L. J. Evans

From award-winning author LJ Evans comes an emotional, small-town, first-love romance between a feisty, dive queen and her football god of a neighbor... "You were my only wish. My only dream come true. But what if I couldn't keep you?" Dive queen Cam Swayne refuses to give up on her destiny. For as long as she can remember, her heart has belonged to the dreamy boy-next-door. But despite their lifelong friendship, the three years separating them is an insurmountable hurdle for a high-school romance. Until one summer night, when everything changes and Jake finally sees her for the woman she's become. Can Cam's sheer determination keep them together when college, illness, and fate come calling? Or will she be left to pick up the pieces without him? Inspired by Taylor Swift's "Begin Again," My Life as a Country Album is the first heartfelt standalone novel in the My Life as an Album series. If you like unforgettable connections, emotional journeys, and beautiful prose, then you just might adore LJ Evans' bittersweet, diary-style tale. Warning: tears may fall... Also available in the My Life as an Album series box set with exclusive content.

A Coming-Of-Age, Boy-Next-Door Romance

My Life As a Country Album

From award-winning author LJ Evans comes an electric, second-chance, standalone romance between a broody Navy S.E.A.L. and his best friend's fiery sister... "Challenge accepted!" were the last words she expected him to utter, and now it's a race to see who will back down first. Dani Whittaker has turned in her Washington D.C. insider badge, leaving behind the backstabbing ways and seedy politicians. When a friendly favor ends with the one man she can't have making her body sing in ways she hates to adore, D.C. isn't the only thing she needs to escape. Navy S.E.A.L., Nash Wellesley, is all about honoring a promise to his dead brother, so accepting a dare from the long-legged force of nature tempting him isn't in the cards. Not if he wants to keep his only remaining friend and stick to the code he grew up on. But retreat is impossible after Dani's new job puts her in the headlights of a fanatic, and Nash is called upon to protect her. When the chase ends, will they be left shattered or will they emerge from the ashes together? Inspired by Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams, comes a standalone, bodyguard romance about the triumphant healing power of love that just might make you laugh, tear your heart out, and slowly combust. Are you ready for it?" *Contains nongraphic assault flashbacks not involving the hero.

A Frenemy, Military Romance

Damaged Desires

"You don't have to fight the world alone. You've got me." Travis Dayton, a.k.a. Truck, is focused on two things: settling into his position at the Coast Guard Academy and helping his younger brother stay out of trouble. So even though the beautiful, comic loving Jersey Banner is tugging at his heart strings in funny ways, he isn't going to act on those emotions. Not when he'll eventually be moving on, and she'll be staying behind. Jersey has been struggling to keep her family afloat ever since their dad went to jail. The pain she feels on a regular basis? It isn't anything she can stop to think about. At least not, until she ends up at the emergency room in the protective arms of the one man who makes her pulse beat faster than the superheroes she worships. Seeing Jersey in desperate need of medical care she can't afford, Truck does the only thing he can to help... he marries her. When chaos invades their lives, their temporary deal starts to crumble. Hearts and souls are twined together, so that there's little chance of escape without permanent damage. Unless, they just surrender to it all and let love heal them both. From award-winning author, LJ Evans, comes a novel inspired by Lady A's "Ocean" about resilience and love. You don't want to miss this small town, military romance. Author's Note: Protective, noble Coast Guard. Nerdy, comic loving heroine. Heart tugging words and slow, simmering attraction. Fake marriage, broken promises, and happiness you'll feel in your bones. "Love is the only real superpower."

A Slow Burn, Friends-To-lovers Romance

Avenged by Love

"One mistake doesn't make you a failure." LONNIEI came to Tennessee to help a friend. And now, I'm stuck.By the Southern charm,By the sweet tea and By a tall, red-headed "Strawberry Shortcake" And when my world crumbles apart, Wynn is there to help me pick up the pieces. To show me the way.WYNNMy life was a huge disappointment.My marriage,My job,Everything slipped away.Coming home seemed like the final failure. But then I meet him, Lonnie Brennan, the sexy bass player,Who adds laughter to my life.And now, I realize that I can Change my tune, Sing a new song. From award-winning author, LJ Evans, comes the music inspired conclusion to the MY LIFE AS AN ALBUM SERIES about hope and new beginnings.

