New Releases by Cathryn Fox

Sharing a house—and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom—with my brother’s best friend is a special kind of torture. Especially when that man is the one I’ve secretly wanted for years. But pretending to be his girlfriend at a family gathering? That’s a whole new level of agony. The stolen glances, the whispered questions, the charade—it’s all to get his parents off his back. It’s fun and games… until I have to share his bed. Close enough to feel his heat, yet miles from what I truly want. It’s an exquisite kind of punishment. And then Vegas happens. A wedding, a reckless moment, and a single choice that sets off a chain reaction capable of destroying everything: my brother’s trust, his family’s belief in me, and most painfully, my own fragile heart. Just when I think things couldn’t get worse… they do. And the only way out might save everyone else—but it’ll shatter me.

He was my high school crush—the guy who had no clue I existed. Sure, we shared a fleeting moment in the country club closet, but he thought I was someone else. After that night, I went to college, moved to Boston to find myself, and pushed him out of my thoughts. It worked—until he saw me performing at a local community theater. My character is bold, daring, and vivacious—everything I’m not—which makes him believe, again, that I’m someone else. He likes what he sees, and while a hot fling with an NHL star isn’t on my bingo card, sometimes the numbers line up vertically, or horizontally—or, in my case, both. It’s only when I find myself in his arms—and his bed—that I begin to discover who I really am and what I want. The problem? He has no idea I’m the nerdy girl from high school he never noticed. But one thing I do know, after spending time with him and learning his fears and hopes, is that he’s everything I’ve ever wanted—and I’m everything that can destroy him.

Have you ever met an alpha-hole? Well, let me introduce you to the ultimate Ash-hole: Ash Wheeler, star defenseman for the Boston Bucks. He’s got it all—hockey skills, women, fame, looks, and swagger. A real Ash-hole. I don’t want to be attracted to him. Seriously, I don’t. But every time I’m around him, my body ignites. I’ve been burned by a guy like him before, and I swear I’ll never go down that road again. Until I do. As a single mother who seems to draw men like Ash, I console myself with the knowledge that I know what I’m getting into. I mean, if I understand the risks, what could go wrong? A lot, apparently. I try to keep things casual and vow not to fall for him. Until I do. And then I discover his secret and now there’s only one thing left for me to do...

I need a favor, and there’s only one guy I’d dare ask. Conner Birch. Boston Buck’s right winger. Not only is he my best friend, he’s my brother-in-law…and the man I’ve always loved. The problem is, he never loved me back. What I want might make things more awkward, and I can’t risk our friendship, but…after losing my husband—Conner’s brother—this is my only chance at the life I’ve dreamed of. Everything about our arrangement is risky, and when things heat up, it becomes harder and harder to hide what I feel. Soon enough, playing house becomes all too real, I begin to think we might have a chance at a future. Until I find out the man I’m in love with might not be the man I thought he was…

Maeve Carter, the Boston Bucks’ team physiotherapist, is the definition of beautiful. As a former model, her stunning looks have defined her—just ask the paparazzi or the stalker who made her life miserable. But I see more. Want more. And she can never know that. You see, she’s my oldest teammate''s daughter, and I can’t touch that with a ten-foot hockey stick. Until a single mistake puts her in my bed, turning everything upside down. You know what they say about the best laid plans—pun intended. I should walk away. I need to walk away. Except now that I have her where I’ve always wanted her, I’m hooked…hard. But then we have to fake a relationship to appease my meddling mother. Only problem is, I don’t want to fake it anymore. What do you think I should do about that? Meet the Bang Brothers—five hot hockey-playing brothers who are allergic to commitment. The brothers are about to face off against their newly-retired mother…who suddenly has plenty of time to play matchmaker. Add in their baby sister and some secret dating, a single dad, an accidental pregnancy, a marriage of convenience, and a wrong bed—or two—and these siblings are not going to know what hit them! Bang Brothers Hockey Series Titles: 6/11/2024–Lace ’em Up by Elise Faber 6/25/2024–Show ’em How by Jami Davenport 7/9/2024–Hit ’em Hard by Kat Mizera 7/23/2024–Lock ’em Down by Gina Azzi 8/6/2024–Light ’em Up by Kelly Jamieson 8/20/2024–Hook ’em Hard by Cathryn Fox

