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‘With a refreshingly acerbic sense of wit Jane Austen might have admired as well as a plot that gives a clever nod to the screwball spooky delights of . . . Northanger Abbey, Waters proves she is in fine literary fettle as she dexterously delivers another sublimely satisfying addition to her completely charming Regency Vows series’ Booklist (starred review)

If you love Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton, you won’t want to miss Martha Waters’ ingenious, laugh-out-loud and sweepingly romantic historical rom-com, To Swoon and to Spar!

Praise for Martha Waters:

‘Sweet, sexy, and utterly fun’ Emily Henry

‘Awash with light, witty banter, unadulterated confessions of love, and plenty of steamy, corset-unravelling sex scenes’ Kirkus Reviews

‘Meshing the classic Regency theme of defying societal expectations with all the wit and humour of a rom-com . . . a fun romp full of smiles’ Publishers Weekly
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This is a real marriage of inconvenience.

Viscount Penvale has been working for years to buy his ancestral home, Trethwick Abbey, back from his estranged uncle. So, of course, he’s thrilled when his uncle announces that he is finally ready to sell . . . but with one major caveat: Penvale must marry his uncle’s ward, Jane Spencer.

When the two meet in London, neither is terribly impressed. Penvale finds Jane headstrong and sharp-tongued. Jane finds Penvale cold and aloof. Nevertheless, they agree to a marriage in name only and return to the estate.

Back at Trethwick Abbey, irascible Jane soon enlists her housekeeper for a scheme: they will stage a haunting to make Penvale return to London, leaving Jane in Cornwall to do as she pleases.
But Penvale is not as easily scared as his uncle and, as their time together increases, Jane realizes that she might not mind her husband’s company so much after all.
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Praise for Martha Waters’ ingenious rom-coms To Have and to Hoax, To Love and to Loathe and To Marry and to Meddle, out now:

‘Waters’ prose harkens back to Georgette Heyer, but Emily and Julian’s individual journeys of learning to like their authentic selves are timeless’ BookPage

‘A worthy addition to the trend for historical romantic comedies and highly recommended for fans of Evie Dunmore’ Library Journal

‘Packed with saucy banter and delightful period details, this Regency rom-com is completely charming‘ Hannah Orenstein

‘Pure fun on every page’ Sarah Hogle

‘A Regency author to watch. The sexual tension in this delightful debut was off-the-charts!‘ Lauren Layne

‘A laugh-out-loud Regency romp – if you loved the Bridgertons, you’ll adore To Have and to Hoax!‘ Lauren Willig

‘Delights with hilarious, high-concept romantic schemes . . . this joyful, elegant romp is sure to enchant‘ Publishers Weekly, starred review

‘Cleverly conceived and brilliantly executed’ Booklist, starred review

‘To Have and to Hoax is an authentic romantic comedy . . . This fun and fresh historical debut will delight readers with humor and romance’ Shelf Awareness

‘Endlessly charming . . . absorbing and clever and at times laugh-out-loud funny’ Kate Clayborn

‘To Have and to Hoax is a delightful battle of wits that’s funny and touching all at once’ Jen DeLuca

The Regency Vows series continues!
To Have and to Hoax
To Love and to Loathe
To Marry and to Meddle
To Swoon and to Spar

‘[E]ffervescent… Sophie is a refreshingly candid protagonist, whose ability to stand up to the duke is evenly matched with the care and concern she has for her sisters. Waters’s fans will be sad to see this series end but deeply satisfied by this fetching finale’ Publishers Weekly

The final instalment in the “hilarious and steamy” (PopSugar) Regency Vows series follows the heir to a dukedom and a young widow, once very much in love, as they reunite years later to fake an engagement for the benefit of her sister.

They have the best of intentions…and the worst luck in love.

West, the Marquess of Weston, and Sophie, Lady Fitzwilliam Bridewell, have lately been spending a considerable amount of time together. But West and Sophie are not new acquaintances.

In fact, years ago, they were almost engaged, until West’s almost fatal curricle accident and his meddling father threw them off course.

Now, having recently lost her husband, Sophie has put aside all thoughts of romance. But when her widowed sister, Alexandra, mentions a fondness for an earl, Sophie realises she may be holding her sister back. Alexandra won’t move forward until Sophie, too, settles down again, and so Sophie approaches West with a plan. They will announce their engagement and break things off once Alexandra is happily married.

It’ll be simple. After all, it’s not like she is going to fall for West a second time, not when Sophie has sworn not to risk her heart again.

