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In THE MAN NEXT DOOR, a coming-of-age slow burn suspense romance, a young girl falls for her older neighbor who may be linked to a murder in their small town. She then escapes her life and begins again, only to fall for another mysterious man who hides a painful past. I was just a young neglected girl when I met my new next door neighbor Gavin, a reclusive broken man, ten years my senior. He knew better. But I certainly didn’t. All I knew was that I liked what I saw. All I had were my best friends, Izzie and Gavin. My father forbade me to see Gavin, but I didn’t listen. I was crazy ...

Some secrets are meant to be discovered. Yes, I'm odd. I'm pragmatic. I'm a perfectionist and a little neurotic. I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the age of eleven, and I can’t remember being any other way. Thankfully, with the assistance of medication and therapy, my life is well under control. Some might even say it’s perfect: a beautiful husband, our sons Trevor and Tristan, a fabulous condo, work I enjoy and great friends. Yet I'm still extremely fragile. It’s the reason I always guard my emotions very carefully. But unfortunately, nothing can help me when, by...

A steamy boss secretary romance. I'm barely thirty, yet I'm already a widow. Ethan, my two-year old, is the light of my life. I've been a complete mess since my husband's passing because every single day, I must live with the knowledge that I'm the one to blame. I'm nothing but a hollow shell, trying to be strong for Ethan, and failing miserably. Yet surprisingly, all it takes is one jolt to bring me back to life; an opportunity to work with the reclusive wealthy man in the penthouse upstairs. Weston Hanson is odd, beautiful, sweet, playful, and unlike anyone I've ever met before. And ...

ARE YOU READY TO PLAY? A struggling single mom gets caught up in the web of a notorious Casanova who likes to play games. When I sign up for the Player’s Game, I do it only for the money. As a struggling single mom, I need the extra cash. Colton Rossi is beautiful, but he’s also a notorious player. Women swoon all over him. I'm not the least interested in a Casanova like him, nor do I have time for romance. I know I can’t get tangled up in his games. I need to look out for myself and my son. As intoxicating as Colton is, I vow to pull myself away from him, but when he makes me an ...

One week… can change your life. Corrie’s Story I’ve been through a lot these past few years. Feeling down in the dumps, I pack up and get away for a bit — friends have lent me their beach cottage for a week. I’m looking forward to getting off the grid, and having a quiet week with my two Pomeranians. On the week’s agenda: journal, walk on the beach, paint, read, relax and reflect on life. Unfortunately, my plans hit a snag when I find my soon-to-be ex, Jacob, at the cottage too. Turns out we’ve been double-booked. Jacob is as pig-headed as I am, and neither one of us is ...

A new forbidden arrangement standalone novel from Roya Carmen, author of The Ground Rules Trilogy. One week... can change your life. Gabriella’s Story. A troubled marriage. A one week hall pass. I have it all: a beautiful husband, two adorable children, and a dream home. Yet, when, by chance, I befriend Eli online, I fall fast. And hard. I know I must let him go, and saying goodbye is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I resolve to move on and forget about my beautiful stranger. But then… I make an unexpected discovery, and it shakes my perfect world to its core. Rules ...

One week... can change your life. Kayla’s Story I have my life together. For the most part. I have work I love, great friends, and a friends-with-benefits arrangement which suits me just fine — I’m not interested in anything more. Although Oscar is sexy, fun and sweet, he’s way too immature to be taken seriously. The amazing sex is all I need. And my mom is getting married. In Paris! I’m super excited, until I realize my mother’s fiancé is my old high school nemesis’s dad. Looks like the boy who made my teenage years hell is about to become my new stepbrother. Matt Moore is ...

A steamy New Adult contemporary romcom set in Seattle. Previously published on Wattpad. 2.3 million reads!!! Librarian Kirsten Beals is bookish, serious, and a little set in her ways. Her neighbor, tech wiz Ethan Fox, is her polar opposite; charming, smooth and playful. And she absolutely cannot stand him. But when Kirsten's long-time boyfriend Logan dumps her cold, Kirsten and Ethan team up to show Logan just exactly what he'll be missing. As Ethan works to sexy-up Kirsten, he comes to see her in a completely new light, and realizes there's more to her than nerdy glasses. And as he teaches...

HEX HALL meets THE MENTALIST A missing toddler. A girl with an exceptional mind. I don’t fit in. I never have. People think I’m weird. That’s because I am. My mother says I’m no ordinary girl. How I wish I were. She also says I hide from the world. But if you were me, you would hide, too. Imagine being able to read everyone’s thoughts — a sixth sense I never wanted. I typically stay in the shadows, desperate not to attract too much attention, but one girl brings me out of my shell. And that’s when all hell breaks loose, and I’m exiled to RAMS — a school for gifted students...

A fun steamy Rom-Com novella. A cynical good girl. A cocky French artist. And a hell of a steamy art lesson. Can you fall in love in less than a week? Following a brutal break-up, Sammy Stone gets roped into attending an art retreat with her best friend Trish. Sammy can’t draw to save her life, but her beautiful art teacher is more than happy to give her extra lessons. Only You brings you to the beautiful romantic city of Quebec and the colorful world of art. Set over a single sunny week, it's the perfect summer read. ONLY YOU is a steamy rom-com, summer adventure, hot for teacher ...

One week… can change your life. Maeve’s Story. A love hate story. I’m over the moon: I have a job I love, great friends, and I'm getting married to Peter, the man of my dreams. But when I lose my job and get jilted at the altar, my world crumbles, and I run to drown my sorrows in my mother’s arms. I’m back in my hometown for a week. And I have a plan – make Peter insanely jealous and win him back. Enter Blake Taylor, my first love, the boy who broke my heart. I’d rather avoid him at all costs, but with his ‘bad boy’ good looks and our shared history, Blake is the perfect ...

Sometimes even the best-laid plans are meant to be broken. Emma Breyer has always been the ‘ugly duckling’ – the one no one sees. Fed up, she decides to make a plan and finally become the person she wants to be. She is shocked when the plan works! Finally, she has it all – the blond hair, fake lashes, fabulous job and gorgeous boyfriend. But then she hits a little snag… in the form of a beautiful brooding artist. Griffin is everything she is NOT looking for. But he’s the only one who seems to truly see her, and not just the person she’s pretending to be. Now, she must choose ...

Back to You is a contemporary summer romance. An old childhood friend. A beautiful coastal town. And a clever matchmaking mother. All the makings of a fun summer romance… a great beach read. When career-driven, widowed mother Sophie Edwards loses her job in the big city and finds herself at a low point in her life, she decides to go back to her hometown and face the past she’s been running from for years. Sophie is drawn back to the beautiful coastal town, her family, and her childhood friend John. Having lost more than one person in her life, she’s afraid to face the past, and the ...