Layla Hagen

Withering Hope

This sexy and heart-warming romance about a sworn bachelor falling for his best friend’s sister will melt your e-reader. Happy Ever After - guaranteed! Can be enjoyed as standalone. Ian Gallagher loves taking risks. It’s how he turned the business he’s built with his brother into a success. But even he can’t cross some rules. His best friend’s sister is strictly off-limits, but when Ellie moves to New York, he jumps at the chance to help her settle in. One look at her, and he realizes that not flirting with her will be a lot harder than he thought, and not just because she’s stunning. He enjoys her laughter and merciless teasing. How can he stay away when all he wants is to get closer? Ellie Cavanaugh is living her dream. She’s finally working in a Michelin starred restaurant in New York. Her plan is to get as much experience as possible before opening her own place. Kissing her brother’s best friend is definitely not part of the plan. Neither is opening up to him in ways she never did with anyone. Ellie knows that Ian isn’t looking for forever though. After all, her brother warned her that Ian was a sworn bachelor. And if she’s honest with herself, Ellie isn’t ready for love either. She’s never let anyone in before. But she can’t help giving in to the growing bond between her and Ian, even if it means putting her heart on the line.

Because You're Mine

It all started as pretend...My best friend, and one of the most powerful men in New York, needed my help. Our first kiss was unexpected-but it still made my skin sizzle, my knees go weak. The next one was in front of his tight-knit family. We had to be convincing. But it was so wicked hot, it almost convinced me too. On our first night together, he told me that I had to keep us both in check, because he didn't know how to keep the lines from blurring...He touched me like I was precious, and held me close... barely stopping his fingers from pushing down the straps of my dress...On our second night, our banter turned to flirting. Hunter-my best friend was now Hunter-the man. Intense. Alluring. Sexy as hell. How was I supposed to not fall in love?

You're The One

***This is a STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE***Aimee's wedding is supposed to turn out perfect. Her dress, her fiancé and the location—the idyllic holiday ranch in Brazil—are perfect. But all Aimee's plans come crashing down when the private jet that's taking her from the U.S. to the ranch—where her fiancé awaits her—defects mid-flight and the pilot is forced to perform an emergency landing in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. With no way to reach civilisation, being rescued is Aimee and Tristan's—the pilot—only hope. A slim one that slowly withers away, desperation taking its place. Because death wanders in the jungle under many forms: starvation, diseases. Beasts. As Aimee and Tristan fight to find ways to survive, they grow closer. Together they discover that facing old, inner agonies carved by painful pasts takes just as much courage, if not even more, than facing the rainforest. Despite her devotion to her fiancé, Aimee can't hide her feelings for Tristan—the man for whom she's slowly becoming everything. You can hide many things in the rainforest. But not lies. Or love.Withering Hope is the story of a man who desperately needs forgiveness and the woman who brings him hope. It is a story in which hope births wings and blooms into a love that is as beautiful and intense as it is forbidden.

As a divorced single father, I live by three rules: 1. Make sure every day my daughter, Paisley, knows she’s number one in my life. No. Matter. What. 2. Keep contact with my cheating ex-wife to a minimum. 3. Turn Maxwell Wineries into a legacy that keeps Paisley set for life. When I hire Lexi to look after my daughter, I realize I need another rule: don’t pursue Paisley’s nanny. But even if I had that rule it wouldn’t matter. Because I'm breaking it already.

Promise Me Forever

USA Today Bestselling Author Layla Hagen brings you a sizzling new romance I swear I didn't mean to flirt with the world-famous Brayden Clarke-especially not right in the middle of an interview for a job. It was a slip-or perhaps a gut reaction to his smoldering eyes and deep, sexy voice. To my total disbelief, they give me the assignment. My task is simple: advise Brayden and his band on how to communicate with their fans. Easy-peasy. Or so I thought...I can handle the job, but the sexy lead singer who's intent on getting under my skin might be too hot to resist. But our lives are too different. His life is under constant scrutiny. I thrive on freedom and spontaneity. I like exploring the streets of New York and meeting up with my siblings without needing security detail. But when we're together, all our differences fade, and I can't get enough of this man. And he won't quit until he makes me his.

Say You're Mine

I know what people think when they hear the name Sebastian Bennett. Determined. Ruthless. Head of a business empire. From the outside, I look bulletproof. Behind closed doors, though, family always comes first. My parents. My eight–yes, eight–siblings. Every single one of them nagging at me to settle down and get married. I may be bulletproof, but I can’t seem to deflect them. No matter how many times I patiently explain that I don’t believe in love. I hadn’t counted on Ava Lindt. Beautiful. Funny. Just as stubborn as I am. It’s frankly infuriating. I only hired her as a consultant to make our next jewelry collection launch unforgettable. So why is it thoughts of her that I can’t shake? Those curves, that smile… it’s irresistible. And completely off-limits. She won’t risk her job. I won’t risk my heart. But one kiss, one touch at a time, our sizzling chemistry is turning into a deep connection. With her time at Bennett Enterprises drawing to a close, I’ll have to decide what I was wrong about– her, or love.

