The Holiday Claus by Ann Einerson

The Holiday Claus
Author: Ann Einerson
Published: December 2024
Publisher: Ann Einerson
Format: ARC eBook
Pages: 206
Rating: 4.5/5
Summary:

Santa had it right with his Naughty and Nice list.

Me? I was firmly Team Nice.

Need help throwing together a holiday wedding in four days, big brother? No problem.

Need me to share my bed with your super hot best friend? If I must.

Want to be sure I won’t accidentally fall in love with said super hot best friend—Brooks Claus? Can’t promise that.
He may have moved away from our small town years ago, but there’s something about being near him again that brings back memories of that innocent crush I never quite got over.

Fifteen year old me had good taste because Brooks remains the hottest guy I’ve ever seen. Biceps to die for and a perpetual frown I wish I could flip.

He’s far too serious, much older, and exceptionally grumpy to ever be mine.
Until he kisses me under the mistletoe.

Where in the fine print does it say that being a little naughty can also be nice?

Broken Harbor by: Catherine Cowles

Broken Harbor (Sparrow Falls #3)
Author: Catherine Cowles
Published: November 2024
Publisher: Catherine Cowles
Format: ARC eBook
Pages: 403
Rating: 5/5
Summary:

Since the moment our lives fell apart, the only thing that mattered was making a good life for my son. A life where he was happy and safe. I just never expected to find that safety with a hockey player known for his brutal dominance on the ice and his recklessness off it.

But Cope Colson is so much more.

The gentle way he makes sure we’re okay. The playful care he shows my son. The way he truly sees me.

When my life comes apart yet again, it’s Cope picking up the pieces. Now, we’re living in his house, eating his incredible, chef-worthy meals, and it’s not just my son who’s falling.

It’s me.

Because when Cope touches me, I lose all sense. I’m no longer thinking about staying safe, I’m thinking about how my skin ignites with every glance, how I come undone with the barest brush of his fingertips, and when we give into temptation…I’m lost.

But Cope has secrets and so do I. And when the forces from our pasts emerge from the shadows, there’s nothing they won’t do to end our happiness once and for all…

Beautiful Devil by: Rachel Leigh

Beautiful Devil
Author: Rachel Leigh
Published: October 2024
Publisher: Rachel Leigh
Format: ARC eBook
Pages: 246
Rating: 4/5
Summary:

A Deliciously Sexy Ex-Boyfriend’s Rival, New Adult, Hockey Romance by USA Today and International Bestselling Author Rachel Leigh.

Two sports collide when a feisty sideline cheerleader meets her match in an arrogant hockey player who is more than just his bad boy reputation.

I fell for the wrong Devil…

Hayes Madden was never on my dance card. He’s an egotistical jock who plays for the Devil’s hockey team —not to mention, he’s my boyfriend’s biggest rival.

His sculpted abs and charm do nothing for me. Besides, I’m a cheerleader, not a puck bunny.

When a very graphic video of me and my ex is sent to the entire student roster at Rosewood-U, rumors quickly spread and, to my surprise, Hayes is my unlikely knight in shining armor.

Before long, I find myself falling for the hidden side of him he doesn’t let anyone else see.

It’s time for me to learn if this is all a strategic act of revenge against his nemesis, or if Hayes really is the beautiful devil I’ve fallen for.

Playmaker by Deanna Faison

Playmaker
Author: Deanna Faison
Published: October 2024
Publisher: W by Wattpad
Format: eBook ARC
Pages: 400
Rating: 4/5
Summary:
Spring Break is about having fun–and a steamy friends with benefits relationship for Maddie and Cameron until they realize they might be falling in love. This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker and Tessa Bailey’s spicy rom-coms.

What started as a game just got serious.

Cameron's a hot NFL prospect, and a total player on and off the field. But his moves don't seem to work on Maddie. While she once crushed on him hard, that crush has since faded. She’s got big plans of her own and they don’t include him.

