Contemporary Romance
- You are here:
- HOME
- Books Management
- Contemporary Romance
When you’re looking to download free and discounted contemporary romance ebooks, this is the place to go. Satisfy your inner passion for bestselling romance in this category, and never pay more than what you should. We routinely feature the best authors of contemporary romance ebooks, and they always promote their ebooks to you--for free or for a discount.
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).
For the first time ever, the complete gripping, edgy, and heart-wrenching saga is available in one set from USAT Best-selling author Violet Paige.
Vaughn Hunter.
Man of my dreams.
Ruler of my body.
The devil in disguise.
I can see it in his eyes the first night we meet.
There’s something dangerous about Vaughn.
The more I try to stay away, the more I’m drawn into his web of lies and deception.
I’m so tangled in him, there’s no way out.
The only way to exist in his world is to abandon mine.
Is loving a man like him worth risking everything,
Including my family and the country I call home?
Or do I walk away from the secrets?
Put him behind me and pretend he’s not the greatest love I’ll ever know?
Because loving him means accepting a new identity.
A new life.
And saying goodbye to everything I thought I would become.
What’s dumber than being betrayed by the love of your life and watching him cheat on you with your best friend?
Falling for your daddy’s best friend and setting yourself up for another heartbreak…
Joel was just trying to console me.
Or at least that’s what he told himself… and I believed him.
And so, I let him get close.
Really close.
Dangerously close.
Joel was supposed to be the “safe” guy.
But instead, his love for my curves became a problem for both of us.
My dad found out.
His ex-wife began wanting him back.
The barriers kept getting higher until neither of us wanted to deal with them.
It would’ve been easy to walk away if…
I hadn’t gotten pregnant.
Running was now no longer an option… or was it?
Fall in love with this deliciously sinful, kindle melting hot, and forbidden temptation from Sofia T Summers. No cheating or cliffhanger – EVER.
All books in this series stand alone and do not have to be read in order.
Coming home might have been stupid but it was so worth it.
Casey never wanted to get divorced—and she definitely didn’t plan to go home again. But she needed a place to lick her wounds, so she headed back to Winchester, Colorado, her hometown, the one place on earth she swore she’d never return to. Spending time with her hypercritical mother spurs Casey to find a job quickly so she can get back on her feet—and that’s where she meets sexy Scott Wardell, a man who makes her heart beat faster even while stirring her anger.
As she gets to know Scott better, she discovers that he plays drums for a local rock band. He seems perfect for her…except maybe he hasn’t told her everything about the ex. And his creepy best friend isn’t doing him any favors, either. But even if Casey could handle those problems, she’s got her own ex and cold feet she needs to grapple with…
Curl up by the fire with a glass of wine or a mug of hot chocolate and settle into Winchester, Colorado—where the nights are cold…but steamy!
NOTE: Portions of this novel were previously published in the book THEN KISS ME.
Join a brand new generation of Friessens in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart’s Friessen Family series. In the latest volume, Chris is used to having whatever he wants—but this time, the irresistible could come at a high price.
When stubbornly independent Chris Friessen decides to pack up and travel the country on the back of his Harley, he doesn’t expect that his decision to see the “real USA” will cost him in ways he can’t imagine. He soon finds himself face down on some backroad, cuffed by small-town cops. To make matters worse, he’s told to keep moving, but when he meets the incredibly sexy daughter of the sheriff, Chris can’t resist doing exactly the opposite—even after realizing that the sheriff’s deputy is head over heels in love with her.
JD is the daughter of a South Dakota small-town sheriff, teased by locals that if she were ever to consider marrying, she’d have a line of suitors around the block. But she’s not interested, as the only man she’s ever loved up and left, and her father was behind it. When she drives up on her father and his deputy toying with the extremely attractive redheaded Chris Friessen, she can’t resist tossing him an invitation to dinner, and she never expects that he’ll take her up on it.
Now, Chris may find that the irresistible JD comes with a lot more than he’s bargained for.
Didn't get a chance to read all the other books in the long running Friessen Family Series?
Start with the worldwide bestseller The Forgotten Child. This book alone sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and is now translated into French and German.
Stop by my website for the complete booklist here: http://www.lorhainneeckhart.com/what-is-the-reading-order-of-your-books/
A daughter on his doorstep!
Avery Spencer has already fallen in love with her niece, Nell, and is determined to become the little girl’s guardian. But first she has to find Callum Shepard and tell him that he has a daughter.
