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USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a "sweet and spicy!" new standalone romance about a runaway bride who finds herself in the arms, and horse barn, of her deliciously handsome frenemy-who just so happens to be her first love.This isn't your average romance. It begins with me in a wedding dress, just not at an altar ...I never expected to be a runaway bride. I also never thought I'd end up on my ex's doorstep to flee from said wedding. Now that I'm here, it's easy to find the key in an old boot by the door and let myself inside. It's not breaking and entering if I have a key, right?It's safe to say that Luke Marshall didn't expect to find me on his couch in my wedding dress, my veil over my face in tears. He has no choice but to listen to my panic-induced plea for salvation. It's only a matter of time before the tabloids get wind of my disappearing act, and my life is over.Luke takes pity on me and says I can stay... on one condition.I can't sing for my supper-I have to earn it. I have to work in the barn alongside him, up to my elbows in horse manure. Oh-and because there's only one bed, I get the couch.This works ... in theory. However, when sparks start flying, and the small-town farrier asks me to stay, I'll have to decide between my life as a pop star or a second chance with my first love.

RSVP to my Marriage of ConvenienceI swore I would only get married if my life depended on it. Oh, the irony.Many things have happened over the past few weeks that I didn't see coming. My family imploded. Our business was turned upside down. And someone threatened to harm me if I didn't make good on my father's promises.But the biggest thing I didn't see coming?Foxx Carmichael demanding marriage.He's doing it out of loyalty to my brother. I know that. But I can't help but think if, through that deliciously hot, grumpy exterior, my bodyguard doesn't have ulterior motives.There's no denying the fire in his touch or the heat in his blue eyes. He protects me with a ferocity that leaves me breathless. He makes me rethink many things I thought I knew for sure-like my position on marriage.But how we dance around our fake relationship makes me wonder what part of this is pretend. None of it matters if he doesn't admit he feels the same way.Our sham wedding will fall apart as soon as the threat is contained. But what happens if the flames between us burn everything to the ground first?

From USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a grumpy, blue-collar single dad that falls hard for his new nanny. This small-town romance is a standalone novel with tons of heat and even more heart.This grumpy single dad falls hard for the nanny.Chase Marshall is many things:· An attentive single dad· Jaw-droppingly gorgeous· My employer for the next thirty daysHe's also the bane of my existence.He swears I'm a never-ending headache-the most infuriating woman he's ever met.If I'm so irritating, then what's up with the lingering looks when he thinks I'm not watching?The seemingly innocent touches while making breakfast?The smirk that graces his kissable lips after one of our verbal spars after his daughter has gone to bed?One minute he's coming to my rescue. The next second he's complaining about how I fold his work shirts. Fine. Fold them yourself.It turns out that the only time I don't get under Chase's skin is when I'm under him.And that's where things get complicated.

They're not quite enemies. Not really friends. More like frustrated balls of sexual tension, and neither will give in.Lance Gibson drives Mariah Malarkey absolutely crazy. He uses her office like a phone booth, and takes cupcakes from the corner of her desk like she baked them just for him. She didn't. Maybe she knew the history teacher happened to love peanut butter icing, but that was purely a coincidence. All 16 times.Mariah has a way of getting under Lance's skin, too. She calls him out on his crap, spoils him even if inadvertently, and, seeing the librarian in skirts, drives him wild. She won't give in. It's for the best, really, considering there's no way he could lie to a woman like that, and he's not about to tell her the truth about himself. Not in a million years. These two don't hate each other. They don't really like each other. But for this to be a friends-to-lovers story, they have to start somewhere, right?Note: This can be listened to as a standalone novel.

USA Today best-selling author Adriana Locke brings laughter and love in this friends-to-lovers small-town romance. Love is crazy.Peck Ward, the sweet, small-town mechanic, isn't sure it's for everyone. Least of all him. His life is chaotic enough without adding the pressure of a relationship. Besides, unrequited love is a real thing, and he's kind of over it.This works out perfectly until a certain someone throws a wrench - pun intended - into his plans. As they go from adversaries to friends to possibly something more, things get complicated. After all, they know how this story ends. It's not with them together.His easy grin is enough to win her over. Her unabashed personality does him in. But are they ready to accept the fact that, sometimes, you don't find love where you're looking for it? Sometimes, you find it in the most unexpected, craziest places.

