Kissing You Des'ree.
Manhattan Tony Bennett Thinking Out Loud.
Ed Sheeran.
Acknowledgments.
2014 was an amazing year for me. At the beginning of the year I had no idea that I would be on my fifth title by its end. Faithful wasn't written and I was about a third of the way through Hopeful. I've learned so much and made so many amazing new friends. The energy and enthusiasm of all of you that have read what I've written propels me forward in 2015 a I hope it brings you all health and happiness.
The blogging community is so incredible and you guys have been so good to me. 'Thank you' doesn't seem to go far enough.
To all of those that spread the word about my books - thank you for all your support and encouragement. You will never know what every like, share, retweet, +1 and comment means to me.
Thank you Megan Fields, Jules Rapley Collins, Claudia Dornan, Laura Hutton, Lucy May, Jacquie Denison, Barbara Campbell, Vicky Marsh, Laura Hutton and Mimi Perez Sanchez. You girls are the best.
Thank you to all those authors that I've met virtually. I love the support there is in the indie-author community!
Thank you Slick for all your help and generosity.
Najla Qamber a thank you for my wonderful cover.
Elizabeth London a I'm so excited to be working with you.
To Twirly a what am I going to do without you? That you read Autumn in London before Captivated by You...my cup runneth over. Thanks brain twin for making me laugh out loud. Don't be a stranger.
Other Books by Louise Bay.
Hopeful.
Guys like Joel Wentworth weren't supposed to fall in love with girls like me. He could have had his pick of the girls on campus, but somehow the laws of nature were defied and we fell crazy in love.
After graduation, Joel left for New York. And, despite him wanting me to go with him, I'd refused, unwilling to disappoint my parents and risk the judgment of my friends. I hadn't seen him again. Never even spoken to him.
I've spent the last eight years working hard to put my career front and center in my life, dodging any personal complications. I have a strict no-dating policy. I've managed to piece together a reality that works for me.
Until now.
Now, Joel's coming back to London.
And I need to get over him before he gets over here.
Hopeful is a stand-alone novel.
Praise for Hopeful "This book contains hot sex, angst and you are so desperate to know what happens next." Kindle Friends Forever "Louise skillfully combines humour and heartbreak with copious amounts anticipation to make this book one of the great finds of 2014. I loved every word, every feeling and every tear. " Agents of Romance "It gave me the good ache! This is a true love story and I couldn't put it down! I highly recommend!" Gwen the Book Diva "I really loved this story and this couple." Slick Reads a Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews "If done right, all you need are amazing characters...check...enthralling storyline to keep you wanting more...check...and sizzling hot chemistry...double check! This book hooked me right from beginning to end and I sunk right into the turbulent depths of their journey." Page Turning Book-Junkies "Deserves more than five stars!"
"It was amazing." Summer's Book Blog "The chemistry and intensity going on in this book felt so strong and you could really feel it and it was definitely hot!!!" Hooked on Books "Hopeful was simply amazing and soul consuming." Just One More Page "This is a story that pulls at your heart all the way through. I was so taken by this book I couldn't put it down." Eye Candy Bookstore "Louise Bay did an amazing job making us laugh, cry and fall in love with JOEL WENTWORTH!" Rude Girl Book Blog "Louise Bay creates such an engaging world that you can't help but find yourself mesmerized." Cocktails and Books "This intriguing book is written and played out beautifully! I've had tears and I've had tingles - I've laughed too. A romance can't give us much more than that." Cariad - Sizzling Pages Buylinks for Hopeful.
Amazon.
US www.amzn.com/dp/B00LSXPYNG.
UK www.amzn.co.uk/dp/B00LSXPYNG
Canada www.amazon.ca/dp/B00LSXPYNG.
Australia www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00LSXPYNG.
Nook.
UK www.nook.com/gb/ebooks/hopeful-by-louise-bay/2940149765669 Barnes and Noble www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hopeful-louise-bay/1119952116?ean=2940149765669 KOBO.
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/hopeful-1 Also on iBooks Faithful Leah Thompson's life in London is everything she's supposed to want: a successful career, the best girlfriends a bottle of sauvignon blanc can buy, and a wealthy boyfriend who has just proposed. But something doesn't feel right. Is it simply a case of 'be careful what you wish for'?
Uncertain about her future, Leah looks to her past, where she finds her high school crush, Daniel Armitage, online. Daniel is one of London's most eligible bachelors. He knows what and who he wants, and he wants Leah. Leah resists Daniel's advances as she concentrates on being the perfect fiance.
She soon finds that she should have trusted her instincts when she realises she's been betrayed by the men and women in her life.
