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''Scotland''s answer to E.L. James'' - Sunday PostWhen Hannah Nichols last saw Marco D''Alessandro five long years ago, he broke her heart. The bad boy with a hidden sweet side was the only guy Hannah ever loved-and the only man she''s ever been with. After one intense night of giving in to temptation, Marco took off, leaving Scotland and Hannah behind. Shattered by the consequences of their night together, Hannah has never truly moved on.Leaving Hannah was the biggest mistake of Marco''s life - something he has deeply regretted for years. So when fate reunites them, he refuses to let her go without a fight. Determined to make her his, Marco pursues Hannah, reminding her of all the reasons they''re meant to be together . . . But just when Marco thinks they''re committed to a future together, Hannah makes a discovery that unearths the secret pain she''s been hiding from him-a secret that could tear them apart before they have a real chance to start over again . . .Praise for Samantha Young:''This steamy romance is mysterious, all-consuming and pretty damn good'' Closer''A true gift for storytelling with a liberal dose of racy encounters. But what really sets it apart is exquisite characterisation, so vivid that the cast seeps into the reader''s psyche'' - Daily Record "Ridiculously incendiary chemistry." -Dear Author . . . "Heartwarming, sizzling and captivating. . . . [Young''s characters] are complex, a little flawed, and at their core good people struggling to make it in this crazy world. . . . Young creates steamy scenes that sizzle with just the right amount of details." -Caffeinated Book Reviewer "Ms. Young dives deep into the psyche of what makes a person tick emotionally, what stirs their vulnerability, and ultimately provides them the courage to be better individuals as well as partners. . . . The one thing you can count on from Ms. Young is some of the best steamy, sexual chemistry." -Fiction Vixen Book Reviews "A deceptively complex romantic contemporary romance that will have you laughing, crying, and swooning with delight." -Smexy Books "Just as hot and sexy as the first book. . . . Smart and sexy, Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page." -Under the Covers "Passion, romance, angst, LUST, major heat, mistakes, personal growth, and the power of love all combine perfectly in Down London Road." -Bookish Temptations "Down London Road delivers on all fronts-charismatic characters, witty dialogue, blazing-hot sex scenes and real-life issues make this book an easy one to devour. Samantha Young is not an author you should miss out on!" -Fresh Fiction "Another flirty, modern, and sexy story. . . . Thanks to the characters'' special connection and snappy dialogue, readers will feel the pull of Young''s story from the get-go and root for a happy ending." -RT Book Reviews

Braden Carmichael never imagined he''d fall as hard and as fast as he did for Jocelyn Butler. He also could not have anticipated how difficult it would be to convince her to give in to love. But now that he has her, he''s never letting go. He''s got it all planned-the passionate proposal, the dream wedding, the sexy Hawaiian honeymoon-even the perfect family they''ll start.After trying to flee from her painful past, Joss is finally allowing herself to embrace the future. But when things start moving faster than she anticipated, she finds herself panicking over something Braden can''t understand. After everything they''ve been through, Joss is sure that their love can survive even her worst fears. But, this time, she may push Braden too far-and risk losing everything all over again...

From the bestselling author of On Dublin Street, ''Scotland''s EL James'' (Sunday Post) comes a seductive story of forgiving the past and making up for lost time....Shannon MacLeod has always gone for the wrong type of man. After she drifted from one toxic relationship to the next, her last boyfriend gave her a wake-up call in the worst possible way. With her world shattered, she''s sworn off men - especially those of the bad-boy variety.Cole Walker is exactly the sort that Shannon wants to avoid - gorgeous, tattooed, charming, and cocky. But his rough exterior hides a good man - one who''s determined to pull Shannon from her self-imposed solitude and win her heart.As Shannon begins to open up, the passion between them ignites to blazing levels. But when her past comes back to haunt her, her fears may destroy the trust Cole has built between them - and tear them apart for good . . . ''[The] On Dublin Street series is a total winner'' - Dear AuthorWatch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEUzg-9V4-k

