Bøger af Carrie Ann Ryan

When my best friend and I fell for the same guy in middle school, I stepped back.I'd always expected to dance at their wedding.Not sit in the back pew of her funeral.I left town for my own reasons, but now that I'm back, it's clear Sebastian Montgomery isn't the same man I left.He's hard. Broken.And a single father to an adorable little girl.When it turns out he's my new neighbor, I can't stay away.But I know I'm playing with fire and the heat between us burns enough to scorch.I thought I was over my crush.But now it might crush me.

Sparks fly between a former cop-turned-bartender and his new innkeeper in the first installment of a Montgomery Ink spin-off series from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan.Dare Collins is a man who knows his whiskey and women-or at least that's what he tells himself. When his family decides to hire on a new innkeeper for the inn above his bar and restaurant, he's more than reluctant. Especially when he meets the new hire. But he'll soon find that he has no choice but to work with this city girl and accept her new ideas and the burning attraction between them.Kenzie Owens left her old life and an abusive relationship behind her-or so she thought. She figures she'll be safe in Whiskey, Pennsylvania but after one look at her new boss, Dare Collins, she might still be in danger, or at least her heart. And when her past catches up with her despite her attempts to avoid it, it's more than her heart on the line. This time, it might mean her life.

Two best friends follow a dangerous and seductive path in the final standalone novel of the bestselling Whiskey and Lies series from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan.Ainsley Harris has always kept a secret from her best friend. She's stood by his side, helped him raise his daughter, and tried to keep her distance even though she's been in love with him for years. She knows he has secrets of his own and she's not willing to chance what they have on a possibility.Loch Collins has hidden himself and his past from the world for good reason. Darkness always comes back to haunt those who fight against it, and he knows better than most. One night of temper, however, forces him to realize his true feelings for Ainsley-for better or worse.But Loch's former allies aren't on his side anymore, and now not only is his life and the life of his daughter on the line, but Ainsley is in the crosshairs, as well. Together, two best friends must fight for each other and their small town, because Whiskey has never burned brighter. And danger, it seems, is ever lurking.

One whiskey-saturated night turns into something far more in the second standalone installment of the bestselling Whiskey and Lies series from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan.Fox Collins likes his life just the way it is. His siblings are falling in love all around him, but he'd much rather focus on his next story than on a serious relationship. However, when his latest one-night stand returns to Whiskey-this time for good-he'll need to learn to trust his instincts to figure out if he can live without her in his life.Former dancer Melody Waters is finally ready to settle down in her grandmother's small Pennsylvania hometown. Bad decisions and fateful nights have changed her path more than once, but now she's focused on one thing: opening her new own dance studio. But fate is a funny thing, and once again, she'll be forced to learn that actions have consequences and some repercussions can not only change your life forever, they can also come back to haunt you...one broken promise at a time.

The Wilder Brothers from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continue with Elijah's last chance at redemption and love.I made plans. I followed the path. I fell in love.Then the world took her away from me.I swore to never love again, and I've done all I could to keep that vow.But life finds a way and I can't stop this burning attraction with my best friend.Maddie stood by me when my world shattered.She deserves more than a broken man who promised to never love again.Only I swear she feels the same way about me. And I have no idea what to do about it.Now she might leave the Wilders and I can't tell her to stay-even if it means shattering the one piece of me I have left.

La saga Montgomery Ink continue avec une belle romance, quand une jeune mariée en fuite et deux meilleurs amis saisissent la chance de leur vie.Ethan Montgomery croyait sa vie sur les rails jusqu'au moment où, avec son meilleur ami, il rencontre une femme en robe de mariée en train de boire du vin directement au goulot. Ce bourreau de travail a toujours fait passer sa famille et ses amis avant le reste, mais l'heure est à l'introspection et il finit par s'ouvrir à Holland et Lincoln. Avec eux, il pourrait bien avoir tout ce qu'il a toujours désiré.Holland Yeaton a commis une terrible erreur. Sur le moment, la seule solution était de s'enfuir de son propre mariage. La prochaine étape de sa vie ne sera pas facile à déterminer, mais maintenant, elle a deux barbus sexy à ses côtés pour l'aider à y voir clair dans ses désirs.Lincoln McClard est amoureux de son meilleur ami d'aussi loin qu'il s'en souvienne. Seulement, il n'a jamais rien osé tenter. Au lieu de quoi, il exprime toute sa frustration sexuelle au travers de son art. Dès qu'il rencontre Holland, il comprend pourquoi il a attendu Ethan et ce qui lui a manqué pendant tout ce temps.Malheureusement, ils ne sont pas que trois à être concernés par cette relation complexe et torride. Et s'ils n'y prennent pas garde, leurs sentiments ne seront pas les seuls à être abîmés... ou pire, brisés.

