"It doesn't have to be me." He lowers his head to brush his lips over mine. "I want it to be you, Kate." Raul Marin is in trouble. The CEO of one of the biggest clothing companies in the country, he's about to lose his position because of his notoriety as Boston's most dissolute player. That is, unless he can prove to the board of directors that he's a reformed man. A married man. Sensible, no-nonsense Katelin Berano is the best at her job. But when her boss asks her to give up being his executive assistant to be his wife for five years, she has a choice: take the offer or see the man she loves marry someone else. While Raul is determined to protect her from the scandal-hungry public, Kate knows nothing will keep her heart safe from him. And what can she do when she's only too willing to consummate their marriage of convenience? __________________________ Completed. Content warnings: https://anselacorsino.com/fmmbbCW

When Cara Berano gets a job as a private nurse to an eccentric billionaire, the ridiculous amount of money she's offered seems too good to be true. And it is. Because not only does she have to keep her patient alive, she needs to keep his medical condition a secret to prevent his company from descending into chaos. And that means she must appear to be someone she's not. Marcus Ryan has never been interested in his family's money. But when the family patriarch demands his grandchildren visit him for a week at his private island or lose their inheritance, Marcus is bound by familial loyalty to be there. He doesn't expect to meet the woman who once broke his heart... and find out she's now engaged to his grandfather. Pretending to be a heartless gold digger should have been an easy job for Cara. Until she's confronted with the man she was once in love with. But if she's over her past romance with Marcus, why does each lie she tells feel like betrayal?

• WATTYS 2022 WINNER • When Iris Monet married millionaire Jared Darling, she had only one rule - that he could cheat on her with anyone except the household staff. This arrangement of theirs would have gone on quite happily if she hadn't caught him on the snooker table with their maid, and on their wedding anniversary night no less. Humiliated and more than a little drunk, Iris storms out of the house vowing never to return unless it's for a well-compensated divorce. But as the train trundles out of the city, she slowly calms down and quickly realizes that there's a problem. A big problem. Because the only thing Iris has ever done in her life is being a trophy wife. The prospect of unfunded singlehood on the cusp of her thirties is a horrifying nightmare she's unprepared to deal with. So naturally, when she lays eyes on who she thinks is the richest bachelor in Ryefair, Iris is more than ready to put her claws into him. Except, Satoh Akai isn't the richest bachelor in Ryefair - not by a long shot. And as someone who speaks better with animals than people, romance is the furthest thing from his mind. When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object, anything is possible but one thing is certain - worlds will collide and hearts will burn. ✒ 17th November 2021 (start) ✒ 27th July 2022 (end)

Poppy Stevens, the youngest of the Stevens family, flew the nest and her over protective family as soon as she could. She has traveled the world and lived independently since she was 18. Now, she's ready to return to her roots, and an extended stay in Scotland, where he mother's family is from, seems the best way to discover her heritage. Poppy decides that the shadow of castle Alfheimr, which was her great grandfather's birthright and was long ago lost, is the best place to start her journey. However, the new laird in residence, Isaac Harrison, distrusts her and makes her visit an uphill battle. Isaac, a former Army man whose career is in search and rescue, prides himself on his toughness. However, he is unsettled by the small redheaded ray of light that enters his life and upsets the delicate balance of his newly formed life. He knows he is rude and distant toward her, but he senses the power she has to change his life yet again. When an unexpected turn of events threatens to rip Issac's new life apart, will an alliance with Poppy be the best way to save it?

Mave Stevens has lived a dream life as a famous actress in a famous family, but she never thought fame would put her in danger. Having survived being kidnapped and held hostage, she is just starting to put her life back together, and she knows what she wants most, Samuel Evers. Samuel Evers has everything he has always wanted, except the girl. As successful heart surgeon and part of a loving and well to do family, life has been easy in all but one thing, love. He has been patient, letting the woman he loves spread her wings and create her best life. But now she needs to heal, she needs him, and he's ready to show her what she's been missing for the last fifteen years.

