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** Spice, Tension, Forced Proximity - Planungsgenie trifft auf Party-Freigeist ** Sie will es allen recht machen. Er will seinen eigenen Weg gehen. Evie und Jay könnten unterschiedlicher nicht sein, und doch müssen sie zusammenarbeiten. Denn Planungsgenie Evie soll im sonnigen San Francisco eine Charity Party organisieren, und helfen kann ihr dabei nur der attraktive DJ Jay. Das Knistern zwischen der braven Studentin und dem eigenwilligen Partygänger ist vom ersten Moment an nicht zu leugnen. Doch bereits nach nur einer gemeinsamen Nacht tauchen unerwartete Probleme auf und Evie weiß nicht mehr, ob sie Jay noch trauen kann. Das gemeinsame Ziel scheint unerreichbar - aber die wilde Anziehung lässt nicht nach. Evie muss eine Entscheidung treffen, die nicht nur ihr Leben auf den Kopf stellt ... Die knisternde Neuauflage der einfühlsamen New Adult Romance 'Losing Gravity' mit neuen spicy Szenen, die die Anziehung zwischen Evie und Jay noch intensiver spürbar machen. //'Wasn`t Planning on Love' ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Einzelband.//

Things heat up on and off the court for two tennis rivals in this steamy debut gay sports rom-com, perfect for fans of TJ Alexander and Rachel Reid - a must-read for fans of Heated Rivalry. American tennis star Leo Chambers is determined to win the US Open by thirty, the age when many players feel retirement looming. He's just a year away from that dreaded birthday, but he can't find his focus - he hasn't told anyone he's gay; he's clashing with his strict coach (who also happens to be his dad); and he still can't figure out how to beat his long-time nemesis on tour, Gabe Montoya , who, well, hits different. Gabe is playing better than ever, and Leo can't seem to escape him - and maybe he doesn't want to . . . Leo's other obstacle is Sascha Volkov, a Russian legend who has such a powerful influence on the tennis world, he would destroy Leo's career if he found out that he's gay. No distractions, Leo reminds himself. But when Gabe makes a shocking announcement, Leo is thrown off his game - in more ways than one. ¿ Tropes ¿ ¿pro tennis ¿ gay romance ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ rivals to lovers ¿ forced proximity ¿¿¿ slow burn ¿ queer joy & found family ¿ locker room scenes ¿¿ travel porn (nyc, melbourne, paris, london) ¿ Why readers can't get enough of Thirty Love . . . ¿ 'A fun and fresh rivals-to-lovers sports romance , perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry and queer love stories' Alison Cochrun 'Electric on the court, tender off it . . . a queer romance grand slam ' Sarina Bowen 'Thirty Love brings the rivals-to-lovers tension and heat we all adore ' Chip Pons 'An utterly charming and beautifully written enemies-to-lovers sports romance ' Blair Fell 'Not only pure rivals-to-lovers bliss but also a masterclass in what it means to be your own champion' Matthew Hubbard 'Filled with queer banter and slow burn shenanigans . . . delightful from first serve to final match point' Tara Tai

Love at First S*x by Karan B. Oberoi is a bold, contemporary romance that explores chemistry, desire, vulnerability, and the unexpected depth that can grow from a relationship that begins with attraction. Set against the vibrant pulse of Mumbai, this novel brings together two unforgettable personalities-one playful, fearless, and unapologetically modern; the other warm, romantic, and grounded in emotional sincerity. What begins as electric tension soon unfolds into a connection that is far more layered than either of them expects. As passion gives way to intimacy and attraction deepens into emotional dependence, the story captures the exhilarating, messy, and deeply human reality of modern love. Through sharp dialogue, tender exchanges, and moments of emotional truth, the novel explores what it means to let someone in completely-body, mind, and heart. Love at First S*x is more than a steamy romance. It is a story about connection, emotional risk, and the courage to believe that love can emerge from the most unexpected beginnings. Why should you read this book? Modern Romance: A fresh, urban love story that feels current, intimate, and emotionally real. Strong Chemistry: Captures attraction, tension, and emotional connection with intensity. Relatable Relationships: Explores the messiness and excitement of love in today's world. Bold Yet Heartfelt: Blends sensuality, humour, and emotional depth in a compelling narrative. Key Themes Love & Desire: The relationship between physical chemistry and emotional intimacy. Modern Connection: Navigating attraction, vulnerability, and trust in contemporary relationships. Emotional Risk: Opening up despite fear, uncertainty, and past baggage. Self-Discovery: Understanding what it truly means to love and be loved.

