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Layken and Will have managed to overcome the obstacles that threatened to destroy their love, proving that they are destined for one another. What they are about to learn, however, is that the things that have brought them together may be the very things that ruin their connection forever… Layken is left second-guessing the relationship whilst Will is jumping over hurdles to prove his love for her. What the young lovers discover about themselves along this journey may change their entire world and the lives of those who depend upon them the most...

Deep EndA competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A junior at Stanford and a student athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships - at least, that's what she tells herself.Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It's how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes.So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water...*Ali Hazelwood's Not in Love was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 15 June 2024.

The fourth book in the dark romance series from USA today, international, and Amazon #1 bestselling author.Discover the standalone dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners. But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences.Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she's hiding.Despite Landon's psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected.But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia's past, so do the horrors that haunt her.She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her? This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

GOD OF PAIN The second book in the dark romance series from USA today, international, and Amazon #1 bestselling author.*TOP 2 BESTSELLER IN THE ENTIRE STORE!*From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE grumpy sunshine college romance.Creighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile. Annika Volkov still has a crush on him. She is everything he is not- bright, lively, and the heart of every party. What Annika doesn't realize is that behind Creighton's quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul.Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite. But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her especially after he uncovers her wilder side. Now that he's obsessed, she will never escape him.Can Annika bring light to Creighton's darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him?

Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelist Winner of the ABIA Book of the Year Award Winner of the ABIA Award for Literary Fiction of the Year Winner ABA Booksellers Choice Award for Fiction Winner of the MUD Literary Prize Shortlisted for The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction Shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year for Fiction Shortlisted Indie Book Award for Debut Fiction Shortlisted ABIA Matt Richell Award New Writer of the Year‘set to be one of the year’s most talked about books’ – Vogue Australia ‘a great read that will become an Australian classic’ – Sydney Morning Herald‘an absolute cracker, Love & Virtue lobs right into the current moment with a clarifying light. I hope EVERYONE reads this book.’ – Helen Garner, bestselling and award winning author of The First Stone and The Spare Room‘one of the best novels I have read this year ... it’s clever, pacy and wonderfully thoughtful. Read it!’ – Zara McDonald, Shameless PodcastSex. Power. Consent.Whenever I say I was at university with Eve, people ask me what she was like, sceptical perhaps that she could have always been as whole and self-assured as she now appears. To which I say something like: ‘People are infinitely complex.’ But I say it in such a way—so pregnant with misanthropy—that it’s obvious I hate her. Michaela and Eve are two bright, bold women who befriend each other their first year at a residential college at university, where they live in adjacent rooms. They could not be more different; one assured and popular – the other uncertain and eager-to-please. But something happens one night in O-week – a drunken encounter, a foggy memory that will force them to confront the realities of consent and wrestle with the dynamics of power. Initially bonded by their wit and sharp eye for the colleges’ mix of material wealth and moral poverty, Michaela and Eve soon discover how fragile friendship is, and how capable of betrayal they both are.Written with a strikingly contemporary voice that is both wickedly clever and incisive, issues of consent, class and institutional privilege, and feminism become provocations for enduring philosophical questions we face today. Praise for Love & Virtue ‘Diana Reid will be called the new Sally Rooney – you’re certain of it by the end of page one. By the end of this real, raw and startling novel, you know Reid is the talent to whom every smart young novelist who follows her will be compared – or hope to be.’ – Meg Mason, author of Sorrow and Bliss ‘Love & Virtue captures the near-erotic thrill of being a young woman, alone and adrift, who finds, in another young woman, an intellectual equal ... Like Elena and Lila in Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend, a touchstone for Reid, their spark feels charged, given to exploding.’ – Sydney Morning Herald ‘Love & Virtue is an accomplished novel – by turns funny and furious, and full of the plangent longing and confusion of early adulthood.’ - The Saturday Paper ‘It is not enough to say Love & Virtue heralds the arrival of a new literary talent: Reid is intensely incisive and brilliant.’ – Sarah Schmidt, author of See What I Have Done ‘Reid’s prose interrogates everything we think we know about love. Heartfelt and unputdownable, this is a remarkably self-assured debut.’ – Victoria Hannan, author of Kokomo<p> ‘A fierce new voice at just the right moment, shining a light on consent and class with clarity and grace.’ – Inga Simpson, author of Where the Trees Were and Understory</p>

