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Rivals and Heirs Event Hosted by Love’s Sweet Arrow

June 11, 2020 by ReeseRyan Leave a Comment

Join me in a conversation with Danielle Dresser from Fresh Fiction as we chat about SECRET HEIR SEDUCTION—my latest contribution to the long-running Texas Cattleman’s Club series—and my upcoming release A REUNION OF RIVALS (Bourbon Brothers Book #5).

It’s a free, online event, but you can grab a ticket to the event or order a signed copy of A REUNION OF RIVALS, SECRET HEIR SEDUCTION, or OFF LIMITS LOVERS here: https://lovessweetarrow.indielite.org/event/rivals-and-heirs-virtual-event-reese-ryan.

Engaging the Enemy #Giveaway & #Excerpt

March 26, 2019 by ReeseRyan

Engaging the Enemy by Reese Ryan

The Bourbon Brothers are back!

🥃Enemies-to-Lovers

🥃Fake Fiance

🥃On Sale April 1

𝘼𝙣 𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝘾𝙀𝙊, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙘é 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨.

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“Talk to me, Kayleigh.” He needed to see the depths of those brown eyes to make sure he hadn’t sabotaged the progress they’d made. He gently lifted Kayleigh’s chin, and her gaze met his. “Why are you suddenly so agitated?”

“It’s nothing. I…” She sighed heavily as she slipped her hand from his. But rather than pulling away, she clutched his shirt with both hands and lifted onto her toes. Her eyes drifted shut as she pressed her lips to his.

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Kayleigh Jemison was sure she’d lost her freaking mind. She was kissing Parker Abbott. 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺.

Parker seemed stunned at first. He’d gone still, allowing her to take control. But then his strong hands drifted to the back of her neck. His thumbs rested against her cheekbones as he kissed her.

The kiss started off tame and sweet as they felt each other out. But their tentativeness slowly gave way to the heat growing between them. He sucked on her lower lip before tilting her head, sliding his warm tongue inside her mouth and gliding it against hers.

She welcomed it with an involuntary sigh.

Parker was an excellent kisser. She could add that to the long list of things about him that surprised her.

He’d been utterly adorable as he’d struggled to learn to dance. But as they danced to a slow song together, in full contact, hips in motion, his lean, fit body pressed to hers, she couldn’t help wanting him to kiss her again. Something she’d fantasized about since he’d kissed her at his parents’ house.

The memory of that first kiss often flooded her brain, the sensations washing over her with the same intensity they had that day. Each time, she dismissed the prospect of repeating their mistake.

It was a colossally bad idea that would only complicate their arrangement. Yet she couldn’t help wanting him.

#EngagingtheEnemy #ReeseRyan

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Engaging the Enemy Teaser

March 21, 2019 by ReeseRyan

𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧

The Bourbon Brothers are back!

🥃Enemies-to-Lovers

🥃Fake Fiance

🥃On Sale April 1

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“So, where were we?” Kayleigh seemed distracted and her hair looked even wilder than it had when she’d disappeared behind the curtain. As if she’d just tumbled out of bed and she hadn’t been alone.

He swallowed hard, fighting off the image of Kayleigh in bed that immediately filled his brain.

𝘍𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳. 𝘍𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴.

“I’d offered you fifty percent more than the assessed value.”

She froze for a moment, cocking her head before a smirk curled one corner of her mouth. “I remember now. You asked what figure would make me happy, and I said—”

“I know what you said, Kayleigh, and it’s unacceptable.”

“Then buy someone else’s building instead.” She stared at him defiantly.

The number-one rule of negotiating was be prepared to walk away. Every salesperson understood that. But his family hadn’t given him that option. This building had once belonged to his mother’s family. They’d run a tiny café here, and now his father wanted to help his mother reclaim a portion of her family’s history by creating a flagship restaurant here, branded with the King’s Finest name.

