Books like 'Look on the Bright Side'
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Hummingbird Lane by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe healing powers of art and friendship work together in this inspiring and heartwarming novel by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Ever since childhood, Emma Merrill and Sophia Mason were bound by a passion for painting. Like all young best friends, they promised to never lose touch... -
![Four Ways to Wear a Dress by Gillian Libby]()
Four Ways to Wear a Dress by Gillian Libby
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDebut author Gillian Libby brings you a bright and hopeful story about friendship, self-discovery and acceptance, and fighting for your own happiness, even if it looks a little different than everyone else’s... -
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Wife Support System by Kathleen Whyman
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe’ve got the balance all wrong. Instead of living with our partners, struggling to do everything by ourselves and only seeing each other now and then, we should do it the other way round. We should live together and see them now and then.Erica knows her suggestion sounds extreme, but when her nanny leaves without notice, she’s extremely desperate... -
![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... -
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![The Daydream Cabin by Carolyn Brown]()
The Daydream Cabin by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA headstrong woman discovers it’s never too late for change in New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s spirited novel about lost hope and second chances.Substitute counselor for wayward teens isn’t how public-school teacher Jayden Bennett planned to spend her summer vacation. However reluctant, she’s hiking up her jeans and heading for remote Piney Wood Academy in north Texas... -
![The Beach Trap by Ali Brady]()
The Beach Trap by Ali Brady
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo best friends torn apart by a life-altering secret. They have one summer to set the record straight.When twelve-year-olds Kat Steiner and Blake O’Neill meet at Camp Chickawah, they have an instant connection. But everything falls apart when they learn they’re not just best friends—they’re also half-sisters. Confused and betrayed, their friendship instantly crumbles... -
![The English Billionaire by Serenity Woods]()
The English Billionaire by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsImagine meeting the richest, most gorgeous guy in London… And he's obsessed with YOU...On my thirtieth birthday, I decide it’s time to make some changes.Okay, it’s really only one change.No more men.Gone is the boyfriend who cheated on me with my best friend.Gone are all the disastrous relationships that have left me dispirited and jaded... -
![The Sky of Endless Blue by Ava Miles]()
The Sky of Endless Blue 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 presents the much-anticipated installment of the bestselling Dare Valley series that has captivated readers around the globe about two people coming home and fighting for a second chance. J.T... -
![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 Devine Doughnut Shop by Carolyn Brown]()
The Devine Doughnut Shop by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThree women are torn between traditions of the past and unexpected new beginnings in a warmhearted novel by Carolyn Brown about family, romance, and the best pastries in Texas.For Grace Dalton, her sister, Sarah, and her cousin Macy, the Devine Doughnut Shop is a sweet family legacy and a landmark in their Texas town... -
![Finding Forever by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott]()
Finding Forever by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou’re invited to the comeback arena tour of the century…and just maybe a wedding too. Who: Malachi Shawcross and Richelle Crandall (you can call her Ricki or Elle, she answers to both... -
![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... -
![Miss Janie's Girls by Carolyn Brown]()
Miss Janie's Girls by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA bittersweet reunion becomes a time for looking back and starting over in a heartwarming new novel from New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown... -
![The Teashop on the Corner by Milly Johnson]()
The Teashop on the Corner by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAt her beloved husband's funeral, Carla Pride discovers that Martin never divorced his first wife and has been living a double life with her. And his other wife, Julie Pride, is determined to take everything from Carla - her home, her money, and her memories. When Will Linton's business goes bust he at least thinks that with the support of his trophy wife Nicole he will rise to the top again... -
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![Bayside Heat by Melissa Foster]()
