Sydney Carr knows better than to mix business with pleasure. Sheโs had a long, hard road to get to where she is now. She landed her dream job, and sheโs not about to risk it all for the newest basketball recruit.
The stakes are high for Colson Rush. When heโs traded to the Miami Blaze, his focus is on one thingโwinning. But when he helps a fiery redhead fight off a mugger, he canโt deny the sparks between them. Although she tries, neither can she.
Too bad sheโs his new coachโs daughter.
Giving into the temptation is one personal foul neither of them can back down from.
Personal Foul was previously featured in the Playing to Win Anthology and is now expanded to a full-length novel.
Cover Designer: Cover Art ยฉ Dee Garcia, Black Widow Designs
“From the first page I knew this was going to be a good book. The way Colson and Sydney collided together was kismet. The chemistry was off the charts from the moment they met unexpectedly.” ~ Jill, Goodreads
“I woke up this morning with a book hangover but it was definitely worth it! Colson and Sydneyโs story is captivating and enticing.” ~ Donna, Goodreads
“This was an awesome story and an absolute must read! Brookeโs writing is phenomenal! If you love sports romance or romance novels in general, this is the book for you!!!” ~Brittany, Goodreads
Brooke O’Brien is an author of steamy and swoon-worthy contemporary romances.
She believes a love worth having is worth fighting for, and she brings this into her stories where her characters risk it all for love.
If Brooke’s not writing or reading, she’s probably spending time with her family, binge-watching the latest crime documentary, indulging in chocolate, or watching Hawkeye football or NBA basketball.
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RELEASE BLITZ Title: A Ruthless Christmas A Ruthless Kings MCSeries Novella Author: K.L. Savage Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense/Organized Crime Release Date: December 18, 2020 BLURB
Jingle Hells, Jingle Hells, Jingle all the way…
They think they are safe. Isnโt that sickening? They are decorating for Christmas. Twinkling lights. Wreaths. Mistletoe. Laughter. All that is missing is snow. They are the idea of a perfect family, arenโt they? I wonder how many of them are wishing for a Christmas miracle. How many of them only want peace? A night full of magic and wonder… Well. Not when I’m here. Itโs a beautiful time to be the Groundskeeper. Turning miracles into nightmares. Merry Christmas. Not.
K.L. Savage decided they were tired of looking for the kind of books they wanted to read. They had an itch that needed to be scratched, and as every girl knows, nothing scratches better than an alpha.
They write about gritty, alpha males, sometimes their dark sides, and the women they love. If you have the same itch, their alpha males should fix that.
“Stacey Kennedy turns up the heat and keeps us wanting more.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Meredith Wild
Feisty Red, an all-new secret baby, second chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy, is available now!
Clara Carter is the brains behind Three Chicks Brewery. The oldest and most responsible of the Carter sisters, she doesnโt have time for anything but taking care of her son and making sure her familyโs top beer, Foxy Diva, gets into bars across North America. Which means getting the brew in front of Coloradoโs biggest beer distributor. Unfortunately, that becomes tricky when the man in charge of distribution is none other than Sullivan Kenne, the cowboy who ran out on her seven years ago.
Sullivanโs life has been filled with one wrong move after another. First, he tried to prove himself to his bastard father by joining a professional baseball team, a choice Sullivan still regrets. Then he bailed on Clara, the only woman heโs ever loved. Seeing her again makes Sullivan determined to right his wrongs. Unfortunately, he wasnโt counting on one of those wrongs being a six-year-old son he never knew aboutโฆ
Reuniting with Clara and meeting his son is a shockingโand amazingโexperience. But as much as Sullivan tries to return to his roots and be the stand-up cowboy of Claraโs dreams, the reality is that sheโs having trouble trusting him. Luckily, Sullivan knows the way to Claraโs heart, and heโll prove to her that a second chance with a cowboy is worth the risk.
โHow long has it been since youโve done something like this?โ she asked.
โSeven years.โ
โSeriously? Seven years?โ
The light from the fire was impressively bright, revealing the chiseled lines of his cheekbones. โLife is different in Boston,โ he explained, gaze on the sky. โNot so quiet. And when we travel for games, we always play in big cities. I donโt get the chance to get out to places where the city lights donโt hide the stars.โ
She looked to the sky herself, spotting the milky way. Over the years, many of her old high school friends had moved away with big city dreams. Sheโd never had those dreams herself, loving small-town life. The old Sullivan she knew would have hated the big city too. She figured she better get to know this Sullivan. โDo you like the big city?โ she asked.
