by Louise Bay
I’d still start a war for this woman. Now and forever.
Lana
There was never a time when my husband looked like anything less than the hottest man on the planet, but as I watched him on stage, holding the Golden Globe for Best TV Mini-Series, I’d never seen him look so handsome. The whole world knew how good-looking he was, but few knew how decent, kind and smart he was. No one but me knew how hard he loved me.
I clapped as ferociously as I could, trying not to cry and ruin my makeup with millions watching.
He swept his hands through his hair, then leaned toward the mic. “Thank you, Audrey. Producing this series with you was the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done in my career. You are always a great partner in crime.” He glanced back at Audrey, who had just given her speech as co-producer, and nodded.
She’d asked me to make her jewelry for the evening, and seeing her up there wearing the earrings and bracelet I’d crafted felt as if I were up there collecting an award myself.
“This award is a tribute to the magnificent cast and crew I was completely privileged to work with. Thank you to everyone who worked on this series and to the studio for taking the chance on some kid from Indiana.”
I held my breath, hoping he’d get to say what he wanted before the music drowned him out.
“I can’t leave the stage before thanking my parents, who taught me what hard work really looks like.”
I grabbed Matt’s father’s hand and squeezed.
“And my brothers, who still keep my feet firmly on the ground.” He took a breath and found me in the crowd. “And finally, thanks to my incredible wife. She sat next to me as I read this book, made me believe I was capable of getting the story of these kids made. She is the brightest star here tonight, and I hope one day I deserve her.” He blew me a kiss and his eyes never left mine as he strode right back to his seat, leaving the organizers confused, as everyone else went backstage to greet the press. But I knew my husband, and I knew he’d want to share every moment of this with me.
He sat and I grabbed his hand as he cupped my face and pressed his lips against mine. Seeing him happy was all I wanted.
“How about we skip these parties and take a plane back to Maine tonight?” he whispered in my ear.
I grinned and shook my head. “Your entire family is in town. They want to celebrate with you,” I said as quietly as I could.
“But I want to celebrate with you,” he said. “I’m so lucky to have you.”
“You have the rest of your life to celebrate with me. I’m not going anywhere. Remember, we’re in that same suite in the Beverly Hills Hotel tonight as we were when I came to see you almost two years ago. We’ve got some memories to relive.”
“You’re very convincing, Mrs. Easton.”
“I know, Mr. Kelly.”
He chuckled and turned his attention back to the stage. “We’re going to have to agree on a surname when we have kids,” he said, squeezing my hand.
“Then that gives us about eight months to come to a decision.” I placed his hand on my belly.
His eyes went wide and he shifted in his seat so his whole body turned toward me. “You took a test?”
I shook my head. “I have one in my bag that we can do when we get back to the hotel. But I’m three weeks late and want to eat nothing but ice cream.”
He cupped my face and pressed his lips to mine. “Fuck the Golden Globe. You just gave me the best prize of all.”
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Duke of Manhattan
I was born into British aristocracy, but I’ve made my fortune in Manhattan. New York is now my kingdom.
Back in Britain my family are fighting over who’s the next Duke of Fairfax. The rules say it’s me—if I’m married. It’s not a trade-off worth making. I could never limit myself to just one woman.
Or so I thought until my world is turned upside down. Now, the only way I can save the empire I built is to inherit the title I’ve never wanted— so I need a wife.
To take my mind off business I need a night that’s all pleasure. I need to bury myself in a stranger.
The skim of Scarlett King’s hair over my body as she bends over …
The scrape of her nails across my chest as she screams my name …
The bite of her teeth on my shoulder just as we both reach the edge …
It all helps me forget.
I just didn’t bargain on finding my one night stand across the boardroom table the next day.
She might be my latest conquest but I have a feeling Scarlett King might just conquer me.
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THE PRINCE OF PARK AVENUE FINALLY MEETS HIS MATCH IN A FEISTY MANHATTAN PRINCESS.
