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From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. It was the summer of my life. I’d met the guy of my dreams. Unfortunately, he was the son of my uppity employer—and very much off-limits. But Gavin was a rebel. He knew his mother would disown him if she found out about us; in his eyes, we just had to be careful. He never treated me as his mother did—like hired help. Instead, Gavin put me on a pedestal and loved me harder than I’d ever been loved in my life. What a summer it was. Until it all ended—badly. I was never supposed to see Gavin again. That didn’t stop me from thinking about him every day for ten years. I knew little about his life now, just that he was an entrepreneur living an ocean away. When a twist of fate had me working again in the very place our love affair started a decade earlier, I knew it was only a matter of time before I might see him again. But I wasn’t prepared. What if he hated me? What if he loved someone else now? I wasn’t prepared for all the unknowns. And most of all, I wasn’t prepared for today to be the day he came back.

A love letter sewn into a wedding gown ignites a scorching romance between a down-on-her-luck sculptor and an arrogant real estate heir.

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new, sexy standalone novel. We met in the least likely of places. It started out innocently enough. I was “ScreenGod” and she was “Montana,” but of course, those weren’t our actual names, just the virtual cloaks we hid behind. Logging in at night and talking to her was my escape—my sanctuary. Her real name was Eden, I’d soon come to find out. From the first time we connected online, I found myself transfixed. She was an addiction. At first, we knew nothing about each other’s real identities…and she was adamant that we keep things that way. Anonymity had no effect on our unstoppable chemistry, though. If anything, it allowed us to open up even more in ways we may not have otherwise. Eden was funny, intelligent, gorgeous—everything I’d ever wanted in a woman. But I couldn’t really have her. I had accepted things would have to stay the way they were—until the day I found a clue that led me straight to her. So I took a chance. And that was when our love story really began.

"Sharing a summer house with a hot-as-hell roommate should be a dream come true, right? Not when it''s Justin the only person I''d ever loved who now hates me. When my grandmother died and left me half of the house on Aquidneck Island, there was a catch: the other half would go to the boy she helped raise. The same boy who turned into the teenager whose heart I broke years ago. The same teenager who''s now a man with a hard body and a hardass personality to match. I hadn''t seen him in years, and now we''re living together because neither one of us is willing to give up the house. The worst part? He didn''t come alone. I''d soon realize there''s a thin line between love and hate. I could see through that smug smile. Beneath it all the boy is still there. So is our connection. The problem is now that I can''t have Justin, I''ve never wanted him more"--

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. The beginning of my sophomore year in college was off to a rough start. On the first day of orientation, I had an altercation with an infuriating British dude in a campus bathroom. (The ladies’ room was out of order. So, I used the men’s room. Don’t judge.) I got home later that night and realized that the foreign student we were expecting to rent a room in my parents’ house was allergic to our cat. So, the spare room went to someone else: Caleb—the British guy from the men’s room. And so it began…my love-hate story with Caleb Yates. Or was it hate-love in that order? The guy knew how to push every one of my buttons. Sometimes I’d email him to express my aggravation and disdain. He’d actually rewrite my own words and send them back to me. That was the type of infuriating person Caleb was. So frustrating. And… Sometimes incredibly funny and endearingly sweet. And hot. He eventually grew on me, and Caleb soon became one of my best friends that year. Too bad he was headed back to England soon, so nothing could happen between us—for so many reasons. I definitely couldn''t fall in love with him, especially since all we had was just one year.

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone, second-chance story of forbidden love… It’s natural to want the one you can’t have. And for as long as I could remember, I’d secretly wanted my brother’s best friend, Jace. He was six years older and always treated me like the sister he never had. Fast forward a decade. We were all in our twenties now. Jace had moved in with my brother, Nathan, and me to help us make ends meet after our parents died. It was just the three of us—an odd family dynamic. Living under our roof, Jace was as bossy and protective as ever. But he certainly didn’t look at me like a sister anymore. That was what made things so complicated. I was pretty much hot and bothered twenty-four-seven. And he was torn. The signs were subtle, at first. Like on movie night, I’d casually rest my leg against his, and he wouldn’t exactly shift away. Still, I assumed he would never…go there. Nathan would kill us. The knowledge of that wasn’t enough to stop the inevitable, though. Eventually our slow burn exploded. But more than the physical attraction, we’d developed a strong connection. We just couldn’t get caught, right? That sounded simple. Until it wasn’t. This is a story of forbidden love, broken trust, and an unexpected second chance.

