THE BOYFRIEND LIST

RENEE NOVELLE

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THE BOYFRIEND LIST FOLLOWS TWENTY-YEAR-OLD REAGAN IN HER QUEST FOR THE PERFECT RELATIONSHIP AFTER A SOMEWHAT TRAGIC SPRING BREAK BREAKUP LEAVES HER DISILLUSIONED ABOUT LOVE... AGAIN.

REAGAN HAD ALWAYS PRIDED HERSELF ON MAKING LEVELHEADED, PRACTICAL, ANALYTICAL DECISIONS ABOUT EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING, THAT IS, EXCEPT WHERE GUYS ARE CONCERNED. WHICH WAS PROVEN TO HER, ONCE AGAIN, WHEN HER “BOYFRIEND” OPTS TO TAKE ANOTHER GIRL ON THEIR OH-SO-ROMANTIC TRIP TO HIS LAKE HOUSE. IN ORDER TO PREVENT FUTURE HEARTBREAK, SHE CREATES A CHECKLIST OF ALL THE QUALITIES SHE WANTS IN A MAN, AND VOWS NOT TO GIVE HER HEART AWAY AGAIN UNTIL SHE CAN DETERMINE IF THEY FIT EVERY LAST CRITERIA.

AFTER SCOURING CAMPUS WITH HER TWO BEST FRIENDS IN HER TRICKY JOURNEY, HER DETECTIVE WORK RETURNS A PILE OF UNWORTHY REJECTS, AND IT SEEMS AS THOUGH HER CHOICES ARE NARROWED DOWN TO ONLY TWO OPTIONS: THE HOT STRANGER WHO’S INSPIRED HER NEW PROJECT, AND HER BEST GUY FRIEND IAN, WHO SHE’S ALWAYS KEPT AT BAY DUE TO HIS PERCEIVED PLAYBOY REPUTATION.

REAGAN GETS MORE THAN SHE BARGAINED FOR WITH HER NEW SET OF RULES, HOWEVER, AND IS SURPRISED TO FIND THAT LOVE, AND THE PERFECT BOYFRIEND, MAY HAVE BEEN WITHIN REACH THE ENTIRE TIME. BUT WILL IAN’S REPUTATION RUIN HIS CHANCES TO PROVE HIS WORTH? AND CAN REAGAN LET GO OF HER INSECURITIES LONG ENOUGH TO EVEN GIVE HIM A CHANCE?

THE BOYFRIEND LIST IS A LIGHT, NEW ADULT ROMANCE ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, TRUST, AND LEARNING TO LET GO IN ORDER TO EMBRACE WHAT REAL LOVE CAN OFFER.

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MAYBE SHE NEEDED TO GET SOME FRESH AIR, SHE DECIDED. GO FOR A WALK, CLEAR HER HEAD. ANYTHING TO DISTRACT HER FOCUS FROM HER THOUGHTS AND RESET HER MIND BACK ON HER PAPER.

DECISION MADE. SHE SHUT DOWN HER COMPUTER, SET ASIDE HER BOOKS AND WRAPPED HER LONG HAIR INTO A SOMEWHAT SLOPPY BUN ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD. REAGAN HAD CONTEMPLATED A LIGHT SWEATSHIRT TO WARD OFF THE LAST COLD BRISK OF WINTER THAT CLUNG TO THE NIGHT AIR IN STUBBORN RESIGNATION, THEN DECIDED AGAINST IT. BUT BEFORE SHE’D EVEN LEFT HER BEDROOM, SHE TURNED BACK AND YANKED IT OFF HER BED AFTER ALL. APPARENTLY SHE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME MAKING UP HER MIND ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT NIGHT.

ZIPPING IT HALFWAY UP HER TORSO, JUST BELOW HER BREASTS, SHE CREPT QUIETLY OUT THE FRONT DOOR AND TURNED TO LOCK IT BEHIND HER. A QUICK BREEZE WHIPPED ITS WAY AROUND THE CORNER AND DOWN THE CORRIDOR, AND AS A SHIVER WORKED ITS WAY UP HER SPINE, SHE WAS THANKFUL SHE’D LISTENED TO HER INTUITION. MAYBE SHE SHOULD DO THAT MORE OFTEN.