Leah's heart has been crushed. Will ever be able to trust again? And will Daniel be there when she is?
Faithful is a stand-alone novel.
Praise for Faithful "I felt the emotions coming from the page over and over. I laughed at various points (Her friend is fab) and trust me we have some serious hot naughty bits to keep us warm." Fun, Fab and Tantalising Reads "The heat level on this book is off the charts." Kelly's Kindle Confessions "An emotional roller coaster ride from start to finish, this book has a realism to it that made it easy to get into and impossible to put down." Slick Reads for Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews "I truly enjoyed this book. What I enjoyed most is the fact that this book could truly happen." Books and Beyond Fifty Shades Wowza...this book was jam packed with a hot, steamy, unadulterated sexual feast. I was frantically fanning myself throughout the majority of this book. I was completely hooked from the beginning. Page Turning Book Junkies "Such a wonderful story of finding that one true love." Book Happiness.
Buylinks for Faithful.
US: www.amzn.com/dp/B00JK10BBS UK: www.amzn.co.uk/dp/B00JK10BBS.
Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B00JK10BBS.
Australia: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00JK10BBS.
Coming soon on iTunes, Kobo, Nook and Barnes and Noble.
A Week in New York: The Empire State Series a Part One.
Anna Kirby is sick of dating. She's tired of heartbreak. Despite being smart, sexy, and funny, she's a magnet for men who don't deserve her.
A week's vacation in New York is the ultimate distraction from her most recent break-up, as well as a great place to meet a stranger and have some summer fun. But to protect her still-bruised heart, fun comes with rules. There will be no sharing stories, no swapping numbers, and no real names. Just one night of uncomplicated fun.
Super-successful serial seducer Ethan Scott has some rules of his own. He doesn't date, he doesn't stay the night, and he doesn't make any promises.
It should be a match made in heaven. But rules are made to be broken.
A Week in New York is the first part of The Empire State Series, a series of three novellas.
Praise for A Week in New York "Louise has done it again and created a fantastic read. Totally full of hotness and something you know in your heart maybe developing; nevertheless...This deserves every one of the five stars rewarded and more. Louise certainly can tell a story." Kindle Friends Forever "The writing is excellent and you'll be hooked from the very beginning. I am definitely looking forward to the next instalment of the series. I was a fan of Ms. Bay's after reading her novel Hopeful earlier in the year and A Week in New York has only helped to make me a bigger fan." Love Between the Sheets "One Week in New York is another sizzling tale from Louise Bay! Her characters have real depth and dimension and her story grabs you instantly with its heat. I can't wait for the next instalment." Agents of Romance "So, I LOVED this novella!!! Ethan and Anna's story, for me, was addicting!! And you want to know why?? Humor and hot sex!! It had me laughing out loud and fanning myself." Book Bitches Blog "I absolutely loved this story! I devoured it in one sitting and immediately messaged the author saying I was desperate for part 2! This is a hot story but one which actually has a decent story to go with it. Yes this one does have great sex scenes, but it also has a story which held my attention." Fiona's Book Reviews "This was a fantastic read and I cannot wait to get the next instalment of Anna and Ethan. This was 5 Fantastic stars for me." Summer's Book Blog "I have to say that this book is hot and sexy and so freaking honest. I loved how honest the characters are with each other. I absolutely LOVED This book. I can not wait for the next book....." Book Happiness "Well, I guess its official...I am a dedicated fan girl of the amazing Louise Bay. You can really see how much she has grown as a writer since her debut novel, Faithful. This new series has got me in its hooks, and I am already antsy to get my greedy hands on the next one." Page Turning Book Junkies "This book was sooo good. It was short, sweet, and to the point. The sex was really hot. Overall it just had everything. I'm so glad I took a chance on this book... Because it just blew me away." We Like it Big Blog "This book is perfection, great chemistry, great sex, amusing banter all wrapped up in an Ethan Scott bow like I said PERFECTION!!!" Kelly's Kindle Konfessions "An unforgettable first book in the series. It will leave you wanting more, but not frustrated. It was sexy and erotic, but felt authentic. I would absolutely buy this book, and can't wait for the next two coming. I highly recommend it!!" Books and Beyond Fifty Shades "I loved everything about this story, from Louise's trademark quirky characters to the snappy banter to the unabashed attraction and enjoyment with which Anna and Ethan approach their week. I ... look forward to more sexy chemistry and game changing developments in the story the way that only Louise can write it. Five super-sexy stars!" Smut Book Junkie Reviews "The pain of their inevitable separation was my pain too. It was so romantic and full of longing. Now I'm really hooked and I'd love to read the next episode, Autumn in London. Sounds so good!" Literaria Book Reviews "..it's so masterfully done, that it feels fresh enough and hooks the reader almost from the first page. Ethan and Anna are both kick-ass, hot, fun characters. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their interlude is the best recipe for a relaxing couple of hours of reading." More Books than Livros Reviews Buylinks for A Week in New York.
