Christina Lauren Boeken

Leidt een toevallige ontmoeting tot ware liefde? Holland heeft een heimelijke crush op de aantrekkelijke straatmuzikant Calvin. Ze helpt hem met een auditie voor een musical en mooie kansen liggen voor hem in het verschiet. Maar dan blijkt dat zijn studentenvisum verlopen is en hij illegaal in het land verblijft… Holland biedt impulsief aan met hem te trouwen, zodat hij in Amerika kan blijven. Calvin weet niets van haar gevoelens en ze worden, puur vriendschappelijk, huisgenoten. Of houden ze elkaar voor de gek en is het zakelijke huwelijk misschien het begin van een minder zakelijke liefde?

It's time for a new beginning: Chloe and Bennett are finally getting married, proving that the couple that argues the most stays together the best.

The heart may hide, but it never forgets. Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away. But when she runs into Elliot Petropoulos - the first and only love of her life - the careful bubble she's constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot was Macy's entire world - growing from her gangly teen friend into the man who coaxed her heart open again after the loss of her mother ... only to break it on the very night he declared his love for her. Told in alternating timelines between Then and Now, teenage Elliot and Macy grow from friends to much more - spending weekends and lazy summers together in a house outside of San Francisco reading books, sharing favourite words, and talking through their growing pains and triumphs. As adults, they have become strangers to one another until their chance reunion. Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy's decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love.

A charming British Playboy. A girl determined to finally live. And a secret liaison revealed in all too vivid color. Book two in the NYT Bestselling series. Escaping a cheating ex, finance whiz Sara Dillon's moved to New York City and is looking for excitement without a lot of strings attached. So meeting the irresistible, sexy Brit at a dance club should have meant nothing more than a night's fun. But the manner--and speed--with which he melts her inhibitions turns him from a one-time hookup and into her Beautiful Stranger. The whole city knows Max Stella loves women, not that he's ever found one he particularly wants to keep around. Despite pulling in plenty with his Wall Street bad boy charm, it's not until Sara--and the wild photos she lets him take of her--that he starts wondering if there's someone for him outside of the bedroom. Hooking up in places where anybody could catch them, the only thing scarier for Sara than getting caught in public is having Max get too close in private.

"In the third book in the Beautiful Bastard series, an agreement between a venture capitalist and a bookish woman quickly becomes a very NSFW version of My Fair Lady. When Hanna "Ziggy" Bergstrom moves to New York City for graduate school, Will Sumner thinks his responsibilities to his best friend's nerdy little sister will be limited to the occasional dinner and check-in. Little does he know that Ziggy is ready to break out of her bookworm academic shell and move more into bombshell territory. Of course she figures the gorgeous womanizing venture capitalist Will is the best person to help mentor her in this new field of study: dating. Will takes on the challenge with more than a healthy dose of skepticism and humor, but soon finds that Ziggy just needed a tiny push, not a world of change, to reveal a woman every man seems to notice. Soon "Ziggy" is gone and the unfiltered, innocently seductive Hanna Bergstrom is hijacking his dreams, his moods, and even his orderly no-strings-attached dating life--beginning the night his mentoring activities move between the sheets"--

Unlike her best friends Mia and Lola, Harlow Vega has a reputation for always being up for a fling. Twelve drunk and wild hours in Sin City married to the ridiculously hot and rugged Canadian fisherman Finn Roberts, who (no surprise) is amazing with his muscular hands - and his lips and the rest of his body - was just her speed. But it was just a thing: dirty, rowdy, and easy... until Finn turns up in her hometown on business. Harlow's not ready to be tied down but when the whole crew is handing out together, there's just something about him. It may not be love (hell, it may not even be like), but their exciting, tension-filled hookups provide the perfect distraction from the scary life changes they're both facing - challenges neither is sure how to handle, let alone fix. One night together turns into two, and soon Finn's mysterious business trip has gone on for weeks. They agreed on the sex-wild, wet, kinky-but now their bordercrossing booty call is starting to feel like the real deal. And for two people used to being in control, taking the ultimate plunge by faling in love feels a lot more like flat-out falling.