New York Times Bestselling author Penelope Ward''s debut novel. A sexy standalone with a shocking twist you won''t see coming... Diner waitress Allison Abraham had no idea her mundane life was about to dramatically change the day she serves a devastatingly handsome customer. Allison is immediately captivated by the mysterious man who stared through her soul with his electric blue eyes. After he abruptly leaves the restaurant, she can’t get him out of her head. She has no idea that he had actually come on a mission to find her. Cedric Callahan wasn’t expecting to fall in love at first sight with the pretty waitress he’d set out to find. In fact, she was the last woman on Earth he should be having feelings for. But his selfish heart had other plans. Feeling compelled to know her before revealing himself, he makes her believe their meetings are coincidental. After a passionate romance is ignited, Cedric’s lies and secrets are finally revealed, changing both of their lives forever. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Arial; color: #323333; -webkit-text-stroke: #323333} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Arial; color: #323333; -webkit-text-stroke: #323333; min-height: 16.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. What do you do when a sexy, older man moves into your family’s summer rental? Well, apparently, you make a fool of yourself—over and over. Things didn’t exactly get off on the right foot with Noah Cavallari. Our first encounter was embarrassing, to say the least. But despite that, I found myself waking up every day with a newfound energy. Nothing exciting ever happened on the lake—not until Noah moved into the small boathouse on our property. He’d booked it for the entire summer…and I was still trying to figure out why. When my mother became ill, I inherited the responsibility of making sure our guests were well taken care of. I should have been finishing up college. Instead, I was living my best life…as a maid. Dark, handsome, and mysterious, everything about Noah screamed forbidden. I knew he was just passing through town for the summer. I knew he was probably a little old for me. Yet, I was drawn to him. Not to mention, he tried to save my life when he mistakenly thought I was drowning. I wanted him and made no secret of it. His own attempts to warn me away soon gave way to late-night moonlight chats by the lake. We were slowly easing into a friendship that was gearing up to explode into something I might not recover from. Because he’s leaving at the end of the summer. And I have no idea what I’ll do when August ends.

A USA TODAY bestseller. From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes an epic standalone, friends-to-lovers story…with a jaw-dropping twist you won''t see coming. Skylar has been my best friend since childhood, but I secretly pine for her. One thing after another has kept us apart, and I’ve spent the last decade in fear of losing her forever. Because of me, she left town. For years, I thought I’d never see her again. But now she’s back…and living with him. I don’t deserve her after everything I’ve put her through, but I can’t live without her. This is my last chance, because she’s about to make the biggest mistake of her life. I can see it her eyes: she doesn’t love the man she’s set to marry. She still loves me...which is why I have to stop her before it’s too late. A STANDALONE novel. Standalone Books in the Jake Series: Jake Undone (Jake #1) My Skylar (Jake #2) Jake Understood (Jake #3)

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new forbidden, enemies-to-lovers story… It all started with an unexpected phone call. Two years after my fiancé passed away in an accident, his father died suddenly, leaving Brad’s adult, special-needs brother with no one to care for him. The next thing I knew, I was on a cross-country drive to New Hampshire where I’d be moving in to look after Scottie until I could get him into a group home. The last thing I ever expected? I wouldn’t be taking care of him alone. Josh Mathers, my fiancé’s best friend—who also happened to be my sworn enemy—insisted he was the better person for the job. He told me to go back to California, and I told him where he could stick that demand. Our disdain for each other wasn’t anything new. It dated back to a text I’d accidentally read years ago. We hated each other. But we both loved Scottie, so neither of us budged. Now we were living together in a tiny house—with one available bedroom. Thank goodness it was only temporary. Over time, I realized the broody jerk I thought I knew was different than I’d imagined. I found myself slowly growing attached to someone I once considered the enemy…and growing attracted to him. Sure, both of us were guilt-ridden over Brad. We were also two grown people with pent-up frustration toward one another—stuck in a cabin in the woods. But this was Josh. I could never.

From the New York Times bestselling author of RoomHate, comes a new forbidden STANDALONE romance. What happens when the one you want is the only one you can’t have? It was set in stone. After years of rebelling against everything good and wholesome, I’d agreed to an arranged marriage as part of a business proposition. Elle and I hadn’t spent any time together, though, aside from talking on the phone. After a long-distance relationship, I planned to move into a guesthouse on her family’s property so we could get to know each other before the wedding. Elle was unlike anyone I''d ever been with. She was so innocent, and I had to respect her choice to wait until after we were married to have sex. In the months before moving, I’d accepted that as my fate--even learned to control my desires. Until I got there and met her…the one. That was when restraint became a problem…especially since “the one” wasn’t Elle. It was her sister, Evangeline. For the first time in my life, I was falling in love. And I was screwed.

