Love and Wanderlust Series by Liz Alden

A disenchanted superyacht chef and a hunk of a deckhand. Will a hot night between the sheets cure wanderlust?I expected this job to be perfect—fancy tasting menus while schmoozing elite clientele and island hopping in the Caribbean.Instead, we’re stuck in Antigua, with nothing but boat work. I accidentally saw my coworker naked on my first day.And I can’t stop thinking about him... moreA disenchanted superyacht chef and a hunk of a deckhand. Will a hot night between the sheets cure wanderlust?I expected this job to be perfect—fancy tasting menus while schmoozing elite clientele and island hopping in the Caribbean.Instead, we’re stuck in Antigua, with nothing but boat work. I accidentally saw my coworker naked on my first day.And I can’t stop thinking about him.When the yacht gets sidelined, will the building tension crash over me, or will I escape and find the adventure I’m looking for?The Night in Lover’s Bay is a prequel with a to-be-continued ending for the Love and Wanderlust series. These contemporary romances are full of steamy nights between two travelers, perfect to feed your wanderlust. less

A light and steamy debut new adult novel about stepping out of your comfort zone and falling in love along the way. A backpack? Ready. A packed itinerary for Latin America? Planned. A hot sailor who wants to show me the world? Unexpected. Step One: I need a boat. I arrived in Panama with a limited budget for maximum exploration. I’ve only got a few months between my parents’ home in Sydney and the corporate world, so I better make the best of it. What I didn't plan on was meeting Eivind... moreA light and steamy debut new adult novel about stepping out of your comfort zone and falling in love along the way. A backpack? Ready. A packed itinerary for Latin America? Planned. A hot sailor who wants to show me the world? Unexpected. Step One: I need a boat. I arrived in Panama with a limited budget for maximum exploration. I’ve only got a few months between my parents’ home in Sydney and the corporate world, so I better make the best of it. What I didn't plan on was meeting Eivind. He’s got broad shoulders, top-tier flirting, and a sexy accent that pulls me in. But giving into him could jeopardize my whole trip. Ukulele ballads, long walks in the jungle, and sharing the space of a small sailboat together means the tension will be off the charts by the time we make it to the Pacific Ocean. Eivind and his boat are sailing west, while I’m traveling south. I came here for an adventure, but now I might have an even bigger one. One hot night in Panama might change everything. The Love and Wanderlust Series by Liz Alden:The Night in Lover's Bay (prequel short story)The Hitchhiker in PanamaThe Sailor in PolynesiaThe Second Chance in the Mediterranean less

A light and steamy debut new adult novel about stepping out of your comfort zone and falling in love along the way. A backpack? Ready. A packed itinerary for Latin America? Planned. A hot sailor who wants to show me the world? Unexpected. Step One: I need a boat. I arrived in Panama with a limited budget for maximum exploration. I’ve only got a few months between my parents’ home in Sydney and the corporate world, so I better make the best of it. What I didn't plan on was meeting Eivind... moreA light and steamy debut new adult novel about stepping out of your comfort zone and falling in love along the way. A backpack? Ready. A packed itinerary for Latin America? Planned. A hot sailor who wants to show me the world? Unexpected. Step One: I need a boat. I arrived in Panama with a limited budget for maximum exploration. I’ve only got a few months between my parents’ home in Sydney and the corporate world, so I better make the best of it. What I didn't plan on was meeting Eivind. He’s got broad shoulders, top-tier flirting, and a sexy accent that pulls me in. But giving into him could jeopardize my whole trip. Ukulele ballads, long walks in the jungle, and sharing the space of a small sailboat together means the tension will be off the charts by the time we make it to the Pacific Ocean. Eivind and his boat are sailing west, while I’m traveling south. I came here for an adventure, but now I might have an even bigger one. One hot night in Panama might change everything. The Love and Wanderlust Series by Liz Alden:The Night in Lover's Bay (prequel short story)The Hitchhiker in PanamaThe Sailor in PolynesiaThe Second Chance in the Mediterranean less

After fighting to keep her sailboat in a bitter divorce, Mia embraces her dream to sail the South Pacific alone. Until handsome stranger Jonas drops anchor beside her. Everything was fine; maybe my boat was a little more tired than I thought, and maybe it’s a touch lonely this far from my family. But that’s just part of sailing. Then, on a remote tropical atoll, another boat drops anchor next to me. It’s gorgeous, and so is the captain... moreAfter fighting to keep her sailboat in a bitter divorce, Mia embraces her dream to sail the South Pacific alone. Until handsome stranger Jonas drops anchor beside her. Everything was fine; maybe my boat was a little more tired than I thought, and maybe it’s a touch lonely this far from my family. But that’s just part of sailing. Then, on a remote tropical atoll, another boat drops anchor next to me. It’s gorgeous, and so is the captain. Jonas shows me everything that this sailing life could be—watching sunsets, snorkeling reefs, and enjoying camaraderie with his crew. A sizzling kiss sparks two blissful weeks of passion, but he’s heading to New Zealand, and my little sailboat has to stay in the gentle waters of Tahiti. There’s no way I’d give up my boat—she’s everything I’ve ever wanted. But can I give up Jonas? The Sailor in Polynesia features an American sailor, the Norwegian captain next door, and the forced proximity of a sailboat. Full of adventure and slow-burn steam, this standalone will take you on an adventure in the islands with plenty of pining between these two travelers. The second in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Sailor in Polynesia is a standalone contemporary romance for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after. The Love and Wanderlust Series by Liz Alden:The Night in Lover’s Bay (prequel short story)The Hitchhiker in PanamaThe Sailor in PolynesiaThe Chef in the Mediterranean less

