Bücher von Smartypants Romance

Welcome to Moonlight Valley, Tennessee... the secret paranormal sibling of Penny Reid's Green Valley and a small town where bearded werewolves outnumber the unsuspecting human inhabitants.Twin brothers Atticus and Ford Boone may share the same face and the same supernatural secret, but where Atticus is charismatic and charming, Ford is grumpy and reserved... and that's before he shifts into his wolf. When hardworking citizen scientist Alice Aymes reluctantly returns to Green Valley to restart her stalled life, she's sure she knows what to expect. She'll save up the money she needs to escape to Nashville while nursing her secret infatuation with with the ever-popular Atticus Boone-and fighting with her high school nemesis, his twin brother. Alice hates Ford, and he's always hated her right back. But after a case of mistaken identity has Alice kissing the wrong twin, she does what any good scientist does and analyzes the facts. Fact #1: It's time to revisit her unrequited crush on Atticus. Who needs a white-knight fantasy man when there's a rock-solid, beaded lumberjack in your personal space?Fact #2: Stimuli and sensory input ahoy! Growing up, Alice saw Ford as the grumpiest, sternest guy in town. They fought for years. Apparently that now sends her amygdalae into sensual overdrive.Fact #3: The more bearded the wolf, the more protective and possessive.As Alice finds herself irresistibly drawn to the man she loves to hate, the question lingers: How much of her level-headed heart is she willing to risk in the face of newfound desires and supernatural secrets?'Truth or Wolf', a Penny Reid Universe Reimagining, is a full-length paranormal romance, can be read as a standalone, and is book #1 in the Wolf Brothers series, Smartypants Romance Out of this World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

"It's my life to ruin!"Pippa Fleming is a woman who always has a plan... until she finally secures a coveted promotion and her dream job suddenly feels worse than getting caught under the sun as a redhead with no sunscreen. Exhausted and confused, Pippa seeks an escape by signing up for a reality dating show. Everyone is allowed one identity crisis, right? And where better to recharge than on a beach sipping cocktails with little umbrellas?As long as she remembers she's only here to have fun, not lose her heart..."She was a walking red flag, so far out of my league that I couldn't even see what league she was in."August Weather is laid back and content with his quiet life. But when his sister nominates him for a reality dating show, he sees it as a chance to experience the world outside of his small town. What he didn't expect was to fall for someone like Pippa. She's his complete opposite - prickly, vivacious, full of adventure and big dreams... and despises him on sight.Except, he can't stop thinking about her and finding out what lies beneath her guarded surface...When the whirlwind of the show throws them together, Pippa and August discover how wrong first impressions can be. But, can their newfound connection survive the real world? Or will their differences sweep their love match out to sea?'Meet Your Matcha' is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #7 in the Common Threads series, Seduction in the City World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

There are three things you need to know about Lady Cassandra Fields:1. Despite being beloved, this diamond of the first water has yet to land a husband.2. Her bold personality and giving heart help fuel her charitable endeavors.3. She's looking for adventure--something beyond ballgowns, drawing rooms, and her ladylike skill with needle and thread.Thus far, Cassandra's abysmal luck has kept her from reaching her goals. With no husband and no household, she's beginning to wonder if she has a future at all. A surprising encounter with a cunning thief brings more to light than Cassandra is prepared to handle. But the lady has never backed down from a challenge, and it seems this mystery man might have finally met his match.When circumstances, once again, threaten Lady Cassandra's dreams, she must decide if she's willing to risk her careful plans for the thief who has stolen her heart.'Love Matched', a Penny Reid Universe Reimagining, is a full-length historical romance, can be read as a standalone, and is book #3 in the London Ladies Embroidery series, Smartypants Romance Out of this World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Nate Hanover's future was set. The perfect girlfriend, the perfect career... He's the perfect man with the perfect life-until he lost it all this summer. Now he's not sure about anything, except that no one can know the truth lurking behind his "perfect" facade. Especially not at this week's high-stakes corporate circus known as Tele-Con.Natalie McAllister has no time for games. After working nonstop since... ever, she's one win away from the dream promotion she's been chasing for years. All she has to do is land the Sandeke Telecom account at this week's telecom conference and life will be perfect.But when a chance encounter leads these strangers to an incredible night of intimate soul-searching, "perfect" might look different than they thought. With so much on the line, it's a good thing they'll never see each other again. Well, not until the following morning when they learn they're competing for the same account, their firms despise each other, and a nut-obsessed enigma named Chad Smith is the key to their success. Oh, plus their forbidden connection is still fully charged and more off-limits than ever.What could go wrong when the perfect night explodes into the perfect storm?'Look Smart' is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #6 in the Work For It series, Educated Romance World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

