I’ve crafted my new life in Ember Falls with two simple rules: maintain superficial relationships and always be ready to run.
But when my son’s incredibly hot hockey coach Miles Anderson walks in, things get very, very complicated.
With his charming smile and our accidental dates, he’s the exact opposite of any man I’ve ever dated. That should make saying yes to being with him simple, but nothing in my life is easy.
In fact, it’s a mess.
Miles makes me smile and treats my son like his own. When we’re together, I forget about my troubles and dream of a life that I will never be able to have with him.
It’s only a matter of time until the past comes knocking and I’ll have to leave, breaking us both in the process.
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Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.
Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed–reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.
Join us for the cover reveal of Free to Fall by Louise Lennox. Fans who love Enemies to Lovers Romances will sink their teeth into this sexy, small-town southern romance. Keep scrolling for more details about this sexy cover.
Title: Free to Fall
Author: Louise Lennox
Release Date: 03/18/2025
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 225 pages
Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Small Town Romance, Southern Romance, Wounded Alpha, Office Romance, and Steamy.
When two guarded souls collide, can love set them free?
Sierra Watson is a woman of substance—a curvaceous beauty whose unshakable confidence hides the scars of a love life that’s often fallen short of her dreams. During the school year, she’s a dedicated school psychologist, offering wisdom and compassion to young minds in need. But summers are another story. Behind closed doors, Sierra fights a personal battle, juggling a second job to pay off her sister’s gambling debts and ensure her family’s future stays intact.
That second job takes her to Chesapeake Heights, the exclusive haven of the Freeman Family Resort. It’s here she crosses paths with Jabari Freeman, the eldest son of the powerful Freeman clan. Hardened by heartbreak and betrayal, Jabari has buried himself in his family’s legacy, swearing off love to protect the walls he’s built around his heart. But there’s something about Sierra—the quiet strength behind her confident smile, the way she matches his wit without effort—that makes it impossible to keep his guard up.
As Sierra becomes entwined with the vibrant and complicated Freeman family, she discovers a world of tradition, loyalty, and love that pulls her closer to the hard-hearted Jabari. Each Freeman sibling has their own quirks, struggles, and secrets, making her feel both an outsider and a part of something extraordinary. Sparks fly, passion ignites, and slowly, Jabari’s hardened heart begins to soften.
But love isn’t easy. Sierra’s sister’s troubles threaten to drag Sierra back into a life of sacrifice, while Jabari’s growing responsibilities as the family’s leader weigh heavily on his soul. Both must confront their deepest fears: Jabari must decide if he’s ready to risk the pain of love again, and Sierra must believe she’s worthy of a love that doesn’t require her to sacrifice herself.
Set against the lush backdrop of Southern Maryland’s Chesapeake Heights, Free to Fall is a soulful story of resilience, redemption, and a love so powerful it breaks through the toughest barriers.
Free to Fall is a steamy, small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance featuring the Freeman family. This is Jabari Freeman’s story..
About Louise Lennox: Contemporary Romance Author with Heart and Heat
Louise Lennox is a hopeful romantic who crafts steamy, heartfelt tales of love and healing. A proud Spelman College and Georgetown University graduate, she is passionate about creating meaningful stories that celebrate Black women as the stars of their romantic journeys. Motivated by the lack of positive love stories featuring women like herself, Louise founded #HappyBlackRomance.
Through her novels, Louise highlights the beauty, resilience, and joy of love across the diaspora. She inspires readers from all backgrounds to embrace its richness and undeniable allure. Her stories are filled with sparks, unforgettable passion, and characters who make the world a better place through their love.
When she’s not writing, Louise is a dynamic school leader, devoted wife, and proud mom to two lively kids she affectionately calls her “dragons.”
Discover more about Louise, her mission, and the #HappyBlackRomance movement—and snag a free book—at www.lovelouiselennox.com.
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series surrounding five best friends who co-own a tattoo studio. “What About Now?” is an age gap, found family, drunken Vegas wedding, small town romance.
Brogan
I didn’t plan on hooking up with my new brother-in-law’s best friend… or marrying him.
Life hasn’t been easy, and it’s left me a little bruised, and a lot cautious. So, when I wake up in Vegas married to Maddox, I’m convinced it’s a mistake. A drunken accident that we should undo before anyone finds out.
