Jessica Lemmon returns to her Billionaire Bad Boys series with The Billionaire Next Door, in which a a fun-loving, party-boy billionaire falls hopelessly in love with a woman nursing a broken heart with many secrets to hide.

Taggert “Tag” Crane runs the food and drink establishments inside the popular Crane hotels. He’s the life of the party, so it’s a no-brainer that he’s in charge of creating the perfect aesthetic for the bars. But while creative, Tag lacks business acumen and is struggling with how to brand and market Crane hotels’ newest string of bars.

But it all starts with a dog—a very loud Great Dane to be exact.

Tag has had just about enough of the Great Dane downstairs and its incessant barking, but when he goes to complain, he isn’t expecting to see an attractive woman acting as dog-sitter.

Rachel Foster is a dog-sitter by day and bartender by night, despite her background in marketing. Her reasons for taking odd jobs are her own, and she’s reluctant to give up her secrets to the good-looking Tag, no matter how often he seeks her out. But it’s hard to ignore Tag’s charm—and that man-bun—so she offers to help him with marketing designs for his new bars. However, what begins as fun flirtation soon turns to something much more instense.

Tag’s carefree demeanor is infectious. He keeps things light and casual, which is just what Rachel needs. The way he supports her and builds her up, especially in her talents as a marketer, is nearly tear inducing, even though he looks like a gruff mountain man. Rachel’s tenderness is palpable, and many readers will relate to the fragility that only comes with a terrible heartbreak.

The Billionaire Next Door is a great addition to Lemmon’s Billionaire Bad Boys series, and it does a wonderful job introducing the third, mysterious brother Eli. Fans who have read the first book, The Billionaire Bachelor, will easily recapture the warm, nostalgic feelings of reading about the Crane brothers’ exploits. But those new to Lemmon’s books will undoubtedly have a new author to love with this sweet, slow-boiling and sexy romance.

Melissa Cutler brings us a sweet read in One More Taste, the second in her One and Only Texas series. For years, chef Emily Ford has lived and breathed her job at the Briscoe Ranch Resort, working for the family who took a chance on her when she most needed it. So to hell with being relegated to line cook by the man hired to turn around the struggling resort—a man who didn’t even bother tasting her delectable offering before suggesting her demotion. She is a fine executive catering chef, and she challenges Knox Briscoe to let her prove it.

Knox spent his formative years listening to his late father’s bitter stories of how Knox’s uncle cheated him out of the Briscoe family business. Knox has worked hard and made a name for himself as the head of a company that turns around failing businesses. So when he’s approached by his uncle for help saving the family resort, he sees it as his golden opportunity to do what he loves best. And if he gets some revenge for his dad on the family Knox never knew, well, so much the better.

What he doesn’t count on is the sweetness of his grandmother and some of his cousins. And he definitely didn’t see Emily Ford coming, yet every day brings them closer together. One More Taste is a sexy page-turner of a story peopled with strongly motivated characters you’ll cheer for.

Susan Andersen is a New York Times bestselling author of 23 romance and romantic-suspense novels

New York Times bestselling author Susan Donovan knows what a girl wants, and it has nothing to do with roses or a box of candy.

Tanyalee Marie Newberry, aka Taffy, is the perfect package, with long blonde hair, a string of pearls and a buff body. But we soon learn that her perfect-looking life has been fraught with difficulties since the untimely death of her parents when she was 5 years old.

Taffy has a mean streak, struggles with kleptomania, has major relationship issues, and she has made a huge mess of her life. She has used and abused everyone who ever cared about her—her sister, her grandfather, her first husband.

Fortunately, two months in an Arizona rehab center has helped her turn a corner, and she is ready to try and make things right. That is, until she’s seated next to a gorgeous hunk on her flight home to Podunk North Carolina—a man with a past every bit as complicated as her own—DEA agent Dante Cabrera, a recuperating alcoholic who is drawn to women with a lot of “crazy.” Taffy, in more ways than one, is a perfect fit.