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. Reasons why I should not be drawn to Troy Serrano. Number one: He’s obnoxious. Number two: He and I were enemies over a decade ago in high school. Number three: He’s my friend’s ex-boyfriend. I could go on and on, really. When my boss gives me an unwanted assignment and tells me it involves spending time with the grandson of one of our residents—the grandson turns out to be Troy. He’s now as successful as he is undeniably handsome. Lucky me. Four hours a week of having to deal with his insufferable personality and unsolicited advice. The only consolation is getting to stare at his annoyingly gorgeous face in between our many arguments. Eventually, though, we slowly warm to each other and our outings become something I actually look forward to. What’s happening to me? Apparently, I misunderstood the assignment, because it certainly didn’t include thinking about Troy when I close my eyes at night, imagining what it would be like with him—just once. All the while hating myself for fantasizing about a guy who’s all wrong for me. A guy whose car I keyed back in the day. (Long story, but he deserved it.) That’s all this is—a fantasy. Well, until that one night at the bar. The night Troy and I run into each other, and all of our pent-up frustration comes barreling out. Still, I refuse to accept that it means anything. There’s no way the guy I’m supposed to hate is also the one I can’t live without.

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?

From New York Times Bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a new, sexy standalone novel. ufeffIt all started with a bet. When my young son inherited half of his great grandfather''s historic inn, I decided to move us both to the place where I grew up. Notice I said half of the Inn. The other half now belonged to Levi Miller, the famous quarterback who had other ideas about what we should do with the property. We won''t mention that I accidentally injured him during our first meeting, causing him to get eight stitches. You could say we got off on the wrong foot. We bickered a lot as we both moved into the property while we figured things out. He wanted to unload the rundown place which, admittedly, needed a lot of work. I wanted to restore The Palm Inn to its original beauty and re-open it as a bed and breakfast. We couldn''t agree on anything. So Levi made me a proposal. One he thought I would surely lose. If I could sell out the place by the time he had to leave for training at the end of summer, he would back off and let me run it. But in the weeks that followed, we got more than we bargained for while we were living under the same roof. Levi and I got closer, and before I knew it, my nightly fantasies about the brawny Adonis became a reality. Not to mention, he was so great with my son. We were in over our heads in more ways than one. Because not only was he the last man on Earth I should be falling for because of our deal, but Levi was also my ex''s older brother. And now the inn was the least of my problems.

From New York Times bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland comes the first in a series of sexy standalone romances. When Billie invites all the girls her boyfriend is talking to behind her back to a "revenge party," the last thing she expects is to meet her gorgeous single-dad landlord in the fallout. It all started when she hosted a little party for some new friends... Though "friends" might not be the right word-all the invitees are women Billie Holland''s boyfriend was talking to behind her back, plus the traitorous ex himself. But unfortunately, when a gorgeous stranger witnesses the entire blowout, Billie''s terrible mood causes her to give this new man quite the earful, too. And as if the night couldn''t get any worse...it turns out the man is actually her landlord. Colby Lennon, along with three of his friends, owns the building where Billie''s tattoo shop is located. He''s her total opposite, dressed all fancy and oozing the kind of confidence that comes with years of women falling at his feet. He''s not afraid to say what he wants-and surprisingly, what he wants now is Billie. But Billie''s on a self-imposed dating hiatus after the disaster of her last relationship. So when she and Colby start hanging out-as friends-she makes firm rules for what Colby calls their "undates." Except soon, their explosive attraction becomes too much to bear, and Billie''s guard begins to falter the further things go between them. After all, rules are meant to be broken...

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. The day I showed up to Dax Moody’s sprawling home, I had no idea what was coming. As a traveling massage therapist, I was used to entering the houses of strangers. But this assignment was different from any before it. From the outside, I’d correctly assumed the owner was rich. What I didn’t realize was that he would be younger than I’d imagined, single, stunningly gorgeous, and mysterious. Despite the fact that Dax had booked a massage, it never actually happened, since our first appointment was unexpectedly cut short by a comedy of errors. Certain I’d never see him again after that day, I’d done nothing but think about the captivating man. To my surprise, he called a second time. That appointment, we talked a lot, developing a stronger connection. But once again, there was no actual massage. The man I now affectionately called “Moody” kept calling me to come back. It took three times before I finally gave him the massage he’d ordered. Let’s just say it was challenging to keep things professional. I was extremely attracted to Dax, and by that time, I was falling hard. Eventually, I’d find out why he’d been so aloof, the reason why he and I could never be together. Our story was supposed to end there, but it didn’t. Instead, I was left perpetually longing for a forbidden man.

