Bücher veröffentlicht von Emma Jay

Seven friends happy on a girls' night outOne meets a rock starThen there were six. Six friends happy on a girls' night outOne meets the rock star's friendThen there were five. Five friends happy on a girls' night outOne meets a nice guyThen there were four. Four friends happy on a girls' night outOne meets her exThen there were three Three friends happy on a girls' night outOne is hiding a secretOne betrays their trustThen there was one. One friend alone while her friends match up.She sees her college crush.And then there were none.

Oliver Every musician has a song dedicated to the girl they left behind. Hearts broken, promises shattered-it's a familiar tale. And mine is no different.My song, however, tells the story of the girl who made a choice that didn't involve me. The one who sent me away, leaving me longing for what could have been. Nine years later, I'm the frontman of America's most popular band.The wild partying and endless nights of my twenties have lost their appeal. Love is what I crave now, and there's only one person who truly fits the description-the girl I left behind. Lindy When you're a single mom, sacrifices become a part of your existence. Some of those sacrifices are so painful that when a second chance presents itself, fear holds you back. But I've learned that taking chances, whether the first or the hundredth, is what brought me to where I am today.The boy who broke my heart has transformed into a man, but he sings a song just for me.

Delaney When my band snags the chance to open for Obscure Magic, one of the nation's biggest acts, I seize the opportunity with both hands. Life has taught me to grab every moment that comes my way, and this is one I won't let slip through my fingers.But the spotlight brings its own set of challenges, thrusting my band and me into the pressure cooker of high expectations. I'm learning to adapt, to let go of my easygoing nature and face the hurdles head-on.Amidst the chaos, there's one enigma that catches me off guard-Callan Montgomery, the bass player of Obscure Magic. He radiates annoyance whenever I'm around, and yet he's always there, ready to guide me through the maze of new fame.I can't make sense of his behavior toward me, yet at the same time it intrigues me.I've taken things at face value for a long time. Maybe it's time for a puzzle. Callan Rock star life is a wild ride. I love it all-the music, the lifestyle, and the allure of romance. Unlike my bandmates who've settled into committed relationships, I'm not ready to give up the freedom that being a rock star affords me. I mean, let's face it, the ladies wouldn't be flocking my way if I were an insurance salesman.But then, Delaney Janicek enters the picture as our opening act for the next eight weeks, and everything changes. Delaney is not only breathtakingly beautiful but also incredibly talented, with a zest for life that oozes sexiness. Her very presence ignites a desire within me that I can't ignore.Yet, getting involved with her feels like a risky move-one that could potentially shatter my ego and break my heart. The possibility of rejection from someone like her seems almost unbearable. So, I push her away, shielding myself from the potential pain.But as the tour progresses, the sparks between us refuse to dim. The more I resist, the stronger the pull becomes. It's a battle between self-preservation and the yearning to experience a connection that goes beyond superficial pleasures.I grapple with the fear of vulnerability and the price of protecting my heart. Can I overcome my own insecurities and embrace the possibility of something deeper with Delaney? Or will my self-imposed barriers cost me the chance at an extraordinary love?

The daughter of the infamous bank robber Sweetheart Belle, Abigail Vincent grew up wild in New Mexico Territory. After her mother was killed, she ran off with a small-time outlaw to protect herself from the unwanted advances by her mother's former lover. After her outlaw companion was arrested, she was sent to a home for wayward girls, where she's now a servant, since she has no place else to go. That's where Marshal Marcus Grey finds her. He is searching for her younger brother, who is now riding in his father's outlaw gang. Abigail wants to find her brother before he gets himself killed and coerces Marcus into taking her with him. Marcus's attraction to the woman, so unlike any he's ever known, alarms him. He's a marshal and can't fall for an outlaw's daughter, no matter how beautiful, strong and brave she may be. But as they face storms, Indians and outlaws--not to mention long nights alone in the desert--he can't deny the truth...she's stolen his heart.

