That Boy Books

You know, being friends with two cute boys does have its benefits. There's Danny. Danny is a golden boy in every way. He has dreamy blue eyes and blonde hair that always looks perfect, even when it’s windblown or been stuck under a football helmet. He’s the boy every girl crushes on. The boy I get into trouble with, the boy I fight with, the hot quarterback no girl can resist, not even me. Being with Danny is like being on an adventure. He has a bright, contagious smile and abs to die for. He’s pretty much irresistible. Equally crush worthy is Phillip. Adorable, sweet Phillip, who I have known since birth. Phillip has dark hair, a perfect smile, brown eyes, and the sexiest voice I have ever heard. He’s the boy I talk to every night before I go to sleep. The boy who rescues me, the boy who can read my mind, the boy who is always there for me, the boy who tries to keep me out of trouble, the boy who irritatingly keeps getting hotter, and whose strong arms always seem to find their way around me. And when he gives me that grin, I can never say no. One boy will give me my very first kiss. One boy will teach me to make out. One boy will take me to prom. And finally, one boy will ask me to marry him. They will both be my best friends. But only one of them will be the boy I fall in love with. Only one of them is That Boy.

The gorgeous engagement ring on my finger mimics my happiness. I feel so sparkly, glittery, and full of promise, because I absolutely know he's that boy. The boy I want to marry. My prince. My happily ever after. But then our pastor starts asking lots of questions. His parents say I haven’t dealt with my past.  I have horrible wedding disaster dreams. I can’t find the perfect dress. I have to manipulate him to get my way. An old boyfriend asks me to run away with him. My best friend says I'm going to ruin everything. And forever starts to sound like a really long time. Which totally freaks me out and makes me question everything I know. Should best friends get married?  Will my past affect our relationship? Are my horrible dreams a warning? Will I ever find a dress? Could his sexiness be clouding my judgment? Am I going to ruin everything? Or is it just a case of cold feet? And then I have to decide. Am I willing to give up on true love forever, or am I going to listen to my heart and marry him?

First comes love, then comes marriage . . . and we all know what comes next. That Baby is the final book in the That Boy trilogy by USA TODAY bestselling author, Jillian Dodd. It’s amazing how a few little words can change your life. It starts with a simple I love you. It’s made official with I do. And becomes incredible with I’m pregnant. Jadyn is the girl I love. The girl I’ve always loved. Our lives are like single threads meticulously woven together—the result an exquisite tapestry of past, present, and future. Then there are the words that will unravel me. A few little words that will change my life.

She’s a superstar actress. He’s a championship-winning quarterback. When megastar actress Jennifer Edwards is being hounded by the paparazzi after a highly publicized breakup, her friend Jadyn reaches out, suggesting she come to stay in Kansas City as a quiet reprieve from the madness swirling around her. Fate takes an unexpected turn, and it isn’t long before Jennifer meets Danny Diamond, the charismatic Kansas City quarterback hoping to win his third championship ring. Sparks fly between the two, and as fans from both sides watch their love story play out, everyone hopes for the happy ending that could put a ring on both of their fingers.

I first met the gorgeous Jennifer Edwards at a party some fifteen years ago. She was funny and silly and adorable. We had a crazy, instant connection. But then she kissed me. And I did what I had to do—stopped it immediately because I was married. In her tipsy state, she replied with something like, “Don’t promise me forever, just promise me tonight.” And after a kiss like that, who could blame me if I kissed her? Clearly, I wasn’t thinking straight because I would never cheat on my wife. But in that moment, I was tempted. She thought maybe we could be friends instead, but I couldn’t. I was a hotshot rookie quarterback with a wife and a new baby. I was living my dream. No way was I going to screw that up. But now, my life is anything but perfect. Sure, I’ve got two championship rings, and I am gearing up for what could be the best season of my life, but my wife recently moved in with her lover, and I’m fighting for custody of our children. And that brings me to where I am now—looking down at the milk I spilled when I saw Jennifer standing in my best friend’s house. I have no idea why she is here … or if she’d be willing to give me another chance. Will I fumble my love life again? Or will I make the kind of play that will get me another ring?

