Beachread Stories

Harry Styles isn't looking forward to being a groomsman at his best friend's glamourous, star-studded summer wedding. He's got nothing against Canada generally, and doesn't even care that much about the celebrity drama that always follows the world's top supermodels, but he hasn't seen his ex since their secret breakup and frankly, he'd rather not. The ex in question, renowned supermodel Katy Price, is just as interested in not seeing Harry as he is in not seeing her; in fact she's been tempted more than once to try and use her Maid of Honor powers to get him univited! But she only dumped him two months ago and there's just too much going on to try and get into that drama now, so hopefully they can both keep their mouths shut, pretend everything is fine, and survive this. But when the wedding itself doesn't go at all according to plan, Harry and Katy are suddenly forced to spend a lot more time together than either could have anticipated, and in much closer proximity than either will admit to wanting. The more upheavals the wedding faces, the longer both have to pretend, and the more they have to try and navigate the fallout of a failed relationship that increasingly makes less and less sense to either of them. By the time the bride and groom walk down the aisle, both Katy and Harry will have to figure out what was real, and more importantly, what could be real again.

Some rules exist to protect you. She broke every single one. Jade Ellis has spent her whole life being the good one. The loyal one. The one who shows up, holds it together, and never asks for anything in return. So when her best friend Nia invites the whole crew to her family's lakeside summer house for six weeks, Jade says yes - because that's what she does. She shows up. What she doesn't expect is Marcus. Marcus Reid - Nia's ex. The one Nia still cries over at 2am. The one who walks into a room and takes all the air with him. The one who looks at Jade like she's the only person in the world and that alone should be enough reason to stay the hell away from him. But summer is long. The lake is warm. And some feelings don't care about the rules. Still Waters is a 30+ chapter slow-burn romance about loyalty, guilt, desire, and the devastating cost of loving someone you were never supposed to want.

A steamy, crimefighting, covert team of ex-cons, hackers, police, army, MI6, rogue angels, and undercover soul-stealing misfits navigate complicated family dramas, protecting humans, and avoiding hell warlords. They lie, spy, ignore rules, fall in love, have sex in the skies, kill more than they save, and upset celestial bosses. Often wondering if humans were worth it. A gripping sizzling mix of otherworld action, family drama, fear, laughter, broken hearts, underdog justice, twists, and thought-provoking turns. SERIES REVIEWS 'What if all we know about good and evil is only the surface of the truth?' 'Loved the premise. There's something wonderful about a crime-fighting team of misfits going on jobs, while also interacting amongst themselves. There's a Fringe aspect here, as well as a Warehouse 13, Reaper, Torchwood, Heroes, and Breakout Kings vibe. So, if you enjoy a group of people bringing justice, with all the twists and turns of a great Paranormal Fantasy, then this captures that beautifully.' 'If you're a paranormal fantasy fan on the lookout for the next Shadow Hunters or Women of the Otherworld, give this series a go.' 'They people on earth, but they don't look and act like you'd think they would.' 'A unique twist on the classic Heaven and Hell tale.' 'Blissfully raw, absolutely perfect. 5 Stars!' 'There is romance and it's definitely of the sizzling variety with a very hot chemistry.' 'Dispensing justice among the living in a way that nobody notices.' 'What if angels are simply enhanced humans who made deals with the higher powers?' 'I wanted to jump into the pages and be part of it.' 'Fast-paced, witty comments mixed with an almost "thinking-out-loud" style that moves the reader through the story very quickly.' 'Wow is this hard-hitting.' 'Will truly be one of those magical books that are a must-read.' 'Lovers of urban fantasy will truly get this.' WEB https://www.sccunningham.com/ STORES https://geni.us/tln7QlX

Dr. David Lawrence has spent the last two years atoning for his sins and recovering from the devastating breakup with Gansett Island golden girl Janey McCarthy. As the island's only doctor, he's had ample opportunity to show his fellow island residents that there's more to him than the guy who disappointed Janey so profoundly. Now if only he could find a way to forgive himself, he might be able to move on with his life without the woman he'd expected to love forever... Daisy Babson, probationary director of housekeeping at McCarthy's Gansett Island Inn, is in bad need of a fresh start after her relationship with Truck Henry took a violent turn, leaving her battered and broken—in more ways than one. As she recovers from her injuries, her days are made brighter by her visits with David Lawrence. The kind and caring doctor who tended to her after the attack has become much more than a friend to her in recent weeks. Will these two wounded hearts take comfort from one another and move forward on a new path toward love together? Or will ghosts from the past derail them before they get the chance for their own happily ever after? Catch up with many of your favorite characters from earlier books in the McCarthys of Gansett Island Series, and get set for another summer of love on Gansett!

