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A golden ticket to love… The spiciest risks lead to the sweetest rewards in this delicious, MM retelling of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Dario Cotogna has a problem: he must marry by his next birthday or lose his family’s chocolate empire to his philandering brother. But Dario’s agoraphobia keeps him trapped at home, so he launches a global competition: five contestants, one week at his luxury Italian Villa and a chance to become his husband.Aspiring tattoo artist Charlie Moore isn’t looking for love – he’s looking for a miracle to save his grandparents from the bill collectors. But when Charlie meets the brilliant heir, their attraction is instant…After a whirlwind week of wine, indulgence and temptation, their chemistry grows. But will Dario and Charlie melt under the pressure…or find a love worth savouring?🍬Searching for a bad boy bonbon 🍬 Perfect for fans of: 💸 Billionaires🌈 LGBTQIA+💍 Marriage of convenience🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫Praise for Timothy Janovsky‘This bewitching queer contemporary from Janovsky…is a charmer.’ Publishers Weekly on Once Upon You and Me‘Janovsky’s latest is an age-gap, forbidden romance that blends fairy-tale romance with sexier bedtime stories to deliver pure enchantment to its readers.’ Library Journal on Once Upon You and Me‘Tartly humorous and deliciously spicy.’ Booklist on You Had Me at Happy Hour‘Janovsky’s latest is a work nemesis-to-lovers, ‘we’re just friends with benefits until we’re so much more’ story, with two adorably awkward protagonists who it’s impossible not to root for.’ Library Journal on You Had Me at Happy Hour‘Game show antics, idiots-in-love, and a healthy dose of steam, this book swept me off my feet. Sexy as hell, with Janovsky’s trademark wit and charm, this book is everything I want in a romance novel!’ Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once for Me, on The (Fake) Dating Game‘Fans of the fake-dating trope and game shows will find a lot to like here. Holden is a sympathetic narrator, and readers will happily root for him as he learns that while there are no quick fixes for grief, opening up to the right people can make all the difference.’ Library Journal on The (Fake) Dating GameWondering what to read next? Try more of Timothy Janovsky's books!The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky (A spicy queer game show romance)You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky (One night with the restaurants hot new hire and everything changes…)Once Upon You and Me by Timothy Janovsky (A hot single dad. A fairy-tale resort. Could this be the beginning of a more erotic kind of bedtime story?)

'Manila Takes Manhattan is my favourite of Carla de Guzman’s books to date.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How do you follow your heart when it’s torn? Filipino musician and producer Mon Mendoza has been in New York for less than a day. Just long enough to feel like he doesn’t belong despite landing a life-changing opportunity. All he can do is set a date night for himself and some comfort food from home. Which, as it turns out, is the only invitation his gorgeous Pinoy neighbour needs…Actress Olivia Angeles can wear a character like a well-fitted dress. It’s her real self she’s having a hard time fitting into. But right now, all she wants is comfort in the form of tasty noodles and her outrageously hot new neighbour.But then they realise that for the next month Mon and Olivia are working on the same film. And they’re discovering they have a lot more in common than Pinoyness and sizzling chemistry. But how do you find yourself and your person when you’re caught between two different worlds? Perfect for fans of: Workplace romance 🎬Forced proximity ❤️Big-city settings 🗽

