Tough Guys Read Romance Series by Olivia Sinclair

DukeI’m a grumpy you-know-what, and that’s why sweet young things like Evie should stay the hell away from guys like me. Doesn’t mean I’m heartless, though.It’s fine if she’s mad at me, but I draw the line at her blaming herself for anything. Maybe that’s why I can’t stay away? Whatever. It all comes to a head when I agree to do one of the guys still in the hospital a good turn — and find I’ve been played by upper management... moreDukeI’m a grumpy you-know-what, and that’s why sweet young things like Evie should stay the hell away from guys like me. Doesn’t mean I’m heartless, though.It’s fine if she’s mad at me, but I draw the line at her blaming herself for anything. Maybe that’s why I can’t stay away? Whatever. It all comes to a head when I agree to do one of the guys still in the hospital a good turn — and find I’ve been played by upper management. I don’t care if the damn lawyer is completely fictional, he’s not sleeping with my Evie. Period. End of sentence.She’s mine.EvieI think Duke is grumpy because he’s embarrassed by what a genuinely good man he is. He makes my insides go squishy, but he’s never given me any sign of hope. Until he tells me he only smiles at girls he doesn’t want to kiss? How does that make any sense? Are glares his secret love language?And now he’s on my doorstep ranting about lawyers and installing better locks on my doors (because he really is a good guy). Do I dare hope he’s now willing to be loved like he deserves?The Origin of You is the prelude to the rest of the Tough Guys Read Romance series and delivers on its own happy ending. All the books can be read as standalones, but this story will explain IPDIESAC and how the guys’ romance book club took shape inside ACI. less

A military instalove romance where he writes romance under another name... HERS!DamienI’m simply a former soldier writing romances under a pen name to help out a bunch of wounded veterans – give them a chance to see themselves in the story having a happy ending. Until my Buttercup shows up unannounced and stealing my heart before I can catch my breath. I’m a sucker for feisty, wounded things and I’ve got an easy fix for the name mix-up. She can marry me and change her last name... moreA military instalove romance where he writes romance under another name... HERS!DamienI’m simply a former soldier writing romances under a pen name to help out a bunch of wounded veterans – give them a chance to see themselves in the story having a happy ending. Until my Buttercup shows up unannounced and stealing my heart before I can catch my breath. I’m a sucker for feisty, wounded things and I’ve got an easy fix for the name mix-up. She can marry me and change her last name. The sooner the better. See? Problem solved.TamsinI’m going to lose my job and my home if I don’t put an end to this… this imposter. But Damien is awfully persuasive about fixing the problem and keeping me around. That has to be another piece of fiction, surely? But I wouldn’t have believed that these guys hold romance book club every Friday night, either, if I hadn’t seen it for myself. So now what? I’m no good with relationships – there’s no way this can work. But he’s so damn sweet… Maybe just a little taste?Tough Guys Read Romance is all about the IPDIESAC Study Group. (Call it a romance book club and one of them will pop up unexpectedly to correct you!) less

He calls her every year on her birthday... and has no idea she's working for him!KaylaIt’s painfully delicious being this close to the man I’ve been in love with for ten years, three months, and a handful of days. My former commanding officer has only gotten grumpier over the years, but no less gorgeous. At least, since he doesn’t recognize me, I’m spared from seeing pity in his eyes. He’s lonely though and I’m going to help him find happiness, even if that means with someone else... moreHe calls her every year on her birthday... and has no idea she's working for him!KaylaIt’s painfully delicious being this close to the man I’ve been in love with for ten years, three months, and a handful of days. My former commanding officer has only gotten grumpier over the years, but no less gorgeous. At least, since he doesn’t recognize me, I’m spared from seeing pity in his eyes. He’s lonely though and I’m going to help him find happiness, even if that means with someone else. Or so I think until he calls me into his office and guilts me into baring my soul…JedI’ve no business tracking the delightful curves of a certain auburn-haired bombshell as she moves through the office. She’s disturbingly familiar and too damn young. Until someone submits an application to the IPDIESAC study group that has all the guys speculating about my love life… and who wants to fix it. When the phone number I call once a year is tracked to none other than Kayla, I know I have to act fast. She’s always been mine to protect, now she’s mine to love.Tough Guys Read Romance is all about the IPDIESAC Study Group. (Call it a romance book club and one of them will likely pop up unexpectedly to correct you!) The books can be read as stand-alone stories but the history and context of the group are in The Origin of You. Author’s Kayla’s first twenty years were not easy. She left foster care and a bad adoption for the Army, where she ran into a few of the really bad apples before finding Jed. That drama happens off the page and is not described in detail, but if that’s a little too much reality for your reading pleasure, maybe skip this one… less

