. He must help Cali, keep her alive, but he cannot let her understand his past or his motivations—in order to protect her. They discover that the terrorist organization is searching for the Golden Library of Moscow, which was first assembled by Ivan the Great and had grown over time to include the oldest and most valuable texts in the world, including missing masterpieces. They believe the library holds black magic and the secret to everlasting life. It was stolen from them by Cali’s ancestor, and Cali holds a clue to its location handed down by her mother. In order to free herself and Asher, Cali must race against the terrorists, find the library, and share it with the world. Will they be able to solve the mystery surrounding the Lost Library or risk losing their lives? “Outstanding!!! What a suspenseful ride. I couldn’t read fast enough and I read far later than I should have. The chemistry and the whole premise were terrific. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be reading more of Melissa Koslin’s books.”- Amazon Review of NEVER MISS by Melissa Koslin by Terry F Crowder PREORDER LINKS: |
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Drama, angst, and realistic storylines … be prepared for a few tears shed and an emotional rollercoaster when you read a novel by Grea Warner. With a background in daytime dramas, Grea is able to beautifully weave characters and storylines together so that you’ll become completely immersed in the journey the book takes you on. At home in the Women’s Fiction and New Adult genres, these serials and standalones are great for binge reading and book club discussions!
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Drama, angst, and realistic storylines … be prepared for a few tears shed and an emotional rollercoaster when you read a novel by Grea Warner. With a background in daytime dramas, Grea is able to beautifully weave characters and storylines together so that you’ll become completely immersed in the journey the book takes you on. At home in the Women’s Fiction and New Adult genres, these serials and standalones are great for binge reading and book club discussions!
Be the first to know … follow this Amazon best-selling, award-winning author to find out when there is a new release, preorder, or discount!
Website: greawarner.com
Instagram: greawarner
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Opposite Attract Romances are often filled with sizzle as the main characters butt heads. HER FAKE BLITZ is a sports romance that has plenty of sizzle. HER FAKE BLITZ is the second book in Gia Stone's Houston Heights series but can be read as a standalone. The characters are new and feature their own happily ever after.
HER FAKE BLITZ features two strong characters who are forced together as the up and coming sports reporter butts heads with the star football star. They can't help but amp up the heat between them! HER FAKE BLITZ releases on July 16th. Don't Miss your chance to grab this amazing story!
Blurb:
Everything he ever needed was found in the one person he never expected.
Cane Clayburn has been a force to be reckoned with as the Texans Star Quarterback. Multiple surgeries have caused rumors of doubt about his future. He knows he still has it. What he doesn’t know is why he is so attracted to the reckless reporter.
Upcoming sports journalist Alex Manelli is making headlines. Her spin on the Texan Star Quarterback being a “Has Been” rather than a “Comeback King” is her best piece to date. She prepped profusely for her exclusive interview with Cane Clayburn. What she didn’t prep for was lack of oxygen in the room.
Things were supposed to be professional. They were supposed to be at odds. Their egos were not supposed to push them into a place they never expected to be.
Will the two continue their explosive path of opposite desires or will they collide into the most powerful move on and off the field?
Gia Stone’s latest romance sets fire to the Football Romance genre with witty dialogue and sizzling characters who jump off the page. Fans of The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy will fall in love with Her Fake Blitz.
HER FAKE BLITZ features two strong characters who are forced together as the up and coming sports reporter butts heads with the star football star. They can't help but amp up the heat between them! HER FAKE BLITZ releases on July 16th. Don't Miss your chance to grab this amazing story!
Blurb:
Everything he ever needed was found in the one person he never expected.
Cane Clayburn has been a force to be reckoned with as the Texans Star Quarterback. Multiple surgeries have caused rumors of doubt about his future. He knows he still has it. What he doesn’t know is why he is so attracted to the reckless reporter.
Upcoming sports journalist Alex Manelli is making headlines. Her spin on the Texan Star Quarterback being a “Has Been” rather than a “Comeback King” is her best piece to date. She prepped profusely for her exclusive interview with Cane Clayburn. What she didn’t prep for was lack of oxygen in the room.
Things were supposed to be professional. They were supposed to be at odds. Their egos were not supposed to push them into a place they never expected to be.