Are you up to date with all the Regency Vows books? Don’t miss:

To Have and to Hoax
To Love and to Loathe
To Marry and to Meddle
To Swoon and to Spar
To Woo and to Wed

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Praise for Martha Waters’ ingenious rom-coms:

‘Waters’ prose harkens back to Georgette Heyer, but Emily and Julian’s individual journeys of learning to like their authentic selves are timeless’ BookPage

‘A worthy addition to the trend for historical romantic comedies and highly recommended for fans of Evie Dunmore’ Library Journal

‘Packed with saucy banter and delightful period details, this Regency rom-com is completely charming’ Hannah Orenstein

‘Pure fun on every page’ Sarah Hogle

‘A Regency author to watch. The sexual tension in this delightful debut was off-the-charts!’ Lauren Layne

‘A laugh-out-loud Regency romp – if you loved the Bridgertons, you’ll adore To Have and to Hoax!’ Lauren Willig

‘Delights with hilarious, high-concept romantic schemes . . . this joyful, elegant romp is sure to enchant’ Publishers Weekly, starred review

‘Cleverly conceived and brilliantly executed’ Booklist, starred review

‘To Have and to Hoax is an authentic romantic comedy . . . This fun and fresh historical debut will delight readers with humor and romance’ Shelf Awareness

‘Endlessly charming . . . absorbing and clever and at times laugh-out-loud funny’ Kate Clayborn

‘To Have and to Hoax is a delightful battle of wits that’s funny and touching all at once’ Jen DeLuca

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oyful, swoony romance full of heart and humor!’ Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet on A Guide to Being Just Friends

A charming opposites-attract romance, Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is for anyone who ever stepped outside their comfort zone and found that all the best things can happen when you take a chance.
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Sometimes the best things in life are just outside your comfort zone.

Presley Ayers is not the kind of woman you bring on a camping trip. As concierge at an exclusive hotel, her expertise lies more with recommending champagne and caviar than the best hiking boots. But when she surprises her boyfriend with a trip to a wilderness retreat and he dumps her instead, Presley decides to head solo to the Get Lost Lodge.

When Beckett Keller helps Presley off the rickety boat and onto Lodge territory, it’s clear to him she’s made a mistake. She doesn’t appear to like hiking, fishing, or nature in general, so why is she here? But with a crumbling lodge always forcing him to defer his plans, he certainly doesn’t have time for Ms Fish-Out-of-Water.

Even so, neither Beckett nor Presley can help that inexplicable draw they feel towards each other. He’s all rough stubble and plaid shirts, while she’s all high heels and designer brands. But you know what they say about opposites!

Praise for Sophie Sullivan!

‘Sophie Sullivan’s writing feels like a warm hug’ -Rachel Lynn Solomon, bestselling author of The Ex Talk

‘Once you start reading, you won’t be able to put it down’ Lyssa Kay Adams

‘Impossible to read without smiling – escapist romantic comedy at its finest’ Lauren Layne

‘A funny, sweet rom com from a fresh, sparkling new voice’ Andie J. Christopher

‘Sophie Sullivan’s writing feels like a warm hug’ Rachel Lynn Solomon

‘This is a Hallmark movie in book form’ Helen Hoang

From the author of Next Year In Havana, a Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick!

A tantalising series that lovers of Scandal, House of Cards, and fans of Kristen Proby and Lauren Layne will be unable to resist. Prepare to be addicted to the love stories, seduction, secrets and lies in the city of scandal…

Welcome to Washington, D.C., city of scandal, where no secret stays hidden for long…

Jackie Gardner knows all about dirty little secrets. She’s the illegitimate daughter of a powerful senator, determined to take the city by storm in her own right. A prestigious internship is her chance to shine – as long as her past stays buried.

William Andrew Clayton was born for politics. He knows the drill: work hard, play discreetly, and avoid scandal like the plague – his glittering future and campaign depend on it.

Sparks fly when Jackie and Will meet. With both careers at stake, and their every move stalked by a salacious blog – more than one secret is at risk of being exposed. As they cross the line from politics into passion, is what they have just another dirty secret?

For more scandal and sizzling action, look out for the rest of the series – the deliciously tempting Playing With Trouble and Falling For Danger.

From the author of Next Year In Havana, a Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick!

