Eva Kitt never expected to be the host of Sausage Talk, interviewing B-list celebrities over lukewarm hot dogs, instead of pursuing the journalism career she dreamed of. But when Eva’s impromptu public call out of her college ex goes viral, she’s thrust into the spotlight. It doesn’t help said ex is Rylie Cooper, a beloved social media personality that has built a platform on deconstructing toxic masculinity and teaching men how to be good partners. Forced to confront Rylie on a live episode of Sausage Talk, he offers Eva a deal: allow him to take her on a series of dates to make up for his toxic behavior, then debrief them on his channel to show he’s changed. Eva refuses to play nice, but agrees to the scheme to advance her own career and continue defaming Rylie’s good name. When these manufactured dates start to feel real, Eva has to wonder if the boy that broke her heart has become the man that might heal it.

When your one night stand turns out to be your dad's best friend.

He's one scandal away from losing everything. It took grit and determination, but John Richards has managed to claw out a spot for himself in the NHL and hold onto it for over a decade. Unfortunately, thanks to a combination of poor choices and a shadow from his past, he's one misstep away from losing it all. What he needs now is a miracle. She's one bad date away from giving up on love. Annie Taylor is cursed. It's the only possible explanation for the recent string of bizarre dates she's had with men ranging from Spandex fanatics to macaroni artists. What she really needs is a dating hiatus, a break from her never-ending quest to find The One. Annie is shocked when her brother-in-law's teammate proposes a fake-dating scheme. Her wholesome kindergarten teacher vibe is just what he needs to rehab his image. It sounds crazy, but the more she thinks about it, the more perfect she realizes his plan might be. How better to protect her heart–and preserve her sanity–than to “commit” to the least available man possible? Puck Bunny is the second book in Jillian Maclean's heart-warming Chicago Challengers hockey series.

When the flannel-wearing mountain man is your boss... your enemy... and more than a little obsessed with you.

A merchant’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars. As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere’s path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family’s station, and live quietly as a lordling’s obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure. Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack. Unlike Guinevere, Oskar’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he’s never seen to find family he’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise. Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance. Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role’s Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life.

14 hours, 5 minutes For fans of Lights Out and You comes a dark rom-com debut about a woman who confides her fantasies to an AI boyfriend app—unaware she’s really talking to her hot, tattooed coworker who hacked her phone. When overworked department store manager Izzy Russo downloads an AI boyfriend app to fill the emotional void left by her inattentive real one, she thinks she’s just venting to a harmless chatbot named “Caleb.” In reality, she’s been pouring her deepest, dirtiest fantasies into the ears of Callahan Knight—her store’s brooding new head of security. Because Cal? He’s been listening. The moment he saw Izzy, he knew she was his. Did he hack her phone? Absolutely. But who could blame him? A woman like Izzy deserves to be cherished by someone who truly knows her worth—and he’ll do anything to be that man. So when Izzy finally sees her boyfriend for who he really is, and the danger she’s unknowingly been caught up in, Cal is ready to protect her, no matter the cost. Even if it means revealing the truth. She might not have meant to build the perfect man. But he’s here now. And he’s never letting her go.

When the flannel-wearing mountain man is your boss... your enemy... and more than a little obsessed with you.

Her letters saved them. Now they’ll destroy everything to save her.WrenMy brother says he only wants what’s best for me.He says the world is dangerous. That I’m safer at home.That he'll teach me everything I need to know.I believed him.Until the day I found a letter that changed everything.He had made a deal with the devil—one that traded my future for his power.So I ran.No plan. No destination. Just one final letter to the four men who had accidentally become my closest and only friends.My prison penpals.I never expected them to come looking for me.I certainly never expected them to find me.And I definitely didn't expect them to be equal parts appealing as they are terrifying.They’re dangerous, obsessive, and unapologetically mine.And when my past catches up to me, they’re the only ones willing to burn the world to keep me safe.Four men who should have been a mistake—might just be my salvation.***The Undertakers is a trilogy, and this book ends on a cliffhanger. It's a hurt/comfort, why choose, MFMM+ romance novel with dark themes. If you like your men morally gray and over the top obsessive and possessive then read on! No mm/ff/cheating/owd. The FMC will not have to choose between her love interests.

