Xio Axelrod

Her name's Antonia "Toni" Bennette (yeah, she's heard all the jokes before) and she's not a rock star. Neither are the Lillys--not yet. But the difference between being famous and being almost famous can be a single wrong note...or the start of something that'll change your life forever. Growing up in dive bars up and down the East Coast, Toni Bennette's guitar was her only companion...until she met Sebastian Quick. Seb was a little older, a lot wiser, and before long he was Toni's way out, promising they'd escape their stifling small town together. Then Seb turned eighteen and split without looking back. Now, Toni's all grown up and making a name for herself in Philadelphia's indie scene. When a friend suggests she try out for a hot new up-and-coming band, Toni decides to take a chance. Strong, feminist, and fierce as fire, Toni B. and the Lillys are the perfect match...except Seb's now moonlighting as their manager. Whatever. Toni can handle it. No problem. Or it wouldn't be if Seb didn't still hold a piece of her heart...not to mention the key to her future.

The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes

K. L. Kreig

Sierra Simone

Elle Kennedy

Saffron Kent

Nikki Sloane

Marni Mann

Leslie McAdam

Lynda Aicher

Veronica Larsen

Rebecca Shea

Mara White

What's more romantic than a love song? A mixtape full of them. Twelve bestselling and award-winning authors have curated an anthology of brand-new, standalone stories inspired by love songs, featuring a foreword written by NYT bestselling author Laurelin Paige. Press PLAY on this limited-edition collection that's guaranteed to make you swoon.

A Love Song Anthology

Mixtape

Jenika Snow

Lauren Rowe

Shantel Tessier

Samantha Chase

Raine Miller

Brittney Sahin

Ilsa Madden-Mills

Carly Phillips

Tijan

Skye Warren

Jennifer Probst

Rebecca Zanetti

Aleatha Romig

Rachel Van Dyken

Debra Anastasia

Jay Crownover

Amo Jones

Kelly Elliott

A.L. Jackson

Gina L. Maxwell

Pepper Winters

Rebecca Yarros

Katee Robert

Helena Hunting

Piper Rayne

Laura Thalassa

Roni Loren

Penny Reid

Susannah Nix

Toni Aleo

Kandi Steiner

Sara Ney

Melanie Moreland

Carian Cole

Catherine Cowles

Rina Kent

Heidi McLaughlin

Caroline Peckham

Aly Martinez

Willow Winters

Natalie Wrye

Vanessa Vale

Sienna Snow

Katie Ashley

Susan Stoker

Siobhan Davis

Lucy Lennox

Susanne Valenti

Willow Aster

Brenda Rothert

Natasha Knight

Kate Canterbary

Dylan Allen

Julia Kent

K.A. Linde

Terri E. Laine

T.K. Leigh

Parker S. Huntington

Amelia Wilde

Harloe Rae

Claudia Burgoa

Robin Covington

J.L. Beck 

C. Hallman 

Renee Rose

L.B. Dunbar

Ashleigh Zavarelli

Kelsey Clayton

Honey Meyer

Alta Hensley & Livia Grant

Karla Sorenson

Meredith Wild & Chelle Bliss

Ana Huang

NIGHTINGALE is a romance anthology with over FIFTY original, never-before-seen stories from bestselling authors. 100% of the royalties will be donated to relief and human rights organizations working in Ukraine. NIGHTINGALE is only available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it's gone.

AUTHORS INCLUDE: Katee Robert, Siobhan Davis, Robin Covington, Xio Axelrod, Vanessa Vale & Renee Rose, Terri E. Laine, Lucy Lennox, C. Hallman & J.L. Beck, Sara Ney, Willow Winters, Rebecca Yarros, Sienna Snow, Ana Huang, Willow Aster, Pepper Winters, Piper Rayne, Rebecca Zanetti, Honey Meyer, Alta Hensley & Livia Grant, Samantha Chase, Parker S. Huntington, T.K. Leigh, Kate Canterbary, Laura Thalassa, Carian Cole, Natasha Knight & Ashleigh Zavarelli, Rina Kent, Lauren Rowe, Rachel Van Dyken, Karla Sorenson, Claudia Burgoa, Kelsey Clayton, Helena Hunting, Aleatha Romig, K.A. Linde, Carly Phillips, Meredith Wild & Chelle Bliss, Kelly Elliott, Brenda Rothert, A.L. Jackson, Jenika Snow, Katie Ashley, Amo Jones, Susan Stoker, Harloe Rae, L.B. Dunbar, Gina L. Maxwell, Tijan, Amelia Wilde, Skye Warren, Penny Reid, Susannah Nix, Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Dylan Allen, Kandi Steiner, Raine Miller, Toni Aleo, Natalie Wrye, Debra Anastasia, Brittney Sahin, Heidi McLaughlin, Melanie Moreland, Jay Crownover, Catherine Cowles, Roni Loren, Shantel Tessier, Aly Martinez, Julia Kent, Jennifer Probst

All royalties from this project will be donated to relief and human rights organizations working in Ukraine. We aren't affiliated or endorsed by these charities. We are simply authors who want to help.

