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Magical Midlife Alliance by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBook 7 in the ongoing Wall Street Journal bestselling Leveling Up series!After returning from the basajaunak lands, it's clear that Jessie and her crew need to find an alliance quickly. They need to head to Kingsley's in less than a couple of months. If they go as they are, they'll never be enough to save Austin's brother from total annihilation... -
![The Faith in Flowers: A Poppy Creek Novel by Rachael Bloome]()
The Faith in Flowers: A Poppy Creek Novel by Rachael Bloome
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn extravagant wedding to plan. A blossoming childhood crush. And a secret ready to uproot everything... When event planner, Olivia Parker, heads home to help plan her brother’s wedding, she decides to keep her painful divorce a secret so she doesn’t ruin his big day... -
![Making It Right by Catherine Bybee]()
Making It Right by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller. In the final book in Amazon Charts bestselling author Catherine Bybee’s Most Likely To trilogy, River Bend’s rebel follows in her father’s footsteps to become sheriff. But it might be time to forge her own path… Some kids inherit a family business; Jo Ward inherited a badge... -
![A Secret Baby for the Grumpy Cowboy by Hanna Hart]()
A Secret Baby for the Grumpy Cowboy by Hanna Hart
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSullen cowboy billionaire Topher was the only Rolston brother that thought his small town of Isabel was the last place he would end up. Little did he know, that wasn’t the only surprise waiting for him there….His very successful jump racing event lead him back to living in Texas and inevitably to his old, abandoned ranch... -
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![Trails of Love by Melissa Foster]()
Trails of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFall in love with Graham Braden and Morgyn Montgomery in TRAILS OF LOVE. When Graham Braden travels to Oak Falls, Virginia to attend the wedding of his buddy Reed Cross to Grace Montgomery, he sticks around to help with renovations to Reed’s new theater. The last thing he expects is to be asked to assess and possibly invest in Grace’s sister Morgan’s business endeavor... -
![Fall into Temptation by Lucy Score]()
Fall into Temptation by Lucy Score
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"If we do this again, it won’t stop at kissing.” It was a dark promise... Beckett Pierce is the most eligible bachelor in the nosiest small town in upstate New York. But after his last girlfriend handcuffed herself to his porch and set his welcome mat on fire, he's not looking for any more romance. Even if it lands right in his backyard. And has miles of red hair... -
![Wilder by C.M. Owens]()
Wilder by C.M. Owens
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWild Ones Tip #349 If you don’t understand what’s going on, it’s because you haven’t been in Tomahawk long enough. My sister and I decided to go to Tomahawk to learn more about our estranged grandmother and spend some time together doing something other than networking. What we expected was some quiet town, a peaceful escape, and a little downtime. What we got? Two sexy mountain men... -
![A Secret Baby in the Show Me State by Jessie Gussman]()
A Secret Baby in the Show Me State by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA midnight tryst, an unknown admirer and a baby that is delivered to church with just a short note. On the day Deacon Hudson was set to be ordained, a bundle shows up at the church with a simple note on it. Deacon Hudson is the father. Take care of her.Deacon knows he’s not the father. The Immaculate Conception was a one time thing... -
![The Lucky Shamrock by Carolyn Brown]()
The Lucky Shamrock by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s bighearted novel about family, secrets, small-town Texas romance, and—with a little bit of luck—starting over. Family doesn’t mean everyone has to like each other. That’s the case when cousins Taryn, Anna Rose, and Jorja return to Shamrock, Texas, to help manage their grandmother’s flower shop, the Lucky Shamrock... -
![The Cottage on Lily Pond Lane: Part Four: Trick or treat by Emily Harvale]()
The Cottage on Lily Pond Lane: Part Four: Trick or treat by Emily Harvale
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEscape to the seaside village of Little Pondale with Part Four of this heart-warming and romantic, four-part serial. Mia Ward was amazed to inherit her great-aunt Matilda’s thatched cottage in the tiny seaside village of Little Pondale – especially as Mia didn’t know she had a great-aunt Matilda... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Disaster by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Disaster by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSizzling-hot and seriously funny. Who said your forties couldn’t be both?Katrina Viceroy is a recently divorced mother of two, and the proud new owner of a flat tire… until leather-clad motorcycle hottie, Mac Blair, arrives to save the day.Mac is the exact opposite of Trina’s ex-husband. He’s got bad boy etched into every line of his muscular body, for one... -
![The Banty House by Carolyn Brown]()
The Banty House by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the fading town of Rooster, Texas, all that’s really left is a service station, a church…and the Banty House, a long-ago Depression-era brothel. For more than seventy-five years, Betsy, Connie, and Kate Carson have called their mama’s house a home... -
