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Definition of "Contemporary Romance": While technically a subgenre of the Romance category, that category is much too large to not be broken down. Contemporary Romance, by definition, is set in the time in which it was written. The ebooks in this category are largely focused on the relationship and romantic love shared by two people. Typically, ebooks in this category reward characters that are good people, punish those that are bad, and end with an upbeat, positive conclusion. But, that "formula" is always being altered by excellent authors--which is why we read their ebooks, right?
Some examples of the best Contemporary Romance ebooks past and present include Nicholas Sparks (The Longest Ride), Tracy Brogan (Crazy Little Thing), Jojo Moyes (Me Before You), Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook), Lisa Kleypas (Blue-Eyed Devil).
Get ready for a heart-pounding journey through the bustling streets of the Big Apple in this sizzling romantic suspense novel!
Meet Janine, a fearless taxi driver with a knack for navigating the chaos of New York City. When fate reunites her with Luke, her former high school rival turned suave hotel manager, their worlds are set on a collision course. Luke presents Janine with an unexpected opportunity to become the personal chauffeur for elite hotel guests. Little do they know, this seemingly glamorous job is the gateway to the perilous realm of a notorious mob boss.
As the city's underbelly reveals its treacherous secrets, sparks ignite between Janine and Luke, casting them into a whirlwind of danger and deception. Will their love survive the high-stakes game they've unwittingly entered?
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER!
A #1 LibraryReads pick!
An Indie Next pick!
The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.
Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal spellmaking and the high risk business of starting over.
“Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world.” —Book Riot
Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to.
She and her assistant, Caz, a magically sentient spider plant, have spent the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite. But when a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz save as many books as they can carry and flee to a faraway island Kiela was sure she’d never return to: her childhood home. Kiela hopes to lay low in the overgrown and rundown cottage her late parents left her and figure out a way to survive without drawing the attention of either the empire or the revolutionaries. Much to her dismay, in addition to a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor, she finds the town neglected and in a state of disrepair.
The empire, for all its magic and power, has been neglecting for years the people who depend on magical intervention to maintain healthy livestock and crops. Not only that, but the very magic that should be helping them has been creating destructive storms that have taken a toll on the island. Due to her past role at the library, Kiela feels partially responsible for this, and now she’s determined to find a way to make things right: by opening the island’s first-ever secret spellshop.
Her plan comes with risks—the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela comes to make a place for herself among the kind and quirky townspeople of her former home, she realizes that in order to make a life for herself, she must learn to break down the walls she has built up so high.
Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, Sarah Beth Durst’s The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.
He’s not just my boss.
He’s the man who could ruin everything.
And the father of the baby I swore I’d never have.
The air inside his office is colder than the Boston streets.
Mickey O’Halloran -- Irish Mob royalty.
Deadly. Untouchable.
And now, my new employer.
I took the job to stay afloat.
He hired me to keep me close.
But every glance burns.
Every touch unravels the rules I swore I’d follow.
Behind closed doors, he claims me like I already belong to him.
And maybe I do.
But now I’m pregnant.
And Mickey is about to find out.
Because in his world, betrayal is blood for blood.
And I’ve got everything to lose.
A princess in disguise. A merchant with secrets. A love worth fighting for.
Princess Julie will do anything to avoid an arranged marriage - even pose as a merchant on the legendary MerChain Express caravan.
Her mission: prove she can secure profitable trade deals without sacrificing her independence.
Alex Kraft has his own demons to battle. Shunned by his family for his lack of magical ability, he sees the MerChain as his chance to prove his worth through cleverness and determination alone.
Their paths collide in a whirlwind of rivalry turned romance. Together they face bandits, negotiate cutthroat deals, and challenge the iron grip of the powerful Redwood trading company. Their growing feelings for each other offer a taste of freedom neither expected.
One night of misunderstandings tears them apart.
Julie must race to unravel a web of illusions before Redwood's manipulations separate them forever. Her heart - and her kingdom's future - hang in the balance.
Will Julie risk everything to prove her love is real? Or will forces beyond her control destroy the one true connection she's ever known?
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He says I belong to him, and I'm too afraid to argue.
When I track down the last person to see my mother alive, I'm not prepared for the grumpy, hot-as-sin, billionaire asshole who answers the door.
So I do what any red-blooded woman in my position would do.
I pretend I'm here to polish his enormous…clock.
My plan was to go undercover just long enough to find the evidence I need for the police to reopen my mother's case.
Days later, I'm still trapped in this house of lies.
Maybe it's the fact that a single glance from his dark eyes sets my ovaries on fire, but I keep finding an excuse to stay.
Even when he starts stalking me in his own house.
Watching me sleep.
I should have left when I had the chance.
