Lainey Morgan's life finally seems to have settled after a traumatic past year, and she's in a stable relationship with Nat, her "comfy slippers" boyfriend. But a chance encounter with Kieran, her ex-boyfriend, shakes her world and she finds herself increasingly involved in supporting Kieran through an emotional meltdown. While Kieran struggles with loss and the demands of the music industry, the demons of Lainey's past return to haunt her, and an anonymous enemy undermines her through social media. Drawn together by a bond they thought was broken, faced with deception from unexpected quarters, it begins to seem as if the only people that Lainey and Kieran can trust are each other.

Silicon Valley investor Ryn Brennan is on the verge of achieving everything she dreamed. She's succeeded in the male-dominated venture capital world, has a supportive husband, and is about to close the deal of her career. Everything is going exactly as planned, until she meets Carly, her husband's mistress, across the negotiating table. Carly clawed her way back from being a teenage runaway to become an accomplished scientist, caring single mom, and co-founder of her startup. Once she marries her loving fiancé, she'll secure the complete family she craves. But she's blindsided to discover her not so perfect fiancé is already married—to Ryn, her company's biggest investor. In an industry full of not-so-subtle sexism, can the two women rise above, and work together to overcome heartbreak, and ensure their success?

Riley Ramirez's attraction to nightclub owner Kincade Marshall is instant. When she learns he is a Dom who requires her complete surrender, even when it comes to submitting to his best friend, Trevor Wellington, she finds herself willing and eager to embrace the sexual adventure.

Walk with Lainey into the world of Door County and its islands in the late 1800s. A time of shipwrecks, lighthouses, and strong people that never give up. Lighthouse keepers risk their lives every day to save others and protect those on ships on the Great Lakes. But for Lainey, life on tiny Pilot Island is a hard place for summer vacation—Aunt Edith is always making her do chores and fussing at her. And Uncle Otis needs a lot of help to man the lighthouse. When disaster hits, Lainey must find the courage and strength of those who make their lives on these treacherous islands. With humor, faith, close friendships, and a young man who interferes with her ability to think, Lainey becomes a shining light of spunk and grace. Lainey of the Door Islands will touch your heart and show you that even in what feels like the worst circumstances, God has a plan to prosper and not to harm.

When Lainey Morgan bumps into gorgeous Kieran Kamau, it's love at first sight for both of them. But Lainey's eccentric mum insists that she and Lainey move from Bath to spooky Ivy House, a weird commune in Deepest Nottinghamshire. Lainey is miserable there, and the news that Kieran's band, Dark Matter, have won the Teen Star television series and her boyfriend is now famous, changes her life as well as his. When she's finally allowed to return to Bath, Lainey is thrilled to be back. But the demands of fame are changing Kieran, and the pressures start to take their toll on everyone. Lainey finds that first love is only one step along the path to growing up.

Come on back to the Magical Garden with Lainey in the third book of this charming series. A little older and a little wiser on this trip. Lainey is presented with challenges never before found within the garden. Thankfully she’s got her magical friends, both old and new, to lend a hand - paw, or wing as it were. This fantastical crew of mischief and merry makers gives their all as they creatively problem solve their way through amazing adventures, this time in a world where seeing the difference between right and wrong isn’t quite so clear.

All three books in Lorelei Bell's 'Lainey Quilholt Mysteries' series, now in one volume! Party to a Murder: Lainey, a 17-year-old small-town girl, is unexpectedly drawn into a murder investigation after the brutal killing of Arline Rochell. Suspicious of the widespread hatred towards the victim, Lainey uncovers a potential motive of blackmail. As she tries to make sense of the situation, she becomes entangled in a second murder cover-up, leading her to suspect her friend Wendy. With the help of Sheriff Weeks, Lainey digs deeper into the case, searching for the culprit before it's too late. An Invitation To Kill: Lainey's excitement for college is short-lived when a former student, expelled for cheating, begins targeting her. Soon after, Lainey's creative writing teacher is found dead, and his wife is shot. Despite being ruled a murder-suicide, Lainey discovers clues that suggest otherwise and teams up with a local policeman to investigate. As she delves deeper, she uncovers more motives and suspects, including the college president. With the help of a new friend and suspicions of an FBI agent, Lainey sets out to solve the case and prove her theory. The Serial Killer Beside Me: Lainey Quilholt is caught up in a serial killer investigation after two deaths rock her small town near the Mississippi. As tensions rise and her best friend is abducted, Lainey vows to bring the killer to justice, even if it means putting her own life at risk. In the third installment of the 'Lainey Quilholt Mysteries', the young sleuth faces her most dangerous foe yet.

