Friends-to-Lovers

Er ist ein talentierter Manga-Zeichner auf der Überholspur.Sie seine schärfste Kritikerin.In ihrem romantischen Fantasy-Roman verbindet die Bestseller-Autorin Liza Grimm Urban Fantasy mit Manga - ein wunderbar emotionales und von Megumi Maria Loy aufwendig illustriertes Leseerlebnis!Als die erfolgreiche Manga-Influencerin Toni eines Tages in New York von einer seltsamen Kreatur angegriffen wird, kommt ihr der charmante Hikaru zu Hilfe. Toni ahnt nicht, dass ihr Retter einer der erfolgreichsten Mangaka weltweit ist, denn Hikaru meidet die Öffentlichkeit. Was sie ebenfalls nicht weiß: Hikaru verdankt seinen Erfolg einer besonderen Gabe. Er kann seine Gefühle als Zeichnungen auf Papier bannen - doch dabei erschafft er auch Monster, die zum Leben erwachen.Über ihre gemeinsame Liebe zu Manga kommen Toni und Hikaru sich bald näher, ohne zu ahnen, wer der jeweils andere wirklich ist - denn seit Toni vor Jahren nur knapp einem Stalker entkommen ist, hält auch sie ihre Identität geheim. Als Hikaru dann jedoch etwas herausfindet, das ihn tief verletzt, fließen seine Zweifel und Ängste direkt in seine nächste Zeichnung ...Romantische Fantasy um eine Manga-Influencerin auf der Flucht und ein Mangaka, dessen Monster Realität werden!Liza Grimms spannende und einfühlsame Liebesgeschichte wird von Megumi Loys großartigen Illustrationen auf besondere Weise zum Leben erweckt. Der romantische Urban-Fantasy-Roman ist ein Fest für alle Fans von Manga und Fantasy Romance.Entdecke auch Liza Grimms magische Fantasy-Bücher:- Talus - Die Hexen von Edinburgh- Talus - Die Magie des Würfels- Talus - Die Runen der Macht- Talus - Pen & Paper in der magischen Welt von Talus- Die Götter von Asgard- Die Helden von Midgard- Hinter den Spiegeln so kalt

An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Redeeming 6, the fourth book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This book wrecked me even further than I could've imagined, in all the best possible ways! Joey and Aoife have my heart. Chloe Walsh is one of the most gifted authors that I've ever come across' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Will leave an indelible imprint on your heart without doubt . . . Most definitely Chloe Walsh's best work to date' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Just WOW!!!! I can't seem to find the words to even try and explain why this book is so EPIC!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Nothing I say will do this book justice . . . There was laughter and tears, trauma and healing and every single word of it was perfection' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... I'm saving you, six.With his world unravelling around him, and pressure rising at home, Joey Lynch's life has never been in more turmoil. Desperate to prove himself worthy of the only person he's ever put his trust in, Joey fights to stay away from a world that threatens to destroy everything. But with the odds stacking against him by the day, can he keep his head above water?Unwilling to give up on the boy she loves, Aoife Molloy fights to save her best friend from the edge of self-destruction. Drowning in a world she doesn't understand, with only her heart to guide her, Aoife refuses to turn her back on Joey, no matter how badly the odds are stacked against them.Through heartbreak and horror, Aoife and Joey have had each other's backs, and this time is no different. Come what may.......................... Want more of Joey, Aoife and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6Taming 7Releasing 10

