The Unintended Fiance (Captured by Love Book 4)


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He arranges a fake engagement to win against his business rival. Bradley Mead has one overriding goal: to succeed over his fiercest business enemy. To boost his chances of winning a lucrative contract over his competitor, he must first assure his potential client that he is not after the client's new wife-a woman he used to date and who still loves to flirt with him. To aid his cause, he asks Erin Baker, his sister's beautiful best friend, to be his pretend fiancée. But Erin soon becomes a pawn for his archrival's underhanded tactics... and he finds himself torn between winning in business and following the dictates of his heart. She doesn't expect to fall for her fake fiancé. Erin Baker believes she is now immune from Bradley Mead's charms. After all, her secret crush for him when she was still a teenager is long gone. When an ex-boyfriend becomes a new work colleague and starts annoying her, accepting Brad's proposition to be his fake fiancée for a short time seems like a great idea... until she discovers that she's been lying to herself about her feelings for him. Can she ever win the heart of the man who has never loved her back, and shows no intention of ever doing so? ***** The Unintended Fiancé can be read as a stand-alone or as Book 4 of the Captured by Love series. The author recommends reading the books in order to fully enjoy the series. Book 1: The Unwilling Executive (Lucas Renner and Jade Tully) Book 2: The Unyielding Bachelor (Rick Donnelly and Lexie Mead) Book 3: The Undercover Playboy (Carter Garrett and Cassie Stephens) Book 4: The Unintended Fiancé (Bradley Mead and Erin Baker) Book 5: The Unforgettable Ex (Gavin Redford and Natasha Garrett) - coming soon Other books in the series coming soon!




Before We Were Strangers


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From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M




The Unexpected Husband (Captured by Love Book 8)


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Can Tristan afford to trust the woman he wants? Tristan Grant's entertainment venues are now the most popular in the country, but his success has come at a price. Larry and Debbie Shipton, his main competitors, are resorting to sabotage to regain their number one position. But that's not the most shocking news. The woman he had a one-night stand with claims she's pregnant with his baby. The problem is, he can't afford to trust her-because her name is Paige Shipton, and she is Larry and Debbie's daughter. Too bad he didn't know that before he slept with Paige, but he's determined not to make any more mistakes when it comes to dealing with the devious Shiptons. If only he can find a way to stop being so attracted to Paige... Can Paige save her heart from being irreparably broken? Paige Shipton is going ahead with her pregnancy. It doesn't matter that the father is Tristan Grant-the man who accuses her of deception simply because of who her parents are. She wants the baby, and she's prepared to raise it alone. When she tells Tristan he doesn't need to be involved, his answer surprises her, and she soon finds herself falling deeply for the man determined to ruin the Shipton name. With the conflict between Tristan and her parents escalating to destructive heights, can Paige avoid getting her heart irreparably broken? *** The Unexpected Husband can be read as a standalone. For better enjoyment of the Captured by Love series, the author recommends reading the books in order. Book 1: The Unwilling Executive (Lucas Renner and Jade Tully) Book 2: The Unyielding Bachelor (Rick Donnelly and Lexie Mead) Book 3: The Undercover Playboy (Carter Garrett and Cassie Stephens) Book 4: The Unintended Fiancé (Bradley Mead and Erin Baker) Book 5: The Unforgettable Ex (Gavin Redford and Natasha Garrett) Book 6: The Unknown Billionaire (Jarryd Westbourne and Marilyn Grant) Book 7: The Unmasked CEO (Simon Alexander and Geri Blaine) Book 8: The Unexpected Husband (Tristan Grant and Paige Shipton)