Demolished: We had one glorious night of passion and I fled, never expecting to see him again. Little did I realize the guy who put Blue Bay in his rear-view mirror was returning home. Shocked is the only way to describe what I felt when I saw him again…and arousal. Leveled: I was so tired of being the obedient daughter. Cue bad boy tattoo artist Jamie Owens, shirtless in a tool belt. Talk about the perfect opportunity to do something for myself. After I hired him to work on my home…hot days turned to scorching nights. Hammered: When I walked into Blue Bay’s pub, I sought out the biggest and baddest. The kiss we shared threw him off…just like I was hoping it’d throw off my stalker. But the guy I kissed…Oh boy!

Looking for your hockey fix now that the season is over? Nothing will heat you up more than this collection of 9 steamy hockey romances! Whether it''s an off-limits, forbidden romance with your coach, your brother''s teammate, the team''s trainer, or a second chance with your one-night stand or the one who got away, these stories will have you Falling for the Hockey Hero! Grab this FREE collection today! Collection includes: Dirty Pucking Player by Gwyn McNamee Away Game by Cathryn Fox Broken Laces by Elise Faber My Brother’s Best Friend by Emilia Rose Hot Shot’s Mistake by Gina Azzi Rebounding by Jami Davenport Anton by Kat Mizera Good Guy by Kate Meader Scoring Big by Kelly Jamieson

Single Dad Next Door: Every girl in my sorority wants the smoking hot mechanic next door, myself included, but a man is the last thing I need in my life—especially a tattooed single dad with a reputation as a badass. A man like that draws attention, and a woman hiding out from an abusive ex needs to keep a low profile—but then my car breaks down and I have no way to pay. Single Dad on Tap: When the guy next door, the same one I’ve been crushing on forever, mistakes my interest in a hot firefighter, I want to set him straight, until he begins worshipping every single inch of my curvy body. Yeah, only a fool would put a stop to that, and I don’t consider myself a fool—until the lines between what’s real and what isn’t begin to blur, and I almost forget Jesse is helping me to attract another man. How the hell am I going to get myself out of this mess? Then again, who says I have to? Single Dad Burning Up: Callan is big, athletic and tough, a man haunted by his past, but beneath the rough exterior, he’s gentle and tender. And he makes me feel safe. He’s the perfect person to have a pretend relationship with when my ex, an overbearing cop who frightens me, decides he wants me back. We have to be realistic for this to work—my ex can spot a lie in a second, and Callan plays the lover well. So well that it isn’t long before we’re playing house for real, until a secret and a surprise hit at the same time, and threatens everything we’ve built.

Deal Breaker: It’s my job to play the player, and prove that the hockey culture on campus is toxic. My position at the Gazette depends on it. But two problems stand in my way. The way my boss wants me to get the story goes against my morals. And I’m starting to believe the guy who goes by the name Cheddar—a loud, obnoxious guy who gives the people what they want—might be a cloak. The guy beneath the nickname, Rhys Taylor, might actually be quiet, shy and respectful. Unless, of course, he’s also playing me… Fake Out: I’ve always been the sidekick, the supporting cast. Until I go on a date with Scotia Storm’s hottest center—a guy I’ve been crazy about for months—and everything changes. Even though the two of us don’t seem to make sense and I have no idea what he sees in me, love somehow finds a way. Every touch, every kiss makes me feel important and special, like I could be the main character in his life. I begin to plan a future, until I overhear words that shatter my heart and make me question my leading role. Could everything I’ve ever believed in be nothing but fake? Hard Burn: He was my brother’s best friend – my teenage crush. Until one night—one beautiful mistake—changed it all. He took off to play college ball for Michigan, and my brother and I never set eyes on him again. Now, three years later, I’m in Houston for a romance writing conference. He’s at the same hotel for the MLB playoffs. That’s when our past catches up with us, and the real games begin. This time, I plan to fix past mistakes and rewrite our ending. All is well until he discovers a secret that sends my plot in a new direction, one where happily ever after just might not exist.

