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Multiple illustrations, a Green Valley map, bonus scenes, and more: this edition of the NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, & USA TODAY bestselling series has it all! She''s America''s sweetheart and he''s the town pariah... Sienna Diaz is everyone''s favorite "fat" funny lady. The movie studio executives can''t explain it, but her films are out-grossing all the fit and trim headliners and Hollywood''s most beautiful elite. The simple truth is, everyone loves plus-sized Sienna. But she has a problem: she can''t read maps and her sense of direction is almost as bad as her comedic timing is stellar. Therefore, when Sienna''s latest starring role takes her to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she finds herself continually lost while trying to navigate the back roads of Green Valley, Tennessee. Much to her consternation, Sienna''s most frequent savior is a ridiculously handsome, charming, and cheeky Park Ranger by the name of Jethro Winston. Sienna is accustomed to high levels of man-handsome, so it''s not Jethro''s chiseled features or his perfect physique that make her stutter. It''s his southern charm. And gentlemanly manners. And habit of looking at her too long and too often. Sienna has successfully navigated the labyrinth of Hollywood heart-throbs. But can she traverse the tenuous trails of Tennessee without losing her head? Or worse, her heart? Standard Edition Features Include: Illustrations Map Family Tree Family Portrait The Author''s Digital Signature Bonus Scenes Dating Profiles

**Preorder now and receive the stunning LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring an alternate cover, gorgeous sprayed edges and more.** Alternate cover, sprayed edges, multiple illustrations, a Green Valley map, bonus scenes, and more: this LIMITED edition of the NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, & USA TODAY bestselling series has it all! She''s America''s sweetheart and he''s the town pariah... Sienna Diaz is everyone''s favorite "fat" funny lady. The movie studio executives can''t explain it, but her films are out-grossing all the fit and trim headliners and Hollywood''s most beautiful elite. The simple truth is, everyone loves plus-sized Sienna. But she has a problem: she can''t read maps and her sense of direction is almost as bad as her comedic timing is stellar. Therefore, when Sienna''s latest starring role takes her to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she finds herself continually lost while trying to navigate the back roads of Green Valley, Tennessee. Much to her consternation, Sienna''s most frequent savior is a ridiculously handsome, charming, and cheeky Park Ranger by the name of Jethro Winston. Sienna is accustomed to high levels of man-handsome, so it''s not Jethro''s chiseled features or his perfect physique that make her stutter. It''s his southern charm. And gentlemanly manners. And habit of looking at her too long and too often. Sienna has successfully navigated the labyrinth of Hollywood heart-throbs. But can she traverse the tenuous trails of Tennessee without losing her head? Or worse, her heart? Deluxe Edition Features Include: Sprayed edges Alternate cover Illustrations Map Family Tree Family Portrait The Author''s Digital Signature Bonus Scenes Dating Profiles

Isaac has never been what he seems. u200bu200bu200bu200bu200bRumor has it that gruff, brooding, and solitary man-of-mystery Isaac Sylvester is back in town, and the only thing folks in Green Valley know for certain is that this prodigal son’s motives are as elusive as he is. He’s been spotted loitering near the old Townsen farm, hanging around the Hill''s homestead, and glaring menacingly from the edges of The Donner Lodge’s parking lot. What this hometown-hero-turned-criminal wants, no one knows. Nor can they stop talking about it. Hannah''s last night as an exotic dancer might just be her most memorable. Hannah Townsen has often been a subject of local gossip. Folks shook their heads when Hannah''s daddy ran out on her momma; folks blessed her heart after Hannah''s momma had that tragic accident; and folks really talked up a tizzy when Hannah became an exotic dancer in order to pay off her parents'' debt and put food on the table. But now, ten years after being dubbed as a hometown-stripper-with-a-heart-of-gold, Hannah has seemingly—and finally—fallen off the gossip mill''s radar. That is, until the enigmatic Isaac Sylvester shows up at Hannah''s retirement party wanting so much more than a private dance. . . ''All Folked Up'' is the third book in the Good Folk series and is a full-length, small town, contemporary romantic comedy novel.