โParts of it,โ he said. โSome parts, I donโt.โ
She smiled, dropping her head to the side to watch his expression. โLike the bars?โ
The side of his mouth curved before he glanced her way, lifting an eyebrow. โYou saw the tabloid article, then?โ
She nodded. Everyone saw all the articles about him. Every week, on a new issue in the grocery store line. โWhatโs going on with all of that? The bar fights and stuff?โ And, of course, by โstuff,โ she totally meant women.
Obviously picking up on that, Sullivanโs mouth quirked up at the corner again. โDoes the stuff wear dresses and high heels?โ
She sent her gaze to the fire. โItโs none of my business. You donโt have to talk about it. Itโs justโฆโ
โJust what?โ
She felt his stare. โYou were always a one-woman type of guy. What changed?โ
โNothing,โ he said in a quiet voice. She dared to look at him then, and his jaw was clenched, tension creasing the lines around his eyes while he watched the fire burn. โThe women, theyโre a distraction.โ
โFrom?โ she pressed, not even sure why she wanted to know the answer so bad.
The heat from the fire became all-encompassing as he drew in the longest, deepest breath then blew it out through his nose. โFrom the shit that gets heavy in my head.โ
She froze, shocked by his answer. Of all the things she had expected him to say, that certainly wasnโt it. For fun. Because I donโt want anything serious. Something like that, not anything deep.
At the silence, he turned his head to the side, watching her closely. โDistractions help me take a break from that.โ
โI suppose they would,โ she agreed gently. She had seen the guy she loved fade when his mom passed away, but he was lost forever when his fatherโs abuse started. But right here, right now, she could almost see the guy heโd been when his mother was alive. The good guy, the guy who wouldnโt simply vanish from someoneโs life so cruelly. โWhat about this bar fight that got you suspended?โ
โIt never should have happened,โ he said, looking back to the sky with a heavy sigh. โIโm careful not to drink too much, to always stay in control, but that night, my control slipped.โ
She took a guess. โBecause of your dad dying?โ
โI suspect my dadโs death had something to do with it, yeah.โ The shame on his face was more punishment than anyone should endure, and the orange hue from the fire detailed every bit of it. โWe were leaving the bar, me and a bunch of teammates, and we came across an asshole fighting with his girlfriend. He was screaming at her, and then he pushed her, and she fell.โ He stopped to take a deep breath before continuing. โI didnโt know them. I had no business interfering. But something in my head snapped, and I acted before I even knew what was happening.โ
โWait,โ Clara said, trying to understand. โWhy didnโt you say that the guy was hurting his girlfriend? Iโd say thatโs forgivable. You were protecting her.โ
โBecause Iโm no better, Clara,โ Sullivan said, dryly. He turned his head then, revealing many years of pain in his eyes. โI put my hands on someone in violence, in rage. That is unforgivable.โ
She tried to see it his way, but failed. โNo, you were giving the guy a taste of his own medicine. Seriously, Sullivan, people would have sided with you.โ She watched him for a moment, looking for a single flicker of agreement with her on his expression. Trying to understand, she asked, โSo, instead of explaining that, you took the suspension?โ
โThatโs right.โ
She processed, scenting the piney aroma from the trees hugging the firepit. Nothing feltโฆright. Something was missing. She sat up straight, scooting to the end of her chair to face him fully. โWhy are you home, Sullivan?โ she asked.
His brows drew together. โYou already know why. To get my head right.โ
She considered all this again, but something seemed off. โI know what you told me. A bar fight led to a suspension, and you came home to deal with your past because of the fight. But to avoid all of that, all you had to do was tell the truth about what happened. So, again, why are you here?โ
Their gazes held before he looked back at the fire. It seemed like he wasnโt going to answer her, but then she almost wished he hadnโt. โWhen I sobered up that next day at the police station, I knew I was on my way to becoming him.โ
โYour father?โ
โYes,โ he said slowly.
Claraโs heart squeezed painfully, her breath all but gone.
Before she could even think up a reply, he added, โOf course, not completely. I still think the guy I hit deserved it. But I realized I became the very thing I hate. I pushed all the bad shit down deep enough that I felt nothing. Just rage. Until it all exploded.โ He turned his head again, torment swirling in the depths of his eyes, and said oh-so softly, โMy dad did that until there was nothing left of him, until only rage lived in the spots that were once good. So, thatโs why Iโm here, Clara. To face the shit that makes me feel uncomfortable so that doesnโt happen to me.โ
The world seemed to slow as coldness swept across her. Not knowing what to say, she looked to the fire because, just like that, the years vanished. This was the Sullivan she did know, and she, behind all the hurt and worry for Masonโs well-being, loved this man. But he was drowning in the dark misery and desperately wanted a way out, but unable to find it.
