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TWISTED HATE

ANA HUANG

He hates her…almost as much as he wants her.

Gorgeous, cocky, and fast on his way to becoming a hotshot doctor, Josh Chen has never met a woman he couldn’t charm—except for Jules f**king Ambrose.

The beautiful redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but she also consumes his thoughts in a way no woman ever has.

When their animosity explodes into one unforgettable night, he proposes a solution that’ll get her out of his system once and for all: an enemies with benefits arrangement with simple rules.

No jealousy.

No strings attached.

And absolutely no falling in love.

Best Friend’s Brother

Enemies With Benefits

Forced Proximity

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FLAWLESS

ELSIE SILVER

Rhett Eaton is the face of professional bull riding. The golden boy. Or at least he was until it all blew up in his face after a public brawl. Now his agent says he has to clean up his image, and sticks Rhett with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as “full-time supervision.”

But Rhett doesn’t need a goddamn babysitter―especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she can’t stop running.

A mouth he can’t stop thinking about.

And he quickly learns that Summer Hamilton isn’t just another conquest. She sees the man behind the mask, and she doesn’t run―she pulls him closer, even when she shouldn’t.

Small Town Romance

Forced Proximity

Grumpy/Sunshine

Spicy Romance

MILE HIGH

LIZ TOMFORDE

Chicago hockey isn’t complete without me—everyone’s favorite player to hate. I know my role, and I play it well. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy spending the majority of my game time in the penalty box before leaving the arena with a new girl on my arm each night.

What I don’t like is the new flight attendant on our team’s private plane. She works for me, not the other way around. But I’ll be sure to remind her of that, and I can guarantee, by the end of the season, she’ll be begging to quit her job.

But every road trip blurs the lines, and I can’t quite figure out if I keep pushing that flight attendant call button in order to push her buttons or if it’s more than that.

Hockey Romance

Forced Proximity

Workplace Romance

Curvy FMC

PAINTED SCARS

NEVA ALTAJ

Charming, captivating, and seductive,
And a cold-blooded killer.
But I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway.
I had to. It was part of the deal.

Now, I’m faking marital bliss,
As I tremble with fear,
And I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man.

Mafia Romance

Arranged/Forced Marriage

Age Gap

Obsessive/Possessive MMC

GOD OF WRATH

RINA KENT

I’m trapped by the devil.
What started as an innocent mistake turned into actual hell.
In my defense, I didn’t mean to get involved with a mafia prince.
But he barged through my defenses anyway.
He stalked me from the shadows and stole me from the life I know.
Jeremy Volkov might appear charming, but a true predator lurks inside.
He’s out to possess, own, and keep me.
But I have no plans to stick around in his blood-soaked world.
Or so I think.

Dark Romance

College Romance

Alpha-Hole/Anti-Hero

Possessive/Obsessive MMC

CORRUPTED CHAOS

SHAIN ROSE

My enemy doesn’t make the rules behind closed doors…

Even if he’s my boss.

Cade Armanelli might be an infamous hacker with billionaire status who operates better alone, but I earned my spot working alongside him…

Whether he likes it or not.

It’s precisely why I’m on the first plane to an undisclosed location for our cybersecurity team retreat. I’m ready to prove to our company that I can handle anything…

Except sharing a cabin and a bed with my meticulous, elusive boss.

Forced Proximity

Boss/Assistant Workplace Romance

Billionaire Romance

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THE BULLY

DEVNEY PERRY/WILLA NASH

Nellie Rivera is trading traffic for tranquility. When the quiet streets of small-town Montana beckon, she leaves Denver behind and moves to Calamity. It would be the perfect adventure if not for Cal Stark.

When her archnemesis dares to show his face one Saturday morning, declaring he is moving there too, she vows to make his life a misery. The town isn’t big enough for the both of them and besides . . .

She was here first.

Cal has been a thorn in her side since high school. He might have bullied her back then, but she’s not a modest teenager anymore and has learned a few plays of her own. If all goes to plan, she’ll run the former pro quarterback out of town within a month.

There’s only one problem. Cal has the same plan. He wants Calamity bad enough to pull out all the stops. And after one kiss, she realizes that he doesn’t play fair.

Football Sports Romance

Small Town Romance

Grumpy/Sunshine

Opposites Attract

THE SIX NIGHT TRUCE

HANNAH SHIELD

When I stepped into the courtroom this morning, I intended to fight for my client’s life. I never expected to run for my own. Now the courthouse is in lockdown, and I’m trapped in a tiny room with my nemesis—the West Oaks PD cop who hates me most.