"Rebel Carter writes with wit, elegance, and longing. Her love stories exist in a world of their own and it's one I never want to leave." Talia Hibbert, author of "Get A Life, Chloe Brown". Get ready for a romance of cosmic proportions. Grace has been falling for Anton for months – charming, brilliant, and effortlessly kind over email. But when he shows up in her Geneva lab? He's arrogant, condescending, and nothing like the man she thought she knew. Anton is used to wearing labels: billionaire, playboy, physics prodigy. But he's now ready to trade those in for scientific stardom. His best shot? A fresh start in Lou's lab, under the brilliant (and infuriating) Grace. Between glitter bombs, shrink rays, and sabotage, Grace and Anton clash in a lab buzzing with caffeine, tension, and a very inconvenient attraction. Because gravity may have rules, but love writes its own. Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood's "The Love Hypothesis" and "The Soulmate Equation" by Christina Lauren.

One Summer That Changes It All After a brutal breakup, college student Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Instead, she runs straight into Wyatt Graham a musician and the man who once broke her heart when she confessed her feelings at sixteen. Wyatt came to Tahoe for inspiration, never expecting to find Blake there. For years, he believed he was all wrong for her. But the confident, captivating woman she’s become is impossible to ignore. The tension between them crackles, until they find themselves caught in something that feels dangerously real. The story of Garrett Graham's son Wyatt and John Logan's daughter Blake - Elle Kennedy brings us the next generation of the OFF CAMPUS and BRIAR U characters. English edition of Love song by Elle Kennedy featuring the popular LYX -Paperback-format

- Je te hais depuis le jour où j'ai entendu ton nom pour la première fois. Je te hais depuis que j'ai lu dans le Scientific American ce que tu avais fait. Je te hais depuis l'âge de douze ans. Je te hais plus que tu ne me hais, depuis plus longtemps et pour de meilleures raisons. Jack n'a plus du tout l'air amusé. Et pour moi, c'est une première. La première fois que je suis vraiment moi-même. J'en éprouve un sentiment nouveau, inconnu, bizarre - que j'adore. En pratique, Elsie sort avec Greg. Enfin, c'est ce qu'ils font croire. Le soir, pour arrondir ses fins de mois, Elsie loue ses services de fausse petite amie idéale. Et le jour, elle trime dans les amphis et croule sous les copies d'étudiants dont la grand-mère vient encore de mourir. Son rêve de toujours ? Être chercheuse titulaire ! Alors quand le département de physique du MIT ouvre un poste, Elsie ne perd pas une seconde. Seul accroc : Jack Smith, l'un des recruteurs (et, accessoirement, un brillant scientifique aussi arrogant que sexy), est prêt à tout pour placer son propre poulain... Mais rien ne se mettra entre elle et ce poste, même pas ses biceps à défier les lois de la gravité. En théorie, tout devrait bien se passer, non ? Le phénomène TikTok ! Le phénomène Goodreads ! Best-seller du New York Times ! « Je ne me lasserai jamais de ces comédies romantiques cérébrales ! » Christina Lauren « Délicieusement intello et sexy, truffé de remarques pertinentes sur la condition de la femme dans le milieu scientifique. » Helen Hoang « Ali Hazelwood nous prouve encore une fois que la science peut être sexy ! » Jodi Picoult « Entre tension impossible à ignorer et répliques acérées, les amateurs d'enemies to lovers vont se régaler ! » Pauline Licata, L'Éclaireur Fnac

An instant USA Today bestseller! 'I'll never look at a cello quite the same way...' Jodi Picoult #1 New York Times bestseller 'Sexual tension so palpable, it'll snag you by the chin and call you a good girl' Ashley Posten, The Dead Romantics Gwen Jackson is a musical prodigy - but she fought hard for everything she now has. Xander Thorne comes from musical royalty. He's a genius - but it all fell in his lap. Already tensely opposed, when Gwen takes the spot of First Chair in the New York Pops Orchestra - a position Xander has coveted for years - their hostility goes up a notch... and their chemistry on stage goes off the scale. Forced to find a grudging respect for one another's music, suddenly they are box office dynamite. And as the respect turns to admiration and then heated attraction, they must decide - will a note of discord ruin their perfect harmony or can this fragile romance reach its breathtaking climax? 'A phenomenal talent' Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon 'Soto is a virtuoso at deploying swoons, spice and laughs' Sierra Simons, A Merry Little Meet Cute

