Liz Alden

That surly ex-rugby player making a ruckus in the dark corner of the bar I work at? Yeah, I try to avoid him. Too bad he’s my boss. I thought I was grumpy AF but I’ve met my match. Tane Parata has two moods when I see him in the bar he co-owns with his sister: grouchy in a dark corner or reliving his rugby days with a rowdy group that likes to cause trouble. I try to avoid him at all costs—the last thing I need is more male drama in my life after my stalker ex. He's why I came to New Zealand—to escape. When my closest friend in the country—who happens to be Tane’s sister—asks me for a huge favor, I can’t say no. Now I’m Tane’s fake date to a family wedding, and it turns out he is trying to turn his life around. Adventuring around New Zealand opens my eyes to more than just Lord of the Rings fandom and sheep. I didn’t expect to fall in love with the country…or Tane. The fourth in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Player in New Zealand is two grumps having a meet-hate before a fake date pushes them together. This standalone contemporary romance is perfect for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after. The Love and Wanderlust Series by Liz Alden: The Night in Lover’s Bay (prequel short story) The Hitchhiker in Panama The Sailor in Polynesia The Second Chance in the Mediterranean The Player in New Zealand

The Player in New Zealand

Clara I love my life—as a food and travel blogger I make my own hours, work all over the world, and don’t have a single regret. The cherry on top is flying home to New York City to celebrate the holidays with my family—and Nash. He’s my best friend with benefits and was just named the sexiest billionaire bachelor of the year. He’s all mine—for now. But someday, Nash is going to break my heart. Nash Clara can have her cake—whether its pavlova, mochi, or tres leches—and eat it too. I have twenty-four hours to convince her that she can have everything she wants right here in the city—including me. Enjoy this steamy holiday romcom while listening to some Tchaikovsky for the full experience. Keywords: winter romance, billionaire romance, friends with benefits, nerdy guy romance, christmas romance, cinnamon roll hero, rom com, rom-com, romantic comedy, holiday novella, standalone romance, childhood best friends to lovers romance, steamy romance, romance novels for women

A Holiday Retelling Rom Com

Nutcracker with Benefits

A steamy and flirty standalone romantic comedy about stepping out of your comfort zone and falling in love along the way. A backpack? Ready. A packed itinerary for Latin America? Planned. A hot sailor who wants to show me the world? Unexpected. Step One: I need a boat. I arrived in Panama with a limited budget for maximum exploration. I’ve only got a few months between my parents’ home in Sydney and the corporate world, so I better make the best of it. What I didn't plan on was meeting Eivind. He’s got broad shoulders, top-tier flirting, and a sexy accent that pulls me in. But giving into him could jeopardize my whole trip. Ukulele ballads, long walks in the jungle, and sharing the space of a small sailboat together means the tension will be off the charts by the time we make it to the Pacific Ocean. Eivind and his boat are sailing west, while I’m traveling south. I came here for an adventure, but now I might have an even bigger one. One hot night in Panama might change everything.

The Hitchhiker in Panama

Frosty Proximity

In my favorite city in the world, I find myself alone and miserable until a flirty-and much younger-man pretends to be my fake fiancé.I thought that by forty-two I'd be happily married, but somehow I've been the woman men want to date but don't want to marry. And now even my friends have left me alone in the city of love.Alone except for Luc, the charming tour guide. He refuses to cancel the trip and reminds me what it's like to feel sexy and desired. He even rekindles my love for Paris by showing me a side of the city few see.Then we run into my ex?with his new fiancé on his arm and a smug look on his face. In my city.When Luc holds me close and tells a little lie, their surprise is so satisfying. Maybe a little too satisfying, because I invite Luc up to my room for the hottest night of my life that certainly doesn't feel fake. Too bad I'm only here for a few days. And in the morning light, our lie might catch up to us?

A Older Woman Younger Man Novella

Rosé with My Fake Fiancé

A chef looking for her perfect job and a deckhand dreaming of being a captain. Marcella knows second chances shouldn’t be wasted. My job requirements: 1) Cook amazing food 2) See the world 3) Get paid 4) Avoid sleeping with the hot deckhand—again When I arrived in Montenegro to start my new position as the head chef aboard the superyacht Themis, I thought I was finally achieving my dream—until I realized I’d be working with Seb, the man who’d cost me my job six months previously. He thinks I ran away, and I know better than to get involved again. But the tension is building, and the crew has to stick together to get the job done. The more I see Seb, the more the memories make my heart pound. . . . The Second Chance in the Mediterranean features an Italian yacht chef, the Cuban-American deckhand who deserves a second chance, and the forced proximity of working on a luxury yacht. Full of adventure and steamy night, this standalone will take you island hopping in the Mediterranean while making you hungry for more. The third in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Second Chance in the Mediterranean is a standalone contemporary romance for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after. The Love and Wanderlust Series by Liz Alden: The Night in Lover’s Bay (prequel short story) The Hitchhiker in Panama The Sailor in Polynesia The Second Chance in the Mediterranean

