M. E. Carter

Romance Smartypants

Rian Thompson thought she joined the gym to get healthy. Little did she know she was about to add hundred and ninety pounds of swoonworthy abdominal muscles and arrogance to her life. Every day in Rians's life follows a predictable pattern, and she wouldn't have it any other way. She's got a nice job, a nice place to live, and a nice family - even if they are a little wedding-zilla-ish at the moment. She doesn't need anything spectacular to be happy. She just needs to get healthy - mentally, physically. . . and maybe spiritually if that happens. But she'll settle for two out of three until her sister finally gets hitched. Carlos Davies thought his life was perfect. Little did he know it was about to be turned upside down by a woman who is not his type. In Carlos's mind, his life is damn near perfect. He's got a great job, a great place to live, and a great stash of pick up lines that always work. It has occurred to him that maybe no one actually takes him all that seriously. But with these bulging biceps and thick, dark hair, does that even matter since he's never sleeping alone? Welcome to Weight Expectations, where great--and unexpected--things happen. 'Weight Expectations' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book#1 in the Cipher Office series, Knitting in the City World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Weight Expectations

Is it possible for a self-proclaimed bachelor to have a Change of Hart?

Change of Hart

Tempers are about to flare and sparks are about to fly... Tucker Hayes is holding a grudge. After being unexpectedly traded from his beloved professional hockey team in San Antonio, he's still trying to mesh with his new teammates in Tampa. It's going fine, but that's just it... fine. Lacy Hawkins is holding a grudge of her own. She blames the man who left her alone five years ago and caused her dreams to die a slow and painful death. Now it takes all her energy everyday just to stay afloat. When their paths unexpectedly cross again, drinks are thrown and anger becomes the norm. But Tucker and Lacy have to find a way to stop fanning the flames if they want to come out unscathed. Because when you're under fire, the innocent can get burned...

A Florida Glaze Hockey Romance

Under Fire

Andrea Johnston

A Romantic Comedy

Model Behavior

Sara Ney

"A best friend is someone you can trust; they make you laugh, they hold you when you cry... they drive you to the sex shop when you're trying to spice up your marriage."Becky used to be "the fun one." But after five kids, yes five, and ten years of marriage, she is becoming everything she swore she'd never be; complacent, content and boring in the bedroom. Determined to spice things up her marriage, she leans on the one person besides her husband she can always count on for advice; her best friend Janine.Outgoing and always outspoken Janine has issues of her own; she is tired of living the single life. After a bitter divorce leaves her struggling to find love again, she's no longer content coming home to an empty apartment, and living vicariously through her best friends love life. Online dating, confused husbands, and flirting with random porn stars lead to nothing but trouble. Because nothing with these two is easy-and nothing ever goes according to plan.Ever. At all. Not even close.

Friendtrip

This isn't my life. Okay, it is my life, but not the way I envisioned it would be. I wasn't supposed to be a divorced mother of three when I turned the big 4-0. Sure, I expected the fine lines, gray hairs and left over baby belly. What I didn't expect was expanding our family get-togethers by one... my ex-husband's new child bride. Ok, ok, she's not young. Maybe.Did I mention this is not the life I planned? It could always be worse, I know. I'm lucky to have a mother who loves to babysit, a best friend who loves sarcasm, and a new friend by the name of Greg who is a child whisperer and tells me my eyes are pretty. Sigh... Greg. The perfect, Adonis-like God of a man who keeps flirting with me. At least I think he's flirting with me. It's been so long, I don't really know. Between birthday parties, a few ill-advised bouts with make-up, and a whole slew of gymnastics classes, it's finally time to take back some control. So, while my girls learn all about how to grip the bar, I'm going to learn how to get a grip on my life. And maybe my heart.

A #MyNewLife Romantic Comedy

Getting a Grip

Goalie [goh-lee]nouna player in the goal whose duty is to prevent the ball from entering or crossing itSee Santos and Mariana DeGuajaradoAs goalie of the Texas Mutiny, Santos is damn good at protecting that net. But he never bothered to protect his marriage. Letting the fame and notoriety go to his head, he lost the things he loved the most... his wife and kids. Now he has one shot to make it right before losing at this relationship game and he's determined not to miss this time.Mariana has been scarred so deeply by Santos's betrayals, she will carry the wounds forever. After almost ten years of marriage though, she knows him well, and she knows he won't let go without a fight. Still, she refuses to be a push over. Because love is never enough...Now includes MEGGED: A Texas Mutiny Short Story Follow Up to Santos and Mariana's story

Goalie

Chemistry this explosive won’t stay hidden for long… Hotel heiress Prestyn Caine is fed up with men, with her job, with her life. From banging on the glass ceiling, to being catfished, to having to work with the world’s most misogynistic boss, her trust in the opposite sex is non-existent. And yet, loneliness keeps creeping in. Professional goalie Nick Williams knows the limelight comes with the job but hates it all the same. People either want something from him or want to use him on their way to the top. Dating just doesn’t seem worth it, no matter how nice it would be to be able to trust someone. Despite a tumultuous beginning, Prestyn and Nick discover a secret, no-strings-attached situation might be the perfect set up for them both. As long as they can keep their feelings in check, it doesn’t matter that the chemistry between them is hot enough to melt ice, right?

