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Dreaming of Manderley (A Riches to Romance Tale #1)
by Leah Marie BrownGoing from old money to no money, the three Maxwell sisters’ lives are about to change drastically. Now, one by one, each must blaze her own trail to happily-ever-after . . . Manderley Maxwell has always been the dependable, hard-working one while her younger sisters live A-list lives, courtesy of their family fortune . . . until it’s suddenly lost, leaving behind a truckload of debt! Now Mandy is faced with two choices: play perpetual caretaker to her spoiled siblings, or finally break out of her predictable routine—by way of France . . . When Mandy’s boss relocates for the summer, Mandy is really just trading in coffee runs for running errands through the streets of Cannes—until handsome, debonair Girard Fortune Xavier de Maloret sweeps her off her feet—by saving her from falling off a cliff. Mandy’s walking on air—except that she’s living in the chic shadow of the first Madame de Maloret, complete with whispers about the suddenly secretive Xavier’s part in her disappearance. Again, Mandy has two choices: be the unfortunate, duped American—or the gutsy, fierce woman who’ll track down the truth in the name of true love . . . “Humor, heat, and a sexy Frenchman . . . Brown’s nod to Daphne du Maurier’s classic is a winner!” --#1 New York Times bestseller Helen Hardt
Faking It (The It Girls #1)
by Leah Marie BrownHaven't you ever told a little lie in the name of love? Vivia Grant couldn't be happier. She has her dream job and is about to marry her dream man. Does it really matter that she's led him to believe she's a virgin? After all, being in love makes every experience feel like the first time anyway! But an unexpected encounter with an ex-lover is about to expose her embarrassing lie... When Vivia's fiancé discovers the truth, he ends their engagement--via text--and uses his connections to get her fired. Unemployed and heartbroken, Vivia begins planning her new future--as a homeless spinster. But her best friend has a better idea. They'll skip the Ben & Jerry's binge and go on Vivia's honeymoon instead. Two weeks cycling through Provence and Tuscany, with Luc de Caumont, a sexy French bike guide. Too bad Vivia's not a big fan of biking. And she's abysmal at languages. Will she fib her way through the adventure, or finally learn to love herself--and Luc--flaws and all?69,306 Words"Leah Marie Brown has a wily way of bringing her stories to life with sharp dialogue and drop-dead sexy characters." --Cindy Miles, National Bestselling Author "Prepare to laugh, to sigh, to turn pages fast! I want a one-way ticket to Vivia's world." --Kieran Kramer, USA Today Bestselling Author "A funny, romantic, fast-paced, all-expense-paid pleasure read through France and Tuscany you don't want to miss." --Gretchen Galway, Bestselling Author of This Time Next Door "When it comes to crafting clever, intelligent, wonderful escapist fiction with a heroine every woman wants to know, Leah Marie Brown is a new voice to watch. Prepare to fall in love!" --Renee Ryan, Daphne du Maurier Award-Winning Author "Audacious, adorable and addictive! Perpetual Virgin is a one-sitting read!" -Catherine Mann, USA Today bestselling author
Finding It (The It Girls #2)
by Leah Marie BrownFalling in love is the ultimate faux pas. Anything can happen in a year! Unemployed, homeless, and left at the altar, Vivia Perpetua Grant could see her future as a flannel pajama wearing spinster--or worse, a bag lady shuffling around Golden Gate Park. But for a girl obsessed with rock music, Chinese take-out, and the color pink, misfortune is another word for opportunity. Vivia has found her niche as an international travel writer and the long-distance lover of Jean-Luc de Caumont, an über-hot French literature professor and competitive cyclist. Still, even with so much going right, Vivia can't help but wonder if something isn't missing. The long distance thing is taking its toll on a girl who didn't have that many tokens to begin with. And fate seems to be tempting her at every turn, first with a hunky Scottish helicopter pilot, and then with a British celebrity bad boy...Will Vivia continue to keep it real or will she discover some old habits die hard?"Leah Marie Brown has a wily way of bringing her stories to life with sharp dialogue and drop-dead sexy characters." --Cindy Miles, National Bestselling Author "Prepare to laugh, to sigh, to turn pages fast! I want a one-way ticket to Vivia's world." --Kieran Kramer, USA Today Bestselling Author "A funny, romantic, fast-paced, all-expense-paid pleasure read through France and Tuscany you don't want to miss."--Gretchen Galway, Bestselling Author on Faking It "When it comes to crafting clever, intelligent, wonderful escapist fiction with a heroine every woman wants to know, Leah Marie Brown is a new voice to watch. Prepare to fall in love!" --Renee Ryan, Daphne du Maurier Award-Winning Author "Audacious, adorable and addictive!" --Catherine Mann, USA Today bestselling author