He’s a single dad with a growly attitude. A former Marine. And he’s the star witness against my client. But it turns out Detective Sean Holt and I do have something in common. This threat against us is personal, and the maniac behind it wants us both dead.

Military Romance

Single Dad

Forced Proximity

Romantic Suspense

Strange men do funny things when you score the last cinnamon roll.
Sometimes he rages about the high crime of jacking his precious pastry.
Sometimes he offers you ludicrous bribes to buy it back.
And sometimes—after shattering your faith in humanity—you find out he’s your new boss.

Boss/Workplace Romance

Slow Burn Romance

Fake Engagement

Billionaire Romance

NATE

TIJAN

Nate Monson was gorgeous, obnoxiously wealthy, and a player.
He was also the person who could destroy my world with a single decision.

I walked into that bar looking for him.
He saw me. I saw him.
The chemistry sizzled between us, but no.

I hated Nate Monson.
I hated him with everything in me, even though my body did not.
It didn’t matter.

Nothing I wanted mattered.
He thought I wanted to get laid.
What I wanted was for him to disappear.

But first, I had to tell him that he had a daughter.

Angsty Romance

Slow Burn

WHEN GRACIE MET THE GRUMP

MARIANA ZAPATA

Of all the things that could have landed in her yard… it had to be him.
For most people, finding a half-naked superbeing in their yard might be a dream come true.
Unfortunately for Gracie Castro, it’s the exact opposite.
Especially when he’s grouchy, rude, and shows no signs of leaving anytime soon.
But when a hero of mankind needs you, you do what you have to.
Even if it compromises everything you know.
And totally changes your life.

Superhero MMC

Grumpy/Sunshine

Slow Burn

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BY A THREAD

LUCY SCORE

Dominic
I got her fired. Okay, so I’d had a bad day and took it out on a bystander in a pizza shop. But there’s nothing innocent about Ally Morales. She proves that her first day of her new job… in my office… after being hired by my mother.

So maybe her colorful, annoying, inexplicably alluring personality brightens up the magazine’s offices that have felt like a prison for the past year. Maybe I like that she argues with me in front of the editorial staff. And maybe my after-hours fantasies are haunted by those brown eyes and that sharp tongue.

But that doesn’t mean that I’m going to be the next Russo man to take advantage of his position. I might be a second-generation asshole, but I am not my father.

She’s working herself to death at half a dozen dead-end jobs for some secret reason she doesn’t feel like sharing with me. And I’m going to fix it all. Don’t accuse me of caring. She’s nothing more than a puzzle to be solved. If I can get her to quit, I can finally peel away all those layers. Then I can go back to salvaging the family name and forget all about the dancing, beer-slinging brunette.

Ally
Ha. Hold my beer, Grumpy Grump Face ,

Boss/Workplace Romance

Grumpy/Sunshine

Romantic Comedy

BRUTAL OBSESSION

S. MASSERY

Greyson Devereux is a menace–but only to me.
To everyone else, he’s charismatic.
He’s the son of a senator and the star of the university’s hockey team.

When all I want is to be invisible, he drags me into the spotlight.
He wants my blood, my fear, my attention.

Resisting him only worsens his obsession.
Fighting solidifies it.

He’s brutal, and he draws out a sick darkness in me that enjoys it.
But I’ll be damned if I let him become my downfall.

Dark Romance

Hockey Romance

Bully Romance

DEAR ENEMY

KRISTEN CALLIHAN

As kids, they hated each other. Macon Saint was beautiful, but despite his name, Delilah knew he was the devil. That he dated her slightly evil sister, Samantha, was no picnic either. When they broke up, it was a dream come true: Delilah never had to see him again.

Ten years later, her old enemy sends a text.

Delilah’s sister has stolen a valuable heirloom from Macon, now a rising Hollywood star, and he intends to collect his due. One problem: Sam has skipped town.

Sparks still sizzle between Macon and Delilah, only this heat feels alarmingly like unwanted attraction. But Delilah is desperate to keep her weak-hearted mother from learning of her sister’s theft. So she proposes a deal: she’ll pay off the debt by being Macon’s personal chef and assistant.

It’s a recipe for disaster, but Macon can’t stop himself from accepting. Even though Delilah clearly hates him, there’s something about her that feels like home. Besides, they’re no longer kids, and what once was a bitter rivalry has the potential to be something sweeter. Something like forever.