Before he started acting like I was his pet.
Now I'm losing my mind... and it's too late to escape.
House of Lies is a standalone M/F age gap romance with a possessive OTT hero.
The Brass Anchor Inn is about to host a bicentennial celebration when its grumpy new owner arrives on the island, making the inn’s sunshiny manager wonder if it will still be a festive occasion or a farewell party.
Josie Turner loves managing the Brass Anchor Inn. And so when the inn’s owner unexpectedly passes, she keeps it running until the future of the business is resolved. Real estate agent Lane Johnson has just inherited half of the inn. His goal is to sell it to the highest buyer as soon as possible.
But when he meets the beautiful yet determined general manager, he knows this is going to be far from an easy transaction—especially when he learns that Josie has inherited the other half of the inn. When the negotiations begin, lines get blurred and hearts get tangled.
Includes a recipe for Josie’s giant chocolate chip cookies!
Bluestar Island series:
Book 1 – Love Blooms (Hannah & Ethan)
Book 2 – Harvest Dance (Aster & Sam)
Book 3 – A Lighthouse Café Christmas (Darla & Will)
Book 4 – Rising Star (Emma & Noah)
Book 5 – Summer by the Beach (Summer & Greg)
Book 6 – Brass Anchor Inn (Josie & Lane)
Book 7 – Summer Refresh (Sara & Kent)
USA Today Bestselling author Claudia Burgoa presents a heartwarming, sexy romance about second chances and starting over.
After a week off the grid, I finally get reception and the first voicemail I hear stuns me.
“You’re summoned to Baker’s Creek by the late William Tower Aldridge.”
Twelve Years.
It’s been twelve years since the last time I heard from the Aldridge family.
That one voicemail changes everything—I need the money the late William offers.
In exchange, I have to live eighteen months in Baker’s Creek.
I’ve survived cancer, the jungle, and the plague.
This should be easy compared to all that, right?
Or so I think until...I see him.
Confident, charismatic, bitter, sexy as hell, Doctor Hayes Benjamin Aldrige.
My first love, my first kiss—my late husband’s brother.
He hates me.
He still hasn’t forgiven me for walking out on him, and I can’t blame him. It’s been over ten years, and I still have feelings for him.
But I faked it once and I can fake it twice.
I can survive eighteen months and that’ll be the last time I see the Aldridge brothers.
Isn’t it?
The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series is a romantic comedy saga packed with the perfect mix of angst, tears, and laughs. If you like strong heroines & alpha males, steamy romances and witty love stories, this series is for you!
For fans of Colleen Hoover comes an emotionally charged contemporary romance about an internationally best-selling novelist and a federal agent fighting to heal past wounds.
Tess Lee is a world-famous novelist. Her inspirational books explore people’s innermost struggles and the human need to believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel—but despite her extraordinary success, she’s been unable to find personal happiness. Jack Miller is a federal agent working in counterterrorism. After spending decades immersed in a violent world, a residue remains. He’s dedicated everything to his job, leaving nothing for himself.
The night Tess and Jack meet, their connection is palpable. She examines the scars on his body and says, “I’ve never seen anyone whose outsides match my insides.” The two embark on an epic love story, but old traumas soon rise to the surface as Jack struggles with the death of a loved one and Tess is forced to confront her childhood abuse. Can unconditional love help heal their invisible wounds? Together, will they be able to move from darkness to light?
Day Between Destinies: A Sweet Romance in Vienna and Paris
(Romantic Fiction for Ages 22–55, Love, Fate, and Second Chances) By Mary Alcock
The Book Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2025
What if one moment could change everything?
Luke, a free-spirited writer. Isabelle, a quiet literature student.
They meet on a train to Vienna. A spark ignites.
Days filled with laughter, markets, and moonlit walks.
Then, they part ways.
Fate isn’t finished. Paris brings them together again.
But can love born in a moment survive time and distance?
A must-read for romance lovers who believe in destiny, passion, and the magic of unexpected connections.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
For readers aged 22–55 who love emotional romance, surprise love stories, and short romance books, A Day Between Destinies will fill your heart with hope.
Perfect for fans of One Day by David Nicholls and The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo.
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USA Today Bestselling author Claudia Burgoa brings you a romantic comedy filled with loss, hope, and new chances.
What if the person you try to save is the one who saves your heart?
It’s official. I’m totally hopeless at love, parenting and life.
Single mom? Check.
Massive debt? Check.
A sassy daughter who inherited my gift of snark?
Ugh. Check.
I work three jobs, go to school, and do my best to be in my kid’s life. Men are the last thing on my mind. I wouldn’t have time to look at a man even if he fell into my lap.
Until he does. Thanks to my spawn who keeps calling some famous relationship expert, airing my disastrous life in her podcast.