Bayside Heat by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBayside Heat is a USA Today BestsellerFall in love at Bayside, where sandy beaches, good friends, and true love come together in the sweet small towns of Cape Cod. Bayside Summers is a series of standalone steamy romance novels featuring alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They're fun, flirty, flawed, deeply emotional, always passionate, and easy to relate to. In BAYSIDE HEAT.. -
![Fireworks over the Loch by Hannah Ellis]()
Fireworks over the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sleepy Scottish village is about to be woken up … With her boyfriend moving to her hometown of Lannick, Leana Mackenzie is floating on cloud nine. All she needs now is for them to find a home of their own. Alasdair’s lack of interest in house-hunting soon has her worried.For Isla and Logan, moving in together is the logical next step in their relationship... -
![Secrets at the Loch by Hannah Ellis]()
Secrets at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor years Lexie has kept everyone at arm’s length. Her heart is so guarded it’s almost impenetrable.Until Nick.When the geeky teacher moves in next door, Lexie finds it increasingly difficult to ignore her attraction to him. To protect herself, she pushes him away, convincing herself that hurting him isn’t a big deal.She never imagined him leaving town. Or how much she’d miss him when he left... -
![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... -
![Finding Hope at the Loch by Hannah Ellis]()
Finding Hope at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes all we can do is hope things will turn out exactly as they’re supposed to ... A fairy-tale wedding in a castle should be a dream come true for Isla. Unfortunately, she’s not as taken with the idea as everyone around her. While her family and Logan organise everything, she’s left feeling that her opinion doesn’t count. Meanwhile, Lexie is dealing with family problems of her own... -
![Winter Wishes in Hope Cove by Hannah Ellis]()
Winter Wishes in Hope Cove by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA warm and uplifting winter romanceAll Emily wants for her wedding is a low-key celebration with family and friends. But with a best friend like Josie, it’s no surprise that there’s a touch of drama to the day.Meanwhile, Tara is dealing with problems of her own. In a bid to face up to her past, she sets out to make amends with her estranged father and reunite with her half siblings... -
![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 House on Lavender Lane by Hannah Ellis]()
The House on Lavender Lane by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne shocking incident forces six friends to re-evaluate everything Emily only meant to spend a week in Hope Cove. But when the quirky locals involve her in various events, she happily extends her stay. She just wishes Jack were with her and not stuck working back in Oxford.For Lizzie, Emily’s visit is well timed... -
![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 Little Christmas House by Tracy Rees]()
The Little Christmas House by Tracy Rees
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn gorgeous Hopley village snow is falling and twinkly lights are going up but Holly Hanwell feels anything but Christmassy…It’s meant to be the most wonderful time of the year but thirty-year-old Holly Hanwell doesn’t really feel like celebrating… not after the bombshell news her boyfriend is leaving her to have a baby with someone else... -
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![Twice Knightley in my Bed: A friends-to-lovers romance by Serenity Woods]()
Twice Knightley in my Bed: A friends-to-lovers romance by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s been zero days since I realized I’m in love with Leander Knight.Lee, or Knightley as everyone calls him, is my brother’s best mate, and he’s always treated me like his kid sister. Okay, so he might not put cockroaches in my lunchbox and lizards down my neck anymore, but even though we work together every day at Hartfield Wildlife Hospital, he’s never seemed interested in me in that way...Categorized as:
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![My One True North by Milly Johnson]()
My One True North by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA gorgeous read full of hope, warmth and heartfelt emotion from the Sunday Times bestselling author ?‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie JohnsonLaurie and Pete should never have met. But fate has pushed them together for a reason. Six months ago, on the same night, Laurie and Pete both lost their partners... -
![The Perfectly Imperfect Woman by Milly Johnson]()
The Perfectly Imperfect Woman by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMarnie Salt has made so many mistakes in her life that she fears she will never get on the right track. But when she ‘meets’ an old lady on a baking chatroom and begins confiding in her, little does she know how her life will change... -
![I Wanted You To Know by Laura Pearson]()
