SUPER-SALE!! ON LESLIE M’S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 LIST! OLDER WOMAN/YOUNGER MAN ROMANCE!

“…After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come—the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable…”

Leslie M: Part of Your World by A. Jimenez: age gap/super sweet & swoony H/opposites attract/small town 4.5 ****

Tasha J: ...I loved it so much and about halfway through this one already, I’d say she’s one of my auto buy authors at this point. Like, along the same feels as an Emily Henry book. I was laughing so hard with their “meet the family date” that I was reiterating all the things to my daughter.

R. Renee: I’m about 50% into the audiobook for Part of Your World and loving it! The narration is fantastic too. Zachary Webber is swoonyyyy!

SUPER-BARGAIN!! SHE’S HIS PREGNANT STUDENT!!

“…Everything is going perfectly. That is until Sadie Green walks into my class. She is brilliant and funny and infuriating, and she’s ruining everything I have planned for my life.

When she gets the news that she’s pregnant, and the baby’s father isn’t going to help her, I step in. She needs guidance, control, and discipline. Moving her into my house is a risk. If I’m caught living with my pregnant student, I will lose my job and everything I have planned…”

SUPER-BARGAIN TODAY!! HE’S FINDING MARRIAGE HARD… UNTIL ANOTHER MAN COMES INTO THE PICTURE & NOW HE’S PLAYING A DANGEROUS GAME…

“…marriage is hard, and after seven years, I feel like I’m failing. Then, a figure from my past enters the picture. Dean Sheridan is cocky and charming.

When this twenty-six-year-old needs a place to stay, I should turn him away—especially after I notice the spark between him and my wife. But I don’t. When I pressure him about his relationship with Briar, he does the last thing I expect.

He dares me. He thinks he can take what’s mine. And if it’s a challenge he wants, it’s a challenge he’ll get. What started as a game becomes so much more. Between them. Between us. This isn’t how normal couples behave…”

ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS FAKE ENAGED WITH THE GUY NEXT DOOR!

“...Rhyland Coltridge is out of the question. Unless the answer is: “Who’s the biggest man-whore you’ve ever met?” Hedonistic. Wild card. Utterly corrupt. And those are just the traits the jerk prides himself on.

My life is too messy for a boyfriend. Even if it wasn’t, Rhyland would be the last man I’d consider. He is supposed to be my ticket out of this nightmare. But he’s fast becoming my wildest, most dangerous dream…”

CROSSFIRE SERIES SPINOFF ALERT!!

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crossfire® Saga spins a sizzling tale of desire and obsession as a woman who protects her family at all costs collides with a man who’s vowed to avenge the past by destroying all she holds dear.

“...Ireland Vidal is the third generation to control Vidal Records, and she’s on track to lead the recording company to greater heights. She’s the youngest of an affluent, prominent family headed by her eldest brother, Gideon Cross — one of the richest men in the world. Despite her siblings’ outsized shadows, Ireland has carved her own identity. But the clever, stunning beauty with fierce tenacity and a heart of gold has yet to find a man with whom to share her life — someone who doesn’t need her connections to be successful.

Then a chance meeting with Ronan Boudreaux sparks an irresistible attraction…”

THE BASEBALL STAR & THE SINGLE MOM

“...I had no clue who would walk through the salon’s door after a woman called to schedule an appointment for her brother. She’d completely left out the fact that he had just moved to Nashville to play for the Tennessee Terrors baseball team as their new rookie left fielder.

Of course I notice the athletically fit, handsome man sitting in my chair, but I swore off dating any of my clients after the last one left me pregnant and alone. My son is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, and I love that it’s just the two of us.

When the Terrors have an open batting session inviting families to come watch, catching a ball is the most exciting thing I think will happen, but when the cute guy on the field comes over to talk to my son, I see it’s the same guy who sat in my chair today...”

SISTERS THAT WERE ONCE HUGELY FAMOUS POP STARS…

“...Cassie and Zoe Grossberg were thrust into the spotlight as The Griffin Sisters, a pop duo that defined the aughts. Together, they skyrocketed to the top, gracing MTV, SNL, and the cover of Rolling Stone. Cassie, a musical genius who never felt at ease in her own skin, preferred to stay in the shadows. Zoe, full of confidence and craving fame, lived for the stage. But fame has a price, and after one turbulent year, the band abruptly broke up. 

Now, two decades later, the sisters couldn’t be further apart. Zoe is a suburban mom warning her daughter Cherry to avoid the spotlight, while Cassie has disappeared from public life entirely. But when Cherry begins unearthing the truth behind their breathtaking rise and infamous breakup, long-buried secrets surface, forcing all three women to confront their choices, their desires, and their complicated bonds…”

HOCKEY ROMANCE FAKE MARRIAGE ALERT!!

