Jean C. Joachim

Does love always mean total truth? Successfully shunning the limelight was one way for Megan Davis to keep her family secret. The press intruded on her life when her twin brother, Mark, became the star quarterback for the Delaware Demons. A smart, successful financial advisor, disrespectful of tabloid superstars, Meg was shocked when she was selected to launch a celebrity division in the prestigious investment firm, Dillon & Weed and overwhelmed by the charisma of her first client. Gorgeous, magnetic movie star, Chaz Duncan, wary of women who wanted to bask in his fame or sell his secrets to the media, valued privacy above all else. Would attractive Megan Davis, his new financial advisor charm the truth from him or would he continue his high profile but lonely existence to keep his secret safe? Jealousy, deceit and scandal threaten two careers and the quest for true love and trust in this roller-coaster-ride contemporary romance.

If I Loved You

Jami Davenport

Toni Aleo

Shannon Stacey

Lily Harlem

Kate Willoughby

Kat Mizera

Lisa B. Kamps

Jennifer Lazaris

Jaymee Jacobs

HOCKEY HOLIDAYS (A Hockey Romance Holiday Anthology) **100% of the proceeds from sales of this anthology will be donated to charity.**This holiday season unwrap a brand-new collection of hockey romances that includes humor, drama, love, and - of course - hockey! Each book is EXCLUSIVE to the anthology and NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED by USA Today, New York Times, and all your favorite bestselling hockey romance authors.How We Fell in Love by Toni AleoHe knew she was the one, she wasn't so sure, which is why Grace and James' love story is one for the ages.A Second Shot by Shannon StaceyShe was the one who got away, but when their paths cross once again, all he wants for Christmas is the chance to take another shot at love.A Wolfe Brothers Christmas by Jami DavenportSpending their first Christmas together in years, the Wolfe brothers fumbling attempts to create good memories go awry.Christmas Crosscheck by Jaymee JacobsBryan's planning to propose to Georgiana on Christmas Eve, but will the chaos of their families' first holiday together ruin their special moment?The Final Slapshot by Jean C. JoachimHarry "Deke" Edmonds hides his secret, hoping for a Christmas miracle. When confronted with the truth, will his heart-breaking decision cost him everything?Lucky Holiday by Jennifer LazarisTyler Quinn made the biggest mistake of his life when he broke Ella's heart, and he'll need more than an ace up his sleeve to win her back in time for Christmas.Dmitri's Christmas Angel by Kat MizeraTwo women. Two surprise pregnancies. Dmitri Papadakis is screwed.His Christmas Cinderella by Kate WilloughbyWhen Gideon Aguilar mistakes Bailey Peng for his Uber driver it leads to a night he can't forget. But after she disappears the next morning will he be able to find his perfect fit? Red-Hot Trouble by Lily HarlemSophie Delaney never intended to walk into 'that' locker room, at 'that' moment, but she did, and now she'll never be the same again.Christmas Interference by Lisa B. KampsShane Masters no longer believes in happy-ever-afters. Can the woman who knew him best thaw his heart with a little holiday magic before it's too late?The Devoted Father and the Introvert by Mary SmithElexis Dunaway loves Twitter and work. Dag Limon loves his twin boys and playing professional hockey. Soon their worlds will collide with one simple tweet.Her Best Worst Boyfriend by Melanie TingThis Christmas, Em Davis is bringing Mr. Wrong home to prove a point to her parents, but Ian Reid might turn out to be Mr. Right.Icing isn't Only for Cookies by Melody Heck GattoAvery James wasn't looking for love when tall, dark, and deliciously handsome hockey player Kyler Wilson walked into her bakery.Dallas Christmas by RJ ScottLogan knows lusting after his captain's brother can only lead to trouble. But when fate throws them together, it's hard not to fall in love.The Playboy by Stephanie JulianKyle is back in the minors to rehab his career but that's not all he's hoping to fix. Convincing the girl he left behind to take another chance on this former playboy will be harder than resurrecting his career.All I Want by Stephanie KayWhen fate brings first loves Maggie and Alex back to the same city, will Maggie be brave enough to give the relationship she never forgot a second chance?Holding On Tight by Susan Scott ShelleyFor defenseman Vince Forsberg and his boyfriend Joseph Parelli, the pressure to make their first Christmas together perfect leads to a lot of chaos, holiday mishaps, and some unexpected results.A Star-Crossed Christmas by V.L. LoceyTwo years ago, Mitch shared an explosive kiss with his childhood friend Shaun. Will Christmas be the time for the two men to find a future together that works?

