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Reasons Not To Fall In Love
Kirsty Moseley
Young Adult / Romance / Contemporary
Right Man, Wrong timing!Young mum Bronwyn Reynolds is devoted to her little boy Theo, but she’s married to a not so devoted husband! Juggling two jobs to make ends meet, Bronwyn’s self-esteem is at an all-time low.Enter Harrison Baxter.Harrison is confident, flirty and breathtakingly handsome – and everything Bronwyn’s husband is not! What’s worse is that she knows every sexy thought about him is forbidden, which makes him all the more tempting.The only woman that ladies’ man Harrison has ever wanted is one he can never have. Bronwyn has left her mark on him, and he can’t get her out of his mind no matter how hard he tries!Bronwyn and Harrison have every reason not to fall in love, but are they brave enough to break all the rules?For fans of The Boy Who Sneaks in my Bedroom Window , this short story is unputdownable!
The Stranger I Married
Sylvia Day
Romance / Fantasy / Historical Fiction
EVERY MARRIAGE HAS ITS SURPRISES...
Gray was beautiful before, four years ago when he asked Isabel to wed him in a marriage of convenience. Now there are no words to describe him. He is no longer a boyish rogue, not by any stretch of the imagination, but a tormented man, driven by secrets, silent about what he’s done since he disappeared.
Isabel knew how to handle the reckless youth he’d been, but this new husband of hers... this darkly passionate man is not tamable. Does she dare explore the places inside herself that Gray demands to possess? Does she trust him enough to bare herself completely to a lover who is an irresistible stranger?
Married a Stripper
M. S. Parker
Romance / Contemporary
76,000 words. 300-page standalone romance novel. Includes free bonus book.
I should have known that going to Vegas with Astra would cause more problems than it solved, but I never imagined that her latest scheme would completely change my life.
Senator’s daughter, Piety Van Allen, wakes up in Las Vegas with no memory of the previous night’s escapes. Not only does she find a naked stranger in her bed, but when she learns that she’s now married to the handsome Australian stripper from Flames Down Under, panic erupts.
However, her best friend, Astra, comes up with a plan that could solve everything…or cause even more problems.
Don’t miss, Married A Stripper, MS Parker and Cassie Wild’s latest stand-alone romance.
Reader, I Married Him: Stories Inspired by Jane Eyre
Tracy Chevalier
Historical Fiction / Fiction
This collection of original stories by today’s finest women writers takes inspiration from the famous line in Charlotte Brontë’s most beloved novel, Jane Eyre.
A fixture in the literary canon, Charlotte Brontë is revered by readers all over the world. Her books featuring unforgettable, strong heroines still resonate with millions today. And who could forget one of literatures’ best-known lines: “Reader, I married him” from her classic novel Jane Eyre?
Part of a remarkable family that produced three acclaimed female writers at a time in 19th-century Britain when few women wrote, and fewer were published, Brontë has become a great source of inspiration to writers, especially women, ever since. Now in Reader, I Married Him, twenty of today’s most celebrated women authors have spun original stories, using the famous line from Jane Eyre as a springboard for their own flights of imagination.
Reader, I Married Him will feature stories by:
Tracy Chevalier
Tessa Hadley
Sarah Hall
Helen Dunmore
Kirsty Gunn
Joanna Briscoe
Jane Gardam
Emma Donoghue
Susan Hill
Francine Prose
Elif Shafak
Evie Wyld
Patricia Park
Salley Vickers
Nadifa Mohamed
Esther Freud
Linda Grant
Lionel Shriver
Audrey Niffenegger
Namwali Serpell
Elizabeth McCracken
Unique, inventive, and poignant, the stories in Reader, I Married Him pay homage to the literary genius of Charlotte Brontë, and demonstrate once again that her extraordinary vision continues to inspire readers and writers.
I Don't Want To Be Married Anymore!
Mario V. Farina
Ted and Marie had been married two years. Suddenly, she announced she did not want to be married anymore and wanted to take a new road. Though he tried to talk her out of this decision, he failed. Marie met Philip. He seemed to be the man that she had been dreaming of. They decided to celebrate the second anniversary of their meeting in Manhattan. You'll be interested in what happened there.Ted and Marie had been married two years. Suddenly, one morning she announced she did not want to be married anymore and wanted to take a new road. Though he tried to talk her out of this decision, she remained adamant. Marie met Philip. He seemed to be the man that she had been dreaming of. They decided to celebrate the second anniversary of their meeting in Manhattan. You'll be interested in what happened there.