Fangirl meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this funny and poignant coming-of-age novel from New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren about two boys who fall in love in a writing class—one from a progressive family and the other from a conservative religious community. Three years ago, Tanner Scott’s family relocated from California to Utah, a move that nudged the bisexual teen temporarily back into the closet. Now, with one semester of high school to go, and no obstacles between him and out-of-state college freedom, Tanner plans to coast through his remaining classes and clear out of Utah. But when his best friend Autumn dares him to take Provo High’s prestigious Seminar—where honor roll students diligently toil to draft a book in a semester—Tanner can’t resist going against his better judgment and having a go, if only to prove to Autumn how silly the whole thing is. Writing a book in four months sounds simple. Four months is an eternity. It turns out, Tanner is only partly right: four months is a long time. After all, it takes only one second for him to notice Sebastian Brother, the Mormon prodigy who sold his own Seminar novel the year before and who now mentors the class. And it takes less than a month for Tanner to fall completely in love with him.

London Hughes is very content to surf daily, tend bar, hang out with her group of friends, and slowly orient herself in the years after college. When a wave knocks her for a loop one morning, then Luke Sutter's flirtatious smile knocks her for another that evening, she veers slightly off course-- and into his path. Why not-- it's only one night. As much as she enjoys her fling with Luke, when London learns about his past-- more specifically, who's in it-- everything becomes the brand of complicated she strives to avoid. Can Luke manage things so he's not something she'll outright avoid as well?

In this latest escapist romance from a New York Times bestselling author, an intense yet comforting story unfolds between a buttoned-up grocery heir and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake a relationship to secure a massive inheritance. Anna Green believed she was marrying Liam 'West' Weston for access to subsidized housing during their UCLA days, thinking she had signed divorce papers after graduation. Fast forward three years, Anna is a struggling artist while West has become a Stanford professor. Despite being an heir to the Weston Foods fortune, he is reluctant to join the family business but is motivated by the allure of a one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. The catch? An outdated clause in his grandfather's will states he must be happily married for five years to claim it. As pressure mounts from his family to present his spouse, Liam turns to Anna, his unrefined ex-wife. However, as they navigate the challenges of wealth and family expectations, Liam must confront whether the cost of maintaining their facade is worth risking the genuine love that unexpectedly blossoms between them. This tale promises to be sexy, heartfelt, and filled with humor, making it a delightful read for romance enthusiasts.

Sparks fly when a romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker team up to create the ultimate Hollywood love story, but they must navigate their undeniable chemistry without letting it derail their project. Felicity “Fizzy” Chen, a successful romance novelist, realizes during a commencement speech that she has never truly experienced love, only fleeting lust. This revelation shakes her belief in the optimistic narratives she shares with her readers. Connor Prince, a documentary filmmaker and single father, finds himself in a bind when his boss demands a reality TV show, putting his job at risk. In a serendipitous encounter, he meets Fizzy and proposes showcasing her as she falls in love, which she initially rejects unless he agrees to her conditions. As production on The True Love Experiment begins, Connor questions if he can find his own romantic happiness amidst the unfolding drama. This eagerly anticipated story follows Fizzy, who, under the spotlight, discovers that the happily ever after she thought was out of reach may be closer than she imagined.

This final volume in the Beautiful series features the entire cast.

"For readers of The Rosie Project and One Plus One, an "entertaining and moving" novel about what happens when a matchmaking company finds an ideal match in an unlikely pair, by the author of The Unhoneymooners"--

The fourth full novel in the New York Times, USA TODAY, and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren's Beautiful series.

