Life's a Beach: Time To Read a New Romance

(from usatoday.com
by Joyce Lamb)


Check out some of the hot new releases from this week …

Kiss Me Like This by Bella Andre. A New Adult contemporary series about The Morrisons! Sean Morrison, one of six siblings and the top college baseball player in the country, is reeling from a heartbreakingly painful loss. Nothing seems to matter anymore...until the night Serena Britten unexpectedly ends up in his arms. Serena is a world-famous model who has only ever wanted to be normal, even though her mother has always pushed her to become a superstar. Though it isn't easy to try to leave everyone and everything she knows behind, Serena is determined to enroll in college. More than anything, she wants to turn her love for books into a new career that she actually loves. Only, she never expected to meet someone like Sean on campus--or to be instantly consumed by their incredible chemistry and connection. But when the pressures of her high-profile modeling career only get bigger and more demanding, will it make living a normal life as a college student--and falling in love with the hottest guy on campus--impossible?

Marked by the Vampire by Cynthia Eden. Vampires exist. So do werewolves. The creatures that you fear in the darkness? They're all real. And the baddest of the paranormals...those who love to hurt humans...they're sent to Purgatory, the only paranormal prison in the U.S. Deadly forces are at work within Purgatory. The monsters are joining together--and their plans have to be stopped. FBI Agent Shane August, a very powerful vampire with a dark past, is sent into the prison on an undercover assignment. His job is to infiltrate the vampire clan, by any means necessary. Dr. Olivia Maddox wants to find out just why certain paranormals go bad. What pushes some vampires over the edge? Why do some werewolves turn so savage? If she can understand the monsters, then Olivia thinks she can help them. When she gets permission to enter Purgatory, Olivia believes she is being given the research opportunity of a lifetime. Olivia doesn't realize that she's walking straight into hell.

Allegiance by Susannah Sandlin. British vampire psychiatrist and former mercenary Cage Reynolds returns to Penton, Alabama, looking for a permanent home. The town has been ravaged by the ongoing vampire war and the shortage of untainted human blood, and now the vampires and humans that make up the Omega Force are trying to rebuild. Cage hopes to help the cause, put down roots in Penton, and resolve his relationship with Melissa Calvert. The last thing he expects is to find himself drawn to Robin Ashton, a trash-talking eagle shape-shifter and new Omega recruit. Meanwhile, as a dangerous saboteur wreaks havoc in Penton, the ruthless Vampire Tribunal leader Matthias Ludlam has been freed on the eve of his scheduled execution. But by whom? And to what end? As war and chaos rage on, love isn't something Cage is looking for, but will his attraction to Robin distract him from the danger living among them?

The XYZ Affair by Mary Billiter. She didn't want to get involved. A secret fraternity, lost love and a pile of buried bones. For mystery-writer-turned-college professor Dani Quinn, her first day on campus proves to unearth more than just new-job jitters. When human skeletal remains are unearthed during renovations on campus, the University tries to keep the story buried. But skeletons and secrets are too irresistible for any mystery writer to ignore, and Dani finds herself in the center of a decades old mystery…the answers may cost not only her job, but her life.

Just One Thing by Holly Jacobs. Artist Lexie McCain spends her days literally weaving the story of her life into a gorgeous tapestry. But on Monday nights, she walks to the Corner Bar, drinks a Killian's, and answers the same question every week from Sam the bartender: "One thing?" She starts with her name, then her cottage, slowly moving on to the devastating tragedies that tore her life apart. Sam Corner's smile doesn't seem to hide any pain. One night, Lexie turns the tables on him, asking Sam, "One thing?" To her surprise, Sam reveals his own tragic history. Together, Lexie and Sam learn that, with good beer and a trusted friend, sharing just "one thing" might lead to the one thing they both thought was lost forever: love.

