Lauren Connolly

Why do all the seemingly nice guys turn out to be mansplainers?Summer Pierce knows how destructive a man can be to her life, which is why she's determined to only date good guys. But when her latest prospect reveals himself as a dick in decent clothing, Summer starts to doubt her ability to distinguish good from bad. Especially when the pierced, tattooed library patron with an aloof attitude ends up supporting her on her darkest day. Then there's the fact that his icy blue eyes have her shivering with pleasure whenever his gaze lands on her. But could letting in a guy with every appearance of a bad boy be a huge mistake?Cole Allemand comes to the public library for the books, but he stays for the librarian. Summer is as bright and warm as her name, and he's determined to convince the woman he's worth her time. Luckily, she seems to have a hero worship for authors, and while Cole works days at a local animal shelter, at night he's putting the finishing touches on his novel. All he needs is a book deal, and the woman he's been crushing on for months will be within reach. Only, Cole finds he can't wait for the publishing world to give him his go ahead, especially when he knows his past in the prison system might sour any attraction Summer has toward him.As Summer and Cole connect outside of the library, bonds form between them. A connection Cole is not above strengthening with all the tools at his disposal, including serialized fantasy stories, adorable cats, and an in-depth understanding of the Dewey Decimal system. When the librarian's safety is threatened by a mysterious stalker, trust becomes the element that could turn their tale into a true romance or tear apart the fragile happy ending.

Read Me

Maddie Sanderson would be proud to honor her older brother’s dying wish, that she scatters his ashes over eight destinations that the adventurous 29-year-old never got to visit before he died from cancer. But in his will, Josh assigned her an impossible partner to help complete the mission—Dominic Perry. Seriously, if Maddie weren’t already at his funeral, she would have killed him for this.

Sure, Dom was Josh’s life-long best friend. He’s also the infuriating man who broke Maddie’s heart back when she was naïve enough to give it to him. But since Dom insists on following the rules and Josh didn’t leave much room for Maddie to argue the matter, they embark together on a farewell trip that spans thousands of miles, exploring new places and revisiting their complicated history along the way.

After a snowstorm leads to a shared bed, Maddie starts to wonder if her brother might be matchmaking from the grave. But when grief also reopens old wounds between them, Maddie will need more than Josh’s ghostly guidance to trust Dom again.

PS: I Hate You

Paige Herbert lost her dream job and discovered her fiancé cheating all in one weekend. Back in her parents' house in New Orleans, she's ready to start life over from scratch. This may not be the best time to adopt an abandoned pit bull, but Paige figures the two of them can help each other heal. She just needs the annoyingly attractive rescue worker to agree to help with obedience training, and then she can get back to hating men and fixing her life.Dash Lamont has one rule: don't give in to temptation. For a reformed car thief, temptation is a one-way street to breaking parole and ending up back behind bars. Paige Herbert is the embodiment of everything he should avoid with a judge for a father and a classic car mechanic for a mother. But her enticing curves, random bouts of rambling, and love for a shelter dog drive him to break that single law he's made for himself.Paige is leaving town at the first decent job offer, and Dash has sworn off all things that spark a passion in him. So why can't they keep away from each other? When their pasts come calling, Paige and Dash have to decide if love is worth detouring from their own carefully marked courses.

Rescue Me

He doesn’t believe in fate. She’s fine with single life. The gods have other plans. Seamus MacNamara may be a mythical creature, but that doesn’t mean he has to believe all those legends about selkies finding their fated mates. Specifically, that his mate will rescue him. Complete nonsense. If he is going to ask a woman out, he’ll do it because he likes her personality, not because she saves his life. Problem is, the barista Seamus has tried his hardest to flirt with ends up giving him the Heimlich when a cookie goes down the wrong pipe. What would a siren want with a selkie, anyway? Neri Onassis may have thought Seamus was cute at first, but when he freaks out after her acting the badass hero, her tiny crush evaporates. Good thing, because she needs to put all her brain power toward figuring out her new life in Folk Haven, the mythic-filled town next to Lake Galen. After an awkward break up with both a man and her parents, Neri left her old life behind, determined to figure out what kind of person, and siren, she wants to be. An ungrateful selkie is only a distraction. But when the two continue to cross paths, a spark of attraction refuses to extinguish. Is it the gods? Is it chemistry? Does it matter?

Sucker for a Siren

He’s found his mate. She’s just passing through. Can he convince her to stay? Delta Novac hates her house on Lake Galen. The old place in the small town of Folk Haven is a reminder of her father’s mental decline in the last few years of his life. She’s just come to town to clear the thing out and get it ready to sell. Delta never even planned to dip a toe in the water until a prone body floating has her diving in to save the swimmer. A selkie will know their mate when they are rescued. Calder MacNamara wasn’t in need of saving, but he certainly appreciates the effort. Especially when the hands on his bare skin warm him to his core. The moment he meets the woman’s piercing stare, his gut tells him she’s his life partner. But he soon finds that if Delta feels anything toward him, it’s annoyance. Accidentally insulting her dog doesn’t help his case. With Delta’s focus on the road out of town, Calder scrambles to discover what, if anything, could make her stay. He’s willing to use all means of pleasure at his disposal to convince his mate that Folk Haven is the perfect place to call home. Especially if you’re a mythical creature. Discover the magical town of Folk Haven, where many of the townsfolk know their neighbors are creatures of legend. This 40k word novel is book 1 in the series, a standalone story perfect for fans of Molly Harper, Kresley Cole, and Gena Showalter.