'Exquisitely sensual and deeply heartfelt. Five stars!' Sierra Simone, author of Priest'As sexy and sultry as a hot Panamanian night, Genevieve and Adrian's romance will leave you breathless. I devoured their story.' Farrah Rochon, author of The Dating Playbook '[A] dreamy vacation romp.' Today More than just a holiday romance… Genevieve Raymond is a workaholic. And after opening a hot new hotel chain location in Panama, she’s on track for a big promotion. But first, she needs a break.For two weeks, Gen is set to explore beautiful beaches, shimmering waters, and the scorching-hot attraction she shares with her driver, Adrián Nicolas.After a family tragedy, Adrián refuses to prioritise his work over his life. And Gen can’t help but envy Adrián’s laid-back devotion to his family’s hometown hostel.But when their holiday fling flourishes beyond sunsets and spice, Gen finds herself questioning the path laid in front of her. With continents between them, a real relationship doesn’t feel possible. Unless they can find the courage to take a chance on life…and love. Perfect for fans of: Opposites attract ❤️Holiday flings 🏖️Spice 🌶️Readers love A.H. Cunningham:'LOVED THIS!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is an amazing read. An amazing stepping stone for this blossoming new writer!!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Lovely and very hot'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was so good and the sex was hot AF. This was my first book by this author and I cant wait to read more from her!!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Lydia and Luke are the kind of couple you get to watch grow together organically throughout the book – the sort you know will stay together long after the book ends.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'I had a ball reading this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A heartwarming book filled with banter, flirting, friendship, a running challenge […] loved the pace of this and level of banter and spice!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Ready. Set. Go! Lydia McKenzie is not a runner. Not even close. But in her quest to be taken seriously at work – and catch the eye of her office crush – she signs up for the New York City Marathon as part of her architectural firm’s outreach program. Now she just needs to avoid making a fool of herself.Personal trainer Luke Townsend is definitely a runner, and he’s exactly what Lydia needs to get in shape. But nothing can prepare them for when their training time intensifies from hitting the pavement to hitting the sheets.Suddenly, everything Lydia thought she wanted feels less clear. And when her project proposal suddenly hangs in the balance, and her office crush offers some awfully tempting one-on-one help, she’ll have to decide which direction her heart wants to run… Tropes: ❤️ Workplace romance❤️ Sports romance❤️ Love triangle

'This contemporary romance delivers a compelling mix of charm, emotional depth, and undeniable chemistry.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I devoured this book. I was locked in from page and couldn’t put it down until the end.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the plot and fell for the characters straight away' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From finding herself to finding him… Aaliyah Montgomery isn’t just ditching her wedding. She’s also fleeing her suffocating small town and her family’s expectations. But landing a job in Chicago that fits her schedule isn’t easy. Good thing Von Howard is desperate to find a live-in nanny. Bad thing that he’s a gritty, gorgeous tattoo artist carrying as much baggage as he has ink.Von’s new hire is inexperienced and a fire hazard in the kitchen. She’s also inconveniently attractive. But after the upheaval of a divorce, Von doesn’t need anything complicated.Deep down, Aaliyah’s still running – from her feelings and her fear of losing herself to someone else’s expectations again. Even as their pasts return to haunt them, is their undeniable heat a sign it’s time for a love they didn’t see coming–Perfect for fans of:Workplace romance 💼Small town to big city 🏡Grumpy v sunshine ☯️He's her boss 👔Spicy 🌶️– Readers love Naima Simone: 'Entertaining, funny, page-turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was upset last night when I couldn’t finish this it was so good' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A page turner to the very end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A great read that will leave you smiling long after the final page'Irish News 'This is a romance that is sure to tug at heartstrings'Sunday Life 'A great opposites attract story, looking forward to more from this author' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Is love the one language she can't speak?Up until a few months ago, Rheo Whitlock had it all. Stability, self-confidence and a safe job as an interpreter for the United Nations… It was the secure sort of existence she had always dreamed of. But ever since an unfortunate incident threw her career into a tailspin, she’s been struggling.Rheo knows the perfect place to escape to: her grandmother’s secluded hideaway in the breathtaking town of Gilmartin.Fletcher Wright lives for adrenaline, always chasing the next high. So when he learns he’ll have to share his rental accommodations with Rheo – a stranger, basically – he simply chalks it up to another challenge. It doesn’t hurt that there’s an immediate attraction between them.Before long, they’re not just sharing a house and new experiences – they’re sharing a bed. But when it’s time for Fletcher to move on to the next adventure, he and Rheo will both have to decide – are they ready to take the biggest risk of all?– Perfect for fans of: Forced proximity 💗Opposites attract ☯️Spice 🌶️