In this new novella, the gentlemen from Beautiful Bastard, Beautiful Stranger, and Beautiful Player are out for a wild night on The Strip. A beautiful bastard of a groom-to-be. A bachelor-party-crashing bride. And one unforgettable night on the Vegas strip. When Bennett’s friends steal him away from Chloe for a weekend of shenanigans and strippers in Vegas, their first stop doesn’t exactly go as planned. Their scheme for a guys’ weekend completely derailed, Bennett and Max take every chance they get to rendezvous secretly with the women they love. But when the persistently single Will Sumner catches on, the pair realizes they need to team up with him instead of butting heads if they’re to escape for more sexy Vegas hookups. Beautiful Bastard’s Chloe Mills and Bennett Ryan are back for one last blazing prewedding hurrah- but if what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, they might not ever want to leave!

Raised on a homestead and off the grid for most of her 22 years, Ren, who has never held an iPhone or engaged in social media, attends Corona College where she's partnered with Fitz, a handsome, rich player, for a simple assignment, which unexpectedly throws both their lives off course.

When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything could--and does--happen.

Just friends. Just friends. JUST FRIENDS. Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to handle, and most men can't keep up. Her army of pets, absurd tastes, and lack of filter often scare them away. Their loss. Josh Im has known Hazel since college, from the night she gracelessly threw up on his shoes to her unintelligible emails post-surgery. Over the years, he has seen her more as a spectacle than a peer. However, after a cheating girlfriend turns his life upside down, spending time with Hazel feels refreshing. They may not be dating each other, but setting each other up on a series of disastrous double blind dates seems to keep things platonic. New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren delivers a laugh-out-loud, uplifting tale of two people who are completely wrong for each other—in all the right ways. Readers rave about the witty humor and heartwarming moments, calling it a perfect feel-good romantic comedy. With unforgettable characters and exuberant humor, this story promises to leave you smiling and wanting more from Christina Lauren's delightful world.

When three besties meet three hot guys in Vegas anything can—and does—happen. Book one of the New York Times bestselling Wild Seasons series from the author of the Beautiful series. One-night stands are supposed to be with someone convenient, or wickedly persuasive, or regrettable. They aren’t supposed to be with someone like him. But after a crazy Vegas weekend celebrating her college graduation—and terrified of the future path she knows is a cop-out—Mia Holland makes the wildest decision of her life: follow Ansel Guillaume—her sweet, filthy fling—to France for the summer and just...play. When feelings begin to develop behind the provocative roles they take on, and their temporary masquerade adventures begin to feel real, Mia will have to decide if she belongs in the life she left because it was all wrong, or in the strange new one that seems worlds away.

Olive Torres is used to being the unlucky twin: from inexplicable mishaps to a recent layoff, her life seems to be almost comically jinxed. By contrast, her sister Ami is an eternal champion...she even managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a slew of contests. Unfortunately for Olive, the only thing worse than constant bad luck is having to spend the wedding day with the best man (and her nemesis), Ethan Thomas. Olive braces herself for wedding hell, determined to put on a brave face, but when the entire wedding party gets food poisoning, the only people who aren’t affected are Olive and Ethan. Suddenly there’s a free honeymoon up for grabs, and Olive will be damned if Ethan gets to enjoy paradise solo. Agreeing to a temporary truce, the pair head for Maui. After all, ten days of bliss is worth having to assume the role of loving newlyweds, right? But the weird thing is...Olive doesn’t mind playing pretend. In fact, the more she pretends to be the luckiest woman alive, the more it feels like she might be.

An ambitious intern. A perfectionist executive. And a whole lot of name calling. Discover the story that garnered more than two million reads online. Whip-smart, hardworking, and on her way to an MBA, Chloe Mills has only one problem: her boss, Bennett Ryan. He’s exacting, blunt, inconsiderate—and completely irresistible. A Beautiful Bastard. Bennett has returned to Chicago from France to take a vital role in his family’s massive media business. He never expected that the assistant who’d been helping him from abroad was the gorgeous, innocently provocative—completely infuriating—creature he now has to see every day. Despite the rumors, he’s never been one for a workplace hookup. But Chloe’s so tempting he’s willing to bend the rules—or outright smash them—if it means he can have her. All over the office. As their appetites for one another increase to a breaking point, Bennett and Chloe must decide exactly what they’re willing to lose in order to win each other. Originally only available online as The Office by tby789—and garnering over 2 million reads on fanfiction sites—Beautiful Bastard has been extensively updated for re-release.

