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Cole and Allison have been in love for as long as either of them could remember. They had gone from sandbox partners, to high school sweethearts, and then to husband and wife. They had always been in love. Until one day they weren't. Marital problems were nothing new to the world, but having them right before your sister's destination wedding complicated some things. To avoid taking attention away from his sister and her fiancé, Cole and Allison decide to pretend to still be together for the duration of the wedding. The family vacation to Aruba prior to the wedding may complicate things, but they both agreed to fake it. This was the decision that was best for everyone. They would figure things out and tell everyone about the separation when they got back from the trip. And so, they would just have to fake it... just for now. Book Three of the "Just for" Series Can be read as a stand-alone Approximately 65k words

Lacey is just looking for some fun in the Hamptons, but when Lucas Drake, her best friend turned enemy, shows up smoking hot, fun may be an understatement. "Spectacularly crafted with sizzling heat and irresistible drama, this is a romance that will keep you reeling for more." - Carmen Ho @ HQ Breaking the Friendzone is now published as a Paperback, and E-book with W by �������� Books! As a �������� reader, you can access both the �������� Original Edition and �������� Books Published Edition here upon purchase.Thank you so much for your support! Lacey Mason spent her happiest childhood summers in the Hamptons with her family. That was where she met Lucas Drake - days of playing on the beach brought Lacey and Luke to become the best of friends, until a dramatic last encounter ended their friendship. Before Lacey's mom passed away, she warned her that the Drake family was nothing but trouble. Lacey took her warning to heart, but now, at the age of twenty-two, a night of partying in the Hamptons lands her in the bed of her old friend Lucas, and he has no clue who she is. Content and trigger warning: This story contains mature sexual content. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

Nora James has spent her entire life taking care of her sisters. After her parent's messy divorce and her mother's desire to pursue her own dreams away from her children, Nora had to step up to the plate. Now with a successful event planning business and her sister's wedding on the horizon, Nora doesn't have much time for herself. That is, until Liam Eastwood walks into her life. He's tall, dark, handsome, and all the things that Nora wants to avoid. Liam is smitten with her the moment they meet and makes it his mission to win her over. When Nora finally gives into his charm, she realizes that he might be exactly what she needs. Will they be able to withstand the burdens of their pasts or is one summer all they get? #1 in New Adult Romance❤

One summer. Two Neighbours. A closed-off first-round NFL Draft Pick. A bubbly college girl. A small town beach town that makes it impossible to ignore each other. What could possibly happen? Things didn't go as planned when Parker McIntosh and the world were shocked when he was drafted to come back to his home state of New York to play football. Especially when he rather be anywhere else other than where he grew up. Especially since for the first time in a while someone's caught his attention and NOT in a good way. Things don't go as planned when Daisy Ledger finds out the super hot but rude assh*le from a run-in at her local supermarket is her next-door neighbour. It gets even worse when it seems like her perfect summer is getting away from her, and her old friends are not the same as they were. Things are never seamless, nor go by the planned route. *this book is mature for graphic scenes* tropes: grumpy x sunshine NFL player I hate everyone in the world but u roommates taking care of one another opposites attract

#1 in Summer Love | #14 ChickLit One handsome musician. One annoying coworker. Two best friends. A troubled family. It's a summer journey like you've never seen before. Alice Dessen, back home in Cape Cod for her final summer before graduating college, struggles to keep her pain from the loss of her father and her past in music hidden. When she meets Adam Hawkins, her life is turned upside down. Adam, guitar player of a popular band, unexpectedly begins competing against Jesse Vanderlin, her annoying coworker at the Shack/brother's best friend, for her attention. Shocked by her sudden entanglement in an unlikely love triangle, she embarks on a wild summer journey of healing, laughter and drama along side her friends and new crushes. Alice is forced to face the past and the direction of her future in music and in love once and for all.

I look at him with bewilderment. Emotion floods through me as he looks at me with boredom lacing his eyes. His entire body is calm as he leans against the brick walls and stares down at me. " Oh yeah? Then why did you ignore me today after that moment at the beach? " I say crossing my arms. " What fucking moment? We were all just having some fun. I didn't ignore you, I was busy getting ready for my date. I didn't know the princess needed attention twenty-four seven. " This whole time I have been imagining things? Imagining that he feels the same electricity I do? Growing angry , I take a step forward and our noses barely touch. " Princess? " 2022 #1 in Lust

Ivy knows it's time to return to her childhood seaside town to battle the demons of her past. Two years away from her friends, family and the beloved sandy beach that holds such a special place in her heart. She knows the visit will be painful but she's ready to find her closure. With wishes to build new memories to mask the old ones, nothing can tear her down anymore. When Ivy pulls up outside the house she grew up in, she's reunited with her older brother, not long before he drops the bomb that his best friend from university will be staying with them for the summer. His friend, JJ, who Ivy soon remembers she had a steamy one-night stand with less than a week ago. It was a night of sambuca shots, laughter and lots of... pleasure. Ivy knows one thing for sure-despite her utter shock and concern for the situation-her brother can never find out. Not if they both want to keep their sanity. But will their attraction for each other get them into trouble? It might be worth the risk. 18+

Ava has always felt a protective bubble around her, crafted by her older brother Liam and his lifelong best friend, Jake. Growing up in a small town where everyone knows everyone, Ava has navigated life with the knowledge that her brother's friendship with Jake means he's off-limits. But as the years go by, and with a summer reunion bringing them all together, the chemistry between Ava and Jake becomes undeniable. When flirty banter turns into something deeper, Ava finds herself torn between her burgeoning feelings for Jake and her loyalty to Liam, who has always been fiercely protective of her heart. Just as she begins to explore what could be a passionate romance, a confrontation with her brother reveals old wounds and tensions she never expected. With Liam's anger and mistrust looming overhead, Ava must decide whether to follow her heart or preserve her family ties. As Jake battles his own feelings and tries to prove he's not the player Liam fears, both friends are forced to confront the truth about their relationship and the risks involved. Can Ava and Jake navigate their tangled emotions and the complications of friendship, or will their love story come at the cost of everything they hold dear? Dive into this heartfelt tale of first love, loyalty, and the complexities of relationships that explores how far one is willing to go for love-especially when it means risking the most important bonds of all. (I don't write spicy stories so if that's what you want it's not here :)

Riley Olson has moved approximately 17 times in her life, and this summer will bring Move Number 18. After she decides to drops out of college, her parents send her to Long Beach Island, New Jersey to spend the summer with some old family friends. Riley has no desire to spend the summer on a remote beach in New Jersey, but since quitting college, she doesn't have much of a choice. She's destined to spend her summer working in a pizza shop and sweating too much, with absolutely no idea of what her future holds. What Riley doesn't expect is to meet someone who manages to break down every wall she's carefully built. Ross Montgomery has lived on Long Beach Island, New Jersey his entire life. Ross's family has faced many hardships in the past few years, so he stayed at home to take care of them. Even though he knows he's doing the right thing, sometimes he still longs to travel, explore, and experience the world. That's why he applied for a year-long global service trip. Now he has to decide whether he'll leave his family behind to see the world or stay in the same small town he's lived in all his life. When he sees Riley Olson on the beach on the first day of summer, he doesn't know that she'll change his entire worldview and challenge him to live the life he's only imagined. But there are only 93 days in summer, 93 days until they both have to decide what their futures hold, together or apart. Short Story || Romance || Chicklit || Young Adult || New Adult || Beach Fiction Awards: First Place in the Amore Awards Second Place in the Penguin Awards Second Place in the Wood Awards Third Place in the Eclipse Awards