An Anthology for Ukraine

Nightingale

Blake Dillon isn’t exactly living the dream. She longs to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps and make a difference in the world as a journalist. Unfortunately, her current job has her paying-off hotel staff for celebrity gossip. Tasked with shadowing a film star for an in-depth profile, Blake sees it as a chance to finally prove her worth. She never expected the interview to reconnect her with her old college crush. Oliver Benjamin agrees to move to Los Angeles to work as the executive assistant to his best friend, a rising star. He hopes it will give him some direction. However, he soon discovers the only difference between being a frat boy and a Hollywood heartthrob is the amount of free stuff and the level of media attention. Ollie spends most of his time putting out fires, leaving little time for anything else. When Blake is sent to chronicle their lives, he finds himself face-to-face with the one that got away. Blake and Ollie are smart enough to recognize the signs—there are enough sparks between them to melt glass—but they agree to put a lid on it until the article is finished. Much easier said than done when they’re forced to spend more time together than apart. There’s more going on than a simple interview, but they’re both professionals. They must resist temptation or risk unraveling both their lives. “Intelligent, witty, exceptionally real, slow burn romance that will stay with you long after you read the last page. Xio has outdone herself with this beautifully written love story.” ~ Audrey Carlan, #1 NYT Bestselling Author “Love on the Byline is an engrossing and romantic story that captures the reader from the start and I highly recommend it!” ~ NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan “Love on the Byline is friends to lovers perfection. I loved Blake and Oliver together—their chemistry is pitch-perfect. This slow-burn romance is hard to put down and the epitome of feel-good, clever romance. Bravo!” ~ Dylan Allen, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author of Still the One “I am so IN LOVE with these dynamic, layered characters and with Xio's writing. Ollie is such a compelling hero, and Blake is a badass heroine. I want to hang out with her! The second-chance tension is palpable, and I'm so invested in their romance, their friendships, and their individual journeys.” ~ Helena Hunting, NYT and USA Today Bestselling author of Shattered Truths “Xio Axelrod pens a lush tale filled with second chances, surprising friendships, and pulse-racing poignant romantic moments. You’ll fall in love with Ollie and Blake!” ~ Kwana Jackson, USA Today bestselling author of REAL MEN KNIT “Xio Axelrod writes compelling, emotional stories that keep me engaged to the very last page. Simply put, her books rock!” ~ NYT Bestselling Author, Jennifer Probst “Xio Axelrod consistently delivers the kind of story that will make your heart sing.” ~ USA Today Bestselling author of The Boyfriend Project, Farrah Rochon "Xio Axelrod's writing is like music--sensual, sweet, and utterly powerful. With captivating connections, swoony scenes, and characters so vivid you'll swear they're real, you'll be putting Axelrod's stories on repeat, trust me." ~ USA Today Bestselling Author, Sierra Simone

A Plays and Players Novel

Love on the Byline

Subzero. That's what folks around the league call Constantine Zimin, hockey's best defenseman. He's unflappable. Stoic, even. No cracks in all that ice, not until he meets Suji Meriwether. The pediatric nurse has no time for bad-boy jocks who want to use her patients as props. But as soon as they meet, temperatures rise and their defenses fall.

The Warm Up

The Girl with Rhythm in Her Heart

Girls with Bad Reputations

As a nineteen-year-old, wunderkind doctoral candidate, Ian Waters had little interest in social interaction. Books were his companions, and that had suited him just fine. Then a hurricane named Jessen Sørensen blew into his life, throwing Ian off his axis. On the cusp of rock stardom, Jessen had burned brightly, and Ian had fallen heart-first under his spell. But Ian soon learned he was only a temptation, a pit stop on the road to the rocker's dreams, and Jessen was gone as quickly as he'd come. Ian buried his heartache in academia, the only home he'd ever known.When Ian encounters Jessen at a party, the seven-year separation seems insurmountable. There's too much pain, too much distrust. But Jessen declares he has a new dream, and that's a life with Ian.