It was going to be a surprise. His mother didn’t know, but his father had already purchased the two other buildings on the block and made the sellers sign confidentiality agreements. But without Kayleigh’s building—the cornerstone of the entire project—it simply wouldn’t work.

Closing this deal was the leverage he needed to make his father realize that naming his older brother, Blake, as his successor at King’s Finest, simply because he’d had the good fortune to be born first, would be a grave mistake.

Blake was a good person, a great brother and an excellent operations manager. But neither Blake nor their brother Max possessed the killer instinct the CEO position called for. His sister, Zora, did have that killer instinct. More so than he, perhaps. But what she lacked was the ability to control her emotions. With Zora, everything was personal. She was much like Kayleigh in that way.

He had to have this building, but Kayleigh didn’t know that. So maybe if he showed her that he was willing to walk away, she’d come to her senses.

Parker stooped to pick up his attaché. “Sorry we couldn’t come to an agreement. Maybe it would be better if we went with new construction in that shopping center. I’m sure my brother will give us a good deal.”

Parker crossed the room under Kayleigh’s cold stare, waiting for her to stop him.

She didn’t.

He turned the doorknob and stepped one foot onto the sidewalk, the bell jingling above him.

Still nothing.

“You really don’t have anything else to say?” Parker turned back to her.

“Don’t let the doorknob hit you where the good Lord split you.” She grinned, her eyes shimmering with amusement.

#EngagingtheEnemy #ReeseRyan

Pre-order your copy here.

His Until Midnight Blitz + Contests and Giveaways

December 7, 2018 by ReeseRyan

To the highest bidder goes… A friendship with benefits?

HIS UNTIL MIDNIGHT by REESE RYAN is on sale now!

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When Tessa Noble takes the stage at a charity auction after a sexy makeover, her best friend, Ryan Bateman, must place the winning bid. It’s definitely not because he’s jealous. Their weekend getaway is a ploy for positive press…or so the rancher tells himself. But soon things take an unexpected turn from platonic to passionate, catapulting the couple far beyond the friend zone…

#HisUntilMidnight #ReeseRyan

THE BILLIONAIRE’S LEGACY Release Day + Desire Authors October Release Party

October 1, 2018 by ReeseRyan

Happy Monday, Dear Readers!

Finally, it’s release day for The Billionaire’s Legacy. I am so excited for you to read this story.

It was fun writing the banter between this couple, and Sloane is one of my favorite heroines that I’ve written to date. She’s strong, independent and funny with a good dose of Southern sass.

I loved watching Sloane & Benji fall in love as they navigated complicated family relationships and learned to care for their adorable twins Beau & Bailey.

Pick up your copy of The Billionaire’s Legacy today here or at your favorite retailer, then join me and five other Harlequin Desire authors for our October release party on the Harlequin Desire Author Facebook page later today from 5-8 PM Eastern. More on that in a sec! But first, here’s what reviewers are saying about The Billionaire’s Legacy:

“A wedding reception reunites a billionaire with his childhood crush in this captivating contemporary… With clever insight, vulnerability, and touching honesty, Ryan (Savannah’s Secrets) explores this couple’s hang-ups about family, trust, and intimacy.”
~Publisher’s Weekly

“Ryan hits it out of the park with this compelling addition to the Billionaires and Babies series… Readers will avidly follow the twists, turns, and domestic drama that conspire to spoil the future happiness of these unintentional parents.”
~Booklist

“Ryan was able to put a refreshing spin on the billionaire trope and I loved it so much! Benji and Sloane had been friends since childhood. Sloane is his older sisters best friend and I loved that spin on the story as well.”
~Shelly’s Book Corner

Grab your copy of the book here. Need more convincing? Scroll below for an excerpt. 😉

Six Authors, Six New Releases, Lots of Fun & Giveaways!

Join me, Jules Bennett, Joss Wood, Maureen Child, Andrea Laurence and Katherine Garbera today on Facebook from 5-8 PM Eastern. There will be author chats, reader fun, and LOTS of giveaways. So be sure to join us.