Owning It (The It Girls #4)
by Leah Marie BrownThe chance of a lifetime . . . or just another bad decision?Delaney Lavender Brooks needs to grow up. At least, according to her parents. After getting evicted from her apartment and wrecking her car, Laney is almost ready to trade in her paintbrushes and surrender to a more sensible 9-to-5 existence. Almost. Until she’s awarded an internship at a prestigious art gallery in Paris. What else can the free-spirited artist do but follow her dreams? Even if her latest attempt at chasing rainbows might cost her a real future . . .Once in the city of lights, Laney is almost undone by the glaring truth: maybe she isn’t sophisticated or talented enough to make it as an artist—or an independent woman, for that matter. And when she’s hotly pursued by a seductive Frenchman, she has to wonder if she’s about to be a fool for love, too. Soon Laney’s greatest challenge is not proving herself to her parents, but having the courage to live the life—and love—of her dreams . . . “Leah Marie Brown has a wily way of bringing her stories to life with sharp dialogue and drop-dead sexy characters.” —Cindy Miles, National Bestselling Author“When it comes to crafting clever, intelligent, wonderful escapist fiction with a heroine every woman wants to know, Leah Marie Brown is a new voice to watch. Prepare to fall in love!” —Renee Ryan, Daphne du Maurier Award-Winning Author
Working It (The It Girls #3)
by Leah Marie BrownFalling in love is always in fashion.... With her trust fund and coveted job at Christian Dior, Fanny Moreau believes she has it all. But when her best friend finds a fulfilling new career abroad--and a dreamy relationship with a great guy, Fanny's fabulous life suddenly feels empty. Inspired to find her true purpose, she trades her cushy lifestyle in San Francisco for an adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. Everyone thinks Fanny has gone off the deep end. What's a girl with a Ph.D in Prada doing teaching in an Inuit village? Even Fanny is wondering, especially when she comes face to face with Calder MacFarlane. The Scottish search and rescue pilot is everything Fanny is not--selfless, heroic, and used to living on the edge. He's also the man who once loved her best friend. Yet something in Calder's sexy gaze has her believing that she's a woman capable of great things--a woman who might just find her own happily-ever-after, in a place where she least expects it..."Leah Marie Brown has a wily way of bringing her stories to life with sharp dialogue and drop-dead sexy characters." --Cindy Miles, National Bestselling Author"When it comes to crafting clever, intelligent, wonderful escapist fiction with a heroine every woman wants to know, Leah Marie Brown is a new voice to watch. Prepare to fall in love!" --Renee Ryan, Daphne du Maurier Award-Winning Author
You'll Always Have Tara (A Riches to Romance Tale #2)
by Leah Marie BrownA spoiled Southern belle loses her lavish lifestyle—and finds an unexpected new beginning . . . Tara Maxwell seems to have been born under a lucky star, enjoying a life of leisure in beautiful, historic Charleston, South Carolina. But luck, and family fortunes, have a way of running out. Suddenly Tara is left with only one place to turn—her late aunt’s country home in north-west Ireland. The catch: to claim her inheritance Tara must agree to live in Castle Tásúildun for three months. With two other potential heirs. And choose one to be co-owner of the estate. Tara sees right through her aunt’s matchmaking scheme, and she’s not willing to share Castle Tásúildun with anyone. If charm doesn’t get rid of her rivals, she’ll find some other way to drive Aidan Gallagher and Rhys Burroughes away. But as God is her witness, both men are infernally stubborn. Aidan, once her carefree childhood friend, is now an army veteran desperate for the peace the castle offers. Rhys, a smooth-talking businessman, plans to preserve the ramshackle property by transforming it into a luxury hotel. Tara, for the first time, is realizing that frankly, she does give a damn—about others’ happiness as well as her own. But is she ready to open her home—not to mention her heart—to the possibility of an epic adventure?