Will the two continue their explosive path of opposite desires or will they collide into the most powerful move on and off the field?
Gia Stone’s latest romance sets fire to the Football Romance genre with witty dialogue and sizzling characters who jump off the page. Fans of The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy will fall in love with Her Fake Blitz.
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Don't skip sunset on us- the first book in the houston heights series- a second chance romance- out now!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Gia Stone is an author of steamy romances. Faulted characters, misguided motives, and misconnections are at the heart of her stories. She loves to collect passport stamps, savory memories, and race medals.
Gia’s favorite quote is “The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without trials.”
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Gia Stone is an author of steamy romances. Faulted characters, misguided motives, and misconnections are at the heart of her stories. She loves to collect passport stamps, savory memories, and race medals.
Gia’s favorite quote is “The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without trials.”
TikTok: gia.stone.books
Instagram: giastonebooks
Facebook: giastonebooks
We often see romances that are filled with sisters. Think about Nora Roberts' Sisters Trilogies. Brothers are a little harder to find. But Australian Author, Jennifer Raines has a wonderful book that features the second of two brothers- twins, but different in most every other way. In the first book in the Choosing Family series, we met Liam, the lawyerly brother who looks amazing in suits. In the second book in the series, QUINN, BY DESIGN, tells the tale of Niall, the brother more comfortable in flannel. (Think Property Brothers). Liam had found his happily ever after but Niall was still working on his. Now in QUINN, BY DESIGN, Niall is given the chance at not only love but the passion for his creative nature.
QUINN, BY DESIGN is a passionate story as the hero and heroine butt heads as they both work through their pain and loss. This book is a roller-coaster ride of emotions as the main characters are tossed together and figure out that they deserve the love they needed. QUINN, BY DESIGN is available now in ebook and print. It also features a sneak peek at the third book in the Choosing Family series. Don't Miss a page!
Blurb:
She’s antique’s royalty, he’s relentlessly modern
Master carpenter NIALL QUINN’s passion is creating bespoke furniture. Everything else comes second until his ex-fiancé ditches him when he gifts another creation to a friend, and he discovers his brother has been carrying his dead father debts. Niall’s self-respect demands he pay his share. He’s landed a prestigious exhibition of his work with a top gallery, possible in part because of the support of an antiques dealer who’s been mentor, patron, and generous landlord. Niall’s hoping the exhibition will establish his reputation and boost his bank balance.
LUCY McTAVISH’s grandfather, antiques supremo Cameron (Cam) McTavish raised her. His death leaves her totally alone. Lucy drained their personal accounts to provide twenty-four-seven in-home palliative care for Cam. The thought of poverty paralyses her, a crippling reminder of life before Cam found her. Laden with debt, she plans to sell Cam’s workshop to ensure his antiques emporium survives.
When the will is read, Niall Quinn holds the keys to Cam’s workshop. Lucy’s convinced he conned her grandpa in his last days and demands he restore antiques for her. Niall is blindsided by the bequest, but worries about yet another debt and agrees to the work.
Lucy and Niall circle each other. In sharing stories and drawing closer, Lucy figures out debt is her childhood bogeyman resurrected by Cam’s death. Niall has real debts and, unaware of his exhibition, she looks for clients who’ll pay him for the work she’d been demanding for free.
With the exhibition drawing closer, it’s crunch time. Will Niall choose his exhibition or Lucy? Does Lucy want a man who won’t share his dreams with her?
Award winning author Jennifer Raines’ stories combine a love of romance with contemporary conflicts. Her writing is both relevant and heart-warming. Each story is a journey across the world. Jennifer likes to think her readers get occasional hints of the deep passion of a Nora Roberts or the unshakeable loyalty of a Grace Burrowes where love conquers loneliness, distrust and fear.
--“A Jennifer Raines romance will make you sigh in the best possible way!”-- Best Selling Author, Grace Burrowes
EXCERPT:
“Am I wilfully blind?”
“You’re focused, ambitious, and stubborn.” Liam snagged a jug of orange juice and set it on the table. “That’s mostly about your work. You’re also kind, loyal and relentlessly honourable. Who accused you of being wilfully blind?”
