Books like 'My December Darling'
Readers who enjoyed My December Darling by Lauren Asher also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Flirting with Forever by Jennifer Bernard
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA standalone romance in the Lost Harbor, Alaska seriesDr. Ian Finnegan knows all about brains; hearts, not so much. He’s ready to find the perfect match, someone as logical and sensible as he is. When the matchmaker he’s hired suggests he improve his seduction skills, he’s not sure where to turn—until he plucks a damsel in distress from the side of a snowy Alaska highway... -
![Sealed With A Kiss by Erin Nicholas]()
Sealed With A Kiss by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat’s a girl to do when her celebrity crush needs her to be his fake girlfriend?Keep her damned feelings to herself, of course. Child TV star turned adult wallflower Naomi LeClaire has vowed never to return to the spotlight.But when she’s stuck in a storm with Donovan Foster, the hot, charming, wild-life rescuing internet sensation, and she finally gives in and kisses him.. -
![Until My Last Breath by Tiffany Patterson]()
Until My Last Breath by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou’ve met my sons. But that’s only half of the story that began over four decades ago. I knew before any of them were conceived who they were, and the men they’d grow up to be. More importantly, from the first moment I touched her, I knew Deborah Tate would be the woman I shared my life with, who would bear my children, and stand by my side as we raised them... -
![Stay With You by Melanie Shawn]()
Stay With You by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJust when Chrissy Caldwell thought things couldn’t get any worse, life showed up and said, “Hold my beer.”The past year had been a living nightmare, one she couldn’t seem to wake up from... -
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![The Christmas Tree Cottage by Holly Martin]()
The Christmas Tree Cottage by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year in Wishing Wood, where the forest sparkles with fairy lights, the snow is falling, the fire is crackling and love is in the air. From the bestselling author of The Wisteria Tree Cottage comes the perfect romance to warm your heart this Christmas.Evergreen Winter lives an unconventional life... -
![Christmas at Mistletoe Cove by Holly Martin]()
Christmas at Mistletoe Cove by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGrowing up on Hope Island, Eden Lancaster always believed that if you wished hard enough for something, dreams really could come true. But Eden’s greatest wish is also her biggest secret: she has been completely in love with her childhood friend, the charming and attractive Dougie Harrison , for as long as she can remember. And he has no idea... -
![My Forever by Tiffany Patterson]()
My Forever by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSavannahI was only eighteen years old when I thought I had found my happily ever after.After the tragic death of my mother, I married the love of my life, Ace Townsend.Yes, we were young and idealistic, but we had it all figured out. He was going to be a fighter pilot in the Air Force. I would go to medical school to become a doctor for people who couldn’t afford healthcare. People like my mother... -
![Stone Cold Kiwi by Rosalind James]()
Stone Cold Kiwi by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLet's inventory, shall we? State of my professional life: Brilliant, if counted in terms of sales of eight Poppy Cantwell children's books starring my often-confused blue hippo, Hazel; the very substantial proceeds from selling my Kiwi Adventures New Zealand glamping business; and any number of glossy magazine articles about my charmed existence... -
![Secret Evenings in Pretty Beach by Polly Babbington]()
Secret Evenings in Pretty Beach by Polly Babbington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe sun is shining, Lottie’s beautiful garden is beginning to come to life and she stumbles upon an idea for a new business which means she might possibly be able to stay in Pretty Beach and keep her old house by the sea. As life gets busy for Lottie, her new business starts to boom and as her beautiful garden is flourishing Lottie thinks there’s no room left in her life for anything else... -
![Honeybee Cottage by K.T. Dady]()
Honeybee Cottage by K.T. Dady
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Pepper Bay. A small close-knit community where you’ll find chocolate box cottages, quaint shops, love, drama, and a happily ever after.Snuggle down with this cosy, feel-good, comfort read that whisks you away to a beautiful bay on the Isle of Wight – Perfect for fans of Christie Barlow, Phillipa Ashley, and Holly Martin... -
![New Beginnings at Wynter House by Emily Harvale]()
New Beginnings at Wynter House by Emily Harvale