I’ve made every one of my billions of dollars myself—I’m calculating, astute and the best at what I do. It takes drive and dedication to build what I have. And it leaves no time for love or girlfriends or relationships.
But don’t get me wrong, I’m not a monk.
I understand the attention and focus it takes to seduce a beautiful woman. They’re the same skills I use to close business deals. But one night is where it begins and ends. I’m not the guy who sends flowers. I’m not the guy who calls the next day.
Or so I thought before an impatient, smart-talking, beyond beautiful heiress bursts into my world.
When Grace Astor rolls her eyes at me—I want to hold her against me and show her what she’s been missing.
When she makes a joke at my expense—I want to silence her sassy mouth with my tongue.
And when she leaves straight after we f*ck with barely a goodbye—it makes me want to pin her down and remind her of the three orgasms she just had.
She might be a princess but I’m going to show her who rules in this Park Avenue bedroom.
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King of Wall Street
THE KING OF WALL STREET IS BROUGHT TO HIS KNEES BY AN AMBITIOUS BOMBSHELL.
I keep my two worlds separate.
At work, I’m King of Wall Street. The heaviest hitters in Manhattan come to me to make money. They do whatever I say because I’m always right. I’m shrewd. Exacting. Some say ruthless.
At home, I’m a single dad trying to keep his fourteen year old daughter a kid for as long as possible. If my daughter does what I say, somewhere there’s a snowball surviving in hell. And nothing I say is ever right.
When Harper Jayne starts as a junior researcher at my firm, the barriers between my worlds begin to dissolve. She’s the most infuriating woman I’ve ever worked with.
I don’t like the way she bends over the photocopier—it makes my mouth water.
I hate the way she’s so eager to do a good job—it makes my dick twitch.
And I can’t stand the way she wears her hair up exposing her long neck. It makes me want to strip her naked, bend her over my desk and trail my tongue all over her body.
If my two worlds are going to collide, Harper Jayne will have to learn that I don’t just rule the boardroom. I’m in charge of the bedroom, too.
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Parisian Nights
The moment I laid eyes on the new photographer at work, I had his number. Cocky, arrogant and super wealthy—women were eating out of his hand as soon as his tight ass crossed the threshold of our office.
When we were forced to go to Paris together for an assignment, I wasn’t interested in his seductive smile, his sexy accent or his dirty laugh. I wasn’t falling for his charms.
Until I did.
Until Paris.
Until he was kissing me and I was wondering how it happened. Until he was dragging his lips across my skin and I was hoping for more. Paris does funny things to a girl and he might have gotten me naked.
But Paris couldn’t
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Promised Nights
I’ve been in love with Luke Daniels since, well, forever. As his sister’s best friend, I’ve spent over a decade living in the friend zone, watching from the sidelines hoping he would notice me, pick me, love me.
I want the fairy tale and Luke is my Prince Charming. He’s tall, with shoulders so broad he blocks out the sun. He’s kind with a smile so dazzling he makes me forget everything that’s wrong in the world. And he’s the only man that can make me laugh until my cheeks hurt and my stomach cramps.
But he’ll never be mine.
So I’ve decided to get on with my life and find the next best thing.
Until a Wonder Woman costume, a bottle of tequila and a game of truth or dare happened.
Then Luke’s licking salt from my wrist and telling me I’m beautiful.
Then he’s peeling off my clothes and pressing his lips against mine.
Then what? Is this the start of my happily ever after or the beginning of a tragedy?
Previously called Calling Me
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Indigo Nights
The only thing better than cake is cake with a side of orgasms.
Dylan James has no expectations when it comes to relationships. He uses women for sex and they use him for his money and power. It’s quid pro quo and he’s good with that. It works.
Beth Harrison has been burned. She’s tired of the lies and the game playing that men bring and has buried herself in her passion—baking which keeps her out of the reach of heartbreak. As she begins her career as a TV baker, a new world opens up to her.
Dylan and Beth both know that casual sex is all about giving what you need to get what you want.
