Favourite Contemporary Romance Books of 2019

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Air Kiss by L.H. Cosway

Off the Air by L.H Cosway

Code Name: Sentinel by Sawyer Bennett

Beard Necessities (Winston Brothers Book 7) by Penny Reid

Code of Conduct (Cipher Security Book 1) by April White

Flawless by J.D. Hawkins

More Than Anything (The Broken Pieces Book 1) by Natasha Anders

Picture Perfect Summer (Kings of Castle Beach Book 3) by Marquita Valentine

Fluffy (The Do-Over Series Book 1) by Julia Kent

Perky (The Do-Over Series Book 2) by Julia Kent

Sticking To The Script (Cipher Office Book 2) by Stella Weaver

Motion: Identity Switch New Adult Romance (Hypothesis Series Book 4) by Penny Reid

Space: Second Chance New Adult Romance (Hypothesis Series Book 5) by Penny Reid

Time: Rockstar New Adult Romance (Hypothesis Book 6) by Penny Reid

The Kiss Thief by L.J. Shen

The Best Thing by Mariana Zapata

Work In Progress: A Marriage of Convenience Romantic Comedy (Red Lipstick Coalition Book 3) by Staci Hart

Well Suited: A Surprise Baby Romantic Comedy (Red Lipstick Coalition Book 4) by Staci Hart

Shelf Awareness (Green Valley Library Book 4) by Katie Ashley

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Synopsis

Michaela Olsson has found her soulmate in James Khan. There are just a few teeny, tiny problems…

One, he’s her boss, two, he’s too old for her, and three, well, he happens to be engaged to somebody else.

She’ll take this crush and bury it deep. She’ll take it to her grave. James already belongs to another, so she’ll lock her secret up so tight it’ll be deprived of oxygen, suffocate and die.

Too dark?

Matters are only made worse when James asks her to move into his newly purchased house to supervise the renovations. Working together every day is bad enough, but living in a house he owns is far more intimate than she expected. Then, when James decides to call off his wedding without any explanation whatsoever, Michaela wonders if perhaps her feelings for him aren’t as one-sided as she thought.

While he was engaged James shared a flat with his fiancée, but now he’s moving into the house that Michaela has been living in by herself. She hadn’t intended for it to happen, but the place has started to feel like home, and with the object of her affections suddenly sharing her living space, things become infinitely more complicated. And heated.

Soon Michaela learns she might’ve had more to do with James calling off his engagement than she could’ve possibly imagined.

Something in the Air is book #2 in the Running on Air Series but can also be read as a standalone.

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Step right up and meet Jay Fields: Illusionist. Mentalist. Trickster.

I think in triangles. You think in straight lines.
I show you a table and make you believe it’s a chair.
Smoke and mirrors, sleight of hand, misdirection. I trick and deceive.
But most of all, I put on a good show.
The world thinks I killed a man, but I didn’t. Bear with me. It’s all a part of the plan.
Revenge is what I want. I want it for me and I want it for her.
I want it for all six of us.

She doesn’t remember me, but she’s the reason for everything. She’ll be my prize at the end of all this–if I can hold onto my willpower, that is. Maybe I’ll slip up a little, have a taste, just a small one.

So go ahead and pick a card. Come inside and see the show. Look at my hands, look so closely that you can’t see what’s happening while you’re so focused on looking. I’ll be destroying your world from right here in the spotlight.

You’ll never see me coming until it’s too late.

I’ve only got one heart, and after I’ve pulled off my grand deception I’ll hand it right to her.

So, sit back, relax, and let my girl tell you our story. You’re in for one hell of a ride.

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Every workplace has that one person you don’t want to mess with.

At James & Peterson Investigations, that would be Cameron Grant: sullen, grouchy, intimidating, oh yeah, and sexy as hell. He can make your soul wither with a single disapproving glare. And he never ever socialises with his co-workers.

This is why Maisie Wilkins, happy-go-lucky ray of sunshine, can’t fathom why Cameron finally decided to show up at their annual office Christmas party. Every year he received an invite, and every year he failed to attend. But not this year.

Curious as to why he’s there, Maisie can’t resist sitting next to Cameron. Before she knows it, she’s had one too many drinks and is drunkenly hailing a cab back to his place. Office party flings are not something she normally does, but despite his intimidating character, Cameron has a charm she can’t resist. Or maybe it was just those five gin and tonics blurring her judgement.

Whatever the reason, Maisie now has to navigate the awkward, tension-filled waters of sharing an office with someone she’s slept with.

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“5 -Taking chances could lead to spectacular consequences, Stars!”

This was a fun, captivating, smart, engaging story!

