Contemporary Romance

Contemporary Romance

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Definition of "Contemporary Romance": While technically a subgenre of the Romance category, that category is much too large to not be broken down. Contemporary Romance, by definition, is set in the time in which it was written.  The ebooks in this category are largely focused on the relationship and romantic love shared by two people.  Typically, ebooks in this category reward characters that are good people, punish those that are bad, and end with an upbeat, positive conclusion.  But, that "formula" is always being altered by excellent authors--which is why we read their ebooks, right?

 

Some examples of the best Contemporary Romance ebooks past and present include Nicholas Sparks (The Longest Ride), Tracy Brogan (Crazy Little Thing), Jojo Moyes (Me Before You), Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook), Lisa Kleypas (Blue-Eyed Devil).

Last Time We Kissed: A Second Chance Romance

by Nicole Snow

I just ran into the girl who got away.
Holding a hate letter addressed to me.
And now we're stranded.


Last time we kissed, I broke her.
My best friend's little sister worshiped me.
She teased. She provoked. She goaded.
Rubbed forbidden in my face till I went off the chain.
Making her beg was inevitable.
So was my sacrifice.

Last time we kissed, she demolished me.
Her rich family thought I was perfect.
I took Amy Kay under their noses.
And then I kept taking.
I promised too much. Loved her too hard. Left too soon.

Last time we kissed, he betrayed me.
Her backstabbing brother. My ex-best friend.
I never saw it coming.
He'll pay for his sins ten times over.

Last time we kissed, it was final.
I wasn't supposed to see her again.
Not in this city. On this elevator.
The moment it craps out, stranding us overnight with animal cravings and fencing lies.

Last time we kissed, how could we know our next might truly, madly, beautifully restore us?

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow - a twisted second chance romance. Watch an alpha male on a mission fight like hell to win his woman back. Full length stand alone with a swoon-worthy Happily Ever After.

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Nanny For Hire - A Steamy Single-Dad Billionaire Romance (San Bravado Billionaires' Club Book 2)

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I’ve broken the heart of every nanny I’ve recruited. Can I keep my hands off my latest hire?

Him


My daughter is the most important thing in the world to me.
And now I have to tell her, yet again, that her nanny won’t be returning.
I need to hire someone who will resist my charms.

Well this time, I think I’ve found her.
Jayne Hayfield, skillful, disciplined, and smoking hot,
And most importantly, she doesn’t go for guys.
At least, that’s what they told me.
The way she’s looking at me right now, though,
I can’t help worrying that history is about to repeat itself.

Her

Six years in the military, three tours of duty, experience in combat, but an interview for a nannying job is making my knees shake—and I’m still sitting down.

Benjamin Glen, San Bravado billionaire with smolder to spare.
He’s my boss, so of course I wouldn’t, shouldn’t go there…
But keeping my hands off of him might just be my toughest mission yet

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Addicted: A Good Girl Bad Boy Rockstar Romance

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Women want me. Men want to be me.
The only thing I want is Chelsea.


I'm a rock star. I don't have time for anything else.
Especially not Chelsea. Little Miss Perfect.
A country star with a voice that slays and a body built for sin.
I've been clean for five years, but she won't give me a chance.
Her brother was an addict. She thinks we're all bad.
Someone's out to prove her right.
But Chelsea's mine. Our voices. Our. They're like one.
I was addicted to drugs. Now, I'm addicted to her.
If they go after her, I'll destroy them.
I'm going to prove that bad boys can play nice with good girls.

Will she give me a chance to prove the only drug I need is her?



***Addicted is a 55k words full-length standalone novel with a HEA, no cliffhanger, no cheating, and plenty of steam. For a limited time, we have included bonus material including an exclusive book, Obsessed, that you won't find anywhere else! - Jess Bentley (USA Today Bestselling Author), Zoey Oliver***

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13 Ways to Midnight (The Midnight Saga)

by Rue Volley


With thousands of copies sold and voted one of the TOP THREE YA BOOKS of 2017, we invite you to dive into this award-winning YOUNG ADULT PARANORMAL ROMANCE for those who love the romance of Twilight, the quick wit of Gilmore Girls, the action of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the dark humor of Supernatural.

You'll never miss the sunlight until it's gone.

