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  She’s the bride-to-be. He’s the wrong brother. Their instant hate sparks a fire neither can extinguish. Beatrice Wrong crashes into Noah King’s world, tripping over his designer bag and igniting  instant  hatred. Sparks fly, but not the good kind. As her fiancé’s brother, Noah is off-limits, yet every biting insult and heated glare fans a dangerous flame. From Tahiti’s shores to tense corporate New York, their banter turns venomous around every corner. And it sets everything on fire when she starts working for him as  his assistant  because  no one else  can survive the hurricane of Noah King. This is a true slow burn, instant enemies-to-lovers, workplace, forbidden romance, duel POV will set your heart on fire. My Review Ariana does it again. She had me from the first moment when Bea tripped over Noah's luggage. This book may be a slow burn romance, but it was insta love at the first page for me! The only thing that would be "wrong" about this book ...

  A naked midnight ritual sparks a slow-burn romance between a guarded contractor and a curvy diner owner, unraveling their secrets. Jericho I moved to Big Love for solitude and sawdust, not a fiery neighbor catching me off-guard in my backyard. Nora ’s chaos—late-night antics, bold laughs—drives me up the wall, yet her spark lights something I swore I’d buried. When her ex threatens her, I’m ready to protect what’s  mine , roosters and all. Nora Coming back to my hometown wasn’t my first choice. But running my diner and ignoring my problems was working just fine… until Jericho moved in next door. He’s grumpy, guarded, and way too hot for his own good. Teasing him is fun—until the sparks between us turn into something I can’t ignore. When my past catches up with me, Jericho shows me there’s more to him than scowls and big tool belts. . . Author’s When Fences Fall is a contemporary, small-town standalone featuring a grumpy contractor with secrets and a small town plus-size d...

  Stranded on a deserted island with a billionaire grump, Maeve must navigate a too-small bungalow, unexpected feelings, and an arranged marriage in this hilarious romcom! When I, Maeve Wrong, crash-land on a deserted island, my worst nightmare comes true: I'm stuck with my arch-nemesis, a billionaire grump with a constant scowl on his symmetrical face. Forced together in a tiny bungalow, I brace for the worst temporary roommate situation ever. But as we struggle to survive, I find myself unexpectedly attracted to his colossal ego (and other outsized features). With sizzling chemistry and laugh-out-loud banter, the heat between us grows. …Rescued, I think that the storm may have passed. But the real challenge begins when we discover that real life has thrown us a curveball of an arranged marriage. When I think I’ve hit the jackpot of the Wrong happy endings with the right guy, the life proves it can outdo the island chaos. Join Maeve and Ezra in this journey filled with hilarious m...

  “I hate you. But I still f*ckin’ want you.” Olivia: I never wanted to come back to Little Hope. But I’m here. Trying to build a life for my son and myself. He and my bakery are all I want to focus on. Until the Bad Boy of Little Hope shows up on my doorstep. Multiple times. He’s hated by almost everyone, feared by the rest. But not by me. He’s different with me and my son. I just wish the town would see him this way too. Jake: I could easily take the cake for being the most hated man in town. And deservingly so. My own family thinks of me as a lost cause, disregarding me on holidays and family gatherings. They all think I’m a villain. And I might be. But none of them know what made me this way. That is, until she comes to town and crawls under my skin. She’s the sister of the man who hates my guts, and yet she might be the only person who doesn’t hate me. She claws me out of the darkness I’ve created for myself. Until everything changes… A bad guy whose secrets have their own sec...

  . ...Finding home in a person never felt so thrilling... “Well, that was unexpected. Kenneth Benson can f**k like an animal.” Josie: I’ve made my living on building homes for others while never truly having one of my own. Getting the call for a project in Little Hope gives me just that—a little hope that I may find somewhere I love enough to set up roots. But my hopes get crushed as obstacle after obstacle threatens my peace. From the bears and the locals that don’t trust newcomers, to the biggest, most annoying of them all: the local Sheriff. A massive, sarcastic man with a hero complex the size of Maine itself. Sheriff Benson wants the world to know he’s a proper gentleman, but I see right through him. His bark is large, but he doesn’t scare me. There’s a bad boy inside of him, just biding his time until he’s set free. Kenneth: I like order. Rules. I like my town and my simple life. And I have those things. Until a hurricane on heels speeds through my streets, shattering those ...

  “The blood will flow, The seed will grow, The life will end, But the world will hold.” “His memories are dark. But they only highlight my own darkness.” Darriel She’s destined to be the end of everything or the savior of us all. All this time, I’ve been lurking in the shadows. The darkness that swallows the light. They think she’s not one of us, but they don’t know the real enemy. I have secrets, and once she learns them, it’ll be the end of me, and maybe everyone else, too. But she chose to be the light right as I chose to fully immerse myself into the darkness. Sadie I’ve been deceived by everyone I know. Forsaken by my own people, deemed a traitor. My true people. What do I have left? My humanity. And I’m clinging to every last straw. He might be the last one who still believes me to be human. Somewhat. He tells me to stay away from him, but his actions prove otherwise. He is a king of mixed signals, hiding behind too many secrets. Bossy, possessive, hungry. But I’m drawn like...

  “The blood will spill, The blood will flow, The blood will be the end of all.” I was human when the Gates fell and the war started. But ever since, I don't know what I am anymore. What I do know is that I possess a precious bargaining chip—my blood. And everyone wants a drop of it: vampires, werewolves, and faes. The only one who seems to see me as more than just a blood bag is the worst of them all: a vampire with haunting eyes, incapable of any emotions other than blinding rage. My sudden obsession with this mysterious loner is fearsome, but our connection is unexplainable—a recipe for disaster on my secret quest. Throw in a werewolf who hates my guts and his younger brother with puppy-like behavior, and my mission to survive in the New World becomes increasingly messy. He fears the memories his blood might show me. I fear them too. My Review Tale of the Deceived is Ariana's newest endeavor into the paranormal world. She pulls it off. Although, I did not doubt her as I love...

  “I want to get you out of my head the only way I know how.” The only thing Kayla’s ever wanted has been to get the hell out of Little Hope. She’s never fit in with the traditionalism of the small town and its judgmental citizens, and her family’s bad reputation continues to precede her. All she’s ever wanted has been to leave… and maybe— just maybe —for Justin Attleborough to notice her. But—unfortunately for her—the only time he ever acknowledges her is to call her trailer trash and never let her forget her status as the town pariah. All Justin wants is to wipe  that night  from his memory. The night that changed so many lives. But that’s easier said than done, especially when one of the biggest reminders of  that night  is always shamelessly walking her leather-clad legs around Little Hope. But—unfortunately for him—the one thing he wants more than to erase it from his mind is her. A seemingly good boy and a seemingly bad girl. What do they have in common? W...

  This slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, contemporary romance is standalone, featuring an ex-military guy/jerk with a severe case of PTSD and anger issues and a woman on the run from her troublesome past. The steam level is boiling (eventually). Their life isn't easy, so some profanity is present. Has triggers (see above). It can be read as it is, but better if enjoyed as part of the series. Each book contains a story about a different couple.  Sometimes looks can fool you. But sometimes, they can’t. The only thing Alex ever wanted was to be left alone in his secluded cabin, away from people who judge him for the scars he wears as a badge of dishonor. He got used to living with it along with severe PTSD from his years in the Navy. And he likes it just like that:  alone and quiet. The only thing Freya wants is to get her car fixed and get the hell away from Little Hope, where she got stuck thanks to a popped tire and “helpful” locals. Unfortunately, those friendly citizens of ...