Dirty Headlines

Dirty Headlines [3] is an enemies-to-lovers standalone office romance from LJ Shen. Jude Humphry is having the worst day. A one-night stand with a handsome, dark stranger is the last thing on her mind, but when it happens, she is thankful that it's with a tourist from France. Or so she thinks. A month after the one-night stand, in which she stole his wallet (hey, no judgment, right?), she finds out that Celian Laurent is: 1. Not a tourist, 2. The heir of a media empire and — 3. Her new boss. This starts a steamy, chemistry-filled war between Jude, the new intern in the newsroom, and Celian, the director of news. But they both have secrets keeping them from truly getting closer.

More of You

In More of You [4] by A.L. Jackson, the second Faith Linbrock met Jace Jacobs, she fell hard and fast. She knew better than to fall for a boy like him, but some things are unstoppable. One touch of his hand, and her skin sizzled. She shouldn't have been surprised when the boy who was surrounded by rumour broke her heart. She swore to herself she'd never allow it to happen again. Ten years later, she's in trouble, and she's shocked when Jace shows up at her doorstep saying he's there to protect her. What he didn't anticipate was their chemistry had never faded. He's never wanted a woman the way he wants her, and he'll do anything to get her back. But Jace is back with secrets of his own, and now he must prove whether his intentions were good or only there to break her all over again . . .

Shot on Goal

When a former champion figure skater's ambitions collide with a struggling young hockey player's desires, sparks ignite and forbidden passion threatens to destroy their careers and their future. In Shot on Goal [5] by Jami Davenport, Marina Sanders strives to overcome the scandal that cost her a gold medal. Drew Delacorte battles with the demons of his past and a waning disinterest in hockey. When forced to work together, the lines between business and pleasure become blurred. Unable to keep their hands off each other, they realise that their secret relationship could spell the end of their once-brilliant careers. Will love be enough if everything else they've worked for is gone?

Big Stick

Myles Sanders has a big stick. That is a big, long hockey stick. For Myles, life is perfect like a smooth rink before a game, until his best friend Oli announces his twin sister Flynn is moving to Chicago. Myles and Flynn were next-door neighbours and childhood best friends. Sure, the lines of friendship may have been blurred once or twice over the years. They were meant to be together until one night changed everything . . . Myles knows that just the sight of him dredges up bad memories for Flynn. So why can't he stay away from her? Find out in Big Stick [6] by R.C. Stephens.

Rebel Hard

Rebel Hard [7] by Nalini Singh features a modern arranged marriage mart, family shenanigans, and a swoonfully sexy romance. In an attempt to hold together her family, Nayna has lived her entire life by the rules, and all she wants now is freedom, adventure, and a wild fling with a hot hunk. Raj is the eldest son, the brother his siblings turn to, and a man at home with tradition. He wants to build a home, have a small family, put down roots. Nayna wants to fly. They're moving in opposite directions . . . until they collide in the middle. Sexy, brilliantly colourful, and defiantly joyous, Rebel Hard is a love story that'll make you believe in forever.

Restless Ink

Thea Montgomery has worked endless hours to make sure her bakery is one of the best in the city. And as she finds herself ready to take the next step, she realises she might need to work on her personal life as well. Only the one person she wants is her friend's ex-husband. Dimitri Carr knows he shouldn't have feelings for Thea, but he can't help it. She was his friend before he was in his ex's life, so dealing with his connection to Thea isn't easy. In Restless Ink [8] by Carrie Ann Ryan, when the two finally take a chance, it'll take more than attraction for them to make it work. But thankfully, neither one wants to give up . . . yet.

Got It Bad

Bad boys are always fun, especially when they're trying to figure out how to be good! USA Today bestseller Christi Barth's Bad Boys Gone Good series is a lighthearted, goofy fish-out-of-water series about three big-city ex-mobster brothers in Witness Protection who have to figure out how to live crime-free, quiet lives in a small Oregon town. It's full of quirky characters, small-town charm, lots of humour, and a little bit of suspense. In Got It Bad [9], when the brother who has always followed the rules starts to fall for the federal marshal in charge of their case, it's his turn to be a little bad.

Why Not Tonight

There's something unusual about Why Not Tonight [10]: heroine Natalie Kaleta is wearing her trademark red glasses on the cover, the better to see brooding glass artist Ronan Mitchell. (Imagine muscles gleaming in light from the kiln.) When Natalie and Ronan get trapped together by a mudslide in his mountain lodge, romance builds with passion and genuine humour. Lighthearted but not lightweight, Why Not Tonight explores whether happiness is a choice. Ronan must learn that forgiving his family will clear the way for love. If you've never read Susan Mallery before, start with this one. The No. 1 New York Times bestselling author is at the top of her game.

Vampires Like It Hot

Raffaele, Zanipolo, and Santo are on an enforced holiday during the wet season in the Dominican Republic. While Raffaele is happy to help out his cousin Santo, he'd rather do it where it wasn't so hot and humid you could hardly breathe. At least that's how he felt until he met his life mate, Jess. Jess was in the Dominican Republic to attend a family wedding. After she follows her cousin onto a tour ship, she finds herself on a pirate ship full of hungry vampire pirates, and her only option to escape is to jump ship. From vampires to shark-infested water, and then the arms of Raffaele Notte. . . . What started out as a boring family obligation has suddenly become something much more in Vampires Like It Hot [11] by Lynsay Sands.

Hidden

In Hidden [12] by Rebecca Zanetti, Malcolm West is more than ready to give up undercover work as a cop, and he finds the perfect cottage in the middle of nowhere to do just that. A day later, he meets his neighbour, sweet Pippa Smith, an introvert with frightened eyes and an odd thirst for adventure, so long as it takes place in his bedroom. Three days later, he finds himself part of a Homeland Defence unit complete with an alcoholic dog, insane cat, and a wounded group of ex-cops who all have something to hide. The situation is one that he can manage, until he discovers he's been set up and put in place to protect the world from the woman he's starting to care about. When danger comes at him from every direction, he has to choose a side . . . and hopefully protect Pippa in the process. That is, if she lets him.

Cross Breed

In the highly anticipated novel Cross Breed [13] by Lora Leigh, Cassie Sinclair has played a very dangerous game with the enigmatic, lethal Coyote Breed known only as Dog, a Breed suspected to be the enemy, at the very least, a mercenary for the hated genetics council. When she's caught in a web of her own making, forced to trade a single night with the Coyote to save someone dear to her, she finds the mate she swore she'd never have. Secrets, premonitions, and ghostly figures have shadowed Cassie's life and drawn her to the one Breed that can complete her. If his betrayal doesn't destroy her.

Hot Winter Nights

Hot Winter Nights [14] (a stand-alone Heartbreaker Bay romance) by Jill Shalvis is a sexy romance in which hero Lucas Knight wakes up with a woman in his bed with no memory of how that happened. What the heck? Did he miss the good stuff? And who is she? This one is an ice-melting romance with light suspense involving a scrappy, feisty heroine who was well used to making her own way in the world. Molly Malone needed a man who could go toe to toe with her and yet let her fight her own battles. Enter Lucas Knight. He's been attracted to Molly since the day he met her. Two problems. One, she's his partner's sister, and two, he's just been told by his boss he needs to watch over her without letting her know about it. Tricky enough, as Molly is smart as they come. Oh, and there's one more thing — he's not to sleep with her.

Dirty Rich Betraya

Dirty Rich Betrayal [15] is Grayson Bennett's story: He's a billionaire, the king of the world to some. He has everything, but what he really wants: her. That woman is Mia Cavanaugh, criminal attorney, ex-lover, a woman who believes he betrayed her, a woman who could burn him to the ground, but she won't. Because she loves him. Because he loves her, and it's time that she sees the truth of the past. Now, he's handing her the key to his future. He's giving her the chance to burn him to the ground. He's letting her see the real man beneath the surface that not even she's seen in the past. She has to decide what to do with that man: love him or destroy him.