Picking up where Beautiful Bastard left off, Chloe Mills and Bennett Ryan continue their steamy, combative relationship in this new novella. Just when Chloe’s career starts to take off, Bennett wishes it would all slow down long enough to spend a wild night alone with his intern-cum-girlfriend. Preferably one in which he can show her he’s still the boss. After her continued refusals to take time off with him, Bennett can finally no longer take no for an answer. And so the couple find themselves with two plane tickets, one French villa, and a surprising conversation that, predictably, leaves them wrestling under the covers. Chloe Mills and Bennett Ryan continue their fiery love-hate relationship...and take it to the next level.

The ninth work in the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling series that started with Beautiful Bastard. In this novella, Will Sumner and Hanna Bergstrom (from Beautiful Player) find that a wedding and everlasting love were just the beginning. One Player tamed. One nerd girl satisfied. And one more major life decision to make. When Will fell for Hanna, her quirky sense of humor and fierce dedication to her career were part of the attraction. (Not to mention her coy newbie attitude toward sex and her willingness to let him teach her everything.) But when the job offers start rolling in for her—and oh, they do—Hanna has trouble deciding what she wants, where they should live, and how much she should burden Will with the decision. Magic between the sheets is only one part of a relationship...getting on the same page is quite another altogether.

Avery Bardot steps off the plane in Rome, looking for a fresh start. She’s left behind a soon-to-be ex-husband in Boston and plans to spend the summer with her best friend Daisy, licking her wounds—and perhaps a gelato or two. But when her American-expat friend throws her a welcome party on her first night, Avery’s thrown for a loop when she sees a man she never thought she’d see again: Italian architect Marcello Bianchi. Marcello was the man—the one who got away. And now her past is colliding with her present, a present where she should be mourning the loss of her marriage and—hey, that fettuccine is delicious! And so is Marcello… Slipping easily into the good life of summertime in Rome, Avery spends her days exploring a city that makes art historians swoon, and her nights swooning over her unexpected what was old is new again romance. It’s heady, it’s fevered, it’s wanton, and it’s crazy. But could this really be her new life? Or is it just a temporary reprieve before returning to the land of twin-set cardigans and crustless sandwiches? A celebration of great friendship, passionate romance, and wonderful food, Roman Crazy is a lighthearted story of second chances and living life to the fullest.

"Sam Brandis was Tate Jones's first: Her first love. Her first everything. Including her first heartbreak. During a whirlwind two-week vacation abroad, Sam and Tate fell for each other in only the way that first loves do: sharing all of their hopes, dreams, and deepest secrets along the way. Sam was the first, and only, person that Tate--the long-lost daughter of one of the world's biggest film stars--ever revealed her identity to. So when it became clear her trust was misplaced, her world shattered for good. Fourteen years later, Tate, now an up-and-coming actress, only thinks about her first love every once in a blue moon. When she steps onto the set of her first big break, he's the last person she expects to see. Yet here Sam is, the same charming, confident man she knew, but even more alluring than she remembered. Forced to confront the man who betrayed her, Tate must ask herself if it's possible to do the wrong thing for the right reason... and whether "once in a lifetime" can come around twice."--Amazon.com

When the man who broke her heart is in her tourist group, Lily Wilder, the daughter of a notorious treasure hunter, after the trip goes horribly and hilariously wrong, must decide whether she'll risk her life and heart on the adventure of a lifetime

Love Actually meets Groundhog Day in the quintessential holiday romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Honey-Don't List. It's the most wonderful time of the year ... but not for Maelyn Jones. She's living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions. But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favourite place in the world - the snowy Utah cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born, along with two other beloved families. Mentally melting down as she drives away from the cabin for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy. The next thing she knows, tires screech and metal collides, everything goes black. But when Mae gasps awake ... she's on an airplane bound for Utah, where she begins the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop - and finally get her true love under the mistletoe.

