Wagered Hearts Series Series by Calista Kyle

A Bookworm Lily Hayward doesn't do parties, doesn't like attention, and she definitely doesn't date. This unassuming book shop owner would rather spend a night in with a good book rather than hobnob with the rich and famous. When her best friend Mel begs her to attend a charity gala with her, Lily reluctantly agrees. All she wants is to get through the night without embarrassing herself or snapping someone's head off. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen... moreA Bookworm Lily Hayward doesn't do parties, doesn't like attention, and she definitely doesn't date. This unassuming book shop owner would rather spend a night in with a good book rather than hobnob with the rich and famous. When her best friend Mel begs her to attend a charity gala with her, Lily reluctantly agrees. All she wants is to get through the night without embarrassing herself or snapping someone's head off. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen. Lily causes a bit of a stir when she berates another guest for spilling his drink on her. ...and a Billionaire Roman Conrad is rich, bored and too handsome for his own good. He's never had a problem attracting women. When he sees Lily at a charity gala, she's already made a little name for herself as an Ice Princess. Seeing the perfect opportunity to alleviate his boredom and to get one over an acquaintance, he makes a bet that he can make Lily fall in love with him. What he never expected was that he would be the one in danger of falling in love. The Betrayal After a painful past, Lily is gun-shy when it come to love and trusting her heart to anyone. She suspects Roman may be too good to be true, but against her better judgment, she can't help being drawn to him anyway. She has no idea about the bet and Roman wants to keep it that way, but fate has other plans. After spending his whole life waiting for a woman like Lily will one careless wager ruin everything and tear them apart? less

Can you trust your heart when it's always led you down the wrong path? Mel Abelgard’s life is in the dumps. Her job working for her demanding mother is a nightmare, her boyfriend of over a year has broken up with her, and her life is stuck on standstill. When her best friend announces her engagement, Mel is happy to be the maid of honor. A wedding might just be the thing to help her out of her funk. What she doesn't expect is to be irresistibly drawn to the best man... moreCan you trust your heart when it's always led you down the wrong path? Mel Abelgard’s life is in the dumps. Her job working for her demanding mother is a nightmare, her boyfriend of over a year has broken up with her, and her life is stuck on standstill. When her best friend announces her engagement, Mel is happy to be the maid of honor. A wedding might just be the thing to help her out of her funk. What she doesn't expect is to be irresistibly drawn to the best man. Ryan Marsden is back in New York for his best friend’s wedding. He's a dashing, handsome self made billionaire with a well deserved reputation as a ladies’ man. He has no plans to change his playboy ways, but that all changes when he meets Mel. What started off as a light flirtation soon turns serious and has Ryan questioning his bachelor lifestyle and experiencing emotions he had long ago buried. Mel's not looking for a rebound relationship. She's still smarting from her last breakup and is trying to pick up the pieces of her life, but Ryan’s sexy charm might prove to be too hard to resist. Author's Note: THE RISK is a standalone novel, but you may also enjoy reading the earlier books in the Wagered Hearts Series as well. Wagered Hearts Series Book 1: The Wager Book 2: The Risk Book 3: The Game (Coming Soon!) less

Movie star Emilia Holliday is at the pinnacle of her career. Her latest film has been receiving a lot of buzz and she’s been tapped to sweep every best actress category come award season. When she finds herself embroiled in a scandal that could ruin her chances, she knows she has to take drastic measures to salvage her career, even if that involves hiring someone to be her fiancé. Rob Benedict is a charming sexy British billionaire who has no intentions of settling down... moreMovie star Emilia Holliday is at the pinnacle of her career. Her latest film has been receiving a lot of buzz and she’s been tapped to sweep every best actress category come award season. When she finds herself embroiled in a scandal that could ruin her chances, she knows she has to take drastic measures to salvage her career, even if that involves hiring someone to be her fiancé. Rob Benedict is a charming sexy British billionaire who has no intentions of settling down. That is until his high society mother pushes him too far. After sticking her nose into his personal life one too many times, he vows to teach her a lesson she won’t soon forget. When he reads about Emilia’s latest exploits in the tabloids, he thinks he’s found the perfect way to get back at her—by pretending to be engaged to the scandal prone actress. Rob and Emilia must act the part of loving couple for eight months. There’ll be no sex, no emotions, and no hurt feelings. But what started off as fun and games soon turns serious when Emilia finds herself falling for real. Can something that started off as a game be the one thing they never thought they needed or wanted? less

Emma Benedict needs a new start in life. After her cheating boyfriend gets his secretary pregnant, she’s ready to flee England and leave her staid, proper life behind. She’s written off romance and is determined to guard her heart from anyone who comes too close, but she didn’t count on meeting Nate Shields. Nate loves football, winning, and women (in that order)... moreEmma Benedict needs a new start in life. After her cheating boyfriend gets his secretary pregnant, she’s ready to flee England and leave her staid, proper life behind. She’s written off romance and is determined to guard her heart from anyone who comes too close, but she didn’t count on meeting Nate Shields. Nate loves football, winning, and women (in that order). The star quarterback of the New York Tigers, Nate’s used to women throwing themselves at him, but when he meets gorgeous, stuck up, Emma, he finds a challenge he just can’t resist. Emma’s determined to push Nate away, but the chemistry between them cannot be denied. Just when she’s ready to risk her heart again, Nate’s playboy past catches up with him, and threatens to ruin the best thing that ever happened to him When an accident forces Emma to rethink everything she knew, will she finally be able to leave her past behind, or will it be too late? ***While The Player is a standalone story, you may enjoy the other books in the Wagered Hearts Series: Book 1: The Wager (Lily and Roman) Book 2: The Risk (Mel and Ryan) Book 3: The Game (Emilia and Rob) less