Books like 'Promises'
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Sanibel Moonlight by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNearly a year has passed since Eliza arrived for a “few days” on Shellseeker Beach. She has overcome grief, forged lifelong relationships, and finally found a place where her heart can sing.Most of all, she’s found a second chance at romance…but must face one last and unexpected challenge or this new love will slip through her fingers like moonlight on the water... -
![The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles]()
The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe last thing international photojournalist Lucy O’Brien expected when she returned to her hometown was for her mother to ask her to shoot photos for a ‘Calendar Girls’-like calendar…Of course, it’s all for a good cause—raising money for breast cancer. Lucy agrees to help—ribald photos and all... -
![Hearts Divided: an Angel Fire Rock Romance by Ellie Masters]()
Hearts Divided: an Angel Fire Rock Romance by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say true love only comes once in a lifetime...but what if they're wrong? ~ Alpha Men. Steamy Scenes. Heart Pounding Romance ~ the men of ANGEL FIRE have it all. ~ Bash fell hard for his childhood sweetheart. She was the one, his forever, until she broke his heart and taught him the truth about love. Love fails. Love lies. True love doesn't exist... -
![July is for Jonas by Dylann Crush, Eve London]()
July is for Jonas by Dylann Crush, Eve London
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnited by chance, bound by love.MadelineThey say love can make a person blind, but I never thought it would happen to me. Now I’m stuck in Mustang Mountain. Abandoned by my ex, disowned by my parents, and with a baby on the way, my only hope of getting my life back on track as a single mom is to gain access to the trust fund my grandmother set up for me... -
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![A Summer of Surprises by Judith Keim]()
A Summer of Surprises by Judith Keim
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJill Conroy is tricked by her sister into becoming the housekeeper and cook for the summer at Seashell Cottage where Greg Campbell and his nephew, Brody, have been hired to do maintenance projects on the house. Annoyed at first, Jill soon realizes how wonderful it is to be away from her home in New York and the memories of her deceased, emotionally abusive husband... -
![Last First Kiss by Nicole Falls]()
Last First Kiss by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsespite her own dumpster fire of a love life, Calista Franklin is a hopeless romantic. Unfortunately, her life is filled with an amount of busy that precludes her from dating and finding Mister Right. Her best friend’s sudden nuptials, however, place an unexpected opportunity for love within arm’s reach... -
![One Hundred Decisions by Kelly Collins]()
One Hundred Decisions by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome back to Aspen Cove, where home and family take on a whole new meaning… Aspen Cove has offered Natalie Keane the peace and quiet she lacked growing up in foster care. While fear of getting too close to anyone has led her to settle on the outskirts of town, she’s found a happy routine, until life throws her a massive curveball in the form of the little brother she never knew existed... -
![One Hundred Lessons by Kelly Collins]()
One Hundred Lessons by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome back to Aspen Cove, where love lives and lessons abound for those willing to learn …Schoolteacher Mercy Meyer had dreams of the good life until her cheating husband stole them away. When the scandal broke, she moved to Aspen Cove to lick her wounds and start over... -
![From This Moment by Melody Grace]()
From This Moment by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeck the halls in Sweetbriar Cove this holiday season with this romantic, feel-good novella from the USA Today bestselling series! Rose Cardinelli thought she had happily-ever-after all figured out, until her boyfriend dumps her just ten days before Christmas... -
![Matchmaking a Single Dad by Angela Denise, Angela Casella]()
Matchmaking a Single Dad by Angela Denise, Angela Casella
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’re all wrong for each other…but sometimes two wrongs do make a right.ColeThe only woman I need in my life is my eight-year-old daughter, Jane. As a widowed brewery owner, I don’t have the time or inclination for anything more serious than a one night stand... -
![Time After Time by Melody Grace]()
Time After Time by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFall in love with another irresistible stand-alone Sweetbriar Cove romance from New York Times bestselling author, Melody Grace!Stella Hart doesn't believe in fairy-tales. After all, even Cinderella didn't spend her day up to her elbows in other people's plumbing. But when an unplanned pregnancy sent her life off course, it was the community in Sweetbriar Cove that stepped up to offer a hand... -
![Coral Weddings by Jan Moran]()
Coral Weddings by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhile Marina and Jack contemplate their future, her sister Kai and her new fiance Axe are planning their wedding. When disagreements threaten to derail the wedding, the sisters' grandmother, the indomitable Ginger Delavie, doles out unusual advice. Soon, an unforgettable event unfolds... -
![Love, Exes, and Ohs by Violet Duke]()
Love, Exes, and Ohs by Violet Duke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe may very well be the perfect ex. Isaac McKnight has had enough loss in his life to know never to take anything for granted. So when the perfectly-imperfect-woman-for-him puts an end to their relationship out of the blue, it's Isaac that makes sure they remain friends... -
