Jeannine Colette

A Really Bad Idea

Just Ten SecondsThat's all it took for my life to change forever.I left my posh life in Manhattan and escaped to the Hudson Valley in hopes of a fresh start. It wasn't until I happened upon a bereavement group when I finally found a place I felt understood. I told them my husband was dead when, really, I was the one who had died inside. It was also where I saw the smoldering gaze of Dean Delgado, the single father whom I'd helped just days before.Just Ten SecondsThat's all he wishes he had with his late wife.Despite Dean's widowed status, he has a robust thirst for life. He's a protector and a giver. A man who fixes things with his hands, is devoted to his child, and wants to spend his days with me. I try to avoid him, knowing a woman with my past has no business being in this man's life. With every run-in, he makes me laugh. With every touch, he ignites me. And with every second, he makes me feel like myself again.Just Ten SecondsThat's all it took for me to fall in love with Dean Delgado.I'm in too deep and my secrets are about to be exposed. I only hope he can forgive me for the lies I never meant to tell.

Just Ten Seconds

Lauren Runow

As a romance novelist, I'm facing my worst nightmare-writer's block.No matter what I write, I hit delete, knowing it's not worth publishing. The future of my career rests on the success of this new book.So, here I am, looking at Tumblr, desperate for inspiration, when I hear a thumping. Annoyed by the music blaring through the walls, I barge into the hall and bang on my neighbor's door.My very hot, very naughty neighbor, Jake Morreau.Jake is romantic, charming, and the bane of my existence. I need to work, yet he refuses to let me.When he greets me in the hallway, ideas of a sinfully hot hero come to mind.When he takes me out on the town, the words flow as soon as I come home.The more time I spend with this entertaining and quick-witted man, the more I'm able to write.My neighbor is my muse, and before I know it, I slowly become the heroine of my own story, but I don't know how to end it.As I write the epilogue, I'm afraid our romance won't pan out as I've written.Jake Morreau is my hero.Then again, in my life, heroes don't exist.

Falling for a Libra

Naughty Neighbor

As a romance novelist, I’m facing my worst nightmare—writer’s block. No matter what I write, I hit delete, knowing it’s not worth publishing. The future of my career rests on the success of this new book. So, here I am, looking at Tumblr, desperate for inspiration, when I hear a thumping. Annoyed by the music blaring through the walls, I barge into the hall and bang on my neighbor’s door. My very hot, very naughty neighbor, Jake Morreau. Jake is romantic, charming, and the bane of my existence. I need to work, yet he refuses to let me. When he greets me in the hallway, ideas of a sinfully hot hero come to mind. When he takes me out on the town, the words flow as soon as I come home. The more time I spend with this entertaining and quick-witted man, the more I’m able to write. My neighbor is my muse, and before I know it, I slowly become the heroine of my own story, but I don’t know how to end it. As I write the epilogue, I’m afraid our romance won’t pan out as I’ve written. Jake Morreau is my hero. Then again, in my life, heroes don’t exist.

A RomCom Standalone

I'm spitting mad when I get a call from my old landlord, saying I owe back rent because my ex stopped paying when I moved out. Wanting to remove him from my life, I deleted his contact info from my phone. So, I text a number from memory, giving him a piece of my mind. When my phone rings, imagine my surprise when I hear a voice on the other end of the line that sounds absolutely nothing like my ex. It's deep and sexy, and the best part is, he's a lawyer. A very charming, very loyal lawyer, Sebastian Blake. Sebastian is handsome, witty, and brilliant, which is everything my ex wasn't. He wants to help my case, but our relationship goes much further than business. I think I've met the exact man I've always wanted in my life, but when an ex of his comes back with baby news, all future plans come to a screeching halt. He wants to be a dad, and he wants me too. I want to be there for him, but when I uncover a secret that could ruin it all, I don't know how to tell him that everything he's excited about might not be what it seems. Sebastian is the man of my dreams, so how can I be the one to destroy his?

A Standalone Novel

Loyal Lawyer

It all starts when I get an email.Let me rephrase. It's a sextortion email from someone claiming they tapped into my computer and recorded me while I was watching a graphic adult video. If I don't send them money, they'll forward it to everyone in my Contacts list.As a chemistry teacher at a private school, I panic. Not only do I love my job, but I also need it. Desperate and afraid, I run to the police station and ask an officer for help.A very gorgeous, very arrogant officer-Dax Harder.Dax is a mixture of a fearless warrior and an undisciplined child. After he proves to me that it's a spam email and they didn't actually hack into my computer, he uses the incident to tease me. I leave the police station in a huff, hoping to never see him again.Fate has other ideas.Everywhere I go, I run into Officer Harder. Our tension turns heated, and soon, we're embarking on a fiery and bold romance. The more time I spend with him, the more I learn about the dark past that lingers behind the eyes of the closely guarded cop.And whatever it is, it's enough for him to push me away.