“Me.” Niall continued to stare through the window, as new guilt layered on old. You’d think he’d have learned from not asking Liam the right questions when their da died. “For accepting Cam McTavish’s generosity without digging beneath the surface.”
“For the love of Mary and Joseph, you can’t still be angsting about your agreement with Cam.”
“I can.” Niall swung back to face his brother and held up a hand. “A recap. He offered me the use of his premises for a year in exchange for restoring three pieces of furniture.” Cam had batted away Niall’s objections, calling in daily to sip endless cups of tea and “give Niall the benefit of his wisdom.”
“You offered to pay rent and worked punishing hours to finish intricate and bloody difficult restoration jobs in the timeframe McTavish demanded.” Liam defended him. “I thought he convinced you the profit on them would cover rent for a year.”
“He convinced me.” Relief had been Niall’s first reaction. “When I finished, Cam showed me the original purchase invoices for each piece and the final sales dockets.” Even a short period of financial security was a weight lifted. Niall had pitched his exhibition to one of the most prestigious Sydney galleries on the strength of it. Then been blown away to discover he’d won the slot over a bunch of other creatives.
“I’m guessing he didn’t tell his granddaughter about the agreement,” Liam said.
“Worse than that,” Niall growled. He’d never seen Lucy at the house with Cam. “She’s working,” Cam had said. “She loves the work, but making sure it continues to succeed is her way of honouring her gran and me.”
Lucy’s accusation of him taking advantage of Cam had flicked Niall on the raw. A tip of the whip blow, fast and lethal, landing where all his doubts resided. Paying his way in kind, if not in cash, was one of the few choices a poor man had for keeping his self-respect.
“What’s worse than keeping an agreement that materially affected her a secret?” Liam pointed to the jug of juice.
Niall nodded. “A will.” Until today, he’d hoped, despite the imbalance in their bank accounts, he and Cam had met as equals. “She says he’s left me a second year rent free in his will.”
Liam whistled.
QUINN, BY DESIGN is a passionate story as the hero and heroine butt heads as they both work through their pain and loss. This book is a roller-coaster ride of emotions as the main characters are tossed together and figure out that they deserve the love they needed. QUINN, BY DESIGN is available now in ebook and print. It also features a sneak peek at the third book in the Choosing Family series. Don't Miss a page!
Blurb:
She’s antique’s royalty, he’s relentlessly modern
Master carpenter NIALL QUINN’s passion is creating bespoke furniture. Everything else comes second until his ex-fiancé ditches him when he gifts another creation to a friend, and he discovers his brother has been carrying his dead father debts. Niall’s self-respect demands he pay his share. He’s landed a prestigious exhibition of his work with a top gallery, possible in part because of the support of an antiques dealer who’s been mentor, patron, and generous landlord. Niall’s hoping the exhibition will establish his reputation and boost his bank balance.
LUCY McTAVISH’s grandfather, antiques supremo Cameron (Cam) McTavish raised her. His death leaves her totally alone. Lucy drained their personal accounts to provide twenty-four-seven in-home palliative care for Cam. The thought of poverty paralyses her, a crippling reminder of life before Cam found her. Laden with debt, she plans to sell Cam’s workshop to ensure his antiques emporium survives.
When the will is read, Niall Quinn holds the keys to Cam’s workshop. Lucy’s convinced he conned her grandpa in his last days and demands he restore antiques for her. Niall is blindsided by the bequest, but worries about yet another debt and agrees to the work.
Lucy and Niall circle each other. In sharing stories and drawing closer, Lucy figures out debt is her childhood bogeyman resurrected by Cam’s death. Niall has real debts and, unaware of his exhibition, she looks for clients who’ll pay him for the work she’d been demanding for free.
With the exhibition drawing closer, it’s crunch time. Will Niall choose his exhibition or Lucy? Does Lucy want a man who won’t share his dreams with her?
Award winning author Jennifer Raines’ stories combine a love of romance with contemporary conflicts. Her writing is both relevant and heart-warming. Each story is a journey across the world. Jennifer likes to think her readers get occasional hints of the deep passion of a Nora Roberts or the unshakeable loyalty of a Grace Burrowes where love conquers loneliness, distrust and fear.