I started off reading this story in L.H. Cosway’s monthly newsletter and fell instantly in love with Cameron and Maisie’s characters.
Reading the whole polished and edited novel was a delight.

This is an office romance that started out as a one night stand at the office Christmas party.
With a little too much to drink by both party’s, one thing lead to another and soon Maisie and Cameron were back at Cameron’s apartment unable to take their hands off one another.

Cameron is an Investigator for a Private Investigator Firm and Maisie is a researcher for that firm.
When Maisie is offered an opportunity to be trained as an Investigator (because she’s smart and has got stellar instincts) things get extremely complicated between Cameron & Maisie because now Cameron is requested to train her.

The attraction is real.
The chemistry is scorching.

Cameron and Maisie are on a case that soon reveals more than they bargained for and the stakes become high.

As they spend more time together, they both realize that what started out as a one night stand has developed into something worth exploring and both want.

Their only goal now is to solve the case and wait until Maisie’s training is done so they can be together.

Wonderful story, great writing, and amazing characters.

“I voluntarily read an ARC of this book.”

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Off the Air (Running on Air, #1) by L.H. Cosway is NOW AVAILABLE!

Off the Air (Running on Air #1)
Release Date: March 5th, 2019

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3…

Synopsis

Spending a month filming a reality TV show with your ex is no picnic.
Especially when you’ve signed a contract stating that the two of you will not, under any circumstances, have romantic relations while filming.
Leanne Simmons and Callum Davidson never had an easy relationship. From enemies to lovers and back to enemies, they’ve been on again/off again for years. Things come to a head when Callum gets into an altercation with a rival for Leanne’s affections. Their management decides enough is enough and give them both an ultimatum: sign the contract or leave the show.
Unwilling to give up their livelihoods, Callum and Leanne sign on the dotted line. However, like always, they can’t resist making a bet. Callum thinks it’s only a matter of time before they break the agreement, while Leanne is determined to see it through.
Can she resist him for an entire month without losing her sanity? And what if this is the one bet that finally breaks them both?
Off the Air is a contemporary romance and Book One in L.H. Cosway’s brand new “Running on Air” Series. Each book focuses on a different couple and can be read as a standalone.

“5- Always in our Heart Stars!”

I love L.H. Cosway’s books.
She always writes the most interesting characters with the most unique storylines.
Off the Air is an amazing story that focuses on a group of people who star on a parkour TV reality show called “Running on Air”.

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I have to admit I was intrigued with Callum and Leanne when I first met them in Hearts on Air.

Callum and Leanne’s story was SO worth the wait.
This is a story of heartache, grief, forgiveness, and love.

These characters are strong and a little messed up, but throughout the book, they learn to grow, mature and finally forgive themselves for things that were out of their control.

I loved that there was a real struggle between the protagonists, that they had to fight to get what they wanted and to trust each other with their battered, broken hearts.

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I LOVED Callum so hard in this book!
He became the man Leanne needed him to be, and he saw through the wall she erected to protect her heart.

Great writing!
Great characters!
Great story!

A wonderful addition to the “Running on Air” series.

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Leanne Simmons and Callum Davidson are complete opposites. As soon as they meet they know they won’t get along. However, for the sake of their TV show, they agree to put their differences aside, but it’s not as easy as they think.

For one, there’s the unexplainable physical attraction they can’t seem to shake. And for two, everything out of their mouths seems to rub the other the wrong way.

Leanne wonders how she can be attracted to such a careless, narcissistic playboy.

Callum wonders why he can’t get a girl who dresses like a boy out of his head.

Before long their attraction becomes a temptation neither one of them can resist.

Air Kiss is a prequel novella to Off the Air, Book #1 in the “Running on Air” Series.

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She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.

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Fauxmance (Showmance, #2) by L.H. Cosway

Fauxmance by L.H. Cosway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Title: Fauxmance
Age Group: Adult
Release Date: August 13, 2018

Synopsis

In this era of social media, we all pretend.

We pretend to be prettier, happier, more confident versions of ourselves, but not Ellen Grant. She takes it to a whole other level and pretends to be someone else entirely. Adopting the persona of a woman far more interesting is the only way she can break free of the socially awkward, romantically inept girl she really is.

And it’s all going swimmingly until she catches the eye of a man at her local coffee shop. Julian Fairchild has been noticing her for a while and he’s fascinated. Little does he know, the woman he thinks he’s obsessed with is a fake.

It’s not long before the jig is up, and Julian discovers Ellen’s true identity. However, he has a proposition. If she really wants to pretend, he can introduce her to a world where she can be anyone she wants. Ellen is intrigued by the prospect, and, blind to the nature of Julian’s profession as a male escort, closes her eyes and lets him lead the way.