Married in Montana
Kirsten Osbourne
Romance / Westerns
Savannah is tired of the dating scene, even though she wants to get married and have a family. She knows her mother will never move on with her own life as long as Savannah is single. Savannah goes to see a matchmaker, specializing in setting up couples who meet at the altar. At first, she thinks Scott is a dream come true, but his blundering soon makes her crazy.Savannah is tired of the dating scene, even though she wants to get married and have a family. She knows her mother will never move on with her own life as long as Savannah is single. Savannah goes to see a matchmaker, specializing in setting up couples who meet at the altar. At first, she thinks Scott is a dream come true, but his blundering soon makes her crazy. Scott, a Montana bison rancher, doesn't have time to find a wife. His work is all-encompassing. Besides, he tends to have a hard time getting women to go out with him more than once. When he runs into a matchmaker he's known all his life, he tells her about the problems he's had to see if she can help him. When he meets Savannah at the altar, his heart stops for a moment. She's exactly what he's looking for. Will their diverse backgrounds keep them apart? Or will they be able to work through their differences to make their marriage a loving relationship?
Accidentally Married To...a Vampire?
Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Romance / Paranormal / Contemporary
THE DETERMINED VAMPIRE: Niccolo DiConti has faithfully served as leader of Her Majesty’s army for over a millennium, but he’d rather sunbathe in the Sahara than spend another grueling day under his demented queen’s command. However, no one has ever left her side and lived to tell. So when a powerful goddess prophesies he will meet his salvation—a human woman he must turn into a vampire with her consent—he eagerly rises to the challenge. After all, how hard could it be to seduce a human female into taking the immortal plunge? Harder than he thinks. Because his mate won’t be born for another three centuries, and when he wakes up in the goddess’ tomb, not only is his life a mess, but his destined female isn’t about to settle for a coldhearted vampire. Can he win her over before it’s too late? Not if his enemies have anything to do with it.
AN UNWILLING BRIDE: On the night Helena Strauss meets the fierce, devastatingly handsome vampire who saves her life in the jungles of Mexico, she knows her world will be forever changed. Because an attraction this mind blowing only comes along once in a lifetime—or existence. And when he claims she is his one true mate, destined to be his for all eternity, it’s a fairytale come true. So what if her knight in shining armor is a vampire? Nobody’s perfect. But discovering the powerful, overbearing immortal doesn’t “do love”? Deal breaker. Helena will flee and set out to accomplish the impossible…sever the otherworldly bond between them. And it turns out, Helena is just the leverage Niccolo’s enemies need to break the mighty warrior and wipe out his people.
Married by Morning
Lisa Kleypas
Romance / Literature & Fiction
He is everything she wants to avoid...
For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters—a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating. Cat can hardly believe that their constant arguing could mask a mutual attraction. But when one quarrel ends in a sudden kiss, Cat is shocked at her powerful response—and even more so when Leo proposes a dangerous liaison.
She is not at all what she seems...
Leo must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine's respectable demeanor hides a secret that would utterly destroy her. But to Leo, Cat is intriguing and infernally tempting, even to a man resolved never to love again. The danger Cat tried to outrun is about to separate them forever—unless two wary lovers can find a way to banish the shadows and give in to their desires...
Before I Get Married
Jim Dayton
Before I Get Married is the story of a misguided young man's trip to the altar.There are many things that go through a man's head before he gets married. Some men forgive the transgressions of their wives, knowing that white is never a suitable color for them to wear on that most-memorable of days. Some men can't forgive, they just don't have the capacity.And, some men take matters into their own hands.
