A grumpy bartender learns he’s a dad in Kelly Siskind’s latest Bower Boys romance full of second chances, small-town charm, and steamy, slow-burn heat.
For the last ten years, I’ve been living a lie in witness protection. But the drug cartel that put me there isn’t a threat anymore, so I can have my life back. I should be thrilled, right?
Wrong.
The last thing I want to do is go back home and show everyone how far I’ve fallen. I’m not the high-powered lawyer they all expect me to be. I’m just a guy who slings drinks and scowls at the world.
But then I hear about Max, my ex’s ten-year-old son. My ten-year-old son.
I have to go back now. Figure out how to be a dad. Face the love of my life. Make things right with Sadie and earn her trust. Will she have me—or is it too late to reinvent myself as the man she once loved?
Kelly Siskind writes romantic comedies and contemporary romance novels for daydreamers and fantasists everywhere. She is the author of the One Wild Wish, Showmen, and Over the Top series, among other titles. Kelly’s novels have been published internationally, and she has been featured on the Apple Books Best Books of the Month list.
Kelly lives in charming northern Ontario, where she alternatively frolics in and suffers through the never-ending winters. When she’s not out hiking or home devouring books, you can find her, notepad in hand, scribbling down one of the many plot bunnies bouncing around in her head. Sign up for Kelly’s newsletter at www.kellysiskind.com and never miss a giveaway, a free bonus scene, or the latest news on her books. And connect with her on Twitter and Instagram (@kellysiskind) or on Facebook (@authorkellysiskind).
Pretending to date the town's bad boy seemed like a good idea. But who knew that being bad could feel so good...
A small town, fake dating, opposites attract standalone romance from NY Times Bestselling Author Samantha Chase
Ryleigh Donovan has been unsuccessfully dodging her mother's matchmaking attempts for far too long. In an act of desperation, she finds the one guy in her small town who is guaranteed to shock everyone to be her fake boyfriend. It doesn't need to be for long, she just needs to buy herself enough time to recover from her mother's last disastrous fix-up. It's really a fool-proof plan. But when a few staged kisses lead to some very real feelings, she realizes she might be in over her head. Ryker Masella has been patiently waiting for the perfect opportunity to get Ryleigh to take him—and his numerous attempts at asking her out—seriously. When she grabs him and kisses him in front of her family to prove a point, he's more than on board. But when she proposes a fake—and temporary—relationship, he's 100% on board. After all, she might be all about pretending, but he sees it as a way for Ryleigh to truly see the real him. Fake flirting and orchestrated dates quickly bring on real feelings. For Ryker, they've always been there and he'll be as patient as he needs to be. She might have asked him to save her from her family, but what he wants is to save her from herself.
*Each book in the Donovans series can be read as a standalone*
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My review:
Save Me is the third book in The Donovans series by Samantha Chase but would be fine reading as a standalone. It was a well-written small-town romance with fake dating, bad boy, and opposites attract. I always love a small-town romance and this one checked all the boxes. The Donovans own a pub in town and the series is about the five siblings. This is Ryleigh, the oldest sibling, and Ryker's story.
Ryleigh kept turning down Ryker when he asked her out. When her mom won't stop setting her up with dates, Ryleigh decides Ryker would be the perfect “fake boyfriend” but somehow fake and real life gets confusing.
The main characters had smoldering chemistry between them, and their connection was definitely strong. Their interactions were full of wit that kept me laughing. This was an easy-to-read romance that will leave you with all the feel goods and wanting more.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that's hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than seventy titles under her belt - including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017! She's a Disney enthusiast who still happily listens to 80's rock. When she's not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Solitaire on Facebook, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene...oh, and spending time with her husband of 30 years and their two sons in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes anenemies to lovers, forbidden standalone romance.
Look but don’t touch…
She showed up at my bar with a fake ID, I kicked her out. On her 18th birthday, the following week, she showed up again. Except this time, she was demanding a job. Willing to do whatever it took to get it.
Against my better judgment, she got her way, but I’m not going to make it easy on her. Neither are the guys at the bar.
I have two choices: Pretend she’s mine to protect her. Or deal with the consequences when her five older, overprotective brothers find out what their little sister is up to.
Either way…
It’s going to be hell on me.
Because the enemy is my temptation and like a sinner, I just can’t stay away.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
My review:
Haven
Beckham had just turned 18 years old and had big plans for after high
school.She wants to travel to Europe
like she and her mom had planned but she needs money for it.Working at The Outlaw, a biker club, is the
fastest way to earn money and stay out of her overly protective brother’s
radar.
“I know what it feels like to be alone, to feel like you have
no one on your side, but you have me.I’m here for you, Hayes.No
matter what.”
Chase Hayes
knows Haven is trouble and refuses to hire her at The Outlaw but his dad hires
her anyways. Which meant Chase had to
keep her safe from the bikers, customers, and himself. Chase tries to resist the connection between
them, but she pushes all his buttons until he can’t stay away from her.
