Piper Rayne's Blog, page 5
February 13, 2025
Mr. Swoony Excerpt
“Why are you here?” I attempt to get him to give me a straight answer.
“I don’t want to tell you.” He sits back and crosses his leg so his ankle rests on his knee, getting even more comfortable instead of leaving, which is what I wish he would do.
“Trying to pique my curiosity?” I arch an eyebrow.
“I’m vulnerable.” He flags down the waitress, and she saunters over in a short micro dress that doesn’t leave much to the imagination.
“What can I get you, Conor?” she asks in a sultry voice that implies, as I assumed, he’s the player type.
I scoff, and Conor turns to me but talks to her.
“Two bottles of water.” Digging into his pocket, he pulls out a fifty and places it on her tray of empty glasses without his eyes ever leaving mine.
“Be right back,” she says.
“So, you’re a regular, huh?”
“I’ve been here twice.”
“The bottle girl knows you by name. She must be really good at her job then.” I scootch up on the edge of the seat. “It was nice meeting you, but I’m gonna go get my friend.”
“Really?” He sits up straight. “You’re just going to leave after I came all the way over here?”
I laugh. “Well, I’m sure it’s a foreign concept for you that a woman isn’t interested but think of it as an opportunity for some character growth.”
He smirks and shakes his head. “And I thought I was cocky.”
I tilt my head and narrow my eyes. “Excuse me?”
“You assume that I was hitting on you.”
“Weren’t you?”
“I told you I don’t go after taken women, so unless this whole bride thing is a façade, I’m not interested in pursuing you.”
“I don’t want to tell you.” He sits back and crosses his leg so his ankle rests on his knee, getting even more comfortable instead of leaving, which is what I wish he would do.
“Trying to pique my curiosity?” I arch an eyebrow.
“I’m vulnerable.” He flags down the waitress, and she saunters over in a short micro dress that doesn’t leave much to the imagination.
“What can I get you, Conor?” she asks in a sultry voice that implies, as I assumed, he’s the player type.
I scoff, and Conor turns to me but talks to her.
“Two bottles of water.” Digging into his pocket, he pulls out a fifty and places it on her tray of empty glasses without his eyes ever leaving mine.
“Be right back,” she says.
“So, you’re a regular, huh?”
“I’ve been here twice.”
“The bottle girl knows you by name. She must be really good at her job then.” I scootch up on the edge of the seat. “It was nice meeting you, but I’m gonna go get my friend.”
“Really?” He sits up straight. “You’re just going to leave after I came all the way over here?”
I laugh. “Well, I’m sure it’s a foreign concept for you that a woman isn’t interested but think of it as an opportunity for some character growth.”
He smirks and shakes his head. “And I thought I was cocky.”
I tilt my head and narrow my eyes. “Excuse me?”
“You assume that I was hitting on you.”
“Weren’t you?”
“I told you I don’t go after taken women, so unless this whole bride thing is a façade, I’m not interested in pursuing you.”
The Complication with the Best Man Cover Reveal!
Releasing: June 24, 2025
Cover Design: Hang Le
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Book five in the Alaska small town series Lake Starlight by USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne.
What happens when Harper finds out she's pregnant after having a one-night stand at her cousin's wedding?
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Cover Design: Hang Le
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Book five in the Alaska small town series Lake Starlight by USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne.
What happens when Harper finds out she's pregnant after having a one-night stand at her cousin's wedding?
Full blurb coming soon!
Pre-order your copy today!
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Following release, this title will be available exclusively in Kindle Unlimited.
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3X1vLvg
January 31, 2025
Narrator Reveal!
We have revealed the narrators for Mr. Swoony!
FULL CAST Narration by: Connor Crais, Luci Christian Bell, Sean Masters, JF Harding, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton, & CJ Bloom
Releasing: February 25, 2025
Book three in the brand new Hockey sports romance series, The Nest, by USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne. Tropes include stop the wedding, roommates, will they or won't they, hockey romance, and band of brothers.
