K.L. Shandwick & Kelly Shandwick

ALLi Author Member

Location: United Kingdom

Genres: LGBTQ+, New Adult, Other, Romance

K.L. Shandwick is an international bestselling author of over thirty novels. She writes: New Adult, Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense stories. Her writing is inspired by imperfect people; each striving to carve out their own piece of happiness from life. Her emotional novels have gained a loyal following for her 'real to life' characters who sometimes face challenges in their quest for love. Many readers have fallen for her book boyfriends and when K.L. isn't writing, she lives in the English countryside with her husband and enjoys live music and socializing with friends.

K.L. Shandwick & Kelly Shandwick's books

Gibson's Legacy: Contemporary Romance (Last Score Book 1)

Coming eye to eye with Gibson Barclay while he was b*lls deep in some 'lucky' girl was heart stopping. So what did I do? Run? Nope. I froze! The guy was every inch a rock star, in our bar at least. Pretty girls fought each other to be next in line for their few hours of fun with the scandalously, shameless, manwhore. Naturally, he was hot-as-sin to look at, but even if he had only been a six instead of a ten, his s*xy, flirty vibe, and his dirty talking ways would still have gotten him laid. Not my type of guy at all, I thought. Until years later, when a second chance to meet him made me wonder if there could possibly be much more to Gibson than the legacy I had once known him for. "It is truly an art when a writer makes you love a man...

Trusting Gibson: Contemporary Romance (Last Score Book 2)

Taking a chance on Gibson Barclay was something Chloe never envisaged in her future when she was in college. Years later, she found herself thrown into his world with no immediate way out. She knew that trying to be the girlfriend of Gibson Barclay would come at a price. Was she capable of trusting him with his notorious womanizing reputation and temptation only a heartbeat away? Chlloe was still dealing with her own dark event, and with the media constantly thirsty for new information about Gibson and his life, it meant Chloe would constantly watching over her shoulder, fearful of her past rearing its ugly head again. Gibson promised to protect Chloe, but how could he keep her safe from the past that still haunts her with his life in the spotlight? When Gibson's trust is put to the test how will he react?

Gibson's Melody: Last Score Novella

This novella compliments Gibson's Legacy and Trusting Gibson (Last Score Series). They say the past always catches up with you… For a guy like Rock God, Gibson Barclay, it wasn’t totally unexpected. Everyone always knew living down the kind of legacy he’d created for himself was never going to be easy. But just when he thought there were no more skeletons to find, his wayward past raises its ugly head and sets his mind reeling. Historically, nothing and no one had ever fazed this hotter than Hell rock star, but that was back in the days when he only had himself to consider. Never one to shirk his responsibilities, Gibson takes the shocking news in his stride, but faces hurting the one person he loves above all else. When he shares his secret, can the love of his life cope with the inevitable changes to their daily lives and how...

Another Life: A Second Chance Widowed Single Dad Romance

What happens to you when you love someone with all of your heart, but that love has nowhere to go? Heartthrob, Cole Harkin, counted his blessings with a gorgeous wife and the couple's excitement of a first baby on the way. Just when he thought his world was complete, Cole becomes devastated and overwhelmed when his future is ripped from under his feet. With little choice in the matter, Cole has to face living another life...A very different life to the one he thought he and Grace had planned. A Single parent second chance romance following Cole's inspirational journey through grief and loss. 'Another Life is a beautifully constructed story of Cole Harkin trying to rebuild his life when fate deals him the best thing in his life and the cruelest blow at the same time.' 'WARNING - must have Kleenex to read this book. From the opening pages to...

Love with Every Beat: Second Change Rockstar Romance (Alfie Black's POV on the Everything Trilogy)

All women are beautiful... Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. But sometimes there’s one that really hits the spot and steals your breath without them even knowing you exist. Lily Parnell was that woman for me. Women came easy to me…and for me, for that matter. But Lily was—different. The first time I saw her I didn’t just want her, I craved her… and once we had met, I knew she felt the same. The heated chemistry, s*xual tension, and our burning desire for one another fanned the flames of passion between us. It was never supposed to be a hearts and flowers romance we agreed that at the start. Until one day Lily decided what I had to give her wasn't enough, a girl like her deserved everything. Love with Every Beat is the rockstar, Alfie Black's, story. It's his words, his angsty rockstar romance, and his account of...