Will & Patrick's Endless Honeymoon (Wake Up Married, Episode Book 7)
Leta Blake
Will & Patrick’s Endless Honeymoon (Episode 7)
Big Girls Do It Married
Part #5 of "Big Girls Do It" series by Seth Clarke
Science Fiction / Fantasy
Married by Christmas
Isabella Hargreaves
Previously published in August, 2020 in the multi-author anthology, 12 Rogues of Christmas Pressured to marry Mr Wrong, can she wed Mr Right by Christmas? Orphaned heiress and debutant, Lauren Edwards, yearns for a loving husband, a home, and a family, but she's in love with her guardian, who acts like a fond uncle. When Lauren discovers the earl to whom she is engaged will never relinquish his mistress, it's time to take her future into her own hands. Sir Oliver Masterton, Lauren's guardian, wants to avoid the mistake his father made of marrying a debutant, but he's secretly in love with his ward. Can Lauren convince him to set aside all his pre-conceptions about marriage, outrun her pursuing relatives, and be happily married by Christmas?
Married on a Wicked Morning
Sandra Sookoo
When the quest for power threatens to put an end to adventuring, only belief in each other can save them.Two weeks after nearly losing her scandalous earl to a fire, Lady Emmaline Darling is finally marrying him. Almost six months pregnant, all she wants is to enjoy London with her soon-to-be husband and their growing family. Yet this morning isn't just the dawn of a new adventure in wedded bliss, Miles has pledged to be a second in a duel, which might compromise the new union.Bad timing, perhaps, but the fifth Earl of Archewyne, Miles Lawrence Hawkins has always been an honorable man, so when his best friend, Viscount Trewellain asked him to stand up as his second after the powerful Duke of Litton challenged him to a duel, how could he refuse? Threats made in the Hyde Park fog chills his blood, especially since an old foe deliberately names his soon-to-be-wife as a target.Emmaline and Miles are able to say their vows, but dire events overshadow their joy....
Been There, Married That
Gigi Levangie
A hilarious new novel full of Hollywood glitz, glamour, and scandal. When he changes the locks, she changes the rules. Agnes Murphy Nash is the perfect Hollywood wife – she has the right friends, the right clothes, and even a side career of her own as a writer. Her husband Trevor is a bigshot producer, and from the outside it looks like they're living a picture-perfect celebrity life, complete with tennis tournaments and lavish parties. But the job description of a Hollywood wife doesn't cover divorce, which is the way Agnes' life is headed after she comes home one day to find her credit cards cancelled and the security passwords to get into her enormous LA home changed. Oh, and there's a guy there whose job it is to tase her if she tries to enter...which she does. Needless to say, Agnes' husband is dead set on making sure she loses big time, but Agnes isn't the type to just lie down and take it. In a world of fremenies and hot nannies,...
Waking Up Married--A friends to lovers romance
Reese Ryan
Will these friends' temporary Vegas marriage lead to forever? Find out in this Bourbon Brothers novel from Reese Ryan!What's wrong with a little fake marriage between friends?Their night on the town is a blank, but when Zora Abbott and Dallas Hamilton awaken in a Vegas hotel room, they're man and wife. With news of the nuptials spreading virally, the high-profile best friends decide to stay married, temporarily. Maybe under the cover of marriage Dallas can even make his best friend's baby dream come true. But can their friendship survive their newly unleashed passions?From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.The Bourbon BrothersBook 1: Savannah's SecretsBook 2: The Billionaire's LegacyBook 3: Engaging the EnemyBook 4: A Reunion of RivalsBook 5: Waking Up Married
Matched and Married
Kathleen Fuller
Romance / Contemporary / Historical Fiction
Neither Margaret nor Owen has any interest in getting married. But in the small Amish town of Birch Creek, where marriage is on everyone's mind, their plans don't stand a chance.Margaret Yoder can't seem to catch a break. Even though she's dedicated to her Amish faith, her wild rumspringa won't stay in the past, and her mother keeps pressuring her to get married. To placate her mother and get away from former "friends", she decides to return to Birch Creek to visit family—and pretend to find a husband.Like Margaret, Owen Bontrager isn't looking for a spouse, something that's hard to avoid in Birch Creek, where an ad for brides in the local paper has brought a swarm of single women to the thriving town. When he meets Margaret in an unexpected way, they discover they have more in common than they ever expected. In some ways, they are a perfect match.Margaret struggles to keep her goal of avoiding romance in order to focus on being a...
