Romance

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I can't believe that out of every person I could have kissed . . . I chose McKee's new quarterback.JamesFootball is my everything. But when I transfer to McKee University to escape the distractions that nearly cost me my future in the NFL, I'm faced with another consequence: retake the writing class I failed at my last college, or lose any chance I have at making it big. That's where fellow senior Beckett Wood - gorgeous, stubborn, and just my type - comes in. She's the key to my success in this class . . . but the price of her help is a fake relationship, and I never do things halfway.BexI don't mess around with athletes, and handsome, self-assured James Callahan is no exception. He wants me to help him pass the writing class we're both stuck taking, but I'm too busy to take on yet another responsibility. But when his teammate - my cheating ex - won't leave me alone, I realize I need to convince him I've moved on . . . and what better way than by pretending to be with James, who wants nothing to do with a real relationship?But with every fake kiss, why does James pull me deeper into a place that thrills me?And why don't I want it to end?www.headlineeternal.comwww.gracereillyauthor.com[Twitter logo] @eternal_books[Instagram logo] @HeadlineEternal[Instagram logo] @AuthorGraceReilly[TikTok logo] @AuthorGraceReilly[Headline Eternal logo]ISBN 9781035412815£9.99FICTION[Also available as an eBook logo][FSC logo][Thumbnails of Breakaway and Stealing Home]Cover design by Melody Jeffries © Trisha Kelly

Nobody in our class pays attention to Daisy Albright and I think she likes it that way.But when I'm sent to work in the headmaster's office every day with Daisy I am stuck staring at her pretty face, hearing her sweet voice and I start to make her laugh.The more I get to know her, the more obsessed I become. And I think she feels the same way.The problem? She's not part of my crowd. No one approves of us together. Not my friends, not my parents and not her father.But I don't care what anyone thinks.I always get what I want.And I'm going to make Daisy mine.

It's not stealing if he's meant to be mine.Let me tell you how Holden Sykes operates.As the campus playboy and one-and-done king, he doesn't do strings.Or repeats.Or names, for that matter.So when he tries making my best friend the next notch on his bedpost, I react poorly.Some would call it jealousy or an unrequited crush,but friends protect each other from making mistakes.The same ones I've already made.Which is why driving Holden away seems like my only option.Too bad he's not giving up without a fight.Each prank leads to anotheruntil he turns this into a game far more precarious than intended.One filled with stolen moments and heated glances,drawing me into his orbit.But the undeniable attraction simmering between usleaves me caught in the crosshairs of an impossible decision.Loyalty...or love.*Caught Stealing is the second in a five book standalone college sports romance series featuring a road-tripping rubber ducky, two guys fighting for the upper hand, and enough cock-blocking shenanigans to make your cheeks flush. Not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age*

Welcome to Sutton AsylumWarning!You are about to enter Sutton Asylum, home of the Ashford twins and others like them. These individuals should never be allowed back into society. They are a danger to the public. They are a danger to other patients, staff, and visitors. They are sick and can never be cured, only ever contained. Enter at your own risk. Leave if you're lucky, but don't say we never warned you.-Town of Sutton, North Carolina *This is a Dark Taboo Romance; Twins M/F. It may contain themes that may be uncomfortable for some readers. This does end in a HEA*

"Why should I trust you?" "You don't have a choice." He quickly replied, brushing his fingers across my cheek.Pulling away from him, I sneered, trying to pretend I was disgusted. "You're not even from this realm.""Maybe not." He shrugged, a smile spread across his lips. "Why don't you do us both a favor and stop resisting this, Taylor? I can smell your desire, and it's making me ravenous."***Taylor had spent a lifetime running from her problems. But Salem was supposed to be a change from that life. A place she could finally build the life she wanted, until she couldn't. The day that the mysterious hunter walked into her shop asking about the recent city murders, was the day that her life changed forever. Now on the run again with a man who makes her body come to life, Taylor must choose between right and wrong. As well as learn to accept the secrets of her past. Her life isn't what she thought it was, and the family she thought she knew... is only out to destroy her as well.Love comes in different shapes and sizes, and this rollercoaster of emotions is sending Taylor spiraling right into the arms of a man she never realized she needed.MATURE GUIDANCE ONLY 18+

AsyaI can't go back to my family.I'm not worthy of them,Could never be one of them again.The sister they know, love, and remember,Doesn't exist.Not anymore.Until him....The one who took me in,Healed me from my demons,My fears,My scars,Piecing me back,Bit by bit.PavelI don't get close to people,And I certainly don't need anyone.Until her...Now, she's all I want,All I need.The selfish bastard in me,Wants to steal her away,All for myself.But she no longer needs me.I have to let her go,Let her soar,Not break the wings that help her fly.She's not mine to keep.To love,To have.Can I teach my fractured soul to survive without her?This is the sixth book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order.