Hockey Holidays

When SSGT Trent Stevens receives a letter and hot picture from Jory Walker, he thinks his dreams have come true. Deployed in Afghanistan, the lonely soldier writes back right away and waits impatiently for a reply. Uh oh. Amber signed her sister’s name on a pen pal letter to a Marine, and Jory is stuck fixing her sister’s little white lie. When letters pour in from SSGT Trent Stevens, Jory has no choice but to respond. Even though, he’d drool over Amber’s bikini photo, thinking it was Jory, what harm could it do if she sends him a few letters? After all, they’ll never meet, right? When love sneaks up on Jory, will her charade boomerang? Is unpredictable love destined to break two hearts?

Unpredictable Love

Callie's Story

Two people, two tragedies, two deep, devastating secrets.... Griff Montgomery is the headline-making, heart-breaking star quarterback of the Kings - a 6'4", 33 year old womanizer. Lauren Farraday is a beautiful young interior designer, bitterly scarred by divorce, whose life is falling apart. Though they violently oppose one another in court over her beloved pug (she thinks he's arrogant and conceited, and he thinks she's a bitch on wheels), something happens....These are the bare bones of this sizzling romance, riddled with passion -- the first in a brand new series that'll tantalize football fans and have readers glued to every page and on the edge of their seats!Griff looks like a super hero with his tousled, mahogany hair, dazzling smile, dark, sexy eyes, and a body that does something indescribable to a tight pair of jeans. Though Lauren's sworn off men forever, one look sends shivers down her spine, making her feel lonelier than ever before. Her lustrous, long hair, sparkling green eyes, and nonstop curves make his fingers tingle at the thought of touching her. How do they deal with their cataclysmic attraction? Will they be able to drop their protective facades - his to camouflage his grief over his sister and her family, for whom he was a surrogate father, moving 3000 miles away.... And hers' to shield her from the incalculable loss of her husband and hoped for child?For Griff, the thought of falling in love is as foreign as toe shoes and a tutu. For Lauren, it's like putting on cleats and a helmet and running 50 yards.... Can they, will they, risk it?CAUTION: This book contains locker room language.

Quarterback

Griff Montgomery

Mike Sullivan's dating Amy, the perfect woman. Everyone says she is, even his best friend, Bill. She urges him to move in with her, and he agrees. To Mike, living together means getting engaged. He's picked out the ring and is ready to pop the question, isn't he? If Amy is the one, why can't Mike forget Heather? He'd spent a magical ten days with her on Fire Island, ten days that changed his life. Then he'd screwed it up. As quickly as she entered his world, Heather disappeared, blocking his calls, and leaving him bereft. That was five years ago. Finally ready to accept the fact that he'll never see Heather again, Mike's poised to take the big step -- until a magazine article turns his universe upside down.

Heather & Mike: the One That Got Away

Can a craving for mint chip ice cream and a passion for the theater keep a summer romance hot through the freezing cold of winter? Clint is a high school English teacher and a budding playwright. Nina, a former actress, is now a beautiful and wealthy widow...and more than a little lonely, especially during a glorious Christmas in New York City. A chance meeting brings them together. Their passion for the stage joins their minds while love blossoms, despite their age gap. The theater, that once united them, may be the one hurdle they can't clear. An unexpected roadblock tests Clint's love. Will he make the ultimate compromise to see his name in lights on Broadway?

Champagne for Christmas

What happens after the last concussion? How long does an engagement last without turning into marriage? Is an unplanned pregnancy a dream come true or a nightmare? Real life takes over for the Connecticut Kings when the football season ends. Catch the “play-by-play” for each Kings’ player in this book, the final in the series. With a chapter for each team member, and a few surprises thrown in, you’ll be on the edge of your seat, but satisfied when the final whistle blows. No First & Ten book would be complete without an action scene. But can you guess who’s playing? Read Overtime,the Final Touchdown, and find out.

Overtime

Can attending a wedding and a funeral on the same day change your life? Mindy Winslow's life was altered forever when she met gorgeous lawyer, Drew Armstrong, and found out about her inheritance. Bucking the will of her family and the hardship of trying to make it in New York theater, Mindy had lost hope until she was embraced by the townsfolk at the wedding of her college roommate. With the help of friends, new and old, Mindy forged ahead to make her goal a reality in tiny Pine Grove, New York. But the exposure of a promise made then broken secretly, destroyed her dream. Will she be forced to face "I told you so" from her father or will love find a way to resurrect hope from the ashes?

