It Started With A Kiss

It started with a kiss. Then it became so much more. Love at first sight. Avery Connor doesn't believe in it. But what about love at first kiss? A favor for a friend. Kiss a stranger and walk away. But what if that favor, and that stranger, prove to be the turning point of her life? What if that kiss leads to something more? Dr. Daniel Stewart is certain it will. He is determined to make her see him. To feel what he feels. To have the effects of that kiss last forever. A story about taking a chance, opening your heart to the moment, and falling in love.

Snubbed by her best friend, Rom flees from her humiliation and encounters a stranger whose kiss changes everything. Join her as she embarks on a quest to find the man of her dreams... Exclusive extra material available in this e-book edition!

This entry in the USA Today–bestselling Regency romance series features a handsome duke who hopes love won’t cost a thing. This season, all eyes are on the Earl of Worthington’s spirited, beautiful sister, Lady Louisa Vivers. Many gentlemen are vying for her attention in and around the ton. Yet, Louisa longs for someone who can take her beyond the ballroom—a man who is worldly, adventurous, and passionate. She won’t settle for just any suitor. She wants her true soul mate—and she’ll know him when she sees him. Is Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell, him? The moment he and Louisa meet, they share a powerful attraction. Rides at sunrise and waltzes at dusk follow. Finally, Gideon can no longer resist the urge to embrace her, and Louisa is sure he will ask for her hand. But Gideon believes he is in no position to marry. The Rothwell estate has gone bankrupt, a scandal simmers in its wake, and he has nothing left to offer. Now, he must decide if he will let pride stand in the way of true love—or if he will risk everything, and let the lady decide for herself… Praise for Ella Quinn “Romance builds in this satisfying, memorable read, perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes and Tessa Dare.”—Booklist on The Marquis and I “Ella Quinn weaves magic.”— Cathy Maxwell, New York Times­–bestselling author of His Secret Mistress “Quinn writes classic Regency romance at its best!”—Shana Galen, national bestselling author of How the Lady Was Won “A classic Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes.” --Caroline Linden, USA Today bestselling author on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride “Three Weeks to Wed is a deligh

With a kidney transplant behind her, Avery Adams is determined to channel her inner adventurer and explore everything life has to offer. So to seize the summer she takes a job as a guide at the local adventure lodge. But Avery doesn't realize her biggest challenge will register at six-plus feet of rugged good looks and alpha-male charm. As a member of the Sequoia Elite Mountain Rescue team, Tyson Donovan has made a life out of cheating death and rescuing weekend warriors from the treacherous terrain. When his dad's health lands the familys adventure lodge in serious danger of going up in flames, he moves home -- and quickly remembers why he left. Until he meets Avery, the irresistible new guide who makes him want to stay. And with her undeniable spirit for life, Avery shows Tyson the healing power of love. But with one misstep, everything comes crashing down, and they'll both have to take the biggest leap of all -- into the kind of adventure that lasts a lifetime.

Can one kiss change your life forever? When two strangers meet in a bar and share a scorching, once-in-a-lifetime kiss, they never expect to see each other again. Until days later when Skye walks into Gemma’s Surrey vineyard. For once, Gemma is lost for words. When they start working together, they agree nothing can happen. Business comes first. But such simmering sexual tension can only be contained for so long before the lid finally blows off… Join Gemma and Skye as they fight their growing attraction in this glorious, slow-burn romantic comedy set in a sun-drenched UK vineyard. Queen of British sapphic romance Clare Lydon does it again with this gorgeous summer page-turner!

What is a young Worthington woman to do when the man of her dreams is not who she thinks he is? This season, all eyes are on the Earl of Worthington’s spirited, beautiful sister, Lady Louisa Vivers. Many gentlemen are vying for her attention in and around the ton. Yet, Louisa longs for someone who can take her beyond the ballroom—a man who is worldly, adventurous, and passionate. She won’t settle for just any suitor. She wants her true soul mate—and she’ll know him when she sees him. Is Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell, him? The moment he and Louisa meet, they share a powerful attraction. Rides at sunrise and waltzes at dusk follow. Finally, Gideon can no longer resist the urge to embrace her, and Louisa is sure he will ask for her hand. But Gideon believes he is in no position to marry. The Rothwell estate has gone bankrupt, a scandal simmers in its wake, and he has nothing left to offer. Now, he must decide if he will let pride stand in the way of true love—or if he will risk everything, and let the lady decide for herself… Praise for The Worthingtons series “A classic Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes.” --Caroline Linden, USA Today bestselling author on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride “Three Weeks to Wed is a delightfully heartwarming escape into the sparkling world of the Regency. Ella Quinn weaves magic.” --Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author

AriIt was supposed to be a fun, easygoing bachelorette party. But it turned out to be so much more.They dared me to kiss the next guy to buy me a drink. And I agreed. It was just a kiss, right?And then it happened... I saw Grey and felt something instant. I tried to back out of that kiss even though I wanted it desperately.But he didn't let me stop it. He kissed me until my toes curled and my heart raced. He kissed me until I knew I wanted more.So when I left him standing there staring at me, I knew it was all kinds of wrong to leave. GreyIt started with a dare.It ended with a kiss.And for weeks after she walked out of my life, I searched for her, doing anything and everything in my power to find a morsel of information about the first woman to make my heart stop and my future flash before my eyes.And when I finally found her, I was going to show Ari that I'd known she was mine from the very beginning.And that I wasn't letting her go a second time.

The 63-year journey for Joanne and Stan was written because everyone should have the opportunity to see how Joanne spent her life helping everyone. I surprised her with an ever-so-gentle kiss on our blind date. She said she doesn’t let guys kiss her on the first date. I replied, “there is always a first time for everything.”We were married on June 28, 1958, on a beautiful sunshiney day. As the days turned to weeks to months and then years, our love grew. She didn’t want the attention, was our cheerleader for all of us and was the center of the family. Together we were a team that lived the American dream. Joanne made me what I am today a guy who loved her and misses her and will work to be with her in heaven.

I don't care what my cousin says; I am not the queen of impossible relationships. I mean, just because my last boyfriend tried to kill me and left a bit of a scar on my neck, then forced me to move across the country and legally change my name to Reese Randall to escape him, does not mean- Oh, who am I kidding? For a freshman in college, I have to have the worst dating track record ever. It's no wonder love is the last thing on my mind when Mason Lowe enters my life. But the chemistry between us is like bam! Our connection defies logic. And he's just so freaking hot. Being around him makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt before. I even like bickering with him. He could be my soul mate...except for one teeny tiny glitch. He's a gigolo. Boy, do I know how to pick them.