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I can still taste her on my lips, lingering there like a shot of pretty poison. I should hate her for what she did. No one would blame me for it—not even her brother. The pain I felt that day ripped me apart until all that remained was the shell of the man I used to be. And now, I’m left to lie in the aftermath. Devastating news has my life spiraling further out of control. If I don’t get a handle on it, I could end up losing it all. But nothing cuts deeper than the shards of a broken heart, and the scars that won’t fade make it hard for me to care.

They say nothing compares to the first kiss. That sentence needs to be amended. Nothing compares to the first kiss from Oliver Best. I knew at the moment our lips touched that the cocky rockstar would be forever imprinted in my mind. I also knew that loving him would be my destruction. And yet, love him I did.

Sex on the beach with a smoking hot stranger . . . I blame the tequila. And the way he rode the waves like he owned them. And the delicious way the water trickled down over his washboard abs and the V thingy. And the fact that I'm on the trip that was supposed to be my honeymoon until I caught the bastard cheating. Yeah, I'm going to blame it on all that. Because reckless behavior is so not usually me. But surfer god Fyn is a breath of fresh air I so badly need. A break from reality of the world around me.

The master of the tease. The god of rock. Frontman of the world's most desired band, Youth Gone Wild. I'm Rhett Ryan, and I get what I want. Women? They were lining up. Money? I had enough. Accolades? My shelves were full. Love? I didn't have time for that. Not until I had no choice but to pay attention to the last woman I expected to fall for. My beautiful, sassy publicist, Julia goddamn Speed. She was a vital part of the band's success, and she was as off-limits as they came. I'd never wanted anything more in my life. But Julia wasn't like the rest....

Our bond, once vulnerable, grows stronger by the day, but the unwritten rules of friendship stand. Yet, something feels different. How his eyes caress me, how his hands touch me, how right his body feels beside mine at night-this can't be mere friendship. Might my feelings be reciprocated? Could there be a way to break all the rules and still find a happily ever after . . . Together?

Jaded by her life, MMA fighter Rhowyn was simply trying to be the good in the world around her. While not exactly happy, she was safe. And that was enough for her. At least until four men claiming to be fae showed up claiming she was one of the Chosen to compete in the deadly trials to become the next Queen of Avalon. Having no choice but to follow them back to their world, she's thrust into a game of intrigue and mystery. She has no doubt she can survive, like she always has before.

After years of study of our brain’s activity, we have learned that the art of manipulation and persuasion can be applied to convince others to take a specific action unconsciously. Imagine being able to master the awareness of knowing when others in front of you are trying to persuade you or manipulate you into doing something subconsciously or even when they planning to apply obscure techniques of mind control on yourself!

Death was all he deserved . . . until it wasn't. No sooner than I step out of sight of Death, and what our deal has wrought, do I regret the words I've spoken. My heart aches from the harshness of my tongue, and I wonder if I have made a grave mistake. And yet, I do not turn back. No. Instead, I harden my heart against these thoughts. Against my feelings. Sealing my fate with yet another mistake borne of disobedience . . . not only to my mother's dying wish, but to the true desires of my soul. A fate that will force me to my very knees to save the ones I love. To save him. To save . . . us.

A soul lost in a world of darkness that wants nothing more than to devour me. To claim me as its own before I have a chance to escape. Before I have a chance to remember who I am...and how I came to be here. Before I remember him. But even then, the Underworld has no intention of letting me go. Not unless I can win them to my side.

Simon is back, and this time, he's bringing the gods with him. Simon is trapped between a war of Asgardian and Egyptian gods. With a war of this magnitude, there's no telling who else might be drawn into it. Follow Simon's journey into darkness. What happens to someone when they lose their love, their home, their duty? His first story was about the heart—this story is about the soul.

A business conference over the holiday period is probably the last thing anyone looks forward to—unless you're Sephy. The chance to get away from the holiday pressure and family drama at a luxe ski resort in Finland is a dream come true, even if she does have to work. The last thing Sephy's looking for is love, but when her ex rocks up with a hot new investor in tow, she knows she's in trouble. Especially when they both set their sights on her.

The Hating Game meets Bridgerton in this snarky, sexy historical rom com with a modern voice from the author of The Edge of Summer.

One single night. One perfect kiss. One undeniable connection. That's all it took for the most captivating man I've ever met to anchor himself within my soul. Deeply enough that I can't help reliving our stolen moment in time over two years later.

This bundle includes The Forbidden Christmas Gift, New Year's Eve, Loving Valentine, and Ember in the Heart.

Following their success in the trials, Cassius Jones and his companions secure coveted spots as students in London's prestigious University. But the University's promise of security falls short. Reeling from resource shortages, the University is no longer content with siloed expertise, demanding versatility if its students are to survive in a world plagued by catastrophe.

From the first time I laid eyes on Caden North, it beat only for him. We'd planned on forever...But when you meet your soulmate at eight years old, plans can change. Loyalties can shift. And young hearts can break.

Social butterfly. Life of the party. Single for life. While all my friends were busy getting married and making babies, I was happy I wasn't one of them. A series of life-altering events put me on a collision course with Rori O'Shea, the sexiest Irishman I've ever met, and also the grumpiest. We clashed at first sight and yet, ended up striking a bargain. He needs a fake girlfriend, and I need a guide in Ireland.

I wasn't planning on falling in love. But I wasn't prepared for Finn. He's everything any girl would want. Tall, dark, and handsome with that whole rescue vibe that I didn't know was irresistible. It starts with dinner. Just a little harmless fun. Next thing I know, he's in way too deep. Then, he goes and rescues me again. What's a girl to do? Other than fall hard and fast.

Between working at the bakery and taking care of her grandmother, local good Samaritan Allison McCory has no time for herself. And being known as the woman willing to help anyone has bitten her on the ass more than once. Celebrity chef Lorenzo Morrati is about to lose it all. Not only is his wife pregnant with another man's child and divorcing him, but if anyone believes the false allegations she's making, the network will drop his long-running cooking show. Escaping London and the tabloids for a tiny ocean side Irish town seems like the perfect way to ride out this storm.

I've known Daisy for years. She's all curves, but I'm not supposed to notice. Because we're just friends. I want her anyway. Relationships are messy, and I don't do messy. I've never had a problem keeping my distance. But the clock is ticking. This was supposed to be easy. I didn't count on wanting more.