Secret Dreams: The Complete Series


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This set includes all four books in the steamy and heart-melting SECRET DREAMS series. SECRET WORDS Can love conquer all when it's up against an anonymous blackmailer, a scheming ex-fiancée and a scandalous secret career? When Jasmine meets Kane, she’s bowled over by her strong attraction for him. But she has a secret she's not comfortable sharing with the architect who’s sweeping her off her feet. Having been betrayed by an ex, she vows not to put herself in a position where she could be humiliated again just because she’s a steamy romance writer. Kane has a protective side that immediately takes over when he bumps into an injured Jasmine. With their instant chemistry hitting him in the chest, he finds himself wanting to protect her in more ways than one. But his life is complicated. While his engagement to a scheming woman was never about love, his breakup with her is problematic. They're fighting their attraction while trying to keep their secrets hidden. When Jasmine is blackmailed, staying away from Kane seems the only way forward. Can their love overcome all obstacles? SECRET DESIGNS Can a one-night stand turn into forever despite a humiliating gold-digger test, commitment fears, and untrusting hearts? When Ari has a one-night stand with her friend's brother-in-law, she fully intends to move on from it without any drama. But Dylan is someone she can't stop thinking about—and wanting again. Problem is, he doesn't do relationships. Badly burned by an ex, Dylan only allows himself one-night stands. But after his night with Ari, he has to be with her again, even if it means making things complicated. Their mutual attraction is too strong to ignore and one night turns into many. But when Dylan's friend subjects Ari to a humiliating gold-digger test, she's devastated, hurt and betrayed. Dylan is determined to win Ari back. Can he prove to her that he's worth the risk or is Ari’s heart too broken to trust him again? SECRET MOVES Can a perfectly planned hot fling avoid any possibility of heartbreak? For Kris, her best friend's wedding brings out desires she can't ignore. No, it's not a boyfriend she's after—her needs are too immediate for that. After a year of recovering from a disastrous relationship, all she craves is a good, hot, short fling. When Trey learns that the beautiful bridesmaid at his friend's wedding considered him and then scratched him out as a possible one-night stand, he just has to change her mind. As an anti-relationship kind of guy, the fun-intentioned Kris is perfect for him. But Kris has a bad habit of falling for playboys, and Trey's past is enough to put him off relationships forever. How can they grab the chance at a liberating future when painful experiences stand in their path? SECRET TASTES Can a fake romance that’s turning into something real survive the malicious actions of a jealous ex? Samantha intends to resign from her father's accounting practice and move to another state to follow her dream of establishing a catering business. But she doesn't want to break her parents' hearts. When her cousin suggests telling them that a man is the reason behind her decision, she finds the perfect excuse to give her hopelessly romantic folks. Adam doesn't mind playing the role of Sam's fake boyfriend. She's a friend in need and he's a helpful guy. Besides, he is desperate to show a clingy ex that they are truly over, and Sam acting as his girlfriend is the perfect solution. When their pretense becomes all too real, Adam’s jealous ex makes sure they don’t end up together. How can Sam trust Adam when she believes she has proof he’s not ready to move on? And how can Adam convince Sam of his feelings when she’s intent on moving away from him? keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, friends to lovers, friends with benefits, fake dating, career and love, friendships, steamy romance, box set, boxed set, collection, complete series




For the Love of April French


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An Entertainment Weekly Best Romance of Summer 2021! “This book gave me every last one of the Intense Romance Feelings I crave.” —New York Times bestselling author Talia Hibbert April French doesn't do relationships and she never asks for more. A long-standing regular at kink club Frankie's, she's kind of seen it all. As a trans woman, she’s used to being the scenic rest stop for others on their way to a happily-ever-after. She knows how desire works, and she keeps hers carefully boxed up to take out on weekends only. After all, you can't be let down if you never ask. Then Dennis Martin walks into Frankie's, fresh from Seattle and looking a little lost. April just meant to be friendly, but one flirtatious drink turns into one hot night. When Dennis asks for her number, she gives it to him. When he asks for her trust, well…that's a little harder. And when the desire she thought she had such a firm grip on comes alive with Dennis, April finds herself wanting passion, purpose and commitment. But when their relationship moves from complicated to impossible, April will have to decide how much she's willing to want. Carina Adores is home to highly romantic contemporary love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters. Discover a new Carina Adores book every month!