Marshal Rhys Burgess always gets his man. To catch a notorious bank robber, he seeks out the man's sometimes-mistress Maddy Colby. She lives on her own on a farm that needs a lot of work. He presents himself to her as a handyman...and waits.As he waits, he gets to know Maddy, who is nothing like he expected. Isolated on the farm, shunned by the townspeople because of the choices she's made, Maddy is smart, generous and hard-working--and lonely. Every day he finds her harder and harder to resist...until a snowstorm strands them alone together in the tiny cabin.Then Rhys needs to discover...is getting his man worth losing his woman?

Grayson Adams is living a double life in Victorian England. By day, he paints erotic pictures, by evening he attends the balls where eager mamas throw their virginal daughters at him, though he is merely the youngest son of a baron. Lately, however, he's lost his muse, and wonders what it would be like to paint one of those virginal society misses.Sarah Dusenberry is enduring her fifth season, and is tired of her mother pushing her toward a husband, when it's clear no man wants her. Why can't she just travel with a companion, lead the life of a well-off spinster? But her mother wants her to have the protection of a man and will not part with the funds Sarah needs for her dream of travel.In search of her own funds, she answers an ad for an artist's model, never thinking of how she'll be modeling-or how much she'll enjoy it. Grayson becomes entranced with his new model and pursues her in society as he struggles to keep his distance in the studio. What will Sarah do when she learns the truth?

Hot and Bothered is a sexy collection of five short contemporary romance, ranging from two workplace romances, two reunion romances and a brother's best friend romance. Show Off On her thirty-fifth birthday, Veronica takes a risk by going to a club, where she catches the eye of her supervisor Rafael. Despite knowing it's a mistake, they indulge in public sexual encounters that challenge and excite her. Veronica risks her heart, but can she convince Rafael to take a risk on love? Lessons for Teacher Jamie, a shy teaching assistant, musters the courage to approach Brady Lane, a brave and outgoing war veteran in her class. Their flirtation leads to a steamy encounter, and each subsequent meeting leaves Jamie more confident and willing. However, with Brady leaving for an internship, Jamie must decide whether to let him go. Two Step Temptation Haven is surprised when her ex-lover Eric shows up at a wedding they're both attending. Although she's tried to move on, she can't resist his charm. Eric remembers their time together and wants to rekindle their passion, but Haven's walls are stronger than ever. A weekend of hot sex may be an indulgence she can't resist, but Eric has come back for more than just the wedding. Two Nights on the Island Nathaniel wants to fix his marriage with Tess, who divorced him due to prioritizing his air force career. When Tess misses her flight to a retreat, Nat plans to get stranded with her on a nearby island, but a storm derails their plan. Tess is angry but must rely on Nat for survival and finds herself drawn to him again. Off Limits Zach Purser, a boundary-pushing guy, has tried everything sexually but feels like something is missing. At his friend's engagement party, he becomes attracted to Adam's younger sister, Paige Clark. Zach tries to resist, but Paige is persistent, and they end up in bed. Zach panics as he's never done romance before and is now caught between Adam's wrath and his feelings for Paige.

*This novella was previously released under my other pen name as Three Days, Two Nights.*Nathaniel Reis screwed up. He put his career as an air force pilot before his marriage to Tess, and wound up divorced. Now that he's left the service, he has a plan to fix things, if only he can get her alone for a few days. When Tess misses her flight to a corporate retreat, Nat's there with his island-hopper plane and a plot to get stranded in paradise thanks to "mechanical problems." But his plan goes awry when a storm blows them off course and they have to make a real emergency landing-and not on the island where he's stashed supplies. Tess is furious. She's anxious to get to her retreat, and away from Nat. She's even angrier that being so close to him arouses her in a way she hasn't been for a long time. Rescue can't come soon enough, but in the meantime, she's going to have to trust Nat to keep her safe. Even if she's in danger of falling for him all over again.