Callum is shocked to find Avery and Nell on his doorstep, and at first the reclusive farmer is wary of her motives. But as he spends time with the beautiful, kind Avery, Callum starts to realize that he wants to be a dad to his daughter – and that both Avery and Nell belong with him!
Two broken hearts find love and healing in each other in this sexy contemporary romance spin-off from the New York Times bestselling author of the Rock Chick and Dream Man series.
Evan "Evie" Gardiner has spent her whole life being the responsible one in her family, but enough is enough. It's time to pursue her own dreams. Evie's finally going to finish that engineering degree she's been working toward. But first she needs to come up with the money to pay for tuition. Working as a dancer at Smithie's club seems like the perfect solution to her problems . . . until her family lands in yet another scrape and comes to Evie for help. Only, this time, her family's recklessness is risking more than her dreams-it's endangering her life.
Daniel "Mag" Magnusson knows a thing or two about desperation and disappointment, but no one notices that his good looks and quick wit hide the painful memories that haunt him. When Evie's family puts her in danger, Mag insists on offering Evie his protection. He has the skills to guard Evie's life, but as they grow closer, Mag realizes he'll need to come face-to-face with his demons to prove himself as the man who will protect her heart.
Six years ago, Kiera Anders resolved to put her painful past behind her, seeking a fresh start in New York. She didn’t count on her past finding her again in the form of Caleb Martin - her brother's former best friend and her first love. Now with millions to his name, a playboy reputation, and a closet full of skeletons, the cold and distant "Mr. Martin" is so different from the sweet Caleb she once knew.
But some things are hard to forget, and the passion that still sizzles between them can’t be denied. No other man could give Kiera that sweet taste of dominance and submission… and now that Caleb’s offering it to her again, how can she refuse? But things aren’t as simple as they used to be, with Kiera’s career on the line, a mountain of secrets between them, and Caleb’s sordid past threatening to catch up to him. It’s dangerous to mix business with pleasure… but it is worth the risk?
**This is the first book of the Risky Business Trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger to be resolved in book two**
A sexy Navy SEAL and a life in paradise? Sounds too good to be true. Good thing for these five feisty ladies, the luck of the Irish is on their side!
Book 1: Connor’s Baby
Too bad I figure out too late that I can’t live without her in my bed and in my life.
I have to find her.
Beg her to take me back.
Then I’ll make her beg and scream my name again.
It seemed like a good plan, till I laid eyes on her.
And discovered I’m not the only one who was keeping a secret.
Book 2: Brendan’s Baby
I’m an O’Shea. A businessman, an ex-Navy SEAL.
When I start a mission, I complete it; just like I was trained to do.
I will sweep the independent beauty off her feet,
I will convince her to stay with me forever.
And when her creep boss shows up on my island to try and stake his claim,
I will show him that no one messes with what is mine.
Book 3: Mickey’s Baby
She tries to tell me she doesn’t need my help,
But we both know that’s a lie.
I’m a good guy, an ex-SEAL who served with honor,
But there’s no line I won’t cross to protect what’s mine.
And make no mistake about it,
Karin’s all mine.
Book 4: Billy’s Baby
I told myself to keep it professional.
Too bad her smart mouth and sweet body are keeping me up at night.
She’s only here for a couple of weeks.
We have a fling, and now I want more.
In the middle of our stupid fights and explosive makeup sex,
I make sure to let her know that she’s mine.
Book 5: Tommy’s Baby
My next steps sound like the plot of a bad movie.
I check into a seedy motel, I get a job at his pub, I try to pretend like we can be just friends.
Have I gone crazy in the middle of all my madness?
We find some semblance of happiness together once again,
But I know it can’t last. Not when a man shows up looking for me.
I won’t put Tommy in danger. I’d rather break his heart all over again.
Grab your favorite umbrella drink and visit these sexy SEAL Daddies on their island paradise. Along with the sand and sun, you’ll find five standalone novels with more passion and excitement than your heart can take. Be warned; the O’Shea Boys are hot enough to melt your Kindle!
She wasn't supposed to love a brute.
At her new English college, Liberty draws the attention of the school’s vicious king: Ben Fox.
She’s quickly at the mercy of a man who has never taken "no" for an answer...
A man who sees the new woman on campus as a challenge to conquer.
