Best Selling Books by Monica Murphy

Everyone''s a player on The Golden Eagles football team . . . Ace Townsend is the biggest player on campus - the sexy new quarterback on the football team. And someone I need to avoid. But that''s hard to do when I''m on the social media crew for the team. The more time I spend with Ace, the more I''m drawn to him. The problem? I signed a contract when I started with a ''no dating athletes'' clause. They''re strictly off limits. I love my new job and don''t want to risk it, but I''m falling for Ace and he''s determined to win me at all costs. So, maybe the two of us being together is worth the risk.

Everyone''s a player on The Golden Eagles football team . . . Camden Fields is the star quarterback of our college football team. And he''s absolutely gorgeous. All the girls on campus fall for him. And while he''s had a few casual hookups over the years, it''s never anything serious. Cam doesn''t do serious. He also doesn''t do me. I''m his best friend''s little sister, and that means I''m off limits But I see the way he looks at me when he thinks I''m not watching. I think he wants me. And, I want him too. And I''m growing tired of being the good girl everyone expects me to be. So, I''m going after Camden Fields. And no one can stop me.

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From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Monica Murphy comes a swoon-worthy new-adult romance full of love songs. Young heiress Scarlett Lancaster is delighted when her father tells her he hired a famous pop star and former boy band member to play at her eighteenth birthday. But delight becomes utter disappointment when it turns out he wasn’t talking about Harry Styles. No, Scarlett’s dad hired Tate Ramsey, former lead singer of the band Five Car Pileup, who hasn’t been popular for years. Tate, after years of alcohol- and drug-fueled partying, is sober and ready for a comeback. He is in top form at Scarlett’s party and blows the audience away with his performance—though Scarlett herself still isn’t impressed. But when they talk after he leaves the stage, their encounter ends in a kiss that surprises them both—and immediately goes viral. The viral kiss and the video of Tate singing at the party do wonders for both of their burgeoning careers. So after some careful negotiation, the two of them agree to start a fake relationship. But before long they discover their feelings might not be fake after all ...

Breakout sensation Monica Murphy returns with a hot new contemporary romance—a heartfelt story of second chances, forgiveness, and redemption. Commitment. That’s what I really want from Colin. Ever since my brother, Danny, died in Iraq, Colin’s done so much to help me, including giving me a job at his popular restaurant so I can leave my crappy waitressing job at the strip joint. But lying in bed with him every night to comfort him from his horrible nightmares isn’t enough anymore. I know he feels guilty about Danny’s death, about not going to Iraq, but I can’t keep living this double life. I love him desperately, but he’s got so many demons, and if he can’t open up to me now, then he’ll never be the real partner I need him to be. I gave him a month, and now I’m out of here. If he truly loves me like he says, he knows where to find me. . . . Praise for Three Broken Promises “The heat between these two is explosive. . . . It is the emotion and the shared tragedy between Jen and Colin . . . that takes this book to another level.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers “Filled with emotion, drama, red-hot sex, intensity, and a love that may as well have been written in the stars, Three Broken Promises is another must read from Monica Murphy.”—Holly’s Hot Reads “Three Broken Promises is an absolutely out-of-this-world perfect romantic story that swept me off my feet. Once again, I fell in love with [Monica] Murphy’s easy style of writing, great sense of humor and ideal characters. . . . I felt glued to the pages and there wasn’t a single thing that could make me stop reading.”—Smokin Hot Book Blog “I fell in love with this series the moment I opened One Week Girlfriend and Three Broken Promises didn’t disappoint. . . . I can say without a doubt that I enjoyed every minute of this book.”—Book Blogger Paradise “Murphy has done it again. . . . This story will make you smile, it will warm your heart and soul, and it may even have you pulling your hair out as these two amazing people navigate the rollercoaster that is love. I loved everything about it.”—Roxy’s Reviews “Such a delicious book . . . Monica’s writing is addictive as always, and I’m really looking forward to the next book.”—City of Books

