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A New Dawn at Owl's Lodge by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsCould one chance meeting change your life forever?Zara is at a crossroads in life. While she adores her job as a producer's assistant working on hit TV shows, travelling around the country means she doesn't truly feel that she has a home. With a fractured relationship with her family and unrequited love weighing heavily on her heart, she is torn about what her next step in life should be.. -
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The Start of Something Wonderful by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAutumn Laine has lost her creative sparkle. After losing her grandad and her job as an illustrator in quick succession, she is at a crossroads in life and needs a break. Spending time with her parents in Paris, even in the artistic community of Montmartre, doesn't appear to be the answer... -
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![A Breath of Fresh Air by Jessica Redland]()
A Breath of Fresh Air by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe BRAND NEW uplifting novel from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland Rosie feels like there's something missing in her life.She loves her job as the manager of Willowdale Hall Riding Stables, caring for the horses and teaching children to ride, and she loves the home she shares with her mother in the beautiful Lake District... -
![The Adventurous Bookworm by Kathleen Brooks]()
The Adventurous Bookworm by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom bookworm to main character.Paige Turner’s time to fulfill her New Year’s Eve resolution is almost up. She and her book club friends resolved to use the heroines from their favorite romance novels as inspiration for the year... -
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![Once Upon A Sure Thing by Lauren Blakely]()
Once Upon A Sure Thing by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA sexy, standalone best-friends-to-lovers romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely! It's so easy being best friends with a gorgeous, talented, charming guy. Said no woman ever. Except me. My friendship with Miller is a sure thing — he’s my plus one, my emergency contact, and my shoulder to lean on... -
![Together Under a Snowy Skye by Lisa Hobman]()
Together Under a Snowy Skye by Lisa Hobman
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAfter the heartbreak of a secret unrequited love, Millie Treadaway has finally found someone to spend her life with.Harry Rose is handsome, successful and treats her like a princess. That is until Millie presents her fiancé with a surprise birthday gift, and their future is suddenly doomed...Categorized as:
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![Happy Endings at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett]()
Happy Endings at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMusic sensation Aurora Storm finally has her career back on track, but then she’s caught up in a media storm. Desperate to distract from the story, she enlists the one man she trusts to pretend to be her boyfriend. Meanwhile, in the small seaside village of Mermaids Point, Nick Morgan never expected to see Aurora again. When she calls out of the blue needing his help, he agrees at once...Categorized as:
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![The Potter's House by Hannah Ellis]()
The Potter's House by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes facing up to the past is the only way to create a better future…Since the tragic death of his father, Lowen Treneary has kept to himself in his pottery studio on the remote island of Bryher.His quiet life is just the way he likes it.Until Pippa comes along.The local café owner plunges his peaceful existence into chaos and brightens his days while she’s at it... -
![The Sandcastle Hurricane by Carolyn Brown]()
The Sandcastle Hurricane by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFamily, wounded hearts, and a Texas bed-and-breakfast are in need of repair in New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s inviting novel about down-home comfort and second chances.Cousins Tabby and Ellie Mae are due for a change...Categorized as:
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![Riverbend Reunion by Carolyn Brown]()
Riverbend Reunion by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBack home is the best place to start over in a heart-stirring Texas romance about friendship, second chances, and small-town scandals by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Riverbend, Texas, doesn’t look like the crossroads of anywhere. But for four high school besties reuniting after twenty years, it’s a place to unpack a lot of baggage... -
![Queen of Klutz by Samantha Garman]()
Queen of Klutz by Samantha Garman
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsChoose the best phrase to describe Sibby Goldstein's 1) Sucky. 2) Really sucky. 3) Major suck-fest. D) All of the above. I started my day with a boyfriend and a job. I ended my day with a bottle of tequila. I'll let you connect the dots. Somehow, I wound up working as a waitress at an Italian restaurant. I have no idea what I'm doing. And I'm not just talkin' about life... -
![The Wisteria Tree Cottage by Holly Martin]()
The Wisteria Tree Cottage by Holly Martin
Get swept away to the sparkling Welsh coast this summer, where the sea glitters in the sunshine and love is in the air. From the bestselling author of The Blossom Tree of Dreams, this is the perfect romantic treat to escape with this summerMeadow has only ever loved one man – the very gorgeous Bear Brookfield... -
![The Village of Happy Ever Afters by Alison Sherlock]()