Usually I don't like when people, especially strangers touch me, but this time was an exception. His dark hair flowed in the wind, and I couldn't help but stare at his strong hand running over the redness on my calf. For some reason, I wanted this perfect stranger to touch me all over right then and there. He started at me, "Is there anything I can do? Theres a lifeguard that can bring ice, he's right over there!" "No!" I say, "Really, I'm alright." I expected him to walk away after that, knowing how guys are these days. Shy. Too shy to introduce themselves in person, and not behind a cheesy pickup line through DMs. He held out his hand, "I'm Nicky, sorry we had to meet under these circumstances. " I stare at him a little shocked, " Hi I'm Em." "Hi, Em. I saw you before on the street riding my bike, you are very hard to forget." I giggle a little. Is this the serendipity I've been waiting for my entire life?

"The ultimate chick-lit read" - East County Magazine "Reviving and fun..." - San Francisco Book Review Magazine At first glance, twenty-one-year-old Jan Weston has it all: a perfect boyfriend, fun friends, and wealthy parents who take care of all those pesky credit card bills. Then her boyfriend dumps her, her friendships fall apart, and her parents cut her off. Suddenly without money, without a man, and without a plan, it's time for Jan to grow up. Determined to get her life back on track, Jan decides it's time to make it on her own. Can she find her way as a single lady in San Diego? Can she fix her friendships, her job prospects, and her hair? And can she keep her vow that she'll never date again, even after she meets a guy who just might be perfect for her? Between Boyfriends is a sexy, hilarious story of living life, finding love, and growing up... but not necessarily in that order. Now FREE for Kindle. Click 'external link' to get the whole novel free.

"You're Him!" Izabel Carmichael is level-headed, structured, and straight as an arrow. Her path in life is simple, or so she always thought. School, then career, then marriage and kids. What could possibly happen to divert that plan? A husband with a wandering eye and anger management issues that escalate daily. Her life is a husk of what it appears to be and far from what she'd imagined it would be. Plagued with pride, shame, and denial, she chooses to harbor her dirty little secret. Her best friend, Natalie, is a loud and proud non-conformist. She's an artist who has always lived by her own rules and is determined to get Izabel to color outside of her neatly drawn lines for once in her life. At dinner one night after a few glasses of wine, a convincing argument, and a lot of badgering, Natalie persuades Izabel to visit a Past Life Regression therapist with her. What Izabel doesn't realize when she agrees to the appointment is that she will travel back to a world that will irrevocably change her life. During her sessions, she meets Charlie and Eve and finds herself immersed in a world of desire and sexual exaltation. Her past collides with her present when she runs into a familiar stranger, and it turns her world upside down. She is forced to accept her suppressed emotions and open her heart to an unexpected love.

That is to say, namely, a story about second chances.