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/40jFq1O
FULL CAST Narration by: Connor Crais, Luci Christian Bell, Sean Masters, JF Harding, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton, & CJ Bloom
Releasing: February 25, 2025
Book three in the brand new Hockey sports romance series, The Nest, by USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne. Tropes include stop the wedding, roommates, will they or won't they, hockey romance, and band of brothers.
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/40jFq1O
January 16, 2025
Cover Reveal!
Cover Illustration & Design: @buerosuedHockey RomanceStop the WeddingClose ProximityRoommates to Lovers Love at First Sight𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 on your favorite retailer!
https://books2read.com/MR-S
Mr. Swoony Cover Reveal!
Releasing: February 25, 2025
Illustration & Cover Design: Buerosued
Book three in the brand new Hockey sports romance series, The Nest, by USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne.
Full Blurb Coming Soon!
Pre-order your copy today!
https://books2read.com/MR-S
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4cCLyGA
Illustration & Cover Design: Buerosued
Book three in the brand new Hockey sports romance series, The Nest, by USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne.
Full Blurb Coming Soon!
Pre-order your copy today!
https://books2read.com/MR-S
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4cCLyGA
January 3, 2025
Mr. Broody is LIVE!
I’ve loved Henry Hensley since I was seven years old. We’ve gone from best friends to lovers to nothing.
To most people, he’s the Chicago Falcons starting right winger and hot single dad, but to me, he’s my first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first love.
Eight years ago, that all changed when our lives took us in two different directions. Our break-up almost broke me, so I kept my distance until our hometown called me back to where our story began.
I promised myself a quick visit to help my family out, and then I’d leave town before he even knew I was back, which should have been easy. He’s way too busy being a professional hockey player and raising his son to ever find out.
Of course, I’m only in town for a week before I run into him, and one thing is clear from our brief encounter—Henry wants to hash out our past, whereas I’d rather forget it.
But my plan really goes up in flames when I take a temporary substitute teaching job, and on day one, his son walks into my classroom. Boom.
Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!
https://books2read.com/MR-B
Audio with Duet Narration by: JF Harding & Brooke Bloomingdale
Also featuring: Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton & CJ Bloom
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/473feeG
To most people, he’s the Chicago Falcons starting right winger and hot single dad, but to me, he’s my first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first love.
Eight years ago, that all changed when our lives took us in two different directions. Our break-up almost broke me, so I kept my distance until our hometown called me back to where our story began.
I promised myself a quick visit to help my family out, and then I’d leave town before he even knew I was back, which should have been easy. He’s way too busy being a professional hockey player and raising his son to ever find out.
Of course, I’m only in town for a week before I run into him, and one thing is clear from our brief encounter—Henry wants to hash out our past, whereas I’d rather forget it.
But my plan really goes up in flames when I take a temporary substitute teaching job, and on day one, his son walks into my classroom. Boom.
Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!
https://books2read.com/MR-B
Audio with Duet Narration by: JF Harding & Brooke Bloomingdale
Also featuring: Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton & CJ Bloom
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/473feeG
Mr. Broody is LIVE!
I’ve loved Henry Hensley since I was seven years old. We’ve gone from best friends to lovers to nothing.
To most people, he’s the Chicago Falcons starting right winger and hot single dad, but to me, he’s my first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first love.
Eight years ago, that all changed when our lives took us in two different directions. Our break-up almost broke me, so I kept my distance until our hometown called me back to where our story began.
I promised myself a quick visit to help my family out, and then I’d leave town before he even knew I was back, which should have been easy. He’s way too busy being a professional hockey player and raising his son to ever find out.
Of course, I’m only in town for a week before I run into him, and one thing is clear from our brief encounter—Henry wants to hash out our past, whereas I’d rather forget it.