"Heartfelt and smart, Love Sick is just what the doctor ordered."-Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of The Breakup Tour Their bedside manner needs a little work… Love may be the best medicine, but first-year resident Grace Rose isn't prescribing it anytime soon. Not since her ex broke her heart in med school, and especially not since hearing the rumor that she slept her way into the OB-GYN program. (Spoiler alert: So not true.) With her social anxiety already in full spiral, Grace is determined to set the record straight. But after a tense first encounter with fellow resident Julian Santini-with his annoying good looks and witty charm-she realizes that her reputation may never fully recover. Julian didn't mean to offend Grace. After all, he's just as fed up with the toxic "BrOB-GYN" culture as she is. He's got his own drama to triage anyway-like proving that he earned his spot in this residency, not simply lucked into it. Still, something about Grace gets under his skin…and not always in a bad way. Forced to work together through grueling shifts and sleepless nights, Grace and Julian try to cut back on the bickering for the sake of their training. Before long, however, a different kind of tension exposes the cracks in their truce. With their hearts in critical condition, will they accept that love is the best remedy of all? Grey's Anatomy meets The Hating Game in this delicious, laugh out loud rom-com set in the world of a tight-knit group of OB-GYN residents-written by a practicing physician. For fans of: Workplace Enemies to Lovers Close Proximity Medical drama from a real doctor Pulse (on Netflix) meets The Love Hypothesis with a hint of Scrubs

'She was beginning to realize herself.' A sweeping generational love story, and a prequel to Lawrence's astounding Women in Love, The Rainbow is regarded as one of the best English novels of the twentieth century. First published in 1925, The Rainbow traces the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family in rural Nottinghamshire, revealing each member's struggle with identity, passion and fulfilment within the ridged structures of English society. Spanning from the nineteenth century to the early twentieth, we become privy to the internal lives of Tom and his experiences falling in love for the first time; of Anna and her doomed, destructive marriage; and of Ursula, as she fiercely seeks independence and meaning in an ever-changing world. With beautiful, lyrically-driven prose and profound psychological insight, Lawrence unabashedly explores themes such as love, sexuality, and the tension between desire and social convention. David Herbert Lawrence (1885 – 1930) was a British novelist, poet and literary critic. He is renowned for his bold explorations of love and sex in his writing, often challenging the conventions of early twentieth century society and culminating in a controversial reputation. Today, he is considered a key figurehead in modernist literature.

Our favorite gamer couple faces their first trial in real life. The sixth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Akane's spirits are dashed when her in-person meeting with Yui goes wrong. Tensions rise when Yui's boyfriend shows up and sparks a fight, forcing Yamada to step in. But will Yamada be able to comfort Akane in the aftermath of such disappointment? Meanwhile, what will become of their guild in the face of this new conflict? Volume 6 includes Chapters 51-62.

Our favorite gamer couple faces their first trial in real life. The sixth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Akane's spirits are dashed when her in-person meeting with Yui goes wrong. Tensions rise when Yui's boyfriend shows up and sparks a fight, forcing Yamada to step in. But will Yamada be able to comfort Akane in the aftermath of such disappointment? Meanwhile, what will become of their guild in the face of this new conflict? Volume 6 includes Chapters 51-62.

'The most important book of its generation' - Mark Cagney, Morning Ireland'Jewel-like scenes of Dublin' - Sunday Times'Roddy Doyle with Knobs on!' - RTE Guide'Thompson's ability to, by his own admission, write for non-readers, make his books unputdownable' - Tara O'LiaithJohnser Kiely was brought up the hard way, one of a large family in a glass-splattered playground in a Ballyfermot Estate. Johnser finds love and trouble in equal measure as his reckless impulses lead him down a dangerous path. While Jackie Clarke is drawn to his wild spirit, Johnser's knack for robbing and fighting could cost him everything - his freedom, family and his very life. Tensions build to a pivotal night when a gun is drawn and fates are forever altered in this gritty tale of star-crossed lovers from the wrong side of the tracks. The original Dublin novel of the classic love story about Hard Man Johnser Kiely and his long-suffering partner Jackie Clarke. This cult classic is now a Cannes-celebrated film by Gilles Lellouche 'L'Amour Ouf' (Beating Hearts).

A Study in Love follows Hannah Fischer, a university student whose pursuit of extra credit draws her into an unsettling psychological study led by the brilliant yet intimidating Professor Matthew Grandt. What begins as an academic experiment exploring proximity, obsession, and attachment slowly dissolves the boundaries between subject and observer. Isolated in a remote setting, Hannah is forced to confront fear, desire, and vulnerability as the study escalates beyond theory into lived experience. As danger intrudes and emotions blur, the line between manipulation and care becomes dangerously thin. Blending psychological tension with emotional intimacy, A Study in Love explores power dynamics, consent, trauma, and the fragile space where control and affection collide. This debut novel is an intense, character-driven examination of love as both a scientific construct and a deeply human risk.