Adam McCarthy has had a really bad week. In addition to nearly losing his three brothers in a tragic boating accident, his now ex-girlfriend has double-crossed him right out of the successful computer company he founded in New York City. What he needs is a few days at home on Gansett Island to make sure his beloved brothers are safe and to get back in touch with what really matters—his family, his friends and the tiny island that soothes his battered soul. On the ferry ride home, he runs into an old family friend who's had her own share of heartache, and Adam helps her through some rough moments, sparking an unlikely alliance. Abby Callahan has come home to Gansett, single once again after her relationship with Dr. Cal Maitland blows up in her face. After two epic failures in the game of love, she's decided this is going to be the summer she busts loose and finally has some fun—and she's shaking things up in a big way! The new Abby swears, drinks, gets a tattoo, sleeps around and generally does anything her kinder, gentler alter ego wouldn't have dreamed of doing. Before too long, Adam has appointed himself her guardian and is determined that the only sleeping around she's doing is with him. That is... unless his brother Grant is willing to risk his newfound happiness with Stephanie to keep Adam from rebounding with his ex. And what happens when Adam and Abby realize their summer fling has taken a serious turn, especially when he gets the chance to return to NY and fight for the company that's rightfully his? Does Abby have it in her to find out if the third time really is the charm? Another wild summer on Gansett Island is under way, complete with new stories for many of your favorite couples from past books! You'll also see more of Dan and Kara, David and Daisy, and find out whether Carolina has made peace with her relationship with the much younger and very sexy Irishman, Seamus O'Grady. Ready? Set? Let's go back to Gansett Island!

It's the summer of 1992 in Cape Cod. Arla Sawyer is merely spending it working off her college debt at a local bar, reconnecting with her grandmother and doing the best she can not to think too hard about the future. Unexpectedly, she finds her way to new friends, exploring beaches and navigating a potential romance, things she never imagined she would find in a summer she deemed as lost from the start. However, things soon takes a sinister turn as she discovers more about the people and places she has associated herself with, and uncovers dark secrets that there is no escape from.

A Baltimore prosecutor set to begin the murder trial of his career and a hair stylist with a dysfunctional family meet in the airport on their way to visit their significant others in Florida. After they each endure a disastrous weekend, they meet up again on the flight home, striking up an unlikely friendship that leads to love.

Olivia Meyers has always loved love. Ever since she was a little girl, she always believed true, authentic love existed. That is until her ex boyfriend cheated on her and stomped on her heart. Now sworn off of boys and romance forever, Olivia finds herself miles away at her grandmothers beach house, determined to make the most of her summer away from the embarrassment of the past. But one boy won't let her forget about love that easily, and Olivia begins to wonder if she really wants too as well. Is Olivia's love life really at an end? Or can one boy remind her that some things are meant to be endless?

When Willie Vasquez, the Washington Federals' star center fielder, makes a critical error in game seven of the National League Championship Series, he ends the team's World Series bid and its Cinderella season. An angry city descends into riots, and when the flames are extinguished, Vasquez is found murdered. Lt. Sam Holland and her team are left to unravel a twisted web of motive. Was it a disgruntled fan, a spurned lover or a furious teammate? At home, she must deal with her heartbroken adopted son Scotty, one of Vasquez's biggest fans. As Sam's investigation takes her in unexpected directions, her husband, U.S. Senator Nick Cappuano, is fighting for his political life in the final days of his re-election campaign after financial irregularities are exposed that could threaten his relationship with his mentor, retired Senator Graham O'Connor.

Blair lives in Winter Park, Florida and works for Goldie Advertising. Set to give the pitch of the year, there are three serious problems. She has never pitched a client and the CEO of the company she is pitching, drugged and sexually assaulted her. The third is the ex-wife of the man who raped her has moved in right next door to Blair

There’s a budding romance on Butler Mountain, but in the hornets nest known as the Abbott family, keeping a secret is no easy feat… Colton Abbott and Lucy Mulvaney have a secret. Colton’s nosy siblings have begun to put the pieces together, but it’s not like Lucy to keep things from those closest to her—especially her best friend, Cameron, who recently moved to Vermont to live with her true love, Will. But Lucy isn’t about to tell Cam she’s having a fling…with Will’s brother. Flitting between New York and Vermont is exhausting, so Lucy is looking forward to a long weekend with Colton at the Abbott family lake house in Burlington. Too bad Will and Cameron have the same idea, and once Colton and Lucy are caught red-handed (and red-faced), will their clandestine romance lose its appeal or will their secret beginnings be the start of something lasting?