Forced Proximity

Slow Burn

Second Chance

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THE CASANOVA

T.L. SWAN

My favorite hobby is infuriating Elliot Miles. Just the sight of my boss’s handsome face triggers my sarcasm. God knows how he earns his Casanova reputation—if a million women want him with his personality, what the heck am I doing wrong?

Disgusted with my love life, I join a dating app under a fake name. I start chatting to a man named Edgar. He’s not my type and lives on the other side of the world, but we hit off a friendship, laugh and confide in each other.

But lately things are getting weird at work. Elliot’s being…attentive. His eyes linger a little longer than they should, and there’s a heat behind them that I haven’t felt before. And then, in the shock of all shocks, he tells me that my vulnerability is appealing. But when was I vulnerable?

Horror dawns…Has my boss been reading my emails to Edgar?

Damn it, why did I use my work email?

Oh no, does he know what I really think of him? I’d rather die than ever admit it.

Or, even worse: is it possible that the man I loathe in real life is the man I’m falling for online?

BOSS/EMPLOYEE WORKPLACE ROMANCE

ANGSTY ROMANCE

FLAWED HERO

BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

TO HATE ADAM CONNOR

ELLA MAISE

So you may ask, who is Adam Connor? He is the recently divorced, Academy Award-winning actor who just moved in next door with his kid. He also happens to be an exquisite male specimen and the most infuriating sly bastard I’ve ever come across.

Let’s be honest here, wouldn’t you wanna take a peek over the wall to catch a glimpse of him, hopefully when he is naked? Wouldn’t you melt away after watching him work out as his five-year-old kid cheered him on? Do I even have to mention those abs, or those arm muscles? Oh, wait, you would never spy on him? Sure…

While I was being thoughtful by not breaking and entering and was actually considering going over to offer him a shoulder—or maybe a boob or two—to cry on (y’know, because of his divorce), instead he had me thrown in jail after a small incident. Jail, people! He was supposed to grant me countless orgasms as a thank you, not a jail cell.

After that day, I was mentally plotting ways to strangle him instead of jumping his bones to make sweet love. So what if my body did more than just shiver when he whispered dirty little things in my ear? I can’t be held responsible for that. And when was the last time he’d kissed anyone anyway? Who’d enjoy a kiss with a side of heart attack?

Even if he and his son were the best things since sliced bread—and I’m not saying he was—I couldn’t fall for him. No matter what promises he whispered on my skin, my curse wouldn’t let us be. I wasn’t a damsel in distress—I could save myself, thank you very much—but deep inside, I still hoped Adam Connor would be the hero of my story.

SINGLE FATHER

NEIGHBORS

CELEBRITY MMC

SHATTERED DYNASTY

AVA HARRISON

Trent Aldridge is the devil.

Rich. Arrogant. Sinfully handsome.

He holds my inheritance in his hands.

Twenty-two million dollars I didn’t even know about.

I met him at a funeral.

As one life ended, mine unraveled.

Because he has one goal—to ruin me.

And Trent Aldridge never loses.

SLOW BURN

REVENGE

AGE GAP

BULLY ROMANCE

THE EX I’D LOVE TO HATE

NADIA LEE

Grant Lasker is the first guy I fell in love with.
The first guy I shared everything with.

I thought what we had was perfect…until I found out I was just a bet to him.

All the lavish gifts and attention were nothing more than tricks to fool me.
Grant always wins, no matter the collateral damage.

I left him without a second glance and rebuilt my life, along with the walls around my heart.

Fourteen years later, I manage to find a job that pays enough to keep my beloved grandfather in a private assisted-living center.
There is just one problem…

The person I need to work for is Grant, and he seems to think I betrayed him and is doing everything in his power to make my life hell.

But if he thinks he’s going to win again, he’s in for a very nasty surprise.

BOSS/EMPLOYEE WORKPLACE ROMANCE

SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE

OPPOSITES ATTRACT

SHOW ME THE WAY

A.L. JACKSON

Rex Gunner. As bitter as he is beautiful.

The owner of the largest construction company in Gingham Lakes has been burned one too many times. His wife leaving him to raise their daughter was the last blow this single dad could take. The only woman he’ll let into his heart is his little girl.

Rynna Dayne. As vulnerable as she is tempting.

She ran from Gingham Lakes when she was seventeen. She swore to herself she would never return. Then her grandmother passed away and left her the deed to the diner that she once loved.

When Rex meets his new neighbor, he knows he’s in trouble.
Will he hide behind his walls or will he take the chance . . .

