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Love & Other Disasters (Nashville Love #1)
by Anita KellyThe first openly nonbinary contestant on America&’s favorite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor in this delicious romantic comedy debut that USA Today hailed as &“an essential read.&” Recently divorced and on the verge of bankruptcy, Dahlia Woodson is ready to reinvent herself on the popular reality competition show Chef&’s Special. Too bad the first memorable move she makes is falling flat on her face, sending fish tacos flying—not quite the fresh start she was hoping for. Still, she's focused on winning, until she meets someone she might want a future with more than she needs the prize money. After announcing their pronouns on national television, London Parker has enough on their mind without worrying about the klutzy competitor stationed in front of them. They&’re there to prove the trolls—including a fellow contestant and their dad—wrong, and falling in love was never part of the plan. As London and Dahlia get closer, reality starts to fall away. Goodbye, guilt about divorce, anxiety about uncertain futures, and stress from transphobia. Hello, hilarious shenanigans on set, wedding crashing, and spontaneous dips into the Pacific. But as the finale draws near, Dahlia and London&’s steamy relationship starts to feel the heat both in and outside the kitchen—and they must figure out if they have the right ingredients for a happily ever after. Booklist's Best Romance Debuts of the YearWomen's Health's Best Romance Novels of the YearBookpage's Best Romance Novels of the Year
Something Wild & Wonderful: A charming new grumpy-meets-sunshine queer rom-com!
by Anita Kelly'Brimming with tenderness, hope, humor, and healing, this romance is truly something wild and wonderful' Ashley Herring Blake'A tender, achingly beautiful journey of love and healing' Chloe Liese'Kelly never fails to bring the perfect combination of humor, swoons, and grounded emotion' Timothy Janovsky'I can't get enough of Anita Kelly's writing' Ava WilderFrom the author of Love & Other Disasters, named a 'must-read' by USA Today, PopSugar, SheReads, and Harper Bazaar, comes a sparkling grumpy-meets-sunshine rom-com featuring two men's sweeping journey across the Northwestern wilderness..............................Alexei Lebedev's journey on the Pacific Crest Trail begins with saving a hot stranger from a snake. Alexei was prepared for rattlesnakes, blisters, and months of solitude. What he wasn't prepared for is outgoing and charistmatic Ben Caravalho, and yet they keep running into each other. It might be coincidence. Then again, maybe there's a reason the trail keeps bringing them together . . .Ben has made his fair share of bad decisions, and almost all of them involved beautiful men, but there's something about the gorgeous and quietly nerdy Alexei that he can't just walk away from. There are worse things than falling in love during the biggest adventure of your life, but when their paths start to diverge, Ben and Alexei begin to wonder if it's possible to hold on to something this wild and wonderful. .............................Readers gave Love & Other Disasters ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐!'This book had so many great elements that it's no surprise I fell absolutely head over heels for it . . . the unabashed queerness in this book made my heart so happy . . . there was so much joy in this book that had me smiling from ear to ear''Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up this is the perfect book for you''Such a fun read!'More raves for Love & Other Disasters!'Wildly charming, exquisitely vibrant, and achingly tender . . . I can't wait to buy it for everyone I've ever met' Rosie Danan'With only one book, Anita Kelly has landed among my all-time favorite authors' Meryl Wilsner'Anita Kelly has the perfect recipe for romance . . . I didn't want it to end and I'm so hungry for more' Ruby Barrett'A nonbinary protagonist in a mainstream romance is cause for excitement and the characters spark with chemistry. The heartwarming result will leave readers eager for more from Kelly' Publishers Weekly
Something Wild & Wonderful
by Anita KellyFrom the author of Love & Other Disasters comes a sparkling sullen-meets-sunshine romance featuring two men's sweeping journey across the Western wilderness. Alexei Lebedev&’s journey on the Pacific Crest Trail begins with a single snake. And it is angling for the hot stranger who seemed to have appeared out of thin air. Lex is prepared for rattlesnakes, blisters, and months of solitude. What he isn&’t prepared for is Ben Caravalho. But somehow—on a 2,500-mile trail—Alexei keeps running into the outgoing and charismatic hiker with golden-brown eyes, again and again. It might be coincidence. Then again, maybe there&’s a reason the trail keeps bringing them together . . . Ben has made his fair share of bad decisions, and almost all of them involved beautiful men. And yet there&’s something about the gorgeous and quietly nerdy Alexei that Ben can&’t just walk away from. Surely a bad decision can&’t be this cute and smart. And there are worse things than falling in love during the biggest adventure of your life. But when their plans for the future are turned upside down, Ben and Alexei begin to wonder if it&’s possible to hold on to something this wild and wonderful.