The Village of Happy Ever Afters by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMolly Hopkins has happily watched all of her friends’ dreams come true on Riverside Lane.Deciding to follow her passion for baking, Molly with the help of her friends takes the plunge and opens a Tea Garden in the village hoping to make it a summer to remember!Meanwhile, after a rather public end of his marriage, Logan Armstrong trusts no one but his beloved Grandad... -
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Heavy Petting by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s her best friend.A reformed bad boy turned hot teacher.And after one spur-of-the-moment Vegas wedding... her husband. Jordan Benoit and Fletcher Landry have been best friends since they were six. He’s always been The Guy. When she needed picked up, cheered up, or lifted up — like literally, to see the stage at a concert — Fletcher was the guy... -
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![Don't Fall for Your Best Friend by Logan Chance]()
Don't Fall for Your Best Friend by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA wickedly, funny romcom that'll have you laughing and swooning one minute, and hot and sweaty the next. Follow along as Paxton and Hartford try to navigate a world they know nothing about--B D S M! I’ve always lived by one major rule, don’t fall for your best friend, and this is one rule I can’t break. I’m supposed to write an article about a topic so scandalous, I can’t even say it... -
![Sinner by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Sinner by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSinner is the first book in the Reed Security Series. It is preceded by the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and it is recommended that the series be read in order, as characters from the first appear in the second. Cara I've been broken for six years...Categorized as:
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Late Nights & Love Lines by Avery Maxwell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe job was simple. Answer the phone, solve the single dad's dilemma, and move on.I'm the temporary solution.The fill-in.The short-term Single Dad Hotline Helper until a more suitable one can be found.I don't get attached, I don't stick around, and I certainly don't fall for the single dad.Until the job said, "Hold my beer," and tipped my world upside down...Categorized as:
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The Village Inn of Secret Dreams by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with a plan to save the Inn, Belle should be overjoyed...Categorized as:
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Burning Bond by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBURNING BOND is book six of the HOLLY WOODS FILES series. While it can technically be read as a standalone, it's advised to read the first five books prior to this for full enjoyment. -- Two men, both determined to protect me. I think I love one. I’m almost sure I’m in love with the other. Ride or die just got a whole lot realer... -
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Sail by M. Mabie
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis isn’t just a two-year long one-night stand. It’s my life. This is my life. Our life. It isn’t just some careless affair. I’ve made the worst decisions a woman could, but I’ll earn my second chance. She can try keeping all the guilt for herself, but I’m just as much to blame. Loving Casey wasn’t my biggest mistake. Fighting it for so long was... -
![Open Wheel by Shey Stahl]()
Open Wheel by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHow do you choose? How do you keep from hurting the ones you love when you know your heart belongs with both of them? Seven years ago Arie Riley married Easton Levi, current heart-throb of the NASCAR Cup series. She made a commitment to him. She gave her heart and soul to another. Her love is heavy. Consuming. And it’s inherently tied to two people. Arie thought she had made her mind up... -
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The Unexpected List by Chrissy Anderson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen she was just sixteen, Chrissy Anderson made a life list… …It’s been abandoned. Now she’s got an ex-husband, a satisfied lover and a thriving new business. She’s rebuilding. Then out of nowhere…a baby. You think you know who the father is? Think again. Follow Chrissy as she deepens her understanding of how to be truthful to herself and those that she loves... -
![Second Chance Pass: A Virgin River Novel by Robyn Carr]()
Second Chance Pass: A Virgin River Novel by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 38 ratings“For great storytelling and beautifully drawn characters, enter the world of Robyn Carr.” —Susan Elizabeth Phillips, #1 New York Times bestselling author Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series… The community of Virgin River saw Vanessa Rutledge through her darkest days—now she’s looking to a bright future...Categorized as:
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![Love Blooms at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett]()
Love Blooms at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling author Alex Nelson is slowly coming apart at the seams after a failed marriage and an abrupt change in career leave him at a crossroads in life. When an unexpected opportunity arises to escape to the idyllic village of Mermaids Point, he’s hot on the heels of his brother, Tom, who has recently moved there...Categorized as:
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![A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis]()
A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
![The Christmas Dilemma by Sarah Vance-Tompkins]()