Releasing 10 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh.The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover..........................A love that couldn't be broken, except by the truth.Lizzie Young has always felt she was too much everything. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at a young age, she's never fit in with her family, her friends, her community. Lizzie wants to be accepted and understood, but with few people in her corner, she's carried her burdens and her trauma on her own. But when she meets a kind boy on the school bus, things start to look bright for the first time in her life . . .Hugh Biggs has an old soul and the wisdom of someone far beyond his years. A young man with a sharp mind and a firm code of ethics, he sees something in Lizzie Young that he can't resist. He wants to be her everything and shoulder her burden. And Lizzie wants that too. Lizzie and Hugh's bond seems unbreakable - their chemistry is electric, their love is potent, and their connection is soul deep - but even the truest love can be shaken by forces beyond control.Warning: Releasing 10 tackles several sensitive topics, including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, self-harm, and suicide. It includes explicit sexual content and graphic violence. Reader discretion is advised..........................Want more of The Boys of Tommen? Read all of the series so far:Binding 13Keeping 13Saving 6Redeeming 6Taming 7

Taming 7 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover.The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all!'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serious talent'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I adore this world & the found family this series has brought into my life and I don't know what I was before I read this'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Chloe Walsh will always be my number one author'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.........................She's the quintessential sunshine girl. He's the lovable class clown. But storm clouds are rolling in, and this Tommen boy is about to get serious.Tommen's cheeky lad, Gerard 'Gibsie' Gibson, is a comedian at heart, but underneath his happy-go-lucky-nature lurks a broken boy, tortured by the events of his past. Using humour to cope with his demons, Gibsie hides everything from the world.Only one person knows who he truly is on the inside. His friend's little sister. His Claire-bear.Enveloped in sunshine, Claire Biggs has spent her whole life adoring the boy across the street. Her brother's friend. Seeing a side to Gerard that no one else sees, Claire is determined to tame her wild-at-heart childhood best friend.But when the unexpected occurs and lines are crossed, will Gibsie and Claire's friendship survive? Will it blossom into something more, or will they lose themselves in the riptide? .........................Want more of The Boys of Tommen? Read all of the series so far:Binding 13Keeping 13Saving 6Redeeming 6Taming 7Releasing 10

Sexy new adult romance meets swashbuckling adventure when ex childhood friends Paige and Seb reconnect to finally track down the treasure that has been a legend in their small Michigan beach town for decades. Perfect for fans of The Goonies and Netflix’s Outer Banks who are craving more romance!Star pupil Paige Malone just finished her first year at Harvard. Dropout Seb Jansen spent that time pumping gas for wealthy yacht owners at a Lake Michigan marina. They haven’t seen each other since high school. A shame, considering that they were once inseparable childhood friends who combed their coastal hometown’s sun-kissed beaches along with a couple of other middle-school pals—hunting the Golden Venus, a legendary local treasure that’s distantly connected to Paige’s family.A treasure rumored to be worth millions of dollars. If it even exists.These days, however, the former BFFs have traded adventure for reality. Paige is home for the summer and is spiraling after losing her college financial aid. While across town, Seb fell in with a bad crowd and now regrets his life choices, big time. Both feel colossally stuck. And alone.But when Paige stumbles upon a hidden secret in her grandmother’s beach cottage, she must get their old treasure-hunting gang back together to finally unravel the mystery that has eluded her family for generations. Who knows: the thrill of the hunt might help Paige and Seb find a path back to their lost friendship…or something more.The Summer of Lost Things brings the summer heat with its combination of a high stakes treasure hunt and a swoony love story.Tropes- Childhood friends to lovers  - Second-chance romance- Treasure hunt- Family secrets- Partners in crime- Summer love- Small beach town setting- Overachiever x bad boy- Loveable rogue