What happens when an uptight preppy frat boy sets his sights on a punk rock princess? #superherolevelchaosZack Worthington's life is a carefully curated performance. Controlled by his politician father, he stands on his mark and recites his lines. There's no room for deviation, no time for comic books and no patience for obscure Trekkie facts. He's all business, polished to a shine-the sparkling jewel in his father's crown.Then one night, Zack lays eyes on a girl he can't unsee...Open minded, self-sufficient, Deaf drummer, Molly Mills is working hard to find her rhythm in a competitive college music program. She's driven to prove herself to nearly everyone, even while living off of packaged noodles and thrift-store clothing.Watching her alone on the dance floor, punky, free and wild, Zack told himself that opposites attract was totally not a real thing. But a couple days later when he realizes he's the teaching assistant in her research methodologies class, he can't ignore his instincts. He has to know her.Only Molly isn't interested in his platitudes and superficial chit-chat.Suddenly, all bets are off because this buttoned up, rule-following rich guy actually wants to be more than meets the eye...'The Vinyl Frontier' is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #4 in the Lessons Learned series, Educated Romance World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Mousy bookworm. Psychology nerd. The kind of girl who constantly sticks her foot in her mouth.The last thing I am is the type to attract the intimidating, motorcycle-riding guy in the apartment next door. Especially when that mouth of mine gets me in trouble and he overhears me talk smack about him...So no one's more surprised than me when he shows up as a participant in the psych study I'm running on campus. Or when he generously offers me some much-needed self-defense lessons. Or when we grow closer than I thought possible. It turns out some people aren't at all what they seem at first glance. They can actually be everything you never knew you wanted in a man.The thing is, Austin Langford is so far out of my league, it's laughable. Muscled boxers don't go for nobodies like me. I need to forget about this one-sided attraction.Even when it feels like I can't fight it.'Can't Fight It' is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #3 in the Lessons Learned series, Educated Romance World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Noah Malone is back in his hometown for a short break from his stunt work, but his mother's set on convincing him to settle down in Green Valley so he can give her grandbabies like the good Lord intended. Not only is she pushing him to help out at the Donner Bakery decorating cookies, but her matchmaking is relentless.To end his mother's awkward set-ups, Noah needs a no-strings-attached pretend girlfriend. And who better than Carla, a mysterious recluse who seems to have taken an instant dislike to him? When she reveals she's been isolated by illness, he proposes a fake relationship that'll stop his momma's shenanigans and help Carla ease back into the world.Tech-geek Carla creates a spreadsheet of fake-date challenges. She's serious and focused on her goal of slowly becoming more social... until daredevil Noah starts messing with her spreadsheet. He's ridiculously charming, and his sexy additions may be even more appealing than the cookies he brings her, but Carla won't let her resistance crumble.Opposites may attract, but can such different people find a recipe for love?'Tough Cookie' is a full-length contemporary romance, can be read as a standalone, and is book #3 in the Donner Bakery series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.