How can someone so smokin' hot be so bad in bed? I mean, Sean Cassidy is absolute rubbish. RUBBISH. He is the epitome of walking, talking false advertising and I want a refund! Plus he's an arsehole. So... what is wrong with me that I can't stop thinking about him? THE PIXIE Lucy Fitzpatrick doesn't like rugby. As the little sister of Ireland's most infamous rugby player, Lucy can't seem to escape the championship-sized shadow cast by her big brother, or her mother's frequent attempts to micromanage her future. Her rainbow hair is as free-spirited as her quest for inner peace, yet overbearing expectations keep bringing her down. And when she's down, her compulsive little problem lands her in seriously big trouble. THE PLAYER Sean Cassidy is a cold-hearted brute... or so he's been told. Frequently. By everyone. His blonde locks, baby blues, and rock hard bod make ladies the world over drool with desire. As the rugby world's second most infamous player, he should be basking in his success. But Sean has never been content settling for second place, and his frequent confrontations with Lucy's big brother leave him cold. And when he's cold, his compulsive little problem lands him in the lap of Lucy Fitzpatrick. THE PLAN Sean has a problem only Lucy can solve. Lucy has a problem only Sean can fix. The solution seems obvious: you scratch my back, and I'll bail you out of jail. But when their business arrangement unexpectedly leaves Sean scorching hot and Lucy on the precipice of inner peace, can they convince the world-and Lucy's big brother in particular-that this is the real deal? Either way, both the Player and the Pixie are about to teach each other some pretty monumental lessons about family, life, but most importantly, love. The Pixie and the Player is a full-length, romantic comedy novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the second book in the Rugby Series.

New York's Finest Blogging as *The Socialmedialite* April 22 LADIES AND GENTS! I have an announcement! You know that guy I featured on my blog a few months ago? The really, really hot Irish rugby player who plays the position of 'hooker' in the RLI (Rugby League International)? The one with the anger management issues, the body of a gladiator and the face of a movie star? The one with the questionable fashion choices leading me to ask whether he was the lovechild of a leprechaun and a hobbit? Ronan Fitzpatrick? Yeah, that guy. Well, I have a confession to make... THE HERMIT Annie Catrel, social media expert extraordinaire at Davidson & Croft Media and clandestine celebrity blogger, can make anyone shine in the court of public opinion. She is the Socialmedialite, anonymous creator of New York's Finest and the internet's darling. Virtual reality is Annie's forte, but actual reality? Not so much. THE HOOKER Ronan Fitzpatrick, aka the best hooker the world of rugby has seen in decades, despises the media-social or otherwise. The press has spun a web of lies depicting him as rugby's wild and reckless bad boy. Suspended from his team, Ronan has come to Manhattan to escape the drama, lay low, fly under the radar. Only, Ronan isn't easy to overlook, and he can't escape the notice of the Socialmedialite... THE PLAN When Ronan is sent to Davidson & Croft Media to reshape his public image, he never expects to cross paths with shy but beautiful Annie, nor does he expect his fierce attraction to her. He couldn't be happier when her boss suggests pairing them together. What lengths will Annie take to keep her virtual identity concealed? And what happens when the hooker discovers who the hermit really is? The Hooker and the Hermit is a collaboration between authors L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid, is a full length 110k word novel, and is a standalone.

One week. Home alone. Girl genius. Unrepentant slacker. Big lie. What’s the worst that could happen? Mona is a smart girl and figured everything out a long time ago. She had to. She didn’t have a choice. When your parents are uber-celebrities and you graduate from high school at fifteen, finish college at eighteen, and start your PhD program at nineteen, you don’t have time for distractions outside of your foci. Even fun is scheduled. Which is why Abram, her brother’s best friend, is such an irritant. Abram is a talented guy, a supremely gifted musician, and has absolutely nothing figured out, nor does he seem to care. He does what he feels, when he feels, and—in Mona’s opinion—he makes her feel entirely too much. This is the bundled version of the ''Laws of Physics'' trilogy and includes parts 1-3 (MOTION, SPACE, and TIME)

Stuck with her off-limits, taciturn, hunky movie star client during a sudden snowstorm on Christmas Eve, an extremely capable and highly professional bodyguard must keep him alive and warm without letting the tension building between them get too hot. Bathsheba (Beth) Ryan can’t thank her best friend enough for helping her land the job of her dreams. After being relegated to second-string security for politicians in DC, being hired as an undercover personal security specialist by a giant Hollywood studio is exactly the kind of action she''s always wanted. Until she meets her first assignment. Cyrus Malcom can’t thank his agent enough for arranging a blind date with seemingly the woman of his dreams. After spending the past several years playing all the parts and climbing all the ladders, the lonely mega movie star finds himself actually enjoying a night on the town for the first time in ages when he meets the gorgeous, funny, and genuine Ryaine O’Rourke. Until she shows up at his studio meeting the next day with a completely different name. A world-wide press tour and too many late-night parties later, Beth simply needs to get through a short, one-day visit during the Christmas holiday, and then she’ll be free of Cyrus Malcom’s confusing hot looks and cold shoulders for good. But just as they leave the airport, it starts to snow . . . ‘Drama King’ is the second book in the Three Kings Series, is a full-length, contemporary romantic comedy, and can be read as a complete standalone.

