Real Life, Real Love Series by Kay Cove

She plays the part of his sweet girlfriend perfectly but when the cameras are off, the real drama unfolds… Chase is ready to turn over a new leaf and leave his Hollywood playboy antics behind. He asked the universe for a chance at real love and is confident that Noa is his swift delivery. The only problem? It’s near impossible to move forward when there is still a spotlight on the skeletons of his past... moreShe plays the part of his sweet girlfriend perfectly but when the cameras are off, the real drama unfolds… Chase is ready to turn over a new leaf and leave his Hollywood playboy antics behind. He asked the universe for a chance at real love and is confident that Noa is his swift delivery. The only problem? It’s near impossible to move forward when there is still a spotlight on the skeletons of his past. * * * Newly single, Noa’s focused on one thing and one thing only–and it does not involve a whirlwind summer romance with megastar actor Chase Ford. Armed with a paintbrush and a new blank canvas, she’s determined to paint the perfect family picture for her and her four-year-old son. It only takes one chance encounter. One tabloid picture. One publicity scheme to set the record straight. Their ruse turns real. Knowing he found the girl of his dreams, Chase is ready to fight for their chance at forever, but he’s about to face the cruel reality Noa already knows too well—not all loves are created equal, and sometimes perfect isn’t enough. * * * * * Author note: Paint Me Perfect is a fake dating, celebrity, and single parent contemporary romance where moms are seen and blended families are celebrated. It is book one in the Real Life, Real Love series but can be read as a standalone. less

Rewriting the rules could be the best—or worst—thing that ever happened to them… Adler Haley writes great sex…just not under her name. And certainly not about her experiences—or lack thereof. There’s no safer place to express herself than behind the obscurity of ghostwriting romance novels. By day, Adler’s perfectly content to blend in at her boring nine-to-five as an executive assistant... moreRewriting the rules could be the best—or worst—thing that ever happened to them… Adler Haley writes great sex…just not under her name. And certainly not about her experiences—or lack thereof. There’s no safer place to express herself than behind the obscurity of ghostwriting romance novels. By day, Adler’s perfectly content to blend in at her boring nine-to-five as an executive assistant. At least until she meets Joel—her new boss who has her wondering if love at first sight is more than just fiction. * * * * * * Joel Lewis is convinced that relationships bring out the bad in people. And marriage? The worst. Ask his parents. His siblings. And his ex-girlfriend. Needing a fresh start, Joel trades the Big Apple to take the helm at a struggling venture capitalist firm in Denver. After meeting his new assistant, he has to work overtime to fight his feelings and adhere to the no-relationships policy he’s instated for his life. Armed with The F-Buddy Rules for Survival, a clever set of guidelines designed to keep their friendship fun and fun only, Adler and Joel find themselves whisked into the most entertaining "situationship" of their lives. But it’s not long before Adler discovers a major issue with the rules—they weren’t meant to protect her from falling in love. They were only ever meant to keep Joel from finding out. * * * * * * * * * * * Author note: Rewrite the Rules is a steamy, boss/assistant, friends with benefits, first time romance. Full of sass, angst and pop culture references, this story is sure to make you laugh and cry while you root for a happily ever after. It is book two in the Love, Me & the 303 Series but can be read as a standalone. less

