SWEET REGRET, a second-chance at first love, rockstar romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, K. Bromberg, releases June 1st! Check out this cover!

Title:  SWEET REGRET
Author:  K. BROMBERG
Genre:  STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  INDIE SAGE P/R
Photographer:  ANDREW GLEASON
Model:  DANIEL MARKUS
Release Date:  JUNE 1, 2023

Vince Jennings has had two loves in his life. Music and Bristol Matthews.

His guitar skills catapult him to stardom with the most popular rock band on earth.

But it takes walking away from Bristol—his first love—to make this happen.

Despite the groupies, the success, the fun, life under the bright glare of fame and fortune isn’t enough.

Deep, dark pain threatens to derail all he’s worked for, until fate brings her back into his life.

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Bristol Matthews has found and lost love earlier in life than most, but she is determined to keep moving forward and not look backwards.

Even though she is reminded of him every day.

Now, her long-held dream of becoming a lawyer is finally within her grasp. Until her boss assigns her a new client. The famous rock star Vince Jennings.

A man who can never know her truth.

A man who can see through her as if he still knows her.

The man who still loves her.

Something is different when their paths cross this time. Both are holding tightly to secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Isn’t that always how their story has gone?

Will this time around be different or no matter how true their love, is it just not meant to be?

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About K. Bromberg:

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary romance novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes who we love to hate but can’t help to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow and her mind scattered in too many different directions.

Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over one and a half million copies of her books across eighteen different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times. Her Driven trilogy (Driven, Fueled, and Crashed) is currently being adapted for film by the streaming platform, Passionflix, with the first movie (Driven) out now.

With her imagination always in overdrive, she is currently scheming, plotting, and swooning over her latest hero. You can find out more about him or chat with Kristy on any of her social media accounts. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter or follow her on Bookbub.

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THE HOLLYWOOD MARRIAGE BARGAIN, a second-chance, fake dating romantic comedy from USA Today Bestselling Author, Lila Monroe, is available now!

There’s no way I’m getting swept up in his celebrity circus…

Fake date. Real trouble. Fall for a new trope-tactic, fake dating rom-com read from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry.

Jackson Kane is a hot Hollywood A-lister… and the first guy I ever loved. We spent a magical summer together ten years ago, but now he’s off dazzling on the red carpet, and I’m… up to my elbows in cranky plumbing, renovating my grandparents’ old B&B on Cape Cod. He’s the last man I’d expect to run into with a wet T-shirt and a Minions bra (don’t ask)  — until it turns out, he’s shooting his latest movie right here in Blackberry Cove.

And he wants me back.

There’s no way I’m getting swept up in his celebrity circus… until my bitchy cousin lays claim to our family heirloom engagement ring, and I need a fake boyfriend to beat her game. A handsome charmer with perfect acting chops… Now where can I find one of those…?

It’s supposed to be just for show, but Jackson is determined to show me our chemistry is just as strong as ever. And boy, is he impossible to resist. But between movie shenanigans, stroppy starlets, and – oh yes – the hoards of paparazzi suddenly trailing our every move, this fake date is more real than I ever imagined.

Can we find a way to take a second chance at first love? Find out in the hot & hilarious new romantic comedy from Lila Monroe!

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“…a sexy, sweet, swoon-worthy romance…” ~Danielle, Red Cheeks Reads

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Combining her love of writing, sex and well-fitted suits, Lila Monroe wrote The Billionaire Bargain. Lila enjoys writing, as it gives her a flexible schedule to spend time with her kids and a wonderful excuse to avoid them. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, who strips out of his well-fitted suits nightly.

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MISS HAP, a new workplace romance from Aubrey Bondurant, is available now! Scroll down for an excerpt!

This mishap could be the best thing to ever happen to me…

Leonardo Chambers is the grumpiest man I’ve ever met – and he’s my new boss.

One moment he’s insufferable, but the next he’s unexpectedly thoughtful. It’s enough to make my head spin. Despite my unexpected attraction to him, I’m convinced we’d kill each other if left alone for too long.