The Christmas Dilemma by Sarah Vance-Tompkins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSkipping Christmas is easy. But it’s impossible to deny your heart… Eli Adair is the first call whenever his family and friends need a hand. But this Christmas, he has no obligations, so he’s taking a break from the stress of big family celebrations. No presents under the tree. No stockings by the fireplace. No twinkling lights. All he wants is to be home alone at Hillcrest House... -
![Beating Ruby by Camilla Monk]()
Beating Ruby by Camilla Monk
Life hasn’t been quite the same for computer engineer Island Chaptal since March, an OCD-ridden professional killer, burst into her life to clean her bedroom and take her on a global chase for a legendary diamond. Sadly, the (hit) man doesn’t just break bones; he breaks hearts, too... -
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The Candidate by Alice Ward
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLust drove us together. Our differences are driving us apart. As the Republican Party’s front-runner for the White House in 2024, I’m the man the media praises for having a silver tongue. By day, I’m a very conservative, buttoned-up professional. By night, my wild side comes out to prowl, searching for something. I end up in The Black Room... and find her... -
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The Someday Girl by Julie Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE SOMEDAY GIRL is the 95,000 word follow up to THE MONDAY GIRL. It concludes the angsty, addictive storyline of THE GIRL duet. I fell in love with a man who could not love me back. A man I will never deserve fell in love with me. Katherine Firestone has finally made it in Hollywood. New house. New car. New closet full of designer clothes. She's got it all. And yet..Categorized as:
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![The Midwife By The Sea by Jo Bartlett]()
The Midwife By The Sea by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe last thing Ella Mehenick wants is the fifteen minutes of fame she’s found herself landed with. After all, who wants to star in a viral video of the very public ending of their relationship?Newly single, and desperate to get as far away from her former fiancé as possible, Ella heads back to the Cornish seaside town of Port Agnes, where she grew up... -
![My Favorite Souvenir by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland]()
My Favorite Souvenir by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland
From New York Times New Bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland comes a new, sexy standalone novel.My planned trip for two unexpectedly turned into a trip for one. Rather than let my breakup get me down, I packed my bags and decided a week at a luxury resort was just what I needed...Categorized as:
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Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTHERE ARE DAYS ON WILLOW LAKE ... Daisy Bellamy has struggled for years to choose between two men --- one honorable and steady, one wild and untethered. And then, one fateful day, the decision is made for her. WHEN THE WIND IS SO STILL AND THE WATER SO CALM ..Categorized as:
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![The Monday Girl by Julie Johnson]()
The Monday Girl by Julie Johnson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratings** DON'T MISS THE REDUCED $2.99 INTRO PRICE! ** Katharine Firestone is a bit of a mess. Between an acting career that’s never quite made lift-off to stardom, a pathetic love life of online-dating-app losers, and a maxed-out balance on every one of her credit cards, things can’t get much worse...Categorized as:
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![About a Girl by Lindsey Kelk]()
About a Girl by Lindsey Kelk
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe summer bestseller from the immensely popular Lindsey Kelk Tess Brookes has always been a Girl with a Plan. But when the Plan goes belly up, she’s forced to reconsider. After accidently answering her flatmate Vanessa’s phone, she decides that since being Tess isn’t going so well, she might try being Vanessa... -
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![Mine To Hold by Natasha Madison]()
Mine To Hold by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAre you ready for The Southern Wedding Series?Things are supposed to go smoothly on your wedding day.Aren't they?Shelby I got a love letter the night before I was supposed to marry the love of my life.Except the letter wasn't for me.My future husband had written it to someone else. Weston (Ace)Standing at the altar to watch my best friend get married was an honor...Categorized as:
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![Thank You for Holding by Julia Kent, Elisa Reed]()
Thank You for Holding by Julia Kent, Elisa Reed
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaving it all is a fantasy, right? Carrie Shelton thought her boyfriend was too good to be true. Her best friend's brother? A guy who loved antiquing? Who cuddled on the couch while watching foodie YouTube clips and talking about artisanal spices? Who helped her accessorize her outfits? Right. Fantasy... -
![A Taste of Italian Sunshine by Leonie Mack]()
A Taste of Italian Sunshine by Leonie Mack
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJenn has always prided herself on being a city girl – she insists on easy access to good coffee, great food from around the globe, not to mention an easy commute. So, when her job takes her to one of the most famous Italian wine regions in search of the perfect Prosecco, travelling to meetings on a tractor is a bit of a culture shock. Tiziano hates the city... -
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Rhodie by Cleo Browne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTuesday Tombs’ greatest assets are her family and her genius mind. She’s a whirlwind of sass with a thirst for justice. Her latest target? To infiltrate Devil’s Rose MC. But things take a turn when she encounters Rhodie, the MC’s imposing Enforcer. His gruff exterior and soft spot for her throw a confusing wrench in her well-laid plans... -