MikhailThe Italian and Russian mafias are at war,And it is brutal.We're both ruthless, relentless, and unforgiving.But then, the decision is made to merge our worlds,A marriage between the two sides.The most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia,And the Bratva's most feared monster.I loved her from afar for so long,And I finally get to have her as my own.But will she run away,When she realizes who I really am?BiancaAnything,I would do anything for my sister,Even marry into Bratva to keep her safe.I expected a vicious, cold-hearted savage,But I am in for a surprise.This scarred, frightening man,Is everything I have ever wanted.Now, it's up to me,To break down his walls,And destroy the barriers between usWith broken whispers.

SergeiHome,Bratva is my home.My sanctuary from the past.The only place where a killing machine like me belongs.Sometimes, my demons come rushing back,And I feel out of control, full of rage,Close to losing myself completely.Until a broken, injured woman stumbles onto my path,Awakening my protective instincts,And sending my demons to sleep.Keeping her prisoner is my only option.If she leaves,My darkness will resurface,And there will be no escaping it this time.AngelinaEscape,That's all I can do,Only to end up in the hands of a crazed killer.Now, I'm fighting to stay away from my enemies,And trying to not fall for a man I shouldn't want.But what will happen when we both reveal our hidden truths?*Hidden Truths is a full-length novel with several open-door steamy scenes, no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.This is the third book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order.

MileneRules,I know them,But I didn't follow them.I moved into his city, his domain without approval.And now, it's time for me to pay the price.Marry the cold, calculating Don of La Cosa Nostra,The man who many have never seen-or could recognize,And be bound to the mafia forever.But when he comes to collect me,I realize that this isn't the first time we've met.SalvatoreNothing amazes me anymore.I've seen and done too much.Until her.She's an anomaly,Living in poverty,In MY city,Without approval.I'm drawn to her in ways I never imagined.She ignites me and intrigues me.I want more than stolen touches.I want it all.And what Salvatore Ajello wants, he takes.*Stolen Touches is a full-length novel with several open-door steamy scenes, no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.This is the fifth book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order.

Eloise Eden's pride and joy is her family's hotel in Quincy, Montana. Her lifelong dream is to own The Eloise Inn. All she has to do is prove to her parents that she's the epitome of responsible. That her days of being duped and making reckless decisions are history. She's so close she can taste it.Until after one weekend in Las Vegas, she comes home married to a stranger.Jasper must have put her under a spell with those soul-deep eyes because after a single night together, they woke up husband and wife. Her only hope is to keep this marriage a secret until it's annulled. Then she'll pretend it never happened.Except Jasper begs her to stay married. To fake it for three months so she can accompany him to a wedding. Maybe she's lost her mind to agree. But her brooding husband seems desperate. It's only three months, right? Then she'll say goodbye to Jasper Vale, and with any luck, hello to her new hotel.

Winslow Covington believes in life, liberty and the letter of the law.As Quincy's new chief of Police she has to prove herself to the community. And that means she has to earn favour with the Edens. But winning over the town's founding family might have been easier if not for her one-night stand with their oldest son, Griffin.Sleeping with Griffin was a huge mistake. Winslow does her best to avoid him, but when a woman is found dead on Eden property, the two of them have no choice but to cross paths.As clues to the murderer lead to one of Quincy's own, Griffin realises Winslow is more than he gave her credit for. Beautiful and intelligent, she proves hard to resist. For him. And the killer.

Owen is a young man who knows what he likes. Namely, a cheap hotel room with an unlocked door and a stream of randos horny for his smooth twink ass. Then, one night the unimaginable happens when he realizes that the anonymous man using him is his favourite uncle . . . and it's too late to do anything about it.Instead of feeling horrified about what happened between them, Owen finds he wants more, and Uncle Zach doesn't need much convincing.When uncle and nephew decide to embrace the unconventional bond between them, and set off on a journey of experimentation, they discover that what they share goes far deeper than just their genes.

