Bøger af Ayla Asher

It was only supposed to be one night...Laura Cunningham is gorgeous, witty and tough as nails...and still single in her late thirties. After dating every man in Manhattan, she's resigned herself to the fact that true love just might not exist for her. Certainly a bummer for the woman who observed her two best friends fall in love with sexy, strong men who are their soulmates.Adam Gardner is a soldier who's been committed to the cause his entire life. Nearing forty, he realizes that once his next mission is complete, he wants to settle down and build a home and family.Laura and Adam meet on a romantic summer evening, knowing their time is limited due to Adam's impending deployment. Taken by their instant chemistry, they commit to spending one passionate and intimate night together.Years later, Adam returns to find Laura with a daughter who shares his sky-blue eyes. Determined to be a father to the little girl, and still enamored by the woman he could never forget, he strives to discern the best path forward.Laura is shocked by the appearance of the man who stole her heart so many years ago...and who still possesses it. Can the star-crossed lovers build a life together or will secrets and fears keep them from achieving happiness?Secret baby, only one night and insta-love trope lovers-this one's for you! Like all of Ayla's books, this is a sweet, steamy, fast-paced novella with a sexy hero and guaranteed HEA. The conclusion to the trilogy is here!

Who knew a fake holiday relationship could be so fun?Kayla Summers has had enough of her mother's insistence that she find a man and get married. At thirty-three, she's a successful attorney and has a fantastic life. Knowing her mother will grill her constantly over the upcoming holidays about her single existence, she dreads the visits home.Carter Manheim is a self-proclaimed bachelor, dead set on seducing every beautiful woman in Manhattan. And why not? His parents' disastrous marriage and divorce proved that lifelong commitments just aren't viable. As his mother's health worsens, his only wish is to give her one last happy holiday, even if it entails bringing home a girlfriend.When Kayla's sexy neighbor proposes they take each other home for the holidays as fake partners, she's floored. However, getting her mother off her back is her number one priority and she agrees to the arrangement. Now, if she can only keep her heart from becoming emotionally entangled with the player of the century, she'll be just fine...

Sam has a secret he holds close to his heart...Joy Paulson is fine being single. In fact, it saves her from the maddening dating rituals in Manhattan. If she ever settles down, it will be with someone she truly loves and trusts. That's why she turns down her super-hot boss when he asks her out, leading to disaster when he retaliates, forcing her termination.Sam Davidson has pined for Joy since the first time he saw her sweet smile and stunning eyes. But there's a secret that the shy IT developer holds deep inside: Sam is still a virgin. At twenty-nine, he never intended it to happen, but accepts that he could never please Joy in all the ways she deserves.Sam can offer her a job, though, and proceeds to help Joy rebuild her life after the unfair firing. As their work relationship grows, Joy is taken with Sam's kindness, gorgeous crystal-hazel eyes and generous smile. And his hands...oh, his firm, broad hands...Joy can't figure out why Sam resists the desire that sparks so vividly between them, but Valentine's Day is coming and she's determined to seduce him and make them both burn. Even if it means discovering all his secrets...Inexperienced hero trope lovers unite! This is a fun, fast-paced, steamy novella from an author who wanted to flip the script and write about a sweet, sexy, inexperienced male main character. Sam is so adorably sensual and endearing, he might just melt your heart. Here's wishing you a fantastic Valentine's Day all year round!

What if your soul mate had been right in front of you the whole time?Justine Lancaster made every possible mistake in her disastrous marriage. After finally leaving her abusive ex-husband, she forges ahead, creating a new life with her daughter. Although she craves companionship, she wonders if she has the foundation to try dating after her traumatic past.Police officer Gary Lincoln fell in love with Justine somewhere between the end of his divorce and the first time he showed up on her doorstep with a deep need to protect her from her husband. After silently loving her for years, he continues to watch over Justine and her daughter, knowing they deserve happiness...and understanding a woman as special as Justine deserves more than he can give.As their friendship grows, Justine observes the desire simmering in Gary's deep brown eyes and wonders why he holds back. Determined to find out, she discovers the secret Gary has been keeping and sets out to prove she'll stop at nothing until both their passions are fulfilled.Welcome back to Ardor Creek, dear readers! You asked for Justine and Gary's book after meeting them in Desires Uncovered, and I'm so happy to bring it to you. If you love friends-to-lovers stories with a sweet, sometimes awkward, but oh-so-rewarding storyline, this book will rock your world. There are discussions of domestic abuse and male infertility, so please consider that before reading. Enjoy your time in Ardor Creek!