Racked and Stacked

Opposites don't just attract in the West — they sizzle — and Wyoming has never been hotter than in the latest sexy Blacktop Cowboys novel by Lorelei James, Racked and Sacked [16]. Prickly tomboy Larissa "Riss" Thorpe and former cattle-broker cowboy player Ike Palmer have been at each other's throats since they first met. Even though she's not his type, her candor and lack of a filter actually intrigue and inflame him in ways he was not expecting. After being forced into a truce and two-stepping around their fiery attraction, will they finally give in and take their newfound friendship to the next level or choose to maintain the stubbornness that keeps them apart?

Respect

Respect [17] by Jay Crownover is the highly anticipated final book of the Breaking Point series and a slow-burn, friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romance with the grit and intrigue that is uniquely Jay Crownover. Karsen Carter was always the protected princess in a land where everyone around her was corrupt and dirty. That life left its mark. But what wounded and cut her beyond repair was when the only man she ever loved, the one who saved her from all the ugly, the one who protected her and guarded her, also broke her heart. In the end, all respect was lost and Karsen said goodbye to her corrupt kingdom. Only family could bring her back, and only the man who ruined her can make her stay.

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time [18] by Kylie Scott: When your heart's desire is your dad's best friend. Twenty-five-year-old Adele has been in love with her dad's business partner for just about forever. That's kind of the problem . . . getting Pete to see her as a grown woman, instead of the crazy teen who nearly derailed his life, care of a very public declaration of undying love for a man 15 years her senior. Awkward. Heading home for her father's wedding, however, gives her the perfect opportunity to set past wrongs to right. Because if her plentiful curves can't win him over, then her smart mouth will grab his attention for sure.

Dirty Rich Obsession

Dirty Rich Obsession [19] is the third standalone in Lisa Renee Jones's Dirty Rich series. Meet sexy alpha Reid Maxwell and the woman who will bring him to his knees. Reid Maxwell is one of the top corporate attorneys, and one of the most eligible bachelors in New York City. He likes his wins big, his women beautiful and in bed, not out, and most importantly the deep burn of his past buried . . . until one woman, a most unexpected woman, challenges him in ways that might just destroy the invincible Mr. Maxwell. Carrie West is captive to Reid Maxwell and a debt between their families she doesn't know exists. It should be so simple for Reid Maxwell: claim the company that is now his. The problem? He's now obsessed with Carrie, the daughter of the man he's destined to destroy. Now who's captive to whom?

One Hundred Promises

She's racing toward her future. He's running from his past. Can an unemployed doctor who wants everything be the perfect match for the millionaire builder who wants nothing? Dr. Lydia Nichols's wish list doesn't include poverty, homelessness, or small-town living. When she arrives in Aspen Cove, CO, for a temporary job, she knows she needs a miracle. She never expects one to show up dressed in blue jeans and swinging a big hammer. Wes Covington leaves the city for a life less complicated. He finds it in Aspen Cove — until Dr. Lydia Nichols arrives wearing skintight jeans and an attitude. He came to the small town to build. Little did he know his greatest challenge would be building a relationship with Lydia. They say opposites attract, but is it wise to mix fuel with fire? Find out in One Hundred Promises [20] by Kelly Collins.

Bayside Heat

For years, best friends and business associates Serena Mallery and Drake Savage have supported and given each other everything they had — except their hearts. Now Serena has an opportunity of a lifetime in another state, and Drake is determined to continue doing the right thing by keeping his feelings to himself so she can follow her dreams. But with true love at their fingertips and a world of unstoppable passion between them, Drake's ready for a change — and Serena isn't about to change her life for any man . . . not even for sexy-as-sin Drake. Sexy, fun, and romantic, don't miss Melissa Foster's Bayside Heat [21] this Summer!

Pucked Up Love

Pucked Up Love [22] by Lili Valente: "What's the only thing crazier than answering a 'BDSM help wanted' personal ad in hopes of finally kicking my end-of-relationship blues? Finding out my new submissive student just happens to be Hailey, my ex, and the woman who broke my heart in the first place. But I'm not the kind of man to back down from a challenge — on or off the ice. I make Hailey an offer she can't refuse: six weeks of red-hot lessons and we part ways as friends. The only catch? I'm not ready to give up on forever with this woman, my woman, and I intend to make the most of every minute she's in my bed to prove to her I'm the only man fit to top her."

The Good Luck Charm

In The Good Luck Charm [23] by Helena Hunting, Lilah doesn't think her day can get any worse after she's been caught in a torrential downpour and her latte dumps all over her windshield, but she's wrong. When she's handed final divorce papers at work and then the man she's come to see as a substitute father suffers a stroke, she feels like she's being pushed over the edge. And that's before Ethan Kase, her first love and childhood best friend, who also left her behind eight years ago to pursue his NHL dream, suddenly returns to Forest Lake. Only this time he's not going anywhere, and he's determined to make her see that first love deserves a second chance.

You Promised Me Forever

Amanda Winters's ex-boyfriend just so happens to be the hottest quarterback in the NFL — and she's the one who broke up with him. Via text. So she's a little thrown to see Jordan Tuttle mention the one who got away during a TV interview — she just knows he's talking about her. What starts as a simple chat on social media turns into him inviting her to one of his games, which turns into them going on a date . . . and falling for each other all over again. Are they both willing to take a second chance? Find out in You Promised Me Forever [24] by Monica Murphy.

Fauxmance

Ellen Grant likes to pretend to be somebody else. It's the only way she can break free of the socially awkward, romantically inept girl she's been her entire life. In Fauxmance [25] by L.H. Cosway, Ellen has no idea she's caught the eye of a man at her local coffee place. Julian Fairchild is determined to discover the truth behind Ellen, and when he does, he has a proposition. If she really wants to pretend, he can introduce her to a world where she can be anyone she wants. Ellen is intrigued by the prospect and, blind to the nature of Julian's profession as a male escort, closes her eyes and lets him lead the way.

Crew

Crew [26] by Tijan is about a struggling teen who finds a group of three guys as her family. It's about her devotion to these guys and theirs to her. No matter how hard and ugly life can get, if you're surrounded by some ride-or-die friends, you can get through almost anything, even falling in love with someone you aren't supposed to. Crew is a dark book, but there'll be laughter, love, and some light.

The Earl of London

Logan Steele is the very last man Darcy Westbury would ever kiss. He's arrogant, too handsome for his own good, and, worst of all, about to destroy the place Darcy loves most in the world. If he were to try to kiss her? She'd duck, slap him, maybe even knee him in the balls. At least, that's what she's telling herself. Catch up with Louise Bay in The Earl of London [27], an enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.

The Solution to Unrequited

Evan Gilmore would do anything to get his best friend back, including show up uninvited outside her dorm room. With her plan to move on from heartbreak spoiled by his arrival, AJ Parker knows she can't run from Evan anymore. He wants to fix them. She wants the pain to stop. Can a fall break road trip full of confessions and hard truth be enough to reunite them? Will this be the solution to unrequited love? The Solution to Unrequited [28] is book two in The Science of Unrequited Series by Len Webster.

Broken Love Story

When one man's death exposes a complex web of lies, three couples discover the true meaning of love, loss, and redemption. Samantha was Eric's wife for 12 years, and they were parents to two girls. She thought she had the perfect life, then one day someone else answered his phone sharing the news of his death and his double life, complete with another wife and her perfect life. The love she once had for him transforms to hatred, and when she let it be known, the family that once accepted her with open arms, Eric's family, now pushes her away.

She continues to live for her girls, making sure their lives are as normal as can be when one loses a parent. But she was losing herself, and the only one who could give her any answers was the man who was the other wife's brother, Blake. Blake is the only one who might hold some of the answers, so it's only normal that Samantha would be drawn to him. Though it turns out he might just be able to fix her in more ways than one. One text turned into two, and a friendship forms with this stranger. Slowly but surely, her broken pieces start to meld together. It should be easy, but it wasn't. Tragedy and heartbreak make Broken Love Story [29] by Natasha Madison a perfect blend of tears, laughter, and unforgettable characters. A true escape where hope, healing, and redemption can be found in the least likely of places.