AN AMAZON TOP 6 BESTSELLER That summer you realize your best friend has gotten really hot. Devaney Diamond’s summer break was shaping up to be the best one ever. Her longtime crush was finally interested in her, and by the time school rolled around in the fall, she knew he’d be her boyfriend. Just when their relationship is getting started, she finds out that she’s leaving on a three-week vacation to the Ozarks for some “good old-fashioned fun” with three generations of the Diamond and Mackenzie families. She’s not thrilled about being gone for that long, but she is looking forward to spending time doing nothing but getting a killer tan, finally learning to slalom ski, and hanging out with her best friend. She and Chase have always been close. He’s cute and sweet. Smart and responsible. He’s always there when she needs him. She loves him dearly, and if it wasn’t for their age, things might be different between them. But when Chase returns home from football camp with new muscles and a new attitude, she realizes something. Chase Mackenzie has gotten hot. And he doesn’t look like her little brother’s best friend anymore. Will this be the summer that Devaney and Chase fall in love, or will it be the summer that everything falls apart? Either way, it will be the summer that changes everything.. ________________________________________ TROPES: Brother’s Best Friend Friends To Lovers Boy Next Door Set in Kansas City Summer Romance Hot Football Quarterback He Falls First __________________________________________ Although this is book six in the That Boy series, the trilogy of That Summer / That Promise / That Forever can be read as a standalone series featuring Chase and Devaney.

A top 6 Book in the Amazon Store! #1 in Teen and Young Adult Romance What happens to childhood promises when you grow up? Growing up, Devaney Diamond and Chase Mackenzie promised to go to college together. But it’s been two years since the summer that changed everything between them, and their friendship hasn’t recovered. Now, Dani is faced with all the challenges of her freshman year of college—navigating rush week, making new friends, and living on her own—which is both exhilarating and intimidating. In high school, Dani was homecoming queen and head cheerleader. She should be able to handle the pressure, but college has been more overwhelming than she expected. Chase, on the other hand, is living the dream. It’s his senior year of high school, his football team is hoping to go undefeated, and he’s being heavily recruited. When Dani returns home for a weekend, she realizes why college feels so overwhelming—she doesn’t have Chase to share it with. In hopes of salvaging their friendship, she repeats an old tradition—sneaking over to his room with pizza after his game. But instead of fixing their friendship, they end up sleeping together. Chase is thrilled that Dani is back in his life, but being friends with benefits when feelings are involved is more complicated than Chase imagined. Will Chase and Dani work through their feelings for one another, or will their childhood promise be shattered when Chase announces what college he will commit to? Although this is book eight in the That Boy series, the trilogy of That Summer / That Promise / That Forever can be read as a standalone series featuring Chase and Devaney.

Devaney Diamond and Chase Mackenzie’s relationship has been like a Taylor Swift song. Best friends in elementary school. First loves in high school. Friends with benefits while Dani was away at college. But deep down, they have always loved each other. Have always been drawn to each other. And after much drama, they have managed to work things out and are now in college together as a couple. But dating in college isn’t what either of them expected. Between Dani’s active social life and sorority calendar and Chase’s football practices and regimented workouts, they don’t get as much time together as they planned. And when they finally do get a few minutes alone, their roommates don’t seem to care about their privacy. In addition to that, Chase is starting over with new teammates who seem to think he’s all hype. And when that part of his life spirals out of balance, it threatens everything. Dani and Chase have always talked about their forever, but now, they wonder if they’ll even make it through the semester. Although this is book eight in the That Boy series, the trilogy of That Summer / That Promise / That Forever can be read as a standalone series featuring Chase and Devaney.

The only thing she was looking for was a summer fling—until he kissed her. When Damon Diamond first laid eyes on Ainsley Archibald at fifteen, he knew it was more than just a crush. But with their four-year age gap and her indifference, he had to keep his feelings at bay. Three years later, everything has changed. Damon’s no longer the boy she barely noticed—he’s grown into a confident, irresistible man with one goal for the summer: to make Ainsley his. Ainsley arrives at her uncle’s resort in the Ozarks, eager to get back out there after a bad breakup. But the moment she lays eyes on Damon, everything shifts. He’s hot, heading to college, and the chemistry between them is undeniable. What starts as harmless flirting, quickly spirals into feelings that neither of them can ignore. Torn between her desire for him and the complications of their age difference, Ainsley must decide if she’s ready to risk everything for a summer of love. Because Damon isn’t just after a fling—he wants her heart. Age-gap tension. Heart-pounding kisses. A love story you’ll feel in your chest. --------------------------------------------- Tropes: He falls first Summer fling? Age gap Football Strong heroine Small town Vacation romance Golden Retriever Hero --------------------------------------------- Although this is book nine in the That Boy series, the trilogy of That Crush / That Girl / That Someday can be read as a standalone series featuring Damon and Ainsley.