Lovers of Scandal and House of Cards, and fans of Kristen Proby, and Lauren Layne will be utterly seduced by this spectacular series. Prepare to be addicted to the love stories, seduction, secrets and lies in the city of scandal…

Welcome to Washington, D.C., city of scandal, where no secret stays hidden for long…

Blair Reynolds was going to be the ultimate politician’s wife – until she caught her fiance cheating on their wedding day. Vowing to make a fresh start Blair enrols in Law School, ready to buckle down. Unless a hot professor gets in the way…

Graydon Canter had it all. A flying career, a fortune, and a spot on all the ‘Thirty under Thirty’ lists – until his rocky personal life threatened everything. Teaching law is a chance to get his life back on track. As long as nothing – and no one – trips him up.

When Blair and Gray are thrown together in the classroom, their electric attraction is impossible to ignore. Gray needs to stay away from scandal, and Blair’s never been a rule breaker. They’re playing with trouble – but maybe such passion is worth the risk?

Don’t miss Book One in the Capital Confessions series, Flirting With Scandal, and look out for the next tantalising instalment, Falling For Danger.

From the author of Next Year In Havana, a Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick!

Calling fans of Scandal, House of Cards, Kristen Proby and Lauren Layne – prepare to be addicted to the Capital Confessions world of love stories, seduction, secrets and lies…

Welcome to Washington, D.C., city of scandal, where no secret stays hidden for long…

Four years ago Kate Reynolds’ fiancé died on a Special Forces mission in Afghanistan. Ever since she’s been consumed with uncovering the truth, vowing to prove his death was no accident. The daughter of a notoriously high-profile senator, her new job as a CIA political analyst is a dream come true, and the chance to avenge the man she loved and lost.

Soon Kate’s on the brink of discovering what happened that fateful night. Her own life is now in danger and she’s stunned by the man who comes to her rescue. Together they must fight to stay alive as they’re dragged into a corrupt world of secrets and lies. When the threat hits terrifyingly close to home, will Kate choose vengeance, or the man who has ignited a fire inside her she thought would never burn again?

Want more sizzling chemistry and scandalous action? Don’t miss Books One and Two in the Capital Confessions series, Flirting With Scandal and Playing With Trouble.

Can a guy and a girl really be ‘just friends’? Blurred Lines is the sexy take on this timeless question in the Love Unexpectedly series, from Lauren Layne, author of bestselling Sex, Love & Stiletto, Oxford and Wedding Belles romantic comedy series. Perfect for fans of Jessica Lemmon, Lauren Blakely and Emma Chase.

When Parker Blanton meets Ben Olsen during her freshman year of college, the connection is immediate – and platonic. Six years later, they’re still best friends, sharing an apartment in Portland’s trendy Northwest District as they happily settle into adult life. But when Parker’s boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, she starts to wonder about Ben’s no-strings-attached approach to dating. The trouble is, even with Ben as her wingman, Parker can’t seem to get the hang of casual sex – until she tries it with him.

The arrangement works perfectly…at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker’s ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy. With their friendship on the rocks for the first time, Parker and Ben face an alarming truth: Maybe they can’t go back. And maybe, deep down, they never want to.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series, beginning with Irresistibly Yours, and don’t miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.

Fans of Julie James, Carly Phillips and Chanel Cleeton – meet the men of Oxford magazine! In the first captivating spin-off of Lauren Layne’s bestselling Sex, Love & Stiletto series, Irresistibly Yours, a not-so-friendly battle of the sexes turns into a scorching office romance.

Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for Oxford for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he’s got the inside track. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. Female competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes-and write circles around them, too. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but he takes a special interest in his skinny, sassy rival, if only to keep an eye on her. And soon, he can’t take his eyes off her.

Penelope Pope knows all too well that she comes off as just one of the guys. Since she’s learned that wanting more usually leads to disappointment, Penelope’s resigned to sitting on the sidelines when it comes to love. So why does Cole make her want to get back in the game? The man is as arrogant as he is handsome. He probably sees her as nothing more than a barrier to his dream job. But when an unexpected kiss turns into a night of irresistible passion, Penelope has to figure out whether they’re just fooling around – or starting something real.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You, and don’t miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.

Can a guy and a girl really be ‘just friends’? You won’t want to miss Lauren Layne’s sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.

Fans of Julie James, Carly Phillips and Chanel Cleeton – meet the men of Oxford magazine! The second sizzling spin-off of Lauren Layne’s bestselling Sex, Love & Stiletto series, I Wish You Were Mine, heats up in this story of forbidden desire as a brooding jock hoping for a comeback falls for a woman who’s strictly off-limits.

