Ira Levinson is in trouble. Ninety-one years old and stranded and injured after a car crash, he struggles to retain consciousness until a blurry image materializes beside him: his beloved wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Urging him to hang on, she forces him to remain alert by recounting the stories of their lifetime together – how they met, the precious paintings they collected together, the dark days of WWII and its effect on them and their families. Ira knows that Ruth can’t possibly be in the car with him, but he clings to her words and his memories, reliving the sorrows and everyday joys that defined their marriage.
A few miles away, at a local bull-riding event, a Wake Forest College senior’s life is about to change. Recovering from a recent break-up, Sophia Danko meets a young cowboy named Luke, who bears little resemblance to the privileged frat boys she has encountered at school. Through Luke, Sophia is introduced to a world in which the stakes of survival and success, ruin and reward — even life and death – loom large in everyday life. As she and Luke fall in love, Sophia finds herself imagining a future far removed from her plans — a future that Luke has the power to rewrite, if the secret he’s keeping doesn’t destroy it first.
If you loved Nicholas Sparks’ The Longest Ride, you might be moved to tears by the following indies:
Saving Dancer (Savage Brothers MC Book 2) by Jordan Marie
Carrie’s been in love with Jacob Blake since he picked her up in his strong arms. He held her close and promised everything would be okay. She knew then that she had met the man who would own her heart forever. She was five years old.
Jacob’s finally home. Out of the hell hole he’s been trapped in since killing another man. With the thrust of his knife everything changed. That night he ended two lives, the scum who had been trying to rape his little sister’s friend… and his own.
Never Kiss A Stranger (A Stepbrother Romance) by Winter Renshaw
All workaholic real estate broker Addison Andrews wanted was one night of pleasure, and picking the right guy was no different than shopping from a catalog thanks to the dating app on her phone. His name was Wilder, and his profile was blank – just a sexy picture of a man who promised every wicked intention of a one-night stand.The agreement was simple. One night. No last names. But the second their bodies melded together in the sheets of their posh Manhattan hotel room, there was no denying they fit together like two pieces of a broken puzzle.
Damaged In Law by Colleen Masters
Jackson Cole—he was my childhood crush, the most popular guy in school, and the heir to a billion dollar estate. He also happens to be a devilishly handsome movie star, a cocky, chauvinist prick…and my identical twin sister’s fiancé. When I get the devastating call that my sister Avery has died suddenly from a drug overdose, I have to go back home and face the people who’ve caused me so much pain—my parents, neighbors, family friends…Jackson. When I see him again it’s like no time has passed. It’s sickening to think that after all these years, after all that’s happened, he still has so much power over me. I try to deny my feelings, to tell myself that I hate him…after all, what kind of monster crushes on her sister’s fiancé?
Unspoken by Jen Frederick
Whore. Slut. Typhoid Mary. I’ve been called all these at Central College. One drunken night, one act of irresponsible behavior, and my reputation was ruined. Guys labeled me as easy and girls shied away. To cope, I stayed away from Central social life and away from Central men, so why is it that my new biology lab partner is so irresistible to me?
He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A former Marine involved in illegal fighting with a quick trigger temper and an easy smile for all the women. His fists aren’t the danger to me, though, it’s his charm. He’s sliding his way into my heart and I’m afraid that he’s going to be the one to break me.
The Love of My Life by Louise Douglas
When Olivia and Luca fell in love as teenagers and eloped to London, they broke the hearts of those closest to them. On a freezing January night Olivia’s life is shattered when she learns that Luca has been killed in a car accident. Left with nothing, and gripped by an overwhelming grief, Olivia abandons her job and returns home to where Luca has been buried just to be close to him – even though she knows she will not be welcome.
Facing her past and Luca’s family is not easy. When Olivia meets Luca’s married twin brother, Marc, she discovers a man experiencing a loss almost as painful as her own. Their desolation draws them into an affair which both know has no future, but fills the space where Luca should be. And when it spirals out of control, the consequences are both explosive and cruel…
Exotic Desires by M.S. Parker
When my life in Philadelphia imploded, I decided to party my way through Europe. I was looking for direction. Instead, I found HER.After having lost the only woman he’d ever loved, twenty-seven year-old Reed Stirling rejects his parents’ plans for him to take over the family business and travels to Europe, searching for a revelation as to what he’s supposed to do with his life. What he finds instead is something else entirely. Nami Carr isn’t like other girls. She knows what her family expects from her and is determined to have a bit of fun before giving in to their demands. When she meets Reed Stirling, however, all bets are off. Enjoyed this one? Check out its predecessor series!
If you enjoyed Nicholas Sparks’ latest, dive into these six sexy selections. Be sure to slip into something comfortable and be prepared—you never know what can happen on your way to the bedroom!