At the center of this romance are two warm-hearted people, both struggling to make amends for bad decisions they’ve made in the past. The chemistry is there from the beginning when they spend a sexy layover together in an airport hotel, but the real story goes much deeper as they each face their own demons.

Through the many twists and turns of the story, one thing remains crystal clear: Dante is stuck on this particular piece of candy and he’s not going anywhere. And if Taffy’s decision to make amends is an honest one, there is good reason to believe that she and Dante will finally make a relationship work.

Sunset in Central Park, the second romance in bestselling author Sarah Morgan’s Manhattan with Love series, is a fun, emotionally satisfying read.

Frankie Cole doesn’t believe in happily ever after, at least not for herself. She intends to be contentedly single forever. Because love? Well, she has seen the corrosiveness of that condition from a front row seat, along with all the myriad ways in which the highs ultimately crash and burn, leaving only smoking ruins. And yes, she acknowledges the irony of the event-planning business she recently began with her two best friends showing its early success largely within the wedding industry. Her partners assure her they will branch out into venues better suiting her once they get their collective foot in the door. Frankie doesn’t see it happening anytime soon, however, and she struggles to keep her frustration in check.

Then her friend Matt Walker, who unbeknownst to her has long been looking for an excuse to get closer to her, offers her an opportunity to design the plantings for a rooftop he’s converting from utilitarian space to lush entertainment venue. Frankie, unable to resist the chance to get her hands on something meatier than wedding bouquets and table flowers, signs on. And immediately sparks begin to fly.

The twists in this story are sure to draw you in. Matt is one romantic sweetheart of a hero, Frankie’s problems are believably motivated and the dialogue is honest and compelling. Sunset in Central Park is a red-hot, witty page-turner that I predict will keep you up all night.

Susan Andersen is a New York Times bestselling author of 23 romance and romantic suspense novels.

In J.R. Ward’s The Angels' Share, the second in her Bourbon Kings series, the mighty Bradford family has fallen. Patriarch William’s apparent suicide is beginning to look like murder. And since the man bred hate more easily than most people draw breath, there is no shortage of suspects. There is also no one at the helm of the Bradford Bourbon Company—or the BBC as it’s known—their billion-dollar family business. It falls to Lane, the youngest Bradford brother and a former playboy (reformed now that he's gotten serious with gardener Lizzie King), to take charge.

It soon becomes clear that William has left the business all but bankrupt. And the hits keep coming as Lane uncovers one transgression committed by his father after another, all of which threaten the family estate of Easterly and the survival of the BBC. Still, Lane is damned if their generations-old family business will fail on his watch. But this is new territory he’s trying to map his way through, and he is certainly getting little help from his family. His mother is a prescription medicine-addicted recluse, oldest brother Edward is a fragile shadow of his former self after the kidnapping and torture he suffered on his father’s orders, Lane’s middle brother Max is MIA, and his wild child sister, Gin . . . Well, she’s Gin—not interested in being useful.

The Angels' Share hosts a large cast of characters. If you missed The Bourbon Kings, the first book in the series, it may take you a while to get them all straight and become truly engaged in the story. Yet these characters will suck you in. A number one New York Times bestseller many times over, J.R. Ward has written an operatic lollapalooza of a story, filled with a rich mix of good guys, bad guys, back stabbers and hard workers, high-stakes business deals and small gems of personal growth. Ward has infused it throughout with her affection for Southern sensibility, which sings in the characters she has created, who love, care and fight for the continued success of Easterly and the BBC.

A chain of events leads to unexpected romances, secrets and the discovery of true love in a small Cotswolds village in Jill Mansell's 27th book, You and Me, Always.