“An affectionate tribute to her tough, powerful Chinese mother.”—Kirkus Reviews “I devoured this book in one sitting...alternately cheering, laughing, cringing, and gasping in horror. Lui captures the complexity of a mother-daughter relationship that is both complicated and beautiful. Poignant with a bare honesty that may make you think (and rethink) your own relationships.” —Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened Meet Elaine Lui’s mother. She’s “a movie, an Amy Tan novel, and a sitcom all rolled into one.”* Or as her daughter sums it up: “She’s Chinese, she squawks like a chicken, she is totally nuts, and I am totally dependent on her.” With tales of brutal mah-jong competitions, all-cap texts (“YOUR BAD SKIN NEED SOUP”); public shaming, and pearls of occasionally-bizarre wisdom; Lui not only paints a portrait of a challenging, frustrating, fascinating woman that will make you laugh and cry—she eloquently describes exactly what it’s like to love someone who drives you crazy. “A remarkable memoir about Lui’s relationship with her Hong Kong-born mom, who makes Tiger Mothers look like pussycats.”—Tampa Bay Times *Lisa Gabriele, author and TV producer

Dominance. Submission. Murder. And that’s just before lunch. New York, book 2 Homicide detective Brice Marshall’s current case has him stymied and frustrated. A serial killer is slaughtering young women. After a long, fruitless day poring over the most gruesome evidence he’s ever seen, he needs a break. Stepping into his cousin’s BDSM club is a reminder that there is another part of himself. A part that has been left empty in a life ruled by work. The fact is, he’s a Dom in search of a sub. When he bumps into Terryn, a slender redhead who’s new to the scene, her wide-eyed eagerness even in the face of her nerves attracts him like gravity. Terryn is the sub of his dreams, with the power to ease his soul. Without warning the murder case reaches ugly tentacles into the most private part of his world—the woman he wants to claim as his own. The woman whose stubborn search for the delicate balance between sub life and independence could put her directly in the path of the killer. Warning: This book contains BDSM play, M/F/M ménage, graphic language and a drool-worthy Dom on the hunt for a sub and a killer.

I don’t do relationships. I do calculations—and Nicole Kennedy is a problem I can’t solve. When my family’s engineering firm sends me to investigate a sinkhole at her house, I swear I feel a tremor in the foundation of my world. She’s loud and crass and has no time for nonsense. She also seems to hate everything about me. Which is normally fine, because I hate everyone. But…I can’t stop thinking about her. I see her all the time, between the trench swallowing her yard and the corporate relay race our bosses insisted we both run. Somewhere between all the sprinting and the soil analysis, I find a tiny crack in her armor. Maybe she’ll cut me some slack? Maybe I’ll figure out what makes her tick. Foundation is book one of the Brady Family series--a band of brilliant, brooding engineers barreling into relationships whether they like it or not. If you love messy family dynamics, unforgettable characters and sizzling chemistry, you’ll devour this series by Lainey Davis. Search Terms: free ebooks, free romance books, free romance novels, free romance, contemporary romance free, contemporary romance books, free, freebie, romance free, romance series, new adult romance, contemporary romance, beach reads, romance novels free, romance books, alpha male, romance novels free full book, grumpy hero, grumpy heroine, sports romance, books about running, rom com, romantic comedy, chicklit, forced proximity romance, enemies to lovers, rivals, enemies to lovers romance, hometown romance, romantic comedy books, romance books free, books like movies, summer romance, funny books, the love quotient, romantic comedy series, smart romance, something funny to read, lighthearted romance, light romance, hot romance, witty banter, sexy books, Lainey Davis romance, Lainey Davis books For Fans Of: Penny Reid, Tessa Bailey, Sarina Bowen, Melissa Foster, Annika Martin, Michelle McCraw, Susannah Nix