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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).
Chicago restaurant owner Sabrina Marconi needs to hide. And fast. She just sent a mob boss to prison. A competition to become the cook on a cattle ranch in Nebraska might just be the safe haven this city girl is looking for. With a new name, Laura Marshall, and a new life, everything is going according to plan. Until she meets the ranch owner.
Ranch owner Caleb Kirkpatrick is a single dad with too much on his plate. The latest ranch expansion means he needs someone to cook for his men. His brother’s idea to have the cooks compete for the job might be the craziest thing he’s ever heard. Until he meets Laura, who seems to be the most unlikely candidate to be a ranch cook.
When the competition among the women gets fierce, someone decides to play dirty, and Laura’s cooking skills might not be enough. But if she doesn’t get this job, she has nowhere to go. Not to mention the growing feelings she’s having for her boss, feelings she tries to suppress.
The drama among the competing women is almost more than Caleb can handle. He’s got his hands full with missing equipment and dead cattle. But Laura isn’t like the others, and despite his best intentions, his feelings for her are growing. What is the secret she’s hiding? Will she ever trust him enough to allow them to have a future together? And will her Chicago past chase her down in rural Nebraska?
Fans of Three Rivers Ranch Romance by Liz Isaacson, Come Sundown by Nora Roberts, Wind River Wrangler by Lindsay McKenna, and Not Quite Dating by Catherine Bybee will love this contemporary romance on the ranch.
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‘OMG THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ROMANCE BOOKS I’VE EVER READ… I literally laughed out loud because it is just too relatable and too funny… Reminds me of Sophie Kinsella… CANNOT wait to read more books from this author!!’ Bookish Bibliophile, 5 stars
Is this all there is? I scraped the last dregs of Caramel Chew Chew ice cream out of the bottom of the tub with my finger and licked it. It left a sticky smear on my phone’s screen when I typed into Google, “How to find love, sex and happiness.”
Charlotte has always been a good girl. But being good is getting boring…
She’s not just stuck in a rut – she’s buried in it up to her chin. The only company she has in bed is the back catalogue of Netflix and falling in love feels like the stuff of fairy tales. So when she stumbles across a popular podcast, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’, which challenges women to embrace their inner bad girl, she jumps at the chance to shake things up.
Old Charlotte would never ask for a stranger’s number, go on a blind date or buy lacy lingerie… But New Charlotte is waving goodbye to her comfort zone (with a side order of margaritas). And it turns out that good things happen to bad girls…
A fabulously feel-good novel that will make you laugh till you cry and leave you living life to the full, margarita in hand! If you’re a fan of romantic comedies by Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk or Matt Dunn, and love TV shows like Girls, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Jane the Virgin, you won’t be able to put down this hilarious read.
‘I don't know how much my review will do justice to this book with my sleep induced brain, but my excited heart won't allow me to rest until I have posted this. Have you ever felt that particular urge to share your excitement just after reading an amazing novel? Ever experienced that bubbling happiness that won't be subdued?... There is only one thing I can shout at you: READ IT!… An excellent light read that is hard to put down. It cost me a night's sleep, but that was so worth it. Happy reading everyone!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I am sitting on a bus leaving New York and I couldn’t even wait to get in front of my laptop to write a review... This book was THAT. GOOD… I took this book slowly because it was one of those novels you know you’ll be sorry to see end. Hell, I even slacked on some finals to read instead of working on my dissertation. I’m not sorry that’s for sure ;)… That last minute twist???? I was screaming.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Fantastic… So good I binge read it overnight… There was no way I was putting this book down once I started… The twists and turns kept me hooked… It had me laughing out loud, cringing and falling in love with the characters… So so good and you really have to one-click it as soon as you can.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 Stars
‘Perfect… Had me laughing all the way through… I devoured it in a few hours because it was impossible to put down.’ Goodreads Reviewer
‘I adored this book… It made me laugh, crave margaritas... Funny, empowering, and has all the feels.’ Goodreads Reviewer
‘The perfect pick-me-up… Delightful… Packed full of laughs… A good old giggle!’ Goodreads Reviewer
‘Wonderful!... I have never read any Sophie Ranald books but I am now going to be working my way through them. With the suggested margarita in hand, of course!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I devoured this book in one sitting and felt very connected to Charlotte (which is a must-have for me)… I loved this to pieces.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I laughed, cried, and laughed some more… HILARIOUS.’ Goodreads Reviewer
I should have taken off my ring before I asked her out.
I’m a military man, or was. I should have known better than that.
It gave her the wrong impression. It would to any woman.
