As the most hated player in baseball, I had two options:
either clean up my image or pack my bags. Being traded wasn't an option which
only meant one thing, I had to become compliant.
That's how I found myself sharing a small bistro table
with Kate Chapman, the Chicago Bobbies newest PR Manager. Devastatingly
beautiful, vastly intelligent, and incredibly cunning, she knows exactly how to
handle my grumpy demeanor.
It was supposed to be simple. Book some PR events, show
up, smile for the camera, and be done. But one massive mistake on my end sends
me into the trenches with Kate, forcing me to open up to her.
Innocent glances turn into cordial encounters.
Secret touches turn into tempting invitations.
And dangerous nights alone turn into consuming
desperation.
I’ve never wanted a woman as much as I want her. And I
know she wants me, but there’s a no fraternizing with the players rule. Neither
of us can afford to lose our jobs, but we also can't seem to keep our hands off
each other either.
About the Author:USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
Tie Me Down, an all new smoldering second-chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow, is now live!
Just friends.
That’s all Beckett Weaver and I have ever been.
Sure, he’s a hot cowboy who left Wall Street behind to take
over his family’s ranch. Yes, I’ve had a secret crush on him since we were
seventeen. And who wouldn’t appreciate those strong hands, that massive chest,
and the way he fills out a pair of Levis?
He makes a girl sweat just looking at him . . . and I look. A
lot.
But I’m a single mom trying to move on with my life, and he’s
running that ranch single-handedly while taking care of his elderly father. We
don’t even live in the same state. I only returned to my hometown of Bellamy
Creek to sell my late mother’s house, and he just invited me and my son to stay
with him because he’s got a big heart.
That’s not the only big thing he’s got--which I discover the
night I finally sneak across the hall to his bedroom and shed my inhibitions
right alongside my pajamas. And once we give into each other, we can’t stop.
The hayloft. The bed of his truck. The dock by the pond.
Nothing has ever felt so right, but his past has taught him
not to believe in happily ever after, and every perfect night I spend in his
arms brings us closer to goodbye.
Like any cowboy, he’s good
with a rope and knows exactly how to tie me up.
But what if I want him to tie
me down?
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When Beckett reached the landing, he
headed for his bedroom.
“Night.”
I opened my mouth to say goodnight—I
swear I did.
But that’s not what came out.
“I need to tell you something,” I
blurted.
He turned and faced me.
“I want to answer your question.” My heart
raced, and my fingers locked over my stomach.
“What question?”
“You asked me—last night—why I always
chose jerks.”
“You said you didn’t know.”
“I lied. I do know.”
He was silent a moment. “So tell me.”
I took a step toward him. “I chose
jerks because they didn’t ask anything of me. They didn’t expect anything of me. They didn’t even want much from me—just
skin.”
Beckett took a deep breath, his chest
expanding.
“That’s why I couldn’t be with you,”
I whispered.
“Because you think I would have
expected perfection?”
“Because you would have deserved it.”
He exhaled and shook his head.
“You’re wrong.”
“I’m sorry. This is stupid.” I
squeezed my eyes shut a moment. “I don’t even know why I’m telling you this
right now. It’s not like I can go back and do things differently. I guess I
just wish I would have been brave enough to tell you the truth back then.”
“What’s the truth?”
“That I wish I could have been yours.
I know you would have been good to me.”
He said nothing for ten full seconds,
during which my heart banged painfully against my ribs and I regretted
everything.
“Listen, forget I said anything,” I
said quickly. “I don’t know what Blair puts in that apple pie, but—”
“I have something to tell you too.”
I swallowed. “You do?”
“Yeah. Several things, actually.” He
moved closer to me, so close I could feel his breath on my lips. “First, I’m
glad you finally answered my question. It’s been bothering me for fifteen
years. Second, you’re right. I would have been good to you. And third, no—we
can’t go back and do things differently. The past is past.”
“Yes. Well, goodnight.” Tears of
mortification burning my eyes, I spun away from him, but he grabbed my arm.
“But there’s one more thing.”
“What?” I whispered.
“I sleep with my bedroom door open.
But I want you to think hard before you take advantage of that. Because I’m not
eighteen anymore, and I’m no longer in the mood to be a gentleman.”