"Your world is about to be rocked."—Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception"Hopelessly, brilliantly, wonderfully romantic. I loved it even more than The Love Hypothesis, and I didn’t think that was possible."—Cressida McLaughlinFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new STEMinist rom-com in which a scientist is forced to work on a project with her nemesis—with explosive results.Bee Konigswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project—a literal dream come true—Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward.Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school: archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies, far, far away.However, when her equipment starts to go missing and the staff starts ignoring her, Bee swears she sees Levi softening into an ally—backing her plays, seconding her ideas... and devouring her with those eyes. The possibilities have all her neurons firing.But when it’s time to make a move and put her heart on the line, there’s only one question that matters: What will Bee Konigswasser do?Praise for Ali Hazelwood and her novels:"Ali Hazelwood proves that science is sexy as hell, and that love can 'STEM' from the most unlikely places. She's my newest must-buy author."—Jodi Picoult"I cannot get enough of her brand of brainy romance! Writing with an emotionally brilliant and witty pen, Hazelwood is an absolute romance powerhouse."—Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners"Gloriously nerdy and sexy, with on-point commentary about women in STEM."—Helen Hoang, author of The Heart Principle"Proves that STEM can be sexy!"—RedWhat the five-star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis:"Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.""Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.""If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book, just go ahead and do it.""Adam is just swoon.""Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author.""It was just... perfect.""A heroine you will instantly fall in love with."

A forbidden, secret affair proves that all’s fair in love and science—from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood.Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a few friends she can always count on, the financial stability she longed for as a kid, and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-earned—until a hostile takeover and its offensively attractive frontman threaten to bring it all crashing down.Eli Killgore and his business partners want Kline, period. Eli has his own reasons for pushing this deal through, and he's a man who gets what he wants—with one glaring exception: Rue. The woman he can’t stop thinking about. The woman who’s off-limits to him.Torn between loyalty and an undeniable attraction, Rue and Eli throw caution to the wind—both in the lab and the boardroom. Their affair is secret, no-strings-attached, and has a built-in deadline: the day one of their companies will prevail. But when it comes to the heart, there's no such thing as a risk-free business.Real readers are in love with Not in Love:"Ali Hazelwood's spiciest book so far... also one of the funniest. The dual POV was really fun! Loved this book!"—Real Reader Review ?????"Ali never, ever misses! Another incredible book with characters you simply cannot resist falling for... And the spice. Just wow. Absolute perfection!"—Real Reader Review ?????"WOW... Intelligent, beautiful, profound in a gentle way, and entertaining from the get-go... I can't help but think about it days later. I'm obsessed. One of the easiest five stars I have ever given."—Real Reader Review ?????"ALI FINALLY DID DUAL POV!!!... The spice was also chef's kiss, but there was a great mix of storyline and plot as well... 100% recommended to any romance readers out there!"—Real Reader Review ?????"I loved this book so much! I couldn't drag myself away... An absolutely gorgeous romance, and one I will be rereading and enjoying all over again."—Real Reader Review ?????"ATTENTION: I HAVE A NEW FAVOURITE ALI HAZELWOOD BOOK. Not only is this Ali's spiciest book yet, but it's so full of heart and growth... Oh, and did I mention it's dual POV?"—Real Reader Review ?????

A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy of finding the perfect match—from a true talent (EMILY HENRY).Readers are absolutely loving Yours Truly!"Literally the best book I’ve ever read."?????"This author has blown me away before, but this book... I can't even. I will need some serious time to recover. It was everything and more."?????"Can you be in love with a book? That's me right now. In love. This was just magnificent. My favorite book of Abby Jimenez and top read of the year—I'm calling it right now. Chef's kiss."?????"OK, this is the best romance I've ever read. I loved everything about it."?????"This book deserves all the stars in the universe."?????"If I could give this book infinite stars, I would, but for now it gets 5 stars."?????"Things I loved about this book... I mean, it's literally everything. Not a single flaw."?????"Wow. Wow. WOW. Every book I've read of Abby’s just gets better and better."?????Dr. Briana Ortiz's life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is almost finalized, her brother’s running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants? Oh, that’s probably going to the new guy—the "man-doctor" who’s already registering an eighty-friggin'-seven on Briana’s pain-in-my-ass scale.But just when all systems are set to hate, Dr. Jacob Maddox completely flips the game... by sending Briana a letter. A really good letter. The kind that proves Jacob isn't actually Satan. Worse, he might just be this fantastically funny and surprisingly likable guy who’s terrible at first impressions. Because suddenly, he and Bri are exchanging letters, sharing lunch dates in her "sob closet," and discussing the merits of freakishly tiny horses.When Jacob turns out to be the perfect donor for her brother, Bri starts to realize that this quietly sexy new doctor might just be her perfect match, too."Abby Jimenez's words... sprinkle humor and warmth all over my life."—Ali HazelwoodFIND OUT WHY READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH ABBY JIMENEZ...