But then suddenly he flips the script in the most unexpected way and I’m left with a choice to make.

Addison Moore is the hottest mess I’ve ever met – and she’s our new office manager.

Although we’re complete opposites, I can’t quit thinking about her. Which is why I end up crashing her date, and taking her back to my house instead. But what starts as fun ends up in an epic disaster.

I should leave her alone. But I can’t keep from thinking, this mishap could be the best thing to ever happen to me.

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We drove across town and outside of the city limits to a neighborhood I wasn’t familiar with.

“You know, I could save you the trouble of murdering me and burying the body by simply resigning.” I had to shout for him to hear me over the motor and road noise.

I’d meant it as a joke, but his eyes went wide, and he muttered what sounded like “Jesus” in response. “You’re not quitting your job. And I’m not killing you.”

“There’s a relief. I might not appear strong, but I’d put up a hell of a fight, make lots of noise, and end up making a big old mess on your cloth seats. Blood stains are impossible to get out.”

He shook his head, but at least I had his lips twitching.

Today he wore a dress shirt since he’d come from a sales meeting earlier. With his sleeves rolled up, showing off the tattoos on both his forearms, he made me hyper aware of his presence and how close we were to each other in the truck’s cab. I wasn’t typically a fan of long hair on a man, but the way Leo wore his tied back was incredibly sexy.

Good thing I’d rejoined the world of online dating. My date Friday night would serve as a distraction, so I could quit the imaginary dry humping of my boss’s boss.

After driving a few more minutes, he pulled into the lot of a strip mall. One of the stores was decorated with Christmas trees in the window and a sign which said, “A Christmas Story.”

“What is this?”

He cut the engine and turned toward me. “This is an apology. We’ll go in, and you can select all the decorations you want to spiff up the office and warehouse for Christmas. I shouldn’t have said what I did. Truth is, most of the guys who work at Delta missed holidays while deployed overseas and away from their families. So having some cheer in the office is a good thing. I’m sorry I’ve been grumpy about it. Or questioned you about doing real work. Dominic told me everything you’ve been doing with the new hire orientations, the website, and the new software. I should’ve been more appreciative, and I’m sorry.”

Dang. Leonardo Chambers gave one sincere apology. Still, the burning question had to be asked. “Why are you grumpy about it?”

“Just how I am about most things. But my moods shouldn’t dampen your enthusiasm. In only a few weeks, I’ve noticed morale way up and my employees happier than I’ve ever seen. You’ve done a great job, Addison.”

Oh, man, my eyes started to get misty. My last boss had never given compliments, and my parents were scarce with them too.

His expression showed impending panic. “I swear if you cry, I’ll take back anything nice I’ve ever said.”

“What, all two things?” I quipped, his distraction doing the trick of returning my composure.

He rubbed his chin. “Damn, that was one more nice thing than intended. I’ll have to be more judicious next time.”

Now I did smile. “Maybe, like, once a year?”

FORBIDDEN HEARTS, an all-new small-town, single dad romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Corinne Michaels, releases June 5th! Check out this cover!

Title:  FORBIDDEN HEARTS

Series:  WHITLOCK FAMILY (#1)

Author:  CORINNE MICHAELS

Genre:  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Cover Design:  SOMMER STEIN, PERFECT PEAR CREATIVE

Photographer:  WANDER AGUIAR

Model:  ANDREW BIERNAT

Release Date:  JUNE 5, 2023

First rule of being a nanny? Don’t fall for the single dad, even if he is smoking hot.

But that’s exactly what happens when grumpy small-town sheriff Asher Whitlock reluctantly hires me to take care of his daughter for the summer. Neither of us is thrilled with the arrangement, but he’s desperate for help, and I need the money for grad school this fall.

All we need to do is keep our distance and remain professional . . . turns out, that’s easier said than done.

Instead of focusing on my future, all I see is the strong jawline, crystal-blue eyes, and rock-hard body right in front of me. We try to resist each other, but we end up crossing every line until I’m in his bed.

I tell myself it’s just this once.

