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Christmas at Yuletide Farm: A Small-Town Christmas Romance Novel by Megan Squires
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's looking for seasonal help. She's looking for a news story. One thing is certain, neither is looking to fall in love by Christmas...Local television personality Kate Carmichael has two weeks to learn how to run a Christmas tree farm for her latest assignment with On the Job... -
![Before We Grow Old: The love story that everyone will be talking about in 2022 by Clare Swatman]()
Before We Grow Old: The love story that everyone will be talking about in 2022 by Clare Swatman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings'Before We Grow Old had me from the first page, and crying buckets by the last!' Katy ReganWhen seven-year-old Fran first met Will they knew instantly that they were made for each other. For eleven years they were inseparable, but then, at the age of eighteen, Will just upped and disappeared.Twenty-five years later Will is back...Categorized as:
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![Oh, Keep Your Shirt On: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Michelle Pennington]()
Oh, Keep Your Shirt On: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Michelle Pennington
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNothing about me is fake...except my boyfriend.I needed a favor, but I knew what Damien would ask for in return—a date to his cousin's wedding.But there was no way I'd agree. Facing his match-making mom and scheming ex-girlfriend didn't exactly sound fun. Besides, the less time I spent around him the better.Already my neighbor and landlord, he was steadily charming his way into my life... -
![The Big Picture by Jenny B. Jones]()
The Big Picture by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOriginally published in 2008. How do you walk away from love? Katie's bio-mom is fresh out of prison and wants to start a new life with her daughter--in a new town. Katie is forced to walk away from In Between, leaving the family she loves, an endangered town drive-in, and a boyfriend who can't take his eyes off his ex... -
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![Save the Date by Jenny B. Jones]()
Save the Date by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsYou are cordially invited to the wedding of the year with the most unlikely bride and groom. Save the date . . . and say your prayers.When funding for Lucy's non-profit job is pulled, she is determined to find out why. Enter Alex Sinclair, former professional football star and heir to Sinclair Enterprises—the primary donor to Lucy's non-profit organization... -
![DREAM WITH ME, COWBOY Enhanced Edition by Debra Clopton]()
DREAM WITH ME, COWBOY Enhanced Edition by Debra Clopton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom award-winning author Debra Clopton comes the Texas Matchmakers series—about three older women who set off a nationally advertised "Wives Wanted Campaign" to bring women to their small town of Mule Hollow to marry the lonesome cowboys... -
![On the Loose by Jenny B. Jones]()
On the Loose by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsReissue. Originally published in 2007. Six months into her stay with her foster parents, Katie Parker is finally adjusting to her new family. But when a tornado rips through the town of In Between, nothing is ever the same. When her foster mom, Millie, is diagnosed with cancer, Katie begins to doubt if God really does care... -
![Double or Nothing: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (A Pride and Pranks Romance) by Cindy Steel]()
Double or Nothing: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (A Pride and Pranks Romance) by Cindy Steel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy best friend’s older brother is back in town.Do I care? Not one bit. Logan may have been my childhood crush, but I’ve always been little Tessa to him. Not to mention, he’s turned into a shallow flirt and I’m not looking to get played again.What’s the problem, you ask? (Besides all the flirting... -
![Sweet as Honey by Jennifer Beckstrand]()
Sweet as Honey by Jennifer Beckstrand
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Sweet as Honey is a warm, wonderful book filled with delightful characters, humor and tenderness. Jennifer Beckstrand writes lovely stories, sure to touch your heart... -
![Peas, Carrots and Six More Feet by Hannah M. Lynn]()
Peas, Carrots and Six More Feet by Hannah M. Lynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis family is about to go nuclear Following straight on from the climatic events of Peas, Carrots and a Red Feather Boa, Eric Sibley faces a completely new landscape. As he struggles to come to terms with his new situation he finds support and help in some of the most unlikely places... -
![Love in Writing by Dana LeCheminant]()
