Bøker av Kilby Blades

A fresh, hilarious take on the classic Cyrano de Bergerac from USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades... In today's world filled with terrible dating apps and split-second hot takes, all Zuri Robinson wants is something real. And between her crap job, her family drama, and feeling like she completely missed out on her twenties, she's pretty much done. Her only bright spot is exchanging letters with a ridiculously charming guy in Italy. Only Alessandro Fabricare has a teeeeeny little secret... Nico Fabricare simply wanted to help his brother, Alessandro-who isn't as eloquent with the English language-write a few letters. But with every letter that crosses the Atlantic, Nico is discovering that Zuri might just be the most incredible woman he's ever met...except she thinks she's falling in love with his brother. Now Zuri is on her way to Italy-to meet Alessandro. And Nico is running out of time to win over the girl of his paper dreams before she finds out the truth.

From USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades, the stunning sequel to Snapdragon... When taking the promotion that means leaving Darby turns out to be the biggest mistake of Michael's life, crafting a second chance is his only redemption. He'll go to extremes to unravel their tangled web. But winning her heart may be the least of his worries. Darby's father is up to no good, a crooked senator whose dirty dealings are at cross-purposes with Michael's social justice work. They are two powerful men, both vying for control over the future of Chicago's South Side, both vying for Darby's loyalty. Only, Frank Christensen plays dangerous games. When Frank goes too far and places Darby in a bad situation with the mafia, how will Michael protect her from half a world away? "Gosh this series just keeping getting better and better. Such an emotional read with lots of surprises.">"I knew I wanted more of Michael and Darby's story. I had no idea I'd love it this much."- Ames Hart, Goodreads" The story is masterfully written with authentic, loving characters...It took me places in my mind and in my heart. So romantic, intelligent, and thought provoking.">"Blades manages to ease feminism and equality into her novels, which is always a delight to see in a genre written and read by women.">Awards and Accolades for Chrysalis2018 Emma Award Finalist for Interracial Romance2018 Emma Award for Diversity in Romantic Literature - Best Debut Author"

Eleven lovelorn singletons. Eleven tales of Cupid, catastrophe, and maybe more…These characters have had it with love-or, if not with that, with Valentine's Day. But no matter how they fight it, Cupid refuses to relent. From struggling singles to secret crushes to enemies turned much, much more, these lightning strikes of love will add a spark of hope to your holiday. Worst Valentine's Day Ever flips the script on lonely hearts who seem destined for Valentine's disaster. If you like laugh-out-loud rom-coms, terrible dates gone right, and gorgeous happily-ever-afters, then you'll love this adorable collection. It ain't all hearts and roses; but these tales of triumph will find your faith in Valentine's Day-and your faith in love-restored. The Worst Day Ever SeriesThe Worst Day Ever Series collects tales of hilarity, hope and survival for characters facing classically-stressful situations. From not-so-happy holidays to doomed-to-be-a-disaster predicaments, they find the love they need to get them through. This series is proud to feature characters from diverse backgrounds, #ownvoices authors, and a range of romantic themes: contemporary to paranormal, cis/hetero to LGBTQ+, sweet to steamy, body-positive, neurodiverse, interracial/multicultural, and more.

Compared to life on tour with her wannabe rock star mother, finishing high school in Rye is a snooze. At least Roxy has her best friend, Zoë, her dad, and her music. When her standoffish Civics class partner, Jag Monroe, breaks ranks and randomly friends her on Instagram, Roxy swiftly declines.Jag is Roxy's total opposite: stinking rich, conceited, and hot in that obvious kind of way. Roxy's sure that his repeated friend requests must be a joke. Then Zoë does the unthinkable: snatches Roxy's phone, accepts Jag's latest friend request, and follows him back.As the posts (and sparks) fly, Roxy begins to suspect that Jag may not be as shallow as everyone thinks, and that he may be into more than just her music.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! OK-scratch that. It's time for another obligatory family gathering. And nothing spices up the egg nog like bringing your partner home. Surely your belligerent brother-in law, your gimlet-eyed granny and your drunken uncle will keep it classy. With forced proximity and alcoholic beverages, what could possibly go wrong?The Worst Holiday Ever series shares stories of love and holiday survival among couples from varied backgrounds. Straight couples, gay couples, inter-racial and inter-species couples…this collection has it all. Bringing your black girlfriend to your WASPy family's Thanksgiving dinner? Having your wife find out you're an angel when your super-natural nemesis crashes Christmas? Ex-con cousins breaking bread with the cop in the family? It's hard to beat that kind of drama. Worst Holiday Ever delivers hilarious, heartwarming and sometimes sexy stories from nine award-winning authors. So, go ahead-take a break from your own crazy and cozy up to the fire. You're gonna need a drink for this...

Awards and Accolades for Snapdragon2018 NECRWA Reader's Choice 1st Place Award Winner - Erotic Romance2018 IPPY Award Winner - Bronze Medalist - Romance2018 Foreword Indie Awards Honorable Mention - Erotica2018 Publisher's Weekly BookLife Prize for Fiction Semi-Finalist - Romance2018 Holt Medallion Finalist - Erotic Romance and Best First Book 2018 Emma Award for Diversity in Romantic Literature Finalist - Erotic Romance2017 National Reader's Choice Awards Finalist - Erotic Romance and Best First Book A Deeper Look at SnapdragonDeeply meaningful, desperately sexual, and inevitably bittersweet, Snapdragon deals with the quandary of choosing love over career, the weight of adulthood and the complexity of modern work-life. It rewrites the book on what a 21st century relationship should look like and keeps the reader wondering how it will end.Michael is a prodigious young architect with natural charisma and impeccable polish. Darby is an accomplished medical researcher who takes the trappings of her high-born status in stride. The casual sex deal they strike up at a mutual friend's wedding seems workable so long as their agreement to keep things fun and simple remains intact. But when companionship gives way to intimacy, they begin to depend on one another, and the agreement begins to fall apart. Darby is being sabotaged by a misogynistic boss. Michael is crumbling under the pressure of high expectations. Deep fears about professional failure make their individual stakes high. When Michael becomes a fierce ally in alleviating Darby's work problems, a light to chase away the shadow of her notorious father, and the antidote to her crushing loneliness, Darby must rethink her position around love vs. ambition.But it's complicated. Michael has become entrenched in every area of Darby's life and, at times, she still feels as if she doesn't know him. Yet, their feelings for one another are undeniable, and the story becomes about surrendering parts of themselves in order let the love grow. It is bittersweet, with plenty of sugar to satisfy hopeless romantics, yet with complications that will captivate readers desperate to know whether it will come to a bitter end. Snapdragon rips open a new chapter in the romance genre, presenting complex characters, intense attraction, complicated choices and modern love for the real world. It is for anyone who struggles with competing priorities and demands on their time, but who wants to believe in love. It is told from Darby's point of view and its sequel, Chrysalis, is told from Michael's. Chrysalis is Book Two in the series continuation, and the conclusion of the Love Conquers None duet.