An Alt Er Love Novella

Fast Forward

2015 Readers' Pick - "Books to Read After Outlander" Winner: 4th Annual Swirl Awards - Best New Adult Romance Honourable Mention: 2015 Readers' Favorite Awards - Contemporary Romance Calum, The (Noun)1. fictional hero of best-selling romance novel, A Laird to Love2. the perfect man Twenty-six is too old to believe in fairytales, but tell that to Lovie's roommate. Jo drags her to the Scottish Highlands, convinced she'll find a real life version of her ultimate book boyfriend, Calum MacKenzie. Lovie's no cynic *ahem* but she knows The Calum is a myth. A construct. A freaking unicorn! And there are warmer places to spend Christmas vacation.If Duff had his way, he'd never step foot in Inverness again. Only his best friend's wedding, and his ailing grandmother, could bring him home. Duff's plan is keep his head down and stay out of trouble. Hard to do when the groom targets a pretty blond tourist for one last conquest.. When Duff and Lovie meet, stones, sparks and insults fly. He's instantly attracted to the sexy, sharp-tongued American. She's just glad to have someone to hang out with, especially the bad boy with a mysterious past. Lovie is determined to learn his secrets, but as they grow closer, Duff is forced to choose between his best friend and his heart.

The Calum

Sophia Soames

Rachel Lacey

Jeff Adams

R. L. Merrill

Susan Scott Shelley

Connor Peterson

Chantal Mer

Volume 4

Love Is All

Originally published in volume two of the Love Is All anthology!Scottish ex-pat Frankie Llewellyn lives and breathes music. Working late nights at WKMP, a radio station in suburban Philadelphia, he can play what he wants, sleep in every morning, and no one gives him any grief. No one but his most recent ex-boyfriend. Frankie is a serial monogamist, but after this latest break-up, he's worried he'll end up alone with nothing but his records to keep him warm at night.When the station hires someone to do some much-needed renovations, Frankie is horrified to find out the work will be done during his overnight shift. But it makes the most sense, so he's resolved to take one for the team. After he meets the mysterious contractor, a gorgeous, lumberjack of a man named John Burton, Frankie decides it may not be such a hardship after all.John is reserved, and a bit mysterious. Quite the contrast to Frankie's drama-filled life. But, as their friendship grows, John's quiet presence has Frankie singing a new song.

When Frankie Meets Johnny

John Burton has Franklin Llewellyn humming a new tune. After a messy break-up, Frankie thought he'd never find someone that really got him, especially his unique relationship with music. His ex called it an obsession, but it goes well beyond that. Music is Frankie's lifeblood, and he's always struggled to explain it. Then John Burton crash-landed into Frankie's world. Attentive, curious, and supportive, he's everything Frankie's ever wanted. Frankie doesn't know what it is about Johnny, but that he can't stay away. Being with him is like listening to his favorite album on repeat. Johnny becomes as much of an addiction as Frankie's beloved vinyl collection, but their budding relationship proves to be just as fragile. When things between the pair shift from friendship into something more, Frankie finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he's never experienced. He worries he's in over his head, but it doesn't stop him from taking whatever Johnny is willing to give. As wonderful as Johnny is, he's clearly hiding something. It's an errant note in an otherwise perfect melody. The late-night texts and phone calls that Johnny won't fully explain leave Frankie feeling adrift. Alone in an emotional freefall. When Frankie discovers a secret from Johnny's past, it's a record-scratch moment. Can Frankie look past it and continue their duet? Or is he destined to go solo? Author's Note: Let the Music Play concludes the story began in When Frankie Meets Johnny

Let the Music Play

Frankie and Johnny

A Star is Born meets Daisy Jones and the Six by way of Colleen Hoover in this unique story following an all-female band on the brink of breaking out. This diverse cast of characters play hard and love harder...no matter the ultimate price. "Sharp, propulsive, and sexy. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. Antonia and Seb are imprinted in my book-loving heart. I genuinely, truly, relished this book."—CHRISTINA LAUREN, NYT and #1 International Bestselling Author When Kayla Whitman was fifteen, the pressure to be perfect nearly broke her. Then she picked up a pair of drumsticks, altering the entire rhythm of her life. Since then, she's fought hard to keep her past a secret. But when she meets a man whose heart beats the same tempo as hers, she can't help but want to share the most hidden parts of herself. With her star on the rise and her band's reputation in the balance, can Kayla pursue her dream without destroying everyone around her? "Fans of Daisy Jones & the Six will enjoy this rich, romantic novel."—Booklist

The Girl with Rhythm in Her Blood

Xio Axelrod

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