Being a single father and losing my wife has left me wanting to pull back from love.
But this new girl at the flower shop, Cupid’s Arrow, has me feeling things I didn’t know I’d ever feel again.
It’s Valentine’s Day, and I want this girl to be mine.
Forever.
Forbidden Love...
Holt Calson was born with an 11-figure spoon in his mouth to one of the wealthiest families in the world. The night they met, Sylvie Pinnock only had 11 dollars in her purse, and it was all the money she had in the world.
They were never supposed to meet, much less be together. But Holt didn't care. He just wanted Sylvie. And what Calsons want, Calsons get.
For one blazing summer, they had it all...until everything fell apart with a terrible betrayal.
Twelve Years Later...
Sylvie is happy and thriving in a solid relationship with a good guy. Until Holt shows up at the hotel where she works. She's moved on, but he definitely hasn't. And if Sylvie thinks all is forgiven, she's about to find out...
Revenge is best served…BOSS
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HOLT: Her Ruthless Billionaire is the first standalone story in Theodora's Ruthless Tycoons collection, a series featuring vengeful scions who get a second chance at love. This series is part of Theodora’s wildly popular 50 Loving States, but can be read separately.
As soon as I saw her, I knew I had to have her.
I thought this Vegas fundraiser was going to be boring—another obligation to keep the family business alive.
Boy, was I wrong.
I don’t remember anything about the night we spent together. But now we’re married.
Only problem is, I don’t believe in true love. And she doesn’t seem to, either.
But this could work out for both of us.
I need someone to stop my traditional Greek family from nagging me about settling down, and she could use some cash for reasons she doesn’t care to disclose.
I know a good deal when I see one.
This is book 1 of a trilogy. You will have to purchase book 2 and 3 to finish the story.
My money. Her willingness to pretend.
It was a business transaction.
With my chocolate shop failing, I had one chance to make things right.
Find a fiancée and get married. Then I’d have access to my late aunt’s money. And lots of it.
And the perfect woman falls right into my lap on Valentine’s Day.
A temporary worker for the candy store.
She’s curvy, beautiful, and mine.
We just have to keep up appearances for a little while, and all will be well.
Until I realize I’m not ready to let her go. Not ever.
This Valentine’s, I’m playing for keeps.
Secret Service Agent Griffin Keller always gets his man. And his woman. In pursuit of an international counterfeiter known only as "The Artist", Griffin stumbles across paintings stolen from the White House and swapped with forgeries. His only clue to the thief's identity–a dish towel from the White House kitchen.
White House pastry chef Marin Chevalier desperately needs a date to her cousin's society wedding. Unfortunately, her busy schedule leaves her little opportunity to meet eligible men. When a sexy Secret Service agent shows up in her kitchen—and just about everywhere else she goes—Marin believes she's finally met the perfect date. But when a series of frightening accidents and near misses plague her, Marin must rely on Griffin as more than just her "plus-one."
As dead bodies begin to pile up around Marin, Griffin is convinced she’s the link to The Artist. Too bad the curvy chef has gotten under his skin like no other woman. When the clues finally fall into place and Griffin realizes Marin is not the suspect, but instead the target, he'll risk everything in his arsenal to keep her safe.
Follow a billionaire and his supposedly dead wife as they journey through the apocalypse where many people have developed extraordinary abilities in this new Adventure Romance Series!
Business tycoon Liam West never wanted for anything in his life, but when he laid eyes on Sienna Carmichael, he found one simple wish--to take her home and make her his wife. Fate granted him his wish and joined them in matrimony. Four years later, his once-happy home lies in shambles after murder strikes his family, robbing him of his wife and their unborn child.
I always get what I want. Every time.
But not with her.
The beautiful woman my father forced on me through our billion-dollar firm has curves that make me ache.
Never in my short life did I imagine falling for her. Office romances are forbidden in my company.
But she’s a rule breaker. I guess I am too, but no one knows that side of me.
This single mother with brilliant business sense has a side hustle and still kicks ass at my firm daily.
There’s no way in hell she’s giving in. No matter what I try.
Not even when Valentine’s rolls around. And I pull out all the stops.
Her denial has me needing her like I’ve never needed anyone else.
Where this girl is concerned, I’m not asking for a friend.
I’m asking for me. For today. Tomorrow. Forever.
Camilla Stewart's ex-fiancé ripped her off and disappeared, leaving her to care for his eight-year-old son alone. But when she arrives in Pajaro Bay, she finds a village full of cute cottages, quirky characters... and a killer on the loose who is somehow linked to her, the young boy, and the darling little house known as the Honeymoon Cottage.