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe New Year brings unexpected revelations at Wynter House. Neva Grey’s Christmas brought several surprises. Now a shocking secret has life-changing consequences for the Wynters, as the New Year brings revelations ... and relatives to Wynter House. It also brings Hazel Smart and Amelia Goodbody. And it’s not just Adam and Rafe Wynter who are pleased Hazel and Amelia have come to stay... -
![Playing Pretend by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
Playing Pretend by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFiring my sassy, smart-mouthed assistant should have solved all my problems. Right?Wrong. Turns out we'll need a fake marriage for that. Oh boy!I should have fired Eliza Jenkins the night she overstepped her qualifications in a high-profile client meeting.Or the time she called me stuffy, uptight and grumpy to my face... -
![Christmas Eve at Cranberry Cross by Kate Forster]()
Christmas Eve at Cranberry Cross by Kate Forster
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNo one loves Christmas more than editorial assistant Eve Pilkins.But when her boss hits her with a huge deadline on Christmas Day, it looks like Eve's favourite time of the year might be cancelled. Armed with as much enthusiasm as she can muster, she travels to the coldest part of England, tasked with ensuring brooding author Edward Priest finishes his latest novel on time...Categorized as:
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![Coming Home to Glendale Hall by Victoria Walters]()
Coming Home to Glendale Hall by Victoria Walters
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeth Williams hasn't been home for ten years. When she fell pregnant at just sixteen, knowing that her family would never approve, she ran away from the imposing Scottish estate that had been her home, building a new life for herself and her daughter hundreds of miles away... -
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![The Christmas Letters by Jenny Proctor]()
The Christmas Letters by Jenny Proctor
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan an old letter spark a new flame?When Tess Ravenel gets herself stuck inside a bathroom stall in one of Charleston’s most historic buildings, she isn’t exactly thinking about her dating life. But then the paramedic who comes to her rescue has a voice that sounds like butter and enough charm to make her forget she’s seconds from having a panic attack.If only he were interested...Categorized as:
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![Head over Heels for the Holidays by Jennifer Bernard]()
Head over Heels for the Holidays by Jennifer Bernard
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver since her ex-boyfriend dumped her on Christmas Eve, the holiday season has been tough for Maya Badger—especially since Lost Harbor, Alaska pulls out all the stops for the holidays. Sure, she could focus on her police work and her father’s recovery from heart surgery...Categorized as:
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![A Rogue Cowboy's Christmas Surprise by Stephanie Rowe]()
A Rogue Cowboy's Christmas Surprise by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRomance bookstore owner Sofia Navarro never forgot the homeless, handsome stranger who risked his life to save hers so long ago.Billionaire cowboy Keegan Hart, aka rescue dog dad, never forgot Sofia's sass, her spirit, her warmth, or the way she opened the heart of the rebellious loner who had lost everything.Neither of them forgot the intense, passionate love affair that ended too soon... -
![Scent for Love by Sophia Knightly]()
Scent for Love by Sophia Knightly
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s hotter than a habanero. She’s icy champagne. Together they will combust… All Gabe Falcon wants is to open a successful and trendy restaurant on the posh side of Naples, Florida. But what he gets is a glamorous and feisty neighbor who keeps him on his toes--and challenges him at every turn. Upscale perfumer Lily Marlowe creates custom fragrances for Naples' elite... -
![Leave Me Breathless: A small town brother's best friend romance by Carrie Elks]()
Leave Me Breathless: A small town brother's best friend romance by Carrie Elks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s his best friend’s little sister. Completely off-limits. And now she’s moving in with him…When Gabe Winter’s best friend calls with an unusual request – give his broken-hearted little sister a roof over her head for a few months – he readily accepts.But he doesn’t expect Nicole to be quite so enticing. Or for her to bring out all the feelings in him... -
![Caden's Situationship by Sherelle Green]()
Caden's Situationship by Sherelle Green