Manche Narben verblassen - doch was, wenn die Vergangenheit uns einholt und alles zu zerstören droht?Nach Jahren auf der Flucht weiß Thea eines ganz sicher: Vertrauen kann tödlich sein. Und doch lässt sie sich darauf ein, mit einem Mann unter einem Dach zu leben, den sie kaum kennt.Shepard Colson ist charmant, aufmerksam - und bringt mit seinem entwaffnenden Lächeln all die Mauern ins Wanken, die Thea sich so sorgfältig aufgebaut hat. Doch Thea hat schon einmal geglaubt, in Sicherheit zu sein. Und sie trägt die Narben, die ihr das Gegenteil bewiesen haben. Trotzdem ist Shep überall. In ihrer Bäckerei, in ihrem Garten, in ihrem Leben. Er sieht zu viel, dringt mit sanfter Beharrlichkeit durch ihre Mauern. Und als die Schatten ihrer Vergangenheit sie einholen, ist er es, der an ihrer Seite bleibt. Er will sie beschützen - selbst, wenn es bedeutet, zu ihr in ihre einsame Hütte zu ziehen und mehr als nur ihre Wände zu reparieren.Mit jeder Begegnung gerät Thea mehr in seinen Bann. Shep ist nicht nur goldenes Licht und sorglose Versprechen - er sieht ihre Narben, erkennt ihre Ängste und nennt sie trotzdem die stärkste Frau, die er je gekannt hat. Sie beginnt zu glauben, dass ein neues Leben möglich ist. Dass sie bei ihm endlich ankommen könnte.Doch dann findet sie ihr Peiniger aus der Vergangenheit. Und diesmal wird er nicht eher ruhen, bis er ihr alles genommen hat - selbst ihr Leben.Sparrow FallsDELICATE. Ich wollte nur, dass du bleibst ist der zweite Band der sechsbändigen Suspense-Romance-Reihe, die intensive Gefühle und nervenaufreibende Spannung in der idyllischen Kleinstadt Sparrow Falls vereint. Jedes Buch erzählt die Geschichte eines neuen Paares und kann unabhängig gelesen werden.Dramatisch, atmosphärisch und voller Spannung - für alle, die emotionale Liebesgeschichten mit düsteren Geheimnissen, unerwarteten Wendungen lieben. Hochveredelte Klappenbroschur mit dreiseitigem Farbschnitt, nur, solange der Vorrat reicht!

For her, he would risk everything...The fan-favorite series by the queen of dark Mafia romance returns with new exclusive content.Notorious Mafia enforcer Maximo DiMarco has always been Joey Moretti's protector - her brothers' best friend... and secret crush. With the body of a god and the mind of a devil, he's the only one who sees the real woman beneath her spoiled Mafia princess façade.Max's rigid loyalty to the Moretti brothers keeps them apart, and he does everything possible to ignore the sparks that fly between then. But when they finally lose control, their desires threaten to set the world ablaze.As Max's dark past catches up to them, Joey must choose: remain bound by loyalty to her family, or risk everything for a love that could destroy her?This book is a standalone, brother's best friend romance. It features:*A jealous, possessive MC*Age gap*Praise/ punishment*Pierced MC*Inexperienced FMC*Touch her and die vibes*No cheating*A HEA

Friends-only is an impossible rule to follow in this forbidden-love, ice-hockey romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely. <BR><BR>--<BR><BR>A forbidden romance with my brother's hockey teammate wasn't on my to-do list when I moved across the country...<BR><BR>Neither was getting locked out of a friend's place wearing next to nothing.<BR><BR>Or spending the night with the sexy stranger who rescues me.<BR><BR>In the morning, I learn the filthy-mouthed man with the talented hands is not only the hotshot new hockey player on my brother's team: he's also - wait for it - my brand new roommate.<BR><BR>A Friends-only rule seems like a good idea, but it turns out to be far from easy. Wes is flirty, generous and looks at me like I'm the only one.<BR><BR>How can I avoid falling for my brother's teammate when he comes to my door and tells me exactly how he'd like to break our rules?<BR><BR>Every single one.<BR><BR>Tropes:<BR>- ice hockey romance- roommates-to-lovers- forbidden love- brother's teammate- lovers-to-friends-to-lovers- one night stand<BR><BR>--<BR><BR><BR>Readers LOVE The Boyfriend Goal:<BR><BR>'This book had me completely hooked from the first chapter, I devoured it, I couldn't stop reading until I finished it' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'This book had me genuinely laughing out loud and swooning throughout the whole book. . . Lauren really knows how to write the PERFECT romance books' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'I loved, loved, loved it and already want to read it again' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'This was absolutely a five star read... I couldn't put it down it was such a heart warming story and the characters were so well written, I'm already looking forward to reading the next book in this series' ***** Reader Review