First rule when returning to your hometown after storming out of sight: don't fall for the guy who broke your heart.Julia Browne should know better than to kiss where she bakes. She's built a bread empire in California, and only plans to stay in Green Valley long enough to sell the family house.She certainly won't spend any more time with Shane Meadows than she has to...and she will not let him draw her in with his soft blue eyes or level her with his handsome smirk of a grin. The last thing she wants is a temporary gig at Donner Bakery, baking sourdough side-by-side with Shane and clashing with his ego. And he thinks the sassy baker should take her fancy bread and go back where she came from.But that's before they take a series of wrong turns on a road trip to look at wheat, leaving them stranded for the night. Out on the open road, neither of them can escape the sizzling attraction and old feelings that feel a lot more real this time around.But life is complicated, and Julia's life in California might derail their second chance at love. Will they wake up and smell the sourdough?They say you should leave the past in the past, but what if it's the winning recipe for love?'Dough You Love Me?' is a full-length contemporary romance, can be read as a standalone, and is book #2 in the Donner Bakery series, Green Valley World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Can a hot paramedic resuscitate this mail woman's flatlining spirit of adventure?Gwen Elsmere fell in love with Sebastian Kirkwood when she was sixteen, but a dead frog stole her chance to land the guy of her daydreams. Ten years later, when Gwen makes a desperate 9-1-1 call, Sebastian re-enters her life as the first paramedic on the scene. Unfortunately, she's smeared in blood, and he's engaged to another woman. The awkward rescue is far from the passionate reunion she'd secretly hoped for. Still, Gwen's brief transformation from postal worker to neighborhood hero has her reevaluating her cautious nature.If she can save a woman's life, why can't she change her own?As Gwen challenges herself with adventures, big and small, she discovers an unlikely sidekick in her former crush. Sebastian reveals glimpses of the goofy teenager who first made her swoon, but there are shadows behind his eyes she wants to shine a light on. When Gwen discovers the sexy EMT is not as spoken for as everyone in Green Valley believes, she dares to hope for a second chance to risk her heart. But even as a chemist cat, drag queens, and glitter beards reward her new outgoing nature, secrets, pain, and fear threaten to snuff out her courageous spirit.Gwen will have to decide if Sebastian and she are better late than never or better never together.'Letter Late Than Never' is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #3 in the Green Valley Heroes series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Skip has one goal: retrieve his romantically reckless best friend from Green Valley, Tennessee and get back to their normal life. Then Skip meets Jack. The handsome and caring stranger is just another distraction from his careful plans.Jack has dealt with more than his fair share of troubled men and is done with letting his guard down. When he meets walking red flag, Skip, he knows he should run the opposite direction and ignore their chaotic attraction.Only, fate seems to have other plans when they are stuck on a camping trip together. Jack and Skip are convinced they can put their attraction aside and focus on helping their friends.One quick trip, one shared tent, what could possibly go wrong?'Hopelessly Devoted' is a contemporary romance novella and can be read as a standalone. Book #3.5 in the Scorned Women's Society series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Before Hannah was a 9-5 working, dinner making, homebody, she was Ashton James: a paparazzi-stalked pop star with more enemies than friends.These days she has one priority: keeping her sister safe and away from the public eye.Hannah was doing a great job, until the pesky little brother of an ex-fling discovers where she is, and wants her help launching his career.Now she has to trust Johnny-whom she betrayed in more ways than one-to protect her whereabouts. Johnny may have an infuriating moral compass and the timing of a storybook hero, but is he immune to the temptation of revenge?Johnny's focus has always been his music business, and a bad influence like Hannah is the last thing he needs at work, or around his brother.But some things are too powerful to be stopped. For someone like Hannah, second chances-in life and in true love-don't exist. She didn't think so, at least.Johnny is about to prove her wrong, and being wrong has never felt so right.'Key Change' is a full-length contemporary romance, can be read as a standalone, and is book #3 in the Common Threads series, Seduction in the City World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Tia Wang's Wedding Planning To-Do List: 1. Find a dress her perfectionist, future mother-in-law approves of 2. Keep her cool over fortune cookies 3. Divorce her not-so-ex husband, Andrew Parker RWhen she fell in love and married her childhood best friend on a whim in Vegas, Tia innocently thought love conquered all. Turns out, that was a crushing lie. Her world shattered as she and Andrew were torn apart by secrets and mistakes. Ten years later, Tia has left the pain behind and carved out a new life with Mr. Perfect. The only thing standing between her and happily ever after? A divorce from Andrew. It should have been easy for Andrew to sign his name on the dotted line. Aloof, prickly, and always in control, Andrew has done everything to escape his past. But seeing Tia on his front steps after all these years? He can't help wondering what could have been. Andrew never stopped thinking about Tia, and if he has to hold those divorce papers hostage to get his second chance, he will. Feelings resurface, stronger and more complex than ever. But Tia and Andrew have more than Mr. Perfect between them. Can they overcome their past and a new threat to find the courage to forge a future together?'Give Love a Chai' is a full-length contemporary romance, and can be read as a standalone. Book #2 in the Common Threads series, Seduction in the City World, Penny Reid Book Universe.