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The Anti-Boyfriend by Penelope Ward is LIVE on all platforms and a BEST SELLER on Amazon right now!   Did you guys buy it yet? FYI... the price is currently $3.99 and will go up to $4.99 soon and will stay at this permanent price.   Check out my spoiler-free review below! 

Best-sellers rank #3 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)

#1 in Contemporary Romance Fiction

#2 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)

#2 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

Title: The Anti-Boyfriend

Author: Penelope Ward

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 31, 2020

BLURB

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.

At first, my neighbor Deacon frustrated me.

Sure, he was great-looking and friendly.

But our walls were thin, and on occasion, he’d bring women to his place and keep me awake while he “entertained” them.

As a single mother to an infant, I didn’t appreciate it.

So, finally it was my turn. 

When my daughter wouldn’t stop wailing one night, Mr. Manwhore came knocking on my door.

Miraculously, at the sound of his voice, Sunny stopped crying. And when he held her…she eventually fell asleep in his arms.

Deacon was rough on the exterior, but apparently on the inside? Mr. Single-and-Ready-to-Mingle was a baby whisperer.

After that night, we became friends.

He’d go for coffee runs. Come over to chat. Normal friend stuff.

But over time, our conversations ran deeper. We got closer.

Until one night we crossed the line.

Our friendship turned into a complicated mess.

I’d gone and fallen for a guy who’d sworn off commitment and kids.

I knew Deacon was starting to care for me too, even though Sunny and I didn’t fit into any plan he’d ever imagined for himself.

He was wrong for me—so wrong that I’d dubbed him the “anti-boyfriend.”

Then why did I wish more than anything that I could be the one woman to change him?

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Review of The Anti-Boyfriend

The Anti-Boyfriend by Penelope Ward

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG, What did you do to my heart, Penelope Ward?! I just finished The Anti-Boyfriend, and I literally could have posted a selfie of my teary eyes. My heart sustained a swift kick in the feels while reading this book. This friends-to-lovers romance is everything—sexy, sweet, and unputdownable. My book-loving heart fell hard for Deacon! I thought I knew how this story would play out UNTIL I DIDN'T! I LOVE Penelope's books, but this book was special and unique. Penelope brought her A-game and scored a top spot on my best of 2020 book list! 

AUTHOR BIO

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism. With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in

bookstores around the world.

AUTHOR LINKS

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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PenelopesPeeps

Instagram: http://instagram.com/PenelopeWardAuthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PenelopeAuthor

OTHER BOOKS BY PENELOPE WARD

Just One Year

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The Day He Came Back

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When August Ends

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See more books here: http://penelopewardauthor.com/books

The Reality of Everything (Flight & Glory #5) by Rebecca Yarros is LIVE!  Check out my spoiler-free review below. 

THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING (Flight & Glory #5) by Rebecca Yarros

Release Date: August 24th

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41556924

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Blurb:

Two years after the man she loved was killed in Afghanistan, Morgan Bartley is trying to put the pieces of her life back together. The reno on her dilapidated beach house in the Outer Banks might be just the distraction she needs to keep her debilitating anxiety attacks at bay and begin to heal her heart...if she can ignore the ridiculously handsome guy next door.

At twenty-eight, single-dad Jackson Montgomery’s life revolves around his five-year-old daughter and his job as a search-and-rescue pilot for the coast guard. He’s no stranger to saving a damsel in distress, and though his gorgeous new neighbor is clearly in distress, she’s no damsel. She’s stubborn as hell with walls a mile thick, and the dog tags hanging from her rearview mirror give him a pretty good clue as to why.

It doesn’t matter that their attraction is undeniable—she swore she’d never fall for another pilot, let alone a military man. There are some wounds time can’t heal, and some fears too consuming to conquer.

She’s a barely breathing heartbreak on the edge of recovery.

He’s a crash waiting to happen.

Together they could have it all...if they can endure the coming storm.

Spoiler-Free Review of The Reality of Everything

The Reality of Everything by Rebecca Yarros

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 - 5.0 How did I not read the earlier books in The Flight & Glory series by Rebecca Yarros? After reading The Reality of Everything, I realized I missed out on some great books. This interconnected series of standalones can be enjoyed on its own, without feeling lost.