A small-town woman’s journey of self-discovery takes an unexpected detour when she inherits a Brooklyn brownstone – complete with one hot next-door neighbour – in this sexy, emotional contemporary romance. 'Holly and Noble are a very cute couple' Reader review'This book was such a wholesome read, like stepping into a Hallmark movie and feeling completely at home' Reader review A world apart…but just a door away Perfect for fans of: 💓 Forced proximity👔 Workplace romance🌃 One night– Strictly off-limits… Holland Davenport is ready to leave her small-town existence behind. So when she inherits a run-down townhouse in Brooklyn from a distant relative, she meets the challenge head-on and moves to New York. Amidst her renovation efforts, she meets her gorgeous next-door neighbour who turns out to be a board member at her new job, and she’s definitely out of her depth.Noble Washington is the successful CEO of a company he spent a decade building. But his carefully ordered life begins to unravel the second he meets fiery social worker Holland – and spends one unforgettable night with a woman who should be off-limits.There’s a wall and a world of differences lying between them. But the sheltered small-town girl and the ambitious New York CEO feel a pull that just won’t be denied…–Wondering what to read next? You will love…You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky (LGBTQIA+ workplace romance)The Anti-Social Season by Adele Buck (grumpy/sunshine workplace romance)The Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey Kennedy (enemies to lovers with a cowboy)

What if your Prince Charming had dated your boss? When Taylor Frost’s boss flies him across the country to prep for her daughter’s sweet sixteen at the Storybook Endings Resort, the solo mission is well within his wheelhouse. Taylor is excellent at his job – except, he’s probably not supposed to flirt with the resort’s mountain man of a manager, Ethan Golding. Because the rugged older man is also the birthday girl’s father, aka Amy’s ex-husband. Oops.For Ethan, his divorce seemed like the bad ending to his romantic story. And now, making his daughter’s sweet sixteen dreams come true is the closest he’ll get to the kind of magic happiness in fairy tales. Until adorable Taylor has him wondering if maybe this is just the beginning of a more erotic kind of bedtime story… If one fairytale ends badly…can a new one begin? – Perfect for fans of: Workplace romanceForbidden loveSpicyPraise for Timothy Janosky'[A] charming blend of sweetness and spice. The chemistry between Taylor and Ethan is palpable from page one!' Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author of the Hockey Guys series'A delightful fairy tale romance with a delicious forbidden twist—funny, tender, and sexy.' Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care'The most comforting happily-ever-after that I sorely needed at this moment.' Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters'This book is for anyone who loves age-gap romance with a hint of forbidden allure and a dash of fairy-tale magic. It’s spicy, swoony, and utterly captivating.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review– Thinking about what to read after Once Upon You and Me? Check out other forbidden love Afterglow titles! Love and Sportsball by Meka James, a sapphic basketball rom com you don't want to miss.The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore, a gay spicy fake dating romance set in New York.Much Ado About Hating You by Sarah Echavarre Smith, a workplace enemies to lovers romance where spicy Shakespeare fanfic writer meets devoted reader.

The temperature's rising… Perfect for fans of: ✈️ International romance☯️ Opposites attract🌶️ Spicy– Can what happens at Carnival stay at Carnival? For sixteen years, Trinidad Velasquez has been the perfect single mum, working hard to build a stable life for her twin sons. But when her boyfriend proposes, she can’t help but wonder whether love should be practical, not butterflies and heart-racing chemistry.Then her teenage sons trick her into a Caribbean Carnival trip. And she finds herself staying with the one guy who’s always revved her engine…even if he’s a decade south of her dating range.Orlando Wiggins has never been able to take his eyes off Ms V. He’s mentored her boys for two years, and she’s never suggested there could be more. But at Carnival, between the sensual dancing, heated looks and electric touches, whatever he’s been feeling for her is definitely reciprocated…–Wondering what to read next? You'll love…Once Upon You & Me by Timothy Janovsky (LGBTQIA+ workplace romance)The Last Guy You Kiss by Carla de Guzman (international slow burn)Love in Translation by Joss Wood (opposites attract)