I Wanted You To Know by Laura Pearson
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDear Edie, I wanted you to know so many things. I wanted to tell you them in person, as you grew. But it wasn’t to be.Jess never imagined she’d be navigating single motherhood, let alone while facing breast cancer. A life that should be just beginning is interrupted by worried looks, heavy conversations, and the possibility of leaving her daughter to grow up without her... -
![There's Something About Mira by Sonali Dev]()
There's Something About Mira by Sonali Dev
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev comes the heartfelt story of a woman determined to reunite a lost ring with its owner, who ends up finding herself along the way.Mira Salvi has the perfect life—a job she loves, a fiancé everyone adores, and the secure future she’s always imagined for herself... -
![A tablespoon of Temptation by Kelly Collins]()
A tablespoon of Temptation by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a woman who values honesty. He’s a man telling a lie. Will the truth bring them together or tear them apart?Danielle Morgan doesn’t need a recipe for love, she needs one for life. Hounded by her best friend to find a man or a hobby, she chooses the latter. After all, a hobby won’t break her heart... -
![My Wicked Billionaire by Serenity Woods]()
My Wicked Billionaire by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever fall in love when it’s supposed to be just for fun… It’s the day before my brother’s wedding in Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s also the last day of my studies before I qualify as a veterinarian. At last, I can put aside my ditzy image and be the sophisticated career woman I’ve always wanted to be. Except I don’t notice my watch has stopped, and I miss my flight... -
![No Place Like Home: A Novel by Barbara O'Neal]()
No Place Like Home: A Novel by Barbara O'Neal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn enriching and deeply moving novel about love and loss, the bonds of family and friends, and coming home by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids.Life didn’t turn out the way Jewel Sabatino planned. However long she’s been gone, home is waiting.At seventeen, Jewel fled Colorado for New York City and didn’t look back... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![The Paris Roommates by Ava Miles]()
The Paris Roommates by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmily in Paris meets Friends in this humorous and heartfelt new novel about the power of friendship and the bonds of your chosen family by International Bestselling Author Ava Miles.Thea Rogers’ life is nothing like her romantic, elegant pastries. It’s more like a dull, dry rice cake... -
![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... -
![Whispers at the Bluebell Inn by Hannah Ellis]()
Whispers at the Bluebell Inn by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRumours travel fast in a village… Josie loves her new life in the country with Sam. But she has a secret that she doesn’t want anyone to know. Unfortunately, it’s hard to keep anything to yourself in a tiny village. Lizzie is adjusting to motherhood, and finding it more demanding than she ever expected... -
![The Mother of All Christmases by Milly Johnson]()
The Mother of All Christmases by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHE MOST PERFECT CHRISTMAS FEEL-GOOD READ!'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' Heat Eve Glace - co-owner of the theme park Winterworld - is having a baby and her due date is a perfectly timed 25th December. And she’s decided that she and her husband Jacques should renew their wedding vows with all the pomp that was missing the first time... -
![The Lost Secret of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary]()
The Lost Secret of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn enchanting summer romance set on the gorgeous Irish coast, where fresh starts are made, love beckons and secrets are sure to unfold…In the tiny village of Sandy Cove in Ireland, Ella Caron is trying to recover. When she moved from Paris to a beautiful coastguard cottage on the sea, she wanted peace and quiet and the space to grieve after her mother’s death... -
![Escape to Oakbrook Farm by Hannah Ellis]()
Escape to Oakbrook Farm by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsVillage life is supposed to be quiet… Josie Beaumont is a free spirit. She changes jobs about as often as she changes her relationship status. Frequently! The only constants in her life are the comfy old shoes that she refuses to part with.When unemployment looms again, she’s intrigued by a job opportunity at a dog kennels in rural Devon... -
![Casanova LLC by Julia Whelan]()
Casanova LLC by Julia Whelan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"CASANOVA LLC is an absolute winner. It is hilarious, charming, sexy, and sweet, with one of the best audio productions I've ever heard. I canceled plans so I could keep listening. Julia Whelan outdid herself with this one... -