Arrogant Officer

Growing up, I had one rule: stay away from my brother's best friend.It was easy to follow. I spent my years avoiding the boys on the baseball team, studying hard, and saving every dime I could. When I was accepted to transfer into UC Berkeley, I needed a place to live, and my brother had a free room off-campus.Win-win, right? Except that best friend I was determined to stay away from is now my new roommate.My very naughty, very rebellious roommate, Wesley Knight.The boy who was once the bane of my existence with his constant teasing is now a drop-dead gorgeous athlete. He's the life of the party, but I can't have fun. According to Wes, no guys are allowed to talk to me. Well, two can play at this game. If I can't date, then neither can he.It starts off as innocent fun. Some half-naked yoga or a little flirting until an interrupted moment of self-gratification turns things dangerous ... for my body and my heart.Living with my brother and his best friend has me breaking all the rules. I just have to decide if the consequences are worth the reward.

Rebel Roommate

Flying the friendly skies has been more than just a job to me. It's my home.Ten years ago I ran away from everything I've known and vowed never to return. That is, until my flight is cancelled due to weather, and I'm stuck in San Francisco.Fate is not on my side when I end up in an Uber ride share with the one man I thought I'd never see again.Zack Hunt was my high school sweetheart, and the boy I walked away from without a note saying goodbye. Except, he's no longer a boy. No, this man is gorgeous, intense, and heated at the sight of me.The anger searing off him is nothing compared to the way my heart pounds from seeing him again. Words are said. Feelings are crushed. But when he invites me in to his bar to hash out our past, I find myself following him in, desperate for more.The line between past and present is blurred when Zack challenges me to a dare-come back home with him to see what I walked away from.Call me a glutton for punishment, but I do.Then I challenge him right back to live a day in my shoes.We drive home to rediscover the pastWe fly abroad to live in the present.When we stop moving, we realize we may never have a future.Layover Lover is a second chance romance, aligned by fate. Can two lost souls really find love again on a layover? Or do they need to keep flying?

Layover Lover

“Truth or dare?” “I’ll take your dare.” “Kiss me.” I don’t believe in Prince Charming, but when I met a handsome stranger on a rooftop his words intrigued me and his dares left nothing but temptation. Then I learned the truth. His name is Bryce Sexton. Media mogul, workaholic and a heart of stone. He’s broody AF and yet every woman in San Francisco wants him. So why won’t he leave me alone? Wherever I go, he’s there, trying to force his way into my world. What he doesn’t know is I already have a man in my life. A tiny redhead who loves Legos and Superheroes. With every push, Bryce pulls me in further. Our pasts are laced with betrayal. Our futures are unpredictable. Our chemistry is explosive. With each dare I uncover a truth, but he's exactly what I don’t need right now. So why did I have to go and kiss him? *The Sexton Brothers novels are stand-alone books that can be read in any order.

Bryce

All I want is Branson Ford. I’ve been starry-eyed for my handsome boss since the day I started working for him at Empire Media. Problem is, he doesn’t see me as anything more than his sweet assistant. I need help becoming a vixen. I need someone to teach me how to be sensual, how to be desired, and how to get the man I’ve pined over for the last two years. So, I enlist the help of my co-worker. My very sexy, very charming co-worker, Hunter Johnstone. Hunter loves the thrill of the chase. He’s spontaneous, honest, and just the man I need for a lesson in passion. When he suggests we start a fake relationship, I think he’s crazy, but who am I to question his jealousy-inducing ways? His little trick works—maybe too well. The line between friends and lovers is blurred, but maybe that’s because it was never really there. And just as I’m about to start seeing clearly, my wish comes true.

Charming Co-Worker

“Tell me a secret,” I ask. “I’m falling for you.” Austin Sexton is a bad-boy media mogul and heir to the Sexton Empire. On the outside, he’s a whiskey-slinging bachelor with the world on a string. Problem is, strings break easily. Deep within lies a war hero who refuses accolades. He buries his pain with his vices, and against my better judgment, I’ve become one of them. No matter how hard I try to push him away, his secrets draw me in. This man, who appears careless, has passion. If I were looking for someone in my life, I could see myself falling for a guy like him. Good thing love is the last thing I’m looking for.

Austin

We’re two strangers on a train, knowing whatever we decide in the next moment might dictate our fate for the rest of our lives. “A kiss was all I needed.” “Looks like you got what you wished for.” “Yes. About that…” My plan: find a finely dressed businessman, have a one-night stand, and forget about my failed relationship. Like a bad joke, my ex walks into the bar. That’s when a gorgeous man wearing street clothes, messy hair, and the sexiest smile I’ve ever seen lays a kiss on me. It’s meant to rile up my ex but leaves me breathless and wanting more instead. Then he’s gone. So, I do what any rational person would. I chase after him onto the subway and embark on a wild night in New York City with a complete stranger. No matter how much I fight it, this mysterious man painted his soul onto my skin. If it’s not meant to be, why can’t I forget about him? *The Sexton Brothers novels are stand-alone books that can be read in any order.

