Susan Coventry

Joan’s mother is Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, the most beautiful woman in the world. Her father is Henry II, the king of England and a renowned military leader. She loves them both—so what is she to do when she’s forced to choose between them? As her parents’ arguments grow ever more vicious, Joan begins to feel like a political pawn. When her parents marry her off to the king of Sicily, Joan finds herself stuck with a man ten years her senior. She doesn’t love her husband, and she can’t quite forget her childhood crush, the handsome Lord Raymond. As Joan grows up, she begins to understand that her parents’ worldview is warped by their political ambitions, and hers, in turn, has been warped by theirs. Is it too late to figure out whom to trust? And, more importantly, whom to love? The Queen's Daughter is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

The Queen's Daughter

Two teachers embark on a pretend romance, but there is no accounting for real love! Friends and coworkers... Lily Caldwell loves her job as a junior high school language arts teacher. It doesn't hurt that her classroom is right across the hall from her handsome, charming coworker Trey. While she enjoys his friendship, she hides her attraction to him for a variety of reasons, and she's determined to keep it that way. A mutual attraction... Trey Garrison enjoys his job as a math teacher even if it makes him sound nerdy. He also likes his pretty coworker across the hall and interacts with her every chance he gets. Lily is sweet and friendly, but she keeps her distance, and he's dying to know why. One conversation changes everything... Lily tells Trey about her friend's upcoming wedding at a popular ski resort. It should be fun, but she's standing up in the wedding with Collin, her controlling ex-boyfriend, and wishes she had a date. She never expected Trey to volunteer or to play her "fake boyfriend" to prove to Collin that she's moved on. Love Lessons... Trey can't wait to spend more time with Lily. He excitedly prepares "lesson plans" to pull off their ruse. However, he hasn't accounted for everything, including falling in love. Teach Me Tonight is book one in the Love Lessons series, a sweet and sexy contemporary romance.

A Love Lessons Novel

Teach Me Tonight

Samantha Sullivan, a forty-year-old widow, is resigned to her single status. She never expected to fall for her hot, twenty-three-year-old neighbor, Jason Grant. Will their budding romance survive in spite of the age difference? What will happen when Jason returns to college in the fall? Is this just a summer fling or do they have a chance at forever? A sweet and sexy romance novel that will captivate you from beginning to end.

See You Then

A grieving woman. A reluctant hero. A sweet escape.It's been a rough year for Callie Cooper. First there was the breakup of her seven-year relationship, and then her beloved grandmother died. But her grandma left her more than just a grieving heart. Before her death, she booked Callie an all-expenses paid trip to Kauai. Eight weeks in Hawaii sounds like the perfect escape...Chase Edwards is anxious to escape the cold Michigan winter, his tedious job, and his cheating girlfriend. Luckily, he was able to take a much-needed sabbatical on the beautiful island of Kauai. He plans to relax, do some sight-seeing, and avoid women at all costs. But avoiding one woman in particular is easier said than done...When Callie and Chase meet, they form a reluctant friendship. The more time they spend together the harder it is to deny their attraction. Neither of them wanted to get involved, but once they do, there's no turning back. Will their time together become a fond vacation memory, or do they have a chance at forever?Find out in Chasing Forever, book one of the Sweet Escapes series.

A Sweet Escapes Novel

Chasing Forever

He wasn't looking for love... Jax manages his family's resort at the base of the Smoky Mountains National Park. He pours all his energy into his work, and in his free time, he hikes in the mountains surrounding his beloved home. Romance wasn't on his radar until she walked in. His sister's best friend... Avery was born and raised in Townsend, Tennessee, but now she lives and works in Knoxville. When her dad is diagnosed with dementia, she decides to move back home to be near him. Avery's best friend and roommate, Dakota, offers the perfect solution. Her brother, Jax, is looking for a new front desk manager at their family's resort. The sweetest temptation... Jax is reluctant to hire his sister's best friend. However, after the interview, he's convinced she'd be perfect for the job. It doesn't matter that she's sweet and sexy too, because as his sister's friend and his employee, she's strictly off limits. He can't stop wanting her... Despite his attempts to push Avery away, he can't stop wanting her. The longer she stays at Sawyer's Ridge, the more their lives become intertwined, and soon, he can't imagine his life without her. Close to Heaven, a sweet and sexy romance, is book one of the Sawyer's Ridge series.

