Feb 6, 2026 | 2026, Blog, Lauren Rowe
A spicy sports romance about discovering what you want, and what you need…off and on the field.
A bungalow, a mix-up, and a tropical paradise.
Iris Bendetto desires to be treasured, loved, and valued.
Roman Maguire loves his career, his family, and recognizes that when he finds the one person he can’t imagine being without, he do everything to show her the life they could have.
It’s time to overcome family expectations, find a way to trust, and live a life filled with passion. Don’t be a afraid to chase your dreams…you are worth it.
Always honest, always my own, and thankful to Kensington Publishing for an advance reader copy.
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Mar 3, 2018 | Blog, Lauren Rowe, March 2018
***MISADVENTURES ARE STANDALONE ROMANCES THAT CAN BE READ IN ANY ORDER***
The Whole LatteIf you love the Misadventure Series then hold on to your hats readers, Misadventures of a College Girl will take us on a journey to discover how far we need to go to fulfill our deepest desires, find out how far we’re willing to go to achieve them, and what happens when we open up our hearts to the one person you never expected to rock your world.
Zooey Cartwright is creative, ambitious, and wants more than anything to cross the biggest item off her “to do” list. There is just one problem, she needs to find the right guy, can she maintain control over losing the one thing that she covets the most? One night will deliver a game of cloak and dagger with the rules changing and the players jockeying for the best position
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Tyler Caldwell is an athlete with an unusual choice of wardrobe, a unique approach to dating and a plan for life after he graduates. Up until now, he’s never had a reason to look at his life any other way, until he sets his sights on Zooey and her plan. Will he agree to help her, or find a way to alter her game-plan? While Tyler is quick to professes he’s not interested in any long-term relationships, he’ll soon discover that real love is unexpected and something you can’t plan. If he can let his heart guide his next move off the field, he might discover that he’s the one who has a lot to learn about love and how the game is played.
First impressions aren’t always what they appear to be, and the old saying “don’t judge a book by it’s cover” plays a huge role here. Lauren Rowe has made College one grand adventure as the semester is about to heat up with a whole new set of rules, classes that will educate and empower, and theories that will test those who dare to take the challenge. Zooey and Tyler are about to re-write their own playbook and it’s absolutely fantabulous.
Lauren has crafted a story that will cause uncontrollable laughter with the clever and witty banter. The chemistry is so insanely intense that don’t be surprised if your fingers develop burns from swiping your screen. I’m already wondering how long until we have another misadventure from this must read author. Are you ready, it’s moving day and it’s time to head to school.I received this ARC from Bare Naked Words for a fair and honest review.
Inferno – Will cause you to turn on the A/C, the fan, and take a cold shower.
Meet the Author
Lauren Rowe is the pen name of the USA Today, Amazon #1, and international #1 best-selling author of The Club Series and more. She’s a performer, audio book narrator, award-winning songwriter and media host/personality who decided to unleash her alter ego to write The Club Series to ensure she didn’t hold back or self-censor in writing the story. Lauren Rowe lives in San Diego, California where she lives with her family, sings with her band, hosts a show, and writes at all hours of the night.
Nov 9, 2017 | Blog, Lauren Rowe, November 2017
Misadventures on the Night Shift will fulfill your wild rock star fantasy. What would you do if your idol showed up at your work? Lauren provides witty one-liners, a fabulous first scene and enough sizzle without the characters even holding hands. Hang on readers, this one is H-O-T.
Abby Medford works the night shift to pay her school bills and decides that even Mr. Fancypants Rock Star Ford isn’t impervious to hotel rules. When she utters her demands, it will change her world. Unwilling to stand down, she pushes him. It’s absolutely brilliant and the quick one-liners and banter between them will leave you in stitches.
Lucas Ford is a rock star with a scandal and huge fan following. In a rush to escape the paparazzi he blazes into a hotel, one where he will meet his match. The one thing he’s running from might be at his fingertips in the least likely place.
Lucas isn’t used to a woman rejecting his offer when it comes to a wild night of sin. Abby isn’t impressed enough to be treated like some groupie. Finally face to face with the one person she’s idolized since she was a teen, she will discover she has more sex appeal and charm to lure the hottest man alive. If only he wasn’t such an a$$.