Carrie Ann Ryan, auteure de best-sellers aux classements du New York Times et de USA Today, nous offre une nouvelle série contemporaine pleine de sensualité, dont chaque tome peut être lu indépendamment.Hazel Noble a survécu à des horreurs qu'elle n'infligerait même pas à ses pires ennemis. Depuis, elle a guéri, s'est retrouvée et a rejoint un groupe de femmes qu'elle est fière de considérer comme ses amies. Quand elles font un pacte pour commencer à chercher l'amour, Hazel est non seulement la première à le trouver, mais en même temps, elle est contrainte d'affronter un passé auquel elle avait cru pouvoir échapper.Cross Brady ne cherche pas de relation. Aîné d'une fratrie, il a toujours été celui vers qui les autres se tournaient. Maintenant, tout ce qu'il veut, c'est travailler en paix et mener sa vie. Ses priorités changent radicalement, cependant, quand Cross croise le chemin de Hazel.S'ils luttent au départ contre leur attirance mutuelle, ils ne tardent pas à apprendre qu'il est moins dangereux de tomber amoureux que de continuer à fuir ce qui les trouble... et qui, accessoirement, cherche à les tuer.

NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues the Montgomery Ink Legacy series with an emotional, friends-to-lovers romance where second chances begin with a promise.I fell in love with the wrong man and learned the hard way to ask for help.I don't plan on falling again and have no intention of trying.But when I get invited to a high-powered CEO retreat, I know I can't say no.And I can't go alone.When my frenemy, Nick, invites himself as my escort, I should walk away.But there's no stopping the connection we've both ignored for far too long.Only Nick's past is far darker than he lets the world know, and the shell he encased himself in is stronger than my own. And when the pain from my past comes back with a force, I'm afraid that walking away will be the only choice-even if it breaks us both.

La serie Montgomery Ink: Colorado Springs continua con una coppia che lotta per non perdere ciò che credeva di possedere e conquistare quello di cui non sapeva di avere bisogno.Roxie Montgomery ha incontrato l'anima gemella quando meno se l'aspettava. Quando le ha chiesto di sposarlo, lei aveva pensato che il lieto fine stesse solo cominciando. Poi, ha scoperto che avviarsi verso il tramonto era più difficile di quanto le avevano fatto credere i suoi libri preferiti. Dopo una tremenda perdita, Roxie sente di non conoscere più il marito, o meglio... di non conoscere più se stessa.Carter Marshall ha amato la sua Roxie dal primo incontro. Ma col passare del tempo la distanza tra loro è cresciuta. Non sa come dimostrarle che è innamorato e non sa più se lei lo è ancora. Quando un incidente cambia tutto, dovranno decidere se quello che hanno si può salvare oppure se ricominciare l'unica è risposta. O persino possibile.Senza litigare, senza un vero nuovo inizio, alle volte quel che resta di quello che è andato perduto può lasciare vuoti, un guscio di ciò che si era prima. Ci vorrà più dell'idea di un 'per sempre' affinché Roxie e Carter si ritrovino ma, come i Montgomery sanno bene, nulla per cui vada la pena combattere è facile da ottenere.

The Wilder Brothers from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues with a second chance romance that brings Everett Wilder to his knees.The moment I saw Bethany Cole, I knew she was not only out of my league, but in a whole different world.Only I didn't realize I'd met her before.An explosion stole part of my past, including the first time I'd seen her pretty face.Now she's an A-list celebrity.And I'm just a Wilder.But when her boyfriend cheats on her, Bethany needs a safe place to hide from the paparazzi.The Wilder's Retreat seems like the perfect escape.Only every time we see each other it's hard to remember we come from two different worlds.And that the danger that follows her is only the beginning.

