Jun 05

COVER REVEAL: Before We Fall by Aurora Rose Reynolds

BEFORE WE FALL, a second-chance, small town romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Aurora Rose Reynolds, releases July 7th! Check out this cover!

 

 

Title:  BEFORE WE FALL
Author:  AURORA ROSE REYNOLDS
Genre:  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Release Date:  JULY 7, 2023

 

 

Tucker Beckett and I likely never would have met if our spouses weren’t having an affair.

Newly divorced with a young son to raise Tucker Beckett is the last man Miranda Owens should be itching to figure out, to make smile, and hear laugh. Still there is something about the detective with haunted blue eyes and a dirty mouth that draws her in from the moment they meet.

If only life were so simple.

As Tucker and Miranda begin to navigate their new relationship, Tucker is tasked with solving the murder of a young woman, while their ex’s begin to play games in an attempt to split the two of them up.

Before they fall, these two will need to figure out if the only thing tying them together is the circumstances that brought them together in the first place or if it’s something more.

Love isn’t complicated but sometimes life is.

 

 

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About Aurora Rose Reynolds:  

 

Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground Kings, Shooting Stars, Fluke My Life and How to Catch an Alpha series.

Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers all over the world.

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Jun 01

RELEASE BLITZ: Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg

SWEET REGRET, a second-chance at first love, rockstar romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, K. Bromberg, is available now!

 

 

Old habits die hard. Especially with our history…

 

 

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.

***

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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“A breathtaking love story full of passion, forgiveness and the transformative power of love…” ~Danielle, Red Cheeks Reads

 

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EXCERPT:

“Goodbye, Shug,” I murmur against her skin and breathe her in one last time.

My throat feels like it’s collapsing as I walk the few feet to the door. One last look over my shoulder at my teenage fantasy and my adult downfall.

It’s her.

Hasn’t it always been her?

I left before because I loved her and thought I wasn’t enough for her.

I leave now because I know I love her, and I’m still not good enough for her.

“I love you. I always have.”

The pain hits the second I shut the door at my back.

 

 

 

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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Jun 01

REVIEW: Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg

5 SMOOCHES!

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SYNOPSIS:

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.

***

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?

* * * * * * * * * *

REVIEW:

Bromberg delivers another heart-capturing tale in Sweet Regret. Bromberg’s emotionally charged storytelling is perfectly showcased in this story as she expertly weaved together heart-wrenching emotion and history into a mesmerizing love story about redemption and the power of second chances.

Vince and Bristol’s story is intense in every sense of the word, and Kristy makes that evident from the start. Page after page of hurt, heartbreak, history and then, finally, healing made for an addictive story that I couldn’t read fast enough. Their romantic journey was portrayed with a genuine authenticity that kept me fully invested from cover-to-cover. I loved Bristol, she was strong and independent, and Vince was every bit the charismatic rock star. I felt every single feel right along with them as they navigated through their complicated history while living in their professional present. Adding to their turmoil were the complexities that came with Bristol’s secret and everything that happened during those long years of silence between them making for a completely consuming story. Bromberg has a remarkable ability to create multidimensional characters that come to life on the page, and while Vince and Bristol are definitely the stars of this show, Jagger was a total scene-stealer, and the side characters added wonderful interest and richness.

Full of healing, burning with heat and packed with emotion, and I practically inhaled Sweet Regret. I loved these characters, I loved their story, and Kristy shattered me with the depth of emotion in Bristol and Vince’s hard-earned, second-chance-at-first-love story. This was the kind of story I didn’t want to stop reading and got annoyed when I had to put it down. A breathtaking love story full of passion, forgiveness and the transformative power of love, I was completely swept up in the emotional rollercoaster of this story. Five stars from me for Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

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May 23

RELEASE BLITZ: Too Young to Fall in Love by Lacey Black

TOO YOUNG TO FALL IN LOVE, an emotional new fake relationship workplace romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Lacey Black, is available now!

 

 

I like being with him… I just need to remember he’s not the forever kind of guy.

 

 

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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“…a suspenseful, steamy, heartfelt romance that kept me glued to my Kindle.” ~Danielle, Red Cheeks Reads

 

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About Lacey Black:

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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May 23

REVIEW: Too Young to Fall in Love by Lacey Black

5 SMOOCHES!

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SYNOPSIS:

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.