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After This by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA trip home for a friend's wedding turns out to be nothing she expected... and everything she's ever wanted.Heather would do anything for a friend, so when her college bestie and roommate needs a last-minute date for a wedding, she doesn’t hesitate. She hops a plane to Baltimore — current bestie in tow. But they’ve barely arrived before those plans have changed... -
![Spectacular Rascal by Lili Valente]()
Spectacular Rascal by Lili Valente
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"... hot, sexy AND funny! " - NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely " Witty, flirty, and oh so dirty! The chemistry...is red-hot!" -Bestseller Lacey Black When you've been screwed over by Mr. Wrong, let a Spectacular Rascal show you how good it feels to be bad. You know the smooth, successful New York businessman type? Well, I'm the other guy--the one you don't bring home to mama... -
![The Key to My Heart by Lia Louis]()
The Key to My Heart by Lia Louis
A Goodreads Most Anticipated Romance A heartwarming novel about hope after loss as a young widow receives mysterious messages of love from the “must-buy author” (Jodi Picoult) of Eight Perfect Hours.Sparkly and charming Natalie Fincher has it all—a handsome new husband, a fixer-upper cottage of her dreams, and the opportunity to tour with the musical she’s spent years writing... -
![The Housekeepers Daughter: A steamy romantic suspense novel by Dee Palmer]()
The Housekeepers Daughter: A steamy romantic suspense novel by Dee Palmer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Housekeepers Daughter “True love may lay claim on your heart, but a first love brands your soul.” I loved Atticus with my body and soul. Until he broke my heart and shattered my trust. He betrayed me. But worst of all, Six years later he’s made me love him all over again. Blinded by my desire for revenge, I didn’t even notice it happen, Until it was too late... -
![Nice Guys Still Finish by Harlow James]()
Nice Guys Still Finish by Harlow James
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Come on. What’s the risk of getting to know me if I’m just some dorky guy that’s hopeless when it comes to dating? I mean, it’s not like you’re going to fall for me.”But hey, a guy could hope, couldn’t he?That was my idea when I met Ariel Logan—my sister’s new assistant on her talk show—to get her to agree to be my relationship tutor in hopes that she’d realize I’m the man she needs... -
![[Not So] Famous in Paradise by Brittany Larsen]()
[Not So] Famous in Paradise by Brittany Larsen
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhich is easier, pretending to date my best friend, or pretending not to be in love with him?When the biggest career opportunity of my life–my own home reno TV show–sends me back to my hometown, I’m less than excited. Paradise, Idaho might be paradise for everyone else, but it never was for me. Except for my best friend, Zach.When he signs on to be a contractor on my show, things start to look up... -
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![Maybe Maby by Willow Aster]()
Maybe Maby by Willow Aster
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI’m having a meltdown. Not the put-her-in-the-loony-bin kind, but the rock-in-the-corner-so-I-can-breathe kind. Maybe they’re one and the same and I really do need to be put away, but I think I just need a little air. I’m bone tired. My eyes look like I haven’t slept in weeks... -
![Wicked by M. Malone, Nana Malone]()
Wicked by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat could be worse than catching your creepy boss in an inappropriate position? Hearing him say your name... Bailey This day couldn't get any worse. I just saw my boss Mr. Dent's extremely unimpressive... dent. A night of drinking with my best friend is exactly what I need. Hunter is always there for me. The perfect Mr. Nice Guy. Hunter This day couldn't get any better... -
![#1 Love by T. Gephart]()
#1 Love by T. Gephart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt was easy to fall in love with a Larsson—seriously who could resist any one of those boys? And while each them had taken turns featuring as Maya’s adolescent crush, there was only one of them who had been her best friend. Alex Larsson. She’d loved him the most, convinced they’d be friends forever... -
![Perfect for Me by Claudia Burgoa]()
Perfect for Me by Claudia Burgoa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m three thousand miles from New York City.Three thousand miles from the pain, betrayal and heartache of a string of failed relationships. Including the relationship with my parents.Back in the Bay area, I can start fresh. Become one with the sea again. Rise or fall on the tide of my own choices...Categorized as:
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The Billionaire's Board by Lark Anderson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen Remi Stone is promoted to director at Icor Tech by the INSANELY HOT, chiseled, PERFECT 10 CEO, the last thing she expected was for chaos to ensue. Boy—she should have been more prepared.No one would ever suspect that being 23...Categorized as:
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Royal Rebel by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Second Chance Romantic Comedy You’ve never made a mistake like mine. It’s bad enough being a bloomin’ princess. It’s not all cake and tiaras. There’s rules. Expectations. Your internet is censored. Your cell phones are tapped. And your father is literally king. Mine made a law that no man between the age of seven and thirty is allowed to work inside the palace...Categorized as:
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