Kristen Callihan

Gray doesn’t make friends with women. He has sex with them. Until Ivy. The last thing star tight-end Gray Grayson wants to do is drive his agent’s daughter’s bubblegum pink car. But he needs the wheels and she’s studying abroad. Something he explains when she sends him an irate text to let him know exactly how much pain she’ll put him in if he crashes her beloved ride. Before he knows it, Ivy Mackenzie has become his best texting bud. But then Ivy comes home and everything goes haywire. Because the only thing Gray can think of is being with Ivy. Ivy doesn’t have sex with friends. Especially not with a certain football player. No matter how hot he makes her… Gray drives Ivy crazy. He’s irreverent, sex on a stick, and completely off limits. Because, Ivy has one golden rule: never get involved with one of her father’s clients. A rule that’s proving harder to keep now that Gray is doing his best to seduce her. Her best friend is fast becoming the most irresistible guy she’s ever met. Which means Gray is going to have to use all his skills to get himself out of the friend zone and into Ivy’s heart. Game on

An all-new print edition with exclusive bonus content, the #SpicyTok favorite GAME ON series by New York Times bestselling author Kristen Callihan brings the heat. Are you ready for it? The rules: no kissing on the mouth, no staying the night, no telling anyone and above all…no falling in love. Anna Jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life. Falling for star quarterback Drew Baylor is most definitely not on her to-do list. Confident and charming, he lives in the limelight and is way too gorgeous for his own good. If only she could ignore his heated stares and stop thinking about doing hot and dirty things with him. Easy, right? Football has been good to Drew—two National Championships and the Heisman. But what he really craves is sexy yet prickly Anna Jones. Her cutting humor and blatant disregard for his fame turn him on like nothing else. But there’s one problem: she’s shut him down. Completely. That is…until a chance encounter leads to the hottest sex of their lives. Anna wants it to remain a hook up, but Drew sees the possibility of something great. Now it’s up to him to persuade her. It’s a good thing Drew knows all about winning. As the saying goes, All’s fair in love and football…Game on.

A beard-related dare and one hot-as-hell kiss changes everything. NFL center Ethan Dexter’s focus has always been on playing football and little else. Except when it comes to one particular woman. The lovely Fiona Mackenzie might not care about his fame, but she’s also never looked at him as anything more than one of her brother-in-law’s best friend. That ends now. Fi doesn’t know what to make of Dex. The bearded, tattooed, mountain of man-muscle looks more like a biker than a football player. Rumor has it he’s a virgin, but she finds that hard to believe. Because from the moment he decides to turn his quiet intensity on her she’s left weak at the knees and aching to see his famous control fully unleashed. Dex is looking for a forever girl, but they live vastly different lives in separate cities. Fi ought to guard her heart and walk away. But Dex has upped his game and is using all his considerable charm to convince Fi he's her forever man. Game On

Prequel to Firelight. After a fire consumes the Ellis family fortune, the beautiful and resourceful Miranda finds herself faced with an impossible dilemma: enter a life of petty crime or watch her family succumb to poverty. But once her fiancé learns of her descent into danger—and of the strange, new powers she's discovered—saving her family may come at the high price of her heart. When Lord Benjamin Archer's one chance for redemption is destroyed by corrupt London antiquarian Hector Ellis, he vows to take what Ellis values most—his daughter Miranda. Forced to hide his face behind masks, Archer travels the world hoping to escape the curse that plagues him so that he can finally claim his prize. But once Archer returns home to London, will it be revenge he seeks? Or will the flame-haired beauty ignite new, undeniable desires?

Once the night comes . . . Will Thorne is living a nightmare, his sanity slowly being drained away by a force he can't control. His talents have made him the perfect assassin for hire. But as he loses his grip on reality, there is no calming him—until he finds his next target: the mysterious Holly Evernight. Love must cast aside the shadows . . . Holly cannot fathom who would put a contract on her life, yet the moment she touches Will, the connection between them is elemental, undeniable—and she's the only one who can tame his bouts of madness. But other assassins are coming for Holly. Will must transform from killer to protector and find the man who wants Holly dead . . . or his only chance for redemption will be lost.