Love in Writing by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAllie has sworn off dating.Which is unfortunate, because the cute guy at the grocery store has finally struck up a conversation, and shy and sweet Ben is even more adorable than he looks. When an ex shows up trying to rekindle the flame at the same time her mother tries to set her up with a neighbor, Allie ropes Ben into being her fake boyfriend to get everyone off her back...Categorized as:
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![Best Dating Rules: A Romantic Comedy by Tamie Dearen]()
Best Dating Rules: A Romantic Comedy by Tamie Dearen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMore PG-rated fun with The Best Girls! Anne and Steven are back, but Emily takes the lead role in this fun story. She meets Spencer, who makes her lose control in more ways than one. Not only do his kisses make her willpower disappear, but she finds herself losing her heart to him as well... -
![First Kiss Train Wreck: A Sweet Romantic Comedy Novella by Michelle Pennington]()
First Kiss Train Wreck: A Sweet Romantic Comedy Novella by Michelle Pennington
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm officially kiss-cursed!Lately, all my first dates have ended with disastrous lip locks. After cracking teeth with my latest victim, it's official. I'm a first kiss train wreck.But I can figure this out. I just need a nice long break from romance while I focus on my job at Booms and Nibbles and flipping houses with my best friend Troy... -
![Silver Bush by Jb Heller]()
Silver Bush by Jb Heller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was my best friend. Then my lover. Until the day he became—oh hell no ... my stepbrother.My name is Tilly, and when I was seventeen I lost the love of my life because my mum and his dad did the nasty, made a baby and got hitched. It drove us apart, me into the arms of another and him as far away as he could get... -
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![One Way Ticket by Kate O'Keeffe, Melissa Baldwin]()
One Way Ticket by Kate O'Keeffe, Melissa Baldwin
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWould you switch lives with someone you just met? Sabrina Monroe is poised and ready for her future as Mrs. Todd Edward Blakely. Everything seems perfect, but on the big day, suddenly she’s not so sure. Her nicely mapped out life ahead of her, she finds herself in her own movie scene as the runaway bride, climbing out of the bathroom window. All she can think is escape... -
![Love Off-Limits by Jenny Proctor]()
Love Off-Limits by Jenny Proctor
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTyler is hard enough to resist. Put a baby goat in his arms? Oh, I’m a goner.Romance is the last thing on my mind when I meet Tyler at a wedding.Yes, he’s gorgeous. Yes, we have instant chemistry.But I can’t go there with him. I’m too busy convincing my skeptical parents I’m ready to run our family farm to give Tyler’s smoldering smile a passing glance.Fine. I glanced. And possibly . . . kissed... -
![It Had to Be You by Janice Thompson]()
It Had to Be You by Janice Thompson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBella couldn't be happier that her long-feuding Aunt Rosa and Uncle Lazarro have finally admitted their love for one another and are getting married. Their forties-style wedding is sure to be a night to remember. But when the Rossi house begins to fill up with family from Italy--and an old mobster from New Jersey--life starts to get complicated... -
![The Pepper in the Gumbo by Mary Jane Hathaway]()
The Pepper in the Gumbo by Mary Jane Hathaway
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Alice Augustine runs the oldest bookstore in the historic district of Natchitoches and believes technology is the root of most problems. If only more people would turn off the Tv and shut down the computer, the world wouldn't be in the mess it's in. If only she can get the teens she loves to step away from the screens, they might be able to hold on to their Creole culture... -
![Saint Richard Parker by Merlin Franco]()
Saint Richard Parker by Merlin Franco
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHis search for love and enlightenment across India, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia...Ace businessman, writer, and investigative journalist Richard Parker loses his job when he exposes the vegetarian CEO of his newspaper as a beef exporter. Accused of misconduct and forced to dissolve his company, he retreats to his wretched little village... -
![Dare to Love the Guy Next Door by Ellie Hall]()
Dare to Love the Guy Next Door by Ellie Hall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dating dare? It could turn out to be the perfect match or it could be worse than a slap on a sunburn.Me, little ol’ Paisley Jones, envisioned glitz and glamour with my movie star fiancé until a humiliating, public scandal explodes in my life like damp confetti. I escape to the family cottage with an ocean view and am not looking for love until a dare and a crazy seagull send me next door... -