Then he let go of my arm and
disappeared across the hall.
With my legs trembling, I slipped
into my room, shut the door and leaned back against it, fanning my face.
Holy. S%&t.
He’d left it up to me.
But his invitation was clear. I
hadn’t imagined it.
And before I thought about it too
hard and blew my chance to be with him, I raced into the bathroom, pulled my
braids out, and brushed my teeth. Back in my bedroom, I whipped off my clothes
and pulled on the pineapple-print tank and matching shorts I’d brought to sleep
in. Not exactly my sexiest lingerie, but in my defense, seduction hadn’t been
on my to-do list when I’d packed my bags.
Then I took a deep breath, opened my
door, and snuck across the hall.
My review: 4.25 starsI have enjoyed the Bellamy Creek series so much and am sad to see it end. Tie Me Down was heartwarming and sweet and the author dealt with Beckett's father's condition so well. Beckett and Maddie's second chance love story was so touching and I loved how well Maddie and her son Elliott fit right in in Bellamy Creek. What an amazing epilogue- it updated us on all the characters from the series and was delightful.I listed to the audiobook and it was fantastic- Amanda Ronconi and Connor Crais were well-cast. I listened at 1.25X and it was perfectly conversational to me.
About Melanie Harlow
USA Today bestselling author
Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the
naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks
from TV series like Schitt’s Creek, Homeland, and Fleabag. She occasionally runs
three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak.
Melanie
is the author of the CLOVERLEIGH FARMS series, the ONE & ONLY series, AFTER
WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy
historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance
readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her
husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.
Tie Me Down, an all new smoldering second-chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow, is now live!
Just friends.
That’s all Beckett Weaver and I have ever been.
Sure, he’s a hot cowboy who left Wall Street behind to take
over his family’s ranch. Yes, I’ve had a secret crush on him since we were
seventeen. And who wouldn’t appreciate those strong hands, that massive chest,
and the way he fills out a pair of Levis?
He makes a girl sweat just looking at him . . . and I look. A
lot.
But I’m a single mom trying to move on with my life, and he’s
running that ranch single-handedly while taking care of his elderly father. We
don’t even live in the same state. I only returned to my hometown of Bellamy
Creek to sell my late mother’s house, and he just invited me and my son to stay
with him because he’s got a big heart.
That’s not the only big thing he’s got--which I discover the
night I finally sneak across the hall to his bedroom and shed my inhibitions
right alongside my pajamas. And once we give into each other, we can’t stop.
The hayloft. The bed of his truck. The dock by the pond.
Nothing has ever felt so right, but his past has taught him
not to believe in happily ever after, and every perfect night I spend in his
arms brings us closer to goodbye.
Like any cowboy, he’s good
with a rope and knows exactly how to tie me up.
But what if I want him to tie
me down?
Grab your copy
today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
My review: 4.25 starsI have enjoyed the Bellamy Creek series so much and am sad to see it end. Tie Me Down was heartwarming and sweet and the author dealt with Beckett's father's condition so well. Beckett and Maddie's second chance love story was so touching and I loved how well Maddie and her son Elliott fit right in in Bellamy Creek. What an amazing epilogue- it updated us on all the characters from the series and was delightful.I listed to the audiobook and it was fantastic- Amanda Ronconi and Connor Crais were well-cast. I listened at 1.25X and it was perfectly conversational to me.
About Melanie Harlow
USA Today bestselling author
Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the
naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks
from TV series like Schitt’s Creek, Homeland, and Fleabag. She occasionally runs
three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak.
Melanie
is the author of the CLOVERLEIGH FARMS series, the ONE & ONLY series, AFTER
WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy
historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance
readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her
husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.
My review: 5 stars!Yay for football romance! Makoa is quite the man- gorgeous, built, with a heart of gold, and a true gentleman to boot. This was heavy on on the swoon and chemistry, which I loved. The Right Player is low on angst, which was just what I needed. Makoa just oozed charm and it was fun to see his super-close family and read about their Polynesian heritage and traditions. I loved that Belle was an independent career woman, and it was fun to watch her slowly realize how Makoa might just be the one. I finished with a big smile on my face! Both narrators (Mia Madison and Leon Nixon) were new to me, and both were fantastic. I listened at 1.25X and it was perfectly conversational to me.