Center Courtship
by Liza BrownMae-Belle Rogers is an independent, quirky young woman running a used auto parts shop in a small Ohio town. Her life takes a surprising turn when she is asked to be a stand-in for her nephew on a trip to meet the star player of the new basketball team that has come to town. The trip, which was supposed to be quick, turns into an evening of discomfort and unease as she endures a tour of Elsu Benjamin's mansion. But her quick visit affects Elsu in a way that even he has a hard time comprehending. Over the next week, Mae slowly realizes that they have developed feelings for each other. When she finds herself flung into a world of celebrity she never knew existed, she learns that Elsu is more than just a crush; he's also a protector and a friend.
The Point Guardian
by Liza BrownYears of mental and physical abuse formed Mae into an independent hermit. Perhaps that's what drew Elsu to her—his desire to protect her and keep her from pain. Whatever it was that drew him in, she couldn't imagine life without him now. There is, however, a downside. With dating a basketball star comes celebrity status and prying eyes at every turn. Can she elude the spotlight and keep her day job as the operator of her grandfather's hand-me-down chop shop? Or will tragedy's hand strike a blow that even Elsu can't repair?
Ahead in the Heat (A Pacific Blue Novel)
by Lorelie BrownSean Westin finds himself on the beaches of San Sebastian as he recovers from a bad break. But he'll need more than sand and swells to heal his heart....The surfing World Championship Tour is under way, and Sean Westin is desperate to make his mark--until a stupid display of machismo in Bali leaves his shoulder busted. He has six weeks to get back on the waves or he may be looking at the end of his career.Annie Baxter is the best physical therapist in the business, and she knows it. After almost joining the pro circuit herself, she's wary of working with big stars and their huge egos. But Sean is making her an incredible offer--full funding for her after-school skate center for underprivileged kids--and she's finding him hard to resist....As intense therapy sessions turn into passionate intimacy, Sean unleashes a wild side of Annie that she's suppressed for years. Only, Sean's keeping secrets, and when his hidden history comes to the surface, everything--even Annie--might get torn away.
Catch Me
by Lorelie BrownArizona Territory, 1882Maggie Bullock's father needed expensive medical care and if that meant stealing from their friendly swindling banker, so be it. Once her father was on the path to recovery she would face the consequences. The whole thing was surprisingly easy until she's kidnapped by bounty hunter Dean Collier. Collier is tired of tracking down worthless scum. He's afraid he'll lose his last scrap of humanity and become a stone-cold killer, just like the men he brings to justice. He jumps at the chance to become sheriff of Fresh Springs, Arizona. The one condition-capture Maggie. He figured it'd be easy. Until beautiful, loyal Maggie breaks through defenses he'd thought cemented. His feelings for her run the range from fury to confusion to love, but if he doesn't bring her in someone else will. Can there be a future between a sheriff and a fugitive? 77,000 words
One Lesson
by Lorelie BrownIn this steamy novella, it'll take just one surfing lesson from a sexy billionaire to turn a beautiful, buttoned-up lawyer's life upside down... As a lawyer for the surf company WavePro, Bethany Harmon prides herself on being a hardworking, rational woman. She isn't easily swayed by a charming smile and handsome face. When she's tasked with tracking down James "Jammer" Montcrief for failing to fulfill his contractual obligations, she knows that's exactly what she's up against. But when the sexy playboy promises to finish the tour and teach Bethany how to surf--if she beats him in a game of beer pong--she agrees. And sinks every cup. Now James has to pay up. Not that he minds. Little does Bethany realize, he has an ulterior motive. With delicious plans for the buttoned-up brunette, James means to give her everything she's demanded--and much, much more... One Lesson includes a preview of the first novel of the Pacific Blue, Riding the Wave. Lorelie Brown joined the army after high school. After traveling the world, she returned home to California, where she lives with her three sons and shih-tzu. She has published four historical romances and has co-written award-winning contemporary erotic romances under the name Katie Porter.
