Archive for the ‘Comedy’ Category

The Panty Thief

Posted: March 23, 2023 in Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, New Release
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The Panty Thief

By Naomi Springthorp

USA Today Best-Selling Author

Genre: Romantic Comedy

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From USA Today Bestselling Author Naomi Springthorp comes a romantic comedy with heat, a cat, and a hottie named Truck.

 

I’ve always had my best friend. She’s the sister I chose and with me for life. She’s also the only roommate I’ve ever had. Everything was perfect—until she popped out a baby. I have to move out. I can’t sleep in my own bed and I’m waking up everyone in the house when I get home from the club. Nobody wants to hear a crying baby at 3am. Especially when I just left my conquest for the night begging for more. Crashing at my ex’s while I apartment hunt is only a temporary solution. Now, my bestie is forcing me to have a house warming party—and if I know her at all, she has an ulterior motive.

 

There’s a new hot chick in my building. She’s put together and her attitude is off the charts. I didn’t expect her to be a cat lady. I’m not into her. Women are trouble. Her scent lingers in the hallway and drives me crazy. Hitting it in my own building? Not going to happen. It’s hard enough to hide being the owner from the tenants. That’s extra drama I don’t want or need.

 

The warm sunbeam every afternoon. My favorite treats. They fed me well at the rescue house and the other cats learned I was in charge early on. The woman with the screaming infant who picked me up was not ideal. However, my new maid and I will get along just fine. She just doesn’t know it yet.

 


About Naomi Springthorp

USA Today Bestselling Author Naomi Springthorp is a born and raised Southern California girl. She’s a baseball freak who supports her team all season long and blatantly admires the athletes in those pants. Music has always been part of her life and she believes everything has a soundtrack. She loves her two feline fur babies, though they’re not quite sure what to do with her.

She writes Baseball Romance, Romantic Comedies, 90s Throwback, and Contemporary Romance–all with heat and sometimes a little sweet.

 

Follow Naomi Here

 

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Falling First Hell

Posted: March 20, 2023 in Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Cover design, Cover Reveal, Fiction, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, Pre Order, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Series
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Title: Falling First Hell

Series: Hellman Brothers Series
Author: Marika Ray
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Tropes: Cinnamon Roll Hero; Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine; Small Town
Release Date: March 30, 2023
Cover Design: Jennifer Olson
Cover Model: Kevin J, BathDaddy.com
I’m unemployed and down to my last dollar—thank you stranger who bought my coffee when my card was declined this morning. If that wasn’t bad enough, I just T-boned the truck belonging to the guy I was meeting on a first date.
Ethan Hellman, small town sweetheart with a secret, and an instant—unbelievable—love for me despite me denting his truck.
It’s not that I don’t believe in love per se. It’s just that I’ve done the calculations—it won’t happen to me. And especially not now when I’m bouncing off rock bottom with the bruises to prove it.
But Ethan doesn’t seem to care about all that. He offers me a job, a place to live…and a rock on my finger. I just have to turn my back on my career, pretend to be giddy in love, and be the face of his new company. His constant sunshine makes me grumpy. It’s also kind of addicting. So I agree to his terms and find myself living a life I don’t even recognize.
Things are going surprisingly well when someone from my past reappears offering a similar lifeline. I’ll have to make some tough decisions that just don’t compute in my logical brain.
Ethan may have fallen first, but I’m afraid I’ve fallen harder.

Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy and sweet RomComs, spending her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.
 
More information can be found at www.marikaray.com
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Spicy Spring Fling

Posted: March 16, 2023 in Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, New Release, Romantic Comedy, Small Town Fiction, Small Town Romance
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Title: Spicy Spring Fling

Authors: Gwyn McNamee & Christy Anderson
Genre: Small Town Romantic Comedy
Release Date: March 16, 2023
Cover Design: Bookin’ It Designs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Bobby Sweet is a legend in the kitchen.
Rumor is, he really knows how to handle an eggplant.
It’s the entire reason I’m here writing this article about him for the paper.
But I keep having to remind myself to stay professional.
Because things are really heating up in his kitchen.
And the rumors are true.
Bobby’s eggplant is something to behold.
Large.
Thick.
Exactly what I’ve been craving.
It makes my mouth water…
Along with other parts of me…
The only question is, will I be able to handle all of it?
I can certainly try.
A spicy spring fling with the hot chef may be just what I need…
 
Enjoy this stand-alone hot and dirty insta-lust romantic comedy filled with vegetable and kitchen shenanigans from USA Today Bestselling Authors Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson.
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
Gwyn McNamee is an attorney, writer, wife, and mother (to one human baby and two fur babies). Originally from the Midwest, Gwyn relocated to her husband’s home town of Las Vegas in 2015 and is enjoying her respite from the cold and snow. Gwyn has been writing down her crazy stories and ideas for years and finally decided to share them with the world. She loves to write stories with a bit of suspense and action mingled with romance and heat.