Chaperoning Paris by Victoria Pinder. Gigi Dumont never forgot how she walked away from the only man she ever loved. She's a teacher who has led her students to the finals of an international French competition to be help in Paris. The night before the trip, the Principal tries to cancel the trip before he, in turn, loses his job to her high school boyfriend, Sean Collins. Sean Collins has survived cancer, a divorce , and Gigi having aborted their child back in high school. He assumed he'd hate her, if they ever crossed paths again. But he discovers she's exactly what he wants. When Gigi and Sean are stuck together for a week in Paris, Gigi feels she has lost all her control. How can she survive her attraction to Sean? The man's sexier now than he was back in the day, and once upon a time, he'd had her heart. She finds herself falling for him, even knowing forever is impossible.

Push by Eve Silver. Push is the thrilling sequel to Rush in Eve Silver's series The Game, about teens pulled in and out of an alternate reality where battling aliens is more than a game—it's life and death. Miki Jones can no longer live by her own rules. The mysterious Committee and the Game they pull her into has taken over her life. There are no answers, and when Miki is forced to make tough decisions, she begins to see the Committee in a new and even more dangerous light. Eve Silver's novel is perfect for fans of The 5th Wave and offers science fiction and gaming fans romantic thrills at a breakneck pace. New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong says, "Smart and original, Rush is an action-packed ride with plenty of heart."

Your Perfect Life by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke. Best friends since childhood, Casey and Rachel couldn't lead more different lives. While workaholic Casey rubs elbows with celebrities daily as the host of Gossip TV and comes home nightly to an empty apartment, stay-at-home mom Rachel juggles an "oops" baby, two fiery teenagers, and a husband who barely seems the man she fell in love with two decades before. After an argument at their twentieth high school reunion, Casey and Rachel throw back shots to get the night back on track. Instead, they get a life-changing hangover. Waking up in each other's bodies the next morning, they must figure out how to navigate their altered realities. Rachel is forced to face the broadcasting dreams she gave up when she got pregnant in college, and Casey finally steps out of the spotlight to face the real reason why she's alone. And they soon discover that they don't know themselves—or their best friend—nearly as well as they thought they did.

Shadows & Dreams by Alexis Hall. My name's Kate Kane. And right now, I don't know which is more dangerous: my job, or my girlfriend. My job makes me the go-to girl for every supernatural mystery in London. My girlfriend's an eight-hundred-year-old vampire prince. Honestly, I think it's probably a tie. A few weeks ago, I was hired for a simple missing person case. Next thing I know, I'm being arrested for murder, a vampire army is tearing up London, and even my dreams are out to get me. Something ancient, evil, and scary as hell is on the loose and looking for payback. The vampires are in chaos, the werewolves are culling everything, and the Witch Queen can't protect everyone. Which means it's down to me. And all I've got to hold back the shadows is a stiff drink, a quirky sidekick, my creepy ex-boyfriend, and the woman who left me for a tech startup. It's going to be another interesting day.

The Matchmaker by Elin Hilderbrand. 48-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Some call her ability mystical, while others - like her husband, celebrated economist John Boxmiller Beech, and her daughter, Agnes, who is clearly engaged to the wrong man - call it meddlesome, but there's no arguing with her results: With 42 happy couples to her credit and all of them still together, Dabney has never been wrong about romance. Never, that is, except in the case of herself and Clendenin Hughes, the green-eyed boy who took her heart with him long ago when he left the island to pursue his dream of becoming a journalist. Now, after spending 27 years on the other side of the world, Clen is back on Nantucket, and Dabney has never felt so confused, or so alive. But when tragedy threatens her own second chance, Dabney must face the choices she's made and share painful secrets with her family. Determined to make use of her gift before it's too late, she sets out to find perfect matches for those she loves most.

Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey. James Malory sets sail for America to honor a promise he made to his in-laws: His and Georgina's daughter, Jacqueline, will have her come-out in America. Judith and Jacqueline Malory are not simply cousins; they are inseparable best friends. Refusing to miss Jacqueline's come-out in Connecticut, Judith convinces her parents to let her delay her London debut by a few weeks so she can accompany her cousin. Neither girl intends to fall in love during her first Season. But Judith's plans are overturned when aboard ship she comes face-to-face with the ghost who has been haunting her dreams. Unknown to the Malorys, deckhand Nathan Tremayne is a smuggler with a noose around his neck. Determined to carry out a covert mission in America that could gain him a pardon, Nathan senses that beautiful Judith Malory is trouble. Somehow the minx knows his secret—and now she's blackmailing him into doing her bidding. While passions can soar on the high seas, Nathan knows this aristocratic beauty is merely amusing herself with a scoundrel like him. When the unthinkable happens in Connecticut and the elder Malorys' hands are tied, Nathan takes command of a dire situation. Captaining his own ship, he turns the tables on Judith, as he steers them into some intense Caribbean heat where he will fight with all his mettle to win the right to her heart.

Jaguar's Kiss by Vivi Andrews. Lone Pine Pride, Book 1. Lila Fallon, the Lone Pine Pride Alpha's only daughter, has been betrothed since childhood to marry her father's chosen successor. The match is designed to maintain peace by shoring up any cracks in pride solidarity. She's always known she would do her duty—she just never expected to meet a man who would tempt her to throw it all away. As a black panther, Santiago Flores couldn't be a less suitable mate for the Alpha's purebred lioness daughter. But that doesn't change the fact that for every one of the five years he's been with the Lone Pine Pride, he's been head-over-heels in love with her. And when the Alpha announces that Lila's indefinite engagement is about to end in a very definite marriage, Santiago is through holding his peace. From their very first kiss, Santiago rattles Lila's neatly ordered world. But can a lioness who's always lived to please everyone else risk everything to please herself?

Count on Me by Lauren Dane. Petal, Georgia, Book 3. Petal is the last place Caroline Mendoza thought she'd end up. Sixteen years ago she lost both parents there—her mother to murder and her father to prison for the crime. Since then she's built a successful life, but she's never let go of the belief her father is innocent. Now she's back in Petal to find the truth. With a new job and a mystery to solve, she's got plenty on her plate. But when she bumps into Royal Watson, the sparks fly hard and fast. When the whipsmart, opinionated lawyer blows into town like a beautiful storm, Royal has a reason to make the time to get off his organic farm and pursue her. And soon their intense attraction is tipping into something more. As Caroline's dogged investigation digs up ghosts of the past, there's not much time for basking in love's glow. The closer she gets to the truth, the more threatened the real killer gets…and the greater the danger that all her digging could lead to her own grave.

Hidden Sins by Karice Bolton. Luke Fletcher Series #1. When Hannah Walker rolls into her new town on fumes, she doesn't expect her past to catch up to her so quickly. But the moment her card is declined for a lousy cup of coffee, she realizes nowhere is safe, and her life on the run has just gotten more complex. Luke Fletcher has made it his mission in life to protect. When he meets Hannah Walker, she makes it clear that his services aren't needed and neither is he, but there's something in her eyes that tells another story. Luke Fletcher asks himself one simple question. Is she worth dying for? His answer is yes.

Blame It on Texas by Amie Louellen. Shelby Patterson has come back to Texas for one reason and one reason only—to get her husband to sign divorce papers. She's worked hard to build her California bakery, where clients clamor for her one-of-a-kind creations. Seven years after her disastrous marriage, she'll finally have everything in perfect order—just as soon as Ritter McCoy signs the dotted line. Ritt is still pissed that Shelby walked out all those years ago without giving their marriage a chance. Sure, they were young and had just lost the baby that had rushed them to the altar, but they'd loved each other beyond reason. Ritt gave up his college baseball scholarship, only to have Shelby and her mom take his parents' bribe money and run. If Shelby wants those papers signed, she'll just have to wait until he's good and ready. Or maybe, before she flies the coop again, he can convince her the love they had between them is still there—and still hot enough to melt their hearts back into one.