![Home Sweet Love by Ava Miles]()
Home Sweet Love by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.50 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 shares a powerful tale about the sweetness of home and falling in love for the first time. Chase Parker doesn’t believe in all that gushy home sweet love stuff. Moira Hale sure as heck does... -
![Fly like You've Never Been Grounded by S.J. McCoy]()
Fly like You've Never Been Grounded by S.J. McCoy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLaura Benson has her life together, thank you very much. Her jewelry store in San Francisco is doing wonderfully. Her design skills will soon have her traveling to London, designing a new line that should build her reputation world wide. She's on top, which is where she likes to be - especially when it comes to men... -
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![The Billionaire’s Second Chance by Weston Parker]()
The Billionaire’s Second Chance by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFake it with me.That’s what he wanted. My best friend’s brother.Oh, you know the one.Tall. Messy brown hair. Rich as hell.And my ex-boyfriend that I let go years ago to give him freedom to make something of himself.But the past is the past, and honestly, I’m broke.I could use a pick-me-up, and his offer not only helps my pocketbook, but lets me get some points with my best friend too... -
![A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis]()
A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was never meant to fall for her best friend’s brother...Seren has had a soft spot for her best friend’s brother for as long as she can remember. But when she starts to see Kit as more than just a friend, she knows she’s on dangerous ground.Avoiding him is probably her best course of action, but that’s easier said than done when you live on a tiny island... -
![Never Too Close by Chelle Bliss]()
Never Too Close by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVito Bianchi had given up on love years ago after his wife walked out the door. He immersed himself in his work, letting one day pass into the next so he didn’t dwell on what was missing in his life. But when he’s called out to a fire at the home of Star Falls newest resident, he couldn’t stop himself from being sucked in to her world...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Cottage on Lily Pond Lane-Part Three: Autumn leaves by Emily Harvale]()
The Cottage on Lily Pond Lane-Part Three: Autumn leaves by Emily Harvale
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEscape to the seaside village of Little Pondale with Part Three of this heart-warming and romantic, four-part serial. Mia Ward was amazed to inherit her great-aunt Matilda’s thatched cottage in the tiny seaside village of Little Pondale – especially as Mia didn’t know she had a great-aunt Matilda... -
![Impact by Danielle Norman]()
Impact by Danielle Norman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey always say that two wrongs don’t make a right... Well, she was wrong for breaking into a house that didn’t belong to her; even if she and her daughter had nowhere else to go. And, I was wrong for watching her on the surveillance camera as she moved through the house and climbed into bed. So I offered her a job and a home. Her smile... Her curves... Wrong has never felt so right... -
![You'll Be Mine by Marie Force]()
You'll Be Mine by Marie Force
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGreen Mountain short story You'll Be Mine. Will Abbott and Cameron Murphy are finally ready to tie the knot—as long as family, friends and a love-struck moose don’t get in the way... -
![The Perfect Ingredient by Ava Miles]()
The Perfect Ingredient by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsElizabeth Saunders is a woman of secrets, a rarity in small town Dare Valley. Her life hasn’t turned out like she expected after a tragedy forced her to flee her old life and hide her identity. Now she’s unmasked, hoping to put the past behind her—until the only man who ever captured her heart reappears. Terrance Waters may look like a sexy Alpha Navy Seal, but he’s actually a celebrity chef... -
![The Comfort of Secrets by Christine Nolfi]()
The Comfort of Secrets by Christine Nolfi
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCat Mendoza needs a win. After a business failure and years of dating the wrong men, she’s ready to turn things around.First she must convince the residents of Sweet Lake, Ohio, that she’s taking her responsibilities seriously. As the events director of the newly restored Wayfair Inn, she has the support of her best friends, Linnie and Jada... -
![The Sugar Queen by Tess Thompson]()
The Sugar Queen by Tess Thompson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTrue love requires commitment, and many times unending sacrifice. . .At the tender age of eighteen, Brandi Vargas watched the love of her life drive out of Emerson Pass, presumably for good. Though she and Trapper Barnes dreamed of attending college and starting their lives together, she was sure she would only get in the way of Trapper's future as a hockey star... -
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![Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr]()
Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsReturn to Virgin River with the books that started it all… The recipe for happiness: making it up as you go along Rising sous-chef Kelly Matlock's sudden collapse at work is a wake-up call. Disillusioned and burned out, she's retreated to her sister Jillian's house in Virgin River to rest and reevaluate... -