โClara.โ
His soft voice pulled her focus to his warm, gentle eyes.
โIโm sorry for leaving you the way I did.โ His voice blistered. โIโm sorry I wasnโt strong enough to be what you needed.โ
Tears welled in her eyes, and nothing could stop them from rolling down her cheeks. For as long as she could remember, sheโd wanted an explanation, an apology. Now she had those things, but only one truth remained: theyโd both done their best in a terrible situation that no one deserved. As much as she wanted to blame Sullivan for leaving and breaking her heart, she couldnโt. Her aching heart reached for him. โIโm sorry I wasnโt strong enough to help you.โ
About Stacey Kennedy
Stacey Kennedy is a USA Today bestselling author who writes contemporary romances full of heat, heart, and happily ever afters. With over 50 titles published, her books have hit Amazon, B&N, and Apple Books bestseller lists. Stacey lives with her husband and two children in southwestern Ontarioโin a city thatโs just as charming as any of the small towns she creates. Most days, youโll find her enjoying the outdoors with her family or venturing into the forest with her horse, Priya. Staceyโs just as happy curled up indoors, where she writes surrounded by her lazy dogs. She believes that sexy books about hot cowboys or alpha heroes can fix any bad day. But wine and chocolate help too.
RELEASE BOOST Title: This Much Is True Author: Tia Louise Genre: Single Dad/Opposites Attract Romance Release Date: December 14, 2020
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A smart and sexy romance about a grumpy single dad on a mission of revenge, and the girl he canโt leave behind byย USA Todayย bestselling author Tia Louise.
Hope
I blame the alcohol. I lost my restaurant business, was forced to sell my dadโs cherished 1967 Chevy Impala, and I got a little drunk. Now Iโm waking up with the hottest, angriest guy Iโve ever seen, speeding down the highway like a bat out of hell. Ice-blue eyes hit mine with stomach-clenching forceโฆ and he swerves onto the shoulder, ready to kick me out. Needless to say, our romance doesnโt start out sweet.
J.R.
Two years ago, I hugged my little boy goodbye and told him Iโd be right back. Next thing I knew, I was arrested and sent to prison for a crime I didnโt commit. Until they let me out earlyโฆ
Now Iโm headed home to confront the man who put me away. A lie put me behind bars, and Iโm ready to find the truth. I donโt have time for a sexy girl with pale blonde hair and bright blue eyes stowed away on the backseat of my new car. My mission is to get my son back and clear my name. Love is not on the agenda. It never is, though, is it?
(THIS MUCH IS TRUE is a single-dad, opposites attract, STAND-ALONE romance. No cheating. No cliffhangers.)
Tia Louise is the USA TODAY best-selling, award-winning author of super-hot and sexy romances. All her heroes are alphas with hearts of gold, and all her heroines are the smart, sassy ladies who love them.
GOOD WITH HIS HANDS by Lauren Blakely & Lili Valente Release Date: December 18th
GOOD WITH HIS HANDS, a sexy emotionally-charged romance novel from bestselling authors Lauren Blakely and Lili Valente, is NOW AVAILABLE!! Youโll love this hot and heartfelt best friendโs brother romance with all sorts of twists!
Blurb:
A sexy best friend’s brother romance from bestselling authors Lauren Blakely and Lili Valente! I’m the wrong guy for her. She’s sunshine and cherry pie. I’m whiskey and fast cars. I’m also keeping one hell of a secret from the woman I’ve wanted for years. But when I find a list my sister left behind for Ruby, I’ve got no choice but to offer the sexy, big-hearted girl next door both a road trip and a chance. A chance to discover how big she can dream. And if some of those dreams play out in the bedroom? Well, thereโs nothing wrong with a few — okay, several — hot nights together as we hit the beach, visit old stomping grounds, and test all sorts of limits, in and out of the sheets. Seven days, then I’m off, moving across the country, far away from her. No way can things get complicated in a week. Ruby and I arenโt the kind of dream that has a shot of coming true. Especially once she learns what Iโve done. GOOD WITH HIS HANDS is a sexy standalone romance in the Good in Bed series!
About Lauren Blakely: A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sweet, sexy and witty. She also writes red-hot, ultra-steamy romance for her Lauren Blakely After Dark line. She’d love to give you a free book today!
About Lili Valente: Author of over forty novels, USA Today Bestseller Lili Valente writes everything from steamy suspense to laugh-out-loud romantic comedies. A die-hard romantic, she canโt resist a story where love wins big. Because love should always win. Learn more at www.lilivalente.com.
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