This was a
fast-paced enemy to lovers’ romance and the first book in the Beckham Dynasty
series. It grabbed my attention from the
beginning, and I couldn't stop until the end.
I enjoyed it and can’t wait for the other Beckham sibling stories.
M. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author crowned as the "Queen of Angst" by readers around the world.
Dive into her visionary world that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave you wanting more.
She writes everything from contemporary to suspense romance and is best known for her novel, El Diablo.
When M isn't in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a German shepherd mix and a gordito Wheaten Terrier reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.
Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Instagram.
To learn more about M. Robinson and her books, visit here!
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Single Mom Romance, Blue Collar Romance, Small Town Romance
Release Date: January 15, 2023
She was always the one who got away.
Rosaleigh caught my eyes from the beginning, but I didn't make my move. She was too young. Unfortunately, my best friend didn't have the same morals. It killed me, watching from a distance as he disrespected the woman who was always meant to be mine.
When she finally discovers the truth about him, all bets are off. I'm done holding back. I make my move, read to prove she has a real man now—one who will have her back and give her the life she deserves.
I won't let anything stop me. She's not getting away again. I'm going to make her mine.
This is the first book in the Men in Charge series, each book will be a complete stand alone, the common denominator? An alpha Hero, a man that goes after what he wants, a guaranteed happily ever after, and of course steamy romance!
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
My review:
Make Her Mine is the first book in the Men in Charge book and the first book I have read by this book. The front cover and blurb caught my attention and I’m glad I had a chance to discover the author. The book had likable characters and I love how real they and their issues were.
Nix had loved Leigh since they were teenagers, but his good intentions left him on the sidelines watching his ex-best friend steal her away. He had stood by over the years watching over her and her girls. Until finally gets his chance with her, when Leigh’s soon-to-be ex-husband abandons her and her girls.
This was 3.75 stars rounded to 4 stars book for me because it was as if the book was slow to start off then wham it all happened. Overall, it was an entertaining book and there was definitely chemistry between the two main characters. I am glad I discovered the author and would certainly read more of her books.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tory Baker is a mom and dog mom, living on the coast of sunny Florida where she enjoys the sun, sand, and water anytime she can. Most of the time you can find her outside with her laptop, soaking up the rays while writing about Alpha men and sassy heroines.
He's a shallow, egotistical, charming as hell playboy with more money than he knows what to do with. He's also gorgeous. And sweet. And did I mention he's my boss? I don't know how I'm going to survive a week on holiday with him, but I'm determined to make the best of it. I mean really, what could go wrong?
Quinn Taylor drives me insane.
She hates me and I have no idea why. I try to play with her, tease a little here, poke a little there, but she just glares at me with those eyes I see in my dreams. So, of course, what do I do when I have to go to Switzerland at Christmas for work? I drag her along. Hopefully, with a little effort and some holiday magic, I can convince her I'm not such a Scrooge.
Jillian Liota is a Southern California native currently living in Suwanee, Georgia. She is married to her best friend, has a three-legged pup with endless energy, and acts as a servant to a very temperamental cat.
Jillian writes contemporary and new adult romance, and has had her writing praised for depth of character, strong female friendships, deliciously steamy scenes, and positive portrayal of mental health.
I’m in love with Lucas Blaze, the player grandson of the woman I take care of. I’m nothing like the women he dates, so the chances of him noticing me are slim to none. Until the day he asks me to marry him.
Lucas is the youngest Blaze Brother. He works twenty-four seven, and his only use for women is to get his rocks off when he’s taking a break from putting his family’s liquor brand into every store in the country.
I don’t wear the right clothes, I don’t mingle in the same high-profile groups, and I sure as heck don’t know the first thing about pleasing a man.
But to make his Granny happy, Lucas is willing to marry me.
Our marriage is one of convenience and I know it won’t last.
But try telling that to my heart.
He doesn’t believe in love and happily ever after.
I want a love that lasts forever.
In the end, will he give us a chance? Or will he walk away holding my heart?
USA Today Bestselling author Hope Ford, brings you a standalone first book in the Whiskey Men series. If you love reading about curvy women getting the hot guy, opposites attract, jealousy trope, marriage of convenience, and small-town romance, then you’ll love Lucas and Isabella’s story.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
My review:
Isabella and Lucas’s grandmothers had been best friends so for years they had known each other. Isabella had been in love with Lucas forever and he had never even noticed her. Now she is caring for Lucas’s Granny and living in the same house as him so she cannot avoid him as easily. His Granny wants Lucas to get married and settle down and then suggests he should marry Isabella. She knows he doesn’t believe in love but that doesn’t stop her from agreeing to marry him. She knows she will end up heartbroken but is willing to risk it. Can a marriage of convenience work between a rich playboy and a ray of sunshine nurse?
This was a sweet small-town romance that will touch your heart. Isabella and Lucas's journey to happiness was not easy but they finally find their way.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hope Ford is a USA Today Bestselling author of Steamy, Sweet, Satisfying Romance.
She loves writing about small towns, swoony men, and curvy women that get their happily-ever-after. Stay up to date with new releases at authorhopeford.com
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