Pushin' Buttons by Em Petrova. The Boot Knockers Ranch, Book 1. Sexual dysfunction. The words make Sibyll cringe, but after one too many failed relationships, she has to face reality. Her O-button is broken, big time. Sick of sitting on the sexual sidelines, she books a week at Boot Knockers Ranch. If a passel of rugged cowboys vying to bring her bliss can't get her off, nothing will. Hugh had planned to sit out this week's rotation of sexual therapy, but when he spots sultry Sibyll, he pulls rank. His bone-deep urge to possess her isn't enough to coax elusive orgasms out of her body, though. And his resolve to give the lady whatever she needs wavers when she shyly makes a mind-blowing request. Riggs stepped aside when Hugh muscled in to claim Sibyll, but he jumps at the chance to fulfill her ultimate fantasy—a threesome. But once they come together, all barriers are stripped away, exposing his love for the one man—and woman—he'd break every last rule to make his own.

Nothing But Smoke by Daisy Harris. Fire and Rain, Book 3. Michael Larson considers himself one of the good guys. He recycles, eats mostly vegan, and volunteers. But one night, while on a jog through a Seattle park, he encounters a sexy man on a motorcycle he wants to be bad with. Firefighter Nicky O'Brian barely has time to even think about a sex life. Between his job and caring for his critically ill mother, his only pleasures involve a few racy videos and occasional nighttime forays to find men willing to help him forget his troubles. It was supposed to be a one-time, anonymous hookup—until fate intervenes and their mutual attraction blossoms into a furtive affair. Michael doesn't date closeted guys, but for the haunted, lonely Nicky he makes an exception. When Nicky's mother takes a turn for the worse, Michael is forced to make a choice between idealism and compassion. And as Nicky's needs spiral out of control, Michael realizes that a new set of ideals could be exactly what he needs to keep love in his life—for good.

Hiding Places by Ellen Parker. Mona Smith's plans to finish her culinary education are on hold and replaced with the need to economize and work hard. A warning from her brother — a local drug kingpin intends to collect money she doesn't have — prompts her to flee Minneapolis with only the possessions she can fit into a backpack. At the airport baggage claim she begs a ride with a stranger, willing to risk time with an outsider over the drug dealer's certain reputation.

Savannah Sacrifice by Danica Winters. Answers she must find … A truth that he can't escape … And ghosts up to no good… Being a demi-god has its privileges. For young nymph Starling Jackson, it means the gift of seduction and, more than that, near immortality. Yet when her life is filled with spirits, forever may not be all it's cracked up to be.

A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother by Emily McKay. Cooper Larson doesn't care about finding Hollister Cain's long-lost daughter, even though a huge inheritance hangs in the balance. As Hollister's illegitimate son, the renegade snowboarder broke away and made his own millions long ago. So when his former sister-in-law Portia Callahan insists she's spotted the missing Cain heiress and solicits his aid, it isn't money that motivates him. It's his long-forbidden hunger for Portia. So he agrees to help if she'll collaborate on an event to finance his latest venture. With Portia finally within reach, he quickly melts the cool society princess's resistance…but will the barriers that kept him a black sheep before get the better of him now?

Taste of Bliss by Lynn LaFleur. Werewolves in Tyrus Chamberlain's pack are disappearing. Not having any luck in finding out what's happening to them on his own, he turns to a security company for help. When Mac Payne arrives, Ty's shocked that it's "Mackenzie" instead. He's hit by instant lust for her, something that hasn't happened to him since his wife died. Mackenzie lost her husband three years ago and has no interest in another relationship. Yet the call of the wolf inside her knows Ty is meant for her. She can resist him for only so long until her wolf has to be satisfied. Their passion is explosive, their lovemaking everything they fantasized it could be. But a killer is still on the loose, threatening more wolves and Mackenzie. Ty will risk everything, even his own life, to protect the members of his pack and the woman he loves.