![Miracles in Wild Rose Bay: A completely uplifting Irish romance full of family secrets by Susanne O'Leary]()
Miracles in Wild Rose Bay: A completely uplifting Irish romance full of family secrets by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA truly unforgettable Irish romance set on the shores of the Wild Atlantic Way.Arriving in Sandy Cove to views of the shimmering ocean, Tara O’Rourke is excited to get to work. She’s been sent from New York City to take photos of Ireland for a travel magazine, and she knows the perfect area to visit: the mysterious, picturesque Wild Rose Bay... -
![Tinsel and Tatas: A Holiday Romantic Comedy Anthology by Kilby Blades, Serena Bell]()
Tinsel and Tatas: A Holiday Romantic Comedy Anthology by Kilby Blades, Serena Bell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet a head start on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! Nearly twenty of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up to sell #Books4Boobs. This collection of holiday shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain... -
![Tangled Love on Pelican Point by Karice Bolton]()
Tangled Love on Pelican Point by Karice Bolton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*Can be read as a standalone* Sophie Bristol works two jobs--sometimes three--and is surrounded by people falling in love and that's great. Really, it's great. It's not like she ever thought she'd find that perfect someone. After all, she learned he probably only exists in some far away land with talking wildlife and glass slippers, and that works perfectly for her busy schedule... -
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![Textbook Approach by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Textbook Approach by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWillFrom the moment I saw her, I knew she was different. She wasn't like all the other women I was used to.But then I asked her out and my mind was blown.She was different from every other woman, I just wasn't sure that was a good thing.Relationships? Off the table.Marriage? Not a chance in hell.Geez, I wasn't even allowed to stay the night... -
![Annie's Summer by the Sea by Liz Eeles]()
Annie's Summer by the Sea by Liz Eeles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Annie Trebarwith unexpectedly inherits Tregavara House, her much-loved family home atop the cliffs of Salt Bay, she begins to wonder: with all the good friends and warm memories she’s made in the village, could it be her forever home? Luckily her gorgeous Poldark-lookalike boyfriend, Josh Pasco, has exactly the same idea... -
![Did My Love Life Shrink in the Wash?: An absolutely laugh-out-loud and feel-good page-turner by Kristen Bailey]()
Did My Love Life Shrink in the Wash?: An absolutely laugh-out-loud and feel-good page-turner by Kristen Bailey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s normal to wish that your baby came with a snooze button, right?When I got pregnant, Will and I didn’t have a clue what we were signing up for. It turns out that there’s loads we weren’t warned about:1) In the middle of the night you’ll be begging Siri for advice on getting your baby to sleep. (In case you’re wondering, whale music doesn’t work... -
![All I Want Is You by Iris Morland]()
All I Want Is You by Iris Morland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou met them in DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME. Now prepare to fall in love with THE YOUNGERS, a brand-new series from Iris Morland, full of sexy men, passionate women, and the love stories you can't get enough of. A brilliant, aloof lawyer, Phin Younger has focused solely on his career and on helping people less fortunate. Living his life without romance? He’s just fine with that... -
![Single for the Summer: The perfect feel-good romantic comedy set on a Greek island by Mandy Baggot]()
Single for the Summer: The perfect feel-good romantic comedy set on a Greek island by Mandy Baggot
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***Pre-order NOW the go-to book for the summer, from everyone's favourite getaway Queen, Mandy Baggot!*** Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isn’t for her. When it comes to dating she has one rule: after six weeks with a guy, she ends it. So when her heartbroken best friend invites her for a girly getaway in Corfu, Tess is sure she can stick to their pact to stay single for the summer... -
![Meet me at the Wedding by Georgia Toffolo]()
Meet me at the Wedding by Georgia Toffolo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily loves living in Hawke’s Cove, and planning her best friend’s wedding at the Hawkesbury estate is the icing on the cake. But when the estate’s owner dies, and his son cancels the wedding, Lily must face Henry Hawkesbury – a man she hasn’t seen since that fateful night ten years ago…Henry wants nothing more than to return to Hawke’s Cove, sell his estranged late father’s estate and leave...
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