A year ago, Jackson Burke was married to the love of his life and playing quarterback for the Texas Redhawks. Now he’s retired, courtesy of the car accident that ruined his career – and single, after a nasty scandal torpedoed his marriage. Just as he’s starting to get used to his new life as a health and fitness columnist for Oxford magazine, his unpredictable ex shows up on his doorstep in Manhattan. Jackson should be thrilled. But he can’t stop thinking about the one person who’s always been there for him, the one girl he could never have: her younger sister.

Mollie Carrington can’t say no to Madison. After all, her older sister practically raised her. So when Madison begs for help in winning her ex-husband back, Mollie’s just glad she got over her own crush on Jackson ages ago – or so she thought. Because as Mollie reconnects with Jackson, she quickly forgets all her reasons to stay loyal to her sister. Tempted by Jackson’s mellow drawl and cowboy good looks, Mollie is sick and tired of coming in second place. But she can’t win if she doesn’t play the game.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You, and don’t miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.

Can a guy and a girl really be ‘just friends’? You won’t want to miss Lauren Layne’s sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.

Fans of Julie James, Carly Phillips and Chanel Cleeton – meet the men of Oxford magazine! Lauren Layne’s bestselling Oxford Series continues with Someone Like You, the poignant, heartwarming story of New York’s most eligible bachelor, Lincoln Mathis, a man who’s living a lie – until his dream woman takes away the pain.

Lincoln Mathis doesn’t hide his reputation as Manhattan’s ultimate playboy. In fact, he cultivates it. But behind every flirtatious smile, each provocative quip, there’s a secret that Lincoln’s hiding from even his closest friends – a tragedy from his past that holds his heart quietly captive. Lincoln knows what he wants: someone like Daisy Sinclair, the sassy, off-limits bridesmaid he can’t take his eyes off at his best friend’s wedding. He also knows that she’s everything he can never have.

After a devastating divorce, Daisy doesn’t need anyone to warn her off the charming best man at her sister’s wedding. One look at the breathtakingly hot Lincoln Mathis and she knows that he’s exactly the type of man she should avoid. But when Daisy stumbles upon Lincoln’s secret, she realizes there’s more to the charming playboy than meets the eye. And suddenly Daisy and Lincoln find their lives helplessly entwined in a journey that will either heal their damaged souls…or destroy them forever.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You, and don’t miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.

Can a guy and a girl really be ‘just friends’? You won’t want to miss Lauren Layne’s sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.

Sex and the City meets The Wedding Planner in From This Day Forward, the romantic prequel novella to Lauren Layne’s The Wedding Belles series about three high-powered New York City women who can plan any wedding – but their own. For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Rachel Gibson.

Up-and-coming wedding photographer Leah McHale’s career is on the rise – thanks in no small part to the Wedding Belles, the elite New York wedding planning agency that always throws top-tier business Leah’s way. So when one of the Belles asks Leah to fill in at the former First Daughter’s wedding, Leah is overjoyed to say yes – until she finds out who she’ll be working with.

Jason Rhodes is the one man who was able to capture Leah’s heart and, once he had it, promptly stepped all over it and left her broken. Now he’s working side-by-side with her at the biggest wedding of the season and Leah is determined to give him the cold shoulder. Despite his persistence, she is not going to fall for his charming, impish ways again. Not even if he still has that killer, irresistible smile…

Want some fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You.

Can a guy and a girl really be ‘just friends’? You won’t want to miss Lauren Layne’s sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.

Sex and the City meets The Wedding Planner in To Have And To Hold, the first sizzling contemporary romance in Lauren Layne’s The Wedding Belles series about three ambitious wedding planners who can make any bride’s dream come true…but their own. For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Rachel Gibson.

Discovering her fiance is a con man moments before they exchange vows devastates LA celebrity wedding planner Brooke Baldwin. With a fresh start in New York and her first Wedding Belles bridal client, things are looking up. Until she meets the uptight businessman who’s holding the purse strings…

Seth Tyler wishes he could write a blank cheque and be done with his sister Maya’s wedding, but micromanaging the event is his only chance at proving that Maya’s fiance is a liar. He needs the help of her stunning, sassy wedding planner who he finds both irritating – and undeniably tempting.

Can Seth persuade Brooke to unplan a wedding? And, more importantly, how will he convince her that the wedding she should be planning…is theirs?

Want some fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You.

Can a guy and a girl really be ‘just friends’? You won’t want to miss Lauren Layne’s sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.