“...Easton Sonden was my teenage crush. But then we went our separate ways. He went on to greatness, becoming a star hockey player, while I had my own life. Until we reunited. Now he’s my husband! How lucky did I get? Easton is gorgeous, sweet, and has a body made for sin. And now he’s all mine.

Well, not really. Our marriage is a sham. But I don’t want it to be—I want more. I’m afraid to tell him, though. What if he doesn’t feel the same way? I don’t think my heart can handle that. So I guess I’ll just go on pretending...”

COZY MYSTERY!!

“…Roped into joining Diana’s ”pre-bridal” retreat at the exclusive Golden Ash resort, Jess hopes to fade into the background, get some work done, and maybe find some time to unwind. Their first day is anything but relaxing: Diana is furious about the mountain spa’s lack of cell phone reception, the couple next door argues constantly, and Jess swears she just saw a drug deal go down. To top it all off, she’s warned to stay out of the woods by the gruff and sexy chef, Dean Osbourne. Is this a retreat or a horror movie?

As Jess tries to do her job while placating the bride-to-be and her increasingly over-the-top demands, she spends more and more time with the resort owners, finding herself much more in tune with the laid-back Osbourne family than her social climbing “boss…” 

LANI LYNN VALE’S LATEST!! SHE HAS TWO STALKERS & HE’S ONE OF THEM…

“…My brother, the head of the Russian Mafia, wanted me to delete an opponent. Like the good brother I was, I decided to give him what he wanted. In doing so, I ended up finding a woman that made my cold, dead heart start to beat again.

One day while doing some reconnaissance on my target, I happen to overhear Keely telling her friend one of her darkest fantasies, and I decide that I’d be the one fulfilling that particular craving for her.

I tell myself that it’s only once. I’d give in to that darkness inside of me once, and I’ll leave her alone from then on. Except, once turns into twice. And twice turns into way too many to count. Just when I plan to cut all ties so she doesn’t start to develop feelings for a killer, I find out that Keely doesn’t have just one stalker. She has two. And the one that wasn’t me wanted her dead...”

HE’S SUPPOSED TO MARRY HER SISTER…

He’s supposed to marry her sister. But the Pakhan doesn’t play by the rules… He writes them in blood.

The air is thick with champagne and lies. I’m standing at my sister’s engagement party, trapped in the gilded cage of my family’s dying Irish dynasty. Beside me, the monster I’m meant to marry. Then—the announcement.

“Introducing Ciara’s fiancé—Anton Karpov.”

The world shatters…“

SHE’S BEEN IN LOVE WITH HER SISTER’S FRIEND FOR YEARS…

“…Until she can figure out what she wants for herself, love will always be a disaster.

Twenty-year-old Harper Weston always wanted to be a book editor. But when she inherits her grandmother’s beloved bookstore, she has to decide between carrying her grandmother’s legacy forward and the carefully planned life she had envisioned for herself. After all, her love for reading came from her grandmother, who always supported her dreams; but grief, sadness and resentment at the loss of both her grandmother and her dream job resurfaces every time she steps foot in the store.

Amid her uncertainty, Harper struggles to welcome all her family who has come into town, not only for her grandmother’s service, but for the wedding of her older sister Hayley. But she was not ready for the event to bring back Trey Holt, a close friend of her siblings who Harper has been in love with for years…”

HER BOOK-INDUSTRY PARENTS ONLY APPRECIATE “SERIOUS” AUTHORS…

“...Emma Page grew up the black sheep in a bookish household, raised to believe that fine literature is the only worthy type of fiction. Her parents, self-proclaimed “serious” authors who run their own vanity press, The Mighty Pages, mingle in highbrow social circles that look down on anything too popular or mainstream, while her sister, Jess, is a powerful social media influencer whose stylish reviews can make or break a novel.

Hiding her own romance manuscript from her disapproving parents, Emma finds inspiration at the family cottage among the “fluff” they despise: the juicy summer romances that belonged to her late grandmother. But a chance discovery unearthed from her Gigi’s belongings reveals a secret that has the power to ruin her parents’ business and destroy their reputation...” 

F/F ROMANCE!! BALLROOM DANCERS….

“…Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she’s tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved. She wants to get a hobby, date around (especially women), flirt with everyone she sees, wear something not from the business casual section of her closet—all the fun stuff normal people do in their twenties. One problem: Avery doesn’t know where to start. She doesn’t have a lot of dating experience, with men or women, and despite being self-assured at work, she doesn’t have a lot of confidence when it comes to romance.