Riding the Wave: A Pacific Blue Novel
by Lorelie BrownThe gray-green swells of San Sebastian haven't changed in ten years, but Tanner Wright has. The last thing he expects to find back on his home turf is the love of his life.... <P><P> With a make-or-break world championship on the line, professional surfer Tanner Wright has come back to the coastal California hometown he left a decade ago, carrying only his board and the painful knowledge of his father's infidelity. Now that Hank Wright is dead, Tanner intends to keep the secret buried to spare his mother and sister the burden. <P> The last time Avalon Knox saw her best friend's brother, she was fourteen and he was a twenty-year-old surfer god. She's never understood or respected the way Tanner distanced himself from the family that has embraced her. But now she has the professional chance of a lifetime: to photograph Tanner for the competition--if he'll agree. <P> Out on the waves, they find in each other passion that's impossible to resist. And Tanner's not the only one trying to move forward from his past. As the competition heats up, secrets get spilled, and lust takes over. How close can Avalon get to this brooding surfer...without getting burned?
Couples Retreat: The perfect enemies-to-lovers, escapist romcom for 2024
by Lorraine Brown'The ultimate escapist romance with relatable characters and a perfectly executed enemies to lovers romance at the heart of it. It's Lorraine's best book yet!' Sara Jafari'Sparky, sexy, and compassionate, Lorraine took me from my armchair to the Cotes d'Azur with expert ease' Zoë Folbigg 'A sun-soaked enemies to lovers' romance with characters you'll be rooting for from the start. Set in Cannes, this is perfect escapism for romance readers' Kathleen Whyman'Fabulous and flirty, a delightful tease of a book making me pine for a retreat to the south of France' Caroline KhouryTwo writers. One pressing deadline. No time for romance... Scarlett and Theo have one bestselling novel to their names: the psychological thriller they wrote together years ago. None of the books they've written separately have sold anywhere near as well...Now at risk of being dropped by their respective publishers, their agent tells them that working together is the only way to save their careers and sends them off on a writers' retreat in the south of France.It wouldn't be the worst way to spend a summer...except that they've accidentally been booked on a couples retreat instead, and spending so much time together stirs up some very inconvenient feelings!With their careers on the line and a pressing deadline, romance is the last thing on their minds...Beach Read meets The Proposal in this gorgeously escapist and wonderfully bookish romcom set in the south of FranceYour favourite authors love Lorraine Brown'Perfect poolside reading' PAIGE TOON'Enchanting, engaging and utterly romantic' MIKE GAYLE'No one does romance and travel like Lorraine Brown' ZOE FOLBIGG'A deliciously warm, gorgeous read that swept me off to Italy and had me falling head over heels for the characters' OLIVIA BEIRNE'Deliciously escapist, you will want to book that Italian holiday straight away' CAROLINE KHOURY'Touching, witty and charming, I loved it' NICOLE KENNEDY
Five Days in Florence
by Lorraine Brown''Perfect poolside reading' PAIGE TOON'Enchanting, engaging and utterly romantic' MIKE GAYLE'No one does romance and travel like Lorraine Brown' ZOE FOLBIGGA fiancé. An old flame. And five days in Florence...Maddie is over the moon when her boyfriend Nick proposes in Paris. And spending five days in Florence with his family sounds like the perfect way to get to know her future in-laws.But Maddie is in for a rude awakening. Nick's parents are too posh for words, his daughter doesn't want to know her - and just why has his ex-wife come along?! And if that wasn't complicated enough, who should be at the same boutique hotel but Aidan, the one that got away two years ago...Who knew so much could happen in just five days in Florence?'A deliciously warm, gorgeous read that swept me off to Italy and had me falling head over heels for the characters' OLIVIA BEIRNE'Deliciously escapist, you will want to book that Italian holiday straight away' CAROLINE KHOURY'Touching, witty and charming, I loved it' NICOLE KENNEDY
The Paris Connection: Escape to Paris with the most romantic and uplifting love story of 2021!