Bestselling author Monica Murphy winds up her sensational series with this sexy story of two college kids with nothing in common but a bunch of baggage and a burning attraction. Over. That about sums up everything in my life. Suspended from my college football team and forced to cut back my hours at The District bar because of my crappy grades, I can’t keep turning to my sister, Fable, and her pro-football playing husband, Drew, to bail me out. I just can’t seem to find my own way. Weed and sex are irresistible temptations—and it’s messed up that I secretly hand over money to our junkie mom. A tutor is the last thing I want right now—until I get a look at her. Chelsea is not my type at all. She’s smart and totally shy. I’m pretty sure she’s even a virgin. But when she gives me the once over with those piercing blue eyes, I’m really over. But in a different way. I won’t deny her ass is killer, but it’s her brain and the way she seems to crave love—like no one’s ever given her any—that make me want her more than any girl I’ve ever met. But what would someone as seemingly together as her ever see in a screwed up guy like me? Praise for Four Years Later “Another great entry into the series and a perfect way to close out what started with One Week Girlfriend. As always, Monica Murphy gives us such great characters, giving them such depth and emotions that it’s hard not to love them from the minute you meet them on the page.”—Cocktails and Books “An engaging, heavily character-driven new adult [novel] that brings us the story of a much beloved character. Seamless writing flows effortlessly as Murphy sets up the plot elements and begins her story of love, loss, redemption, and forgiveness. . . . Four Years Later was a delight to read.”—Smexy Books “Monica Murphy has created an unforgettable series. Her writing is honest, gritty, romantic and entertaining. Her characters are very real people that readers can relate to. We embrace them in our hearts. Their lives and stories will stay with [us] long after the book is finished. It is no wonder that this series is an all-time favorite. . . . The One Week Girlfriend series has been an amazing reading journey that has touched my heart.”—Hesperia Loves Books “Emotional and gratifying . . . This romance was full of tension and longing! . . . Monica Murphy has another win with Four Years Later. Owen and Chelsea’s story was touching and passionate, and is sure to make you sigh in contentment by the end.”—Waves of Fiction “What a fantastic ending to an amazing series! . . . It took my emotions on a roller coaster ride but hey, all the good books do! . . . Four books and I still want more! I’m not quite sure I could ever get enough of these characters. They’re all complex, and beautifully broken in their own ways. Combine that with Monica Murphy’s fantastic writing skills and you always have a winner.”—Down the Rabbit Hole “It’s official! When it comes to NA romances and inner monologues, Monica Murphy is a queen! . . . I highly recommend Four Years Later! If you read the earlier books then you just have to get this one too. It was wonderful to see how the earlier couples are faring . . . but Monica Murphy had truly made this Owen’s book. I love it!”—In My Room Reading

In this fun, sexy college romance, a transfer student finds herself living in a house full of football players--and falling for the one she knows she shouldn''t want. Everleigh Transferring to UC Santa Mira is supposed to be my ultimate college experience--until housing falls through at the last minute. So when I overhear a group of guys complaining they need another roommate, I jump at the opportunity. They''re just football players. Even if one of them makes me weak in the knees, it doesn''t mean anything unless I let it. And I won''t. We want different things. Wanting each other doesn''t change that. Nico It''s my senior year and final season with the Santa Mira Dolphins. The last thing I need is a distraction, but that''s exactly what this girl is. Ever is too leggy, too gorgeous, too thoughtful--and a whole lot of too much that gets under my skin. I guess I get under hers too. I can''t help myself. We live together. That alone makes it a bad idea...but I never could resist a little trouble.

From breakout author Monica Murphy comes the exhilarating conclusion to Drew and Fable’s story—the star-crossed young romance that began in One Week Girlfriend. Lost. Everything in my life can be summed up by that one sickening word. My football coach blames me for our season-ending losses. So does the rest of the team. I wasted two whole months drowning in my own despair, like a complete loser. And I lost my girlfriend—Fable Maguire, the only girl who ever mattered—because I was afraid that being with me would only hurt her. But now I realize that I’m the one who’s truly lost without her. And even though she acts like she’s moved on and everything’s fine, I know she still thinks about me just as much as I think about her. I know her too well. She’s so damn vulnerable, all I want to do is be there to help her . . . to hold her . . . to love her. I just need her to give me one more chance. We may be lost without each other, but together, we’re destined to find a love that lasts forever. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Monica Murphy''s Three Broken Promises.

Unsure. That’s how I’m feeling about my entire life. Just when everything’s good and I have it all under control, my girl Chelsea decides she’s going to leave me for the summer. Despite my disappointment, I have to support her. It’s what she wants, an opportunity she can’t say no to and no way will I be the one to stop her. I love her too much to hold her back. Opportunities are happening for me too, though. A big one that my brother-in-law Drew says I can’t pass up. I’m working extra hard. So is Chelsea. It’s like we don’t have any time to get together. We keep making the same promise—only five more days until we see each other again. But we keep breaking that promise. Is our relationship strong enough to survive all of these changes?

