LONDON
FALLING by Chanel Cleeton
July 7th, 2014
Harlequin HQN (Digital First)
New Adult Contemporary Romance
BOOK
SUMMARY:
We
weren't a relationship, we were a ticking time bomb...
Maggie
Carpenter walked away from the hottest encounter of her life when she left the
seductive glitz of England for summer break in her South Carolina hometown. Now
that she’s returned to the International School in London—and sexy, privileged
Samir Khouri is once again close enough to touch—she can’t help but remember
the attraction, the drama … the heartbreak.
She
can’t help but want him even more.
Samir
can’t afford to fall for someone so far removed from his world, not when his
time in London is running out. It's his senior year—his last chance at freedom
before he returns home to Lebanon. There, he’ll be expected to follow in his
father’s footsteps—not follow his heart to Maggie. But when a scorching secret
hookup becomes a temptation neither can resist, they’ll both have to fight to
survive the consequences … and find a future together.
Don’t
miss this explosive sequel to I See London, and the riveting conclusion to
Maggie and Samir’s story. This is a New Adult romance recommended for readers
17 and up.
I SEE LONDON
(Book #1)
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Information
Originally a Florida girl, CHANEL CLEETON moved to London where she received a bachelor’s degree from Richmond,
The American International University in London and a master’s degree from the
London School of Economics and Political Science. Chanel fell in love with
London and planned to stay there forever, until fate intervened on a Caribbean
cruise, and an American fighter pilot with smooth dance moves swept her off her
feet. Now, a happily ever after later, Chanel is living her next adventure in
South Korea.
Law school made Chanel realize she’d rather spend her
days writing sexy stories than in a courtroom, and she hasn’t looked back
since. An avid reader and hopeless romantic, she’s happiest curled up with a
book. She has a weakness for handbags, her three pups, and her fighter pilot
husband. Chanel writes New Adult contemporary romances and thrillers.
She
is the author of I SEE LONDON and LONDON FALLING, published by Harlequin HQN,
and FLIRTING WITH SCANDAL, the first book in a new NA series to be released by
Berkley in 2015.
Ten All-Time Favorite Contemporary Romances
By Chanel Cleeton
Growing up, I loved reading contemporary romances. Authors
like Judith McNaught and Nora Roberts wrote books with strong women and the
alpha men who loved them. The settings were often glamorous and sexy, the
romance electric. This love for contemporary romance has stayed with me
throughout my life and definitely influenced my writing. And I’m still a sucker
for an alpha male.
Here are ten of my all-time favorite contemporary romances.
I’ve read these books dozens of times, often replacing them when my copies have
become worn-out.
1.
Paradise
by Judith McNaught
Judith McNaught is probably my all-time
favorite author. Both her historical romances and contemporaries are simply
magic. Paradise is one of those books
that made me fall in love with romance. It’s also a huge influence on why I’m a
writer today. I still remember riding in the car, reading this book (I think I
was twelve) and feeling like my mind was blown. The chemistry between these
characters is off the charts and the love story is gut wrenching and gorgeous.
It’s pretty much impossible to finish this book and not be absolutely in love
with the hero.
2.
Daring
to Dream by Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts is the other author who made
me fall in love with romance. I think I’ve read every book she’s ever written,
but for some reason, Daring to Dream always
sticks out as a favorite. I read it at a young age and I think I identified
with the heroine, Margo, who was looking for an adventure and seeking more out
of her life. I was a restless kid, so her big dreams definitely spoke to me.
And the romance? Incredible. Not only is the hero irresistible, his chemistry
with Margo is sexy and their banter so hot. Set against the glamorous backdrop
of the wealthy and elite in Monterey, California, this book is the ultimate
escape.
3.
Honest
Illusions by Nora Roberts
I don’t think you can have a “favorite
contemporary romance” list without several Nora Roberts titles. At least I
can’t J
She is the ultimate master. Honest
Illusions has so many of the Nora Roberts hallmarks: suspense, passion, a
smart, sassy heroine, and an alpha male with a bit of a dangerous streak. The
hero and heroine are the perfect balance for each other and I love that this
book follows their relationship as it grows and evolves from childhood friends
to lovers. Also, there’s magic and jewel thieves. Win.
4.
True
Betrayals by Nora Roberts
I grew up around horses and I’m a huge
horse lover. Books about horses were usually cool with my parents and while
this one is set against the backdrop of horse racing, I don’t think they
realized I was reading a ROMANCE novel. I think this might have been one of the
first romance novels I ever read. I was about ten years old and I completely
fell in love with this book and Nora Roberts. Not only is the couple sexy and
fun, but there’s a solid mystery to the story and a great supporting cast. You
instantly feel like you’re a member of the racing world.
5.
Sweet
Dreams by Kristen Ashley
This book is a recent favorite—I just
started reading Kristen Ashley after a friend’s recommendation and started with
Sweet Dreams. By the time I finished
I was all, “Where have you been all my life?” I then proceeded to binge read
Kristen Ashley books. I think what I loved most about this book is that it was
unlike anything I would normally ever read, but it was just done so well that I
instantly fell in love with it. It easily made it to my all-time favorite list
and I can’t wait to reread it.
6.
Blue-Eyed
Devil by Lisa Kleypas
Lisa Kleypas is another author who writes
gorgeous historicals and amazing contemporaries. Her series about a wealthy
Texas family is one of my favorites and Blue-Eyed
Devil has so much emotion that I think it’s the best book in the series. The
hero is a little rough around the edges but he has an amazing heart and his
protectiveness will definitely make you swoon. The story really focus on the
heroine’s personal journey as well as her romance with the hero and it makes
for a heart tugging read.
7.
Remember
Me by Sophie Kinsella
I’m a huge Sophie Kinsella fan and while I
love all of her books, there’s something about Remember Me that is really special. While the book might
technically not be called a contemporary romance, I added it because I love it
that much. It takes the amnesia trope and adds a fresh spin and a complex story
that on the surface seems fun and even a bit silly, but really creates a
powerful impact. There’s a line in this book—that I won’t share because it’s
spoilery—that guts me every time. It really is a fun yet deep read.
8.
Bet
Me by Jennifer Crusie
Nobody does comedy and romance like
Jennifer Crusie. It was hard to pick favorites of hers because there were just
SO many good books to choose from, but Bet
Me blew me away because the heroine is unique (especially at the time this
was published). She’s not the pretty, sexy, perfect woman all the guys want.
She’s a real woman, with a real woman’s body, and I love
that the hero loves that about her. There’s some amazing banter in this book.
It’s fun and sexy and smart.
9. It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth
Phillips
Susan Elizabeth Phillips is another master
of comedy and romance. I had a hard time picking one of her books to put on the
list because they’re all fabulous, but for some reason, It Had to Be You really stuck out. I think because it was the first
book of hers that I read, and it’s pretty hard to forget the book that opened
your eyes to the world of Susan Elizabeth Phillips. This is an amazing sports
romance with hot chemistry and amazing banter.
10. Faking It by Jennifer Crusie
So I couldn’t limit myself to just one
Jennifer Crusie book. Faking It is
HILARIOUS. The characters are so fresh and unique and the storyline is adorably
quirky. Jennifer Crusie does a fantastic job of immersing her readers in a
world they’ll never want to leave. This book is so much fun and it’s a wild
ride with some pretty hot moments along the way.
How about you? Have you read any of my
all-time faves? What are some of your favorite contemporary romance reads?
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