Once the flames are ignited . . . Miranda Ellis is a woman tormented. Plagued since birth by a strange and powerful gift, she has spent her entire life struggling to control her exceptional abilities. Yet one innocent but irreversible mistake has left her family's fortune decimated and forced her to wed London's most nefarious nobleman. They will burn for eternity . . . Lord Benjamin Archer is no ordinary man. Doomed to hide his disfigured face behind masks, Archer knows it's selfish to take Miranda as his bride. Yet he can't help being drawn to the flame-haired beauty whose touch sparks a passion he hasn't felt in a lifetime. When Archer is accused of a series of gruesome murders, he gives in to the beastly nature he has fought so hard to hide from the world. But the curse that haunts him cannot be denied. Now, to save his soul, Miranda will enter a world of dark magic and darker intrigue. For only she can see the man hiding behind the mask.

Libby I found Killian drunk and sprawled out on my lawn like some lost prince. With the face of a god and the arrogance to match, the pest won’t leave. Sexy, charming, and just a little bit dirty, he’s slowly wearing me down, making me crave more. He could be mine if I dare to claim him. Problem is, the world thinks he’s theirs. How do you keep an idol when everyone is intent on taking him away? Killian As lead singer for the biggest rock band in the world, I lived a life of dreams. It all fell apart with one fateful decision. Now everything is in shambles. Until Liberty. She’s grouchy, a recluse—and kind of cute. Scratch that. When I get my hands on her, she is scorching hot and more addictive than all the fans who’ve screamed my name. The world is clamoring for me to get back on stage, but I’m not willing to leave her. I’ve got to find a way to coax the hermit from her shell and keep her with me. Because, with Libby, everything has changed. Everything.

It started off as a battle of wits. Me: the ordinary girl with a big mouth against Him: the sexy bastard with a big...ego. I thought I’d hit the jackpot when I was upgraded to first class on my flight to London. That is until HE sat next to me. Gabriel Scott: handsome as sin, cold as ice. Nothing and no one gets to him. Ever. He’s a legend in his own right, the manager of the biggest rock band in the world, and an arrogant ass who looks down his nose at me. I thought I’d give him hell for one, long flight. I didn’t expect to like him. I didn’t expect to want him. But the biggest surprise? He wants me too. Only in a way I didn’t see coming. If I accept his proposal, I leave myself open to falling for the one man I can’t manage. But I’m tempted to say yes. Because the real man beneath those perfect suits and that cool façade just might be the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And I just might be the only one who can melt the ice around his heart. Let the battle begin…

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Callihan comes a charming, emotional romance about redefining dreams and discovering unlikely love along the way. Life for Emma isn’t good. The world knows her as Princess Anya on Dark Castle, but then her character gets the axe—literally. The cherry on top is finding her boyfriend in bed with another woman. She needs a break, and sanctuary comes in the form of Rosemont, a gorgeous estate in California promising rest and relaxation. Then she meets the owner’s equally gorgeous grandson, ex–hockey player and current recluse Lucian Osmond, and she sees her own pain and yearning reflected in his eyes. He’s charming when he wants to be but also secretive and gruff, with protective walls as thick as Emma’s own. Despite a growing attraction, they avoid each other. But then there’s an impromptu nighttime skinny-dip, and Lucian’s luscious homemade tarts and cream cakes start arriving at Emma’s door, tempting her to taste life again… In trying to stay apart, they only grow closer—and their broken pieces just might fit together and make them whole.

