Why am I passionate about this?

I've been reading romance since I was a teenager; historical, modern, fantasy, you name it, I devoured it. Give me all the books with epic love stories, will they or won’t they, and happily ever afters. Although I didn’t tell anyone besides my mom about my writing for years, I can’t remember a time when I wasn't crafting my own love stories. In my books, I like to keep my readers guessing and challenge assumptions about people and what love can accomplish. The best romance stories include heartbreak and misunderstandings along the way, but that makes the endings that much sweeter. Happy Reading XO


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Battle of Hearts

By Stella Holt,

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What is my book about?

When reporter Ainsley Nash is assigned a DC SWAT officer to serve as her bodyguard she is not happy. It…

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The books I picked & why

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Stella Holt Why did I love this book?

Indigo Ridge hooked me with a strong heroine working in Law Enforcement because I was a federal police officer once upon a time.

I love a slow-burn romance with a woman that meets her match in a strong alpha and a mystery to solve. This is a fast page-turner and if you enjoy a steamy, enemies-to-lovers, with a little danger, this is the next book for you.

By Devney Perry,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Indigo Ridge as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry comes a small town, enemies to lovers romance.

Winslow Covington believes in life, liberty and the letter of the law. As Quincy, Montana’s new chief of police, she’s determined to prove herself to the community and show them she didn’t earn her position because her grandfather is the mayor.

According to her pops, all she has to do is earn favor with the Edens. But winning over the town’s founding family might have been easier if not for her one-night stand with their oldest son. In her defense, it was her first night…


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Stella Holt Why did I love this book?

This love story is hugely successful but on the off chance you haven’t met the Miles family yet, you’re going to want to go get this book now.

This story will hook you hard in the first chapter with the magic of fate and that feeling we’ve all had, when you meet a stranger and you’re insanely attracted to them, and then Kismet offers you time together. I loved how these two are from different worlds and have to maneuver a workplace, power struggle situation.

As an added bonus the hero’s brothers are introduced in book one, and they each get their own book. 

By T L Swan,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Stopover as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A memorable night of passion refuses to stay just a memory in this sizzling and scandalous romance from bestselling author T L Swan.

I was upgraded to first class on a flight from London to New York.

The food, champagne, and service were impeccable.

The blue-eyed man sitting next to me, even better.

He was suave and intelligent.

We talked and laughed, and something clicked.

Fate took over and the plane was grounded, and we had an unexpected stopover for the night.

With no plans, we made our own.

We danced and laughed our way around Boston and had a…


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Stella Holt Why did I love this book?

Who doesn’t love a grumpy sunshine, workplace romance? I know I love it.

Give me the drama, awkward scenes, and that moment when the sunshine character outsmarts the Grump and cracks that hardshell to reveal they are also capable of sunshine. The chemistry between these two just jumps off the page for me. I know you’re going to love the angst. 

By Lauren Asher,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Fine Print as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Rowan
I’m in the business of creating fairy tales.
Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels.
Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland.
My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her.
Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias.
By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late.
People like me don’t get happy endings.
Not when we’re destined to ruin them.

Zahra
After submitting a drunk proposal criticizing Dreamland’s most expensive ride, I should have been fired.
Instead, Rowan Kane offered me a…


Book cover of Flawless

Stella Holt Why did I love this book?

Okay, I absolutely love a forbidden romance, will they get caught, and how will they react!? I am not saying I did, but I’m not saying I haven’t had a relationship with someone in a position of power.

I will tell you these books are always juicy and keep me turning the pages. Flawless adds a little extra heat because they are enemies and start off thoroughly disliking each other, oh how we love to see that smolder!

By Elsie Silver,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Flawless as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The rules were simple: keep his hands off his agent's daughter and stay out of trouble.

But now he's stuck with her. There's only one bed. And well, rules are made to be broken.

Rhett Eaton is the face of professional bull riding. The golden boy. Or at least he was until it all blew up in his face after a public brawl. Now his agent says he has to clean up his image, and sticks Rhett with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as "full-time supervision."

But Rhett doesn't need a goddamn babysitter―especially one with skin-tight…


Book cover of Into the Tide

Stella Holt Why did I love this book?

I am a sucker for a brother’s best friend romance, maybe because I have an older brother and I was always crushing on one of his friends.

A forbidden romance with a good guy gives us that added element of… will they get caught. If you’re like me, you can’t wait for that scene when our Hero and Heroine do get caught and hold your breath while we read how everyone reacts! Enjoy this one.

By Laura Pavlov,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Into the Tide as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

**AN AMAZON TOP 20 BESTSELLER**


She's my best friend's little sister. Completely off-limits. But every man has his breaking point.


Lila James is my best friend's little sister and I've always looked out for her.

She's five years younger than me, and when she left for college, she was just a kid.

But now she's home for the summer-and she's definitely not a kid anymore.

She's beautiful and smart and everything I didn't know I needed.

Dark eyes. Long wavy hair. And legs that are meant to be wrapped around me.

I'm the guy who likes to have a good…


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Battle of Hearts

By Stella Holt,

Book cover of Battle of Hearts

What is my book about?

When reporter Ainsley Nash is assigned a DC SWAT officer to serve as her bodyguard she is not happy. It doesn’t matter that he is smoking hot, he’s also grumpy, bossy, and going to ruin her chances to meet with sources on the biggest story of her career. The best way to hide this big brooding man is to make him pretend to be her boyfriend, what could go wrong?

Sergeant Rory Maguire does not want to babysit a beautiful, stubborn, socialite from a connected political family. All he needs to do is keep his hands to himself and keep her safe. Fake Dating. One Bed. Opposites Attract.

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From the time I was a girl, I’ve loved stories that put a lump in my throat even as I’m laughing. As a fiction writer, that funny-sad tone is the one I go for in my own work. I gravitate toward female protagonists of all ages who break the mold—women who are intelligent and strong but who also have unconventional, quirky personalities. Women who can be hilarious, infuriating, and heartbreaking—sometimes all at once. Because they are complex and unique, these women tend to struggle with life’s challenges more than their contemporaries. That’s what makes their stories so interesting, and why I have chosen the books on this list. 

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