Trial by Fire

He's the plot twist she didn't hear coming. Becoming a book narrator was never my goal. But if your deep voice tempts romance listeners to swoon and throw their proverbial panties at you, plans change. When an unexpected chain of events rockets my easy-going and chill life in a completely different direction, I tackle it like I do everything--with humor, wit, and a little bit of my "Hawk Weaver" charm. That's not a hardship, though. It means establishing a friendship with erotic romance author, Donna Moreno. She's a game changer. In all the best ways. As an over-thirty single woman who writes erotica for a living, you would think I spend my days fighting off every handsome, dirty-mouthed billionaire in a twenty-mile radius. I don't. Sure, I have a checklist for my ideal man who I write in my books. I just haven't found "the one" in the real world. Todd Chimolski may not check all the boxes on my current list, but there's something to be said for a friend who makes you laugh and puts on a suit to make all your fantasies come true. Hearing him bring the words I've written to life is nothing short of an eargasm, and that's a box I didn't know I needed checked. What happens when the woman who writes sexy romance and the man who narrates it build a friendship that quickly turns to more?

Ear Candy

I, Agnes Sylvester, a successful author known as Adeline Snow to the romance community, enjoy the simple things in life: watching the X Games with my childhood friend Todd; taking pictures of interesting buildings; and creating stories based on fantasies about my favorite skateboarder, Spencer Garrison. I'm known for my extreme sports stories, and as long as no one ever figures out he's my muse, all is well. But fate has never liked me and now that muse is standing in front of me. Asking me to sign a book. What. Is. Happening!?! "Extreme Sports Superstar" is the term the media has used to describe me over the years. I prefer to just be Spencer Garrison, a small-town guy who happens to ride a skateboard for a living and is known for philanthropy. Nearing retirement, I'm focusing on my non-profit efforts and building a life outside of a professional athlete. My agent won't let me retire in peace and consequently a talented and kindhearted woman stumbles her way into my life. Sometimes happy endings aren't written. They're lived.

Switch Stance

"A wedding is a joyous time; a time to celebrate love and relationships. A time to begin a new life with the one your heart has chosen. It's also the time your best friend becomes an absolute nightmare as you plan your wedding..."Remember fun and outgoing Janine? After a string of disastrous online and blind dates, she has finally found the love of her life in the place she least expected it: work. With a new engagement and an impending wedding, life couldn't get any better for Janine and her fiancé, Dan...Between a pile of destroyed wedding invitations, and too much champagne during one too many dress fittings, Becky is quickly becoming "Maid-of-Honor-zilla." But with her best friend's nuptials looming-and little time to plan-she is determined give Janine the gift of WeddedBliss and the wedding of her dreams.Even if it kills her. Or Janine. Or both.

A FriendTrip Novella

WeddedBliss

Life has a funny way of throwing you off balance. Take me for example. I spent years in a bad marriage with a self-serving ass, only to have the love of my life show up when I least expected him. Greg helped me on my journey of self discovery and taught me that, no, I'm not perfect. But I'm perfectly me. It was an amazing journey.We laughed hard. We loved even harder. And then he was suddenly and cruelly ripped away from me by the unclenching jaws of fate.Ok, so it wasn't that dramatic. And I really need to stop watching the Investigation Channel.But now Greg is back and as it turns out, re-incorporating someone into your life isn't that easy. Between jobs, kids, and barely-there friendships, life and love can be messy. Making it all work is a balancing act.But we're determined to get it in check.

Balance Check

Better Than the Book

A Florida Glaze Holiday Romance

Open Fire

The McGinnis Agency knows how to throw one heck of a holiday party... and you're invited!! In Kissmas Eve, join Meg and Adam under the mistletoe-a Christmas enthusiast who finds true love with the office grinch through the inner-office memo system, giving new meaning to 'love in an elevator...' Meanwhile, New Year's Steve has given everyone a case of mistaken identity. Will Felicity and Harrison ever have the chance to meet, or will love be derailed when the mysterious office handy-man catches her eye?

A Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Office Romance: McGinnis Agency Holidays

Kissmas Duet

Smartypants Romance

Rosalind Palmer was blessed with the perfect stage name. Or so she's been told. There are just a few problems with it: 1) Her family doesn't know she's a stripper 2) She'd like to keep it that way 3) She got over the nickname somewhere around seventh grade. Unfortunately-because she likes her job and she really likes her independence-her unexpected pregnancy means Rosalind's days on a pole are numbered. Even so, she's determined to make this co-parenting thing work. Joey Marshall never thought much about having kids until he got the text announcing his impending fatherhood. Now it's all he can think about. But there are a few concerns: 1) He doesn't know anything about babies. 2) Adulting usually leads to disaster. 3) It's his best friend's cousin he knocked up. First things first, making sure his baby's mama is in this for the long haul. Because now he's got baby on the brain, he can't wait to make this co-parenting thing into so much more. Now all he has to do is convince Rosalind, which shouldn't be too hard . . . right? Join us at Weight Expectations. You never know what to expect. 'Weights of Wrath' is a full-length contemporary romance, and can be read as a standalone. Book #4 in the Cipher Office series, Seduction in the City World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

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