Happy Endings Series by Lauren Blakely

A sexy, scorching enemies-to-lovers romance! There are three words most men can’t resist—I dare you. So as you can see, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I had no choice when my buddies said “I bet you can’t get that brunette beauty to kiss you before the night ends.” I proved them wrong, and oh how good it felt to be right when I swept the quick-tongued woman into my arms and kissed the breath out of her at the party. But, I made a slight miscalculation. Turns out she’s my brand new enemy... moreA sexy, scorching enemies-to-lovers romance! There are three words most men can’t resist—I dare you. So as you can see, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I had no choice when my buddies said “I bet you can’t get that brunette beauty to kiss you before the night ends.” I proved them wrong, and oh how good it felt to be right when I swept the quick-tongued woman into my arms and kissed the breath out of her at the party. But, I made a slight miscalculation. Turns out she’s my brand new enemy. And soon I’m locked in a fierce battle of wits with my sexy-as-sin nemesis. I’m determined to show the whole city that my company is offering the best new path to romance, and she’s dead-set on knocking me down. Publicly. It’s the hottest game of one-upmanship I’ve ever played, punctuated by fiery kisses, dirty letters, and, after a heated argument, hate s-e-x. You know what they say. Keep your enemies closer. I keep her so damn close to my favorite body part. Everything is fun and games…until I gamble something I can’t afford to lose. My heart. less

A best-friends-to-lovers, second chance, only-one-bed-in-the room romance! How to resist sleeping with your best friend when you’re stuck in a hotel room with the charming, glasses-wearing hottie. 1. Slather your face in a grapefruit mask 2. Wear a big, fluffy robe 3. Make him do the same. Oops. Too bad our libidos have other plans. But after a night of epic, soul-shattering banging, I’ll have to wrestle the sex genie back into the bottle the next morning when I get the big news... moreA best-friends-to-lovers, second chance, only-one-bed-in-the room romance! How to resist sleeping with your best friend when you’re stuck in a hotel room with the charming, glasses-wearing hottie. 1. Slather your face in a grapefruit mask 2. Wear a big, fluffy robe 3. Make him do the same. Oops. Too bad our libidos have other plans. But after a night of epic, soul-shattering banging, I’ll have to wrestle the sex genie back into the bottle the next morning when I get the big news. Nolan and I just landed a once-in-a-lifetime for our scrappy online restaurant review show. We’re going to New York for a month and we’ll be together in a hotel all the time. I’ve already lost my best friend once, so I’ll do whatever it takes to resist thoroughly delicious Nolan again. Until I learn whatever it takes might cost me everything. SHUT UP AND KISS ME is an MF, dual POV, friends to lovers, sexy, emotional standalone romance! less

When a scorching hot one-night stand with a stranger turns into a deliciously forbidden office romance... My first evening in London feels like kismet when I bump into a charming, book-loving Englishman, and by the end of the night, he’s making me see stars. I’m floating when we make plans to meet again. Then fate decides to pull a fast one on me. Turns out my smoldering new lover is my red-hot competition, and we’re vying for the same promotion at the elite auction house I crossed an ocean for... moreWhen a scorching hot one-night stand with a stranger turns into a deliciously forbidden office romance... My first evening in London feels like kismet when I bump into a charming, book-loving Englishman, and by the end of the night, he’s making me see stars. I’m floating when we make plans to meet again. Then fate decides to pull a fast one on me. Turns out my smoldering new lover is my red-hot competition, and we’re vying for the same promotion at the elite auction house I crossed an ocean for. If that’s not enough, the hottie and I are forced to work together on a brand new collection. Every. Single. Tempting. Day. What's an American woman in London to do? Staying far, far away would be the safe choice, especially when I learn about his past and how it mirrors mine. But I don’t always play it safe with my heart… Contents Include: A grumpy/sunshine office romance, secret gardens, knee-weakening kisses by the river and a hero who loves books. Kismet is an MF, dual POV, sexy standalone romance that you'll love! less

Escape into a sexy, feel-good vacation romance with a twist!How to survive a break up -- swear off men for a year.How to celebrate a successful year long man cleanse -- treat myself to a solo tropical vacation.It's me time on my single-versary, so you'll find me snorkeling, sight-seeing, and zip lining by the sea. No man companions needed, thank you very much.Until the hot, hunky and charming adventure tour guide shows up at surfboard yoga... moreEscape into a sexy, feel-good vacation romance with a twist!How to survive a break up -- swear off men for a year.How to celebrate a successful year long man cleanse -- treat myself to a solo tropical vacation.It's me time on my single-versary, so you'll find me snorkeling, sight-seeing, and zip lining by the sea. No man companions needed, thank you very much.Until the hot, hunky and charming adventure tour guide shows up at surfboard yoga. And Caleb's got me thinking about new uses for downward facing dog.But indulging in an island fling that'll surely put me on the path to heartbreak again is definitely not on the my single-versary agenda.At least, it shouldn't be on the agenda. less

Some guys are just undateable. Look, I’m all for romance novels, but life doesn’t always work out like it does in a book. Friends don’t usually turn into lovers, fake dates don’t often become more, and billionaires rarely have carved abs. I’m not a negative Nelly; I’m just a realist. As a friend and a co-worker to Gavin Sexy Pants Clements, I fit firmly in the“undateable category... moreSome guys are just undateable. Look, I’m all for romance novels, but life doesn’t always work out like it does in a book. Friends don’t usually turn into lovers, fake dates don’t often become more, and billionaires rarely have carved abs. I’m not a negative Nelly; I’m just a realist. As a friend and a co-worker to Gavin Sexy Pants Clements, I fit firmly in the“undateable category.” When he asks me to be his pretend date for his sister’s engagement party, I’m positive there’s no way this night will lead to a happy ending. But I’m his friend, so I say yes.Then I learn the secret to how friends can become lovers…NOTE: Gavin and Savannah’s romance first appeared as a short story in Instant Attraction, a free collection that was offered in September 2019. Their love story has been updated, expanded and added to the Happy Endings world! I hope you enjoy their novella! less