Crown MMA Romance: The Outsiders Series by A. Rivers

It was supposed to be a one night stand to help me get over my ex. But then a positive pregnancy test changes everything…When I hooked up with a gorgeous stranger, I‘d intended to enjoy some no-strings fun to get myself out of a funk. I didn’t even bother to exchange names. But when I end up pregnant, all of my plans go out the window.Two trimesters—and zero luck finding the baby daddy—later, I run into my mystery man at a childhood friend’s wedding... moreIt was supposed to be a one night stand to help me get over my ex. But then a positive pregnancy test changes everything…When I hooked up with a gorgeous stranger, I‘d intended to enjoy some no-strings fun to get myself out of a funk. I didn’t even bother to exchange names. But when I end up pregnant, all of my plans go out the window.Two trimesters—and zero luck finding the baby daddy—later, I run into my mystery man at a childhood friend’s wedding. Tattoo artist Mercy Caruso is even hotter than I remembered, and he promises to stand by me every step of the way. He’s kind, reliable, and almost too good to be true.When complications arise with the pregnancy, Mercy and I decide to live together until the baby arrives. Our chemistry rekindles, and my feelings for him grow every day. But Mercy has a secret, and when it comes to light, will our fledgling relationship survive?Author’s note: This is a short romance / novella with a complete standalone romance story of approximately 25,000 words.Trigger warning: This story deals with a difficult pregnancy. less

Sharing a beachside cottage with my brother’s friend might be the worst idea ever, but bad never looked so good…When I go on vacation to Cape Cod, it’s supposed to be my opportunity to finish the romance novel I’ve been writing for years. I never expect MMA-fighting playboy Tony Romano to turn up on my doorstep.Tony needs a place to lie low while he recovers from an injury. He’s moody and vulnerable—a stark contrast to his usual fun, light-hearted self... moreSharing a beachside cottage with my brother’s friend might be the worst idea ever, but bad never looked so good…When I go on vacation to Cape Cod, it’s supposed to be my opportunity to finish the romance novel I’ve been writing for years. I never expect MMA-fighting playboy Tony Romano to turn up on my doorstep.Tony needs a place to lie low while he recovers from an injury. He’s moody and vulnerable—a stark contrast to his usual fun, light-hearted self. I’m determined to help—and maybe find my own happily ever after—but commitment-phobic Tony isn’t used to letting people in.With every lingering touch and late-night confession, I break down more of his walls. But when it’s time to return home, can our relationship survive in the real world?Authors note: This is a short romance / novella with a complete standalone romance story of approximately 27,000 words less