What happens when a boxer finds chemistry with a geek? Parker Brown can’t believe she needs to hire a fake boyfriend. When she landed her dream job in renewable energy, she thought she’d be entering a world at the forefront of progressive thinking. But the head boss prefers to promote employees who are “settled.” Thankfully, she’s found the perfect candidate, a fellow intellectual looking for some quick cash. What Parker gets is his protective big brother—Rhys Morgan. The tall, muscled ex-boxer with a foul mouth shows up just as her boss does, and now she’s stuck with the manipulative jerk. Responsibility weighs heavily on Rhys. Now permanently out of the ring, he’s trying to hold together his late father’s gym and keep his younger brother, Dean, on the straight and narrow. To save Dean from himself, Rhys takes his place, ready to give this society girl a piece of his mind. Instead, he finds an opportunity. Even though they can hardly stand each other, posing as Parker’s boyfriend is a win-win deal. She gets to keep her job, and he’ll charm her star-struck boss into sponsoring his gym. Problem is, they can barely keep their hands off each other. And what started as an easy deal isn’t so easy anymore. Because what future can a rough ex-boxer, afraid to open his heart, and a polished society geek, who has sworn off real relationships, possibly have? They say opposites attract. These opposites are about to combust on impact.

First we were friends. Then we were roommates. Now I want more… What can I say about Chess Copper? The woman is capable of bringing me to my knees. I know this about five minutes after getting naked for her. No one is more surprised than me. The prickly photographer my team hired to shoot our annual charity calendar isn’t my usual type. She’s defense to my offense, a challenge at every turn. But when I’m with her, all the regrets and darkness goes away. She makes life fun. I want to know Chess, be close to her. Which is a bad idea. Chess is looking for a relationship. I’ve never given a woman more than one night. But when fate leaves Chess without a home, I step up and offer her mine. We’re roommates now. Friends without benefits. But it’s getting harder to keep our hands off each other. And the longer we live together the more I realize she’s becoming my everything. Trick is… Now that I’ve made her believe I’m a bad bet, how do I convince her to give this player a true shot at forever?

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Callihan comes a smart, emotional contemporary romance about finding love with the most unlikely of people.As kids, they hated each other. Macon Saint was beautiful, but despite his name, Delilah knew he was the devil. That he dated her slightly evil sister, Samantha, was no picnic either. When they broke up, it was a dream come true: Delilah never had to see him again.Ten years later, her old enemy sends a text.Delilah’s sister has stolen a valuable heirloom from Macon, now a rising Hollywood star, and he intends to collect his due. One problem: Sam has skipped town.Sparks still sizzle between Macon and Delilah, only this heat feels alarmingly like unwanted attraction. But Delilah is desperate to keep her weak-hearted mother from learning of her sister’s theft. So she proposes a deal: she’ll pay off the debt by being Macon’s personal chef and assistant.It’s a recipe for disaster, but Macon can’t stop himself from accepting. Even though Delilah clearly hates him, there’s something about her that feels like home. Besides, they’re no longer kids, and what once was a bitter rivalry has the potential to be something sweeter. Something like forever.

Emma Maron è ufficialmente a pezzi: è una stella nascente nel panorama hollywoodiano ma la produzione ha ben pensato di eliminare il suo personaggio dalla popolare serie tv fantasy in cui recita. In cerca di consolazione, vorrebbe gettarsi nell’abbraccio del suo fidanzato… ma trova Greg già impegnato a stringere un’altra, e senza vestiti. La batosta è tremenda, e a Emma non resta che battere in ritirata, in un luogo appartato, lontano da tutto e tutti. Ma esiste, un posto del genere? Sì. È Rosemont, la splendida tenuta californiana di proprietà di Amalie, un’amica della nonna. L’adorabile signora francese la accoglie nella propria dimora da sogno, però si è dimenticata di specificare che sta ospitando anche qualcun altro: un affascinante ma burbero ex-giocatore di hockey. Una star del ghiaccio… che Emma scambia per un semplice e scontroso autista. Anche Lucian Osmond sta vivendo un periodo duro. Per colpa di un infortunio ha detto addio alla divisa e al ghiaccio, e adesso si sente perso. Nel tentativo di ridare senso alla propria esistenza ormai allo sbando, Lucian ha traslocato a Rosemont e ora aiuta la nonna con la manutenzione e soprattutto con la cucina. Perché insospettabilmente, l’unica altra cosa a dargli soddisfazione, oltre all’hockey, è la pasticceria. Fino all’arrivo di Emma. Il riottoso Lucian, naturalmente, tutto vorrebbe fuorché doversi occupare di una star caduta in disgrazia. Cede solo per accontentare la nonna, e si ritrova così a stretto contatto con la Principessa Anya per scoprire che la donna oltre il personaggio è ben più di un fisico mozzafiato. Senza volerlo, Lucian si sente sempre più coinvolto e ritrova una scintilla di vitalità nel preparare deliziosi dolcetti per Emma. Basterebbe solo un pizzico di dolcezza per imboccare la strada di una seconda possibilità. Con lo zampino dell’irrefrenabile nonna Amalie e il profumo dei dolci appena sfornati che pervade l’aria come una magia, Emma e Lucian riusciranno a resistere alla tentazione dell’amore?