Prior to her untimely death, Jo Harper wrote a set of birthday letters to her young daughter, Lily. On her 25th birthday, Lily opens the last of them and learns of her mother's real love—Declan Madison. Surrounded by a tight network of people who helped raise her after her mother's death, Lily's network comprises of Coral (Jo’s best friend), Patsy (Lily’s former babysitter) and Dan (Patsy's younger brother). This final letter has unexpected consequences for Lily and the kind friends she has gathered around her.

Now as the close-knit, cobbled together family grows older, they are discreetly looking for their true loves. Patsy experiences one internet date failure after another, Dan always has a new girlfriend, and Coral struggles to love again after her husband's unexpected death. Declan's entrance into the tale is a breath of fresh air for the familial quartet. In the meantime, movie celebrity Eddie Tessler hopes to win Lily's heart. However, Eddie is not the only person vying for Lily's attention. That is just the one of many secrets brewing in the quaint village of Stanton Langley.

Mansell's novel is a wonderful mix of romantic tension and uproarious comedy, and her complex characters share a common desire to be deeply loved and appreciated. You and Me, Always is a deliciously charming read from beginning to end!  

Swedish author Simona Ahrnstedt makes her English debut with All In, the first Swedish-language romance novel to be translated and published in the U.S. Featuring a billionaire venture capitalist and a businesswoman making a name for herself in the boy’s club of corporate banking, All In will have readers talking with its sizzling chemistry and cat-and-mouse intrigue. 

Set in the world of Sweden’s elite, CEO David Hammar is looking to acquire a private financial firm, Investum, owned by the aristocratic De la Grip family. It’s a bold move, but David is known for his aggressive and, at times, conniving tactics. But to David, this acquisition is more than just a business deal—it’s a chance for revenge. And nothing will stop him from destroying the De la Grips once he owns Investum.

Natalia De la Grip is making a name for herself as a corporate banker. She’s dogged and headstrong, working long hours in hopes for some recognition from her father, whose ego and pompousness only drive Natalia to achieve even greater success. Her goal: to earn a spot on the board of Investum. 

David’s plan for power and revenge relies on getting a member of the De la Grip family on his side, and Natalia is the perfect target. She wants an active part in the company, and he needs someone on the inside to aid in his corporate takeover. David just has to convince Natalia that he’s only looking out for the best interests of Investum. 

Can David give up his lifelong, cold-hearted motivations for a woman from the family he hates?

Cutthroat and manipulative, David is used to remaining steadfast in the face of temptation, but Natalia’s loyalty—and especially her naïveté—might prove too much to resist. As business lunches turn into late-night dinners, his plans for revenge begin to falter as his attraction to Natalia increases. Can David give up his lifelong, cold-hearted motivations for a woman from the family he hates?

With glamorous details of the lifestyles of Sweden’s rich and famous, All In is a high-stakes romance entrenched in corporate corruption and overflowing bank accounts, and it feels not unlike a Shakespearean drama with schemes, power struggles and family betrayals. 

Ahrnstedt has given American readers a romance they won’t soon forget. With a smart heroine striving for her father’s acceptance, a jaded hero out to bring down his enemies, and the beautiful setting of Sweden, All In grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go until the very last word.

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Wynona Bailey loves her hometown of Haven Point, Colorado, and despite the tragedy of losing her father and one of her brothers in the line of duty, she’s followed in their footsteps as a local police officer. She adores her job, but Wyn has an impulsive side that often lands her in trouble with Police Chief Cade Emmett, a former bad boy and her brother’s best friend. Lately, though she hasn’t told a soul, Wyn’s become restless and feels that her life trajectory has hit a dead end.

Wyn’s penchant for impulsive behavior lands her in hot water when, in order to save two young boys from a burning barn, she disobeys Cade’s orders. The prospect that Wyn might have died in the fire knocks Cade off his center, and he suspends her from the force. Wyn is determined to talk Cade out of the suspension, which leads her to the police chief’s front door. He surprises her—and himself—by inviting Wyn inside to share a steak dinner on his moonlit deck.   

