New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge. From billionaires to BBWs to new adult rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every contemporary romance she writes. Unlike Shannon from Shopping for a Billionaire, she did not meet her husband after dropping her phone in a men’s room toilet (and he isn’t a billionaire). She lives in New England with her husband and three sons in a household where the toilet seat is never, ever, down.
Title: Surrender Author: Ariana Rose Genre: Contemporary Romance
Ava Caron, a successful and hardworking PR strategist, finds herself in unfamiliar territory when her engagement is unexpectedly and dramatically called off. A getaway with her best friend seems to be exactly what’s needed to clear her mind, body and spirit. She never expects to make a connection with a man who appears to have walked right off the silver screen and into her life without warning, much like the heroes of her favorite fairy tales.
Rafael Varallo is made of leading man material with his rugged good looks, chivalry, and charm that would make any woman fall at his feet. The last thing he’s expecting is to take a fall of his own, when an accidental encounter involving spilled coffee and a pair of beautiful hands capture his attention immediately. His proposal for adventure to step outside of their comfort zones is all it takes.
To surrender isn’t weakness, it’s strength.
Sand, sex, laughs and perhaps even love make for a heady combination and in paradise things may not always be what you expect.
Author and hopeless romantic, Ariana Rose, dabbles in all forms of contemporary romance. All of her novels do have one thing in common. Her heroes and heroines are as passionate about life and love as they are about each other.
A proud mother of two, she was born and raised in the Minneapolis area. She’s always been a storyteller and known to have a flair for the dramatic. Her daughter is just across the border finishing her college career and is a go to for all things graphic design. Her son is a busy middle schooler who loves all things penguins, science, gaming, cars and the weather. Ariana’s fur baby (a beagle/lab) can be found curled next to her while she writes unless chasing squirrels and finding puppy friends become a higher priority.
When Ariana is not writing, she can be found at the rink in a figure skating lesson, binge watching her favorite shows, screening an 80s movie she’s seen hundreds of times, exploring history or traveling to any of her current or new favorite places.
Ariana first published in August of 2018. Her Stone Series was the leaping point. It’s fourth installment will debut in October 2021. She has two novels in K. Bromberg’s Driven World, Twisted with its sequel Entwined. The concluding chapter Pivot, will follow in February 2022. You can find her first sports romance, Bitter Edge, in the Cocky Hero World. Double Exposure, her first co-write, also releases in February 2022.
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Always remember that passion is never a bad thing, it’s where dreams and reality collide.
Title: Honestly Yours Author: Jaime Reese Genre: Contemporary LGBT Romance
The truth hurts. But in the end, honesty wins. Or does it?
Warren Prescott loves a challenge. He knows how to play the game and adapts when necessary to succeed in his cutthroat world. Tired of pining for a man he’s wanted for months, Warren intends to seal the deal. Until that man throws him an endearing curveball…
Be honest.
Gian Benedetti doesn’t play games. Success has cost him the personal connections he craves, and he doubts he’ll take another chance on a relationship. Until the attractive, younger man with the brazen personality and confidence stirs his interest.
Except…someone else is playing games. And threatening everything Gian has worked hard to achieve.
Warren won’t rest until he uncovers the new player and gets his forever with Gian.
But they’ll soon face a hard truth— Honesty may be what brings them together… Or it could be the one thing that tears them apart.
[Warren] stepped out of the car and rested his hip against the front fender, taking in the casual sexiness of an at-home Gian.
Gian arched an eyebrow and leaned against the doorframe with his arms crossed. “Like what you see?”
“I didn’t think you could look hotter. I’m man enough to admit I was wrong.”
Gian chuckled and ducked his head.
“So. Very. Wrong.”
He swore those tanned cheeks darkened.
“I wasn’t sure you’d be able to make it on short notice.”
Warren shrugged. “I’ve got Mack handling the club. Besides, there wasn’t a chance in hell I’d miss you cooking for me.”
“Ah.”
He walked up to Gian. Not only did the man look good, but he smelled good too. Freshly showered, a subtle hint of cologne, and… “What are you cooking?”
Gian grabbed his T-shirt collar and pulled it up to his nose for a sniff. “Don’t tell me I smell like garlic or onions. Shit.”
Warren smiled and inched closer, burying his nose into the crook of Gian’s neck. He inhaled, deeply. “You smell like…cake. How the hell do you smell like cake?” He brushed his nose along the exposed skin. “And cookies. Or is that vanilla?”
To satisfy his curiosity, he bit into the flesh at Gian’s neck.
That groan nearly undid him.
“So you like to bite?”
“No.” He softened the sting with a kiss to Gian’s skin. “I just wondered if you tasted like cake too.”
He crowded Gian against the doorframe, nuzzling his neck, jaw, and side of his face. He smelled good, but he felt even better.
A chill rippled through his body when a strong hand landed on his hip, holding him in place. “I have to stir the sauce.” Gian wrapped his free hand behind Warren’s neck and used his thumb to tilt Warren’s chin up. The hold was possessive and matched the carnal fire burning in those brown eyes. “Thanks for coming over.”
Jaime Reese is the alter ego of an artist who loves the creative process of writing, just not about herself. Fiction is far more interesting. She has a weakness for broken, misunderstood heroes and feels everyone deserves a chance at love and life. An avid fan of a happy ending, she believes those endings acquired with a little difficulty are more cherished.