'A MYSTERY WRAPPED INSIDE A LOVE STORY. A STUNNING DEBUT' ALICE FEENEY'THIS IS THE THRILLER I NEEDED TO FILL THAT GONE GIRL-SHAPED HOLE' RUTH MANCINI'A gripping, page-turning tale for fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and complex male-female friendships' WOMAN'S OWN'A brilliantly absorbing modern mystery' HEAT'Bound to be the biggest book of 2026''This mystery-thriller has it all''The twisty domestic suspense of Lisa Jewell blended with the soft romantic yearning of B.K. Borison''I absolutely ADORED this''A reminder of why I love reading''This story had me in an absolute chokehold''Killer plot, twists and romance . . . an edge of your seat thriller''A brilliantly written thriller with the undercurrent of deep romantic love''Funny, heartbreaking and so beautiful''I genuinely cannot fault this book''I don't think I've ever been so engrossed''You will fall hopelessly in love with these characters''Absolutely addictive. This story might keep you up at night''THIS AMAZING THRILLER MIGHT JUST SAVE YOUR LIFE' Benny and Joy like to say that they've been saving each other since the moment they met.Until the day Joy disappears and Benny is accused of her murder.Best friends Benny and Joy host a beloved 'comedy survival' podcast, gleefully finding life-affirming humour in near-death experiences.When Benny arrives at Joy and her husband's home one morning to record, he finds shattered glass and an empty house.With Joy missing and the hours ticking by, not even their most devoted fans could guess the terrible secrets they have hidden from the world - and from each other.If Benny wants to find Joy in time, and clear his own name, he'll have to solve the highest stakes survival story yet.'A heart-pounding thriller and a heart-melting romance' ANNABEL MONAGHAN'One of the best thrillers I've read this year' AMY TINTERA'A meticulously plotted mystery wrapped up in a tender love story' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN'The pages practically turn themselves in this nuanced thriller' NINA SIMON

When the single dad hockey player falls for the nanny... <BR><BR>The fifth instalment of the steamy Love and Hockey ice-hockey romance series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely.<BR><BR>--<BR><BR>Just what every bride dreams of-running straight from her cheating fiancé into the arms of a hot hockey star... and then getting hired as his kids' nanny.<BR><BR>Tyler Falcon is protective, flirtatious...and frustratingly responsible. We almost did something reckless when he found me alone in my wedding dress, and I blurted out all the things I'd never truly experienced.<BR><BR>Now, the sexy single dad is saving me again with a nannying job I desperately need-and a promise to never mention The Night of 1001 Confessions.<BR><BR>Until one night, the tension snaps.<BR><BR>Now we have a deal. Five lessons in seduction. No strings attached.<BR><BR>But the more nights we spend tangled up together though, the harder it is to pretend it's just physical. Because I'm not only falling for my boss-I'm falling for the man whose kids have stolen my heart.<BR><BR><BR>Tropes:- ice hockey romance- single dad/nanny- runaway bride- forced proximity- spicy lessons- she's his daughter's skating coach- confession of all secrets- love notes- found family <BR>--<BR><BR>Readers LOVE The Overtime Kiss:<BR><BR>'A beautiful, feel-good romance with just the right emotional depth!' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'Lauren Blakely is, without a doubt, one of my absolute top authors, and her releases are always at the very top of my reading list...This novel is an absolute joy to read, a testament to Lauren Blakely's skill in crafting romances that are both incredibly fun and deeply meaningful' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'I laughed, I smiled and I swooned as I cheered this couple on' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'I am a massive Lauren Blakely fan and I don't think she is capable of writing a bad book. In my eyes she is the gift that keeps on giving. Every time I read a book of hers, it automatically becomes my new favourite and the Overtime Kiss is no exception' ***** Reader Review