After Tonight
by Annie KellyThe first edgy, sexy novel in the Flirting With Trouble contemporary romance series. She may be the teacher.... All Hyacinth "Cyn" Hendricks ever wanted to do was make a difference in the world. But when she joins the faculty of a Baltimore reform school, she discovers that she's bitten off more than she can chew. Because the last thing she expects when she meets her newest student is to see the guy she met--and made out with--at a bar last week. But he's the one giving her a lesson.... To Cyn, Smith Asher is an enigma. The 20-year old doesn't look like a high schooler and he certainly didn't act like one the other night. Despite the smoldering chemistry between them, she knows she has to squash this dangerous infatuation before it gets them both in serious trouble. But her desire for Smith--and his lust for her--quickly grows too hot to ignore. And Cyn soon learns that there is one thing worse than teaching someone you've seen nearly naked.... Teaching someone you want to see nearly naked again. INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF THE NEXT FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE NOVEL, UNTIL TOMORROW
Just For Now
by Annie KellyTension and passion collide in the latest Flirting With Trouble novel from the author of Until Tomorrow.She wants to break out...Unlike her older sisters, Rainey Wallace is determined to stop relying on the family fortune--in fact, when she tells her parents her intentions of going into social work, they cut her off. Now the only stable forces in her life are her friendships and the recreation center where she runs an after school program for disadvantaged youth. Nothing, however, has prepared her for the risks of the workplace.He makes her want to give in...When newcomer Owen Marshall is appointed by the county as the new program director, he decides to restructure programs and reevaluate staff, including Rainey. And it doesn't take long for their arguments to turn exceptionally heated--and steamy. But their scorching hot fling comes to a halt when she discovers that the county is threatening to cut the center's funding. With the fate of those depending on her up in the air, Rainey needs to decide whose side she's on----the children she's come to love or the man who's turned her whole world upside down...
Until Tomorrow
by Annie KellyThe author of After Tonight returns with another sizzling novel about dangerous desires and forbidden flirtations... She's trying the straight and narrow... Carson Tucker only has one thing on her mind: getting her life back on track and pursuing her teaching career. She can't afford to be distracted, yet no amount of good sense can compel her keep her mind--or eyes--off the brooding and mysterious Wyatt Sands. She agreed to be his tutor and help him finish his degree, but now she's wishing she could inspire him in more ways than one... He makes her want to break all the rules... Still reeling from the tragic accident that took his best friend's life and left him wheelchair-bound, all Wyatt Sands wants to do is forge ahead without any attachments. His solitary lifestyle works well until the after-hours sessions between him and his tutor turn hot and steamy. As the chemistry between them fuels a passion that is too electrifying to be denied, will Carson be able to break down the barriers that Wyatt has erected around himself--or will their fiery passion burn them both? INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF THE FIRST FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE NOVEL
Deception Island (The Legionnaires #1)
by Brynn KellyA stolen boy A haunted soldier A cornered con woman... Rafe Angelito thought he was done with the demons from his past--until his son is kidnapped. Blackmailed into abducting an American heiress, the legionnaire soon finds himself trapped in paradise with a fiery, daring beauty who's nothing he expects...and everything he desires. But when he uncovers her own dark secret, Rafe realizes he's made a critical mistake--one that could cost him everything. Playing body double for a spoiled socialite was supposed to be Holly Ryan's ticket to freedom. But when she's snatched off her yacht by a tall, dark and dangerous stranger, the not-quite-reformed con artist will make a desperate play to turn her captor from enemy to ally, by any means necessary. Yet as scorching days melt into sultry nights, Holly is drawn to the mysterious capitaine, with his unexpected sense of honor and his searing touch. When they're double-crossed, they'll have to risk trusting each other in ways they never imagined...because in this deadly game of deception, it's their lives--and hearts--on the line.
Edge of Truth: A Thrilling Novel of Romantic Suspense (The Legionnaires #2)
by Brynn KellyTensions sizzle in this electrifying novel guaranteed to capture your heart and take your breath away. Fans of Julie Garwood, Suzanne Brockmann and Jayne Ann Krentz will devour this action-packed, emotionally stunning tour de force, where every page reveals another damning secret and another daring gamble. Rotting in an African dungeon is the last place journalist Tess Newell expected to find herself. Held hostage by the terrorist group she's been investigating, Tess's salvation-and temptation-arrives in the form of another prisoner. A French Foreign Legionnaire with a sinful smile and too many secrets to be anything but dangerous. Yet she knows he's her only hope of surviving. The Legion is the only family Flynn has. His sanctuary and his purgatory, after years spent in hell. When a mission goes south and Flynn is captured, it's not the enemy that worries him, but rather the brazen, alluring reporter whose prying questions threaten to bring down his world-and the walls he's built around his heart. Yet after a daring escape, Flynn must risk it all and go on the run with Tess to retrieve the evidence she needs. The chemistry between them threatens to detonate but, with the enemy fast closing in, time is running out to unravel the truth from the lies in this deadly conspiracy...