Under the Midnight Moon

Can attending a wedding and a funeral on the same day change your life? Mindy Winslow's life was altered forever when she met gorgeous lawyer, Drew Armstrong, and found out about her inheritance from her mentor, Lou. Embraced by the townsfolk at the wedding of her college roommate, Mindy sought to make her goal a reality in tiny Pine Grove, New York. But the exposure of a promise made then broken secretly, destroyed her dream. Will she be forced to face "I told you so" from her father or will love find a way to resurrect hope from the ashes?

Jean Joachim is a best-selling romance fiction author, with books hitting the Amazon Top 100 list since 2012. She writes mostly contemporary romance, which includes sports romance and romantic suspense. The Renovated Heart won Best Novel of the Year from Love Romances Cafe. Lovers & Liars was a RomCon finalist in 2013. And The Marriage List tied for third place as Best Contemporary Romance from the Gulf Coast RWA. To Love or Not to Love tied for second place in the 2014 New England Chapter of Romance Writers of America Reader's Choice contest. She was chosen Author of the Year in 2012 by the New York City chapter of RWA. Married and the mother of two sons, Jean lives in New York City. Early in the morning, you'll find her at her computer, writing, with a cup of tea, her rescued pug, Homer, by her side and a secret stash of black licorice. Jean has 30+ books, novellas and short stories published. Find them here: http: //www.jeanjoachimbooks.com. Sign up for her newsletter, on her website, and be eligible for her private paperback sales."

Rescue My Heart

Devon Drake, star cornerback, has it all: hot super model girlfriend and pro football career, or does he? A childhood friend wanders back into his life, upsetting his ideal existence. Is it finally time to tell her the truth about what happened fifteen years ago? Stormy Gregory is on the run from a violent man. Her best friend offers her a safe place at the shelter for abused women and children. Grateful to be out of harm's way, Stormy helps with a charitable event, not expecting to run into Devon Drake, her friend's brother. Will she run again rather than face rejection? Cracks in his perfect world threaten the cornerback's starting lineup status. An unwelcome surprise short-circuits Stormy's attempt to build a new life. Can they pull together or will the secret that separates the former friends keep them on a downward spiral?

Devon Drake, Cornerback

While walking her pug in Central Park, Rory Sampson is run down by a bike. She presses charges against arrogant biker, Dr. Hack Roberts, veterinarian. Horrified at the surprising sentence from the judge, Hack plans revenge, only to find himself attracted to the sharp-tongued, soft-hearted writer, who rescues pugs. Will he ignore a previous commitment and go with his true feelings or will he guard his heart? The judge turned the tables on Rory, thrusting the unwanted, smug Dr. Roberts into her life. Wary after a breakup, she protects her wounded heart from the handsome doctor with a barrage of sarcastic come-backs, designed to keep him at arm’s length. Does she remain aloof or will loneliness force her to give in to her desires? Meet the Manhattan Dinner Club, four women who own pugs, who meet for dinner once a week. This is book one in the series.

Guidare la sua costosa, nuova auto da Los Angeles a New York fa partire il motore di Jake Lawrence. Il terzo difensore percorre l’autostrada, pronto per l’avventura. Totalmente al verde dopo che sua madre ha perso tutti i suoi soldi al gioco, Kate MacKenzie, un’aspirante attrice di teatro, esce di soppiatto dalla sua camera di motel. Bloccata nel bel mezzo del nulla con meno di quattro dollari in tasca, la coraggiosa attrice non sa come arrivare alla sua audizione a Broadway. Tutelando la sua bellezza dall’aggressione del proprietario del motel, Jake offre a Kate un passaggio fino a Manhattan. Kate accetta. Per mantenere la sua dignità, cerca di tenere a distanza quel ragazzo sexy. Ma è più facile a dirsi che a farsi. L’attrazione reciproca non allontana comunque i due dai propri obiettivi. Il sogno di Kate di arrivare a Broadway contrasta con quello di Jake di arrivare alle World Series. Il loro viaggio li porterà verso l’amore? Oppure a un’esistenza solitaria di separazione e insicurezza?

