The one guy who could make her stay... Penelope Davis is ready to leave Bear Mountain. Her brothers have left for the military, and her crush, ER doctor Hunter Gracin, thinks she's only interested in a fling. So when she's offered her dream job, she plans to take it, until Dr. Gracin comes knocking on her door.... BookShots Flames Original romances presented by James Patterson Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading

Nathaniel Feldmann delights once again with his expat adventures. American expat Joel is on holiday on the Dutch island of Vlieland, in a luxurious holiday home belonging to his best friend Sander's parents. Needing some time out from his maybe-maybe not boyfriend, he jumps at the chance of a holiday with Sander. Amongst the sea views, they check out a pair of other holidaymakers in the supermarket, and things get flirtatious when they see the same guys in a restaurant that night. Sander has his eye on Dutch rapper Pimmy, while Johan's muscular body has Joel drooling. The four head to the beach for a steamy makeout session in the sand. When a storm hits, they go back to Sander's parents' lavish place, turn on the sauna and party with abandon. The tension builds with Johan in the heat of the sauna. With their friends right next to them, he gives Joel a pounding to remember, eclipsing all memories of the sort of boyfriend back in the city.

Lauren Webster has always thought the town of Paradise Key could use a little shaking up. A partner in a marketing firm, Lauren decides to turn her trip to Paradise Key into an opportunity to work with the Tourism Bureau and create a splashy media campaign. Lauren isn’t interested in love—she’s all business from the second she arrives... until the summer love she never forgot leads the fight against her cosmopolitan changes, and Lauren begins to question the life she thought she wanted and the life she left behind. When Carter Malone's father has a heart attack, he runs back home to take care of his family. He revels in the small town life, so when he hears Lauren's plans for commercializing Paradise Key, he steps up as her most vocal opponent. However, he can't forget the summer they shared and everything unspoken between them. If Lauren falls for Carter, she risks losing everything she's worked for. Will this second chance at love be doomed before it has a chance to rekindle?

Four sexy beach reads in one collection! MORE THAN LOVE YOU I’m a high-profile athlete who hired a temporary girlfriend. Now I’ll do anything to claim her for good. SEDUCING THE BRIDE How far will he go to claim his best friend’s daughter? DEVOTED TO WICKED Will the one-night stand she tried to forget seduce her into a second chance? SEDUCED BY THE BODYGUARD What will he demand in exchange for keeping her safe?

Maybe it's the long, lazy days, or maybe it's the heat making everyone a little bit crazy. Whatever the reason, summer is the perfect time for love to bloom. Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories, written by twelve bestselling young adult writers and edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins, will have you dreaming of sunset strolls by the lake. So set out your beach chair and grab your sunglasses. You have twelve reasons this summer to soak up the sun and fall in love.

Summer fun before my wedding... I have one goal this summer. Hang with my besties for some much needed sun, sand, and relaxation while I put the final touches on my idyllic wedding. I didn't count on meeting a smart-mouthed, bad boy biker whose gaze burns hotter than a beach bonfire. I never planned to lose myself, body and soul, and question my entire future. Now, I have to make a choice that's tearing me apart, and could shatter the lives of the two men I love... Turns into summer sins... I have one goal this summer. CHILL. Do nothing. Nada. I need simple before I have to head into Manhattan to take on a high powered position on Wall Street. I didn't count on a dark haired, inky- eyed spitfire who'd spin my world upside down, or make me burn for things I never thought I wanted. I vowed to make her my summer fling, but had no idea she was claimed by another. And now that she possessed not only my body but my soul, the stakes are too high for me to lose her... Love burns hotter in the Hamptons. Come play. The Hot in the Hamptons Series: Summer Dreaming by Liz Matis Summer Temptation by Wendy S. Marcus Summer Sins by Jennifer Probst Three separate novellas. Three different authors. One summer to remember. Read them all, or just read one. It's up to you! But when read together, you'll find extra story scenes to enhance your reading pleasure. No matter which route you choose, these standalone novellas will make you burn.