On the brink of Lucas Ford’s career spiraling out of control, will he find his muse? Is Abby strong enough to play his game? Can they both break free from their past and the ties that constrict them? This scorching hot story will haunt your dreams. If you had the opportunity to turn it into a reality, would you do it? A scorching hot read from Lauren and I can’t wait to read more from this awesome author.
This spicy latte read is four peppers hot for full on, no holds barred sensuality and situations. It’s for mature readers 18+.
I received this ARC from the publisher for a fair and honest review.
Meet the Author
USA Today and internationally bestselling author Lauren Rowe lives in San Diego, California, where, in addition to writing books, she performs with her dance/party band at events all over Southern California, writes songs, takes embarrassing snapshots of her ever-patient Boston terrier, Buster, spends time with her wonderful family, and narrates audiobooks. Much to Lauren’s thrill, her books have been translated all over the world in multiple languages and hit multiple domestic and international bestseller lists. With enticing characters, enthralling situations and a general love of romantic fiction, Lauren has created a world of her own, full of wit and sensual desire
Mar 8, 2015 | Blog, Blog Blitz, March 2015
Q&A With Authors
What can you tell us about the small town setting of your new romance?
Samantha Chase (author of RETURN TO YOU): The south shore of Long Island had always been my heroine Selena’s home. Born and raised minutes from the beach, she always dreamed that it would be where she’d find love, raise a family and live happily ever after. The small coastal town really hadn’t been part of James Montgomery’s plan for his own life, after meeting Selena, it’s suddenly a very appealing part of his future.
Grace Burrowes (author of KISS ME HELLO): Damson Valley lies in rural Maryland, about an hour away from both Washington, DC, and Baltimore. The Appalachian Mountains give the town a protected, bucolic feel, despite the proximity of big city lights. My hero attorney MacKenzie Knightley loved growing up with his brothers on a farm right outside Damson Valley, and was all too happy to go into practice with both James and Trent. The Knightley farm is now owned by foster mom Sidonie Lindstrom, who has moved away from Baltimore to give her foster son a better start in life. Sid has no patience for small town life, though before too long, the scenery does catch her interest…
Andrea Laurence (author of FEEDING THE FIRE): If you’re willing to turn your car off the highway and venture from the beaten path, you might be lucky enough to run across a town like Rosewood, Alabama. Steeped in southern charm and the traditional values of God, Family and Football (although not always in that order), Rosewood is like a time capsule preserving everything modern cities have lost. Here, you’ll find homemade pies, perfectly brewed sweet tea, and beauty parlors filled with lively gossip. It’s the kind of town where everybody knows everybody – and everybody knows your business whether you like it or not! Thanks for stopping by. Sit a spell and tell us what you know.
Small towns are known for their gossip. What is some hot news going around about your couple?
Samantha Chase: Ooo…the hot news around James and Selena is that James isn’t who she always thought him to be. He’s from a wealthy family – something she never knew – and the cat’s about to be let out of the bag!
When your hero and his friends go on a ‘boys night out’, where do they go?
Grace Burrowes: Because Mac’s best friends are his two younger brothers, and because Trent, the middle brother is a single dad to a seven-year-old girl, the guys go to Trent’s house to play poker on a beer and brownies night. (Sometimes, they end up watching a princess movie though, or playing a round of Go Fish instead poker.)
What’s the best part of dating in a small town? The worst?
Andrea Laurence: The best part of dating in a town like Rosewood is that everyone is a known commodity. Sure, new blood moves into town occasionally, but most people are folks you’ve known your whole life. While that can be intimidating, it’s also nice that everyone is a known quantity. There’s very little chance for a guy you’re dating to have a criminal past or a crazy ex-wife that no one knows about. The worst part of dating in a small town is dealing with the aftermath of a failed relationship. Not only will you have to see the person all the time, you’ll have to see him date other people. You’ll have to listen to everyone’s opinion on what went wrong and even face the gentle encouragement of folks to give it another try with someone you’ve broken up with.