A Sawyer's Ridge Novel

Close to Heaven

She was the girl of his dreams... Cody Sawyer first met Maddie in high school when they sat next to each other in history class. Maddie was soft-spoken, studious, and extremely organized, not to mention beautiful. In many ways, she was his opposite, yet, he was attracted to her from the start. He was her best friend... Maddie Harris didn't like Cody at first. He was outgoing (some would say loud), flirtatious (some would say a player), and unorganized (some would say messy). However, he was also charming, funny, and extremely good looking (some would say HOT!). Somehow she and Cody became best friends, and since they were opposites, she decided that was all it would ever be. She would never be his... Believing Maddie was too good for him, Cody introduced her to his friend, Wyatt, which turned out to be the biggest mistake of his life. Now they're engaged, and Cody is forced to sit back and watch the girl of his dreams marry someone else. He's the first one she turns to... When Maddie discovers something that causes doubts about Wyatt and their future, she turns to Cody for help, which brings up a slew of feelings she's tried to bury. As Cody helps her uncover Wyatt's secrets, she worries he'll uncover hers too. Did she make a big mistake by getting Cody involved, or will she finally realize her Mountain Dreams? Mountain Dreams is book two in the Sawyer's Ridge series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but for more background on the characters, you may want to read Close to Heaven first.

Mountain Dreams

Moving on after heartbreak isn't easy, especially when it's with the wrong guy. After losing her fiancé, Paul, in a tragic accident, Lexie is trying to move on. She finds solace in her job as a pediatric nurse, but her greatest comfort comes from Paul's brother, Evan, and his five year old daughter, Riley. While Evan navigates his divorce, Lexie steps in to help out with Riley, and suddenly, their relationship begins to change. He promised to protect her. Evan couldn't save his brother, but he promised to watch over Lexie. As a newly single dad, he discovers he might need Lexie more than she needs him. As they spend more time together, his feelings grow and so does his guilt. She sees him in a new light. After much persuasion from her friend, April, Lexie decides to reenter the dating pool. After a few attempts, she decides she'd rather eat pizza and watch movies with Riley and Evan. Suddenly, she's comparing him to everyone she meets. Frightened by her burgeoning feelings, she tries to retreat, but it's not that easy. One weekend changes everything. Evan invites Lexie on a weekend getaway, just the two of them. He intends to confess his feelings and prays it doesn't ruin everything. Despite the obstacles they face, he believes his brother gave him an unexpected gift ...The Gift of You. The Gift of You is a sweet and sexy standalone romance.

The Gift of You

Chasing the Sun

She's not looking for love...Becca Summers is a feisty, independent, self-assured woman who believes that love is something for other people but not her. Besides, she's too busy building her real estate career to worry about things like men and dating.He's used to getting what he wants...Simon Calloway is a successful real estate broker and notorious playboy, but he never mixes business with pleasure. He's been attracted to Becca since they first met, which is why he refuses to hire her. He'd rather date her instead, but apparently, it was a mistake to tell her so.She wants nothing to do with him...Becca vows to stay away from the arrogant, egotistical man she secretly refers to as Hot Rich Guy. But living and working in the small town of Harbor Springs, Michigan, makes avoiding him nearly impossible.He's got something to prove...As hard as Becca tries to push him away, Simon pushes back, determined to show her that he can be the perfect gentleman. But first, Becca will have to let down her guard and let him into her life, which proves to be quite a challenge.Will Becca change her mind about Simon and give love a chance? Find out in this sweet and sexy enemies-to-lovers romance!Note: The Perfect Gentleman is book two in the Harbor Springs Series. While each book can be read as a standalone, you may want to read The Perfect Distraction first to learn more about Becca and Simon.

A Harbor Springs Novel

The Perfect Gentleman

He might be off limits, but that doesn't stop her from wanting him... Kelsey has been crushing on her brother's best friend/roommate, Hudson, ever since she met him over a year ago. Unfortunately, her brother is vehemently opposed to them dating, warning her that Hudson is a player and she'll only get hurt. But the more he tries to protect her, the more determined she is to prove him wrong. Hudson has always obeyed the "friend code" which includes not fooling around with his best friend's sister. But the more he gets to know Kelsey, the harder she is to resist. Soon they begin seeing each other secretly; however, Hudson's been keeping an even bigger secret of his own. During a romantic weekend together, Kelsey discovers the truth from an unlikely source, and suddenly, she understands her brother's warnings. Hurt and angry, she retreats from Hudson, although he's not giving up without a fight. Will she find it in her heart to forgive Hudson and give him a second chance? Find out in Best Kept Secret, book two of the Kiss & Tell Book Club series.