Okay, twice.

All right, every night.

But it’s got to end–he’s fourteen years older than me, with a kid and a stressful job. Have I mentioned my dad is his boss? Then there’s the past I’m trying to forget. Secrets aren’t easy to keep and mine are getting too big to hide.

Walking away is never simple but when I do, I can’t look back.

Even if it means leaving behind the man I was never meant to love.

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Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed–reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

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TOO YOUNG TO FALL IN LOVE, an emotional new fake relationship workplace romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Lacey Black, is coming May 23rd! Check out this cover!

Title:  TOO YOUNG TO FALL IN LOVE
Series:  BURGERS AND BREW CRÜE (#7)
Author:  LACEY BLACK
Genre:  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  MELISSA GILL DESIGNS
Photographer:  WANDER AGUIAR
Model:  CHASE ROBACK
Release Date:  MAY 23, 2023

Kellen

I love my job. Bartending is more than just serving drinks to customers at the hottest bar and restaurant in Stewart Grove. It’s the people I work with and those I meet along the way. I know how to have a good time. Just one flirty little grin and the ladies are like putty in my hands. But they know the score: I’m a one and done guy, not looking to ever fall into the trap of love.

Then, a sweet, gorgeous coworker needs help, and I find myself offering up more than I should.

With Cameron Wright temporarily living with me, pretending to be my girlfriend, the lines begin to blur fast. She’s in my space and I suddenly have free rein to hold and kiss her.

Helping her might very well be my downfall.

Cameron

I keep to myself. Despite working as a server at the popular gourmet burger joint, I make sure my eyes are always ahead, focused on the prize: make enough tips to pay off my debts. When you carry around this much guilt every day, the weight slowly starts to drag you down, but I’m determined. My past will not define me.

Until one day, that past returns and is ready to rekindle our old relationship.

Cocky playboy Kellen McGregor steps up, not only offering a place to stay, but also a way to put space between me and my ex. Problem is, in no time, I find I like being with him.

I just need to remember he’s not the forever kind of guy.

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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.

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SOMETHING UNEXPECTED, an all-new standalone contemporary romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Vi Keeland, releases on July 3rd! Check out this cover!

Title:  SOMETHING UNEXPECTED
Authors:  VI KEELAND 
Genre:  STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  SOMMER STEIN, PERFECT PEAR CREATIVE
Photographer:  MARK CHRISTIAN MENDEZ
Model:  DAVID J. HARMAN
Release Date:  JULY 3, 2023

When my grandmother found out she didn’t have long to live, she embarked on a crazy trip—jumping out of airplanes and scuba diving with sharks.

After I repeatedly voiced my concern, Gram blocked me—her own grandson—on text and social media, leaving me only her travel companion Eleanor’s number.

Eleanor started sending me pictures of Gram’s adventures.  At first she seemed nice, but when I attempted to persuade her to talk some sense into her friend, she told me where I could stick my advice.  After that, photos arrived with snarky comments, and Eleanor and I got into it on more than one occasion.

When I heard Gram’s upcoming plans were more dangerous than ever, I hopped on a plane.

Since I arrived late, I headed to the bar for a drink, figuring I’d surprise her in the morning.

To my delight, I met a gorgeous woman looking for a no-strings-attached night.  Nora was just what I needed. She invited me back to her room, telling me to give her a ten-minute head start.  But when I went to pay her bar tab, I realized how much she’d had to drink.  As much as I wanted to ignore it, I couldn’t. So I stood Nora up.

I knew she’d be pissed, but I also knew I’d never see her again.

Except never came a little early.  Namely, the next morning when I went to meet my grandmother and her evil-spinster friend.  Because old Eleanor turned out to be young Nora from last night.  And if I thought the woman disliked me before, that was nothing compared to how ticked-off she was now. Or how unhappy she was going to be that their party of two was about to become a party of three.

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VACATION WARS, a brand-new standalone romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Meghan Quinn, is available now!

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Their past feelings may have a future—if only they can turn their island fantasies into something real…

From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a fun, sexy story about the family dynamics that can stand in the way of rekindling a romance.