Sex and the City meets The Wedding Planner in For Better Or Worse, the second sexy contemporary romance in Lauren Layne’s The Wedding Belles series. Will a budding wedding planner and her bad boy neighbour stop banging heads and start hearing wedding bells? For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Rachel Gibson.

Heather Fowler is thrilled when she’s promoted from assistant to Wedding Belles planner. Unfortunately, her first celebrity client demands an opulent affair at the Plaza…in three months. But what Heather finds herself really losing sleep over is the live music blaring from her playboy neighbour’s apartment all night.

Five years ago, Josh Tanner was a rising star on Wall Street. But a grim cancer diagnosis made him realize there’s more to life than a penthouse and corner office. He kicked the cancer and dedicated his life to following his passions – the latest being to convince his pretty, workaholic neighbour to let loose too. He just doesn’t expect to fall for the sweet, vulnerable woman hiding beneath the power suits. Soon it’s Heather’s turn to convince Josh to take the biggest risk of all: love.

Want some fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You.

Can a guy and a girl really be ‘just friends’? You won’t want to miss Lauren Layne’s sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.

Sex and the City meets The Wedding Planner in To Love And To Cherish, the third witty contemporary romance in Lauren Layne’s The Wedding Belles series, about three high-powered New York City women who can plan any wedding – but their own. For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Rachel Gibson.

Alexis Morgan has devoted eight years to turning her tiny start-up into Manhattan’s premier wedding-planning company. Now it’s time to come up with a plan to tackle her personal life. Definitely not part of that plan is her silent business partner in the Wedding Belles, Logan Harris. But when a late night at the office ends with an unexpected kiss, Alexis begins to suspect there’s more to Logan than just pinstripes and glasses.

Logan has wanted Alexis since they met and, when Alexis needs a date for her sister’s last-minute wedding in Florida, Logan sees the perfect opportunity to show her what she’s been missing. As Florida’s sultry days turn into even hotter nights, Logan sets out to convince Alexis that the fling of a lifetime could just maybe turn into forever…

Want some fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You.

Can a guy and a girl really be ‘just friends’? You won’t want to miss Lauren Layne’s sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.

From the author of the feel-good romantic comedy hit The Prenup! If you love Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald, you’ll LOVE Lauren Layne!

Readers give I Knew You Were Trouble ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐!

‘Witty, sexy and fun’

‘It’s like Friends but in books’

‘*happy sigh* This book was so good’

‘LL’s story-telling leaves me with all the feels’
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SHE NEEDS A ROOM MATE. HE’S MORE THAN SHE BARGAINED FOR.

Taylor Carr has it all – a sleek job in advertising, a stunning Manhattan apartment, and the perfect man to share it with: Bradley Calloway. Even after Bradley dumps her for a co-worker on move-in day, Taylor isn’t worried. She’ll get her man eventually. In the meantime, she needs a new roommate. Enter Nick Ballantine, career bartender, freelance writer – and longtime pain in Taylor’s ass. Sexy in a permanent five-o’clock-shadow kind of way, Nick knows how to push Taylor’s buttons, as if he could see right through to the real her.

Nick’s always trying to fix people, and nobody could use a good fixing more than Taylor. Sure, she’s gorgeous, with mesmerizing silver eyes, but it’s her vulnerability that kills him. Now that they’re shacking up together, the chemistry is out of control. Soon they’re putting every part of their two-bedroom apartment to good use. Then Taylor’s ex comes crawling back to her, and Nick figures she’ll jump at the chance to go back to her old life – unless he fights for the best thing that ever happened to him.

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‘The word charm is pretty much synonymous with Lauren Layne’ Hypable

‘Lauren Layne’s books are as effervescent and delicious as a brunch mimosa. As soon as you read one, you’re going to want another – IMMEDIATELY!’ KAREN HAWKINS

‘The queen of witty dialogue’ RACHEL VAN DYKEN

‘Lauren Layne is a master at sexy banter and funny dialogue’ BookPage

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all of Lauren’s books! Don’t miss:
You, Again
Made In Manhattan
To Sir, With Love
The Prenup
The Central Park Pact series
Oxford series
Wedding Belles series
I Do, I Don’t series
Love, Unexpectedly series

In Good Girl, this steamy novel from Lauren Layne, author of bestselling Sex, Love & Stiletto, Oxford and Wedding Belles romantic comedy series, country music’s favourite good girl hides away from the world-and finds herself bunking with a guy who makes her want to be a little bad. Perfect for fans of Jessica Lemmon, Lauren Blakely and Emma Chase.

