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Penelope Ward

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Boston, The United States

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Romance, Contemporary

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October 2010

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Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

With millions of books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over forty novels.

In 2014, Penelope’s fourth book, Stepbrother Dearest, became the #1 bestselling independently published Kindle ebook of the year on Amazon.com and was credited with igniting an entirely new subgenre of romance. Her 2016 smash hit RoomHate debuted at #2 on The New York Times Bestseller list. Penelope is an Audie Award Winner and ...more

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★ LIVE IN ALL FORMATS! ★

The Drummer’s Heart is LIVE and FREE to Read in Kindle Unlimited. It’s also on special release price of $3.99 for a few days only.

What You Can Expect:
• ROCKSTAR HERO
• “MY WIFE”
• SMALL TOWN
• CLOSE PROXIMITY
• SLOW BURN
• ONE BED

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Penelope Ward’s books

Average rating: 4.02 · 958,526 ratings · 94,285 reviews · 101 distinct works • Similar authors

	Stepbrother Dearest 4.03 avg rating — 72,888 ratings — published 2014 — 46 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	RoomHate 3.84 avg rating — 70,726 ratings — published 2016 — 44 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cocky Bastard by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author), Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 40,214 ratings — published 2015 — 37 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Neighbor Dearest 4.10 avg rating — 31,337 ratings — 36 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Playboy Pilot by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author), Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 29,348 ratings — published 2016 — 29 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Park Avenue Player by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author), Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 25,345 ratings — published 2019 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jake Undone (Jake, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 23,057 ratings — published 2013 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dear Bridget, I Want You by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author), Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 22,974 ratings — published 2017 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rebel Heart (Rush Duet, #2) by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author), Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 21,588 ratings — published 2018 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author), Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 21,316 ratings — published 2021 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Penelope Ward

Jake (3 books)
by

Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author)

4.18 avg rating — 42,630 ratings

Cocky Bastard Episodes (French) (6 books)
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Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author),

Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author),

Fabienne Vidallet (Translator)

4.13 avg rating — 40,444 ratings

When two complete opposites meet—one who believes in soul mates and one who doesn’t—will they fall in love despite their differences? A nod...

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Penelope Ward has read The Drummer's Heart by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
★ LIVE IN ALL FORMATS! ★ The Drummer’s Heart is LIVE and FREE to Read in Kindle Unlimited. It’s also on special release price of $3.99 for a few days only. What You Can Expect: • ROCKSTAR HERO • “MY WIFE” • SMALL TOWN • CLOSE PROXIMITY • SLOW BURN • ONE BED U ...more
Feb 23, 2025 05:33AM · 28 likes · like · see review
Penelope Ward added a status update: ★ LIVE IN ALL FORMATS! ★ The Drummer’s Heart is LIVE and FREE to Read in Kindle Unlimited. It’s also on special release price of $3.99 for a few days only. What You Can Expect: • ROCKSTAR HERO • “MY WIFE” • SMALL TOWN • CLOSE PROXIMITY • SLOW BURN • ONE BED US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC4MHQ2M/
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Penelope Ward rated a book it was amazing Indiscretion by Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Emotional, funny, sexy...classic Vi Keeland...a story that will keep you guessing. Some of the best characters I've ever read, too. Can't wait for everyone to meet Dawson and Naomi! ...more
Dec 28, 2024 06:04AM · 29 likes · like · see review
Penelope Ward has read The Rules of Dating a Younger Man (The Law of Opposites Attract, #4) by Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Penelope Ward has read The Rocker's Muse by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
THE ROCKER'S MUSE is LIVE on EARLY on Amazon! Get it while it's $3.99 (U.S. Pricing) for a very limited time. (Moving to $4.99 permanently after release.) It is also NOT in Kindle Unlimited, so grab it at the lowest price NOW! Amazon: https://www.ama ...more
Aug 25, 2024 03:53PM · 32 likes · like · see review
Penelope Ward rated a book it was amazing The Unraveling by Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Kept me enthralled and on the edge of my seat and unable to stop turning the pages until the very end. THE UNRAVELING by Vi Keeland is a must-read summer thriller. You won’t regret picking this one up!
Jul 08, 2024 02:11PM · 32 likes · like · see review
Penelope Ward has read The Surrogate by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
★LIVE EARLY! ★ THE SURROGATE, a complete standalone, is now LIVE on Amazon! It’s on very limited-time release price moving to $4.99 soon. This is the lowest price it will ever be. And based on early-reader reactions, I think Sigmund Benedictus is offi ...more
Feb 25, 2024 05:57AM · 32 likes · like · see review
Penelope Ward has read The Aristocrat by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
★ ★FREE FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY!★ ★ This is the first solo book I’ve offered FREE in a decade! Grab this rare opportunity to read The Aristocrat for FREE. A standalone, second-chance novel with a sexy, British hero. Emotional, angsty and equally funny wit ...more
Feb 09, 2024 05:14AM · 101 likes · like · see review
Penelope Ward rated a book it was amazing What Happens at the Lake by Vi Keeland (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Small town magic told in Vi Keeland's signature style. Fox Cassidy is a sexy, grumpy (grunting!) hero you're going to absolutely fall in love with. Get ready to escape into Laurel Lake! ...more
Dec 14, 2023 01:26PM · 29 likes · like · see review
Penelope Ward has read The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand (The Law of Opposites Attract #3) by Penelope Ward (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
★LIVE AND FREE TO READ IN KINDLE UNLIMITED★ I'm so very excited to share that The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand, co-written with the amazing Vi Keeland, is LIVE!! (Audio too!) Amazon US ➜ https://amzn.to/44bWKWn Amazon UK ➜ https://amzn.to/3QD6INq A ...more
Nov 12, 2023 05:35AM · 25 likes · like · see review

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Quotes by Penelope Ward (?)

“You were the best thing that ever happen to me. I hope that someday I can say you were one of the best, but for now, it's only you.”
― Penelope Ward, Stepbrother Dearest

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“A broken heart is still a beating one.”
― Penelope Ward, Stepbrother Dearest

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“The "one that got away" was supposed to stay away, not come back and leave you all over again.”
― Penelope Ward, Stepbrother Dearest

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Which NON-DARK book you’d like to read with us in October?
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The Glue by K. Webster
4.28 stars, Menage, 290 pages

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4.05 stars, Friends to Lovers, 300 pages

3 votes 12.5%

Long Shot (HOOPS #1) by Kennedy Ryan
4.33 stars, Sports Romance, 460 pages

3 votes 12.5%

Love Online by Penelope Ward
3.97 stars, New Adult, 248 pages

2 votes 8.3%

The Earl of London by Louise Bay
4.25 stars, Contemporary, 328 pages

2 votes 8.3%

Hold You Close by Melanie Harlow
4.07 stars, Contemporary, 270 pages

2 votes 8.3%

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