Bøker av Claire Kingsley

He's always loved her. Now he'll fight to save her.Zachary Haven is living a lie.He's stuck in a rut, pretending to hate the woman he's always loved. He didn't mean for things to turn out that way. But sometimes life gets out of control, especially when you're young and stupid.Not that he ever had a chance with her. She's gorgeous and smart, talented and kind. And Zachary? He can't seem to keep himself out of trouble.Marigold Martin just met the man of her dreams.Blowing into her life like a storm, he sweeps her off her feet. She can't help but wonder if he's the one. He's a dream in a bespoke suit-and he says he wants her heart.But nothing is as it seems.A brush with death wakes Zachary up to the reality of his life. And his feelings for Marigold. He's determined to make her his-convince her they were always meant to be.But secrets run deep, and Zachary fears the man who's after Marigold could be more than a romantic rival.He could be the devil himself.And Zachary might be too late to save her.Author's Note: A troublemaker turned small-town hero risks everything for the love of his life. A soft-hearted heroine who finds her strength. An accidental body piercing, brotherly shenanigans, the Squirrel Protection Squad, and lots of big feels. This small-town romantic suspense will leave you breathless, with the romantic happily ever after you've been waiting for. NOT a love triangleContent warning: this book contains references to sex trafficking

He'll risk it all to protect her.Someone is stalking Audrey Young. And she has no idea why.It's bad enough that she's back in Tilikum. But Audrey's good at making the best of things and her new job at the small-town newspaper is just a way to get back on her feet.Complicating matters is her landlord and new neighbor, Josiah Haven. She doesn't usually go for the big, surly lumberjack type. But there's something about that broody man. He intimidates her a little, but she kind of likes it.She could totally handle the mess that is her life, except the strange feeling of being watched is just the beginning. Next thing Audrey knows, she's a target, and she doesn't know who's behind it, or why.For Josiah Haven, none of that makes her his problem.She's just the girl next door. Fine, the frustratingly hot girl next door. But Audrey is all sunshine and her goofy dog isn't any better. Josiah is too stoic. Too solitary. Too guarded. He doesn't need a woman in his life, especially one who threatens to crack his heart wide open. But Josiah is a protector and he can't let Audrey's troubles go unanswered, even if he has to risk everything-his life and his heart-to keep her safe.Author's Note: a grumpy loner meets his match in a sunshiney dog lover who's a little down on her luck. And once he falls, he falls HARD. It's small-town romantic suspense with CK's signature humor, endearing characters, and heartwarming happily ever after.

He'll break all her rulesNora Lakes is sophisticated, successful, and happily single. Career problems aside, her life is fine the way it is, thank you very much. Sure, her best friends are all moving into a new season of life-full of husbands and babies and white picket fences. But that's not what Nora wants.Neither is the gruff, tattooed guy next door. Tattoo artist Dex St. James has enough trouble on his hands without the distractingly beautiful woman next door. Being a single dad to a teenage girl is no joke. The last thing he needs is a flirtatious new neighbor who makes his blood run hot.He'll just avoid her. She's not his type anyway. But Nora and Dex can't seem to stay out of each other's way. Between a pesky nocturnal visitor, Nora's blossoming friendship with Dex's daughter, and their undeniable chemistry, that up-against-the-wall, brain-melting kiss was probably inevitable.Nora has rules when it comes to men, and she has her reasons. Dex threatens to break every last one of them. She doesn't want forever. He won't settle for anything less. But when these two collide, the result is fire.And maybe even forever.Author's Note: opposites attract in this fun, swoony, single dad romcom. A smart, sassy woman meets a rough-around-the-edges tattoo artist with a heart of gold. Daddy/daughter moments, all the banter, neighborly shenanigans, a meddling family, badass lady friendships, and a hero who's determined to fight the heat between them-until he falls first.

I never should have gone commando in that dress. I'm almost positive the rest of it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't been dangling off a hotel balcony with my lady parts in the breeze. And of course the one person to witness my mortification had to be HIM. Camden Cox.Sure, today he's gorgeous and wealthy, and fine, I can admit he has a great sense of humor. But once upon a time, he was the boy who loved to make my life miserable. He no longer pulls my pigtails, but I know his type. He wants one thing, and one thing only. A chance to get in my pants.Nope. Not happening. Not even with that sexy southern drawl. But I'm Sophie Abbott, and if there's one thing I'm good at, it's making a mess.Only this isn't just a mess. It's a disaster. A Sophie disaster.Because after a wild night in Vegas, I wake up naked in his hotel room.And I'm pretty sure we got married.Author's note: An adorkable hot mess who throws a cocky charmer completely off his game. Plus a salty dad playing matchmaker, laugh-out-loud banter, a couch scene that will melt your Kindle, and the swooniest of swoony happy endings.

"What happens when frenemies take the experiment out of the lab and into the bedroom?"Corban Nash is a self-proclaimed data nerd with a sexy half smile and a set of abs that leave girls drooling. He developed a theory he claims will make two people fall in love. And after numerous tests on friends and family, it's been successful for everyone who's tried it.The problem is, it's never worked on him. And he doesn't know why.Still, he's determined to prove his theory. The only thing standing in his way? His nemesis, Hazel Kiegen.Hazel refuses to be distracted by Corban's adorable awkwardness or his temptingly muscular body. He claims to have cracked the code to falling in love, and she's going to prove him wrong. From the moment these two rivals meet, their chemistry is irresistible. And what's wrong with a little sex between enemies? But when they put Corban's theory to the test for themselves, the results are deliciously unexpected. Author's note: Stand-alone romcom featuring a sexy nerd with a great big... heart. Tons of tension and witty banter. Super hot frenemies with benefits. Badass lady friendships with a widening circle of trust. And a romantic HEA that will leave you swooning.

"When I kissed you last night, I wasn't pretending." Everly Dalton is a walking, talking, martini-drinking dating disaster. Forget kissing frogs. She can't even get past the first date. But at work, she's a badass-the longest-running assistant billionaire Shepherd Calloway has ever had. Her coworkers wonder how she handles the big bad wolf-and never gets bit. Shepherd Calloway isn't interested in being anyone's sugar daddy. Tired of women who only want him for his money, he swears off dating, determined to focus on running his empire. Until his gold-digging ex hits him where it hurts, putting him in a difficult position. His solution-to have Everly pose as his live-in girlfriend-is obviously crazy. But the timing is uncanny. It just so happens Everly needs a favor from her boss-a big and awkward one-and this could ensure everyone gets what they want. Besides, Everly can totally survive a few months of faux romance. Except there's a problem. Shepherd is supposed to be a single-minded, unemotional robot boss. Not an actual human with a heart and morning wood. Between the awkward bed-sharing and tingly fake dates, lines are blurring. And as Everly gets to know the real Shepherd, she discovers there's more to the man behind the bank account. And faking it gets all too real.