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. The one that got away. Every girl has one, right? Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer. From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated. I certainly never expected to find a man showering outside of the property across the bay in his birthday suit. Then I noticed his housemate staring back at me with binoculars of his own—watching me watching Leo. That made for an interesting conversation starter when I inevitably ran into them. Turned out, the handsome Brits were only renting that house for the summer in my seaside town. Leo and I formed an instant connection, even though we were technically opposites by all appearances. I taught him how to dig for clams, and he taught me that not all wealthy and powerful guys are pretentious. Despite knowing he was totally wrong for me, I couldn’t seem to stay away. It was a wild and crazy few months. And before I knew it, we’d fallen in love. We both had one wish: more time together. But Leo had obligations back home. He lived a life I’d never fit into. And I was going to law school. So, we decided to end it and never look back. A part of me always felt like I’d let my soulmate walk away. I believed our story was over. Until five years later when he sent me a letter that shook me to my core. I’d thought my world was turned upside down that first summer? Well, I knew nothing yet.

I met Bianca in an elevator. She was on her way to interview me when we got stuck. The beautiful raven-haired reporter assumed I was a delivery guy because of the way I was dressed. She had no clue I was really Dex Truitt, the wealthy, successful businessman she''d dubbed "Mister Moneybags"―her afternoon appointment. Bianca told me how much she hated Dex''s type―snobby, over educated, silver-spooned men who didn''t appreciate the simple things in life. So, after the elevator finally started moving again, I cancelled the interview and let her believe I was someone I wasn''t―a bike messenger named Jay. I loved the way she looked at the fake me and didn''t want it to end. I began dating her as "Jay"―all the while letting her interview the real me over email. I didn''t expect that our chemistry online would be just as hot. I didn''t expect the mess I''d gotten myself into. I didn''t expect that Jay and Dex would fall in love with her. And she was falling for two men. Only, both men were me. And when she found out, we were both going to lose her. Nothing could have prepared me for that day. And I certainly wasn''t prepared for what came after. All good things must come to an end, right? Except our ending was one I didn''t see coming.

From New York Times Bestsellers, Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland, comes a sexy standalone novel. He was someone who belonged in my wildest fantasies instead of a rest stop in the middle of Nebraska. A sexy, cocky, Australian named Chance was the last person I expected to run into on my cross-country drive. When my car broke down, we made a deal. Next thing I knew, we were traveling together, spending sexually-tense nights in hotels and taking unplanned detours. My ordinary road trip turned into the adventure of a lifetime. It was all fun and games until things got intense. I wanted him, but Chance wouldn''t make a move. I thought he wanted me too, but something was holding him back. I wasn''t supposed to fall for the cocky bastard, especially when I knew we''d be going our separate ways. All good things must come to an end, right? Except our ending was one I didn''t see coming.

Fans of Christina Lauren will love this story about a British doctor in the US who is renting a room from a single mother.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: You''re not supposed to want the one who torments you. When my stepbrother, Elec, came to live with us my senior year, I wasn''t prepared for how much of a jerk he''d be. I hated that he took it out on me because he didn''t want to be here. I hated that he brought girls from our high school back to his room. But what I hated the most was the unwanted way my body reacted to him. At first, I thought all he had going for him were his rock-hard tattooed abs and chiseled face. But things started changing between us, and it all came to a head one night. Then, just as quickly as he''d come into my life, he was gone back to California. It had been years since I''d seen Elec. When tragedy struck our family, I''d have to face him again. And holy hell, the teenager who made me crazy was now a man that drove me insane. I had a feeling my heart was about to get broken again. Stepbrother Dearest is a standalone novel.

Chelsea''s new neighbor, Damien, looks a lot like her ex, Elec, but even hotter. What''s worse is that he overhears her phone conversations with her therapist. She can''t help falling for him, but hopes he won''t break her heart.