He was my brother’s best friend – my teenage crush. Until one night—one beautiful mistake—changed it all. He took off to play college ball for Michigan, and my brother and I never set eyes on him again. Now, three years later, I’m in Houston for a romance writing conference. He’s at the same hotel for the MLB playoffs. That’s when our past catches up with us, and the real games begin. This time, I plan to fix past mistakes and rewrite our ending. All is well until he discovers a secret that sends my plot in a new direction, one where happily ever after just might not exist.

Fair Play: I shouldn’t crave him. I hate that I do. We don’t belong together. That should have been enough to stop me from sneaking into his room, from teasing a thirst I just can’t quench…because once the hunt is over, it’s ALL over. Unless he never knew it was me… Enemy Down: Everything in the way he devoured me turned me inside out and made me forget this was just a game. Now I fear he’s going to ruin me again…in ways there will be no coming back from. Keeping Score: Everything about him frightens me. Intrigues me. Makes me breathless. But Rocco has a score to settle, and promises to get his money’s worth. From me. Any way he desires. Want to know what scares me the most? That I’m going to let him.

It’s my job to play the player, and prove that the hockey culture on campus is toxic. My position at the Gazette depends on it. But two problems stand in my way. The way my boss wants me to get the story goes against my morals. And I’m starting to believe the guy who goes by the name Cheddar—a loud, obnoxious guy who gives the people what they want—might be a cloak. The guy beneath the nickname, Rhys Taylor, might actually be quiet, shy and respectful. Unless, of course, he’s also playing me…

I’ve always been the sidekick, the supporting cast. Until I go on a date with Scotia Storm’s hottest center—a guy I’ve been crazy about for months—and everything changes. Even though the two of us don’t seem to make sense and I have no idea what he sees in me, love somehow finds a way. Every touch, every kiss makes me feel important and special, like I could be the main character in his life. I begin to plan a future, until I overhear words that shatter my heart and make me question my leading role. Could everything I’ve ever believed in be nothing but fake?

The Puck Charmer: All I want is to build my landscaping business and take care of my grandmother. But when some hot out-of-towner rams his vehicle into mine, and doesn’t have the funds to pay for repairs, we come to a compromise. He works off the damage by working for me. When a touch leads to a kiss, I quickly learn that while he might not have a green thumb, he certainly has a magical touch. Who knew a collision would lead to a crash course on love? But after I discover the secret he’s been hiding, will our feelings for one another wither or will they bloom into something more? The Troublemaker: I had perfected turning a bad situation around and making it work for me. But when dream sex turns out to be real and too much tequila ends up with Elvis and a sidewalk wedding that’s actually legit, I thought I’d reached my limit. First, I’m not the type of girl hot hockey player, Cason goes for. But the love marks on my body the next morning told a different story, so imagine my surprise when he offers to be my temporary husband to help me with a situation. Talk about turning a reckless mistake into a win-win situation! What could possibly go wrong with having a harmless affair with the hottest guy on the planet? Oh, only just about everything. The Rule Breaker: I needed a role model for my son. A big brother to mentor him. What I didn’t need was a rebellious hockey player famous for his on and off rink fights. I should have said no. Should have vetoed the idea the second I heard it. But I didn’t. Why, you ask. Two words. Liam. Dalton. God’s gift to the universe, not to mention the needy spot between my legs. I didn’t want to like him. I didn’t want his name on my lips. But the second I heard mine on his, I couldn’t help but wonder if my son’s big brother……could be my big daddy.