A Friendly Neighbor by KC Kendricks. Kyle isn't typically a voyeur but when his sexy neighbor forgets to close his curtains, he finds it difficult to look away. And why should he? It's just a little harmless fun and maybe an erotic bit of self-pleasure to balance out the long hours he's put in on the job lately. Next time he'll exercise some self-control and turn away from the too-hot-for-words spectacle, but just this once he's determined to let himself enjoy the show. Jackson might have been offended by his neighbor's voyeuristic evening had Jackson not taken advantage of the delicious show he unwittingly inspired. Unwilling to let the opportunity to turn a smoldering fantasy into a scorching-hot sex life, Jackson invites Kyle over for a drink and is pleasantly surprised to find Kyle is smart, sexy and someone Jackson wants to get to know—in bed and out.

Sovereign's Choice by Evangeline Anderson. Emma Krist is a dud—a magicless witch. Not only that but she's full-figured and plain instead of thin and gorgeous like her talented cousins. So she figures there's no way she'll be chosen as the Bloodlust Sacrifice for the new vampire Sovereign. When Aiden James picks her over every other single female in the supernatural community, Emma doesn't know what to think. Now she must begin a whole new life of submission, giving herself body and soul without reservation, or suffer the punishment for her disobedience. Kept naked, Emma is teased and tormented nightly. As Aiden pushes her body, she begins to wonder how much more she can take. But Aiden has reasons for the erotic punishments—buried deep in Emma's past is the key that could unlock her hidden potential. But finding it could ruin everything and cost Emma the only chance at happiness she has ever known.

Her Cyborg Lover by Anne Kane. Natalie's loved and lost and she's not so sure she wants to risk her heart again. She's willing to settle for a challenging career as a space-pilot instructor and a succession of no-strings attached lovers. But that's before her boss saddles her with the last thing she wants—a new partner. Jebediah recognizes his perfect match in Natalie from the moment she seduces him on a dare. Everything that makes her a top-notch pilot, from her fearlessness to her passion, make a night in her bed both challenging and unforgettable. Too bad she cuts Jebediah off the moment they're assigned to a mission in the outer limits of Alliance space. A dangerous confrontation with a brutal enemy, an exploding drive engine and a traitor close to home throw everything into perspective. Natalie is going to have to put the past behind her and risk it all, because when your partner is also your lover, failure is not an option.

Wicked Magic by Madeline Pryce. Samantha has almost everything she needs to inherit her magic. Everything but Trent, the sexy shapeshifter and local sheriff she's lusted after her entire life. She's known for years Trent is destined to be her familiar, but the last time she approached him he turned her down flat. Trent isn't about to fork over his bachelorhood to a witch, especially one he knows is too good for him. Turning her down once was easy—she'd been too young and innocent—but Trent never anticipated she'd grow into such an obstinate, sexy, entirely-too-tempting woman. When she serves herself up, deliciously naked, walking away suddenly becomes difficult. Out of time, Sam focuses on enticing Trent into her bed and into her life. But Sam's toying with a predator, and once Trent decides he wants her, beneath him and beside him, he'll pour every ounce of his stubborn pride into protecting what's his.

Play Date by Olivia Starke. Book 3 of the Click Me series. Kim can't get over her ex-girlfriend, Ava, the most perfect woman in the world. She stumbles upon a spell in her email that promises to find her love. But there is only one person she craves, and she'll do anything to get her back. Ava walked away from Kim, yet her heart won't let go of the life and intense passion they shared. Before she knows it, she's outside of Kim's home and has no idea what to do next. With magic in the air, they fall into Kim's bed. What follows is a playful and rather creative reunion.