The Night Before the Christmas Before I Was Married & Other Festive Tales
Adam Maxwell
Crime / Children's / Fantasy
Charles Dickens has dominated the Christmas short story market for too long and he's so bloody depressing... wouldn't you rather read something that was funny, had comedy misunderstandings, people accidentally getting engaged and generally was a lot more entertaining and less depressing? Then you're in luck...
Let's be honest, Christmas can be a pain in the arse (or a pain in the 'ass' if you're from the other side of the pond) and this collection features some stories that I think we can all relate to...
Whether it's becoming accidentally engaged to your ex when your fiancee is coming home for Christmas...
Or perhaps you're spending Christmas with the in-laws, your wife is stupifyingly drunk and you destroy the presents...
No?
In that case you'll want to see what happens when two master hypnotists clash over an argument concerning a Christmas tree...
All these things and literally two others are dealt with in this collection of Adam Maxwell's Christmas stories.
He has asked me to tell you that he hopes these things don't happen to you this Christmas. And he also hopes they don't happen to him.
When He's Married to Mom
Kenneth M. Adams
A practical, compassionate relationship guide for women who are involved with mother-enmeshed men, mothers who wish to set their sons free, and men dealing with issues of commitment, sex addiction, and unhealthy attachments.Why can't he commit? Many women find themselves asking this question when in love with a man who won't get married, won't stop womanizing, or refuses to give up his sex addictions. Often this kind of man is bound by an unhealthy attachment to his mother. This phenomenon is called "mother-son enmeshment." In When He's Married to Mom, clinical psychologist and renowned intimacy expert Dr. Kenneth M. Adams goes beyond the stereotypes of momma's boys and meddling mothers to explain how mother-son enmeshment affects everyone: the mother, the son, and the woman who loves him. In his twenty-five years of practice, Dr. Adams has successfully treated hundreds of enmeshed men and shares their stories in this informative guide. He provides proven methods...
I Married The Boss
Mario V. Farina
Marilyn Willkie had been advised by her grandmother that the best way to a successful marriage was to marry the boss. Her dad, on the other hand, said that love was of paramount important in any marriage. Her boss, Bernie Ralston asked Marilyn to marry him. She said no. This story gives the explanation of why she couldn't say yes to Bernie but did say yes to another person.Yon 'fore the now, the then was a'here. The beasties, an' ghoulies, an' ghosties ran freer.Amok an' away, we hid from the day. Runnin' at night, we doled out our fright. Twas not of our own strife; we were spoken to life.I be one o' the beasties what goes bump in the night!Are our nightmares things of fantasy and imagination? Or does that which we dream of become real? What happens to a small girl when her nightmares do become real?A short single.
So I Married a Sorcerer
Part #2 of "The Embraced" series by Kerrelyn Sparks
Romance / Humor / Science Fiction & Fantasy
Growing up on the Isle of Moon, Brigitta knows nothing of her past, except that she is Embraced: born with powers that forced her into hiding. Everything changes when she learns she’s a princess, hidden away from her villainous half-brother who now rules the kingdom. But he knows about Brigitta, and he’ll do anything to get her back. Unless a certain roguish pirate has anything to say about it…
Rupert is both an infamous pirate and a sorcerer with the power to harness the wind. He’s been waiting nineteen years for revenge—and he needs Brigitta to get it. What begins as a kidnapping of the fiery beauty turns into a fierce attraction. But can he win the captive princess’s heart?
Married Off by the Duke
Carrie Lomax
Having grown up as the ward of powerful men, Miss Emma Willis is resigned to being unwanted—particularly by her loathsome current guardian, Lord Maximus Aloyisius Tremaine, the Duke of Ardennes. When he abruptly orders her to find a husband, she's prepared to fight him tooth and nail—just as she's done ever since the unfortunate day when they first met. Max has always delighted in riling up his prickly ward, but one unexpected kiss forces him to realize that the only candidate he'll consider for her husband is himself. With only two weeks to convince her of their true connection, Max must now work to win the one thing he never anticipated wanting: Emma's love.This steamy Victorian guardian/ward enemies-to-lovers novella first appeared in the anthology titled I Like Big Dukes and I Cannot Lie. It has been republished with minor changes. Download your copy today!
Waking Up Married
Mira Lyn Kelly
Romance / Contemporary
Her first thought: "Who are you?"