The Downside of Love

If you were given the chance to choose between accomplishing your dream or keeping love, what would you choose? Does love always win? In The Downside of Love [30] by Meghan Quinn, Colby Brooks has set his mind on one thing and one thing alone, becoming a fighter pilot. He's spent countless hours working to make that one dream come true, until one faithful night where his dreams are tested and his world is flipped upside down. All it took was one night, one night to change everything. Now Colby has to decide: Will dreams or love win?

Maneuver

In Maneuver [31] by Chelle Bliss, Delilah Miles never expected to be abandoned with her child on the gritty streets of Chicago. Penniless, alone, and afraid, Delilah stumbles into the Hook & Hustle, a family-owned neighbourhood bar, finding more than a helping hand. Lucio Gallo, bar owner and total ladies' man, had never been in love and never thought he'd settle down. But when he opens his home as well as his heart to the single mother in need, nothing will ever be the same.

Knuckle Down

Knuckle Down [32] by Chantal Fernando: As a single father of two girls and the sergeant at arms for the Cursed Ravens MC, Jack "Knuckles" Chester doesn't have much free time. Earning his road name from his reputation as a fighter, Knuckles isn't one to back away from a challenge. Even though he'd never admit it out loud, having his two daughters, Willow and Westley, has changed him in so many ways, softened him even. Even though he's not with his ex-girlfriend Flora, the girls' mother, the two of them are somewhat civil and co-parent accordingly. At his bestie Erin's birthday party, which is held at the Cursed Ravens clubhouse, Knuckles meets Celina, Erin's cousin, and he can't keep his eyes off her. Celina is nothing like the women Knuckles is used to. She has a professional job as a journalist for the local newspaper, dresses well, and basically just has her shit together. He asks her on a date, and she refuses. But Knuckles doesn't plan on giving up so easily.

The Naked Truth

In The Naked Truth [33] by Vi Keeland, Layla Hutton has just gotten her life back on track. After two years on shaky ground at work because of her screw-up, the senior partners give her a chance to make the pitch for a prospective new client — finally a chance to impress them. So she thinks. Until she walks into the conference room and collides with the gorgeous man she's supposed to pitch — her ex, Gray Westbrook.

Broken Edge

Broken Edge [34] by CD Reiss: "They say not to. My family, my friends, even Ronin, who has the most to gain says I shouldn't follow my husband on deployment. But I'm going to Caden. If I have to walk across the desert in my bare feet, I'm going to him. He says I should stay home, but loving him doesn't mean I have to obey him."

Every Time We Fall in Love

In Bella Andre's Every Time We Fall in Love [35], 15 years have passed since Harry Sullivan last saw Molly — but he's never forgotten her. She has always been his one true love, and more than anything, he hopes that they can finally have their happily-ever-after. But then his doorbell rings . . . and one look at the teenage girl standing on his doorstep changes absolutely everything. Molly never thought she'd see Harry Sullivan again, so she's beyond stunned when her 15-year-old daughter brings him back into her life. Molly can't stop herself from falling in love with him all over again — especially when his kisses and the sizzling attraction between them are hotter than ever. But will they be able to move beyond the mistakes they both made in the past, and fall in love forever this time?

Playing Hurt

The next player to fall on the Aces Hockey team is Chase! Kelly Jamieson charms with her upcoming Aces Hockey release, Playing Hurt [36]. Pro hockey player Chase Hartman's season isn't going so well, but when his celebrity crush replies to his tweet, it's a bright spot in his life. He and rising pop star Jordyn Banks develop an online flirtation that leads to a spontaneous bet on the outcome of a hockey game between their two favourite teams. Jordyn's team loses, and she owes Chase . . . a real live date. Not so easy when they live in different cities and have such busy lives, but a deal's a deal. Readers say it's "a great fun flirty read" with "sweet and witty banter," "the feels to warm your heart," and "lots of steam!"

Hour of Darkness

Paranormal romance fans won't want to miss the second novel in Lara Adrian's thrilling Hunter Legacy vampire series, Hour of Darkness [37]. Breed vampire and former assassin Cain thwarts the murder of a mysterious Russian beauty Marina Moretskova and soon unravels a deadly conspiracy — and a consuming desire — that rocks both of them to their core. With high-octane action and plenty of passion, Hour of Darkness is a nonstop read in a bestselling series that readers are calling "intense" and "impossible to put down."

Blind Love

Harley was my first love, my only love. When she left me, I knew my heart would never be the same. I forged on though with the plans I had made for my future, our future. Now Harley is back in town, and my entire world has been turned upside down. Would I be able to forge ahead with the plans I had made for my future? Or would Harley's return open my eyes and my heart to a new future? Find out in Blind Love [38] by Kelly Elliott.

Buckled

Do you like cowboys? How about dark, kinky, lawless, modern-day cowboys who wield revenge as hard as they love? Buckled [39] by Pam Godwin is an enemies-to-lovers romance. Jarret Holsten doesn't trust Maybe Quinn, the meddling journalist snooping around his family's secrets. But he's never met a woman who twists him up the way she does. He's determined to make her buckle beneath his belt. Unless he buckles first.

Damaged Like Us by Krista and Becca Ritchie

In Damaged Like Us [40] by Krista and Becca Ritchie, Maximoff Hale is American royalty, the firstborn son in a family of sexy billionaires, and this headstrong heir believes he has everything under control . . . until his new bodyguard walks in. Hot as hell, tattooed, MMA-trained, and a Yale graduate — Farrow Keene is the total package. But for stubborn Maximoff, Farrow is the absolute worst-case scenario. The man who must protect him is the same know-it-all who filled his teenage fantasies, and if anyone will annoy him to death or cause heatstroke, it'll be his childhood crush turned bodyguard. When feelings surface, boundaries begin to blur between the strong-willed heir and the bad-boy bodyguard, and being exposed could mean catastrophic consequences for both.

Confessions: Robbie by Ella Frank

Confessions: Robbie [41] is book one in the bestselling Confessions Series by Ella Frank. It has been said to be "so much more than a hot and sexy MMM romance; it's a story of love, life, circumstances, and finding that special someone who makes you a better person. And it may take more than one person to do that." This series explores a relationship that steps outside of the everyday norm and celebrates the love of three men as they each learn how they complement and fulfil a need in one another.

Discovering Delilah by Melissa Foster

This is an edgy, evocative, romantic story about family, friendship, and the courage to love. Grieving the loss of her parents and overwhelmed with guilt for loving in a way they hadn't accepted, Delilah wants nothing more than to be the person she was born to be. With Ashley's help, she just might have a shot at happiness after all. Here's what Vintage Heart had to say about Discovering Delilah [42] by Melissa Foster: "Excellently written, this story of love breaks through old barriers of society leading to true acceptance of oneself, respecting individual choices without judgment."

Brave For You by Crystal Lacy

When newly single dad Nat moves into a new apartment building in Hawaii, he isn't expecting to meet handsome pediatrician Andrew Hoang, who also happens to live in the building. Their connection is immediate and irresistible, and they soon find themselves spending more and more time together. Will they find a way to be brave for each other and give their love a fighting chance? Find out in Brave For You [43] by Crystal Lacy!

Coming Back by Lauren Dane

In Coming Back [44] by Lauren Dane, Mick Roberts, a partner at Twisted Steel — a custom hot rod and motorcycle shop — looks like a man with everything. Deep down he still craves the connection he lost when his best friend, Adam, and the love of his life, Jessi, walked out. Back then he hadn't been ready for the taboo nature of their relationship — hadn't known how to be with two people at the same time. Things are different now. Mick is different now. Rich, powerful, and insatiable, Adam Gulati is used to getting what he wants. And there's nothing he wants more than the two people who make him whole: Mick and Jessi. Yes, they'd grown away from one another, but the second he sets eyes on them again, his memories — and his desires — can't be denied. He's done waiting. After trying to live without them, Jessi Franklin realised no one else filled her life and her heart like Adam and Mick. The three of them need one another in more ways than one, and she's done denying herself. It's time to submit to the hunger they all share. But once they go down this road, there's no turning back. As deeply devoted as they are, no one knows what great bliss their forbidden fantasy will find . . . or the price they may pay.