Can Ellen keep her feelings in check while discovering a new world of thrills and excitement? And will Julian let it show that he isn’t entertaining Ellen purely out of the goodness of his heart?

Fauxmance is a standalone contemporary romance featuring characters first seen in L.H. Cosway’s Showmance.

“5+++ – Learning to Love, and be Loved Stars!”

MY GOD! This woman can write!
This book was raw, sexy, interesting, captivating, addictive, and one of my favourite read’s this year.
I knew I would like this story just from reading the synopsis, but once I started… it wasn’t too long before I was no longer just reading the story, but I felt I was apart of it.
L.H. Cosway wrote this book SO DAMN WELL that I felt as though I was at the Polka Dot Cafė watching Suze and Elodie thru Julian’s eyes. I was in Ellen’s apartment with her while she was contemplating her next move or going through the slew of emotions she was feeling about Julian or stepping out of her comfort zone.

Julian and Ellen’s characters were interesting, colourful, unique and wonderful to get to know.
Their chemistry was off the charts.
I was rooting for them from the very beginning right until the last word was written.
Julian complimented Ellen completely, and Ellen allowed Julian to see and experience the world through her innocent eyes.

I absolutely adored this book.
READ IT, I highly recommend it!

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About the author

L.H. Cosway lives in Dublin, Ireland. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favourite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books. She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories. L.H. is represented by Louise Fury at The Bent Agency.

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Fauxmance (Showmance, #2) by L.H. Cosway

Fauxmance by L.H. Cosway

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Title: Fauxmance
Age Group: Adult
Release Date: August 13, 2018

Synopsis

In this era of social media, we all pretend.

Can Ellen keep her feelings in check while discovering a new world of thrills and excitement? And will Julian let it show that he isn’t entertaining Ellen purely out of the goodness of his heart?

Fauxmance is a standalone contemporary romance featuring characters first seen in L.H. Cosway’s Showmance.

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The Varlet and the Voyeur (Rugby, #4) by Penny Reid and L.H. Cosway

The Varlet and the Voyeur by L.H. Cosway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Date of Release: June 12, 2018

The Varlet and the Voyeur is a full-length romantic comedy novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the 4th(and last) book in the USA TODAY bestselling Rugby Series.

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4.5 – “You’re “EVERYTHING” I want and need Stars!”

I loved Will & Josey!
This is my absolute favourite book in the “Rugby” series by Penny and Lorraine.
I totally connected with Will & Josey (let’s face it, Will’s fetish was HOT!)
I loved their connection, their relationship, their awkward attraction to one another, and finally their “epiphany” moment.

This book was a funny, smart romantic story.
Loved it!

Read this book, and get lost for a couple of hours in a fun story that will make you happy at the end of the day.

“I voluntarily read an ARC of this book.”

Synopsis

He kept his salacious secret for years. But soon, everyone is going to be reading about it in their morning paper…

THE VARLET (and the VOYEUR)

William Moore is a long way from home. A farm boy from Oklahoma, he’s now the most well-respected member of the Irish rugby team. But appearances are often deceptive, and Will isn’t the clean-cut, all-American good-guy everyone imagines him to be. He’s got a secret, one that will tarnish his reputation forever.

THE VOYEUR (and the VARLET)

Josey Kavanagh is a self-proclaimed mess, but she’s finally get her shi…uh, act together. She’s set her sights on becoming a veterinarian, but there’s one teeny tiny road bump. Her living arrangements are coming to an abrupt end, leaving Joesy homeless and in need of a job to pay her way through college.

THE PLAN

What he needs is a companion to keep him on the right path.
What she needs is an apartment with free rent.
Will is convinced Josey will make the perfect companion, since she’s brutally honest and basically ‘just one of the guys.’ Joesy is convinced she can ensure Will doesn’t succumb to his voyeuristic proclivities by keeping a scrupulous eye on him.
Except, what happens when the varlet is tempted by the voyeur, and vice-versa?!
Perchance something very, very volatile. And vexing.
The Varlet and the Voyeur is a full-length romantic comedy novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the 4th(and last) book in the USA TODAY bestselling Rugby Series.

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Penny Reid is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Winston Brothers and Knitting in the City series. She used to spend her days writing federal grant proposals as a biomedical researcher, but now she just writes books. She’s also a full time mom to three diminutive adults, wife, daughter, knitter, crocheter, sewer, general crafter, and thought ninja.

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Meet L.H. Cosway:

L.H. Cosway has a BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Civilisation, and an MA in Postcolonial Literature. She lives in Dublin city. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favorite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books.