Then Spring Break turns their plans, and their feelings, upside down. Maddie and Cameron start a steamy affair, sneaking around behind their families’ backs. But there's one big problem: Maddie’s WAY overprotective brother–who happens to be Cameron’s BFF.

Will Cam be able to admit he's got real feelings? Will Maddie ever be able to stand up to her brother and make her own decisions?

One thing's for sure, their choices will change their life playbooks for good.

Based on the smash Webnovel, MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND, this spicy sports romance is sure to give readers a thrill.

When You Give a Lawyer a Kiss by: Ann Einerson

When You Give a Lawyer a Kiss
Author: Ann Einerson
Published: September 2024
Publisher: Ann Einerson
Pages: 252
Format: eBook ARC
Rating: 4.5/5
Summary:

Handsome, grumpy, workaholic.

I know what everyone says about me–just an atm where his heart used to be. Which might be true, until I saw her.

I can’t stop fantasizing about my new assistant.

Bright eyed and too young, Reese is not meant for someone like me.

3 reasons why I absolutely cannot fall for her:

1. She knows about my double life as a tattoo artist

2. I don’t do relationships

3. The way she doesn’t put up with my demanding ways

Should I have moved her desk outside my office? No, because now I have to see her constantly. Nothing says stay away from the good girl like late nights ordering her favorite take out just to see her smile, right?

One kiss and I’ll figure out how to have a night with her.

One night and I’ll be asking her to spend the weekend with me.

One weekend and I’ll have to find a way to win her heart.

Delayed Penalty by Teagan Hunter

Delayed Penalty (Seattle Serpents #3)
Author: Teagan Hunter
Published: September 2024
Publisher: Teagan Hunter
Pages: 432
Format: ARC eBook
Rating: 4.5/5
Summary:

I have two goals this season:
1. Prove to the Seattle Serpents I’m not a complete screwup.
2. Stay away from the nanny.

I’m hardly able to keep myself out of trouble, let alone a seven-year-old, but when my estranged brother gets a life sentence, I have no choice but to clean up my act and take the kid in.

It’s all going according to plan…until I’m forced to hire Quinn Benson.

She’s everything I need to avoid—flighty, messy, creating chaos everywhere she goes. But she makes my niece happy, so I hire her anyway, keeping our interactions as brief as possible, even when she moves in with me.

Thing is, the more she’s around, the more I want her around—and not just as a nanny. I can’t seem to stop falling into bed with her even when I know I shouldn’t. Quinn goes against everything I’m trying to accomplish, but I can’t stay away.

This might be one delayed penalty I don’t mind serving…

Delicate Escape by: Catherine Cowles

Delicate Escape (Sparrow Falls #2)
Author: Catherine Cowles
Published: August 2024
Publisher: Catherine Cowles
Format: ARC eBook/Physical
Pages: 380
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
Trust doesn’t come easily when you’ve been running for as long as I have, which is why moving in with a man I barely know is such a bad idea.

Shepard Colson is all golden-boy charm and devastating good looks. But I know what it’s like to be taken in by easy smiles and the promise of forever—I have the scars to prove it.

Only the handsome contractor won’t stop coming by the bakery and prying little truths from my lips. Those amber eyes of his seeing far too much. And when all the secrets come crashing down, he’s determined to keep me safe. Even if it means moving into my rundown cabin to do it.

Now, Shep isn’t just rebuilding the walls of my home, he’s working his way into my heart. Suddenly, he’s everywhere: shirtless in my garden or in a towel coming out of my bathroom. And my resolve is no match.

Only it’s more than his golden looks. It’s him. The way he watches for my wounds but tells me I’m stronger than anyone he’s ever known. And I can’t help but fall.

But I should’ve known better than to think I could be happy. Not when a ghost from my past still has me in his sights. And when he finds me, he’ll do anything to tear my life apart, even if it means ending it for good…