After spending my life in the shadows, all I ever wanted was to feel special, to be seen. So, when the hottest guy on our hockey team decides he wants me, I’m shocked, and thrilled. Until a player from a rival team challenges my boyfriend to a bet—and wins. Oh, did I mention I’m the prize. For one solid month I belong to the enemy. Except it’s hard to think of him as the enemy when he showers me with tender touches, soft kisses, and shows me what it’s really like to feel special, to be seen. How could I not fall for a guy like that? But, when our thirty days end, and the enemy proves to be the man I’ve always needed, I’m faced with an unsettling truth—it’s possible he’s the only one who doesn’t believe it. Was I nothing more than a pawn in a game of hate?

The Hard Hitter: Getting involved with a client’s father is a strict no. But when hot hockey player Zander shows me he’s good at talking bad, it sets off a firestorm of need hot enough to melt the ice he plays on. A brief fling with a dirty talking hockey player sounds pretty good at the moment, and really what could possibly go wrong? The Risk Taker: Coming back to Seattle and facing Jamie is the second hardest thing I’ve done in my life. The first was burying his brother and then walking away. But will knowing the real reason behind the crash give Jamie the freedom to forgive himself and move on. Or will it destroy everything he’s believed in, including me? The Wingman: When it comes to relationships, I need all the help I can get. So when Rider agrees to be my buffer, I happily put myself in his capable hands. Under his wing, I find the freedom to let go, and the joy of having it accepted. But can two people, one afraid he’s unlovable and the other afraid to love, trust in themselves enough to realize this could be their shot at happily ever after?

I hate everything about him. Everything from his boyish good looks to the flawless fit of his jersey. But you know what I hate the most? That his family, owners of the biggest seafood company in Lunenburg, is trying to run our small, family seafood business into the ground. But when fate takes a turn and Liam comes to my rescue, I begin to see another side of him. That’s when I soften. Can you say stupid? Yeah, I know, I can too. Because we all know that getting involved with the enemy—even secretly—is not a smart move. But his touch shuts down my brain, and my ability to think with reason. Soon enough I’m consumed by the hockey player who wants me, and me only. Or at least I thought he did. Until he does something that could destroy my family, destroy us, leaving me with the burning question of how I can possibly navigate a path forward and salvage what remains of us.

Dane Taylor: Scotia Storms biggest player. A rule-breaker who is wild, reckless and fun. He’s everything I’m not allowed to be—or be around—thanks to an overbearing brother who just happens to be Dane’s captain. But when Dane rescues me from a bad situation, I can’t help but want him, which leads to a secret relationship that allows me to grow. Then, the worst thing that could ever happen to me, happens. And one bad decision leads to another. I find myself hurting everyone I ever cared about. Maybe I should have listened to my brother—since all I do is make mistakes--and maybe I never should have kept secrets from the player who was never playing at all when it came to loving me.

Away Game: I begin to dream about our future, until the storm breaks and I realize he’s everything I never wanted and I’m everything that can destroy his future. Warm Up: Someone might be pulling his strings, but the team’s biggest player must decide whether to follow the path carved out for him and walk away from me, or shape his own future, and become the man he keeps well hidden. Crash Course: As summer comes to a close and our past catches up to us, it reminds me why we can never ever be anything more than enemies.

Brandon Cannon. A rising hockey star with a future he might not want. My best friend since childhood—the guy I could always count on. He could rely on me too, the girl he’ll forever see as a tomboy. Which is why he asked me to be his wingman to get the girl he wanted. But what he doesn’t know—can never know—is that I’ve been in love with him for as long as I can remember, and I know things about him, things he doesn’t want anyone to know. Including me. We escape to his cottage together, where I school the well-known player in the art of dating. What I hadn’t expected was for him to teach me a thing or two—behind closed door. His every touch drew me in deeper, until I was drowning in him. Now, I can only hope he’ll see that the girl he wants might not be the one he needs—because I’m the only woman who knows who he really is and can help him re-write his future. But what if he doesn’t? What will become of me—us—if my very best friend, the man I love, walks away with my heart?