* * * * * * * * * *

REVIEW:

Too Young to Fall in Love by Lacey Black is the seventh book in The Burgers and Brew Crüe series, and I’m just as smitten with these characters and this world as I was when I picked up the first book. Engaging plots, heart-string pulling emotion, sexy romances and endearing characters are the foundation this series is built upon, making it a fan favorite from the talented Lacey Black, who is known for her wonderful small-town romances.

Black masterfully weaved a story that was both heartwarming and suspenseful. Kellen is the Burgers and Brew bartender, and he’s a bit flirty, a notorious playboy and definitely not looking for a relationship. Cameron is a server at Burgers and Brew, and she’s dealing with her bad-guy ex who really wants her back and isn’t taking no for an answer. Thus begins Kellen and Cam’s fake relationship, and as the drama swirling around Cam starts to turn dangerous, it isn’t long before the rest of the Burgers and Brew crew is in on the action. Kellen and Cam are friends, but there has always been sparks of chemistry between them. The closer they get and the more time they spend together, though, the hotter things get, and the more those lines between them start to blur.

Too Young to Fall in Love was a total page-turner, and Lacey Black crafted a suspenseful, steamy, heartfelt romance that kept me glued to my Kindle. Five smooches from me for Too Young to Fall in Love by Lacey Black!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

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May 23

RELEASE BLITZ: Special Kind of Twisted by Lani Lynn Vale

SPECIAL KIND OF TWISTED, a suspenseful new romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author, Lani Lynn Vale, is available now!

 

 

They’re destined to be with each other… they just need to be convinced of it first.

 

 

He had a way of pulling everyone into his darkness. Then, to make matters worse, he convinced you that you liked it there.

Kyle Davis—ex professional baseball player and current felon—loved Sara, his best friend.

Strictly platonically, of course. He’d do absolutely anything for her, even put up with Greer, Sara’s other best friend.

What she was not was Kyle’s best friend. Or any friend at all, to be honest.

In fact, they couldn’t stand to be in the same room with each other, let alone breathe the same air for any length of time.

Then something happens, forcing the two of them to work together to keep Sara blissfully unaware of the danger Greer’s in.

They come up with a plan. Sara doesn’t need to know.

What she doesn’t know won’t hurt her.

The funny thing is, Sara knows all. Sara also knows the two of them are destined to be with each other.

She only has to convince them of it first.

 

 

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About Lani Lynn Vale:

Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.

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May 10

COVER REVEAL: Royally in Trouble by Meghan Quinn

ROYALLY IN TROUBLE, the highly anticipated, sexy and suspenseful sequel to the bestselling royal romance Royally Not Ready from USA Today Bestselling Author, Meghan Quinn, releases on June 6th! Check out this cover!

 

 

I keep telling myself, it’ll all work out… but now I’m not sure we’re going to make it out of this alive.

 

 

I have two responsibilities as the new heir to the throne:

1. Get married.
2. Have babies.

Sure, becoming queen one day is part of those new responsibilities, but as long as King Theo is in charge, I don’t have to add a coronation to my list.

That’s why I find myself in the throes of wedding planning, pre-wedding classes with my broody, over-protective fiancé, and counting down the days until we can finally say I do.

But with every day we grow closer to our wedding, we seem to grow apart.

Our commonalities are tested.
Our faith in each other is questioned.
And our safety is threatened.
The only thing working? The command he has over me in the bedroom.

I keep telling myself, it’ll all work out. We just need to make it to the wedding day. Except, when the day finally comes, everything falls apart.

We might have made it through the last few months together, but now I’m not sure we’re going to make it out of this alive.

 

 

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USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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May 04

RELEASE BLITZ WITH EXCERPT: Runaway Love by Melanie Harlow

RUNAWAY LOVE, a new single dad, small-town romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Melanie Harlow is available now!

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If I’m not careful, she might run away with my heart…

 

 

Yes, I’m a single dad who needs a nanny for the summer.

But hire the stranded runaway bride who shows up on my doorstep in a wedding gown with no references, no skills, and no experience?