Kandi Steiner is a bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur living in Tampa, FL. Best known for writing "emotional rollercoaster" stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance -- in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you're a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she's your gal.
An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women's Studies. She started writing back in the 4th grade after reading the first Harry Potter installment. In 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her "freedom of press." She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a die hard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.
When Kandi isn't writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, talking with her extremely vocal cat, and spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys live music, traveling, anything heavy in carbs, beach days, movie marathons, craft beer and sweet wine -- not necessarily in that order.
From USA Today bestselling author
Meghan Quinn, and narrated by Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright, comes THE
STRIKE OUT...
It started with one night out with
the boys. She was the hot diner waitress putting herself through school. I was
the rich, arrogant player everyone misjudges. On paper, we didn’t match. Yet
all it took was one day. One single day to change her mind.
She wasn’t planning to spend her day
off with me. She wasn’t supposed to fall for my charm. But one day, one smile,
turned into several nights of her calling out my name.
I’m not the guy she should end up
with. I’m jealous, possessive. Not here for a long time - just a good time.
She’s changed me. But, for some reason, I feel her slipping through my fingers,
and no matter what I do, I fear I’m going to strike out with the one and only
girl I’ve ever fallen for.
About the
Author:
USA Today Bestselling Author, wife,
adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and
contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of
heart, humor, and heat in every book.
The Stars Duet Boxed Set, including the complete The Stars Series and the bonus story Christmas Beneath the Stars from Amie Knight, is available now!
Beneath His Stars I met Adam Nova under the twinkling lights of a nighttime sky. He was hiding, but that gorgeous boy didn’t belong in the dark. Nevertheless it was where he lived; a different world than mine. I was Livingston Montgomery, Southern debutante. With the world at my fingertips, I was well on my way to being another spoiled socialite. But I didn’t want money. I didn’t want social status. I wanted him; tattoos, sarcastic smirk, bad boy reputation and all. It didn’t matter that he was from the wrong side of the tracks. It didn’t matter that my family forbade me from seeing him. I just wanted to be Beneath His Stars.
In Her Space I was reunited with Livingston Montgomery in the broad sunshine of a Carolina morning, right where she belonged; in the light. It’d been too long since I’d seen her face. She had changed, but so had I. I was Adam Nova, reformed bad boy. Now, successful business man. I had it all, except for the one person I’d always wanted, and now I was back to claim her. She was living in the shadows, just a shell of the former girl I knew. But it didn’t matter that she tried to hide from me in the dark. I’d follow her into the deepest depths of hell. I just wanted to be In Her Space.
The gorgeous cover and enticing blurb drew me in- but Amie Knight's talent for emotionally-charged romance kept me up way past my bedtime, turning page after page. I found both Adam and Liv to be well-developed characters, and their dialog was so real and believable. Although their relationship started a bit slow, when the first kiss happened, I swooned.... and kept swooning! The ending on this book absolutely leaves you wanting more, but I expect that with a duet announcement and know that the wait for the conclusion will be well worth it. Beneath His Stars will absolutely be on my Best of 2018 list!
In Her Space: 5 stars!
What an epic finale to the duet! I waited on pins and needles to read In Her Space and was not disappointed. Liv and Adam had drawn me in in the first book and it was so neat to see them 10 years later. I was pulling for them to get their well-deserved happy ending and Amie Knight did such a fantastic job taking us on their journey. This duet will be on my Best of 2018 list for sure.
Excerpt from
Beneath His Stars
“Are you smoking?” Her lip curled in
disgust.
I nodded.
It was her
turn to look disgusted this time. “Do you even speak?”
I nodded again
and she shook her head in disbelief before reaching over the space between us
and snatching the cigarette out of my mouth so fast I didn’t see it coming. I
stood there dumbfounded. People didn’t snatch s$%& away from me. People were
scared of me. Not this brave girl. I should have known.
“Smoking is
disgusting.” She said it quietly like it didn’t matter, but I could tell it did
to her. She bent over and put the butt out on the driveway before standing up
again and shoving it in her pocket.