The Second Chance in the Mediterranean

A disenchanted superyacht chef and a hunk of a deckhand. Will a hot night between the sheets cure wanderlust?﻿ I expected this job to be perfect—fancy tasting menus while schmoozing elite clientele and island hopping in the Caribbean. Instead, we’re stuck in Antigua, with nothing but boat work. I accidentally saw my coworker naked on my first day. And I can’t stop thinking about him. When the yacht gets sidelined, will the building tension crash over me, or will I escape and find the adventure I’m looking for? The Night in Lover’s Bay is a 18k prequel with a to-be-continued ending for the Love and Wanderlust Series. These contemporary romances are full of steamy nights between two travelers, perfect to feed your wanderlust.

The Night in Lover's Bay: A Love and Wanderlust Prequel

After fighting to keep her sailboat in a bitter divorce, Mia embraces her dream to sail the South Pacific alone. Until handsome stranger Jonas drops anchor beside her. Everything was fine; maybe my boat was a little more tired than I thought, and maybe it’s a touch lonely this far from my family. But that’s just part of sailing. Then, on a remote tropical atoll, another boat drops anchor next to me. It’s gorgeous, and so is the captain. Jonas shows me everything that this sailing life could be—watching sunsets, snorkeling reefs, and enjoying camaraderie with his crew. A sizzling kiss sparks two blissful weeks of passion, but he’s heading to New Zealand, and my little sailboat has to stay in the gentle waters of Tahiti. There’s no way I’d give up my boat—she’s everything I’ve ever wanted. But can I give up Jonas? The Sailor in Polynesia features an American sailor, the Norwegian captain next door, and the forced proximity of a sailboat. Full of adventure and slow-burn steam, this standalone will take you on an adventure in the islands with plenty of pining between these two travelers. The second in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Sailor in Polynesia is a standalone contemporary romance for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after. The Love and Wanderlust Series by Liz Alden: The Night in Lover’s Bay (prequel short story) The Hitchhiker in Panama The Sailor in Polynesia The Chef in the Mediterranean

The Sailor in Polynesia

First crush. First kiss. First nemesis. As kids, Alex Boyd and I were best friends. Until my crush sparked a kiss and our friendship went up in flames. Years of flip-flopping between avoidance and antagonizing turned into... well, us. Now, anything I can do Alex can do better. Raise money for charity? Run a marathon? Sail a regatta? Alex is there and besting me. I’m determined to keep him out of my blossoming new photography career. But thanks to our meddling mothers, Alex winds up on a safari in South Africa with me. Same trip. Same tent. Same bed. Things are about to get wild. The fifth in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Rival in South Africa is a forced proximity romance between childhood crushes who ignite into something deeper. This stand-alone contemporary romance is perfect for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after. This book was originally published in the Hate Me Like You Mean It anthology. There have been minor changes. Keywords: forced proximity, enemies to lovers, rivals, only one bed, asian hero, first crushes, steamy, smutty, sexy, spicy, England, Africa, safari, travel, destination romance, vacation

An Only One Bed Romantic Comedy

The Rival in South Africa

After fighting to keep her sailboat in a bitter divorce, Mia embraces her dream to sail the South Pacific alone. Until handsome stranger Jonas drops anchor beside her.Everything was fine; maybe my boat was a little more tired than I thought, and maybe it's a touch lonely this far from my family. But that's just part of sailing.Then, on a remote tropical atoll, another boat drops anchor next to me.It's gorgeous, and so is the captain.Jonas shows me everything that this sailing life could be-watching sunsets, snorkeling reefs, and solid camaraderie with his crew.A sizzling kiss sparks two blissful weeks of passion, but he's heading to New Zealand, and my little sailboat has to stay in the gentle waters of Tahiti.There's no way I'd give up my boat-she's everything I've ever wanted.But can I give up Jonas?The Sailor in Polynesia features an American sailor, the Norwegian captain next door, and a few nights sharing the only bed. Full of adventure and slow-burn steam, this standalone will take you on a sail through the islands with plenty of pining between these two travelers. The second novel in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Sailor in Polynesia is a standalone contemporary romance for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after.