Crank is a standalone romance in a new small town, blue-collar series from USA Today best-selling author Adriana Locke. Join listeners everywhere as they fall in love with the delicious Gibson boys.This is one mistake Sienna Landry can't buy her way out of.As Walker Gibson looks at her, then at the damage to his precious truck (that she may or may not have accidentally inflicted), she knows she's in trouble. It's not the busted headlight and dented grill that's sunk her though. It's the downright sinful man in front of her that's the problem.The small-town mechanic is broody. Rough. Smells like engine grease and gasoline, and Sienna isn't sure why that's so sexy, but it is. It so is. She's ready to peel off her panties at the drop of his wrench.He wants her too. She can feel it when he brushes against her. Experience it as he presses her against the wall of the shop. It's thinly veiled in his deep, brown eyes when he looks at her like she's everything he's ever wanted. So why won't he give in?The damage to Walker's truck is the first of many mistakes between them, ending with truths that rock Sienna's world. Nothing can fix her broken heart except the love of a man who won't, maybe even can't, love her back.

Hadley Jacobs is over Machlan Gibson. Sure, she'll always be a little weak to the dimple in his right cheek and the way his five o'clock shadow makes him ruggedly handsome. But that's not enough to cover every other thing about him because they all drive her nuts. Like how he won't admit he's wrong even when he knows it and how he drives his stupid car a million miles an hour on wet asphalt. As she rolls back into town and takes a seat at Crave, she won't take the bait. She's over him. Mostly.Machlan isn't over her. It's not because he hasn't tried. He reminds himself over and over that she's not the girl for him. After all, she drives him insane with her sassy attitude and the way she calls him out on everything. She beats him at poker, even though she doesn't know the difference between a straight and a flush, and when she looks at him with her bright, blue eyes, it's unnerving. When she climbs onto that bar stool and orders a drink, he puts it in front of her and ignores the sparkle in her eyes. He's not over her, but she won't know that. But she does know that. And he knows she's not as over him as she's pretending to be. When life forces their hand this time, there's more on the line than a pile of poker chips. It's their forever. Crave is a second-chance standalone romance in a new small-town, blue-collar series from USA Today best-selling author Adriana Locke. Join listeners everywhere as they fall in love with the delicious Gibson Boys.

Cross Jacobs was a screw-up. Everyone knew it, especially him, and the point was hammered home when Kallie Welch drove herself right out of his life. But, she's back. Seeing Cross wasn't on Kallie's to-do list. She didn't think she could avoid him forever but trying never hurt anyone. One minute, she's standing by herself, and the next, she's accosted by a rich, velvety scent that could only belong to one man: Cross. At face value, he's divine. He's rugged and confident, with a smile that melts her right where she's standing. It doesn't take long to find him charming, witty, and the owner of a few legitimate businesses- not at all like the mischievous boy she left. He laughs, and her heart flutters. With a touch of his hand, she's dizzy. She's pretty certain she's going to die when he pulls her into an embrace and touches his lips to her forehead. It feels right. It feels so right. But is it?

Exposé Top Story: Best Making HeadlinesThe temperature skyrocketed in Chicago this week and it had nothing to do with the weather. Our two favorite ballers went head-to-head (or should we say helmet-to-helmet?) on the practice field and there's video to prove it.Sources tell us the (sweaty, aggressive, hot-as-heck) fight that got Branch "Lucky" Best, Finn Miller, and visiting Columbus quarterback Callum Worthington ejected from practice (you must see this video!) was not over a fumbled play. It was over nothing less than Layla James Miller, Finn's younger sister.Does Layla's name sound familiar? It should. Until about five minutes ago, you could find her on Callum's well-formed arm . . . until he gave us whiplash showing up in Tahiti with the face of Ares Cosmetics, Carly Mathewson. But Callum and Layla aren't dating anymore, so where's the beef?Give us a sec.Layla James is now scoring with Branch. Yeah. We'll give that a minute to sink in.Word has it Finn isn't all that hyped about his sister playing ball with his (former?) best friend. Branch's playboy image is well-known and even better documented. A keyword search of his name on our site alone brings up thousands of hits of him with women and rarely are two the same.The question remains: why does Callum care?We'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, we'll be crying in our champagne and hoping our favorite bromance gets back on track. (And, seriously, go watch that video!)USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a "sweet & steamy!" tale of a football hero, his best friend's little sister, and a surprise that might be an interception ... or a Hail Mary.

USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke brings the heat with this romance between a silver-spoon southern princess and the blue-collar fighter that wins her heart.I'm that guy.Camilla Landry rustles against me, the silky fabric of her overpriced lingerie slipping along my bruised rib. The porcelain perfection of her skin is even more innocent against the colorful ink dotting my own.It's demure meets damaged, pampered meets punctured.So, yeah, it's obvious I'm that guy.Dominic Hughes.Her attempt at rebellion.Her bid to see what the other side of the tracks feel like.I'm okay with being used because, from where I'm sitting, the other side of the tracks have never looked so good.

USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a "sweet and steamy!" romance between a wealthy mogul and the struggling single mother that captures his attention ... and his heart.Alison Baker is over love.Relationships are great. But peace? That's priceless. The only way to get and keep a calm existence is to stay away from men. This is especially true for wealthy, charming, powerful men like her ex-husband.Then she meets Barrett Landry.He looks dapper standing in front of her in a suit, taking a glass of champagne off her serving tray. He pushes but she pulls. He asks questions. She tries desperately not to answer.But Barrett isn't one to be refused, and he won't be easily convinced to let the beautiful, sweet woman go without a fight-especially when he falls in love with her son too.It isn't that easy.When their worlds collide, the fallout changes everything. Because everything comes at a cost and sometimes, even for love, it's a price too steep to pay.

USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers an office romance full of steam and sizzle.Mallory Sims is late for her first day of work.After spilling her tea, she discovers she has no gas in her car. Add that her arm keeps sticking to her dress from syrup left on the console of her car, flustered feels like an understatement.Then she sees her new boss.Graham Landry is the epitome of NSFW in his custom-fit suit, black-rimmed glasses, and a look so stern her libido doesn't stand a chance. Being flustered is just the start of her problems.Her punctuality is only the start of his. With a pink slip in hand, he's been waiting on his new secretary to show up only to let her go. Then she rushes in with her doe eyes and rambling excuses, smelling like bacon and lavender. The termination paper falls to the side as she falls in his arms.This is a disaster in the making. Not because of his pinpoint exactness or her free spirit, but because when they're together, the sparks that fly threaten to burn the whole place down.

USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a "fresh and fun!" romance between a grumpy single dad and his beautiful, spunky employee-the one he can't have.Chemistry is not love.That's what my boss, the grumpy single dad with brilliant green eyes, says anyway.I have my V-card. He's ten years older than me. I work for him.Nate Hughes has a million reasons why a relationship between us would never work. Honestly? It's all a farce.He can't deny our connection. His soft smiles, brief touches, and protective behaviors come too easily. And when I need a place to stay? He can't stop himself from offering me a room-though I'd prefer his bed. After all, there are sparks-delicious, sizzling sparks-when we're together.Our forced proximity brings things to a head. Our shared experiences and traumas draw us closer. Our undeniable attraction has us toeing the line between friends and lovers-whether Nate likes it or not.He's right-chemistry is not love. But that doesn't mean that I won't fall in love with him ... even if he can't love me back.

USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke brings together a military hero and the love of his life in a hopeful, yet emotional, second chance romance.Ellie Pagan has a list of reasons to stay away from Ford Landry. And they were so much easier to stick to when he was a half of a world away.But now, he's home.Standing in front of her, body hard and chiseled to perfection from his stint in the military, he's wearing a suit cut to perfect and a smirk she could never resist. Suddenly, all the reasons why she should avoid him just got a whole lot harder to remember.He calls her his first love. He swears he won't make the mistake of letting her go again.But he's said that before.

USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke pens a banter-filled romance between a baseball player and a woman that hates athletes more than anything in the world.His baseball stats are perfect.When Danielle Ashley looks closer, she realizes so is everything else.A sinful smirk. Downright delicious body. And if the way Lincoln Landry pursues her, even when she tries to shut him down, means anything-so is his stamina.There's no denying the chemistry between them. Their attraction is fierce. They're both single, share amazing banter, and they both adore children.What's the problem? It's as tangled as their sheets.

There is no greater burden than a secret, and Kari Stanley has been carrying one alone for a long time. But fate intervenes in the form of a broken down car and the kind offer of assistance from a handsome stranger with a sweet, southern drawl. In exchange, all she has to do is go to dinner with him. Temptation was never so sweet. Max Quinn has secrets of his own. His good deeds aren't just a product of his southern upbringing; they're his atonement. As one dinner turns into two, he realizes that Kari just might be his salvation. As they struggle to find their path together, their secrets weigh heavier on them. Will they be able to trust one another with the truth, or will their secrets keep them apart forever? This book CAN be read as a stand-alone novel.

