Friendship, Texas

Series · 9 books · 2016-2018

By Lindsey Iler, L.L. Collins, Trudy Stiles, and more

Books in series

Edge of Glory

2016

"Welcome to Conti's. I'm Lia and I'll nguhhhhhhhhhhhhh". I froze. Directly facing me was Olympic swimmer, Jay Morningstar… and I just made an idiot of myself. The rest of the table looked up to see me standing there with my mouth practically gaping. His coach, who I recognized from TV interviews, and even two other swimmers from the Olympic team... they didn't say anything, they didn't even blink. "Uh… I mean…" I couldn't even put together my words and Jay Morningstar was just staring at me with that Wheaties box smile and those icy blue eyes. What was I supposed to say? "Sorry I just made a weird noise, it's just that I have a poster of you on my wall where you are wearing nothing more than your gold medals, a smile, and a pair of man panties?"

Rumor Has It

2016

A Brand new Standalone, Second Chance Rom Com from Friendship, Texas featuring Country Music's Biggest Superstar, Eddie Justice and Friendship's resident author, Brook Carrington. "Rhonda, pst, Rhonda is that the Carrington girl? The writer who was at the bakery with that country singer Eddie Justice? I thought she was in Austin?" one of the old church ladies not-so-subtly asked the woman next to her. I rolled my eyes and Clay looked at me with a mischievous grin. Slowly I stretched my arms over my head and leaned toward my brother, not so quietly whispering, "I can't wait to get out of church so I can go home and get some Eddie Justice man meat." The old ladies gasped and started whispering. They didn't need to know that Eddie and I had only ever been next door neighbors and friends, well until we spent the night breaking a tree branch, if that counted for anything.

Meeting Virginia

2016

\\\A brand new standalone in the Friendship, Texas series, crossing over into Susan Stoker's SEAL of Protection world.\\\ On a rare afternoon break between lunch and dinner, I stood in the back with Sammy and the guys, frying up the arancia balls for dinner. “Sonny Conti comes to help with the ristorante and meets the femmina,” Sammy said, slapping me on the back. I laughed. "Did you really expect anything different?" Sammy shrugged then shook his head. "Of course, I knew you'd have the girls molding like dough in your hands with that Southern drawl and your Sicilian good looks, but I didn't expect you to fall in love." "What? I'm not in love. I just met her," I scoffed. But even as I said the words, I knew I was lying to myself. I hadn't even been in Sicily a month, but after meeting Virginia, I knew my life was never going to be the same

Part of Me

2017

Welcome back to Friendship, Texas. A town where your best friend may be dating an Olympic swimmer and his best friend may or may not also be an Olympic swimmer you sort of, kind of did the nasty with against Nonna's goat pen. “Is that…?” I asked, staring at Dr. Burly Santa. He smiled and nodded. “That would be your baby’s heartbeat.” The emotion I’d been storing away came flooding back as tears burst from my eyes. A baby. A person. This was real. I was carrying a tiny human inside me. The doctor tried to console me as he gave me samples of prenatal vitamins and paper after paper was piled in a folder with my name and September on the front. September. My baby’s due date. Holy shit, I was going to be a mother. And Johnny was going to be a father. I had to do so many things to prepare and people I had to tell. But at that moment, I just stared down at my stomach. My stomach holding my baby. This wasn’t just about me and my future anymore. This was about us. And whether I liked it or not, this baby was a part of me, which meant Johnny was a part of me. It was time we stopped running from each other. Each book in the Friendship, Texas series is a STANDALONE \*Edge of Glory \*Rumor Has It \*Meet Virginia \*Part of Me \*The One That Got Away \*Something to Talk About \*Love Like Crazy

F*cking Awkward Holidays

2016

25 Authors, Awkward Sex, Epic Cause Holidays conjure up many thoughts - long, chilly nights snuggled up by the fire, bare feet tucked under the one you love. Some are hallmarks of summer, when your skin is warmed by more than the sun. There is the after-Thanksgiving dinner nightcap, and the feel of the smooth, sultry burn of whiskey warming your chest, rendering your limbs heavy. Or lazy kisses and wandering hands beneath your best dress on a romantic Valentine's Day date. But sometimes, Grandma gets boozed up and passes out at the table, your brother gets caught rubbing one out under the fireworks, your kids catch mommy kissing Santa (and not on the lips), your special new toy winds up in the wrong gift bag, a goat steals and wears your sexy new thong and watching the ball drop takes on a whole new meaning. In other words, the holidays can be magical, but sometimes, they're also just f\*cking awkward.

