Rebecca Norinne

When I met Professor David Carstairs on the ferry to my mother's wedding, I knew instantly he was The One. Things really couldn't have been more perfect.Until the morning of the wedding, I found out the mystery groom was none other than David's dad! And now our dreams of happily ever after have turned into one long nightmare!We both hate it, but for the sake of our parents' happiness, we've agreed to pretend that magical night together never happened.Except ... how do you pretend you don't know the taste of a man's kiss when he sits across from you at Thanksgiving dinner? Or the way his voice sounds when he moans your name?How do you pretend you're not desperately, irrevocably in love with your new stepbrother?

Not Quite Perfect

She's been called a lot of things, but cougar was never one of them When Chef Lauren Andrews' job as a sous chef imploded on national TV, she needed a new one fast. With mounting bills to pay, Lauren took the first one she found: a temporary gig as a cook for a rugby team located clear across the globe. It wasn't what she'd had in mind when she went to culinary school, but that was pretty much the story of her life. She certainly wasn't looking for a relationship, especially with someone like Donal Casey, the team's cocksure young hooker. Lauren knows she's wrong for him and what they have is only temporary, but when she's in his arms, everything feels oh so right. It's a recipe for disaster, but you can't help who you fall in love with. Or can you? He just wants to call her his forever Cocky. Brash. Flirt. Donal Casey is all that and more. But what most people don't know is all that swagger is hiding the fact that at twenty-two, he's still a virgin. It's not that Donal doesn't want sex, but with trust issues a mile wide, he's convinced most girls only want to cash in on his famous father's name. But the second he lays eyes on the team's new cook-a sexy Californian with curves to die for-all bets are off. Even though she's ten years older, Lauren is everything he never knew he wanted. Now, Donal's in for the match of his life, and he'll do anything to make her his ... even if it means leaving Dublin behind.

Scrumptious

The Dating Game

She flies by the seat of her pants ... Aoife O'Shaughnessy is your typical university student, except for one thing: she's still a virgin, and tired of it. When Aoife makes a plan to cash in her v-card, it doesn't involve love or romance-just one hot night with a guy who won't want to cuddle in the morning. Her childhood friend Eoin, however, has a different plan for how to handle Aoife's predicament-and it's complete and utter lunacy. Still, Aoife's never been one to shy away from a bit of madness, but she never thought she'd take Eoin down with her. If only she could have predicted just how far they'd fall. And he's a no-nonsense kind of guy ... Eoin McGrath has laser-like focus on the pitch and no time for distractions. But when he hears Aoife's plan to lose her virginity to a man he knows is dangerous, Eoin finds himself volunteering for the job instead. He's never looked at his team captain's baby sister that way before, but now he can't stop wondering what it would be like to kiss the pink-haired sprite he's known his whole life. It's crazy to even consider hooking up with the strictly off-limits Aoife, but Eoin just might need a little madness in his life. He just never expected that. But when these opposites attract, oh baby! It's game on.

Ruck Me

Sex and rugby are the only things I care about. I play hard and f*ck even harder.Until my first love waltzes back into my life and I'm given a second chance to right the wrongs of my past. She doesn't want to forgive me, but I'll use everything at my disposal to make her see I've changed. That I can be the man she needs me to be.I've never pursued a woman the way I chase down opponents on the field, but this time I won't back down. I won't let her run away again.Sophie was my first love. I'm going to be her last.

A Dublin Rugby Romance

Trying Sophie

Heart Eyes Press

Who knew falling in love with my fake girlfriend could feel so real? I don’t have time for distractions, which is a huge problem since my new next door neighbor Rosalie Wentworth is very distracting. She’s kind, beautiful, and makes me laugh like no woman ever has before. Unfortunately, the two of us add up to one really sad country song—I’m nursing a bruised ego following a broken engagement and she’s suffering through a messy divorce—so I vow to set my attraction aside and focus on being her friend instead. That’s easier said than done, however, since her mom is convinced Rosalie and I are perfect for each other. When one of her matchmaking schemes goes a step too far, Rosalie and I hatch a plan of our own: pretend to date for a couple of months to get her mom off our backs. It’s foolproof, really. Only, what started as a fake relationship is starting to feel very real, and now I don’t know if I can go back to the way things were before. Because it turns out if home is where the heart is, then Rosalie is mine. *** Homecoming is a stand-alone novel in the Speakeasy series of Sarina Bowen's World of True North! Stop in for craft brew and romance. The drinks aren't the only things shaking it up around here... *** For fans of: Sarina Bowen, True North, Emily Henry, Marie Force, Piper Rayne, Kendall Ryan, Amanda Siegrist, Devney Perry, Carrie Ann Ryan, Rebecca Yarros, Chelle Bliss, Sarah Mayberry, L.B. Dunbar, J.H. Croix, Rebecca Norrine, Lisa Hughey, Erin Wright, BJ Daniels, Kate Pearce, Cora Seton, Vivian Arend, JH Croix, Jennifer Ryan, Diana Palmer, Elle James, Corinne Michaels, Kelly Hunter, Amy Andrews, Lori Wild, Sinclair Jayne, Jeannie Watt, Kristen Callihan, Jane Porter. Search terms: Busy Bean, True North World, World of True North, forbidden romance, contemporary romance, Vermont romance, Sarina Bowen's World of True North, coffee shop romance.