--“A Jennifer Raines romance will make you sigh in the best possible way!”-- Best Selling Author, Grace Burrowes
EXCERPT:
“Am I wilfully blind?”
“You’re focused, ambitious, and stubborn.” Liam snagged a jug of orange juice and set it on the table. “That’s mostly about your work. You’re also kind, loyal and relentlessly honourable. Who accused you of being wilfully blind?”
“Me.” Niall continued to stare through the window, as new guilt layered on old. You’d think he’d have learned from not asking Liam the right questions when their da died. “For accepting Cam McTavish’s generosity without digging beneath the surface.”
“For the love of Mary and Joseph, you can’t still be angsting about your agreement with Cam.”
“I can.” Niall swung back to face his brother and held up a hand. “A recap. He offered me the use of his premises for a year in exchange for restoring three pieces of furniture.” Cam had batted away Niall’s objections, calling in daily to sip endless cups of tea and “give Niall the benefit of his wisdom.”
“You offered to pay rent and worked punishing hours to finish intricate and bloody difficult restoration jobs in the timeframe McTavish demanded.” Liam defended him. “I thought he convinced you the profit on them would cover rent for a year.”
“He convinced me.” Relief had been Niall’s first reaction. “When I finished, Cam showed me the original purchase invoices for each piece and the final sales dockets.” Even a short period of financial security was a weight lifted. Niall had pitched his exhibition to one of the most prestigious Sydney galleries on the strength of it. Then been blown away to discover he’d won the slot over a bunch of other creatives.
“I’m guessing he didn’t tell his granddaughter about the agreement,” Liam said.
“Worse than that,” Niall growled. He’d never seen Lucy at the house with Cam. “She’s working,” Cam had said. “She loves the work, but making sure it continues to succeed is her way of honouring her gran and me.”
Lucy’s accusation of him taking advantage of Cam had flicked Niall on the raw. A tip of the whip blow, fast and lethal, landing where all his doubts resided. Paying his way in kind, if not in cash, was one of the few choices a poor man had for keeping his self-respect.
“What’s worse than keeping an agreement that materially affected her a secret?” Liam pointed to the jug of juice.
Niall nodded. “A will.” Until today, he’d hoped, despite the imbalance in their bank accounts, he and Cam had met as equals. “She says he’s left me a second year rent free in his will.”
Liam whistled.
BUY LINKS:
Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZSKGGLH
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/quinn-by-design
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Apple- https://books.apple.com/us/book/quinn-by-design/id6480524076
Don't miss the first book in the choosing family series- a standalone romance
About the Author:
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
In 2023 J Taylor’s Law placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book Award.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made-up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
In 2023 J Taylor’s Law placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book Award.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made-up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves a second chance. I especially believe that in regards to love. Sometimes it simply is fate.
Author Julie Navickas' latest romance features the best kind of second chance... the one with a happy ending. In FINDING LOVE, Rachel has a chance at happiness but only if she takes a chance on the restaurateur who finds her wallowing after the latest bad date disaster. FINDING LOVE is a wonderful romance filled with annoying siblings and mysterious pasts. It has delicious food and misunderstandings but most of all... it has love. And a happy ending! I loved the book and couldn't put it down. While the second book in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy... FINDING LOVE can be read as a standalone. Now available in Ebook and Print... FINDING LOVE will be your new favorite read!
Blurb:
Who says you can’t find love over a plate of mushroom ravioli?
Rachel Prescott has always dated the wrong men. Each relationship begins with hope, but within months ends with “nope.” The harder she tries, the harder she fails. That is, until the new owner of Pier Ninety-Two, Miguel Rodriguez, spots her wallowing over her latest dating disaster in his restaurant.
Easily smitten with the brown-haired beauty, Miguel offers her his heart. Or at least, what’s left of it. Because Miguel has had his own troubled past finding the right woman. With the echo of lost love still haunting his heart, he convinces himself he’s ready to move on—and who better with than the spunky, sexy, and strong-willed, Rachel Prescott?
Over a bottle of wine (or two), Miguel and Rachel instantly connect. And by the end of the evening, it’s more than their shared plate of mushroom ravioli left steaming.