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaden Madden is the epitome of a southern gentleman. Polite. Respectable. With an undeniable sexiness and country bred abs that could only be the result of a hard-working rancher. The only thing you can’t rely on this cowboy for is relationship advice. No woman has ever come close to making him want to settle down… until her. Cordelia Sugar Rose is as sweet as her name... -
![Maple Sundaes and Cider Donuts by Olivia Gaines]()
Maple Sundaes and Cider Donuts by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvan Eaton spent three years waiting for the right Mail Order Bride to bite the hook. Time was not on his side and the note was coming due. He had to marry and produce an heir. Believing he’d finally found the perfect bride in Claudia, but as the months turned to days and the days turned into hours, he soon realized his bride to be was not going to show... -
![Christmas at Yuletide Farm: A Small-Town Christmas Romance Novel by Megan Squires]()
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... -
![Four Fun by Stephanie Brother]()
Four Fun by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter I whistle at four brawny construction workers, they show me just how good they are with their tools.Life has taught me that trust is precious, so I rarely grant it. Men are great for one-night stands. Maybe a three-day weekend, if they’re particularly irresistible. Any longer, and things get messy — or worse... -
![Bayou With Benefits by Erin Nicholas]()
Bayou With Benefits by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey are friends. Without benefits. Unfortunately.Michael LeClaire is small-town Louisiana. A firefighter. A single dad.And Amelia Landry is New York City. A social media influencer. A model.Sure, she’s his son’s favorite person on the planet... -
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![The Problem with Players by Brittainy C. Cherry]()
The Problem with Players by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a female coach, I’ve always lived by a simple mantra: throw hard, swing for the fences, and never, ever look back--especially when it comes to past flames.So when my ex-boyfriend somehow manages to land the job as my new assistant coach, my life is flipped upside down. The game I thought I'd mastered is now being played with a whole new set of rules.My ex is baseball's all-star Nathan Pierce...Categorized as:
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![Under Pressure by Kelly Moran]()
Under Pressure by Kelly Moran
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou have the right to remain...sexy.As sheriff of Redwood Ridge, Parker Maloney has learned to bite his tongue at the ridiculous antics of the town's matchmakers. He's just grateful they've never messed with him before. Except it kind of seems like he's their next target. They keep sending him on one wild goose chase after another with a single common denominator--Madeline Freemont. Whatever... -
![A Not So Quiet Christmas by Suzie Tullett]()
A Not So Quiet Christmas by Suzie Tullett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA solo getaway at an English country cottage is a pleasant way to spend the holiday--but it takes two to really make things merry . . .Antonia prefers a quiet Christmas. She's happy to spend it on her own, watching Hallmark holiday movies in her pyjamas, eating what she wants, when she wants... -
![No Ordinary Hate by Whitney Dineen, Melanie Summers]()
No Ordinary Hate by Whitney Dineen, Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLife in Hollywood is easy to hate... According to Hollywood insiders, Harper and Brett Kennedy have the perfect family life—an image that has been carefully cultivated by an army of PR experts at Galaxy Studios. The truth is, their relationship has been on the rocks since Brett cheated when Harper was pregnant with their youngest child... -
![Cotswolds Holiday by Kasey Stockton]()
Cotswolds Holiday by Kasey Stockton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSome people face their problems head-on, other people run . . . When my ex-boyfriend sends me his wedding invitation eight months after breaking up with me, and the bride expects me to be in the wedding party, it's time for my tried-and-tested party trick: disappearing.And nowhere is better to escape to than the cozy English Cotswolds in the middle of December... -
![Just One Night: Josh & Bailey by Melanie Shawn]()
Just One Night: Josh & Bailey by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBailey Rossum was living out a bad country song. After being stood up and having her pickup truck break down, Bailey found herself walking barefoot in a ball gown down a back road. And when her sexier-than-sin ex rides up on his steel horse Bon Jovi style to rescue her, she knows she has to accept his help even if it means breaking her heart all over again... -
![Forever Yours in Christmas Falls by Susan Hatler]()