My Life As a Mixtape

He dreams of being a US Coast Guard. She dreams of being a country star. But will a chance encounter send them careening in a new direction?Eli Wyatt is all serious, military cadet. He's determined to honor his father's memory by joining the Coast Guard. So when his professor's sexy, impulsive daughter shows up at the beach house jeopardizing those plans, he does everything he can to send her away.Ava Abrams is all music all the time. She's escaping― her father and a future that isn't hers. She isn't going to let anything, even a gorgeous, broody cadet, slow her down.But when their bodies and souls start speaking to each other, it's hard for either of them to walk away until Ava's father shows up, threatening both their dreams. Ava runs, and their summer love story is left as a wish that never came true.Four years later, fate brings Ava and Eli together again in a New York City bar. Will they take the second chance that is handed to them or will their dreams continue to keep them apart?"No one can take away a love story that is yours."Inspired by Luke Bryan's "Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset" comes a second chance, summer beach romance from award-winning author, LJ Evans, about all the ways dreams can be lost and remade, and how love can guide you through."LJ Evans is a unicorn author. You know the kind - they only come along once in a blue moon, but every word they write is pure magic. Every single one of her books brings all the feels and more, and Guarded Dreams is no exception. This book is absolutely amazing." - NovelMomma

Guarded Dreams

What would you sacrifice for love? Leaving his Navy career and his assignment at the Department of Defense behind, Mac Whittaker is ready to join his family on Capitol Hill. He's just missing one thing―a woman he loves at his side. He wants the American fairy tale. Georgie Astrella has put her life's goals on hold for way too long. She's finally putting away her cutting shears and curling iron to bury herself in justice and the law. She certainly isn't looking for love. Fate has other ideas... throwing them together until neither of them can walk away from the attraction that thunders across their souls... from the truth of how their hills and valleys fit perfectly together. But her family's past would make his future an impossibility. Will Mac give everything up for her? And more importantly, will Georgie let him? From award-winning author, LJ Evans, comes a story of family and sacrifice inspired by Lewis Capaldi's "Bruises." You won't want to miss this inspirational, military romance.

A Contemporary, Political Romance

Forged by Sacrifice

"He was an undefinable formula. An accelerant lighting me up." Dawson Langley is living three separate lives and hiding secrets from those he loves most. Trying to keep his worlds apart takes every ounce of concentration he has. So, returning to New London and discovering Violet Banner managing the bed and breakfast he calls home isn't just a problem, it's a catastrophe because she's the one person who's always seen right through him. When Violet first met Dawson, he was a broody-bad-boy who branded her heart without ever touching her. Five years later, she thinks she's finally moved on, but one torturous touch proves nothing has changed. Except for the science lab she's built in the garage and the shadows lurking around him. As the clandestine activity surrounding his international boat race, tightens around him, Dawson does everything he can to keep Violet out of harm's way. This means the tantalizing connection that's dangled between them for years will have to remain what it's always been: a dream that won't come true. Everything changes when Violet stumbles upon the truth and turns the storm that's coming in her direction. Only one thing is certain, there's nothing Dawson won't do to keep her safe...even if it means making her his. A daring and decadent romantic suspense from award-winning author, LJ Evans, that whirls the reader around the globe and back. Inspired by Daughtry's "What About Now," comes a determined scientist and a broody bad-boy-turned-hero who just might leave their mark on you in this adventurous, standalone, slow burn. "I wasn't supposed to touch her this way. To have her this way. She wasn't ever supposed to be mine."

A Second-Chance, Romantic-suspense Novel

Unmasked Dreams

From award-winning author LJ Evans comes a breathtaking, roommates-to-lovers standalone romance between a driven military man and the law student he can't afford to love... "My heart enlarged at a thought I'd never had for a woman... I wanted to keep her." Leaving his Navy career behind, Mac Whittaker is ready to join his family on Capitol Hill and pursue the political dream he's had since childhood. His goals are just within reach, and all he needs to complete them is a woman he adores at his side. Georgie Astrella is just getting her life back on track after putting aside her own goals for years. She isn't looking for love, a man, or anything that might deviate her from her given course again. She plans on losing herself in the law and nothing else. After sharing an intoxicating kiss at their friends' beach-house while on vacation, Mac and Georgie run in opposite directions. Neither can afford mere attraction to shift their futures. But Fate has other ideas, throwing them together until neither can walk away without losing a piece of their souls. When her family's past promises to make his future an impossibility, they'll have to decide just what they're willing to sacrifice for love. Inspired by Lewis Capaldi's "Bruises," comes a friends-to-lovers, military romance about dreams and family with vibrant characters on an emotional journey you won't want to miss. Also available in The Anchor Novels: The Military Brothers box set with an exclusive novella.

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