The explosive, emotional and unforgettable new romance from the NYT bestselling author of the On Dublin Street seriesAlexa Holland''s father was her hero-until her shocking discovery. Ever since, Alexa has worked to turn her life in a different direction and forge her own identity outside of his terrible secrets. But when she meets a man who''s as damaged by her father''s mistakes as she is, Alexa must help him.Caine Carraway wants nothing to do with Alexa''s efforts at redemption, but it''s not so easy to push her away. Determined to make her hate him, he brings her to the edge of her patience and waits for her to walk away. But his actions only draw them together and, despite the odds, they begin an intense and all-consuming affair. Only Caine knows he can never be the white knight that Alexa has always longed for, and when they''re on the precipice of danger, he finds he''ll do anything to protect either one of them from being hurt again . . . Praise for Samantha Young:''Ridiculously incendiary chemistry.'' - Dear Author ''Scotland''s answer to E.L. James. Steamy romance . . . mysterious, all-consuming and pretty damn good'' Closer''Humor, heartbreak, drama, and passion.''-The Reading Cafe''A true gift for storytelling with a liberal dose of racy encounters. But what really sets it apart is exquisite characterisation, so vivid that the cast seeps into the reader''s psyche'' - Daily Record"Heartwarming, sizzling and captivating. . . . [Young''s characters] are complex, a little flawed, and at their core good people struggling to make it in this crazy world. . . . Young creates steamy scenes that sizzle with just the right amount of details." - Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Logan from Echoes of Scotland Street is back with his own smouldering story, as the bestselling On Dublin Street series returns...Logan spent two years paying for the mistakes he made. Now, he''s ready to start over. He has a great apartment, a good job, and plenty of women to distract him from his past. And one woman who is driving him to distraction...Grace escaped her manipulative family by moving to a new city. Her new life, made to suit her own needs, is almost perfect. All she needs to do is find her Mr. Right-or at least figure out a way to ignore her irresistible yet annoying womanizer of a neighbor.Grace is determined to have nothing to do with Logan until a life-changing surprise slowly begins turning the wild heartbreaker into exactly the kind of strong, stable man she''s been searching for. Only just when she begins to give into his charms, her own messy past threatens to derail everything they''ve worked to build...Praise for the On Dublin Street series:''Scotland''s answer to E.L. James. Steamy romance . . . mysterious, all-consuming and pretty damn good'' Closer''Ridiculously incendiary chemistry.'' - Dear Author''Humor, heartbreak, drama, and passion.'' - The Reading Cafe''A true gift for storytelling with a liberal dose of racy encounters. But what really sets it apart is exquisite characterisation, so vivid that the cast seeps into the reader''s psyche'' - Daily Record''Heartwarming, sizzling and captivating. . . . [Young''s characters] are complex, a little flawed, and at their core good people struggling to make it in this crazy world. . . . Young creates steamy scenes that sizzle with just the right amount of details.'' - Caffeinated Book Reviewer

The New York Times bestselling author of On Dublin Street returns to the bar where it all began with Braden and Joss for a white-hot new novella full of passion and drama.When he''s not working at the club, Craig Lanaghan looks out for his mother and little sisters. So when it comes to women, all he wants is a good time. But once Rain Alexander walks into his life, there''s no denying that this woman could be worth much more than a one-night stand . . . Rain''s lifelong regret is having left her sister Darcy alone years ago with a guardian who turned out to be abusive. So when Darcy''s boyfriend publicly humiliates her in a cruel way, Rain''s overprotective instincts kick in and she follows him to Club 39 - where she meets a guy who just might be her perfect match.The chemistry between Rain and Craig is explosive, but Rain is out for revenge, and refuses to be sidetracked by flirtation. As things between them heat up, she''ll have to make a heartbreaking choice between giving in to the man of her dreams or putting her sister''s happiness first . . . Praise for the On Dublin Street series''Scotland''s EL James'' - Sunday Post ''Really sexy.'' - USA Today''Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page.'' - Under the Covers