This story focused on Morgan and her journey to overcome crippling anxiety after the death of her boyfriend. She bought a fixer-upper home on the Outer Banks' beach that required some tender loving care, just like herself. She meets Jackson, her hot neighbor, who is a single dad and works for the Coast Guard's Search and Recuse division. This slow-burning romance turns as hot as a beach fire. Morgan and Jackson face some obstacles that they must deal with, or go their separate ways.

Rebecca Yarros is the real hero here. Her portrayal of Morgan's anxiety and treatment was heartfelt and spot-on. I loved Jackson and Morgan and can't wait to read the other books in The Flight & Glory series. 

About the Author:

Rebecca is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of over fifteen novels, and is always ready to bring on the emotions. She's also the recipient of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence for Eyes Turned Skyward from her Flight and Glory series.

She loves military heroes and has been blissfully married to hers for eighteen years. She’s the mother of six children, ranging from kindergarten to law school, and is currently surviving the teenage years with two of her four hockey-playing sons. When she’s not writing, you can find her at the hockey rink or sneaking in some guitar time. She lives in Colorado with her family, their stubborn English bulldog, and a feisty chinchilla. Having fostered then adopted their youngest daughter, Rebecca is passionate about helping children in the foster system through her nonprofit, One October.

Connect w/Rebecca: 

Website: http://www.rebeccayarros.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/rebeccaelizabethyarros

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RebeccaYarrosFlygirls

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaYarros

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Cocky Hero Club

Release Date: August 16, 2020

Egotistical Jerk by A.K. MacBride

I had one goal: To learn from Sebastian Ryker.
He was an award-winning physician in his field of medicine.
A genius who could diagnose you with the barest of symptoms.
The best of the best.
Too bad he turned out to be an egotistical jerk.
Mere hours into my first day, I realized that the man I had idolized for years didn't live up to the hype.
He was rude, arrogant, and totally full of... himself.
It was clear that my presence bothered him, that I was nothing more than an irritation.
So, why did I want to melt into a puddle whenever those dark eyes were trained on me?
And why didn't I listen when my head warned my heart that he'd break it in two?
I had one goal: To learn from Sebastian Ryker, not fall in love with him.

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49435478-egotistical-jerk 

PURCHASE LINKS 

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Free in Kindle Unlimited

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CONNECT WITH A.K. MACBRIDE: https://www.akmacbride.com 

Bossy Billionaire by Chiquita Dennie

Ethan West is a man of few words. He justifies nothing for no one.  He's determined to enter the political race in New York. Not even an astute and gorgeous woman as Maya Armstrong will stop him. A bitter ex-lover blows up his playboy lifestyle to the media and tries to ruin his chances with any woman that enters his life.

Maya's reputation precedes her on and off the screen. As the host of Spotlight with Maya, it’s her job to take people to task and hold them accountable, but when billionaire banker turned candidate, Ethan West, sits on her proverbial couch, sparks fly in more ways than one. 

They both try and prove the other wrong throughout the campaign, but a past ex's and a one night stand may cause more drama than neither one wanted to see.

Find out what happens when two alpha personalities collide! Will their rift end his campaign, or will it be the beginning of something much, much bigger, like romance?

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50256965-bossy-billionaire 

PURCHASE LINKS 

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CONNECT WITH CHIQUITA DENNIE: https://www.chiquitadennie.com 

Contemptuous CEO by K.L. Myers

Alexander (Xander) Livingston left college with the dream of becoming CEO of his uncle's technology company. Nine years later, all his dreams have come true. All except for one: marrying the love of his life.

Madison (Maddie) Hightower had always been a loner until Xander came along. Devastated after he left her behind to chase his dreams, she focused all her energy on becoming president of a digital software company – the same business Xander is slated to take over. Even after all these years, her attraction for Xander is still sizzling and palpable. He still makes her heart sing, but she isn’t sure if he feels the same way. 

Xander is interested in the merger for two reasons. The first is the potential for growth in the digital market, and the second is a chance to reconnect with Maddie. He’s never forgotten her. She was supposed to be by his side as he climbed the corporate ladder, and now he has the opportunity to swoop in, buy the company, and have Maddie working under him. Literally.

But Maddie had a secret. One she never told Xander when he left her in California and headed to the East Coast— a secret she never thought he’d ever uncover.

The merger of their companies will bring Xander face to face with Maddie’s life-altering betrayal. How he handles this discovery will determine the future for both and decide the fates of these two star-crossed lovers.