Dive deeper into the world created by the queen of dark mafia romance as her fan-favorite Chicago Ruthless series returns, richer and more captivating than ever. Secure your limited first edition, featuring special floral sprayed-edges and unique foiling.Notorious Mafia enforcer and right hand of the Cosa Nostra, Maximo DiMarco has always looked out for me. He’s my protector. My brothers’ best friend. My crush—with the body of a god and the mind of a devil.And I am just a spoiled Mafia princess. At least that’s who most people think I am. They don’t look at me long enough to see the real me. But he sees…He is dark and dangerous and lethal, but he’s the only man who makes me feel like I’m alive. It’s a pity he’s too loyal to my brothers to ever act on the sparks that constantly fly between us…Or is he…?Because when he finally loses control, it’s even more than I ever dreamed it could be. And even though he tells me that the two of us aren’t an option, I see the look in his eyes every time we’re together. He’s only a breath away from losing that control again.But Max is a man with a dark past and secrets that he can’t escape. When that past catches up with us, it threatens what might be our only shot at happiness. Because I would give up everything I’ve ever known for a life with him. And when my brothers find out about us, I just might have to.Chicago Ruthless series: - Book 1: Dante - Book 2: Joey - Book 3: Lorenzo - Book 4: Keres

**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**'A dream of a love story' ROSIE WALSH'Charged with chemistry and rippling with atmosphere' HOLLY MILLER'Full of laughter and yearning' HOLLY GRAMAZIOTwo best friends. Seven days in paradise. One last chance to fall in love, or fall apart...Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight. They've always clashed and come back together-it's what they do. Until now. On the eve of her wedding, Frankie doesn't know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man.As she loses hope, in walks George. For one glorious evening, Frankie's life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note behind.Crushed and confused, Frankie only wants to wallow. But George has a different idea. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino.Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good. PRAISE FOR CARLEY FORTUNE: 'Funny and sexy, this promises to be the escapist novel of the summer' HEAT'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine'With summery weather, stunning sunsets and boat trips, it's impossible not to feel the holiday spirit while reading this book' Mirror'Swoon-worthy, sun-drenched. . . Beautifully described scenery and a heart-fluttering friends-to-lovers story make this one of 2025's best romances.' Culturefly

This forbidden-love, ice-hockey romance is the fourth instalment of the Love and Hockey series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely. <BR><BR>--<BR><BR>In my defence, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day-and one unforgettable night-with was a hockey star on my father's team.<BR><BR>And Miles didn't know I was the coach's daughter.<BR><BR>That's the point of a "no-work-talk" date.<BR><BR>But now? He's as forbidden to me as I am to him.<BR><BR>When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. Too much is at stake-I can't risk my heart or my father's team.<BR><BR>But when I end up living at Miles's place to care for his pack of rescue pups, the lines and I discover there's more to him than I ever imagined-a man who's genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real.<BR><BR>My heart's getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it... am I putting everyone's dreams on the line? <BR><BR>Tropes:<BR>- ice hockey romance- coach's daughter- the one who got away- second chance romance- age gap- forbidden romance- forced proximity- workplace romance <BR>--<BR><BR>Readers LOVE The Girlfriend Zone:<BR><BR>'Each book in this series just gets better and better and I honestly don't know how I am going to survive when this series ends. I LOVE it!' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'Amazing! The girlfriend zone delivers on every level' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'Oh my GOD, this book was everything! Seriously, Lauren Blakely has done it again, and I don't even know how to function after finishing it. I laughed, I swooned, I teared up-Miles and Leighton completely stole my heart' ***** Reader Review<BR><BR>'This book made me swoon, sweat and cry my little heart out' ***** Reader Review

