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Author Emma Tharp

New Book

Goal on the Rebound releases today!


He’s a big-time player and a goalie in the NHL. She’s divorced and is just getting her life back on track. When she’s in need of a fake boyfriend, could he be the right guy for the job? 

Bri’s a changed woman. After she caught her husband cheating on her with her best friend, she knew she had to pick herself up, dust herself off, and move on. And that’s exactly what she does. With a new home and a new career, Bri knows she’s finally got her groove back.
Teddy is the sexy starting goalie for the Nashville Wolverines. He’s never had a problem finding a woman to keep his bed warm at night and he’s not looking for anything more. Until he meets Bri.

It seems like Teddy is the perfect man for the fake boyfriend job, until feelings start creeping in that Bri and Teddy don’t expect. Neither of them is ready to take their relationship to the next level, but sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants.

Click here to get your copy:
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New Book

Keeping It Casual will be in the Illicit Contemporary Romance Collection and it releases today! February 5, 2019!

It started with a proposition: One night.

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***Sneak peek*** Mature content 18+

Swinging my hips to the music, I take another drink of my vodka tonic, close my eyes, and let the beat move me. I breathe and take in the scent of peppermint mixed with rain. It’s someone’s cologne. When a hand grasps my hip, I turn quickly to see gray eyes trained on mine. Putting my hand over his, we start dancing together. As if it’s automatic. The lines of his tall, strong body press against mine like no time has passed. Tingles travel from all points of contact and move right to my center. My heart rate speeds up and I can’t stop staring into his eyes. His expression is tight, intense, but his lips part. Reid’s face is still beautiful, but he’s changed. Standing before me now is a man, his jaw more angular, like his playful side has been taken over by seriousness and discipline. He’s alarmingly sexy.

His hands work their way down my lower back, ghosting the top of my ass. I move my fingers to the back of his neck, his skin smooth, the way I remember it. His mouth, so close to mine, is parted, inviting. I lick my lips, eager to familiarize myself with his taste again. Stop this, Mia. Reid puts one of his legs between mine, creating delicious friction on my core. My breathing becomes ragged. All of this feels dangerous, from his smell all around me, unhinging me.

I swallow hard and shift my gaze down. I haven’t been this turned on in years. When the song comes to a stop and a new one begins, I take a cautious step back. “Hi,” I say, my tone soft and guarded.

“Hello.” With Reid’s gaze so focused on me, the hair rises on my arms.

“I need a drink.” I turn to walk away and am surprised when I find he’s followed me and is now next to me at the bar.

“What are you drinking? Vodka?”

“Some things never change.” I shrug and shift my weight from one leg to the other. His nearness is throwing me off balance.

He nods.

“I didn’t know you were in New York. Last I heard, things were going great with your company.” He moved to California after college and started up a financial consulting firm. I heard through the grapevine that he was doing very well for himself, and last I knew he was in a relationship.

Reid downs a shot of something clear and hands me my drink. “I don’t want to talk tonight. I want to drink, dance, and then I want to fuck you…”

To read more of Keeping It Casual, get your copy of Illicit!

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New Book

Scoring Chance: A Second Chance Hockey Romance is live!

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An NHL hotshot, a beautiful face from his past and a chance meeting at a bachelor party that could change both of their lives.

Derek Parker is an NHL left wing hotshot. He’s as smoking hot on the ice as he is off. Women who get close enough can’t deny the heat. Newly divorced, he has no interest in relationships.

Cora Locklyn is a face from the past. One Derek didn’t expect to see—half-naked doing a striptease—at his best friend’s bachelor party.

She’s a mystery to him. One he can’t keep off his mind.

He’s a distraction she doesn’t need. Making money and taking care of her sick mother are her only priorities.

When they come together, sparks fly that neither can ignore.

Can Derek win Cora’s heart and heal from the pain his ex-wife caused him, or will she block his advances and ruin both of their chances at happiness?

Get your copy here: mybook.to/ScoringChance

New Book

Crashing Christmas releases today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My new holiday read releases today! I really wanted to write a Christmas book last year, but didn’t give myself enough time. This year, the stars aligned and I was able to finish this book before New Years! I hope you enjoy Jack and Jillian’s story!

Christmas is not ruined. That’s what Jillian Harmon keeps trying to tell herself.

Sure, she might be losing her job along with her staff a few days before the holiday, but a drunken night with a sexy stranger with salt and pepper hair and mesmerizing hazel eyes is just what she needs to take her mind off her crappy luck.