No one is that desperate.

Except within twenty-four hours, down-on-her-luck Veronica Sutton manages to charm my kids, my family, and half the population of Cherry Tree Harbor into believing she’s perfect for the job.

And for me.

It’s not that I can’t see the appeal-those baby blue eyes? The endless legs? That mouth made for trouble? But I’ve got enough on my plate, raising two kids on my own and keeping the family business alive. I don’t have the time or the inclination to fall for an outspoken city girl.

So I should have kept my hands to myself.

Holding her in my arms was a big mistake. Even worse? Spending the night together. She ignites a possessive fire in me that I’m finding hard to snuff out.

But the most unforgivable? Growing attached to the sound of her laugh, the scent of her skin, and the way her body wraps around mine in the dark.

At the end of the summer, she’ll be gone.
And if I’m not careful, she might run away with my heart.

 

 

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EXCERPT:

I wanted to tell her it was okay and also ascertain if I could have another shot at getting my tongue in her mouth, but she kept talking and .

“And then grief hit me all over again and I was out here crying and you were finally being nice to me after being such a meanie, and then I probably shouldn’t have put my hands on you but you have a really nice body and it sort of did things to me that I wasn’t expecting and haven’t felt for a really, really long time, and I thought you were going to kiss me and then you didn’t, so I took control of the situation and kissed you—but then it was obvious you didn’t want that, and—”

“Fuck it.” Without waiting for her to finish, I grabbed the back of her head and forced her to stop talking by covering her mouth with mine.

This time it was her turn to go still with shock, and I took advantage of her immobility by opening her lips with mine and stroking between them with my tongue.

 

 

About Melanie Harlow:

USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she’s not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like Schitt’s Creek, Homeland, and Fleabag. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak.

Melanie is the author of the CLOVERLEIGH FARMS series, the ONE & ONLY series, AFTER WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.

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May 04

REVIEW: Runaway Love by Melanie Harlow

4.5 SMOOCHES!

    

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SYNOPSIS:

Yes, I’m a single dad who needs a nanny for the summer.

But hire the stranded runaway bride who shows up on my doorstep in a wedding gown with no references, no skills, and no experience?

No one is that desperate.

Except within twenty-four hours, down-on-her-luck Veronica Sutton manages to charm my kids, my family, and half the population of Cherry Tree Harbor into believing she’s perfect for the job.

And for me.

It’s not that I can’t see the appeal-those baby blue eyes? The endless legs? That mouth made for trouble? But I’ve got enough on my plate, raising two kids on my own and keeping the family business alive. I don’t have the time or the inclination to fall for an outspoken city girl.

So I should have kept my hands to myself.

Holding her in my arms was a big mistake. Even worse? Spending the night together. She ignites a possessive fire in me that I’m finding hard to snuff out.

But the most unforgivable? Growing attached to the sound of her laugh, the scent of her skin, and the way her body wraps around mine in the dark.

At the end of the summer, she’ll be gone.
And if I’m not careful, she might run away with my heart.

* * * * * * * * * *

REVIEW:

Melanie Harlow launches her new Cherry Tree Harbor series with Runaway Love, a quick, easy-reading and fun new contemporary romance featuring a runaway bride and grumpy single dad. I love Melanie Harlow’s writing style. It lends itself perfectly to the small-town trope. It’s cozy and warm while yet sweet, sultry and so very romantic. She’s also a very descriptive author, immersing her readers into these small towns and the worlds of her characters, and keeping them there with a creative, engaging plots and endearing characters.

Veronica lands in Cherry Tree Harbor on her wedding day after both the event and the relationship implode. Stranded in her wedding dress, she winds up at Austin’s house to apply for the job as the nanny to his adorable twins. A slow burn romance, Austin and Roni seemed to be in a constant state of will-they-or-won’t-they as their relationship built. The chemistry between them was electric, and they really struggled to keep it at bay. Austin’s grumpy nature was a stark contrast to Roni’s sunny yet spirited disposition. The forbidden love aspect of their relationship created a palpable tension that kept me fully invested in their story. The charming small town vibe was a captivating backdrop, and the side characters added depth and interest.