Forbidden River (The Legionnaires)
by Brynn KellyA dangerous game at the end of the earth…For French Foreign Legionnaire Cody Castillo, chasing deadly thrills is the only reprieve from a bloodstained past he can’t forget. But when the adrenaline junkie finds himself caught in a mass murderer’s crosshairs in the lonely wilds of New Zealand, he finds an unexpected—and intriguing—ally.Former air force pilot Tia Kupa has always found safety in nature, until a killer turns the wilderness into a playground. In this life-or-death game, the guarded woman who lives by the rules must rely on a risk taker with a death wish. The sexy devil-may-care legionnaire may be the wrong guy for her, but desire is just as primal as terror. Even if they outrun a predator, they can’t escape the sizzling bond neither of them saw coming.
A Risk Worth Taking (The Legionnaires #3)
by Brynn KellyHe can’t outrun himself…Legionnaire Jamie Armstrong lives in the shadows. A medic haunted by his mistakes, he knows better than to hope for redemption. But his latest mission brings a threat he doesn’t see coming—an attraction as irresistible as it is dangerous. Hacker Samira Desta is a woman he swore to forget, but as a key witness to a deadly conspiracy, Samira is his to protect.But the woman he rescues might be the one who saves himAfter a year in hiding, Samira’s worst fears come true when her cover is blown and the unlikeliest of allies comes to her aid—the secretive Scot with whom she shared one unforgettable night. Hunted by lethal forces and losing the battle against their desire, Jamie and Samira make a desperate play to take the fight to their enemy—but those at greatest risk of ruin may be themselves…
The Admiral's Penniless Bride
by Carla KellySally Paul is down to her last penny. As she spends it on a cup of tea-to stave off being at the mercy of the workhouse-the last thing she expects is an offer of marriage. . . ;from a complete stranger! Admiral Sir Charles Bright's seafaring days are over-and according to society, that must mean he's in need of a wife! Discovering Sally's in need of a home, he offers a solution. . . ;. They marry in haste-but will they enjoy their wedding night at leisure?
Beau Crusoe
by Carla KellyShipwrecked!Stranded alone on a desert island, he had lived to tell the tale. A triumphant return To The ton saw James Trevenen hailed as Beau Crusoe-a gentleman of spirit, verve and action. But only he knew the true cost of his survival!Scandalous!Susannah Park had been shunned by Society. She lived content with her calm existence. . . until Beau Crusoe determinedly cut up her peace! the beautiful widow wanted to help him heal the wounds of the past-but what secrets was this glorious man hiding?
Coming Home for Christmas
by Carla KellyThree soldiers, three generations, finding love at Christmas 1812: A Christmas in Paradise To save nurse Laura Ortiz from destitution, British naval surgeon Thomas Wilkie has made her an offer this Christmas-a marriage of convenience.... 1855: O Christmas Tree A generation later, it's Thomas and Laura's daughter, widowed lone mother Lilian, who's working as a nurse in the Crimea. Christmas seems a long way away-until Major Trey Wharton helps her bring back the festive sparkle. 1877: No Crib for a Bed Lilian's son Captain Wilkie Wharton is finally on his way home from Fort Laramie. It's a long, arduous, life-changing train journey...which sees him discover his soul mate and the true meaning of Christmas!
The Double Cross (The Spanish Brand Series #1)
by Carla KellyThis “engaging and highly entertaining” tale of romance, love, and lonely hearts is “Carla Kelly at her best” (Carla Neggers, New York Times–bestselling author of Saint’s Gate). The year is 1780. Widower Marco Mondragón is a rancher and livestock brand inspector in the royal Spanish colony of New Mexico, living on the edges of Comanche territory. Each autumn, he takes cattle, wool, and his district’s records of livestock transactions to the governor in Santa Fe. A good man, he is dedicated, conscientious . . . and lonely. On this year’s trip, he meets a young woman named Paloma Vega. Since her parents died in a Comanche raid, Paloma lives under the thumb of relatives who may have stolen her parents’ brand. Marco is intrigued by the case . . . and enticed by the blue-eyed beauty. But while Marco investigates Paloma’s claim, other challenges arise. Unscrupulous rancheros have set in motion events involving the ever-dangerous Comanches, threatening both the uneasy peace of Marco’s jurisdiction and the love he and Paloma have yet to know . . . Set against the rugged terrain of northeastern New Mexico during the decline of Spanish power in the New World, The Double Cross is a story of loss and love regained in “a dangerous land filled with memorable characters” (Diane Farr, author of The Mistletoe Test).