Enough Isn't Everything: Contemporary/New Adult Romance Series (Everything Trilogy Book 1)

Lily Parnell isn’t a dumb person, but she has never encountered a man like Alfie Black before. Not only is Alfie a hot rock-god in the making, but he is also irresistible, charismatic, charming, and with s*x appeal oozing from every pour. Usually, what Alfie wants he gets— period. And Alfie wants Lily. Does Lily stand a chance with a guy like him? He doesn’t just want her, he craves her. Driven by his desire, he is relentless in his seductive pursuit and Lily doesn’t a chance. What he is offering isn’t love and romance, but a secret relationship surrounded by mystery, and full of passion. Would Lily think this was enough when enough isn’t everything? Join Alfie Black and his British girl in America, Lily, for a rollercoaster of a ride in this angsty rockstar romance.'

Everything She Needs (Everything Trilogy Book 2)

Are desire and chemistry all two people need to be happy? Alfie says yes, Lily thinks not. With their views sitting poles apart Lily wonders, could Alfie be everything she needs, or will he learn that Lily is stronger than he realises?When Lily is back on home turf and Alfie is playing the tourist, could he be about to learn she has a different side to the wild one that he knows?Join Alfie and Lily in the second part of the Everything trilogy and follow their journey through this angsty rockstar romance series.'All the emotions have me tied in knots, half the time I have a lump in my throat.' - Reviewer

Everything I Want (Everything Trilogy Book 3)

How do you forget the man who walks away with your heart? You don't. Not when the guy you once knew intimately is all over the media every day. The camera loves him–I don't. At least that's what I've told myself for the past two years. Okay, so I lie a little. A girl has to save face. Moving on hasn't been easy, and if I'm honest, I'm not quite there yet. But I've tried and every day I've gained ground. Now he's back looking hotter than ever and my soul has been shaken. My mind is full of passionate memories; my body is reacting more than ever, to the chemistry between us. My heart...? Well, there's a mixture of love, hate, desire, and lust. The only question I can think of is, could Alfie Black ever be everything I want? In this final addition to the Everything Trilogy, we...

Everything Is Yours (An Everything Novella)

Being Floridian born and bred, Alfie Black didn't usually 'do' winters. Lily Parnell, his girl, was from London and was used to seasons. Winter was one of her favorites. As famous musicians both were used to living their lives in the limelight. Alfie, a rock legend, and Lily also rock star in her own right, were propelled to 'Rock Royalty' just by being together. Add their close friend, Rick Fars, another 'Rock God' into the equation, and it was easy to see how difficult it was to maintain any kind of friendships without the media tagging along looking for the latest scoop. These days one never seemed to be mentioned without the other. However, a rare window of opportunity in all of their schedules arose and so did Alfie's desire. With Christmas only two weeks away and eight days of downtime, Alfie seized it with both hands. Three rockers, alcohol,...

Ready For Flynn, Part 1 : A Rockstar Romance (The Ready For Flynn Series): Best Friend Younger Sister Love Story

She's his best friend’s younger sister. He’s a bad boy player. Sometimes...fate attracts the forbidden. Nothing feels real when you’ve experienced tragedy—unless you decide to take life by the throat. Both Valerie and Flynn know life doesn’t always offer second or third chances. Experience doesn’t necessarily come with age. When a mutual attraction threatened to spark into desire, Flynn’s word is tested like never before. first time Flynn left Valerie behind she never thought she’d see him again. The second time he left, her heart bled. But when both were offered this one last chance was what they had an impulse or an undeniable love? Life is not a destination or a journey. Forbidden temptations aren’t always sordid. Do reputations never change? Some people are forever… Taking chances may be reckless, but the prizes can be great. Is love always enough or will the heady temptations of fame prove too...

Ready For Flynn, Part 2 : A Rockstar Romance (The Ready For Flynn Series)

Life for Flynn Docherty and Valerie Darsin hadn't always been easy. A series of tragedies finally brought them together, and twists of fate made them what they are. An undeniable love keeps them together, but is young love enough in a world full of temptation? With Flynn's career on the line can he accept what Valerie proposes?He knew he could trust her with his heart, but is that the same as believing in her? He knew she could be persuasive and he wanted to give her the world, but was she ready to take the world on with him?Ready For Flynn, Part 2 continues this Rockstar Romance showing a woman coming of age and a heady relationship deepening. 'I love, love being swept away by a beautiful love story.''Yet again, you are catapulted into a story that develops in front of your eyes.'