Sixteen-year-old Echo Navarri, daughter of world-famous archaeologists, Alice and Peter Navarri, had spent her life traveling from one expedition to the next as her parents unearthed lost civilizations. 

On their thirteenth dig, Midnight, Echo's twin sister, disappears without a trace. This prompts a year-long search that leaves the family nearly broken. 
In an attempt to find some closure they reluctantly host a mock funeral for Midnight without ever recovering her remains. 

Nearing the one year anniversary of Midnight's assumed death, Echo is sent to live with her eccentric Aunt Luna who is the caretaker of the centuries-old Navarri Estate in Port Royal, Maine. 

Echo attempts to settle into her new life in Port Royal, but soon finds that she's destined for adventure as the mystery of her family's history, the sunless town, and its oddly intriguing people teeter on the supernatural.
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Beauty and her Billionaire Beast

by Bella Love-Wins

I'm not the man for her. I'm her Beast.

I was broken beyond repair. Damaged beyond healing. Deeply scarred. Alone with thoughts and feelings of regret that I could never let see the light of day.

Until Isabelle.

My Belle.

She came back into my life and changed everything.

But I warned her that I'll never be 'that' man.

The one she knew growing up. The one who would've given her the happy ever after she so deserved.

No. I'm a beast. I can never be tamed.

I only hope I don't leave her with more scars than she can handle.


Author's Note: Beauty and Her Billionaire Beast is an emotionally dark, steamy contemporary romance retelling of the classic fairy tale. Set in the world of the bestselling series, Seduction and Sin. A full length (48000 words) standalone novel from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, Bella Love-Wins. Cover model: Depositphotos. Cover Illustration: Tempting Illustrations.

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Beach Rental: An Emerald Isle, NC Novel (#1)

by Grace Greene


On the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, in the small town of Emerald Isle…

Juli Cooke, hard-working and getting nowhere fast, marries a dying man, Ben Bradshaw, for a financial settlement, not expecting he will set her on a journey of hope and love. The journey brings her to Luke Winters, a local art dealer, but Luke resents the woman who married his sick friend and warns her not to hurt Ben—and he’s watching to make sure she doesn’t.

Until Ben dies and the stakes change.

Framed by the timelessness of the Atlantic Ocean and the brilliant blue of the beach sky, Juli struggles against her past, the opposition of Ben’s and Luke’s families, and even the living reminder of her marriage—to build a future with hope and perhaps to find the love of her life—if she can survive the danger from her past.
 

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The Swedish Prince

by Karina Halle


A swoon-worthy, sexy & utterly charming STANDALONE romance inspired by the classic film Roman Holiday, from the New York Times bestselling author of Bad at Love and The Pact

I never believed in fairy-tales.

Never held out for Prince Charming.

Growing up poor in small-town California as the oldest of six siblings, I knew I would never ride off into the sunset with anyone. That was even more apparent when a senseless tragedy took the lives of my parents, forcing me to become the sole guardian of our dysfunctional household at the mere age of twenty-three.

Then a fateful encounter literally brought Prince Charming to my doorstep.

At first I thought Viktor was just your average businessman passing through, albeit obscenely handsome, six-foot-five, blue-eyed, and mysteriously rich.

But soon I discovered the truth behind Viktor’s façade.

Beneath his quiet, enigmatic gaze and cocky charm, is a man who is running away from who he really is. A role he’d rather not fulfill.

He is Viktor of House Nordin, His Royal Highness, The Crown Prince of Sweden.

Yet uncovering Viktor’s secret was only the first step.

I didn’t expect to fall in love with him.

I didn’t expect to have my whole life turned upside down.

When you’re from two different worlds, can your hearts meet somewhere in the middle?

Or do happily-ever-afters only exist in fairy-tales?

WARNING: The Swedish Prince is oh-so sweet, enchanting and funny, but it does contain foul language (lots of the F word) and graphic sexual scenes (lots of dirty talk). Reader discretion is advised for those who are sensitive.

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Truth or Dare: A Mountain Man's Second Chance Romance

by Amy Brent

Eleven years ago, I lost my innocence to a complete stranger. 
He had everything - dominance, thirst, power, control...
It was perfect! 
Except... 
That he left me scarred, damaged, flawed (and pregnant).