Prepared for a good time, Tessa is thrilled to spend the weeks before her sister’s wedding at their family’s favorite vacation spot: Santorini. Sandy beaches, stonewashed houses, attractive men—it’s heaven.

But Tessa’s idea of a girls’ trip comes to a screaming halt when her sister thinks it’s high time Tessa finds some love herself. Unfortunately, Tessa forgot about the deal she made back in high school: she has to find her soulmate before her sister’s wedding. Or else.

As she dodges suitors and her sister’s pranks, Tessa finds an ally in the oh-so-dreamy Myles, her childhood crush who just so happens to work at the resort. But Myles is dealing with some family conflict of his own. He’s elated at being reunited with Tessa, but his father’s refusal to acknowledge his interest in the family business and relegating him to only grunt work casts a dark cloud.

As Tessa and Myles help navigate their way through their families’ antics, they begin to realize that their past feelings may have a future—if only they can turn their island fantasies into something real.

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Hey.

I have a story to tell you.

A story of untapped love.

I know this might be an unconventional way of beginning an epic love affair, but sometimes we storytellers must break up our formulaic narratives. Don’t worry, though; you’ll get up close and personal with the main characters quickly.

But as the author, I need to lay the groundwork first because this story is different.

Ever heard of the Greek gods Zeus and Hera? Some might say theirs was a legendary love affair, and sure, if they weren’t siblings who married, maybe I would agree. But this love story I’m about to get into is greater than Zeus and Hera.

Greater than Hades and Persephone because it didn’t involve a kidnapping against a woman’s will, then dragging her to the fiery underworld, where she was forced to live with her pitiless husband and the souls of the dead.

And dare I say . . . greater than Poseidon and Amphitrite? Shape-shifting into a dolphin to convince the love of his life to spend eternity with him, not needed—although man-dolphin does have an odd appeal to it.

This couple were like Penelope and Odysseus. They didn’t need the fancy things like a sibling connection or a slippery porpoise to convince them they were meant to be. Yup, I said it.

Eternal love.

Long-distance romance.

Obstacles in their way.

Unwanted suitors knocking at Penelope’s door.

A bitch named Helen who is trying to ruin it all—technically the bitch isn’t named Helen in this book, but you get the idea.

This story clocks all the way back to 1999. Whoa, I know, ancient times, am I right? Word on the street is people suffered through dial-up internet back then. How they survived we’ll never know. But this is when our main characters, Tessa and Myles, saw each other for the very first time.

You see, Tessa lives in America: New York City, to be exact. She’s your run-of-the-mill wallflower with a heart for all things numbers—can you say data nerd? She has a relentless penchant for reading—fantasy lover, this one—and has spent her entire life supporting her twin sister’s endeavors, which includes assisting in the following: a run for class president (won), Little Miss Darling of New York (won), and multiple tries at holding the Guinness world record for bouncing on a pogo stick (never, ever beat the record, not even close).

And then there’s our hero, Myles. A Greek citizen, but quite the traveler, bouncing between America and Greece. A single child who’s been homeschooled his whole life, he’s full of worldly knowledge, has a deep desire for hummus, and has been improperly known as “the Bulge” by our heroine and her sister. His family owns Anissa’s Palace Beach Resort in Santorini, the same resort where Tessa’s family vacations every year.

Can you see where I’m going with this?

They’ve crossed paths more than once. Let me give you a quick-and-dirty breakdown.

In 1999, they were six, and this was the first sighting. Tessa was playing tag with her sister on the beach. Myles was collecting seashells for the mosaic coffee table project he was helping his mom with. Their eyes connected, the wind whipped around them, waves crashed, and . . . nothing happened. They moved on with their lives.

Then the summer of 2004 came along. Hormones started revving up, and even though they’d seen each other every summer, they’d never really thought about one another—until Tessa stepped out on the beach in a hot-pink one-piece bathing suit. Myles noticed her. Tessa noticed Myles. Hearts floated from their eyes and into the air. It was a sight to behold. And that, my friends, is when the crushes developed.

