Never Say Never
Unlikely situations with unlikely happily-ever-afters.
1. NEVER MARRY YOUR BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND by Lauren Landish
SYNOPSIS
Opposites attract? In theory, maybe. In reality, doubtful.
When my brother’s best friend asks me to fake marry him to secure a business deal he desperately needs, I laugh in his face. Me help Carter Harrington? That’s split-your-pants, rip-roaring hilarious. I don’t even like him. Besides, no one would believe I’m Carter’s wife. It’s ridiculous.
He’s tall, blond, and attention-grabbing gorgeous. I’m short, curvy, awkward… and usually invisible. He’s never met someone he couldn’t charm. I can barely talk to friends, much less strangers. He’s a workaholic that lives and breathes money and business. I prefer to lose myself in my art. Believability factor of us as a couple? Zero.
But when he puts his hand on my thigh, pulls me to his side possessively, and whispers dirty things in my ear that make me go liquid, all the reasons why we shouldn’t be together start to fade away. And when we’re forced to share a bed to keep up the charade, this fake marriage begins to feel real. Dangerously real.
What’s a girl to do when the man she can’t stand starts to feel like her husband?
2. NEVER GIVE YOUR HEART TO A HOOKUP by Lauren Landish
SYNOPSIS
Bad Boy? They’re a dime a dozen… But a Good Guy who’s only bad for me? Well…
I’m not exactly the ‘take home to Mom’ type. I’m too outspoken and have never met an expectation I didn’t want to challenge. And to put it bluntly, my professional career of being an intimate relationships counselor doesn’t make for polite dinner conversation. Not that I care. I’m too busy changing the world, one healthy ‘yes, yes, yes’ at a time. But Chance Harrington? He’s built his career and reputation on being the ultimate gentleman. Politeness and chivalry are his bread and butter, kindness and goodness are the foundation of his image, and he mentors young men to be their best, one podcast at a time.
We make no sense. But falling at Chance’s feet in the most embarrassing meet-cute ever seems to be working out. We knew the rules—just a little fun, stress-relieving excitement for us both. Nothing more. But one encounter leads to another… and another, and no-strings-attached becomes dinners, dates, and heartfelt conversations.
Let’s just say I never thought it’d end up like this. I never dreamed the straight-laced gentleman image hid a man who could make even me blush. But he wants more. He’s after my heart. And the scariest part? I may just give it to him.
3. NEVER FALL FOR THE FAKE BOYFRIEND by Lauren Landish
SYNOPSIS
What’s a girl to do when a hot stranger appears in her vacation cabin? Run. Probably. Or…
I had it all planned out. A perfect getaway, in a perfect forest locale, with my perfect boyfriend. It should’ve been… perfect. Until he breaks up with me, leaving me all alone when a stranger walks in on me post-shower, getting a too-good look at my bare backside. I’m embarrassed and scared, but the bear spray might’ve been a bit overkill. Especially since this AirBnB mix-up is turning out to be the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Maybe.
Cole Harrington is grumpy and mysterious, grunting out one-word answers and definitely keeping secrets. But he’s also got blue eyes that don’t miss a thing, broad shoulders that carry the weight of the world, and a smile you have to work for. And he seems to hate everyone… but me. He even volunteers to be my fake boyfriend for my cousin-slash-nemesis’s wedding. And that’s when things really go wrong. Or right?
I just have to keep reminding myself… it’s all fake and very temporary. Don’t fall for him, even if he’s infinitely more loveable than he thinks he is. Especially when he kisses me fiercely and deeply and possessively. So, yeah... totally fake. Until he shows up at my house. Which is a total stalkerish red flag, right? But it doesn’t feel like one. It feels like I’m… his. Probably.
4. NEVER KISS THE BAD BOY by Lauren Landish
SYNOPSIS
A full plate? More like an overflowing platter. The last thing I have time for is the bad boy next door. Even if he’s hot, sweaty, muscled, pierced, and makes sexy promises that keep me on edge.
Survival Mode is how I live. My ghost kitchen is the place to be for every work crew in the city, and I bust my butt from sunup to sun down, while rubbing every nickel and dime together to scrape by. And it’s going fine. Until he shows up.
Kyle Harrington parks his truck right in the middle of my drive-thru line and acts like the trouble he’s causing is no big deal. Even tossing me a cocky smirk as he struts into my neighbor’s backyard to get to work on her construction project. If his annoying presence isn’t a one-time thing, he’ll have to learn that I’m not one to mess with. Except no matter how many times I tell him I have zero interest in adding him to my too-busy schedule and flipping him off, he keeps coming back for more. And he’s starting to break through my defenses, letting me see beyond his dirty innuendos, wicked invitations, and aw-shucks charm. There’s a lot more to Kyle than the rough and tumble exterior.
Do I have the guts to risk everything I’ve worked for to find out if he’s worth my precious time? All it’ll take is one kiss…
5. NEVER BARGAIN WITH THE BOSS by Lauren Landish
SYNOPSIS
Grumpy single dad? Me. Sassy nanny with a past? Her. And a too-smart-for-her-own-good pre-teen? That’d be my beloved daughter.
Being a single dad isn’t easy. Neither is running a billion-dollar company. Parenting is definitely harder, but I’ve been doing just fine—at least, that’s what I keep telling myself. And then another nanny quits. I’m not asking for much, just someone to help manage our carefully planned schedule, put up with my surliness, and not run away from the challenges my twelve-year-old daughter presents. Sounds easy enough, right? Apparently not. Until Riley Stefano shows up.
She’s nothing like my other nannies. Pink hair, wrists full of oversized bracelets, and a personality as loud as her wardrobe. Not exactly the picture of order and professionalism I prefer. She’s chaotic and carefree, while I’m cursing the sun for daring to rise each day. But Grace loves her—and as much as I hate to admit it, Riley’s good at what she does. She fits into our little family better than I would’ve thought possible. It should be perfect. There’s just one problem. Riley.
She has a way of breaking down walls I’ve spent years building, bringing up a past I’d rather leave buried, and making me feel things I have no right to. But with her right down the hall, it’s impossible to stay away. And the more time we spend together, the harder it gets to remember why I swore I’d never risk my heart again.
6. NEVER DANCE WITH THE DEVILS by Lauren Landish
SYNOPSIS
Kayla’s story. More information is to be announced soon.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lauren Landish is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Washington Post best-selling author of contemporary romance.
When Lauren isn’t plotting ways to introduce readers to their next sexy-as-hell book boyfriend, she’s deep in her writing cave and furiously tapping away on her keyboard, writing scenes that would make even a hardened sailor blush.
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