Funny and fresh, you'll want to swipe right on My Favourite Half-Night Stand - another fantastically funny romcom from the author of The Unhoneymooners

Despite a meet-awkward at a mutual friend's party, Carter and Evie immediately hit it off. Even the realization that they're both high-powered agents at competing firms in Hollywood isn't enough to smother the flames. But when their two agencies merge-causing the pair to vie for the same position-all bets are off. What could have been a beautiful, blossoming romance turns into an all-out war of sabotage. Carter and Evie are both thirty-something professionals-so why can't they act like it? When push comes to shove and love fights with hate, will these two ever get their fairy tale Hollywood ending?

"Carey Douglas has worked for home remodeling and design gurus Melissa and Rusty Tripp for nearly a decade. A country girl at heart, Carey started in their first store at sixteen, and - more than anyone would suspect - has helped them build an empire. With a new show and a book about to launch, the Tripps are on the verge of superstardom. There's only one problem: America's favorite couple can't stand each other.James McCann, MIT graduate and engineering genius, was originally hired as a structural engineer, but the job isn't all he thought it'd be. The last straw? Both he and Carey must go on book tour with the Tripps and keep the wheels from falling off the proverbial bus.Unfortunately, neither of them is in any position to quit. Carey needs health insurance, and James has been promised the role of a lifetime if he can just keep the couple on track for a few more weeks. While road-tripping with the Tripps up the West Coast, Carey and James vow to work together to keep their bosses' secrets hidden, and their own jobs secure. But if they stop playing along - and start playing for keeps - they may have the chance to build something beautiful together..."--Provided by publisher

In "The True Love Experiment" glaubt die Romance-Autorin Fizzy Chen, alles über die Liebe zu wissen, bis sie erkennt, dass sie nie echte Erfahrungen gemacht hat. Sie nimmt an einer Dating-Show teil und trifft den Produzenten Connor Prince. Wird sie ihren Mr. Right vor der Kamera finden? Eine witzige, berührende Rom-Com von Christina Lauren.

Dopo aver esplorato tutti i sentieri del piacere, Chloe Mills e Bennett Ryan stanno per coronare la loro storia d’amore con un matrimonio da favola a San Diego, ma le note della marcia nuziale rischiano di suonare un po’ stonate... Stressata ed esasperata dalle incombenze dell’ultimo minuto, Chloe è sul punto di dire “sì”... alla fuga. Dal canto suo, Bennett, preoccupato che il desiderio per Chloe possa distrarlo eccessivamente, ha deciso di starle lontano fino alla prima notte di nozze. Se si aggiungono una schiera di parenti bizzarri tra cui barcamenarsi e inconvenienti a non finire, la crisi di nervi sembra essere dietro l’angolo. Per fortuna ci sono gli amici a tenere alti i morali, e la scelta di Bennett di rinunciare al sesso fino al matrimonio si rivela fortunata, perché la coppia riuscirà ad assaporare senza troppe distrazioni le piccole gioie quotidiane dello stare insieme. Così, tra festeggiamenti e prove generali, peripezie e scene al limite della comicità, Chloe e Bennett si ritroveranno all’altare ancor prima di accorgersene...

Hazel ist ein Wirbelwind, unkonventionell, chaotisch und frei. Josh hingegen mag es ruhig und ordentlich. Doch als sich ihre Wege kreuzen, werden sie zu ihrer Überraschung gute Freunde. Deshalb kann Hazel auch nicht mit ansehen, wie unglücklich Josh nach einer schmerzhaften Trennung ist. Um ihn aufzuheitern, beschließt Dauersingle Hazel, dass sie sich gegenseitig zu Blind Double Dates verabreden. Während die Dates stets im Desaster enden, wird ihre Freundschaft immer enger. Ihre Gefühle füreinander werden dagegen immer komplizierter. Denn sie passen einfach nicht zusammen. Auf Dauer. Oder?