by Lorraine Brown'Fresh, charming and wonderfully escapist' BETH O'LEARY, author of The Flatshare'A wonderfully engaging tale of love and self-discovery' MIKE GAYLE, author of Half a World Away'A charming, romantic read, which gave me a real hankering for croissants!' SOPHIE COUSENS, author of This Time Next Year'The lovely descriptions made me want to take the first post-lockdown Eurostar to Paris!' KATE EBERLEN, author of Miss YouCould one split second change her life forever?Hannah and Si are in love and on the same track - that is, until their train divides on the way to a wedding. The next morning, Hannah wakes up in Paris and realises that her boyfriend (and her ticket) are 300 miles away in Amsterdam!But then Hannah meets Léo on the station platform, and he's everything Si isn't. Spending the day with him in Paris forces Hannah to question how well she really knows herself - and whether, sometimes, you need to go in the wrong direction to find everything you've been looking for...Praise for The Paris Connection:'Utterly charming, you'll be yearning to hotfoot it to Paris!' NINA POTTELL, PRIMA'A magical modern love story, I've fallen head over heels for Paris again!' HELLY ACTON, author of The Shelf'Fresh, funny and just the tonic for dark winter nights!' ZOE FOLBIGG, author of The Note'A gorgeous, romantic book packed full of joy. I mean, who doesn't need to be whisked away to Paris' LAURA PEARSON, author of I Wanted You to Know'Fresh and romantic. This is feel-good fiction at its best' NICOLA GILL, author of We Are Family**Previously published as Uncoupling**
The Paris Connection
by Lorraine BrownIn this witty and heartfelt debut love story for fans of Josie Silver's One Day in December, a woman stranded in Paris for the day discovers that the wrong road can sometimes lead us in the right direction.When Hannah and her boyfriend, Simon, set out to Amsterdam, they&’re confident that they&’ll make it to his sister&’s wedding in time. However, unbeknownst to them, their train is scheduled to divide in the middle of the night. And when it does, half of it continues the route to Amsterdam. And the other half—the one with Hannah in it—heads three hundred miles away, to Paris. Left without her belongings or hope of reuniting with Simon, Hannah has no choice but to spend the day in Paris before the next train out. Worse than being stranded in a foreign city alone? Being stuck with Léo, the handsome but infuriating Frenchman who blames Hannah for his own unwanted delay. The series of mishaps that sends them traipsing through the City of Light is only further proof that Hannah&’s day has gone from bad to worse. But as she takes in the glorious sights of the city—and spends more time with Léo—Hannah discovers that the unexpected detour might actually be leading her to the life she was always meant to live . . .
Sorry I Missed You: The utterly charming and uplifting romantic comedy you won't want to miss in 2022!
by Lorraine Brown'Fresh, modern, and totally charming, this is a romance-lover's dream!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMSRebecca isn't looking for love. She's perfectly happy with her high-flying city job, gorgeous flat overlooking Hampstead Heath and fortnightly fling with the hot CEO. She's certainly not interested in the hot actor neighbour who's just moved in opposite...Jack is still looking for his big break. It turns out being the star talent at drama school doesn't give you a golden ticket to Hollywood, after all. The last thing he needs is any distractions right now - especially not the uptight, power-suit wearing girl next door.They might live only a few metres away from each other but their worlds couldn't be further apart, plus opposites don't really attract... do they?Praise for Sorry I Missed You:'A gorgeous will-they won't-they love story, beautifully written and with characters so perfectly realised they feel like friends... it's the ultimate feel-good read' HOLLY MILLER'A perfect-for-these-times novel about friendship, connections and finding love where you least expect it' ZOE FOLBIGG 'A gorgeous, slow burning love story which had me tearing up at the end!' OLIVIA BEIRNE'A sweet, romantic story, full of heart' CAROLINE KHOURY
Eden Gardens: The unputdownable story of love in an Indian summer
by Louise BrownA luscious, enthralling and colourful novel of India, sure to appeal to readers of Dinah Jefferies' THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE. 'Beautifully written, you can smell the spices, feel the heat, and your heart will break, you will laugh at some of the things Mam says, and cry at others, you will want a sequel' LovereadingShortlisted for the HWA Goldsboro Debut CrownEden Gardens, Calcutta, the 1940s. In a ramshackle house, streets away from the grand colonial mansions of the British, live Maisy, her Mam and their ayah, Pushpa. Whiskey-fuelled and poverty-stricken, Mam entertains officers in the night - a disgrace to British India. All hopes are on beautiful Maisy to restore their good fortune.But Maisy's more at home in the city's forbidden alleyways, eating bazaar food and speaking Bengali with Pushpa, than dancing in glittering ballrooms with potential husbands.Then one day Maisy's tutor falls ill. His son stands in. Poetic, handsome and ambitious for an independent India, Sunil Banerjee promises Maisy the world.So begins a love affair that will cast her future, for better and for worse. Just as the Second World War strikes and the empire begins to crumble...This is the other side of British India. A dizzying, scandalous, dangerous world, where race, class and gender divide and rule.