Her letters saved them. Now they’ll destroy everything to save her.WrenMy brother says he only wants what’s best for me.He says the world is dangerous. That I’m safer at home.That he'll teach me everything I need to know.I believed him.Until the day I found a letter that changed everything.He had made a deal with the devil—one that traded my future for his power.So I ran.No plan. No destination. Just one final letter to the four men who had accidentally become my closest and only friends.My prison penpals.I never expected them to come looking for me.I certainly never expected them to find me.And I definitely didn't expect them to be equal parts appealing as they are terrifying.They’re dangerous, obsessive, and unapologetically mine.And when my past catches up to me, they’re the only ones willing to burn the world to keep me safe.Four men who should have been a mistake—might just be my salvation.***The Undertakers is a trilogy, and this book ends on a cliffhanger. It's a hurt/comfort, why choose, MFMM+ romance novel with dark themes. If you like your men morally gray and over the top obsessive and possessive then read on! No mm/ff/cheating/owd. The FMC will not have to choose between her love interests.

Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. The bloody messes don't bother her, not when she's already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister being pushed in front of a train. Before fleeing the scene, the murderer whispered two words: bat eater. Months pass, the killer is never caught, and Cora can barely keep herself together. She pushes away all feelings, disregards the bite marks that appear on her coffee table, and won't take her aunt's advice to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival, when the gates of hell open. Cora tries to ignore the rising dread in her stomach, even when she and her weird co-workers begin finding bat carcasses at their crime scene clean-ups. But Cora can't ignore the fact that all their recent clean-ups have been the bodies of East Asian women. Soon Cora will learn: you can't just ignore hungry ghosts.

A magical castle. The woman who’s to become queen. And her growing feelings for the bodyguard that might just ruin it all. When Niamh Merridon flees her war-torn kingdom, she doesn’t expect to stumble upon a tower that provides the protection she’s always wanted . . . Until some idiot arrives to “rescue” her and somehow gets her locked out. Now she’s stuck with Rafe “the Wolfe” Wolfgang, a grumpy guard who’s wholly unsusceptible to her charms. Worse, he claims she’s to marry his prince because of some prophecy. Niamh isn’t keen on the idea, especially when she arrives at a sentient castle and discovers she can’t become queen until the castle presents her with a key. How does she get this key? No one seems to know.Niamh quickly realizes this might give her the safety she seeks . . . if she can survive the disappearing doors, shifting rooms, and mysterious secrets, secrets more dangerous than her own. Yet the hardest part of it all might be resisting the broody guard who makes her feel brave. If she can’t avoid the temptation, it won’t just be her heart on the line, but her life. This Damsel Is Not in Distress is a standalone cozy, spicy romantasy with a grumpy/sunshine forbidden romance, a mischievous castle, and a know-it-all magical bookwyrm.

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the famous Orient Express in its tracks as it travels through the mountainous Balkans. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year but, by the morning, it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. One of the passengers is none other than detective Hercule Poirot. On vacation. Isolated and with a killer on board, Poirot must identify the murderer—in case he or she decides to strike again.

'This genuinely feels like having a personal running coach in the book. Emma’s way of making runners of all paces feel confident in their own race is unmatched. A must-read for amateur and experienced runners alike.' - Candice BrathwaiteAll it takes is the first step.As a child, Emma Kirk-Odunubi loved to run, revelling in that sense of freedom and the feel of the breeze on her skin. But as she grew up, her passion for this most simple of activities waned, overtaken by all the distractions that come with adult life. It was only when faced with the loss of her beloved father that Emma returned to running, and rediscovered its joy and its power. Now a certified coach and running gait expert, in Find Your Pace Emma reveals how running saved her life, how it can help you too, and — crucially — how to do it in the way that works for your lifestyle.Packed with practical, expert advice, including detailed guides and training plans for beginners, intermediate and advanced-level runners, Find Your Pace will help you run better, whatever that looks like for you. It’s not about speed or distance or competing with running is for everyone.Along the way, Emma dives into her many motivations for lacing up her trainers and hitting the road, trails or track — from releasing pent-up energy and feeling at home in her body, to processing grief and carving out the time she needed to explore and accept her sexuality. She looks at running in relation to race, community and self-confidence and gives everyone the tools required to get started, get better and get even more out of going for a run.This relatable, funny and moving book will encourage you to run back to yourself, on your own track.'Emma is the reason I started running! Find Your Pace blends coaching expertise with real-life experience in a way that feels supportive and genuinely realistic.' - Dr Hazel Wallace