Breakout sensation Monica Murphy takes the romance genre by storm with the deeply emotional, completely addicting story of Drew and Fable. Temporary. That’s the word I’d use to describe my life right now. I’m temporarily working double shifts—at least until I can break free. I’m temporarily raising my little brother—since apparently our actual mother doesn’t give a crap about either of us. And I always end up as nothing but the temporary girlfriend—the flavor of the week for every guy who’s heard the rumor that I give it up so easily. At least Drew Callahan, college football legend and local golden boy, is upfront about it. He needs someone to play the part of his girlfriend for one week. In exchange for cash. As if that’s not weird enough, ever since he brought me into his world, nothing really makes sense. Everyone hates me. Everyone wants something from him. And yet the only thing Drew seems to want is . . . me. I don’t know what to believe anymore. Drew is sweet, sexy, and hiding way more secrets than I am. All I know is, I want to be there for him—permanently. Praise for One Week Girlfriend “A sweet and sexy read with a dash of angst. It will hook you from page one!”—Under the Covers “The author had me hooked within the opening pages. What a great debut novel by Monica Murphy! . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on. . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author.”—Shh Moms Reading “I chose this book to be the book. The perfect book that would make the world stop for a few hours and suck me into another universe completely. The perfect book that would make my heart race and stop all at the same time. This book is that book! This book is perfect!”—The Obsessive Reader “A deep and thought provoking story . . . Be on the lookout for Monica Murphy because I’m sure you’ll be hearing more great things from her!”—Mostly YA Book Obsessed “A delicious read, hot romance, complicated characters and intense drama.”—Literary Cravings “An emotional and heartbreaking storyline . . . Monica Murphy pulls the reader in and won’t let go.”—The Reading Cafe “An amazing read! . . . [I] can’t wait to continue the emotional journey of Drew and Fable.”—A Bookish Escape

The second novel in this darkly sexy contemporary series from bestselling author Monica Murphy wraps up an emotionally powerful two-part tale of forbidden love. The truth hurts, they say—and my pain cuts deep. While I was falling for Ethan, he was deceiving me the entire time. He held a huge secret, protected by his lies. When I discovered what he was hiding, the truth shook my world, threatening to ruin us forever. Ruin me. But I soon realized that what we share can’t be destroyed. The connection between us is too strong. It always has been. I can’t deny him any longer. And I can’t deny my truth: I’m in love with Ethan. I don’t want to let him go. While we’re trying our best to make this relationship work, other forces are fighting against us. My family, who wants to keep me safe. The media obsessed with my tragic past. The public that feeds off of it. Even Ethan’s father—the man who nearly destroyed me all those years ago. He’s doing his best to finish the job. Despite my love for Ethan, the doubts creep in, clouding my mind. Is he worth the pain? Will our love survive, or will we have no choice but to end it—end us—once and for all? Praise for Never Let You Go “As a reader, this relationship shouldn’t work even though it has to work. It’s only because of Ms. Murphy’s skill in delicately addressing survival from sexual assault and abuse that we find the capacity to heal through touch and love.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers “Much like the first book, this story was an emotional roller-coaster ride that never really let up. But that’s what made the story so fantastic and engaging.”—Emilie’s Book World “A story that will grip you, pull you in, and keep you immersed til the end . . . an emotional and sweet story that will stay with me for years to come.”—Read-Love-Blog “A dramatic and beautiful and frightening story.”—Fictional Candy “Murphy nailed it with this one for sure. . . . Katherine and Ethan. Katie and Will. They are such a dynamic couple. Everything they have been through makes their bond tight.”—Mommy’s a Book Whore Praise for Monica Murphy’s Never Tear Us Apart “All the best parts of romance and betrayal . . . I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.”—New York Times bestselling author Jay Crownover “A powerful story that left me raw yet hopeful.”—USA Today bestselling author K. A. Tucker “A powerful story of friendship, trauma, coping and betrayal. The characters jump off the page into real life and will have readers gasping and feeling every emotion that they go through. Another amazing book to add to Murphy’s already stellar library!”—RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) “Murphy has written a compelling and emotional love story of two severely broken people, each of whom can be healed only by the other.”—Booklist “Murphy imbues these characters with genuineness and plausibility. . . . [Readers] will look forward to the promised sequel.”—Publishers Weekly

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy takes you back to the Lancaster Prep world with a sizzling enemies to lovers, new adult romance. Wren Beaumont is many things. Beautiful. Smart. Sweet. Innocent. At Lancaster Prep, the girls love her. They all want to be her friend. Only I see Wren for who she really is. A repressed little virgin who keeps her feelings locked up so tight she''s probably close to bursting. She thinks she''s above us all. Even me. I shouldn''t be drawn to her. She''s not my type. Until we''re forced to work together in class and realize we might have more things in common than we originally thought. Soon enough I find myself completely obsessed. I will do anything for this girl to make her fall in love with me. Anything.

