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Doing It Right: A Second Chance, Single Parent Romance by Harloe Rae
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“This doesn’t have to be the end for us.”Except it was.What did we know about happily ever after at the age of eighteen?Mason Braxter was a football legend—destined for glory far bigger than the confines of our small town. Meanwhile, I had dreams of my own—a simpler life that included staying put and growing roots.And all those plans of mine were going splendidly... -
Somewhere Along the Way by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe is already busy juggling her life, but now she's been roped into helping plan her high school reunion.Emma Clarke breaks up the solitude of life on her small farm outside of New Hope Falls by helping out at the florist shop in town. Except now she's on the reunion committee with people she'd never spent any time with in high school... -
A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ feel-good series, The Merriams, is back with a humorous and heartwarming story about a playboy without a cause and a woman whose dreams were diverted by family responsibility—and, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way... -
Crossing Center Ice by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis contemporary Christian romance novel of 105,000 words is the fourth book in The Callaghans & McFaddens series from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Rae Jordan. A HANDFUL OF FLOWERS (ASIN: B01APAIXM6) is the prequel to this series. He’s living the dream…until an injury on the ice threatens it all. Kenton Callaghan is living his dream. A star NHL player. A sought-after spokesperson... -
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The Love of Her Life: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis Christian romance novel of 89,000 words is the third book in The Callaghans & McFaddens series from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Rae Jordan. A HANDFUL OF FLOWERS (ASIN: B01APAIXM6) is the prequel to this series. He tempts death on his quest for adventure. Since he was young, Gabe Callaghan has chased the rush of an adrenalin high... -
Saltwater Promises by Amelia Addler
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn FBI agent’s work is never really done…Mike isn’t about to let a little thing like being forced into retirement stop him from investigating the mob activity on San Juan Island. Sure, it’s dangerous, but he can handle it. He’s about to crack the case wide open, too…then he sees her again and everything gets way more complicated.Lynn Campbell loves retirement... -
His Steadfast Love by Julie Lessman
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s bent on fun. He’s bent on faith. Till true love bridges the gap. Cat O’Bryen is the prodigal daughter unhappy with God. First, the father with whom she reconciled dies of cancer and now her twin sister and best friend marries, leaving Cat at home with a newlywed mother, her new husband, and a little brother... -
Forever Family by Kirsten Osbourne, River's End Ranch
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter thirty-five years of peaceful marriage, Bobbi and Wilber Weston have come to a crossroads. They each want something different, and neither is willing to give in to the other. Bobbi loves her children and grandbabies more than she’d ever imagined, and she doesn’t think asking for a change in the plans she’d made with Wilber many years ago should be a difficult thing... -
A Breath of Jasmine by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsInternational Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ family series, The Merriams, returns for its finale with two long-lost lovers fighting for a second chance despite the odds—with everyone’s favorite matchmakers along to pave their way.Quinn recognized Francesca Maroun as his soulmate the moment he met her in grad school.Of course he did. The Merriams always recognize their soulmates instantly... -
Secrets and Soulmates by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's engaged to a man she's never met... and may not even exist. Molly James has lived her life as a fish out of water. Feeling like the oddball of her family, her trusting nature leads her into an online relationship and eventual engagement to someone she hasn't met... -
Choices of the Heart by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes life throws us a devastating curveball, but we still end up with a homerun ending anyway... Paige Emerson has had a rough life. No doubt about it. Abandoned at a church as a baby by a drug-addicted teen mom, she was bounced around from place to place her whole life... -
Finding Love: Addison & Clay by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings** This is book 4 of the January Cove series! Please enjoy book 1 (The One For Me) for FREE and then pick up books 2 and 3 to learn more about the Parker family! ** In book 4, we meet the only sister in the Parker clan - Addison. When Addison Parker comes home for Christmas without her husband, she's carrying a huge secret... -
A Groom of One's Own by Emma St. Clair