Jenny Dawson moved to Nashville to write music, not get famous. But when her latest record goes double platinum, Jenny’s suddenly one of the town’s biggest stars – and the center of a tabloid scandal connecting her with a pop star she’s barely even met. With paparazzi tracking her every move, Jenny flees to a remote mansion in Louisiana to write her next album. The only hiccup is the unexpected presence of a brooding young caretaker named Noah, whose foul mouth and snap judgments lead to constant bickering – and serious heat.

Noah really should tell Jenny that he’s Preston Noah Maxwell Walcott, the owner of the estate where the feisty country singer has made her spoiled self at home. But the charade gives Noah a much-needed break from his own troubles, and before long, their verbal sparring is indistinguishable from foreplay. But as sizzling nights give way to quiet pillow talk, Noah begins to realize that Jenny’s almost as complicated as he is. To fit into each other’s lives, they’ll need the courage to face their problems together – before the outside world catches up to them.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series, beginning with Irresistibly Yours, and don’t miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.

In Love Story, over the course of one wild road trip, feuding childhood sweethearts get a second chance at love in this charming rom-com from Lauren Layne, author of bestselling Sex, Love & Stiletto, Oxford and Wedding Belles romantic comedy series. Perfect for fans of Jessica Lemmon, Lauren Blakely and Emma Chase.

When Lucy Hawkins receives a job offer in San Francisco, she can’t wait to spread her wings and leave her small Virginia hometown behind. Her close-knit family supports her as best they can, by handing over the keys to a station wagon that’s seen better days. The catch? The cross-country trip comes with a traveling companion: her older brother’s best friend, aka the guy who took Lucy’s virginity hours before breaking her heart.

After spending the past four years and every last dime caring for his sick father, Reece Sullivan will do just about anything to break free of the painful memories – even if it means a two-week road trip with the one girl who’s ever made it past his carefully guarded exterior. But after long days of bickering in the car turn into steamy nights in secluded motel rooms, Reece learns that, when it comes to Lucy, their story is far from over. And this time, they just might have a shot at a happy ending.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series, beginning with Irresistibly Yours, and don’t miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.

From the author of the feel-good romantic comedy hit The Prenup! If you love Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald, you’ll LOVE Lauren Layne!

Readers love Walk of Shame!

‘An absolutely perfect romantic comedy’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Read it around 6 times, I still smile so much. I love it’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘I have no idea what the secret ingredient is that makes me love a Lauren Layne novel but I really can’t get enough’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Reading it was like eating your favourite creamy, decadent dessert. Light, frothy and utterly delicious’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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IT’S 5 A.M.
HER NIGHT IS ENDING.
HIS DAY IS BEGINNING.
SPARKS FLY WHEN THEY MEET . . .

Pampered heiress Georgianna Watkins has a party-girl image to maintain, but all the shopping and clubbing is starting to feel a little bit hollow – and a whole lot lonely. Though Georgie would never admit it, the highlights of her week are the mornings when she comes home at the same time as her uptight, workaholic neighbour is leaving to hit the gym and put in a long day at the office. Teasing him is the most fun Georgie’s had in years – and the fuel for all her naughtiest daydreams.

Celebrity divorce attorney Andrew Mulroney doesn’t have much time for women, especially spoiled tabloid princesses who spend more time on Page Six than at an actual job. Although Georgie’s drop-dead gorgeous, she’s also everything Andrew resents: the type of girl who inherited her penthouse instead of earning it. But after Andrew caps one of their predawn sparring sessions with a surprise kiss-a kiss that’s caught on camera-all of Manhattan is gossiping about whether they’re a real couple. And nobody’s more surprised than Andrew to find that the answer just might be yes.
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‘A wonderful, enchanting, toe-curling love story of two opposites attracting and falling hard! I adored this couple and their slow-burn romance’ LAUREN BLAKELY

‘The sexy banter and sparks that flew between Andrew and Georgie made this so much fun, I couldn’t help fall in love with the two of them’ A. L. JACKSON

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all of Lauren’s books! Don’t miss:
You, Again
Made In Manhattan
To Sir, With Love
The Prenup
The Central Park Pact series
Oxford series
Wedding Belles series
I Do, I Don’t series
Love, Unexpectedly series

The Bachelor meets Runaway Bride in Ready To Run, the first addictive romance novel in the I Do, I Don’t series, about a reality TV producer falling for her would-be star: a Montana heartthrob who wants nothing to do with the show. For fans of Julie James, Jill Shalvis and Chanel Cleeton.