The One That Got Away

2017

A brand new standalone from Friendship, Texas featuring everyone's favorite awkward baker and the one that got away. I looked up and standing there was my ex-boyfriend, Jordan Webber. Maybe ex-boyfriend wasn't the right word. Maybe the boy who I dated for almost two years. Then he graduated early, leaving for art school in New York. He wanted me to come with him, but what future did I have in New York? My parents weren’t paying for me to go to school unless it was a state school with a real degree and all I ever wanted was to do photography. So the portrait studio worked for the time being until I realized I really needed to get out of the house and took the part-time job at the bakery. Between my parents’ divorce, work, and trying to get over my break up, I was basically a hot mess the first two years after high school. Joey came in at the right time as a distraction then the job at the bakery. But I still never forgot about the one that got away. I hadn't seen Jordan in over four years and there he was, standing there with a hand on one of the boxes and his blue eyes wide open like he'd just seen a ghost. "Abbey Dillinger?" he asked, it wasn't so much of a question as it was a breathless statement. I hated him for leaving me. He could have gone to art school in Dallas. He could have stayed if he really did love me. I should have hated him. But seeing him, standing in front of me, I couldn’t hate him. The past four years had been very good to him. \\This book is a standalone in a series of standalones taking place in the fictional town of Friendship, Texas. You don't need to read any of the previous books to understand this one\\\*

Love Like Crazy

2018

Friendship, Texas just got a little bit crazier with gruff Army veteran, Clay Carrington, and Q Ranch heiress Christy Quinn's world's colliding. Vegas was a trip, and that was an understatement. An understatement I couldn't remember and that included the brunette in my bed. That is until my pounding headache had me getting up for a glass of water and I saw the marriage license on the ground. The words: Clay Carrington and Christy Quinn and holy matrimony staring me in the face. I came to Vegas to get away, and the bratty owner's daughter of the ranch wanted to come with. I didn't even like the boss' daughter, let alone want to marry her. I guess things the happened in Vegas had a way of following you home. \\This book is a standalone in a series of standalones taking place in the fictional town of Friendship, Texas. You don't need to read any of the previous books to understand this one\\\*

Famed

2017

On the heels of Mary James leaked sex tape - totally a fake one to make her boyfriend jealous she might add- she needs some PR help if she ever wants her acting career to end up in a fiery hell like her love life. Chris Garcia has been working his way up from mailroom clerk to junior associate at Tate & Cane and now to get to the next rung of the corporate ladder he has to take on the firm's toughest client: Mary James. With a little help from a nosey Aunt Rosita and Mama Garcia, the two decide the best way to move forward is simple: a fake relationship. But what happens when something fake gets to be too real and FAME gets involved?

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Friendship, Texas Volume 1

2018

A LOL romantic comedy series set in the small, fictional town of Friendship, Texas. The first three books in the series, together in one set. Book #1: Edge of Glory Jay Morningstar was an Olympic swimming legend. I had a poster of him wearing nothing more than his gold medals and a pair of man panties on my bedroom wall. Needless to say when Jay walked into my parents’ restaurant in the tiny town of Friendship, Texas, I made an idiot of myself. But somehow he likes me. Me, Lia Conti, the weird girl with strict Italian parents. Now if only I could get used to the fact that whatever I have with this superstar is real—no matter what the tabloids and other people seem to tell me. \\\* Book #2: Rumor Has It Eddie Justice is the epitome of sexy with his dimpled smile and crooning country lyrics, but to me he’s just the boy next door. Now that we’re both back in Friendship, Texas in less than desirable circumstances, maybe it’s finally time I tell him how I feel. Of course fate has a way of f\*cking things up. The last thing either of us expected - were the ups and downs - of falling in love with your best friend. \\\* Book #3: Meeting Virginia Everything in life has always come easily to me. Except Virginia, the art student studying abroad in Sicily where I’m helping at my cousin's restaurant. Now that I’ve met her, I can’t get her out of my head. She’s too good for me and we both know it. And even though it feels like it could be the worst thing for both of us, I can't help but want every part of her. Now if only we both knew how bad we were for each other. \ \ — \ \ Author's note: This bestselling Friendship, Texas series is now complete, and although each book can be read as stand-alone, you'll see updates on your favorite characters throughout each story, so the saga is best enjoyed in series order. 1\. Edge of Glory 2\. Rumor Has It 3\. Meeting Virginia 4\. Part of Me 5\. The One That Got Away 6\. Rumor Has It 7\. Love Like Crazy

Authors

Lindsey Iler

Author · 13 books

Lindsey Iler is the author of several new adult romances. No trope is off the table with her, but she especially loves writing bully and sports romance. She is married to her high school sweetheart and has four kids. When she isn't writing and spending time with family, she can usually be found listening to music and true crime podcasts.