Your Irresistible Love

Landon Connor is a man of many talents–all business magazines agree on that. My family calls me a workaholic, but being driven and career-focused is what turned me into a hotshot CEO. I have good reasons for keeping my personal life on hold. Then Maddie Jennings walks into my life and makes me question all my choices. Maddie says she hasn’t met anyone like me before, and hopes she never will again. Good. I can’t stand the thought of anyone else getting the reactions I do out of her when I boss her around, when I stand just a little too close. Pretending to ignore the way I make her feel is becoming her full-time job. I’m not ignoring anything about her, from her curves to the sweetness in her smile. She’s all I see, and everything I want. Maddie can’t help giving in to my romantic overtures and the intoxicating feeling when we touch. But even as our passion grows, I can’t help but wonder—can I prove I’m ready to open my heart for longer than a summer?

Anything For You

I know what people say about me. Eric Callahan, ‘The Shark’. I own it. I’m a powerful man. My sharp business sense earned me that nickname. My façade is my armor. Underneath is where I keep the devotion I have for my daughter. Since her mother died, I’ve devoted my life to her. Expanding my business on the West Coast is one way to ensure I build the legacy she deserves. And that’s all I plan to do for our three months in San Francisco. Until I meet Pippa Bennett. I swear, I didn’t mean to start flirting with her. It was a complete accident. So was continuing. I can’t resist the pull between us any more than I can change the tides in the Bay. We have the same sense of humor, we have chemistry for days, and she’s as kind and sweet with my daughter as my family is. This is fast spiraling out of control. She’s a divorcee, I’m a widower. Neither of us was prepared to take a chance on love again. Besides, we always had a time limit. But as it grows closer, I can’t help but wonder–can I let her go, or could this one be forever?

Your Forever Love

Take New York by storm and steer clear of serious relationships. That's the plan. That's the goal. It's easy too, now that my software company is making headlines. Nothing is getting in the way of that--not even my sexy personal trainer. I don't care how beautiful and intriguing she is. Mel Dawson keeps talking me into doing things, like watching the sunset and slowing down to enjoy life. When she trains me, and I watch her body, I'm constantly fantasizing about exploring every inch of it all night long, claiming her mouth every time she gives me a sassy reply. I don't even know who I am when I'm with her. I'm suddenly a completely different man. But, I like this version of myself better. Mel's smart, determined, and keeps me guessing. She's everything I need and want, but I've been burned before. I'm used to taking chances in the boardroom, just not in my personal life. How much am I willing to risk for a chance to make her mine?

When You're Mine

Sienna Hensley loves everything about the Christmas season, from hanging decorations to the cozy get-togethers with her family. Despite being part of the well-known Bennett family, Sienna is determined to first gather experience before joining their business. Her job at Statham department store is perfect for that. But her new boss, Winston, is going to be a slight problem. He is broody, dictatorial, and sexy as all get out. For Winston Statham, Christmas is just a reminder of the deadline looming ahead this year. Saving the store his parents build is his top priority. At least until he finds his branding manager singing and dancing to carols while hanging twinkling lights in his favorite meeting room. He can't get the sexy sway of her hips out of his mind...or her determination to make him smile. When he asks her to stay overtime, work isn't the only thing on his mind. Before long, he's willing to do anything for one more kiss, one more night together. Winston falls so hard for Sienna, that he can't imagine ever letting her go. But with his future up in the air, can he promise her anything more than an unforgettable Christmas season?

Your Christmas Love

Anything for You

Everyone knows my priorities. Logan Bennett, loyal to my family and my company. And that’s all. No time for love. No desire for it. Not since my failed engagement. I’m done with romance. Then Nadine Hawthorne waltzes into my life as though she has no idea she’s turning everything upside down. She’s all, “oh, I’m focusing on my clothing company,” and “I can’t afford distractions,” as though she isn’t distracting me from focusing on anything but her. She’s sexy, she’s captivating. She doesn’t believe in love either. Clearly, the best way to get each other out of our systems would be to have a brief fling. We’re on the same page about love, after all. Being together is addicting… even if I am suspicious that my family is scheming about us. Our attraction is fiery, and our connection is undeniable. I’m winning her over, and vice versa. What started as a flirtation is soon spiraling into much more than either of us are prepared for. So when a mistake threatens to tear us apart, will we have the strength to hold on?

Your Captivating Love

I can already see the headlines: “Alexander Westbrook Buries Sorrows In Charity Work.” No thanks. I don’t want to be another one of those Hollywood actors, all PR and no heart. For me, giving back is the best part of fame, and to use my trip to the group home to get good press would taint that. Besides, my sister’s been bugging me nonstop to find something–or someone–to distract me from the failed engagement to my former co-star. Enter Summer Bennett, volunteer at St Anne’s and certified believer in happy endings. Spending time with her out of the spotlight is a sweet relief from my typical tabloid-ready life back in Los Angeles. The idea of spending the next two weeks with her is too good to turn down. Her entire body responds to a simple smile from me, and mine is helpless to resist her either. I can’t risk my career for a girl. My studio contract doesn’t allow it anyways. But I can’t keep my hands to myself. Our secret kisses and whispered conversations have sparked a fire we’re powerless to extinguish. How can I possibly turn our two weeks into something endless?

