Title: The Crush
Author: Penelope Ward
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 22, 2021
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From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone, second-chance story of forbidden loveâ¦
Itâs natural to want the one you canât have. And for as long as I could remember, Iâd secretly wanted my brotherâs best friend, Jace.
He was six years older and always treated me like the sister he never had.
Fast forward a decade.
We were all in our twenties now. Jace had moved in with my brother, Nathan, and me to help us make ends meet after our parents died.
It was just the three of usâan odd family dynamic.
Living under our roof, Jace was as bossy and protective as ever.
But he certainly didnât look at me like a sister anymore. That was what made things so complicated.
I was pretty much hot and bothered twenty-four-seven.
And he was torn.
The signs were subtle, at first. Like on movie night, Iâd casually rest my leg against his, and he wouldnât exactly shift away.
Still, I assumed he would neverâ¦go there.
Nathan would kill us.
The knowledge of that wasnât enough to stop the inevitable, though.
Eventually our slow burn exploded.
But more than the physical attraction, weâd developed a strong connection.
We just couldnât get caught, right?
That sounded simple.
Until it wasnât.
This is a story of forbidden love, broken trust, and an unexpected second chance.
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4 Heart Review by Lorena
I wish I could squeeze both Jace and Farrah right now because as much as "he" frustrated me at times, I knew that he had a reason to stay away from Farrah. He didn't want to ruin his friendship with her brother since they were like brothers and he considered Farrah like a little sister at one point as well. But those times are far gone. He now sees Farrah in a whole different light. She's no longer a naive little girl, she's all woman now, and for as much as he's trying to stay away from her he just can't seem to find himself pulling away. Farrah has had a crush on Jace since she was a pre-teen and when Jace had left and moved to another state, her crush pretty much wained for him, until he returns she finds herself having those feelings for him all over again, but now they are adults. They decide to keep their rendezvous a secret, away from prying eyes and especially from Nathan, Farrah's brother because he definitely would not approve of them being together. But when sh*t hits the fan and Jace finds himself in a tough situation. He doesn't know whether to choose his best friend or his girl. The whole aspect of the forbidden love is what attracted me to this book as well as the author who wrote it. I absolutely LOVE Ms. Ward and I tend to gravitate towards everything she writes. The Crush didn't only have a hot cover but the story was amazing as well. I loved the characters and I especially adored Farrah for showing her true emotions and her amazing love for this boy that she's loved practically her whole life.
Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.
She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.
With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.
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Title: Abrupt Changes
Series: O-Town Series
Author: Karen Renee
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 16, 2021
Cover Design: FuriousFotog
Weeks after a bitter divorce, tragedy brings me back to Orlando for the foreseeable future to care for my mother and determine what direction my life should take.
When someone unlocks the back door to my mother’s house, I expect an intruder.
I never thought I’d run into Clint Ramsey like this.
After nine years, my attraction to him hasn’t faded.
He not only has a key to Mom’s house, he has a key to my heart.
It takes all my resolve to steel myself against him and the magnetic pull he’s always held over me.
Clint
When I fell in love with Raegan, I fell in love with her mom and sister, too.
The day I left her in New York City was the worst day of my life. It destroyed our future, and I’ve regretted it ever since.
With Raegan back in Orlando, I’m determined to keep my distance to protect my heart and my peace of mind. The problem is deep down; I know this is my last shot at happiness and I won’t let it slip away.
When Raegan’s safety is threatened, I must fight to protect the only woman I’ve ever loved.
When had I lost my common sense? Whenever Raegan was around, that was when.
Years ago, my common sense fled around her because I was thinking with my dick. Now I had no idea why it took a hike around her.
It had been nice spending an evening with her at Cassie’s, but it fucked with my head. In my line of work, having my head fucked up wasn’t hazardous –it could be fatal.
A Hyundai Elantra pulled up in front of my house, the thudding bass audible even with the torrential rain.
“Goddammit,” I hissed.
I put my drink on the banister, reached inside the front door, and grabbed a golf umbrella. The wind had died down, so that was a relief. I trudged to the driver’s side door and opened the door.
“You’re gonna go deaf, as loud as you listen to your classic rock.”
She was leaned over the console, but she waved a hand at me in dismissal. “Save it, Clint. My hearing is perfectly fine. In fact, my hearing is why I’m here.”
I stood close to the car so she could get out without getting wet. “Come on, Mamá. Never know when the wind’s gonna pick up again.”
She glowered up at me but put her tiny umbrella aside. She straightened from the car, her handbag on the crook of her elbow. I threw her door closed, and she beeped the locks.
On the porch, I set the umbrella off to the side to drip dry. I turned to see Mamá scowling at my drink.
“So, it’s true. She’s back?”
There was no sense lying to Mamá. All of her children were transparent to her.
“She is, but—”
“But nothing. I hear Penny Connelly hopes you two will hit it off again.”
“There’s nothing to hit off again, Mamá. You shouldn’t have driven over here in this weather. Do you want to go in—”
She pointed a finger at me. “No. You know I just got off work, so I had to drive in the rain regardless. Plus, I was not going to have this conversation with you on the phone. You’re a grown man, Clint, but that doesn’t mean I’m not still protective. Do not let that woman do you wrong again.”
