Sweet Romance
Welcome to A.L.'s sweet side.
In her contemporary romances, expect to fall in love with MMCs & FMCs who aren't perfect people, but have hearts of gold.
All of A.L.'s contemporary romances have HEAs to date.
If you're wanting something that's low angst turn back now. A.L. writes books full of angst, pining, heart, and so much heat.
If that's your thing; welcome! Just make sure your buttercups are buckled for the rollercoaster ride!
A.L.'s published titles are available to purchase on Lulu Direct Publishing in either paperbacks or eBooks, or both, if you want shelf trophies after reading the eBooks. A.L.'s not here to judge - in fact, she encourages you. TBRs everywhere hate her.
Welcome to Tulley Junction!
Set in the west of Queensland, this contemporary romance series has it all. From best-friends-to-lovers, ex's brothers, forbidden-worlplace, a one-night stand, to polyam - the Perfectly Imperfect series has something for everyone.
Designed to be read in order, this series will take you on a journey of perfectly imperfect people navigating life, love, hardship, and heartbreak.
Maybe Probably
"He sat for countless hours sifting through the mess of shards my heart was left in, painstakingly putting it back together, lacing it with a little of himself."
Lacey's life takes a wild nosedive after living in Brisbane for Five years. The luxury of living the champagne lifestyle ends in a bubble burst - job, lifestyle, and friendships shattered by misplaced trust. Seeking refuge and wisdom, she turns to her lifelong best friends, Jase and Zak.
But homecoming isn't the peaceful retreat Lacey has envisioned. Zak, the lovable idiot he is, with a devilishly flirtatious streak, intensifies his advances toward Lacey.
Is he just being Zak, or is there more simmering beneath those cheeky grins, and lingering looks?
When tragedy strikes, rocking their world to its core, they confront life-altering questions. Zak's determined to make her his, while she's on a quest for self-discovery, resisiting the allure of love.
Maybe Probably whisks you through an emotional rollercoaster of trust, self-exploration, and a slow-burn romance so captivating, you'll devour the pages at breakneck speed.
Can best friends ever remain just that?
Or is their connection too magnetic to ignore?
Is Zak her soulmate or just a place holder?
Chloe has always put others first. At nineteen, she finds herself swept up in a whirlwind romance with Jase, a man who inspires her to follow her dream of becoming a writer.
But their love story is anything but simple. When financial troubles come calling, Chloe is forced to leave her idyllic small-town life in Tulley Junction - and her first love - behind.
Years later, Chloe is rebuilding her life in Eden Valley as a single mum to a beautiful child, but the pain of her past still lingers. When her child starts asking questions about their father, Chloe is drawn back to Tulley Junction to confront the life she left behind.
Back in her hometown, Chloe must navigate an emotional crossroads: the rekindled spark of her first love and the surprising connection with someone who has always been there for her. With her heart pulled in different directions, Chloe faces questions about love, loyalty, and the sacrifices she has made for family.
Set against the backdrop of small-town life, After You is an emotional rollercoaster that explores the complexities of relationships, motherhood, and second chances.
Fans of heartfelt contemporary romance will be captivated by Chloe's journey to rediscover herself and her happiness.
Will Chloe find the courage to embrace her heart's desires, or will the weight of her past keep her from true love?
"And in this love, I not only found my forever, but also reclaimed a part of myself I had lost along the way."
After You
"I look over at Hudson, and even under a sky full of stars, he's looking at me."
Phoebe never expected her life to change when she applied for a job at Unfrid Machinery. But meeting Hudson, the towering, Viking-esque CEO, shifts everything.
Fascinated by Phoebe's resilience and wit, Hudson offers her the job on the spot. For the first time since his failed marriage, he feels a spark of hope. But Hudson carries emotional scars from a past relationship that left him doubting his ability to love again.
Phoebe has fought her way through life, growing up with an absent, alcoholic mother and navigating the foster care system. Her past has made her fiercely independent, yet cautious about trusting others. Despite her resolve to keep people at arm's length, Hudson's patience and warmth begin to dismantle her walls.