Eden Gardens: The unputdownable story of love in an Indian summer
by Louise BrownEden Gardens, Calcutta, the 1940s. In a ramshackle house, streets away from the grand colonial mansions of the British, live Maisy, her Mam and their ayah, Pushpa. Whiskey-fuelled and poverty-stricken, Mam entertains officers in the night - a disgrace to British India. All hopes are on beautiful Maisy to restore their good fortune.But Maisy's more at home in the city's forbidden alleyways, eating bazaar food and speaking Bengali with Pushpa, than dancing in glittering ballrooms with potential husbands.Then one day Maisy's tutor falls ill. His son stands in. Poetic, handsome and ambitious for an independent India, Sunil Banerjee promises Maisy the world.So begins a love affair that will cast her future, for better and for worse. Just as the Second World War strikes and the empire begins to crumble...This is the other side of British India. A dizzying, scandalous, dangerous world, where race, class and gender divide and rule.(P)2016 Headline Digital
The Himalayan Summer: The heartbreaking story of a missing child and a true love
by Louise BrownTHE HIMALAYAN SUMMER is a spellbinding novel of the British Raj period, the quest to find a child, and a love story beyond boundaries - for all fans of Dinah Jefferies 'THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE and of Louise Brown's earlier novel, EDEN GARDENS.'Beautifully written, you can smell the spices, feel the heat, and your heart will break. You will laugh, cry and you will want a sequel' Lovereading.comEllie Jeffreys arrives in Darjeeling with her British husband, en route to Kathmandu. They have ten-month-old, golden-haired twins, and despite appearing to be a happy family, Ellie's relationship with the overbearing, philandering Francis is disintegrating. At a cocktail party, Ellie meets Hugh Douglas, a maverick explorer and botanist. Despite the rumours surrounding Hugh, Ellie is drawn to him. A year later, Nepal is devastated by a catastrophic earthquake and in a falling building, Ellie is forced to make an instant, and terrible, decision: she has time to save only one of her children. When she returns for her son's body the next day, it has gone. Ellie knows he cannot have disappeared; someone, somewhere has her child, and it is to Hugh that she turns for help.
Vuelve a mí
by Marlayna Glynn Brown María CardaCuando tres almas mueren trágicamente en el siglo XXXIV a. C., hacen un pacto para reencarnarse a través de múltiples épocas con el fin de hacer enmiendas kármicas. Mediante los encuentros a través de diversas vidas, el trío intenta descubrir si la muerte es realmente el fin de una relación. Esta encantadora serie de cuentos interconectados ilustra cómo venimos al plano terrenal para experimentar deudas kármicas, para trabajar en ellas conjuntamente y para dejarlas ir en paz. No te pierdas esta edificante historia que muestra que la muerte no es el fin de una relación y que, sin lugar a dudas, el único motivo por el que las almas vuelven es para volverse a encontrar, una y otra vez.