They say the Devil doesn't bargain. I'm here to tell you that he does - but sometimes the price is still way too high.AvaI'm in trouble. Deep, deep trouble.I never meant for it to happen, but my ex is dead-and I'm the one who pulled the trigger. Whether he deserved it or not... whether anyone will even miss that jerk... it doesn't matter. Joey is dead, and I have to figure out what to do before I get caught with a corpse on my hand.Enter Lincoln Crewes.After the way we ended, I swore I would never turn to him again. But we were kids then, and in the fifteen years since I've seen him, he's gone from a scrappy fighter to one of the most powerful men in Springfield's seedy underbelly.If there's anyone who can help me right now, it's Link. With his power, his money, and his connections, I could put this all behind me.And all he wants in exchange is my soul... and my hand.LinkAva, Ava, Ava...She's the one who got away. The reason I've built my entire empire, and the only person I'd burn the whole entire world down for.I've done things I'm not proud of. They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that's my life story right there. I wanted to show her that I could be the man she wants-the man she deserves-and, by doing so, I became the worst thing for her.I became the Devil.So I kept my distance, though I always kept my eye on her. If I can't have her, I could at least keep her safe, right?Wrong. She nearly got hurt, and it's all my fault.When she comes to me, she has no idea that I'm responsible. I'm not about to tell her, either. This is my second chance. My do-over.Ava is mine again, and no matter what I have to do to keep her, I will. Even if I have to force her to marry me in exchange for my protection.But who will protect her from me?

JAXON KADE Thirteen long years without Lex, and as if she was never gone, she walks back into my life, feisty and set on running from me. I refuse to let that happen. She's my Lex. I've been in love with her since the age of nine. I lost her once, and you better believe that I will walk through the fires of Hell before losing her again. She's set on pushing me away, afraid to show me how far down the path of destruction she has traveled but I'm making it my mission to piece her back together again and claim her as mine. It doesn't matter if I have to destroy everything in my path that leads to her- I will. She's not the only one who has changed with time. I'm rough, savage, and just as damaged as she is. But there's one thing I'm capable of - always have been - and that is loving her. ALEXANDRA ADAMS I need medicine to escape this reality - the pills, drugs, and liquor aren't even enough to numb the pain of my past. Years without Jax destroyed me - ruined me forever - and being back in his life will only ruin him the same. I never meant to find him again, and I sure as hell never meant to want him just as much as I did before we were ripped apart. It doesn't matter that I need to stay away from him. It doesn't matter that I fight to keep my distance. Jax refuses to let me go. My biggest fear is destroying the only person I've ever been capable of loving, but he's not giving me any other choice...

Two epic love stories. One impossible choice. The stunning new novel from Paige Toon.**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**Six summers agoLiv and Finn meet working in a bar on the rugged Cornish coastline, their futures full of promise. When a night of passion ends in devastating tragedy they are bound together inextricably. But Finn's life is in LA with his band, and Liv's is in Cornwall with her family - so they make a promise. Finn will return every year, and if they are single they will spend the summer together.This summerLiv crosses paths with Tom - a mysterious new arrival in her hometown. As the wildflowers and heather come into bloom, they find themselves falling for one another. For the first time Liv can imagine a world where her heart isn't broken every year.Now Liv must make an impossible choice. And when she discovers the shocking reason that Tom has left home, she'll need to trust her heart even more . . .Priase for Paige Toon: 'Heartwarming and heartbreaking' Giovanna Fletcher'Deep, emotional, powerful' Milly Johnson'It swept me away!' Beth O'Leary'You'll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted' Marian Keyes

After a nasty break-up with her ex, moving to Orchid Beach was like a breath of fresh air.Harper landed a brand new job as a sports photographer for a professional hockey team.It was just what she needed to get away from everything she had ever known.One drunken night at a club had her sneaking into another room with a stranger.But that stranger ended up being no one other than Nico Cirone.The star rookie player for the Orchid City Vipers.The same team that she was now working for.And that made him completely off limits.Nico Cirone had been at the top of his game, but as a rookie, he couldn't afford to lose his new position.His luck felt like it was stretching thin and there was only one solution.He needed a new good luck charm.And after running into Harper, he knew that he had finally found what he was looking for.It was an easy arrangement, one they could both benefit from.He would help her forget her ex and she would help him play the best hockey he'd ever played before.It was supposed to be simple...Until it wasn't anymore.

Gentlemen don't look at engaged women the way Ras Sorrentino looks at me.Ras Sorrentino is the underboss of the most powerful clan in the Camorra. He's also chaos and danger poured into a sleek Italian suit.The first time I met him, I thought he was there to kill me. The second time, I wanted to kill him.The third was in Ibiza, where I glared at him across the church as my sister married his boss.It's not his sharp tongue or his taunting smirks that I hate the most. It's his gaze.How it narrows when I flinch. How it hardens when he notices the bruises on my face. How he stares at my engagement ring like he wants to melt it off my finger.I know it's a bad idea to let him push my buttons. After all, the fate of my family rests on my upcoming marriage and my fiancé is only interested in me because of my pristine reputation.A reputation Ras seems to have no qualms with stomping all over.It's a good thing him and I live on the opposite sides of the world.Until he tells me, he's coming back to New York with me.And he's staying.