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe always dreamed of getting married--but for love, not to avoid deportation. Eli Hopkins has it all--almost. A hockey career with the wildly popular Appies. Teammates who are like brothers. The only thing he's missing is someone to share it all with. Oh--and correctly filed visa paperwork. Due to administrative error, Eli is about to lose everything... -
Pet Peeves by Amelia C. Adams
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKerry Holt has a lot of hang-ups about life. She's worked hard to prove herself as a strong, successful black woman in the corporate world, and between her career and caring for her aging mother, her stress levels are through the roof. A trip to River's End Ranch should help relax her ... or so her therapist hopes... -
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For No Reason by Christina Coryell
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"The waiter walked towards me, but I waved him away. I was too busy contemplating my rapid descent through the ranks of celebrity to the dustbin of shaving my head and marrying my cousin..." Camdyn Taylor is growing into her newfound fame, adjusting to unfamiliar roles in her family, and harboring a little secret. Once she makes it known, there is no doubt her life will change... -
Holding Out For Love by Debra Clopton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJillian Sinclair needs a man and she needs him now. She dreams of being a mother-but the doctor just gave her the news that if she plans to carry a baby herself then her time is running out. She also wants true love like her sisters but will she have to settle for something less than that in order to get her baby?The last thing she needs is the only man she's loved and lost coming back to town... -
The Wedding Catch by Susan Hatler
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Avery Summers finds out the homeless outreach program where she volunteers is about to lose their building to a big developer, she’s determined to help. Unfortunately, she also has to juggle her job at a bakery, help her friend plan her upcoming wedding, and deal with a sudden flurry of dinner invitations by the bride’s cousin, a man she’d normally jump at the chance to date... -
Becoming Brooke by Kay P. Dawson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrooke Quinn isn't fully convinced she wants to look for love again. As a doctor in Quinn Valley, she just doesn't have the time to get out and meet people. Not to mention her trust issues after having her heart broken by a man she'd believed she would spend her life with... -
Someone Someday by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLexi Charles wasn't interested in starting a relationship. The scars from her past left her feeling like it would be impossible to ever love someone. It was a part of her life she had come to accept. Years ago, she said she always wanted to marry a baseball player (one of the San Francisco Giants to be exact)... -
Peppermint Proposal by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Joni Kley finished her degree in social work, she didn’t feel like she could immediately quit her job as assistant manager of Kelsey’s Kafé on River’s End Ranch. Now that she is free to look around for something else, she’s not sure where she wants to go. She loves Idaho and the ranch, and can’t imagine living anywhere else, but there aren’t exactly a lot of social work jobs in town... -
Dreaming of You by Barbara Freethy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhoever said opposites attract must have been talking about Kate Marlowe and Barrett Fox. Her life's work was bringing people together, and his was tearing them apart. The pretty wedding consultant and the sexy divorce lawyer should have hated each other on sight, and—well, they did... -
The Whole Story by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI wasn't the only woman in the world who had been cheated on. I certainly wasn't the only woman who had sworn off men because of it. I was, however, one of the few who was willing to stick to my guns about it. Men would sometimes see that as a challenge, but before too long they would realize I wasn't interested... -
Holly Pointe & Candy Canes by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuirky Faith Pierson loves her life in rural Vermont. Especially in December when she throws herself into the local holiday festivities. Widower Graham Westfall doesn’t have time for Christmas. After missing the mark on his last ad campaign by a New York mile, his job now hangs in the balance. He has one month to come up with a new campaign or he’s out... -
Finding her Forever by Cathryn Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wants to find a home. He’s ready to move on.Paige quits her city job for a fresh start in small-town Two Hearts, Tennessee—and brings a stray dog. She bought a Victorian house she plans to turn into a bed and breakfast—no matter how much effort it takes. Romance? She doesn’t have time for it—even with CJ, her handsome carpenter.CJ enjoys moving from place to place... -
