Bøker utgitt av Tara Conrad

AnthonyEverything I ever desired was within my grasp. Until a fateful day altered its trajectory.In a world where everyone's struggling, I convince myself that I must be strong. Determined to maintain an appearance of resilience, I bury my emotions, shielding myself from their potential harm.An unexpected rush of attraction overwhelms me when a handsome stranger, with captivating baby blue eyes walks through my door.I have an instinctive desire to care for and protect him. However, I can't help but wonder-would he be interested in an older man?LeopoldMy life has been far from what one might label as perfect. It seems as if every choice I make is predestined for failure.When the storms of life rage their fiercest, an unexpected opportunity arises, offering me the chance to start over.But no matter how hard I try to do the right things, it seems as if the universe conspires against me. I'm dealt one suffocating blow after another. The voices telling me I'm not worth it grow louder until I can't ignore them anymore.Then he appears-the man whose eyes radiate gentleness and kindness. However, I carry a warning of trouble.As much as I crave him, the painful truth is, I can never have him.***Love Hurts can be read out of order in the Fire and Ice Series***

NatalieOur future was filled with endless possibilities.But appearances can be deceptive, and even the best-laid plans often fall apart.How did things go so wrong?Everything I love is slipping away from me.As hard as I fight for survival, I can't see a way out of the hell that has become my reality.AlexEvery precaution was taken. We were supposed to be safe.Yet, a day that should only hold happiness morphs into the darkest night.Now, she's in the hands of a monster.It's my job to protect her, not break her.Unthinkable choices are inevitable, and I find myself tumbling into the abyss until the darkness is all-consuming,

NatalieI had a glimpse of happiness-of how things should be. It disappeared in a flash, leaving emptiness and sorrow in its wake.Still, I cling to hope as new love blooms.It's as tender and radiant as a fragile flower. Yet, within its delicate embrace exists a bittersweet ache, reminding me that even the most exquisite blossoms bear thorns.When Alex asks me to do the impossible, I fear I will leave him forever marked by the consequences.AlexWith a future as unpredictable as the shifting tide, I realize no one is ever prepared to be gone.I'm at a crossroads, knowing I must ask her the unimaginable.What happens to those we leave behind?I've learned to accept that happily-ever-after can't exist outside of fairy tales.But I'd give anything for one more chance to love her.Unveil the answer in the poignant finale of Alex and Natalie's love story, exquisitely captured within the pages of Their Forever.

NatalieBetrayal has left me shattered, vulnerable, and alone.So when an invitation to a clandestine club thrusts me into uncharted territory, even a good girl like me can't help but feel intrigued.And that's where it all began. With him.When my eyes lock with his ice-blue gaze, I'm lost in a stormy sea laced with frosty allure.I'm drawn to him like a moth to a flame, even if I'm destined to get burned.AlexLove is a realm I vowed to avoid-until those innocent and bewitching green eyes unravel my resolve.Despite my uncertainty, I coax her to agree to a temporary relationship, opening the door to explore every unspoken desire.But I know I should be careful with her.Instead, I ignore the warnings and allow my judgment to become clouded.When I inadvertently cross a line that severs our connection, it threatens to destroy everything we worked so hard to build.

Will love conquer all, or will time prove to be their greatest adversary? Lana's spiraling on a self-destructive path. She's keeping a painful secret. Instead of confiding in Brandon, the one person who could give unconditional support, she resorts to her well-practiced escape mechanism-running. She returns home, believing distance will heal her wounds and sever her ties with Brandon. But the passage of time brings forth a profound realization-truth cannot be outrun. Amidst the darkest moments of Lana's journey, an unexpected source offers hope and support. When she begins to find the strength to confront her pain, one question looms. Has she waited too long?Lana and Brandon's story unfolds, entangled with emotions and the poignant struggles of loss, forgiveness, and healing. Will they find their way back to each other, or will the scars of the past remain too deep to mend? Join Lana and Brandon as they find solace in each other's arms, proving that even the most shattered hearts can be mended.

DukeI was born and raised in New York City, one of the most exciting and exhausting places in the world. Work, Sleep, Repeat. My existence was a real-life Groundhog Day, and I needed it to stop. So, what did I do? After seeing the sweet little town of Washington, Georgia, on one of those home improvement TV shows, I packed my bags and headed south. When I got there, I realized I stuck out like a sore thumb. If it wasn't for walking into Nooks with Books and seeing Percy Douglas, I would've turned around and gone back to Manhattan. But seeing how shy and awkward she was, I knew asking her out would be a tricky affair.PercyIt's sad but true. This small-town girl's about to turn thirty, and she's never been kissed. I'm in serious danger of becoming a spinster who lives with a houseful of cats. There wasn't even a potential love interest in the wings until Duke Kennedy walked into the bookstore where I work. He's everything I never allowed myself to imagine, all wrapped up in one swoony-worthy package. My problem? There's no way this bashful, accident-prone girl could ever become the object of the hero's affection. Why is real life always so complicated?M. LovelessWriting romances started off as nothing more than a hobby. But then a publisher got a hold of my work and offered me a contract. I told them I'd sign on the condition of anonymity, and for some reason, they agreed. I thought it was a joke until I received an advance for a crazy amount of money. Now, my books are all over the bestseller lists, and my publisher is trying to renegotiate the identity clause. I don't understand why nobody is okay with a reclusive author anymore. If I agree to this, my life will never be the same. This plot twist may land me in some very sticky situations.Fall in love with the charming town of Washington, Georgia, in this heartwarming romance that'll have you rooting for Duke and Percy to find their coveted happily ever after.