Brooke O'Brien

How do you protect your heart? Build a wall. Lock it away. Let no one in. Everyone should have a childhood worth remembering. Only I remember mine for all the wrong reasons. Starting over in a new town is hard enough. When you are running from your past, it doesn't get any easier. I was ready to say goodbye to the burdens I have carried. The pain I've experienced is more than anyone should have to face. Then I met him... He takes my breath away. I can't ignore the way he makes me feel. I know he has the power to destroy me. And that's what scares me the most.

Where I Found You

There's a fine line between love and hate, and it's about to be set on fire.Brix Ward is a Grade A prick.He's arrogant, spoiled, and self-centered. As the lead singer of A Rebels Havoc, he's used to women falling over themselves for a chance to tame the wild bad boy.Except for me.I still remember the boy I grew up with. The one who went out of his way to make my life a living hell. I did my best to avoid him at all costs.Imagine my surprise when our parents announced they had eloped, then left me to live with my new stepbrother. Alone.Now, no matter what I do, there's no escaping him. He's always there, tempting me, provoking me. Every moment of every day. The more we're around each other, the more the heat between us begins to rise.If he thinks he can hurt me again, he's dead wrong.I won't let him be the one to destroy me, even if it breaks my heart.Author's Note: This is Book One in the A Rebels Havoc series. It can be read as a standalone and has a HEA. Due to strong sexual content, coarse language and mature subject matter, this book is not suitable for under the age of 18.

Brix

Ryan Blake is off limits. She is everything I shouldn't want, but do.She's my best friend's sister, so feelings for her are out of the question. Her passion and fire trigger a spark in the dark hollows of my heart.Now she's turning eighteen, and my resolve is starting to wear thin. I know I don't deserve her, but I can't walk away.No matter how my heart aches for her, I know I'll tear her heart in two.

Torn

Maverick Night is bad news. He made me want things I knew I shouldn't but did.Now my brother's best friend is back, but we are both different people. Time changed us.I crave the way my heart beat when he used to look at me, how it felt to be in his arms. Nothing good will come from opening myself up to him.I just hope my tattered heart can take it if he walks away again.

Tattered

Five years ago, Halle Keegan had consumed my whole world. Until one night when our lives changed forever. My existence was torn apart.I've let my demons get the best of me, pushing away the people I love most to protect them. I swore I'd never come back home to Arbor Creek. They say the truth will set you free. When the truth is revealed, I'm forced to look my demons dead in the eye. I don't deserve her or her forgiveness, but I'd give up my life if it meant keeping her safe.This time around, she may be the only one who can save me.Author's Note: This is Book Three in the Heart's Compass series. It can be read as a standalone and has a HEA. Due to strong sexual content, coarse language and mature subject matter, this book is not suitable for under the age of 18.

Until I Found You: A Second Chance Romance

Brix Ward is a Grade A prick. He's arrogant, spoiled, and self-centered. As the lead singer of A Rebels Havoc, he's used to women falling over themselves for a chance to tame the wild bad boy. Except for me. I still remember the boy I grew up with. The one who went out of his way to make my life a living hell. I did my best to avoid him at all costs. Imagine my surprise when our parents announced they had eloped, then left me to live with my new stepbrother. Alone. Now, no matter what I do, there's no escaping him. He's always there, tempting me, provoking me. Every moment of every day. The more we're around each other, the more the heat between us begins to rise. If he thinks he can hurt me again, he’s dead wrong. I won’t let him be the one to destroy me, even if it breaks my heart. Author's Note: This is Book One in the A Rebels Havoc series. It can be read as a standalone and has a HEA. Due to strong sexual content, coarse language and mature subject matter, this book is not suitable for under the age of 18.

Brix: A Stepbrother Bully Romance

I wish someone would've warned me about the dangers of falling in love with your best friend. I was no stranger to covering up my problems with meaningless sex and alcohol. When Brea asked me for one night to help her forget, I craved being the man she needed. Just sex. No commitment. Then she begged me to promise her nothing would change between us. I couldn't bring myself to lie to her. One night. One broken promise. I will never forget the night I fell in love with my best friend, and now nothing will ever be the same.

