Dog-Eared Daydreams

Note: An advance reader copy (ARC) was provided by the authors. William O'Sullivan, aka Billy Boston, is the lone male singleton in his clan going into A Very No Strings Halloween , the fifth book in the A Very Holiday series and the second one written by the duo of Kayley Loring and Connor Crais. While Billy may be single, he's only been mingling with his neighbor, Donna Fischer. The registered nurse who specializes in geriatric care is fun to be with, but neither she nor Billy is in the market for a committed relationship. They've got a fixed set of rules and a healthy dose of role playing when it comes to their hook-ups, and while they're hooked on their sexy times, there are moments where the temptation to get to know each other better is difficult to resist. So, when Billy's cousins wager that he won't be able to settle down and get himself a girlfriend by the time they all get together again, Billy makes Donna an offer he hopes she can't refuse--s...

Forever Starts Tonight (Wilder Family #4) by Karla Sorensen Release Date: September 27, 2024 About Forever Starts Tonight It’s no secret that I’ve been in love with Jax Cartwright for half my life. A terrible decision, really, and not just because he’s my brother’s best friend or he’s ten years older than me. Thanks to an overprotective family, he’s ignored me for years, but still, I can’t get his grumpy ass out of my head. And in a wine-fueled, post-bad date funk, I make another terrible decision: show up at his cabin to ask why he’s never given me a chance. The storm that got me stuck there overnight was a total fluke, but I’m no fool. While Jax is perfectly clear about not wanting a family or love or any of the happily-ever-afters I’ve dreamed of, what’s the harm in asking for just one night? The worst thing he can say is no. He doesn’t though, and I was saying yes, yes, yes a whole lot after that. Best. Decision. Ever. One night is enough to feel like I can move o...

The Last Guy on Earth (Hockey Guys #3) by Sarina Bowen Release Date: Winter 2025 Cover Design: Elle Maxwell Design About The Last Guy on Earth One cold December day, two men are blindsided by a hockey trade; one is the most decorated goalie in the league, while the other one is the youngest coach in the majors. Jethro Hale is the last player Coach Clay Powers wants to see on his roster, but the G.M. pulls a fast one. And it's not like he can even explain why. Nobody knows about their love affair fifteen years ago. Cue the all-star awkwardness, the painful memories and the reawakening of deep feelings on both sides. Unfortunately, their attraction still burns brightly. But it can never be. A player and a coach? The scandal would overshadow the team’s banner year. If only they could resist each other… If you love grumpy heroes, high stakes hockey, struggling single parents and smoldering kisses, grab your copy of The Last Guy on Earth . Add The Last Guy o...

Blindside Beauty (Varsity Dads #6) by Lex Martin Release Date: September 26, 2024 About Blindside Beauty My football player ex cheated on me, so the last thing I need is to fall for another quarterback. Especially when he’s still mourning his baby mama who tragically passed away. After I accidentally plow my car into Nick Silva’s bumper, I can’t blame him for not hiring me to be his daughter’s nanny, but I’m still salty about it. I need the money to go on a trip of a lifetime, one my ex didn’t want me to take. The worst part is Nick just moved in next door. I’m sure he associates me with my dirtbag ex—his former teammate—so I try to avoid my neighbor whenever possible. But when his new babysitter gets locked out of the house, leaving Nick’s four-year-old alone inside, I attempt to rescue her by breaking in through a window. Unfortunately, I have a wardrobe malfunction and end up flashing my goodies to the whole neighborhood, Nick included. Because of my embarrassing ...

Sunday Morning (Sunday Morning #1) by Jewel E. Ann Release Date: September 26, 2024 About Sunday Morning A small-town, forbidden, standalone, new adult romance with Footloose meets A Star is Born vibes from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jewel E. Ann Her boyfriend’s older brother should be off-limits, but he’s a sinful temptation. Sarah is a preacher’s daughter and a people pleaser. She’s also on the verge of graduating high school and following her dream of singing in Nashville. The only thing standing in her way is that the entire town of Devil’s Head, Missouri, thinks she will marry Matt, the son of the town’s richest rancher. But Sarah’s not sure he’s her future husband, especially when his older brother, Isaac, returns home after serving six years in the Army. He has tattoos on his arms and bad habits that are not “father-approved”. When he’s not working on the ranch or roping at the rodeo, Isaac hangs out in the barn, playing his guitar. H...

Play the Game (Blue Devils Hockey #1) by S.J. Sylvis Release Date: September 26, 2024 About Play the Game A sexy, marriage-of-convenience, enemies-to-lovers, hockey romance by Amazon Top 50 and USA Today bestselling author S.J. Sylvis There’s nothing wrong with playing the game—except when you know you’re about to lose. As a little girl, I dreamed of becoming many things. A twenty-five-year-old photographer struggling to make ends meet with a mountain of legal fees wasn’t one of them. Making questionable decisions wasn't either. After hanging up my camera, I start a job I loathe that has me questioning my morals on a daily basis. Until I run into Chicago’s newest bad-boy goalie whose reputation is a trainwreck—Emory Olson. In a desperate effort to rid my debt, I corner Emory and try to exploit him. When my plan backfires, I not only have a new enemy with steely blue eyes and a talent for the game but a man now on a mission with his own insane plan in mind. Marry ...