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Teasing Tammy by Pamela M. Kelley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCharming orthopedics doctor Clark Baker is known for being a big flirt. He loves women, they love him and he's never lacked for dates. But he's ready to settle down now and find a serious relationship, and the one person he sets his sights on, bookstore manager, Tammy Burns, does not take him seriously. She likes him quite a bit. He's easy to like... -
All Made Up by Kara Isaac
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone thinks Katriona McLeod is living the dream. Her professional career as a make up artist sees her traveling the world working with the stars and she's got no shortage of men wanting her affection. Only problem is she's never gotten over Caleb Murphy, the one guy she's ever loved... -
Faith, Hope & Love by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's lost everything a person can lose. Her home, her possessions, her family. Can she find a new life and a new love in January Cove? Former wealthy socialite, Faith McLemore, has had a rough few months. With her beloved father out of her life and a box of secrets that has shattered her world, she travels to January Cove in search of answers... -
A Twist of Faith by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaybe the language of love doesn’t have an accent, but with any other type of accent, Dr. Adelina Roseland feels confident she can correct it. Accent reduction is her specialty and she’s worked ten years in research with it to attain her dream job: Professor at the University of Virginia... -
Spying On The Billionaire: A January Cove Romance by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s a split second decision. What if he figures out who she isn’t? Daisy needs to stop a mall project from ruining her town. A billionaire stands in her way. And she isn’t exactly well versed in faking her identity. That is, until she does it. The problem is, he doesn’t like her one bit... -
Taking Chances by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife can change on a dime. Piper Williams is poor. She's always been poor. Like seriously - dirt poor from a small town. But when one of her regular customers at The Greasy Spoon diner gives her the gift of a lifetime, her life changes overnight. But as with all gifts, there are potential obstacles and hers is named Cameron... -
Loving Tessa by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove Sweet, Contemporary Romance With Lots of Drama? Meet Aaron Parker, The Youngest of the Parker Family in January Cove In book 2 of the January Cove series, we meet one of the Parker brothers, Aaron. The youngest of the five Parker children, Aaron was all set to marry his girlfriend of three years until she broke his heart by cheating on him... -
Royal Gone Rogue by Emma St. Clair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI need to find the perfect woman to be my queen. Love was never supposed to be part of the arrangement.I've always done things by the book--that's the burden of being the heir to the Elsinorian throne. So when my father grows ill and my coronation seems imminent, I intend to find my future queen the same way ... with logic and a list of eligible women who fit a detailed set of data points... -
Benjamin by Amelia C. Adams, Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMelissa Daniels inherited her grandparents’ pumpkin farm upon their deaths, and she wants nothing more than to keep their legacy alive by providing beautiful pumpkins to the community for Halloween. But when it’s a week before the holiday and her entire crop is ruined, she has no idea what to do. She’s counseled to talk to Benjamin McClain, the man with the green thumb, for his advice... -
A Reason to Be Alone by Christina Coryell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Maybe taking myself seriously is a bad idea, anyway. I mean, the chances of me tripping or doing something equally clumsy are pretty high... -
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Beyond the Mistletoe by Karice Bolton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*Can be read as a stand-alone novel* Gabby Sullivan’s wedding has been perfectly planned down to the tiniest detail. What she can’t control is a blizzard scheduled to blow into town the week before and a friend who has given up on love... -
One Enchanted Noël by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWinner of the 2018 ACFW Carol Award Secrets, Sparks and Second Chances...a Heartwarming Holiday RomanceSeb Pierce isn't exactly a cowboy, but after fifteen years on a ranch in Texas, he might as well be. And he'd do just about anything to keep the rancher who took him in so many years ago from losing his land...including returning to the wealthy roots he's long since abandoned... -
Daring Dreamer by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRenae tends to fall...a lot. But what she doesn't expect is to fall so hard for her best friend's big brother when he returns to Quinn Valley. She'd never dared to tell him she had a crush on him all those years ago, but maybe now it's time to take a risk. What could she have to lose? Chad Duncan has finally returned home after serving in Afghanistan, ready to start his business training horses... -