That’s when Zach, my brother’s best friend in high school appears. I used to have a major crush on him, but I figured he forgot about me.
Zach who tragically lost his wife some time ago, and now, he’s looking to save everyone—including me.
A super hot fling with my old flame, with a broken man?
Double check.
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Until Next Time is a romantic comedy featuring a secret billionaire looking for the one that got away. This chick-lit tale of a single mom searching for her happy ending is fun, sexy, and oh-so swoonful. A brand-new romance novel by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa.
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!
“WITTY, ROMANTIC, AND ADDICTIVELY FUN!” —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
Ten years ago, they saved the realm—and it ruined their lives. Now, four former heroes must reunite, and hopefully live to tell the tale, in this charming romantasy about friendship and redemption, perfect for readers of Legends & Lattes and lovers of Shrek.
Everyone in Mythria knows the story of how best friends Beatrice and Elowen, handsome ex-bandit Clare, and valiant leader Galwell the Great defended the realm from darkness. It’s a tale beloved by all—except them. They haven’t spoken in a decade, devastated by what their quest cost them.
But when they all receive an invitation to the queen of Mythria’s wedding, it’s a summons they can’t refuse . . . and a reunion for the ages—with Clare secretly not over his long-ago fling with Beatrice, Beatrice fighting the guilt she feels over how everything ended, Elowen unprepared for the return of her ex-love (the cunning Vandra), and all of them lost without Galwell. And if reuniting with former friends and lovers wasn’t perilous enough, dark forces from their past have also returned.
Dusting off old weapons and old instincts, Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen will face undead nemeses, crystal caves, enchanted swords, coffee shops, games of magical Truth or Dare, and, hardest of all, their past rife with wounds never healed and romances never forgotten.
This time around, will their story end in happily ever after?
This Will Be Fun is a slow burn, cozy quest romantasy with Shrek and The Princess Bride vibes featuring:
Charlie Renfrew is too busy and too broke for a love life. There’s no room in a schedule crammed with university, a full-time job, music, and his very committed relationship with overthinking. Hence the dating ban. Which is exactly when Ben Campbell shows up with his piercings, quirky knits, and indie rock fame. But maybe it’s time for Charlie to trade caffeine for something hotter, blonder, and completely out of his comfort zone.
Gorgeous, funny men don’t happen to Charlie. Not like this. Even if it’s ill-timed and too bloody complicated. But maybe a quick shag won’t hurt…
Sex might be easy, but being vulnerable isn’t. Not for Charlie, his anxiety, or his precarious stack of responsibilities. It would be so easy to fall into Ben’s world of cozy, snowy London where there’s love and sex and possibilities. But Charlie already knows what happens when he goes off course. Not to mention the consequences. And when the snow melts, he’ll have to put his heart back into a deep freeze…
He's out for revenge, but she might prove too hot for him to handle.
Miss Primrose needs to be punished.
A member of the wicked Inn of the Red Chrysanthemum, where the most indecent pleasures are indulged, Miss Primrose—or Mistress Primrose, as she prefers—left Nicholas Edelton a shell of a man. Now his older brother, Spencer Edelton, the Marquess of Carey, intends to provide her a set-down she will never forget.
Weary from exacting her revenge upon the man who assaulted her sister, Beatrice Primrose has had her fill of men of privilege and presumption, but she accepts a fateful invitation from a handsome nobleman to spend a sennight at his estate for a grand sum of money. She soon learns, however, that she will not get to reprise her role as Mistress. To her horror, she finds his lordship expects her to submit to him!
But Beatrice won’t give in so easily.
In a clash of wills, fueled by vengeance and desire, Lord Carey and Miss Primrose wrestle for dominance in, and out of, the bedchamber. Their biggest struggle, however, may be against their own passions…
Can Miss Primrose take what she dishes? And will Lord Carey succumb or succeed with her punishment?
HEAT ADVISORY: On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the hottest heat level, this enemies-to-lovers Regency historical romance is a 6! Read only if you enjoy scorching, wicked chemistry with themes of submission and dominance as well as elements of revenge and discipline.
USA Today bestselling author Logan Fox unwraps the ultimate dark romance gift: four of her most ruthless, addictive, and devastatingly twisted bully romance novels wrapped in one sinful holiday bundle.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
When dark romance is calling,
And good girls are falling, for men they should fear...
It's the darkest season of all!
Hate You
He's the monster she hates,
But it might be too late,
Her tormentor's obsessed with her.
Every threat that he makes,
Every boundary he breaks,
Just ensures she'll be his evermore.
It's the darkest season of all!
Serpents
Three vengeful dark princes,
In their dark domain,
Have marked her as property now.