Wilde Fire by Lucy Lennox

In Wilde Fire [45] by Lucy Lennox, the third novel in the Forever Wilde series, childhood sweethearts Otto Wilde and Seth Walker are reunited after a decade apart. Otto never understood why Seth walked away and broke his heart with no explanation, but now that they're both back in Hobie, TX, those long-buried secrets can't stay hidden anymore. While Otto fights Hobie's fires and Seth hunts an arsonist as the town's new sheriff, the two men can't avoid running into each other. With every encounter, the heat between them ignites until neither one of them can ignore the pending inferno. Just when they think they've finally overcome all of their obstacles to build a life together, the arson evidence points Sheriff Walker toward his very own lover. Is it possible when he's finally found the love of his life again, he'll have to arrest Otto and lock him away? And what happens when he suspects Otto might be covering for someone else? Wilde Fire features plenty of Lucy Lennox's usual family meddling, quirky characters, sweet romantic connections, and hot, steamy scenes that will set your ereader aflame. While this book is the third in a series, it can definitely be read as a standalone.

Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy

These elite hockey players don't play for the same team. Or maybe they do. Can a night of accidental passion ruin their friendship? How about six more weeks of it? Before Summer ends in Him [46], by Sarina Bowen and Ella Kennedy, both men stand to learn a lot about each other, as well as themselves.

Man On by Liz Crowe

The bad boy of European football, Nicolas Garza is about to land in America, followed by all the ghosts of his bad decisions and behaviour. Parker Rollings is the golden boy of soccer on his college campus, but his parents' plan for him does not include professional athletics. In Man On [47] by Liz Crowe, when Garza's team approaches him, Parker leaves behind the future of a stable office job and his college sweetheart to chase his dream. Sparks fly when Parker and Nicco face off for the same coveted spot on the team, but their passion for the game may ignite them both in unexpected ways.

No Strings Attached by Harper Bliss

It's never too late to find the right person . . . and yourself along the way. Micky Ferro is divorced, newly employed, and ready to give happiness a second chance. When she meets confident and alluring Robin, Micky discovers feelings she's never acknowledged before — but is she ready to embrace a whole new kind of passion? Don't miss the first book in this heartwarming series, No Strings Attached [48], from bestselling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss.

The Impaled Bride by Rhiannon Frater

The Impaled Bride [49] by Rhiannon Frater: Countess Dolingent of Gratz, Erzsébet, was once the true love of the infamous Vlad Dracula. A vampire herself, she has shared his heart and his bed for countless centuries. But betrayed by her former lover, she was left impaled on an iron stake and left for dead. Now freed of her longtime prison, she seeks vengeance for her imprisonment, and Dracula is about to face the wrath of the most feared vampire yet.

Confessions

People and relationships are complex. But Julien, Priest, and Robbie's relationship, takes complex to a whole other level. In, Confessions: Julien [50] by Ella Frank, the highly anticipated second instalment of the Confessions Series, Robbie Bianchi falls harder for the alpha married couple he's dating, and begins to unravel some of the secrets these two sexy men keep close to their hearts. Readers are calling it, "A hot MMM with heart" and "A sassy, sensual, and emotional read." This series is one that steps outside of the everyday norm and proves that love comes in many different forms. The only question now is, will Robbie be able to accept the men he's fallen for — secrets and all?

Only Him

Melanie Harlow is back with her standalone romance, Only Him [51]. He was her first love. She's the one girl he never forgot. Twelve years later, fate offers them a second chance, but he's got a secret that could tear them apart. Will he tell her the truth before it's too late?

The Start of Something Good

In The Start of Something Good [52] by Jennifer Probst, Ethan Bishop returns home to his family's bed and breakfast in upstate New York seeking solace to heal both his body and mind. He never counted on having to mentor a teen mandated for community service at the local horse rescue farm, or dealing with her feisty, sexy aunt — Mia Thrush — who's hell-bent on making his life miserable. As the hot Summer unfolds, Mia and Ethan realise their animosity masks an explosive passion, but both of their hearts have been wounded before. Can this city girl and country boy make a leap for love, or will their pasts threaten their fragile chance at a brand new future?

Tall, Dark & Charming

Erika Wilde charms readers with her upcoming release, Tall, Dark & Charming [53]. Mixing business with pleasure is never a good idea, and indulging in an office romance is even more insane. Aiden Stone knows this . . . yet one hot, sexy night with his coworker Daisy Parker changes everything between them when she says four little words he was never expecting hear — I'm having your baby.

Dirty Exes, Out

Blaire and her best friend run a PI firm that is fully committed to exposing cheating jerks. So why would she be surprised when Jessie Becket's name comes across her desk. He's the ex-NFL player who chose work over her, leaving her heartbroken. Exposing Jessie isn't going to be easy, especially when she still dreams of his sexy smile. Further complicating matters is Colin, Jessie's best friend. Now caught between two men — one totally right and the other totally wrong ——Blaire will need to decide just how much she's willing to risk, and whom she's willing to risk it for. Find out how it all plays out in Dirty Exes [54] by Rachel Van Dyken.

Unconscious Hearts

Who doesn't love Vegas? Harper Sloan is taking her readers on a thrilling and steamy ride with her new world of standalone novels. Unconscious Hearts [55] will kick it off with one heck of a bang. Thorn Evans, the deliciously bossy alpha male, is willing to do anything for just a taste of Ari Daniels, the sassy heroine that makes him want to change all his rules — for the first time ever. Get ready for love, angst, suspense, and scorching hot sexiness while these two find their way to happily ever after. With a twist that will keep you guessing until the very end, it's guaranteed to be a story that consumes you! USA Today bestselling author Devney Perry had this to say: "Unconscious Hearts is one of the best books I've read this year! Harper Sloan is a master at crafting pure, alpha-male perfection and Thorn Evans will steal your heart. This beautiful story will grip you with the first line and hold you tight until the last."

Whiskey Reveals

The USA Today bestselling Whiskey and Lies series continues with Whiskey Reveals [56], a spine-tingling romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan. Newspaper owner and reporter Fox Collins thought his one night stand was over for good until Melody Waters shows up back in Whiskey ready to open up her own dance studio. When one of Fox's interviews puts Melody once again in his presence, the two find it hard to stay away from each other. As the two circle one another, however, something else shocks them to their core, and a past Melody thought she'd hide from finds her. If the two aren't careful, their courtship will be too late.

More Than Words

Jessie Creswell and Callen Hayes meet in an abandoned train box car when they are 11 and 12 and bond over troubled childhoods. They play make believe, share adventures, and provide each other much needed escape from their less than pleasant home lives. When Callen fails to show up one day, Jessie is crushed. Ten years later, when Jessie and Callen meet again, she's a translator of ancient French documents, and he's a troubled composer attempting to find his lost muse. They share a whirlwind romance in the beautiful Loire Valley, where they are both staying temporarily, but both past wounds and circumstance are working against these reunited soul mates. Devastatingly romantic with an intriguing historical element woven through, More Than Words [57] is Mia Sheridan at her best.

Wicked and the Wallflower

This is the first book in Sarah MacLean's Bareknuckle Bastards series. Wicked and the Wallflower [58] pays literary homage to dark, sexy, binge-worthy television, such as Taboo, Harlots, Ripper Street, and Peaky Blinders. With every scene, save one, set in the dark night of London during the early eve of the Victorian era, the series presents a cinematic, novel direction for this talented author. At the centre of each story are three half-brothers brought up to compete viciously against one another for their father's title. To be honest, they are crime lords . . .but very noble ones! Set more in the dark streets of Covent Garden than in the glittering homes of Mayfair, this is a London unlike any romance readers might be well acquainted. And it's absolutely riveting.

Rainy Day Friends

Rainy Day Friends [59] by Jill Shalvis is a deeply heartwarming and humourous story about starting over and forgiveness. Where do you go when everything you thought you knew falls apart and you have to start over only to be confronted by the past you're running from? And can you learn to love and trust again after the biggest betrayal of your life?