Ready For Flynn,Part 3: A Rockstar Romance: Ready For Flynn Series (The Ready For Flynn Series)

Life had never been easy for Rock God, Flynn Docherty.At a tender age, he'd locked down past personal tragedy, hurt, and pain to make his life bearable when most would have crumbled from what he witnessed.With Valerie Darsin in his life, their instant attraction had grown into the kind of love that most can only dream about. In many ways, they were two hearts that beat as one; sharing a love so profound and rare, they were destined to be together.However, can two damaged people with tragic pasts really be what each other needs?Do values like trust, honesty, love, and commitment, survive in a world where a rock star has millions of followers who are willing to do literally anything for their idol?Ready for Flynn, Part 3 concludes this gut-wrenching, tear-jerker, Rockstar Romance series. 'l have never read love and passion between two people written so beautifully.'

Free to Breathe: A bad boy steamy second chance romance standalone)

Noah Haxby - Rock music royalty - Notorious playboy - S*xy charismatic lead singer of Fr8Load. Noah... Reputations are usually built over time and can be destroyed in a heartbeat. When that reputation has been built on a lie and is destroying my future, how do I prove I’m not the man they originally wanted the world to see? Maggie Dashwood... Noah Haxby broke my heart, shattered my world, and stole my future and I’d never even met him. Was I a fan? No. But I knew someone who was. Ask any man if he’d love to be most women’s fantasy and he’d probably say yes. Be careful what you wish for… fantasies can quickly turn into infatuations and obsessions, and sometimes, like in my case, obsessions can be lethal. This hate to love angsty rockstar romance is way more than you'll expect. Full of rollercoaster moments as both Noah...

Exhale and Move On

When you've lived the reckless rock and roll lifestyle Rick Fars has it's no surprise to learn he's been there, done that, and in Rick's case he's most likely left his t-shirt behind on some woman's bedroom floor. As a wealthy playboy bachelor Rick's never been taken by any woman, but he's taken plenty and often. Outwardly Rick is living the dream, however, appearances can be deceptive and behind closed doors Rick's life is far more complex than most would realize. When the past and the present collide will Rick's future finally help him to know his own mind? standalone: LGBT mmf mfm bi

Notes On Love: (Enemies to Lovers, second chance romance standalone)

What if, for one brief moment, life gives you one special connection? A connection that has the potential to last a lifetime but, due to circumstances beyond your control, inevitably comes with an expiration date. When Gray Dennison and Hettie Lawson had an exclusive, mind-blowing relationship during Gray’s final weeks as an international student in Miami, he had thought Hettie was perfect in mind, body, and soul. But when he headed home to the UK their affair ended as abruptly as it started. This left a distressed Hettie without closure. Years later, life was more complicated, Gray was successful, and when found himself back in Miami, his thoughts returned to his carefree days in college, and the girl he had never really forgotten. ˃˃ Standalone ˃˃˃ New Adult Authors, Genre: New Adult fiction, new adult love triangle. a compelling and seductive read" "Hot Rocker! brilliant book a must for anyone...

Piper: Age Gap Rockstar Romance (Last Score Book 4)

I know what they think. They think I’m too innocent for the life I have chosen. Maybe they’re right. Maybe I am. However, sometimes a girl has to follow her instincts even if they may lead to failure. Who knows, the bigger the risk the greater the riches could be. The facts are, I have a musical gift, a new beginning and an incredible opportunity. Simon McLennan’s reputation as a taker is a well known fact. But I have a secret crush. Is the attraction mutual or am I out of my depth with someone like him? Living in the shadow of a dark and lonely past it’s my time to shine. My time to take what I want. Even if it means risking what’s safe for our few stolen moments. Oh did I mention, Simon is one of my mentors, a rock star idol and my famous adoptive father’s...

Missing Beats

What would you do if a hot famous person rang your cell phone out of the blue? How would you feel if he asked to sleep on your couch? Now, what would your answer be if this smoking hot man was a stranger to the adult you, but had been your soulmate when you were a child? When Jo Carmichael answered this call, a tender heart beat out of time— but not in the happy and dizzy way you may think. Most women would gladly beg for an opportunity to spend time with a handsome hot-blooded star, but they weren't Jo, and Kane Exeter's job didn't impress her. More importantly, he'd broken her heart. However, with a burning curiosity to learn why Kane had deceived her, she doesn't refuse his pleading request. Many women viewed a night with Kane as the most glorious time of their lives. To Jo, the...