Best-selling and award-winning author Julie Navickas tugs at your heartstrings in her second book in the Clumsy Little Hearts trilogy about love and letting go of the past. Fans of KG Fletcher’s The Reining Hearts Series and Katie Cotugno’s How to Love will find a new one-click buy with Ms. Navickas’ romances. Fall in love with imperfect, but perfect for the right person.
EXCERPT:
Rachel snorted and pulled the menu toward her. “Oh, sure. If I’m going to get stood up, I may as well enjoy the calamari.” She pointed to her choice on the thick, fancy paper as her cheeks flushed.
The waiter picked up the menu. Leaning toward her, he offered a small smile. “Happens to the best of us. I’ll put your order in, miss.” He tapped the little black device in his hands and stepped away.
The cold, crisp wine settled in her mouth—the second drink slowly fogging her brain and relaxing her body. Rachel tapped the Bumble icon on her phone and typed in a quick note, talking as she tapped. “I have a sneaky suspicion I’m being stood up, Tripp Erikson. At least tell me now before I drop one hundred bucks on drinks, appetizers, and dinner on my party for one.”
“Party for one, huh?”
His deep voice jarred her, pulling her mind from the snarky comments she typed. Rachel swallowed the embarrassment heating her body. “Er—umm.” She shook her head and pressed her eyes closed. “Sorry, I must look like a total idiot,” she muttered.
“And why’s that?”
Opening her eyes, she let his dark brown gaze bore into her.
A grin twisted his lips as his tanned skin flushed beneath the soft, romantic lighting of the dining room. Raising a hand, he rubbed the back of his neck.
Butterflies tickled her belly, awaking at the sweet smile directed at her. “Oh! Umm, just ignore me.” She pressed her palms to her slowly reddening face and giggled. “I’m kind of a mess right now.”
“Nonsense. You’re the prettiest woman in the room I have the pleasure of disappointing this evening.”
She laughed. “More disappointment, huh?” Pointing at the empty chair across the table, she released a slow breath. “Are you here to stand me up too, Mr.…” Rachel leaned closer and read his name badge word-for-word. “… Miguel Rodriguez. Owner of Pier Ninety-Two?”
He shook his head and grinned. “No, only a complete fool would stand you up. I’m just here to tell you we’re out of calamari.”
Author Julie Navickas' latest romance features the best kind of second chance... the one with a happy ending. In FINDING LOVE, Rachel has a chance at happiness but only if she takes a chance on the restaurateur who finds her wallowing after the latest bad date disaster. FINDING LOVE is a wonderful romance filled with annoying siblings and mysterious pasts. It has delicious food and misunderstandings but most of all... it has love. And a happy ending! I loved the book and couldn't put it down. While the second book in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy... FINDING LOVE can be read as a standalone. Now available in Ebook and Print... FINDING LOVE will be your new favorite read!
Blurb:
Who says you can’t find love over a plate of mushroom ravioli?
Rachel Prescott has always dated the wrong men. Each relationship begins with hope, but within months ends with “nope.” The harder she tries, the harder she fails. That is, until the new owner of Pier Ninety-Two, Miguel Rodriguez, spots her wallowing over her latest dating disaster in his restaurant.
Easily smitten with the brown-haired beauty, Miguel offers her his heart. Or at least, what’s left of it. Because Miguel has had his own troubled past finding the right woman. With the echo of lost love still haunting his heart, he convinces himself he’s ready to move on—and who better with than the spunky, sexy, and strong-willed, Rachel Prescott?
Over a bottle of wine (or two), Miguel and Rachel instantly connect. And by the end of the evening, it’s more than their shared plate of mushroom ravioli left steaming.
Best-selling and award-winning author Julie Navickas tugs at your heartstrings in her second book in the Clumsy Little Hearts trilogy about love and letting go of the past. Fans of KG Fletcher’s The Reining Hearts Series and Katie Cotugno’s How to Love will find a new one-click buy with Ms. Navickas’ romances. Fall in love with imperfect, but perfect for the right person.
EXCERPT:
Rachel snorted and pulled the menu toward her. “Oh, sure. If I’m going to get stood up, I may as well enjoy the calamari.” She pointed to her choice on the thick, fancy paper as her cheeks flushed.
The waiter picked up the menu. Leaning toward her, he offered a small smile. “Happens to the best of us. I’ll put your order in, miss.” He tapped the little black device in his hands and stepped away.