La saga Montgomery Ink continue avec une toute nouvelle série à Boulder, où un secret de famille pourrait bien tout changer.Une erreur lors du mariage d'un ami bouleverse le monde de Liam Montgomery. Tout ce qu'il croyait vrai n'est qu'un tissu de mensonges. Mais lorsqu'un accident l'envoie aux urgences, Liam rencontre quelqu'un qui pourrait lui offrir la distraction dont il a besoin.Arden Brady a passé toute sa vie à l'hôpital. Mais tout le monde est d'accord pour dire qu'elle n'a pas l'air malade. Elle a perdu des emplois et des amis incapables de voir sous la surface, mais elle a appris à se fier à sa famille et à avoir confiance en elle pour continuer. C'est alors qu'elle rencontre Liam.Malgré leurs frères et soeurs surprotecteurs et un chiot qui ne cesse de mettre son museau partout, Liam et Arden risquent bien de tomber amoureux, plus encore qu'ils ne l'auraient imaginé.

La serie Montgomery Ink continua con la cosiddetta sorella saggia e l'uomo di cui non avrebbe mai dovuto innamorarsi.Per Thea Montgomery preparare dolci non è solo terapeutico, ma anche il lavoro dei sogni. Ha lavorato ore infinite per tenere a galla la pasticceria, è arrivata dove voleva essere ed è pronta ad ampliare il negozio e compiere il passo successivo. Quando si tratta del lavoro e della famiglia, Thea è sempre al massimo. La vita privata è tutta un'altra storia.Quando Dimitri Carr non insegna e non nasconde i tatuaggi sotto le maniche lunghe per far felice il preside, cerca di essere il miglior fratello e amico possibile. Dopo il divorzio credeva che avrebbe perso per sempre Thea perché è la migliore amica dell'ex moglie. Ma, dato che è libero, i due si sono resi conto di voler mantenere la loro amicizia. Poi finalmente Dimitri capirà quello che si era perso.Ma, oltre al fatto che lui è l'ex marito della migliore amica di Thea, ci sono altri problemi. Quando carezze e flirt accidentali non sono più abbastanza né per Dimitri né per Thea e i due sono finalmente pronti a fare il passo successivo, scopriranno esattamente qual è il prezzo da pagare per superare quel confine. E dovranno trovare la forza di affrontarlo.

New York Times Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan returns with the next generation of Montgomerys and a second chance romance bound in memory and heat.Leif Montgomery fell hard for Brooke Alder in Paris when they were young, and he thought their fling was just an early taste of what life had in store for him.But life had other plans, and he didn't find that kind of love-or see Brooke's face-for years.Until he visits his cousin's house and sees who's moved in next door.They've both changed: she's a struggling single mom, he's running from a past he's trying to hide while opening up a new tattoo shop. Yet the moment he sees her again, he knows she's the one for him.And with one look, Brooke knows that she can't fight the desire that pulled them together before, despite the skeletons in both their closets.