Folk Around and Find Out is book #2 in the Good Folk: Modern Folktales series by Penny Reid. Coming June 21st, 2022! Previous titles in this series include: Just Folking Around Book #0.5 Totally Folked Book #1

Because what's hotter than a sexy nerd?Twelve of your favorite Rom Com authors bring you a new anthology celebrating geeking out and falling in love. Featuring Smartass Stories by:Avery FlynnErin MallonHelena HuntingJana AstonJiffy KateKaren GreyKayley LoringKrystyna AllynPenny ReidSara NeySonali DevSusannah Nix

Winnifred Gobaldi and Byron Visser are not best friends. Yes, they''ve known each other for years, but they''re not even friendly. Winnie considers them more like casual, distant acquaintances who find each other barely tolerable, especially when he''s being condescending (which is all the time). The truth is, they have nothing in common. She''s a public school science teacher with stars in her eyes, and he''s a pretentious, joyless double PhD turned world-famous bestselling fiction author. She loves sharing her passion for promulgating women in STEM careers and building community via social media, and he eschews all socialization, virtual or otherwise. She''s looking for a side hustle to help pay down a mountain of student debt, and his financial portfolio is the stuff of fiduciary wet dreams. So why are they faking a #bestfriend relationship for millions of online spectators? When a simple case of tit-for-tat trends between nonfriends leads to a wholly unexpected kind of pretend, nothing is simple. Sometimes, it takes a public audience to reveal the truth of private feelings, and rarely-very rarely-you should believe what you see online. Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend is a full-length, complete standalone, adult contemporary romantic comedy.

Rex "TW" McMurtry’s perpetual single-hood wouldn''t bother him so much if all his ex-girlfriends didn''t keep marrying the very next person they dated, especially when so many of those grooms are his closest friends. He may be a pro-football defensive end for the Chicago Squalls, but the press only wants to talk about how he''s always a groomsman and never a groom. Rex is sick of being the guy before the husband, and he’s most definitely sick of being the best man at all their weddings. Bartender Abigail McNerny is the gal-pal, the wing-woman, the she-BFF. She''s dated. Once. And once was more than enough. Privy to all the sad stories of her customers, ‘contentment over commitment’ is her motto, and Abby is convinced no one on earth could ever entice her into a romantic relationship . . . except that one guy she’s loved since preschool. The guy who just walked into her bar. The guy who doesn’t recognize her. The guy who is drunk and needs a ride home. The guy who has a proposition she should definitely refuse.

Propositioning the Iron Wraiths’ money man seemed like a good idea at the time… Diane Donner—recently divorced pillar of polite society—is craving danger. She’s tired of playing it safe and she knows just the sexy criminal motorcycle man to proposition for a good time. Problem is, she doesn’t actually know his name. Jason “Repo” Doe never takes risks. So when the queen of local commerce walks into his club, looking to get risky and frisky, Jason knows the smartest thing to do is save himself a headache while saving the new divorcee from her worst impulses. But then one thing leads to another, and the memory of just-one-night doesn’t feel like enough. Theirs is a story with no future, because how can a dangerous criminal win (and keep) a queen? ‘Beard In Hiding’ is book #4.5 in the Winston Brothers series, is a full length contemporary romantic comedy about two lost souls in their 40s, and is a companion novel to the Winston Brothers and Solving for Pie series. If you want to get the full immersive Green Valley world experience, I recommend reading ‘Truth or Beard,’ ‘Beard Science,’ ‘Engagement and Espionage,’ and ‘Marriage and Murder’ beforehand. ‘Beard In Hiding’ contains spoilers for these four books (in specific).

