Bøker av Jay Crownover

Heavy is the head that inherits the crown.The only thing on Daire Archer's mind when she pulled a disappearing act on Christmas was proving she was worthy of being her father's daughter. She was born an Archer, which was a blessing and a curse, and Daire was determined to show everyone she deserved to carry the legacy that came with her name.There is power in a name, and being an Archer meant Daire needed to do better, to be better. At least, that's what she thought she needed, until a boy from nowhere-with a name that meant nothing-showed her that she was already pretty great just the way she was.Campbell has always rejected everything concerning his maniacal father and his troubled past. When he left Nowhere, he was certain he wanted a nice, quiet life free from the only things he'd ever known: violence and bloodshed. He thought he needed to be a better man. He wondered if there was a kinder, gentler version of himself under his thick armor of scars and tattoos.It wasn't until he started chasing Daire Archer all over hell and back that Campbell realized he needed to be a man who was better at being bad than everyone else in his troubled world.Because now, he had a problematic princess to protect. One with an uncanny ability for finding trouble. Where Daire is concerned, being a good guy isn't necessary.

Heavy is the head that inherits the crown.The only thing on Daire Archer's mind when she pulled a disappearing act on Christmas was proving she was worthy of being her father's daughter. She was born an Archer, which was a blessing and a curse, and Daire was determined to show everyone she deserved to carry the legacy that came with her name. There is power in a name, and being an Archer meant Daire needed to do better, to be better. At least, that's what she thought she needed, until a boy from nowhere-with a name that meant nothing-showed her that she was already pretty great just the way she was. Campbell has always rejected everything concerning his maniacal father and his troubled past. When he left Nowhere, he was certain he wanted a nice, quiet life free from the only things he'd ever known: violence and bloodshed. He thought he needed to be a better man. He wondered if there was a kinder, gentler version of himself under his thick armor of scars and tattoos. It wasn't until he started chasing Daire Archer all over hell and back that Campbell realized he needed to be a man who was better at being bad than everyone else in his troubled world.Because now, he had a problematic princess to protect. One with an uncanny ability for finding trouble. Where Daire is concerned, being a good guy isn't necessary. She keeps telling him that he's pretty great, no matter what he's done.

A real hero can fix anything . . .Hudson Wheeler is a nice guy. Everyone knows it, including his fiancée who left him with a canceled wedding and a baby on the way. He's tired of finishing last and is ready to start living in the moment with nights soaked in whiskey, fast cars, and even faster girls. He's set to start living on the edge, but when he meets Poppy Cruz, her sad eyes, shining out of the most beautiful face he's ever seen, hook him in right away.Poppy can't remember a time when she didn't see strangers as the enemy. After a lifetime of being hurt by the men who swore to protect her, Poppy's determined to keep herself safe by keeping everyone else at arm's length. Wheeler's sexy grin and rough hands from hours restoring classic cars shouldn't captivate her, but every time she's with him, she can't help being pulled closer to him. Though she's terrified to trust again, Poppy soon realizes it might hurt even more to shut Wheeler out?and the intense feelings pulsing through her are making it nearly impossible to resist him.The only thing Poppy is sure of is that her heart is in need of some serious repair, and the more time she spends with Wheeler, the more she's convinced he's the only man with the tools to fix it.

A true hero is worth waiting for . . .Everyone else in Dixie Carmichael's life has made falling in love look easy, and now she's ready for her own chance at some of that happily ever after. Which means she's done pining for the moody former soldier who works with her at the bar that's become her home away from home. Nope. No more chasing the hot-as-heck thundercloud of a man and no more waiting for Mr. Right to find her; she's going hunting for him . . . even if she knows her heart is stuck on its stupid infatuation with Dash Churchill.Denver has always been just a pit stop for Church on his way back to rural Mississippi. It was supposed to be uneventful, but nothing could have prepared him for the bubbly, bouncy redhead with doe eyes and endless curves. Now he knows it's time to get out of Denver, fast. For a man used to living in the shadows, the idea of spending his days in the sun is terrifying.When Dixie and Church get caught up in a homecoming overshadowed with lies and danger, Dixie realizes that while falling in love is easy, loving takes a whole lot more work . . . especially when Mr. Right thinks he's all wrong for you.