Tanner

Love...It's Complicated

I need to get out of town ... fast. Scandal, betrayal, and a tarnished name have me fleeing my Manhattan penthouse with a lone suitcase and a manila envelope holding the hardest decision I'll ever have to make. With no destination in mind, I land in a quaint beach town in South Carolina. I'm about to get lunch when my Christian Louboutin heel gets stuck in the decking. I'm desperate to rescue it when my hero appears. A very moody, very heartbroken hero named Grant Dawson. He's sensitive, protective, and absolutely gorgeous. I have to shield myself from the sun but mostly to avoid his glare. Grant doesn't take well to women from the big city ... especially ones who wear expensive shoes. Despite Grant's unwelcoming attitude, I decide to stay in town and rent a room from an elderly woman who sets me up with a job as a waitress. Imagine my surprise when I find Grant is my new boss, and he's annoyed to be working with me. Not one to bow down from a challenge, I work alongside Grant even if it kills me to do so. As I get to know him, I start to like the single father with a painful past. The more I care, the easier I find I could fall in love with him. Grant doesn't trust women in heels for a reason. When I get the courage to open the manila envelope, I might once again prove him right when I walk out the door for good.

Falling for a Cancer

Heartbroken Hero

Reckless Abandon

Hayley Faiman

Scott Hildreth

Ace Gray

Faith Andrews

M. Andrews

Leslie McAdam

Jerica MacMillan

R. C. Martin

Renee Rose

Emmanuelle de Maupassant

Kacey Shea

Martha Sweeney

Alexis Alvarez

Angelita Gill

Evie Lauren

Adrienne Perry

J. Quist

Tom Sweeney

Ruthie Hendrick

Be it a little scruff or a full length beard, there's nothing more attractive than a man with a well-groomed face. Masculine. Powerful. Sexy. Devoted. Lose yourself in this tantalizing collection of original short stories by your favorite romance authors in support of a great cause. Hipster CEO, bartender, best friend, baseball player-just to name a few-these men all have one thing in common: they're bearded for your pleasure and deliver one hell of a happy ever after. All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to The Movember Foundation, an organization that supports charities in the research and treatment of prostate and testicular cancer as well as other men's health initiatives.Written by Alexis Alvarez, Faith Andrews, M. Andrews, Jeannine Colette, Hayley Faiman, Angelita Gill, Ace Gray, Ruthie Henrick, Scott Hildreth, Evie Lauren, Jerica MacMillan, R.C. Martin, Emmanuelle de Maupassant, Leslie McAdam, Maria Monroe, Adrienne Perry, J. Quist, Renee Rose, Kacey Shea, Martha Sweeney, and Tom Sweeney.

Because Beards

Leddy Harper

Carina Adams

Everyone wants to sample forbidden fruit. A single taste is never enough to satisfy the craving. The coach you desperately want to learn a few things from... A stranger you meet on the streets of Chicago... The underage neighbor you can't stay away from... A bearded bartender you lust after despite the ring on your finger... The airman you want even though he's under your command... The young doctor who crosses moral boundaries... The best friend's daughter you can't keep your eyes off of... Dig into one sinful collection of seven stories all with one common theme-Forbidden love. All proceeds will be going to The Bookworm Box.

A Secret Affair

Trish Hogan's life was destroyed when she gave her trust to her high school boyfriend, Jackson, and he abused it, changing the course of her life forever. A decade later she's living in Manhattan -- she has a roommate, a steady boyfriend and a career. When a hurricane puts the city on lock down, Trish gets a message she never thought she'd receive: Jackson is dying and alone. In a city of millions, she is the only person who can sit by his side. Jackson Davis was once the golden child of a senator who went against his father's plans and became a musician. Tatted up and broken, he wakes up in a hospital only to see Trish -- the one person he needs to atone his sins to -- standing before him. He will recover from his injuries, but not from the pain he caused in the past. Trapped by the storm, they embark on a night of reckoning that has one running away to Hawaii and the other following in her steps. As the victim becomes the villain, the two are forced to face the past, live in the present and find a way to navigate into the future.

True Abandon

Carey Heywood

Melissa Collins

Meghan Quinn

Kandi Steiner

Katy Regnery

J. D. Hollyfield

Liv Morris

Elle Brooks

A. M. Johnson

M. J. Fields

Amy Daws

Kathryn Andrews

Mariah Dietz

A. D. Justice

Kristen Luciani

Ryan Ringbloom

Tori Madison

Saperstein

Isabelle Richards

A glittering diamond, the promise of forever, and the hope that your future in-laws will move to a galaxy far, far away...sounds like a decadent recipe for eternal happiness, doesn't it? All girls dream about their wedding day, fantasize about each and every gooey-delicious detail. It's so easy to get scooped by the champagne bubbles and swallowed by our dreams. But we all know the magical path toward happily ever after is not always sprinkled with pixie dust. Sometimes, we stumble over our plans for a perfect future and choke on the words promising forever. We watch the path take a defiant turn away from our blissful paradise because everybody has secrets, and skeletons, and fears. And sometimes, being drunk in love isn't always enough. This is a collection of twenty romantic short stories that will make you laugh, cry & swoon featuring twenty trendsetting romance authors with 100% of all digital proceeds being donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Drunk in Love

Jeannine Colette

Books

Your next favorite book is out there