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Love Online Kindle Edition

by Penelope Ward (Author), Jessica Royer Ocken (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition

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From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new, sexy standalone novel.

We met in the least likely of places. It started out innocently enough. I was “ScreenGod” and she was “Montana,” but of course, those weren’t our actual names, just the virtual cloaks we hid behind.

Logging in at night and talking to her was my escape—my sanctuary.

Her real name was Eden, I’d soon come to find out.

From the first time we connected online, I found myself transfixed.

She was an addiction.

At first, we knew nothing about each other’s real identities…and she was adamant that we keep things that way. Anonymity had no effect on our unstoppable chemistry, though. If anything, it allowed us to open up even more in ways we may not have otherwise.

Eden was funny, intelligent, gorgeous—everything I’d ever wanted in a woman.

But I couldn’t really have her.

I had accepted things would have to stay the way they were—until the day I found a clue that led me straight to her.

So I took a chance.

And that was when our love story really began.

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Ward masterfullycreates scorching hot chemistry and insane sexual tension between Ryder andEden even though they are not physically in the same room, and it crackles withintensity. -USA TODAY HEA Blog

This book was exhilarating. I'm bouncing off the walls from this utterly addicting cyber romance. -Kindle Crack Book Reviews
5 Swoon Stars: Love Online was refreshing, heartwarming and super hot!
-Read More Sleep Less Blog

Omg!!! This is my favorite book this year!! Love love love this a trillion times!!!! The best Penelope Ward book!!!!! -Ms. ME28 Blog

Highly intriguing andunlike anything I had read before, and I absolutely loved it. -The Romance Bibliophile

Ryder and Eden's story has definitely worked its way to being one of my favorites this year. -Naughty Mom Story Time

The kind of book that an avid reader never forgets, the ones that make a profound impression on us.-The Pleasure of Reading Today

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Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. 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 over 1.5 million books sold, she is a twenty-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GTYLQKN
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penelope Ward Books, Inc.
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 25, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942215851
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #59,741 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,657 in Contemporary Romance Fiction
- #7,086 in Contemporary Romance (Books)
- #8,654 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)

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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 over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over thirty books. Her novels have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

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Customers find this book to be a phenomenal tale with a well-thought-out plot and heartwarming love story. The characters are full of personality, and one customer particularly appreciates the relationship between Ryder and Eden. Moreover, the writing style receives positive feedback for its beautiful voice, and customers describe it as thought-provoking with swoon-worthy moments. Additionally, the book makes customers laugh, and they love the author, with one customer specifically praising Ollie's honesty and intelligence.

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146 customers mention "Story quality"140 positive6 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as a phenomenal tale with a well-thought-out plot.

"...Overall, this book was AMAZING, WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, STELLAR!!!!!! I would honestly give it 50 stars! Needless to say, I highly recommend it!" Read more

"...winner, unputdownable from the first to the last page, this was a one sitting read, and I didn’t want it to end. “..." Read more

"...It brought extra layer to the story that had me falling hard for "ScreenGod" like lost puppy. And when they finally meet... explosions!..." Read more

"...Penelope Ward is a fascinating storyteller, she comes up with unique premises and delivers powerful stories full of poignant moments...." Read more

104 customers mention "Romance"93 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a heartwarming and unconventional love story that is devoted to each other, with one customer noting how the intimate scenes melted them.

"...Basically their connection felt real to me, and I appreciated that it wasn’t a rush to the bedroom, despite how they met...." Read more

"...Thank you Penelope for an exquisite love story! You hit it out of the park with this one! ❤" Read more

"...As ever, Penelope Ward delivers a book full of heart, her character connection was on point and the dialogue real, honest and swoon-inducing...." Read more

"4.5 Stars A super addicting Friends-to-lovers romance! One of my favorites of the year...." Read more

60 customers mention "Character development"55 positive5 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, finding them beautifully written and full of personality, with one customer particularly appreciating the strong female lead.

"Penelope Ward is really one of my favorites. She has a way of developing the characters that will get you hooked as each chapter unfolds...." Read more

"...I loved that his compassion for Eden’s situation meant that his jealousy didn’t go out of control. It, again, felt very realistic...." Read more

"...The cast of supporting characters were so vital to the story, loved them!! Ollie is incredible!!!..." Read more

"...As ever, Penelope Ward delivers a book full of heart, her character connection was on point and the dialogue real, honest and swoon-inducing...." Read more

41 customers mention "Beauty"41 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful, with one customer noting it leaves them brimful with color and inspiration, while another describes it as a meet-cute of epic proportions.

"...Overall, this book was AMAZING, WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, STELLAR!!!!!! I would honestly give it 50 stars! Needless to say, I highly recommend it!" Read more

"...Stunning book, loved it." Read more

"...meeting made the rest of their story feel so much more special and unique. First, can I tell you how wonderful Ryder was?..." Read more

"...These two beautiful souls deserved love and they deserved that from each other. I really need to read more of this author...." Read more

40 customers mention "Thought provoking"37 positive3 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking, describing it as captivating and swoon-worthy, with one customer noting how it takes them on a surprising ride.

