Kristen Granata

I once fell in love with two people.I was lucky enough they fell in love with me too.Chance Kellerman was the broken boy whose father convinced him he was worthless, and needed to hide his shameful desires.We became friends first, then brothers when we played hockey for the same team.But it was Presley King who brought us even closer. With her we became more. She set us on fire, and we had everything we'd ever wanted.Then she left us.Four years later, Chance and I are playing on rival teams when Presley appears on the Jumbotron. Our lives look a lot different than they did in college, and the odds seem stacked against us, but I'm positive we've been thrown back together for a reason.Convincing them of the same won't be easy, especially when Presley's job finds out about our unconventional relationship. I'm prepared to fight for us, until one moment on the ice changes everything.I thought fate brought us together, but maybe we're only destined to lose it all.

I've never had a problem convincing a man to take me home for a night of fun.Until I meet Alexander Krum.He leaves me wanting more at the end of every encounter. Despite our insane attraction to one another, we couldn't be more opposite.He wants to take me on a date.I want to head straight to his bedroom.He believes in romance.I know men in romance books don't really exist.He always wants to help.I can take care of myself.But then he comes to me with a proposition: A marriage arrangement to save his family's villa. His substantial offer has me overlooking our differences and saying "I do."There is only one problem...he's been hiding a secret from the media for the last four years. Pretending to be a wife is one thing, but this? I'm the last person he should want in this role.Yet I can't bring myself to walk away. The incentive is too great, and when it's over, I will have my dream.And it will be over. I'm not destined for happily ever after's-no matter how real this charade is starting to feel.

When my best friend tells me she's finally following her dreams and starting her own business, I couldn't be happier. Since college, we've talked about creating a website where people of all types can feel free to be themselves and explore what turns them on. So when she asks me to run it with her, I'm all in.Until she asks me to sleep with her and her husband, and post it on the website.I've loved her my whole life, but she chose a different path to please her parents. A path that led her to her wonderful hockey pro husband. If I accept her offer, I'd be her dirty secret all over again, and I don't know if my heart can withstand it.But when my apartment goes under construction, I'm stuck living with the two people I should be keeping my distance from. The forced proximity brings us closer in ways I never would've imagined, and now that we've started, I don't know how we'll be able to stop when it's time for me to move back out.No one can know about the things the three of us are doing. There's too much at stake.But even though we're careful to hide our identities, nothing stays hidden on the internet for long...

ElenaWhen my candy bowl gets stolen by a mischievous teenager on Halloween, I march across the street to confront the girl's father. Since the bowl is a memento from my family, I expect him to apologize and make his daughter give it back. No harm, no foul.Not only does the gorgeous single dad-who I've enjoyed watching mow his lawn without a shirt more times than I'd like to admit-deny the whole thing and take his daughter's side, but he is extremely rude to me.I should let it go and cut my losses. But something about his self-righteous attitude strikes a nerve. So, I steal something from him to get even.And end up starting a war.GrantI'm too old to be pulling pranks on my neighbor. But when I see the smile it brings to my daughter's face, I'll do anything to keep her from reverting back to slamming her bedroom door and yelling that I don't understand her.Being a single parent is hard, and being a father to a hormonal teenage girl is something else entirely. It has always been just the two of us, but I'm starting to realize that I might not be enough to help her as she turns into a young woman.Which is why I call a truce with the beautiful blonde across the street and allow her to tutor my daughter instead. I'm not prepared for the bond they create, and I'm definitely not prepared for the way my body reacts whenever she's around.Somehow, my enemy just turned into so much more.

Charly Johnson created a bucket list when cancer left her mother with less than a year to live. They didn't make it all the way through the list before she died, but she made Charly promise to finish it and live her life to the fullest.Spending the summer in a coastal mountain city in Maine is next on her list. The scenic town is perfect for finding adventure, and the quirky inn owner makes her feel right at home in the guest house.Except for the fact that her new living quarters belong to the owner's grump of a nephew.Bryce Holden was an NFL player before sustaining a career-ending spinal injury. The people he thought would stand by his side left him when he was no longer a football star. Now, he prefers to live his life as a recluse, keeping outsiders at arm's length where his heart is safe.The last thing Bryce needs is to fall for a beautiful woman who will leave him like everyone else. But when he sees Charly's incomplete bucket list, and the bruised heart she wears on her sleeve, he resolves to help her on her journey.Even if it means losing her at the end of it.*Someone You Love is a touching forced-proximity summer contemporary romance about a former NFL star who is disabled, and a sweet heroine who's trying to heal after the loss of her mother. This is a standalone novel with several open-door steamy scenes, and a HEA.

From the author who brought you the best-selling romantic comedy, "Hating the Boss." They say you never forget your first love. Clearly, they haven't tried hard enough. I've spent five years forgetting about Christopher Hastings. His gentle touch? A distant memory. Those gorgeous hazel eyes? Long gone. The sparks that flew when we kissed? Wiped from my mind. Now my life is going exactly the way I want it to. I landed a teaching job at my old elementary school. I'm happy again. Everything's perfect. Imagine my surprise when I find out my school's gym teacher is none other than Christopher Hastings. Cue panic attack. But it doesn't matter how good he fills out those basketball shorts-I've moved on. At least that's what I keep telling myself. If only my heart would get the memo. They say you never forget your first love, and it looks like Christopher is determined to make sure I never forget mine. REVIEW "I loved this book from start to finish. Kristen Granata has found her sweet spot, mixing romcom together with some real life emotions." -- Tracy, GoodReads Reviewer "This book was charming, witty, and touching - a second chance romance at its finest." -- Lacey Dailey, Author "OMG This book. I could not put it down. Christopher and Michelle are a perfect match This book was so funny and heartfelt. I was smiling the whole time." -- Rachael Smith, ARC Recipient "This book had such a good balance between funny, sweet and some heaviness. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars." -- Love of Words Between the Pages