Do Kiss the Superstar by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpunky mom meets irresistible superstar in this fast-paced, clean romance.Caleb Jewel has it all: fame, fortune, family, fans. When he meets the beautiful Emily Gehring and her son, Krew, he falls for the duo hard and fast. There’s only one problem—she promised her ex she won’t date for a year, and her violent ex agreed to give up his custody visits... -
Loving the Coach by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a football superstar convince a broken scuba instructor to trust and love him?Annie Holman escaped her hometown after her father’s murder to protect herself and her family from a mafia lord’s threats... -
A Reason to Forget by Christina Coryell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“That’s the thing about life – just when you think it’s nearing absolute perfection, you find yourself flat on your back on a stranger’s filthy green shag carpet, simply trying to remember how to breathe.” – Camdyn A charming new home, welcoming new hearts, and the promise of forever with Cole Parker – Camdyn is tempted to say that things are just about perfect... -
Charming the Troublemaker by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRainey Mitchell is doing just fine. She has a great job helping children in need, her family is around her, she is mother to a fabulous little girl, and is getting over the betrayal of her ex-husband. Dr. Alex Murdock is not doing so well, as he is forced to work at a rural university, his life is full of secrets surrounding his family, and he has to start over in a new town... -
Jennifer's Journey by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJennifer Olson is a recently reformed mean girl. She moved to River’s End Ranch for a new job that would include a new start. No one there knows of her history. She decides to contact a matchmaker who will introduce her at the altar after concluding she is incapable of being kind for long enough to truly get to know a man and marry him... -
Don't Miss the Moment by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA single father hiding from the truth; a whimsical romance author hoping to experience real life. Will she offend him or steal his heart? Gavin Strong is focused on raising his son, helping his family, and running a multi-millionaire dollar resort. He has no time for romance... -
The Sweetest Thing by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA true to life fairy tale and happily ever after dream come true that will leave you feeling warm and happy long after it's over.My mother wrote a young adult novel that eventually became a Hollywood blockbuster hit. Somehow, during production of the movie, I became friends with the star. Heath Vick was Hollywood's favorite leading man--a heartthrob, for sure... -
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The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece by Jennifer Beckstrand
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsResourceful Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem has her hands full with husband, home, and a baby on the way. But putting her skills to the test for an outspoken niece who’s running for town council is a matchmaking challenge she can’t resist... -
Mending Fences (Destined for Love: Mansions) by Lorin Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fence that once brought them together now keeps them apart. All Mandy wanted was a couple of photos. Instead, she has a broken foot, a bodyguard, and a crush on one of the most eligible businessmen in the country. Memories of a summer long past complicate her resolve to forget about her handsome childhood friend Danny... -
Loving the Mountain Man by Jeanette Lewis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a big tough mountain man who doesn’t need anyone … except her. Ledger Price spends his days doing what he loves–hiking, fishing, hunting, and exploring the mountains around his hometown of Tamarack Ridge, Montana, all while filming for his popular MyHeartChannel, Montana Mountain Man... -
The Star's Fake Marriage by Bree Livingston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA reporter desperate to prove herself, a country music singer with a chip on his shoulder, and a second chance at love. Callie Chapman is tired of hiding behind a pen name and lying to her family. Out of the blue, her editor gives her the ultimate opportunity—marry country superstar Tucker Hawk and get the inside scoop for her magazine. There’s only one problem... -
The Brave Billionaire by Elana Johnson, Bonnie R. Paulson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA billionaire who has a love affair with his job, his new bank manager, and how they bravely navigate the island of Getaway Bay...and their own ideas about each other. Lawrence Gladstone has always been more comfortable in his power suits and behind a desk, mentally calculating currency conversions, than he ever has with women... -
Moose Be Love by Jacqueline Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was only supposed to convince her to stay. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan. Moose Be Love: A Sunset Ridge Sweet Romance Book 1 Small town contemporary romance When Cadence Whitmore and her two sisters inherit the Sunset Ridge Lodge, their immediate plan is to sell it...
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