'The most important book of its generation' - Mark Cagney, Morning Ireland 'Jewel-like scenes of Dublin' - Sunday Times 'Roddy Doyle with Knobs on!' - RTE Guide 'Thompson's ability to, by his own admission, write for non-readers, make his books unputdownable ' - Tara O'Liaith Johnser Kiely was brought up the hard way, one of a large family in a glass-splattered playground in a Ballyfermot Estate. Johnser finds love and trouble in equal measure as his reckless impulses lead him down a dangerous path. While Jackie Clarke is drawn to his wild spirit, Johnser's knack for robbing and fighting could cost him everything - his freedom, family and his very life. Tensions build to a pivotal night when a gun is drawn and fates are forever altered in this gritty tale of star-crossed lovers from the wrong side of the tracks. The original Dublin novel of the classic love story about Hard Man Johnser Kiely and his long-suffering partner Jackie Clarke. This cult classic is now a Cannes-celebrated film by Gilles Lellouche 'L'Amour Ouf' (Beating Hearts).

One year. Two ranches. A secret neither of them can outrun. Chesney Jennings is the last person Jasper Smith ever expected to see back in Sweet Briar, Wyoming. So when Jasper's grandfather dies and leaves half of Wind River Ranch to him and the other half to Chesney, heir to the family they've been feuding with for generations, he's blindsided. But the will comes with one non-negotiable condition: To claim the inheritance, they must run the ranch together for one full year. Jasper has spent his whole life holding Wind River together with grit, loyalty, and stubborn determination. The ranch is struggling, and his family is running out of options. The last thing he needs is help from a Jennings-especially one who disappeared years ago and left a hole in Jasper's chest that never quite healed. Chesney never planned to return to Sweet Briar. Not after spending years trying to outrun the town, the feud, and the devastating memories he left behind. But refusing the inheritance isn't an option, and neither is avoiding the man who once meant more to him than anyone else. Forced into long days, sleepless nights, and a partnership neither of them wants, the tension between Jasper and Chesney sparks fast-and burns hotter than either man is prepared for. Secrets come out, lines blur, and somewhere between shared burdens and stolen moments, resentment turns into something far more tumultuous. But in a town where everyone remembers everything-and families don't forgive easily-loving each other might cost them more than the ranch. It might cost them everything.

Tensions heat up on and off the screen for gamer-lovers Yamada and Akane in the ninth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Until video-game death do us part. Akane finds herself flustered when Ruka's character, Luka, proposes marriage to her avatar in the game. Her real-life boyfriend, Yamada, doesn't seem concerned, but that only unsettles Akane more. As the drama within the Chocolate Rabbit Guild builds and more players join the game, our favorite gamer romance levels up the excitement! Volume 9 includes chapters 86-96.

Your next escapist summer read. A scorching new romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Summers and Only Love Can Hurt Like This, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and JoJo Moyes 'The queen of emotional love stories' Beth O'Leary 'Poignant, powerful, passionate' Milly Johnson 'One of my must-buy authors' Abby Jimenez *********************************** What if the person you love the most is the one you can't have? Grace has loved Jackson since she was fifteen - when they spent every childhood summer exploring France's breathtaking Ardèche region together. They were best friends, until life took its course and Jackson married someone else. Years later, Jackson re-enters Grace's life with an irresistible offer: her dream job in the very town where their story began. And he's newly single. As memories from those idyllic summers flood back, Grace encounters an old friend Étienne, who proposes a plan to help make Jackson jealous. But as their scheme unfolds, Grace finds herself questioning if the sparks between them might not be so pretend after all... Unbeknownst to Grace, Étienne is harbouring a secret that could shatter her world. Will learning the truth finally set her heart free? Or is this the beginning of a love story bigger than she ever imagined? ******************************************************* PRAISE FOR DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH ME . . . 'Another heartfelt, beautiful romance from the queen of emotional love stories . With its gorgeous sun-soaked setting and a tension-fuelled love triangle, this is like a dream summer holiday in book form.' Beth O'Leary ' So beautiful. A heartwarming love story in the most romantic of settings. Off to get me a kayak' Giovanna Fletcher 'A sweeping love story. . . Paige Toon has complete control of my heart.' Annabel Monaghan 'Poignant, Powerful, Passionate. I think this is my favourite one of hers yet . This book is HOT.' Milly Johnson ' Emotional and seductive, this is sun-drenched perfection . I loved every word!' Heidi Swain ' A gorgeous, heartfelt spin on friends-to-lovers and coming of age romance. You will love Paige Toon!' Kristan Higgins 'A lush, addictive love story with sizzling chemistry and a twist I didn't see coming , all set during one steamy summer in the South of France - prepare for heart-melting heat!' Jill Shalvis 'Paige had my heart yearning for the stunning setting and for love to conquer all. A triumph! ' Zoe Folbigg 'I don't think I've ever read a Paige Toon novel I didn't completely devour.' Daily Mail 'No-one writes a love story quite like Paige Toon.' Heat, Book of the Month 'A gorgeous, perfect holiday read .' Closer 'Paige Toon delivers a heart-warming tale of love, friendship, passion and family .' Woman's Weekly 'A page-turnin g romance.' Woman