Alice is in love with her best friend. Now all she needs to do is tell him. Best buds Milo Manganiello and Alice Hooper have been the one constant in each other''s lives for over fifteen years. The charismatic and compassionate physics professor was there when Alice got married, and he was there ten years later when she got divorced. Likewise, the candid and kind computer science professor has always been there for Milo. She babysits his apartment and plethora of houseplants when he''s traveling and they share breakfast together every day he''s in town. Alice wasn''t always in love with Milo, but the feeling has grown, and when Milo returns from his latest globe-trotting adventure, Alice decides it''s time to spill the seeds. Does Alice have the grit to confess? And will feelings take root? Or is hers a love destined never to bloom? ''Live And Let Grow'' is a 14k word (short) contemporary romance of long-suffering unrequited love and can be read as a standalone.

One unforgettable night leads to an unlikely shared connection, and unlikely connections never go unnoticed by the good folks in Green Valley, Tennessee. . . Jackson James follows the rules. He has to. He’s a sheriff’s deputy in a super small town with a super big personality. However, strict adherence to the law during the day has been enjoyably balanced by rakish rules at night. Jackson, typically happy to protect and serve (and serve, and serve), starts questioning the value of wayward evenings when getting laid starts to feel more like being waylaid. Could it be that Green Valley’s most eligible—and notorious—bachelor longs for something (and someone) real? Mega movie star Raquel Ezra follows only one rule: always leave them wanting more. Studio execs, reporters, audiences, fans, lovers—no one can get enough of the smart, savvy, and sexy bombshell. But when “generous offers” begin to feel more like excessive demands, years of always leaving has the elusive starlet longing for something (and perhaps someone) lasting. When Raquel abruptly returns to the quirky Tennessee hamlet, her path crosses with the delectable deputy with whom she spent one unforgettable night. Unfortunately, scandal and intrigue soon follow. Raquel and Jackson must decide which is more important: following their rules? Or, at long last, finding something real. ‘Totally Folked’ is the first book in the Good Folk series and is a full-length, small town, contemporary romantic comedy novel. TOTALLY FOLKED is a standalone, contemporary romantic comedy novel and book #1 in the Good Folk: Modern Folktales series.

Raquel Ezra loves to fish. With so many fish in the sea, she’s never had a problem baiting the hook or reeling them in. Raquel is a good actress, she can be anyone’s fantasy for a single night as long as they agree to be hers. Which is why she doesn’t think twice about spending an evening in nowhere Tennessee with a smokin’ hot, well-mannered, and intriguing sheriff’s deputy by the name of Jackson James. Except, when the time comes, Raquel discovers that reality might just be better than any fantasy, and maybe she’s not ready to release this catch.

The Devil is in the details . . . Cletus Byron Winston wishes to marry Jennifer Anne Donner-Sylvester (aka The Banana Cake Queen) posthaste! He’s spent the last year wanting nothing more than for the celebrations to be brief, libations flowing, and BYOB (bring your own blueberries). His future mother-in-law has other plans, plans his intended has been willing to indulge, much to Cletus’s chagrin. Therefore, so must he. To a point. But truth be told, he wouldn’t mind if the meddlesome matriarch disappeared, at least until the nuptials are over. On the night of Cletus and Jenn’s long-awaited engagement party, just when the surly schemer is of a mind to take matters into his own hands, a shocking event upends everyone’s best laid plans and sends the small hamlet of Green Valley into complete disarray. The final months leading up to Cletus and Jenn’s matrimonial bliss are plagued with chaos and uncertainty. Will Cletus and Jenn finally make it to the altar? Or will murder and mayhem derail their happily-ever-after? And most importantly, who done it? ‘Marriage and Murder’ is the second book in the cozy mystery series Solving for Pie: Cletus and Jenn Mysteries. It is best read after Winston Brothers #3, ‘Beard Science’ (which can be read as a standalone) and Solving for Pie: Cletus and Jenn Mysteries #1, ‘Engagement and Espionage.’

** This is a collectible version, for viewing only. Not intended for paperdoll play due to the paper quality ** Those Winston boys are back! Dress (or undress) the Winston brothers and their paper partners in this fun, new companion piece to Penny Reid's beloved Winston Brothers series. This book contains 15 illustrated paperdolls including: Ashley Winston Drew Runous Duane Winston Jessica James Jethro Winston Sienna Diaz Cletus Winston Jennifer Sylvester Beau Winston Shelly Sullivan Roscoe Winston Simone Payton Billy Winston Scarlet St. Claire Bethany Winston Illustrations for the Winston Brothers paperdolls were designed by Blythe Russo. Each doll comes with two wardrobe options and brings to life the Penny Reid characters you know and love.