It's the morning after her cousin's bachelorette party in Vegas and Megan Scott wakes up with the mother of all hangovers. Even worse, she's in a stranger's penthouse having woken up with something else as well - a funny, arrogant, sexy...husband!
Up until now, finding even a boyfriend had seemed impossible - been there, got the broken heart, sworn off men for good. Then a few martinis with Carter...no, Connor Reed and she's gone from first meet to marriage in one night!
Megan wants a lawyer. But Connor's shocking bombshell?
"I don't want a divorce."
Married to the Bad Boy
Letty Scott
Romance / Sociology / Abuse
✔ Mind Blown ✔Action Packed ✔Heartthrob ✔Page Turner ✔Bad Boy
“I didn't marry him out of love, nor because I liked him. I didn't marry him for his family money or wealth, or for popularity. Truth be told, I could care less about this guy and who he was. I Married the Bad Boy for protection.” *
Kami’s life was hell. Until the bad boy came along to save her.
She never had an easy life. Most of her teenage years, all she had were bruises and bad memories. Her mother had married another man whose happiness came from hurting her.
But when Brandon appeared in her life, some things were about to change. He had seen the bruises, and how it pained her. So he did something about it. He married her to protect her.
But did Kami make the right decision marrying him? All the men in her life either left her, like her father did, or hurt her, as was the case with her step-father. There was no guarantee that Brandon wouldn't leave her, or hurt her.
What would happen to her life now that she was married to the bad boy? Will he be able to keep her from harm?
I Married An Alien
Emma Daniels
Science Fiction / Time Travel / Romance
When Ruth Clarke volunteers for an experiment to see into the future, she thinks it's a bit of a joke. But when Professor Jackson ups the power, Ruth ends up catapulted three hundred years into the future, into the body of Anita DeBurgh, a beautiful woman half her age, where she quickly finds herself married to Jordan Demantena, who claims she is his life mate.When Ruth Clarke volunteers for an experiment to see into the future, she thinks it's a bit of a joke. But when Professor Jackson ups the power, Ruth ends up catapulted three hundred years into the future, into the body of Anita DeBurgh, a beautiful woman half her age.Anita is on her way to another planet called Terron to fulfill her tour of duty as per the requirements of The Treaty. So when Ruth arrives she very quickly finds herself married to Jordan Demantena, who claims she is his life-mate.As Ruth struggles to acclimatise to marriage to a tall, handsome and incredibly sexy alien, there are intergalactic terrorists after Anita.Ruth and Jordan are soon running for their lives, trying to discover just what Anita knew and how to stop a potential war between Earth and Terron that could cost millions of lives.The Sequel, Professor Jackson's story - She Married A Time Traveler - is now out.Other Time Travel Romance Books available by Emma Daniels.GOLD FEVERSIREN'S SONGLORD OF MY DREAMS
Miss Billy Married
Eleanor H. Porter
Children's Books / Literature & Fiction
The final entry in Eleanor H. Porter's charming Billy series about a young orphan who finds love and acceptance in the family of her late father's college friend, Miss Billy Married concludes the trilogy with an account of the heroine's first few years as a newlywed. Through the ups and downs—including crossed wires with her new husband, difficulties in the domestic arena, and heartrending struggles with illness—Billy maintains the chipper attitude that has sustained her throughout all of life's difficulties.
How the Lord Married His Lady (Matchmaking Madness, #6)
Laura A. Barnes
One cannot force love, but must wait for the perfect moment to make their match. The love she held for him was a burden she carried in her heart. His family's legacy kept him from opening his heart to her love. Can they overcome their doubts and share a lifetime of love? Abigail Cason was a dreamer. When she met her knight in shining armor, her heart only bowed to him. The friendship she shared with him led her to believe he would ask her to become his bride. Even with his promise to wed another, Abigail still dreamt of the impossible. After his broken betrothal, she thought her dreams would come true. With each stolen kiss, she eagerly anticipated his proposal. However, his request turned out to be an offer of obligation. She spent a lifetime as an obligation and she refused to spend her marriage in the same fashion. No matter how much she loved him. Will she ever be worthy enough for his love? Lucas Gray felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. His heart pulled him in the opposite direction of where he must stand. But the tempting lure of sweet kisses drew him to seduce the lady who haunted his every desire. He had a duty to marry well and his father secured him a bride worthy enough for the match. When his intended abandoned him, he was free to make his own decision about who he wanted for a wife. Abigail made him dream of the impossible. However, she held no status in society. Only a heart full of love for him. Can he form a new legacy with the love he holds for her? Destiny demanded for their two souls to intertwine. A family who risked everything to make the match a success. Will Abigail and Lucas allow their doubts to keep them apart? Or will they make their dreams a reality? How the Lord Married His Lady is the final book in Laura A. Barnes's Matchmaking Madness Series. If you enjoy the madness of love, then you'll love Lucas and Abigail's dream come true romance. Devour How the Lord Married His Lady today!