Except that sometimes you give more than you need to and get everything you ever wanted.
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The Empire State Series
Anna Kirby is sick of dating. She’s tired of heartbreak. Despite being smart, sexy, and funny, she’s a magnet for men who don’t deserve her.
A week’s vacation in New York is the ultimate distraction from her most recent breakup, as well as a great place to meet a stranger and have some summer fun. But to protect her still-bruised heart, fun comes with rules. There will be no sharing stories, no swapping numbers, and no real names. Just one night of uncomplicated fun.
Super-successful serial seducer Ethan Scott has some rules of his own. He doesn’t date, he doesn’t stay the night, and he doesn’t make any promises.
It should be a match made in heaven. But rules are made to be broken.
The Empire State Series is a series of three novellas.
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Guys like Joel Wentworth weren’t supposed to fall in love with girls like me. He could have had his pick of girls, but somehow the laws of nature were defied and we fell crazy in love.
After graduation, Joel left for New York. And, despite him wanting me to go with him, I’d refused, unwilling to disappoint my parents and risk the judgment of my friends. I hadn’t seen him again. Never even spoken to him.
I’ve spent the last eight years working hard to put my career front and center in my life, dodging any personal complications. I have a strict no-dating policy. I’ve managed to piece together a reality that works for me.
Until now.
Now, Joel’s coming back to London.
And I need to get over him before he gets over here.
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Love Unexpected
When the fierce redhead with the beautiful ass walks into the local bar, I can tell she’s passing through. And I’m looking for distraction while I’m in town—a hot hook-up and nothing more before I head back to the city.
If she has secrets, I don’t want to know them.
If she feels good underneath me, I don’t want to think about it too hard.
If she’s my future, I don’t want to see it.
I’m Blake McKenna and I’m about to teach this Boston socialite how to forget every man who came before me.
When the future I had always imagined crumbles before my very eyes. I grab my two best friends and take a much needed vacation to the country.
My plan of swearing off men gets railroaded when on my first night of my vacation, I meet the hottest guy on the planet.
I’m not going to consider that he could be a gorgeous distraction.
I’m certainly not going to reveal my deepest secrets to him as we steal away each night hoping no one will notice.
And the last thing I’m going to do is fall in love for the first time in my life.
My name is Mackenzie Locke and I haven’t got a handle on men. Not even a little bit.
Not until Blake.
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Uncertain about her future, Leah looks to her past, where she finds her high school crush, Daniel Armitage, online. Daniel is one of London’s most eligible bachelors. He knows what and who he wants, and he wants Leah. Leah resists Daniel’s advances as she concentrates on being the perfect fiancé.
She soon finds that she should have trusted her instincts when she realises she’s been betrayed by the men and women in her life.
Leah’s heart has been crushed. Will ever be able to trust again? And will Daniel be there when she is?
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Acknowledgments
A huge thank you to everyone who read this book. I love creeping into your lives for a few moments here or there and hopefully into your imaginations for a little longer. I loved living in Worthington while I wrote this book. I think I might move there. I want a porch and a swing and to eat lobster roll. Maybe when I’m old enough to not care about putting a lead on a cat it will happen.
Thank you comma Elizabeth. I don’t care what you say, I’m still smarting from this one. I haven’t forgotten yet. When does it get easier? It’s you next! So excited for Defenseless. I really hope you knock it out of the park. You deserve to.
Neeeeeeena. Thank you for all your support. I hope we have many more What Is Happening?!?! moments together. And remember, Valentine will never stop needing you.
To all those amazing authors who offer incredible advice and support. I just hope that I
Najla, you are THE most patient person in the universe. You’re awesome and your covers are awesome. Thank you.
Jules, Megan you gals are the best. Sally, Charity, Peggy and Davina thank you for finding all my mistakes!
Thank you mummy for everything. 100 bags.
Thank you to everyone who tells their friend about one of my books, blogs about it or retweets something or likes a post. I don’t take you for granted and I am so very grateful!
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