Sweet With a Little Heat Short Story Collection (chick lit, contemporary romance, new adult romance)


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Sweet With a Little Heat Short Story Collection features five individually published, sweet-ish short stories/novelettes: He was The One. Then he dumped me. Now, three years later, he wants a second chance. He's crazy if he thinks he's going to win over the heart he broke before. Right? Second Chance Boy is a college romance/ chick lit short story: 12,100 words. A sweeter version of this title is under the pen name Kate Russell. Honor is pregnant, and her ex-boyfriend is MIA. But she's going to track him down and tell him tonight if it's the last thing she does. Oh, and then she's going to tell her conservative Christian family about the baby. No biggie. Right? His Expectant Ex is a contemporary romance/ women's fiction short story: 7,100 words. A sweeter version of this title is published under the pen name Kate Russell. Penny Martin's college freshman year is starting off on the wrong foot. She hates her passive-aggressive roommate, thinks her Spanish professor should be committed, and meets her arch nemesis, Surfer Boy. But is Surfer Boy more than he seems? Penny's about to find out. Love Will Find You is a new adult romance short story: 12,300 words. A sweeter version of this story is published under the title Penny by Kate Russell. I wasn't thrilled when my mother told me she was getting married again. It wasn't until I met Future Husband #5 that I also met his son. Riley got my attention, that's for sure. Is it a mistake that we're going out? Or are we on our way to forever? Me and Mr. Jones is a contemporary romance short story: 7,400 words. A sweeter version of this title is published under the pen name Kate Russell. When I was 16, I was in love with my best friend's older brother. And I do mean older. He kissed the fire out of me, but then let me go. Now 8 years later, he's interested. If I give him another chance will he break my heart again? Or will I get my happily ever after? Choosing You Again is a romantic comedy/ chick lit novella: 18,200 words. A sweet version of this title is published under the pen name Kate Russell. Keywords: contemporary romance, new adult romance, college romance, chick lit, romantic comedy, second chance, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, friends to lovers, baby




A Steamy Second Chance (contemporary romance, new adult romance, chick lit)


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A Steamy Second Chance Short Story Collection features four individually published, contemporary and new adult romance short stories/novelettes: Faith's ex-boyfriend, Rick, broke up with her the summer after high school because of his best friend's lie. By the time Rick discovered the truth, it was too late. Now it's been two years, and he's standing on her grandma's front porch asking for a second chance. Will he get one? My Favorite Mistake is a coming of age romance short story: 3,400 words. This title was originally under the pen name Kate Russell. A spicier version of this title was published under the pen name Elizabeth Carlos. I know what I saw. He was kissing her. So, I stormed out and went to a bar with my besties. Turns out, I was wrong. Now I want him back. Will he make it easy, or will he make me pay? One More Time is a contemporary romance short story: 4,100 words. A spicier version of this title was under the pen name Elizabeth Carlos. Elle and Danny were childhood sweethearts who married right out of college and then divorced. Six months later, they run into each other at a wedding reception. Will sparks fly a second time? Or will they get burned? More Than Anything is a contemporary romance short story: 5,800 words. This was originally titled Never Let You Go. A spicier version was under Elizabeth Carlos, while a sweeter version is under Kate Russell. Bridget and Harry are best friends...with benefits. Tired of being his dirty little secret, Bridget decides she wants more from their relationship. Will Harry risk loving her or will he let her go? Under My Skin is a new adult, contemporary romance short story: 11,400 words. This title was originally published under the pen name Kate Russell. A spicier version of this title was published under the pen name Elizabeth Carlos. Keywords: steamy romance, second chance romance, sexy romance, short stories, former lovers, friends to lovers, friends with benefits, chick lit, contemporary romance, new adult romance, college romance, baby, first time




A Little Something Different


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The distinctive new crowdsourced publishing imprint Swoon Reads proudly presents its first published novel—an irresistibly sweet romance between two college students told from 14 different viewpoints. The creative writing teacher, the delivery guy, the local Starbucks baristas, his best friend, her roommate, and the squirrel in the park all have one thing in common—they believe that Gabe and Lea should get together. Lea and Gabe are in the same creative writing class. They get the same pop culture references, order the same Chinese food, and hang out in the same places. Unfortunately, Lea is reserved, Gabe has issues, and despite their initial mutual crush, it looks like they are never going to work things out. But somehow even when nothing is going on, something is happening between them, and everyone can see it. You'll be rooting for Gabe and Lea too, in Sandy Hall's quirky, completely original novel A Little Something Different, chosen by readers, writes, and publishers, to be the debut titles for the new Swoon Reads imprint!




The Start of Me and You


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Acclaimed author Emery Lord pens another gorgeous story of best friends, new love, and second chances. * "Will inspire readers." --SLJ, starred review It's been a year since it happened--when Paige Hancock's first boyfriend died in an accident. After shutting out the world for two years, Paige is finally ready for a second chance at high school . . . and she has a plan. First: Get her old crush, Ryan Chase, to date her--the perfect way to convince everyone she's back to normal. Next: Join a club--simple, it's high school after all. But when Ryan's sweet, nerdy cousin, Max, moves to town and recruits Paige for the Quiz Bowl team (of all things!) her perfect plan is thrown for a serious loop. Will Paige be able to face her fears and finally open herself up to the life she was meant to live? Acclaim for The Start of Me and You A Huffington Post Top YA Books of 2015 One of PopSugar's Best YA Books of 2015