BUT JUST AS REAGAN TURNED TO GO DOWN THE STAIRS AND HEAD OUT ON HER WALK, SHE WAS MET – NEARLY HEAD ON – BY AN UNEXPECTED SIGHT. IAN STOOD BEFORE HER, MILDLY DRUNK BUT MOSTLY SOBER, LOOKING AS SURPRISED TO SEE HER AS SHE WAS TO SEE HIM. IT WAS CLEAR HE’D BEEN OUT FOR A NIGHT OF FUN, THOUGH SHE’D SEEN HIM FAR WORSE ON MORE OCCASIONS THAN SHE COULD COUNT ON BOTH HANDS. BUT IT WAS ALSO JUST AS CLEAR THAT, ONCE AGAIN, HE’D COME HOME ALONE. SHE COULDN’T HELP THE LITTLE SMIRK OF SATISFACTION THAT TURNED UP AT THE CORNERS OF HER MOUTH ON THAT DISCOVERY, THOUGH INTERNALLY SHE CHASTISED HERSELF AT THE THOUGHT.

 “AND JUST WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU’RE GOING?” HIS VOICE DANCED OVER THE WORDS WITH DRAMATIC FLAIR, AN INDICATIVE SIDE EFFECT OF HIS INEBRIATED CONDITION.

IT TOOK HER A MINUTE TO FIND HER VOICE. “I NEED A BREAK.” SHE FINALLY EXPLAINED, “THIS ESSAY’S KILLING ME AND I WANT TO CLEAR MY HEAD.”

 “NICE JACKET.” HE FLICKED THE TOGGLE OF HER ZIPPER, AND REAGAN FELT IT FLUTTER IN HER CORE. “WANT SOME COMPANY?”

THE FLUTTER WAS MOVING FASTER AT THE SUGGESTION. HIS EYES HAD GROWN DARK, ALMOST AS DARK AS THE NIGHT SKY, AND SHE THOUGHT SHE SAW SOMETHING IN THEM THAT BEGGED HER TO SAY YES. SUDDENLY, SHE WASN’T SO SURE SHE NEEDED HER SWEATSHIRT ANY LONGER, SINCE THE TEMPERATURE SEEMED TO HAVE RISEN UP ALL AROUND HER, WORKING A PINK TINT INTO HER CHEEKS. SHE WAS GLAD IT WAS SO DARK OUT, HOPEFULLY HE COULDN’T TELL THIS TIME. “AREN’T YOU JUST GETTING IN THOUGH? YOU’RE PROBABLY TIRED...RIGHT?”

PLEASE SAY YES, PLEASE SAY YES, PLEASE SAY YES... SHE CHANTED IN HER HEAD. THE TRUTH WAS SHE VERY MUCH WOULD’VE LOVED HIS COMPANY, MAYBE A LITTLE TOO MUCH, BUT SHE WASN’T CERTAIN SHE TRUSTED HERSELF AROUND HIM YET...ALONE...IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. THERE WERE TOO MANY POSSIBILITIES, TOO MANY TEMPTATIONS THAT HER IMAGINATION COULD COME UP WITH. IF SHE ACTED ON ANY ONE OF THEM, AND WAS WRONG IN HER ASSUMPTION, WELL THE LET DOWN COULD BE BRUTAL AT BEST.

“TIRED? ME?” HE SHOOK HIS HEAD AND MADE A FACE AT THE SUGGESTION. “THE PARTY WAS JUST GETTING BORING. TOO MANY OF THE SAME PEOPLE, NOT WORTH THE TIME.” WAS HE IMPLYING THAT SHE WAS WORTH HIS TIME THEN? REAGAN CERTAINLY HOPED SO, CONSIDERING HOW LONG THEY’D BEEN FRIENDS. BUT SHE COULDN’T HELP WONDERING IF THERE WAS SOMETHING MORE BEHIND THE WORDS. “SO WHAT DO YOU SAY? CAN I WALK WITH YOU?” AND AS HE TILTED HIS HEAD IN THAT SUBTLE WAY THAT ONLY IAN COULD, A DIMPLE WORKING IT’S WAY INTO THE CORNER OF HIS CHEEK, SHE FELT HER BREATH RUSH OUT OF HER LUNGS.