Distant Shores
Kristin Hannah
Literature & Fiction
Elizabeth and Jackson Shore married young, raised two daughters, and weathered the storms of youth as they built a future together. But after the children leave home, they quietly drift apart. When Jack accepts a wonderful new job offer, Elizabeth puts her needs aside to follow him across the country. Until the sudden death of her father changes everything. Grieving and alone, she retreats to an isolated beach house where she packs away the last remnants of her parents’ lives. There, the pieces of a past she never knew unfold to reveal a tender story of lasting devotion, the kind of steadfast commitment that Elizabeth admits is missing from her own marriage. Faced with her own disillusionment, she makes a terrifying decision, risking everything she has for a second chance at happiness. Enriched by soul-stirring emotion and an appreciation for the simple joy of everyday miracles, Distant Shores is an exquisite reminder of the most precious gifts in life: friends and family, children and lovers, the strength to change, and the courage to forgive-–all flawlessly captured by the graceful hands of Kristin Hannah.
Married to the Money
W. W. Tarn
History / Cultural / India
Greed is defined as an excessive desire to possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially wealth and power. A gold-digger is defined as a person who dates someone simply to extract money from them. Twenty-six-year-old Chanel Franklin fits both definitions to a tee. Her "Married to the Money" mentality leads her to make more than a few bad choices. On the road to riches, she gets caught up in a whirlwind affair with a certified baller. After losing her mind and common sense, she gives up a good job, a great man, and a comfy lifestyle just to live life in the fab lane. On Chanel's journey to obtain the finer things in life, she quickly realizes the grass isn't always greener on the other side. More money almost always means more problems! She's been betrayed by family, friends, and a few false admirers. She's also learned more lessons, both physical and mental, than she cares to remember. When she realizes money is the root of all evil, it may be...
Claudine Married
Part #3 of "Claudine" series by Colette
Literature & Fiction
Following the excitement of a shared life in Paris, Claudine's marriage to the distinguished Renaud has settled into a stale pattern of bickering conversations and mutual inattention. Just as Claudine begins to fear herself confined to a stifled existence, a chance meeting with a friend's wife, the beautiful Rezi, draws her into an impassioned and heartbreaking affair. In Claudine Married Claudine pits her uniquely sensuous spirit against the challenges of married life and the conflicts of forbidden love in one of Colette's most moving and powerful novels.
Mistakenly Married
Part #3 of "Married" series by Victorine E. Lieske
Penny's gotten herself into another one of her crazy messes. She's broke and about to be evicted. When her online boyfriend suggests they elope, she agrees. Why not? She loves him, even though she hasn't met him, so she blows the last of her cash on a fun Las Vegas wedding. Except, William stands her up and the limo driver picks up the wrong guy. A smokin' hot wrong guy. Too bad she doesn't find out who he really is until after the wedding.Harrison Williams needs a wife to gain access to his trust fund account. He goes to Las Vegas to meet someone, but there's a mix up and he ends up at the Chapel-O-Love exchanging vows with Penny, a spirited girl in a cheap veil. When they realize the mistake, he convinces her to go back to Bel Air with him to prove that he's married, and he agrees to pretend to be William so her family doesn't have to know about her big mistake. Sounds like a good plan. What could go wrong?Mistakenly Married is a sweet, clean romantic comedy.