Their undeniable chemistry leads to a secret romance, but their relationship faces more than the company's strict no-dating policy. A dark shadow from Phoebe's past resurfaces, threatening to unravel everything they've built. Blackmail, buried secrets, and lingering fears force Phoebe to confront her deepest vulnerabilities.
In this heartfelt and steamy contemporary romance, Beautifully Broken explores themes of passion, trust, healing, and redemption. With unshakable loyalty and love on the line, Phoebe and Hudson must navigate the shadows of their pasts and the dangers of the present to find a future together.
Will their love be strong enough to overcome the secrets that threaten to tear them apart?
Beautifully Broken
Phoebe never expected her life to change when she applied for a job at Unfrid Machinery. But meeting Hudson, the towering, Viking-esque CEO, shifts everything.
Fascinated by Phoebe's resilience and wit, Hudson offers her the job on the spot. For the first time since his failed marriage, he feels a spark of hope. But Hudson carries emotional scars from a past relationship that left him doubting his ability to love again.
Phoebe has fought her way through life, growing up with an absent, alcoholic mother and navigating the foster care system. Her past has made her fiercely independent, yet cautious about trusting others. Despite her resolve to keep people at arm's length, Hudson's patience and warmth begin to dismantle her walls.
Their undeniable chemistry leads to a secret romance, but their relationship faces more than the company's strict no-dating policy. A dark shadow from Phoebe's past resurfaces, threatening to unravel everything they've built. Blackmail, buried secrets, and lingering fears force Phoebe to confront her deepest vulnerabilities.
In this heartfelt and steamy contemporary romance, Beautifully Broken explores themes of passion, trust, healing, and redemption. With unshakable loyalty and love on the line, Phoebe and Hudson must navigate the shadows of their pasts and the dangers of the present to find a future together.
Will their love be strong enough to overcome the secrets that threaten to tear them apart?
"With him, I'm not just protected. I'm free."
After Midnight
Inevitably Us
Collette Hart doesn’t believe in forever—not in the fairytale sense, anyway. She believes in passion, in love that burns bright . . . even if it’s messy. Marriage? Kids? A white picket fence? Not for her.
Dylan Ashford is her constant, the one who knows her better than anyone. He wants forever—the vows, the family, the life they’ve built together to mean something permanent.
But Dylan has a secret, one he’s only just admitted to himself. One he’s tried to ignore, until it grows too big to contain.
And that secret, when it comes out, changes everything.
Then there’s Cade Waters.
A name the world knows. A face the cameras love. A man who turns heads and hides behind a carefully crafted image. He’s built a successful career on being the guy everyone wants, but no one can have.
But behind the magazine covers and million-dollar contracts? Cade is lonely.
Then, a reckless night with a woman who is nothing like he expected sets his life on a trajectory he never saw coming. And just when he thinks she might be the one—he meets someone else.
He’s falling.
For her. For him. And without knowing they belong to each other.
Secrets unravel. Hearts are on the line.
This is a scorching, emotional contemporary romance about love without limits, the courage to be seen, and finding home in the most unexpected places.
It’s about breaking the rules and writing your own love story.
Perfect for fans of emotionally charged, steamy MMF romance, banter-filled love stories, and relationships built on trust, vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry.
“I’m yours and his. And you’re ours.”
The Sweeter series is NFL Sports Romance.
Book One - MM romance between the head Coach and the head Athletic Trainer, revenge - Tyler's girlfriend cheats, so he gets revenge on her by sleeping with her dad.
Book Two - MMF romance between a PA to the PR manager and two best friends who are players.
He falls first, animosity-to-lovers, with so much damn pining, explores addiction, and what happens when you surrender to love.
Book Three - MF romance between the PR manager and the rookie Quarterback.
He's a gentleman in the streets, and a slut in the sheets. She's the black cat to his golden retreiver.
Book Four - MF. MMC is Australian. Plot in development.
Book Five - MF romance between the Wide Reciever and a Cheerleader.
Book Six - MF romance between the star Quarterback and a Popstar, with a twist you won't see coming.
What this series does promise to deliver is lots of tension, spice, stolen moments, sneaking around, banter,
team camaraderie, some tears, and a lot of heartwarming moments.
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