SINGLE DAD ROMANCE

SMALL TOWN ROMANCE

NEIGHBORS

NO PRINCE

STEVIE J. COLE/LP LOVELL

Zepp Hunt wasn’t the king of Dayton high school. He was the top of the food chain. And I was next in line to be dragged into the lion’s den. At least that’s what he thought…Good girls wanted to tame him. Bad girls wanted to be tainted by him. Everyone bowed down to him. And me?I hated Zeppelin Hunt with every fiber of my being.Which was why I stayed away from the arrogant bad boy with tattoos and a rap sheet.Until I couldn’t.Until we traded favors, and I owed him three months of my life. I never thought I would end up in his bed, and when I did, I had to remind myself that he hated me as much as I hated him.Until I didn’t.Zepp Hunt was no prince, and I absolutely refused to be his damsel in distress…

HIGH SCHOOL ROMANCE BUT NOW YA

BULLY ROMANCE

BAD BOY

THE RIVALS

VI KEELAND

Now I’m stuck in a hotel with the man I was born to hate, trying to unravel the mess our families inherited.

As usual, it didn’t take long for us to be at each other’s throats.

Weston Lockwood was everything I hated: tall, smart, cocky, and too gorgeous for his own good. We were fire and ice.

But that shouldn’t be an issue. Our families were used to being at war. There was just one minor problem, though. Every time Weston and I fought, we somehow wound up in bed.

BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

SPICY HOT ROMANCE

ENEMIES WITH BENEFITS

TAMING MR. WALKER

ROSA LUCAS

He’s a ruthless tech tycoon, and I take calls from angry clients who can’t reset their passwords.

He lives in a London mansion with holiday homes worldwide, and I rent a room in a flat-share with my best friend and mice.

Our worlds couldn’t be further apart.

Falling for him is not an option.

Eight years ago, I made the mistake of flirting with him only to be rejected…hard.

To this day, he won’t acknowledge me as anything more than his best friend’s silly little sister. Which is fine because I can’t stand to be around that emotionless CEO.

Regardless of him being the hottest man I’ve ever met.

Now I find out he’s bought the company I work for, making him my boss’s boss’s boss.

And he wants to get rid of me.

Danny Walker is not a man to be messed with.

But perhaps there’s more behind his cold, detached stares than I thought.

Stone-faced ruthless CEOs don’t fall for scatty girls like me. Or do they?

BOSS/EMPLOYEE WORKPLACE ROMANCE

BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND

BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

THE SIMPLE WILD

K. A. TUCKER

Calla Fletcher was two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan wild, unable to handle the isolation of the extreme, rural lifestyle, leaving behind Calla’s father, Wren Fletcher, in the process. Calla never looked back, and at twenty-six, a busy life in Toronto is all she knows. But when her father reaches out to inform her that his days are numbered, Calla knows that it’s time to make the long trip back to the remote frontier town where she was born.

She braves the roaming wildlife, the odd daylight hours, the exorbitant prices, and even the occasional—dear God—outhouse, all for the chance to connect with her father: a man who, despite his many faults, she can’t help but care for. While she struggles to adjust to this new subarctic environment, Jonah—the quiet, brooding, and proud Alaskan pilot who keeps her father’s charter plane company operational—can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. And he’s clearly waiting with one hand on the throttle to fly this city girl back to where she belongs, convinced that she’s too pampered to handle the wild.

Jonah is probably right, but Calla is determined to prove him wrong. As time passes, she unexpectedly finds herself forming a bond with the burly pilot. As his undercurrent of disapproval dwindles, it’s replaced by friendship—or perhaps something deeper? But Calla is not in Alaska to stay and Jonah will never leave. It would be foolish of her to kindle a romance, to take the same path her parents tried—and failed at—years ago.

It’s a simple truth that turns out to be not so simple after all.

SMALL TOWN ROMANCE

GRUMPY/SUNSHINE

FOUND FAMILY

ONLY MINE

LAURA PAVLOV

The first time we met, he cut me off at a gas station.
So, I flashed him the bird and mocked his family jewels.
The second time we met, he tried to get me fired.
He took his shot—and he missed.
At least for now.
Wolf Wayburn was an ex-Navy SEAL with an attitude.
But it would take a lot more than the big, bad Wolf to scare me off.
I had ninety days to win the man over.
To convince him that I was the right person for the job.
But spending endless amounts of time with him proved more challenging than I’d expected.
He was stubborn and broody and charming and sexy—all at the same time.
I despised him as much as I craved him.
We taunted and teased and terrorized one another for weeks.
The first time he dropped to his knees, it was to search me for a weapon.
The second time… it was an altogether different story.
I never planned to fall for the enemy.
Because I knew it was easier to hate Wolf Wayburn than to love him.