Her Hesitant Heart: New Beginnings
by Carla KellyOn the frontier of a new life...Tired and hungry after two days of traveling, Susanna Hopkins is just about at the end of her tether when her train finally arrives in Cheyenne. She's bound for a new life in a Western garrison town. Then she discovers she doesn't even have enough money to pay for the stagecoach! Luckily for her, the compassionate Major Joseph Randolph is heading in the same direction.As a military surgeon, Joe is used to keeping his professional distance. But, despite Susanna's understated beauty, he's drawn to this woman who carries loss and pain equal to his own and has a heart that is just as hesitant and wary....
The Lady's Companion
by Carla KellyA lady in distress finds an unlikely companion in this classic Signet Regency Romance from Carla Kelly.AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME Miss Susan Hampton never imagined she would have to make her own way in the world. But when her reckless father gambles away the family estate, and she becomes an unpaid servant of her aunt, she flees in search of a better life.Taking the position of companion to a temperamental dowager, she finds herself in dangerously close contact with the dowager's handsome bailiff, David Wiggins, who is everything a man should be--except a gentleman. Though she tells herself he is a thoroughly unsuitable suitor, his irresistible charms could make her forget she was ever a lady...Don't miss Carla Kelly's other classic Signet Regency romance, The Wedding Journey.
Libby's London Merchant: Signet Regency Romance (InterMix) (A Benedict Nesbitt Novel)
by Carla KellyLibby’s London MerchantMiss Elizabeth Ames knew nothing about Mr. Nesbitt Duke -save that he was a London merchant who stopped by her country manor after an accident on the road. Soon she realized that he was more than he seemed -and that he had stolen her heart…Miss Chartley’s Guided TourAfter being abandoned at the altar, Omega Chartley swore she would never love again, and found employment of her own -though far below her station. Then fate brought her ex-fiance Matthew Bering back into her life. And although she has every reason to reject his entreaties, she finds herself once more under his spell…
Marriage of Mercy
by Carla KellyHigh-born yet penniless, a young woman discovers a lavish inheritance—that comes with a ring attached—in this Regency romance.From riches to rags, Grace Curtis had to swallow her pride and get a job as a baker when her father’s death left her in poverty. But everything changes for the baronet’s daughter when she becomes the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance—one that comes with an unusual stipulation.Suddenly, Grace is able to give up her life of toil and live in luxury once again . . . but only if she marries her benefactor’s illegitimate son, a prisoner of war. It’s an offer she can’t afford to refuse. But her dying husband-to-be makes it even more complicated when he begs her to marry one of his men instead—an act of mercy for the man’s loyalty. This marriage of convenience with a complete stranger seems like an impossible arrangement . . . until Grace gets to know the brash American soldier who suddenly shares her life.
Marrying the Captain
by Carla KellyAn independent woman is drawn to a handsome naval captain—sent by her controlling father—in this delightful Regency romance.Ever since her father tried to sell her as a mistress to the highest bidder, Eleanor “Nana” Massie has prized her independence above all else—even if it means living in poverty. But her world changes overnight when Captain Oliver Worthy shows up at her struggling inn. Despite herself, Nana is intrigued by her beguiling gentleman guest . . . Oliver planned to stay in Plymouth only long enough to report back to Lord Ratliffe—about Nana. But he soon senses that Lord Ratliffe is up to something, and Oliver will do anything to keep this courageous, beautiful woman safe. He’d even go so far as to marry her!
Marrying the Royal Marine
by Carla KellyA young woman’s journey to help in the war against Napoleon brings her close to a brave and caring officer in this historical romance.As the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, Polly Brandon has always felt like an ugly duckling. So she’s amazed when Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal. She knows this Royal Marine would never look at her under ordinary circumstances, but having his protection is more than a comfort . . . it is a pleasure.Hugh is immediately taken with the spirited beauty aboard his ship. Her determination to assist with the war effort is admirable, and when she falls ill, he feels compelled to care for her. But Polly still has trouble believing what she sees in Hugh’s eyes—that she has turned from an ugly duckling into a desirable swan . . .
