16 Sexy Books That Should Be On Your Must-Read List This June

K.A. Tucker returns to contemporary romance with Until It Fades, a perfect Summer read. Twenty-four-year-old truck stop waitress and single mother Catherine Wright has had enough of being in the town's spotlight to last a lifetime. So when she saves a man's life one night, only to discover that he's a famous hockey player with an even more famous mother, she does everything she can to remain anonymous. But the media story is just too appealing, and she quickly finds herself thrust onto a national stage. Oh, and this guy she saved? She's falling for him, hard. What's seemingly worse is that he thinks he's falling for her, too. But she has already convinced herself that her heart will end up on the chopping block, so she does what she does best — she tries to push him away. Until It Fades is a heartwarming, romantic story fraught with angst and emotional depth. It's about youthful mistakes with lasting consequences, strained relationships and forging family ties in unlikely places, and deciding that the chance of a fairy tale love story is always worth the risk.

In Raw Need by Cherrie Lynn, pregnant widow Rowan Dugas gets the chance of a lifetime: a night out on the town with her favorite rock star, Zane Larson. But she doesn't count on the devastatingly sexy singer developing feelings for her — and the sudden alienation from the only family she has left when he sweeps her away on tour. Torn between a life unlike anything she's ever known and the sad memories of her reality back home, Rowan learns life on the road isn't all fun and games, either . . . and her decision to run away with Zane might result in facing her worst fears.

Gena Showalter continues her Lords of the Underworld series with The Darkest Promise. Cameo is possessed by the demon of Misery and unable to remember any moments of happiness. Lazarus the Cruel and Unusual is a warrior king determined to do the impossible: seduce her and make her smile. Together, the unlikely pair will battle their greatest enemies . . . and fight for love.

In All the Secrets We Keep by Megan Hart, sometimes, the past won't let you go. Ilya Stern and Theresa Malone were only step-siblings for a year, decades ago. Things had been tense back then, but now that she's back in town to attend his grandmother's funeral, a different sort of tension is rising between them. Each has their own slew of secrets they want to keep — can they move beyond the past and find a place for each other in the future?

Game of Chance by Erika Wilde is a sexy, fast-paced story set in the sizzling hot world of Vegas. Nathan Fox, a former marine and head of security at the Onyx Casino, has met his match in the gorgeous, headstrong Nicole Hutton. Their attraction is irresistible, though neither one is looking for more than a night of passion. When they find themselves involved in a dangerous, high-stakes game of chance, all bets are off as they discover that falling in love is the greatest risk of all.

In Hard Stick by L.P. Dover, Kellan Carter is one of the sexiest hockey players in the NHL who isn't afraid to get down and dirty on the ice. His fans love him, but there’s one woman who evades him at every turn. Kristen Robinson is a gorgeous, down-to-earth bartender who works at the pub the Charlotte Strikers like to hang out at. She's used to the flirty advances the other players send her way, and she has no problems shutting them down. However, Kellan's determined to steal her heart, not knowing she's harboring a dangerous secret. When the truth comes out, he promises to protect her. Looks like he might have to get dirty off the ice as well.

In The Story of Us, Shelby Eubanks had her entire life ahead of her, until one day, it was all ripped right out of her hands. For five years, she's been holding it together as best as she can, just barely surviving. But, when Eli James, the love she thought she'd lost forever, suddenly walks back into her life, her world comes crashing down around her for a second time. Only this time, she's a different person than the girl he remembers and is determined to do whatever it takes to protect Eli, even if that means staying away from him. However, Eli refuses to walk away again and will do everything he can to remind Shelby that what they have is worth fighting for. From bestselling author Tara Sivec comes an emotional, breathtakingly romantic new book about the power of first love and the promise of second chances.

The Ultimatum by Karen Robards tells the story of the daughter of a world-class thief, Bianca St. Ives. She is a skilled thief herself, among her many other extraordinary talents. A $200-million dollar heist gone wrong leaves her father apparently dead and Bianca in hiding — until her unknown past surfaces to threaten her life.

A new Wicked Horse club is coming to Las Vegas, and you're cordially invited to attend the grand opening in Wicked Favor by Sawyer Bennett. Jerico Jameson is the gorgeous, ripped, and totally alpha owner of The Wicked Horse Vegas. He doesn't do favors and rarely gives you the time of day – unless he wants you in his bed. When the sister of his sworn enemy shows up looking for help, Jerico should have no trouble saying no, but he's not one to pass up an opportunity for revenge. Trista Barnes is out of time and options, and coming to Jerico Jameson is her last resort. What she doesn't count on is their undeniable chemistry and an insatiable need to explore all The Wicked Horse, and Jerico, have to offer.

Roar by Cora Carmack: "In a land ruled and shaped by violent magical storms, power lies with those who control them." As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora's been groomed to be the perfect queen. But she's yet to show any trace of the magic she'll need to protect her people. Her choices seem to be ruin or marriage, but legend says that her ancestors first gained their magic by facing a storm and stealing part of its essence. Aurora might not have magic now, but she can steal it if she's brave enough.

Katy Evans is back with a new second chance romance, Tycoon. She's the one who got away. He's the only one who can help. Brought together by chance for a second time, Bryn Kelly and Aaric Christos are no longer the same people they used to be in high school. Bryn is struggling to begin her own business; Christos is now a rich and powerful tycoon. But underlying the changes is that same spark they always shared. The chemistry. The interest. The connection. They are the biggest "what if" they've had in each other's life. Now, if only they'd take a leap for it and find out what second chances are all about.

Jodi Ellen Malpas is back with a new novella in her This Man series, All I Am. She walked into Hux with two requirements: cold and emotionless. It should have been easy for me to deliver — I'm an expert in both. Then she spoke. And she looked at me. And I undressed her. She got under my skin and into my head. But she didn't know who I am. Or all I am.

Silver Mercant: A cool-as-ice telepath used to order and control. Valentin Nikolaev: A wildly charming bear alpha who's decided she's the only woman for him. And a poisoner whose violent plan to destroy Silver sends her right into the chaotic, loyal heart of a bear clan. Warning: Silver Silence by Nalini Singh is highly likely to make you sigh, laugh, and fall madly in love with a certain gentleman bear.

Jay Crownover continues her Saints of Denver series with Salvaged. Hudson Wheeler has got a knack for putting the shine back on things that have been forgotten and mistreated. Poppy Cruz has a way about her that makes even the most guarded of hearts crumble. Together they fight to fix everything that's broken and work on repairing the happily ever after they both desperately want.

You know those delicious hate-at-first sight love stories? The ones where the guy and girl set of sparks from the very first meeting but not the romantic kind . . . at first? I Knew You Were Trouble by Lauren Layne is an ode to those stories. If you love watching two people who think they're all wrong for each other get proven wrong, this is the book for you. It's got quippy banter, steamy sex, and plenty of punch-in-the-gut romantic moments to give you the good kind of butterflies.

In Stay by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy, virtual assistant Hailey is 95 percent sure she spends part of each day texting with her lifelong crush and catering to his every need. But checking his identity in the company database would be against the rules . . . Hockey star Matt Eriksson is nursing a broken heart. The only person in his life who seems to understand is someone who won't reveal her pretty face. But it's nothing that a pair of fourth row hockey seats can't fix. Hailey can't resist the offer. Matt can't resist Hailey. Fire up the kiss cam!