New Romance Novels January 2016 Novels & Stories

It made me want to cry just looking at it. "That's so romantic! I'm sure she said yes right away," I said. "There's no way I could have said no if someone did that to me." "Actually..." *** "I mean, she certainly didn't date any other boys in high school, but I've never been quite sure," Mr. Watson said. "There was so much chaos afterword that I never heard an answer. She looked stunned, and Ray was on his feet before long. He hugged her tightly and whispered something in her ear. She let him put the dime store ring on her finger. We all thought it was official, but I guess puppy love never lasts."

Was it from a novel Paige had read before? "What? Do you also think I'm right?" Chris asked with a smile. Paige refuted, "You should read fewer messy novels." Who would have thought that someone like Chris, a CEO, actually liked reading all sorts of romance novels? Did he ever imagine himself in those novels, fantasizing about being the male lead? Chris said, "I don't read any messy novels. I read the painstaking works of the authors." Paige was at a loss for words. Did she also not read the authors' painstaking works? Such double standards.

Elena sighed and pressed closer to his warm body, feeling their heartbeats begin to sync. His lips brushed softly against her neck, his warm breath trembling slightly on her skin. Elena closed her eyes, losing herself in the sensations enveloping her — safe in his arms. Luca slid his hands beneath her blouse, feeling the subtle tremble of her body adapting to every touch. His fingers traced the curve of her waist, climbing slowly to her back, revealing soft, velvety skin. Their breaths mingled as Luca lowered a deep kiss to her collarbone, followed by a lighter, almost wet kiss. Elena shivered and arched toward him, silently calling him closer.

“Perhaps her depiction of the perfect romance will offer insight into figuring out who this person is.” Nikki grimaced when she heard the name Verna Ravenway. It was the name of a popular romance writer who had amassed a cult following online, but no one knew who she was. She sighed as she realized the two girls were probably not talking about her but about some ridiculous fantasy they had concocted due to the overconsumption of romance novels.

Chapter 16: Shadows Between Shelves Cassandra’s POV Brady’s text glowed on my phone screen like a warning light: “I saw you two leaving the library together tonight. You looked… exhausted. Is there something going on I should know about?” I stared at it, my heart hammering. Alexander’s arm tightened around my waist, his warm, naked body pressed against mine under the sheets. His cum was still leaking slowly from me, making the inside of my thighs sticky.

Faces turned. Damien’s voice rang out, carrying easily in the night. “Under the light of the Moon Goddess, I acknowledge the bond between myself and Aria Winters.” A shocked hush fell. My heart climbed into my throat. For a split second, I thought— “But I reject you,” he said, his words cold and sharp enough to frost the air. “Here. Now. Forever.” The bond snapped like brittle glass, the break so violent I swayed on my feet. Gasps rippled through the crowd. My wolf howled in agony, the sound tearing through my mind until my vision blurred.

"You have a fire in your soul, Celess. A passion for life that I find... intoxicating. I wanted to share that with you." Celess felt her heart racing in her chest. She had always been drawn to danger, but this was different. This was the ultimate forbidden romance, and she didn't know if she was ready for it. But as she looked into Steve's dark eyes, she felt a sense of calm wash over her. She didn't know what the future held, but she knew that she wanted to spend it with him. Without a word, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Steve's neck, pressing her lips to his in a fierce, passionate kiss. As they kissed, she felt like she was finally home.

“Oh my God, oh my God. Tell me EVERYTHING. Did he stare? Did he touch you? Did he say anything insane and possessive? Did he—” “He confessed a lot,” I cut in. Her jaw DROPPED. “Rielle.” She grabbed my shoulders. “Are you telling me the ZAYDEN WOLF opened his emotionally constipated mouth and SAID FEELINGS?” I nodded. She fell backward onto the chair dramatically. “I need a minute… I’m lightheaded from secondhand romance.” I snorted. But then her eyes sharpened. “What exactly did he say?” I hesitated just to tease her then sighed dreamily.

I nodded. Nova’s nostrils flared. “Meadow. What the actual fuck.” A strangled, awkward laugh escaped me. “Yeah. That about sums it up.” Nova looked like her brain was overheating. She rubbed her temples as if she was physically trying to reboot. “And this Alaric guy… he just offered? Like ‘hey, wanna marry me so I’ll ruin your cheating ex for you?” I swallowed. “Pretty much.” “And he’s like… sane?” “Did he look insane to you?” I asked, arching my brow.

“That’s eight figures, Cross. Real money. Even for us.” Julian’s smile is slow and cruel. “They’re calling it the Black Run. A full sweep. Clean through Twelve. Sponsors are salivating. She’s hot, she’s new, she’s got trauma written all over her. They think she’s the first wildcard to actually make it.”