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Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of the Texas Nights and Dearest series. She writes contemporary romances, the sexy kind with lotsa angst, a whole lotta kissing, and hot happily ever afters. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist who's lived all over the country, she currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband and twin daughters.

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Reckless: A Small Town Single Dad Romance (Texas Nights Series Book 2) Feb 20, 2018

by Lex Martin

( 845 )

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*** A USA TODAY BESTSELLER ***

Tori…
For the record, I’m not going to hook up with my boss.

I'm a lot of things—a screwup, a basket case, a flunky. But when I take a nanny job to be near my pregnant sister, I swear to myself I’ll walk the straight and narrow, which means I cannot fall for my insanely hot boss.

I don't want to be tempted by that rugged rancher. By his chiseled muscles or southern charm or the way he snuggles his kids at bedtime. Ethan Carter won't get the key to my heart, no matter how much I want him.

Ethan…
Between us, she's the last thing I need as I finalize my hellish divorce.

What sane man trying to rebuild his life wants a hot nanny with long, sexy hair, curves for miles, and a smart mouth? A perfectly kissable, pouty mouth that I shouldn't notice.

My focus is on my kids and my ranch, not the insufferable siren who sleeps in the room next to mine. It doesn't matter that she wins over my kids in a heartbeat or runs my life better than I do. Tori Duran is the one woman I can't have and shouldn't want, no matter how much I crave her.

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Breathless: A Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance (Texas Nights Series Book 3) Feb 18, 2020

by Lex Martin

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★ A sexy new standalone in this USA Today bestselling series, perfect for readers who love small town romances, rugged Texas ranchers, or friends to lovers stories! ★

Joey didn’t exactly run away…

I’d call it self-preservation.

I have one goal: protect my heart from the boy next door who has no clue I’ve loved him my whole life, even with a front row seat to his revolving bedroom door.

My escape plan almost worked. Except I left one thing behind.

Logan Carter hijacked my heart, and now it’s time to get it back. This time for good.

Logan isn’t exactly lying…

Not about everything. Not about how much I miss my best friend, and definitely not about how pissed I am that she left with hardly a goodbye.

She’s the last person I ever expected to ghost me, and her absence left a gaping hole in my chest.

When Joey Grayson steps off that bus, I know I’ll do anything to keep her home, and that means being honest.

But I’m not sure how to tell her my truths when I’m living so many lies.

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Shameless: A Small Town Single Dad Romance (Texas Nights Series Book 1) Apr 26, 2016

by Lex Martin

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***USA Today Bestseller***

Brady…

What the hell do I know about raising a baby? Nothing. Not a goddamn thing.

Yet here I am, the sole guardian of my niece. I’d be lost if it weren’t for Katherine, the beautiful girl who seems to have all the answers. Katherine, who’s slowly finding her way into my cynical heart.

I keep reminding myself that I can’t fall for someone when we don’t have a future. But telling myself this lie and believing it are two different things.

Katherine…

When Brady shows up on a Harley, looking like an avenging angel—six feet, three inches of chiseled muscle, eyes the color of wild sage, and sun-kissed skin emblazoned with tattoos—I’m not sure if I should fall at his feet or run like hell. Because if I tell him what happened the night his family died, he might hate me.

What I don’t count on are the nights we spend together trying to forget the heartache that brought us here. I promise him it won’t mean anything, that I won’t fall in love.

I shouldn’t make promises I can’t keep.

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Surprise, Baby! Mar 12, 2019

by Lex Martin , Leslie McAdam

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There’s a fine line between lust and hate.

I don’t care that Drew Merritt spent the last year transforming himself from grungy slob to sexy playboy. With messy, dirty blond hair and gorgeous eyes, his looks aren’t the problem.

His mouth is.

And the stupid things that come out of it.

But after an emergency strands us together, and he does his damnedest to take care of me…

Let’s just say there’s one thing we don’t clash on.

And it doesn’t involve talking.

I’ve despised Drew since I met him years ago. One weekend can’t change us that much, can it?

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t.

Except he left me a little keepsake.

And in nine months, I’ll have a surprise for Portland’s most notorious player.

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All About the D May 2, 2017

by Lex Martin , Leslie McAdam

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Temptation has never come in a hotter package.

You know how people say you can never believe what you read on the interwebs? That a hot guy online is probably a creeper with a beer gut and a shoe fetish, not the sexy beast he pretends to be?

So I had no clue that the anonymous blogger who contacted my law firm about his naughty website would be droolworthy in real life. Not that I'm interested in him in that way.

Attorneys can't go around sleeping with their clients. Not even if he is the most beautiful man I've ever met and so ridiculously smart he makes my nerdy-girl heart sigh.

Besides, he has too much on the line to risk taking a chance on the insane chemistry building between us. We both do.

I've always followed the rules. Too bad he makes me want to break each and every one of them.

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All About the D is a romantic comedy and a full-length standalone. Due to adult situations and sexual content, it's recommended for readers over the age of 18.