"Monica Murphy always delivers the swoon-worthy romance that I crave. And Murphy’s latest is no exception with this first love, mature young adult novel: Daring the Bad Boy." -Debbie, I Heart YA Books Annie McFarland is sick of being a shy nobody. A session at summer camp seems like the perfect opportunity to reinvent herself—gain some confidence, kiss a boy, be whoever she wants to be. A few days in, she’s already set her sights on über-hottie Kyle. Too bad her fear of water keeps her away from the lake, where Kyle is always hanging out. Jacob Fazio is at Camp Pine Ridge after one too many screw-ups. Junior counseling seems like punishment enough, but the rigid no-fraternizing-with-campers rules harsh his chill. When a night of Truth or Dare gets him roped into teaching Annie how to swim, she begs him to also teach her how to snag Kyle. Late-night swim sessions turn into late-night kissing sessions...but there’s more on the line than just their hearts. If they get caught, Jake’s headed straight to juvie, but Annie’s more than ready to dare him to reveal the truth. Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains references to drinking, sexual situations, adult language, and an intense bad boy hero who will melt your heart. Each book in the Endless Summer Series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Book #1 - Daring the Bad Boy Book #2 - Keeping Her Secret

Monica Murphy returns with her most beloved characters, Drew and Fable, in this eBook original 40,000-word novella that brings her bestselling series full circle. Fantasy. How I ended up with NFL player Drew Callahan, the guy every woman wants, is beyond my wildest dreams. All I know is that once he chose me as his one and only, I sure wasn’t looking back. I had past wounds and he showed patience and concern—even taking responsibility for my messed-up kid brother. Now, once again, he’s found a way to blow my mind: an exotic wedding and honeymoon miles and miles away from home. What else could a girl ever ask for? Reality. Now the honeymoon’s over. Drew’s football schedule takes him on the road constantly, while I need to stay put and look after my brother until he finishes high school—because God knows our sorry excuse for a mother won’t. I know Drew loves me with all his heart, and I’ll always be over the moon about him. This just isn’t how I imagined our life as newlyweds . . . dealing with the distance, missing him all the time. But we’ve gone through hard times before. We can get through this, too, right? We’re Drew and Fable, together forever. At least I hope so. . . . Praise for Monica Murphy’s One Week Girlfriend “A sweet and sexy read with a dash of angst. It will hook you from page one!”—Under the Covers “The author had me hooked within the opening pages. What a great debut novel by Monica Murphy! . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on. . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author.”—Shh Moms Reading “A deep and thought provoking story . . . Be on the lookout for Monica Murphy because I’m sure you’ll be hearing more great things from her!”—Mostly YA Book Obsessed “An amazing read! . . . [I] can’t wait to continue the emotional journey of Drew and Fable.”—A Bookish Escape

The most fatal virus known to science, rabies-a disease that spreads avidly from animals to humans-kills nearly one hundred percent of its victims once the infection takes root in the brain. In this critically acclaimed exploration from the authors of Our Kindred Creatures, journalist Bill Wasik and veterinarian Monica Murphy chart four thousand years of the history, science, and cultural mythology of rabies. From Greek myths to zombie flicks, from the laboratory heroics of Louis Pasteur to the contemporary search for a lifesaving treatment, Rabid is a fresh and often wildly entertaining look at one of humankind''s oldest and most fearsome foes. "A searing narrative." -The New York Times "In this keen and exceptionally well-written book, rife with surprises, narrative suspense and a steady flow of expansive insights, ''the world''s most diabolical virus'' conquers the unsuspecting reader''s imaginative nervous system. . . . A smart, unsettling, and strangely stirring piece of work." -San Francisco Chronicle "Fascinating. . . . Wasik and Murphy chronicle more than two millennia of myths and discoveries about rabies and the animals that transmit it, including dogs, bats and raccoons." -The Wall Street Journal

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy begins a sexy contemporary romance series that introduces three sisters born to wealth, raised to succeed, ready to love, and destined to make waves. I’ve moved through life doing what’s expected of me. I’m the middle daughter, the dutiful daughter. The one who braved a vicious attack and survived. The one who devoted herself to her family’s business empire. The one who met an ambitious man and fell in love. We were going to run Fleur Cosmetics together, Zachary and I. Until he got a promotion and left me in the dust. Maybe it’s for the best, between his disloyalty and his wandering eye. But another man was waiting for me. Wanting me. He too has an overwhelming thirst for success, just like Zachary—perhaps even more so. He’s also ruthless. And mysterious. I know nothing about Ryder McKay beyond that he makes me feel things I’ve never felt before. One stolen moment, a kiss, a touch . . . and I’m hooked. Ryder’s like a powerful drug, and I’m an addict who doesn’t want to be cured. He tells me his intentions aren’t pure, and I believe him. For once, I don’t care. I’m willing to risk everything just to be with him. Including my heart. My soul. My everything. Praise for Owning Violet “Owning Violet owned me from the first page to the last. Ryder and Violet’s chemistry is off the charts! Read it, own it, love it!”—New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans “Scorching hot romance filled with suspense, lies, secrets, and explosive heat. Ryder is pure yummiest, a perfect mix of a dominant dirty-talking alpha and a sweet, protective broken bad boy.”—The Rock Stars of Romance “There’s just something dark and edgy, yet totally irresistible about this novel. I couldn’t put it down! . . . It’s a romance that offers real emotional development and a steamy relationship that will leave you begging for more.”—Peace Love Books “Owning Violet is exquisitely written. It’s 400 pages of scorching hotness that just sizzles with desire. . . . Monica Murphy is an author to watch out for.”—Lady A, Literature Junkie Extraordinaire “Monica Murphy has a new hit series on her hands!”—Swoon Worthy Books