Die Geschichten von Roscoe, Billy und Scarlett in einem Band! Zehn Jahre nachdem Simone Payton ihm das Herz gebrochen hat, will Roscoe Winston nichts weiter als einen Dougnut. Blöd nur, dass Simone plötzlich hinter der Theke des Ladens ihrer Mutter steht und er sie ganz sicher nicht um einen bitten wird. Roscoe würde auch gerne vergessen, was geschehen ist. Aber Roscoe erinnert sich an alles. Jeden Blick, jedes Wort und jede Sekunde seiner unerwiderten Zuneigung für sie. Und das letzte was er braucht ist noch eine weitere Erinnerung an Simone. Wieso ist sie zurück in Green Valley? Und nach der ersten Begegnung trifft er sie plötzlich (zufällig?) überall... /// Niemand ist ein größerer Überlebenskünstler als Scarlet St. Claire. Ihre Spezialität ist es, aus den Umständen, die sie nicht kontrollieren kann, das Beste herauszuholen. Im Falle der Apokalypse wäre sie wahrscheinlich die einzige Überlebende: als professionelle Einsiedlerin, die zur Musik ihres alten CD-Players singt und tanzt als würde niemand zusehen. Scarlet ist clever, Scarlet ist vorsichtig und Scarlet ist klug ... außer es geht um Billy Winston. /// Eine grausame Wendung des Schicksals riss Billy und Scarlett vor fast zwanzig Jahren auseinander. Geheimnisse und Bitterkeit trennte die beiden seither voneinander. Aber so langsam ist es genug mit der Einsamkeit und der Dickköpfigkeit. Das finden alle. Besonders Billy Winstons Familie. Und es ist endlich Zeit zu handeln. Die beiden sind den Verkupplungsversuchen der anderen Winstons hilflos ausgeliefert. Bleibt nur die Frage, ob die beiden sich dadurch tatsächlich näher kommen, oder sich endgültig voneinander verabschieden?

Sandra ist erfolgreiche Psychotherapeutin. Leider auch nach Feierabend: Von ihren letzten 30 Dates endeten 29 damit, dass der Mann am Ende hemmungslos heulte. Nach einem weiteren Desasters, lässt sich Sandra auf einen vermeintlich harmlosen Flirt mit dem Kellner ein, der regelmäßig Zeuge ihrer schrecklichen Verabredungen ist: Alex. Er ist geheimnisvoll, schlagfertig und irgendwie auch unfreundlich, also gar nicht ihr Typ. Aber plötzlich muss die Frau, die seit Jahren anderen bei Lebensveränderungen zur Seite steht, aufpassen, dass sie sich nicht ausgerechnet in den Mann verliebt, der sich absolut nicht ändern will.

Die neue Serie der Smart-Romance-Queen Penny Reid! Nachdem Janie Morris am selben Tag Freund, Wohnung und Job verloren hat, fragt sie sich wirklich, welchen fiesen Plan das Schicksal für sie vorgesehen hat. Zu allem Überfluss ist Quinn Sullivan, der äußerst attraktive Securitymann, auch noch Zeuge ihres blamablen Abgangs. Und läuft ihr danach ständig über den Weg. Wie ein Paar Schuhe, das man gerne hätte, sich aber nicht leisten kann. Doch das letzte, was Janie von ihm erwartet hätte, ist ein Angebot, das sie einfach nicht ablehnen kann. "Ein wundervoller Liebesroman von Penny Reid. Wer die Winston Brothers mochte, der wird Love factually lieben! Ganz ehrlich: Ich kann mich nicht daran erinnern, beim Lesen jemals mehr gelacht zu haben! Großartig! Ich warte händeringend auf den nächsten Band! Volle Punktzahl und gern noch mehr!" Buchhändlerin Katrin P. auf NetGalley