This enemies to lovers romance story is Book #1 in a completed 6 book series
Like his parents Andy and Laura Friessen, Gabriel knows what it means to face an impossible situation. What he doesn’t realize when he puts up an ad looking for a roommate he never expects to meet a down on her luck gorgeous single mom with a meddling family, a crazy ex-boyfriend, and enough chemistry between them to heat a county. The only problem is she doesn’t believe in happily ever after and sees falling in love as a mistake only fools make. But Gabriel can’t stop thinking about her, wanting her, and is determined to show her the road to love isn’t as dangerous as she believes.
Did you miss the other books in this big family romance series? Start with the worldwide bestseller THE FORGOTTEN CHILD translated in German & French, coming soon to Italian, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese.
Reading order:
THE OUTSIDER SERIES (The Friessen Legacy)
The Forgotten Child
A Baby And a Wedding (Short Story FREE)
Fallen Hero
The Search (Short Story FREE)
The Awakening
Secrets
Runaway
Overdue (Short Story FREE)
The Unexpected Storm
The Wedding
Serenity
I love traveling. I’ve even made a lucrative career of it.
Traveling through Spring, Florida wasn’t on my radar.
But then again, neither was a vehicle accident.
Now I’m stranded with limited options.
I need help, but I never thought my hero would show up in coveralls, steel-toed boots and a smile that makes my knees weak, and my panties melt.
Greyson
A beer in my hand while watching the waves roll in is where I find peace.
That’s the only plans I make during my downtime.
When a sexy red head with lips that promise heaven needs help, you better believe I’m going to be the one that steps up.
She needs help to get back on the road, but I have other plans.
The only place I want this beauty to travel is in my bed.
Tory is bringing you her addition to the Raining Men Collaboration and in this case, it’s not only raining men, it’s raining an over-the-top Alpha who instantly is obsessed once he meets the woman who is the answer to every fantasy he’s ever had. He’s not going to stop until he claims Serenity for his very own—and lucky us, we get to watch. As always prepare for a safe, insta-love tale with a rough around the edges Alpha, and steamy heat all tied up in a happily ever after bow.
The Bucket List meets Rom Com. The Perfect Romance Book for fans of JoJo Moyes, Mhairi McFarlane, and Abby Jimenez.
“Sarah Ready is the best kept secret in contemporary romance. Her voice is seasoned, her characters are perfectly flawed and eternally endearing, and she strikes just the right balance between humor, heartbreak and uplifting.” from BookAddict
What if you made a list of all the crazy things you’ve dreamed of doing, but have been too scared to try…and then did them? Every. Last. One.
Unassuming, nice-girl Dany always does what people expect. She keeps her dreams hidden behind boring cardigans and beige upholstery. What does that get her? Dumped by her fiancé and kicked out of her home.
Now Dany is going to do the unexpected – survive and thrive.
She has a ten step checklist and a sexy new landlord determined to tag along. Suddenly, Dany’s life goes from ordinary to wildly unexpected. But when everything turns upside down again, Dany has to decide, is number ten on her list the end or just the beginning?
What readers have said about The Fall In Love Checklist
“…my #1 read for 2020, so if you read nothing else that I’ve recommended this year, do not pass up the chance to read this stunning, evocative, heart-wrenching, inspiring story.”
"Hope shines through it all, and makes this a book you will want to read."
“The Fall in Love Checklist is a superb blending of romcom, contemporary romance, and women's fic.”
“Well written, authentic, and filled with heart, I can't wait to see more from this author.”
“Great Book. This book was a fun read. I was hooked from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down.”
“I just read a few pages and I am in love.”
“This book was definitely worth the read. It’s funny, sexy, and swoon worthy! I couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait for Sarah’s next book!”
“…this is just a wholesome story. I was rooting for every single one of them.”
“The story catches you from the first paragraph and you immediately want to read more. The characters are very likable and you start rooting for them from the start.”
“Umm Wow, just Wow… Sarah Ready has written a beautiful story about a woman finding love, friends and herself along the way.”
“Wow! What an emotional and beautiful story! …I loved this story; you do not want to miss it!!”
“Well written, authentic, and filled with heart, I can't wait to see more from this author.”
“If you’re looking for a story that has the power to really move you then this is the one for you.”
“This is the first book I have read by this author and it certainly won’t be the last because Sarah Ready has given us a story that’s real, it features real live experiences and it touched me on so many levels.”
