She's wary of love. He's been burned. But when a matchmaker connects these two jaded New Yorkers, sparks fly and chemistry crackles from the first date. Can this kind of insta-connection be the real thing? Or is it too good to be true? Find out in this delicious novella from #1 NYT bestselling author Lauren Blakely!

Two great friends. One road trip. And eight inches... ...of snow that night at the cabin. If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. Friends don't bang friends. I want my friends to stay in my life, especially that flirty, clever, outgoing best friend of mine. It's a damn good thing Owen and I made a pact in college to never ever sleep together, or else I'd be tempted. Since I've been wondering lately what his kisses taste like. And I've been curious too if our chemistry would extend into the bedroom. But as long as I avoid the bedroom with him, I won't break that hard-as-steel rule. *** Lusting after your off-limits friend is so much fun. Said no man ever. But longing for more with him? That's a unique kind of torture, and it's high time I move the hell on. After this road trip, I vow to return to dating, get over my secret crush on River, and keep him only in...

A sexy, brother's best friend sports romance from # 1 New York Times bestseller Lauren Blakely! Let me make a few things clear. I didn't go to the wedding intending to dance with the best man, to dare him to show me a very sexy pic on his phone, or to accidentally kiss him in the hotel elevator after the reception ended. But you know how it goes. Things just happen at weddings... The next day, Crosby and I agree to put all those shenanigans behind us. The fun-loving, stupidly gorgeous, all-star baseball player might be my brother's best friend, but he's my friend too and has been for years, so it's easy to move on, especially since I have a high-profile business to run. But since he's newly single and I'm always single, it turns out we both desperately need plus ones. We agree to "publicly date" over the next two weeks of galas, parties and events before his baseball season begins. The only trouble is the more time I spend...

Some guys are just undateable. Look, I'm all for romance novels, but life doesn't always work out like it does in a book. Friends don't usually turn into lovers, fake dates don't often become more, and billionaires rarely have carved abs. I'm not a negative Nelly; I'm just a realist. As a friend and a co-worker to Gavin Sexy Pants Clements, I fit firmly in the "undateable category." When he asks me to be his pretend date for his sister's engagement party, I'm positive there's no way this night will lead to a happy ending. But I'm his friend, so I say yes. Then I learn the secret to how friends can become lovers... NOTE: Gavin and Savannah's romance first appeared as a short story in Instant Attraction, a free collection that was offered briefly in September 2019. Their love story has been updated, expanded and added to the Happy Endings world! I hope you enjoy their novella!

The first rule of football—don't screw with a streak. My career is finally looking up, and I'm leading a new pro team down the field every Sunday. No way will I mess with that. But when I meet the most stunning and captivating woman I've ever seen, I tell myself one night will have to be enough. But it's not. And now I can't get her out of my mind. Even when I'm playing. Even when I need to focus. Even when I'm on the hottest streak of my life. And it turns out, she's not just some random woman I met. She works for the team. My team. I only have one goal this season—do my part as the team's lawyer to keep them out of trouble. Help rebuild their reputation on and off the field. There's no room for error and certainly no room for a secret tryst with a player . . . even if he's the quarterback. Right?