SMALL TOWN ROMANCE

MILITARY ROMANCE

SLOW BURN

DANTE

SADIE KINCAID

I hate Dante Moretti. He is cold, calculating and vicious. It’s no secret that he wiped out his former fiancée and her entire family on the eve of their wedding. He’s the kind of evil that makes even devils cry.

But that’s not why I hate him.

I hate him because he has taken the only thing I have left in this miserable world – my freedom. He has chained me to him because of a debt that I don’t owe. I just have the misfortune to share the bloodline of the man who does.

And now I’m trapped in his gilded cage and the only thing I have left to do is run. And I try. I really do. But he is everywhere.

Suffocating. All consuming. Intoxicating.

He is a paradox. A man with a heart as cold as ice, whose passion rages like an inferno.

Why does he see into my soul in a way that nobody else ever has? Why does the slightest brush of his skin make my pulse race?

My mom always warned me never to play with matches. But if Dante Moretti is fire, then I want to burn.

MAFIA ROMANCE

KIDNAPPING

FORCED PROXIMITY

SPICY ROMANCE

BEST ENEMIES FOREVER

OLIVIA HAYLE

Gabriel Thompson and I are like oil and water. Our New York families control two of the nation’s largest companies and the business rivalry is decades old. We’ve carried the torch ourselves since childhood.

But then we bump into each other after a conference in Vegas. Drinks are involved, and he utters the three little words I can’t resist. I dare you. The next morning we wake up hungover, late, and worst of all, married.

It’s a PR disaster. To save our reputations, we have to sell this marriage to the media and to our families. Go to parties. Move in together. Act in love.

Neither of us have ever mentioned that one drunken night in college, when we crossed lines branded into us from birth. I’d assumed he’d forgotten and moved on.

He hasn’t, and he’s determined to show what I’ve been missing. But Gabriel is too confident, too smug, and far too attractive for anything real. I can never let my guard down.

FAKE MARRIAGE

BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

HE FALLS FIRST

MY DARK DESIRE

L.J. SHEN/PARKER S. HUNTINGTON

The task was simple.
Sneak into Potomac’s most heavily guarded manor.
Steal back my pendant. Slip out.

Problem number one?
America’s most unattainable bachelor caught me.

Problem number two?
He decided to keep me. As the help.

Zachary Sun’s winter may be the coldest I’ve ever felt, but he makes my skin burn.

Reserved, calculated, and savagely cruel, he thrives on the weaknesses of others.

Little does he know, he just met his match.

He may be American royalty.
But this peasant will rise to become Queen.

FORBIDDEN ROMANCE

BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

TOUCH HER AND DIE

VICIOUS

LJ SHEN

They say love and hate are the same feelings experienced under different circumstances, and it’s true.
The man who comes to me in my dreams also haunts me in my nightmares.
He is a brilliant lawyer.
A skilled criminal.
A beautiful liar.
A bully and a savior, a monster and a lover.
Ten years ago, he made me run away from the small town where we lived.
Now, he came for me in New York, and he isn’t leaving until he takes me with him.

ALPHAHOLE

WORKPLACE ROMANCE

HIGH SCHOOL ENEMIES

SO NOT MEANT TO BE

MEGHAN QUINN

Friends with JP Cane? That’s laughable. Besides the fact that he firmly believes men and women can’t be friends and work together, it’s safe to say Kelsey Gardner wants nothing to do with him. He’s annoyingly loud, obnoxiously handsome, and has made an art out of pushing Kelsey’s buttons all day, every day. No, thank you.

So you can imagine how horrified Kelsey is when she not only has to fly out to San Francisco with JP for work, but stay in the same penthouse during the trip. They’ll be sharing the same air, twenty-four-seven, as full-fledged working roommates. And being that close to JP is reading more like a nightmare―the man doesn’t seem to know how to wear a shirt, thrives off protein bars, and is constantly flirting up a storm. Tack on his polished good looks and Kelsey’s suddenly staring down the barrel of a seductive temptation that makes it hard to sleep.

But she can control herself. She’s been doing it since she first met the guy, after all.

Because if there’s one thing she knows for certain, it’s that she and JP Cane are so not meant to be.

ROMANTIC COMEDY

FORCED PROXIMITY

BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

SABOTAGE

SHANTEL TESSIER

Raylee Lexington Adams is my stepsister and the one woman in the world who can make my blood boil.

She’s vindictive, a lot of crazy, and absolutely stunning.