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Dearest Series Boxed Set Apr 15, 2016

by Lex Martin

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All three books of the bestselling Dearest series—Dearest Clementine, Finding Dandelion, and Kissing Madeline—are included in this box set, along with exclusive bonus content. Each full-length companion novel features a different couple.

Dearest Clementine (a bestselling romantic comedy)
When Clementine Avery swore off men, she had no idea she'd need real life experience for that romance writing class she accidentally signed up for last spring. Fortunately, sexy RA Gavin Murphy offers to help her find a little inspiration... in the name of academics, of course.

Finding Dandelion (#1 sports fiction and a bestselling sports romance)
Hooking up with that hot guy at the club should've been an easy, panty-melting item to check off Dani Hart's bucket list. But when Dani realizes the hottie is her snarky new roommate's brother, what should've been uncomplicated suddenly isn't.

Kissing Madeline (#1 sports fiction and a bestselling sports romance)
Maddie McDermott is confident no one will stand in her way of becoming a broadcast reporter, not even the subject of her new segments—her hot new neighbor Daren Sloan, the NFL's latest "it boy." Daren doesn't seem to care that Maddie can't stand him. In fact, he'd love nothing more than to show her that being friends has its benefits.

***This new adult contemporary romance series is recommended for readers 18+ due to mature content.***

Keep My Heart Sep 6, 2020

by Lex Martin , Nana Malone , Kennedy Fox , Willow Winters , Top Shelf Romance

( 112 )

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The most loved romances, all in one place! Snag one of these beautiful collections and get all the happily ever afters you deserve!

These are top-rated books that have dazzled readers again and again. Top Shelf Romance is an exclusive collection of select authors.

Keep My Heart is a collection and over 800 pages of five best-selling romance novels, comprising 4 complete stories with happily ever afters including:
Reckless by Lex Martin
Mr. Big by Nana Malone
Travis & Viola Duet by Kennedy Fox
Knocking Boots by Willow Winters

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Kissing Madeline (Dearest Book 3) Apr 26, 2015

by Lex Martin

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What’s the worst thing about wanting a sexy NFL football player? Everyone else wants him, too.

After catching my boyfriend getting deep-throated by a skanky cage girl, I’ve learned my lesson – never date a professional athlete. Never. Besides, I have more important things to worry about, like not blowing my shot to make it as a broadcast reporter. I won’t let anything get in my way, not even the new “it boy” of the NFL and my hot-as-hell neighbor.

What's the worst thing about getting death glares from his new neighbor? It doesn't make him want her any less.

I’ve worked my ass off to make it to the pros. The last thing I need is the complication of a relationship, especially since my last one was a total train wreck. But I can’t stop thinking about the feisty girl next door with the smart mouth. And I’d love nothing more than to show her what to do with that mouth.

Friends with benefits might be the best idea he’s ever had. Or the worst.

***New Adult Contemporary Romance Series - Recommended for readers 18+ due to mature content***

ORDER OF BOOKS (Each can be read as a standalone):
Dearest Clementine, #1
Finding Dandelion, #2
Kissing Madeline, #3

SHAMELESS, a Dearest Series spinoff, will be available on April 26!

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Finding Dandelion (Dearest Book 2) Jul 9, 2014

by Lex Martin

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When soccer all-star Jax Avery collides with Dani Hart on his twenty-first birthday, their connection is instantaneous and explosive. For the first time in years, Jax isn’t interested in his usual hit-it and quit-it approach.

But Dani knows better. Allowing herself a night to be carefree and feel the intensity of their attraction won’t change anything when it comes to dealing with a player. So when Jax doesn’t recognize Dani the next time he sees her, it shouldn’t be a total shock. The fact that he’s her new roommate’s brother? That’s a shock.

Dani doesn’t regret that night with Jax, just the need to lie about it. Since her roommate has made it clear what she thinks about her brother’s “type” of girl, the last thing Dani wants is to admit what happened.

Jax knows he’s walking a fine line on the soccer team. One more misstep and he’s off the roster, his plans to go pro be damned. Except he can’t seem to care. About anything… except for the one girl who keeps invading his dreams.

Despite Jax’s fuzzy memory of his hot hookup with his sister’s friend, he can’t stay away from her, even if that means breaking his own rules. But there are bigger forces at work–realities that can end Dani’s college career and lies that can tear them apart. Jax realizes what he’s losing if Dani walks away, but will he sacrifice his future to be with her? And will she let him if he does?

New Adult Contemporary Romance Series - Recommended for readers 18+ due to mature content

ORDER OF BOOKS (Each can be read as a standalone):
Dearest Clementine (Clementine & Gavin)
Finding Dandelion (Dani & Jax)
Kissing Madeline (Maddie & Daren)

SHAMELESS, a Dearest Series spinoff, is now available!