It''s never too late to change the road that you''re on . . . Welcome to Hartwell, a quiet seaside escape where uncovering old secrets could be the key to finding a love that lasts.Doctor Jessica Huntington spends her day involved in other people''s always careful to avoid emotional attachments in her personal life. Loss and betrayal taught her that lesson long ago. But when she comes across a set of old love letters in the prison''s library and visits the picturesque town of Hartwell to deliver them to their intended recipient, she finds herself unable to resist the town''s charm-and her attraction to the sexy owner of a local bar proves equally hard to deny.Since his divorce from his unfaithful ex-wife, Cooper Lawson has focused on what really matters: his family and the boardwalk pub they''ve owned for generations. But the first time Jessica steps into his bar, Cooper is beyond tempted to risk his heart on her.Yet as their attraction grows hotter and Jessica remains stubbornly closed off, he begins to realize it will take more than just passion to convince her there''s only one real thing in life worth fighting for....Readers LOVE The One Real Thing''PURE ROMANTIC MAGIC'' - Goodreads reviewer''It took over my life until I finished reading it'' - Netgalley reviewer ''If you''re looking for a sweet, emotional and sexy romance that takes place in a charming small town look no further . . . near perfect'' - Goodreads reviewer''It charmed me, made my heart speed up in excitement, and left me feeling complete when I turned the last page . . . the perfect reading experience'' - Goodreads reviewer

''Sexy chemistry and gut-wrenching emotions kept me turning the pages!'' KRISTEN PROBY''Scotland''s answer to E.L. James'' Closer __________________The quiet town of Hartwell is the perfect place to get away from it all - and find what you never knew you needed . . .Bailey Hartwell has many reasons to feel content - her successful business, a close circle of friends and her steady boyfriend . . . even if their romance feels staid after ten years without a serious commitment. The only challenge in her life comes in the form of sexy businessman Vaughn Tremaine. She thinks the ex-New Yorker acts superior and that he considers her a small-town nobody. But when Bailey''s blindsided by a betrayal, she''s shocked to discover Vaughn is actually a decent guy. Vaughn admires Bailey''s free spirit, independence and loyalty. As his passion for her has grown, his antagonism toward her has only worsened. Every little thing Bailey does seduces him. But when Vaughn''s painful emotional past makes him walk away in fear he will hurt her, it opens an old wound in Bailey, and she uncharacteristically retreats.Once Vaughn begins to realise he''s made the biggest mistake of his life, he has no choice but to fight like he''s never fought before to convince Bailey that the love they''ve found together only comes around once in a lifetime . . .__________________Discover why Samantha Young is known as ''Scotland''s E. L. James''. . . ''[Young] is a goddess when it comes to writing hot scenes'' Once Upon a Twilight''It took over my life until I finished reading it'' Netgalley''A viscerally moving love story'' Goodreads''Full of charm'' Goodreads''Stunning prose and raw characters'' Goodreads

''Mysterious, all-consuming and pretty damn good'' Closer''Humour, heartbreak, drama, and passion.'' The Reading CaféA series of serendipitous encounters lead to sizzling romance in this new book from the New York Times bestselling author of On Dublin Street and Hero . . .The universe is conspiring against Ava Breevort. She''s flying home to Boston for the saddest of reasons when her emotional cloud becomes a real one - of volcanic ash. Stranded, her last ditch attempt to salvage the trip is thwarted by an arrogant Scotsman, who steals a first class seat out from under her. Then over the course of their journey home, their antagonism somehow lands them in bed for the steamiest layover Ava''s ever had. And that''s all it is - jet-lag induced insanity - until Caleb, AKA Mr Arrogant Himself, shows up on her doorstep.Pure chance has landed Caleb in Boston, but he''s determined to enjoy himself - and Ava - while he''s there. Ava gives in because a) her heart is safe since she barely likes Caleb, b) his existence in her life is temporary and c) it''s by a mile high club the best sex of her life. When his stay in Boston becomes permanent, Ava must decide whether to fight her feelings for him or give into them. And even if she does decide to risk her heart on Caleb, there is no guarantee her stubborn Scot will want to risk his heart on her . . .''Heartwarming, sizzling and captivating. . . . [Young''s characters] are complex, a little flawed, and at their core good people struggling to make it in this crazy world. . . . '' Caffeinated Book Reviewer''Ridiculously incendiary chemistry.'' Dear Author ''Scotland''s answer to E. L. James'' Sunday Post''A true gift for storytelling'' Daily Record''Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page.'' Under the Covers