When she isn’t either writing or voraciously devouring any books she can get her hands on, Gwyn is busy adding to her tattoo collection, golfing, and stirring up trouble with her perfect mix of sweetness and sarcasm (usually while wearing heels).

Gwyn is the author of The Hawke Family series, The Slip Series, The Deadliest Sin Series, The Inland Seas Series, The Supernatural Love Stories in the Absurd (written as her alter-ego, DP Payne), and several stand-alone novels.

 
 
 

Writing with a whole lot of sarcasm and humor, mixed with a bit of Southern charm, Christy Anderson ain’t no sweet tea kinda storyteller. As an author of romance, Christy believes it doesn’t always have to be hearts and flowers; sometimes, it is dark and twisted, but romance nonetheless. She mixes terror, revenge, and a sliver of love and hope into stories about family, friends, struggles, blurred lines, and happily-ever-afters. Christy lives in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Tennessee with her husband and 152 cats (not really, but close), where she enjoys writing one twist at a time. Christy loves to hear from her readers, and here’s where you can find her:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Only a Touch

Posted: March 2, 2023 in Adult Comedy, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, New Release, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Series
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Title: Only a Touch
Series: Kasper Ridge
Author: Delancey Stewart
Genre: Small Town Romance/Romantic Comedy
Release Date: February 28, 2023
Cover Design: Kelly Lambert Greer
A new entrant to USA Today Bestselling author Delancey Stewart’s Kasper Ridge series of connected standalones will give you all the feels!
 
I’ve got a plan to get out of this tiny town and off to the adventure I’ve been dreaming of. I’m just missing one tiny thing to pull this plan off… a boyfriend.
I’ve been running the Kasper Ridge Guides and Gear shop since after high school. And for a long time, it’s been enough. But when I final in a contest to win the adventure of a lifetime, I’m ready to head out and see the world outside this tiny Colorado town.
The only problem? My inside source says the contest organizers want to give the prize to a couple. And I’m decidedly single.
Luckily, I’ve become good friends with Travis, a ridiculously handsome, intimidatingly large former fighter pilot. He’s unavailable in every sense of the word. Or at least that’s what I think…until we kiss in a moment of passion I never expected. And then suddenly, leaving town doesn’t seem like such a great plan.
Pretending to be in love with Travis isn’t hard, and the cameras following us around for the week capture some footage that make it look like it’s not too hard for him, either.
But then an “unresolved issue” from Travis’s past shows up at the resort and reminds me exactly why I don’t date tall, gorgeous men in the first place.

“This book just checked all the boxes for me. Sweet, emotional, heartfelt, steamy and funny, this read has you basking in the feels and swoon as your heart melts and a huge smile takes up residence on your face. Travis and CeeCee were cute and totally adorable together. Another superb entry for this wonderfully fun series.” – ★★★★★ Star B&N Review

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Love and Other Kerfuffles

Posted: February 16, 2023 in Adult Romance, Anthology, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, Multi Author Collection, New, New Release
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Love and Other Kerfuffles

A Romantic Comedy Collection for Charity 

Romance Café Collection Book 20

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Available on Kindle Unlimited


Description:

Is Cupid a lover or a fighter?

This Valentine’s Day affairs of the heart wind their way around workplace flings, turning enemies into romance, friends into lovers and shooting his darts at a certain best friend’s brother.

Kerfluffy is on the rampage, making cute ‘n’ fluffy appearances throughout this collection of romance stories bringing love and laughter to every Happily Ever After.

 

𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑼𝑺𝑨 𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕-𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅-𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒓𝒐𝒎-𝒄𝒐𝒎 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒇𝒆, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.