It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time


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"Addictive like all Kylie Scott books, you'll swoon, laugh, ache, put your life on hold, and compulsively read until the wee hours of the night—only to reread the whole thing the next morning. Perfection!" - Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling author Returning home for her father’s wedding was never going to be easy for Adele. If being sent away at eighteen hadn’t been bad enough, the mess she left behind when she made a pass at her dad’s business partner sure was. Fifteen years older than her, Pete had been her crush for as long as she could remember. But she’d misread the situation—confusing friendliness for undying love. Awkward. Add her father to the misunderstanding, and Pete was left with a broken nose and a business on the edge of ruin. The man had to be just as glad as everyone else when she left town. Seven years later, things are different. Adele is no longer a kid, but a fully grown adult more than capable of getting through the wedding and being polite. But all it takes is seeing him again to bring back those old feelings. Sometimes first loves are the truest. "A sexy push-and-pull romance with an absorbing storyline infused with Kylie Scott's distinctive wit, singular charm and sublime emotional intensity."—USA Today "Sexy as hell, heartfelt and funny. This book takes you on a beautiful journey." —Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of Getaway Girl "Kylie Scott took a forbidden romance trope, turned it on its ear, and made me fall in love with this couple right from the beginning."—Harlequin Junkie *Top Pick* "THIS BOOK. THIS BOOK. THIS BOOK. Oh my swoon, we loved this sexy, fun, sassy romance! It's forbidden and juicy and has the best banter. We laughed out loud, swooned for days, and savored the moments of angst that squeezed our hearts."—Angie's Dreamy Reads “Utter perfection! Page by page, this book consumed me. Infused with Kylie Scott’s unique style, she delivers a love story full of emotion, character and humor like no other. A must read!” —Devney Perry, bestselling author of Tattered




It Started With a Kiss


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AriIt was supposed to be a fun, easygoing bachelorette party. But it turned out to be so much more.They dared me to kiss the next guy to buy me a drink. And I agreed. It was just a kiss, right?And then it happened... I saw Grey and felt something instant. I tried to back out of that kiss even though I wanted it desperately.But he didn't let me stop it. He kissed me until my toes curled and my heart raced. He kissed me until I knew I wanted more.So when I left him standing there staring at me, I knew it was all kinds of wrong to leave. GreyIt started with a dare.It ended with a kiss.And for weeks after she walked out of my life, I searched for her, doing anything and everything in my power to find a morsel of information about the first woman to make my heart stop and my future flash before my eyes.And when I finally found her, I was going to show Ari that I'd known she was mine from the very beginning.And that I wasn't letting her go a second time.




My Favourite Half-Night Stand


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'Stop what you are doing and go get Christina Lauren's My Favourite Half-Night Stand!' That's Normal The perfect friends to lovers romcom from the bestselling queen of romcoms, Christina Lauren! Millie has always been one of the guys. A professor at a respected university, she's great at witty backchat but terrible at getting personal. Like her four best male friends, she's perma-single. So when a routine university function turns into a black tie gala, they all make a pact to join an online dating service and find plus-ones. There's just one hitch: after making the pact, Millie and her best friend Reid secretly spend the sexiest half-night of their lives together, before deciding the friendship is better off strictly platonic. But online dating isn't for the faint of heart. While the guys are inundated with dream dates, Millie's profile attracts nothing but creeps. So she invents an alter ego in whose make-believe shoes she can be more vulnerable than she's ever been in person. But when Reid and her alter ego hit it off, Millie finds herself struggling to resist temptation - both online and off. Soon, Millie will have to face her worst fear - intimacy - or risk losing her best friend for ever. Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren: 'Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish' Emily Henry 'Witty and downright hilarious . . . perfect feel-good romantic comedy' Helen Hoang 'Pure joy' Sally Thorne 'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts' Jasmine Guillory 'A sexy, hilarious rom-com . . . Perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Sally Thorne' Booklist 'Christina Lauren hilariously depicts modern dating' Us Weekly




To All A Good Night


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Heat up your holidays with a trio of toe-curling, hunky heroes in this Christmas romance novella anthology from three bestselling authors. “Unleashed” by Donna Kauffman Hired to watch a billionaire’s pets over the holidays, Emma Lafferty ends up trapped in a mansion with her employer’s sexy great-nephew—and heir—whose motives are as shady as his desire is crystal clear . . . “Finding Mr. Right” by Jill Shalvis With another lonely Christmas looming, the brilliant Maggie Bell has a eureka moment when she decides Jacob Wahler, a rough and rippling contractor, is so wrong he has to be oh-so-right . . . “Can You Hand Me the Tape?” by HelenKay Dimon One week before Christmas, Natalie Pritchard loses the naughty tape she made for her now-ex-boyfriend. Only her nemesis, the sexy criminal defense attorney Spencer Donovan, can help—but can she afford his price?




Nero


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Elle is determined to keep her mouth shut when the mob boss tells Nero to make her talk.




Exposing Alix


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Acclaimed romantic filmmaker Alix Z used to believe in the power of love. But when her own pursuit of happily ever after left her with nothing but heartache, Alix fled Hollywood, changed her name, and closed off her heart for good. The only problem? She's out of money. And bad boy actor-director Ryker Valentine just made her an offer she can't refuse... When critics complain Ryker's movies lack emotion, he seeks out the reclusive Alix Z to add her sexy--and to him, entirely unrealistic--spin to his latest film. But he's not content to keep things purely professional. Determined to show Alix that sex doesn't have to be cluttered with emotion, Ryker turns up the heat--on and off stage. And Alix will have to decide just how far she's willing to go to prove that love exists...