![Hot Pursuit by Jennifer Bernard]()
Hot Pursuit by Jennifer Bernard
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDeputy Will Knight and reporter Merry Warren couldn’t be more different—she’s the queen of questions, he’s the king of no comment. The inquisitive beauty drives Will crazy with her feisty attitude and sassy mouth…the one with the full lips just made for kissing. Not that he’s noticed. Much... -
![Grace by Megan O'Brien]()
Grace by Megan O'Brien
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs the only daughter of the Knights MC President, Grace Jackson was raised in the life. Her pop would keep her in a protective bubble if he had his way, and her job is less than a dream, but she loves her life and the small town of Hawthorne where she was raised. The moment Ruston King, president of the Royal Bloods, sets eyes on Grace, he’s determined to make the club princess his queen... -
![Sing Like Nobody's Listening by S.J. McCoy]()
Sing Like Nobody's Listening by S.J. McCoy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKenzie Reid is a survivor. She's been out on her own since she was seventeen years old. She may not have much to show for it, but she's made her own way in the world. Other than her sister, Megan, no one has ever cared whether she lived or died—not even her own parents... -
![Stay Together by Kaylee Ryan]()
Stay Together by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRushtonFrom the moment I see her, I’m hooked. There’s just something about Crosby that has me eager to know her. One thing’s for sure, I can’t stay away from the new kindergarten teacher with the kind smile and secrets in her brown eyes.There’s no hiding in a small town, and she’s suddenly everywhere... -
![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... -
![On Thin Ice (Bedroom Games) by Piper Rayne]()
On Thin Ice (Bedroom Games) by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Winter Games have begun… I’m the life of the party. A little loud and some buzz kills might say obnoxious, but if you’re around me I guarantee you’ll have a good time. Unless your name is Demi Harrison. If that’s the case, you’d act like I’m the devil incarnate and go out of your way to avoid me. Which makes zero sense because at the last Olympic Games I rocked her world...Categorized as:
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![Best Laid Plans by Abbie Zanders]()
Best Laid Plans by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFormer SEAL Hugh “Heff” Bradley has put aside his womanizing ways to focus on making the Sanctuary a place for veterans in need. He knows how difficult the transition back to civilian life at can be; he’s walked the razor’s edge himself a few times. His plan: Use his special skills to make the project a reality and stop those trying to sabotage it...Categorized as:
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![Happy Truth About Love by Karice Bolton]()
Happy Truth About Love by Karice Bolton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter receiving a rather odd inheritance from an uncle she barely knew, Autumn Tucker decides to do something she’s never done before. Instead of overthinking what’s right in front of her, she embraces the freedom of the unknown and the thrill of leaving everything behind and moves to the small mountain town of Silver Ridge... -
![Forbidden Love by Ashley Farley]()
Forbidden Love by Ashley Farley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA father’s lie tears his family apart in the thrilling continuation of the bestselling Virginia Vineyard series. Daniel Love has alienated his loved ones. And he’ll stop at nothing to have his daughter and long-time mistress back in his life. He resorts to drastic measures, devising a wicked scheme intended to elicit sympathy from his family. All hell breaks loose when his plan backfires...Categorized as:
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![An Invincible Summer by Mariah Stewart]()
An Invincible Summer by Mariah Stewart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt was a lifetime ago that recently widowed Maggie Flynn was in Wyndham Beach. Now, on the occasion of her fortieth high school reunion, she returns to her hometown on the Massachusetts coast, picking up right where she left off with dear friends Lydia and Emma. But seeing Brett Crawford again stirs other emotions. Once, they were the town’s golden couple destined for one another... -
![Shifting Gears by Melanie Moreland]()
Shifting Gears by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrett - The quiet loner. Content with life in his small town and a job he loves—except for the one thorn in his side.Kelly—the world traveler that pops in and out of his life, taking a small piece of his heart with him every time.Until the day she comes back, broken and adrift... -
![Oh, Fudge by Erin Nicholas]()
Oh, Fudge by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sassy, small town Iowa girl.A hot, rugged Louisiana boy.A surprise visit. A nosy family. A winter festival. Dang, is this what falling in love feels like?Oh, fu...fudge... -
![Softhearted by Kim Law]()
Softhearted by Kim Law
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeather Lindsay loves falling in love—even though her blueprint for romance has failed her time and time (and time) again. But now that she’s signed on to design an outdoor-wedding venue for her friend’s home renovation show, Heather’s found a new focus: her career. Only it’s not long before she’s being distracted—by the hunkiest man who ever swaggered down the streets of Red Oak Falls... -