The cold, crisp wine settled in her mouth—the second drink slowly fogging her brain and relaxing her body. Rachel tapped the Bumble icon on her phone and typed in a quick note, talking as she tapped. “I have a sneaky suspicion I’m being stood up, Tripp Erikson. At least tell me now before I drop one hundred bucks on drinks, appetizers, and dinner on my party for one.”
“Party for one, huh?”
His deep voice jarred her, pulling her mind from the snarky comments she typed. Rachel swallowed the embarrassment heating her body. “Er—umm.” She shook her head and pressed her eyes closed. “Sorry, I must look like a total idiot,” she muttered.
“And why’s that?”
Opening her eyes, she let his dark brown gaze bore into her.
A grin twisted his lips as his tanned skin flushed beneath the soft, romantic lighting of the dining room. Raising a hand, he rubbed the back of his neck.
Butterflies tickled her belly, awaking at the sweet smile directed at her. “Oh! Umm, just ignore me.” She pressed her palms to her slowly reddening face and giggled. “I’m kind of a mess right now.”
“Nonsense. You’re the prettiest woman in the room I have the pleasure of disappointing this evening.”
She laughed. “More disappointment, huh?” Pointing at the empty chair across the table, she released a slow breath. “Are you here to stand me up too, Mr.…” Rachel leaned closer and read his name badge word-for-word. “… Miguel Rodriguez. Owner of Pier Ninety-Two?”
He shook his head and grinned. “No, only a complete fool would stand you up. I’m just here to tell you we’re out of calamari.”
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWGPXL18
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/finding-love-56
BN-https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-love-julie-navickas/1145390300
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/finding-love/id6496372845
Don't Miss the first book in the clumsy little hearts trilogy- out now
About the Author:
Julie Navickas is a best-selling and award-winning, nationally recognized contemporary romance novelist, known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. She is also an award-winning university instructor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. Julie earned master’s degrees in both organizational communication and English studies with an emphasis in book history, as well as a bachelor’s degree in public relations, graduating cum laude from Illinois State University. She is a mom of three and has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for twelve years.
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Julie Navickas is a best-selling and award-winning, nationally recognized contemporary romance novelist, known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. She is also an award-winning university instructor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. Julie earned master’s degrees in both organizational communication and English studies with an emphasis in book history, as well as a bachelor’s degree in public relations, graduating cum laude from Illinois State University. She is a mom of three and has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for twelve years.
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Do you have that one love who walked away? I've been thinking about mine a lot over the last few years. He's a good friend, both before and now, but I do wonder if we could have been more, and how different my life might be.
The one who walked away is a vital part of Liz Ashlee's latest book- COUNTING BACKWARD. But in this story, the one who walked away is now back again and her heroine will get a chance to see what her life could be. COUNTING BACKWARD is now available for preorder and releases on July 9th in ebook and print.
Blurb:
She’s his soulmate. He’s her biggest regret.
Jessa Monroe is a survivor. She’s survived heartbreak, a difficult childhood, and her mama’s maniac boyfriend. What she isn’t sure she can survive is Beau Gamble walking back into her life.
Beau left Jessa because he loved her. At the time, it was the only way to keep her safe. But when they reunite, he realizes he left her unprotected during the worst moment of her life.
All he can is do is try to break through Jessa’s walls so he can be with her again—back where he belongs. But Jessa can’t trust that Beau won’t walk away as he did once before. To protect her heart, she’s built tall and strong walls around it. Beau is determined to prove he’s here to stay and that he never stopped loving her. He knows that she is meant to be his first, last, and only love.
Liz Ashlee’s stories are emotional reads about real world problems. Fans of The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout and All the Little Things by Rachel Leigh will love her romance about grief and finding the one who makes you want to live again.
The one who walked away is a vital part of Liz Ashlee's latest book- COUNTING BACKWARD. But in this story, the one who walked away is now back again and her heroine will get a chance to see what her life could be. COUNTING BACKWARD is now available for preorder and releases on July 9th in ebook and print.
Blurb:
She’s his soulmate. He’s her biggest regret.