Runaway Love was sweet, steamy, swoony and sassy. I was looking for something lighter-hearted and this definitely fit that bill. The emotion in this story was just right–nothing too heavy, angsty or overly dramatic. With just enough heart, a good dose of humor and a whole lot of heat, this was a feel-good read that I devoured in a day. Runaway Love by Melanie Harlow gets 4.5 smooches from me!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

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May 03

RELEASE BLITZ WITH EXCERPT AND SURPRISE NEW RELEASE: Limited Edition Husband by L. Blakely AND Manhandled by L. Blakely

LIMITED EDITION HUSBAND, a fake marriage, friends-to-lovers M/M romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Blakely is available now! Scroll down for an excerpt!

Surprise! Lauren has also released, MANHANDLED, a friends to lovers M/M romance!

 

 

One night with no strings was supposed to be the plan…

 

 

A fake marriage standalone MM romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely writing MM romance as L. Blakely…

One night with no strings was supposed to be the plan.

After barely escaping my last train wreck of a romance, I’ve got a new dating goal—play it cool.

I stick to that strategy when I bump into a charming Brit I met once before. He’s newly out and eager for all the things he’s never done, so I make the helpful suggestion we jet off to the city of sin for the night, then say goodbye.

But instead, thanks to a bet and some bourbon, we’re saying I do.

And in the morning I’m asking myself what the hell have I done? But we’ll just undo the holy matrimony right this stinking second.

Except, the pics of our nuptials are splashed all over the Internet–the pro football player eloped!

Great, just great.

Now, my agent says we need to stay Mister and Mister until the brouhaha blows over.

Thirty days as fake husbands with the sexy, irresistible guy who’s determined to prove that he’s nothing like my ex?

My bruised heart can handle that as long as I don’t fall for my husband.

And I won’t. When we split for real, he’ll be an ocean away.

Contents include: A sarcastic, romance-phobic American football player, a charming and dirty-minded young British businessman, white-hot first times, dangerous decisions, and a sexy, witty, emotional fake marriage, first times MM standalone sports romance!

 

 

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A spicy friends-to-lovers standalone sports romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely writing MM romance as L. Blakely…

My buddies made me do it. I swear.

I didn’t plan to bid big on a date with my baseball player best friend at the auction. But he looked really good in that tailored suit, and I can’t resist a dare.

The media jumps all over the story – the city’s new quarterback nabs a date with the bigshot star shortstop.

Not so fast – we’re just friends.

Until we hit the links for the strictly platonic date I won. Suddenly I’m looking at my silver-tongued, devilishly handsome best bud in a whole new light–and it’s dark and dirty.

We cross way over the friendship line at my place that night, but in the morning we agree it can’t happen again. Trouble is, we can’t keep our hands off each other, especially not when we’re stuck in the same hotel room at our friend’s wedding.

But Tanner wants a real relationship, and I’m only serious about football. So when my second season as a starter begins next week, our late-night games (and talks, and sleepovers, and morning coffees) will have to end.

Except, as the cutoff looms closer, I’m feeling a whole lot more than friendship and that’s a big problem for my career…

Don’t miss this red-hot, friends-to-lovers, only-one-bed-in-the-room MM sports romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely!

 

 

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“…one of her most addictive M/M romances to date.” ~Danielle, Red Cheeks Reads

 

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EXCERPT:

The door is locked, and we stand by the row of marble sinks, his hands on my shoulders. “You okay? You want to leave?”

I take one breath then another.

“I don’t know,” I admit. I don’t know where to go next, what to do, what to say.

“We can hang here until you figure it out,” he says.

He would stay here with me while I sorted out my feelings. He’s that kind of person—the kind who stays.

“He’s not going to change,” I say, resigned. “He’s always going to put me down. But his insults don’t hurt the way they used to.”

“You stood up to him. I’m really fucking proud of you,” he says, gripping the collar of my shirt fiercely.

“You stood up to him too,” I point out.

“No one talks to my husband that way,” Nate says.

And just like that, I know what’s next. “I want to go. I want to leave with you. I want to spend this last night with you.”

 

 

 

About Lauren Blakely:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sweet, sexy and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.

With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with more than 65 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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