Your Endless Love

I made my name winning cases. Carter Sloane is known for being sharp, astute, and never taking no for an answer. At home, though, I’m fumbling my way through raising my two nieces and saying yes to far too many bowls of ice cream. If only I wasn’t so distracted by the woman across from my new office. Running a booming fragrance business gives Valentina Connor a great excuse to avoid dating. But I see right through her. I’m not going to be another bad decision. I can’t believe how easily Val slips into our lives, doting on my nieces and making me fall for her. I'd move mountains to make her happy, but with Val's career soaring, how can I ask her to commit to the chaos of my life?

Only With You

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Serena has learned to live with her past, locking her secrets deep inside her. But when her boyfriend of six years abruptly leaves her, she’s catapulted back into pain, nursing a broken heart. When indulging in mountains of chocolate doesn’t work, Serena decides the best way to deal with her shattered heart is to indulge in something else. A rebound . . . The night she swaps her usual Sprite for tequila, she meets James. The encounter is breathtaking. Electrifying. And best not repeated. James is a successful entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. A man who has amassed a fortune by taking risks. A man who has shunned commitment completely, and still does. He’s the exact opposite of Serena. But sometimes opposites attract. Sometimes they give in to burning passion. Sometimes opposites are perfect for each other. James is everything her damaged soul could want. His kisses are intoxicating, his touch out of this world. He makes her forget. He grants her peace from her pain. But as they grow closer, Serena discovers she isn’t the only one with a past. James carries the scars of a past much darker than hers. One that has left him damaged, hurt, and wary of love. A past that gives him the power to shatter her. Now James and Serena must find a way to mend one another. Or risk losing each other forever. *This read is recommended for 18+ due to romance and sex and mature themes.The book was re-published with content changes on June 18th 2015.*

Lost in Us

It’s hard to be Nate Becker in a Bennett world. But we’ve always considered ourselves family. I travel the world as a TV producer, never able to spend much time with them. Which might be a good thing. Because my best friend’s little sister has never felt like that to me. That sexy little spitfire has always caught my attention. If I don’t stick around too long, Sebastian will never notice the way I look at her. But Alice Bennett has other plans. Her new restaurant would be a perfect feature on one of my network’s shows. It’s almost too easy to set up meetings with her. Invent excuses to need more information. To boss her around the way she seems to like. It’s harmless, I tell myself. I’m moving to London in three weeks, I tell myself. I’m not going to upset Sebastian, I tell myself. Famous last words. I can’t cross the line with her. We can’t jeopardize the family relationships. But between stolen kisses and wicked-hot nights, it’s spinning out of our control. When the chance of a lifetime comes knocking at my door, it’s time to decide what has more allure–my career, or a chance with her?

Your Alluring Love

I am wildly successful in my career. Everyone knows Graham Frazier, soccer club owner, is a winner. In my love life? Decidedly less so. But just because I’m divorced doesn’t mean I can’t throw my best friend the wedding party of the year. Even if marriage is a mistake. I hadn’t expected the long hours with Lori to make me wonder. Wedding planning is Lori Connor’s favorite thing, a vicarious escape from her life as a single mom. I doubt she’s ever had a client fluster her like I seem to. She says she’s supposed to keep my sarcasm in check, but I keep finding her eyes on my abs more than my best man’s speech. Maybe that’s how her guard got lowered enough to end up spending the night with me. I was already pursuing her relentlessly before I met her son, but damned if that kid doesn’t have me wrapped around his finger even faster than his mother did. Lori seems charmed by the bond forming between her little guy and myself. They’re rapidly consuming my every waking thought—but can I truly rekindle a belief in forever?

Wild With You

Ruling his LA hotel empire through determination and hard work, Reid Davenport is a mystery to many. Despite the media's interest in him, Reid steers clear of the limelight--until his life is broadcast in the tabloids, endangering not only his privacy, but that of his parents and his little sister. He'd do anything to protect them...except listen to the fiery and intelligent PR pro, who's as beautiful as she is tempting. Every time she walks into his office, he fantasizes about bending her over his desk and kissing her. Every time she smiles at him, he wants to pull her closer and not let go. Hailey Connor doesn't take on uncooperative clients. But the second she meets Reid, she's compelled to stay and help, even if she must fight his own broody ass to do it. He's bossy, demanding and so sinfully alluring that she knows she's in over her head. Reid may be infuriating, but when he talks about his family, she can't help but melt a little.With every kiss, they grow closer. With every touch, they fall deeper. They're opposites...yet perfect matches. But when their different worlds collide, will it tear them apart or bring them together?

Layla Hagen

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