Summer of 2006, they had their first real interaction. Now, this is not to say they hadn’t been watching each other from a distance, but this was the first time they’d spoken to each other. It was a blustery day on the island of Santorini. An avid kite flier, Tessa was attempting to get her frog kite in the air, the very kite she brought with her every summer. As she was winding the kite string back up, a gust of wind knocked her straw hat off her head. Nimble, with catlike reflexes, Myles snatched the hat from the air before it could take off into the Aegean Sea. He held it out to her and said, “Your hat.” She blinked. She snatched. She ran.

Fast-forward to 2008, the year Tessa had food poisoning. Fresh from the plane, the family stopped by a quaint food truck on the side of the road on the way to the resort. Tessa settled for the chicken gyro, but the gyro didn’t settle well with Tessa. Bound to her room for half the trip, she ordered room service while her family was out enjoying the pool. A living zombie in a holey shirt—the only thing that offered her comfort—she answered the door to a bright-eyed Myles and a wheely cart. Our hero had started a new job, but little did he know, the woman of his dreams would be on the other side of the door, looking like she’d just survived a postapocalyptic attack. Naturally, Tessa was horrified, while Myles wheeled in her room service cart. “Nice day,” he said.

“I . . . I . . . I have to stay close to the toilet,” she replied. He smiled. She considered stuffing her head in a pillow.

And, of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the day Tessa discovered . . . the bulge. It was the summer of 2013. A fresh twenty-one-year-old on the prowl for her next mixed cocktail, she was buzzed and gearing up for a dreamy day of reading, drinking, and enjoying the sea breeze. And then, Myles approached. Golden tan skin, muscles for days, in tight red swim trunks, he was a sight to behold. Tessa’s heart pittered. Tessa’s heart pattered. Tessa’s libido shot straight to the crystal-blue sky. And like she’d seen in many a movie, she was the woman on the lounger, lowering her sunglasses while the object of her affection walked in front of her. In that moment, Mother Nature chose to blow her biggest breath right at Myles’s crotch. Now, reader, I don’t want to sound crude, but it needs to be said . . . that gust of wind, the one aimed directly at Myles’s nether regions? It not only made his swim trunks conform to his crotch but defined his crotch. Length, girth, mass . . . some have said the earth shook that day. And when Myles turned to see Tessa, staring right at him, hunger in those twenty-one-year-old eyes, all he could do was say, “Hi.”

She replied with a lick of her lips and a drawn-out “Helllll-o to you.”

It went on like that for a few years—minor interactions, but no significant moments to further the monotonous, humdrum continuation of nothingness. Well, not until the kiss of 2015.

Yup . . . a kiss, but I’m not at liberty to tell you how it went down. I’m going to leave that up to Tessa and Myles.

Like I said, I’m just here to lay down the foundation, to let you know this journey between them has been going on for years. Their mutual crushes have been master classes in patience. And the moment they finally, and I mean finally, let each other know their feelings—well, reader, it’s one for the ages.

Are you ready? Are you comfortable? Are you mentally prepared for a whirlwind of embarrassment? Good.

Let’s start this off with present day . . .

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HEART OF GOLD, a friends-to-lovers college romance from Amie Knight, is available now!

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How do you tell your best friend in the world that you’re in love with them?

I was eight the first time I saw her.

Ramsay Katherine Walker.

She was the prettiest girl I’d ever seen.

But eight-year-old Ramsay had nothing on grown-up Ramsay.

And now that we were in college, I was finding it harder and harder to hide my feelings.

But how do you tell your best friend in the world that you’re in love with them?

If you’re me, you don’t.

But with college guys pawing at my girl, I know I can’t wait any longer.

I can only hope she feels the same way.

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“I can’t believe that half-dead vampire-werewolf woman gave you her necklace.” I laughed, pulling on the skull around her neck. We’d just gotten in the car after our jaunt through hell itself. Most of the cars had cleared out already since Ramsay had taken her time getting to know every person that scared the shit out of me.

