Carter Sinclair thrives on order, control, and the love of Lacey-the woman he's ready to make his forever. A beach vacation with family is the perfect setting for his carefully planned proposal.But perfection is elusive.When his brother arrives with an unexpected guest-Marisol, a striking but sharp-edged model-Carter's world tilts. Tensions rise, past wounds reopen, and his vision of the perfect beginning starts to unravel. As love and fate collide, Carter must decide: hold onto control or embrace the beautifully imperfect.
Dear Reader, Put on Your Thinking Cap is my invitation to you to share the fruits of my many years of studying the human experience. I have learned: Within you and me, there is a whole physiological apparatus (your brain's adept interaction with your central nervous system) that constantly listens to and communicates your desires (throughout your entire body) according to your thoughts, words, and emotions, co-creating your personal realities precisely mirroring your mental input. When you become aware of this inner power, you can willingly accept responsibility for the outcomes (positive or negative) in your ife because you will know that you have the ability to change your mind and make different choices and decisions to have new, more life-affirming experiences. I am excited for you to appreciate the expansive feeling of freedom when you realize that you hold the ultimate control over how you choose to create your life. Your life is an inside job. Enjoy Namaste Linda Logan, D.D.
Gemma: I've never been good with romantic relationships. I've never felt that spark. You know the one I mean. The one that gives you chills and makes your heart race. It's never happened for me. That is, until one night when I find myself out at happy hour. The problem? He's my best friend and I'd never do anything to jeopardize what we have. When I ask for his help, he plants an idea in my head. His idea? Find a Mr. Right Now rather than a Mr. Right... Baz: I live my life one day at a time. I'm successful financially, so I'm not talking about money here. I'm talking about sex. I'm the kind of guy who prefers a no-strings attached arrangement. Nobody stays forever. Love is some made up concept that only lasts in fairytales. I know this and I'm good with it. Everyone knows how I feel, especially my best friend. So why is it that when she decides to takes my advice to find a no-strings attached arrangement for herself, it makes me regret ever suggesting it? **Finding Mr. Right Now is a full-length, friends-to-lovers, romance with no cheating. This is book one in a three book series and there is a cliffhanger.
Baz: I would have gone back to the friend zone, if that was what she had decided. But, thankfully, it wasn't. She was my wet dream come to life. She was oh-so-eager to learn, both how to please and be pleased. I know she requested a month-long time line for our arrangement, and I had agreed to it. But, truth be told, I wasn't sure that would be long enough. Especially because I intended on taking my time and enjoying every, single second of it. There was so much I was going to teach her. The possibilities were endless. Gemma: Now that I had committed to the idea of a Mr. Right Now, I was thrilled that Baz agreed to fill the role. As far as I was concerned, after last night, there was no turning back. He was the perfect candidate; handsome and experienced in everything that I wasn't. And, I finally felt that elusive spark Now I just needed to make sure to continually remind myself that this whole thing was a temporary arrangement between friends. But, is it really possible to have an actual friend with benefits? And not want it to turn into something more? **Becoming Ms. Right Now is a full-length, friends-to-lovers, romance with no cheating. This is book two in a three book series. Book two will answer some of your questions, but there will still be some left unanswered.
Gemma: Roughly three weeks remain in our arrangement. That's only three weeks for me to learn everything that Baz is able to teach me. As promised, I'm a stellar student, diligently taking notes and implementing them wisely. And I'm constantly reminding myself that this is only temporary. The struggle is real. Baz: This arrangement is nothing short of a dream come true. I'm getting to live out all of my teenage fantasies. Not to mention, the plethora of new ones I've come up with. I don't think three weeks could possibly be enough time to fulfill them all. And when our time is up, it might just kill me to let her go. Observer: Gemma and Baz are so wrapped up in each other that they're completely oblivious to the fact that I'm not happy about their arrangement. Make no mistake, I'm out here, watching and waiting to make my move.
They say I'm out of control. I built my empire from nothing, and now the people I trusted most have turned on me, calling me ruthless, demanding, and unfeeling. Maybe they're right. I think they're wrong, but the Board of Directors has issued an ultimatum, and I'm supposed to take a vacation to "change my outlook." I don't do surrender. When an invitation finds me, it arrives in an elegant black envelope for a place called The Hotel. It promises escape, discovery, and sanctuary for the adrift. I accept. But this place... it's more than a resort. It's alive in a way I can't explain. It knows me. The Hotel: Amelia is the haunting first book in The Velvet Key contemporary fantasy series. If you like psychological depth, metaphysical intrigue, and stories of transformation that linger, you'll love DD Lorenzo's immersive read.
