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The wait is finally over! Waiting for Max is live!

Maxwell Clark wasn’t supposed to be the man of my dreams. He doesn’t do relationships. He’s made that abundantly clear. When I was eighteen, I let him take my virginity. Five years later, he’s taken my heart, mind, and soul but he has no idea how much I love him. 

He was my first… my only.

We always want what we can’t have…

Maxwell Clark has finally come home from England to help his older brothers run the family business. Together the three of them dominate the DC political consulting world. Every influential politician wants to be represented by the Clark Brothers. Max isn’t feeling the new job. He isn’t sure where he fits in. He’s used to drinking hard, partying even harder, and dealing with the consequences later. That’s until he realizes the one constant in his life might not be waiting for him.

Rayne Stanford is moving forward and trying to forget the years she’s spent waiting for Max. Does she love him? Absolutely. They share an interesting past. But, that doesn’t mean she can’t get on with her life even if he is coming home. She’s given him plenty of time to get himself together and realize she’s the only one for him. When he was in England their reunions were fleeting and fun but now that he’s back can she continue pretending that he’s just a good time? Everyone has limits. Maybe it’s time she started testing hers.

***Featuring Jameson and CC from Do Bad Things and Miles and Kirsten from Dirty Lessons.

***All Books in this series stand alone.

***Contains adult content.

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★★★  CATE BEAUMAN'S AFTERMATH OF SECRETS RELEASE CELEBRATION! ★★★
AFTERMATH OF SECRETSThe Carter Island Trilogy, Book 2
RELEASE DATE:  June 4, 2020BOOK DESCRIPTION: When The Secrets Of The Past Threaten To Destroy The Future…Boston’s Most Eligible Bachelor has it all: good looks, a great career, and plenty of wealth and prestige. But Bradley Sanderson’s charmed life quickly falls apart when scandal rocks his famous family. Arrests have been made; the media circus has begun, and Brad’s been tasked with the daunting chore of restoring the Sandersons’ good name. Moving back to Carter Island and picking up the pieces hasn’t been easy, especially when the one person he needs the most won’t give him the time of day.Bakery owner and island resident Molly Carter is loyal to her core, but that doesn’t mean Brad’s homecoming hasn’t left her torn. Brad’s darkest days aren’t lost on Molly, but reaching out to her lifelong friend isn’t so simple when she’s forced to guard her heart. Everything changed when she woke up alone after their sexy summer night.The complications keep coming when Brad’s long-lost brother shows up in town, bringing the remnants of his checkered past with him. Forgiveness and redemption are possible for all, until new secrets come to light that may have dire consequences. *A contemporary romance with twists of mystery and suspense BUY LINKS:
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REVIEWS & ENDORSEMENTS:5 Stars! “I'm a big sucker for a good love story, especially one that has drama. Aftermath Of Secrets by Cate Beauman provided both in a beautiful way. I was swept in by the characters, their wants, and desires.” -Shannon Winings, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
EXCERPT:“What do you think it’s been, five or six years since you’ve been home for more than a week in a row?”Brad nodded slowly. “Yeah, something like that.”“It’s like the good old days.”He shrugged, pushing off the wall, moving her way. “Sort of.”Molly winced, foolishly forgetting that life for Brad was currently unrecognizable. “I guess that was pretty dumb of me to say.”“No, I just meant Nate isn’t here hanging out in his boxers, and I haven’t done this yet.”She frowned. “What?”“Dunked you,” he said as he pressed his hand on top of her head and sent her under.She sank beneath the watery depths, slapping at his hand and arm as he kept her submerged for a good three or four seconds. She came up sputtering and glaring. “You idiot.” She coughed again. “Are you trying to drown me?”He dismissed her with a chuckle and flippant raise of his brow. “So dramatic. We had about three minutes before we needed to start worrying about brain damage.”Her eyes narrowed again. “Oh, you’re dead,” she said, gritting her teeth, charging after him.He laughed, swimming away.But they were well-matched, both of them excellent swimmers. All the Sanderson and Carter kids had had numerous lessons in their younger days due to their proximity to the Atlantic.She