L.L. Collins

Author · 17 books

L.L. Collins was born and raised in the eternal summer state of Florida. She lives with her high school sweetheart husband and is driven mad daily by her two teenage boys, but her princess dog is her favorite child and kind of makes up for the testosterone flying around her house. LL has been writing since she was old enough to write. Always a story in her head, almost six years ago she made her lifelong dream of becoming an author come true in the self-publishing world. She's the author of contemporary romance novels. Look for more of her emotionally charged novels exclusively on Amazon!

Trudy Stiles

Author · 10 books

Trudy Stiles is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Contemporary and New Adult romance. Her emotional stories are inspired by various life experiences and observations. She’s the author of the bestselling Forever Family series and Epic Fail series. When she’s not writing, she’s carting her children to their various activities while avoiding any kind of laundry or housework. She also loves to run along the boardwalk of the beautiful New Jersey shore and dreams of spending as much time in Disney World as possible. She avidly celebrates Wine Wednesday. Be sure to follow her on Amazon so you can receive alerts on all of her upcoming releases and book news. Website: www.trudystiles.com Email: authortrudystiles@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/authortrudystiles Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/trudy_stiles Twitter: @trudystiles

Taryn Plendl

Author · 17 books

Taryn is a USA Today Bestselling Author who is also a lover of books and wine, usually enjoying them together. Writing has been a way for her to step away from chaotic reality and live a bit through her fun and sometimes damaged characters. You will almost always find a Happy Ever After at the end of her stories. She can't help it, it's an addiction. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, but cherishes those quiet nights after everyone is asleep when she can curl up on the couch to read with her geriatric dog. (Shh, don't tell...He's not supposed to be on the couch.) www.TarynPlendl.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorTarynPl... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarynplendl/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bCaXPn Twitter: https://twitter.com/TarynPlendl If you like what you read, please leave a review!

Magan Vernon has been living off of reader tears since she wrote her first short story in 2004. She now spends her time killing off fictional characters, pretending to plot while she really just watches Netflix, and she tries to do this all while her two young children run amok around her Texas ranch. You can stalk or...er...find her online at all of these fun and happy places. Amazon Author Link: http://amzn.to/1Mi23I9 Website Link: www.maganvernon.com Facebook Page Link: www.facebook.com/authormaganvernon Twitter: www.twitter.com/maganvernon Instagram User Name: @maganvee Newsletter sign up: http://eepurl.com/qIJA5 FELL THE VERN (reader group): http://on.fb.me/1lVsZEo

Liv Morris

Author · 26 books

USA Today bestselling author, Liv Morris resides on the concrete island of Manhattan with her first and hopefully last husband. After relocating fourteen times during his corporate career, moving is her superpower along with drinking near lethal amounts of coffee. Her favorite things are her family, men dressed in bespoke suits, and Jon Hamm. In what feels like a previous lifetime, she graduated from the University of Maryland and taught 5th grade. Her books are translated into Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, and Czech. Liv is represented by Bookcase Literary Agency.

Dina Littner

Author · 2 books

I'm a writer. I write romance. I do other things, too. I do. . . Watch for my debut book ~ Through An Open Door ~ in 2017.

NEWSLETTER: bit.ly/KRList BOOKBUB: bookbub.com/authors/kennedy-ryan AMAZON: http://amzn.to/2EX7pgg FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/KennedyRyanAuthor/ INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/kennedyryan1/ KENNEDY RYAN BOOKS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/68160... I write contemporary romance and women's fiction. I always give my characters their happily ever after, but I love to make them work for it! It's a long road to love, so sit back and enjoy the ride. I am wife to the love of my life, mom to a special, beautiful son, and a friend to those living with autism through my charitable foundation.

Laura Ward

Author · 10 books

Laura Ward lives in Maryland with her loud and very loving three children and husband. She married her college sweetheart and is endlessly grateful for the support he has given her through all their years together, and especially toward her goal of writing books. When not picking up toy trucks, driving to lacrosse practice, or checking spelling homework, Laura is writing or reading romance novels. Her debut novel, NOT YET, is a Top 100 Amazon Bestseller.

M. Mabie

Author · 18 books

M. Mabie lives in Illinois with her husband. She writes unconventional love stories and tries to embody "real-life romance." She cares about politics, but will not discuss them in public. She uses the same fork at every meal, watches Wayne's World while cleaning, and lets her dog sleep on her head. She has always been a writer. In fact, she was born with a pen in her hand, which almost never happens. Almost. M. Mabie usually doesn't speak in third-person. She promises. Signup for my mailing list: http://www.mmabie.com/subscribe Follow me on BOOKBUB: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/m-mabie Like me on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/AuthorMMabie Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AuthorMMabie Follow my Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/M.-Mabie/e/B00J...