I hate everything about her except for when she’s on her knees begging me to use her as my own personal toy.
We’ve been playing a game of cat and mouse for far too long. We have used each other for our own sick pleasure.

I’ve ruined every relationship my little princess has ever had. A sure way that she’ll come crawling back to me, begging me for what only I can give her when another man fails her.

But I’m tired of watching others get a piece of what is mine. So, I did what any rational man would do—I staked my claim, showed the world that she belonged to me, and I’m going to do whatever it takes to make her believe it too.

FORBIDDEN ROMANCE

DARK ROMANCE

COLLEGE ROMANCE

BURN FOR YOU

J.T. GEISSINGER

Jackson “The Beast” Boudreaux is rich, gorgeous, and unbelievably rude to the staff at Chef Bianca Hardwick’s New Orleans restaurant. Bianca would sooner douse herself in hot sauce than cook for Jackson again, but when he asks her to cater his fund-raiser, Bianca can’t refuse, knowing the cash will help pay her mother’s medical bills. Then Jackson makes another outrageous request: Marry me. The unconventional offer includes an enormous sum―money Bianca desperately needs, even if it does come with a contract―and a stunning ring.

The heir to a family bourbon dynasty, Jackson knows the rumors swirling around him. The truth is even darker. Still, he needs a wife to secure his inheritance, and free-spirited, sassy Bianca would play the part beautifully. Soon, though, their simple business deal evolves into an emotional intimacy he’s built walls to avoid.

As the passion heats up between them, Bianca and Jackson struggle to define which feelings are real and which are for show. Is falling for your fake fiancé the best happy ending…or a recipe for disaster?

BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE

GRUMPY/SUNSHINE

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Book Review: Icebreaker Hannah Grace

Anovelqueen — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:58:12 +0000

ICEBREAKER by HANNAH GRACE
by Hannah Grace

Pages: 447

on November 22, 2022

Genres: Sports Romance

Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills and lands a place on their competitive figure skating team.

Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins.

Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating team—including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him.

But when Anastasia’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot.

Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried…because she could never like a hockey player, right?

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ICEBREAKER

HANNAH GRACE

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

BOOKTOK FAVORITE

Icebreaker Hannah Grace is a delightful sports hockey romance that delivers a perfect blend of warmth, humor, and heat. If you’re a fan of hockey romances or sports romance in general, this book is a must-read. It tells the story of Anastasia and Nathan, two characters who start as enemies but gradually become much more, thanks to the classic tropes of forced proximity and enemies-to-lovers.

Anastasia is a determined figure skater with a strong personality, while Nathan is a charming, lovable hockey player who brings out her softer side. Their relationship starts off rocky, with plenty of banter and tension that will keep you turning the pages. The forced proximity element adds an extra layer of tension, making their slow-burn attraction even more satisfying when it finally ignites.

The romance between Anastasia and Nathan is sweet and adorable, with just the right amount of extra spice to keep things interesting. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the way their relationship evolves feels natural and heartwarming. Nathan, in particular, is a swoon-worthy hero—his love and dedication to Anastasia make him impossible not to fall for.

Icebreaker Hannah Grace is the kind of book that gives you all the warm, fuzzy, and cozy feelings. It’s not just a romance, but a fun and easy read that will leave you with a smile on your face. Hannah Grace does a fantastic job of creating lovable characters that feel real and relatable, making you root for Anastasia and Nathan every step of the way.

The book also excels in capturing the sports element, giving you a glimpse into the world of competitive skating and hockey without overwhelming the romance. It strikes the perfect balance between the characters’ personal and athletic lives.

If you’re in the mood for a cute and sweet romance with a sports backdrop, Icebreaker Hannah Grace is the perfect choice. With its extra spicy moments, lovable characters, and heartwarming storyline, this book delivers everything you could want from a hockey romance.

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About Hannah Grace

Hannah is an English self-labelled “fluffy comfort book” author, writing predominantly new adult and contemporary romance from her home in Manchester.

When she’s not describing everyone’s eyes ten-thousand times a chapter, accidentally giving multiple characters the same name, or using English sayings in her American book that nobody understands, you can find her hanging out with her husband and two dogs, Pig and Bear.

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Book Review: Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

Anovelqueen — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:06:36 +0000

Things We Never Got Over
by Lucy Score

Pages: 562

on January 13, 2022

Genres: Contemporary Romance
Series: Knockemout #1

Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon.

Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride.

Naomi wasn’t just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way…with fists and beer. Usually in that order.

Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn’t changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi’s car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didn’t know she had. Now she’s stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of.

There’s a reason Knox doesn’t do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi’s life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life.