I hate him. I hate everything about him. From his perfect face, right down to his tight football pants. He never wanted me back in college. Now he’s a superstar in the NFL. I lost the weight, and suddenly he’s noticing me. Maybe it’s time for a little revenge. Yeah, maybe it’s time for me to lead him on and push him away. It’s a good plan. A solid one. Until I get him naked.

My go to author for sexy romance - Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT''S Bestselling Author No way was I going to marry some guy to bring two rivalling crime families together. I was not a pawn, and my virginity was not for sale. That’s why I snuck away, and took a nanny position in a nice neighborhood. The next thing I knew, I was all tangled up in another position—with the hot millionaire next door. Not my smartest move. Not when I knew it could put him and his son in danger. We were strangers, but that didn’t stop me from giving him…everything. For the first time in my life I felt free, until danger tapped me on the shoulder. That’s when I realized I was in trouble… And that falling for the hot neighbor was going to cost more than my heart.

“My go to author for sexy romance.” – Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT’S Bestselling author. Every year, NHL superstar Declan Bradbury comes home for Christmas. But he’s more than a hockey player to me. He’s my best friend. The man I’m in love with—the man I can’t have. Problem is, it rips my heart out every time he leaves. I need to put some distance between us, find a way to move on and protect my heart. I plan to do just that, until he begins showing up at every turn, and every single person in Holiday Peak starts acting strange. I had no idea what Declan was up to behind the scenes, or that the town was conspiring with him. When I found out, there was one thing I did know. My life would never be the same again.

“My go to author for sexy romance.” – Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT’S Bestselling author. I wasn’t looking for love. Falling for someone would dishonor the memory of my late husband. But wouldn’t you know it. Love found me anyway—in the form of a NHL player who was celebrating Christmas in Holiday Peak. Brody Tucker’s reputation preceded him. But he brought me back to life again—made me realize I was only going through the motions. Now one question remains. Can I move forward with him, find happiness again with a guy who seemed to know my deepest thoughts, my private secrets even though I had no idea how? I was ready to make the leap, take a chance on love, until I discovered the Sweet Talker was playing an off ice game I knew nothing about.

“My go to author for sexy romance.” – Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT’S Bestselling author. When Weston Hatfield rides back into town like he owns it, I don’t want anything to do with him. I definitely don’t want to take the mean boy from my youth out on my tour boat. Or laugh with him as we watch the whales play in the Bay. Know what else I don’t want to do? Fall for him. He’s an NHL superstar…I’m a girl who knows her way around a lobster boat. Can you say opposites? But I like who I am, and you know what? I’m beginning to think he likes me for who I am, too. Until he does the one thing that proves otherwise…the one thing I’m not sure I can come back from.

Harlequin DARE brings you a collection of four new sexy contemporary romances for fun and fearless women. Available now! This box set includes: THE PLEASURE CONTRACT Summer Seductions By USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews Academic Bristol March has never imagined she''d be a paid girlfriend... That is until an incredibly steamy encounter with devilishly gorgeous billionaire Lachlan Drummond has her eagerly signing on the dotted line. But every contract has dangerous fine print. Has Bristol signed away her body...or her soul? EXPOSED Dirty Rich Boys By New York Times bestselling author Cathryn Fox Gemma Long has always been the good girl, but she''s vowed to explore her darkest desires. When she finds herself tied to a chair in millionaire Josh Walker’s Belize hotel suite, she knows he’s her path to pleasure. Can she trust the bad boy who once broke her heart? BRING THE HEAT By Margot Radcliffe How do you recover from a cheating fiancé? Molly Madix is opting for the sun-drenched waters of the Caribbean on a luxury yacht, with her gorgeous billionaire friend—and ex—Oliver Kent. But will extra-naughty “ex sex” heal Molly''s heart...or leave her more burned than before? ENEMIES WITH BENEFITS The Mortimers: Wealthy & Wicked By Zara Cox Their families are bitter rivals, but Jasper has wanted Wren Bingham since she first strutted into his boardroom. One decadent taste during a party and he’s addicted! So he tempts Wren with an indecent proposal... But the feelings she stirs make him wonder—is he falling for the enemy?