Fixed Forever

Fixed Forever [60] is the next book in Laurelin Paige's bestselling Fixed series. Before, there was Alayna. Obsessive and passionate, she was fixed on him. Before, there was Hudson. Controlling and solitary, once he found her, he wanted her forever. Now, they are the Pierces. And someone else is fixated on breaking them. This is the story of a marriage. This is what it means to be fixed forever.

The Darkest Warrior

In The Darkest Warrior [61] by Gena Showalter, Puck — the prince of a desert realm — is possessed by the demon of Indifference. Because of this, he appears to be more monster than man, and anytime he feels emotion, he is punished. To gain his freedom, he must marry a certain human girl on the verge of immortality — then let her go. Except, affection and lust quickly grow from the union, leaving the fierce warrior reeling. Soon he will be forced to choose between desire for a life without the demon and desire for the woman he isn't sure he can live without.

Moonlight Seduction

Return to the de Vincent mansion and leave your morals at the door with Moonlight Seduction [62], a sizzling novel from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout. Nicolette Bresson never thought she'd return to the de Vincent's estate. It's where she grew up, where her parents work, and where she got her heart broken by Gabriel de Vincent all those years ago. But with her mother sick, she has no choice but to go back to New Orleans and back to Gabe, a man she's never been able to resist. For Gabe, having Nikki back in his life, turns his world upside down. The girl he used to know has turned to a woman he can't ignore. They haven't been in the same house since they were teenagers, and things have definitely changed.

Shameless King

In Shameless King [63] by Maya Hughes, Declan McAvoy is the cocky college hockey star ready to turn pro, and Makenna Halstead is the fiery ice queen who plays by the rules. When these two end up as lab partners, the sparks will fly as their undeniable chemistry grows. Not every king wears a crown, but he's got one semester to convince her to rule by his side.

Perfect Love Story

Hailey Williams thinks she has it all until four words bring her to her knees: "your husband is dead." Not only has her husband died, but he also left behind another family. Her husband, Eric, is someone else's husband. Jensen Walker, or Walker, as everyone except his grandmother calls him, thought his life was perfect. He was living the American dream until he arrived home with flowers in hand on her birthday, and a Dear John letter propped on the fireplace told him that his wife, whom he cherished, didn't love him. Two broken souls find refuge in each other in Perfect Love Story [64] by Natasha Madison, an unputdownable second-chance romance.

Lead Me Home

A.L. Jackson returns to her bestselling Fight for Me series with the standalone conclusion, Lead Me Home [65]:

I knew better than to get close to the one girl who has always had the power to bring me to my knees. I've always wanted her, but she was the one thing I couldn't allow myself to have. Now, she's in trouble, and there's no chance I can look the other way. My only choice is to stand up and protect her. Even when I know it will stir up all the feelings I've spent fourteen years trying to erase. One touch, and all my reserves begin to crumble. One kiss, and I'm spinning out of control. But it just might be our pasts that destroy us in the end . . .

Merciless

Merciless [66] by Willow Winters:

I know better than to give in to temptation. She was only a bargaining chip, nothing more. Her innocence and vulnerability make me weak for her and I hate it. I crave her more than anything and that the desire to have her may ruin everything. Not just her touch. Her everything. I want it all.

Rescuing Wendy

In Rescuing Wendy [67] by Susan Stoker, Wendy meets Delta Force hero Blade during a telemarketing call, and surprisingly they hit it off and start dating. But with her background, she's just not sure she should get into a serious relationship. Dating Blade means having an entire team of Deltas at her back. Which may come in handy not just with Wendy's past . . . but also when her brother faces a current threat.

Fighting For Everything

Laura Kaye is back with Fighting for Everything [68], the first in a sexy and emotional series centreed on a wounded warrior's fight club. Noah Cortez is home from Iraq, but he's not the same man he used to be and he doesn't want his oldest friend to know. After years of separation, Kristina Moore isn't letting Noah push her away. She wants who he's become — every war-hardened inch. Even if he's damaged, and, oh, she knows he is. But Noah is secretly spiraling, and he'll have to fight to find a way back to himself and to Kristina before it's too late . . . Don't miss this truly memorable read!

My One Regret

When rock star Kaden Hades learns his ex has been in an accident, he races to her side in My One Regret [69] by Claudia Burgoa. Memories flood Kaden's mind. Her kisses. And all the wonderful experiences they shared. The day it all went wrong . . . and he made the biggest mistake of his life. Now, he'll move heaven and earth to protect her. Because if he loses her, his world will come apart.

Fox

Levi and Ivy seemed cut from entirely different cloths. They fought and battled, but in the end, Ivy fell right into the sexy alpha's arms, and he fell right into her heart. Readers have fallen in love with the angsty, twisty love story in Max Monroe's Stone Cold Fox trilogy. In the highly anticipated finale, Fox [70], Levi and Ivy will have to fight with everything they have to stay together. Some things are meant to be; some aren't. Will their love survive?

Hot Asset

Hot Asset [71] by Lauren Layne is a sexy, laugh-out-loud battle of wills between Wall Street's hottest bachelor and the SEC agent on a mission to turn his playboy lifestyle upside down.

Light as Air

After Doug Compton's rodeo dream shattered along with his leg, he never imagined his backup plan would include storm chasing with sexy scientist Rosalia Salvatore. The intelligent beauty might be out of his league, but Doug has never been a man to give up on something he wants. And what he wants is Rosalia. Realising that ideal would have been enough for him . . . until his best friend, TJ, joins the research team. In Mari Carr and Jayne Rylon's Light as Air [72], when two men want one woman, and each other, the conditions are just right for a cyclone of desire big enough to ravage everything in its path.

Worth the Risk

In Worth the Risk [73] by K. Bromberg, single dad Grayson Malone doesn't want any part of the "hot dad" contest his brothers entered him in. Finding a woman isn't his problem; it's letting her into his life that is. But when contest organiser Sidney Thorton sets out to convince him otherwise, Grayson must come to terms with the heartbreak in his past in order to give them a chance at a future.

Ruthless Gentleman

As chief stewardess of the Athena, a 154-foot superyacht, Avery Walker lives by two rules. First, no matter how outlandish, demanding, or completely ridiculous, the customer is always right. Second, never, ever fall for a guest. Keeping the super-rich happy isn't always easy, but Avery excels at manageing egos, pampering the spoiled, and ignoring the entitled hands on her ass, and she does it all with a smile. The job has its drawbacks — weeks at sea, close quarters, and challenging personalities — but live by the rules and the rewards are huge. With her family counting on her hard-earned income, Avery has never bent, let alone broken, a rule . . . until Hayden Wolf swaggers on board, full of mysterious demands, sexy smiles, and unexpected kindness in Louise Bay's Ruthless Gentleman [74].

Marek

A hot hockey star heating up the ice for the Cold Fury. An ex-girlfriend who never got over losing him. Their daughter she's kept a secret for almost four years. Get ready. The puck isn't the only thing that is going to drop on May 22 in Sawyer Bennett's Marek [75].

Mogul

Katy Evans returns with the standalone title Mogul [76]. A stranger with no name. A girl too tempted to stay away. A one-night stand. And a second chance to experience their chemistry all over again.

Speakeasy

Speakeasy [77] by Sarina Bowen: She's just been dumped. Hard. And he's the perfect rebound guy. He knows better than to hook up with the sister of his rival. Nobody would approve. But nobody has to know . . .

Dirty Rich Cinderella Story

Dirty Rich Cinderella Story [78] is a sexy standalone story from Lisa Renee Jones. Seduced for a night. Taken forever. It was just supposed to be one night between Lori Havens and Cole Brooks. Until he turned out to be her new boss. With one sizzling shared look across a boardroom, it's clear this man is not done with her.

The Troublemaker

They all say Rafe Hunter is trouble. I say . . . bring it on [79]. What better way to get over my evil ex than by getting under a tattooed hottie like Rafe? We can have a few laughs — a few orgasms — and part ways as friends; no stress, no mess. But in The Troublemaker [80] by Lili Valente, what happens when Mr. Right Now turns out to be Mr. Right?

