You & Me, For Real
Hollywood Hills Series Book 1
This Hayley’s debut novel. It releases August 2025 and is now available for preorder.
This book is a lighthearted, closed-door, contemporary romance with humor.
She swore she’d never be in front of the camera again, but now she’s falling for a Hollywood heartthrob with a tabloid-worthy secret.
Former child reality star Ashton Reid is done with fame and dreams of a quiet life and finally opening her own animal rescue. But establishing a non-profit requires funding and, therefore, publicity. For Ashton, this means facing her crippling anxiety anytime a camera is pointed in her direction. Despite her best efforts to avoid all things Hollywood, when celebrity Griffin Ford rushes into her shelter carrying an injured dog—with his impossibly muscled arms and notorious abs—she’s helpless against those almond eyes. The dog’s eyes, that is.
Actor Griffin Ford is desperate for his first meaningful role. Tired of being seen as nothing more than washboard abs on an angsty teen drama, he’s agreed to a fake relationship with his co-star to guarantee the lead in her father’s next movie. But when the contract requires more than he’s bargained for, he begins to question the future he always imagined. To take back some ownership of his life, Griffin adopts a new dog—despite being clueless about pet ownership.
Drawn to Ashton’s authenticity, Griffin recruits her to train his new rescue. In return, Griffin helps her navigate publicity and social media for her foundation. Outside the glow of Hollywood, it doesn’t take long for Ashton to see that Griffin is more than the hunk he portrays on TV. As their professional and personal lives intertwine and their attraction grows stronger, their chemistry becomes undeniable. But when the heat of the spotlight threatens to expose Ashton’s past and Griffin’s secret, the two must decide: fight for what’s real between them, or risk becoming another casualty of fame.
A New Year’s Kiss Collection
This short romance collection is available for free via Amazon.
Hayley’s story is called: Sparks at Midnight
These six sweet romances are sure to sprinkle some New Year’s magic in your heart today!
A Pitch Perfect New Year’s by Amy Renaud
Sparks were flying months ago for Scarlett and Jack, then he all but disappeared. Now it’s New Year’s Eve, Jack’s back, and with a surprise Scarlett’s waited almost half a lifetime for.
A Heavenly New Year’s by Angela Ruth Strong
Newly single flight attendant Claire Donavan picks up a trip rather than spend New Year’s alone, but working with her pilot friend Nathan Stuart might just make for a heavenly holiday.
December 31, 2004 (A Plot Twist Short Story) by Bethany Turner
Olivia Ross and Liam Howard are just friends. And exes. And maybe madly in love with each other? Well, let’s just say it’s complicated. In this bonus day with the characters from Bethany Turner’s bestselling rom-com, Plot Twist, Olivia and Liam learn that the only simple decision is whether or not they should put aside the complications long enough to indulge in one more perfect NYE together. (The answer is yes. See? Simple.)
Sparks at Midnight by Hayley Elliott
Recently single, Rachel is planning a New Year’s in—full of junk food and rom coms. Until her roommate (and brother’s best friend) uses her weaknesses against her—AKA his wavy hair and dimples, and he convinces her to go out. With him. And five of his firefighter brothers. Rachel’s kept her secret crush for Derek contained, but tonight his teasing feels more like flirtation. Maybe the last night of the year is exactly the perfect time to dispense with that ‘little sister’ image Derek’s always pegged her with. Starting with a sexy sequined dress…
The Off-Script Kiss by Jessica Kate
Never in a million years did Lauren Taylor expect to wind up kissing Jordan Blake. Especially like this—on a movie set, in New York, as a part of the big-screen adaptation of her romantic comedy novel. Jordan’s not just another Aussie who made it big in Hollywood—he was once her secret crush. He’s her younger brother’s best friend. And he’s the man who publicly ridiculed her book in a video that went far more viral than her sales ever did. Everything on a movie set is fake—except for Lauren’s anger. And, despite everything, there’s still that attraction to Jordan that she just can’t snuff out. Will the magic of New Year’s Eve turn this loathing into love?
The Secret New Year’s Kiss by Kelsey D. M. Anderson
A small-town bookstore owner is still confused on who exactly gave her a kiss on New Year’s Eve just ten years ago. But then an old friend walks back into her shop, and her life…
Warm your heart with these six sweet love stories today!