To participate, simply join the Harlequin Desire Authors Facebook page now so you won’t miss a thing: http://bit.ly/desireauthors. Then stay tuned for fun posts and giveaways from all of us in celebration of our October book releases.

Can’t be there at 5-8 PM Eastern? No worries! Pop in whenever you can. We’re going to leave all contests open for at least 24 hours to give you plentyof time to enter the reader giveaway contests.

Please note: Contest is open to international readers, but physical items will only be sent to mailing addresses within the United States unless otherwise specified.

See you there!

A Steamy Excerpt from the Billionaire’s Legacy

He swallowed her gasp in response to the sudden move, kissing her harder. Losing himself in the clash of lips and tongue and the delicious sensation of their bodies moving against each other, desperate for more contact than their clothing would permit.

He savored her intoxicating scent and relished the feel of her full breasts with their hardened peaks pressed against his chest.

She glided her fingertips down his stomach and fumbled with his belt buckle, loosening it.

“You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for this,” he whispered, his lips brushing her ear.

Sloane’s hands froze. Her eyes opened and her gaze had shifted from one of intense desire to one of regret.

“Hey, beautiful.” Benji traced her cheekbone with his thumb. “Did I say something wrong?”

“I shouldn’t have come here, and we shouldn’t be doing this.” She lowered her gaze.

He was seconds away from making his boyhood fantasy a reality and he’d blown it, because he couldn’t keep his stupid mouth shut.

Way to go, Benj.

“Why not?” He spoke calmly, trying to put her at ease. “We’re consenting adults.”

“I’ve known you since you were five. You’re my best friend’s little brother. I’ve introduced you as my little brother.” She shook her head, her eyes still not meeting his. “This is bad. What would Delia say? And what would your parents think?”

“My mother will never believe anyone is good enough, and my sister adores you.” Benji dropped a slow, lingering kiss on her lips.

“Because I’m her friend, who she trusts not to blow into town and screw her little brother.” She jabbed him in the gut, but her lips parted to his tongue when he kissed her again.

“You’re too young for me, Benji,” she whispered against his lips as he slid the silky, blue material down her shoulder.

He kissed the shell of her ear. “Five years mattered then. It doesn’t now.”

“I’m not looking for a relationship, Benj.” She pressed her hands to his chest, halting his movement as her gaze met his. Still, she hadn’t moved an inch. Her legs framed his as she awaited his response.

“Neither am I,” he said finally. “That doesn’t mean we can’t be together. I want you, Sloane. And I know you want me, too.” He slowly tugged the zipper down her back. The silky, cobalt blue material slid from her shoulders, giving him better access. He trailed kisses down her shoulder and across the top of her breasts, exposed by a pale pink strapless bra. “Just for tonight.”

She sucked in a deep breath and let the material slip down her arms and pool around her waist. Sloane unbuttoned his pants and inched the zipper down. The sound echoed off the solid oak floors and shiplap walls. She leaned in to kiss him. “Just for tonight.”

Get your copy of The Billionaire’s Legacy today.

The Billionaire’s Legacy Hits Store Shelves Next Week!

September 25, 2018 by ReeseRyan

Hello Dear Readers!

My second title with Harlequin Desire, and my first in the Billionaires & Babies miniseries, is due to hit bookstore shelves in less than a week. I’m so excited for you to read Sloane & Benji’s story. This isn’t officially the next Bourbon Brother’s book, but it’s in the same world, has many of the same characters, and picks up exactly where Savannah’s Secrets leaves off. I call it a Bourbon Brothers Friends & Family book. 😉

Here’s a little of what Publishers Weekly and Booklist had to say about the story:

Publisher’s Weekly reviewed The Billionaire’s Legacy:

“A wedding reception reunites a billionaire with his childhood crush in this captivating contemporary…With clever insight, vulnerability, and touching honesty, Ryan (Savannah’s Secrets) explores this couple’s hang-ups about family, trust, and intimacy.”