A chef looking for her perfect job and a deckhand dreaming of being a captain. Marcella knows second chances shouldn’t be wasted.My job requirements:1) Cook amazing food2) See the world3) Get paid4) Avoid sleeping with the hot deckhand—againWhen I arrived in Montenegro to start my new position as the head chef aboard the superyacht Themis, I thought I was finally achieving my dream—until I realized I’d be working with Seb, the man who’d cost me my job six months previously... moreA chef looking for her perfect job and a deckhand dreaming of being a captain. Marcella knows second chances shouldn’t be wasted.My job requirements:1) Cook amazing food2) See the world3) Get paid4) Avoid sleeping with the hot deckhand—againWhen I arrived in Montenegro to start my new position as the head chef aboard the superyacht Themis, I thought I was finally achieving my dream—until I realized I’d be working with Seb, the man who’d cost me my job six months previously.He thinks I ran away, and I know better than to get involved again. But the tension is building, and the crew has to stick together to get the job done. The more I see Seb, the more the memories make my heart pound. . . .The Second Chance in the Mediterranean features an Italian yacht chef, the Cuban-American deckhand who deserves a second chance, and the forced proximity of working on a luxury yacht. Full of adventure and steamy nights, this standalone will take you island-hopping in the Mediterranean while making you hungry for more.The third in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Second Chance in the Mediterranean is a standalone contemporary romance for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after.The Love and Wanderlust Series by Liz Alden:The Night in Lover’s Bay (prequel short story)The Hitchhiker in PanamaThe Sailor in PolynesiaThe Second Chance in the Mediterranean less

That surly ex-rugby player making a ruckus in the dark corner of the bar I work at? Yeah, I try to avoid him. Too bad he’s my boss.I thought I was grumpy AF but I’ve met my match. Tane Parata has two moods when I see him in the bar he co-owns with his sister: grouchy in a dark corner or reliving his rugby days with a rowdy group that likes to cause trouble. I try to avoid him at all costs—the last thing I need is more male drama in my life after my stalker ex... moreThat surly ex-rugby player making a ruckus in the dark corner of the bar I work at? Yeah, I try to avoid him. Too bad he’s my boss.I thought I was grumpy AF but I’ve met my match. Tane Parata has two moods when I see him in the bar he co-owns with his sister: grouchy in a dark corner or reliving his rugby days with a rowdy group that likes to cause trouble. I try to avoid him at all costs—the last thing I need is more male drama in my life after my stalker ex. He's why I came to New Zealand—to escape.When my closest friend in the country—who happens to be Tane’s sister—asks me for a huge favor, I can’t say no. Now I’m Tane’s fake date to a family wedding, and it turns out he is trying to turn his life around.Adventuring around New Zealand opens my eyes to more than just Lord of the Rings fandom and sheep. I didn’t expect to fall in love with the country…or Tane.The fourth in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Player in New Zealand is two grumps having a meet-hate before a fake date pushes them together. This standalone contemporary romance is perfect for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after. less

First crush. First kiss. First nemesis.As kids, Alex Boyd and I were best friends. Until my crush sparked a kiss and our friendship went up in flames. Years of flip-flopping between avoidance and antagonizing turned into... well, us.Now, anything I can do Alex can do better. Raise money for charity? Run a marathon? Sail a regatta? Alex is there and besting me.I’m determined to keep him out of my blossoming new photography career... moreFirst crush. First kiss. First nemesis.As kids, Alex Boyd and I were best friends. Until my crush sparked a kiss and our friendship went up in flames. Years of flip-flopping between avoidance and antagonizing turned into... well, us.Now, anything I can do Alex can do better. Raise money for charity? Run a marathon? Sail a regatta? Alex is there and besting me.I’m determined to keep him out of my blossoming new photography career. But thanks to our meddling mothers, Alex winds up on a safari in South Africa with me.Same trip. Same tent. Same bed.Things are about to get wild.The fifth in the Love and Wanderlust series, The Rival in South Africa is a forced proximity romance between childhood crushes who ignite into something deeper. This stand-alone contemporary romance is perfect for everyone who wants their wanderlust to continue into the happily-ever-after.This book was originally published as a novella in the Hate Me Like You Mean It anthology. It has been expanded to a full-length novel. less