A Kiss & Tell Book Club Novel

Best Kept Secret

Will she decide that love is Worth the Risk? A single woman...Savannah Palmer likes books, coffee, fashion, and flirting in any order. As part owner of a successful independent bookstore, she's content with her single lifestyle, and she's not looking for love. However, she's not against dating, and she does plenty of that, or did until he came along. A single dad...Brady Evans is a single dad to a sweet, five-year-old daughter, Ella, who has been struggling ever since her mother left. Outside of working and taking care of Ella, he doesn't have time for much else including dating. Even if he did, Ella isn't ready to accept another woman into their lives. A chance at love...Savannah first meets Brady and Ella at the bookstore, but when she discovers they're her new neighbors, her life takes an unexpected turn. There's no denying the attraction she feels toward Brady and the connection to his daughter, however, she's afraid to get too involved. Very few people know about her painful past and the real reason she avoids attachments. But soon, she must decide if love is...Worth the Risk. Worth the Risk is book two of the Village of Holly series, a sweet and sexy small-town romance.

A Village of Holly Novel

Worth the Risk

A young widow. Her husband's best friend. A forbidden love. Harper has been widowed for almost two years when she discovers that she's attracted to her late husband's best friend. But it feels wrong to want him, and she desperately tries to keep her feelings a secret. Finn has been Harper's faithful companion ever since his best friend's premature death. He's supported and protected her, but he wouldn't dare fall in love with her. Besides, she only thinks of him as a friend, right? But the more time they spend together, the closer they become, and the more difficult it is to deny their feelings. Finn wasn't her first love, but will he be her last? Travel with Harper on her emotional journey as she learns to conquer her fears and finally allows herself to...Capture the Moment. Capture the Moment is the first book in the O'Brien Brothers Series

An O'Brien Brothers Novel

Capture the Moment

Reeling from a recent break-up, Jessica McClean decides it's time to try something new. Aside from making changes to her appearance, she needs a new lease on life and on men. Enter sexy builder Shane DeMarco of DeMarco & Sons Building Company, where Jess works as a new homes sales consultant. Besides working together, there are plenty of other reasons why Jess shouldn't get involved with him. Her best friend, Hannah, who happens to be Shane's sister, warns Jess that her brother is a confirmed "player." But Jess isn't looking for a serious relationship anyway. Beginning with a chance late-night encounter, Jess and Shane agree to a no-strings arrangement, or at least, it starts out that way. It doesn't take long for Jess to wonder if the player might turn out to be the one who is...Custom Built for Me. Custom Built for Me is Susan Coventry's sixth standalone contemporary romance novel. For fans of sweet and sexy romance with a touch of humor!

Custom Built for Me

Is he for real or Too Good to Be True? Since Stacy's marriage failed, she hasn't had much luck with dating. However, she has a great job, wonderful friends, and a huge stack of romance novels to get lost in. What more does she really need? When she's asked to train her boss's nephew, she expects him to be no different from her other trainees. She certainly didn't expect him to be a hot, younger man like the hero in her current book club pick... Nick moved from Florida to Michigan to take a temporary job working for his aunt. He doesn't intend on staying, and he certainly didn't intend to fall for the older woman who was assigned to train him. If only she'd stop fighting their attraction and give him a chance... Stacy desperately tries to convince herself that Nick isn't the guy for her. Besides being her boss's nephew and several years younger than her, he's only in Michigan temporarily. What good would it do to get involved with him? Never mind that he's sweet, sexy, and smart, and he makes her toes curl. Just like the heroes in her romance novels, he must be...Too Good to Be True. Too Good to Be True, an older woman younger man romance, is book one of the Kiss & Tell Book Club series.

An Older Woman Younger Man Romance

Too Good to Be True

Best friends + a destination wedding +pretending to be a couple = Trouble! When Sophia gets invited to a friend's destination wedding, she hates the thought of going alone. So, what does she do? She recruits Drew, her best friend since high school, to go with her-as her pretend boyfriend! After all, she pretended to be his girlfriend once, so he owes her one. It's easy to pretend to be in love with Drew. He's fun, charming, smart, and incredibly sexy. However, he doesn't have a stellar record when it comes to relationships. Which is why it would be a terrible idea to cross the line with him. Not to mention that it might ruin their friendship. But when the boundary between friendship and love becomes blurred, Sophia must decide whether to risk giving her heart to her best friend or lose him forever.