'If I could live inside a Jenny Colgan novel, I'd be happy forever' JILL MANSELL¿EVERYONE IS SEARCHING FOR THEIR PERFECT HOUSE. BUT HOME IS REALLY WHERE THE HEART IS ...¿Janey Carter has a lot to be grateful for - a home by the sea in Carso that she renovated herself, a job as an audiologist that she loves, two great kids, and a network of kind and supportive friends. But since her husband left, her confidence has taken a nosedive. And then, out of the blue, her grumpy 30-year-old daughter announces she's moving back home. Janey loves Essie dearly but they only just made it out alive from her adolescence. And this really is going to cramp her soon-to-be-rediscovered dating style.Yes, Essie Carter is grumpy but she's just lost her job, she can't afford her rent in Edinburgh and her boyfriend isn't ready to commit. There's nothing for it but to admit defeat and hope the sea air soothes her soul. Life seems to be punching this millennial squarely in the face.Living back under the same roof brings its challenges. But a combination of rescue dogs, pub quizzes and a surprise project doing up the unloved Seagate Cottages next door slowly brings mother and daughter closer together. Meanwhile, the steady stream of people coming past the house with fabric swatches and paint brings revelations for Essie, and offers Janey a surprise second chance at love as well.Readers LOVE Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages:'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished!' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic'

El poder y el dolor del primer amor nunca se han sentido con tanta intensidad como en las extraordinarias historias de Chloe Walsh sobre los irresistibles Chicos de Tommen, que te dejarán con la mayor resaca emocional imaginable. Un amor inquebrantable, excepto por la verdad. Lizzie Young siempre ha sentido que era demasiado en todos los sentidos. Diagnosticada con trastorno bipolar a una edad temprana, nunca ha encajado en su familia, con sus amigos ni en su comunidad. Lizzie quiere que la acepten y la entiendan, pero como cuenta con poca gente de su lado, ha llevado sola el peso de sus cargas y traumas. Cuando conoce a un chico atento en el autobús del instituto, parece que las cosas comienzan a mejorar por primera vez en su vida... Hugh Biggs tiene la madurez y la sabiduría de alguien mucho más mayor. Un joven con una mente aguda y un firme código ético que ve algo en Lizzie Young a lo que no se puede resistir. Quiere serlo todo para ella y ayudarla a sobrellevar su carga. Y Lizzie quiere lo mismo. El vínculo entre Lizzie y Hugh parece indestructible: tienen una química explosiva, su amor es intenso y su conexión, profunda, pero incluso el amor más verdadero puede verse afectado por fuerzas que escapan a su control. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION He was her anchor. She was his storm. Together, they were everything--and it still wasn't enough. From Chloe Walsh, the international bestselling author of the viral Boys of Tommen series, comes a devastatingly raw, achingly beautiful love story that will rip your heart out and patch it back together. Lizzie Young has always felt she was too much everything. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at a young age, she's never fit in with her family, her friends, her community. Lizzie wants to be accepted and understood, but with few family or friends in her corner, she carries her burdens and her trauma on her own. But when she meets a kind boy on the school bus, things start to look bright for the first time in her life... Hugh Biggs has an old soul and the wisdom of someone far beyond his years. A young man with a sharp mind and a firm code of ethics, he sees something in Lizzie Young that he can't resist. He wants to be her everything and shoulder her burden. And Lizzie wants that too. Lizzie and Hugh's bond seems unbreakable -- their chemistry is electric, their love is potent, and their connection is soul deep - but even the truest love can be shaken by forces beyond control.