“Laura or Erica listen when you’re like this?”
She narrowed her eyes. “Don’t get logical on me, dear. Miracles happen, and one day the miracle will be one of my children listening to me. You can be my favorite son if you listen about this.”
I chuckled. “Ma, I’m your only son, and you love us all. None of us are your favorite.”
She arched a brow conceding the point.
A thought hit me and I canted my head at her. “How’d you find out Penny hopes we’ll hit it off again?”
A devious smile curled her lips. “I run a hair salon, Clint. Beauty might be my business, but I trade in gossip by the hour.”
I sighed because I damn sure knew that.
“You don’t cut Penny’s hair, though, and she doesn’t get out that often.”
She nodded. “Yes, but I know her stylist. And her stylist has the loosest lips.”
I looked out at the street. The rain had tapered off.
“So, what? You just here to lecture and run?”
“Of course. Rumor has it Erica is back with that no-good Carlos. So many lectures, so little time. I love you.”
I bent so she could kiss my cheeks. “Love you too, Mamá. I’ll walk you to your car.”
She waved me away. “Don’t bother. I won’t melt.”
“You raised me better than that. Let’s go.”
I stood on the sidewalk watching her car until she turned the corner, pleased to see she’d got her right turn signal fixed.
Sitting on the porch again, I smiled. It was good Mamá had dropped by, because regardless of my age, that was a lecture I needed to hear. Even though I heard every word she said, and I agreed with her; I wasn’t sure I could stay away from Raegan.
Karen Renee is the author of the Riot Motorcycle Club, Beta, and O-Town series of books. She once crunched Nielsen ratings data but these days she brings her imagination to life by writing books. She has wanted to be a writer since she was very young, but it's taken the last twenty plus years for her to amass enough courage and overall life experience to bring that dream to life. Some of those life experiences came from the wonderful world of advertising, banking, and local television media research. She is a proud wife and mother, and a Jacksonville native. When she's not at the soccer field or cooking, you can find her at her local library, the grocery store, in her car jamming out to some tunes, or hibernating while she writes and/or reads books.
Series: Wheels & Hogs #6
Author: D.M. Earl
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: February 26, 2021
How did my life become such a battle just to breathe? When did I start to hate everything that is me? Along the way where did I lose my family, the Horde, and their support I have always relied on? Why did I push them away? What’s going on with me? Who am I anymore? Why do I even care when it seems no one else does?
My life is a constant struggle. Getting up everyday is becoming harder and harder. I feed the demons of my loneliness by myself because I refuse to reach out for help. Why won’t I reach out? As the emptiness of my very existence threatens my sanity, I search for ways to make myself just feel. The problem is each time I find a new way to feel it’s not only causing me pain but also bodily harm.
Will I be able to focus on the light amongst all the pain and darkness my mind sees? Will the people fighting to bring me back win or will the emptiness of my soul finally pull me down to nothingness? I don’t have a clue.
USA Today Bestselling author D. M. Earl spins stories about real life situations with characters that are authentic, genuine and sincere. Each story allows the characters to come to life with each turn of the page while they try to find their HEA through much drama and angst.
DM resides in Northwest Indiana with her husband and 8 fur babies. When not writing she loves to read, ride her Harley and garden. Also DM likes to spend time with her family and friends.
Four Weddings And A Swamp Boat Tour, an all-new swoon-worthy Boys of the Bayou Gone Wild series standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Erin Nicholas is available now!She’s been proposed to five times.
Five.
She even said yes to one of them.
And then broke his heart when she called it off. Not to mention her mother’s heart. And her grandmother’s. And his mother’s. And…you get the picture.
Paige Asher has now officially sworn off all dating. Diamonds give her hives.
All she wants is to be a yoga-doing, cat-collecting, vegetarian in peace. Away from her marriage-crazy family and all their expectations.
So when her weekend fling turns into a real friend and offers her a place to escape, she finds herself on his doorstep in Louisiana. And right in the middle of not just one family wedding, but three. Of course. Charming, sexy bayou boy Mitch Landry gets stuff done. Whatever anyone needs. From alligator-sitting to getting a buddy drunk to showing a woman a good time to fixing a swamp boat, he’s the man. No problem. No drama. But he wants a hell of a lot more from Paige than a temporary friends-with-benefits arrangement. He wants to take care of her. And her five cats. He also really wants other men to stop asking her to marry them. But if a roommate and a few orgasms are all she wants, that’s what he’ll deliver. He can just be her friend and not commit the greatest sin of all…asking her for forever. Probably.
Download your copy today! Add FOUR WEDDINGS AND A SWAMP BOAT TOUR to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3k4ho3F Excerpt “Goodnight, Paige,” he finally said. About Erin Nicholas
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erin Nicholas has been writing romances almost as long as she’s been reading them. To date, she’s written over thirty sexy, contemporary novels that have been described as “toe-curling,” “enchanting,” “steamy,” and “fun.” She adores reluctant heroes, imperfect heroines, and happily ever afters. Connect with Erin
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