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Love By Design
Series · 5 books · 2017-2021

Books in series

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#1

Love Under Construction

2017

A new romantic comedy by M.C. Cerny, Love Under Construction is book one in the Love By Design series. Come meet a sullen, stubborn hero with a 2x4 stuck up his rear about falling in love, and a heroine who has watched every episode of the Property Brothers ready to flip her dream house. Between every construction nightmare possible, animals that need to move out, and friends determined to interfere, what could possible go right? Step into a small town with a big heart, and laugh your way into love. Each book in the LBD series is a standalone HEA romance. Hunter Hart knows construction. He knows relationships hurt after watching his parents self destruct. Somehow he forgot all the warnings when Taylor Jane Bryant blasted through the crumbling foundation around his heart. Taylor Jane Bryant knows home design. Well... she thinks she knows based on marathon sessions of her favorite television show. Now she's all grown up and ready to nail the last stud, Hunter Hart.
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#1

Ten First Dates

A Romantic Comedy Anthology

2021

Meet the sassy ladies and their hunky heroes in this free romantic comedy anthology. Whether you’re in the mood for enemies to lovers, second chances, small town romance, billionaires, strong females or opposites attract, we’ve got you covered. All novels are full-length standalones and first in a series. This anthology will be available for a limited time only. Go on ten first dates with these laugh-out-loud romantic Loved You Once by Claudia Burgoa What I’m Looking For by Karen Grey Love Under Construction by M.C. Cerny Mixed Signals by Mia Heintzelman On The Rox by Kat Addams Moonshine and Magnolias by Abigail Sharpe Too Tempting by Bethany Lopez Love, Lacey Donovan by Jill Brashear Imperfect Chemistry by Mary Frame Some Call It Love by Sarah Peis
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#2

Unlovely Things

2017

A new romantic comedy series by M.C. Cerny, Unlovely Things is book two in the Love By Design Series. So... whatever happened to... Kristen and Demon? Be warned, this couple is feisty, filthy, and funny and they are definitely rated R for ridiculously raunchy. Come back to New Paltz and join the gang for another dose of big love in a small town. Each book in the LBD series is a standalone HEA romance. Full blurb and cover reveal coming February 14th.
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#3

Heartburn

2019

Whittaker Jones could have funded the Interior Department’s conservation budget with his own pinup calendar. The last thing this sexy forest ranger wanted was to go on a search and rescue mission for a stubborn college co-ed throwing a temper tantrum. He’s got a hot date manning his front porch like a grumpy old man in his rocker with a carton of take-out for dinner. Amelia Rae Faust hates the outdoors, man buns, and lying, crush stealing roommates. A hike in the woods turned into an existential vision quest for the girl without a plan. She wasn’t supposed to get lost, or have a one night stand with the surly forest ranger. His body heat is far too tempting and a night of survival becomes something more. Book three in the Love By Design series of stand alone contemporary romantic comedies.
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#4

Tailwind

2019

Chase Calloway’s career ending football injury gave him the out he needed. Switching gears from being the star quarterback with a shot at the NFL to checking anal glands of furry senior patients wasn’t exactly the plan. However, it gave him the purrfect excuse to stop pursuing dreams that were never his. Winnie Grey got exiled from her posh existence to the boondocks as pet-sitter extraordinaire. It wasn’t her fault she stopped a shoplifter by pulling the fire alarm and got fired from her job. She can’t help that dog acupuncture makes her faint, but lucky for the city girl in exile, the town’s hottest veterinarian catches her, literally. Book four in the Love By Design series of stand alone contemporary romantic comedies.

Authors

Mary Frame
Mary Frame
Author · 21 books

Mary Frame is a full time mother and wife with a full time job. She has no idea how she manages to write novels, but it probably helps that she's a dedicated introvert. She doesn't enjoy writing about herself in third person, but she does enjoy reading, writing, dancing, and damaging the ear drums of her co-workers when she randomly decides to sing to them. She lives in Reno, Nevada with her husband, two children, and a border collie named Stella. She LOVES hearing from readers and will not only respond but likely begin stalking them while tossing out hearts and flowers and rainbows! If that doesn't creep you out, e-mail her at: maryframeauthor@gmail.com Follow her on twitter: @marewulf Instagram: @maryframeauthor Like her Facebook Author page: www.facebook.com/AuthorMaryFrame Bookbub: @MaryFrame See her website: www.authormaryframe.com