Buried Permission by Jennifer Kacey. Kerrington needed her best friend Danielle in her life. Secretly she wasn't just a need. She was an ache, buried so deep Kerrington couldn't breathe without wanting her. But she'd promised her grandmother she'd make her proud and find a man to marry, to have children with, to love, to cherish… Nothing else mattered more than following the straight and narrow path set before her. Until one night when a simple kiss changed everything and put Danielle and Kerrington's strained friendship into question. Searching for answers, Kerrington finds the permission she thought lost forever—unearthed by hypnotherapist Dr. Mackenzie Raith. Now Kerrington must convince Danielle to give her one last chance, if it's not too late.

Rough Landing by Cheryl Dragon. Kate Pacinelli has been infatuated with fellow flight attendant Stephanie Carlson for months. While Kate is out, Steph's preferences are a mystery. The former cheerleader has a complicated, bisexual past. It's a smooth ride for both women until a rough landing shakes them up and changes their relationship. Hot sex in private doesn't translate to the public relationship Kate is looking for. She's fallen for women afraid to come out before and won't have her heart toyed with again. When Steph avoids conversations and labels with expert seduction, Kate refuses to play closet games. Steph will have to come out or risk losing Kate for good.

Alone With an Escort by Angela Claire. Agent Jonathon Vale has been dealt some lousy assignments in his time but slogging through the frozen woods to retrieve some research scientist definitely seems a waste of his time. Veronica has two PhDs and a tepid sex life, so her best friend arranges a male escort as Veronica's birthday present. When the hunky disgruntled agent shows up, that's who Veronica believes he is. A hot make-out session and some confused conversation later, Jonathon manages to make his purpose clear, thanks to a little help from some unannounced gunmen. Whatever Penthouse Forum situation Jonathon's walked into, his only interest is getting Veronica to safety. Sort of. It's hard to forget rolling around on her bed. With a deep fear of flying, the last thing Veronica wants to see is his helicopter. Forced to trust him, Veronica isn't sure where her heart will land.

Agent M4: Riordan by Joni Hahn. Book 4 of The D.I.R.E. Agency Series. Sent to a Mongolian prison against his will, former enemy agent Riordan St. James is suddenly back in civilization. With his hands crushed, and littered with scars, he trusts no one. When he accepts D.I.R.E.'s prosthetic hands to operate a future, super power enhancement, Riordan knows their offer comes with a price - he just isn't sure he wants to pay. After an affair with a client turns deadly, psychologist and senator's daughter Natalie Meeks, doesn't trust her own judgment. When she's hired to help Riordan adjust to civilization again, she finds herself in familiar, forbidden territory – battling a fiery attraction to her client. One heated encounter with the elegant Dr. Meeks convinces Riordan to abide by D.I.R.E.'s bargain. However, when new evidence about his disappearance uncovers shocking secrets, he questions not only his decision, but the people around him – including his sexy-as-hell doctor. While their lives become more entangled, yet pulled apart, a madman turns up the heat on his plans for Natalie. And the only person she can trust is the one man that doesn't trust her…

How to Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with You by T.M. Franklin. Oliver Holmes likes making lists—meticulous procedures for achieving his goals, step-by-step. Whether it's "How to Get an A in Chemistry" or "How to Get Accepted to MIT," he has a process, and it's worked for him so far. He doesn't even care that the popular kids mock him. Oliver's got his eye on the prize. So when he decides it's time to declare his feelings for Ainsley Bishop, the girl of his dreams, it's only natural for him to make a list, a point-by-point strategy to win her heart. He knows it will take a grand gesture for her to see beyond his quirky exterior, and her approaching birthday provides the ideal opportunity for Oliver to put his plan into action. Finding the perfect gift is a challenge Oliver meets with his usual dogged determination. He'll need to watch her carefully for clues to pinpoint exactly what he should give her. And along the way, he might just learn that what Ainsley really needs is not quite what he expected.