Jake Lawrence, Third Base (Edizione Italiana)

Poderia o "felizes para sempre" começar com uma lista? Após 10 anos trabalhando, economizando e investindo, Grey alcançou um nível de riqueza que o permite fazer o que quiser com sua vida. Ele precisa de uma mulher com quem compartilhar, mas não qualquer mulher e sim aquela que possuir as três qualidades essenciais de sua lista de casamento. Depois de três anos de busca, ele nem ao menos chegou perto de encontrá-la. Carrie Tucker, uma aspirante a escritora de mistério e divorciada, lutando para ter sucesso no mundo da publicidade, muda o seu foco dos homens para sua carreira após ter encontros com diversos esquisitões. Ela recebe uma oportunidade única de se tornar a primeira mulher a ser diretora de criação de uma agência de publicidade famosa de Nova Iorque. E se isso significar trabalhar durante as noites e finais de semana? De qualquer maneira, não parece que ela tenha uma vida social. Afinal de contas, a lista de casamento vai proporcionar a chave da felicidade?

A Lista de Casamento

An off-season adventure, driving his expensive, new car from L.A. to New York, got Jake Lawrence's motor running. Free from his snooty, Park Avenue girlfriend, the third baseman hit the highway, ready for anything. Or so he thought. Kate MacKenzie, aspiring musical theater star, sneaked out of her motel room after her mother had gambled away all the young woman's money. In the middle of nowhere with less than four dollars to her name, the plucky actress planned to waitress her way to New York for a Broadway audition. All she needed was a job that paid enough for bus fare. Saving the beauty from a beating by the motel manager, Jake offers Kate a ride all the way to Manhattan. Leery of offers from men, Kate had no choice but to accept. She vowed to preserve her dignity and keep the sexy slugger at arm's length. Mutual attraction couldn't derail the pair from their goals. Kate's dream of making it on Broadway collided with Jake's of making it to the World Series. Will their road trip lead to love? Or to a lonely existence of separation, and insecurity? WINNER! 3rd Place - Erotic Romance - 2018 Wisconsin Romance Writer's of American Write Touch contest WINNER! 5th Place - Erotic Romance - 2018 International Digital Awards Contest. Oklahoma Romance Writers of America

Jake Lawrence, Third Base

At Christmas, Laura Fleming lived her fantasy adventure. Paid to house-sit for the fabulously wealthy financier, C.W. Banley, while he traveled, she eagerly headed for New York City. As mistress of his elegant townhouse, she baked cookies and dressed the old gent’s richly-furnished residence for the holidays. As December rolled around, the lonely, lovely writer eagerly anticipated soaking up the Christmas atmosphere in the grand city. With only the cat for company, she’d turn Banley’s elegant home into a wonderland of sparkling lights, fragrant garland, and shiny tinsel. Every year, she wished, in vain, for a happy ending. Will this be the year that Miss Fleming discovers her dreams can come true, even in a big city, like New York? A sweet, New York City Christmas Fairy Tale. CAUTION: There is some violence, and a bit of cursing, but no sex.

A Romantic Fairy Tale

The House-Sitter's Christmas

One minute ten-year-old Skip Quincy was riding in the backseat of his parents’ car, the next, he woke up in Little Angels orphanage. Within six months, he was adopted. He was welcomed by Mrs. Quincy, the woman he learned to call “mom”, but Mr. Quincy wasn’t a fan. Athletically gifted early on, Skip pursued baseball. He loved the sport and excelled, despite his indifferent dad. Driven to succeed to prove his father wrong, Skip worked hard. Under the guidance of his beloved high school coach, he won the coveted, challenging position of shortstop. Though plagued by self-doubt, Skip made it to the Nighthawks. He focused on baseball and relied on brief encounters with groupies as a substitute for love. When two women entered his life, satisfaction with one-night stands faded. Mimi or Francie? Could either one give him the love and acceptance he’d never had? Caution: Locker room language.

Skip Quincy, Shortstop

Leaving heartache behind, Callie Richards uses her last penny to pay for grad school. Barely eking out an existence working part-time, she meets Mac Caldwell, the handsome dean. As she and Mac draw closer, a deadly campus drug ring sets their sights on her with heart-breaking results. A unique mix of contemporary romance and suspense, this first book in the Now and Forever series keeps you guessing. The blend of tears, laughter, and unexpected twists grips you all the way to the astonishing conclusion. Will the shocking consequence of risking it all defeat Callie and Mac in their quest for forever love?

Now and Forever 1, a Love Story

Can a woman run away from a bad marriage back to her past? Sunny Davis, accomplished artist, runs from her husband to hide out in her family's summer cabin. Expecting only peace and quiet so she can sort out her life, she meets an old friend. Will someone from her childhood show her that life can be as good now as it was then? Or will he turn his back on her at her time of greatest need? With one foot in her marriage and one foot out, building a new life is not yet an option for Sunny. While searching for a way out, an unexpected disaster turns her world upside down. Will she be strong enough to reveal the truth and discover where her happiness lies?

Jean C. Joachim

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