The Hardest Fall

The Hardest Fall [81] by Ella Maise: The first time I met Dylan Reed, the star wide receiver of the football team, I made a complete fool of myself. The second and third time were no different, mostly because I'm shy and . . . well . . . because I'm rather highly skilled at making a fool of myself in front of a guy I'm attracted to. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. After I attacked him — I mean, after our third encounter, I couldn't hide from him anymore. When we end up seeing each other every day, you can only imagine how I react around him. But, you see, the funny thing is he says he likes my quirks and thinks I'm going to be his best friend. And I could . . . you know, I could happily be the best friend he'd never had. The only problem is, I have a big thing for him. And the more I get to know him, the more I don't care that I'm not allowed to be his friend, let alone fall for him.

Embracing Her Heart

When Grace Montgomery comes home to Oak Falls to teach a screenplay-writing class, she doesn't plan on staying long. She has a play to produce in New York City, and she can only take so many small-town celebrations and midnight rodeos before she loses her mind. When one of her sisters' pranks leads her to annoyingly sexy Reed Cross — her first love, and the one man she never wants to see again — Grace is determined not to fall under Reed's spell for a second time . . . and Reed wants more than another taste of the woman he's never forgotten. Introduce yourself to the Bradens and Montgomerys in the sexy and sweet standalone Embracing Her Heart [82] by Melissa Foster.

The Dandelion

In The Dandelion [83] by Michelle Leighton, Abi Simmons has come home, but she's just a shadow of the girl who left town nearly 20 years prior. The last thing she expected — or wanted — was to reunite with her first love, Sam Forrester. But that's exactly what she gets. Sam's life is the picture of perfect, well-adjusted happiness from the outside, but Abi soon learns that his smile covers pain she can't see. Sam's wife is dying, and her final wish is that she be able to meet the woman who will love her husband into old age and finish raising their little girl. Abi wants nothing more than to help her old flame and his charming wife, but she's hiding something that will hurt them more than help them, and time to come clean is running out.

Endorsed

When I met Samantha Cole eight years ago, I couldn't keep my hands off of her. But she was my client's younger sister and that made her off-limits. So, after one of the best weekends of my life, I let her go. Jack Hunt dismissed me like the time we spent together meant nothing to him. Now, all these years later, he wanted me back. And I wanted him. But that would mean I'd have to tell him the secret I'd been hiding. Once he heard the truth, he'd never forgive me. Endorsed [84] by Marni Mann is available now.

Save Me

China Mack discovers there's more to her past and her mother's death than she was ever told. Finding the truth will uncover decades-old conspiracies and put everything she holds dear in danger. China will have to make an impossible choice to protect the man she loves in Save Me [85], the final instalment of The Corrupted Hearts Series by Tiffany Snow.

Tame

In Colet Abedi's April release, Tame [86], British heiress Abby Walters decides she is tired of standing on the sidelines of love. When her childhood crush, Michael Sinclair, walks into her life and offers her an opportunity of a lifetime, she jumps at the chance to be around the man she has been in love with since she was 8 years old. Once again, the billionaire philanthropist and renowned British playboy is coming to her rescue. But this time, Abby will show him she is no longer a child but a woman on a mission to win his heart — that is, if Michael can be tamed.

Hard Line

For premed student and all-around good boy Tobias Benton in Sidney Bell's Hard Line [87], atoning for the one mistake in his past is a full-time job. But when someone he cares about goes missing, Tobias refuses to sit idly by, even if it means sending his well-ordered life off the rails. Tobias blackmails smart-mouthed, tattooed private detective Sullivan Tate into helping him search for his friend, and that's only the beginning of Tobias's rebellions. Soon he's blowing the lid off of old family secrets, skipping out on his classes, and flirting with a man who has a taste for domination — not to mention a good reason to stab him in the back. If he isn't careful, Tobias is going to learn just what happens when a good boy goes bad . . .

The Boy and His Ribbon

The Boy and His Ribbon [88] by Pepper Winters: I can honestly say Ren is my favourite word. I love every history attached to it. I love every pain lashed to it. I love the boy it belongs to. Even as a boy, he was beautiful. Too beautiful to carry the depth of suspicion and guarded-ness he never fully shed. Too beautiful to be responsible for the wake of misdeeds left in his path. Too beautiful to be normal.

My Unexpected Love

Many have fallen in love with the Beaumont Series by Heidi McLaughlin, starting with Forever My Girl. Now, the children are all grown up and leading lives of their own. My Unexpected Love [89] follows the life of Elle Powell-James as she tries to discover who she is.

The Theory of Unrequited

For best friends AJ and Evan, the pact was simple: escape Boston and attend college at Stanford University. But when AJ unexpectedly falls in love with her best friend, she decides to break their promise and sets out for her own adventures at Duke. After all, she loves Evan completely but he only loves her fractionally, and the pain of wanting something she can never have is simply too much for her to endure. With thousands of miles between them, AJ tries to move on. It's a task that would be easier if her betrayal and her freedom hadn't cost so much. As her life with a broken heart, and without her best friend, slowly unravels into a mess she can't quite fix, will AJ be able to make peace with her unrequited love? The Theory of Unrequited [90] is book one in The Science of Unrequited Series by Len Webster.

Blood Veil

All I have to do is kidnap human Celia Valerie and then use her to get to her father, the king of a rival vampire clan. He destroyed my family, and now I plan to destroy his. Except Celia isn't anything I imagined. She was supposed to be my ransom . . . and now all I want to do is make her mine. Megan Erickson's Blood Veil [91] is available now.

This Time Around

Stacey Lynn returns with upcoming release This Time Around [92]. After my husband died, I was certain I'd never be able to give my heart, or my body, to another man. Then Cooper Hawke sauntered his way onto my ranch one summer and flipped my world upside down. As hard as I tried to keep my distance, he chipped down my walls, one broken brick at a time. I was falling in love with him, knowing he'd leave me, and there was nothing I could do to stop it.

The Last King

In The Last King [93] by Katee Robert, when Beckett King's father dies unexpectedly, he steps up to take over the position he's been training most of his life for: CEO of the family company. What he doesn't expect is to inherit his father's enemies in the process. With nowhere to turn and no one to trust, he turns to the only person he can trust — Samara Mallick. But neither of them expect to find danger quite so close to home . . .

Fearless

A return to her roots, Carly Phillips brings you an emotional family drama filled with love, lust, angst, and romance with Fearless [94]. From the moment Kane rescues Halley and her broken down car from the side of the road, she becomes a challenge he can't wait to conquer. Kane Harmon is a hero with a heart of gold determined to help Halley Ward get over her painful past and open her heart to love.

Then There Was You

For the first time in a long time, Tessa Monte's life is right on track in Then There Was You [95] by Claire Contreras. Sure, she has a minor setback when she's forced to go home for one last time, but nothing back home will ever keep her there. Not even Rowan Hawthorne, who decides to stumble back into her life. Not his sexy smirk or those dancing eyes that seem to undress her every time she speaks to him. Not even the fact that he finally tells her all of the things she's been wanting to hear from him for the last six years. Nope. Tessa won't fall. Not this time.

Craft

In Adriana Locke's Craft [96], Lance Gibson is losing his mind. He knew it would happen eventually. You can't enjoy life this much without it biting you in the behind at some point. What he didn't expect, however, was it happening at the hands of Mariah Malarkey. With her sharp wit and long legs, this librarian is sweeter than the cupcakes she brings him almost every day. The problem is she doesn't like him. It's a good thing there's a fine line between lovers and enemies.

Undone by You

Undone By You [97] is a standalone novella in Kate Meader's Chicago Rebels series that features a sexy, taboo romance set in the testosterone-soaked world of professional hockey. When Dante Moretti, the team's buttoned up, openly gay general manager runs into his supposedly-straight star defenceman at an exclusive gay club, sparks ignite. Boss/employee. Older/younger. Out/closeted. So many kinds of complications, all of them delicious.

Ruin

In Samantha Towle's Ruin [98], Cameron Reed spent four years of her life loving boxer Zeus Kincaid, only to have him cruelly walk away from her, leaving her heartbroken. Five years later, Cam is now working as a dancer in an upscale club when Zeus walks back into her life. Now, it's Cam who gets to walk away from him. Only Zeus isn't taking "no" for an answer, and when he turns up unannounced at Cam's house, he's about to get the shock of his life.