Tensions heat up on and off the screen for gamer-lovers Yamada and Akane in the ninth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Until video-game death do us part. Akane finds herself flustered when Ruka's character, Luka, proposes marriage to her avatar in the game. Her real-life boyfriend, Yamada, doesn't seem concerned, but that only unsettles Akane more. As the drama within the Chocolate Rabbit Guild builds and more players join the game, our favorite gamer romance levels up the excitement! Volume 9 includes chapters 86-96.

Bloomsbury presents Entities to Lovers by Mallory Marlowe, read by Elizabeth Lamont and Jamie Pak.A connection that's more than supernatural emerges between two rival tour guides who wish they could ghost each other in this sparkling romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Mallory Marlowe.Paranormal medium Rory Woods spends her days offering psychic readings at her family's Ye Olde Spirit Shop and nights haunting the streets of Boston as a ghost tour guide. Sure, business at the shop could be better, but she's proud of her work.Enter Ezra Blackwell: noted thorn in Rory's side, the shop's resident horror history fanatic, and — though she'd only admit it under threat of medieval torture — a handsome, charismatic tour guide.Rory can't stand Ezra's know-it-all, showoff behavior. Ezra loves to tease the gorgeous, uptight medium at the shop. And when the two are forced to run a tour together? It's no wonder they disturb a matchmaking ghost who places a spell on them.Saddled with perpetual bad luck unless they're physically near one another, Rory and Ezra will try anything, from séances to kissing, before the jinx wreaks havoc on both their careers. But in their quest to appease the spirit, they realisee that growing closer might not be the curse they thought...PRAISE FOR ENTITIES TO LOVERS:'Steamy, smart, and full of self-reflection, Entities to Lovers is the perfect book for fall' - Chelsea Curto'Utterly charming, deliciously spooky, and cosy to boot' - Lana Ferguson'I laughed, I swooned, and couldn't stop flipping the pages. I dare anyone not to fall for Ezra, Rory, and their haunted slice of Boston' - Grace Reilly'The tension is electric, the banter is flawless, and the chemistry is downright cursed...in the best way. Consider me completely obsessed!' - Chip Pons'Mallory Marlowe delivers a book that is everything a romantic comedy should be and more' - Maria J. Morillo

A second-chance queer romance about two teens whose in-world D&D characters fall in love, but in IRL ... things are more complicated, perfect for lovers of Ashley Poston and Becky Albertalli. A 2026 ALA Rainbow Roundtable Book​! Harper Reid's summer is not off to a great start. After the death of her grandpa, she moves across the country, leaving her friends and Dungeons & Dragons group behind. She wasn't exactly planning to start her senior year on the farm where she spent her childhood summers, but running into Ollie Shifflet-former best friend and first crush-makes things much better. When Harper discovers Ollie and her friends are starting a new D&D campaign, she quickly joins the group. As Harper and Ollie reconnect in the real world, romantic tension begins to build between Harper's brash barbarian and Ollie's proud paladin, but it's all just part of the game ... right? Ollie's future depends on keeping her bisexuality private while Harper's dreams include an out-and-proud life in their rural town, but as their feelings continue to grow with each gaming session, their relationship begins threatening everything they've worked so hard to build. As the school year comes to a close and the campaign's final boss looms on the horizon, Harper and Ollie must decide: are their feelings more than just a fantasy? Because if they want a second chance at love, they'll have to fight for it, both in-game and in real life.

