21 Rumors Series by Kristy Marie

It’s official. I, Ainsley James, am crazy.Desperate and crazy. It’s the only explanation as to why I’m nauseous, standing outside Maverick Lexington’s door.I mean, it’s possible the stories about his deck of playing cards—with the words IOU scrawled across the back—are just rumors of the ruthless quid pro quo deals he barters. But the flutters in my stomach know better. Maverick is as cold as they come. But, I need one of those cards... moreIt’s official. I, Ainsley James, am crazy.Desperate and crazy. It’s the only explanation as to why I’m nauseous, standing outside Maverick Lexington’s door.I mean, it’s possible the stories about his deck of playing cards—with the words IOU scrawled across the back—are just rumors of the ruthless quid pro quo deals he barters. But the flutters in my stomach know better. Maverick is as cold as they come. But, I need one of those cards. I NEED to owe Maverick Lexington a favor… Whatever the terms, I’m willing to pay. Because, at this point, I have nothing left to lose. less

In my defense, he was wet—and shirtless—and had this really cute birthmark that looked like someone had kissed his ridiculously-defined hip bone. I got sidetracked, okay? It was an accident. Especially when I kissed him so hard my wig shifted sideways, and he realized I was someone else—someone like his enemy. Awkward, right? So imagine my surprise when Sebastian shows up at my door months later with clenched fists, demanding I pretend to be his girlfriend so he can win a million dollars... moreIn my defense, he was wet—and shirtless—and had this really cute birthmark that looked like someone had kissed his ridiculously-defined hip bone. I got sidetracked, okay? It was an accident. Especially when I kissed him so hard my wig shifted sideways, and he realized I was someone else—someone like his enemy. Awkward, right? So imagine my surprise when Sebastian shows up at my door months later with clenched fists, demanding I pretend to be his girlfriend so he can win a million dollars. He’s delicious and all, but I trust him about as much as I trust that super-hot dimple he flashes around campus. But then he goes and says the magic words: we’ll split the money fifty-fifty. So here I am nestled in Sebastian’s arms while two million viewers watch as he leans in, his heart racing under my palm and whispers, “This changes nothing. We’re still at war.” _ Subscriber Wars is a standalone romantic comedy about two internet rivals with a meet-prank and the worst habit of turning fake kisses into real ones. less

What happens when you strike a deal with baseball's most talented pitcher? You slip a plastic ring on his finger and say, "I do."  Quirky meets broody in this laugh-out-loud, romantic comedy from bestselling author, Kristy Marie. The tattoo down his forearm reads: My power is perfected in weakness.It inspires bad decisions in everyone who crosses his path.Not me though, I’ve made worse decisions before breakfast... moreWhat happens when you strike a deal with baseball's most talented pitcher? You slip a plastic ring on his finger and say, "I do."  Quirky meets broody in this laugh-out-loud, romantic comedy from bestselling author, Kristy Marie. The tattoo down his forearm reads: My power is perfected in weakness.It inspires bad decisions in everyone who crosses his path.Not me though, I’ve made worse decisions before breakfast.Marrying baseball phenom Cooper Lexington for his health insurance… doesn’t even rank Top 5.But I can’t afford to lose this marriage by falling in love.You see, I made a promise to myself—one I plan on keeping… even if it ruins us. The Closer is a full-length stand-alone romantic comedy. It features crossover characters from the bestselling novel, IOU. less