Love Notes

She's dreamed about him for years...For Michigan girl Morgan Delaney, moving to Arizona for a three-month job shouldn't be that big a deal-except for one small detail. Her new boss happens to be Gabe, the older brother of her best friend since childhood. And while she's sure that he still sees her as that pimply, flat-chested friend of his annoying little sister, she's had a raging crush on him since the moment she first laid eyes on him. What could such a gorgeous, successful man like him possibly see in her now?Seeing her again is like a dream come true...Gabe Matthews should have felt like he had it all-a nice home, his own graphic design company, and the attention of beautiful women-but when Morgan walks back into his life after nine years, all he can seem to think about is her. She's beautiful, whip-smart, and sweet-a lethal combination-but even if he wasn't her boss, what hope for a relationship could they have with her heading back to Michigan in three months?A romance like nothing they've dreamed...Both know they must push aside their feelings, but while their heads have decided to keep things professional, their hearts might already be chasing the dream...Chasing the Dream is the third volume of Sweet Escapes, a series of sexy, standalone vacation romances.

Chasing the Dream

Rachel Thompson and Ben Brady were high school sweethearts who thought they'd be together forever, but they broke up after going off to rival colleges. Now, almost twenty years later, Rachel is a teacher and a divorced mother of seven-year-old, Abby. She hardly has time to reminisce about her high school love, but that all changes in a blink of an eye. Ben is a divorced father of seven-year-old Noah, and they recently moved into the Clarkston school district where Rachel teaches second grade. When Ben and Noah walk into Rachel's classroom for the first time, her world turns upside down. As Rachel and Ben forge a new relationship, they must navigate around their exes and Noah's objections to their friendship. Even if Noah comes around, will Rachel get past the hurt Ben caused her all those years ago? Life was much simpler when it was just the two of them, but what will happen now that it's...Me & You Plus Two! Me & You Plus Two is Susan Coventry's seventh contemporary romance novel. For fans of sweet and sexy romance with a touch of humor.

Me & You Plus Two

She never expected to fall for the same man twice... Jenna never forgot her first love, but she doesn't remember him with fondness. Twelve years ago, Beck broke her heart, and then he moved away. Jenna went on to become a successful, independent woman, and she's happy with her life. However, when Beck unexpectedly returns to their hometown, her world is turned upside down. After the incident that occurred twelve years ago, Beck left Michigan for Chicago, where he became a successful restaurant manager. During his time away, he tried everything to get over his first love, but he never forgot her. When his mom is diagnosed with cancer, Beck decides to return to his hometown so he can be close to her and his family. Of course, he's hoping to reconnect with Jenna too. Despite his best efforts, Jenna is determined to keep Beck at bay. She refuses to open her heart to him a second time, only to be hurt again. However, it was a lot easier to hate him from afar. Soon he's wormed his way back into her life, and she finds it harder and harder to push him away. Will their relationship succeed the Second Time Around? Second Time Around, a second chance romance, is book three of the Kiss & Tell Book Club series.

A Second Chance Romance

Second Time Around

Emma Murphy first laid eyes on the tall, dark and sinfully handsome Zack Kostas when they stood up in a wedding together. Five years later, they meet again, both newly divorced, and in the process of rebuilding their lives. Emma finds comfort in the bookstore that she owns, while Zack is busy caring for his four-year-old daughter Gracie. Despite their attraction, Emma and Zack decide to be "just friends," but soon discover that staying in the friend zone is easier said than done! Sometimes love comes along when you least expect it, but when will Emma be ready to trust her heart again? How will she know when the time is right to begin...A New Chapter?

A New Chapter

Will pretending to be in love lead to the real thing? Frustrated with her lackluster love life, Lauren is determined to make some changes. For years, she's harbored feelings for her friend Elliot, but he seems content to keep her in the friend zone. If only he would see her as a woman and not just a friend... Max has been hired to paint Lauren's house. But when she laments about Elliot, he offers to help her get Elliot's attention by posing as her pretend boyfriend. As Max and Lauren become closer, the game they're playing starts to feel real. If only she'd look at him the way she looks at Elliot... In time, Lauren begins to see both Elliot and Max in a different light, and it has her questioning everything. Maybe she and Elliot were never meant to be more than friends. And why does pretending to be in love with Max feel so good? The Real Thing is book three of the Village of Holly series, a sweet and sexy small-town romance. All three books can be read as standalones, but to learn more about Lauren and Max, check out Then Came You and Worth the Risk.

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