Money or love? Which would you choose? You probably just answered the question in your head thinking it''s an easy decision. For me, it''s not. Did I mention it''s a lot of money? A hell of a lot. I needed to go far away to think it through. As I embarked on an impulsive trip, I hit a detour when I met sexy Carter in the airport lounge. We struck up a heated conversation. Then, he left. I thought I''d never see him again. But fate had other plans. Surprise! He was the pilot of my flight. The bigger surprise was the adventure that followed after the plane landed. Carter was dangerous and always on the move. Even though our connection was magnetic, I knew it was only temporary. He would give me tickets, and I would follow him around the world to exotic places. A bevy of flight attendant exes and rumors about Carter''s reputation were never far behind. I didn''t know what to believe. But I was addicted. Nothing else mattered anymore. And I was going to get hurt. Because a part of me wanted to be the one to finally ground the playboy pilot. At the very least, he was taking me on a thrilling ride. All good things must come to an end, right? Except our ending was one I didn''t see coming.

From New York Times bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a new standalone romance. Rule number one for dating your best friend''s sister: Don''t. Just don''t do it. Especially when your best friend is dead and the last thing he made you promise him was that you''d keep an eye on his little sister, but not too good of an eye. As a musician whose longest committed relationship was six weeks, I, Holden Catalano, was the last guy on Earth who should''ve been messing around with Laney Ellison. The super smart girl whom I affectionately dubbed Lala since childhood was always off limits. Though that didn''t stop me from thinking about her over the years, especially those times when the two of us would sneak out onto the roof and talk for hours after my buddy fell asleep. It was innocent, but I''d always held a torch for her. After Ryan passed away, I vowed to always protect Lala. That included protecting her-from me. Now all grown up and a scientist, Lala needed a place to stay when she accepted a temporary research position in New York. I thought I did the right thing by offering her an apartment in the building I co-owned with my three friends. Except having her close by reignited all of those old feelings. And things started to get complicated. Especially since she was engaged. And especially since, lately, I''d noticed something more in her eyes. Desire. Lala didn''t exactly look at me like the platonic brother figure I was trying so desperately to be, even though I wanted her more than I''d ever wanted anything. Yet, I was being good-on my very best behavior. But you know what they say...all good things must come to an end, right?

A new, standalone, second-chance romance form New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward.

From New York Times bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland comes a new standalone romance. Rule number one for having a one-night stand: Don''t fall for the girl. After a lengthy dating slump, I finally met someone who sparked my interest. Well, first the sparks flew when we argued. Later in the evening those sparks ignited into something more. I was drawn to Devyn, in a way I hadn''t felt in a really long time. Needless to say, I was disappointed when she abruptly left after our amazing night together. I couldn''t stop thinking about her. But she hadn''t even given me her number. In a city with eight-million people, I figured I''d never see Devyn again. So imagine my surprise when I knocked on the door of an apartment in the building I lived in, and none other than my one-night stand stood on the other side. If I thought Devyn didn''t want anything to do with me before, that was nothing compared to how she felt after finding out I was the landlord and she was about to be evicted... And that was just the first surprise that would rock my world when it came to the mystery woman in apartment 410.

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE novel... ABBY: I''m falling for the father of the baby I''m carrying. The problem is: it''s not my baby. And the broody widower is not looking for a long-term partner. As a surrogate, the deal was that I''d only be in England long enough to give birth. At first, the man seemed as pretentious as his name: Sigmund Benedictus. He and I butted heads. Sig challenged my intentions, accused me of just wanting to do this for the money. Gradually, he learned to trust me. He even became protective. Over time, our heated animosity turned into fiery chemistry. I was falling in love with him. But my time here had a limit. I needed to protect my heart from the devastatingly gorgeous older man who''d end up breaking it. SIG: When my in-laws told me they wanted to use my dead wife''s eggs to conceive a grandchild, I wasn''t immediately on board. They swore that on her deathbed Britney told them it was what she wanted-but only if I fathered the baby. Her parents insisted they would be the ones to raise it. Against my better judgment, I agreed. I vowed to keep my heart out of it, though. I''d continue to pretend it wasn''t happening and live the empty, single life I''d become accustomed to the past five years since Britney died. And despite the fact that a certain younger American named Abby Knickerbocker had awakened things inside me that I thought were long dead... I most certainly wouldn''t fall in love with the surrogate.

