Title: Awaken My Heart Series: Saddle Creek TX: The Whitmores #4 Author: Kat Baxter
Genre: Steamy Romantic Comedy Tropes: Found Family, Age Gap, Single Dad Widower/Second Chance at Love, Small Town Release Date: March 29, 2024
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Abraham
I already had my happy ending. Childhood sweethearts, my late wife and I made four beautiful kids together who are now grown and married off themselves. I’m content to be their old dad, tending to my ranch and my tomato plants. Until Emily Carson and her tempting curvy body and her smiles that she hands out like candy, crashes into my life making me want things I have no business wanting.
Emily
I’ve been on my own, more or less, my entire life. So when given the chance to move to the cutest, most quaint small Texas town I’ve ever seen. I’m the newest resident of Saddle Creek and I’m settling in perfectly. I love my new town and everyone seems to love me too. Everyone except, widower and silver fox, Bram Whitmore, who seems to hate me at first sight. Too bad the feeling isn’t mutual. Because that man, with his legit dad bod, is the most tempting thing I’ve ever seen.
He’s a man I could easily fall in love with, but I know I’m not enough to compete with the woman who loved him first.
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
Title: Love at First Write A SEAL Team Alpha Series Standalone Author: Kat Baxter
Genre: Steamy Short Romantic Comedy Tropes: Secret/Mistaken Identity, Military Pen-Pal, Small Town, Forced Proximity Release Date: February 26, 2024
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I had a crush on my best friend’s older brother even before he joined the SEALs and became a hometown hero. I didn’t fall in love with him until I started sending him care packages and exchanging letters. The bond we’ve built over the past two years made me believe he was my soulmate.
But then the man I thought I was writing just returned from overseas with no recollection of our letters. Plus he’s brought home a fiancee!
Enter Ethan Fox, tough guy, loner, war hero. Liar.
He says he fell in love with me through our letters, but how am I supposed to trust the man who’s been lying to me for years?
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
When I left the military and came home to Saddle Creek, I was looking for peace and solitude, not love. I have too many scars, inside and out, to hope for that kind of thing. But a random encounter brings me face-to-face with Shelby Coleman, and I find myself in a fake relationship. She’s short and sweet with curves for days, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say I’ve never wanted a woman more. I don’t have much of a heart left but Shelby makes me wish I had more to give.
Shelby
I’ve crushed on Dane Whitmore from afar since I was a teenager. With his worn in jeans and scuffed cowboy boots, he’s a walking thirst trap. Being his pretend girlfriend requires public displays of affection. Every kiss and touch light my body up. But I have to remind myself it’s just for pretend.
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling Author, Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her “The Queen of Adorkable.” and her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” and “hot enough to melt your kindle.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
Title: Mated to the Grumpy Alien A My Alien CavemanSeries Standalone Authors: Kat Baxter & Emma Lee Jayne
Genre: Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy Tropes: Fated Mates/Alpha Protector/Cinnamon Roll Release Date: January 15, 2024
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Cressida I never imagined that a trip to the art museums of Amsterdam would result in me being sent back in time. I am not a woman built to survive in a stone age Viking village. Almost as soon as I arrive, they’re threatening to burn me at the stake.
Things go from bad to worse when an actual Norse God descends from the heavens to rescue me. Because he’s not actually a god, he just looks like one. In truth, he’s an alien. And he’s convinced I’m destined to be his love slave.
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
I write the kinds of books I want to read. Fast-paced books with lots of world-building, snarky heroines, and swoony heroes. I love story, pop culture, gossip, and baked goods. I’m a modern-day hippy and certified LEGO nerd.
I live in the Austin, Texas hill country, with my geeky husband and two extremely geeky kids. We have dogs, chickens, cats, and more LEGOs than should be allowed by law.
I’ve been in love with big, brooding Jared Sawyer ever since he hired me to work in his hardware store. He scowls a lot and growls more than he talks, but there’s something about him that makes me feel like I’m right where I’m supposed to be. After one explosive night in his arms, I’m even more certain we belong together. But then he never mentions the way he kissed and held me, or the naughty things he whispered in my ear.
How is it possible that what felt like forever was just a one and done?
Just when I’m sure that the only consequences of our night together are awkward silences at work, I find out Jared left me with more than a broken heart.
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
Title: A Very Cheeky Christmas A The Naughty List Series Standalone Author: Kat Baxter
Genre: Steamy Romantic Comedy
Release Date: November 14, 2023
Tropes: Reverse Grumpy Sunshine/Holiday Romance He Falls First/Forced Proximity
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I’ve been voted Mr. Perfect Cheeks for the last five years. Though I do have a nice smile, it’s not those cheeks that warrant the attention. So yeah, my behind is my bread and butter. But when my most lucrative asset is injured, I’m sent to the set medic. To say I fall head over derriere in love with her is an understatement. Maxine is jaded about love though, so it’ll take all my small-town Texas charm to woo this curvy California grump that I’m in it, to win it. And by it, I mean her.