Nate and Liv have a great life together but they miss the spontaneity and freedom they enjoyed early on in their romance. Careers and their children have inevitably kept them busy, so when Nate discovers Liv is feeling disconnected from him, he plans an anniversary trip to the idyllic seaside town of Hartwell, Delaware. There he hopes they will have the opportunity they''ve been craving - a chance to reinvent themselves and fall in love all over again.With each new day comes a new adventure, from wedding crashing at the five-star boardwalk hotel to pretending they are two strangers having a chance encounter at the boardwalk bar. In the midst of this daring, sexually charged game of romantic rediscovery, Nate and Liv discover the only constant they need is each other.Praise for Samatha Young"Really sexy." USA Today"Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page." Under the Covers"Scotland''s answer to E. L. James" Sunday Post

''Sexy chemistry and gut-wrenching emotions kept me turning the pages!'' Kristen Proby''Mysterious, all-consuming and pretty damn good'' Closer Dahlia McGuire likes her quiet life in Hartwell, Delaware. The small, friendly town is the perfect place to hide from her family and the tragic events that led to their estrangement. But when the person she loves most in the world, her father, needs her, Dahlia must return to Boston to face her ghosts. And that includes her ex-boyfriend''s best friend, Michael Sullivan: the man she was never supposed to fall in love with.Michael Sullivan has never forgotten Dahlia McGuire. Some might say he''s never gotten over her. For years he lived with the anger of her desertion, and now, newly-divorced, he''s finally ready to move on - until Dahlia suddenly returns. Despite everything, Michael still wants her, but Dahlia can''t seem to let go of the tangled emotions of the past. It''s time for truths left unsaid to finally be spoken, or Michael and Dahlia might find themselves torn apart forever . . .Discover why Samantha Young is known as ''Scotland''s E. L. James'' ''A true gift for storytelling'' Daily Record''[Young] is a goddess when it comes to writing hot scenes'' Once Upon a Twilight''It took over my life until I finished reading it'' Gemma Alice on The One Real Thing, Netgalley

''Sexy chemistry and gut-wrenching emotions kept me turning the pages!'' Kristen ProbyNine years ago, Emery Saunders moved to Hartwell to start her life over as a bookstore owner. Her inability to trust people made it hard for her to find a place in the small community until Jessica Lawson moved to town and befriended the shy beauty.But there was one person in Hartwell who tried to befriend Emery long before Jessica arrived . . .Jack Devlin has his secrets. One of them is that he fell hard for Emery the moment she appeared in Hartwell. Another is that his father blackmailed him into covering up a dark family tragedy. It forced Jack to sever his relationships to protect the people he cared about. Yet, staying away from Emery has not been easy throughout the years and he hasn''t always succeeded. When Jack''s mixed signals hurt Emery once again, she puts him out of her heart for good.Until the Devlin family secret is finally revealed, freeing Jack from his father''s machinations. What Jack wants more than anything is to repair his relationships, starting with Emery.However, Emery isn''t ready to forgive and Jack''s not ready to give up.And when the town''s latest scandal ties Jack and Emery together, Jack is not above using their new reality to prove to Emery once and for all that their love is worthy of the legend of Hart''s Boardwalk.__________________Discover why readers love Samantha Young . . . ''[Samantha Young''s] enchanting couples and delicious romances make her books an autobuy'' Smexy Books''Smart and sexy, Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page'' Under the Covers''Charismatic characters, witty dialogue, blazing-hot sex scenes, and real-life issues make this book an easy one to devour'' Fresh Fiction''The one thing you can count on from Ms. Young is some of the best, steamy, sexual chemistry'' Fiction Vixen''Scotland''s answer to E.L. James'' Closer''[Young] is a goddess when it comes to writing hot scenes'' Once Upon a Twilight