Lost Before You

Wild Irish

Jennifer Bonds

Tina Gallagher

Mignon Mykel

Aubree Valentine

Christy Pastore

Victoria Pinder

The Summer Games may be postponed, but finding love is not...The Winning Bracket by Mignon MykelWhen the Olympics are cancelled, professional volleyball player Samantha Piper finds herself going home to Montana, but what she doesn't expect is to fall--fast--for the former fiancé of her high school enemy. As they play alongside one another in the summer couple's volleyball league, the stakes are high--each win has a fun, and eventually sexy, incentive. Can the final winning bracket include love?Making the Leap by Aubree ValentineFrom the outside she looks like a high-society princess. He's no more than the family's ranch hand. But that's not the reason they're bad for each other, nor is it the reason they've held back. Can they get past all the reasons why they couldn't work out, and accept the real reason why they can?Long Shot by Jennifer BondsWes Kaplan is rich, entitled, and a total pain in my ass. Worse? He's hot AF, persistent as hell, and totally off-limits. Because in a town where gossip spreads faster than pollen on the wind, the only thing worse than hooking up with your uptight boss's son is falling for him. Personal Foul by Brooke O'BrienWhat will happen when the smooth-talking and irresistible basketball recruit sets his sights on the head coach's daughter? The risks are high with the heat of their sexual tension mounting. Giving in to their desires is one personal foul neither of them can back down from.Throw Like a Girl by Tina GallagherAfter knowing each other for years, Penny Montgomery and Kenny Hanover enjoyed a mild flirtation but didn't move things beyond that. Besides the fact he'd been warned away by her overprotective big brother, she was only in town for a short visit before heading out to join the Olympic Softball Team, and Kenny wanted more than a fling. When the Olympics are canceled months later, Penny takes a well-deserved vacation at the beach and finds Kenny in town for a friend's wedding. Still drawn to him, Penny wants to explore their attraction, she just needs to figure out how to convince him to do the same.Double Contact by Christy PastoreAs a professional baseball player, women have never been a challenge. Until I met her. Brunette. Beautiful. Vivacious. Just as I'm ready to take my shot, my teammate jock blocks me. Turns out he saw her first. That was two years ago. As luck would have it, our paths crossed again, and this time, I don't waste a second. I want my chance.Fierce Fighter by Victoria PinderStone Steel only has one shot to success. Wrestling. He'll prove it in the Olympics that he's the best. But he takes time off his training to go to his cousin's wedding. He hadn't expected Vanessa, his ex, to be a bridesmaid. Vanessa hopes to avoid Stone at the wedding. She never told him when he left town, she was pregnant. However weddings are intimate and Vanessa and Stone's chemistry is off the charts. But if she tells him her secret, she's worried he'll never forgive her. Can she take a chance on him, this time?

An Elite Athlete Sport Romance Anthology

Playing To Win

Tysin: A Brother's Best Friend Rockstar Romance

All I've ever wanted was a family... For so long, I had been walking through my life alone. Loss and heartbreak taught me not to wish for something because the moment you do, it can all be ripped away from you. The day I met Callum, everything began to change. Falling in love with him and becoming his wife, I finally started to picture a future I never thought I would have. Life has a way of testing me. My life is about to change in ways I never expected. ... now one man threatens to take it all away from me again. Author's Note: This is a Novella in the Heart's Compass series. you do not need to read every book in the series, however it's strongly recommended that you read the first book, Where I Found You, in order to understand where their story began. Due to strong sexual content, coarse language and mature subject matter, this book is not suitable for under the age of 18.

Now That I Found You: A Small Town Romantic Suspense Novella

Reckless Rebound - Alternate Special Edition

Rivals We Hate

USA Today Bestselling author Brooke O'Brien returns to Arbor Creek with this heart-aching story about a single mom breaking free from an abusive relationship and learning to let love in again. No one ever goes into marriage expecting it will end in divorce. Every day became a struggle as I saw the man I once loved become someone I didn't recognize. But for my son, I knew I had to work up the courage to walk away. Starting over in a small town wouldn't be easy, but it was close to my mom, and I needed her support. When the perfect home and a job all but fell in my lap, I couldn't help but feel like I was right where I was meant to be. Corbin Reid walked into my life like he was meant to be there all along. His devilish smile and his smooth-talking ways are no match to the amazing heart he shows me. It didn't take long and I didn't stand a chance but to fall in love with him. Our secrets always have a way of revealing themselves. When the truth comes out, the happiness I finally found comes crashing down around me. Will our past tear us apart or will our love be worth the sacrifice?