Every hero has a story to tell . . .Avett Walker's and Quaid Jackson's worlds have no reason to collide. Quaid is a high-powered criminal attorney as slick as he is handsome. Avett is a pink-haired troublemaker with a history of picking the wrong men.When Avett lands in a sea of hot water because of one terrible mistake, the only person who can get her out of it is the insanely sexy lawyer. The last thing on earth she wants is to rely on the no-nonsense attorney. Yet there is something about him that makes her want to convince him to loosen his tie and have a little fun . . . with her.Quaid never takes on clients like the impulsive young woman with a Techni-color dye job. But something about her guileless hazel eyes intrigues him. Still, he's determined to keep their relationship strictly business, and yet doing so is becoming more impossible with each day he spends with her.As they work side by side, they'll have to figure out a way to get along and keep their hands off each other?because the chemistry between them is beyond charged.

With his tight leather pants and a sharp edge that makes him dangerous, Jet Keller is every girl's rock and roll fantasy. But Ayden Cross is done walking on the wild side with bad boys. She doesn't want to give in to the heat she sees in Jet's dark, haunted eyes. She's afraid of getting burned from the sparks of their spontaneous combustion, even as his touch sets her on fire.Jet can't resist the Southern Belle with mile-long legs in cowboy boots who defies his every expectation. Yet the closer he feels to Ayden, the less he seems to know her. While he's tempted to get under her skin and undo her in every way, he knows firsthand what happens to two people with very different ideas about relationships.Will the blaze burn into an enduring love. . . or will it consume their dreams and turn them to ashes?Don't miss the latest bad boy in Jay Crownover's unforgettable New Adult series.

We all need a hero...let the Saints of Denver beginOrlando Frederick knows what it is to be leveled by pain. Instead of focusing on his own, he's made it his mission to help others: sports stars, wounded war vets, survivors of all kinds. But when Dom, a rugged, damaged, sinfully attractive cop, makes his way into Lando's physical therapy practice, he might be the biggest challenge yet. Lando loved one stubborn man before and barely survived the fallout. He's not sure he can do it again.Dominic Voss is a protector. The police badge he wears is not only his job, it's his identity, so when he's sidelined because of an injury, the only thing he cares about is getting back on the force. He expects Lando to mend his body, he just doesn't realize the trainer will also have him working toward a hell of a lot more. As attraction simmers and flares, Dom sees that Lando needs repair of his own...if only the man will let him close enough to mend what's broken.

Opposites in every way . . . except the one that matters Shaw Landon loved Rule Archer from the moment she laid eyes on him. Rule is everything a straight--A pre-med student like Shaw shouldn't want--and the only person she's never tried to please. She isn't afraid of his scary piercings and tattoos or his wild attitude. Though she knows that Rule is wrong for her, her heart just won't listen.To a rebel like Rule Archer, Shaw Landon is a stuck-up, perfect princess-and his dead twin brother's girl. She lives by other people's rules; he makes his own. He doesn't have time for a good girl like Shaw-even if she's the only one who can see the person he truly is.But a short skirt, too many birthday cocktails, and spilled secrets lead to a night neither can forget. Now, Shaw and Rule have to figure out how a girl like her and a guy like him are supposed to be together without destroying their love . . . or each other.The first Marked Men novel in Jay Crownover's combustible New Adult series.

