What to Read Next: Volume 33

Jul 16, 2022 11:01 am

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Happy mid-July! This has been a hectic week in an even more hectic month, but the weather seems to be cooperating. The building next door is being demolished and even in the aftermath of destruction, there was precision and beauty in the task. Tearing down to rebuild is like that first big rewrite of a book or scene, but when it's all said and done, there is a better, fresher product on the other side. Here are some entertaining reads for the dog days of summer.

Dead Heat by Sofia Aves

Sofia Aves’ Dead Heat is an enemies-to-lovers, athlete workplace romance in K. Bromberg’s Driven World.

KC Hawk has his mind on the game. Specifically the one that makes the wheels cross the finish line first at the end of every race.

While his team is hand-picked from the best talent there is, he’s missing that pizazz factor. And Hawk knows just where to get it. The cheerleader for his greatest rival would be a great asset on his team, and in his bed.

Sunny Cooper loves her job as PR agent for one of the hottest new talents on the track. Sure, he can be a little enthusiastic and turns up with the party boy attitude, but he brings the trophies in, and Sunny gets to have her dream job. Until KC Hawking offers her a better one—and ruins her dreams in a single night.

Romanced By The Billionaire: A Fake Relationship-Steamy Enemies To Lovers Series (Books 1 to 6) by Hope Paris

He's her worst enemy - but she can't walk away.

Quinn: Harry Roman is a scumbag, and I put just as much energy into hating him as he does into hating me. I don’t care how hot he is, I’ll never fall for his charm. But now I’m forced to live with him, and I’m not sure how long it will be before we’re at each other’s throats…

Harry: I've bedded a lot of women, but I've never met any who were like Quinn. She drives me crazy – but as much as I can’t stand her attitude, I’d still like to get my hands on her. And after my late brother’s last request lands me playing dad to his two kids, I have no choice but to go crawling to Quinn for help…

Can this notorious billionaire playboy and his arch-nemesis see through their differences? And will their mutual contempt spill into something far more steamy and passionate than either of them could have imagined?

Captured by the Earl by Melanie Rose Clarke

As a member of the Distinguished Ladies of Purpose, Lady Emma Sinclair strives to help those less fortunate, even as others disregard her ideas as fanciful nonsense. That is, until she accidentally starts a rumor she is betrothed to Philip Fitzgerald, the powerful but absent Earl of Peyton. As society celebrates her victory in capturing the elusive lord, she enjoys new influence. Everything goes perfectly, until…

The earl returns. Philip is shocked to arrive home to an unexpected betrothal. He doesn’t know Lady Emma’s motives or goals, yet the intelligent lady intrigues him. He will continue the ruse, chasing her secrets, even as he continues his own clandestine work. He saves people while in disguise, setting London aflame. As everyone guesses the identity of the mysterious masked rescuer, Emma and Philip delve closer and closer to the truth, and each other. When secrets are revealed, will a pretend betrothal become real?

At the Duke's Command by Melanie Rose Clarke

He inherited her home. Why does he think he inherited her? When a powerful duke inherits Grace’s home, she is furious. Why does the overprotective man think he can dictate her life? He makes a deal to allow her to keep it – if she accompanies him to society. She hasn’t a choice if she wants to regain her freedom, yet she will resist him. Benjamin Williams, the Duke of Torrance, cannot allow the enticing woman to remain in dangerous circumstances, no matter her protests. He plans to find her a suitable husband, yet soon it becomes apparent he cannot let the clever and spirited woman go. They grow closer every day, delighting in witty conversation and stolen kisses. Soon he will claim his duchess and prove she is… At the duke’s command.

Maybe, Probably by Cassie Lee Hart

Ariel is a member of the IT department. She is smart, very down to earth, and incredibly talented at her job. But she has the fault of overdoing it.

When a technical job needs someone to look at it, they pair her with Quinn, the new employee who is nerdy, but also incredibly attractive. Ariel is hesitant, but as they sit and work on the project, they get into an argument.

They have heated fights and continue to get upset until the boss threatens demotion. They work together, and finally, after a long night alone, they end up having sex. However, Ariel refuses to acknowledge it, and she runs out before Quinn can talk to her even more.

The History of Us by Jennifer Bardsley

Andrea Wint’s life in the small town of Port Inez, Washington, is a simple one. She works, enjoys the gorgeous view from her bay window, and visits her dad at the memory-care facility. Her father is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s, but Andrea brings in one coin from his valuable collection every day—little bits of precious metals that seem to bring him back to himself, even if just for a few moments. So when Andrea’s house is burgled and the coins disappear, she’s bereft.

To track down the culprit, she turns to Dustin Karlsson, who just happens to be her former high school sweetheart. Years ago, they broke each other’s hearts, and some wounds are slow to heal. But Dustin feels indebted to the ailing Tom Wint and wants to help. What’s more, Dustin has a personal stake in finding the perpetrator. In fact, he suspects the thief could be his own brother-in-law, a gambler and a drunk who skipped town, leaving Dustin’s sister and two young nieces behind. As Dustin and Andrea travel the Pacific Northwest in an effort to recover the missing coins, old feelings rekindle. Maybe their happily ever after can still be minted.

Nonverbal: A New Adult Best Friend's Brother Romance by Raina Ash

Paige yearns for one thing: release. Connection. But physical barriers make that wish seem impossible. Thanks to a shattered home life, she also doesn't know how to trust. Especially those she loves. When Paige moves in with her best friend desperate for a new life, she isn't expecting a spark with her roommate's brother, Brody. He's gigantic, protective, and makes her feel something she hasn't felt in a long time: safe. Can she trust him to stay when he learns her secrets?

Brody wants to keep his relationship with Paige platonic, but he can't get the troubled woman out of his mind. There's something about her. Maybe it's her sense of humor. Maybe it's her resilience. Or maybe it's the way she makes him question his entire stance on relationships. But his sister, Amber, warns him to stay away. He needs to listen. For everyone's sake. As Paige struggles to navigate her tumultuous feelings, words fail her. How can she understand her heart when her past left her damaged? And what if revealing the truth means losing Brody forever?

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