About the Authors
Samantha Chase
New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Samantha Chase released her debut novel, Jordan’s Return, in November 2011. Although she waited until she was in her 40’s to publish for the first time, writing has been a lifelong passion. Her motivation to take that step was her students: teaching creative writing to elementary age students all the way up through high school and encouraging those students to follow their writing dreams gave Samantha the confidence to take that step as well.
When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading contemporary romances, playing way too many games of Scrabble or Solitaire on Facebook and spending time with her husband of 25 years and their two sons in North Carolina.
RETURN TO YOU released March 3, 2015. You can order the title here: https://amzn.to/1EV1EpC
Grace Burrowes
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes’ bestsellers include The Heir, The Soldier, Lady Maggie’s Secret Scandal, Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish and Lady Eve’s Indiscretion. The Heir was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2010, The Soldier was a PW Best Spring Romance of 2011, Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish won Best Historical Romance of the Year in 2011 from RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards, Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight was a Library Journal Best Book of 2012, and The Bridegroom Wore Plaid was a PW Best Book of 2012. Her Regency romances have received extensive praise, including starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist. Grace is branching out into short stories and Scotland-set Victorian romance with Sourcebooks. She is a practicing family law attorney and lives in rural Maryland.
KISS ME HELLO released on March 3, 2015. You can order the title here: https://amzn.to/1GzO387
Andrea Laurence
Andrea Laurence has been a lover of reading and writing stories since she learned to read at a young age. She always dreamed of seeing her work in print and is thrilled to finally be able to share her special blend of sensuality and dry, sarcastic humor with the world. A dedicated West Coast girl transplanted into the Deep South, she’s working on her own “happily ever after” with her boyfriend and their collection of animals including a Siberian Husky that sheds like nobody’s business.
Mar 21, 2022 | 2022, Blog, Cover Reveal, March 2022
Check out the gorgeous cover of the all new charitable multi author anthology, Nightingale!
Releasing: April 5, 2022
NIGHTINGALE is a romance anthology with over FIFTY original, never-before-seen stories from bestselling authors. 100% of the royalties will be donated to relief and human rights organizations working in Ukraine. NIGHTINGALE is only available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it’s gone.
AUTHORS INCLUDE: Katee Robert, Siobhan Davis, Robin Covington, Xio Axelrod, Vanessa Vale & Renee Rose, Terri E. Laine, Lucy Lennox, C. Hallman & J.L. Beck, Sara Ney, Willow Winters, Rebecca Yarros, Sienna Snow, Ana Huang, Willow Aster, Pepper Winters, Piper Rayne, Rebecca Zanetti, Honey Meyer, Alta Hensley &, Samantha Chase, Parker S. Huntington, T.K. Leigh, Kate Canterbary, Laura Thalassa, Carian Cole, Natasha Knight & Ashleigh Zavarelli, Rina Kent, Jennifer Probst, Lauren Rowe, Rachel Van Dyken, Karla Sorenson, Claudia Burgoa, Kelsey Clayton, Helena Hunting, Aleatha Romig, K.A. Linde, Carly Phillips, Meredith Wild & Chelle Bliss, Kelly Elliott, Brenda Rothert, A.L. Jackson, Jenika Snow, Katie Ashley, Amo Jones, Susan Stoker, Harloe Rae, L.B. Dunbar, Gina L. Maxwell, Tijan, Amelia Wilde, Skye Warren, Penny Reid, Susannah Nix, Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Dylan Allen, Kandi Steiner, Raine Miller, Toni Aleo, Natalie Wrye, Debra Anastasia, Brittney Sahin, Heidi McLaughlin, Melanie Moreland, Jay Crownover, Catherine Cowles, Roni Loren, Shantel Tessier, Aly Martinez, Julia Kent
All royalties from this project will be donated to relief and human rights organizations working in Ukraine. We aren’t affiliated or endorsed by these charities. We are simply authors who want to help.
While you’re waiting for the collection to release be sure to click on the above authors and find out more about each one. I’m excited about the line-up and hope you will be too!