Sapling by Nova Arisól LaMason. A forest ablaze with lust… A bond abloom through knowledge… Nineteen-year-old Syo is an aspiring conservationist, and a vicious adversary to destroyers of the environment. On his way back to his dorm from downtown, he stops in the woods to gather some data for his recently given report project. There, he comes across the log cabin of a rugged and reclusive woodsman named Jack. Tall, burly, and bearded, he's the epitome of a cliché lumberjack. Syo instantly detests him, a killer of the woods, but is also strangely aroused by his masculine beauty and aura.

Shared Redemption by Michel Prince. Frozen book one. Former slave Nye ended his life in 1859 after losing his love. The angel Gabriel has offered Nye a chance at redemption by hunting demons as a member of the Frozen. With less than seven years left until his salvation, Nye is staying on the straight and narrow – until a woman gets caught in the crossfire during a demon hunt. After receiving devastating news, Kiriana Kladshon moves across the country, only to get caught up in the world of The Frozen. Nye and Kiriana are pulled into an attraction neither can control. Will it be their ultimate demise or their greatest salvation? Damarion, is leading a group of female demons on a mission. During his punishment on Earth, Damarion learns of dangers within his coven trying to stop him from returning to his love, still trapped in Hell and A love he was so sure was true...

One Last Rodeo by Michel Prince. Betsy Flynn's star is rising as she serves as the color sports reporter for the local CBS affiliate. Her focus, knowledge and high heels have become a staple along every sideline in Minneapolis, but a rodeo has come to Minnesota and this Texas transplant will have to go back to her roots. Five years ago pick-up man JT Long chose his best friend's rodeo career over the love of his life, Betsy.. As JT's rodeo shows up in Northern Minnesota he quickly realizes his chances of winning Betsy back are getting slim as he learns he only has one last rodeo to win her heart.

Calendar Men: Mr June – The Other Brother by Lucy Felthouse. Melodie Carr moved to New York City to make a fresh start. Her soldier fiancé was killed in Iraq, and she has been struggling ever since. When her late fiancé's brother turns up, he stirs up all kinds of emotions—will he help her heal, or make things worse?

All Hat No Cattle by Randi Alexander. It's Independence Day, and Harper Johansen is deep in cowboy territory, hoping to meet a real cowboy. Shaw Donahue, tall and sexy in his hat, jeans, and boots, pours on the charm, and Harper is smitten—until he tells her he's working on the oil fields. With four days of rodeo ahead of them, can Shaw convince Harper to value a man for more than his cattle?

Playing With Destiny by Diane Escalera. Latin Heat Trilogy #3. Matchmaker, matchmaker, bring me a babe. That's all Christian LaCosta expected from an online dating service. He gets a lot more when he's unwittingly hooked up with a luscious neighbor named Destiny. Christian doesn't believe in fate, but one look at Destiny, and he's seeing a whole new future.

Shocked by Casey Harvell. Electric Series Book 2. Kat tries to save mankind from an ever-growing number of threats. Besides the insane General from the Midwest, there's also the original nanobot infection, the question of where all the infected are and now the fear of nuclear meltdowns at power plants across the abandoned East Coast. Kat's personal life crashes and burns along with half of the nation. She struggles across the country to find her friends and it's no easy feat with Carch hot on her tail. They make a horrifying discovery, a game changer--and not one in their favor. Kat tries so hard, but will it be enough? You'll only find out by getting Shocked!

From the Wreckage by Michele G. Miller. "In a matter of minutes on a Friday night, I lost my school, my identity, the security of my first love, the personality of my sweet fearless brother, my best friend, my town, everything as I knew it. Everything changed." "Minutes - that's all it takes to change your entire life. How do you deal with that?" For high school senior Jules Blacklin surviving the storm is only the beginning. Faced with the new reality of her life, she must find a way to rise From The Wreckage and answer the question - how do you get back to normal, when everything that was normal is gone?