Jessa Monroe is a survivor. She’s survived heartbreak, a difficult childhood, and her mama’s maniac boyfriend. What she isn’t sure she can survive is Beau Gamble walking back into her life.
Beau left Jessa because he loved her. At the time, it was the only way to keep her safe. But when they reunite, he realizes he left her unprotected during the worst moment of her life.
All he can is do is try to break through Jessa’s walls so he can be with her again—back where he belongs. But Jessa can’t trust that Beau won’t walk away as he did once before. To protect her heart, she’s built tall and strong walls around it. Beau is determined to prove he’s here to stay and that he never stopped loving her. He knows that she is meant to be his first, last, and only love.
Liz Ashlee’s stories are emotional reads about real world problems. Fans of The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout and All the Little Things by Rachel Leigh will love her romance about grief and finding the one who makes you want to live again.
Preorder:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3BRHLPG
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dON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO READ THE FIRST BOOK IN THE LOVE IN mOTION SERIES- oUT NOW!
About the Author:
Liz Ashlee is a romance novelist known for Sort of Normal, Step Toward You and Heart's a Mess. Liz has her M.A. in English from Northern Kentucky University, where she also earned her undergraduate degrees. Liz lives in Kentucky with her husband and their plethora of pets.
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Liz Ashlee is a romance novelist known for Sort of Normal, Step Toward You and Heart's a Mess. Liz has her M.A. in English from Northern Kentucky University, where she also earned her undergraduate degrees. Liz lives in Kentucky with her husband and their plethora of pets.
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Do you follow safety rules? Hurricane season is almost upon us and I've been doing some volunteer work sharing about the new hurricane evacuation zones here in South Carolina. It's really important since the area that I live in is due for a big storm. We haven't had one since Hurricane Hugo in 1989. While I share about all disaster preparedness, I wasn't aware of toaster safety, other than not taking it in the tub with you. But I love that Isobel Reed is on top of that in her new small town romance- TOASTED.
TOASTED is a small town, hunky fireman romance. It's got all the laughs you expect from an Isobel Reed story. It's a fun rom-com that will have you staying up during the night to read this book in one sitting. TOASTED is now available in ebook and print so don't miss your chance to get this wonderful book!
Blurb:
Welcome to Woodvalley Pines…where hunky firefighters save the day! It’s time to turn up the heat and hope this smokin’ hot fireman can control the blaze.
Libby hadn’t even been in Woodvalley Pines a day and she was already freaking out. Her kitchen had just set on fire. From toast of all things! That’s right, she was the victim of the elusive toaster fire. Yes, a toaster. Who knew they could just spontaneously burst into flames? She certainly didn’t. If that wasn’t enough to ruin her day, a swarm of hot firefighters seeing her in her pink pajamas would do it.
Zach tried his hardest not to laugh as the woman in the Disney pajamas accused him of keeping toaster fire safety a secret. He didn’t know where in the world this angry green-eyed princess had come from, but he had to admit that he was intrigued. After all, if she had this much passion when it came to talking toasters, what other kind of flames could he stoke in her?
Libby and Zach’s spark was instant, but will the fire burn out or can they keep the flames blazing?
Isobel Reed’s snarky humorous romances have fans fanning themselves as they devour the stories. Her books are one-clicks for readers who love Lori Wilde’s - The First Love Cookie Club and Jennifer Ryan’s - At Wolf Ranch books. Readers will struggle not to fall for the sexy small town heroes and the sassy women who claim them!
Quotes:
How does a frigging toaster just spontaneously combust?
Was this a thing? How was it possible she’d gone thirty-one years of her life without knowing toasters could just set alight whenever they damn well felt like it?
People should really talk about this. Spread the word far and wide. Beware of the toaster. It may look innocent, but it will burn your house to the ground when you least expect it. Why the hell weren’t more people talking about this?
It was starting to get smoky now. She needed to get herself together. Quick. At least she’d stopped screaming. Well, externally, anyway.
“Get your sh** together,” she mumbled before stumbling back into the living area behind her. The front door was just to the left of the main room.
Time to go. Come on, move Libby. Move.
She didn’t move. Her feet were glued to the floor. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. Was it a neighbor? Or was it the firefighters? Did firefighters knock?