She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.
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The Cracks Duet by L.H. Cosway

A Crack in Everything by L.H. Cosway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“5 – Your My One True Love Stars”

Title: A Crack In Everything and How The Light Gets In (Cracks Duet)
Age Group: Adult
Release Date: January 30, 2018

A Crack In Everything: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3…

A Crack in Everything

Synopsis

Life used to be simple.
I was a city girl with humble dreams. Then Dylan O’Dea broke into my flat, held me against the wall and told me to stay quiet.
It was like in the movies, where the universe zeros in on a single scene. I looked into his eyes and knew he was going to change me.

For Dylan, the sky was always falling. He showed me how our world is a contradiction of beauty and ugliness. How we choose to ignore the awful and gloss over it with the palatable. How you need just a tiny drop of something unsavoury to create every great scent.

Pretty deep for a pair of teenagers living in a block of council flats in inner city Dublin, right Probably. But we weren’t typical. We both had our obsessions. Mine was growing things, Dylan’s was scent. He taught me how to use my nose, and I introduced him to the magic of flowers.

I had no idea that one day he’d build an empire from what we started together. But before that, there was love and happiness, tragedy and epic heartbreak…

My name is Evelyn Flynn and I’m going to tell you about the crack in everything.

A Crack in Everything is Book #1 in L.H. Cosway’s Cracks duet.

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How the Light Gets in

Synopsis

He came back to me 16 minutes and 59 seconds into Beethoven’s Symphony no. 7.

We parted amid tragedy, so it seemed poetic. Dylan O’Dea, my childhood sweetheart, had once meant everything to me. Now we were strangers, and honestly, after eleven years I never thought I’d see him again.

I lived in the world of the average, of getting paid by the hour and budgeting to make ends meet. But Dylan, he lived in the world of wealth and success. He’d achieved the great things I always suspected he would. The dissatisfaction he’d felt as a teenager had obviously been an excellent motivator.

He started a business from scratch, pioneered a brand, and created perfumes adored by women across the globe. I was just one of the people who’d been there before. Now he was living his best life in the after.

And me, well, I’d been in a dark place for a while. Slowly but surely, I was letting the light back in, but there was something missing. I was an unfinished sentence with an ellipsis at the end. And maybe, if I was brave enough to take the chance, Dylan could be my happy ending.

How the Light Gets In is Book #2 and the concluding instalment in L.H. Cosway’s Cracks duet.

My thoughts

Whenever I read an L.H. Cosway book, I know I’m going to be reading something unique and extraordinary.
Once again Ms Cosway takes her readers on a wonderful journey of two remarkable people destined for great things.
The environment they live in doesn’t encourage lavish dreams or exceptional lives, but rather a life where you’re encouraged to settle and struggle for the best.
But Dylan and Evelyn are ment to be so much more, but unfortunately tragedy strikes and their lives are changed forever.

Evelyn and Dylan were truly magnificent characters to read.
Their love and passion was beautiful, pure and honest.
Ms Cosway wrote these characters so well, that the reader (me) just knew and felt that these characters were destined to be together, and would never be complete without each other.
They complimented one other perfectly.

The writing, characters, and story were likeable and engaging.
If your looking for something unique and smartly written, then I highly recommend this book.

A Crack In Everything
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A Crack in Everything (Cracks Duet, #1) by L.H. Cosway

A Crack in Everything by L.H. Cosway

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Estimated release: November 2017

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So,hypothetical scenario.
An alien species comes to earth, but we share no common language. We can only communicate through pictures and sounds. At first, they see our art, hear our music, gaze upon our sacred lands and they’re dazzled by the beauty. But then, as they explore deeper, they see all the stuff we’d prefer to hide; the pain, the cruelty, the pointless wars.
If you were one of the aliens, would you let us live or wipe us out?
Heavy question, I know, but I didn’t always think this way. Life used to be simple. I was a typical city girl with small dreams that were big enough for her. Then I met Dylan O’Dea. He changed how I saw the world, opened my eyes.
For him, the sky was always falling. I guess that was why he achieved so many great things. The constant fear of catastrophe was an excellent motivator. It’s kind of poetic that he came back to me 16 minutes and 59 seconds into Beethoven’s Symphony no. 7.
Dylan showed me the crack in everything. How our world is a contradiction of beauty and ugliness. How we choose to ignore the awful and gloss over it with the palatable. How you need just a tiny drop of something unsavoury to create every great scent.
Pretty deep for a pair of teenagers living in a block of council flats in inner city Dublin, right? Probably. But that wouldn’t always be our lot. We’d part ways, cross oceans and come together again. Dylan would create perfumes adored by women across the globe and I would be the one who first showed him the magic of flowers.
My name is Evelyn Flynn and I’m going to tell you about the cracks.

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