She giggled sweetly. “I can’t believe how you screamed like a little girl the whole time we were in there. It was embarrassing as hell.”

I rolled my eyes. “Sure you can. You’re not surprised in the least. Besides, what happened to you protecting me?”

She laughed loudly this time. “You’re right. I knew you were going to practically piss your pants as soon as I saw the place. You didn’t let me down. It was even better than I expected.”

“Brat.” I booped her on the nose, noticing a little caramel stuck to the corner of her mouth from the candy apples we’d had after the haunted house.

And then I couldn’t notice anything else.

I zeroed in on it, my thumb moving to the sticky sweetness right there, my eyes following my thumb.

I always wiped it with my finger. “You have a little something,” I started, leaning closer.

I wanted to taste it.

I wanted to taste her.

In fact, there wasn’t a time that I couldn’t remember when I didn’t.

I could hear the whoosh of my own breath in my ears, the pounding of my heart in my chest. It was time. It was past fucking time.

The smile fell from her face slowly. She stared at me, wide-eyed, her breath coming fast, her lips slightly parted and I knew I had to take my shot. It was now or never.

Still, I leaned in slow. More than anything I didn’t want to scare her. I prayed she wanted this like I did, and God, I wanted it more than anything.

I inched forward until my forehead rested against hers, the tips of our noses brushing. My eyes squeezed closed, her sweet apple breath mingling with mine.

I didn’t know if this was heaven or hell. I’d never wanted anything as much as this. Just being this close to her felt so good it was almost painful.

I tipped my chin forward until my lips rested right at the side of her mouth.

She sucked in a sharp breath that made me pause. “Is this okay?” I whispered, my lips practically to hers, my head feeling like it was somewhere in the stars.

She barely had time to give me a small “Uh uh,” before my lips were right there, pressing at the corner of her mouth.

I stayed like that. My lips right at the seam of hers and sucked in a long breath, smelling all that was her, somehow trying to engrain this moment into my memory.

I wanted to remember this night tomorrow, and the next day and two years from now and then eventually when I was ninety-five years old. I didn’t want to forget a moment. Not the smell of freshly laundered sheets that was Ramsay.

Not the way her eyes were closed tightly or how she kept her hands pinned in her lap like she was afraid to use them.

I wanted to remember the first touch of my lips to hers for always. I wanted to go slow.

Unfortunately, my dick had other plans. It wanted more than a close-mouthed kiss in an old rinky-dink car in a field in the country.

And because I couldn’t help it and my dick demanded, I pulled back a little but only enough to open my mouth a little and suck. I gave a slow lick and caramel, sweet and salty, hit my tongue, but I hardly cared for the taste. It was her I craved.

One small kiss and I was already addicted. I moved my lips over hers, trying to take it slow. For fuck’s sake, I knew it was her first time.

So I coaxed her. I nibbled, I rubbed. I pressed tiny pecks across her cupid’s bow and right in the center of her plump bottom lip.

And just when I thought I should pull back and call it a night, she let out a tiny moan and those small hands that were in her lap were in my hair.

THE FOREVER FORMULA, a second-chance, small-town romance from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Kendall Ryan, is available now!

Welcome to Kodiak Canyon,
Where the men outnumber the women, the beards are impressive, and the beer is home-brewed.

Welcome to Kodiak Canyon,
Where the men outnumber the women, the beards are impressive, and the beer is home-brewed.

Second chances and first loves …

Rachel Tyson never expected to be single, unemployed and starting over in the remote mountain town she’d worked so hard to escape.

After inheriting her grandfather’s rustic cabin, her only goal is to sell the thing and move on. The place holds too many memories—not all of them good. But complicating her plan is the big, grumpy, and highly overprotective Noah Hart. They share some ancient history, and maybe a secret or two. But Rachel doesn’t need saving this time. Not really, anyway. Too bad Noah isn’t about to let her get away again.

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About Kendall Ryan:

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than three dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold millions of books and they have been translated into several languages in countries around the world.

Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than 100 times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine.

She lives in Texas with her husband and two sons.

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