HE’D PUT THE BALL BACK IN HER COURT AGAIN. DAMN HIM! THERE’D BE NO GETTING AROUND IT THIS TIME, SHE’D HAVE TO GIVE HIM A DEFINITIVE ANSWER. AND QUICKLY.REAGAN KNEW SHE SHOULD SAY NO. THERE WAS SOMETHING INSIDE, WARNING HER THAT IT WASN’T A GOOD IDEA. AS THOUGH ACCEPTING HIS INNOCENT INVITATION WOULD SOMEHOW CHANGE THINGS. ALTER THEIR RELATIONSHIP AND SHIFT THEIR ENERGIES TOWARD ONE ANOTHER IN A WAY THAT COULD NEVER BE PUT BACK AGAIN. BUT, WHEN SHE REALLY THOUGHT ABOUT IT, HADN’T THEY KIND OF DONE THAT ALREADY?

AND YET EVERYTHING INSIDE OF HER WANTED TO SCREAM YES, AND KEEP THE MOMENTUM OF WHAT THEY’D STARTED EARLIER IN THE DAY MOVING FORWARD. IT WANTED TO LET HIM TAKE HER HAND IN HIS, ENTWINE HER FINGERS AROUND HIS, AS THOUGH IT WAS THE MOST NATURAL THING IN THE WORLD FOR THEM TO BE DOING. ALL SHE COULD MANAGE THOUGH WAS A SIMPLE NOD, STIFFENED BY THE BREATH SHE HELD TIGHTLY IN HER CHEST. IT WAS ALMOST AS THOUGH SHE WAS AFRAID TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHAT SHE WHOLEHEARTEDLY WANTED, EVEN TO HERSELF, BECAUSE DOING SO WOULD ONLY LEAVE HER OPEN AND VULNERABLE TO A FUTURE OF REGRETS AND FAILURES.

FORMERLY A FREELANCE JOURNALIST, NOVELLE HAS FOUND PLACEMENT OF HER PIECES IN BOTH ONLINE AND PRINT PUBLICATIONS SINCE 2008. ADDITIONALLY, SHE HAS WRITTEN MULTIPLE SCREENPLAYS, AND CONTRIBUTED HER WRITING TO MANY NON-PROFIT AND FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. SHE HAS LAUNCHED SEVERAL BLOGS OVER THE YEARS, WHICH GARNERED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION.

IN 2013, NOVELLE RETURNED TO HER FIRST LOVE – FICTION. WRITING UNDER THE NAMES RENEE NOVELLE AND R.S. NOVELLE, SHE HAS A PUBLICATION SCHEDULE THAT INCLUDES PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS, SUSPENSE, PARANORMAL FICTION, CONTEMPORARY WOMEN’S FICTION, CHICK LIT, AND NEW ADULT.

THOUGH SHE RECEIVED HER BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION, SUMMA CUM LAUDE, SHE CONSIDERS HERSELF A CONSTANT STUDENT OF THE WRITTEN WORD. SHE’S AN AVID READER, AN ENTHUSIASTIC QUOTE POSTER, AND RARELY TAKES “NO” AS A FINAL ANSWER. SHE HAS AN UNHEALTHY OBSESSION FOR THEATER, DANCE, MUSIC AND ART, AND STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT WINE IS SIMULTANEOUSLY THE BEGINNING OF, AND RESOLUTION TO, ALL OF LIFE’S PROBLEMS. SHE BELIEVES IN FOLLOWING DREAMS, AND THAT IN THE END, YOU ALWAYS END UP WHERE YOU’RE MEANT TO BE.

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Lovely Megan Madden has lost her faith in men. But this has not kept her from the joy of her best friend's up coming wedding. While in London shopping for the big event, Megan's life takes a surprising turn when a quick drink brings changes to her life she never saw coming. Join in the roller coaster of emotions Megan must endure as she attempts to regain her TRUST.

Who knew a quiet drink could change your life?