The Pajaro Bay novels are heartwarming romantic mysteries guaranteed to leave you with a happy ending. Each is a standalone story, so they can be read in any order, or you can follow along from the beginning and see how the world of Pajaro Bay develops. Collect them all:
1. Honeymoon Cottage
2. Boardwalk Cottage
3. Lighthouse Cottage
4. Little Fox Cottage
5. Rum Cake Cottage
6. Songbird Cottage
7. Sunshine Cottage (coming soon!)
The bad boy CEO always gets who he wants, especially on Valentine’s Day
First a box of chocolates mysteriously appears at my door, followed by a bottle of perfume and a beautiful necklace.
Then some expensive lingerie comes wrapped with a big pink bow.
Finally a card arrives which simply says ‘you’re mine, be ready at seven.'
I don’t know what makes me do it but I’m ready and waiting at 6:55.
There’s a knock at my door, three short raps that send tingles down my spine.
My hand trembling, I open the door and my jaw drops.
It's my filthy rich boss and he means business.
***Pure alpha novella, no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after***
From USA Today Bestselling Author, Betty Shreffler comes the first installment in a passionate, riveting, and adventurous royal romance series.
In a world where a woman's purity is the fine line between being Queen and being killed, he was given one duty--to protect my purity and above all, to protect me. Both were a battle we weren't ready for.
Forced by tradition, and as their chosen Queen, I must endure my trials and the suitor phase, ultimately giving myself to a man from the Royal Houses. Each one competes to be my King, all wanting what no other has had...my purity.
To have what I truly want would risk my entire reign, but to do what is expected of me would destroy my heart. My only protection is to follow through, giving each royal the opportunity to win their prize...me in a bedroom suite and a crown atop their head.
Behind closed doors, I commit my biggest sin, loving a man I'm forbidden to have. When the time comes for me to be crowned, I'll be forced to make a choice--risk our love or risk my life.
From the Author: This series contains multiple men pursuing and having a relationship with the lead heroine. May not be suitable for readers who dislike love triangles, mén@ge, or why choose RH. This series is as s*xy as it is suspenseful. Packed with romance, drama, action, and unexpected twists. Once you start, you won't want to put it down!
Crowned and Claimed Series includes:
Claimed Royalty
Twice Claimed
Forever Claimed
Have you ever experienced a love so pure, so intense, you felt it in your soul?
It’s not always easy…
Life can be cruel, full of twists and turns.
Sometimes, young love can bring broken promises and stolen kisses.
But in the end, it’s a journey of self-discovery where unexpected friendships bloom and that once-in-a-lifetime love makes it all worthwhile.
As an elite police diver tormented by her father's fatal drowning accident, Piper Harland is forced back to the one place she'd sworn never to return. Her tiny hometown on New Zealand’s isolated Stewart Island hasn’t much changed in the nine years she’s been gone. But she soon comes face to face with everything she ran from—grief, regret, and the scalding pain of a love lost.
The one place Ryan "West" Westlake belongs is a hundred feet below Stewart Island’s dangerous waters with one breath of air and only a line to guide him to the surface. Down deep he can forget his mentor’s death. Down deep he can forget the one woman who seared his heart when she left. Only now she’s back, and as it turns out, he hasn’t forgotten a thing.
Desire and tempers flare when West and Piper cross paths again. Can they face their past and be together? Two hearts. A second chance. Everything on the line...
IN TOO DEEP is the first story in Tracey Alvarez's best-selling Stewart Island books set against the stunning backdrop of Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you like heartwarming, sexy and sweet small town romances with a touch of comedy, you'll love sharing the journey with these authentic men and women struggling to find their special someone.
Download your copy of In Too Deep and dive into these sensual romance novels!
Intended for mature 18+ aged readers who enjoy their feel good romance on the steamier side.
Praise for the Stewart Island series!
"It's official…I'm hooked on this series! I want to jump on a plane and fly to this island, because apparently they grow them big and HOT in New Zealand…men that is!!!" ~ Swept Away By Romance
"Perfection comes in many shapes and forms, and Ms Alvarez delivers in her contemporary voice and quirky character traits that make a distinctive difference between average and stellar storytelling." ~ InD'Tale Magazine
"Just as the must-read series of Donna Kauffman (The Bachelors of Blueberry Cove), Jill Shalvis (Lucky Harbor), Terri Osburn (Anchor Island), Marie Force (The McCarthys of Gansett Island), Sherryl Woods (Chesapeake Shores) have entranced me with their seaside settings and caring communities - so has Tracey Alvarez - and I'm adding her series to my must-read shelf too."~ Fab Fantasy Fiction
Three sexy soldiers escorting me to exotic locations around the world. Watching my back. Protecting me.