Could things get any worse? When her new boss, Jack Morgan, strolls in Monday morning, Jillian is shocked to see it’s her new boss’s bed she shared Friday night. He hands out pink slips like they’re Christmas bonuses, but for reasons unknown to her, he doesn’t’ let her go.

Somehow, her staff expects Jillian to fix things, which is how she ends up crashing Jack’s solo Christmas in a mountain cabin. The storm is how she ends up snowed in with him, and she’s pretty sure, the alcohol is how he plans to bed her again.

She’d need a Christmas miracle and a twelve-step program to save her staff. As for being stuck with Jack, she’s not sure she can be saved.

 

Get your copy HERE.

What I'm Reading

My summer reads

Yes, it’s October and I’m finally getting around to writing this blog post.

About what I read this summer.

Better late than never, right?

I had a wonderful summer and I got to read so many books. More than I usually do. And they were all quite amazing! Without any further ado, here are a few of my favorites.

the wifeThe Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I loved this book. First of all Greer Hendricks was an editor for twenty years and finally dove into writing with Sarah Pekkanen, who is a very accomplished author. It was a flawless read, you’d never know that the book was written by two people.

Let me just tell you that there are twists and turns that you will NEVER see coming. In the beginning, you think you’re reading a book about a jealous woman who’s obsessed with the younger woman her ex-husband is about to marry. You realize that this story is about so much more than the wives. It’s hard to talk about the book without giving too much away, so I won’t. This book has whiplash worthy suspense around every corner. If you liked Gone Girl, you should check out this book!

Transcend and Epoch by Jewel E. Ann was a deeply touching duet. The author weaves a tale so touching and thought-provoking, I couldn’t put it down. And I couldn’t stop thinking about it long after I finished. Some people dislike reading about love triangles, but the way Jewel wrote these stories, the emphasis was on self-discovery and relationships. This story broaches the topic of reincarnation. Initially, when I was deciding whether or not to read the books, I was turned off by that, but the way reincarnation is weaved into the plot, it’s believable and pulls you deep into the story. I was rooting for all the characters in the books. If you want a book that grabs you and holds you until the last page, grab these two!

my oxfordMy Oxford Year: A Novel by Julia Whelan. Not only is Julia an author, she’s an award-winning narrator. I’ve listened to several books on Audible that she’s narrated, and she does a fantastic job. I was excited to learn that she wrote this book and narrated it on Audible. Instead of reading this book, I listened to it. It was entertaining from the first scene. I was drawn into the imagery, right away I felt like I was walking around Oxford with Ella. At the opening of every chapter, Julia uses a line from a poem, and every one held meaning for the coming chapter. I loved how deeply I felt Ella’s relationship with her English literature professor, Jamie. This book had all the feels. I was happy, and a few pages later I was grabbing tissues. Somehow after finishing this book, I felt smarter 😊 This is a must read!

the likenessThe Likeness: A Novel by Tana French. If you like crime fiction, murder mysteries or thrillers, this is the book for you. What would you do If you went to the scene of a murder and the victim is identical to you? And what if you’re asked to step into the life of the deceased to solve the crime? That’s how the book starts out! Can you imagine living someone else’s life? I won’t give anything away other than to tell you you’ll be drawn in from the first page and left guessing until the very last few pages of the book!

If you want some reading ideas, I hope you pick up a couple of these!

New Release

Schooled In Love Releases on June 4, 2018

Live on June 4th.

Linwood High. St. Martin’s Academy. Rival schools who unintentionally end up sharing a venue for their ten year reunion.

Fists and sparks will fly.

Meet the jocks, the gamers, the mean girls, the student council members, the geeks, the nerds, and all the others who wanted to fit in, blend in, and otherwise survive high school.

This limited edition boxed set contains 15 original reunion stories. Read the makeups, breakups, and hookups from bestselling, award-winning, and up-coming authors.

**Schooled in Love contains 15 New and Exclusive Stories!**

Participating authors:

Emma Nichols
Monica Corwin
Taige Crenshaw
McKenna Jeffries
Rebecca Norinne
Jennifer Millikin
Aliyah Burke
Maggie Dallen
Regina Morris
Bethany Lopez
Tracy Ellen
Monica Donnelly
Kacey Hamford
Michelle Irwin
Emma Tharp
Tarina Deaton
Melissa Stevens

New Release

Alive Again is live!