I smirked. “You gonna keep that?”
Her eyes ignited with anger. “No, I’m
going to throw it in the trash because I’m not a litterbug.”
Shaking my head, I muttered under my
breath, “F$%&ing litterbug.” She was being cute. The girl with the too long
legs and too big mouth that I couldn’t get out of my mind was f$%&ing cute,
too. I was screwed.
I wanted to full-on smile at her
cuteness, but I held my happiness close to my chest. God knew it always came
with a price. And I was done paying.
“You kiss your momma with that smoke
mouth?” she asked snarkily, clearly pissed off about my smirk.
I lowered my
head and took a step back, running a hand through my dark hair. I wanted to
tell this girl things. Things I had no business telling her, like that I didn’t
kiss my momma with anything anymore. Instead, I asked the question that had
been plaguing me since she’d seemed surprised it was me who had left the notes.
“Who did you
think it was?”
Her face
screwed up in confusion. “What?”
I stood
straighter and licked my lips before answering. “Who did you think left the
notes?”
I was feeling
strangely vulnerable in that moment waiting for her answer and I didn’t like it
one bit. Why did it matter to me who wrote her or didn’t? Or who else thought
she was the most intriguing thing ever? For fuck’s sake, she was just another
rich bitch from the island. Why did anything about what she was about to say
matter to me at all?
She bit her
lip again and I still wanted to reach over and pull it from her teeth. It was
sexy that lip bite, innocent even, and for some reason that made it all the
more attractive.
“I don’t
know.” Her brow furrowed in thought and she looked away, almost like she didn’t
want to tell me the answer to my question. But then her eyes landed on mine
again. “I thought it was the other guy—”
“Boone?” I
interrupted loudly.
A disgusted
look crossed her face. “God, no. Not him. The blond. The other guy.”
I let out a
long breath accompanied by a sarcastic chuckle. “Grady?” That guy didn’t even
graduate high school and she thought he knew anything about astronomy. I would
have laughed if the whole thing hadn’t annoyed me so much.
Her eyes
brightened. “Is that his name?”
I pulled out
my pack of cigarettes again. “You like him or something?”
“What? No!”
I walked out
into the street and lit my smoke far away from her.
She started to
follow me. “Where are you going?”
“Home.”
“But I don’t
even know your name!” she yelled and stomped a foot.
I almost
smiled again.
About the Amie Amie Knight has been a reader for as long as she could remember and a romance lover since she could get her hands on her momma's books. A dedicated wife and mother with a love of music and makeup, she won’t ever be seen leaving the house without her eyebrows and eyelashes done just right. When she isn't reading and writing, you can catch her jamming out in the car with her two kids to '90s R&B, country, and showtunes. Amie draws inspiration from her childhood in Columbia, South Carolina, and can't imagine living anywhere other than the South.
Before I even met Donovan Decker, I knew his shoe size.
You see, I’d gone away for a few days, and in my haste to get out of the airport, I’d grabbed the wrong suitcase.
After checking out the expensive footwear and tailored clothes, I dialed the number on the luggage tag hoping maybe Mister Big Spender might have my bag.
A deep, velvety voice answered, and as luck would have it, he had my suitcase, too.
Donovan and I met at a coffee shop to do the exchange.
Turned out, it wasn’t just his voice that was sexy. The man holding my luggage was absolutely gorgeous, and we had an immediate spark.
He got me to admit that I’d snooped in his bag and then convinced me to make it up to him by letting him buy me coffee.
Coffee led to dinner, dinner led to dessert, and dessert led to spending an entire weekend together. Donovan wasn’t just handsome with a panty-dropping voice. He was also funny, smart, and surprisingly down to earth for a man who wore seven-hundred-dollar shoes.
Did I mention he also did my laundry while I slept?
Definitely too good to be true.
So what did I do to repay him for his kindness?
I waited until he was in the shower, then ghosted him.
My life was too complicated for such a great guy.
In the months that passed, I thought about Donovan often. But New York City had eight-million people, so what were the chances I’d run into him?
Then again, what were the chances I’d run into him a year later…when I’d just started dating his boss?
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AUTHOR BIO
Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over a hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-five languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.