A Salvation Society Novel

Sacrifice

Sydney Carr knows better than to mix business with pleasure. She's had a long, hard road to get to where she is now. She landed her dream job, and she's not about to risk it all for the newest basketball recruit.The stakes are high for Colson Rush. When he's traded to the Miami Blaze, his focus is on one thing-winning. But when he helps a fiery redhead fight off a mugger, he can't deny the sparks between them. Although she tries, neither can she.Too bad she's his new coach's daughter.Giving into the temptation is one personal foul neither of them can back down from.Personal Foul was previously featured in the Playing to Win Anthology and is now expanded to a full-length novel.

Personal Foul

All I've ever wanted was a family...For so long, I had been walking through my life alone. Loss and heartbreak taught me not to wish for something because the moment you do, it can all be ripped away from you.The day I met Callum, everything began to change. Falling in love with him and becoming his wife, I finally started to picture a future I never thought I would have.Life has a way of testing me. My life is about to change in ways I never expected. ... now one man threatens to take it all away from me again. Author's Note: This is a Novella in the Heart's Compass series. you do not need to read every book in the series, however it's strongly recommended that you read the first book, Where I Found You, in order to understand where their story began. Due to strong sexual content, coarse language and mature subject matter, this book is not suitable for under the age of 18.

Now That I Found You: A Tortured Heroine Standalone Romance

Sydney Carr knows better than to mix business with pleasure. She’s had a long, hard road to get to where she is now. She landed her dream job, and she’s not about to risk it all for the newest basketball recruit. The stakes are high for Colson Rush. When he’s traded to the Miami Blaze, his focus is on one thing—winning. But when he helps a fiery redhead fight off a mugger, he can’t deny the sparks between them. Although she tries, neither can she. Too bad she’s his new coach’s daughter. Giving into the temptation is one personal foul neither of them can back down from. Personal Foul was previously featured in the Playing to Win Anthology and is now expanded to a full-length novel.

Personal Foul: A Sports Office Standalone Romance

USA Today Bestselling author Brooke O'Brien brings an heart-aching story about a woman on the run and a man who will do anything to save her. I always knew there would come a day when I'd leave my small town. When my grandma passed away, I took my chance and ran like hell. I boarded a bus to Arbor Creek with the plan to stay there long enough to make some money before moving on to the next place. I didn't expect to meet Callum at the bus station or to feel a connection when I saw him again weeks later after settling into my new job. I never thought I'd fall for him so quickly or for him to help me forget the memories tormenting me of my past. Except, moving on and starting over is not as easy as one would hope. I've learned this lesson better than anyone. The past always has its way of coming back to haunt you, and secrets never stay buried no matter how far you try to run.

Where I Found You (Second Cover Edition)

K.M. Scott

Anna Brooks

Abbi Cook

Morgan James

Ellie Isaacson

Stephanie St. Klaire

Anna Blakely

Victoria Ellis

Debra St James

Kristi Avalon

Anise Storm

SE Rose

Nadia Han

J.C. Thompson

The trouble with bad boys... They're not the forever type, but the chemistry is too intense to ignore. Their touch sets you on fire. Their kiss makes you crave more. They'll draw you in with their sophisticated charm, break the rules... and your heart. Everything about them is wrong, yet you can’t stay away. Because sometimes... bad is better. Don't miss these rugged rebels and the strong women who tame their wild hearts! *100% of proceeds from The Trouble With Bad Boys will benefit Operation Underground Railroad to support victims of human trafficking.

The Trouble With Bad Boys

A Heart's Compass is a small town, steamy, and emotional series featuring strong alpha males and the women who turn their world upside down. Take a trip to Arbor Creek and enjoy your favorite tropes such as friends to lovers, second chance romance, surprise baby, and more. Your next binge read is here! Fall in love with the A Heart's Compass series by Brooke O'Brien. This set includes Where I Found You, Lost Before You, Until I Found You, and Now That I Found You.

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