The Hawthornes of New York Series by Deborah Bladon

Roman Hawthorne is tall, devastatingly handsome, and has a jawline that is so sharp that it cut could glass. He’s my dream guy on paper but let’s just say Roman is arrogant with a capital A.When I meet him in a bar on a random Tuesday, I think I’ll never see him again.But I do.Every time I show up at that bar, Roman is there with his perfectly styled hair, dark brown eyes, and megawatt smile.Soon our innocent flirtation turns into more.Roman is exactly what I need... moreRoman Hawthorne is tall, devastatingly handsome, and has a jawline that is so sharp that it cut could glass. He’s my dream guy on paper but let’s just say Roman is arrogant with a capital A.When I meet him in a bar on a random Tuesday, I think I’ll never see him again.But I do.Every time I show up at that bar, Roman is there with his perfectly styled hair, dark brown eyes, and megawatt smile.Soon our innocent flirtation turns into more.Roman is exactly what I need.He brings me daisies, encourages me to chase all of my dreams, and we do things that make even me blush.When he looks at me, I swear he can see into my soul.I’m living a real life fairy tale until I discover that Roman has secrets that will change both of our lives forever. less

I lost something.No, it’s not my virginity. I’m still clinging tightly to that because…well, there’s only one man I want to help me lose that.It just so happens that same man found my journal in the elevator last night after I accidentally dropped it.I’ve carted that leather-bound journal around Manhattan with me since I moved here a year ago.It holds my most private thoughts, including the fact that I want Dr. Matthew Hawthorne to take my virginity. He’s the perfect candidate for the job... moreI lost something.No, it’s not my virginity. I’m still clinging tightly to that because…well, there’s only one man I want to help me lose that.It just so happens that same man found my journal in the elevator last night after I accidentally dropped it.I’ve carted that leather-bound journal around Manhattan with me since I moved here a year ago.It holds my most private thoughts, including the fact that I want Dr. Matthew Hawthorne to take my virginity. He’s the perfect candidate for the job.He’s older, wiser, ridiculously gorgeous, and his body looks like it was carved out of stone. Did I mention he has tattoos?I’ve watched him through the peephole in my door for the past twelve months, and I admit I stared when I saw him on campus visiting one of my professors last week.Before today, he didn’t know my name.Now, my innermost secrets are his to read.It’s only a matter of time before he realizes that the pre-med student living across the hall from him wishes he would take her V-card. less