The World of True North

Homecoming

Blindsided

Jamaila Brinkley

Welcome to River Hill, where the only thing more intoxicating than the wine is the man who makes it. With movie roles for "curvy best friend" drying up fast, actress Angelica Travis is happy to be leaving Hollywood behind for a project she's truly passionate about: renovating an historic bed and breakfast in peaceful wine country. She's got plans and power tools ready, but an inconvenient attraction to her obnoxious new neighbor is NOT on the agenda. Winemaker Noah Bradstone wants nothing more than to cultivate his grapes and win awards for his wine. But when construction on the B&B next door threatens his vines, Noah goes on a rampage - and comes up hard against the sexiest starlet he's ever seen. Exactly the sort of woman he's vowed never to get involved with again. Angelica and Noah might be able to resolve their differences over a glass of some very fine wine, but when her opportunity at breakout stardom comes calling, all bets are off.

The Vintner's Vixen

He knows his place on the pitch, but in life, it's a whole other game. All his life, Liam Donnelly looked and wondered. Could he? Would he? And then, finally, he did. But when he sampled a taste of that forbidden fruit, his whole world came crashing down, his position with Dublin Rugby right along with it. When the chance to ply his trade in Edinburgh comes along, Liam jumps at the offer, knowing it could be his best opportunity to start fresh and get back to the man he once was. But one look at Chef Lachlan MacLeod-his knowing, whisky-colored eyes, the abrasive scruff dotting his jaw, and the colorful ink lining his forearms-and Liam's wondering all over again. Can he? Will he? His heart says no, but his body says yes. Too bad he doesn't know which one to listen to. He's conquered his own demons; can he help another man do the same? Out and proud Chef Lachlan MacLeod has no problem with who he is, except he has a history of hooking up with bi-curious straight men. He's vowed never to go down that path again, but when Liam Donnelly shows up in his restaurant, his eyes filled with heat and secret longing, Lachlan can't help himself. He knows the closeted rugby player is a terrible idea, but the man calls to him in a way no one ever has before. What started as a safe way for Liam to explore his sexuality quickly morphs into something much deeper, and now Lachlan wants more. But can his heart reconcile what his head already knows-that loving the gorgeous, broken athlete might actually mean letting him go?

Break Down

Good Hands

A Thousand Words

Ten years ago he broke my heart. Now he's back, and he wants a second shot at forever.When I moved back to my home town and came face-to-face with the first boy I ever loved, I finally understood why they say you can't go home again. But with a new business to run, I have better things to do with my time than obsess about the way Tucker Langham's eyes heat with longing whenever our paths cross. Except our paths keep crossing, and I keep remembering the way he used to make me feel.Unfortunately, I also remember how he broke my heart that balmy August night almost a decade ago. Thankfully, I'm older and wiser now, and I know better than to fall for his lies again. At least that's what I tell myself every time he begs for a second shot at forever.

Making Her Bloom

Welcome back to River Hill, where life is a little bit sweet and a whole lotta spicy. After tragedy struck, Sean Amory left L.A. to come home to River Hill to work at his family's bakery. The familiar surroundings soothe his raw nerves while the gorgeous brunette who jogs past every morning has another effect entirely. And when she helps him out of a bind, he learns Jess is even sweeter than the apple fritters he's become famous all over town for. Former beauty queen Jessica Casillas-Moore hasn't eaten carbs since she was fourteen, but that doesn't stop her from jogging past The Breadery every morning. And when she meets the handsome baker who works there, Sean is every bit as mouthwatering as the pastries he serves. And so much better for her waistline. But between her family's disapproval and his haunting past, the odds seem stacked against them. Can Sean and Jess learn to trust in each other and their growing love, or is their relationship a recipe for disaster?

Rebecca Norinne

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