Monica Murphy goes back to Lancaster Prep with a new generation of Lancasters, kicking it off with the daughter of Crew and Wren from the BookTok sensation A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime... Coming in June of 2024!

“A suspenseful, thrilling read that will keep you on pins and needles until the last page.” —Liezel and Angie''s Book Blog Beautiful. Perfect. Dead. In the peaceful seaside town of Cape Bonita, wicked secrets and lies are hidden just beneath the surface. But all it takes is one tragedy for them to be exposed. The most popular girls in school are turning up dead, and Penelope Malone is terrified she''s next. All the victims so far have been linked to Penelope—and to a boy from her physics class. The one she''s never really noticed before, with the rumored dark past and a brooding stare that cuts right through her. There''s something he isn''t telling her. But there''s something she''s not telling him, either. Everyone has secrets, and theirs might get them killed.

Nobody in our class pays attention to Daisy Albright and I think she likes it that way. But when I''m sent to work in the headmaster''s office every day with Daisy I am stuck staring at her pretty face, hearing her sweet voice and I start to make her laugh. The more I get to know her, the more obsessed I become. And I think she feels the same way. The problem? She''s not part of my crowd. No one approves of us together. Not my friends, not my parents and not her father. But I don''t care what anyone thinks. I always get what I want. And I''m going to make Daisy mine.

From the bestselling author of A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime, this is the deliciously dark Lancaster Prep novel that will have you hanging onto every word . . . ''Whit and Summer''s chemistry is absolute fire from the beginning. I''m literally STILL thinking about it after reading it TWICE!!'' 5***** Reader Review ''Dark, twisty, and utterly enthralling. A page turning blend of combustible chemistry, a strong sassy heroine, dark desires and red-hot steam'' 5***** Reader Review _________ Whit Lancaster is the cold, heartless and devastatingly handsome bad boy at Lancaster Prep. Beautiful Summer Savage has no time for Whit. But his intense gaze traps her under a spell. Fills her with a longing she doesn''t understand. When Whit gets into trouble one night, Summer invites him in. Tends to his wounds. Lets her guard down, just for a moment . . . Which is when Whit takes off in the dead of night. Taking her journal with him. Now he holds all her darkest secrets, threatening to expose her to the entire school. So Summer strikes a deal with Whit. A deal that leaves her at his mercy behind closed doors . . . But what if he''s at hers? _________ Readers CANNOT COPE with THINGS I WANTED TO SAY . . . ''Filled with lies, lust & betrayal . . . The heat is sizzling off the pages'' 5***** Reader Review ''From start to finish you are hanging onto every single word. For the last 24 hours this book was my entire life. I ate, slept and breathed this story and this couple'' 5***** Reader Review ''Bold, brazen, depraved, and delicious! Their chemistry is complicated and consuming. A beautiful mess - equal parts twisted and magical'' 5***** Reader Review ''Sensual and scandalous! Monica Murphy creates a world that surrounds you in Whit and Summer''s story'' 5***** Reader Review ''The push and pull between Whit Lancaster and Summer Savage is fierce'' 5***** Reader Review ''You get so much red hot chemistry that sizzles off the pages throughout the entire read when it comes to Whit and Summer. I could not get enough of this one'' 5***** Reader Review ''Intense and fabulously consuming. I loved every heart-pounding, gut-wrenching, over-the-top sexy moment'' 5***** Reader Review

Weston Fontaine is the hottest senior at Lancaster Prep. He could have any girl on campus, except for one. Me. I''m a Lancaster, meaning I''m basically untouchable--or so I thought. It''s my family who owns this God forsaken private school that I don''t want to attend. But according to my parents, I have to endure my senior year at Lancaster Prep before I can return to what I love the most: ballet. West doesn''t make my time here easy. He''s arrogant. Crude. Insufferable. He torments me in the worst way, to the point that I can''t stand him. Yet he''s the only boy I''ve ever let touch me... You see, West and I? We share a secret. On a hot summer night in Paris, we hooked up. And I never do that. Ever. I revealed parts of myself to him I''ve never shown anyone else. He''s seen me at my most vulnerable. I told him my secrets. And he told me his. In Paris, he was sexy. Protective. Even dare I say...sweet. Now he''s the villain in my story, yet I can''t help but chase after that feeling only West can give me. Despite our hatred for each other, we somehow burn brighter when we''re together. So what happens when you helplessly fall for the one person you know is bad for you? If you''re like me, you go ahead and fall for him anyway.