At least, that’s the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.

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Lucy Score’s Things We Never Got Over is the perfect start to the Knockemout Series, offering a delightful mix of romance, drama, and humor. The story follows Naomi, who finds herself running away from her wedding and thrown into an unexpected situation when she learns she has a niece she didn’t know about. Enter Knox, a grumpy, bearded, bad boy who has no interest in getting involved but can’t seem to stay away from Naomi. Their dynamic embodies the classic grumpy/sunshine trope, and the chemistry between them is absolutely off the charts.

As the first book in the Knockemout Series, *Things We Never Got Over* delivers a slow-burn romance that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The slow pace of the romance allows for incredible character development, and the tension between Naomi and Knox is palpable. The small-town setting adds a comforting charm, while the drama in Naomi’s life, including her fake dating situation with Knox, keeps things interesting.

This book is full of lovable characters, particularly Naomi’s best friend, who adds a great deal of heart and humor to the story. The age gap between Knox and Naomi adds another layer of tension, making the moments they come together even more rewarding.

Lucy Score’s storytelling is amazing—funny at times, heartwarming at others, and always entertaining. If you’re a fan of small-town romance with a healthy dose of drama, *Things We Never Got Over* is a comforting read you won’t want to miss.

Tropes: grumpy/sunshine, small-town romance, slow burn, age gap, fake dating.

About the Author Lucy Score

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About Lucy Score

Lucy is a Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon Kindle Store bestseller of romantic comedies and contemporary romance. She grew up in rural Pennsylvania with a lot of time on her hands and a big imagination. She was the oldest of three in a book-obsessed household. Dinners were often spent in silence while family members had their noses buried in books. A passion for writing took hold at five when she taught her brother to write his name on the bathroom door.

She started writing (on paper) in the second grade, first about pilgrims on the Mayflower and over the years graduated to essays, articles, blogs, and finally books. “Pretend You’re Mine” was her runaway hit and she’s been writing full-time ever since.

Non-romance-writing jobs have included event planner, bartender, newspaper lackey, and yoga instructor.

Lucy and Mr. Lucy, enjoy spending time with their 1.7 million nieces and nephews and laying on beaches with umbrella drinks.

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Book Review: Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

Anovelqueen — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:12 +0000

Hunting Adeline
by H.D. Carlton

Pages: 531

on January 28, 2022

Genres: Dark Romance
Series: Cat and Mouse Duet

The Diamond

Death walks alongside me,
But the reaper is no match for me.
I'm trapped in a world full of monsters dressed as men, and those who aren't as they seem.
They won't keep me forever.
I no longer recognize the person I've become,
And I'm fighting to find my way back to the beast who hunts me in the night.
They call me a diamond,
But they've only created an angel of death.

The Hunter

I was born a predator,
With ruthlessness ingrained in my bones.
When what's mine is stolen from me in the night,
Like a diamond hidden within a fortress,
I find that I can no longer contain the beast.
Blood will paint the ground as I tear apart this world to find her.
And bring her back to where she belongs.
No one will escape my wrath,
Especially not those who have betrayed me.

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.

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Also by this author: Haunting Adeline

Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is the second book in the Cat and Mouse duet and it is so much more darker and disturbing than the first book. This dark romance novel is thrillingly dark and skillfully weaves together elements of suspense, love, and psychological depth. Carlton’s writing is both complicated and interesting, pulling readers into a story that is both interesting and makes them think.

Addie endures the absolute worst circumstances that would break anyone but she endures and Zade risks it all to find her. Be forewarned that this is not the typical romance and covers topics that are so dark and border on traumatizing but I enjoyed reading the ending to Zade and Addie’s story.

What makes this book unique is Carlton’s skill at balancing the darker parts of the story with real human connection and mental growth. The story is carefully paced so that readers are always interested. Each turn of the plot builds up the tension and emotional connection. It skillfully explores the ideas of obsession and forgiveness, steering clear of tired tropes and instead giving us a new way to think about how complicated love and desire are.

Finally, Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is a unique book that readers of both dark romances and psychological tales will enjoy. With Carlton’s skilled writing and an original and interesting story, this book is one that you will remember. This journey is both scary and exciting, and it solidifies H.D. Carlton’s reputation as a major author in this field.

Check trigger warnings before reading.

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Book Review: Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton

Anovelqueen — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:23:12 +0000

Haunting Adeline
by H.D. Carlton

Pages: 551

on August 12, 2021

Genres: Dark Romance

The Manipulator

I can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me.
I will make you hurt, make you cry, make you laugh and sigh.
But my words don't affect him. Especially not when I plead for him to leave.
He's always there, watching and waiting.
And I can never look away.
Not when I want him to come closer.

