New York City, May 2000. The Internet bubble has burst and Evan, a computer programmer, is fired with an email from his boss. The next day, his girlfriend dumps him, also via email. Afraid to check any more emails, Evan desperately seeks a rebound romance but the catastrophes that ensue go from bad to hilariously worse. Fortunately, Evan meets Sammy -- someone whose legendary disasters with females eclipse even his own. To reverse their fortunes, they recruit their friends -- Trevor, Yi, and Carlos -- to form a group of five guys who take on Manhattan in pursuit of dates, sex, and adventure. When Evan, a closet writer, falls desperately in love with a Hollywood starlet, he schemes to meet her by writing a novel that will sweep her off her feet. Sammy knows nothing about publishing but is confident of one thing: Evan's book should have the word "sex" in the title. With musings about life, relationships, and human psychology, this quintessential New York story about the search for happiness follows five men on their comical paths to trouble, self-discovery, and love.

A Romantic Comedy of Magical Errors, Cat Boys, and Questionable Life Choices Mira Moonstone is a sunshine-disaster of a witch whose magic is emotionally reactive, mildly illegal, and mostly glitter-based. She runs a struggling potion shop in Elderveil’s most bureaucratic magical district, where spell permits are harder to get than a dragon’s phone number and her love life is more cursed than her cauldron. Her familiar, Puck? He’s a sarcastic, judgmental, tuna-obsessed black cat with god-level disdain for literally everything she does—especially her hygiene, her fashion sense, and her inability to cast a spell without setting something on fire. Unfortunately for them both, one impulsive forbidden spell later and Puck is now… a grumpy, infuriatingly hot man with a personality that screams "I knock over vases for sport" and abs that should come with a warning label. Now Mira’s on the run from the magical authorities, hiding in a haunted cabin with her former cat-turned-broody god who won't stop walking around shirtless, judging her spellwork, and licking his damn wrist like that’s normal human behavior. There’s also the inconvenient fact that she maybe, possibly gave him a magically perfect body… and now he wants to test it. Thoroughly. It’s magical chaos. It’s forbidden attraction. It’s a will-they-won’t-they between a witch and her hot mess of a familiar. Welcome to Elderveil, where love is hexed, cats become men, and emotional stability is absolutely not included.

Readers loved the first anthology, so here's the second issue of LOL! You'll love these shorts or novellas of 30-50 pages each, with satisfying, romantic endings and not a cliffhanger in sight.Enjoy 10 brand-new stories from your favorite NY Times Bestselling and USA Today Bestselling authors:Saving the Cake - Victoria WessexBaking for the royal wedding is the assignment of a lifetime. Curvy British chef Jessica has her kitchen nearly under control, until a hunky US news reporter shows up to cover the story. Heat level: Spicy!Sofie and the Movie Star - Rachel SchurigSofie is six months pregnant, and feeling hormonal in her bridesmaid’s dress. Sofie's condition and lack of boyfriend are causing quite the scandal. And then an international movie star shows up. Heat level: Sweet!A Sweet Affair - Elle CaseyBakery owner Mary-Anna is ready to quit when in strolls a handsome stranger, looking for a job. Heat level:Spicy!Just Can't Forget You - Gretchen GalwayThey first met as troubled teens, and now their paths have crossed again. Melissa has shrugged off her past to begin a fulfilling career, but Eduardo is definitely trouble. All grown up, he’s more dangerous than ever. Heat level: Sensual!Sweet as Cake - Caitie QuinnMaddie Deren has been invited to the Brew Ha Ha to make her winning secret recipe for rock god Dalton Reddy. What could possibly go wrong? Heat level: Sweet!Take the Cake and Run - Daisy PrescottTwo words strike fear in a six-foot-four alpha male: wedding planning.Alwaysland - Blair BabylonXan Valentine is touring with his rock band and missing his girlfriend, a virtuoso classical cellist. When Xan finds himself with an engagement ring, he invites her to hit the road with him. Heat level: Sensual!Crime & Cake - N.M. SilberWhen Matt Brenner sees a beautiful woman dressed like Marilyn Monroe trying to flee a raid, he’s amused. When he discovers she’s the tough lawyer he's battling in the courtroom, he’s intrigued. Hilarity ensues. Heat level: Spicy!Randomly Ever After - Julia KentAn old rivalry threatens Sam's long-planned proposal to Amy, as a case of mistaken identity makes fists fly. Can a moonlit serenade on a rooftop make up for old mistakes? Heat level: Sensual!Then We Kissed - Juliet SpenserWhen Charlotte wakes up with regrets over a night with US Army Captain Bradley Ryder, she tries to avoid him while delivering a cake to her client’s wedding reception. But a mixup sends her right to the one person she's trying to avoid. Heat level: Sweet! 