Her brother's best friend is hosting book club right next door!PaisleyI don't know why my brother won't let me go with him to his secret book club. It's freaking right next door at his best friend's house! And now that I'm out of school and looking for a job it's time to explore that crush on Dean I've had for the last three years. If Lance is going to be so bossy, guess it's time to make a few of my own rules.. moreHer brother's best friend is hosting book club right next door!PaisleyI don't know why my brother won't let me go with him to his secret book club. It's freaking right next door at his best friend's house! And now that I'm out of school and looking for a job it's time to explore that crush on Dean I've had for the last three years. If Lance is going to be so bossy, guess it's time to make a few of my own rules...DeanI've been working on recovery for the last three years -- getting on with getting on after losing half my leg. But that doesn't mean I've forgotten about my girl, the one that always gave me a brief touch goodbye in the hospital when she was visiting her brother. I've already got him to agree that if she appears in the middle of my bed I get to keep her. And will you just look at that...Tough Guys Read Romance is all about the IPDIESAC Study Group. (Call it a romance book club and one of them will likely pop up unexpectedly to correct you!) The books can be read as stand-alone stories but if you want the context and history of the group The Origin of You will fill in the gaps. less

He says he's too old and broken to give me more than his name. I'm going there anyway... Wish me luck?BetsyChristmas is a time for miracles, right? Like convincing my stubborn husband in name only that we are meant to be more. That I’m not too young, and he’s definitely not too damaged. I finished college as fast as I could to get to this point, but… it’s not looking good. The last thing I want is for Heath to force feelings he doesn’t have, even if that leaves me completely alone in the world... moreHe says he's too old and broken to give me more than his name. I'm going there anyway... Wish me luck?BetsyChristmas is a time for miracles, right? Like convincing my stubborn husband in name only that we are meant to be more. That I’m not too young, and he’s definitely not too damaged. I finished college as fast as I could to get to this point, but… it’s not looking good. The last thing I want is for Heath to force feelings he doesn’t have, even if that leaves me completely alone in the world. I love him too much to trap him like that. But when I manage to rile him up enough to kiss me… swoon!HeathBetsy says she has no idea how to seduce a man, but she’s a born natural as far as I can see. But I’m not sure I can endure watching her try to hide her disgust if she catches sight of my scars. The truth I don’t want to acknowledge is I’m not really capable of denying Betsy anything. I might try to push her away for her own good. But in the end, if I’m what makes her happy, then me she shall have. She’ll regret it before the week is out and we can get back to normal, right? less

DominicI meant it when I told my mom and daughter I had enough interfering women in my life. Didn’t stop my miniature matchmaker from canvassing the female employees for one who doesn’t like princesses. Then I hear a voice I can’t ignore, sexy and seductive and, well, maybe there is room for one more woman in my cynical heart.LeanneMy new job and life are off to a fine mess. A sudden surprise makeover — available only to the truly desperate — helps... moreDominicI meant it when I told my mom and daughter I had enough interfering women in my life. Didn’t stop my miniature matchmaker from canvassing the female employees for one who doesn’t like princesses. Then I hear a voice I can’t ignore, sexy and seductive and, well, maybe there is room for one more woman in my cynical heart.LeanneMy new job and life are off to a fine mess. A sudden surprise makeover — available only to the truly desperate — helps. But then suddenly I’m being interrogated in small dark rooms by the sexy department boss that I ought to be avoiding. I shouldn’t be as intrigued as I am, right? Except that his trust only goes so far. If he wants my secrets, he’ll have to share a few of his own. I’m not so sure he wants me that bad… less

LanceBloody hell. My best friend just stole my little sister. And the best assistant in the world, who I’ve been unrequitedly lusting after since she started working for me, just informed me she’s taking a new job hours away. The only silver lining I can see is that I won’t have to keep reminding myself not to touch. At least, until the guys of the IPDIESAC study group call me on the carpet for committing the worst offense possible in a romance novel... moreLanceBloody hell. My best friend just stole my little sister. And the best assistant in the world, who I’ve been unrequitedly lusting after since she started working for me, just informed me she’s taking a new job hours away. The only silver lining I can see is that I won’t have to keep reminding myself not to touch. At least, until the guys of the IPDIESAC study group call me on the carpet for committing the worst offense possible in a romance novel. News to me I was living in one, but hey, now I’ve got hope and a whole new set of problems.IslaI’m done with Lance’s muffin obsession. That’s not why I’m leaving, but I’m not sorry to be going far away from his love-sick drama. Except… maybe he’s been overacting? But I start my new job in Sala Bay next week so we’ll see if he’s even half-way serious about having feelings. I’ve got my doubts he’ll bother to come see me, but even if he does, maybe he should stay close to his support network for his mental health? Ugh. Why is nothing good ever easy? less