Forever Yours in Christmas Falls by Susan Hatler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMorgan Reed is excited to return to her hometown of Christmas Falls and open her beauty salon, but when she arrives to her rented business space she’s shocked to find it already occupied by Dallas Parker—her brother’s best friend, the guy she had a childhood crush on, and the one her mom blames for their family’s greatest tragedy...Categorized as:
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![The Winter Garden by Heidi Swain]()
The Winter Garden by Heidi Swain
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Freya Fuller is estranged from her parents and has been following her childhood dream of becoming a gardener ever since. When an opportunity to design a winter garden opens up at a Victorian property in Nightingale Square, Freya jumps at the chance to make a fresh start... -
![The Situationship by Abby Jimenez]()
The Situationship by Abby Jimenez
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFind out how Maddy and Doug met in this sweet and hilarious short story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer.Travel nurse Maddy doesn't have time for a relationship, not even with the ruggedly handsome farmer who she feels a spark of attraction to.Doug is a walking green flag... -
![FISH: by Cee Bowerman]()
FISH: by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSand, sea, and sunshine are all he’s ever wanted, until he meets a woman who changes his life with just a smile.Fish is content with the life he’s created after prison - he’s got family to take care of while they think they’re taking care of him, a hobby that’s not just profitable, but good for the ocean he loves, and a job that’s always changing and keeps him on his toes... -
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![Lakeshore Love: A Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance by Shannyn Leah, Sue A. Fairchild]()
Lakeshore Love: A Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance by Shannyn Leah, Sue A. Fairchild
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJake Stow is a runner, but Sydney loves him anyway. He ran out of Sydney’s life years ago, but is back now and she cannot contain the feelings she has for him. When Jake finally confides he has similar feelings for her, Sydney gives in to the spark. Although she fears he’ll run again, she is powerless to the passion between them... -
![Playing Along: A Small Town Second Chance Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
Playing Along: A Small Town Second Chance Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I came back to Sin Valley, the mission was simple—avoid the ex-girlfriend who broke my heart. At all costs.Too bad I just (accidentally) moved in next door to her. And her battery-operated boyfriend(s). Plural.Crap! No matter how hard I try to steer clear of Desiree Grant, fate keeps tossing us together.And, so far? It’s not going too well for me... -
![A Baby Changes Everything by Isabelle Grace]()
A Baby Changes Everything by Isabelle Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDrew Blackwood’s seen his fair share of babies born—he just never imagined the next could be his own!Veterinarian Drew is the only one of the four Blackwood brothers to have left Hickory Ridge for greener pastures. Though he adores the gentle, rolling mountains that cradle his family’s sprawling Virginia farm, his plans for the future don’t include a permanent return any time soon... -
![Wingmen Babypalooza by Daisy Prescott]()
Wingmen Babypalooza by Daisy Prescott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce upon a time there was a wingman named Tom who had the reputation of being catnip for women. Now the Tom Cat’s been domesticated and about to become a dad for the first time. If he can survive Hailey’s pregnancy, Baby 101 classes, and the holidays with his family. Let’s hope the stork has his own wingmen, because Tom’s not the only one of the guys to catch baby fever... -
![An Unlikely Proposal (Love Inspired) by Toni Shiloh]()
An Unlikely Proposal (Love Inspired) by Toni Shiloh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheir friendship can survive almost anything...For two best friends,marriage could be their greatest test yet...Trinity Davis must not have heard firefighter Omar Young correctly. Did her handsome widowed best friend just suggest they get married? Omar needs a mom for his adorable little girls, and it'll fix Trinity's financial woes. But saying "I do" isn't just business...Categorized as:
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![Sweetened by Annie Dyer]()
Sweetened by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWinning will never taste so sweet…Lainey Green has got exactly what she wants—the dream location for her equine therapy centre and a place to settle down and call home.Unfortunately for Jake Maynard, that home is the farm he desperately wanted, and the alpaca owning, farm running, town Romeo isn’t about to be on the welcoming committee for Lainey anytime soon... -