Seduced by a Selkie

Quinn Byrne is rare even among fire elementals, with her powers hard-wired into her arousal. She can't touch herself without setting the sheets ablaze. With an incendiary sex drive, Quinn's dating life is dryer than the desert that surrounds her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. She'd give anything to have a normal romantic relationship, even settle for a water elemental with a frat boy personality. But she knows one thing for sure: human men are out of the question. No exceptions. Not even if the guy is trying to woo her with delicious ice cream.August Nord is new to town, building a business that involves things staying cold. His whole life has been one, long icy stretch, until a fiery redhead saunters into his ice cream shop. Quinn seduces him with her freckled cheeks and take-no-shit attitude. Plus, she's the hottest accountant he's ever met, and a small business owner would be stupid not to hire a professional to review their finances, right? August has a secret that should keep him far away from her, but temptation overwhelms both of their good senses.As the two approach their attraction with wary steps, the sparks flying between them are all too real. Quinn struggles to keep her supernatural skills from hurting the first man she's let herself lust over in years, all while August doubts his ability to build something long lasting after so many failed attempts in his past. When fire meets ice cream, will passion turn into a melted mess or dessert flambé?

Fire Magic & Ice Cream

Shelter for a Shifter

Resist Me

Selkie's Secret

She would do anything for the ones she loves. Even marry a stranger. Luna Lamont has a few short months to find a husband or else she loses out on a surprise inheritance. Content living life as an independent woman, she's ready to give up the cash, even if that means her deadbeat father gets the windfall instead. But when Luna realizes the money could finally mean her twin brother's freedom, she's forced to consider the benefits of rushed matrimony. Only, what kind of man would marry a bitter self-defense coach who only wants to use him for a payout? Maybe a salesman with a secret crush is up for the job... Charlie Keller falls for Luna within five minutes of meeting her. Literally. His body inevitably malfunctions when she's nearby. He first encounters the intimidatingly attractive woman on a boat a moment before he falls overboard. The next time they're in a room together, he dumps a pot of coffee on himself. After an accidental boob punch, Charlie knows he'll be lucky if Luna is willing to come within fifty feet of him if she doesn't have to. But they're in the same wedding party, so Charlie hopes he can get through the ceremony without further embarrassment. Imagine his surprise when the woman who has every reason to keep her distance proposes a marriage of their own. If you like Helen Hoang, Lauren Landish, Christina Lauren, and Talia Hibbert you'll love this fun contemporary romance!

Everyone needs to relax. Even mythical creatures. Moira MacNamara cannot stand Levi Abadi, and it has nothing to do with the fact that he’s a literal monster. Who cares that the man can transform into a terrifying beast? The truly bothersome things are how he ambushes her in council meetings and wants to demolish her prime real estate on Lake Galen. Plus, there’s the whole history of his father stealing a precious selkie pelt from her family. Moira will go so far as to enter a dangerous magical competition just to win an argument against the infuriating monster. The busybody selkie needs to get out of his way. Levi is barely months from the grand opening of his luxury spa, and he does not need literal duels happening on the vacant property next door. The stubborn selkie owner of the land knows just as well as he does that the ground is steeped in dark magic, and bad things will continue to happen if no one clears out the evil vibes. Problem is, when Moira comes up with a plan, Levi somehow gets roped in as her assistant. Fine. As long as this means there’s nothing bothering his future customers during their relaxation. But on the pair’s quest to cleanse the lakeside property, the two mythic enemies find themselves on common ground. Ground they lay down on, roll around on, and maybe lose a few pieces of clothing on…

Swearing at a Sea Monster

When a stuntwoman and bodyguard collide, will they heal two broken hearts or leave behind more scars? Harper Walsh's first reaction to seeing a familiar face from her past is to make the man eat dirt. Fred Sullivan was her best friend until he abandoned Harper in her darkest hour. The guy deserves to get body slammed. But after the slightly violent reunion, Harper can't seem to escape the charming man who could always make her laugh. A meddling sister lands Harper and Fred in a mountain cabin together, and a twist of fate (or poor planning) has the two working for the same A-list actress. Every day spent with Fred reminds her of the boy she used to love and has her prickly defenses softening. Soon, the burn of her anger transforms into a heat of a different kind... Fred Sullivan doesn't mind getting tossed to the ground if it means Harper's hands are on him. He still doesn't know if cutting off contact with his closest friend a decade ago was the right choice, but he's had to live with the pain of her absence for years. He's not eager to let her go again. She was his first crush. First love. First heartbreak. But he never told her the depth of his feelings. Is this his chance to fix an awful mistake? Can he get the words out before the furious redhead breaks his jaw?