I meet him today, only to discover that he's gotten HOTTER with the years.
And that big, rugged body? That's made for sin. 
Those icy blue eyes scorch me with feelings so intense that make me want to forget my imperfect past. 
Suddenly, getting lost in the mountains seems like the most beautiful thing ever. 
And when we play the game of truth or dare, I choose dare. 

And guess what? 
He dares me not to fall for him again! 

Just that he doesn't know my deepest, darkest secret. 
A secret that could destroy both of us - forever!

80,000+ words in this full-length standalone mountain man's romance. Bonus content included after the main story, including an exclusive 50,000+ words menage romance: Shared by the Mountain Men. Grab your copy today.

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The Right Man: A Heroes of Fortune Valley novella

by Heatherly Bell

When her long held dream veers wildly off course, Trish Jackson must decide between the perfect wedding or the right man.

Trish Hopkins has dreamed of her wedding day for most of her life. She and her late mother cut out pictures from wedding magazines and played wedding day. The wedding dress would be perfect, the veil, flowers, venue and music. Every little detail has been mapped out ahead of time.

For years, all she needed was the right man.

Jimmy Hopkins has loved Trish from the moment he laid eyes on her. But when Trish morphs into a bridezilla who has alienated most of their friends with her relentless demands, it's time to end the madness.

If Trish won't stop all the nonsense and run away with him, there might not be a wedding at all...

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Wasted Heat (Wasted Chances Book 1)

by Colleen Charles

Ally

Being carried out of a burning building and cradled by a sexy fireman with a velvety as aged scotch voice? It should have been a panty melter but it's still one of the scariest things that's ever happened to me. I can't forget my mysterious savior or his rock hard body pressed against mine. Holding me.

Rescuing me.

He keeps appearing in my naughty dreams even though I have no idea who he is. He disappeared that night into thin air on the wings of my soot blackened fantasies. I should have known his six-pack abs spelled trouble. Now he's back and he has secrets. I know it. And I'm going to find out what they are.

Gabe

I can't forget the luscious girl I rescued from the fire. Ally. She's a stunning beauty with curves hot enough to melt the frost off a polar bear's ass. With all the wicked ways she tempts me, I want her sugary sweetness even more than one of her Red Velvet Raptures. I'll taste her. I'll ravish her until she screams my name.

I'll own her.

But how can I keep Ally in my arms and my bed where she belongs when an evil blast from my past has shown up at the counter of her cupcake bakery wanting a pound of flesh along with her Dark Chocolate Decadence? My sordid history has come back to bite me. And it's wearing heels.

Prepare to break the glass. You're going to need your fire extinguisher!

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Wild Irish Rebel (The Mystic Cove Series Book 4)

by Tricia O'Malley

A loner at heart... Morgan McKenzie has been on her own since she ran away from a nightmarish foster home at the age of sixteen. Afraid to put down roots again only to be hurt once more, Morgan prefers to be constantly on the move. Until she is inexplicably pulled to the small Irish town of Grace's Cove. Before she knows it, Morgan is settling in and forming relationships for the first time in her life. Determined to keep her walls up to protect both her heart and the touch of magick she carries, Morgan fights against her growing attraction for the town's golden boy, Patrick Kearney.


Patrick can't keep his eyes off of Morgan. Since the moment he saw Morgan across the dance floor at Keelin's wedding, Patrick has been lost. Pulled in by her beauty and vulnerability, Patrick's frustration grows as his advances are continually rebuffed.  As Morgan rebels against her feelings for Patrick, she is swept into a battle against her own worst demons.

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The Problem with Pugs: A Love & Pets Romantic Comedy Series Novel

by A. G. Henley

New love? Or her pug?

Amelia’s boyfriend Tim broke up with her three months, thirteen days, and eleven hours ago, but at least he left her their baby, Doug the pug. Doug eats Amelia's underwear, mutilates furniture, and always poops in the middle of the sidewalk—but he only has eyes for her.

When Amelia reluctantly wades back into the dating pool, meets a new guy, and has to pay his medical bill after Doug launches a sneak attack on him, she realizes she has a problem. She’s determined to do everything she can to help her dog adjust to life without Tim, even recruiting handsome Travis, Doug’s new veterinarian, who’s willing to assist her at risk of life and limb.

But it won’t be so easy. Doug’s the only man in Amelia’s life now . . . and he isn’t about to share.