![Rancher's Family Christmas by Leslie North]()
Rancher's Family Christmas by Leslie North
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWidower and single dad Alex Harvey is doing his best to run a ranch, care for his wheelchair-bound father, and raise three girls. But when his middle daughter writes a letter to Santa asking for a real family Christmas, he’s gut-punched. How can he make his daughter’s wish come true, when everything around him is falling apart?Then beautiful and kind Juniper Marsh steps in, and vows to help... -
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![Unbreak Your Heart by Katie Marsh]()
Unbreak Your Heart by Katie Marsh
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsONE BOY'S WISH. ONE EXTRAORDINARY LOVE STORY'Gorgeously written, devastatingly affecting and utterly life-affirming' Miranda DickinsonSeven-year-old Jake's heart is failing and he doesn't want to leave his dad, Simon, alone. So he makes a decision: to find Simon someone to love before he goes.Beth is determined to forget the past... -
![Just Say Yes by Rosalind James]()
Just Say Yes by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSome fires warm you up. And some burn you down. Kevin McNicholl may be a brutal force on the rugby field, but off the field, the star New Zealand All Black is a famously nice guy. His new tenant, though, arouses more than his protective side. She sets him on fire. Pity he’s evicting her. Every woman deserves her dreams. Chloe Donaldson can’t afford dreams, so she's given them up... -
![Montana Mornings by Kim Law]()
Montana Mornings by Kim Law
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGabe Wilde has never been more ready for a change. Thirty-three and in the midst of a divorce, he’s packed up his second-grade daughter and come home to Birch Bay, Montana. New house, new career, new life. Only, with changes come stress. His daughter is struggling with the transition to their new norm—and Gabe is out of ideas as to how to help. Erica Bird is mired in her own worries... -
![Summer in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk]()
Summer in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA widow at twenty-six, Primrose Bloom returns to idyllic Good Hope, Wisconsin, with her two rambunctious young boys, seeking the beauty of the lakeside landscape and the comfort of home. After the loss of her husband and her job, all she’s looking for is peace... -
![El paradís són els altres by Valter Hugo Mãe]()
El paradís són els altres by Valter Hugo Mãe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA narradora de O paraíso são os outros é uma menina intrigada com um estranho comportamento dos animais – e dos humanos: a necessidade de viver em casal. Ela observa que há casais de pinguins, golfinhos e também de homem com mulher, homem com homem, mulher com mulher. “Tudo por causa do amor... -
![No Time for Lullabies by Sydney Logan]()
No Time for Lullabies by Sydney Logan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs an award-winning songwriter, Melody Mitchell has no time for distractions--and no time for romance. But when a sudden death in the family calls her back to the hometown she left behind, she’ll find herself questioning the many sacrifices she’s made on the path to success--especially when she learns she’s been named the guardian of a newly orphaned infant... -
![Hot for the Handyman by Whitley Cox]()
Hot for the Handyman by Whitley Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's got just the right tool to fix her broken heart ...Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Moms of Seattle. Three sexy single ladies who drink a ton of wine every Saturday night, bitch about life, have each other's backs, are the ultimate mama bears, and hope to one day, just maybe find love again.This is Bianca’s story ...Bianca’s life is insane... -
![Eden's Ridge Series Starters by Kait Nolan]()
Eden's Ridge Series Starters by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of 3 full-length novels from USA Today Best Selling and RITA® Award winning author, Kait NolanWelcome to Eden’s Ridge, Tennessee... -
![Shadows in the Salon by Kirsten Fullmer]()
Shadows in the Salon by Kirsten Fullmer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA spooky mystery, a promising romance, and a secret society of scheming women… Michelle owns the Salon, Shear Genius, on Sugar Mountain Main Street, a favorite with the tourists and locals alike. Lately she’s being plagued by eerie and unexplained goings-on... -
![Show Me What You Got by Weston Parker]()
Show Me What You Got by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s hot, rash, and rude. Oh, and stupidly rich.Just my kind of alpha a-hole. Not!Never in a million years did I expect to find a devious mixture of love and lust overseas. I’m an American girl, living in Australia to help my sick momma. And she’s not getting any better. If nothing else, Mister McHottie is a great distraction... -
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![Seducing Cinderella by Melanie Shawn]()
Seducing Cinderella by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone Steamy Weekends romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!Cinderella "CiCi" HowardI might have just received my freshly-minted divorce papers, but for the last decade I've been a single mom for all intents and purposes. Spending the weekend at Oasis Hot Springs Resort and Spa as the maid of honor at my best friend's wedding, I'm not on "mom duty... -
![Matched For Love by Tamra Baumann]()
Matched For Love by Tamra Baumann