A Belize bachelorette party prank leaves good girl Gemma all tied up with the bad boy she’s never forgotten in New York Times bestselling author Cathryn Fox’s final Dirty Rich Boys story! The ultimate good girl—sadly, that’s me. I’ve always protected my senator father’s reputation…and kept my true nature hidden. But when I learn my cheating fiancé is marrying me to further his career, I’m ready to turn my Belize bachelorette party into a wanton, tequila-fueled fiesta! Especially when my friends’ party prank leaves me tied to a chair in eternal bad boy Josh Walker’s hotel suite… In college, Josh took my virginity and broke my heart. Now the commanding millionaire and hotelier is ready to send me packing again. After repressing my darkest desires my whole life, I know Josh is the man to make my fantasies come true. So I offer him a deal: one week of no-holds-barred sex…with a privacy policy. Exploring my kinky side with Josh is helping me accept myself. Despite our painful past, I can’t help hoping there’s more to Josh’s feelings than lust. Laying my longings bare is electrifying and liberating! But can I risk exposing my heart to a man so ready to walk away? Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies. Dirty Rich Boys Book 1: Corrupted Book 2: Devoured Book 3: Exposed

“My go to author for sexy romance.” – Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT’S Bestselling author. I needed a role model for my son. A big brother to mentor him. What I didn’t need was a rebellious hockey player famous for his on and off rink fights. I should have said no. Should have vetoed the idea the second I heard it. But I didn’t. Why, you ask. Two words. Liam. Dalton. God’s gift to the universe, not to mention the needy spot between my legs. I didn’t want to like him. I didn’t want his name on my lips. But the second I heard mine on his, I couldn’t help but wonder if my son’s big brother… …could be my big daddy.

This fake marriage has some wicked little perks in the next wildly hot Dirty Rich Boys book—only from New York Times bestselling author Cathryn Fox! This can’t be happening. How did I end up fake married to Roman Bianchi? Whatever crush I might have had on my brother’s best friend disappeared that summer night when he kissed me—a devouring kiss so complete it set my blood afire. And then he walked away laughing. But my dream to travel to stunning Malta to teach English hinges on my pretending I’m married. So now for the next month, we are the Sexy Italian Millionaire and his Loving (Not So Much) Wife. I hate Roman Bianchi. I hate the gorgeous villa we’re sharing, I hate the surge of electricity that pulls at us both whenever we’re close and I hate the fact that when he kisses me, everything that is cold inside me blazes to life, wanting more, wanting him and hating him all the while. Except that with every day that passes, every night of dirty, delicious sex, I’m falling deeper for my own lie. And giving my heart to Roman Bianchi might be the fastest way to destroy it… Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies. Dirty Rich Boys Book 1: Corrupted Book 2: Devoured Book 3: Exposed

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox comes the scorching Blue Bay Crew series, that follows the sexy, blue collar Owens men who take over their family’s construction business in the small town of Blue Bay, CT. When I walked into Blue Bay’s pub, I sought out the biggest and baddest. The kiss we shared threw him off…just like I was hoping it’d throw off my stalker. My Hollywood career couldn’t handle anymore scandals, or leaked photos. Which is why I wanted to handle this situation myself. But the guy I kissed… Oh boy! Tyler Owens, MMA’s bad boy insisted on handling my safety. And let me tell you…the guy could handle. All was good, until the threats got real and the MMA competitor had the biggest fight of his life on his hands… And I—the actress who spent a life pretending to be someone else—had to decide what was real and what wasn’t. A steamy page turner that will have you checking out flights to Blue Bay! Be sure to check out Sean''s story in Demolished, and Jamie''s story in Leveled.