She clearly didn’t react fast enough because the next thing she knew, a battering ram had made its way into her living room.
As men in uniform descended, she was still yet to move.
“Ma’am, you need to come with me, it’s not safe in here.” As she lifted her head, she realized the man’s fierce blue eyes were directed her way. Boring into her. Oh dear. He did not look happy.
Probably ‘cause you stood here staring at the fire like a freak instead of getting the hell out like the nice lady told you.
Jolting in awareness, she quickly nodded and allowed herself to be led outside by the big, strong man.
Once he’d steered her through the front yard, he gestured for her to sit on the curb. She did so without question, wincing as her bare legs grazed the cool concrete. Internally, she cringed as she looked down at what she was wearing.
They probably see women in pajamas all the time, right?
TOASTED is a small town, hunky fireman romance. It's got all the laughs you expect from an Isobel Reed story. It's a fun rom-com that will have you staying up during the night to read this book in one sitting. TOASTED is now available in ebook and print so don't miss your chance to get this wonderful book!
Blurb:
Welcome to Woodvalley Pines…where hunky firefighters save the day! It’s time to turn up the heat and hope this smokin’ hot fireman can control the blaze.
Libby hadn’t even been in Woodvalley Pines a day and she was already freaking out. Her kitchen had just set on fire. From toast of all things! That’s right, she was the victim of the elusive toaster fire. Yes, a toaster. Who knew they could just spontaneously burst into flames? She certainly didn’t. If that wasn’t enough to ruin her day, a swarm of hot firefighters seeing her in her pink pajamas would do it.
Zach tried his hardest not to laugh as the woman in the Disney pajamas accused him of keeping toaster fire safety a secret. He didn’t know where in the world this angry green-eyed princess had come from, but he had to admit that he was intrigued. After all, if she had this much passion when it came to talking toasters, what other kind of flames could he stoke in her?
Libby and Zach’s spark was instant, but will the fire burn out or can they keep the flames blazing?
Isobel Reed’s snarky humorous romances have fans fanning themselves as they devour the stories. Her books are one-clicks for readers who love Lori Wilde’s - The First Love Cookie Club and Jennifer Ryan’s - At Wolf Ranch books. Readers will struggle not to fall for the sexy small town heroes and the sassy women who claim them!
Quotes:
How does a frigging toaster just spontaneously combust?
Was this a thing? How was it possible she’d gone thirty-one years of her life without knowing toasters could just set alight whenever they damn well felt like it?
People should really talk about this. Spread the word far and wide. Beware of the toaster. It may look innocent, but it will burn your house to the ground when you least expect it. Why the hell weren’t more people talking about this?
It was starting to get smoky now. She needed to get herself together. Quick. At least she’d stopped screaming. Well, externally, anyway.
“Get your sh** together,” she mumbled before stumbling back into the living area behind her. The front door was just to the left of the main room.
Time to go. Come on, move Libby. Move.
She didn’t move. Her feet were glued to the floor. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. Was it a neighbor? Or was it the firefighters? Did firefighters knock?
She clearly didn’t react fast enough because the next thing she knew, a battering ram had made its way into her living room.
As men in uniform descended, she was still yet to move.
“Ma’am, you need to come with me, it’s not safe in here.” As she lifted her head, she realized the man’s fierce blue eyes were directed her way. Boring into her. Oh dear. He did not look happy.
Probably ‘cause you stood here staring at the fire like a freak instead of getting the hell out like the nice lady told you.
Jolting in awareness, she quickly nodded and allowed herself to be led outside by the big, strong man.
Once he’d steered her through the front yard, he gestured for her to sit on the curb. She did so without question, wincing as her bare legs grazed the cool concrete. Internally, she cringed as she looked down at what she was wearing.
They probably see women in pajamas all the time, right?
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AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZJ3JQS
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/toasted-2
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APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/toasted/id6478872311
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About the Author:
Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband, her son, and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
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Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband, her son, and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
https://www.tiktok.com/@isobelreedbooks
https://www.facebook.com/isobelreedbooks
https://www.instagram.com/isobelreedbooks/
https://www.isobelreed.net/
https://www.amazon.com/author/isobelreed
https://www.goodreads.com/Isobel_Reed
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/isobel-reed