The Scars I Bare

For Dean Sutherland, life was all about the ocean, until a fateful night at sea ripped away his love of the water, leaving behind a broken shell of a man. Now he's adrift, a man without a purpose. Find out in J. L. Berg's The Scars I Bare [99] if Dean will find purpose in single mother Cora Carpenter, or is he will drown in the pain of his past forever?

Nailed Down

When Kit returns from her beloved cousin's funeral with a sexy bucket list she wants him to help her with, Kane will have to extinguish the torch he carries for her to complete the list. But when Kit's drunken kiss lands right on Kane's waiting mouth, and she wants more from him than he thinks she can handle, Kane will have to sort out what he wants most: Kit's friendship or her heart. Nailed Down [100] is a friends-to-lover romance and the first book in the Nailed Down series by Chelle Bliss and Eden Butler.

No Ordinary Love

No Ordinary Love [101] is a sizzling small-town romance from New York Times bestselling author Melody Grace. Journalist Eliza Bennett hopes a Summer back in Sweetbriar Cove will work its magic and help get her life back on track. Cal Prescott is in town adjusting to (or escaping from) his new role as head of the family company. When they meet, they have no idea how their lives are already connected — or how these two very different (stubborn, head-strong) personalities will collide . . . and send sparks flying.

Savage Prince

When Temperance Ransom shows up for a business meeting, she doesn't expect to be walking into a voyeur's room at a sex club, and she really doesn't expect the masked stranger who appears. Does she dare take him up on his offer to play? Of course she does. But when one meeting leads to another and another, Temperance finds herself in deeper than she expected — with the most dangerous man she should never have met in Meghan March's Savage Prince [102].

The Woman Left Behind

Linda Howard returns with a breathtaking romantic suspense novel, The Woman Left Behind [103]. Tenacious and gruff GO-Team leader Levi Butcher never leaves a soldier behind. But when the solider in question is Jina Modell, Levi will go to greater lengths to find the woman who has been in his ear as his communications operative helping save his life, and has now gotten into his heart.

Murder Notes

Murder Notes [104] is the first book in Lisa Renee Jones's heart-pounding Lilah Love series that explores the complex life and cases of an intensely dedicated female FBI agent and profiler who fears she has Dexter-like tendencies.

The Smallest Part

Noah and Mercedes are best friends. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. Shared experience, shared heartache, and shared lives have cemented their relationship, but the years have not been kind. Now, after sorrow and betrayal, Noah and Mercedes have turned to each other again, but will they risk their friendship to find love? Find out in Amy Harmon's The Smallest Part [105].

Follow Me Back

In A.L. Jackson's Follow Me Back [106], Kale Bryant is a doctor who is married to his job. His patients are his one and only priority. He has no interest in changing that until Hope Masterson walks through his door. She is absolutely off-limits and represents everything he can't allow himself to have, but taking her becomes everything he wants. Their attraction is overwhelming. Her kisses drugging. Her touch mind-bending. He just didn't know keeping her might destroy him in the end.

Living Out Loud

Annie Daschel is ready to live after the loss of her father and a heart condition, and her list is her guide. What she never plans for is meeting Greg Brandon, and in a heartbeat, everything changes. Living Out Loud [107] by Staci Hart is inspired by Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, and this modern retelling is sure to tug at your heartstrings.

The Dark Calling

Evie Greene never wanted to play in a lethal game where only one champion can survive. But as the embodiment of the Empress tarot card, she's been pitted against 21 other Major Arcana. Though Death, the hypnotically gorgeous Grim Reaper, trains her to use her Empress abilities, her powers have been muted by some unknown force, right when she'll need them against the Emperor, one of the most harrowing Arcana of them all. As The Dark Calling [108] by Kresley Cole takes place in a postapocalyptic arena, Evie must question: can her alliance of rogues, witches, knights, and warriors defend against the Emperor's fiery wrath?

Forgetting You, Remembering Me

It was supposed to be the best day of Lucy's life . . . but one fateful event shattered her world forever. When her fiancé, Samuel Stone, awoke from a coma with no recollection of who she was, she thought all hope was lost. That is, until Samuel's twin brother, Saxon Stone, came back to Montana. Saxon returned to help save Samuel; however, the moment he entered Lucy's life, she soon realised Saxon was there for another reason: he was there to help save her. But now that Samuel remembers, Lucy is torn in Forgetting You, Remembering Me [109] by Monica James. Saxon is the man she's chosen to be with, but Samuel won't let go without a fight. Samuel is her past, while Saxon is her forever. The choice should be easy. But love never is . . .

The Wrong Kind of Love

When Nicole Maddox ran away from her wedding, she was trying to escape the heartache of betrayal. She never expected to fall into bed with a sexy stranger whose talented mouth and hands would help her forget the worst day of her life. When she agreed to pretend to be her twin, she was trying to avoid returning home. In The Wrong Kind of Love [110] by Lexi Ryan, Nicole never expected to find herself working for the same sexy stranger — brooding single dad Dr. Ethan Jackson.

Driving Whiskey Wild

Biker and Special Forces veteran Bullet Whiskey is rough, unapologetic, and haunted by a secret, painful past. Enter sweet-as-sugar Finlay Wilson in Melissa Foster's Driving Whiskey Wild [111], who brings light into his life — and harbors her own life-altering secrets. Passion ignites, pasts collide, and what happens next might be too much for either of them.

Reckless

Reckless [112] by Lex Martin: One summer on a ranch. All I have to do is take care of his kids and stay out of trouble. I can't be tempted by his charm or blue eyes or the way he makes my heart pound. I've already made too many bad decisions. He won't be another. No matter how much I want him.

The Beau and the Belle

Laugh-out-loud funny, sexy, and fast-paced, The Beau and the Belle [113] is the latest standalone romantic comedy from bestselling author R.S. Grey. Lauren LeBlanc is a junior in high school when Beau Fortier moves into the apartment on her parents' property. He's a law student at Tulane, and Lauren knows he's out of her league. Still, she can't help but develop a tiny, innocent crush. It isn't long before that crush turns all-consuming, but Beau insists they keep their distance, and fate intervenes to make it even easier for them. Now, 10 years later, Lauren is back in New Orleans, ready to take the city by storm. Unfortunately, moving back home puts her right in the path of her old friend Beau. Lauren insists they've both grown up and left the past in the past, but Beau doesn't agree. He was a perfect gentleman back then. Not anymore . . .

Fatal Chaos

In Fatal Chaos [114], the 12th book in Marie Force's New York Times bestselling Fatal series, DC Homicide Lt. Sam Holland is hit with a baffling case involving innocent people being picked off by a drive-by shooter at the same time her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, is hoping the president can hold on to his office in the wake of a scandal. It's hot and humid in the capital city with the pressure intense for both Sam and Nick. As they always do when things get too hot to handle, they turn to each other for some much-needed "relief" from the stress.

Gentleman Nine

In Penelope Ward's upcoming Gentleman Nine [115], Channing opens his friend Amber's computer to find she'd hesitantly contacted a male escort company. Afraid to date and get her heart broken again, she was looking for sex with no strings. Every emotion imaginable runs through him: protectiveness, jealousy, curiosity. Amber had chosen Gentleman Number Nine and sent him a message. She opened up to him, confessing, among other things, her physical attraction to Channing, whom she considered off-limits. Eventually, she sets up a date to meet Gentleman Nine at a hotel. When she shows up several nights later to meet him, she is stunned to see Channing standing there — with an offer he hopes she won't refuse.

Mr. Wicked

Francesca "Frankie" Archer and John Grimsby went on one magical date back in high school before things fell apart. They've been at each other's throats since then. One night at their best friend's wedding reignites their hidden flame . . . and everything changes. As the stage sets in Mr. Wicked [116] by Maya Hughes, John knows they are meant to be together, and he's determined to show her how right they are for one another. Frankie's scars run deep, but she can't keep running from John . . . especially now that she's having his baby.