![Way of the Wolf by Martin Bell]()
Way of the Wolf by Martin Bell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIntriguing tales, timeless poetry, enchanting songs . . . Beguiling characters like BarringtonBunny . . . Joggi, the porcupine . . . Lena, the witch . . . Joshua, the boy who has lost his magic . . . and the great silver wolf -- majestic, ever-present, mysterious . . . A book that will inspire you to consider and celebrate such things as love, forgiveness, acceptance, salvation and commitment... -
![My Best Friend's Forbidden Brother by Lindsey Hart]()
My Best Friend's Forbidden Brother by Lindsey Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNever have I ever kissed my best friend's brother... FALSE!He is a high-profile CEO.He is my best friend's big brother.He is absolutely "pinky swear type" forbidden.And he totally hates me.BUT he is the only one I can turn to for help.Add a little blackmail to get that help and voila.Now, I guess he hates me twice as much.He thinks I'm a frilly dumb blonde wrapped in pink... -
![Molly: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Sarah Monzon]()
Molly: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Sarah Monzon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I absolutely refuse to tell a lie no matter the consequences. So don’t ask me a direct question unless you’re prepared for a direct answer—that’s something my SoCal sewing girlfriends have learned the hard way... -
![Planning for the All-Star by Leah Busboom]()
Planning for the All-Star by Leah Busboom
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a celebrity baseball player. She’s an event planner with a secret crush—on him. Should she continue to hide her feelings or should she let him into her heart?My old high school crush just hired me. Me, the awkward, studious 4.0 student who spewed fire retardant all over him when he set the chemistry lab on fire... -
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![Caught by You by Jennifer Bernard]()
Caught by You by Jennifer Bernard
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove comes out of left field in the second novel in USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Bernard's sexy baseball-themed series Months of alternately flirting and bickering with Kilby Catfish catcher Mike Solo just turned into the hottest kiss of Donna MacIntyre's life—and that's a major league complication. Any hint of scandal could keep her from getting her son back from her well-connected ex... -
![Hello, Hollywood! by Janice Thompson]()
Hello, Hollywood! by Janice Thompson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAthena Pappas is the head writer on one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. But when Vegas comedian Stephen Cosse is brought in to beef up the show's suddenly sagging ratings, she starts to worry about her job. Sparks fly as the competition--and attraction--between the two writers heats up. Athena has never had a problem scripting the romances of her characters... -
![Alfie and George by Rachel Wells]()
Alfie and George by Rachel Wells
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Sunday Times bestseller is back, with his biggest adventure yet. The perfect read for fans of A Street Cat Named Bob. As the residents of Edgar Road know, Alfie is no ordinary cat. Since his arrival in the street, he's made every house his home, helping this group of neighbours to become friends for life. But now there's a new cat on Alfie's turf – a tiny ball of fur called George... -
![Snowball's Christmas by Kristen McKanagh]()
Snowball's Christmas by Kristen McKanagh
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnowball--an aptly named bundle of feline fluff--is thankful to be spending her first Christmas in the comfort of Weber Haus, the Victorian B&B run by Miss Tilly. Emily Diemer, who cooks for the guests, dotes on Snowball, but she's not thrilled about another new arrival at the B&B: Miss Tilly's nephew, Lukas... -
![Not Playing Fair by Terri Osburn]()
Not Playing Fair by Terri Osburn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe universe is not playing fair.First, my new boss says changes are coming to our library that threaten the programs I run. Then a letter arrives from my mother—whom I haven’t seen in more than twenty years—saying who knows what because I’m refusing to open it. Last but not least, the man who dumped me eight months ago is telling people that I’m trying to get him back... -
![When It's Love by Lucy Kevin, Bella Andre]()
When It's Love by Lucy Kevin, Bella Andre
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"I loved this book. It reminded me of Nora Roberts' wedding series." —Ashleigh, review for The Wedding Gift Lucy Kevin is the "sweet" pen-name of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Bella Andre (who writes the #1 bestselling series about The Sullivans). Lucy Kevin books are fun, flirty and romantic--without the steamy scenes... -