But he doesn’t see it that way. He asks for six months. Six months to show me we could be something real. And I don’t know why I say yes, except maybe a part of me wants to believe him.
I’m not sure I deserve someone like him. But with every look, every touch, and every little gesture, Maddox is breaking down my walls.
That’s why the next time he asks “what about now?” I know I’m going to say yes.
Maddox
I always thought Brogan was off-limits. Our paths didn’t just cross, they tangled.
If things didn’t work out between us, it would hurt a lot of people. So I stayed in my lane, convincing myself it was for the best.
Until Vegas.
One too many drinks, a blurred wedding chapel, and a couple of shiny rings later, Brogan wakes up next to me… as my wife.
She’s ready to call it a mistake and move on, but I see it for what it is: fate handing me the chance I’ve been too scared to take.
So I make her a deal. Six months. I’ll prove we belong together, and if she still doesn’t believe it, we’ll walk away. No hard feelings.
But I’m not going down without a fight. Flowers, her favorite coffee—I’ll give her everything she never knew she wanted, including me.
And one of these times when I ask if she believes it yet that were meant to be, I just might get the answer I’m hoping for.
Because I’ve waited long enough to make her mine, and this time, I’m not letting her go.
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, she’s known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.
A marriage of convenience might save his ranch, but will it break her heart?
I don’t remember a time when I didn’t love Rhett Walker, which is complicated since he’s ten years older and my brother’s best friend. After a falling out, we didn’t speak for years–until today, when he found me sleeping in my car, threw me over his shoulder, and dragged me “to safety.”
He’s grumpy and overprotective and even more handsome than I remembered. I’m shocked to learn he’s in trouble. Someone is sabotaging his ranch, which is thirty days from foreclosure. He needs a loan from a friend who won’t extend the funds unless he’s married. Only Rhett’s now a single dad with no plans to fall in love again.
When his brother suggests I marry Rhett for health insurance so I can rehab an injury, my first reaction is hell no. I can’t afford to catch feelings for a man who won’t see me that way.
But spending time at the ranch reminds me how much is at stake–the family business, the welfare of Rhett’s children, and the happiness of a man I’ve always longed for.
Rhett says we’ll keep things platonic in private, even though I’ll be sleeping in his bed. He refuses to mix business with pleasure.
Except when the lights go out in his bedroom, our chemistry is too explosive to contain.
Would it be so bad to fall for Rhett? Or will he steal my heart all over again?
One thing’s for sure–the clock is ticking on our divorce.
Stealing Hearts is an age gap, marriage of convenience, single dad romance. If you enjoy grumpy cowboys, sweet but sassy heroines, a family of rowdy brothers, and secretive small towns, this book is for you!
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Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of Varsity Dads, Texas Nights, and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romance novels, the steamy kind she hopes readers love but her parents avoid.
She’s always been obsessed with writing, starting in elementary school when she would pen short stories and make her father read them. (Afterward, he’d have to take her tests, but he was a good sport and did them without complaint.) In high school, when she wasn’t playing basketball, she wrote emo poetry and worked on the school newspaper.
She later became a nationally-certified high school English teacher and freelance journalist but decided she’d rather write romance novels than tests or city hall articles.
Lex loves coffee, rom coms, pen hoarding, planners, and college football. She married her almost college sweetheart (they met right after graduation), and she’s still obsessed with him, especially when he writes her songs.
She currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband, twin daughters, and their bunny. Drop her a line. She loves hearing from readers.
A Small Town, Second Chance, Enemies to Lovers, standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author, Samantha Chase
She walked away and spent years wondering what could have been.
He’s hated her from the moment she walked away from their future.
They thought they needed closure. But maybe what they need is a second chance.
Billie Donovan was so close to having it all. But years ago, she was forced to walk away from Marcus Calloway, choosing her family over their shared future. Since then, she’s accepted that she’s just not meant to have the happy ending she’s seen all her siblings find. Her family is happy and that’s all that’s ever mattered. But when Marcus walks back into her life, Billie is forced to finally face the choices she made all those years ago.
But not before she smashes a muffin in his face when he unexpectedly walks into her bakery.
Marcus has spent years hating the woman he once vowed to love forever, and he felt righteous in that anger because she tore their world apart. When he’s forced to return to Sweetbriar Ridge to help care for his ailing father, he’s shocked to find Billie running the local bakery. They had been a financial dynamic duo all those years ago—building an empire that would guarantee them a life of luxury. So why was she just a lowly baker?