Large Print Edition

Tracy Krimmer

Holly Kerr

Sarah Peis

Allie Boniface

Hilary Grossman

Hate (or is it love?) is in the air in this enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy anthology. Find your happily ever after with six smart and sexy, feel-good romcoms. Stories range from sweet to medium steam level.Available for a limited time only.100% of proceeds from preorders will be donated to the Animal Welfare Institute.This anthology includes never before published standalone titles:Tracy Krimmer: Barking Up The Wrong TreeHilary Grossman: Cop An AttitudeHolly Kerr: Bite MeAllie Boniface: Dare MeLiz Alden: The Rival In South AfricaSarah Peis: Booby Trap

A Romantic Comedy Anthology

Hate Me Like You Mean It

Jet set away for a weekend romp in these five short and steamy standalone reads from Liz Alden. Happily-ever-afters guaranteed! This collection includes: Rosé with My Fake Fiancé: A Mature Woman Younger Man Novella (Aged Line Fine Wine #1) The Rival in South Africa: An Only One Bed Romantic Comedy Novella (Love and Wanderlust #3.5) The Best Friend in Indonesia: A Friends to Lovers Romantic Comedy Short Story (Love and Wanderlust #4.5) Beach Boss: A Short Story (Wanderlust Shorts #1) Beach Resolution: A Short Story (Wanderlust Shorts #2)

five quick steamy reads with exotic destinations & happy endings

Wanderlust Weekends

A Love and Wanderlust Novel

A backpacker with big plans. A flirty and insatiable sailor. Will a change in the tide bring on a shift of fate? This is my chance! Finally, I can shake off the hold of my overprotective mother, and career obligations, and have a real adventure. Backpacking through the Panama Canal. Embracing my wanderlust. It sounds like sheer bliss. Then? I meet Eivind. The sexy, charismatic sailor invites me aboard his vessel, with the promise of breathtaking scenery and tantalizing nights as we sail to far-off ports. Twenty-five days at sea. The prospect is equal parts terrifying and thrilling. Can I convince myself to let go and sail headlong into limitless possibilities? Or have I embarked on a journey to heartbreak?The Hitchhiker in Panama features an Australian backpacker, a Norwegian sailor, and forced proximity in a sailboat. Full of adventure and slow-burn steam, this standalone will take you to exotic tropical destinations with flirty attraction between two travelers. The Love and Wanderlust series is contemporary romance for everyone who likes their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after.

In my favorite city in the world, I find myself alone and miserable until a flirty–and much younger–man pretends to be my fiancé. I thought that by forty-two, I’d be happily married, but somehow, I’ve been the woman men want to date but don’t want to marry. And now, even my friends have left me alone in the city of love. Alone—except for Luc, the charming tour guide. He refuses to cancel the trip and reminds me what it’s like to feel sexy and desired. He even rekindles my love for Paris by showing me a side of the city few people see. Then we run into my ex . . . with his new fiancé on his arm and a smug look on his face. When Luc holds me close and tells a little lie, their surprise is so satisfying. Maybe a little too satisfying because I wind up in bed with my fake fiancé. The hottest night of my life certainly didn’t feel fake. Too bad I’m only here for the weekend. Keywords: spicy tiktok, romantic comedy, spicy booktok, spicy adult books, vacation reads, spicy quick read, spicy books, spicy vacation romance, novella, lol romcom, quick reads steamy, witty banter romance, spicy quick reads, romcom spicy, spicy books for women, fake relationship, fake dating, he falls first, cougar, younger man older woman, steamy romance, spicy romance, weekend fling, one night stand, class gap, age gap

A Mature Woman Younger Man Novella

Moving across the world was hard. But moving into a mansion with Europe's hottest rockstar? That's harder still... I’ve pinched too many pennies. I’m in a foreign country, desperate for a decent place to live to stay close to my daughter. Enter my hero: Chris offers me a room at his house. Turns out, he’s a goth-punk musician who’s just launched into super-stardom and is striving to write the band’s next hit. I’m struggling to pay the bills by teaching yoga while trying to navigate living with a grumpy heartthrob. His gravelly voice and tortured-artist vibes shouldn’t be so sexy, but as the temperature drops outside, things heat up inside. He may not treat his body like a temple, but he worships me. I’ve already been a widow once. I’m not going to do it again. Especially not for a bad boy...even one willing to give up everything for me.

An Over 40 Steamy Romance

Riesling with My Roommate

Wanderlust with a happily-ever-after. Beautiful water, calming beaches, and unexpected romance. Set sail with these three forced proximity romances set on sailing yachts. This box set includes: The Hitchhiker in Panama: A Steamy Cinnamon Roll Romance A backpack? Ready. A packed itinerary for Latin America? Planned. A hot sailor who wants to show me the world? Unexpected. The Sailor in Polynesia: A Slow Burn Shy Hero Romance Sailing my boat alone in the South Pacific post-divorce wasn’t what I had planned. But then Jonas dropped anchor next door. The Second Chance in the Mediterranean: An Enemies-to-Lovers Workplace Romantic Comedy All I want is to see the world and get paid doing it. Sleeping with the hot deckhand–again–would definitely ruin my plans. Read the free prequel The Night in Lover’s Bay available on all retailers and continue the series with The Player in New Zealand.

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