From New York Times bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a new standalone romance. I was the last of my group of friends to find "the one." The guys would always tease me that I needed to hurry up and settle down. But I was in no rush. Until I met someone worth rushing for. Alex was one of the weekend volunteers at Ryan''s House-a charity I founded to build housing near hospitals. Little did I know she was the same person I''d been arguing with over email before the project started. At the time, I''d thought Alex was a dude. In reality? She was a smoking hot blonde who captivated me from the moment we met in person. Our chemistry was off the charts, and I fell hard pretty fast. Unfortunately, Alex insisted I was too young for her. I hated that she felt that way. Because age was just a number. Not only that, her words didn''t match the way she looked at me-like she was very interested. I lived for the weekends we''d spend out of town volunteering. Alex and I side-by-side hammering during the day, while sharing intimate dinners together at the hotel at night. Eventually, the walls she''d put up to protect her heart began to crumble. Until fate threw us a doozy that I wasn''t sure we could come back from. If I''d thought our age gap was the biggest hurdle, I didn''t know anything yet. Rule number one for dating an older woman who insists you could never be together? Don''t fall in love.

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a friends-to-lovers story spanning more than a decade… At first, I thought I’d hate spending the summer with Archie Remington—the conceited son of my parents’ friends. What I knew about Archie: he was gorgeous, pre-law, and had always treated me like I didn’t exist when we were younger. When our families bought a house together on an island in Maine, he and I were forced to share a bathroom. The boy I remembered was now a full-grown man—but with the same attitude. After a rough start, Archie and I unexpectedly started getting along one day and eventually became friends. We shared secrets and bonded during our morning jogs. I discovered that Archie had a wild spirit and that he struggled to conform to his father’s expectations. Things were cool until I had to go and ruin it, getting drunk one night, and blurting out my fantasy—involving him. I took it back, but it was too late. Archie had heard me loud and clear. After that, we never quite knew how to toe the line. When that summer came to an abrupt and shocking end, I headed back to college, unsure if anything would ever be the same again. Across the miles over the years, he and I stayed in touch as friends, but fate and timing always kept us from becoming more. You know the saying: If two people are meant to be, they’ll find their way back to each other? Let’s just say Archie came back into my life in a way I would’ve never expected. And this time, my heart would really be put to the test.

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes an emotional, romantic journey and the start of an epic series of standalones. Nina Kennedy was alive…but not living…until she met him. Planes, trains, heights…you name it, Nina was afraid of it and led a sheltered life ruled by irrational fears and phobias. When she moves to Brooklyn for nursing school, that life is turned upside down as she develops an intense but unwanted attraction to her gorgeous roommate, who’s pierced, tattooed and just happens to be the smartest person she’s ever met. Behind Jake Green’s rough exterior and devilish smile, lies a heart of gold. He makes it his mission to change Nina’s outlook on life. When he agrees to tutor her, they forge a bet and the stakes are high as Jake forces Nina to face her demons. They just weren’t expecting to fall hard for each other in the process. What Nina doesn’t realize, is that Jake is hiding a massive secret. Once he drops a bombshell, will their love survive it? A STANDALONE novel. Standalone Books in the Jake Series: Jake Undone (Jake #1) My Skylar (Jake #2) Jake Understood (Jake #3)

How to kick off a great summer in the Hamptons: Snag a gorgeous rental on the beach. Check. Get a job at a trendy summer haunt. Check. How to screw up a great summer in the Hamptons: Fall for the one guy with a dark leather jacket, scruff on his face, and intense eyes that doesn''t fit in with the rest of the tony looking crowd. A guy you can''t have when you''ll be leaving at the end of the season. Check. Check. Check. I should add--especially when the guy is your sexy, tattooed God of a boss. Especially when he not only owns your place of employment but inherited half of the town. Especially when he''s mean to you. Or so I thought. Until one night when he demanded I get in his car so he could drive me home because he didn''t want me walking in the dark. That was sort of how it all started with Rush. And then little by little, some of the walls of this hardass man started to come down. I never expected that the two of us, seemingly opposites from the outside, would grow so close. I wasn''t supposed to fall for the rebel heir, especially when he made it clear he didn''t want to cross the line with me. As the temperature turned cooler, the nights became hotter. My summer became a lot more interesting--and complicated. All good things must come to an end, right? Except our ending was one I didn''t see coming.

From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Ward, comes a new novelette.The first time I met Jade Jameson, I lost my words and accidentally dropped a beer bottle, smashing it to the ground.The Broadway star sister of my brother''s wife had paid us a surprise visit on Christmas. Quite simply, she was the most beautiful woman I''d ever seen; I was mesmerized.I''d made a fool of myself, though, and to make matters worse, my girlfriend was standing right there when it all happened.Jade went back to New York, and we didn''t cross paths again for a year-until one night when a Facebook notification lit up my screen, setting off a chain of events that would change my life forever.Jaded and Tyed is a 16,000 word novelette. (The length is shorter than a novella.) It is not available in e-book format.