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Dearest Clementine May 25, 2014

by Lex Martin

( 560 )

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From USA Today bestselling author Lex Martin comes a captivating college romance, the first in a series of companion standalones…

Twenty-year-old Clementine Avery doesn't mind being called bitchy and closed off. It's safe, and after being burned by her high school sweetheart and stalked by a professor her freshman year of college, safe sounds pretty damn good.

Her number one rule for survival? No dating. That is until she accidentally signs up for a romance writing class and needs material for her latest assignment. Sexy RA Gavin Murphy is more than happy to play the part of book boyfriend to help Clem find some inspiration, even if that means making out...in the name of research, of course.

As Gavin and Clem grow closer, they get entangled in the mystery surrounding a missing Boston University student, and Clem unwittingly becomes a possible target. Gavin tries to show Clem she can handle falling in love again, but she knows she has to be careful because her heart’s at stake…and maybe even her life.

Recommended for readers 18+ due to mature content

ORDER OF BOOKS (Each can be read as a standalone.):
Dearest Clementine, #1
Finding Dandelion, #2
Kissing Madeline, #3

SHAMELESS, a Dearest Series spinoff featuring Brady and Kat, is now available!

Excerpt of DEAREST CLEMENTINE, copyright 2014 Lex Martin

Gavin's grip is firm on either side of me as he ducks down to look into my eyes. Even though I lean back, I can feel his minty breath on my face.

“Clementine, I want to warn you.” His voice is husky and deep. “I’m going to kiss you, and you’re going to like it. A lot. But I want to be clear that I’m not going to sleep with you because I want you to respect me in the morning.” His mouth lifts up in a wry smile. “This is simply one friend helping out another. Okay?”

Wait. Is he serious?

He must sense my apprehension because he rubs his thumb softly across my cheek. “It’s just an exercise, to get you into your story. I promise.”

I laugh, embarrassed, intrigued, and a whole lot turned on by the idea. He smiles again, but this time it’s different. His eyes darken as his hands glide over my hips. My breath catches in my chest.

“Gavin, I don’t think—”

He rests a finger over my lips.

“I’m doing this in the name of academics. You need inspiration? You’re looking at it. Now shut up and let me kiss you.”

Holy. Sh**.

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Senza Vergogna (Texas Nights Series Vol. 1) (Italian Edition) Sep 14, 2020

by Lex Martin , Silvia Zucca

( 92 )

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Brady…

Che diavolo ne so io di come si cresce un bambino? Niente. Un cazzo di niente.
Eppure, eccomi qua, il solo e unico tutore di mia nipote. Sarei perso se non fosse per Katherine, la bellissima ragazza che sembra avere tutte le risposte. Katherine, che lentamente si fa strada nel mio cinico cuore.
Continuo a ricordare a me stesso che non mi posso innamorare di qualcuno quando per noi non c’è un futuro.
Ma raccontarmi questa bugia e crederci sono due cose diverse.

Katherine…

Quando Brady arriva in sella alla sua Harley, con l’aria dell’angelo vendicatore – un metro e novanta di muscoli cesellati, occhi color della salvia selvatica, e pelle baciata dal sole impreziosita da tatuaggi – sono indecisa se cadergli ai piedi o darmela a gambe levate. Perché se gli dicessi ciò che è successo la notte in cui la sua famiglia è morta, potrebbe odiarmi.
Ma non ho fatto conto sulle notti che passiamo insieme cercando di dimenticare il dolore che ci ha portati qui. Gli ho giurato che non avrebbero contato nulla, che non mi sarei innamorata.
Non dovrei fare promesse che non posso mantenere.

Senza freni (Texas Nights Vol. 2) (Italian Edition) Feb 23, 2021

by Lex Martin , Silvia Zucca

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Tori…
Per la cronaca, non uscirò con il mio capo.
Sono un sacco di cose: incasinata, una fallita e forse un caso umano, ma quando accetto un lavoro di babysitter per stare vicina a mia sorella, incinta, giuro a me stessa che righerò dritto, il che significa che non mi innamorerò del mio capo, sebbene sia sexy da impazzire.
Non voglio farmi tentare da un ruvido cowboy. Dai suoi muscoli cesellati, dal suo fascino del sud o dal modo in cui coccola i suoi figli quando è ora di metterli a letto. Ethan Carter non avrà la chiave del mio cuore, per quanto io possa desiderarlo.

Ethan…
Detto tra noi, non avrei bisogno di distrazioni, soprattutto mentre sto portando a termine una terribile trattativa di divorzio.
Quale uomo sano di mente, mentre sta cercando di riprendere il controllo della sua vita, potrebbe volere una tata attraente, incantevole e con la battuta pronta? Con labbra che pregano di essere baciate, anche se non lo dovrei notare.
Devo restare concentrato sui bambini e sul ranch, e non su quella bisbetica sirena che dorme nella stanza accanto alla mia. Non importa che abbia conquistato i bambini in un batter d’occhio o che riesca a gestire la mia vita meglio di me. Tori Duran è la donna che non posso avere, o che non dovrei desiderare, per quanto disperatamente io la brami.

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