The Unintended Fiancé


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He arranges a fake engagement to win against his business rival. Bradley Mead has one overriding goal: to succeed over his fiercest business enemy. To boost his chances of winning a lucrative contract over his competitor, he must first assure his potential client that he is not after the client's new wife-- a woman he used to date and who still loves to flirt with him. To aid his cause, he asks Erin Baker, his sister's beautiful best friend, to be his pretend fiance. But Erin soon becomes a pawn for his archrivals underhanded tactics and he finds himself torn between winning in business and following the dictates of his heart. She doesn't expect to fall for her fake fiance;. Erin Baker believes she is now immune from Bradley Mead's charms. After all, her secret crush for him when she was still a teenager is long gone. When an ex-boyfriend becomes a new work colleague and starts annoying her, accepting Brad's proposition to be his fake fiance for a short time seems like a great idea ... until she discovers that she's been lying to herself about her feelings for him. Can she ever win the heart of the man who has never loved her back, and shows no intention of ever doing so?




The Silent Patient


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**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "An unforgettable—and Hollywood-bound—new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy." —Entertainment Weekly The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....




The Love Bet(A BWWM Romantic Comedy)


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Luz De Los Santos thought her job was easy. Being the Sex and Relationship Director of Modern Magazine, no one knew the art of dating and hookups like she did. When the commitment-phobe Afro-Dominicana gets singled out by her editor to write a challenging column for the coveted, annual Valentine’s issue, Luz is forced to confront her issues about relationships with her newly pitched project. The Love Bet. Is it possible to fall in love by the third screw? Maybe. But she’s not holding her breath once she recruits her blast from the past, Evan Cattaneo to help test her theory. Evan regrets the way things ended between him and Luz. The girl who charmed him all those years ago was now grown and sexy and has him more than ready to aid Luz in her little experiment. Only his plans won’t stop at just f*cking her. Nope, he plans to make her fall in love again. It’s only a matter of time before loving between the sheets turns into stealing kisses in the streets. When emotions get wild and feelings grow deep, will the insecurities of Luz’s past come back to haunt them?




I Believe in a Thing Called Love


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A Seventeen.com Best YA Books of 2017 A Publishers Weekly's Best YA Book of 2017 A New York Public Library Notable Best Book for Teens 2017 A 2018 CCBC Choices Book "Hilarious." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Powerful messages of inclusion and acceptance.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Desi Lee believes anything is possible if you have a plan. That's how she became student body president. Varsity soccer star. And it's how she'll get into Stanford. But she's never had a boyfriend. In fact, she's a disaster at romance, a clumsy, stammering humiliation magnet whose botched attempts at flirting have become legendary with her friends. So when the hottest human specimen to have ever lived walks into her life one day, Desi finds guidance in the Korean dramas her father has been obsessively watching for years—where the hapless heroine always seems to end up in the arms of her true love by episode ten. It's a simple formula, and Desi is a quick study. Armed with her "K Drama Steps to True Love," Desi goes after the moody, elusive artist Luca Drakos—and boat rescues, love triangles, and staged car crashes ensue. But when the fun and games turn to true feels, Desi finds out that real love is about way more than just drama. A Margaret Ferguson Book




Unbreak My Heart


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A "heartbreaking, heartwarming" (Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author) love story that asks the question: what do you do when your soul mate marries your best friend? If you're Kate Evans, you keep your friend Rachel, bond with her kids, and bury your feelings for her husband. The fact that Shane's in the military and away for long periods helps-but when tragedy strikes, everything changes. After Rachel, pregnant with her fourth child, dies in a car accident and the baby miraculously survives, Kate upends her entire life to share parenting duties. Then on the first anniversary of Rachel's death, Kate and Shane take comfort in each other in a night that they both soon regret. Shane's been angry for a year, and now he feels guilty too - for sleeping with his wife's best friend and liking it . . . liking her. Kate's ability to read him like a book may have once sent Shane running, but their lives are forever entwined and they are growing closer. Now with Shane deployed for seven months, Kate is on her own and struggling with being a single parent. Shane is loving and supportive from thousands of miles away, but his homecoming brings a betrayal Kate never saw coming. So Kate's only choice is to fight for the future she deserves - with or without Shane. . .