Your next escapist summer read. A scorching new romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Summers and Only Love Can Hurt Like This, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and JoJo Moyes 'The queen of emotional love stories' Beth O'Leary 'Poignant, powerful, passionate' Milly Johnson 'One of my must-buy authors' Abby Jimenez *********************************** What if the person you love the most is the one you can't have? Grace has loved Jackson since she was fifteen - when they spent every childhood summer exploring France's breathtaking Ardèche region together. They were best friends, until life took its course and Jackson married someone else. Years later, Jackson re-enters Grace's life with an irresistible offer: her dream job in the very town where their story began. And he's newly single. As memories from those idyllic summers flood back, Grace encounters an old friend Étienne, who proposes a plan to help make Jackson jealous. But as their scheme unfolds, Grace finds herself questioning if the sparks between them might not be so pretend after all... Unbeknownst to Grace, Étienne is harbouring a secret that could shatter her world. Will learning the truth finally set her heart free? Or is this the beginning of a love story bigger than she ever imagined? ******************************************************* PRAISE FOR DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH ME . . . 'Another heartfelt, beautiful romance from the queen of emotional love stories . With its gorgeous sun-soaked setting and a tension-fuelled love triangle, this is like a dream summer holiday in book form.' Beth O'Leary ' So beautiful. A heartwarming love story in the most romantic of settings. Off to get me a kayak' Giovanna Fletcher 'A sweeping love story. . . Paige Toon has complete control of my heart.' Annabel Monaghan 'Poignant, Powerful, Passionate. I think this is my favourite one of hers yet . This book is HOT.' Milly Johnson ' Emotional and seductive, this is sun-drenched perfection . I loved every word!' Heidi Swain ' A gorgeous, heartfelt spin on friends-to-lovers and coming of age romance. You will love Paige Toon!' Kristan Higgins 'A lush, addictive love story with sizzling chemistry and a twist I didn't see coming , all set during one steamy summer in the South of France - prepare for heart-melting heat!' Jill Shalvis 'Paige had my heart yearning for the stunning setting and for love to conquer all. A triumph! ' Zoe Folbigg 'I don't think I've ever read a Paige Toon novel I didn't completely devour.' Daily Mail 'No-one writes a love story quite like Paige Toon.' Heat, Book of the Month 'A gorgeous, perfect holiday read .' Closer 'Paige Toon delivers a heart-warming tale of love, friendship, passion and family .' Woman's Weekly 'A page-turnin g romance.' Woman 'A gorgeous, multi-layered love story.' The Sun

FINDING HAPPINESS AFTER HEARTBREAK BEGINS HERE!You may think your pain might never go away, but in this book you'll discover how to feel at peace starting today.You heal by releasing, not suppressing. Experience the life-changing effects of true release.¿Are You Constantly Rehearsing Past Hurts and Disappointments?¿Have You Lost Hope in Love Because of Failed Relationships?¿Do You Feel Tension & Frustration When Expressing Your Feelings?¿Does Bitterness, Anger, or Negativity Cloud Your Vision?Don't stay in bondage to emotional turmoil from past lovers, failed relationships, broken family cycles, or old ways of thinking. Instead, learn how to pinpoint and let go of any unresolved pain, hurt, and resentment lingering from heartbreak that you may be holding onto, which doesn't serve you.Finding Love After Heartbreak, Volume I is a must-read guide to help you self-heal, find inner peace and true happiness. In the first volume of a two-part series, Stephan Speaks gives you the tools you need to begin your self-healing journey. Your life will never be the same.

Women in Love is a novel by British author D. H. Lawrence published in 1920. It is a sequel to his earlier novel The Rainbow (1915), and follows the continuing loves and lives of the Brangwen sisters, Gudrun and Ursula. Gudrun Brangwen, an artist, pursues a destructive relationship with Gerald Crich, an industrialist. Lawrence contrasts this pair with the love that develops between Ursula and Rupert Birkin, an alienated intellectual who articulates many opinions associated with the author. The emotional relationships thus established are given further depth and tension by an unadmitted homoerotic attraction between Gerald and Rupert. The novel ranges over the whole of British society at the time of the First World War and eventually ends high up in the snows of the Swiss Alps. As with most of Lawrence's works, Women in Love caused controversy over its sexual subject matter. One early reviewer said of it, "I do not claim to be a literary critic, but I know dirt when I smell it, and here is dirt in heaps — festering, putrid heaps which smell to high Heaven."