Welcome to Much Ado About Books, a bookshop where dust and dreams sparkle in the air . . . At thirty-three-years old, Evie''s life in Chicago is missing that special something. When she''s passed over for promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Impulsively, she plans a holiday in a quaint English village. The holiday package comes with a temporary position at Much Ado About Books, the bookshop underneath her new flat. There''s no better getaway for the bookish Evie, a life-long Shakespeare lover. Not only is Evie swept up in running the delightful store as soon as she arrives, she''s drawn into the lives, loves and drama of the friendly villagers. Including Roane Robson, a ridiculously sexy farmer. In spite of their undeniable chemistry, Evie''s determined to keep him at bay: she''s got to go back to her real life, after all, and a holiday romance can only end in heartbreak . . . right? Joyful, irresistible and utterly heart-warming, MUCH ADO ABOUT YOU is the perfect cosy getaway romance read for 2021. Praise for Samantha Young:''Sexy chemistry and gut-wrenching emotions kept me turning the pages!'' Kristen Proby''Samantha Young''s enchanting couples and delicious romances make her books an autobuy'' Smexy Book''Ms. Young dives deep into the psyche of what makes a person tick emotionally'' Fiction Vixen''Smart and sexy, Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page'' Under the Covers''It took over my life until I finished reading it'' Netgalley''A viscerally moving love story'' Goodreads''Full of charm'' Goodreads''Stunning prose and raw characters'' Goodreads

Space is the last thing an event planner and an astronaut need in this charming new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.When event planner Hallie Goodman receives party-inspiration material from the bride of her latest wedding project, the last thing she expects to find in the files are digital videos from Darcy''s ex-boyfriend. Hallie knows it''s wrong to keep watching these personal videos, but this guy is cute, funny, and an astronaut on the International Space Station to boot. She''s only human. And it''s not long until she starts sending e-mails and video diaries to his discontinued NASA address. Since they''re bouncing back, there''s no way anyone will ever be able to see them...right?Christopher Ortiz is readjusting to life on earth and being constantly in the shadow of his deceased older brother. When a friend from NASA''s IT department forwards him the e-mails and video messages Hallie has sent, he can''t help but notice how much her sense of humor and pink hair make his heart race.Separated by screens, Hallie and Chris are falling in love with each other, one transmission at a time. But can they make their star-crossed romance work when they each learn the other''s baggage?

There''s a magnetic attraction when a happy-go-lucky gig worker agrees to a fake relationship with a rich, uptight New Yorker in this steamy romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.Star Shine Meadows is all about freedom, thanks to the hippie parents who raised her. Juggling her jobs as a professional costume character actor and a line sitter, she believes in no expectations, no stressful ambitions, and no-strings-attached relationships. So when she meets a birthday girl''s grumpy uncle while working a princess party, she can''t help but needle him. She''ll never see him again, and honestly, he''s pretty hot.Rafe Whitman may be a veterinarian with a great bedside manner, but that doesn''t mean his patience extends to anyone with opposable thumbs. His family will not stop nagging him about finding ''the one'', so when he runs into obnoxiously cheery Star again, he makes her an offer: He''ll pay her more than she would make doing her odd jobs if she''ll pretend to be his girlfriend at family gatherings. She can stop sitting in line waiting for someone else''s new phone, and he''ll get his family off his back.When the tension between them heats to a breaking point, Star''s desire for ''no strings'' is tested against Rafe''s staunch stability. They say opposites attract, after all . . .