V sérii 3.5 Chloe Millsová a Bennett Ryan se nemohou dočkat, až konečně uslyší svatební zvony. Chloe se ztrácí v posledních přípravách a vážně zvažuje, zda by se vše nedalo vyřešit snadněji v Las Vegas, zatímco Bennett skládá dočasný slib zdrženlivosti, protože nechce, aby ho před svatbou „rozptylovalo“ Chloino božské tělo. Napětí ve vztahu s pobouřenou a vzdorující Chloe stoupá a nepomáhají ani příbuzní a přátelé, kteří vnáší do už tak složité situace jen chaos a zmatek. Vášnivý vztah se blíží k vyvrcholení a nikdo netuší, zda se Chloe a Bennett dokážou minovým polem odpíraného sexu propracovat až k oltáři. Podaří se jim projít nástrahami, které jim do cesty staví osud a jejich přátelé, a současně si uchovat to, co je dělí a současně pevně spojuje? V sérii jako 3.5 díl.

Die Sammlung bietet sechs fesselnde Kurzgeschichten, die verschiedene Facetten der Romantik beleuchten, darunter Themen wie Freundschaft, zweite Chancen und unerwartete Nähe. Mit einem Mix aus humorvollen und emotionalen Momenten, sowohl mit als auch ohne prickelnde Elemente, präsentieren renommierte Autorinnen wie Christina Lauren und Abby Jimenez unterhaltsame Erzählungen, die Leser in die Welt der Liebe entführen.

The seventh work in the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling series that started with the Beautiful Bastard, Beautiful Stranger, and Beautiful Player novels. Featuring all the Beautiful characters…plus one tiny new addition to the group. In Beautiful Stranger, finance whiz Sara Dillon met the irresistibly sexy Brit, Max Stella, at a New York City club. Through the series we’ve watched them learn to balance commitment with their less than private brand of playfulness. In Beautiful Beloved, Max and Sara take it to the next step. But the question is: Will they be able to find a balance between the wild sexcapades they aren’t ready to retire, and the demands of parenthood that come along with their new Beautiful bundle of joy? Parenthood: it’s not for the weak of heart.

Holland, Mitte zwanzig, verkauft T-Shirts im Theater und verliebt sich in einen Straßenmusiker, Calvin, der illegal in den USA ist. Um ihm zu helfen, schlägt sie eine Ehe vor. Nach der Hochzeit wird die Anziehung zwischen ihnen offensichtlich. Das Buch erschien 2019 unter dem Titel „Weil es Liebe ist“.

Božský bastard a božská potvora během svého vášnivého vztahu zažili řadu vzrušujících okamžiků. Nyní je čeká další zásadní krok – svatba století! Chloe Millsová a Bennett Ryan se nemohou dočkat, až konečně uslyší svatební zvony. Chloe se ztrácí v posledních přípravách a vážně zvažuje, zda by se vše nedalo vyřešit snadněji v Las Vegas, zatímco Bennett skládá dočasný slib zdrženlivosti, protože nechce, aby ho před svatbou „rozptylovalo“ Chloino božské tělo. Napětí ve vztahu s pobouřenou a vzdorující Chloe stoupá a nepomáhají ani příbuzní a přátelé, kteří vnáší do už tak složité situace jen chaos a zmatek. Vášnivý vztah se blíží k vyvrcholení a nikdo netuší, zda se Chloe a Bennett dokážou minovým polem odpíraného sexu propracovat až k oltáři. Podaří se jim projít nástrahami, které jim do cesty staví osud a jejich přátelé, a současně si uchovat to, co je dělí a současně pevně spojuje? Božské začátky jsou poslední částí „božské série“ a kromě odpovědi na tu nejdůležitější otázku nabízí ochutnávku toho, na co se můžeme od obou autorek těšit v budoucnu. Sehraná dvojice autorek čtenářům opět nabízí to, co tak skvěle ovládá. Dobře odměřenou dávku romantiky, humoru a sexu, zábavný příběh propojený řadou půvabných epizod, vtipných dialogů a především odvážně popisných erotických scén, které často zaberou i několik stran, ale ani na okamžik nenudí.