A question that earned him a face full of muffin.
They both swore they needed closure, but what should have been a simple conversation awakened old passions. Suddenly, Marcus isn’t as eager to leave Sweetbriar Ridge, and Billie must decide if she’s prepared to give her heart to a man who doesn’t always see who she really is.
Seeing You is the fourth book in The Donovans series, but can be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel. However, after reading this book, I can’t wait to dive into the previous books in this series.
From the moment I picked up this book I was instantly hooked. You see, Marcus Calloway is the kind of guy you hate, but can’t help but love. He’s stubborn, career-driven, and lives a life of regret. His biggest regret is losing Billie Donovan. Billie loved Marcus fiercely and only walked away because she felt as though she had no choice. Now, when Billie’s life is finally in a good place, Marcus comes storming back into her world and turns everything upside down.
Despite the 10 years that separated them, the chemistry and love burned hotter than ever between Marcus and Billie. If only they didn’t share a history full of hurt and complications. Marcus and Billie’s story is definitely one filled with angst and frustration, but their journey to happily ever after is worth each obstacle standing in their way.
Seeing You took me by surprise in the best possible and Marcus and Billie’s story definitely hits the marks! If you’re a fan of second-chance romances with hate-to-love vibes, small-town goodness, and steam, you won’t want to miss Seeing You.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Meet Samantha Chase:
Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that’s hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than eighty titles under her belt – including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017 and THE WEDDING SEASON which was a Hallmark wedding movie in 2023! She’s a Disney enthusiast who still happily listens to 80’s rock. When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Solitaire when she should be writing, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 32 years and their two sons in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
A Small Town, Second Chance, Enemies to Lovers, standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author, Samantha Chase
She walked away and spent years wondering what could have been. He’s hated her from the moment she walked away from their future. They thought they needed closure. But maybe what they need is a second chance.
Billie Donovan was so close to having it all. But years ago, she was forced to walk away from Marcus Calloway, choosing her family over their shared future. Since then, she’s accepted that she’s just not meant to have the happy ending she’s seen all her siblings find. Her family is happy and that’s all that’s ever mattered. But when Marcus walks back into her life, Billie is forced to finally face the choices she made all those years ago.
But not before she smashes a muffin in his face when he unexpectedly walks into her bakery.
Marcus has spent years hating the woman he once vowed to love forever, and he felt righteous in that anger because she tore their world apart. When he’s forced to return to Sweetbriar Ridge to help care for his ailing father, he’s shocked to find Billie running the local bakery. They had been a financial dynamic duo all those years ago—building an empire that would guarantee them a life of luxury. So why was she just a lowly baker?
A question that earned him a face full of muffin.
They both swore they needed closure, but what should have been a simple conversation awakened old passions. Suddenly, Marcus isn’t as eager to leave Sweetbriar Ridge, and Billie must decide if she’s prepared to give her heart to a man who doesn’t always see who she really is.
Seeing You is the fourth book in The Donovans series, but can be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel. However, after reading this book, I can’t wait to dive into the previous books in this series.
From the moment I picked up this book I was instantly hooked. You see, Marcus Calloway is the kind of guy you hate, but can’t help but love. He’s stubborn, career-driven, and lives a life of regret. His biggest regret is losing Billie Donovan. Billie loved Marcus fiercely and only walked away because she felt as though she had no choice. Now, when Billie’s life is finally in a good place, Marcus comes storming back into her world and turns everything upside down.
Despite the 10 years that separated them, the chemistry and love burned hotter than ever between Marcus and Billie. If only they didn’t share a history full of hurt and complications. Marcus and Billie’s story is definitely one filled with angst and frustration, but their journey to happily ever after is worth each obstacle standing in their way.
Seeing You took me by surprise in the best possible and Marcus and Billie’s story definitely hits the marks! If you’re a fan of second-chance romances with hate-to-love vibes, small-town goodness, and steam, you won’t want to miss Seeing You.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
He’s a single dad starting over in a new town. She’s a relentless flirt with a penchant for trouble, ten years younger than him, and the babysitter. What could go wrong?
Eve has just graduated from high school, but she doesn’t know what’s next aside from working at the local motel, spying on Kyle, her neighbor, and stealing apples from his orchard. If she doesn’t figure things out soon, she’ll be stuck at home and treated like a child forever.