Booklist:

Ryan hits it out of the park with this compelling addition to the Billionaires and Babies series…Readers will avidly follow the twists, turns, and domestic drama that conspire to spoil the future happiness of these unintentional parents.

— Shoshana Frank

Don’t want to wait until next week? You don’t have to! Harlequin is offering the title for sale NOW, directly from its website here. You can pre-order the book from book retailers and read an extended sample here.

Here’s the essential info:

The Billionaire’s Legacy by Reese Ryan

🍼 Tropes: Friends-to-Lovers; childhood crush; best friend’s younger brother; older woman, younger man; family drama

🍼 Series: Billionaires & Babies

🍼 Release Date: Oct 1

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Book Summary:

“Just for tonight.”

Until their chance reunion takes a sharp turn…toward twins.

Tech billionaire Benjamin Bennett can’t resist a steamy weekend with Sloane Sutton—his crush on her goes way back. But when he tracks her down, she’s pregnant—with twins! Now their fling needs trust to survive. Benji wants a wedding; his family claims she’s a gold digger. But Sloane won’t be bought—or married. Can they find common ground…and a shot at forever?

#TheBillionairesLegacy #ReeseRyan

Happy Reading!

Teaser Tuesday: The Billionaire’s Legacy

July 3, 2018 by ReeseRyan

This past year has been incredibly busy. And while you haven’t seen me much here on the blog, I’ve been busy working behind the scenes to bring you more stories of love, family, and romance featuring characters I adore. If you’ve missed some of my past book releases, you can check them out here.

There’s a lot more on the horizon–too much to share in this one post. So for today, here’s a peek at my upcoming October release, The Billionaire’s Legacy. This book is part of the popular Harlequin Desire Billionaires & Babies series.

Here’s the summary:

“Just for tonight.”

Until their chance reunion takes a sharp turn…toward twins.

Tech billionaire Benjamin Bennett can’t resist a steamy weekend with Sloane Sutton—his crush on her goes way back. But when he tracks her down, she’s pregnant—with twins! Now their fling needs trust to survive. Benji wants a wedding; his family claims she’s a gold digger. But Sloane won’t be bought—or married. Can they find common ground…and a shot at forever?

Pre-order The Billionaire’s Legacy here.

Click here to meet Sloane Sutton and Benjamin “Benji” Bennett in the opening scene of The Billionaire’s Legacy.

Join my VIP Readers Lounge on Facebook for more excerpts from The Billionaire’s Legacy and first looks at my latest cover reveals and book releases.

Stay tuned for more news soon!

Happy Reading!

Live Chat with Stephanie’s Book Reports

July 13, 2017 by ReeseRyan

Last night I chatted with Stephanie Phillips of Stephanie’s Book Reports Book Blog about just about everything under the sun. We talked about my Pleasure Cove series, my upcoming Harlequin Desire Bourbon Brothers series, the Secrets of the A-List serial project I was part of with eleven other Harlequin authors, some of the behind-the-scenes info on locations that are used in the series I’ve written, and so much more.

Topics for conversation included: the Biltmore Estate, Charleston, BBQ, Bourbon. the Louvre, the Cleveland Museum of Art, tulips, bourbon, Scotch, and Jack Daniels sauce. I’m not even kidding. And that isn’t even a complete list. LOL. Watching it is like hanging out with two fellow book lovers who talk about books, travel, liquor, and a host of other things.

Do you have a question that didn’t get answered? Feel free to post it below and I’m happy to answer it.

Check out Stephanie’s blog here or join her Facebook readers group here.

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***Six Authors, Six New Releases, Lots of Fun & Giveaways!***

A Steamy Excerpt from the Billionaire’s Legacy

Here’s the essential info:

Book Summary:

Six Authors, Six New Releases, Lots of Fun & Giveaways!