A romance anthology with over THIRTY original, never-before-seen stories from bestselling and award-winning authors. Each piece was written for this anthology to benefit firefighters and wildlife in Australia. AUSTRALIA is only available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it's gone. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Penny Reid, Meredith Wild, Carly Phillips, Sierra Simone, Emma Scott, Susan Stoker, Kennedy Ryan, Willow Aster, Skye Warren, Kylie Scott, Aleatha Romig, Willow Winters, AL Jackson, Julia Kent, Rebecca Yarros, Nana Malone, Giana Darling, Emma Hart, Chelle Bliss, Noelle Adams, A. Zavarelli, Jenika Snow, Dylan Allen, Kayti McGee, Robin Covington, Mary Catherine Gebhard, Melanie Moreland, Parker S. Huntington, Nana Malone, Jewel E. Ann, Annabel Joseph, Celia Aaron, Michelle Heard, Brighton Walsh, Tamsen Parker, Pam Godwin, Kayti McGee All royalties from this project will be donated to relief funds in Australia, with 50% going to a firefighter charity and 50% going to a wildlife charity. We aren't affiliated or endorsed by these charities. We are simply authors who want to support an important cause.

2020 Revised and Expanded edition of Neanderthal Seeks Human and Neanderthal Marries Human from the Knitting in the City Series Neanderthal Seeks Human, Book #1 in the Knitting in the City Series “5 stars!!! Smart, funny, sexy and all around wonderful!” -Book Babes Unite Blog “Such a fun read! A quirky, nerdy, shy girl and a sexy, hot alpha male.” -Goodreads reviewer There are three things you need to know about Janie Morris:1) She is incapable of engaging in a conversation without volunteering TMTI (Too Much Trivial Information), especially when she is unnerved, 2) No one unnerves her more than Quinn Sullivan, and 3) She doesn't know how to knit. After losing her boyfriend, apartment, and job in the same day, Janie Morris can't help wondering what new torment fate has in store. To her utter mortification, Quinn Sullivan—aka Sir McHotpants—witnesses it all then keeps turning up like a pair of shoes you lust after but can't afford. The last thing she expects is for Quinn to make her an offer she can't refuse. New York Times Bestselling Author Penny Reid’s debut novel! ★ AAR top 100 romances of all time ★ Neanderthal Seeks Human is book #1 in the Knitting in the City series. Each book is a standalone, full length (110k words), contemporary romantic comedy novel, and follows the misadventures and exploits of seven friends in Chicago, all members of the same knitting group. Neanderthal Marries Human, Book #1.5 in the Knitting in the City Series “What an incredibly beautiful, sexy, swoony, smart and funny story about family, friends and love!” - TJ Loves to Read Romance Book Blog “HOT, STEAMY AND SEXY!” - Feeding My Addiction Book Reviews There are three things you should know about Quinn Sullivan: 1) He is madly in love with Janie Morris, 2) He’s not above playing dirty to get what (or who) he wants, and 3) He doesn’t know how to knit. After just five months of dating Janie, Quinn—former Wendell and unapologetic autocrat—is ready to propose marriage. In fact, he’s more than ready. If it were up to Quinn, he would efficiently propose, marry, and beget Janie with child all in the same day—thereby avoiding the drama and angst that accompanies the four stages of pre-matrimony: engagement, meeting the parents, bachelor/bachelorette party, and overblown, superfluous wedding day traditions. But Janie, much to Quinn’s dismay, tosses a wrench in his efficacious endeavors and challenges him to prove his devotion by going through the matrimonial motions, no matter how minute and mundane. Will Quinn last until the wedding day? Or will he yield to his tyrant impulses? This book is not a standalone. It is the sequel to ‘Neanderthal Seeks Human,’ and is book #1.5 in the Knitting in the City series.

Billy Winston’s family is going to see him happy and in love if it’s the last thing they do. No one deserves a happily-ever-after quite as much as the second oldest Winston brother and his lady love, Claire McClure (aka Scarlet St. Claire). Cruelty and circumstance tore them apart almost twenty years ago. Secrecy and bitterness kept them separated. But you know who’s tired of their separation and stubbornness? Everyone. Especially Billy Winston’s family. And now they’re going to do something about it. Well-meaning interference means the star-crossed lovers can’t stop tripping over each other in the hills of Tuscany, the catacombs of Rome, and the waterways of Venice. Billy and Claire find themselves thrown together and at the mercy of the Winston siblings’ shenanigans. But will their forced proximity bring them together? Or push them even further apart? This second-chance romance brings back the entire Winston gang, playing cupid in one last story of love, hi-jinks, and family collusion. BEARD NECESSITIES is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, and can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s probably best read after books 0.5, 2, 3, 5, and 6 of the Winston Brothers series.