The Shadow

I didn't mean to fall in love.
But now that I have, I can't stay away.
I'm mesmerized by her smile, by her eyes, and the way she moves.
The way she undresses...
I'll keep watching and waiting. Until I can make her mine.
And once she is, I'll never let her go.
Not even when she begs me to.

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.

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Also by this author: Hunting Adeline

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton, the first book in the Cat and Mouse Duet, is an intense and extremely dark romance that will leave you breathless. From the moment Zade, the scarred hero, sets eyes on Addie, he is utterly obsessed with her. His over-the-top possessive obsession is a defining feature of his character, making him both intriguing and terrifying. If you love a hero whose obsession runs deep, Zade will definitely captivate you.

Carlton’s writing style stands out for its ability to create an atmosphere that is hauntingly beautiful and slightly eerie. She masterfully blends the darker, creepier elements with moments of light and hope, creating a story that feels multilayered and immersive. The thrilling storyline keeps a good pace, balancing suspense with quiet moments of reflection, ensuring the reader remains hooked from start to finish.

With super spicy scenes, a thrilling plot, and well-written characters, Haunting Adeline is a dark, seductive, and atmospheric read. However, be sure to check your trigger warnings, as this book dives into some extremely dark themes. For those who enjoy a beautifully written and haunting story, Haunting Adeline delivers on all fronts.

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Book Review: Twisted Hate by Ana Huang (Enemies to Lovers)

Anovelqueen — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:11:04 +0000

Twisted Hate
by Ana Huang

Pages: 522

on January 27, 2022

Genres: Billionaire Romance, Contemporary Romance, Enemies to Lovers

Gorgeous, cocky, and fast on his way to becoming a hotshot doctor, Josh Chen has never met a woman he couldn’t charm—except for Jules f**king Ambrose.

The beautiful redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but she also consumes his thoughts in a way no woman ever has.

When their animosity explodes into one unforgettable night, he proposes a solution that’ll get her out of his system once and for all: an enemies with benefits arrangement with simple rules.

No jealousy.

No strings attached.

And absolutely no falling in love.

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.

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Twisted Hate by Ana Huang is a thrilling, emotional rollercoaster that perfectly captures the essence of the enemies to lovers trope. This book follows the fiery relationship between Jules and Josh, two characters who can’t stand each other at the start but are irresistibly drawn together over time.

Josh is a charming, confident doctor with a cocky attitude, while Jules is an ambitious law student who’s quick-witted and fiercely independent. From the moment they meet, their banter is sharp, their rivalry intense, and their chemistry undeniable. As their lives keep colliding, what begins as heated dislike slowly evolves into a passionate romance. The enemies to lovers tension between them is electric, making every interaction exciting and full of anticipation.

Ana Huang does a fantastic job of balancing the light, playful moments with deeper emotional themes. Both Josh and Jules have their own personal struggles, and it’s through overcoming these challenges that their relationship truly blossoms. The enemies to lovers transformation feels natural, with each character growing and learning to see beyond their initial impressions of one another. It’s fun to watch their fiery arguments turn into steamy moments of connection and vulnerability.

What sets Twisted Hate apart is its blend of humor, passion, and heart. The witty dialogue and banter between Josh and Jules keep the story upbeat, while the emotional layers give it depth. Their journey from enemies to lovers is full of highs and lows, but it’s a rewarding ride for readers who love a good slow burn romance with plenty of heat.

In summary, Twisted Hate is a must-read for fans of the enemies to lovers trope. It’s an engaging, steamy romance with characters you’ll love rooting for and a storyline that keeps you hooked until the very end. Ana Huang delivers a fantastic enemies to lovers story that’s equal parts fun and heartwarming.

Book Review: The Words by A. Jade (Enemies to Lovers)

Anovelqueen — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:13:20 +0000

The Words
by A. Jade

Pages: 676

on January 20, 2022

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Enemies to Lovers

He was the talented bad boy everyone wanted.
I was the irrelevant geek everyone hated.

He was the sun...drawing all of us in.
I was a black hole...taking up space.

He was destined to be a star.
I was destined to remain an insignificant no one.

Until he made me believe I was special...

And then he destroyed me.

I never thought I'd see Phoenix Walker again after he broke my heart, but fate had other plans.

One tour. Eight weeks. Forty shows.

Countless opportunities to make him pay.

The world thought he was a God...
But I knew the truth.