The Expanded Heart: The Ten Paths to Helping Your Alpha Man Discover All the Love He Has to Give
by Martin BrownThe Expanded Heart presents ten paths alpha males can follow that will open their hearts to a world of new possibilities, with the help of the women in their lives. In this easy to read, easy to follow guide, you'll learn to: - Make Peace with the Past - Live an Engaged Life - Harness the Power of Spiritual Awareness; and - Increase Your Appreciation of Intimacy. Each path requires the efforts of two loving partners to accomplish the desired results. Because of a persistent failure to see his partner's point of view, too many alpha males never fulfill their potential as life partners. Instead of opening up to new ideas, too many alpha males become disinterested and disconnected from their partners. Rather than keeping an open mind that helps nurture an expanded heart, their hearts grow harder and less giving. This book takes both partners on a journey of self-improvement and self-discovery. At the conclusion of this journey, you will both know the essential elements that create an expanded heart and enhance your lives together, allowing you to become the loving, committed partners you were always meant to be.
Loud is How I Love You
by Mercy BrownOne girl's heart gets rocked to the core in the first novel in this sexy New Adult series. Twenty-one-year-old front girl Emmylou knows that getting her band noticed in the '90s indie rock scene will be no easy task. She definitely knows better than to break the number one rule of the band: Don't sleep with your bandmates! But after she ends up having the best sex of her life with her guitarist, Travis, she finds following that rule is a lot harder than it sounds. When the band gets the gig of their dreams, making it big seems just within reach. But Emmy's inability to keep her hands off Travis threatens everything they've worked for. Can Emmy find a way to break the rules and not blow the chance of a lifetime? "So full of voice I can nearly taste it. . . Emmylou is bursting with strength and inspiration and--bless her heart--genuine flaws. . . Travis is perfection: a bowl of sugar balanced in a set of long, naughty, guitar-playing fingers."--Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of the Beautiful series Includes an exclusive preview of the next Hub City Romance from Mercy Brown
Stay Until We Break
by Mercy BrownWhat happens on the road stays on the road in the latest New Adult novel from the author of Loud Is How I Love You. Twenty-one-year-old Sonia Grant, a business major, has big plans for a career in the music industry. So when she's offered the job of tour manager for her best friend's band, she jumps at the chance for some real life experience. When her number one crush, bassist Cole McCormack, jumps her the first night on tour, she hopes she's in for three weeks of some hot backstage action, too. But Cole turns out to have more up his sleeve than she or anyone realized. Nobody knows that Cole is on the road to party like a rock star one last time before quitting his dream to take a more practical job and settle down. What he hadn't planned was to fall in love with a girl he believes is out of his league. Will Cole play out the rock star fantasy he thinks Sonia wants from him, or tell her the truth and take the chance that she'll either break his heart or make an even bigger dream come true? Includes a preview of the first book in the Hub City Romance series, Loud Is How I Love You. "Nobody writes rock and roll like Mercy Brown. With writing so exquisite you can feel the bass thumping in your chest, Stay Until We Break is like a hit song you can't get out of your head long after you've turned the last page."--Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author of Rookie Move Praise for Loud Is How I Love You "So full of soul and wit and seduction it makes something inside me twist deliciously, and I don't think I'm returning to normal anytime soon."--Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of the Beautiful series
Nineteen Steps
by Millie Bobby BrownThe New York Times bestseller from iconic Emmy-nominated actress and producer MILLIE BOBBY BROWN: Nineteen Steps "My inner history-loving teenage geek clapped her hands in ecstasy at the thought of a historical novel penned by Enola Holmes, and she wasn't disappointed!”—Kate QuinnLove blooms in the darkest days…It’s 1942, and air raid sirens continue to wail around London. Eighteen-year-old Nellie Morris counts every day lucky that she emerges from the underground shelters unharmed, her loving family still surrounding her.After a chance encounter with Ray, an American airman stationed nearby, Nellie becomes enchanted with the idea of a broader world. Just when Nellie begins to embrace an exciting new life with Ray, a terrible incident occurs during an air raid one evening, tearing Nellie’s world apart. But just when it seems all hope is lost, Nellie finds that, against all odds, love and happiness can triumph.Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the author’s family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Brown’s propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love.“Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart. I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war. I’m honored to keep her story alive.”—Millie Bobby Brown