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50241066-contemptuous-ceo 

PURCHASE LINKS 

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Free in Kindle Unlimited

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CONNECT WITH K.L. MYERS: https://www.authorklmyers.com 

British Black Sheep by Lauren Smith

He is exactly the kind of man Brie Honeyweather swore never to love…or lust after ever again: a sexy, arrogant, British bad boy in a designer suit. Alec is the last person Brie wants to be stuck on an international flight to London with, but hey…at least they’re in first class.

When their flight has to make an emergency landing in a snowstorm just before Christmas, Brie and Alec are thrown together in a single bedroom in a tiny English village. As the snowstorm rages outside, things get intense and emotions and lust run hot. Alec reminds Brie just how much she misses being with a man and how easy it is to fall head over heels too fast.

What should have been an amazing one-night stand turns into a week-long secret romance at Alec’s family estate when Brie realizes her new boss is Alec’s mother, a British countess. While Brie tries to focus on writing a Christmas book with the countess, all she can think about is getting back into bed with Alec.

She shouldn’t fall for the arrogant brit, especially when their lives are oceans apart and neither of them wants a serious relationship. But Christmas magic has a way of working miracles. Maybe Santa will bring her a happy ending after all…

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53958560-british-black-sheep 

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CONNECT WITH LAUREN SMITH: https://laurensmithbooks.com 

Audacious Fiancé by Liz Lovelock

Years ago, he broke me.

Now he’s back with a proposition.

He needs a fake fiancée, and I’m the one he’s come to.

Audacious— that’s how I would describe him. He was my first love, my first kiss, and my first heartbreak, from which I never truly healed.

Kane was once the man of my dreams, on paper—strong, handsome, and a complete charmer. But the problem is, he has never given a damn about anyone but himself. 

I’ve never witnessed a desperate man until Kane knocked on my door with literally the proposal of a lifetime. 

I must admit, it’s ironic he’s come to me given the way things ended between us.

It’s possibly the worst idea ever, but I need the money. How do I not fall for Kane all over again and risk history repeating itself? Only time will tell.

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53871391-audacious-fiance 

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CONNECT WITH LIZ LOVELOCK: http://www.lizlovelockauthor.com 

Cocky Carpenter by Maggie Mundy

A year in Australia working as a doctor sounds like a great idea to Autumn. She can escape the cold English weather, her ex-husband and a stalker. A year to get her life back together and not have any romantic involvements.

‘Love them and leave them wanting’ is Brett’s motto. That is until he sees Doctor Autumn Blake. This lady just might get through that tough layer he has built around himself.

Can the sexual chemistry they feel be just that, or could it be more?

Is one year long enough for these two people to forget their pasts and grab onto a chance of love or will they lose it forever?

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49252339-cocky-carpenter 

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CONNECT WITH MAGGIE MUNDY: https://maggiemundy.com 

COCKY HERO CLUB

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Check out my spoiler-free review of Sully's Fantasy by Pepper Winters.  This is a standalone novella in the Goddess Isles series. 

SULLY’S FANTASY

By Pepper Winters

Release Date: July 28

"Seductive, addictive, and unforgettably soulful, Goddess Isles is everything you love about dark romance and dangerous alphas." - Pam Godwin

This book will feature Sully's utmost desires. It will be a perfect bite of heart-fluttery spice. The best thing? It will be held at Hawksridge Hall when Sully travels to introduce Eleanor to Jethro and Nila (Indebted Series), and also meets Elder and Pim (Dollar Series). It will have long length cameos of Jethro and Nila, along with old locations from the New York Times Bestselling series Indebted.

Please note YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ these novellas to finish Goddess Isles. The story concludes in FIFTH A FURY. These are just spicy bites with visits to Euphoria!

Buy Links:

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Meet Pepper Winters:

Pepper currently has thirty-one books released in nine languages. She’s hit best-seller lists (USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal) thirty-seven times. She dabbles in multiple genres, ranging from Dark Romance to Coming of Age.

After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. She’s also honored to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie Bestseller.

After releasing two books with Grand Central, Hachette (Ruin & Rule and Sin & Suffer) Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work.

For all film and foreign rights please contact Erica Silverman at Trident Media.

Connect with Pepper Winters:

Website: www.pepperwinters.com

Newsletter: https://pepperwinters.com/sign-up-to-pepper-winters-newsletter/

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Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2ZD18OQ