Bücher von Lauren Connolly

When a stuntwoman and bodyguard collide, will they heal two broken hearts or leave behind more scars?Harper Walsh's first reaction to seeing a familiar face from her past is to make the man eat dirt. Fred Sullivan was her best friend until he abandoned Harper in her darkest hour. The guy deserves to get body slammed. But after the slightly violent reunion, Harper can't seem to escape the charming man who could always make her laugh. A meddling sister lands Harper and Fred in a mountain cabin together, and a twist of fate (or poor planning) has the two working for the same A-list actress. Every day spent with Fred reminds her of the boy she used to love and has her prickly defenses softening.Soon, the burn of her anger transforms into a heat of a different kind...Fred Sullivan doesn't mind getting tossed to the ground if it means Harper's hands are on him. He still doesn't know if cutting off contact with his closest friend a decade ago was the right choice, but he's had to live with the pain of her absence for years. He's not eager to let her go again. She was his first crush. First love. First heartbreak.But he never told her the depth of his feelings. Is this his chance to fix an awful mistake? Can he get the words out before the furious redhead breaks his jaw?

She would do anything for the ones she loves. Even marry a stranger.Luna Lamont has a few short months to find a husband or else she loses out on a surprise inheritance. Content living life as an independent woman, she's ready to give up the cash, even if that means her deadbeat father gets the windfall instead. But when Luna realizes the money could finally mean her twin brother's freedom, she's forced to consider the benefits of rushed matrimony. Only, what kind of man would marry a bitter self-defense coach who only wants to use him for a payout?Maybe a salesman with a secret crush is up for the job...Charlie Keller falls for Luna within five minutes of meeting her. Literally. His body inevitably malfunctions when she's nearby. He first encounters the intimidatingly attractive woman on a boat a moment before he falls overboard. The next time they're in a room together, he dumps a pot of coffee on himself. After an accidental boob punch, Charlie knows he'll be lucky if Luna is willing to come within fifty feet of him if she doesn't have to. But they're in the same wedding party, so Charlie hopes he can get through the ceremony without further embarrassment.Imagine his surprise when the woman who has every reason to keep her distance proposes a marriage of their own.

Summer Pierce is determined to date only nice guys. But when her latest prospect reveals himself as an alpha jerk in decent clothing, Summer doubts her ability to distinguish good from bad. Especially when her hot, pierced, tattooed library patron with an aloof attitude ends up supporting her on her darkest day. Could trusting a "bad boy" be a huge mistake?Cole Allemand visits the library for the books, but he stays for the librarian. Summer is as bright and warm as her name, and luckily, she has a hero worship for authors. While Cole works days at a local animal shelter, at night he's putting the finishing touches on his novel. All he needs is a book deal, and the woman he's been crushing on for months will be within reach. Only, Cole finds he can't wait for the publishing world to give him his go ahead, especially when he knows his past may push Summer away.As the two form a bond outside of the library, Cole works to strengthen the connection with all the tools at his disposal, including serialized fantasy stories, adorable cats, and an in-depth understanding of the Dewey Decimal system. When a mysterious stalker threatens the librarian's safety, trust becomes the element that could turn their tale into a true romance or tear apart the fragile happy ending.

Hannah Smalls made an important discovery. In the whole of the university library, one spot reigns supreme. The Chair provides comfort while encouraging productivity. It is everything Hannah could ever want from a study space, which is why she has decided to spend the majority of sophomore year nestled in its cushiony embrace. There''s only one problem ...A messy-haired, sleepy-eyed, cocky junior has the same exact plan. Nathan Cooper''s roommate has made studying in his apartment impossible. Luckily, he found The Spot, an optimal place in the library to get work done without any distraction. Well, other than the cute girl who beats him there half the time. He shouldn''t let her fierce glares throw him off his game, but Nathan finds himself enjoying their daily competition.Despite lost battles for the coveted library territory, both students are determined to win the war ... by any means necessary.

When the universe screws you over, adopt a dog.Paige Herbert doesn't know how she lost control of her life. Friday morning, she had her future planned. Sunday night, she's jobless and staring at her half-naked fiancé and a woman wearing her green robe. Taking refuge in her childhood home, Paige decides this time around her life partner will have four legs instead of two. But her newly rescued pit bull is in bad need of obedience training...and the perfect guy for the job has Paige forgetting the past.Dash Lamont doesn't want to go back to jail. Out on parole and working at an animal shelter, he's focused on living life by the rules. And number one on the list: avoid temptation. And then, in walks Paige.The woman parks in the middle of Dash's well-ordered life, demanding his attention with her offbeat conversation, sinful curves, and dream of a refurbished classic Chevy. Despite his decision to keep his distance, he somehow finds himself agreeing to her plea for help.As the two spend more time together, awkward attempts at flirting, late-night dancing to jazz music, and a chance taken at a Halloween party lure the hesitant pair down a sensual road. But when sins of the past work against the newly budding romance, Dash will need to decide whether to take his chance on love or stay in his safe lane, watching as Paige drives off without him.

She's dreamed of him for years ...Fenella found Graham, the man she's destined to love. Literally. They're both reincarnations of a centuries-old match. Problem is, Fenella's gift of Sight only lets her see glimpses of the long-dead couple and never past a certain point. What happened to the original lovers? Did they meet an untimely end? And if so, are Fenella and Graham headed for the same fate?To get answers, Fenella must give herself over to powers she tries to ignore and reveal her witchy-heritage to the man she's falling for.But can it be considered true love if the feelings first belonged to someone else?REMEMBERING A WITCH is a 16,000 word paranormal romance novelette perfect for people who like pumpkins, pit bulls, and professors with sexy ginger hair! This story is inspired by the autumn equinox and is just the thing to welcome in the colder seasons.