Rachel Van Dyken Libri

Per due anni, è come se non avessi vissuto; ero persa in un baratro di dolore, da cui credevo non sarei più riemersa. Poi ho incontrato Wes Michels. Lui è il raggio di sole che ha squarciato le tenebre della mia esistenza, la luce che mi ha ridato la speranza e la forza di ricominciare. Mi sono affidata ciecamente a lui, anche quando tutti mi dicevano di non farlo: Wes è troppo ricco, troppo impegnato a diventare la nuova stella del football e, soprattutto, troppo corteggiato per rimanere fedele a una ragazza come me. Non sanno quanto si sbagliano. Non conoscono il suo cuore e sono all’oscuro del suo segreto. Su una cosa però avevano ragione: non avrei dovuto innamorarmi di lui. Ho paura che, se resterò ancora una volta sola, sprofonderò di nuovo nel baratro. Perché adesso so che ogni giorno passato con Wes potrebbe essere l’ultimo…

"Ho cercato di rifarmi una vita. Sono fuggita nel cuore della notte dall'altra parte del Paese e mi sono iscritta al college sotto falso nome. Per un po', ha funzionato. Sono diventata Lisa, l'allegra e vivace studentessa sempre pronta a divertirsi. Eppure, ogni volta che qualcuno si avvicinava troppo a me, sentivo l'impulso di scappare di nuovo. Ogni volta che un ragazzo mi sfiorava, provavo solo una paura disperata. Perché non si può cambiare la propria anima. Non si può cancellare il passato. E gli errori che ho commesso mi tormentano come spiriti inquieti. Poi però ho incontrato Trevor. Lui è completamente diverso dagli uomini che ho conosciuto. È onesto, leale, buono. Ed è convinto che tutti meritino una seconda occasione. Vorrei potergli credere. Vorrei confidargli il mio segrero. Ma temo che così lo trascinerei nel mio abisso..."

Da quattro anni, Gabe Hyde vive in una menzogna. I suoi amici lo conoscono come un ragazzo allegro, sfacciato, che ama divertirsi e tornare a casa ogni sera con una conquista diversa. Nessuno sa che quella è una maschera che Gabe si è cucito addosso per nascondere la verità al mondo, lo stesso mondo che un tempo lo adorava come un idolo e che adesso, se scoprisse il suo segreto, lo trascinerebbe nel fango. E tutto per un unico, terribile errore che ha distrutto ciò che aveva di più caro. Dilaniato dal rimpianto e dal senso di colpa, Gabe è convinto di non avere più diritto di essere felice. Almeno finché non incontra Saylor. Sorriso innocente e luminosi occhi azzurri, Saylor è la classica brava ragazza cui di solito basta un'occhiata per capire che Gabe è un poco di buono dal quale è meglio stare alla larga. Invece lei è la sola in grado di leggere nel suo cuore. E a credere che meriti una seconda occasione. Ma l'amore che li lega darà a Gabe la forza necessaria per ricominciare o trascinerà anche Saylor nell'abisso?

Set against a backdrop of organized crime, this mafia romance delves into the complexities of love and loss. The story intertwines intense relationships with the dangerous world of the mafia, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the sacrifices made for love. Rachel Van Dyken, a bestselling author, brings her signature emotional depth to this gripping tale, promising readers a blend of passion and peril that will keep them captivated.

"She left. Two words that haunt me. Three kids under six, and she walked away because her dream was never to have a family but to marry a rockstar. Moving my recording studio to Seaside, Oregon, seems like the best decision, especially since it's become a celebrity haven. It could be lucrative, but I’m doing it for my kids; they deserve normalcy. As for me, I need a break and help—fast. I need a sitter who won’t flip me off for asking them to sign an NDA, who won’t sell our pictures, and most importantly, someone who looks nothing like my ex-wife. Then I met Trevor Wood, the drummer for the rock band Adrenaline, in a local coffee shop. He ordered a tall black coffee, and before I knew it, I agreed to interview him for the nanny position. I couldn’t help it; my youngest had gum in her hair, and the eldest was asking where babies come from. Trevor looked both pathetic and sexy, and rather than being star-struck, I felt pity. But the moment I signed the NDA and our fingers brushed, I realized I was in dangerous territory. I fell for the star and learned that no matter how high they soar, they’re still human and can fall just as hard."

