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Lyla Payne

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I've been publishing New Adult romance novels for a little over a year, starting with Broken at Love and continuing with the rest of the Whitman University series. I adore telling stories, discovering the little reasons people fall in love, and uncovering hidden truths in the world around us – past and present.

In my spare time I cuddle my two dogs, pretend to enjoy exercising so that I can eat as much Chipotle as I want, and harbor a deep and abiding hope that Zac Efron likes older women. I loves reading, of course, along with movies, traveling, and Irish whiskey.

I'm hard at work, ALWAYS, and hope to bring you more Whitman University antics and at least one more Lowcountry ghost tale before the end of the year.

If you want to know more, pl ...more

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Average rating: 3.89 · 24,863 ratings · 2,277 reviews · 39 distinct works • Similar authors

	Broken at Love (Whitman University, #1) 3.72 avg rating — 9,589 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	By Referral Only (Whitman University, #2) 3.91 avg rating — 2,299 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Not Quite Dead (Lowcountry Mysteries, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 1,593 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Be My Downfall (Whitman University, #3) 3.86 avg rating — 1,181 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trust My Heart 3.65 avg rating — 1,115 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Staying on Top (Whitman University, #4) 3.71 avg rating — 690 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mistletoe and Mr. Right 3.61 avg rating — 681 ratings — published 2014 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trust my lips (Golden Campus, #2) 3.80 avg rating — 515 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Living the Dream (Whitman University, #5) 3.98 avg rating — 482 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Not Quite Cold (Lowcountry Mysteries, #2) 4.32 avg rating — 419 ratings — published 2014 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Whitman University (5 books)
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Golden Campus (3 books)
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Secrets Don't Make Friends (2 books)
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Secrets of Campbell Sisters (2 books)
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Just One Day (Just One Day, #1)

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“I’m afraid you’re going to break me, Quinn.”
“Don’t let me.” The challenge in his eyes intensified, heating up and pouring strength into me. “Don’t you let me fucking do that, Emilie. Don’t let anyone break you. You’re stronger than that.”
― Lyla Payne, Broken at Love

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“It hurt a little that she looked happy to see me, when I only came to break her.”
― Lyla Payne, Broken at Love

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“It had to be her heart, too, or I lose. Sex and feelings. Shame and regret. That was the game.”
― Lyla Payne, Broken at Love

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message 6: by Dianne

Apr 06, 2013 06:08PM

Thank you for being my friend! I can't wait to read more from you...you are such a great author!

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message 5: by Lyla

Feb 28, 2013 03:33PM

Jennifer wrote: "Thanks for the add, Lyla! I once started writing a tennis romance titled "Held At Love" but didn't get further than the first page LOL. As soon as I saw your book, I was intrigued!"

Haha, yes! MORE TENNIS FANS. My favorite readers are going to be the ones who get the title pun. ;)

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message 4: by Jennifer

Feb 28, 2013 02:55PM

Thanks for the add, Lyla! I once started writing a tennis romance titled "Held At Love" but didn't get further than the first page LOL. As soon as I saw your book, I was intrigued!

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message 3: by KatLynne

Feb 21, 2013 07:01AM