Ivy ist die beste Freundin des Football-Stars Gray Grayson. Die beiden schreiben sich regelmäßig, seit Gray sich Ivys Auto geliehen hat, während diese im Ausland studiert. Dann kehrt Ivy nach Hause zurück, und mit dem heißen Prickeln, das augenblicklich zwischen ihnen entsteht, haben weder Gray noch Ivy gerechnet. Doch Ivy folgt einer goldenen Regel: keine Beziehung mit einem Klienten ihres Vaters – der auch Gray als Agent vertritt. Aber sie hat nicht mit Grays Charme und seinen ganz besonderen Überzeugungskünsten gerechnet …

Die Regeln lauten wie folgt: 1. Wir küssen uns nicht auf den Mund. 2. Wir bleiben nicht über Nacht. 3. Wir erzählen niemandem von uns. 4. (und das ist die wichtigste Regel von allen) Wir verlieben uns nicht ineinander. Anna Jones will vor allem eines: Einen guten Collegeabschluss machen. Dass sie sich in den Star-Quarterback Drew Baylor verliebt, passt ihr ganz und gar nicht in den Kram. Drew ist sexy, charmant und selbstbewusst und sonnt sich gern im Licht der Öffentlichkeit. Auch nach einer heißen Nacht mit ihm ist Anna sich sicher: Mehr als ein One-Night-Stand darf die Sache nicht werden. Aber Drew hat sich in den Kopf gesetzt, Anna für sich zu gewinnen. Und wenn er beim Football eines gelernt hat, dann dass man hartnäckig bleiben muss, wenn man den Sieg davontragen will.

Heiße Rockstars, sexy Knistern und eine mitreißende LiebesgeschichteSchon lange knistert es gewaltig zwischen Rye Peterson, dem Bassisten von "Kill John", und der PR-Agentin der Band Brenna James. Doch beide wurden in der Vergangenheit zu oft verletzt, um ihr Herz noch einmal zu riskieren. Und so schließen sie einen Deal: nur Sex, keine Gefühle. Aber mit jedem Blick und jedem Kuss beginnen ihre Schutzmauern zu bröckeln ..."Ein heißblütiges Rock'n'Roll-Wunderland!" KYLIE SCOTT, SPIEGEL-Bestseller-AutorinBand 4 der "VIP"-Reihe um "Kill John", die heißeste Rockband der Welt, von Bestseller-Autorin Kristen Callihan

Er ist der Frontman von Kill John, doch nur sie gibt seinem Leben einen Sinn ... Noch vor Kurzem glaubte Jax Blackwood nichts zu haben, wofür es sich zu leben lohnt. Zwar ist er der Frontmann von Kill John, der erfolgreichsten Rockband der Welt. Doch das hilft ihm auch nicht, wenn wieder einmal alles in seinem Leben zu dunkel und zu hoffnungslos erscheint. Da trifft er seine neue Nachbarin und nach einem unvergesslichen Kuss fängt Jax an, seine Vergangenheit hinter sich zu lassen. Was er nicht weiß: Stella kämpft mit ihren eigenen Dämonen ... "Diese Serie ist fantastisch! Die ultimative Rockstar-Romance!" Aestas Book Blog Band 3 der VIP-Reihe von NEW-YORK-TIMES-Bestseller-Autorin Kristen Callihan