He has two true loves in his life—the girl and the game. But he can't keep both... Quinn is finally enjoying the view from the top in her executive office. Her new position as CMO of a billion-dollar tech company keeps her just busy enough to avoid the gut-wrenching guilt and regret she’s carried around for three years, since the loss of her mother. No one else will see the monster she sees in the mirror as long as she keeps her head down and buried in her work... moreHe has two true loves in his life—the girl and the game. But he can't keep both... Quinn is finally enjoying the view from the top in her executive office. Her new position as CMO of a billion-dollar tech company keeps her just busy enough to avoid the gut-wrenching guilt and regret she’s carried around for three years, since the loss of her mother. No one else will see the monster she sees in the mirror as long as she keeps her head down and buried in her work. No one that is until Cody Kartlin comes barreling into the picture, determined to earn her heart by proving that when it comes to high-powered careers—real men aren’t afraid to let a woman take the lead. * * * * * * Cody’s only had one true love—football. After a career-ending injury, he never thought he’d feel that spark of life again—until he laid eyes on Quinn. His new life game plan immediately becomes a slow play for Quinn’s heart. When Quinn’s new promotion threatens to send her overseas, Cody gallantly offers to help her stop the transfer by exploiting a company policy loophole. The agreement is simple—Cody marries Quinn, and Quinn just… owes Cody one. It’s not long before what started as paperwork starts feeling like a whole lot more, but right when Cody thinks he’s secured a future with the girl of his dreams, his old flame creeps back into the picture. A second chance at his football career will force him to choose—the girl, or the game. * * * * * * * * * * * Author note: Owe Me One is a marriage of convenience, sports, and boss babe romance. This story is an emotionally heavy story with elements of grief, but with plenty of charm and laughter. Owe Me One is book three in the Real Life, Real Love series but can be read as a standalone. less

She thought her first love was in the past. Her famous ex thinks differently. But her new man has no plans of letting her go. For Reese, music is a passion of the past. All her precious memories of singing are twisted up with the painful aftermath of her first heartbreak. The only way to move on is to leave it all behind. Giving up her passion for music production, she forces herself to “grow up” and start taking a career in law seriously. * * * * * * Miles is done with L.A... moreShe thought her first love was in the past. Her famous ex thinks differently. But her new man has no plans of letting her go. For Reese, music is a passion of the past. All her precious memories of singing are twisted up with the painful aftermath of her first heartbreak. The only way to move on is to leave it all behind. Giving up her passion for music production, she forces herself to “grow up” and start taking a career in law seriously. * * * * * * Miles is done with L.A. After four years of pedaling his demo to record label after label with no success, he’s ready to abandon his dream of making it as a big-name R&B singer. Returning home and to his old job in commercial construction, Miles agrees to renovate The Garage, a run-down music venue that was once a community treasure in downtown Denver. Shocked to discover Miles is restoring The Garage—the very place Reese first fell in love with music so many years ago—she is immediately taken by the sexy, smiley, and suave wannabe musician. It’s a perfect match. Their obvious chemistry results in a passionate romance that seems to be headed straight to happily ever after, until Reese’s first love barges back into the picture, leaving her wondering what her heart needs most… Forgiveness or a fresh start. * * * * * * * * * * * Author note: Sing Your Secrets is a steamy, love triangle (no cheating), celebrity, contemporary romance. It is book four in the Real Life, Real Love series but can be read as a standalone. less

Friendship is strength. Love muddles everything. And a baby would definitely blur the lines. Amani is keeping secrets. On the surface, she’s envied as a successful influencer with millions of followers, but no one, not even her found family, knows the truth. She’s burnt out, fed up, and devastated over the news that her chances of ever having a baby are slim to none, and she’s running out of time. Adam’s only priority as a Hollywood agent is keeping his best friend, and client's career afloat... moreFriendship is strength. Love muddles everything. And a baby would definitely blur the lines. Amani is keeping secrets. On the surface, she’s envied as a successful influencer with millions of followers, but no one, not even her found family, knows the truth. She’s burnt out, fed up, and devastated over the news that her chances of ever having a baby are slim to none, and she’s running out of time. Adam’s only priority as a Hollywood agent is keeping his best friend, and client's career afloat. In fact, he works so much that he’s almost outrun his painful past when marriage and fatherhood were taken from him. If Adam has learned anything, love is untrustworthy, and he’ll never make that mistake again. The timing is wrong, and neither can handle a relationship right now, so obviously, there’s only one way to address the steamy tension between just one summer with absolutely no strings attached. But when Adam falls under Amani’s spell, he finds himself blurring the lines, and even offers her the ultimate favor… Is a baby between friends really that bad of an idea? Author note: First Comes Forever is the conclusion of the Real Life, Real Love series. It can be read as a standalone. While it does in end a happily ever after, this story contains mentions of pregnancy, infertility, and miscarriage. Please protect your mental health and read responsibly. less