hooked her arm around his neck, maneuvered her way onto his back, and sent them both underwater, her legs locking around his waist to keep her leverage. But his sheer size and strength were her disadvantage.Then they both surfaced for air, Brad laughing before she brought him under again. Within seconds, he had their positions reversed, and he held her against him, one arm wrapped around the front of her waist, the other around her shoulders as they came up for another draw of air.His breath puffed against her neck in hot torrents as their legs brushed with their kicks to stay afloat, while he let her waist go and used his arm to tread water. “Molls, this is quite a predicament.He wasn’t kidding. She was pinned beneath his strong arm, and her back was pressed against his solid chest, with no choice but to grip his muscular forearm caging her in place. “Fine. You win.” She just needed him to let her go.“That’s it? Since when do you give up so easy?”Since he’d kissed her brainless and taken her to bed. “Since I realized it’s time to get home and get changed for your party at Nate and Callie’s.” She tried to move away from him.He switched arms, now holding her around the waist, and began keeping their heads above water with his opposite arm. “No problem. Just say, Brad, you’re the best Scrabble player I know. I bow to you, you genius.”She huffed out a laugh, raising her arm to the surface to help keep their chins from bobbing under. “I won. Three years in a row now.”“Just luck.” He held her tighter, whispering next to her ear, his voice full of teasing. “You’re the best, Brad. That’s all I need to hear.”“Broody Brad,” she murmured, knowing he hated it when she called him that—a slight from their childhood.“What was that?” he asked, drilling his fingers into her side, tickling her.She scream-laughed. “Damn it, Brad.” She fought him enough to turn and immediately realized her huge mistake as he held her chest to chest, and they stared into each other’s eyes.He grinned. “This is certainly a situation.”A droplet trailed down his face to land on his firm bottom lip, and his eyelashes were webbed together, making him even more irresistible than he already was. Her heart pounded, her pulse thundering in her throat, and she glared at him, needing to be free of him, well aware he was enjoying this far too much.There was an undeniable attraction between them. All she had to do was press her mouth to his, and they would have a repeat of August. But they weren’t going there again. She wasn’t risking their friendship a second time.
ABOUT CATE BEAUMANCate Beauman is the multi-award-winning, international bestselling author of The Bodyguards of L.A. County series and the Carter Island Novels. She is known for her full-length, action-packed romantic suspense and contemporary stories.Cate's novels have been named Readers' Favorite Five Star books and have won the Booksellers' Best Award, Maggie Award for Excellence, the Holt Medallion Award, two-time Aspen Gold Medal, two-time Readers' Favorite International Gold Medal, three-time Readers' Favorite International Silver Medal, and the Readers' Crown Award.Cate makes her home in New Hampshire with her family and their St. Bernards, Bear and Jack.
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Yesterday, I cried real tears of joy. If you know me, I don't cry easily. But, yesterday was an exception. I've been at this writing gig for nine years! In that time, I've written over 30 novels and short stories. I've contracted books with publishers but now I'm mostly a self-published author. I've spent years watching the landscape of my industry change, sometimes for good and sometimes not so good. I kept plugging away, learning new tricks, taking courses, and focusing on my craft. The books I wrote nine years ago are not necessarily the books I would write today, but they are part of who I am as an author. Why am I telling you all of this? 
Because after years of pouring everything I have into my books, dealing with rejection, building a readership, making some amazing friends, and having days where I wanted to throw in the towel this happened...

I became a USA Today Bestselling author, joining the ranks of so many authors I admire. I've wanted to write for as long as I can remember. This title doesn't define me as an author but it gives me a sense of accomplishment that I've earned. 
Thanks to all of you who have supported me with not only this release  but for all of my books throughout the years. If we've just met, I look forward to connecting with you. Today, I have a renewed sense of purpose and I truly feel like I'm just getting started!