Kat Addams
Kat Addams
Author · 11 books

Kat Addams is an author of contemporary romantic comedies. She’s had a passion for making readers laugh since she wrote her first over-the-top comic book at the age of eight, earning her high marks and concerning looks from her grade-school teachers. She’s a graduate of the University of Memphis, where she studied English literature and creative writing, and fell in love with the rom-com genre. Her books can be described as equal parts shameless and heartwarming with a heavy dose of heat. When she’s not writing about exotic men and daydreaming of worldly travels, you can find Kat in her hometown of Memphis, drinking craft cocktails on patios and raising her mini-me with a girl-power attitude—but not necessarily in that order. In her downtime, she loves to embark on outdoor adventures, empower other women, and lose herself in good books and good music. Kat satisfies her darker side by writing paranormal romance with wicked humor under the name Fritzi Cox. Fritzi provides Kat with an outlet to cause mayhem and debauchery with an element of suspense. Whether you’re reading a book from either Fritzi or Kat, you’re guaranteed a hilarious adventure. Stalk Kat on social media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/authorkatad... Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/KatAddamsAut... Don't forget to join her group of ridiculousness to stay up to date with the latest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Dirty... Also be sure you are subscribed to her newsletter for even more juicy details! https://www.kataddams.com/subscribe

Bethany Lopez
Bethany Lopez
Author · 68 books

Sign up for my Newsletter for more information about my writing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61969e... Bethany Lopez is a USA Today Bestselling author of more than seventy published works, as both Bethany Lopez and DJ Bryce, and has been publishing since 2011. She's a lover of all things romance, which she incorporates into the books she writes, no matter the genre. When she isn't reading or writing, she loves spending time with family and traveling whenever possible. Bethany can usually be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine at hand, and will never turn down a cupcake!

Mia Heintzelman
Mia Heintzelman
Author · 18 books

Mia Heintzelman is a polka-dot-wearing, horror movie lover, who always has a book and a to-do list in her purse. Trivialized Pursuit releases on July 6th everywhere books are sold! https://www.miaheintzelman.com/allrom... Join Mia's ARC Team: https://www.miaheintzelman.com/arctea... Subscribe to her newsletter! https://www.miaheintzelman.com/newsle... Follow her on Instagram: http://bit.ly/MiaonIG

M.C. Cerny
M.C. Cerny
Author · 24 books
M.C. Cerny is a USA Today Bestselling author of fresh sexy books. She experienced her first real ugly cry reading, Where The Red Fern Grows, and never looked back. She lives with a menagerie of human and feline fur-babies in rural NJ. When M.C. is not writing, you’ll find her lurking in Starbucks, running stupid marathons, and eating all the tacos while plotting her next book.
Jill Brashear
Jill Brashear
Author · 12 books

Jill Brashear is a hopeless romantic and author of swoon-worthy contemporary romances that will leave you breathless. With a pen in her hand and a heart full of love, Jill weaves tales of passion, longing, and happily-ever-afters that will make your heart skip a beat. From a young age, Jill has been fascinated by love stories, and she's never lost her passion for exploring the intricacies of the heart. Whether she's crafting steamy scenes that will leave you blushing or laugh-out loud moments that will tickle your funny bone, Jill's stories are always full of emotion, depth, and soul. With her books, Jill hopes to show readers that the journey to finding love is always worth it. So if you're looking for a read that will make your heart sing and your pulse race, pick up one of Jill Brashear's books today. Who knows, you just might fall in love.

Sarah Peis
Sarah Peis
Author · 14 books

I love the written word in all forms and shapes and if I'm not glued to a book I'm attempting to write one. I’m a frequent blonde moment sufferer and still trying to figure out how to adult. I live in Melbourne, Australia, with my two little humans, the holder of my heart and two furry demons. I love to hear from readers so feel free to get in touch.

Karen Grey
Karen Grey
Author · 14 books

KAREN GREY is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of vintage romantic comedies with smart heroines and hunky heroes. Drawing on a long career as a performer, her retro 80's and 90's romances are populated with characters working both on- and off-stage in theater, TV and film. She's a lifelong omnivorous reader (including 20 years as an audiobook narrator). When not reading or writing, she's lounging at the beach or hiking in the mountains. Or dreaming about both with an IPA in hand and a dog or a cat nearby. To get the latest news, join her VIP club at followkarengrey.com. If you are seeking content guidance for any of my books (which may include spoilers) it can be found at http://bit.ly/ContentGuidanceKarenGrey Enjoy your trip back in time! Karen

Abigail Sharpe
Abigail Sharpe
Author · 6 books

Abigail is a Boston-bred Yankee now eating grits and saying "y'all" in North Central Florida. Technical writer by day, she doesn't don a cape at night, but spends her time writing passionate and playful contemporary romance. When she's not writing, she can be found wearing a corset and singing bawdy songs with Just Desserts, an a cappella musical comedy act, at places that won't throw them out. All hail low altos! Abigail lives with her husband, two kids, and one crazy princess puppy. You can keep up with her on Goodreads or at www.Facebook.com/AbigailSharpeBooks. She has a website, too, but it's horribly outdated, and she'd rather write books than fix the HTML. Only go there if you want to sign up for her newsletter, which she publishes sporadically.

Claudia Y. Burgoa
Claudia Y. Burgoa
Author · 104 books

Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children. She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she's the ruler of the house. She's only partially right. When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At night, she likes to binge watch shows with her equally geeky husband. Instagram: http://bit.ly/ClaudiasIG TikTok: https://bit.ly/CBstiktok Bloggers/Influencers: https://geni.us/CBBloggers Newsletter: https://geni.us/CBNewsletter

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