Jordan Carpenter thinks she’s finally found the perfect candidate for Jilted, a new dating show about runaway grooms: firefighter Luke Elliott, a known player who’s left not one but three brides at the altar. The only problem? Luke refuses to answer Jordan’s emails or return her calls. Which is how she ends up on a flight to Montana to recruit him in person. It’s not Manhattan, but at least the locals in Lucky Hollow seem friendly…except for Luke, who’s more intense – and way hotter – than the slick womanizer Jordan expected.

Eager to put the past behind him, Luke has zero intention of following this gorgeous, fast-talking city girl back to New York. But before he can send her packing, Jordan’s everywhere: at his favorite bar, the county fair, even his exes’ book club. Annoyingly, everyone in Lucky Hollow seems to like her – and deep down, she’s starting to grow on him too. But the more he fights her constant pestering, the more Luke finds himself wishing that Jordan would kick off her high heels and make herself comfortable in his arms.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the rest of the I Do, I Don’t series as well as Lauren’s Oxford series, Wedding Belles series and romantic standalones in the Love Unexpectedly series.

An Ex For Christmas is a charming Love Unexpectedly friends-to-lovers rom-com from Lauren Layne, the New York Times bestselling author of the I Do, I Don’t series. For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Carly Phillips.

She’s making a list – and checking it twice. But is there a nice guy among all her naughty exes?

When a psychic tells fiesty, superstitious Kelly Byrne that she’s already met her true love, she becomes obsessed with the idea of tracking him down before Christmas. Kelly immediately writes up an ‘Ex List’ and starts contacting old boyfriends to figure out which one is the one. When her college sweetheart rolls into town, Kelly convinces herself that they’re meant to be. The trouble is, sparks are flying with someone she’s never given a chance: her best friend, Mark.

Mark Blakely has watched the guys on Kelly’s list break her heart, and he’s not looking forward to watching them do it all over again. Mark’s always been there for her, but the timing’s never worked out for their relationship to be something more. Now, just as Mark is ready to move on, the sexual tension between them is suddenly off the charts. With Christmas morning around the corner, he just hopes Kelly will wake up and realize that everything she wants has been right in front of her all along.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the I Do, I Don’t series as well as Lauren’s Oxford series, Wedding Belles series and the rest of the romantic standalones in the Love Unexpectedly series.

In Runaway Groom, the second sexy rom-com in the I Do, I Don’t series, for one charming playboy, getting cast on a Bachelor-esque reality TV show is the shock of a lifetime – until he finds love where he least expects it. And now the chase is on! For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Carly Phillips.

Gage Barrett’s reputation as a ladies’ man has been greatly exaggerated, but none of that matters after a drunken bet lands him on Jilted, a reality TV show that matches runaway grooms with wannabe brides. Now he’s stuck at a Hawaiian resort with nineteen women competing to drag him back to the altar – and one contestant who’s even more miserable than he is. Gage has no idea how feisty, independent Ellie Wright wound up in the cast, but it’s obvious she hates his guts. And if there’s one thing Gage likes, it’s a challenge…

Ellie can’t believe she let her best friend talk her into exchanging her dignity for a glorified bikini contest. Still, she could use the exposure – her business is struggling – and she’ll probably be one of the first to get eliminated anyway. But Gage isn’t the shallow jerk Ellie anticipated – and he’s in no rush to send her home. As stolen kisses turn into secret trysts, she finds herself losing track of what’s real and what’s for the camera. With the wedding finale looming, this runaway groom is tempting Ellie to start believing in storybook endings.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the rest of the I Do, I Don’t series as well as Lauren’s Oxford series, Wedding Belles series and romantic standalones in the Love Unexpectedly series.

Fans of Julie James, Carly Phillips and Chanel Cleeton – meet the men of Oxford magazine! New York Times bestseller Lauren Layne’s Oxford Series continues with I Think I Love You, in which
a game of seduction between two best friends goes deliciously wrong…

Brit Robbins knows that dating in New York City is hard – she just hoped to have it mastered by age thirty. But after yet another promising suitor says they have no spark, Brit decides it’s time to torch her dating game and try a new plan. And who better to coach Brit through the art of seduction than the guy who first gave her the ‘let’s be friends’ card?

Hunter Cross has always figured there’s nothing his best friend Brit can do to surprise him. But Brit’s request is a surprise he doesn’t see coming – and one he’s definitely not prepared for. Hunter and Brit have always been careful to keep things perfectly platonic, but the fake dates and faux flirting are starting to feel like the real deal. And soon Hunter realizes he has taught Brit too well. Not only has she become an expert at seduction, the man becoming thoroughly seduced is him.