Sawyer Richards, internationally famous actor, is coming off a tough job. It required him to lose over thirty pounds. Now, he needs somewhere away from the press and bright lights to recover, but he also needs to repay a favor to a friend who needs his promotional power. Elyse Moore, Coast Guard rescue pilot, needs a vacation, and while a cruise is not her first choice, it was offered to her for free, so she couldn't refuse. As the ship sets sail, can Sawyer stay incognito, and can Elyse avoid the tall, skinny, and charming stranger who keeps bumping into her? Does she want to avoid him? What will happen in two weeks when the ship docks, the cruise ends, and truths are exposed?

#1 in Chicklit One day, in the elevator at work, Shayne Richards saw him. He was handsome and quiet, and he drew Shay like a moth to a flame. It became her one bright spot in an otherwise dull existence to see him every day at the same time in the same place. One day, in the elevator at work, Nathan Wright saw her. She was exquisite, and standing behind her for the short three-minute ride became Nate's reward for dragging himself into the office every day. They were both trying to keep low profiles as they figured their way out of the messes they had made of their lives. Who knew fate was about to give them a hand and help them discover a life they never dreamed was possible.

*EDITORS PICK* "This book has been so amazing I found myself daydreaming about it💖💖 totally worth my time 😃" "This story has had me laughing, screaming, and squealing with excitement. Dexter definitely gives me "dude really?" vibes and I'm so grateful the ending wasn't dragged out. Gaby is painfully relatable and I love her dearly and here I am wishing I had a friend like katya. I don't think I could give this story any more love!!! 💛💛💛💛💛" If you like this book, you can buy it: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B07RD1HRR5 A boy, a girl, a dating guru-what can possibly go wrong?! Gaby's recently split from her boyfriend of ten years and needs to escape fast. Where better than the Highlands of Scotland where she can lick her wounds and recover in peace and quiet? Fate has different ideas in mind. First, there's the rough and ready Jack McAllan who bears more than a passing resemblance to Gaby's favourite fictional Scottish hero. He's an important part of the local community, even if he's failed to impress Gaby so far. Who knew a guy could be so rude and taciturn? Then, there's the mystery of the woman whose home she now inhabits. Kirsty's left too many tantalising clues for Gaby to resist, not least her not-so-secret identity and YouTube fame. But why did Kirsty run, and does it have anything to do with the red-haired Scot who keeps turning up in Gaby's daydreams much as she tries to resist... Featuring kilts, mist-cloaked hills, lochs where the water runs deep, spoilt cats and a little too much whisky, Highland Fling is a sweet, fun-filled romp through Scottish small towns and rural life, finding love, making a fool of yourself and discovering that an overactive imagination leads you into all kinds of trouble... The perfect book for fans of chick lit humour, laugh-out loud romantic comedies along the lines of Jill Mansell, Sophie Kinsella and Jenny Colgan.

"This book literally had me laughing out loud!! It's delightful, hilarious and I love it! ❤️" - Clearly-A-Mystery The prequel to Mr. Write no one asked for or wanted but has been given all the same. Cece McKenzie lives her life on the edge. That edge being between Writer's Block and Writer Flow. When her muse and current boyfriend Malcom decides to take a trip through Europe for the summer Cece is left devastated. Not because she likes him all that much but because he's taking her creativity with him, leaving her with her archenemies: Writer's Block. Aided by an odd sister, a curmudgeonly brother, and a Barista Boy, Cece just might be able to survive the time apart. And with any luck write a chapter or two.

Profile: Ash Cartwright (Self evaluation.) College student with a steady job as barista at the Busy Bean. Isolated but that's due to her lack of want to create any lasting relationships. Does this come from her broken past? Yes it does and she's fully aware of this. Profile: Zach, last name still unknown. (Evaluation by Ash.) A seemingly average student, who fits in with everyone but doesn't connect with anyone. Able to appear without making a stir and leave the same way. Average in looks and height. There is nothing about him that should merit Ash's attention. Questions for consideration: If he is so average, why does Ash find him interesting? Why can't she make sense of him? Most importantly, why did she ever decide to get involved? *************** Trigger warning: parental abuse mentioned but not described.