Participating Authors:

Authors: A.R. Bell

Amilia Quinn

Angela Breen

Anna Volkin

Annee Jones

Bethany Monaco Smith

Chelle Pimblott

Cinna Stone

D A Nelson

Debra Deasey

Diane Wiggs

Guinevere Jordan

Heather D’Agostino

Harper Michaels

Ireland Lorelei

Jackie Paxson

Jakki Frances

Jan Halen

Jewelz Baxter

JK Lycke

K McEvern Lestrade

K.H. Anastasia

Kate McWilliams

Kimberly Ann

Koko Heary

Laura Marquez Diamond

Lily Kindall

Linda G. Hill

Liz Alden

LoLo Paige

Melissa Kendall

Michelle Ventura

Rachel Blake

Rachelle Wright

RJ Gray

Rubi Jade

Ryleigh Sloan

Sofia Aves

Tasha Blythe

Trinity Wood

VK Holt

 

About The New Romance Cafe

The New Romance Café is the place to get your daily dose of romance books. 

Hang out with like-minded readers and authors at different stages of their writing journey, in a diverse and inclusive group. 

Find out about new releases, take part in fun discussions, and recommend your favourite reads in the safe space of the Café.


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The Panty Thief

Posted: February 9, 2023 in Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, Pre Order
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The Panty Thief

By Naomi Springthorp

USA Today Best Selling Author

Genre: Romantic Comedy

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Cover Designer: Irene Johnson

Release Date: March 23

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From USA Today Bestselling Author Naomi Springthorp comes a romantic comedy with heat, a cat, and a hottie named Truck.

 

I’ve always had my best friend. She’s the sister I chose and with me for life. She’s also the only roommate I’ve ever had. Everything was perfect—until she popped out a baby. I have to move out. I can’t sleep in my own bed and I’m waking up everyone in the house when I get home from the club. Nobody wants to hear a crying baby at 3am. Especially when I just left my conquest for the night begging for more. Crashing at my ex’s while I apartment hunt is only a temporary solution. Now, my bestie is forcing me to have a house warming party—and if I know her at all, she has an ulterior motive.

 

There’s a new hot chick in my building. She’s put together and her attitude is off the charts. I didn’t expect her to be a cat lady. I’m not into her. Women are trouble. Her scent lingers in the hallway and drives me crazy. Hitting it in my own building? Not going to happen. It’s hard enough to hide being the owner from the tenants. That’s extra drama I don’t want or need.

 

The warm sunbeam every afternoon. My favorite treats. They fed me well at the rescue house and the other cats learned I was in charge early on. The woman with the screaming infant who picked me up was not ideal. However, my new maid and I will get along just fine. She just doesn’t know it yet.


About Naomi Springthorp

USA Today Bestselling Author Naomi Springthorp is a born and raised Southern California girl. She’s a baseball freak who supports her team all season long and blatantly admires the athletes in those pants. Music has always been part of her life and she believes everything has a soundtrack. She loves her two feline fur babies, though they’re not quite sure what to do with her.

She writes Baseball Romance, Romantic Comedies, 90s Throwback, and Contemporary Romance–all with heat and sometimes a little sweet.

Follow Naomi

Here

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Love and Other Kerfuffles

Posted: February 7, 2023 in Adult Romance, Anthology, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, Multi Author Collection, New, New Release
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 ✩✩✩ RELEASE BLITZ ✩✩✩

Love and Other Kerfuffles

A Romantic Comedy Collection for Charity 

Romance Café Collection Book 20

Goodreads: 

Hosted by DS Book Promotions


AMAZON

US | UK | CA | AU

Available on Kindle Unlimited


Description:

Is Cupid a lover or a fighter?

This Valentine’s Day affairs of the heart wind their way around workplace flings, turning enemies into romance, friends into lovers and shooting his darts at a certain best friend’s brother.

Kerfluffy is on the rampage, making cute ‘n’ fluffy appearances throughout this collection of romance stories bringing love and laughter to every Happily Ever After.

 

𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑼𝑺𝑨 𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕-𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅-𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒓𝒐𝒎-𝒄𝒐𝒎 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒇𝒆, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.