When Wyn is with Cade in the (extremely attractive) flesh, his appeal is impossible to ignore, sparks fly on both sides, and they share a passionate kiss. However, a phone call from work reminds Cade that he’s her boss, and he immediately regrets what has happened between them. Cade is harboring a dark secret, and Wyn, usually honest and open, is hiding both her feelings and her uncertainty about her plans for the future. There are plenty of  good reasons why Cade and Wyn should keep their hands off each other, but they don’t seem able to leave each other alone.

Award-winning romance novelist RaeAnne Thayne takes us into the hearts and hopes of the small-town community, keeping us intrigued with her well-rounded and likeable characters. Believable and refreshingly well-written, Riverbend Road, fourth in Thayne’s Haven Point series, provides plenty of titillating moments and reads like time well-spent.

Daring in a Blue Dress is the third in Katie MacAlister’s fanciful A Matchmaker in Wonderland series. Set in England amid a modern-day festival of sword-wielding knights and ladies-in-waiting, this fast-paced story delights the armchair tourist with new places, adventure and romance.

Handsome, curly-haired Alden Ainslie is displeased. His sister-in-law intends to find him the perfect girl, and once we see how tongue-tied and bookish he is, it’s clear he’ll need plenty of help. Alden has sunk his inheritance into Bestwood Hall, a wreck of a property from the 1500s, which he plans to flip despite the fact that the former owner of the manse, the eccentric Lady Sybilla, has claimed the right to live there for the remainder of her life. Alden is optimistic, however, that renovating Bestwood Hall will turn his sorry life around.

Mercy Starling’s trusting nature has left her penniless in England, heading for a summer job tutoring several “spoiled kids”—and she’s not the maternal type. A chance meeting on the train redirects her to a job with a medieval reenactment company at Bestwood Hall, where, unbeknownst to Alden, a medieval festival is about to be held.

When Mercy meets Alden, she assumes he is her new boss, and Alden assumes Mercy was sent by his sister-in-law. Though both assumptions are wrong, they are not displeased by the attraction sparkling between them. However, Alden is so remote and awkward, Mercy assumes he doesn’t truly like her. She’s been unattached for two long years, and though she doesn’t want to be charmed by a pretty face, she can’t help but be dazzled by Alden’s blue, blue eyes.

Like the helpful mice in Cinderella, rodents play a role in getting Alden and Mercy into the same bedroom. With Alden’s social ineptitude and Mercy’s mistrust of her own feelings, both doubt their relationship could be more than a brief fling. The medieval fair only lasts three weeks—and then, poof! Will that be the end of their romance? Mercy’s spunky, outgoing personality and Alden’s introversion make for a match that is sure to ignite some sparks.

New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux brings us the charming The Girl from Summer Hill, the first book in her new Summer Hill series.

Following a bad breakup with a boyfriend jealous of her career success and a falling out with her too-demanding-to-be-borne-a-moment-longer boss, chef Casey Reddick has sworn off men for the foreseeable future. She is charmed by the town of Summer Hill, Virginia, and by the little guest house on the Tattwell plantation that the owner’s cousin is letting her stay in. All Casey needs is peace and quiet and a great kitchen in which she can cook to her heart’s content, and she’s good to go. Then one morning, she discovers a naked man showering on her front porch.

Tate Landers is a megastar in Hollywood and the owner of Tattwell, and he is back in Spring Hill for the first time in a long while. His cousin Kit is putting on a production of Pride and Prejudice at the local theater, and in a moment of weakness and familial love, Tate promised he would play Mr. Darcy. The last thing he needs is a woman he mistakes for a reporter spying on him from the guest house, especially when he's showering, and especially when that woman turns out to be his new leading lady.

The Girl from Summer Hill is a story within a story. Deveraux has set up the main conflict to mimic Pride and Prejudice as our sparring lovers act out that very story onstage. Will The Girl from Summer Hill knock Pride and Prejudice off its throne? Of course not—that’s a classic for a reason. But conscripting Austen’s plot doesn’t take away from the clever and well-executed hook on which Deveraux hangs an engaging, page-turning story. 