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I can't believe it's finally here! I've been talking about this book for months! Literally, for MONTHS!!!! The Secrets We Keep, featured in the Romantically Ever After Box Set is available now!
The abs are hard. The kisses are countless. And the happily ever afters will leave you breathless…but no one said getting there would be easy.
With billionaire bad boys, second chance lovers, sexy royals, delicious daddies, secret babies, and more of your favorite contemporary romance tropes, there’s something for everyone in this collection of 20+ contemporary romance novels from today’s USA Today bestselling, award-winning, and rising star authors.


Twenty-plus chances to find Mr. Right. What could go wrong?
These original, standalone, full-length novels are packed with unforgettable emotions and surprising twists in romances ranging from sweet to scorching, suspenseful to comedic, and everything in between.
Fans of Jill Shalvis, EL James, and Sophia Kinsella will devour Romantically Ever After. 
Don’t miss the chance to set your device ablaze. Get your naughty or nice girl fix here and feast on twenty-four tantalizingly hot leading men when you one-click to discover these hot new book boyfriends today!
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Between these pages you'll find my full-length romance The Secrets We Keep. This is a secret baby romance with an EPIC TWIST! Seriously, you don't want to miss this one...


I didn’t plan to lie but now it’s my only option.
KaraMy husband left me.Our life was perfect or so I thought.We adopted a gorgeous little girl.Our very own miracle.After my divorce, I meet an intriguing stranger.Rich, powerful, sexy, and determined.He’s wonderful to my daughter.He treats her like she’s his own.I find myself in a fairytale.Every story has something dark lurking at the surface.Xavier has a secret.
XavierMy late ex-girlfriend kept a secret from me.She had our child but gave her up for adoption.Four years later, I’ve uncovered the truth.The woman raising my daughter is beautiful, loving, and intelligent.Any man would be lucky to have her.And then there is my child.The love I didn’t know existed.I don’t know how to disrupt their world and tell them who I am.I insert myself into their lives instead, hoping to get what I want.I’ve fallen for Kara but our beginning is built on a lie.That’s my fault.How can I tell her who I am, without losing her?Without losing them?




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The Romantically Ever After Boxed set is available now! In this set, you'll find over twenty contemporary romances just waiting for you to fall in love with. You can One-Click today for JUST $0.99!
The abs are hard. The kisses are countless. And the happily ever afters will leave you breathless…but no one said getting there would be easy.
With billionaire bad boys, second chance lovers, sexy royals, delicious daddies, secret babies, and more of your favorite contemporary romance tropes, there’s something for everyone in this collection of 20+ contemporary romance novels from today’s USA Today bestselling, award-winning, and rising star authors.


Twenty-plus chances to find Mr. Right. What could go wrong?
These original, standalone, full-length novels are packed with unforgettable emotions and surprising twists in romances ranging from sweet to scorching, suspenseful to comedic, and everything in between.
Fans of Jill Shalvis, EL James, and Sophia Kinsella will devour Romantically Ever After. 
Don’t miss the chance to set your device ablaze. Get your naughty or nice girl fix here and feast on twenty-four tantalizingly hot leading men when you one-click to discover these hot new book boyfriends today!



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There was a GLITCH with AMAZON!  The Romantically Ever After Box Set was scheduled to release on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. On Sunday, we received an email letting us know that the preorder had been cancelled and customers were being notified. The book was pulled! Two days before release. Seriously?

As many of you know, my fellow authors and I have been promoting, marketing, and sharing about this book for over six months. There's a lot of money tied up in that advertising, most of it we can't get back. The toughest part of this whole thing? We WERE in a good position to possibly hit the USA Today Bestsellers list going into release day. We needed those preorders.
TURNING LEMONS INTO LEMONADE!
When Amazon glitches and tanks thousands of preorders, you call in your tribe!
I'm asking (begging) for your HELP. Amazon has fixed their mistake (sort of). They put the book back up in time for release day but they CANNOT reinstate those 3,500 preorders.  That's a devastating blow for this set. It took months to get those orders. We have a week, if we want to hit the USA Today list,  (trust me, we do now more than ever!) to get those sales back.
Here's where you come in. If you have already preordered this book, PLEASE repurchase it. You won't be charged twice. If you haven't bought it, and have $0.99 to spare, the book is available now. Please consider supporting us. 