Foolish women fall in love with the bad boy.Cane Alexander was bad boy personified.Confident, he entered a room with his piercing blue eyes wearing a smug grin. He was the proverbial red flag wrapped up in a ridiculous set of abs.I tried to resist him. After all, I was done being a fool.Maybe it was his charm, or perhaps it was his persistence. Maybe it was how he entered my life and refused to leave. Whatever the reason, I fell for the one man I should've resisted.Even though it made me a target. I didn't know if I'd become yet another notch on his bedpost or be the exception to his rules.Or if I'd survive long enough to be either. From USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a tale full of twists and turns. Readers who enjoy opposites attract, romantic suspense, and cocky heroes will enjoy this story. Note: The Exception now includes an extended epilogue previously titled The Connection.

Breaking News: Rugby's bad boy marries his best friend's little sisterIf Renn Brewer would've asked me to marry him, I would've said no.Why?One, his reputation precedes him. His name is in the headlines at least once a month. Two, he's not just my brother's best friend. They're teammates. And three, I'm in my self-care era.Unfortunately, a version of me equates self-care with bad choices.The cocktail in my hand-similar to the one that got me into this situation-is the prettiest shade of pink. It's almost the same color as the giant rock on my left hand. And instead of discussing an annulment, I'm considering a 90-day marriage of convenience to the man I accidentally married in Las Vegas.Renn didn't propose marriage. But he does deliver a proposal I might be unable to turn down.USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a "spicy & sweet!" forbidden sports romance with a marriage of convenience that will make you swoon!

To keep their parents from divorcing, teen siblings Michael and Maddie, conspiring with their grandfather, bring everyone together for a vacation in the family's lakeside cabin where 14 days of hope, heartbreak and unexpected possibilities become life-changing for them all.

Readers will wipe their eyes and hold their breath in this "heartfelt" and "stellar" standalone romance from USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke. Falling in love is easy. Falling out of love is the hardest thing in the world. And Elin and Ty Whitt are terrible at it. The first time the local basketball star smiled at Elin, she was a goner. It was just so damn easy to fall for the dark-haired hometown hero with his charming smile and strong, athletic build. Thousands of sleepy smiles, aimless drives down country roads, and squeaks of the backdoor after a swing shift later, reality hits. And it hits hard. Falling in love was definitely the easy part. Watching it break apart was impossible. Through the tears, the second-guesses, the memories of a life built together, the world keeps spinning. With each turn comes clarity and hope-sometimes in the form of a pair of muddy boots by the back door or from the words of a wise friend. When Ty shows back up with a new found determination to put his family back together, Elin's torn between the fights of the past and the possibility of a new start. This is the man that holds her heart, the man she loves beyond anything else. But this is also the one person in the world that can cause her the most pain. Life's not always easy. Love's not for the faint of heart. But with life comes lessons and Ty and Elin have the scars to prove it. But it's their love written in those scars that will hold them together ... or break them apart.

Looking for a Fake FiancéHave you ever wanted to prove someone wrong so badly that you could taste it?It doesn't matter if they're right. The fact that they had the audacity to go there is what counts.Hi. It's me. I'm that person.The man I've been casually seeing told me I'm not "wife material" and I should "lower my expectations." Didn't he realize I lowered them the moment I met him for dinner?Obviously not.Am I petty? Maybe. Annoyed? Of course. Determined? Definitely.I need someone to help me flaunt my new engagement-my fiancé couldn't wait to pop the question because I'm that amazing-in his face.The problem? I don't have a boyfriend, let alone a husband-to-be.Which brings us to you.Are you handsome? Successful? A smooth talker extraordinaire?Are you willing to do all the things that someone madly in love would do?Putting your hand on the small of my back. Forehead kissing. Acting like I'm a treasure you can't live without. I need you to be prepared to do all those things ... and maybe more.What do you get out of this? I'm willing to negotiate terms-especially if they include a job and a place to stay. It's a long story.One night. One event. Let's put on one heck of a show.From USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author comes a "hot and hilarious!" fake-dating tale between two frenemies turned roommates-to-lovers. Fans of close-proximity, and blue-collar, small-town heroes will fall madly in love with this story.

Smooth. Sexy. Irresistible. Those qualities equal only one thing. Big. Freaking. Trouble. Brynne Calloway knows that anything that seems too good to be true usually is. Fenton Abbott and his cashmere voice, Adonis body, and a magnetism like no other clearly falls into that category. But what's life without a little risk? It was supposed to be a rebound, an uncomplicated escape from reality. But nothing ever goes as planned. Fenton turns out to be so much more ... in ways Brynne never sees coming.