In the opening pages of the first book in bestselling author Kylie Scott’s Dive Bar series, a rock-star-turned-bartender discovers a brokenhearted bride in his bathtub. With that, Scott launches into Dirty, a contemporary romance with passion and humor that’s definitely a good time.

Lydia Green’s wedding day is shattered when someone anonymously sends her a video of her soon-to-be husband getting steamy with his best man. Panicking, Lydia bolts, scaling a fence and trudging through an overgrown lawn to reach the house behind her own. With her future in tatters, Lydia breaks in and breaks down, setting up camp in the bathtub of a stranger’s house.

Vaughn Hewson first meets Lydia while she’s wearing a ruined wedding dress and he’s wearing, well, nothing. He was prepared to take a shower, but instead he finds a crying bride in his bathtub. However, as a former rock star, it’ll take more than a ripped white dress and streaked mascara to scare him. From there, the two form an easy friendship that’s sweet and flirty. Both are down on their luck and dealing with their own messes—Vaughn financially and Lydia emotionally. 

Sometimes, life needs to be shaken, not stirred.   

Watching Lydia gain her footing again after the betrayal of her fiancé is fulfilling. She’s angry and hurt, but she remains strong as she picks up the pieces of her life and alters her plans for the future. Vaughn becomes a great support system—building her up when she needs it, giving a comforting touch—and it shows how a sweet friendship formed in a time of need can turn into something much, much more. But as Lydia realizes she wants more than friendship and furtive glances, Vaughn discovers he might have another chance at rock stardom.

Scott fans and new readers alike will easily fall for Lydia and Vaughn’s whirlwind love story, though those familiar with Scott’s other romances will enjoy seeing old characters pop up. With a plus-sized, confident heroine and a tattooed, teasing hero, Dirty is unforgettably fun and reminds us that sometimes, life needs to be shaken, not stirred.   

In Nobody But You, the third in New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis’ Cedar Ridge series, Shalvis delivers a fast-paced love story deftly interspersed with themes of coming home again and learning to move beyond entrenched preconceptions.  

Army Special Forces officer Jacob Kincaid left home at 18 and—aside from quick visits to his mother—has avoided Cedar Ridge, Colorado, ever since. But Jacob’s hometown tugs at him with irresistible force following his Army buddy’s death in a mission gone sideways. This time, he hopes to reconnect with his entire family—especially his twin, Hudson—and soak up the peace and quiet of the spectacular Colorado mountains until he has to report back to duty. Before he can make a dent in his plans, however, he discovers a beautiful redhead tying her boat to his dock.

Sophie Marren’s been in limbo since divorcing her serially cheating husband. She’s living on the boat he loved far more than he ever loved her, but she’s weary of having to move it daily to avoid moorage fees and fines she can’t afford. She’s set aside her own dream of starting a concierge business to accept a series of temp jobs that allow her to (barely) make ends meet. Scoring a dock in front of an empty cabin feels like her first stroke of good luck in way too long. Right up to the moment she comes up against a rule-spouting hunk she assumes is Lake Patrol.

Nobody But You flows like a refreshing Colorado river on a hot summer day. The only glitch is the cutesy treatment of the hero’s mother’s dementia. Readers who have dealt with this debilitating disease with their loved ones will likely wince at the portrayal of a character who, even as she thinks herself back in a time when her grown sons were young, has no difficulty playing chess, understanding social media and verbalizing her wishes without the short term memory loss and confusion that generally typifies this condition. That said, few authors write family dynamics better than Shalvis. She yet again enchants with her trademark style and wit, eliciting tears one moment, delighted laughter the next—and always, always a huge sigh of satisfaction.

Susan Andersen is a New York Times bestselling author of 23 romance and romantic-suspense novels.