Amazon.
UK: www.amzn.co.uk/dp/B00NUDPR66 Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B00NUDPR66 Australia: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00NUDPR66 Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/a-week-in-new-york-3 Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-week-in-new-york-louise-bay/1120612747?ean=2940150525573 Coming soon on iTunes Autumn in London: The Empire State Series a Part Two Anna Kirby went to New York to escape heartbreak and have some fun. She wasn't meant to meet someone . . . someone like Ethan. Now, back in London, she's faced with another man to get over.
Ethan Scott broke every one of his rules during his week with Anna and now he can't seem to go back to life before her. A business trip to London gives him the opportunity to change his rules for good. Will he take it?
Praise for Autumn in London "First can I say how much I love this series. I love love this book and can not wait for the next book. I absolutely love this authors ability to pull me into her story. I fall in love with these characters just a little more with each and every word she writes. This book absolutely blew me away." Book Happiness "A fascinating exploration of rich characters and meaningful dialog. I was filled with emotion from giddy, with a silly smile on my face to fears that I would be feeling the heartbreak along with the characters. I loved this book, the series, due to this Authors Rich writing style and unique story telling." Books and Beyond Fifty Shades "You will not be disappointed, this was an easy 5 star read for me." Summer's Book Blog "5 "I don't Bullshit" Stars! If you haven't started this series, you need to now!! It's an easy, quick, and smooth read that you are sure to enjoy." Book Bitches Blog "I am so hooked on this series! I am now a certified fan for life of Louise Bay! I love her writing style. I love her characters and how real they are. They could be dear friends and I am the voyeur following their lives." As You Wish Reviews "I've become a total Louise Bay junkie. Love everything I've read by her." Bare Naked Words "I would give it 6,7,8,or 9 stars if I could." Obsessed with Books "The Empire State Trilogy is one of the not only good ones, but GREAT ones. I am so in love with Ethan and Anna. Book Briefs "I am so drawn into these characters. I love the interplay between Anna and Ethan and their group of friends and family. I feel like I'm part of the mischief and their budding relationship. Yeah, I'm definitely invested!" Give Me Books Blog "Well deserved five stars for a fantastic book." Kindle Friends Forever "It is INCREDIBLE!!! I give this book 5 stars with 5 hands down the pants. I CANNOT wait for the next book, hurry up Ms. Bay!!" Beautifully RED "Louise's great dialogue and her mastery of the art of the supporting characters (I love the repartee between Ethan and his sister Jessica), are the icing on the cake, making her books all the more enjoyable. Five-plus stars for this hot, sexy, and romantic read." Smut Book Junkie Reviews "I didn't think it was possible to love Anna and Ethan (especially Ethan ) any more but Louise surpassed herself with this novella not only is it an awesome follow up to A week in New York, it's even hotter... it's, sweet, funny, sexy, damn, hot and well written." Kelly's Kindle Konfessions "This series has been amazing." More Books than Livros "Louise is most definitely an author that when she puts out a new book out I won't have to read the synopsis. It will def go on my TBR list. She is that good!!" Mommy's Late Night Book Up "The continuation of Anna and Ethan's story was fantastic! I fell in love with both of them all over again. Another winner from Louise Bay! Recommended read." Mid-West Book Lovers Club "I didn't think this series could outdo itself but boy was I wrong. And I was shattered at the end. A beautifully written love story ..." Books Are Love "Louise Bay knows how to write a delicious story. This is well written, with a believable plot, dialogue that flows and interesting characters. " Cocktails and Books "I didn't think this second book could be as good as the first, but it was. I absolutely loved both books and can't wait for the next. I felt the chemistry between them and loved the story." Hooked on Books Forever "I loved it! It's a quick and sexy read that will keep you entertained all the way through. It is what you would expect from the first one, same characters. Love the plot and the chemistry between the characters ... Such a joy to read." Mommy's a Book Whore "You can feel every emotion with them as well as the passion between the two of them. I cannot wait for the final installment in this series. This series is a must read and one that I am loving!" Three Chicks and their Books.
Buylinks for Autumn in London.
Amazon.
US: www.amzn.com/dp/B00QHBKNB2.
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