Amanda Shelley

Biography

Amanda Shelley loves falling into a book to experience new worlds. As an avid reader and writer, sharing worlds of her own creation is a passion that inspired her to become an author. She writes contemporary romance with characters who are strong and sexy with a touch of sass.

When not writing, Amanda enjoys time with her family, playing chauffeur, chef and being an enthusiastic fan for her children. Keeping up with them keeps her alert and grounded in reality. She enjoys long car rides, chai lattes and popping her SUV into four-wheel drive for adventures anywhere.

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Books

The Vegas Pitch
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 25,720. Language: English. Originally Published: July 7, 2023 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
This pitch could make or break my career. Not only will it set a personal record for the biggest account I've ever landed, but it could set my newfound company three years ahead of schedule for expansion. Thank god I've got Nate Bellinger on my team. Even though I had my reservations hiring the sexiest man I've ever laid eyes on – he more than meets my expectations with his hard work and...
He Saved My Boy
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 46,580. Language: English. Originally Published: January 15, 2023 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Medical
Davis is the first guy to catch my attention since… hell, I don't even know. Instantly, he makes me think and feel things I've forgotten existed. It has been forever since I put my needs first, so I take the chance and let him light me up from the inside out. Our night is the kind that will ruin me for all others. But then I get the dreaded call. I rush out without a second glance, knowing I'll...
The Boy Upstairs
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 43,820. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2023 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Holiday
I ran into Derek while trying to escape the neighbor from hell. Instantly, we hit it off. Since he's only here for three months and the microbrewery leaves me little time for commitments, it's the perfect setup for a fling. He's adventurous, challenges me, and he just gets me from the inside out. With our expiration date quickly approaching, I'm left to wonder… Will my heart ever be the same...
Zander
Series: The Perfectly Independent Series, Book 0. Price: Free! Words: 32,640. Language: English. Originally Published: December 16, 2022 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Sports, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Sports, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
Zander's known for being a player both on and off the court. When his name shows up as my next client, my heart stalls, and not in a good way. There's no way I'll survive the semester with him. I just don't have the patience. However, when I need help, Zander makes a proposal I can't refuse. He'll be my fake date to my best friend's wedding so I don't have to face my ex and his new girlfriend...
Vince: Book Two of the Perfectly Independent Series
Series: The Perfectly Independent Series, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 90,580. Language: English. Originally Published: January 26, 2021 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
It's funny how one night can change everything. Family comes first. I knew that. I knew there would be sacrifices and we are so close to having it all. I knew because I had the perfectly laid out plan to make it happen. That is until she walked in and knocked my world on its ass. Sydney's strong, sexy, independent – possibly more than I can handle. She's everything I've ever wanted, but my...
Making the Call
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 99,650. Language: English. Originally Published: April 14, 2020 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Sports
Dani As a bestselling romance author, most assume my life's glamorous, filled with combustible chemistry, and most of all, romance. Ha! I can only wish. With a deadline looming, I've escaped to my family's cabin on Anderson Island to free myself from distractions. My plan's great, until a man, who could pass as a cover model on one of my books, comes to my rescue. Is there chemistry? Sure. Is...
Resolution: Book Two of the Resilience Duet
Series: Resilience Duet, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 87,600. Language: English. Originally Published: February 11, 2019 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Military
With Enzo returning to Germany, distance has its hardships. Settling down or having a family had never been on his radar before Samantha. Now her quick wit and sexy smile has him contemplating his life choices. She and her kids have burrowed their way deep into his heart, and he knows he cannot let go. Samantha never imagined she would fall so hard for the man who broke through her defenses and...
Damien
Series: The Perfectly Independent Series, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 96,510. Language: English. Originally Published: May 25, 2021 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Beautiful girls are not hard to find at Columbia River University. The coeds on campus are great to look at but I was over that scene after graduation three years ago. These days, outside of being part of the largest civil engineering job on campus, all I'm searching for is a decent meal and some peace and quiet. It's why I'm happy to have found what I consider a hidden gem in the diner I...
The Resilience Duet
Series: Resilience Duet. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 179,650. Language: English. Originally Published: April 3, 2022 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Military
Samantha never saw Enzo coming. As the dust settles from her divorce, her life is full. She doesn't have time for distractions. She's too busy running her own company and checking off numerous items from her kids' demanding schedule to have a life of her own. Then he walks into her kitchen with his breathtaking green eyes and a mischievous grin. He's there to surprise his father – her...
Collide: A Sweet Romance
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 98,540. Language: English. Originally Published: June 30, 2020 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies
Falling head over heels was the last thing I expected. Literally. Coffee is everywhere – and more than my ego is bruised. When the handsome stranger I plowed into calls me by name, mortification sinks in. He rushes off to class. I run home to change, hoping to forget the whole incident. If only I could be so lucky. I quickly find it's a small world and Gavin Wallace is completely unavoidable...
Resilience: Book One of the Resilience Duet
Series: Resilience Duet, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 92,800. Language: English. Originally Published: January 21, 2019 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Military
Samantha never saw Enzo coming. As the dust settles from her divorce, her life is full. She doesn't have time for distractions. She's too busy running her own company and checking off numerous items from her kids' demanding schedule to have a life of her own. Then he walks into her kitchen with his breathtaking green eyes and a mischievous grin. He's there to surprise his father – her...
Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series
Series: The Perfectly Independent Series, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 104,010. Language: English. Originally Published: September 29, 2020 by Amanda Shelley. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Sports
Of all people, why him? He didn't EVEN bother to introduce himself, just assumed I knew him from his fame on the court. Between his arrogance and the constant interruption from basketball groupies, there's no way I'll survive this semester. Sure, he's hotter than anyone I've ever laid eyes on in a science lab, but I can't afford to pull someone along to maintain the grade I deserve. Just when I...