![Save the Last Text by Delancey Stewart, Marika Ray]()
Save the Last Text by Delancey Stewart, Marika Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheir dance video--and their love--is about to go viral...Dalton Cunningham has always been the comic relief in his family. And he's worried they may never see him as anything else, and that they might be right. It might be too late for his father to see Dalton prove himself as an adult capable of helping build the family business, but it's not too late to show his brothers and his mom... -
![Pity Parade by Whitney Dineen]()
Pity Parade by Whitney Dineen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrina Rockwell here. You know, your favorite TV host from Midwestern Matchmaker?I have a I am without a doubt, the unluckiest dater in the history of the entire world. I’m not even embellishing. I’ve inadvertently dated a mobster, a dead-beat dad, and a guy who puts salt on watermelon... -
![A Heartfelt Christmas Promise by Nancy Naigle]()
A Heartfelt Christmas Promise by Nancy Naigle
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Heartfelt Christmas Promise is the next heartwarming and inspirational Christmas story by USA Today bestselling author, Nancy Naigle.Vanessa Larkin just agreed to an out-of-town job assignment over the holidays. With the promise of a hefty bonus if she can get things done by the new year she heads for tiny Fraser Hills... -
![Read With Your Heart: a small town romance by L.B. Dunbar]()
Read With Your Heart: a small town romance by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a small town teacher meets her new neighbor, she’s failing at remaining professional.Tricia Carter loves teaching, but as a high school teacher, her newest student puzzles her. When she calls home to discuss her concerns, she learns the child lives with a much older brother. She also discovers he’s her next door neighbor and dangerous... -
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![Frosting Her Christmas Cookies : A Holiday Romantic Comedy by Alina Jacobs]()
Frosting Her Christmas Cookies : A Holiday Romantic Comedy by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Santa, I do not want a Frost brother for Christmas. In fact I do not want anything for Christmas—no annoying Christmas carols, no holiday family drama, and no last-minute presents.And I certainly don’t want to be a bachelorette in The Great Christmas Bake-Off. Yes in the spirit of holiday commercialism, the bake-off is also a date-off and Jonathan Frost is the prize... -
![JUST JENNY by Sandra Owens]()
JUST JENNY by Sandra Owens
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe small mountain town of Blue Ridge Valley is the home of three best friends, Jenny, Autumn, and Savannah. Each woman believes she has her life perfectly planned, but there is a saying in the mountains... If everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane. In Just Jenny , Jenny Nance has a plan--save enough money to tour the world... -
![In Over Her Head by Terri Osburn]()
In Over Her Head by Terri Osburn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove is on the menu when two chefs heat up the kitchen—and each other—in this newest addition to the Anchor Island series.Chef Lauren Riley has one philosophy—never depend on anyone. A loner and a perfectionist, she’s on Anchor Island to turn Pilar’s into the best restaurant in the Outer Banks, not to make friends... -
![Holiday Rebel by Rebecca Zanetti]()
Holiday Rebel by Rebecca Zanetti
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecrets are Unwrapped during this Holiday SeasonRory Albertini has survived in a world of espionage and danger by being patient and outwaiting any enemy. So, when his fiancé and the only woman he’s ever loved dumps him, he immediately creates an attack plan... -
![Christmas in Coconut Creek by Karissa Kinword]()
Christmas in Coconut Creek by Karissa Kinword
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA romantic comedy debut from #1 bestelling science fiction romance author Karissa Kinword!There are a few things Coconut Creek has that Pine Ridge does not. Palm trees, sandy beaches, butterfly museums—infuriatingly attractive special forces veterans...Categorized as:
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![Take Me Home for Christmas by Miranda Liasson]()
Take Me Home for Christmas by Miranda Liasson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe invented Mr. Right…just in time for the holidays.Every tangled web starts with one tiny white lie. The kind you spin when you’re desperate.One day I, Mia D’Angelo, third-year pediatric resident, was telling my mom that I’d finally met the perfect guy. Gushing about how amazing he was. And how happy I was.It was all true...Categorized as:
season-winter humor romance contemporary audiobook fake-relationship small-town family
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