Perfect for fans of Must Love Dogs and Bridget Jones. Buy now and fall in love with this sweet and hilarious read!

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Undercover Boss: A Dirty Office Romance (Soulmates Series Book 8)

by Hazel Kelly

 

When Alex Becker goes undercover to save his business, love is the last thing on his mind, but the sparks that fly with his new "boss" force him to question whether bachelorhood is really all it's cracked up to be...

Gemma hasn't had it easy. Not that she's ever been one to complain.

Burned by the people she trusted most, she hid for years behind a self-made suit of physical armor, a pretty smile, and a selfless demeanor.

But no more.

She's risen from the ashes and is committed to putting herself first from now on.

No matter what.

And no handsome face is going to change that.

Even if it belongs to the first guy who ever made her blush.

But she has no idea who she's dealing with, and this time around, Alex is determined to give her a lot more than a few butterflies.

*Warning: this standalone new adult romance may cause weak knees and heart palpitations.*
 

 

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Burglary Blues (Lexie Sarcone Michael Riley Romantic Suspense Book 1)

by Elisa Archer

Lexie Sarcone is just your average girl. She's a twenty-six year old, petite brunette with a feisty streak who carries a pair of handcuffs around since they coordinate so nicely with her badge and gun. Some men find that a turn-on but not Lexie's ex-boyfriend. After he left her, citing her job as the problem, Lexie swore off dating, and working as a decoy for vice only solidified her resolve. But now that Officer Sarcone has transferred to burglary division, all bets are off.

Detective Michael Riley has a reputation for being a ladies' man. His chiseled features, gorgeous eyes, and sexy body have allowed him to get away with a lot of things, but underneath the good looks lies a competent investigator. The job is one of the few things that Michael takes seriously, and protecting his fellow officers comes above all else.

When the department's top detectives are assigned to investigate a string of home invasions that are being orchestrated by an unknown crime syndicate, Detective Riley enlists the help of a few new recruits. Immediately, he and Lexie are drawn to one another, but the job must come first. A drunken evening and a few close calls inevitably force the two to admit they have an undeniable chemistry, but Lexie isn't sure if she can let someone get close to her again, especially someone with Michael's reputation. As they struggle to stop the crime spree, Michael must find a way to prove himself to Lexie. His only goals are to win her heart and keep the city safe.

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Her Best Men: A Brother's Best Friends Reverse Harem

by Rye Hart

It's the night before Katie's wedding - and all four O'Conner brothers want the bride-to-be all to themselves.
 

Rowdy. Raunchy. Ready for anything.
 
The O'Conner boys were my friends.
We grew up next-door to each other.Camping trips were always fun.
They kept me warm by the fire.
And we drank and cursed all night.
 
But we never crossed the line.
Because they were my brother's best friends.
And, I was the younger forbidden fruit.

Now I'm back in town for my wedding.
And something is different.
Maybe it's the way their eyes examine my body.
And linger at my every curve.
I must be imagining it, right?
How can all four millionaire brothers want me?

Then, the craziest thing happens...
I call off my wedding.
Turns out my ex-fiancé is a cheating douchebag.

Good thing I have four hot men to keep my spirits up.
And this time nothing's stopping them from living out their fantasies of me. 

Will this be the most unforgettable time ever?
Or, will we break a lifetime of friendships over a few wild nights of passion?

80,000+ words in this full-length standalone brother's best friends reverse harem romance. Bonus content included after the main story, including an exclusive 50,000+ word reverse harem: Step Daddy Desires. Grab your copy today.
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No Perfect Fate

by Jackie Weger

Cleo Anderson’s people skills are hesitant and her life broken, yet she is determined to leave her past behind. Alone is good and she is finding her way. On a whim, she parks her Play-mor in a fish camp in the wilds of the Okefenokee Swamp, where gators yawn, bears slumber, and snakes slither. The camp pace is slow, the owner kind, and the people friendly. Cleo encounters Fletcher Freemont Maitland and his goddaughter, eleven year-old Katie. Cleo didn’t know her life was about to unravel yet again, her heart would shatter, and that Fletcher Maitland would help her mend. But Cleo is about to find these things out the hard way. Both Fletcher and Katie will change her life and if Cleo does not learn to accept that life is bountiful and fate imperfect, she will lose both forever.

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Rebel

by R.R. Banks

Savage Rival. Hardened Marine. Ruthless Hero.
 