'From the first chapter, I was hooked' ¿¿¿¿¿ reader review'Spicy and heartwarming' ¿¿¿¿¿reader reviewThere's a Winter Olympic medal on the line. But their toughest challenge is resisting each other...It's the Italian Winter Olympics, and the only thing on SamHarrington'smind is winning her first medal for snowboarding.Enter Finn Bradley. They've had a 'friends forever' pact for, well, forever, so Sam pushes her growing feelings aside and tries to focus on training.But when a major team sponsorship falls through, Sam needs to find funding, and fast. When they're told that pretending to be a couple will give them a better chance at finding sponsors, Sam and Finn agree to fake a relationship. They spend all their time together already, surely pretending to be a couple won't be a slippery slope...There's only one problem. Finn's secretly been in love with her for years, and this Olympic season, he's decided that as well as a medal, he wants to win Sam over.Chalet Girl meets Stephanie Archer in this spicy, fake dating, friends-to-lovers sports romance you need to cosy up with!Tropes:- ¿ ¿ Friends-to-Lovers- ¿¿¿Fake dating- ¿¿ ¿SpiceReaders can't get enough of this spicy winter romance:'This steamy winter romance has it all' ¿¿¿¿¿'A raunchy, feel-good story' ¿¿¿¿¿'Spicy and heartwarming' ¿¿¿¿¿

Now available in a stunning Deluxe Collector's Edition, The Duke and I, the first novel in No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's beloved Bridgerton series, featuring beautiful endpapers, a ribbon marker, gorgeous sprayed edges and a decorated spine. Collect all 8 in the series to unveil the beautiful imagery when shelved together!Watch BRIDGERTON, created by Shondaland for Netflix.DAPHNE & SIMON'S STORYWhen Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, agree to a fake courtship, they think they've found the perfect solution to their problems. Romantically associated with one of London's most desirable catches, Daphne's prospects among the ton will soar. For avowed bachelor Simon, an attachment to Daphne will deter would-be brides and their ambitious mamas. Their plan works like a charm - at first. But amid the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule . . .

Perfect for fans of steamy hockey romances like Icebreaker and The Au Pair Affair, this sizzling childhood friends-to-lovers story follows Kennedy and Nash as they rekindle with the one that got away—if their demanding careers don’t pull them even further apart.<BR><BR>After years of putting her professional life first, 25-year-old Kennedy Miller has finally secured her dream job: she is officially an advertising executive. Though shy and reserved, Kennedy begins her new chapter in New York City, and things couldn’t be more perfect. Until a celebratory night out reunites her with a long lost best friend—and childhood crush.<BR><BR>Taller, fitter, and hotter than ever, 25-year-old Nash Reed is a hockey superstar. Growing up to become one of the most sought-after players in the league—both on and off the ice—he now plays center for the New York Empires hockey team.<BR><BR>When the old friends run into each other at a bar, flames reignite. But what starts off as a hot and exciting love affair turns into a challenge. With the fame and flashing lights of Nash’s career, Kennedy is brought into the spotlight in ways she never expected. Not to mention the added stress of managing the high demands of her new job.<BR><BR>Through the journey of re-discovering one another, handling meddling paparazzi, a jealous teammate, and flirty fans, Kennedy and Nash’s ability to trust each other is put to the test. As their opposing worlds do everything to pull them apart, they must decide whether their love is worth fighting for.

This heart warming and swoon worthy second chance romance about childhood friends reconnecting as adults is the highly anticipated debut novel from BookTok icon Haley Pham.<BR><BR>* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *<BR><BR>Blair and Declan were inseparable growing up - best friends who knew each other better than anyone else. But when an impulsive kiss took them from friends to something more, everything changed. Just as quickly as their romance started, one moment shattered it all, leaving them with nothing but heartbreak and silence.<BR><BR>Four years later, Blair is back in their coastal hometown of Seabrook to support her mom and care for her great-aunt Lottie. To make ends meet, Blair applies to work at a coffee shop - only to discover it's managed by none other than Declan. The boy she loved. The boy she lost. The boy who still makes her heart race.<BR><BR>As Blair's path keeps crossing with Declan's, old wounds resurface, secrets are revealed and sparks reignite. But could their future ever be free of their past?<BR><BR>Told in dual timelines that unravel the magic and pain of first love, Just Friends is a moving, romantic story about second chances, the weight of dreams and finding your way back to the people who feel like home.<BR><BR>Readers can't stop talking about Just Friends . . .<BR>'Honestly, I was so pleasantly surprised and completely blown away by this book'<BR>'I cannot stress enough how much fun I had with this book!'<BR>'The ending had an absolute chokehold on me'<BR>'They didn't feel like characters; they felt like real people who had lived a whole life before the pages even started'<BR>'This is a couple I'll be thinking about for a long time'<BR>'This book felt like having my favourite playlist on repeat'<BR>'It felt light, bright and sparkled like only some books do'