Gina Sheldon is a devoted wife, busy mom of twin girls, and the proud owner of a small business. She often travels the very streets of Boston she writes about in her debut novel, “The Rub Down.” One thing she refuses to leave home without is her Kindle. Their relationship borders on obsessive. As a beta reader and blogger, Gina shares her love of books with others, and her love of words has now carried her into the field of self-publishing. When she’s not reading or writing, she can be found surrounded by family and friends, enjoying a glass of wine, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, or both. Follow me on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1I5mOTt Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorginasheldon/

Eliana S. Peters

Author · 1 books

I'm just a girl who fell in love with a boy and his brother. Who knew soul mates could come in threes? Now, we travel the world looking for the perfect wine. It's a hard life, but someone has to do it.

Mel Ballew

Author · 4 books

A hopeless romantic, USA Today bestselling author Mel Ballew has been an avid reader and word weaver since childhood. She crafts romance stories gifted to her in her dreams, inspired by her soul and written from her heart, and she loves to connect with the readers who enjoy them. When Mel is not writing or spending quality time with her husband and family, you will find her curled up with a mug of hot coffee and a good book. She enjoys the outdoors, sipping a chilled glass of Sangria with her husband on a warm summer's eve, or spending time with wonderful friends. She feels truly blessed being a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and writer. For Mel, it's about sharing life with those she loves, being present in every moment, creating memories to last beyond her lifetime, and building a lasting legacy. For her, these heart-filled moments are Simply D'vine! https://www.melballew.com https://www.facebook.com/authormelballew https://twitter.com/MelBallew

Brooke Page

Author · 20 books

Brooke Page is a contemporary romance author who loves writing romantic suspense novels that will lead her readers through twists and turns with each page. She wants her readers to feel like they are a part of the thrill, making their hearts race from not only passion but also the intensity of the story. Brooke has a craft for weaving steam and mystery, giving her readers a story they won't want to put down.

Ahren Sanders

Author · 22 books

USA Today Bestselling Author Ahren spent her formative years living in an active volcano. There her family made collectible lava art. She studied rock collecting at the Sorbonne in France. There she met the love of her life-her pet pig Sybil. She returned to the states and started writing. She is happily married to a guy who used to live under a bridge and she met while pole-dancing. Now, meet the real me. I grew up in the south and consider myself a true “Southerner”. Most of the special locations mentioned in my books are reflections of my favorite places. Living on the Florida coast, my family spends a lot time at the beach which is where I usually can be found with a book in my hand. Visit me online: Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/authorahrensanders Twitter➜ @Ahrensanders Instagram➜/Ahrensanders Amazon➜http://amzn.to/1eejSKy mailing list➜ http://bit.ly/1RrWAR4 Website➜www.ahrensanders.com FB Fan Page➜ https://www.facebook.com/groups/14405... Bookbub➜https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ahren...

Lex Martin

Author · 21 books

Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of Varsity Dads, Texas Nights, and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romance novels, the steamy kind she hopes her readers love but her parents avoid. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist, she resides in Texas with her husband and twin daughters. Drop her a line. She loves hearing from readers. UPCOMING NEW RELEASE: SECOND DOWN DARLING, coming August 7. Pre-order now available! https://bit.ly/4470t8z GET A FREE SHORT STORY: http://bit.ly/2mQLZpX SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2DrPcUi FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1xbYIVv JOIN LEX’S FACEBOOK GROUP: http://bit.ly/2dRXBGE FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2rJMwfN VISIT HER WEBSITE: https://www.lexmartinwrites.com/

Leigh Carman

Author · 5 books

Leigh Carman is the pen name for the M/M romances written by bestselling Contemporary romance writer, Heather C. Leigh. She lives outside Houston, TX with her husband, 2 kids, and snorty French bulldog named Shelby. She has left explicit directions in her will requiring her friends to discreetly scatter her ashes around Fenway Park. Then they can sit back, watch the Sox with a beer and a Fenway frank in hand while having a wicked good time.

Meghan Quinn

Author · 97 books

Like me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/meghanquinna... When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn't take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn't until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven't turned back since. You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation. I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.

Christine Zolendz

Author · 18 books

USA Today bestselling romance author. Mother. Coffee drinker. Unicorn believer. New Yorker. Books and writing are my escape from reality. Read Me Free Here: bit.ly/ChrisZo