For readers who love contemporary romance, women’s friendship, laugh out loud romance, romances that make you cry and a happily ever afters. Get The Fall in Love Checklist today.
Reed freaking Walker.
My best friend's gorgeous older brother.
My former Mean Crush since the age of nine.
A man I swore to loathe for all of eternity is back.
And now I'm stuck with him in a secluded cabin…alone!
It's fine. I can handle this.
He will not ruin my plans to win back my ex.
Mark is safe, predictable, and reliable… everything Reed isn’t.
I don’t care if Reed gives me that hot guy side smile or those intense midnight blue stares that melt me in places he doesn’t belong.
This time, I refuse to cave in to him like a starry-eyed teenager in love.
But Reed is determined to take back what he thinks belongs to him…me.
A love story spanning fifteen years, MEAN CRUSH is an unputdownable enemies to lovers romance with laugh out loud moments, passion and angst, and all the feels. Can be read as a standalone.
★★★★★ "This is one of the best books I’ve read in a while."- Amazon Review
★★★★★"Couldn’t put it down!!! I’ve read 50 books so far this year and this one is definitely a favorite!" - Amazon Review
★★★★★ "I loved this book so much...I got completely sucked in the journey of Tabatha and Reed." - Goodreads Review
★★★★★ "The sexual tension in this story was off the charts, and the story just held a deep romanticism to it that reminds you of the timeless love of old classics like Wuthering Heights." - Amazon Review
★★★★★ “This book will have you laughing and in TEARS... grab the kleenex you wont be able to put this down." - Amazon Review
★★★★★ "You gotta love the ultra protective alpha nature of Reed." - Goodreads Review
★★★★★ "Awesome debut. K.L. Bryce is a new to me author and this won’t be the last book I read.” - Amazon Review
Grab your copy of MEAN CRUSH now and get ready to laugh, cry, and fall totally in love!
Fall in love with the Friessen men and the women they love in New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Lorhainne Eckhart'sbig family romance series.
—"Loved this book series! I just couldn't get enough of the characters, and ended up reading the whole set in a day." Reviewer - Jen
—"I loved all these books. All about the cowboys and their lives. Love at first sight and the things they will do for love. I couldn't put them down." Reviewer - Suzanne
—"Wonderful read if you want to experience all the passions that make real life. For example, love of family, loyalty, honor, indecision, misplaced loyalty, feelings of inadequacy -- just the gamut of emotions."- Reviewer, Alma
In THE OUTSIDER SERIES: THE COMPLETE OMNIBUS COLLECTION, included are all the books and short stories of the hot and sexy Friessen men and the strong and vulnerable women they love.
1. The Forgotten Child: How do you tell a man there is something wrong with his child?
2. A Baby and a Wedding: (The Forgotten Child to Fallen Hero bridge short story of Brad & Emily's wedding)
3. Fallen Hero: A cowboy who walked away from his family's fortune. A woman who returned for justice. What they didn't expect was to find love.
4. The Search: (Fallen Hero to The Awakening bridge short story of Andy, Jed and Diana)- When her husband goes missing she's forced to call the one man she shouldn't.
5. The Awakening: A young woman who's lost everything, and the wealthy rancher who saves her.
6. Secrets: "Jed always told me he'd take care of everything. And I believed him, I trusted him, I loved him."
7. Runaway: Andy sets out to bring his runaway bride home. But when he finds her, he's in for a big surprise.
8. Overdue: (Runaway to The Unexpected Storm bridge short story. Jed and Diana are having a baby.)
9. The Unexpected Storm: He can have any woman, except the one he wants.
10. The Wedding: A man who's always planned everything, and a woman who's struggled alone—The Wedding will change their lives forever.
Want to read The Friessen Family Series in reading order? Start with the worldwide bestseller THE FORGOTTEN CHILD now translated in two languages and spanning three series.
THE OUTSIDER SERIES:
The Forgotten Child (Brad & Emily) with bonus short story A Baby And A Wedding
Fallen Hero (Jed, Diana & Andy) with bonus short story The Search
The Awakening (Andy & Laura)
Secrets (Jed & Diana)
Runaway (Andy & Laura) with bonus short story Overdue
The Unexpected Storm (Neil & Candy)
The Wedding
Arturo Amato is a man who takes what he wants. The seven foot silver haired forty-one year old giant drips confidence and experience.