All Sam wants is to serve out his time as a guardian angel so that he can return as a human. But his sentence becomes more complicated when he finds himself falling in love with Angeline, his current assignment. The rules of angels specify that he may not interfere with the course of her life, which naturally includes her dating choices. When Angeline begins surf lessons at the same beach where Sam is assigned to work as a lifeguard, a connection forms between them and the rules of angels collide with the laws of attraction. Sam finds it even harder to keep his distance when he discovers Angeline's surf instructor hides a dangerous secret. With Angeline's life in jeopardy, the lines between his role as a lifeguard and that of guardian angel become blurred. Sam's choices will redefine his role as a guardian angel to Angeline and force him to contemplate what will become of their love if he is sent away. Whether they find their way back to each other is a question written in the heavens.

Ashley has everything she's supposed to want. A successful fiancé. A luxury wedding at one of Atlanta's most exclusive venues. A life that looks perfect from the outside. So why does it feel like something is missing? On impulse, she books a last-minute trip to Florida-hoping a weekend away will quiet the doubts she can't ignore. Instead, she ends up stranded... and staying with her best friend's neighbor. Nick is nothing like the life she's built. He's laid-back, grounded, and completely uninterested in the world she's about to marry into. And for the first time in a long time, Ashley feels like herself again. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore what's happening between them. Because Ashley isn't single. And when her carefully planned life comes crashing into the one she's only just rediscovered... she'll have to decide: Play it safe- or risk everything for a love she never saw coming.

Thriller. Not everything is as it seems, and this time you won't get a clue. Have you ever thought of what it would be like to attend your own funeral? The thoughts have likely slipped in once or twice somewhere along the line- a flash of your friends gushing about your smile lighting up a room or an ex-boyfriend solemnly pondering whether you actually were the one. You're romanticizing every possible piece of this twisted daydream. You don't think about the unsexy details. Your parents the sole members of the receiving line. The casket. The smell of death emanating from every flower, every human pore, from you. People think the flowers mask that smell but they really just add to it. The flowers themselves are dying, and their sweet aromas are only innocent for so long until they inevitably mix with the aromas of the funeral home. No one thinks about it that much, but the crinkle of the noses of the mourners as they enter the home one after another is enough for me to know I'm not the only one who knows it, who smells it.

In the Hail Mary play of a lifetime, a sexy NFL quarterback has just ten days to convince his wife to give him a second chance before their divorce is final— and he has to act fast because she’s already engaged to her high school boyfriend. Line of Scrimmage is a story of reunion, redemption, rejuvenation, and renewal. Readers will laugh and cry and hope—that at the end of the day, these two lovers, who clearly belong together, will somehow find their way back to one another.

In the Book Box RESCUED: A collection of contemporary romances with heart, heat and dog treats. Release Day is May 17 and ebook is up for preorder only .99 A heavy snow strands a bush pilot and socialite in the wilderness with a pack of love hungry pups. From Cynthia D'Alba - Hot Assets- A CPA must team up with a cop to save her rescued dog from a determined dognapper From Donna Alward - Doggie on her Doorstep When Emily's flighty cousin leaves her dog on Em's doorstep, she enlists the help of the sexy grouch next door. From Jenna Bayley-Burke - The Guy Next Door -Fourth grade teacher has the naughtiest dog, the punniest jokes, and perfect washboard abs...and now an angry neighbor with a busted fence thanks to his dog. From Mandy Harbin- Rescuing Orion - When undercover FBI agents foster a dog to investigate a money launderer, ignoring their attraction becomes difficult with playing house with a cute pooch. From Cindy Kirk - For the Love of Ivy - A city girl and the dog she rescues turns a sexy rancher's life upside down From Melissa Schroeder - Last Love - A single mom tries to avoid her one-night stand, but her dog, Houdini, keeps leading her to his door. From Lexxie Couper - Who's A Good Boy? - After meeting a feisty dog trainer and a 3-legged dog, the future PM of Australia questions his future and his life. From Shana Gray - Dogs on A Plane- A heavy snow strands a bush pilot and socialite with a pack of love hungry pups. Who saves who? From Laura Trentham -Nobody's Hero - An ex-con tries to persuade an abandoned puppy and an innocent romance author he's nobody's hero. From Tamlyn Black - Nobody But You - A grumpy cowboy has his world upended by his sister's new BFF and the stray dog she brings to his door