She's a little edgy. He's a lot of sunshine.Textile artist Sadie Fox did not sign up for this. When she agreed to come home, it was to care for her father’s beloved pumpkin patch. The deal was that just for the summer, she would grow a ginormous pumpkin, win the Indiana State Fair's pumpkin competition and finally win back her father’s (grudging) respect.Instead, a horde of wild hogs destroyed the entire patch. Which is precisely when the annoyingly sexy, sunshiny next-door neighbour shows up.Josh Thatcher is a tech millionaire who traded in the office for growing vegetables. And for the life of her, Sadie can’t understand what he sees in her sweary, tattooed, prickly self. But a storm-fuelled kiss proves there’s definitely something growing between them. And whatever it is, it’s already bigger than Sadie’s fast-growing pumpkin…or the secret that Josh has been hiding.Love is the best harvest…– Perfect for fans of: Grumpy/sunshineSmall-town romanceSpicy–Praise for Isabelle Popp'A cosy autumnal romance book with a lot of heart and personal development for both Sadie and Josh, who were grumpy x sunshine in the best way. I want to visit the small town of Pea Blossom in autumn!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'This was such a cute and fun read. It's the perfect book to read over the cosy season. If you love small town/ grumpy vs sunshine tropes, then you will love this book. I also loved Sadie and Josh's spicy chemistry and the pacing was just right.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review–Wondering what to read next? Try more cosy romances by Katherine Garbera!The Bookbinder's Guide to Love (books about books!)How to Charm a Nerd (tarot reader meets nerd)Brewing Up a Bad Boy (fake dating an ex…and a tea competition!)Look forward to Ghost of a Chance, Katherine Garbera's fourth book where writer Kirsty is lying about her clairvoyant abilities, but Jasper is genuinely haunted…together, can they solve his ghost problem?

'Tis the season of second chances'A heartwarming, second-chance romance, full of music, mince pies and mischief!’ That's Life'Think Pitch Perfect meets The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, with a second-chance workplace romance to die for.' Daily ExpressMusic was everything to professional soprano Charlie Ward…until her brother died, leaving her lost in grief. But when her beloved Gram moves into the Glendale Retirement Village, Charlie is cajoled into temporarily volunteering to direct the community’s new choir, whose sights are set on winning the Annual Christmas Choir Competition.Only, the home’s activities director happens to be the super-cute guy she once spent a hot, hazy, sexy summer with. Julian Guerrero hasn’t forgotten Charlie Ward. Not even a little. Fortunately, he has his hands full with the lively residents who are determined to win, even if they must twerk their way to victory. Amid mince tarts, gingerbread houses and Christmas lights, Charlie and Julian find their way to each other once again…`Tis the season to sing your heart out in this cozy holiday romance that mixes a dash of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with a pinch of Pitch Perfect—the singing senior citizens are the sugar on top. Perfect for fans of: 💖 Second chance👔 Workplace romance🎄 FestiveReaders LOVE The Best Christmas Choir Ever!'This book is truly a tune for the heart and soul. You will smile almost all the way through!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A second-chance romance with a sweet, festive storyline about setting up a choir in a retirement village & entering a Christmas competition. I enjoyed the sparky dialogue and warmth/affection between the leads. A fun, fast-paced read.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a perfect, feel-good, cosy up with the fire and Christmas tree lit behind you kind of book.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A warm, festive, and delightfully quirky holiday romance that harmonizes second chances with comedic chaos.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐Wondering what to read next? Pick up more festive romances!The Anti-Social Season by Adele BuckA Cowboy Christmas by Maisey Yates, Jules Bennett and Vicki Lewis Thompson (3 titles in 1!)