'Honest, vulnerable, and achingly romantic' B.K. Borison, Sunday Times Bestseller_____A swoony friends to lovers summer romance. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry. Two best friends. One unexpected summer holiday. A plot twist they didn't see coming. . .Bookseller Thea never thought she'd meet her best friend through her ex-husband. But that's exactly how she ended up with Alex - a world renown chef and single dad who charms everyone he meets. They vowed that romance would never ruin their friendship, and two years later, they are inseparable.So much so, that when their exes invite them both on a "family" holiday - Alex's daughter and Thea's dog in tow - they reluctantly agree.Theirs didn't start as a love story. But as blistering beach days melt into slow golden evenings, Thea and Alex find themselves confronting feelings that might just lead them to the last place they ever expected: a happy ending.PRAISE FOR CHLOE LIESE'I could curl up in Liese's writing for days, I love it so much!' Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient'Absolute romantic perfection' Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners' A must read for every romance lover!!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis

A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It's witches versus dragons... CHOOSE A SIDE!'If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!''The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!'YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE.Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her.Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them - and the witches - than she would like...As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin.Readers love BLOOD BOUND:¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection""I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it's not the one you think it's going to be...""The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful""Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending - I am not ok!""Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension...what's not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun""Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I've said it""WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much"Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.

Paloma Blake is, at best, antagonistic. But beneath the hairspray, attitude, and promiscuity is a scared girl whose trauma runs deep. Still, the walls she's built are strong, ensuring everyone only sees Paloma's sexy façade. Everyone except for Bennett.<BR><BR>Bennett Reiner, the carefully controlled, neurodivergent goalie, has his routines and sticks to them, which helps him keep a hold on his OCD compulsions and the crippling anxiety that comes with them. The quiet and meticulous Bennett sees everything, especially the girl beneath Paloma's ever-present masks. And he always has.<BR><BR>Unbeknownst to their friends, Bennett and Paloma were each other's first real love, which ended in crippling heartbreak. Bennett still doesn't know what happened, and Paloma is determined to stay away from the comfort she used to find only in his arms. For years, Bennett has remained her protective shadow, coming to Paloma's rescue whenever she asked, keeping her as close and safe as she'll let him. But, like a tumultuous sea to a constant shore, Bennett and Paloma find each other once more.<BR><BR>Alternating between scenes from their past and present, Unbound contrasts the tentative tension and passionate beginnings of first love with the devastating loneliness and deep yearning of having that love ripped away from you without truly knowing why. As Bennett discovers the truth about Paloma's past, the threads to his careful control start to come unbound, and both begin to realize that letting go of everything else might be worth it, if it means they both get the real love they once shared again.

ONE CHANCE MEETING. TWO HEARTS DESTINED TO COLLIDE.<BR><BR> Emma is pretty sure that love at first sight doesn't exist. She's had enough disappointing dates to have stopped believing in the one.<BR><BR> Kieran is recently single and still heartbroken. He has sworn off dating for the foreseeable future and focusing on his career as a chef.<BR><BR> When they collide under the clock tower at Gare du Nord, sparks fly, and they begin a whirlwind romance spanning the Channel.<BR><BR> As Emma's life falls apart, Kieran invites her to live with him. But as the day they've both been waiting for for so long approaches, what if fate has other plans?

A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It's witches versus dragons... CHOOSE A SIDE!'If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!''The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!'YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE.Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her.Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them - and the witches - than she would like...As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin.Readers love BLOOD BOUND:¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection""I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it's not the one you think it's going to be...""The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful""Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending - I am not ok!""Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension...what's not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun""Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I've said it""WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much"Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.