If We're Not Married by Thirty
Anna Bell
Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Romance
A brilliantly funny, romantic and effervescent read, If We're Not Married by Thirty is the irresistible new novel from the bestselling author of The Bucket List to Mend a Broken Heart and It Started With a Tweet. For fans of Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Kinsella. Lydia's not exactly #LivingHerBestLife. She never imagined she'd be here at thirty - newly single, a job that's going nowhere and her friends all winning at life when she's still barely taking part. So she jumps at the chance of a free holiday and jets off to sunny Spain. Then, out of the blue, she bumps into her childhood friend, the handsome and charming Danny Whittaker. She's always had a crush on him and they soon enter into a passionate holiday romance. But this relationship could be more than just a fling. Years ago they made a pact that if they were still single when they turned thirty they would get married. But noone really follows through on these pacts . . ....
Married in Name Only
Jules Bennett
USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorHere comes the blackmailed bride...and her Texas Cattleman's Club groom!Paisley Morgan just discovered that Texas's most infamous billionaire could be her real father. Now she needs the help of her infuriating and incredibly sexy ex, investigator Lucas Ford. But Lucas will accept only one payment: Paisley's hand in marriage. But will his thirst for revenge outlast their passion-filled nights as Paisley proves to be much more than a wife in name only?
Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married
Marian Keyes
Literature & Fiction
What happens when a psychic tells Lucy that she'll be getting married within the year? Her roommates panic! What is going to happen to their blissful existence of eating take-out, drinking too much wine, bringing men home, and never vacuuming?
Lucy reassures her friends that she's far too busy arguing with her mother and taking care of her irresponsible father to get married. And then there's the small matter of not even having a boyfriend.
But then Lucy meets gorgeous, unreliable Gus. Could he be the future Mr. Lucy Sullivan? Or could it be handsome Chuck? Or Daniel, the world's biggest flirt? Or even cute Jed, the new guy at work?
Maybe her friends have something to worry about after all....
Married to Krampus (My Holiday Tails)
Marina Simcoe
My husband has horns, hooves, fur, and a tail.His Krampus-like appearance didn't scare me away from marrying him. Forever an optimist, I eagerly agreed to be the first bride shipped under the new liaison program to Voran, a country on the newly discovered planet Neron. The Colonel also has two little boys—a huge plus for me since I adore children.My down-to-earth sister says I live with my head in the clouds. And maybe I naively hoped for an out-of-this-world romance.What I didn't expect was an out-of-this-world brute. The scowling, growling, rough-around-the-edges Colonel proves hard to live with and impossible to love. He's also proud and possessive and is dead set on keeping me as his wife.Did I mention he has horns? Well, he's also horny… And our expectations of marriage don't exactly align.There is something behind the scowl of this infuriating man, though, that intrigues me. Catching glimpses of his strong, fur-covered body makes my stomach flutter with excitement.I came to Voran hoping to find my place in its culture and in the Colonel's heart.Could there be a way to make this thing between us work?
Til Debt Do Us Part
Part #1 of "Married at Midnight" series by Vivian Wood
Romance / Suspense / Thriller
A billionaire with a sinister demand. A pregnant woman with no way out. A deal that will bind them forever.I'm ruthless. I'll do anything to claim my inheritance, and that includes forcing Talia into a marriage she can't refuse. Alone and vulnerable, she's already pregnant. She's the perfect pawn in my game.In exchange for pretending to be my wife and letting me claim her child as mine, I'll give her wealth beyond her wildest dreams. But make no mistake—this isn't a fairytale. This marriage is a cage, and I own the only key.All Talia can do is say yes... and surrender to me.If you love darkly handsome billionaire heirs, beautiful young women who have lost their way, and forced marriage contracts, this box set will thrill you. This series contains numerous trigger warnings.
Married for His One-Night Heir
Jennifer Hayward
"You stole my son from me, Gia."Now she'll wear Di Fiore's ring!Commanding Santo Di Fiore is stunned to see Giovanna Castiglione again. Her unexpected appearance at his luxurious party in the Bahamas leaves him craving answers. Why, after that one forbidden encounter, did she leave? But when Gia reveals their secret consequence, Santo won't let her go a second time. The Italian will claim his son — and Gia as his wife!The Powerful Di Fiore Tycoons miniseriesBook 1 — Christmas at the Tycoon's CommandBook 2 — His Million-Dollar Marriage ProposalBook 3 — Married for His One-Night Heir"Ms. Hayward excels in writing stories that will draw you in and keep you in that warm fuzzy romance mood till the last page."—Goodreads Reader on His Million-Dollar Marriage Proposal"Ms. Hayward is a fabulous author who writes stories that sizzle with sensual desire but with...