What if the man from your nightmares was the only one who could save your life?For twenty-six years, webtoon artist Na Young-won has kept herself locked away in her Seoul apartment, hiding from the trauma of the plane crash that killed her parents. Her only company? The terrifying, transparent man who has haunted her dreams since she was seven years old. She's convinced herself he's just a coping mechanism-a vivid hallucination born of a broken childhood.But Gap-1 is terrifyingly real. As the Underworld Bureau's most lethal Saja-a grim reaper-he is the cold, colorless face of death, completely invisible to the living. Until he crosses paths with Young-won and realizes she can see him perfectly. When a devastating subway explosion threatens to take her life, the indifferent reaper does the unthinkable: he breaks every cosmic law to pull her back from the brink. Now, on the run from the forces of the afterlife, Young-won must face a reality crazier than any webtoon. Is she finally losing her mind, or has she fallen for the grim reaper who was born to take her soul?Saja, My Love is a pulse-pounding, emotionally raw Korean romantasy that will hook audiobook listeners from the very first chapter.Discover Your Next Binge-Watch Obsession... in Audio!If you've ever stayed up until 3:00 AM streaming K-dramas, blasting K-pop anthems, or wishing your favorite demon-hunting squads would leap off the screen, the Korean romantasy webnovel genre is your next major addiction. These stories take the high-stakes action, supernatural lore, and slow-burn chemistry you love in Korean entertainment and supercharge them for your headphones. Immersive, deeply atmospheric, and packed with irresistible 'will-they-won't-they' tension, this exploding genre is the ultimate escape for fans who want their romance served with a side of dangerous magic and dark urban fantasy. Dive in and let the obsession begin!

What if the man from your nightmares was the only one who could save your life?For twenty-six years, webtoon artist Na Young-won has kept herself locked away in her Seoul apartment, hiding from the trauma of the plane crash that killed her parents. Her only company? The terrifying, transparent man who has haunted her dreams since she was seven years old. She's convinced herself he's just a coping mechanism-a vivid hallucination born of a broken childhood.But Gap-1 is terrifyingly real. As the Underworld Bureau's most lethal Saja-a grim reaper-he is the cold, colorless face of death, completely invisible to the living. Until he crosses paths with Young-won and realizes she can see him perfectly. When a devastating subway explosion threatens to take her life, the indifferent reaper does the unthinkable: he breaks every cosmic law to pull her back from the brink. Now, on the run from the forces of the afterlife, Young-won must face a reality crazier than any webtoon. Is she finally losing her mind, or has she fallen for the grim reaper who was born to take her soul?Saja, My Love is a pulse-pounding, emotionally raw Korean romantasy that will hook audiobook listeners from the very first chapter.Discover Your Next Binge-Watch Obsession... in Audio!If you've ever stayed up until 3:00 AM streaming K-dramas, blasting K-pop anthems, or wishing your favorite demon-hunting squads would leap off the screen, the Korean romantasy webnovel genre is your next major addiction. These stories take the high-stakes action, supernatural lore, and slow-burn chemistry you love in Korean entertainment and supercharge them for your headphones. Immersive, deeply atmospheric, and packed with irresistible 'will-they-won't-they' tension, this exploding genre is the ultimate escape for fans who want their romance served with a side of dangerous magic and dark urban fantasy. Dive in and let the obsession begin!

In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance from the author of Best Hex Ever, a successful horror writer whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the lead actor on set in a haunted mansion. -------------------------- Rosemary is a successful horror author with a secret: she can see ghosts. So when the set of her hit novel's film adaptation turns out to be a haunted countryside manor, she's unfazed. What she's less prepared for is the maddeningly handsome, completely miscast actor playing her leading man. Ellis is a Hollywood heartthrob tired of his action-hero persona. Instead, he dreams of being a serious actor, and having free time to spend gardening with his dog. Landing the lead in a historical horror movie is his chance to start fresh... until he discovers the author tried to have him replaced. But as filming progresses, and the manor's ghosts make their presence known, the chemistry between Rosemary and Ellis becomes undeniable. With secrets being spilled, sparks flying, and spirits stirring up trouble, can they face their demons and write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap? -------------------------- 'Addictive and adorable, sweet and sexy, Love at First Fright is a delicious treat!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop 'El-Fassi is a master of cosy spice! Love at First Fright strikes a perfect balance between wholesome and smutty, featuring El-Fassi's trademark chemistry (the tension!), magic, and delightful friendships.' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy

One writer, one editor, one hot summer . . . Will this be a romance for the books? Ciara Sheridan’s father has left her with three things: a sprawling and distinctly ramshackle estate on the Irish coast, the outline for the finale to his bestselling epic fantasy series that he wanted her to finish—and writer’s block. Enter Sam Avery : Frank Sheridan fanboy and hotshot editor, sent from the New York publishing house direct to Ciara’s doorstep—red pen ready. At first, Ciara and Sam butt heads with crackling energy. But with the deadline looming, Ciara and Sam have just a few weeks to stop bickering, write this novel, and secure Frank's legacy. As the summer heats up, so, too, does the tension between them. Will their own love story be the plot twist neither of them see coming?