AN AMAZON TOP 30 BESTSELLER One night. That's all it was supposed to be. Imagine my surprise when Mr. Sexy in a Suit breezed through the door on the first day of school. Ladies and gentlemen, meet my new boss. Not only does he instantly recognize me, but he accuses me of stealing something valuable from him the morning I walk-of-shamed out of his apartment. When bullying me into a confession doesn't work, he turns my life into a living nightmare - as if that will coax me into returning what I supposedly stole. But this is my school, and the only thing I'll be returning is payback. Game. On. There's only one problem. I wanted him before I hated him, and even now, a part of me still wants him. Somehow, through all of our fighting, through the anger and the pranks, I think I'm falling in love with the enemy. REVIEW "This was such a light, easy read that had me laughing so hard at times. The bickering and the pranks between Reagan and Jaxon was just hilarious. Everything was well written." -- Briana Cooper, GoodReads Reviewer "This book had me laughing out loud and snorting liquid out my nose Kristen absolutely killed it with this rom-com. This book floored me with its witty banter, juvenile games, hilarious awkwardness, super sexy bedroom scenes and unbreakable friendships." -- Kara, Rotella Reads "All the stars. Kristen is a master storyteller and her writing voice is so distinct and hilarious and I loved every minute of it. Seriously, READ THIS NOVEL. It's just amazing. Perfection. Absolutely adored it." -- Bookish Belle "Kristen really delivered on a super steamy and hilarious romantic comedy. I just have to say that office scene... HOLY MOLY, I needed a fan to cool me off after that one " -- Nikki Pennington, ARC Recipient

Book 4 in The Collision Series is an emotional standalone romance about finding hope after loss. TJ Cutler's life has been anything but easy. Looking at him now, no one would guess that the successful MMA fighter and business owner was once a homeless drug addict who witnessed his father brutally murder his mother when he was just a child. But TJ knows how harsh reality can be for some, and he dedicates his life to helping those who are struggling like he once did. Carla Evans thought that her life was perfect until everything fell apart. Determined to start over, she moves to a new town ready to check items off of her bucket list. She didn't plan for a steamy one-night stand with a muscular, tattooed fighter. She also didn't know that he'd end up being the boss at her new job a week later. She tries to keep things professional, but they're unable to resist their attraction to each other. Carla is the uptight, buttoned-up contrast to TJ's fearless and outgoing nature. He shows her how to live outside the box she constructed for herself, and pushes her past her comfort zone. But Carla soon realizes that TJ is the one in need of help - and love. Can Carla break through the walls of TJ's damaged past, or are his wounds too deep to be healed? This book contains some graphic scenes and sensitive subject matter. REVIEW "I devoured this book in hours. TJ, what can I say? You had me at the one tattooed butt cheek. Beautifully told & heartbreaking at the same time." -- Nikki J Summers, Author "This story made me feel everything. It consumed me. TJ and his demons, Carla and her struggles. Two characters that are totally right for one another. Kristen has a way with words and this book is written so beautifully." -- Lindsey Powell, Author "Fantastically Heavy Read Wow What an emotional ride Kristen Granata takes her readers on. From the blurb, I thought it was going to be pretty cut and dry, bad ass guy and stuck up girl getting together. However, this was so much more". -- Tiffany Readz "Kristen's writing continues to get better with every story. She is never afraid to write about real topics and loves making her readers go through a thousand emotions while reading her stories." -- Dorthy, GoodReads Reviewer

Book 3 is a standalone in The Collision Series. Every choice has a consequence. Charlotte Thompson knows it all too well. On the run from her past, she hopes to start over in her new home. To keep her secret safe, she must avoid getting close to anyone. The last thing she wants is to get involved with the town's notorious bad boy. Tanner Brooks is forever doomed to live in the shadow of his older sibling. Regarded as troubled and brooding, he's seen as nothing more than the other brother. That all changes when a striking new girl captures Tanner's attention. Charlotte gives him something to feel other than heartache and rage. Determined to prove himself, he will do anything for her ... even if it means putting his life on the line. Between Tanner's unwavering pursuit and Charlotte's wavering defenses, sparks fly. But when Charlotte's past catches up to her, she is forced to face the consequences of her actions. What's worse, Tanner is taken along for the ride. Charlotte needs to save Tanner from her mess and keep them both alive. This is an opposites attract, standalone romance about first love, finding your strength, and learning how to forgive not only others, but yourself. REVIEW"I freaking LOVED this book From beginning to end, this story consumed me." -- Kara, Rotella Reads "Granata's novels are not simply love stories. They are messages of strength. They are words of encouragement, and hope, and lessons learned. They are about fighting your inner demons, overcoming your obstacles, and surviving." -- Kerry, The Wineing Reader "The instant connection between Charlotte and Tanner was everything. The push and pull kept had me gripping my Kindle. The little moments that I feel Kristen writes so well." -- Andrea Hopkins, Author "Tanner was a hothead with a romantic side that made me swoon. Charlotte was a sweet girl with secrets in her that kept her from moving on with a happy life. Usually you read a story and broken characters come together and fix each other but in this one they fixed themselves so they could be together." -- Tammi, GoodReads Reviewer