"...I was surprised what subjects this book tackled, I found it really fascinating and thought-provoking...." Read more

"...connection was on point and the dialogue real, honest and swoon-inducing...." Read more

"...Penelope Ward is a fascinating storyteller, she comes up with unique premises and delivers powerful stories full of poignant moments...." Read more

"...Their story is sensual, intense and deeply moving and I felt as if I was there with them on their journey...." Read more

27 customers mention "Writing style"20 positive7 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, noting the well-developed characters and beautiful voice, with one customer mentioning the realistic dialogue.

"...So overall, the writing was fine, it was the storytelling that fell short for me...." Read more

"...book full of heart, her character connection was on point and the dialogue real, honest and swoon-inducing...." Read more

"If I am being honest, for me it started off a little slow. But, after a short time it picked up and then I couldn’t stop reading...." Read more

"...I have read a few of her books and loved each one. Her writing style is addictive. You can't help but turn pages until the end...." Read more

22 customers mention "Author"22 positive0 negative

Customers love this author's work, particularly praising Ollie as the best character in the book, with one customer noting his honesty and intelligence.

"...Ollie is incredible!!! He was so perceptive of the world around him like no other 11 year old would, let alone anyone really!..." Read more

"...Before I even begin my review, I want to tell you that this author is amazing! I have read a few of her books and loved each one...." Read more

"...I hope so The Story: Ryder is a really good guy who has it all money, prestige all the material things one would think that's could make..." Read more

"...He was amazing with Ollie which just made him that much more of a great guy...." Read more

21 customers mention "Laughter level"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous and entertaining, with one mentioning that the housekeeper character was particularly funny.

"...The story keeps you on your toes but is full of laughter, wit, sadness and love...." Read more

"...The housekeeper was the bomb so funny and loves Ryder like her own son and speaks her mind!..." Read more

"...A quirky and cheeky romance that is original, funny, emotional, angst-ridden, and full of sexual chemistry and tension...." Read more

"...Ollie is funny, kind, and an “old soul” who’s way more mature than any 12 year old should be...." Read more

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Lenny
Another heartwarming love story
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025
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Penelope Ward is really one of my favorites. She has a way of developing the characters that will get you hooked as each chapter unfolds. You wouldn’t want to put the book down until the end.

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Lenoreo @ Celebrity Readers
Surprised me in the best ways...
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019
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4.5 stars — OK, wow, this book went in places I wasn’t anticipating at all. And while I don’t want to spoil things, I will warn that if you have problems with people in porn or the sex industry, then you should steer clear.

So while I was surprised what subjects this book tackled, I found it really fascinating and thought-provoking. I doubt I was supposed to, at least to the degree which I was, but I think women who work in…shall we say “less savoury” professions are so often judged without looking deeper. And what’s strange is that a lot of romance books I’ve read have helped me to consider the reasons women might seek these jobs out, besides the obvious of enjoying it (or the common thought that they were forced or coerced). It’s a strange world we live in where sex really does bring in the money. And while that’s kind of a shame, I like how books I’ve read have helped me not to judge the *people* in those industries (well, the ones on the bottom, not necessarily the ones at the top who exploit). What I appreciated about this one was that we didn’t really get into the industry at all, it was just an aspect of Eden’s character. Instead we got to see the role it would play in a love story…which is, I suppose, the part that I found fascinating.

Ryder was not what I was expecting at all. I truly felt how lost he was when the book started, and how lonely. And while I’m not really a fan of mentioning some “secret” (about how his previous relationship ended) and then not telling the reader, I tolerated it in this book. I was worried about what the secret was going to be, but it was interesting in and of itself and added a new dimension to Ryder. Through him we also got a realistic view on grief as well. The thing that got me about Ryder is that he was this interesting mix of jealous/possessive with understanding/compassion. I loved that his compassion for Eden’s situation meant that his jealousy didn’t go out of control. It, again, felt very realistic. Because it would be hard to turn off those feelings, even as you understood the circumstances. He was just such an interesting hero for me, because he didn’t fall into any of the usual hero traps. He was a rich, powerful guy, but he was still struggling with what he wanted to do with his life. He loved his parents, and struggled with making his father proud. He was just way more humble and down to earth than I was expecting. He surprised me in the best ways.

I felt a bit more in tune with who Eden was going to be, and I loved that she was sweet, caring, and while she had her insecurities, we got to see her struggle to not let them overrun her emotions. She had her own balancing act between her fears and her desires. While I really liked Eden, I didn’t connect with her as strongly as I connected with Ryder, and I’m not sure why…truly. *shrugs* It happens I guess. She had her own “secret” that was kept from the readers, and while I had guesses to what it was, it was actually more intricate than I was anticipating.

I loved the way Ryder and Eden’s love story progressed, from their first interactions right to the end. I LOVED that the relationship wasn’t sexual at first, but that they got to know each other. I loved that they found they could share their true selves with each other. Basically their connection felt real to me, and I appreciated that it wasn’t a rush to the bedroom, despite how they met. But worry not, their steamy scenes were worth waiting for (in my opinion).