Enter Taylor Cameron, Napa Valley’s biggest flirt and champion heartbreaker. Taylor just broke up with her most recent girlfriend, and her best friend bet her that she can’t make it until Labor Day without sleeping with someone. (Two whole months? Without sex? Taylor?!?!) So, she offers to give Avery flirting lessons...”

HER FAMILY LEGACY…

“...instead of answers about the recent past, Mother Rita tells Nikki an incredible story of a kingdom on this very mountain, and of her great-great-great grandmother, Luella, who would become its queen. 

It sounds like the makings of a fairy tale—royalty among a community of freed people. But the more Nikki learns about the Kingdom of the Happy Land, and the lives of those who dwelled in the ruins she discovers in the woods, the more she realizes how much of her identity and her family’s secrets are wrapped up in these hills. Because this land is their legacy, and it will be up to her to protect it before it, like so much else, is stolen away…”

MAFIA ROMANCE!!

“When a mysterious man rescues her from near death, a young woman finds herself in the throes of a dark and dangerous storybook romance, where pleasure reigns but happy endings are no guarantee.

Guinevere

For all my life, Italy has called to me just as strongly as my father forbade me to go. But now I’m making my own way, spending a summer in his homeland before I accept the life my parents have planned for me. All those plans come to a screeching halt the moment I meet him. Raffaele Romano…”

PREGNANT AFTER A ONE NIGHT STAND…

“…One wild night to lose myself… instead, I accidentally found myself a baby daddy. 

After my ex spent years tearing me down, convincing me I wasn’t enough, the idea of trusting anyone feels impossible. But Lachlan comes into my life and almost makes me believe I’m worth it… and that he’s worth the risk. 

He’s so patient and steady, showing up at my door for midnight cravings and morning sickness. Determined to be a part of our child’s life, even if we’re not together.

I’m so tired of being alone, and having someone feels too good to be true...”

SIBLINGS & A SECRET…

“...It’s 1980s California, and everyone’s dreaming of the endless summer: sun-drenched beaches, infinite waves, and most of all, beautiful, beautiful freedom. For the Merrick siblings, this idyllic vision is their reality, as they travel up and down the coast with their parents in a van year-round, surfing and swimming their days away. But when a photographer secretly snaps a stunning photo of the family with their boards in the sand, and the image ripples across the country, the only life they’ve ever known is put at risk.

Decades after, the now-distant siblings gather on a gorgeous, wild island to honor their late father. But their reunion is complicated when a journalist, eager for the truth behind the famous photo, discovers their identity and tracks them down…”

FANTASY ROMANCE SERIES – BOOK #2

“A new game of danger and desire is beginning. Ready or not…

When a mysterious invitation draws Genevieve Grimm to a palace in Italy, she expects magic and secrets, maybe even a ball. She doesn’t expect the owner’s handsome son to slam the door in her face.

Rowin Silver is tall and dark and exceptionally rude. Invitation or no, he tells her to leave and never come back. But Genevieve has never followed orders, especially from arrogant rich boys…”

FANTASY ROMANCE TRILOGY CONCLUSION!!

“Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.

…In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?”

SHE’S FROM A WITCH FAMILY BUT SHE DOESN’T BELIEVE IN MAGIC…

“…From the acclaimed author of Old Flames and New Fortunes comes a steamy enemies-to-lovers romantasy about a paranormal skeptic who is roped into a ghost hunting romp by the charming boy next door . . . who might just show her what real fantasies are made of.

Paranormal skeptic Zelda Tempest is hoping for a much-needed creativity boost for a new paranormal mystery novel. But despite the alleged magic of her hometown, Moonville, Ohio, she’s as stuck as ever. 

With two witch sisters, not believing in magic is strange for a Tempest, but no one is more disappointed than Morgan Angelopoulos, the charming man next door. So, to cure her of her writer’s block and her disbelief in magic, Morgan ropes her into a ghost-hunting romp, only for Zelda to discover something else entirely: bizarre, never-before-seen creatures that appear as ordinary pets to everyone else...”

SHE DOESN’T BELIEVE IN MAGIC…

“From the acclaimed author of Old Flames and New Fortunes comes a steamy enemies-to-lovers romantasy about a paranormal skeptic who is roped into a ghost hunting romp by the charming boy next door . . . who might just show her what real fantasies are made of.”

PARANORMAL THRILLER!!

“International bestselling author Julie Mae Cohen returns with a delicious new novel about three very different women and what unites them: the man they’re holding hostage

A friend will help you move on. A best friend will help you move his body…

As this shared secret brings them closer together, other, deadlier problems come crashing into their lives. Can they put their differences aside to save themselves—and each other?