Though she fights their claim,
In this twisted game,
To their darkness she'll finally bow.
It's the darkest season of all!
Brutal Bully
She swore she'd resist,
But his cruel twist,
Keeps her bound by mystery.
Each possessive kiss,
Leads to tortured bliss,
Till Stockholm syndrome remains.
It's the darkest season of all!
Their Kingdom Come
Three vengeful dark souls,
Take their heavenly toll,
On the faith she once held pure and true,
Every cut, every kiss,
Brings exquisite bliss,
Till she worships the pain they put her through.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
When redemption comes calling,
These monsters must crawl or watch their love disappear...
Unwrap at your own risk.
Side effects may include: increased heart rate, emotional damage, and an unhealthy obsession with morally grey book boyfriends.
These books contains dark themes and mature content, so please be aware of your triggers before diving in.
This bundle contains the following previously published books:
I can’t let them find me.
Never get close. Never leave a trail.
Then Derek—my new boss—offers me a place to stay, a place to hide.
I want to tell him why I’m running, but the truth could destroy us both.
When my past catches up, Derek refuses to let me go.
Sparks fly, secrets unravel, and leaving feels impossible.
But how can I stay when my past could destroy everything?
Especially now that my pregnancy test just came back positive…
And for the first time, I can see a future worth fighting for.
The NHL’s most guarded star…
Carter Knox, brash and powerful star forward for the Omaha Frost Giants, has perfected the art of keeping everyone at arm’s length.
With a dark past he’s desperate to hide, he knows that letting anyone close could spell the end of his career.
An ambitious journalist determined to crack his story…
Ambitious sports reporter Lily Grant has finally landed her big break. Her assignment? Crack Carter Knox’s icy exterior… or else!
But Lily is about to find out that while making the big leagues is one thing, getting to the top can be a whole lot harder.
A collision of secrets and attraction…
As Lily takes Carter head on, and he tries to freeze her out, they’re soon driving each other up the wall.
From locker room confrontations to steamy nights tangled in the sheets, this relationship is anything but smooth skating!
Expose on the Ice – the first novel in the Sparks on the Ice series – is a spicy, enemies-to-lovers hockey romance filled with sizzling tension both on and off the ice. It's a complete story with a guaranteed HEA.
To help you decide, please consider these content descriptions:
Heat level: 4/5 (explicit 'open door')
Violence: None
Horror: None
Profanity: Mild/Moderate
Content warnings: Brief flashbacks to car accident.
Christmas comes to the Wedding Dreams Boutique…
Liza Howard is struggling to hang on to the boutique she’d inherited. She’s pinning all of her hopes on a robust holiday shopping season. However, when one of the expensive designer gowns she has on display is damaged by her upstairs tenant’s dog, the holiday season gets off to a bumpy start. As per store policy, you damage it, you buy it. And now Dylan Carver owns a wedding dress, and he has absolutely no use for it as he’s a confirmed bachelor. Will this special wedding dress bring these two closer so they can mend their scarred hearts this Christmas?
Seabreeze Wedding Chapel series:
The Bride’s Dream Wedding, prequel
The Bride’s Pink Shoes, book 1
The Bride’s Christmas Dress, book 2
The Runaway Bride’s Vow, book 3
The Bride's Antique Ring, book 4
He’s a confirmed bachelor, she’s a runaway bride who needs his help. After confirmed bachelor, Cole Tanner catches the garter at his friend’s wedding he finds a dazed and confused runaway bride limping along the back roads of his hometown of True Love, Texas and stops to help.Tulip Jones obviously can’t say no to public marriage proposals—this is her second time to be a runaway bride! She needs help in more ways than one—can Cole teach her how to become a confirmed bachelorette and learn to say no?They’re a perfect match until love gets in the way!The billionaire bachelors of True Love, Texas are about to meet their matches...
Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas
Billionaire Cowboy's Runaway Bride (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 1)
Billionaire Cowboy's Wedding Crasher (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 2)
Billionaire Cowboy's Hill Country Proposal (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 3)
Billionaire Cowboy Auctioned at Christmas (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 4)
Billionaire Cowboy's Dream Come True (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 5)
McCoy Billionaire Brothers series
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Fake Marriage (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 1)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Fake Wedding Fiasco (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 2)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Trouble in Paradise (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 3)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Secret Baby Surprise (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 4)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Second Chance Romance (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 5)
Her Billionaire Cowboy Fake Fiancé (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 6)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Inconvenient Marriage Blessing (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 7)
Coming in 2022!
Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas
Sweet Love'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 1)
Real Love'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 2)
Love Catch'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 3)
Heart Love'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 4)
True Love'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 5)
Love Seek'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 6)
Happy Dance'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 7)