From the author of TikTok sensations and global bestsellers The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain…Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom.The many lives of theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway have finally caught up with her. By day, she’s an adjunct professor, toiling away at grading labs and teaching thermodynamics in hopes of landing tenure. By other day, Elsie supplements her meager paycheck by offering her services as a fake girlfriend, tapping into her expertly honed people-pleasing skills to embody whichever version of herself the client needs.Honestly, it’s a pretty sweet gig—until her carefully constructed Elsie-verse comes crashing down. Jack Smith, the annoyingly attractive and arrogant older brother of her favorite client, turns out to be the cold-hearted experimental physicist who ruined her mentor’s career and tarnished the reputation of theorists everywhere. And he’s the same Jack Smith who dominates the physics department at MIT, standing directly between Elsie and her dream job.Elsie is prepared for an all-out war of scholarly sabotage, but… those long, penetrating looks? The way she doesn’t have to be anything other than her true self when she’s with him? Will falling into an experimentalist’s orbit finally tempt her to put her most guarded theories on love into practice?Praise for Ali Hazelwood and her novels:“Ali Hazelwood proves that science is sexy as hell, and that love can 'STEM' from the most unlikely places. She's my newest must-buy author.”—Jodi Picoult“I cannot get enough of her brand of brainy romance! Writing with an emotionally brilliant and witty pen, Hazelwood is an absolute romance powerhouse.”—Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners“Gloriously nerdy and sexy, with on-point commentary about women in STEM.”—Helen Hoang, author of The Heart Principle“Proves that STEM can be sexy!”—RedReaders love The Love Hypothesis:"Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.""Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.""If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book, just go ahead and do it.""Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author.""It was just... perfect.""A heroine you will instantly fall in love with."The Love Hypothesis was on the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller lists in January 2022, and Love on the Brain also made the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller lists in August 2022.

"Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist."—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The UnhoneymoonersWhen a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships—but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily-ever-after was always going to be tough. Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees.That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and pretend to be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion.Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.

Three irresistible short stories by global phenomenon Ali Hazelwood, now available together in paperback for the first time, with an exclusive bonus chapter.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always. Though their fields of study take them to different corners of the world, they all agree on one universal truth: when it comes to love and science, opposites attract—and rivals make you burn.Under One RoofAn environmental engineer discovers that scientists should never cohabitate when she finds herself stuck with the roommate from hell—a detestable big-oil lawyer who won't stop meddling with the thermostat.Stuck with YouA civil engineer and her nemesis take their rivalry—and their feelings—to the next level when they get stuck together in a New York elevator.Below ZeroA NASA aerospace engineer's frozen heart begins to melt when she’s injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station, and the only person willing to undertake the dangerous rescue mission is her longtime rival.Ali Hazelwood’s latest novel, Love on the Brain, is out now.

Here's a cleaned-up version of your text:In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts these days, and after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years ago, Mallory’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she reluctantly agrees to play in one last charity tournament—and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious "Kingkiller" Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess.Nolan’s loss to an unknown rookie shocks everyone. What’s even more puzzling? His desire to play again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory’s victory opens the door to much-needed cash prizes, and despite everything, she can’t help but feel drawn to the enigmatic strategist.As Mallory rockets up the ranks, she struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that once tore them apart. And as her love for the sport she swore to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren’t just on the board. The spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce—and irresistibly attractive.This novel is suitable for both young adult and adult audiences.

From the author of TikTok sensations Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled comes the highly anticipated next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series—a small-town romance featuring enemies to lovers and forced proximity.Teddy Andersen thrives in chaos. Gus Ryder prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they can’t stand each other.Teddy doesn’t have a plan—she never has. She’s more of a go-with-the-flow type of girl, but for some reason, this time, the flow isn’t going her way.Gus Ryder has a lot on his plate. Always the dependable one, he’s used to handling everything on his own. But when his workload becomes overwhelming, he has to admit he can’t do it all. He needs help.His little sister’s best friend—the woman he can’t stand—is the last person he had in mind. But when no one else can step in, Teddy’s the only option he’s got.Tempers flare, tension builds, and for the first time, Gus and Teddy start to see each other in a different light. As new feelings begin to simmer beneath the surface, they must decide whether to act on them. Can they keep things cool? Or will they both get burned?

The new must-read steamy sports romance from Ana Huang, bestselling author of the Twisted and Kings of Sin series.She’s the only woman he wants... and the only one he can’t have.Asher Donovan is a living legend—the darling of the Premier League and arguably the greatest footballer in the world. But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have stirred up controversy. When his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, the two are forced to "bond" during off-season cross-training.Surviving the summer should be easy—until Asher meets their new trainer. She’s beautiful, talented, and no matter how hard he tries, he can’t stop thinking about her.The only problem? She’s his rival’s sister—and completely off-limits.Scarlett DuBois is a former prima ballerina whose career was cut short by a tragic accident. Now teaching at a prestigious dance academy and haunted by her past, the last thing she wants is to spend the summer cross-training Asher Donovan, of all people.She swore she’d never date a footballer, but when her brother leaves town for an emergency, Scarlett is thrown into dangerously close proximity with the gorgeous, charming striker.Training, she can handle. Falling in love? That’s out of the question—especially when he’s the one person who could break her heart.Why readers love Ana Huang:"Get ready for all the spice, all the build-up, and all the sizzling tension." – Glamour"King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang’s Version)." – Lauren Asher"WE HAVE NO NOTES, JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS." – Ali Hazelwood"Ana did not come to play... it was giving everything I asked for." – @Aymanreads"Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances." – Goodreads Review"Ana really said whether morally grey is your favorite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over." – Goodreads Review"Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!" – Goodreads Review