Married to the Struggle
La Toya Hankins
Sedalia and Charlotte meet during a Moral Monday rally. Pizza and the pursuit of social justice bring the North Carolina former debutante and repeat criminal trespasser together. Their love grows to be a comfort in the midst of crazy, everyday life.But when Charlotte is arrested the night before their wedding, can Sedalia manage to get her to the altar on time? Is Sedalia ready to sacrifice her special day for the struggle? Their different approaches to balancing their work and personal lives create an issue in their marriage before they even manage to tie the knot.
Married to a Rogue
Donna Lea Simpson
From the author of The Earl of Hearts comes a Regency romance celebrating the witty and romantic world that fans of Georgette Heyer have fallen in love with. Lady Emily Sedgely, separated from her husband and bored to distraction after years of solitude in the wilds of Yorkshire, is stirred by a sudden thirst for life and eagerly returns to London for the Season. Back in the swirl of society, she quickly warms to the attentions of an ardent young Frenchman—until a chance encounter with Baxter, her estranged husband, leaves her as confused as ever about her heart's true longings. Baxter, the Marquess of Sedgely, was given to dark moods and an uncertain temper that doomed his marriage. Finding relief in travel, he spent five years gallivanting the Continent and has now returned to London with a comely young mistress—and a dangerous secret. Cavalier about his safety, he discovers a far greater concern—for just one look at Emily...
Married to a Beast
Marian Tee
Romance / Contemporary / Paranormal
Note: Previously published as Beast of Mine I married a prince...but the husband who came back to me has turned into a beast. Shy, quiet Estrella is used to being ignored...until she received a letter from the one man she has ever loved: Prince Lysander Allardi.Marriage to him, however, comes at a price: a quest to save his people has Lysander leaving his bride without even a wedding night, and when he comes back to her years later, he is no longer Fae...but a beast with the soul of a god. This new husband of hers is monstrously possessive but infinitely gentle, and Estrella finds herself falling more deeply in love. The beast in Lysander demands that she stay by his side at all times, and his wrath is only appeased when their bodies are joined together.But just as Estrella has allowed herself to believe that her husband finally returns her feelings...that's when she finds out Lysander never wanted to marry her in the first place.
Accidentally Married
Jean Oram
Accidents happen. So does marriage. Struggling businessman Burke Carver can't get Jill Armstrong out of his mind. She's smart and intriguing, and a year ago they had a fun night at a conference—a night he can't fully recall. With his company's profits starting to slide, he knows he doesn't have time for a relationship but he's still tempted to look her up... Only he won't have to. Jill Armstrong needs to talk to the handsome and brilliant CEO, Burke Carver. A year ago he made it clear he was happy to date her for an evening but not partner their businesses. Well, it seems they partnered more than they'd planned on because her bank just approved her latest business expansion loan—all because of her husband Burke's stellar credit rating. The problem is, neither of them remember their wedding but there's a marriage certificate on file that has them and their business assets linked. Can these accidental "newlyweds" find a way...
Aubrey McFadden Is Never Getting Married
Georgia Beers
All of Aubrey McFadden’s college friends are tying the knot, and she’s been invited to five weddings. Five. In one year. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate so much love and romance?
Aubrey, that’s who.
She’s going anyway, of course. It’s not her friends’ fault her college boyfriend left Aubrey on the day of their wedding. Lies, selfishness, unhappy surprises…no, thank you. And you know who’s responsible for her permanently single status?
Monica, that’s who.
Their friends all say Monica Wallace had a thing for Aubrey back then—not that Aubrey cares one little bit why that still makes her heart race. Monica convinced her best friend Cody that marrying Aubrey, settling down, and locking himself into a 9-to-5 at the expense of his dreams would be a huge mistake. Cody called off the wedding, and Aubrey has never forgiven them.
Aubrey McFadden is never getting married, but she does have five weddings to attend, and she’ll be avoiding Monica at every single one.