He never takes no for an answer. He destroys his enemies. And he’s set his sights on me.
His worst enemy is my father, the head of a rival mafia organization. I think it’s just about business at first.
I’m just a nineteen year old mafia princess who’s spent too long living a lie, never knowing what my family really does. But then Arturo kidnaps me, and my whole world changes.
“You belong to me now. You do what I say when I say it. You’re my property. Rule number one—you never look at another man.”
I know I should fear this man, but when he lays his hands on me I let my secret romance fantasy life come out to play. I’ve often read and dreamed of doing the things he asks of me, but the truth is I’m a virgin.
What if I can’t give this possessive, jealous man what he wants? What happens when Dad finds out about me and his arch-rival … and onetime best friend?
Dad and Arturo grew up together, but somewhere along the way, things went south.
And now bodies have been dropped, men dead on both sides of the mafia war.
I might have to confront some cruel truths about my family… and maybe even about my new lover, as we fall deeper and deeper into our obsession.
Maybe I can make this a good thing. Maybe I can live up to Arturo’s savage expectations. Maybe I can juggle Dad and Arturo and their resentment. Maybe I can even fulfill my dreams of becoming a singer.
Or maybe everything’s just going to go very very wrong.
I want to say that he was a terrible mistake.
I should also admit that keeping a big secret from him was a bad idea.
But life doesn’t always work the way we want it to.
Especially when you meet an older man who takes your breath away with just one glance…
He’s not just my dad’s best friend.
He’s also my idol… the man I’ve always looked up to.
And the man I’ve always wanted on top of me.
I can’t help it.
Can you blame me after that one night?
He adored my curves… made me feel beautiful, smart, desired, and everything in between.
Yes, all of that… and more.
He also gave me the one thing I never thought I needed.
My daughter.
She reminds me of him. I couldn’t escape him if I tried.
Especially now that life has brought us together again.
But our past is not the only secret in the room this time around…
He’s in for a massive surprise. Or should I say shock?
Fall in love with this deliciously sinful, kindle melting hot, and forbidden temptation from Sofia T Summers. No cheating or cliffhanger – EVER.
All books in this series stand alone and do not have to be read in order.
All is fair in love and texting ...
When Aimee Tompkins loaded up her old catering van and pulled into Manhattan, she had her sights set on becoming one of the best (and most lucrative) caterers to ever serve crudités and creampuffs in the Big Apple. But after a year of leaving fliers all over town, she’s not only running out of money, she’s running low on hope. So when she lands a gig at a big architecture firm, Aimee’s certain her luck is about to change.
Noel Fitzwilliam is pitching the most important project of his life—the type of project architects dream of. Everything has to go right, so when he finds the new caterer naked in his office bathroom right before the meeting, he’s torn between being thrilled and being extremely irritated. He doesn’t have time for romance, no matter how incredible she looks without her clothes on.
A mix-up means Aimee is accidentally given his cell number instead of his assistant’s. So when she starts texting Noel about how much she hates him, he decides to have a little fun with her. The last thing he expects is for her to turn his world upside-down. But that’s exactly what happens as the pair start sharing their deepest secrets and their greatest fears, and Noel discovers he can share so much more via text than he can in person. But what will happen when she finds out who he really is?
It’s a case of opposites attract, even when they repel …
The final book in the Lords of Scandal Row series
Family grudges, enemies, witchcraft...nothing will stand in the way of these sexy bear shifters when they find their fated mates. They'll face any and all obstacles to claim their women and keep their growing family safe.
This box set contains all four books from the McMahon Clan series: Bear the Consequences, Bear It All, Bear the Burden, and Bear Your Fate.
Four scorching, geeky ménage novellas, one collection
Roll Against Trust
Tasha's not looking for love, but she doesn't mind just looking… and maybe a little fantasizing about her two best friends and weekend AD&D buddies.
Roll Against Regret
Zoe's broadened her horizons since she hooked up with Jackson, but their latest shared fantasy beats all others.
Roll Against Discovery
When Evan and Trevor offer to keep Kathryn company during an anime convention, she's not letting her shy self screw up the opportunity.
Roll Against Betrayal
Sydney can't believe how incredible the hottie she meets at the convention is. When she realizes he's her ex's roommate, she realizes she's not as lucky as she thought. Could the three of them have a future, or are things over before they start?
Publisher's Note: These are the same books available individually in the 3d20 series.