Beard With Me’ is the origin story of Billy Winston and Scarlet St. Claire (aka Claire McClure) and is just the beginning of their epic love story. No one is better at surviving than Scarlet St. Claire and making the best out of circumstances beyond her control is Scarlet’s specialty. In an apocalyptic situation, she’d be the last person on earth, hermitting like a pro, singing along to her CD Walkman, and dancing like no one is watching. Scarlet is clever, Scarlet is careful, and Scarlet is smart . . . except when it comes to Billy Winston. No one is better at fighting than Billy Winston and raging against his circumstances—because nothing is beyond his control—is Billy’s specialty. In an apocalyptic situation, he’d be the first person on earth to lead others to safety, overcome catastrophe, or die trying. Billy is fearless, Billy is disciplined, and Billy is honorable . . . except when it comes to Scarlet St. Claire.

Zwei Winston Brothers in einem Band - Hier kommen Cletus und Beau! Whatever you need Jennifer Sylvester möchte sicher nicht für immer die Bananenkuchenkönigin von Tennessee bleiben. Aber als Mädchen aus gutem Hause, mit dem Schuldirektor als Vater und einer Mutter, die die lokale Popularität und das hübsche Gesicht ihrer Tochter nur zu gern vermarktet, ist Jennifer in Sachen Liebesleben echt verzweifelt. Aber schwierige Zeiten erfordern besondere Maßnahmen. Auftritt: Cletus Winston, der eben diese besondere Lösung für Jennifers Singleleben sein könnte. Aber auch wenn Cletus sich für sonst ziemlich clever und faszinierend hält, ist er von Green Valleys Golden Girl Jennifer mehr als überrascht. Und was tut ein gewiefter Bad Boy im Falle von Gefühlen? Wahrscheinlich nicht das, was du denkst ... Whatever you want Beau Winston ist wirklich der netteste und charmanteste Typ der Welt. Normalerweise. Denn obwohl er der beliebteste Winston in Green Valley ist, ist sein Leben neuerdings ein Spießrutenlauf. Und das liegt nur an der Frau, die sein Bruder als neue Mechanikerin in der gemeinsamen Autowerkstatt eingestellt hat. Shelly Sullivan ist niemals nett und schon gar nicht charmant. Sie beendet keine Unterhaltung ohne bissige Bemerkung und ist sowieso eher ein Tier- als Menschenfreund. Beau will sie raus seinem Laden, raus aus Tennessee und raus aus seinem Leben haben. Aber bald merkt er, dass sich unter dieser harten Schale ein wunderschöner, todunglücklicher und verführerischer Kern verbirgt. Und einmal hinter die Fassade geblickt, kann Beau nicht mehr wegschauen.

Zwei Winston Brothers in einem Band! Die Zwillinge Beau und Duane Winston teilen zwar ihr verboten gutes Aussehen, ansonsten könnten sie jedoch verschiedener nicht sein. Wo Beau freundlich und zuvorkommend ist, ist Duane verschlossen und grüblerisch. Kein Wunder, dass Jessica James schon seit Jahren heimlich für Beau schwärmt, während Duane ihr nur Ablehnung entgegen bringt. Doch als Jessica nach dem College in ihre Heimat Green Valley, Tennessee, zurückkehrt, kommt es zu einer folgenschweren Verwechslung (inklusive intensiven Knutschens) und Jessica befindet sich mitten im Gefühlschaos. Zumal ihre Rückkehr in die heimatliche Kleinstadt eigentlich sowieso nur kurzfristig sein soll. Aber Duane Winston ist nicht nur schwer zu verstehen, er ist noch schwerer hinter sich zu lassen. *** Sienna Diaz ist Hollywoods Liebling. Sie ist witzig, clever und einfach anders als ihre mageren Schauspielkolleginnen. Ihr Problem ist nur, dass sie partout keine Straßenkarten lesen kann. Als ihr neuester Film sie also in den Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee verschlägt, kann sie nur froh sein, dass ein charmanter Park Ranger namens Jethro Winston sie aufgabelt und kein launischer Schwarzbär. Sienna ist aus Hollywood einiges an gutem Aussehen gewohnt, aber mit seinem Südstaatencharme, dem Dreitagebart und natürlichem Sexappeal, ist Jethro eine ganz andere Sorte Mann. Und bald schon verliert Sienna nicht nur die Orientierung rund um Green Valley, sondern auch ihr Herz.