Participating Authors:

Authors: A.R. Bell

Amilia Quinn

Angela Breen

Anna Volkin

Annee Jones

Bethany Monaco Smith

Chelle Pimblott

Cinna Stone

D A Nelson

Debra Deasey

Diane Wiggs

Guinevere Jordan

Heather D’Agostino

Harper Michaels

Ireland Lorelei

Jackie Paxson

Jakki Frances

Jan Halen

Jewelz Baxter

JK Lycke

K McEvern Lestrade

K.H. Anastasia

Kate McWilliams

Kimberly Ann

Koko Heary

Laura Marquez Diamond

Lily Kindall

Linda G. Hill

Liz Alden

LoLo Paige

Melissa Kendall

Michelle Ventura

Rachel Blake

Rachelle Wright

RJ Gray

Rubi Jade

Ryleigh Sloan

Sofia Aves

Tasha Blythe

Trinity Wood

VK Holt

 

About The New Romance Cafe

The New Romance Café is the place to get your daily dose of romance books. 

Hang out with like-minded readers and authors at different stages of their writing journey, in a diverse and inclusive group. 

Find out about new releases, take part in fun discussions, and recommend your favourite reads in the safe space of the Café.


The New Romance Cafe Links

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Website: 

Romance Cafe Publishing: 

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Let Your Lips Twitch

Posted: February 4, 2023 in Adult Comedy, Adult Humour, Adult Short Stories, Anthology, Book Tour, Comedy, New, New Release
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Let Your Lips Twitch 💋
Comedy is everywhere if you allow yourself to see it—to feel it. It can be subtle or overt, dark or joyous, adorable or cheeky. Such ageless versatility is beyond compare. Curated with that in mind, author R.A. Clarke proudly presents sixteen humorous stories to the world. Between these covers, you’ll find short fiction in several genres. Each tale is infused with unique characters and comical situations, some rooted in reality, others certainly not. Flip the page and join a jewel heist executed by bumbling thieves at a gastronomy party, meet a lowly soul gifted the fantastical chance to redo an all-consuming moment of regret, or sweat alongside a father as he realizes his daughter is growing up too fast. Turn another page and you’ll enjoy clowning around while meeting Mr. Right, then zoom in on a perfectly focused meet cute, or feel Mother Nature’s wrath as a rebellious fishing excursion goes all kinds of wrong. There is something in this collection for everyone to enjoy, including eight never-before-seen stories. Allow yourself to be entertained and whisked away. Let humour in all its glorious forms tempt your lips to move. Don’t fight the urge. Embrace it. Go ahead and let your lips twitch.

https://booksirens.com/book/RBONC89/VTVSRHO

AMAZON:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ2RQKPP

So, I know I just shared an excerpt… but I couldn’t resist sharing one more – a slightly bigger one that I’ve read myself for all to enjoy! This selection is taken from a fantastical tale called Mr. Regret, found within my book “Let Your Lips Twitch”. Enjoy! 😃

https://youtu.be/i5Js8whrLJQ

About the Author

R.A. Clarke is a former police officer turned stay-at-home-mom living in Portage la Prairie, MB with two busy boys, a sport-aholic husband, and a couple of quirky dogs. She maintains her sanity by guzzling copious amounts of coffee and diving into fantastic worlds of her own creation. Rachael loves fulfilling dreams and seeking new inspirations. As an artist, community theatre actor, and writer, her creativity never sleeps. She’s currently working on a little bit of a lot… which includes writing a YA fantasy novel, a sci-fi adventure novel, and writing/illustrating picture books (under the name Rachael Clarke). If you have kids, feel free to check out her children’s chapter book, The Big Ol’ Bike, just released in November, 2020. Follow R A. Clarke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raclarkeauthor Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachaelclarkewrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: @raclarkewrites Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19916621.Rachael_Clarke Website: https://www.rachaelclarkewrites.com/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rachaelclarke9631 Newsletter Signup: http://eepurl.com/ih-3XH

Spicy Spring Fling

Posted: February 3, 2023 in Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Cover design, Cover Reveal, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, Romantic Comedy, Small Town Fiction, Small Town Romance
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Title: Spicy Spring Fling
Authors: Gwyn McNamee & Christy Anderson
Genre: Small Town Romantic Comedy
Release Date: March 16, 2023
Cover Design: Bookin’ It Designs
 
Bobby Sweet is a legend in the kitchen.
Rumor is, he really knows how to handle an eggplant.
It’s the entire reason I’m here writing this article about him for the paper.
But I keep having to remind myself to stay professional.
Because things are really heating up in his kitchen.
And the rumors are true.
Bobby’s eggplant is something to behold.
Large.
Thick.
Exactly what I’ve been craving.
It makes my mouth water…
Along with other parts of me…
The only question is, will I be able to handle all of it?
I can certainly try.
A spicy spring fling with the hot chef may be just what I need…
Enjoy this stand-alone hot and dirty insta-lust romantic comedy filled with vegetable and kitchen shenanigans from USA Today Bestselling Authors Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson.