Five full audiobooks — one irresistible price. For a limited time, binge over 40 hours of passion, rivalry, revenge, obsession, and slow-burn desire. If you crave enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, scoundrels undone by love, and heroines who refuse to yield, this collection gives your heart — and your headphones — everything they want. You'll meet dukes and battle-scarred Highlanders who swore they would never love… yet fate, defiance, and fierce women bring them to their knees. Included Audiobooks 1) All Duke and Bothered He married her for vengeance. She refuses to submit. When hate turns to hunger, will either survive the truth? 2) Betting Against the Scoundrel A wager. A wallflower. The rake who vowed never to love — until she bets against him. 3) Duke of Rath London's darkest duke meets the woman determined to break every rule he lives by — including the ones carved into his heart. 4) Highlander's Captive She is lost in time. He is sworn to his clan. Can love conquer centuries — and captivity — before war tears them apart? 5) When the Duke Bought a Wife (Bonus novella) She was a bargain — until she became the only thing he could never risk losing. Five love stories where hate smolders into hunger, enemies become lovers, and pride is the final seduction. If you devour explosive chemistry, stubborn heroes, daring heroines, gritty stakes, and delicious surrender, you'll feast on this steamy audiobook bundle by bestselling author Mariah Stone. Grab your headphones, press play, and surrender to the men you were meant to resist.

Fall in love all over again with Alicia Jasinska’s enchanting spirit world steeped in Slavic folklore. This second entry in the queer romantasy duology, Spirits and Saints, teems with magic, mischief, and polyamorous romance. DELUXE CASE ART: Slip away the dust jacket on this lavishly designed hardcover to unveil a gorgeous illustration! After a kiss from Kazik, the town’s grumpy exorcist, restores Gisela’s humanity, she is finally free to leave the magical spa town of Leśna Woda and return to her mortal family. But a dark revelation roots her in place: Aleksey, the other boy she has fallen for, is possessed by a forest demon. Tension flares between Gisela and Aleksey when they are forced to team up to help rescue a sky nymph, and Gisela finds herself torn about whether to spill Aleksey’s secret to Kazik. Would the exorcist destroy the demon to rescue the boy he’s possessed? And could Gisela bear to lose the Aleksey she’s fallen in love with? When an old friend of Kazik’s forces Aleksey to reveal himself, Gisela is spirited away to the forest realm with Aleksey. There, she uncovers startling truths about the demon—and a plot to wrest control of Leśna Woda’s magical waters. Are all forest spirits wicked and bloodthirsty? Or are reparations and a mortal reckoning long overdue? This darkly enchanting sequel to book one of the Spirits and Saints duology, This Fatal Kiss, is told in alternating points of view and introduces new spirits to readers while expanding its cozy, folkloric world. A queer friendly romance for readers who enjoy love triangles, beguiling mysteries, and grandfatherly house spirits masquerading as chubby orange cats!

Things heat up on and off the court for two tennis rivals in this steamy debut gay sports rom-com, perfect for fans of TJ Alexander and Rachel Reid - a must-read for fans of Heated Rivalry. American tennis star Leo Chambers is determined to win the US Open by thirty, the age when many players feel retirement looming. He's just a year away from that dreaded birthday, but he can't find his focus - he hasn't told anyone he's gay; he's clashing with his strict coach (who also happens to be his dad); and he still can't figure out how to beat his long-time nemesis on tour, Gabe Montoya, who, well, hits different. Gabe is playing better than ever, and Leo can't seem to escape him - and maybe he doesn't want to . . . Leo's other obstacle is Sascha Volkov, a Russian legend who has such a powerful influence on the tennis world, he would destroy Leo's career if he found out that he's gay. No distractions, Leo reminds himself. But when Gabe makes a shocking announcement, Leo is thrown off his game - in more ways than one. ¿ Tropes ¿ ¿¿¿¿pro tennis ¿¿¿¿ gay romance ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ rivals to lovers ¿¿¿¿ forced proximity ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ slow burn ¿ queer joy & found family ¿¿¿¿ locker room scenes ¿¿ travel porn (nyc, melbourne, paris, london) ¿¿¿¿ Why readers can't get enough of Thirty Love . . . ¿¿¿¿ 'A fun and fresh rivals-to-lovers sports romance, perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry and queer love stories' Alison Cochrun 'Electric on the court, tender off it . . . a queer romance grand slam' Sarina Bowen 'Thirty Love brings the rivals-to-lovers tension and heat we all adore' Chip Pons 'An utterly charming and beautifully written enemies-to-lovers sports romance' Blair Fell 'Not only pure rivals-to-lovers bliss but also a masterclass in what it means to be your own champion' Matthew Hubbard 'Filled with queer banter and slow burn shenanigans . . . delightful from first serve to final match point' Tara Tai