Souled

Most people think they know me. Being famous I get to hide the real me behind that. But not in my home town. There… I’m just McKenna. So why would anyone pay to date me? Volunteering for a bachelor’s auction will be fun they said. Time out with a rock star will be a date to remember they said. When Charlotte bid on love her expectations were nothing like reality and forced her to face issues buried in more ways than she anticipated.

Lucky Valentine (Luvluck novellas Book 4)

veryone knew who Daisy O'Donnell's famous boyfriend was, but only a privileged few knew that she was his girlfriend. Could you keep that a secret? Rock star boyfriend, Jamie Fontaine and his barmaid girlfriend from Dublin did—for almost a year. However, with several near misses, Jamie felt the time had come to declare his love for his girl to the world. Where better to do this than during part of his band's tour in a far-off foreign country. Combining his work with a romantic Valentine's weekend in Paris, he made the best of the plan, but when he confesses his love for his girl, it's Daisy who's left facing the music, in every sense of the word. When the couple's relationship became common knowledge among the band's entourage, did feisty Daisy live up to the feisty reputation Jamie knew her to have, or did she fold when challenged by those...

Lucky Star (Luvluck Novellas Book 3)

How do you keep your rock star boyfriend a secret when most of the world recognizes him on sight? Daisy O’Donnell knows the festive season in the hospitality trade has always been insane. Running a busy Dublin pub during the festive season, takes stamina and luck to ensure everything goes smoothly when there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day. However, when her rock star boyfriend brings his family over to stay, spirits are high, allowances had to be made. Lucky Star is book three of the Luvluck Novellas series. If you love a hunky rock star, a sassy female lead, and a romantic comedy with a smidge of steam, this book is for you. Buy Lucky Star for a fun, laugh out loud, opposites attract Amercian/Irish romance!

Lucky Chance (Luvluck Novellas Book 2)

He's a famous rock star, she was a fan. When Jamie Fontaine from DistRoyed was diverted to fan Daisy O'Donnell's Irish Pub, the girl lost her mind and her heart. Love was shining on Daisy until one day the man she adored just upped and disappeared. Now he's back, and he's taking a lucky chance his girl will forgive him. How do you win the girl you love back when you've been missing for the previous four months? Lucky Chance is book two of the Luvluck series. If you love a hunky rock star, a sassy female lead, and a romantic comedy with a smidge of steam, this book is for you. Buy Lucky Chance for a fun, laugh out loud, opposites attract romance!

Lucky Break (Luvluck Novellas Book 1)

The Original story previously named Lucky Me was part of the Tempting Luck anthology 2018. Luck? When rock star Jamie Fontaine finds himself stranded in Dublin due to a snowstorm, he has no battery juice or charger for his cell phone. He has no email passwords and he can't remember a single phone number for assistance from work. To top it all off there are no hotel rooms available in Dublin, due to the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. However, just when he'd thought all hope was gone a gorgeous girl in a bar called Daisy, gives him his lucky break. A break with contingencies that puts him to work, but not in his usually famous rock star way. Lucky Break is book one of the Luvluck series. If you love a hunky rock star, a sassy female lead, great banter, and a smidge of steam with your romantic comedy, this...

Just Jack: Everything laid bare

ust Jack can be read as a standalone book although the book means so much more if you've read The Everything Trilogy. What happens when you feel you've lost that special bond? When that someone's loss is like losing an arm? Don't worry...nobody died. Growing up with his best friend Lily Jack had never given that a thought, Until one day when the choices she made changed everything between them and their relationship had to shift. Life changes and people with it, which, for Jack, wasn't a bad thing because it made him finally sit up and take notice of himself. With his future to decide and his second chance at life, Jack could never have known where his onward journey would lead or how these experiences would shape him into a man who could never be described by his friends as 'just Jack.' Other books connected in the Everything...

Until Jude (*Pulsetunes Rock Gods series book 1)

On the "My Rockstar Boyfriend" List on Goodreads! One band. One tour. One rule: don’t fall for her. I never wanted a little sister. But when my best friend and bandmate, Levi, finds out he has a seventeen-year-old half-sister he never knew about, she suddenly becomes our responsibility. Esther Milligan lost everything—her mother, her home, and now she’s stuck on tour with a bunch of rockstars she doesn’t belong with. Including me. I should keep my distance. I have to. She’s too young. Too innocent. And Levi would kill me if he knew the kind of thoughts running through my head whenever she’s around. But there’s something about Esther—something that pulls me in even when I know I shouldn’t want her. She’s a complication I don’t need, a temptation I can’t have. But the more time we spend together, the harder it gets to pretend she’s just a kid who...

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