The Schemer

Enemies? Lovers? In The Schemer [117] by Avery Flynn, Tyler Jacobson has a plan for everything — except how to handle his completely annoying, utterly frustrating, and totally sexy upstairs neighbour. He couldn't care less if Everly Ribinski thinks he's equally irritating — until he discovers she's the only one who can help him land a business deal that will finally make him feel like he's more than just a guy from the wrong side of the tracks. If only they could stop trying to one-up each other long enough to realise the pranks are nothing more than foreplay. For a man who's always scheming, the best-laid plans never felt so good falling apart . . .

Something So Irresistible

Natasha Madison's highly anticipated Something So Irresistible [118] is now available. When bad boy Max Horton collides with good girl — and totally off-limits — Allison Grant, he doesn't expect for his world to turn upside down. He's also never regretted anything more than that one mistake made so many years ago. She knows that he's a devil in disguise, but the more time she spends with him, the more he turns into a prince. It's forbidden. It goes against everything that she knows. But it's all the more irresistible.

Blood Fury

A tough vampire warrior in training and her fellow aristocratic trainee struggle to deny the attraction they feel for one another as they prepare for the looming war ahead. Blood Fury [119] is from the Black Dagger Brotherhood paranormal romance series by J.R. Ward. Brothers at the Black Dagger Brotherhood training centre push recruits to the limit to become faster and stronger than ever before as they continue preparing for the fight against the lessening society. Novo, a resilient survivor and a bit rough around the edges, has overcome a great deal, including her intense attraction to suave, aristocratic Peyton. The two fighters shared a passionate physical connection. But when Peyton finally comes to terms with and admits his true feelings for Novo, she rejects him for a more stable male. Now they must train in close quarters and eventually confront the feelings they still undoubtedly harbor for one another.

The Bitterroot Inn

In Devney Perry's The Bitterroot Inn [120], Maisy Holt isn't looking for much outside the quiet, small-town life she's built for herself and her son. She's had enough drama to last two lifetimes thanks to her son's father. Content with her simple life, the last thing she expected was for Hunter Faraday to walk into the lobby of her motel and become more than just a handsome stranger. If only she knew that the past she'd tried to forget was connected to his secrets.

Tempt Me, Out

In Tempt Me [121] by Carly Phillips, a sexy bodyguard with an adorable little girl falls for the woman he hires to care for her . . . not knowing her past will come back to haunt her, leaving her in need of his special brand of protection. Austin Rhodes steps up to protect Mia Atwood, and their relationship quickly turns serious. But Austin has been burned before, and he isn't looking for forever. Until he's faced with losing Mia. The nanny and the bodyguard story!

Claimed in Shadows

If you like your alpha heroes on the dark side — and with a lot of bite — you'll want to dive into Lara Adrian's "evocative, enticing, erotic" (according to J.R. Ward) Midnight Breed vampire romance series. In Claimed in Shadows [122], Breed warrior Aric must stop a powerful new enemy determined to incite a war between humans and the Breed. But when he's teamed up with beautiful Kaya, a tough female recruit who's hiding a dangerous alliance, the lethal Breed male will have to decide between duty to his brotherhood and desire for a woman who may ultimately be the perfect weapon to destroy him.

Bad For You

Shayla Perkins and Sean "Stitch" Molina have always had this inexplicable yet comforting understanding while at work — she talked and he listened — and it never went beyond that. But when Shayla gets up the courage to ask him out, she thinks the tide has finally changed for them. Until he rejects her — cue the embarrassment. Determined to forget all about him, Shayla focuses her attention on other things, but when she finds herself in a real bind, it's Sean who is there to step up and help. In Bad For You [123] by J. Daniels, these two unlikely people find themselves unable to stay away from one another, but his rocky past becomes their present and threatens everything.

Judgment Road

In Judgment Road [124] by Christine Feehan, the men and women of the Torpedo Ink motorcycle club have trained from childhood to be the perfect assassins. They escaped the brutal lives they were forced into, but they'll never truly be free of their pasts. No one is more reluctant to interact with outsiders than Reaper, but he's confronted with an outsider he can't ignore: bartender Anya Rafferty. It's Reaper's job to keep his club safe, but when a deadly secret Anya's been keeping is revealed, he has to choose between the club that saved his life and the woman who can save his soul.

Falling Under

The next standalone in Lisa Renee Jones's Walker Security series, Falling Under [125], features Jacob King, ex-special ops, who is now a member of the Walker Security elite. He's assigned to protect Jewel Carpenter, the daughter of a high-powered CEO, from death threats. It's supposed to be an easy job, but the chemistry between them is fire and ice, and downright explosive. And the closer she gets to him, the more dangerous he becomes to her . . .

Love Me Like This, Out Jan. 24

In Bella Andre's upcoming, Love Me Like This [126], eight years have passed since Justin first fell head over heels in love with Taylor, even though she could never be his. He's tried everything he can to get over her, but she's still the only woman he'll ever want. So when he turns up on the doorstep of her Napa Valley bed and breakfast, he can't help but long for her. And as they spend beautifully romantic mornings together watching the sun rise over the vineyards — and fall into each other's arms on wickedly sexy nights — it looks like they might finally get their chance at the love they've been waiting for. But will the secret Taylor has been keeping shatter everything in the end?

Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled

In Lauren Dane's Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled [127], Maybe Dolan has worked and fought hard to create a life exactly as she wants it. She's got her sister, a best friend, and she's got a job she loves at a barbershop. She's even got her band where she plays the drums. And then she's got Alexsei — a longtime crush — in her bed. Alexsei, who rocks her world as everything else in her life seems to be thrown into chaos. His calm, determined presence in her life becomes something she craves. Once Alexsei lets himself have a taste of Maybe, he knows everything has changed. He'd never imagined what it would be to truly fall the way he does for Maybe. She's giving and loving and supportive, to the point where it's beginning to hurt her heart. As the issues she's fighting begin to weigh on her, he's got to find a way to walk that knife's edge between protecting her from harm and taking away the things that make her special.

Still Me

Louisa Clark, the brilliant, irrepressible character readers have come to love from global bestsellers Me Before You and After You, is headed to New York in Jojo Moyes's novel Still Me [128]. In Still Me, Lou arrives in New York ready to start a new life, confident that she can embrace this cross-Atlantic adventure and keep her relationship with Ambulance Sam alive across several thousand miles. As Lou tries to keep the two sides of her world together, she finds herself carrying secrets — not all her own — that cause a catastrophic change in her circumstances. Full of Moyes's unique charm and true-to-life characters who leap off the page, Still Me continues Lou's story while also taking on themes of class, reinvention, and rediscovery, long-distance relationships, and what matters most in life. Still Me is a vital chapter in Louisa Clark's story.

Moonlight Sins

Meet the de Vincents and leave your morals at the door in Jennifer L. Armentrout's Moonlight Sins [129]. Set in the heart of New Orleans and centreing around a family built on scandals, discover an irresistible, scorching romance. Lucian is part of an infamous family of hot-tempered siblings who always gets what he wants, and he wants Julia. The last thing Julia is looking for is romance, especially with someone like Lucian, who not only left a trail of broken hearts in his wake, but also happens to be her new boss. As Julia tries to navigate her unwanted but undeniable attraction to Lucian, they must also face that Lucian's family secrets are not only dangerous — they're deadly.

Beyond Scandal and Desire

In Beyond Scandal and Desire [130] by Lorraine Heath, Mick Trewlove is the illegitimate son of a duke — but despite his lowly upbringing, Mick has become a successful businessman. What he craves most, though, isn't wealth, but revenge against the man who won't acknowledge him as his son. So Mick hatches a plan: he'll destroy everything that his biological father loves by wooing the heir's betrothed into his own unloving arms. The only problem is that it's hard not to love the orphaned and innocent Lady Aslyn Hastings. Brought up in a sheltered household, she longs for a bit of adventure. With her intended often preoccupied, Aslyn finds herself drawn to the darkly handsome entrepreneur who seems to understand her so well. She knows it isn't proper for a lady of her station to feel so drawn to a man of Mick's station, but she finds him completely irresistible. As Mick's plan for vengeance draws closer to fruition, he must decide if his plan for vengeance is worth risking what his heart truly desires.