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L. Chapman was born in and continues to live in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. She has spent most of her life helping others as a health care assistant, and was, at one time, a DJ for a special needs club. Blending her love of helping others and her love of children, L dreams to one day own and operate a childcare nursery that will help mainstream special needs children with others.
In the rare times that L. is not working to help others or maniacally writing, she enjoys making a mess of things while creating beautifully detailed greeting cards. She spends time relaxing with family, friends, and good books. L. loves to travel and has been to many places in the United Kingdom; her favorite places all involve the ocean. She hopes to one day share a kiss with her happily-ever-after in the romantic shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Should she ever get over her fear of flying, those kisses may be shared in the shadows of the Egyptian Pyramids.
Ever the fussy eater, L. has never once tasted peanut butter, and she despises coffee. If you should feel the need to bribe her, it is suggested that you bring chocolate, as that is one of her know weaknesses.

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Series: Perfect #2

Release Date: February 20, 2014

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In Present Perfect, Brad Johnson was sexy, cocky, rich and a complete Smurff**ker. He could afford anything he wanted and could charm any girl he set his eyes on. Everything was laid out in front of him, all for the taking except the one thing he craved and needed. A tragic event forces him to reevaluate his life. When he tries to change, will the people in his life let him move on from his past or will they constantly hold him to the life altering mistakes he’s made?

Mabry Darnell is intelligent, ambitious, beautiful, and sassy. Secrets from her past haunt the present causing her to question her actions in order to shield her heart and protect her life.

From the moment Brad and Mabry met, their connection was strong, intense, and electrifying. Both knew they had found the one person who could satisfy what the other ached for. When their pasts collide with their present, will it prevent them from having a future together or will love be strong enough to conquer their demons?

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  I’m sitting in front of her as she leans back on my desk, proofing a letter for me. Her hair is pulled up into a messy bun, exposing that spot right at the nape of her neck that drives her crazy when I run my tongue over it. As usual her makeup is light and natural, except today she’s wearing a deep red lipstick, making her lips look extra pouty. She raises the pen she’s holding and slips the tip of it into her mouth. My dick immediately twitches. My eyes roam down her body admiring the way her light gray dress glides over every curve so smoothly. I wonder if she’s even wearing panties. I shift uncomfortably in my chair. Looking down I recognize the sexy black heels with the strap around the ankle. They were draped over my shoulders and digging into my back a couple of nights ago when I had Mabry on the edge of the dining room table, my face buried between her thighs. I look back up, trying to control the urge to shove her dress up and have a repeat performance of that night. My eyes stop at the wide black leather belt around her waist. Fuck me. We’ve used that on occasion too. No matter what part of her body my eyes land on, my dick reacts. I know she feels my gaze because her nipples are hard and straining against the material of her dress. I take in a deep breath and let it out quickly.

   “You sure you wouldn’t be more comfortable sitting on my lap?” I smirk up at her.

  The corners of her mouth curl up into a sexy grin. The pen she’s holding is aimed in my direction. “We agreed. No funny business at work.”

  I run my hand up her thigh and feel the shiver that moves through her body.

  Sweet baby Jesus! I think I feel a garter.

  “Sweetness, the business I’m thinking about engaging in would definitely not be funny. I hope it wouldn’t be anyway.” I start easing out of my chair, inching my way up her body as I say, “That’d be quite a blow to my ego if you were to laugh as I bring you to the ultimate height of ecstasy.” I flash her the smile as I cock my eyebrow.

  We’re face-to-face now. My hands planted firmly on either side of her hips, caging her in. Her chest rises and falls a little faster than normal as she looks directly at me. My lips skim down the side of her face heading towards her mouth, and I nibble lightly at the corners. She’s so caught up in the moment, I’m able to take the letter from her and toss it on to my desk.

  Moving my mouth to her ear, I whisper, “Let’s play hot secretary and bossy naughty boss.”

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Alison was born and raised in Charleston, SC. As a child she used her imagination to write additional scenes to TV shows and movies that she watched. She attended Winthrop University and graduating with a BA in Theater. While at Winthrop she began writing one act plays which she later produced. Throughout the years she continued writing and producing several one act plays, but then life got in the way and she hung up her pen for a while. On the advice of a friend, she started writing again. In January 2013, Alison sat down at her computer and began writing her first novel, Present Perfect.

Alison lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband, Jef, and their two furry children (dogs). She’s addicted to Diet Pepsi and anything with sugar.

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Book Title: Take Two

Author: Laurelin Paige

Release Date: February 4, 2014

Publisher: Samhain Publishing

He’s ready for his close up, but she’s the one calling the shots. 