Sharing me.
I met the most gorgeous man in the world at a hacker convention.
And out of everyone there, he took me back to his hotel room.
But a sizzling night of passion wasn't the only thing he had in mind.
He gave me a proposition I never expected.
A spot on his mercenary team.
A mission to assassinate a Colombian drug lord.
A chance to avenge my father’s death.
Donovan, the jacked Marine who knows how to take charge.
Gregor, the cocky Army boy specializing in explosive ordnance.
Michael, the dark and secretive Israeli Special Operative.
These delicious mercenaries will protect me on our mission.
And the fringe benefits will drive me to the edge of what I can take.
Can I survive their intense love?
Or will my inability to choose get in the way of our mission?
TRIPLE TEAM is a thrilling, sexy, stand-alone reverse harem romance filled with humor, action, and suspense. It also contains sizzling hot MFMM menage sex, in single and multiple partner scenes. HEA guaranteed!
Prince.
It is a title that some boys dream of, but as an orphan, I never thought it would happen to me. After being adopted by the wealthiest people in Qatar, I had a new life to look forward to.
Years later, my adopted parents would have a son, a true son. My father gave me the opportunity to have my own business, and I could never repay him for what he has done for me.
After a trip to Qatar to see him, I find out that he is stepping down as the king and wants me to be the new king. I know my brother is the one that should have the seat, but he is only eleven and has spoken out about not wanting to do it.
All this, and now the most beautiful woman somehow pushes her way into my life. She is tough and persistent. Two very attractive qualities in a woman.
I’m in a place of doubt and confusion and all I need is her.
When she tells me who she really is, can I still love her?
Please note that this is book 1 of a 4 books series. There will be a cliffhanger, and book 4 will have the HEA. The books are scheduled to release in two week increments for your reading pleasure.
Roses are Red,
Audits are eww,
My mom’s on my nerves,
And this hot guy is too!
Another Valentine’s Day… (long sigh)
And I am married to my company. Girl boss—Yay!!
No time for dates, friends, or the occasional jog at the gym (by jog, I mean mall walking).
My company is in need of help, and the best guy for the job is a single father that is far too handsome for anyone’s good.
Between him laying down the law in the office and my mom nipping at my life choices, I am going insane!
It’s time to put myself first—for once.
No more loving me last.
It’s my turn. His turn.
For a red-hot love affair.
Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston
From the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fangirl, Carry On, and Landline comes a hilarious and heartfelt novel about an office romance that blossoms one email at a time...
Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder know that somebody is monitoring their work e-mail. (Everybody in the newsroom knows. It's company policy.) But they can't quite bring themselves to take it seriously. They go on sending each other endless and endlessly hilarious e-mails, discussing every aspect of their personal lives.
Meanwhile, Lincoln O'Neill can't believe this is his job now—reading other people's e-mail. When he applied to be “internet security officer,” he pictured himself building firewalls and crushing hackers—not writing up a report every time a sports reporter forwards a dirty joke.
When Lincoln comes across Beth's and Jennifer's messages, he knows he should turn them in. He can't help being entertained, and captivated, by their stories. But by the time Lincoln realizes he's falling for Beth, it's way too late to introduce himself. What would he even say...?
I needed a break from my billion-dollar company.
A small beach town called me on a much-needed vacation.
And I never expected to see her there.
Years had passed, and yet I thought about her all the time.
She was my girl and still should be.
Strategy isn’t just for the office.
I’m going to win her heart.
I came for myself, but I’m not leaving without her.
Accidentally saved by the single dad
You know those towns with the dirty names like Spread Eagle or Horneytown? Well, I have a dirty mind and decided to spend my college break visiting them on an epic road trip.
Until my entrance to a sleepy town starts with a bang as my car crashes straight into the Welcome to Rough and Ready sign.
Local mechanic Carter turns up to save me. He’s as rough as the town’s name and immediately has me feeling ready. He’s eye candy from head to toe but his arms stand out the most. Firm biceps, taught forearms and I have an overwhelming urge to run into them.
It’ll take days to fix the car and there’s no motel in town. Luckily he lets me stay in the trailer parked outside his house. I couldn’t be farther from my life at college.
When his six-year-old son’s around a softer side of Carter shows and I struggle to keep my cool with all the heat he creates inside me. Before long it’s obvious the feeling is mutual.
But there’s danger all around him. Danger I have to avoid from a secret I’m determined to learn. And more accidents waiting to happen.
***no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after***