SEEKING AN EX-HUSBANDI need a fake ex-husband.Let me explain ...I may have let it slip to my new co-workers that I have an ex-husband. Now they're fascinated with the details, specifically with him.Why wouldn't they be? He's gorgeous, has exceptional skills in the bedroom, and is determined to win me back.But there's a problem. He doesn't exist.The bigger problem? I have to produce him to save my job.This is where you come in.I'm seeking someone to play a smitten ex-husband for two weeks. You'll need to remember our love story-details matter when it comes to romance! Please be prepared to travel in-state at a moment's notice. We may be in close proximity and sharing a bed may be required.One more thing-kisses are essential for optics as necessary.If this sounds interesting or, at the very least, entertaining, let me know.Signed,Your Future Ex-WifeBuckle up for a steamy adventure between friends-turned-lovers in this new "fresh twist on a favorite trope!" take on fake dating, close proximity, and romance in the workplace from USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke.

WANTED: A SITUATION-SHIPI'm a single female who's tired of relationships ruining my life. However, there are times when a date would be helpful. If you're a single man, preferably mid-twenties to late-thirties, and are in a similar situation, we might be a match.Candidate must be handsome, charming, and willing to pretend to have feelings for me (on a sliding scale, as the event requires). Ability to discuss a wide variety of topics is a plus. Must have your own transportation and a (legal) job.This will be a symbiotic agreement. In exchange for your time, I will give you mine. Need someone to flirt with you at a football party? Go, team! Want a woman to make you look good in front of your boss? Let me find my heels. Would you love for someone to be obsessed with you in front of your ex? I'm applying my red lipstick now.If interested, please email me. Time is of the essence.From USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author comes a "fun and flirty!" fake dating situation between two coworkers that quickly straddles the line between friends and lovers.

CONTEST: WIN A DATE TO MY HONEYMOONI realize that a social media post isn't the usual way to secure a date to your honeymoon-for obvious reasons-but here we are.My wedding was canceled. What's not canceled is the nonrefundable, ten-thousand-dollar all-inclusive vacation at a luxury resort, and I'm not about to let it go to waste.I'm packed and ready to hit the beach. ButI can't deny that it might be more interesting to honeymoon with someone.Since my track record of picking dates isn't exactly golden, I've done something that I hope I don't regret. In a moment of weakness-mixed with panic and fueled by margaritas-I agreed to let my friends choose someone to go with me.It'll be a blind date / postnuptial vacation-without the nuptials. A few fun days in paradise with no expectations. No obligations.Before you say, "pick me for a free vacay!" a few things to consider ...The perfect candidate will be single. He won't talk too much on the plane. And he'll be able to leave town quickly.He will also be okay with sharing a bed. It's a honeymoon suite, after all.If you want to be considered, email Rebecca and Sara your application at the address below. (Get creative. There's a free vacation on the line.)Wheels up next week!Godspeed, honeymooners.Grab your suitcase and prepare for the time of your life in this swoony tale that's as hot as the tropical destination itself. Fans of runaway brides, close-proximity, one-bed, and friends-to-lovers tropes will fall hopelessly in love with this fling-to-forever romance.

After losing her husband in a tragic accident, Julia Gentry is barely surviving. Raising her young daughter alone takes everything she has-and that's not enough. She's barely making ends meet.And then tragedy strikes again.Julia's only hope lies in the last place she wants to look-in Crew Gentry. Her husband's brother is broody. Irresponsible. He's broken her heart more than once and let her down every time she's needed him.Until now.Crew steps up, spotting an opportunity to atone for his sins. He's determined to fix the disaster wrecking their lives. But the only way to make things right might require him to put more than his heart on the line.He might have to sacrifice it all.

"Single mom Palmer Clark will not be sidelined by the new man in town. Sure, the honey-tongued baseball legend is gorgeous, loves puppies, and has charmed his way into the community's heart, but Palmer craves stability. Nothing about Cole says forever. So why is he so hard to resist? Cole is swinging through town to visit his parents when he meets the kind of down-to-earth distraction he's been looking for since retiring from the majors. True, his long-term relationship score is zero. But even though raising his average with Palmer seems impossible, it's worth a shot. As promising as the summer nights are, fate turns small-town dreams upside down, and some lessons are learned the hard way. But having faith in love and choosing hope over fear might get Palmer and Cole to the sweet spot they're looking for."--Page 4 of cover.