Recommendations based on "Forbidden to Fall"

All her life, Beth Denton battled both her weight and her controlling parents. And now that she’s declared victory, she’s looking for her prince charming… Beth has always lived in her outgoing sister’s shadow, plagued by her own insecurity about her body. It’s time for her to step out from the sidelines and experience what life has to offer—then she’s laid off from her teaching job, and has to rely on her sister to get her a job at Danvers International. Nick Merimon is gorgeous, wealthy, and a well-known playboy—just the sort of man Beth has always avoided. But even she can’t deny the sparks that are flying between them. He could be just the man to show her what she’s been missing all these years. And after they share one heart-stopping night together, she is surprised when it leads to a relationship. But as their connection grows, and the realities of their romance begin to show, Beth will have to overcome both her own insecurities and her doubts about Nick’s intentions if her newfound pleasures are to last forever…

Stalking and restraining orders are a thing of Alayna Wither's past. With her MBA newly in hand, she has her future figured outmove up at the nightclub she works at and stay away from any guy who might trigger her obsessive love disorder. A perfect plan. But what Alayna didn't figure on is Hudson Pierce, the new owner of the nightclub. He's smart, rich, and gorgeousthe kind of guy Alayna knows to stay away from if she wants to keep her past tendencies in check. Except, Hudson's fixed his sights on her. He wants her in his bed and makes no secret of it. Avoiding him isn't an option after he offers a business proposition she can't turn down and she's drawn further into his universe, unable to resist his gravitational pull. When she learns Hudson has a dark history of his own, she realizes too late that she's fallen for the worst man she could possibly get involved with. Or maybe their less than ideal pasts give them an opportunity to heal each other and finally find the love their lives have been missing.

One girl. Twin brothers. An uncommon triangle. When college student Olivia Townsend returned home to help her father run his business, she never imagined a complication like Cash and Nash Davenport—twin brothers different in so many ways but with one thing in common: an uncontrollable desire for Olivia.Cash is dangerous, sexy, and bad to the bone—a man whose kisses make Olivia forget she is playing with fire. Nash is successful, reliable and intensely passionate—and already taken. But all it takes is one soft stroke to make Olivia forget he belongs to someone else.However, Olivia is in for a surprise. These boys have a secret that should make her run away as far and as fast as she can. If only it wasn’t too late. A sensual game between three players has begun, and it’s about to spin deliriously out of control.

Praise for Best Kind of Broken: "By turns humorous and heartbreaking, Best Kind Of Broken has become one of my favorites!" -- Cora Carmack, New York Times bestselling author "You'll fall for Pixie and Levi, just like I did!" -- Jennifer L. Armentrout (J. Lynn), #1 New York Times bestselling author "Tangled with friendship, history and heartbreak - not to mention a huge dose of humor - Chelsea Fine's New Adult novel is not to be missed! Beyond an incredibly HOT read, Pixie and Levi's longing for each other will have you rooting for them till the very end." -- Jay Crownover, New York Times bestselling author of Rule "Chelsea Fine's style is witty, visceral and fresh. All I wanted to do was crawl inside this book and live with the characters. " -- Chelsea M. Cameron, New York Times bestselling author Sometimes wrong can feel oh so right . . . Jenna Lacombe needs complete control, whether it's in the streets . . . or between the sheets. So when she sets out on a solo road trip to visit her family in New Orleans, she's beyond annoyed that the infuriatingly sexy Jack Oliver wants to hitch a ride with her. Ever since they shared a wild night together last year, he's been trying to strip away her defenses one by one. He claims he's just coming along to keep her safe-but what's not safe for her is prolonged exposure to the tattooed hottie. Jack can't get Jenna out from under his skin. She makes him feel alive again after his old life nearly destroyed him-and losing her is not an option. Now Jack's troubles are catching up to him, and he's forced to return to his hometown in Louisiana. But when his secrets put them both in harm's way, Jenna will have to figure out how far she's willing to let love in . . . and how much she already has.

 Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love with girl. Girl falls in love with boy… SCREECH! No.  It can’t be that easy.  (You knew that, right?) Boy meets girl. Boy can’t fall in love with girl. She also has secrets.   He’ll try to uncover all her secrets. But in doing so, he’ll have to remove all the walls she hides behind. Leave her bare and aching. And what happens then?  Girl meets boy. Girl falls in love with boy.  Boy can’t love her back.

A wildland firefighter reconnects in a second chance romance with his late best friend's sister, the one that got away, in the scorching hot book two in the BookTok viral Sky Ridge Hotshots series. “Let me be your twin flame, love.” I walk into the local bar with my hotshot crew, dirty and exhausted, only to slam into my biggest regret. The twin sister of my lost best friend and the one who got away, Violette Taylor. I haven’t seen her in years, but I haven’t forgotten her either. I used to be Rowan to her. Now, I’m just King, the guy who broke her heart, but not for the reasons she thinks. Violette, a nurse and single mom, is back in town for good, and working hard to avoid anyone who reminds her of the past, especially a career hotshot like me. But when I fall into her care after an injury lands me in her burn unit, it feels like maybe it’s fate. I know something she doesn’t--life rarely offers second chances. I need to protect those I love. So, if this is my chance to make things right, I’m taking it. Tropes: Firefighter romance / Angst / Small town romance / Forced proximity / Second chance romance / Friend to Lovers / Hurt Care / Workplace romance