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine, Someone Like You and I Knew You Were Trouble and don’t miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series and the I Do, I Don’t series, as well as the romantic standalones in the Love Unexpectedly series.

The feel-good

romantic comedy hit! Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald.

Readers can’t stop raving about The Prenup! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Sweet, sassy, sparkling!’

‘My absolute favourite’

‘A perfect easy-reading, cheer-you-up, read’

‘Lauren’s books take you on a journey of love, laughter and unexpected twists’

‘The sweetest and most amazing book’

‘There are books that make you want to stay curled up until you finish them, and this is one of those’
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LOVE WASN’T PART OF THE DEAL FOR THIS MARRIAGE…

My name is Charlotte Spencer and, ten years ago, I married my brother’s best friend. I haven’t seen him since.

Charlotte Spencer grew up on the blue-blooded Upper East Side of Manhattan but she never wanted the sit-still-look-pretty future her parents dictated for her. Enter Colin Walsh, her brother’s quiet, brooding, man-bun-sporting best friend, and with him a chance to escape.

He’s far from Charlotte’s dream guy but they need each other for one thing: marriage. One courthouse wedding later, Charlotte’s inheritance is hers to start a business in San Francisco and Irish-born Colin has a Green Card.

Ten years later, Colin drops a bombshell: the terms of their prenup state that before either can file for divorce, they have to live under the same roof for three months.

Suddenly this match made in practicality is about to take on whole new meaning…
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More raves for The Prenup!

‘Layne does it again with this sexy, sassy romantic comedy with all the feels!’ JENNIFER PROBST

‘Utterly charming. With non-stop wit, this feel-good romance pays homage to the old-school rom-coms we all loved so much’ RS GREY

‘Layne’s best work yet‘ RACHEL VAN DYKEN

‘One beautifully written bundle of fun wit and real emotion‘ NOELLE ADAMS

‘Lauren Layne’s voice sparkles in The Prenup. With its sharp humor, easy banter and toe-curling sexual tension, it’s the ultimate LL experience’ JESSICA LEMMON

Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all of Lauren’s books! Don’t miss:
You, Again
Made In Manhattan
To Sir, With Love
The Central Park Pact series
Oxford series
Wedding Belles series
I Do, I Don’t series
Love, Unexpectedly series

‘Full of fun, friendship and romance – a real escapist treat’ Jill Shalvis

‘If you are looking for a fun, sexy and swoon-worthy series about friendships and love, I can’t recommend this one enough’ Hopeless Romantics Book Blog

In the first warm, funny and romantic novel in the Girls’ Weekend Away series, four best friends embark on the ultimate girls’ getaway filled with hijinks and a sprinkling of romance. For any fan of Bridesmaids and Sex and the City and readers of Jo Watson, Lauren Layne, Joanna Bolouri and Cate Woods.

When the cop…

Tough-as-nails detective Bonni Connolly is on a girls’ getaway in Vegas with her friends, when Lady Luck shines on her. Seizing the chance to treat them all, Bonni splurges on a little luxury including a VIP booth in an exclusive club. That’s when she sees him.

Meets the gambler…

Professional poker player Quinn Bryant is in town for one of the largest tournaments of the year. Fortune smiles on him when he spots Bonni across the dance floor. But what starts as a holiday fling soon turns into something more, as Bonni learns to see the man behind the poker face.

The stakes have never been higher.

Even though Bonni’s trip has an end date and there is another tournament calling Quinn’s name, their strong connection surprises them both. And by the end of the weekend they start to wonder if what happens in Vegas doesn’t have to stay there…

Look for the next escapist Girls’ Weekend Away novel, Meet Me In San Francisco, coming soon!

‘This book was hot and fun, perfect for a summer read. If you have a Vegas fantasy, this is your book!’ Vicki Lewis Thompson, New York Times bestselling author

‘This was a fun and steamy read about a girl’s weekend in Vegas. It felt like an episode of Sex & The City’ Marsi N., Goodreads

‘What a fun book, I could not put it down! Bonni and her girlfriends are such a fun and wild cast of characters. They really make this book so fun’ April B., Goodreads

‘The perfect book for your next weekend read or that beach vacation you’re going to take’ Whiskey Angel Life Blog

‘If you’re looking for a fun summer read, I highly recommend this book’ Jeanne M., Goodreads