Eat, Slay, Love is a raucous novel about friendship, finding joy, and becoming your best self, even if that sometimes involves kidnap and murder…”

FANTASY ROMANCE!!

“…Tammie Lockhart didn’t expect her trip to Scotland to unravel all she’s ever known. Discovering her own untapped powers, she’s dragged into a realm of danger and magic, where she meets the brooding warrior bound by shadows. Niall claims he doesn’t need saving, but Tammie sees through his defenses—and into his heart.

As passion ignites between them, Tammie must confront an impossible choice: risk everything to break the wizard’s curse, or lose the only man who has ever truly touched her soul...”

HISTORICAL ROMANCE

“...The most ladylike of “Merlin’s Mauraders,” Sofia possesses a natural grace and grandeur to go along with her deadly arsenal of martial arts skills—which makes her the perfect choice for a dangerous assignment to investigate rumors of government corruption. She must spin through the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair and the sinister back alleys of the city in search of the truth.

One misstep on her part could prove fatal as she works to unravel the tangled web of deceit…but keeping the sinfully sexy Deverill Osborne at arm’s length is a real test of her mettle...”

GHOST THRILLER/HORROR!!

“In this chilling supernatural horror novel set in a mysterious hotel, a woman fleeing her abusive ex finds herself running from more than just her past.

A historic hotel long past its prime and huddled along The Cut, a questionable Lake Erie beach, isn’t Sadie Miles’ ideal place to raise a toddler while also navigating her second pregnancy. After finally fleeing her abusive ex-fiancé, though, Sadie’s new housekeeping position and free room at L’Arpin Hotel are the best she can manage.

On her first night, Sadie runs to help a guest struggling in the hotel’s pool only to find the water calm and empty when she gets there, leaving her with a lingering unease. When a guest then goes missing and her manager insists they simply left without checking out, Sadie suspects he’s covering up darker goings-on in the hotel...”

THE LATEST BY L.J. SHEN!! FAKE ENGAGEMENT…

“...She’s my best friend’s baby sister, a single mom, and a royal pain in the ass.

When Little Miss Baggage moves downstairs to house-sit her brother’s Manhattan apartment, my potential business partner mistakes us as a couple.

He wants a family guy. I want access to his billions. And Dylan? She needs a big, burly guy to scare off her loser ex. Pretending to be engaged to the feisty girl next door gets messy when I take a bite of the illicit apple...”

ONCE FAMOUS SISTERS!!

“From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, a deeply moving novel set against the glitz and chaos of early 2000s pop stardom. Equal parts heartfelt family saga and behind-the-scenes look at fame, this is a story about sisters, secrets, and the power of second chances.”

LANI LYNN VALE’S LATEST! HE’S HER STALKER…

“...Was it considered stalking if the woman you were stalking liked the idea of being stalked? It started out like any other job. My brother, the head of the Russian Mafia, wanted me to delete an opponent. Like the good brother I was, I decided to give him what he wanted.

In doing so, I ended up finding a woman that made my cold, dead heart start to beat again...”

FANTASY ROMANCE TRILOGY CONCLUSION

“Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.”

SHE’S HIDING HER ROMANCE BOOK FROM HER PARENTS…

“A young romance writer makes a discovery that throws her elitist family into chaos in this sharp, witty and entirely delightful family drama for fans of Elinor Lipman and Jennifer Weiner.”

HER BUSINESS IS HAVING ISSUES…

“A society matchmaker realizes she’s in danger when her clients’ weddings are sabotaged in increasingly disturbing ways—an utterly original mystery from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed.”

MAFIA ROMANCE

“When a mysterious man rescues her from near death, a young woman finds herself in the throes of a dark and dangerous storybook romance, where pleasure reigns but happy endings are no guarantee.”

HER FAMILY LEGACY

“A woman learns the incredible story of a real-life American Kingdom—and her family’s ties to it—in this enthralling novel from the New York Times bestselling, NAACP Image Award-winning author of Take My Hand.

Named a Most Anticipated book of 2025 by People ∙ Harper’s Bazaar ∙ PopSugar ∙ Reader’s Digest ∙ SheReads ∙ Woman’s World ∙ BookBrowse ∙ and more!”

FANTASY ROMANCE!!

“Welcome to Enchantra. There’s only one rule: Never, ever trust your heart.

When Genevieve Grimm’s mother is killed, Genevieve wants answers nobody can give… until she receives an invitation to Enchantra, a cursed palace filled with temptations and illusions...”

F/F ROMANCE BALLROOM DANCERS

“A captivating and sizzling new queer romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.”