Peut-on faire un pacte avec le diable sans y perdre son cœur ? Vénéré et redouté, Whit Lancaster règne sur le campus comme un dieu imprévisible et dévastateur. Ici, c’est son domaine, comme le prouve son nom gravé sur le fronton du lycée ; un nom récemment éclaboussé par un scandale, celui de la liaison de son père. Depuis qu’elle est arrivée, Summer a fait en sorte de l’ignorer malgré ses insultes ; en tant que fille de la maîtresse du patriarche Lancaster, elle s’attendait à être sa cible. Puis il y a eu cette nuit, où il l’a défendue et a été blessé. Elle aurait dû suivre son instinct qui lui hurlait de fuir... Mais elle l’a invité chez elle pour le soigner. Elle a écouté ses mensonges. Et l’a laissé la posséder tout entière. Au petit matin, il avait disparu, et avec lui le journal où elle a déposé ses secrets les plus intimes. Sa haine. Sa vérité. Sa honte. Il lui a promis d’utiliser chacun des mots de ce journal pour la briser. Alors, pour sauver son âme, elle va lui proposer un marché : Whit Lancaster pourra faire ce qu’il veut de son corps. À propos de l’autrice Autrice de nombreux best-sellers, Monica Murphy est originaire de Californie où elle vit au milieu des collines de Yosemite avec son mari et leurs trois enfants. Depuis plusieurs années, cette accro au travail a su imposer sa voix parmi la multitude des romances New Adult et Dark romance : une écriture juste, des émotions brutes et un happy end – mais seulement après avoir fait traverser les pires tourments à ses héros. Âmes sensibles s’abstenir.

This was supposed to be the best year of Rowan Lancaster’s life. Instead his ankle is broken and his last football season at Lancaster Prep is done. Just like that. Except for the days that include Arabella Hartley Thomas. Beautiful. Stylish. Quirky. And she gets under Rowan’s skin like no other. Sure, they flirt and banter and give each other grief. But now she invades his dreams and makes his heart pound so hard he’s sure she can see it. When Arabella is able to see every part that he wishes he could hide, he realizes if he let himself, he could fall—hard.

An intense bad boy/good girl sports romance by New York Times bestselling author, Monica Murphy Diego Garcia. Bad Boy. Class bully. Football star. We were opposites from the start. No one could have imagined the strong connection we shared, but I fell hard and fast for the edgy bad boy with the soulful dark eyes. He captured my heart and fell just as hard for me too. We were inseparable and in love. The perfect couple. Until we weren''t. Now senior year is here and we''re both super busy. He has football. I have volleyball. And we have less and less time for one another. The distance between us grows every day until eventually, I hear the devastating rumors - Diego''s cheating on me. And I feel like l lost the other half of my heart. Breaking up with him is the hardest thing I''ve ever done, but thankfully there are only a few more months of school, and then I can leave for college. He''ll just be a sad memory in my rearview mirror. Until I find out I''m pregnant and now I''m tied to Diego for the rest of my life. Can we fight our way back to forever or is what we had not worth the fight at all? Fighting For You is book five in the standalone Callahans series.

An angsty, boy obsessed sports romance by New York Times bestselling author, Monica Murphy Ava Callahan. Love of my life. Wrecker of my soul. The girl of my dreams and the one person I trusted more than anyone. But she broke my trust in the worst possible way...and then my heart. I don''t think I can piece it back together without her, though I''ll try my best. After all, who needs girls when you have football? If only I actually believed that. Call me obsessed but I can''t let go of Ava. We love each other and nothing can convince me otherwise. I''ll fight for her and our future and prove to her that she and I belong together. I''ll do whatever it takes to get her back, even if I have to fight dirty. Because Ava Callahan and I were always meant to be. Meant To Be is book four in the standalone Callahans series, and the conclusion to Eli and Ava''s story.