![Boomer's Bucket List by Sue Pethick]()
Boomer's Bucket List by Sue Pethick
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAuthor Sue Pethick presents a warm and fuzzy love story about a passionate pet owner, a smitten news man, and an unforgettable dog who steals everybody’s hearts . . . When her cuddly canine companion Boomer is diagnosed with a rare heart condition, Jennifer Westbrook decides to take a leave of absence from her busy PR job—and take Boomer on the greatest road trip of his life...Categorized as:
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![Sisterchicks Down Under by Robin Jones Gunn]()
Sisterchicks Down Under by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKathleen joins her husband for a three-month trip to New Zealand when he’s hired by a film studio in Wellington. Leaving behind all that is familiar in her comfortable corner in Southern California, she realizes that the past twenty years have been so tightly woven into the life of her only daughter that she’s not sure who she is on her own or with her husband... -
![Sisterchicks Do the Hula by Robin Jones Gunn]()
Sisterchicks Do the Hula by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome dreams take a while before they come true. Best friends Hope and Laurie never made it to Hawaii during their college years. But when they're about to turn forty, the islands still beckon, and off they go - with an unexpected stowaway on board (Hope happens to be seven months pregnant)... -
![Just Shy of Harmony by Philip Gulley]()
Just Shy of Harmony by Philip Gulley
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSam Gardner's second year as minister in quaint and charming Harmony, Indiana, is fraught with trials and incidents, a crisis of faith, a marital catastrophe, and a church elder's ill-hatched scheme to scramble scripture with eggs. But a loving heart and a strong sense of humor is almost certain to see Sam through . . . even if all of Harmony is expecting a miracle comeEaster morn... -
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![Buzz Aldrin, What Happened to You in All the Confusion? by Johan Harstad]()
Buzz Aldrin, What Happened to You in All the Confusion? by Johan Harstad
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA pop-saturated epic novel about the second man on the moon, and the quiet thirty-year-old gardener who idolizes him. A story of unconventional psychiatry, the Faroe Islands, amateur boat building, and the journey across the space that divides us from other people: a journey as remote and dangerous as the trip to the moon itself... -
![The Risk Pool by Richard Russo]()
The Risk Pool by Richard Russo
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Risk Pool is a thirty-year journey through the lives of Sam Hall, a small-town gambling hellraiser, and his watchful, introspective son Ned...Categorized as:
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![Everybody's Fool: A Novel by Richard Russo]()
Everybody's Fool: A Novel by Richard Russo
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNATIONAL BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls returns to North Bath, the Rust Belt town first brought to unforgettable life in Nobody’s Fool . • "Irresistible.... Very funny.... A joy... -
![Swinging on a Star by Janice Thompson]()
Swinging on a Star by Janice Thompson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBella Rossi's life is nearing perfection. She's got the perfect guy, she's running a successful business, and she's about to plan her most ambitious wedding yet, a Renaissance-themed fairy tale come true, complete with period costumes and foods, horse-drawn carriages, and even a castle. There's just one hitch... -
![Handling Sin by Michael Malone]()
Handling Sin by Michael Malone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn the Ides of March, our hero, Raleigh Whittier Hayes (forgetful husband, baffled father, prosperous insurance agent and leading citizen of Thermopylae, North Carolina), learns that his father has discharged himself from the hospital, taken all his money out of the bank and, with a young black female mental patient, vanished in a yellow Cadillac convertible... -
![She's Out of Control by Kristin Billerbeck]()
She's Out of Control by Kristin Billerbeck
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEver been on the verge of buying your own engagement ring? Ashley Stockingdale, the charming but always-in-over-her-head patent attorney from "What a Girl Wants," has finally found the man she wants to marry. But after nine months of dating, it seems her commitment-phobe boyfriend will never use the "M" word... -
![Mantrum by Jacob Chance]()