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLori Went is a single mother and a matchmaker without her own match. When she digs up the courage to put her heart on the line again, she finds the dating pool way too crowded with men who aren’t worth the risk. Until she meets a man who on paper shouldn’t be right for her, but he melts her heart and makes her smile. The only problem is he has his sights on someone else... -
![This Loving Feeling by Miranda Liasson]()
This Loving Feeling by Miranda Liasson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSamantha Rushford’s future looks bright: the high school art teacher is getting ready to leave Mirror Lake and move to Boston with her ambitious boyfriend, and she hopes a diamond ring is just around the corner. But her past still has a hold on her—especially the bittersweet memory of her rebellious ex, who kissed her passionately before he left town without a word... -
![Our Song: The Wilder Books #1 by Savannah Kade]()
Our Song: The Wilder Books #1 by Savannah Kade
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJD Hewlitt gave up the good life. He quit his high-stress job, sold his high-rise condo, and left his high-maintenance girlfriend behind to start over in Nashville. Three years later, his band Wilder is still struggling for the recognition they deserve and his hopes aren’t what they used to be... -
![Montana Cherries by Kim Law]()
Montana Cherries by Kim Law
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAfter her mother’s tragic death, Dani Wilde had no choice but to abandon her dreams. She left Columbia University and returned to her family’s Montana cherry farm, intent on being a maternal figure to her brothers. Now the kids are grown, and it’s finally her time to fly. Her sights are on New York City, and nothing will stop her—not even an old flame with gorgeous green eyes... -
![Nate by Delores Fossen]()
Nate by Delores Fossen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the day Lieutenant Nate Ryland's baby daughter is kidnapped, he finds hope in the most surprising of allies: Darcy Burkhart, a woman he never thought - never wanted - to see again. But Darcy's son has also been taken and there's nothing that will keep them from bringing their children home... -
![Wrangled by B.J. Daniels]()
Wrangled by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLIFE OUT ON THE CHISHOLM RANCH WAS NEVER DULL That’s Dakota Lansing’s impression, anyway. But she was always on the other side of the fence, keeping her distance from Zach Chisholm, the cowboy with a bad reputation... -
![A Little Bit Closer by Evelyn Adams]()
A Little Bit Closer by Evelyn Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Adams... Blake Southerland is tired. Building an empire is hard work and his meteoritic rise in wealth and power has come at a steep cost... -
![A Very Christopher Christmas by Kathryn C. Kelly]()
A Very Christopher Christmas by Kathryn C. Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith all threats extinguished, the club has holiday celebrations planned from Halloween to New Year's Day. The biggest events as far as they know is the arrival of babies for two couples. Unfortunately, an arms deal goes awry and puts a damper on the club's good cheer... -
![The Billionaire's Christmas List by Sophie Brooks]()
The Billionaire's Christmas List by Sophie Brooks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat kind of man gives diamonds to a woman he’s never met?The last thing I expected were real diamond earrings for Christmas. Turns out a passing billionaire decided to “help” my young son buy me an amazing gift.Now I have to track down Mason Ross, Chicago’s most sought-after business consultant, to return them. But he doesn’t care about the earrings, he’s only interested in me... -
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![Taming the Girl Dad by Khloe Summers]()
Taming the Girl Dad by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a Rockstar without a care in the world. She’s young but determined. Can a surprise baby bring the two of them together?RykerAngel is everything I should stay away from.She’s young, sweet, and she’s my ex-best friend’s little sister.But when a baby is left on my doorstep, I’m a lost man, and running into her at the market is the best thing that could’ve happened... -
![Come Away With Me by Erika Kelly]()
Come Away With Me by Erika Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan the handsome loner win the heart of the single mom? He's about to find out on their Vegas road trip.Single mom Skylar James is absolutely not interested in the broody, inked artist who works in her brother’s motorcycle repair shop. She’s focused on her four-year-old son and her thriving business as an image consultant...Categorized as:
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![Angle of Pursuit by Jamie Bennett]()
Angle of Pursuit by Jamie Bennett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAubin had a plan…and this wasn’t it.Never, not once in a million years, did Aubin Frazier think that she would end up like single again, rejected by her family and friends, and totally broke...Categorized as:
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![This Thing Called Love by Olivia Miles]()
This Thing Called Love by Olivia Miles
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPhotographer Hannah Donovan left Oyster Bay with a broken heart and a dream that never came true. Now, back in town for her cousin Bridget’s wedding, she’s struggling to mend relationships with her family and put recent disappointments behind her. Love is the last thing she has on her mind, especially when the local gossip mill starts hinting at a reunion between her and Danny Fletcher... -
![A Hate Like This by Whitney Dineen, Melanie Summers]()