Gwyn McNamee is an attorney, writer, wife, and mother (to one human baby and two fur babies). Originally from the Midwest, Gwyn relocated to her husband’s home town of Las Vegas in 2015 and is enjoying her respite from the cold and snow. Gwyn has been writing down her crazy stories and ideas for years and finally decided to share them with the world. She loves to write stories with a bit of suspense and action mingled with romance and heat.

When she isn’t either writing or voraciously devouring any books she can get her hands on, Gwyn is busy adding to her tattoo collection, golfing, and stirring up trouble with her perfect mix of sweetness and sarcasm (usually while wearing heels).

Gwyn is the author of The Hawke Family series, The Slip Series, The Deadliest Sin Series, The Inland Seas Series, The Supernatural Love Stories in the Absurd (written as her alter-ego, DP Payne), and several stand-alone novels.

 

Writing with a whole lot of sarcasm and humor, mixed with a bit of Southern charm, Christy Anderson ain’t no sweet tea kinda storyteller. As an author of romance, Christy believes it doesn’t always have to be hearts and flowers; sometimes, it is dark and twisted, but romance nonetheless. She mixes terror, revenge, and a sliver of love and hope into stories about family, friends, struggles, blurred lines, and happily-ever-afters. Christy lives in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Tennessee with her husband and 152 cats (not really, but close), where she enjoys writing one twist at a time. Christy loves to hear from her readers, and here’s where you can find her:

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Friend Zone Hell

Posted: October 7, 2022 in Adult Contemporary Romance, Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Comedy, Comedy Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Friends to Lovers Romance, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, New Release, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Series
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Title: Friend Zone Hell

Series: Hellman Brothers Book 3
Author: Marika Ray
Genre: Romantic Comedy / Small Town Romance
Tropes: best-friends-to-lovers, heroine with an illness, hero has that golden retriever + daddy dom energy
Release Date: October 6, 2022
Cover Design: Jennifer Olson

The town’s most eligible bachelor just saved my life. I paid him back by puking on him.
Callan Hellman. Mr. Nice Guy paramedic. My best friend.
He buys my friends flowers when he knows they’ve had a hard day. Who does that? Callan’s the guy every girl wants to date and take home to mama. Not me though. We’re just friends. Have been since elementary school. I was the weird girl who kept him laughing with my antics, even when his father abandoned his family and Callan hid those scars behind his smile.
But due to my sudden medical diagnosis at twenty-four, Callan insists I move in with him. I accept and soon regret it. Since when did he grow all those muscles, and why is he allergic to wearing shirts? I’m getting white-picket-fences-feelings I have no business feeling, and try as I might to suppress them, Callan makes a bold move that proves he’s carried a love-shaped torch for me for years.
Turns out, best friends make the best lovers, but when Callan’s daddy issues come between us, will his well-meaning brothers be able to patch us up and get our hearts beating together again? Or have I just lost the best friend I’ll ever have?

“Say the word and I’ll back off forever, Cricket. All it takes is a simple no and I’ll never bring this up again, but I gotta tell you, I don’t want to back off. I want to taste your lips and feel your body pressed against me. Preferably with less clothing.” I leaned down and traced a kiss along her neck, seeing the way her breathing kicked up to that of a sprinter. “Tell me to stop, angel.”

She swallowed hard and every cell in my body froze, waiting for an answer. No matter how much it pained me—and good lord would it pain me for the rest of my life—but if she said no I’d honor that and never let her feel my disappointment.

That moment in the kitchen the other night had shown me a tiny morsel of hope, that maybe, just maybe, Cricket felt the same heart stopping excitement when we were together. If there was even a small window of chance, I had to take my shot. Watching my older brothers find love had taken those feelings I’d harbored for Cricket over the years and given them an urgency I could no longer stuff down.

Her blue eyes were eating me up, the flush from earlier turning into a forest fire on her cheeks. Her voice came out on a barely-there breath but I still heard it.

“I don’t want you to stop, Cal.”

Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy and sweet RomComs, spending her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.
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