Mantrum by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMantrum: An emotional outburst or an expression of anger by an adult man. I’ve never understood the attraction women have for an alpha male, until I meet single father, Rex Winters. Tall, chiseled, and persistent, he tries to avoid a parking ticket by asking me out to dinner. But I know men like him... -
![A Case of Extreme Mistaken Identity by Victorine E. Lieske]()
A Case of Extreme Mistaken Identity by Victorine E. Lieske
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSome mistakes are meant to happen.When Danica Jordan, daughter of the famous actor Samuel Jordan, gets involved in yet another horrible scandal, her father cuts her off, leaving her stranded and forced to get a—gasp!—CLEANING JOB. If that isn’t bad enough, someone keeps leaking photos of her to the paparazzi. All Dani wants to do is disappear... -
![Commit by Kortney Keisel]()
Commit by Kortney Keisel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA destination wedding in Key West—sounds amazing, right?Nope.Not when you're forced to spend all weekend with your ex-girlfriend.It's fine. Not awkward at all.I've had two months since she dumped me to construct a heart of stone.Seeing Remi again will be easy.The hard part? Pretending like I'm not still in love with her when all I want is to get back together...Categorized as:
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![Everything But a Christmas Eve by Holly Jacobs]()
Everything But a Christmas Eve by Holly Jacobs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor years, Nana Vancy Bashalde Salo believed that she d cursed her own family with bad weddings. Now that the curse is broken, she s bored. Her best friends, the Silver Bells, convince her to try her hand at matchmaking. And Nana has just the person in mind: Salo Construction's new office manager, Eve Allen. Eve is coming out of a bad relationship and longs for a little quiet and order... -
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![Lessons in Love by Hannah M. Lynn]()
Lessons in Love by Hannah M. Lynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Lonely Hearts Book Club is in sessionMeet Sophie , a single mom juggling a demanding job at an exclusive prep-school and raising her 11-year-old son. She's got no time for love, but all of that changes when she meets Nate.Nate is charming, funny, and seemingly perfect, that is until the first parent-teacher conference of the year... -
![First Time for Everything: A Novel by Henry Fry]()
First Time for Everything: A Novel by Henry Fry
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDanny Scudd is absolutely fine. At twenty-seven years old he's finally moved to London and escaped his parents' tiny fish and chip shop, his beloved collection of house plants are thriving and every Monday evening he has a date night with his boyfriend, Tobbs.But Danny's life is thrown into chaos when he discovers at an STI clinic that Tobbs might be cheating on him... -
![The Rookie by Taylor Hart]()
The Rookie by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNumber one draft pick, Legend James—soon to be back up quarterback for the Dallas Destroyers hates the press. Especially when a scathing article about his love life reveals 22 dates in four years with only 3 repeat dates and calls him a ‘cold hearted snake.’—Who is this reporter and how come she clearly copied Paula Abdul’s song... -
![Love's Labors Tossed: Trust and the Final Fling by Robert Farrell Smith]()
Love's Labors Tossed: Trust and the Final Fling by Robert Farrell Smith
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn book three of Robert Farrell Smith’s critically acclaimed comic trilogy, Trust and Grace head back to Thelma’s Way in the days leading up to their wedding. But things have run amuck in Thelma’s Way. Because it doesn’t appear on any official maps, county planners are constructing a dam that threatens to turn the backwater town into nothing but backwater... -
![My Fake Forbidden Boyfriend by Lindsey Hart]()
My Fake Forbidden Boyfriend by Lindsey Hart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRevenge is a dish best served cold or smoking hot if it's in the form of Adrian Builder, America's No.1 top model!I can already see it… the headlines for tomorrow's tabloids.Female CEO of world-famous clothing line gets dumped for a model at her own label.Damn it.If only there was a way to exact revenge on my slimeball of an ex,And also save my reputation at the same time.Oh, wait…maybe there is... -
![Father Frank by Paul Burke]()
Father Frank by Paul Burke
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is a wonderful comic novel to appeal to all the fans of Mike Gayle and Ardol O'Hanlon. It is about a Roman Catholic priest who runs his North London parish whilst harbouring an almighty secret: he doesn't believe in God. This doesn't stop him from being hugely successful, if a little unconventional in his work...
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