Vesper Bell is a good girl. At least, that's what everyone keeps telling her.She was the perfect daughter. A straight-A student. The very best friend. And an adoring potential girlfriend.However, when her life took an unexpected detour into darkness, suffering, and betrayal, Vesper realized being good hadn't gotten her anywhere. An enthralled audience watched her dramatic fall from grace and clearly wanted her to crash and burn. Those she once trusted the most made it no secret that they wanted her to lose everything...and she did.But all those years of being such a goodie-two-shoes built Vesper some powerful cosmic karma. On her birthday, she begged for a second chance, an opportunity to right all the wrongs and undo all the bad things she was forced to endure. She made a wish, not knowing that sometimes they really do come true.Now, right before her fall, she's back at the beginning, and she has no plans to be a good girl anymore.Lucky for her, she has the perfect person to teach her how to embrace her rebellious and daring side: a boy with candy-colored hair and eyes as dark as the night sky. They were born on the same day, but that is about all the two of them have in common. Everything about him screams that he is a very bad boy, but Vesper sees the good in him.He doesn't seem to care if she's perfect or pitiful. He keeps stepping in to save her, and he always makes her feel safe even when everything else feels uncertain. He feels real and honest when the rest of her life seems to be built on lies on top of more lies.One thing Vesper knows to be absolutely true: the surprisingly sweet delinquent is the very best bad thing to ever happen to her.Author's note: Hi. This book is slightly different from my usual suspects...meaning it is a touch weird, and wild. I know that, and I feel it is fair that everyone else knows that going in as well. So, if you're up for a bit of strange along with the sexy, this book is the one for you. :)

You never know which moment might lead to forever . . .Asa Cross struggles with being the man everyone wants him to be and the man he knows he really is. A leopard doesn't change its spots, and Asa has always been a predator. He doesn't want to hurt those who love and rely on him, especially one luscious arresting cop who suddenly seems to be interested in him for far more than his penchant for breaking the law. But letting go of old habits is hard, and it's easy to hit bottom when it's the place you know best.Royal Hastings is quickly learning what the bottom looks like after a tragic situation at work threatens not only her career but also her partner's life. As a woman who has only ever had a few real friends, she's trying to muddle through her confusion and devastation alone. Except she can't stop thinking about the sexy southern bartender she locked up. Crushing on Asa is the last thing she needs, but his allure is too strong to resist. And she knows chasing after a guy who has no respect for the law or himself can only end in heartbreak.A longtime criminal and a cop just seem so wrong together . . . but for Asa and Royal, being wrong together is the only right choice to make.

The third thrilling romance in the Loveless, Texas series from New York Times bestseller Jay Crownover.

The first thrilling romance in the Loveless, Texas series from New York Times bestseller Jay Crownover.

The next book in the smoking hot SAINTS OF DENVER series from NYT bestselling author of the MARKED MEN series, Jay CrownoverAvett Walker and Quaid Jackson's worlds have no reason to collide. Quaid is a high powered criminal attorney as slick as he is handsome, and Avett is a pink-haired troublemaker with a bad attitude and a history of picking the wrong men. When Avett lands in hot water because of one terrible mistake, the only person who can get her out of it is this insanely sexy lawyer. The last thing she wants to do is rely on someone who thinks of her as nothing more than a nuisance, yet there is something about him that makes her want to convince him to loosen his tie and have a little fun... They have to figure out a way to get along and keep their hands off each other - because the chemistry between them is beyond charged.

The sixth book in the scorching hot NEW YORK TIMES bestselling MARKED MEN New Adult seriesRoyal Hastings has been a cop, first and foremost, for most of her adult life. So when a call-out goes wrong and her partner ends up in hospital, she finds herself suspended from the job, indefinitely. With too much time on her hands and a heavy load of guilt weighing her down, she seeks solace in oblivion - otherwise known as a golden-eyed bartender with a rap sheet as long as her arm. Asa Cross has spent his live on the wrong side of the law, but a near death experience has left him rebuilding his life and relationships. But being good is tougher than it seems - especially when being bad looks as good as Royal does. On paper, the cop and the con seemed doomed to heartbreak - but when love has stolen your heart, how can you walk away?