![A Better Man: A Small Town Surprise Pregnancy Romance by Carrie Elks]()
A Better Man: A Small Town Surprise Pregnancy Romance by Carrie Elks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s his addiction. He’s her escape.Logan Hartson is gorgeous, successful, and has a smile that’ll knock a woman off her feet. And from the moment Courtney Roberts meets him on a dirt road, the chemistry sizzles between them.Everything about them is wrong. He’s city, she’s country.He owns expensive restaurants. She runs a small farm... -
![The Cornish Cream Tea Holiday by Cressida McLaughlin]()
The Cornish Cream Tea Holiday by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s going to be an unforgettable Cornish summer…Thea Rushwood was looking forward to exploring the beautiful Cornish tourist spot of Port Karadow, but when her friend drops out at the last minute, she is forced to go solo. Arriving at her cosy holiday cottage to discover a building site next door, Thea and the annoyingly attractive, but grumpy builder, Ben, don’t get off to the best start... -
![The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis]()
The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA weekend break changes everything…The chemistry between Keira and Noah is instant. It only takes one date for Keira to realise there’s something special between them.When Noah invites her to a family party in his hometown, she eagerly agrees, and by the end of their weekend away she’s absolutely head over heels. Not only for Noah, but for his close-knit family and the stunning Isles of Scilly... -
![The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles]()
The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND comes a humorous and emotional romance about the power of love and second chances—perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Mallery. "Ava's story is witty and charming... -
![The Wild One by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
The Wild One by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJasper Westbrook. Code name: Swoon Machine.My best friend's older brother.Melter of ovaries. Destroyer of panties.And suddenly...a single dad.Guys like Jasper—I bet you know the type? The chiseled arms. The wavy hair. The melt-your-brain-cells smile.Good thing I'm a smart girl—Honey Hill's former child prodigy, to be precise—I should know better than to fall for this playboy's charm... -
![Work Me Up by Julie Kriss]()
Work Me Up by Julie Kriss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBaseball player. Single dad. Hot mess. No woman has ever tamed him… until now. Everyone knows Ryan Riggs—everyone who follows minor league baseball, that is. He's the player with the hair-trigger temper, the bad shoulder, and the smoking hot looks. He's also a single dad in need of a nanny—which makes him my new boss. Simple. Except for one thing: We had a one-night stand five years ago... -
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![Fool for Love by Marie Force]()
Fool for Love by Marie Force
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSometimes you have to rock the boat . . . Joe Cantrell, owner of the Gansett Island Ferry Company, has been in love with Janey McCarthy for as long as he can remember. And for just as long, Janey has had a boyfriend--now fiance-- doctor-in-training, David Lawrence... -
![Spring at Blueberry Bay by Holly Martin]()
Spring at Blueberry Bay by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to beautiful Hope Island where the sea sparkles, the daffodils are blooming and a blossoming romance is just around the corner… Bella has always had a sunny outlook and caring nature, despite recently falling on hard times. When she finds a handsome homeless man on her doorstep, her kind heart tells her she must help him... -
![Picnic in Someday Valley by Jodi Thomas]()
Picnic in Someday Valley by Jodi Thomas
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe charming and uplifting new novel from the legendary author of dozens of unforgettable romances! Travel to the small town of Honey Creek where ties run deep and happiness is just around the next river bend… Marcie Latimer longs to run away from Someday Valley—especially since her ex-boyfriend spun a web of lies that almost led to tragedy in neighboring Honey Creek... -
![Come Home to Me by Liz Talley]()
Come Home to Me by Liz Talley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHealing the wounds of the past doesn’t come easy in this novel of friendship and forgiveness from award-winning author Liz Talley.Summer Valentine has returned to Moonlight, South Carolina, a very different woman from the naive wallflower who left years before... -
![Lunchtime Chronicles: My, My Sweet Potato Pie by Sonja B., Lunchtime Chronicles]()
Lunchtime Chronicles: My, My Sweet Potato Pie by Sonja B., Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSee all of the Lunchtime Chronicles series HERE.Sweet, Smooth, and SinfulBianca MooreAfter going through a bitter divorce that left me broken and angry at the world, I needed a fresh start. On a whim, I took the advice of my best friend, Tangy, and moved to the small country town of Leesbough, where she resides. The townspeople welcome me with their southern hospitality, which I wasn’t used to... -
![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...
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