On the night of her graduation from film school, straight-laced Maddie Bauers fell completely 

out of character for an oh-my-god make-out session with a perfect stranger. Complete with the 

big O.

Seven years later, that romantic interlude is still fresh in her mind. That stranger is now a rich 

and famous actor. And she’s one very distracted camera assistant working on his latest 

production. She might consider another tryst…if he even remembers her.

Micah Preston does indeed remember Maddie. Too bad he’s sworn off Hollywood 

relationships. He allows himself as much sex as he likes—and oh, he does like—but anything 

more is asking for trouble. For the woman, not for him. Yet knowing Maddie could want more 

than a movie-set fling doesn’t stop him from pursuing her like a moth drawn to hot stage lights. 

But as the shoot nears its end, it’s decision time. Is it time to call, “Cut!” on their affair, or is 

there enough material for a sequel?

Warning: Contains a dreamy movie star hero, a focus-pulling heroine, off-the-charts instant chemistry, 

steamy sex in near-public locations, and a new use for lip gloss.

In one swift move, he had her pressed against the wall, his mouth hovering above her own. The rough stone behind her barely registered as she licked her lips in anticipation of the kiss she knew was coming. But he didn’t lean in. Instead, he brought his finger to her cheek and caressed it softly. She shuddered at the electric pulses that followed his light touch as he traced her jawline. When he reached her chin, he lifted her face up to within an inch of his mouth. She felt his breath, hot and sweet, on her skin. And then his mouth was on hers, tugging at her bottom lip, teasing her until she eagerly drew him in, wrapping her arms around his neck.

The kiss built, each stroke varying in pressure and intensity. Soft nips evolved into frenzied exploration, their tongues dancing, plunging deeply and hungrily. She savored his taste. A rush of pleasure rippled through her and she trembled under his attentive suckling.

His mouth released hers, traveled along her jaw and down her throat, his trail of kisses searing into her skin. She clung to a fistful of his thick hair while he alternately nibbled and nuzzled her neck, stoking the fire in her core. When he raised his head to reclaim her lips, she glimpsed a greedy longing in his eyes.

5 Sexy, Fan Girling Stars

Maddie Bauers is smart, driven, and extremely serious when it comes to her career, and 

success. Micah Preston, is just as driven and talented. Both are determined and unrelenting 

when it comes to sacrificing everything to accomplish their dreams. Success, and acclaim 

within the film industry. Micah, acting and becoming a huge movie star, and Maddie ultimately, 

directing her own films.  When they first meet, their attraction is palatable.  Years later it has not 

diminished, not in the slightest.

Take Two is as sexy as it is fun. It’s a fast, easy read. It’s a complete departure from the Fixed 

Series. Coming off of a severe book hangover this is a perfect choice. Laurelin Paige gives us 

scorching sex scenes and sexual chemistry that is out of this world.  This all being said, even 

when in the midst of the hottest and tingle inducing scenes, you always left wanting for more. 

One scene takes place in a club, surrounded by people, and HOLY HELL, HAWT!!!!

“Maddie circled his penis with her lubricated hand, eliciting a gasp.  A nice surprise indeed. 

He shot a glance around the bar, hoping no one was paying attention to them. But then her 

thumb grazed the top of his crown and his eyes raced back to her. Who fucking cared if the y 

were noticed? It was worth the risk of being caught. In fact that was half the excitement” – 

Laurelin Paige, Take Two

Maddie and Micah are both fabulously strong characters, in their own ways. They are both 

equally stubborn, and hard headed, it makes for some spectacular banter and tension. The 

writing is flawless and smart, the pacing perfection.

What is most enjoyable about Take Two, it’s an intelligent, fun, light, super sexy, read.  Your 

lady parts will tingle; you’ll swoon, sigh, and fall in love with both Maddie and Micah.  I mean 

how can you not love a standalone read, with a strong, sexy, smart, lady lead and a sexier than 

sin, movie star?    ~Angie~

 Laurelin Paige is the NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Fixed Trilogy. She's a sucker for a good romance and gets giddy anytime there's kissing, much to the embarrassment of her three daughters. Her husband doesn't seem to complain, however. When she isn't reading or writing sexy stories, she's probably singing, watching Mad Men and the Walking Dead, or dreaming of Adam Levine.

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