It's not about your first love, but the first love you fight for... The fifth book in the scorching hot NEW YORK TIMES bestselling MARKED MEN New Adult series.After his first broken heart, Rowdy St. James decided he was going to do everything in his power to live up to his nickname:life was all about the good times. But when a ghost from the past appears, she makes him question everything he thought he knew about love.Salem Cruz grew up in a house with too many rules - and no fun allowed. She left it all behind as soon as she could, but she never forgot the sweet, blue-eyed boy next door who'd been in love with her little sister. Now, Salem is determined to show Rowdy he picked the wrong sister all those years ago.As their relationship heats up, Rowdy starts to let his heart go - until the one person who could drive them apart shows up again.

The fourth book in the scorching hot NEW YORK TIMES bestselling MARKED MEN New Adult seriesNash Donovan, tattooist and good-time guy, never knew his father. Instead, he was brought up by his Uncle Phil, the best role model and mentor a guy could have. But when Phil is rushed to hospital and reveals he's at the end stages of lung cancer, he wants Nash to know the truth. Reeling from the family secret Phil has let slip, Nash needs something to hold on to - and the nurse with the beautiful grey eyes taking care of Phil seems remarkably familiar... Saint Ford doesn't know what to think when Nash crashes back into her life. They went to school together what feels like a million years ago and although she feels - and looks - very different, she can't tell if Nash is still the same guy: the guy who teased and bullied her way back when and who she vowed never to forgive. But Nash is impossible to stay away from. From his flame-tattooed head to his multiple piercings, and his all-round good guy attitude, he's unlike anyone Saint has ever known - does she still carry a flame for the first guy to steal her heart? And can she forgive him - and herself - for the mistakes of the past?

The third book in the MARKED MEN series. Somewhere between the perfect fairytale and a broken heart lies a happy ending... Loud and colourful, Cora Lewis is used to keeping her rowdy colleagues at the tattoo shop in line, but all her fiery bluster hides a heart that's been mistreated too many times. After her supposed happy-ever-after went out of the window, she's become fixated on nothing less than 'perfect'. But does such a guy exist?Rome Archer is as far from perfect as can be. Rigid and uncompromising, he's returned from his final tour of duty a broken man, and nightmares of war plague his every moment. Faced with family rifts and no idea what to do with his time, he's used to seeing the world in black and white, good and bad - and right now, he's lost in the dark. On the surface, neither is what the other person wants - but in the search for perfect, imperfection might just be what they need...

The second book in the Marked Men series from Jay Crownover - it's what's on the inside that counts... Doesn't every good girl want to tame the bad boy?Ayden Cross is a good Southern girl, from the tips of her cowboy boots to the depths of her country music soul. With a troubled childhood behind her, all she wants is a life laid out on the straight and narrow - and a bad boy like Jet is definitely not in the plan. So what happens when the bad boy picks you?Jet Keller is used to getting everything he wants - from a recording contract with his rock band, to groupies fawning over him every night. But when he meets Ayden, he realises that wanting someone isn't enough - can he convince her that need is bigger than want?

The first in the new SAINTS OF DENVER series from NYT bestselling author of the MARKED MEN series, Jay CrownoverSometimes you have to tear everything down to build something new... Sayer Cole is frozen inside. At least, that's what it's felt like for as long as she can remember. She's yet to let anyone past her icy exterior - and the one guy she thinks might melt her heart couldn't possibly be interested in someone so uptight. Rough, hard and hot-as-hell, Zeb Fuller has rebuilt his life and his construction business since protecting his family sent him to jail all those years ago. His elegant client, Sayer, makes him feel like a Neanderthal in denim, but despite the many hints that he's been dropping to get to know her better, she seems oblivious to his charms. Just as things finally start to heat up, Zeb's past comes back to haunt him and he needs Sayer's professional help to right a wrong and to save more than himself. As these opposites dig in for the fight of their lives, fire and ice collide in an unstoppable explosion of steam...