A Hate Like This by Whitney Dineen, Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Hate Like This (A Gamble on Love Mom Com, Book 2)Single mother Moira Bishop hates when her family interferes in her love life. If life as a young widow isn't hard enough, just add three boys, a slew of unruly pets, and ownership of Gamble Alaska's only diner. The last thing she needs is a man to look after too.Entertainment lawyer to the stars Ethan Caplan hates his clients... -
![Every Sweet Regret by Lexi Ryan]()
Every Sweet Regret by Lexi Ryan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Lexi Ryan brings you Every Sweet Regret, a sexy standalone romance about a single dad and the reformed party girl who’s loved him all her life. For as long as I can remember, Kace Matthews has been my brother’s best friend and my not-so-secret crush. But I knew nothing would ever happen between us...Categorized as:
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![Along Came You by Olivia Miles]()
Along Came You by Olivia Miles
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSingle mom Bridget Harper has no time for romance. Her hands are full enough running her new inn. Toss in a sister’s wedding to host, another sister’s career to help jumpstart, and a grandmother’s missing cat to find, and Bridget has little free time for anything other than taking a good book down to the beach... -
![Hot Buttered Yum by Kim Law]()
Hot Buttered Yum by Kim Law
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOh, Santa baby! Turtle Island’s Yummy Santa contest is underway, and master of ceremonies Roni Templeman is ready to rock around the Christmas tree. After years of hiding the pain of loss behind her carefree lifestyle, she’s shocked to find one broad-shouldered contestant is much more than just a hot body... -
![Le journal d'Aurélie Laflamme - Tome 8 Les pieds sur terre by India Desjardins]()
Le journal d'Aurélie Laflamme - Tome 8 Les pieds sur terre by India Desjardins
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsL’heure n’est plus à la procrastination pour Aurélie Laflamme ! À quelques mois de la fin du secondaire, elle a très peu de temps à consacrer à sa vie personnelle et devra mettre les bouchées doubles pour réussir son année. Elle doit remplir sa demande d’admission au cégep, préciser ses projets de carrière et, par-dessus tout, réussir à se convaincre que ses neurones sont bel et bien fonctionnels...Categorized as:
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![Spring it on Me by Weston Parker]()
Spring it on Me by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m not an easy guy to get along with. Or so I’ve been told. Something about over-domineering, alpha-hole, and rich rubs people the wrong way.All good in the neighborhood. I’m not interested in relationships anyway. But unfortunately, thanks to my success, I need a new secretary...Categorized as:
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![Take It Down a Notch by Weston Parker]()
Take It Down a Notch by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf only men were for sale this time of the year. Then I could buy one, use him as a companion for my son who needs a male figure in his life, and then return him once we were all good again. But it doesn’t work that way. A friend mentions a Big Brother Program, and I’m all in. My little one gets what he needs, and I don’t have to sacrifice my freedom and worry about love loss again... -
![Be Mine Forever by Marina Adair]()
Be Mine Forever by Marina Adair
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor Trey DeLuca, the idea of settling down was entirely unsettling. As VP of sales for his family’s wine company, he’s never in any one city—or with any one woman—for long, which is how he likes it. But when family obligations keep him temporarily grounded in his hometown, he finds the perfect distraction. She’s sweet, gorgeous, and sexy as hell…only her life screams commitment... -
![No Perfect Fate by Jackie Weger]()
No Perfect Fate by Jackie Weger
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCleo Anderson’s people skills are hesitant and her life broken, yet she is determined to leave her past behind. Alone is good and she is finding her way. Drawn to a fish camp in the wilds of the Okefenokee Swamp, she parks her Play-Mor where gators yawn, bears slumber, and snakes slither. The camp pace is slow, the owner kind, and the people friendly... -
![Lost in the Beat by Gracen Miller]()
Lost in the Beat by Gracen Miller
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRhythm is the heart of every song. Jase Collins lives for the stage and the perks of rock stardom. His wild antics and high-profile affairs have earned the sexy drummer the title of Hot Wired’s bad boy. He’s not quite as jaded as his fans think — but just jaded enough not to recognize the best thing that’s ever happened to him until she walks out of his life. And he doesn’t even know her name... -
![Feels like Family by Evelyn Adams]()
Feels like Family by Evelyn Adams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTown doctor, Jude Southerland asked Autumn Maddox to marry him and she said yes. The dress has been bought, the church reserved, and the band booked. Happily ever after here they come. But when the couple gets an unexpected surprise, plans have to change, leaving the whole town wondering if they will make it to the altar on time. Feels Like Family is Book 2... -
![Charlotte's Creek by Therese Creed]()
Charlotte's Creek by Therese Creed
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a couple of years working in a privileged private school, Lucy Francis yearns for adventure. So when she hears about a job teaching four children on a massive cattle property in North Queensland, she decides to throw caution - and her teaching job - to the winds. When Lucy arrives at Charlotte's Creek Station she finds a family in crisis...
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