The USA Today bestselling author of the Hero’s Welcome series introduces a trio of swoon-worthy North Carolina brothers fighting for love in this novel of sand, sea, and seduction. For years, Jack Sawyer’s family has been running their upscale seafood business like a finely tuned machine. But every machine breaks down eventually, and suddenly Jack needs a new office manager, a new kayak launch, and a new lease on life. Then Grace Donner shows up again. She’s smart, motivated, and perfect for the manager position, but if she’s anything like her mom, she can’t be trusted. And Jack has never been able to trust himself around Grace. Grace hasn’t seen her former stepbrothers since their parents’ messy divorce, but she never forgot them—especially Jack. She misses being part of the big rambunctious Sawyer clan, and if there’s an opportunity to set things right, she means to do it. But she can’t ignore Jack’s irresistibly kissable lips, or the searing way he looks at her when he thinks she’s not looking. Their chemistry is more explosive than ever. And if the Sawyers can forgive and forget, anything is possible. Look for the Hero’s Welcome series by Annie Rains WELCOME TO FOREVER | WELCOME HOME, COWBOY | WELCOMING THE BAD BOY | WELCOME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Praise for Forbidden Kisses “Annie Rains writes books that don’t just pull on your heartstrings, they yank out all the feels in the best way possible! A fantastic, fresh voice in contemporary romance!”—Codi Gary, author of Things Good Girls Don’t Do  “A passionate, heartfelt tale with a hint of the forbidden and a lot of chemistry. Forbidden Kisses is a delicious novel that you’ll read in one sitting.”—Jamie K. Schmidt, USA Today bestselling author of the Club Inferno Series “Rains writes a wonderfully sweet romance every time!”—Obsessive Book Nerd “The chemistry between these two is palpable . . . as in hot! There is no doubt about the feelings Grace and Jack have for each other and they fit well as a couple. The story was fun with a bit of angst and a heap of forgiveness.”—Aurora B’s Book Blog “The constant push and pull, mixed with the sky-high chemistry make for an unputdownable book that will kidnap your heart from the very first page and won’t let go until the end.”—Roberta’s Dream World

He's off-limits, continually underestimates me, and yet… I can't ignore the attraction between us. When I landed my dream job, I didn’t realize I’d be working with the one guy I’ve always avoided. Jonah Templeton.Caught off guard with a career-ending injury; he is the life and soul of every party, a likable, sociable guy on all accounts. His future relies on the success of the sports complex I’ve been hired to manage. But…he doubts my capabilities from the get-go. I’m tired of being underestimated, of having my capabilities judged by just my pretty face. This is my opportunity to prove everyone wrong, including Jonah. I just never expected to fall for him, or to learn that Jonah isn’t the man he pretends to be.Now I’m not sure if I can handle the truth.Praise for Falling for You:"Lea Coll delivers a beautifully written romance with an emotional and seductive storyline. The electric chemistry between Jonah and Callie is deliciously sexy and sizzles on the pages. Falling For You is a wonderful, forbidden office romance that draws you in and keeps a hold of your heart from the beginning to the end." - Author Christy Pastore"I love the push and pull and the very real emotions that pour off the pages, the learning as the characters grow, and the happiness that eventually comes our way. I look forward to the next book because I can't get enough of this group!" Jenn the Readaholic"This book was so unexpectedly delicious, steamy and emotional! I LOVED it! It was ghost pepper hot & also brought me to real tears, more than once. Lea Coll wrote an absolute touchdown of a happily ever after, and I cannot wait to read what she's got next!" Savannah, Goodreads reviewer"I LOVED this book! ❤️ Jonah and Callie are my new favorite couple. I love all of Lea Coll's books and this one most definitely didn't disappoint. I couldn't put it down." - Tammy, Goodreads reviewer"What an incredible, amazing read. I fell in love with Jonah.They are so perfect for one another. Another amazing read by Lea Coll!" - Theresa, Goodreads reviewer"Read this beautifully written, emotional, heartfelt story by Lea Coll. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this absolute page turner. Highly recommended with five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ awesome stars!" - Lishani, Goodreads reviewer"Falling for You is the kind of book you dive into head first, heart pounding, and butterflies fluttering, and come out feeling completely astounded. This book. It will kick you right in the feels, but the pain will totally be worth it. It's one of those stories that just captures your whole soul. Seriously, just pick up this book and read it because it was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!" - Tara, Goodreads Reviewer"I love the push and pull and the very real emotions that pour off the pages, the learning as the characters grow, and the happiness that eventually comes our way. I look forward to the next book because I can't get enough of this group!" Jenn the ReadaholicFor fans of Melanie Harlow.

James Never good enough. Not the real son. I will prove him wrong-prove everyone wrong. I am someone. I will succeed. I don't need my brother to help me. I don't need anyone. My enemy holds my secret. He teases me. Taunts me. Follows me with his eyes. Our hot, angry kisses keep me up at night. I don't want him. I hate him. But I can't stop thinking about him. That there's more to him I want to discover him. The truth is unexpected. My enemy might not only be my friend but the love I never thought to have. Malcolm Live, love, laugh. Life is too short to worry when you don't know how long you've got. I want every day to be my best. Like it's my last. My friends see what I let them. Not the real me. Only one man has ever crawled beneath my skin. He drives me crazy. Makes me wild. Makes me care. A night of bad decisions changes the course of my life. Everything I've known no longer makes sense. My enemy now stands by my side. I'm no longer running. I want to stay. I want a future. Hate has changed to something new and wonderful. Something terrifying. Uncontrollable. Love.

When your heart has been broken, the last thing you should do is fall into another man's arms, let alone his bed. Yet that's exactly what I did. And then I ran like a thief in the night. If I never see Jack again, it will be too soon. But I guess fate has a sense of humor because the sexy chef who saw me at my worst is my new client. The beautiful creature stumbled into my life and fled just as quickly. Her disappearance left me confused and frustrated. But when she appears, flustered and gorgeous in my morning meeting, I can't resist the chance to see if I can rekindle the spark we had. Another relationship is the last thing I need, but I can't resist the flame Harper ignites inside me.No one said love was easy, but why does it have to be so damn hard?