If you preordered on nook, Kobo, or Apple Books, Romantically Ever After will be hitting your device as scheduled on May 12.
Any shares on this post would be greatly APPRECIATED! As always, thanks for your support. We may be down but we are not out. 
AUTHORS/BLOGGERS... if you have pages you can share this set in, we would really love it. If you have room in your newsletters, that would be fantastic!

BONUS STORIES!
Who wants a chance to score EIGHT awesome bonus stories, including Do Bad Things from yours truly?
All you have to do is preorder Romantically Ever After on Apple or Nook and fill out this form. You'll get 20 plus stories for $0.99 PLUS these EIGHT beauties. That could keep you busy for weeks!
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The Romantically Ever Boxed set is coming your way in May of 2020! In this set, you'll find over twenty contemporary romances just waiting for you to fall in love with. You can PREORDER today for JUST $0.99!
The abs are hard. The kisses are countless. And the happily ever afters will leave you breathless…but no one said getting there would be easy.






With billionaire bad boys, second chance lovers, sexy royals, delicious daddies, secret babies, and more of your favorite contemporary romance tropes, there’s something for everyone in this collection of 24 contemporary romance novels from today’s USA Today bestselling, award-winning, and rising star authors.

Twenty-four chances to find Mr. Right. What could go wrong?

These original, standalone, full-length novels are packed with unforgettable emotions and surprising twists in romances ranging from sweet to scorching, suspenseful to comedic, and everything in between.

Fans of Jill Shalvis, E L James, and Sophie Kinsella will devour Romantically Ever After. 

Don’t miss the chance to set your device ablaze. Get your naughty or nice girl fix here and feast on twenty-four tantalizingly hot leading men when you one-click to discover these hot new book boyfriends today!






Sleeping with his friend’s little sister is probably off-limits. Getting her pregnant definitely is. Tiana Hall has plans. She’s going to go to grad school, get a great job, and then find a man and start a family. Ty Morgan leads a great bachelor life. He has a good job, a nice home, and the freedom to do whatever he wants. So, the two of them are on the same page when it comes to an evening of hot sex at her brother’s wedding. One night. No commitments. Simple…as long as her brother doesn’t find out. Except this one night is about to turn into the biggest commitment of all. And there’s nothing simple about telling your friend you knocked up his sister. Relationship status: It’s Complicated. Where Did This Story Come From? Back in 2017, we wrote our first contemporary romance. Up until then, we had only written paranormal romance. The book, Friends with Benefits, was intended to be a standalone. But there was a couple who was friends with the hero and heroine who needed their story told, which you can read about in Rumor Has It. And then the hero in Friends with Benefits had a sexy and intriguing friend…and readers wanted his story. So that’s how Meant to Be came to be written. In that book, the hero, Nate, had a sister and co-worker/ friend that made their appearances and ideas began being formed. Big brothers are always protective of their little sisters, so what if the friend not only slept with the sister but got her pregnant? And what if this pregnancy was a result of a casual encounter? Would the two of them be enemies, work together, would she even tell him about the baby? Or maybe they’d fall in love. All while trying to get caught, of course. And that is the story of how one book is now four. We can’t wait for you to read Ty and Tiana’s story in It’s Complicated, found exclusively in Romantically Ever After.
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About the Author
R.L. Kenderson is two best friends writing under one name. Renae has always loved reading, and in third grade, she wrote her first poem where she learned she might have a knack for this writing thing. Lara remembers sneaking her grandmother’s Harlequin novels when she was probably too young to be reading them, and since then, she knew she wanted to write her own. When they met in college, they bonded over their love of reading and the TV show Charmed. What really spiced up their friendship was when Lara introduced Renae to romance novels. When they discovered their first vampire romance, they knew there would always be a special place in their hearts for paranormal romance. After being unable to find certain storylines and characteristics they wanted to read about in the hundreds of books they consumed, they decided to write their own. One lives in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and the other in the Kansas City area where they’re a sonographer/stay-at-home mom/wife and pharmacist/mother by day, and they’re a sexy author by night. They communicate through phone, email, and whole lot of messaging.
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