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Seaside Pictures series…The music industry called me a savant at age sixteen when I uploaded my first video and gained instant fame. And then Drew Amherst of Adrenaline became my mentor, and my career took off.Everything was great.Until tragedy struck, and I wondered if I’d ever be able to perform again. I fought back, but all it took was a falling light to bring it all back to the fore. So, I walked away. Because I knew it wasn’t just stage fright. It was so much more.The only problem?Drew and the guys are counting on me. If I can’t combat the crippling anxiety threatening to kill me, I might lose more than I ever dreamed of.Enter Piper Rayne, life coach, with her bullshit about empowerment, rainbows, and butterflies. She smiles all the damn time, and I'm ninety-nine percent sure there’s not a problem she can’t solve.Until me.She was given twenty-one days to fix me. To make me see what’s important. What’s real. The problem is, all I can see now is her. The sexy woman who pushes me. Provokes me.Only time will tell if she’s able to do her job—and I can make her mine.**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

"I release you..." were the last words Rosalind remembered before her world went black. Stefan, the future duke of Montmouth, no doubt thought his words were welcomed, but he couldn't have been more wrong. Oh, he was handsome as a Norse god, but that was unimportant when her life, as well as those of her family, hung in the balance. With less than six weeks left, Rosalind has stopped believing in the fairy tale, the prince on the white horse, and the stolen kiss that would awaken her from her worst nightmares. Resigned to her fate, she waits for the inevitable curse to run its course. "We must marry at once!" Stefan declared, fully expecting Rosalind to be delighted that he had come to save her, but he was sorely mistaken. Rosalind was no simpering docile female; she was a fiery temptress with a stubborn streak only matched by his horse, Samson. Insulting, infuriating, intoxicating, and alluring enough to drive a man mad. Stefan found himself thankful for the curse that required him marry her, thankful for the betrothal contract he had so recently tried to release her from...With the fortitude of a sailor shipwrecked, abandoned, and a solider warring for his life, Stefan decides to lay siege to the greatest prize, Rosalind's heart.

Love breaks the offside rule in New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken’s irresistibly sexy Red Card romance. Successful, high-profile sports agent Matt Kingston thinks he can handle anything. Then soccer player Parker Speedman shows up at his door. She is young and gorgeous, has natural talent, and is looking for a team. She’s also a hothead with a punchy past who floored her last coach on live TV. Despite his misgivings, Matt agrees to be both her agent and her coach. Professional common sense says she’s off-limits. But what can he say about the raw attraction between them? Parker plays soccer with her heart and soul. But after the events of the last year, she’s shaken. She’s already seen what a powerful man can do to a female athlete’s career. And her beloved dream is in the hands of a sexy, gorgeous man with the uncanny ability to slip past her defenses…and into her heart. Now Matt and Parker are about to learn that when it comes to love, the only way to win is by breaking every rule they know. And by playing nice. Real nice.

"Coming out of a coma was one hell of a wake-up call. While I was in the dark, my estranged twin brother, Bridge, had replaced me in the company I owned and swept up my fiancâee in the takeover. With my ruthless reputation, can I blame them for falling in love? I have to look long and hard at where I've been and where I'm headed. Alone time? The universe has other plans. Our family's secluded Vermont cabin comes with a gorgeous--if at first, unwelcoming--surprise. She's renter Keaton Westbrook, a social media superstar struggling with her own private grief. As a winter storm bears down, we've found something to keep us warm--an intimacy neither of us expected and both of us need"--Provided by publisher.

Wingman rule number two: never reveal how much you want them. Lex hates Gabi. Gabi hates Lex. But, hey, at least the hate is mutual, right? All Lex has to do is survive the next few weeks training Gabi in all the ways of Wingmen Inc. and then he can be done with her. But now that they have to work together, the sexual tension and fighting is off the charts. He isn't sure if he wants to strangle her or throw her against the nearest sturdy table and have his way with her. But Gabi has a secret, something she's keeping from not just her best friend but her nemesis too. Lines are blurred as Lex becomes less the villain she's always painted him to be...and starts turning into something more. Gabi has always hated the way she's been just a little bit attracted to him--no computer-science major should have that nice of a body or look that good in glasses--but "Lex Luthor" is an evil womanizer. He's dangerous. Gabi should stay far, far away. Then again, she's always wanted a little danger.