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✶✶✶It’s release day! Alive Again (McLoughlin Brothers Book 3) is now available! The wait is finally over. You get to meet Patrick today! In honor of release day, Moving On (McLoughlin Brothers Book 1) is FREE and All In (McLoughlin Brothers Book 2) is .99c. for a limited time. Head over to Amazon if you’d like to read this HOT and STEAMY series while it’s on sale. And who doesn’t love a release day giveaway? Click the link below for your chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. ✶✶✶

He thought his life was over.

After ten years of being happily married to his high school sweetheart, Patrick McLoughlin thought he had it all. A beautiful wife, a career he loved, and a gorgeous new baby girl. All of his dreams were finally coming true.

Until the day Maggie, his wife, walked out and never so much as left a note. Six months of radio silence.

Patrick needs a nanny, someone to care for his daughter while he builds his empire. In walks Carsen Sanders – tall, sweet with a model’s body, and eleven years younger than him. She steps in and takes care of his daughter just like a second mom.

He can’t help but have feelings for Carsen even though he knows it’s wrong in every way. What happens when Patrick and Carsen can no longer deny their mutual attraction? Or will Maggie return to take back what’s hers?

New Book

Tempting Luck Anthology is now live!

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My new book, Moving On (McLoughlin Brothers Book One) is now available in the Tempting Luck Anthology. There are 21 stories about love and luck. Check it out, it’s .99c for a limited time only!

I needed a little “luck of the Irish” on my side. 
Doesn’t everyone?
But I had no idea that a little luck could mean bad luck too.
What started as a perfectly polished plan turned tainted and tarnished.
I was just trying to get back on my feet, back to the lucky side of life.
But then everything changed…
One look, one touch, one taste,
And now, suddenly, my luck is improving.
This just might be the trip I’d wanted all along.

In this 21 book boxed set, from New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors, find out just how lucky you can be with just one click. You’ll be packing your bags and hoping Ireland will have just that sexy sort of magic you’ve been looking for.

All retailers: https://books2read.com/TemptingLuck

And, All In (McLoughlin Brothers Book Two) is also available today, March 13.

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Her curves, pale green eyes, and spitfire personality are what draw Jackson to Amelia. His best friend, Will, is what pulls him away.

Amelia Stanton has always had a crush on her brother Will’s best friend, Jackson McLoughlin. But he’s a player and has never taken a second look at her. Until a chance meeting brings them together and the truth about their feelings comes to the surface.

When the unthinkable happens, will Amelia and Jackson make it through an unexpected pregnancy or will Amelia’s brother, Will, put an end to them before they even begin?

With the odds stacked against them, can Amelia and Jackson rise to the occasion or sink before they even have a chance to swim?

If you’re interested in reading Jackson and Amelia’s story, here is the link to buy.

 

Drawn to Dark, Giveaway

Drawn to Dark is now live!

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Available today! The wait is over! Grab your copy while it’s on sale for .99c
Being a Rock God isn’t easy. Kingston Lawless has survived alcoholism, betrayal, and an ill sister only he can save. 
When his path crosses with nurse Camilla Watts, he immediately knows she’s different. Could Cam give him the kind of life he wants? 
But King’s past isn’t ready to let him go. Will their love be able to overcome the lies or will his dark past rip them apart?
Drawn to Dark, available today.
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What people are saying about Drawn to Dark:

“This book has all the feels! There’s tension, angst, heart ache, steamy scenes, pain and LOVE. So much love. I rooted for these two hard! Kingston is hot and Cam deserves a good guy! I love happily ever afters! 5 solid stars!!”

“I Loved this story! Kingston and Cam are such likable characters. Once I started Drawn to Dark, I couldn’t put it down. I pretty much ignored my family and read it in one night! It’s a must-read!”

“Love the writing style, it’s easy to read and I couldn’t put the book down. From the beginning, there were several twists that were unexpected. I particularly loved the detailed specifics that helped the reader visualize certain aspects such as the music venues.”

 

 

 

Cover Reveal

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Drawn To Dark by [Tharp, Emma]

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Being a Rock God isn’t easy. Kingston Lawless has survived a lot of things – alcoholism, ultimate betrayal, and an ill sister only he can save. But Kingston is ready to get his life back on track.

When his path crosses with nurse Camilla Watts, he immediately knows she’s different than all the other women he’s met. Sweet, innocent, and she didn’t even know he’s famous. Could Cam give him the kind of life he wants?

Unable to deny their chemistry, Kingston and Cam start a whirlwind romance. But King’s past isn’t ready to let him go. Will their love be able to overcome the lies or will his dark past rip them apart?

Buy now: https://www.amazon.com/Drawn-Dark-Emma-Tharp-ebook/dp/B079GS7DK4