A recipe for disaster…or redemption For Jamilah Carver, a by-the-books entrepreneur with refined tastes, running her own restaurant has been a dream come true…that is, until she’s buried in debt and without a chef, her once-bustling eatery on the brink of collapse. Enter Rashad White, a newly released ex-con who happens to be a culinary genius and likes to play by his own rules.With nothing in common but their love for food, the two clash at every turn. But when they’re not bickering over menu items or cooking methods, neither can deny the attraction that simmers between them. After Rashad proposes a daring plan, they’ll have to put their differences aside to work together – that’s when things really start heating up in the kitchen… Out of the frying pan and into his arms – Perfect for fans of: Opposites attractWorkplace romanceSpicyReaders LOVE Champagne Taste On A Bad Boy Budget‘A spicy, but not shallow, romance about how first impressions can be deceiving, and the power of second chances.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Jam and Rashad are two characters I didn't know I needed! This book is so much more than good girl meets bad boy, its about second chances and taking people as they come, hard work and team work.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I couldn't put it down, and I read it in one sitting!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐Wondering what to read next? You'll love…Stuck in the Country with You by Zuri Day (Your one-night rebound should never be your younger brother’s rival…)You Had Me At Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky (Could his no-strings sex pact with the restaurant's hot new hire turn into something more?)Love and Other Hollywood Endings by Susannah Erwin (An upbeat production exec is tasked with reining in the cynical director)

He's the one man she can't tune outWhen country singer Dixie Pearl’s van breaks down in the middle of nowhere, Tennessee, it feels like rock bottom. Dixie prides herself on her independence, but after a string of health struggles, her Nashville dreams have never felt more out of reach.Enter Jack Carter, the rugged, charming local who pulls her out of the ditch. Dixie’s used to the grit of dive bars and the chaos of life on the road – not someone as steady and grounded as Jack.Jack’s life is anything but simple, but firecracker Dixie throws him completely off balance in the best way. As sparks fly, Dixie faces a tough decision: keep chasing her dream or take a chance on a life – and a love – she never expected. A love that strums the heartstrings –Perfect for fans of:⛅ Grumpy/sunshine💘 Forbidden love👔 Workplace romance–Wondering what to read next? Pick up another spicy small town romance from Afterglow!Stuck in the Country with You by Zuri Day (Your one-night rebound should never be your younger brother’s rival!)The Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey Kennedy (When she makes a deal with a cocky cowboy, this dive bar owner gets more than she bargained for…)Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin To Talk About by Isabelle Popp (She's a little edgy. He's a lot of sunshine. Could a pumpkin competition prove there's definitely something growing between them?)

An undercover spy turns her fiancé’s life upside-down when she reveals the truth in this thrilling, steamy romance. First rule of spy club? Don't fall in love… Vivian Flint knows danger. Espionage, combat, and covert missions are all in a day’s work for a spy. Her alias, Jane Davis, lives a quiet life in Washington DC as an art broker with a handsome boyfriend, who knows precisely nothing about Vivian.Until said boyfriend proposes…and she has to come clean.John Seymour is reeling. Everything he knew about his fiancée was a lie – and now they’re both on the run. With bioweapons in the mix and a criminal ex on their trail, they’re crawling through air ducts and dodging gunfire. Who is this woman jetting them around the world? She may be sexy and strong, but the wedding is definitely off.Vivian can’t blame John, but right now, they need each other. His mission, should he choose to accept it: trust the woman he loves and maybe they’ll make it out alive… Loving her is downright dangerous Perfect for fans of: 🎭 Hidden identity💓 Forced proximity✈️ InternationalReaders love M.C. Vaughan!'Vaughan's characters are so real, complex, and believable that they drive the story in ways that feel natural and organic.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'M.C. Vaughan writes relatable characters who have talents and flaws that are both lifelike and endearing.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wondering what to read next? Pick up another M.C. Vaughan romance!Romancing Miss Stone(Would you brave the jungle to get your ex back?)Destination Weddings And Other Disasters(Future step-siblings to lovers! Travel to Belize with this enemies to lovers rom-com)