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Eight of your favorite authors are putting the “Naughty” into “The Naughty List.” When the cast and crew are summoned to Heart and Soul studios to film a last-minute Christmas movie The Naughty List, the mood is more bah, humbug than merry and bright. But when the lights illuminate and the camera rolls, the action on set transforms from frosty to steamy faster than Santa can empty his sack down the chimney. As Christmas Eve approaches, will these star-crossed lovers go their separate ways, or will they choose to stay on The Naughty List… together? *Please note, these stories were originally released as part of the Hollywood Humbug anthology.
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
Title: Ignite My Heart Series: Saddle Creek TX: The Whitmores #2 Author: Kat Baxter
Genre: Steamy Romantic Comedy Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Reverse Grumpy Sunshine Release Blitz: October 23, 2023
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Garrett
When Felicity Greer moves back to town, I have one plan: woo her, win her, wed her. It sounds simple enough, but she’s not making it easy. For one, she keeps going out with other guys. Men, I know she has zero interest in. Thankfully we live in a small town and news travels fast, so I’m able to find her before the date goes too far. Yes, you could call it stalking, but I’m just staking my claim. Because this woman has been mine for years, it’s just time for her to recognize it.
Felicity
Garrett Whitmore was the bane of my existence, long before he made it his life’s mission to ruin my dating life. For a while there in high school, he was my friend and my secret crush. Then he started dating my best friend and I found out that he’d only been using me to get to her. Yeah, he’s too nice a guy to ever say it to my face, but it still hurt finding out I was just the Designated Ugly Fat Friend. I fell for his easy charm once before. I don’t know what he’s playing at, but there’s no way I’m making the same mistake twice …
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
Title: The Grouchy Lumberjack’s Bride Series: The Mountain Men of Saddle Creek #2 Author: Kat Baxter
Genre: Steamy Romantic Comedy Tropes: Frenemies to Lovers/Marriage of Convenience Release Blitz: September 18, 2023
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Jade
Once upon a time Cain Bishop and I were inseparable. All through high school we were two peas in the proverbial pod, but then I did something he’ll never forgive. Now, he’s going to lose custody of his half-sister unless he comes up with a bride, STAT. I’ll do whatever he needs, even be his wife of convenience. I’m prepared for him to be indifferent or platonic, but nothing could have prepared me for the hungry way he looks at me.
Cain
There was a time, when I was young, that I would have done anything to make Jade Larson my wife. Even knowing she’s way too good for me; a curvaceous princess used to the finer things in life I’ll never be able to give her. When she went behind my back and did something I can’t ever forgive, I forced myself to walk away from her, but I never stopped wanting her. Now, I have to swallow my damn pride and marry her for the sake of keeping custody of my half-sister. How am I supposed to keep my hands off Jade once she’s my bride, when every instinct I have demands that I claim her, body and soul?
This was a fun, short read from Kat Baxter. She’s definitely one of my go to authors when I need a pickmeup!!
Cain was a grump who lost the love of his life through miscommunication and pride. He got so much wrong and I was kinda peeved at him for a bit regarding him feeling like he couldn’t trust Jade without even talking to her about the issue!
Jade was a sweetheart who loved those people important to her and showed them in the best way she felt she could. She was willing to jump in and help out Cain and Sasha, his little sister, without knowing what she was setting herself up for.
The reason behind their falling out was sad – I know personally how much of an impact what they were facing can have on your life….. I was glad Cain finally found out the truth about everything and got his act together – though maybe Jade should have made him work harder…… and maybe she would have had his Cain’s little sister’s welfare not been in the line!!
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
Title: Protect My Heart Series: Saddle Creek TX: The Whitmores #1 Author: Kat Baxter
Genre: Steamy Romantic Comedy Tropes: Best Friend’s Sister/Age Gap/Forbidden Love Release Blitz: August 28, 2023
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Fletcher
I’m a rule-follower, by nature, and I never set out to cause conflict. Until Daphne Whitmore. The truth is, she’s my best friend’s younger sister and therefore she’s off-limits, completely forbidden. I’ve never wanted a woman more. I know that one taste of her will never be enough, especially after I steal a very public kiss. Now I’m committed to claiming her as my own.
Daphne
Thanks to my three overbearing brothers and our widowed father, I’ve been protected and shielded my entire life. I’m ready for a taste of freedom. So the last thing I want is a bossy fireman who thinks he belongs in my life. One fiery kiss seals the deal though, now my heart is a goner. But am I ready to sacrifice my newfound freedom for a love that promises to consume me?
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
Title: Protect My Heart Series: Saddle Creek TX: The Whitmores #1 Author: Kat Baxter
Genre: Steamy Romantic Comedy Tropes: Best Friend’s Sister/Age Gap/Forbidden Love Release Blitz: August 28, 2023
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Fletcher
I’m a rule-follower, by nature, and I never set out to cause conflict. Until Daphne Whitmore. The truth is, she’s my best friend’s younger sister and therefore she’s off-limits, completely forbidden. I’ve never wanted a woman more. I know that one taste of her will never be enough, especially after I steal a very public kiss. Now I’m committed to claiming her as my own.
Daphne
Thanks to my three overbearing brothers and our widowed father, I’ve been protected and shielded my entire life. I’m ready for a taste of freedom. So the last thing I want is a bossy fireman who thinks he belongs in my life. One fiery kiss seals the deal though, now my heart is a goner. But am I ready to sacrifice my newfound freedom for a love that promises to consume me?
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
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