Kyle is a single dad and the new football coach who needs a babysitter for his adorable son. When he meets Eve, there’s an instant connection because she reminds him of someone—himself. But Eve is the preacher’s daughter, off-limits, and Kyle has already had his heart trampled by his ex.
After earning his son’s affection with her homemade apple sauce and youthful spirit, Eve asks Kyle to teach her things like driving his fishing boat and shooting his hunting bow. Despite his better judgment, he agrees, but swears Eve to secrecy so no one gets the wrong idea about them.
Their playful banter and innocent flirting crosses a line, and Kyle misses the heartbreaking secret Eve’s hidden in plain sight.
When tragedy strikes, can they find their way back to each other?
The Apple Tree is a standalone in the Sunday Morning series by USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Jewel E. Ann.
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Jewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author with a quirky sense of humor. When she’s not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.
A sizzling small town, cowboy, heroine-in-danger romance by Amazon top 50 bestselling author, Ava Hunter.
As the reigning country-pop princess, I’ve had everything this life has to offer, especially fame and fortune. But not what really matters. A minute to catch my breath and reevaluate my life. So when my world comes crashing down, I run to a place where no one knows me. A small mountain town where I can hide from my past.
Only I don’t get far. My first day in town, I’m assigned a babysitter.
Ford Montgomery.
A man who drives me crazy with his rude, broody attitude and his backward baseball caps. A man who’s my new boss for the summer. A wild, rugged cowboy straight out of one of my songs. Hard body and gorgeous face included.
But beneath the dirty mouth and the sexy smirk, there’s a pain in his eyes that matches my own.
As the summer heats up, passion sparks and we connect—on the ranch and in the bedroom. Ford shows me friendship, makes me laugh, but most importantly, we see each other’s scars and want one another anyway.
For the first time in my life, I know where I belong. In his arms.
The stage might be calling me, but my heart says it’s with Ford.
But there’s a price to pay for wanting this new life of mine. My past is watching. Ready and waiting to take my newfound freedom and love and snuff it out…for good.
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Ava Hunter is an Amazon top 50 bestselling author. She writes romance with heart, humor, and heat.
Her bestselling books include Babymoon or Bust, an accidental pregnancy rom-com, and Tame the Heart, a grumpy/sunshine cowboy romance with Yellowstone-vibes.
When she’s not at her computer with a hot cup of coffee, you’ll either find her reading the latest true crime book or traveling with her family. Otherwise, she’ll be behind her desk, plotting out or typing up her next dreamy love story.
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series surrounding five best friends who co-own a tattoo studio. “What About Now?” is an age gap, found family, drunken Vegas wedding, small town romance.
Brogan
I didn’t plan on hooking up with my new brother-in-law’s best friend… or marrying him.
Life hasn’t been easy, and it’s left me a little bruised, and a lot cautious. So, when I wake up in Vegas married to Maddox, I’m convinced it’s a mistake. A drunken accident that we should undo before anyone finds out.
But he doesn’t see it that way. He asks for six months. Six months to show me we could be something real. And I don’t know why I say yes, except maybe a part of me wants to believe him.
I’m not sure I deserve someone like him. But with every look, every touch, and every little gesture, Maddox is breaking down my walls.
That’s why the next time he asks “what about now?” I know I’m going to say yes.
Maddox
I always thought Brogan was off-limits. Our paths didn’t just cross, they tangled.
If things didn’t work out between us, it would hurt a lot of people. So I stayed in my lane, convincing myself it was for the best.
Until Vegas.
One too many drinks, a blurred wedding chapel, and a couple of shiny rings later, Brogan wakes up next to me… as my wife.
She’s ready to call it a mistake and move on, but I see it for what it is: fate handing me the chance I’ve been too scared to take.
So I make her a deal. Six months. I’ll prove we belong together, and if she still doesn’t believe it, we’ll walk away. No hard feelings.
But I’m not going down without a fight. Flowers, her favorite coffee—I’ll give her everything she never knew she wanted, including me.
And one of these times when I ask if she believes it yet that were meant to be, I just might get the answer I’m hoping for.
Because I’ve waited long enough to make her mine, and this time, I’m not letting her go.
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, she’s known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.
Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing after college and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Fallen Crest series, Ryan’s Bed, Enemies and others. She is currently writing many new books and series with an English Cocker she adores.
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