Piper Rayne's Blog, page 7
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! 😉
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
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
Audio Sale!
We're pleased to share that Single and Ready to Jingle has been chosen by Audible to be included in the December Monthly Deal promotion! You can grab it for only $ 4.99 USD the entire month!
BLURB:
The girl who loves Christmas falls for the Grinch—it’s a Christmas miracle.
What started as a dumpster fire of a blind date turns into a deal.
In truth, it probably didn’t help that I showed up dressed like an elf but that’s a story for another time. Our start was rocky at best which is why it’s so frustrating that I can’t stop thinking about his sexy British accent. Or the way his chest and arms fill out his suit. Or his perfect hair with that single streak of grey at the front.
Santa likes lists and so do I, so here’s all the reasons why Andrew and I aren’t right for each other:
He’s my brother’s best friend
He’s the biggest grump I’ve ever met.
He hates Christmas.
That last one is big for a girl like me who thinks that the entire month of December should be a national holiday. So, when he calls for my help in planning his firm’s holiday party, I can’t pass up the opportunity to grow my small business. Bonus, we make a deal, and he agrees to attend three holiday events with me so I can make him fall in love with Christmas. As if I’d pass up an opportunity to make a Grinch’s heart grow three times its size.
It isn’t long until I discover Andrew has a very real reason to hate Christmas and I start to see him in a different light. That’s when the Christmas miracle begins.
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Single-and...?
BLURB:
The girl who loves Christmas falls for the Grinch—it’s a Christmas miracle.
What started as a dumpster fire of a blind date turns into a deal.
In truth, it probably didn’t help that I showed up dressed like an elf but that’s a story for another time. Our start was rocky at best which is why it’s so frustrating that I can’t stop thinking about his sexy British accent. Or the way his chest and arms fill out his suit. Or his perfect hair with that single streak of grey at the front.
Santa likes lists and so do I, so here’s all the reasons why Andrew and I aren’t right for each other:
He’s my brother’s best friend
He’s the biggest grump I’ve ever met.
He hates Christmas.
That last one is big for a girl like me who thinks that the entire month of December should be a national holiday. So, when he calls for my help in planning his firm’s holiday party, I can’t pass up the opportunity to grow my small business. Bonus, we make a deal, and he agrees to attend three holiday events with me so I can make him fall in love with Christmas. As if I’d pass up an opportunity to make a Grinch’s heart grow three times its size.
It isn’t long until I discover Andrew has a very real reason to hate Christmas and I start to see him in a different light. That’s when the Christmas miracle begins.
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Single-and...?
December 5, 2024
Narrator Reveal!
We have revealed the narrators for Mr. Broody!
Duet Narration by: JF Harding & Brooke Bloomingdale
Also featuring: Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton & CJ Bloom
Releasing: December 31, 2024
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.
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4gffZol
Duet Narration by: JF Harding & Brooke Bloomingdale
Also featuring: Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton & CJ Bloom
Releasing: December 31, 2024
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.
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4gffZol
November 20, 2024
Now Live!
Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!–> https://books2read.com/MKISSSix years ago, he was her one-night stand, and now they’re sharing a villa for the holidays.I thought I was over him. That his good looks and British accent couldn’t affect me anymore. But the minute our eyes lock across the elevator, all those feelings come roaring back to life.Then I find out we’re competing for the same job.Next comes the realization that we have to spend a week together on a ski vacation because of some six-degree-of-separation nonsense.The real kicker is when I find out the two of us have to share a villa. A very small, very cozy villa.Needless to say, this Christmas getaway is starting off rockier than the mountains we’ll be skiing down.I’ve stayed away for years, what’s one week? But I forgot how much easier it is to ignore him with an ocean separating us—especially when he’s determined to win me back.3. On the Extras/Bonus Scenes page, please add the following Bonus Scene links under standalones:
Merry Kissmas is LIVE!
Six years ago, he was her one-night stand, and now they’re sharing a villa for the holidays.
I thought I was over him. That his good looks and British accent couldn’t affect me anymore. But the minute our eyes lock across the elevator, all those feelings come roaring back to life.
Then I find out we’re competing for the same job.
Next comes the realization that we have to spend a week together on a ski vacation because of some six-degree-of-separation nonsense.
The real kicker is when I find out the two of us have to share a villa. A very small, very cozy villa.
Needless to say, this Christmas getaway is starting off rockier than the mountains we’ll be skiing down.
I’ve stayed away for years, what’s one week? But I forgot how much easier it is to ignore him with an ocean separating us—especially when he’s determined to win me back.
Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!
https://books2read.com/MKISS
Audio Narrated by: Shane East & Stella Hunter
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4cLj2TX
I thought I was over him. That his good looks and British accent couldn’t affect me anymore. But the minute our eyes lock across the elevator, all those feelings come roaring back to life.
Then I find out we’re competing for the same job.
Next comes the realization that we have to spend a week together on a ski vacation because of some six-degree-of-separation nonsense.
The real kicker is when I find out the two of us have to share a villa. A very small, very cozy villa.
Needless to say, this Christmas getaway is starting off rockier than the mountains we’ll be skiing down.
I’ve stayed away for years, what’s one week? But I forgot how much easier it is to ignore him with an ocean separating us—especially when he’s determined to win me back.
Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!
https://books2read.com/MKISS
Audio Narrated by: Shane East & Stella Hunter
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4cLj2TX
November 13, 2024
SALE!
LIMITED TIME SALE!
Read the first two books in The Baileys series by Piper Rayne for FREE!
Download these freebies today!