A compassionate, sweeping history of the transformation in American attitudes toward animals by the best-selling authors of Rabid Over just a few decades at the end of the nineteenth century, the United States underwent a moral revolution on behalf of animals. Before the Civil War, animals'' suffering had rarely been discussed; horses pulling carriages and carts were routinely beaten in public view, and dogs were pitted against each other for entertainment and gambling. But in 1866, a group of activists began a dramatic campaign to change the nation’s laws and norms, and by the century’s end, most Americans had adopted a very different way of thinking and feeling about the animals in their midst. In Our Kindred Creatures, Bill Wasik, editorial director of The New York Times Magazine, and veterinarian Monica Murphy offer a fascinating history of this crusade and the battles it sparked in American life. On the side of reform were such leaders as George Angell, the inspirational head of Massachusetts’s animal-welfare society and the American publisher of the novel Black Beauty; Henry Bergh, founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Caroline White of Philadelphia, who fought against medical experiments that used live animals; and many more, including some of the nation’s earliest veterinarians and conservationists. Caught in the movement’s crosshairs were transformational figures in their own right: animal impresarios such as P. T. Barnum, industrial meat barons such as Philip D. Armour, and the nation’s rising medical establishment, all of whom put forward their own, very different sets of modern norms about how animals should be treated. In recounting this remarkable period of moral transition—which, by the turn of the twentieth century, would give birth to the attitudes we hold toward animals today—Wasik and Murphy challenge us to consider the obligations we still have to all our kindred creatures.

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy wraps up her sexy Billionaire Bachelors Club series with a wedding to remember. But this time, they''re not bachelors anymore, and the groom … is one of them. It''s Gage and Marina''s wedding day, but wedded bliss seems a long way off: Ivy''s just gone into labor, Marina''s missing her matron of honor, and Bryn''s giving Matt the silent treatment. It''s up to Archer, Gage, and Matt to make sure this day goes off without a hitch. But between brides and babies, there''s the not-so-little issue of the million-dollar bet to attend to. If only they can figure out who won … and who''s paying up. Is everyone a winner? Or will someone leave broke—and brokenhearted?

When your boyfriend bets YOU in a poker game, you better know when to run... Bad enough Jade Frost’s boyfriend drags her to a boring poker game. Even worse that he actually threw her into the betting pot during an intense round...and lost. Talk about the perfect excuse for Jade to make him her ex-boyfriend. Now she supposedly belongs to the ultra rich, extremely gorgeous Shep Prescott. He could have anything he wants yet he seems to be in hot pursuit of her. No matter how rude, how snarky, how impossible she acts, it doesn’t stop him. More like her horrible behavior seems to make him want her more. When she finds herself starting to fall for him, Jade’s confused. There’s more to Shep than the carefree rich charmer he portrays. No way could he want a serious relationship with her...or could he?

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy mixes business with pleasure in the enemies-to-lovers, second installment of her sexy Billionaire Bachelors Club series … Marina Knight came to this party for one thing only: to slap Gage Emerson in the face. Poised to snatch up her family''s real estate empire, the sexy tycoon is on the verge of making an enemy for life—even if he can make her melt with a single kiss … When Gage discovers that the alluring woman before him is the key to his latest acquisition, claiming her as his suddenly doesn''t seem quite so cut-and-dried. To get what he wants, he must get to know the fierce woman willing to face him down—as she steadily steals his heart. Gage''s persistence and intense passion war with Marina''s determination to protect her family. As they delve deeper into an affair they didn''t see coming, Marina''s torn: Will she lose her heart to Gage—or everything she holds dear?

Caroline Abbott loves her job-helping engaged couples pick out the perfect save the date cards and invitations for their dream wedding. Working at Noteworthy means she has to deal with the occasional bridezilla, but Caroline''s always up for the challenge.Until one particular bridezilla walks into the stationery store who''s fiancé happens to be the boy Caroline shared her first kiss with. Alexander Wilder is all grown up now, helping run his family''s successful luxury hotel chain, and is somehow even better looking than she remembers.When Caroline just happens to catch Alex''s fiancée half naked with another man well, of course she has to tell Alex. Of course, he breaks off his engagement.And of course, the ex-bridezilla has gone completely bonkers.At least Caroline has her friends to save her from crazy ex-fiancées. But she also has the sudden interest of...Alex? Caroline knows they share a connection, but is he on the rebound? Or after seeing her all these years later, does he really want something more?