Now here’s the surprise of the story: Ollie. But I can’t tell you more without some spoilers, so...

So yeah. Huh. I told my hubby I was having trouble writing this review, but apparently what that meant is that I had a novel’s worth of thoughts to put on paper. *rolls eyes* And I still think of other things to say (like I loved how the ex wasn’t really vilified). I can definitely see this book not working for everyone, but it totally worked for me. In the end, I fell in love with their love.

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Kat Oldham
Eden and Ryder have great chemistry! What a true love story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025
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Eden waitresses during the day and was a virtual cam-girl at night to support herself and her blind 11 yr old brother Ollie, after her mother was killed in an accident. Ryder is a lost soul after his mother's death and his break-up with his girlfriend, until he meets Montana Lane on a virtual website. She has abandonment issues. Ryder finds he can talk to her about things on his heart. Both having lost their mothers gives them something common. Thank you Penelope for an exquisite love story! You hit it out of the park with this one! ❤

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Kindler from the QC
I so wanted to love this...
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
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I love this trope...falling in love online/over text or emails, but this one fell short. I liked it enough to finish it, but several times, I wanted to put it down. First off, the hero doesn't act like the "billionaire/Hollywood rich guy" archetype we're used to--which could be a good or bad thing for some readers. He got really mushy toward the end (which again, some may like), but it just crossed the line into melodramatic for me. My disappointment could very well have been about my expectations from reading the book summary. Also, the "rich/Hollywood" aspect of the story really didn't play a significant role, so if you're looking for the "sweeping the struggling heroine off her feet with a lavish lifestyle" experience, this is not it--again, not that that's bad or good.

As for two characters falling for each other, that was there, so part of me really thinks my disappointment had to deal with managing my own expectations of what I *thought* the book was going to be. So overall, the writing was fine, it was the storytelling that fell short for me.

I'd say that if you're looking for the quintessential rich Hollywood guy romance, this isn't it, but if you're looking for a romantic story about two people who need each other and who reach across the internet to find anonymous love, then this definitely fits the bill (as long as you're okay a bit of melodrama!)

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Vanessa Silva Martins
I love it ❤️
Reviewed in Spain on August 14, 2022
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"Love Online" was a great read. This is not my favorite story by Penelope Ward, but I enjoyed a lot.
Ryder and Eden chemistry was so hot. I love how Penelope makes her stories very spicy.
The story line she used to connect Ryder and Eden was so different from what we readers normally read by her.
I'm so proud of her for going out of her safe spot.

Ryder and Eden are in different spots of life. He is a famous guy and she's a Webcam model to make an extra money. How the two of them can be together or love each other when both have different lives?

Readers you will love the two of them. The way they connected and what they make to be together. You will enjoy each chapter.

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Absolutely loved this book ♥️
Reviewed in Australia on January 5, 2019
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Wow, I don't really know what to say but OMG I loved this book. I bought it when it first came out and just kept thinking I will get to it next and now that I have finished it, I didn't want it end. I love series books as they make me feel like they never end, I get involved with all the characters as they all intertwine, so I always put off the standalones till last. Well I don't know why I waited as this is one of my favourite Penelope books. I loved Ryder and Eden and of course Ollie. Such a sweet romantic story with a totally unique storyline. Loved it.

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Marian Chawner
A fantastic read well worth a visit and five stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2018
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Yet again this author delivers an exceptional storyline. Eden a girl with a secret, waitress by day and sits in front of a web cam at night to make ends meet. Ryder a very privileged only child, who’s wealth knows no bounds, but who’s loneliness is inhibitive. He is drawn to his computer screen one night, by the sight of a violin, and the rest is a fabulous story. All senses are discussed in this novel. Those that some of us all take for granted, but for the few who have never known the luxury of sight it is not a loss. The characters as ever are real, believable and alive. The theme of the book , although gentle, has emotions, both physical, and sensual. A fantastic read well worth a visit and five stars.

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Es ist super
Reviewed in Germany on September 8, 2018
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Besonders weil es nicht die typische Storyline hat, die man von dieser Geschichte erwarten kann. Es hat andere Twists, die besser passen und für gute Unterhaltung sorgen.

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Cer Esajas
Inhoudelijk sterk meeslepend
Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 26, 2019
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Zoals alle boeken van Vi Keeland en Penelope Ward slepen een hoofdpersonen je mee in hun verhaal. Wat zo mooi is aan dit verhaal is dat zij elkaar al leuk vonden voordat ze elkaar ooit gezien hadden. Ik vind Ryder echt een geweldige gevoelige man. Ondanks zijn verlangen naar Eden maakt hij ook tijd voor haar broertje. Geweldig om te lezen en ik werd gelijk verliefd op hem. Ondanks tragische gebeurtenissen blijft Ryder standvastig in zijn liefde en doet hij het onmogelijke om een gezamenlijke toekomst te hebben met Eden. Ik heb dit boek zelfs 2x gelezen. Een mooi en meeslepend verhaal

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another heartwarming love story

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5.0 out of 5 stars Eden and Ryder have great chemistry! What a true love story!

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