I can have any woman I want,
Except Bree.
She's untouchable. My enemy's daughter. 

But I wanted her the moment I saw her. 
Her sweet lips. Her curvy hips. 
I'm addicted to her taste.
She submitted to me eight years ago.
But I screwed up.
Now I'm back. She hates me.
She has a son now and I'm damn sure he's mine.
A century-old feud kept her from me in the past.
Now nothing will stop me from having all of her.
She may be the enemy's daughter, but I'll risk it all for my family.
This war is going to leave someone dead,
And I swear it won't be Bree.
 
Will we make it down the aisle or will this feud destroy us all?
 
***Rebel is an 80,000 words full-length standalone novel with a happily ever after, no cliffhanger, no cheating, and plenty of steam. - R.R. Banks (USA Today Bestselling Author)*** 

 

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The Tycoon's Temporary Twins - A Multiple Baby Sweet Romance (More Than He Bargained For Book 9)

by Holly Rayner

Jed Shields needed a baby for the short term. He didn’t expect two!

Sophia Simms hasn’t got time for love. When she meets a gorgeous, charismatic stranger at a friend’s engagement party, however, she finds herself letting her guard down for the first time in a long, long while. As two independent spirits seeking to escape a room full of gooey couples, the pair find solace in each other’s arms, if only for one night.

Weeks later, when she finds out that she’s pregnant, workaholic Sophie realizes her life is about to change forever. But how will the gorgeous stranger take the news?

Jed Shields is a self-made billionaire with political aspirations; a wannabe mayor who lives by the mantra that nothing lasts forever. When he discovers that he’s going to be a father, he couldn’t be happier: a baby will bolster his appeal to voters all over the city, making him a shoo-in for the mayoralty!

Sophia is horrified that Jed thinks of the baby only as a short-term convenience, and sets out to prove him otherwise. But as they grow closer—and Sophia finds out that she’s expecting twins—can she trust that Jed is falling for the idea of starting a family, or is he thinking only of the votes?

Will Sophia succeed in showing Jed the true meaning of family?

This is a sweet billionaire romance novel from best-selling author Holly Rayner. It contains a guaranteed HEA, and a tale of romance that will capture your heart.

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IN HIS KEEPING: TAKEN

by Mia Frances


If you liked Fifty Shades of Grey, you'll love this new series!

Out of work and on the verge of being homeless, Sylvie Jenkins is desperate. Her desperation leads her to take a job with a reclusive writer living in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. She's never heard of Connor Hudson, but the man is offering her room, board, and an extremely generous salary. How bad could he be? Sylvie is shocked to learn that she might not know who Connor Hudson is, but millions of readers do, scarfing up the books he writes under various pseudonyms. And Connor's not just a bestselling author. He's a billionaire entrepreneur whose publishing and media empires span the globe.

Her new employer is a drop-dead gorgeous hunk, but he's also surly, dominating, and demanding. He's accustomed to being obeyed and kowtowed to, but he soon discovers that his feisty new assistant refuses to do either. Sylvie thinks he's an arrogant, condescending jackass! Connor is shocked that this little imp isn't cowed by his wealth, power, and position. That fascinates him. The Dom in him is determined to have her...and her obedience and submission as well. Naive and nerdy, Sylvie mistakes sex for love. But Connor can't love her. He's keeping secrets: dark and dangerous secrets. He says he's incapable of love. But as the body count begins to rise, you can't help but wonder...is he capable of murder?

IN HIS KEEPING Book #1 TAKEN is a steamy romance murder mystery thriller with a cliff-hanger ending. The story continues in Book #2 BANISHED and concludes in Book #3 CLAIMED.

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My First Love: A Single Mom Bad Boy Love Story

by Weston Parker et al


She was my first. My only.

That part never changed.

I ran from a life that should have been mine, joined the military, and became someone for the first time in my life.

The memories of walking my girl down the aisle to another man still haunt me, though, all these years later. I should have fucking said something then.

We both should have.

A surprise attack on my platoon left me wounded and headed back to an old reality. One where she was all I wanted.

Without her ex in the picture, I’m going full throttle. She’s a single mom, and her little one is as precious as she is.

They both should have been mine, and they will be.

My first love. My only love.

Mine.

Every good girl deserves a bad boy ~ Weston

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