The first novel in this darkly sexy contemporary series from bestselling author Monica Murphy kicks off an emotionally powerful two-part tale of forbidden love. Crazy how eight years can disappear in an instant. One look at Katie Watts, and I’m a fifteen-year-old again—the one who risked everything to save a terrified girl from her twisted kidnapper. She’s grown-up now—beautiful, quiet, composed—and telling her story to the world. A story that involves me in more ways than you can imagine. She used to call me her guardian angel. Sure, I risked my life, but she was worth dying for. I need to make contact with her. Just to ensure that she’s safe. Somehow we reconnect. We become friends . . . but I want more. I want to make her mine. And she wants me too. Does she know who I am? Has she figured me out? Not yet. But she will. In the meantime, I need to make sure that whatever hold that animal had on her is gone. So, yeah, I’m stealing these moments with her. Savoring them. Knowing, dreading, that she’ll soon find out who I really am. And everything will fall apart. All because of that twisted, perverted monster sitting on death row. Her kidnapper. A convicted serial killer. My father. Praise for Never Tear Us Apart “All the best parts of romance and betrayal . . . I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.”—New York Times bestselling author Jay Crownover “A powerful story that left me raw yet hopeful.”—USA Today bestselling author K. A. Tucker “A powerful story of friendship, trauma, coping and betrayal. The characters jump off the page into real life and will have readers gasping and feeling every emotion that they go through. Another amazing book to add to Murphy’s already stellar library!”—RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) “Murphy has written a compelling and emotional love story of two severely broken people, each of whom can be healed only by the other.”—Booklist “Murphy imbues these characters with genuineness and plausibility. . . . [Readers] will look forward to the promised sequel.”—Publishers Weekly “It’s poetic, addresses difficult themes, and captures the essence of our fragility as humans and the strength love provides.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers “Beautiful, poignant, and perfectly written . . . It’s a book that burrows into your very heart and grabs hold. A book that’s different yet unforgettable.”—Dirty Girl Romance

Jackson Rivers. My not so secret crush. He''s popular. Gorgeous. Talented. Also my biggest weakness. I''ve stood by him for years. Been a friend every time he needed one, but he doesn''t see me. Not like I want him to. Move on, my friends said. Find someone new. Someone who sees your worth. Someone who gets you. I know they''re right. I''m only a friend to him. He''s never going to see me like I see him. So I take their advice, and try to move on. But Jackson is always right there. In my face. Running to my rescue. And when I meet someone else, Jackson isn''t having it. For some reason, he''s suddenly determined to stay in my life. Right by my side. Now he says he wants me, but does he want an actual relationship? Or is that he can''t stand the thought of losing me to another guy? It''s time to find out what Jackson truly wants...and I''m going to make him work for it. For me.

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy’s scorching Billionaire Bachelors Club series continues in this 2-in-1: a fiery romance that refuses to be left at the office, and a wedding to remember! Savor Will this billionaire meet his match in the girl who’s been there all along? Smart, sexy Matthew DeLuca is everything Bryn James wants in a man. He’s also her boss—the youngest, hottest vineyard owner in the Napa Valley—and he doesn’t see her as anything more than his shy assistant. That’s all about to change. Armed with a hot new look and an attitude to match, Bryn is determined to catch Matt’s eye. He’s always thought her prim demeanor effortlessly sexy, but Matt can’t deny that Bryn’s transformation is jaw-dropping …and going to make it very difficult to keep his hands to himself. But when one thing leads to another and suddenly Matt is stripping Bryn bare, he’ll be faced with the biggest risk of his career—and his heart. Can he convince her—and himself—that this might just be more than a no-strings office affair? Intoxicated Bachelors no longer, can these billionaires really have their cake and eat it too? It''s Gage and Marina’s wedding day, but wedded bliss seems a long way off: Ivy’s just gone into labor, Marina’s missing her matron of honor, and Bryn’s giving Matt the silent treatment. It’s up to Archer, Gage, and Matt to make sure this day goes off without a hitch. But between brides and babies, there’s the not-so-little issue of the million-dollar bet to attend to. If only they can figure out who won … and who’s paying up. Is everyone a winner? Or will someone leave broke—and brokenhearted?

Newly broke girl Alexandria Asher just wants to live a normal life. After her parents are sent to prison on embezzlement charges, she enrolls in college under her mother''s maiden name and tries her best to pretend she''s someone else.Tristan Prescott is everything Alex is trying to avoid. A seemingly egotistical, lazy, rich jerk, she dumps her beer on his head when he comes on to her one night at a party. This only spurs Tristan into action. He loves nothing more than a challenge. And the beautiful Alex is exactly the type of challenge that intrigues him.Despite her reluctance, Alex finds herself quickly involved with Tristan. Underneath that playboy exterior is a good guy, a sweet and sexy guy who she is undoubtedly falling for. What they both don''t realize is the actions of Alex''s parents are the reason for so much tragedy in Tristan''s family. And when Tristan discovers who Alex and her family really is, can he forgive and forget?

I knew from the moment I first saw her she was the one. The only girl I could ever want. The only girl I could ever love. She is light. I am darkness. She is innocent. I''ve done too much. She is good. I am bad. She is my every dream. I should be her every nightmare. We come from different worlds. She''s...perfect. And I''m... Not. Somehow she wants me anyway. So we''ll grasp at what we can. We''re going to make this summer count. She''s my secret. And I''m hers. The problem with secrets is they never last for long. And when others discover we''re together, they''ll do whatever it takes to keep us apart. All I know is: I won''t let them. Because Reverie Hale? She''s mine.