Fall Back Into Me

All Ame asks for is the right spell, a full moon, and a cooperative cat. She does not ask for a naked werewolf. Ame Shelly has been searching through grimoires for years, hoping to find a way to save her cat companion. A feline she's ninety-six percent sure is a man stuck in the wrong form. When Ame and her sister start their own magical library in the small town of Folk Haven, the witch finally discovers an incantation that could free her friend. At least, she thinks Bee the cat is her friend. He hasn't run away from her since the night she discovered him injured in the woods. Plus, Bee doesn't growl at her the way he does with everyone else ... Bee wants revenge. Bee is not a cat, his name is not Bee, and he is not happy.

Smartypants Romance

Letter Late Than Never by Lauren Connolly is Book #3 in the Green Valley Heroes series.

Letter Late Than Never

Two students, one spot, let the battle begin... Hannah Smalls made an important discovery. In the whole of the university library, one spot reigns supreme. The Chair provides comfort while encouraging productivity. It is everything Hannah could ever want from a study space, which is why she has decided to spend the majority of sophomore year nestled in its cushiony embrace. There's only one problem ... A messy-haired, sleepy-eyed, cocky junior has the same exact plan. Nathan Cooper's roommate has made studying in his apartment impossible. Luckily, he found The Spot, an optimal place in the library to get work done without any distraction. Well, other than the cute girl who beats him there half the time. He shouldn't let her fierce glares throw him off his game, but Nathan finds himself enjoying their daily competition. Despite lost battles for the coveted library territory, both students are determined to win the war ... by any means necessary.

Love and the Library

She's here to claim her mate. So, why is she looking at his best friend? Isla Brown saw the will of the Gods when they revealed her fated partner at the age of sixteen. But who needs to rush into a mating that young? Older now, Isla has returned to her childhood home on Lake Galen and is ready to build a life with her selkie mate. But she's having trouble concentrating on that goal with a certain human constantly staring at her. And making her laugh. And tempting her to stray from her fated path. The night he almost killed her, he discovered her secret. Finn Hammond knows Isla is a selkie. He also knows that he doesn't deserve her. Not after an almost fatal mistake he made years ago. But when they both find themselves at a lake side party, Finn can't help mooning over her the way he has since they were in highschool together. And when she offers him the opportunity to dive deep into a single night of passion, he can't find the will to walk away. But a new day brings honesty, and when secrets are revealed, both Isla and Finn must choose a different future.

A Selkie's Secret

He has one week to get over his crush. Problem is, there's only one bed. One innocent night can change the course of a life. Theo discovered this first hand when Olive Buchanan came into his world for less than 24 hours. Six years later, he still can't get past the memory of her. That's the only reason he's agreed to attend the Buchanan family's annual vacation; to prove that his best friend's little sister is not the perfect woman his mind has made her out to be. He has one week to put aside this secret obsession and move on. A task that is suddenly difficult when he finds himself getting closer to her every night...

The Bed Hierarchy

When a vampire moves in with a witch, the holiday gets more interesting. Keta Latimer returned to her hometown with a mission, only to get sidetracked by a gorgeous witch. Unfortunately, Keta’s past has taught her that witches and vampires don’t mix, so she puts her romantic hopes aside. Still, when the magical woman offers her spare bedroom as a temporary place to crash, Keta finds herself getting cozy with her new roommate and maybe overstaying her welcome. Roe Fowler never thought the woman she saved six years ago would reappear on her doorstep looking like a golden goddess and offering heartfelt thanks. Roe should have accepted the kind words and waved goodbye. Instead, she invites the vampire into her home. The newcomer’s daily presence brings Roe joy, but she senses there are wounds beneath Keta’s skin that even her witchy healing powers can’t fix. As the Winter Solstice approaches, the tension between the two paranormal housemates increases. On the longest night of the year, a vampire and a witch will have to confront a painful past and choose whether to let the magic of Yule forge a lasting connection or part when the sun rises.

A Winter Solstice Romance

Wanting a Witch

He will always wait for her… Denton fell for Cordelia before he knew how much loving her would hurt. Every time the traveling witch disappears through a portal into another realm, he never knows when or if she’ll return. All the bear shifter can do is wait. On the sunrise of the spring equinox, Denton and his sister set up a magical altar, hoping to guide Cordelia home. But when the witch arrives, she has a new companion in tow and shadows in her eyes. As the holiday of Ostara unfolds, the bear shifter attempts to discover the root of Cordelia’s pain, while hiding the depths of his love for her. Because on the day she inevitably leaves again, he only wants one heart to break. Holding a Witch is a 16,000+ word novella full of spring time magic, buzzing bees, and a swoon-worthy bear shifter. Enjoy a taste of the warm season along with pages full of honey and pining!

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