Lessons from a One Night Stand: https://amzn.to/3ZebyEV
Advice from a Jilted Bride: https://books2read.com/jiltedbride
Lessons from a One Night Stand Blurb:
If you’re a guy like me, and you find yourself having banged your sexy new boss—the school principal—in the back of your Jeep one drunken night, here’s a few takeaways based on my experience...
Lesson One: Always get her FULL name.
Lesson Two: Consider asking what she does for a living.
Lesson Three: Find out why she’s moved to town. Get details. Details are crucial.
Lesson Four: Don’t alter her bio in front of an auditorium of high school students unless you know she has a sense of humor for that sort of thing.
Lesson Five: If you ignore Lesson Four, apologize instead of flirt when you’re sent to the principal’s office.
Lesson Six: NEVER sleep with her again.
Lesson Seven: Pay attention to this one—it’s the most important of them all. Don’t fall for your one-night stand.
Class dismissed.
Advice from a Jilted Bride Blurb:
What’s a girl to do after being ditched at the altar by text message? That’s right. Text. Message.
How does she pick up the pieces and move on? I’m no Dear Abby but here’s a little free advice…
Advice #1 – First, purge your apartment of all things him—by tossing his belongings off the balcony.
Advice #2 – Do not, I repeat do not, throw anything out into the hallway because you’ll injure your hot new neighbor.
Advice #3 – When said neighbor brings over Chinese Food do not let him stay and keep you company. It’s awkward when you realize he’s your boss.
Advice #4 – Accept his offer to help you with your side business but think twice before using a date to his sister’s wedding as collateral.
Advice #5 – Investigate who your mystery neighbor really is. Don’t trust his word even if he’s the world’s best kisser.
If you listen to nothing else, pay attention to that last one. It’s the most important and will save you a lot of heartache.
xo,
LOVESICK IN LAKE STARLIGHT
Read the first two books in The Baileys series by Piper Rayne for FREE!
Download these freebies today!
Lessons from a One Night Stand: https://amzn.to/3ZebyEV
Advice from a Jilted Bride: https://books2read.com/jiltedbride
Lessons from a One Night Stand Blurb:
If you’re a guy like me, and you find yourself having banged your sexy new boss—the school principal—in the back of your Jeep one drunken night, here’s a few takeaways based on my experience...
Lesson One: Always get her FULL name.
Lesson Two: Consider asking what she does for a living.
Lesson Three: Find out why she’s moved to town. Get details. Details are crucial.
Lesson Four: Don’t alter her bio in front of an auditorium of high school students unless you know she has a sense of humor for that sort of thing.
Lesson Five: If you ignore Lesson Four, apologize instead of flirt when you’re sent to the principal’s office.
Lesson Six: NEVER sleep with her again.
Lesson Seven: Pay attention to this one—it’s the most important of them all. Don’t fall for your one-night stand.
Class dismissed.
Advice from a Jilted Bride Blurb:
What’s a girl to do after being ditched at the altar by text message? That’s right. Text. Message.
How does she pick up the pieces and move on? I’m no Dear Abby but here’s a little free advice…
Advice #1 – First, purge your apartment of all things him—by tossing his belongings off the balcony.
Advice #2 – Do not, I repeat do not, throw anything out into the hallway because you’ll injure your hot new neighbor.
Advice #3 – When said neighbor brings over Chinese Food do not let him stay and keep you company. It’s awkward when you realize he’s your boss.
Advice #4 – Accept his offer to help you with your side business but think twice before using a date to his sister’s wedding as collateral.
Advice #5 – Investigate who your mystery neighbor really is. Don’t trust his word even if he’s the world’s best kisser.
If you listen to nothing else, pay attention to that last one. It’s the most important and will save you a lot of heartache.
xo,
LOVESICK IN LAKE STARLIGHT
November 1, 2024
Narrator Reveal!
Narrated by: Shane East & Stella Hunter
Releasing: November 19, 2024
Six years ago, he was her one-night stand, and now they’re sharing a villa for the holidays.
I thought I was over him. That his good looks and British accent couldn’t affect me anymore. But the minute our eyes lock across the elevator, all those feelings come roaring back to life.
Then I find out we’re competing for the same job.
Next comes the realization that we have to spend a week together on a ski vacation because of some six-degree-of-separation nonsense.
The real kicker is when I find out the two of us have to share a villa. A very small, very cozy villa.
Needless to say, this Christmas getaway is starting off rockier than the mountains we’ll be skiing down.
I’ve stayed away for years, what’s one week? But I forgot how much easier it is to ignore him with an ocean separating us—especially when he’s determined to win me back.
Pre-order today!
https://books2read.com/MKISS
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3Uj6Tyv
Releasing: November 19, 2024
Six years ago, he was her one-night stand, and now they’re sharing a villa for the holidays.
I thought I was over him. That his good looks and British accent couldn’t affect me anymore. But the minute our eyes lock across the elevator, all those feelings come roaring back to life.
Then I find out we’re competing for the same job.
Next comes the realization that we have to spend a week together on a ski vacation because of some six-degree-of-separation nonsense.
The real kicker is when I find out the two of us have to share a villa. A very small, very cozy villa.
Needless to say, this Christmas getaway is starting off rockier than the mountains we’ll be skiing down.
I’ve stayed away for years, what’s one week? But I forgot how much easier it is to ignore him with an ocean separating us—especially when he’s determined to win me back.
Pre-order today!
https://books2read.com/MKISS
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3Uj6Tyv
October 24, 2024
Cover Reveal
We’re thrilled to reveal the cover for MR. BROODY, the second book in The Nest Series! 
Releasing December 31st 
Cover Illustration & Design: Buerosued
𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 on your favorite retailer!
https://books2read.com/MR-B