Love! Laughter! Pillow Fights! Here's the very first issue of LOL, a NEW romantic comedy series! Enjoy 13 brand-new stories from your favorite NYT Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller romantic comedy and romance authors, including: The Return of Ursula, A Peaches Monroe Short Story by Mimi Strong Peaches Monroe returns to L.A., where there's trouble in paradise. Her new husband won't invite her to the film set of his vampire-drama TV series. Peaches doesn't take no for an answer. The Real Deal by Elle Casey When Melissa takes one last farewell tour of an internet dating site, and she sees a listing she can't ignore. She sends a quick note to the guy, congratulating him on his creativity. When he writes back, he makes her an offer that's ridiculous and impulsive, but what the heck ... you only live once, right? Handcuffed to the Stockbroker by Victoria Wessex Curvy Wall Street protester Alice handcuffs herself to Mason, a "suit" who represents everything she hates. Forced to spend the day together, the friction between hot-headed Alice and cool, gorgeous Mason soon explodes. EDIBLE: The Sex Tape by Cassia Leo Max Milan was destined for a decadent future. Then he made one tiny--epic--sex tape and it all came crashing down. Now he's trying to get back on his feet, trying to secure a deal that will put him back in the spotlight. Then she turns up. Can't Stop Wanting You by Gretchen Galway Jody Lapinski is a plus-sized chemist with a problem. The despicable Simon Brogan has moved into the upstairs unit of her house. In high school, Simon was an arrogant, heartless jerk. She's not going to forgive him now just because he's gorgeous and successful. Not after what he did. Legal-i-Tease, A Lawyers in Love Short Story by N.M. Silber Adam and Lily Roth are on their way to a romantic honeymoon in Rio de Janeiro. When they arrive, the last thing they expect is to be treated like celebrities. Can the newlyweds survive their fifteen minutes of fame and finally consummate their marriage? Kiss Me Again by Juliet Spenser High school English teacher Rachel Chapman spends her free time writing naughty love stories just for fun. When her notebook falls into the hands of sexy, fun-loving Tyler Kalinger, Rachel will do anything to get her secret stories back. An Extravagant Proposal (Billionaires in Disguise: Charley) by Blair Babylon Charley Parkhurst has been in love with moneyed, gorgeous Ford Dalio for five long years. When Ford whisks her away for a weekend in Paris to crash a royal wedding, Charley thinks he might finally pop the question, but Ford has other plans. On The Road, A Ransom Short Story by Rachel Schurig Daisy and Daltrey finally have a shot at happiness. They just have to handle a national tour, the pressure of fame, Daltrey's bickering family, a few crazed fans, and the lingering demons of Daisy's past. Easy, right? Christmas Shopping for a Billionaire by Julia Kent When Shannon is called to the mall to work as a sexy elf, her billionaire boyfriend, Declan, gets roped into playing Santa. The mall mommies start tweeting pictures, and soon everyone is crashing the mall to have a seat on Santa's lap. Love in Tune by Caitie Quinn Melissa Foehner is a rock star babysitter whose star has just disappeared. Now nothing will stop her from getting the show back on the road... Not even a broad set of shoulders and a smart mouth. Take Two by Daisy Prescott Maggie Marrion and Gil Morrow got a second chance at love. They discover the second time around is better than the first, especially when it comes to sex. Or at least it can be, with the help of magical blue pills. Surprised By You by Kelly Harper It's a big day for tattooed rock star Haden Cooper. His girlfriend, Maggie, wants to bake him a cake. But everything goes wrong, and Maggie finds herself in the most unlikely of places: a jail cell.