Miss Billings Treads the Boards
by Carla KellyFrom “one of the most respected Regency writers” comes a delightful romantic tale of two nobles who find each other—and true love—on the stage (Library Journal). After leading troops on the Continent, Lord Grayson is uneasy in his new role as a mannered gent. But adventure comes his way again when he is coerced into delivering a message to one Katherine Billings. On the way, Grayson is injured by a highwayman hired by his duplicitous nephew. Then, staggering into a barn to hide, he discovers a play in progress—with the lovely Kate actually playing a role! It seems that out of necessity and a twist of fate, Kate fell in with a troupe of actors and found a new life for herself. What’s a cynical marquis to do? Using his common name of Hal Hampton, Grayson joins the troupe, partly to protect himself from his nephew, but mostly to get to know Kate better. They both fall under the spell of the poor but talented players around them—and fall for each other in a far more dramatic way in this ”utterly charming and lovable” romance from one of the genre’s finest talents (All About Romance).
Miss Chartley's Guided Tour
by Carla KellyIn this “milestone of originality,” a woman on the edge of spinsterhood is reunited with the man she could never forget—even after he betrayed her love (Romantic Times). To all appearances, Miss Omega Chartley is a schoolteacher on holiday. In fact, she is a gentlewoman fallen on hard times. Left at the altar eight years ago, she must make her own way in the world after the loss of her family fortune. But Omega’s modest tour of England is cut short when she comes to the aid of a runaway boy. Little could Omega know that the runaway is also the nephew of the enigmatic Viscount of Byford, who turns out to be none other than her disgraced former fiancée, Matthew Bering. With dangerous men—both lawful and unlawful—in pursuit, Omega sees little choice but to take shelter with the man who broke her heart. There Omega will finally learn of the dark chapter in Matthew’s past that made him abandon her all those years ago, and which now may hold the secret to their happiness together . . .
Miss Milton Speaks Her Mind
by Carla KellyA thrilling adventure about one of the most dangerous jobs in the world—crab fishing—in “the debut of an exciting new voice that you must not miss” (James Rollins, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Bone Labyrinth). Ed and his childhood friend Danny are in Kodiak, Alaska, preparing to join the Angie Piper’s crew for another season of crab fishing. And while Ed is a relative newcomer to the perilous trade, he sees no reason to fear for Danny’s safety. After all, the Angie Piper has always been blessed with a stalwart captain, a crack engineer, and two time-tested pros to keep the operation running smoothly. Every season has a greenhorn, the one who works for a pittance while learning the ropes. This time around it’s Danny. Brave and hardworking, Danny is a simple soul. And Ed is still haunted by the bullying Danny received as a child. But the cantankerous engineer believes a man like Danny is a bad omen, so much so that his bitter opposition may endanger them all. The season starts off strong, but their luck soon turns. The skies grow dark, the waves swell, and Mother Nature bears down on them with her full arsenal. The only question is—when the storm finally subsides, who will be left to tell the tale?
One Good Turn
by Carla KellyBenedict Nesbitt, the Seventh Duke of Knaresborough, has resigned himself to a life of solitude. The woman he’d loved for years just married one of his best friends. And so, in the noble tradition of resignation, he is heading back home to look after his niece and work on his stiff upper lip…But on the way he agrees to give a ride to a poor Spanish woman and her child. And though they appear to have nothing, Liria Valencia’s self assurance is stronger and more genuine than any he’s known in his whole upper crust life. There’s certainly more to this single mother than meets the eye. But could she be Benedict’s second chance at love? Only if they can see past their differences. And that will require delving into a complicated and painful past…
Paloma and the Horse Traders (The Spanish Brand Series #3)
by Carla KellyThe love of two brave souls offers an “oasis of beauty” on the harsh New Mexico frontier in this acclaimed historical Western romance series (Publisher’s Weekly). In the late 1700s, rancher Marco Mondragón and his loving wife Paloma Vega live on the edge of Indian territory. And while the Kwahadi Comanches seem to be making their peace with the settlers of the Spanish Colony of Nuevo Mexico, other Comanche bands are terrorizing the plains, led by the ruthless renegade, Great Owl. Great Owl’s threat to the tentative peace must be squelched. So Marco and his Comanche friend Toshua gather a ragtag but determined force and head north to land that is contested by both Utes and Comanches. They know they are woefully outnumbered. But they must defeat Great Owl—or die trying. With vivid historical depictions and compelling storylines, “Kelly has the rare ability to create realistic yet sympathetic characters that linger in the mind” (Library Journal).