But my plan really goes up in flames when I take a temporary substitute teaching job, and on day one, his son walks into my classroom. Boom.
Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!
https://books2read.com/MR-B
Audio with Duet Narration by: JF Harding & Brooke Bloomingdale
Also featuring: Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton & CJ Bloom
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/473feeG
To most people, he’s the Chicago Falcons starting right winger and hot single dad, but to me, he’s my first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first love.
Eight years ago, that all changed when our lives took us in two different directions. Our break-up almost broke me, so I kept my distance until our hometown called me back to where our story began.
I promised myself a quick visit to help my family out, and then I’d leave town before he even knew I was back, which should have been easy. He’s way too busy being a professional hockey player and raising his son to ever find out.
Of course, I’m only in town for a week before I run into him, and one thing is clear from our brief encounter—Henry wants to hash out our past, whereas I’d rather forget it.
But my plan really goes up in flames when I take a temporary substitute teaching job, and on day one, his son walks into my classroom. Boom.
Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!
https://books2read.com/MR-B
Audio with Duet Narration by: JF Harding & Brooke Bloomingdale
Also featuring: Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton & CJ Bloom
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/473feeG
December 31, 2024
Now Live!
Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!https://books2read.com/MR-BI’ve loved Henry Hensley since I was seven years old. We’ve gone from best friends to lovers to nothing.To most people, he’s the Chicago Falcons starting right winger and hot single dad, but to me, he’s my first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first love.Eight years ago, that all changed when our lives took us in two different directions. Our break-up almost broke me, so I kept my distance until our hometown called me back to where our story began.I promised myself a quick visit to help my family out, and then I’d leave town before he even knew I was back, which should have been easy. He’s way too busy being a professional hockey player and raising his son to ever find out.Of course, I’m only in town for a week before I run into him, and one thing is clear from our brief encounter—Henry wants to hash out our past, whereas I’d rather forget it.But my plan really goes up in flames when I take a temporary substitute teaching job, and on day one, his son walks into my classroom. Boom.
December 15, 2024
Mr. Broody Excerpt
Coming soon!
“I came here tonight because I made the wrong decision eight years ago. I thought you couldn’t find yourself with me in your life. That you had to travel far and wide in order to do it. I’m pretty sure I was wrong because of course you feel that way about your camera. How could you not? It replaced me. You found a love for photography when I wasn’t standing by your side.”
God, he can’t be right, can he?
“I came here tonight because I made the wrong decision eight years ago. I thought you couldn’t find yourself with me in your life. That you had to travel far and wide in order to do it. I’m pretty sure I was wrong because of course you feel that way about your camera. How could you not? It replaced me. You found a love for photography when I wasn’t standing by your side.”
God, he can’t be right, can he?
Now in KU!
If you're looking for some fun, cozy holiday romances with a bit of spice you'll enjoy these. 🙂
MERRY KISSMAS - Our heroine ends up on a ski trip over the holidays with her one-night stand and former TA from university. Of course, there's only one bed! 😉
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CLAUS AND EFFECT - Our heroine ends up on a cross-country road trip with a stranger who's an Army Ranger. Let's say they did not start off on the right foot. 😛
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZC5ip9
SINGLE AND READY TO JINGLE - Our heroine ends up on the blind date from hell with her brother's best friend in NYC. While wearing and elf costume. She has... reasons let's say! ❤
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VG52Ep
MERRY KISSMAS - Our heroine ends up on a ski trip over the holidays with her one-night stand and former TA from university. Of course, there's only one bed! 😉
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DexBCF
CLAUS AND EFFECT - Our heroine ends up on a cross-country road trip with a stranger who's an Army Ranger. Let's say they did not start off on the right foot. 😛
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZC5ip9
SINGLE AND READY TO JINGLE - Our heroine ends up on the blind date from hell with her brother's best friend in NYC. While wearing and elf costume. She has... reasons let's say! ❤
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VG52Ep