Carrie Ann Ryan, auteure de best-sellers aux classements du New York Times et de USA Today conclut sa série contemporaine par un coup de coeur pour un adorable bad-boy.Caleb Carr se croyait prêt à s'engager, mais quand l'inattendu le percute avec la violence d'un semi-remorque à pleine vitesse, il comprend qu'il doit fuir toute relation. Zoey représente peut-être la tentation ultime, mais pour la protéger, il va devoir lui tourner le dos.Zoey Wager est amoureuse de Caleb depuis l'âge de huit ans. Et depuis, elle a eu le coeur brisé à d'innombrables reprises. Pour ne rien arranger, chaque fois qu'elle le voit (même lorsqu'elle part au bout du monde pour l'oublier), il est au bras d'une autre femme. Toute sa vie, elle l'a vu enchaîner les conquêtes sans lendemain. Maintenant, elle veut le voir trouver l'amour éternel. Avec elle.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Donna Grant, Carrie Ann Ryan, Elisabeth Naughton, Corinne Michaels, and Rebecca Zanetti.Five Dark Tales. Five Sensual Stories. Five Page Turners.Dragon Claimed by Donna GrantBorn to rule the skies as a Dragon King with power and magic, Cináed hides his true identity in the mountains of Scotland with the rest of his brethren. But there is no respite for them as they protect the planet and the human occupants from threats. However, a new, more dangerous enemy has targeted the Kings. One that will stop at nothing until dragons are gone forever. But Cináed discovers Gemma, a woman from a powerful, ancient Druid bloodline, who might have a connection to this new foe.Ashes to Ink by Carrie Ann RyanBack in Denver, Abby lost everything she ever loved, except for her daughter, the one memory she has left of the man she loved and lost. Now, she's moved next to the Montgomerys in Colorado Springs, leaving her past behind to start her new life.Ryan is the newest tattoo artist at Montgomery Ink Too and knows the others are curious about his secrets. But he's not ready to tell them. That is...until he meets Abby.Abby and Ryan thought they had their own paths, ones that had nothing to do with one another. Then...they took a chance.Ensnared by Elisabeth NaughtonFor thousands of years, Ryder has reveled in his role as an immortal messenger-a dream weaver sent to seduce and manipulate. Until he's ordered to deceive a fantasy of his own.Zakara, the daughter of one of the mightiest Eternal Guardians, is his perfect woman. But she's impervious to Ryder's advances. Each attempt to sway her to his will pushes him deeper into a dreamscape she seems to be controlling. To survive, Ryder will need to find a way to master his sexy new prey.Evermore by Corinne MichaelsI was poised to become partner at my law firm even before I became secretly engaged to my boss. After being humiliated by him on my wedding day, I can't face working for him any longer. So I quit, waving my middle finger on my way out.Now the only things I'm poised for are unemployment and loneliness.When an opportunity with Cole Security arises, it seems like the perfect way to run, all the way to Virginia Beach. I wasn't expecting my childhood sweetheart, Benjamin Pryce, to be there.Vengenance by Rebecca ZanettiVengeance and revenge are the only forces driving vampire soldier Noah Siosal since losing his brother to an enemy he's been unable to find. He's searched every corner of the globe, going through adversaries and piling up bodies until finally getting a lead. The last place he wants to be is in a ridiculous anger management group with people expressing feelings instead of taking action. Until one fragile human, Abby Miller, a green-eyed sweetheart being stalked by danger, catches his eye. One touch, and he realizes vengeance can't be anywhere near her.**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan comes a new story in her Montgomery Ink series... Tattoo artist, Derek Hawkins knows the rules: One night a month. No last names.> Olivia Madison has her own rules: Don't fall in love. No commitment.> When their worlds crash into each other however, Derek and Olivia will have to face what they fought to ignore as well as the connection they tried to forget. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

The Montgomery Ink series continues with the long-awaited romance between the café owner next door and the tattoo artist who's loved her from afar. Hailey Monroe knows the world isn't always fair, but she's picked herself up from the ashes once before and if she needs to, she'll do it again. It's been years since she first spotted the tattoo artist with a scowl that made her heart skip a beat, but now she's finally gained the courage to approach him. Only it won't be about what their future could bring, but how to finish healing the scars from her past. Sloane Gordon lived through the worst kinds of hell yet the temptation next door sends him to another level. He's kept his distance because he knows what kind of man he is versus what kind of man Hailey needs. When she comes to him with a proposition that sends his mind whirling and his soul shattering, he'll do everything in his power to protect the woman he cares for and the secrets he's been forced to keep.

The Montgomery Ink series continues with the most unlikely of romances between the one that got away and the man who can show her the world. Holly Rose fell in love with a Montgomery, but left him when he couldn't love her back. She might have been the one to break the ties and ensure her ex's happy ending, but now Holly's afraid she's missed out on more than a chance at forever. Though she's always been the dependable good girl, she's ready to take a leap of faith and embark on the journey of a lifetime. Brody Deacon loves ink, women, fast cars, and living life like there's no tomorrow. The thing is, he doesn't know if he has a tomorrow at all. When he sees Holly, he's not only intrigued, he also hears the warnings of danger in his head. She's too sweet, too innocent, and way too special for him. But when Holly asks him to help her grab the bull by the horns, he can't help but go all in. As they explore Holly's bucket list and their own desires, Brody will have to make sure he doesn't fall too hard and too fast. Sometimes, people think happily ever afters don't happen for everyone, and Brody will have to face his demons and tell Holly the truth of what it means to truly live life to the fullest...even when they're both running out of time.