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Summer Nights at the Starfish Café by Jessica Redland
Welcome back to The Starfish Café for a glorious summer, but with a few dark clouds on the horizon...A new beginning...As her summer wedding to Jake approaches, Hollie is excited for their new beginning as a family. But when some unexpected news threatens the future she and Jake had hoped for, Hollie will need to find the strength to overcome heartache once more.A fragile heart.. -
![New Beginnings on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock]()
New Beginnings on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhen high flying, workaholic Katy Smith is suddenly made redundant, she needs to find a job fast!After mistakenly answering an advert online, she quickly realises that the rundown railway station in sleepy Cranfield isn’t the 5-star London hotels she’s used to working in!But a job’s a job. Right?Chef Ryan Connelly is having a crisis of confidence after his Italian dream turns sour... -
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![Consolation by Corinne Michaels]()
Consolation by Corinne Michaels
Natalie My life wasn’t supposed to be like this. I had a loving husband, a baby on the way, and a beautiful home. One second was all it took to destroy it all. One knock on the door ripped my perfect world apart. He said he’d come back. He lied. Then Liam returned and one night changed everything... -
![Over the Verdant Hills by Jessie Gussman]()
Over the Verdant Hills by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOnce, Claire had the life others dreamed about—but now she’s drowning in debt, loss, and loneliness. At thirty-five, Claire never imagined herself divorced, a single mom, unemployed, and moving back to her grandmother’s ramshackle farmhouse in the quiet countryside of Raspberry Ridge... -
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![All You Need Is Love by Jessica Redland]()
All You Need Is Love by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen you’ve loved and lost, how do you find the strength to let love in again?Jemma thinks she’s found the love of her life. Scott is everything she ever dreamed of and she can’t wait to begin the next stage of their life together. But just as she is heading for her happy ever after, a shock revelation shatters Jemma’s life as she knows it... -
![Unexpected Bond by Kaylee Ryan]()
Unexpected Bond by Kaylee Ryan
Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, the universe decides to tilt your world on its axis. I had a plan, and I was moving forward until the day my world was flipped upside down. It’s a challenge I wasn’t prepared for, but one I had to face. How do you combine the life you thought you had to the one you’re living? One breath. One second. One minute. One hour...Categorized as:
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![The Runaway Wives by Karen King]()
The Runaway Wives by Karen King
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratings‘We’re leaving. And there’s nothing either of you can do about it!’ When the surprise holiday Dee thinks her husband has booked for her sixtieth birthday weekend turns out to be yet another solo golfing break – it’s the last straw.Meanwhile her best friend Babs’s other half has decided to move to Spain and is acting like he doesn’t need to consult anyone...Categorized as:
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![Sterling Touch by L.B. Dunbar]()
Sterling Touch by L.B. Dunbar
I wasn’t supposed to love him. I wasn’t even supposed to acknowledge him. But my entire life, I’ve had heart-eyes for my oldest brother’s former best friend, Cortland Haven.I can’t help it that boys can be stupid, and a feud broke apart a long-time friendship and divided once-close families.Try as I might to ignore Cort, I didn’t miss his eyes on me from across a crowded bar, twelve years ago... -
![It Had to Be You by Beth Moran]()
It Had to Be You by Beth Moran
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPreorder the BRAND NEW novel from Number 1 Bestselling author Beth Moran! ‘Another gorgeous tale from the queen of comfort reads’ Growing up, sisters Libby and Nicky never knew who they’d find at breakfast.Their parents fostered children of all ages, and although the girls loved playing their part in providing a safe haven, it meant that life was rarely peaceful... -
![Coral Weddings by Jan Moran]()
Coral Weddings by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 21 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 Village of Lost and Found by Alison Sherlock]()
The Village of Lost and Found by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsScandal hit party girl Lucy Conway needs to leave London fast, so she packs her bags and escapes to the sleepy village of Cranbridge to take care of her beloved Uncle Frank.But the country village isn’t quite as idyllic as she remembers. To make matters worse, her Uncle’s pride and joy, The Cranbridge Times, is close to going out of business... -
![The Country Guesthouse by Robyn Carr]()
The Country Guesthouse by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAn emotional and triumphant novel about new beginnings and the fierce power of a mother's love... When Hannah Russell suddenly becomes guardian to a five-year-old, she's terrified she's not up to the challenge. She and Noah need to get to know each other, so she rents a country house on a lake in rural Colorado...Categorized as:
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![Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner]()
Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner
"A story of love, healing, and second chances ” (Emily Henry) following a down on his luck country musician who, in the throes of grief after a shocking loss, moves back home and rekindles a relationship with his high school sweetheart, from award-winning author Jeff Zentner.Colton Gentry is riding high...Categorized as:
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![Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland]()
Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsPrepare to fall in love with MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland's treasured Hedgehog Hollow series. 'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi SwainCan love really be found when you stop looking for it...?As Samantha Wishaw watches the love of her life marry another woman, she’s ready to give up hope of finding her happy ever after...Categorized as:
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![Sisters Behaving Badly by Maddie Please]()
Sisters Behaving Badly by Maddie Please
Sisters Kitty and Jenny haven’t spoken since a very disappointing Carvery lunch. Kitty, sixty-two, thinks Jenny is turning grey. Jenny, sixty-six, thinks Kitty needs to grow up!So when both sisters inherit a farmhouse in rural France, it gives them the perfect chance to heal the rift between them... -
![The Magic of Provence by Alison Roberts]()
The Magic of Provence by Alison Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dreamy, escapist cosy romance by Alison Roberts, perfect for fans of Gillian Harvey, Kate Frost and Lucy Coleman Sometimes facing your fears can be the start of something wonderful. . .Fiona Gilchrist has spent years running from her demons. But deciding to take back control, she packs up her life and makes the trip to Provence to be reunited with her sisters... -
![My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr]()
My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsWelcome back to Virgin River with the books that started it all… While the Riordan brothers have a reputation for being rough-and-tumble, Patrick has always been the gentle, sweet-natured one. But his easygoing manner is tested by his high-octane career as a navy pilot, and for the Riordan men, when the going gets tough…the tough find the love of a good woman...Categorized as:
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![Sail Away by Ashley Farley]()
Sail Away by Ashley Farley
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree women form a village to help a friend in need. Becca has embarked on the most important mission of her life. She trusts no one, and she’s running out of time. On a whim, she rents a beach cottage on Palmetto Island for the summer. She’s searching for a solution to her problem. Help comes in an unexpected friendship with the young woman next door... -
![Villa of Second Chances by Jennifer Bohnet]()
Villa of Second Chances by Jennifer Bohnet
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEveryone deserves a second chance…right?Run by sisters Rebecca and Delphine, Villa Sesame is a popular venue for small intimate weddings on the sparkling French Riviera. Beautiful terraces and a horizon pool overlook the Mediterranean, a setting where dreams come true... -
![Nothing But It All by Adriana Locke]()
Nothing But It All by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a warm and romantic novel about a marriage in trouble, two conspiring kids, and the meaning of long-lasting love. After twenty years, the cracks in Lauren Reed’s marriage are showing. She and her husband, Jack, feel more like roommates than a loving couple...Categorized as:
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![Sunshine Over Wildflower Cottage by Milly Johnson]()
Sunshine Over Wildflower Cottage by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsEscape to Wildflower Cottage this summer with the brilliant new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teashop on the Corner and Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Café.Viv doesn't like animals. And the feeling is mutual: animals seem to hate Viv too... -
![Snowflakes Over Primrose Woods: The perfect festive, feel-good love story from Jill Steeples by Jill Steeples]()
Snowflakes Over Primrose Woods: The perfect festive, feel-good love story from Jill Steeples by Jill Steeples
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWinter has arrived in Primrose Woods bringing with it new loves, new adventures and warm hugs on cold days.Abbey Carter, her boyfriend Sam and their trusty canine companion Lady, relish living in the picturesque village of Wishwell at the edge of their beloved Primrose Woods. The woods and the country park are full of activity as the festive season approaches...Categorized as:
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![Seabreeze Honeymoon by Jan Moran]()
Seabreeze Honeymoon by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter embarking on their second-chance midlife marriage, Ivy and Bennett are eager to enjoy a relaxing holiday. However, when their flight to sunny shores is rerouted to a glittering city by the sea, they seize the chance to explore potential historical connections to Ivy's Seabreeze Inn. However, they never dreamed their discovery could have far-reaching effects... -
![Every Little Thing by Marie Force]()
Every Little Thing by Marie Force
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsGrayson Coleman has just moved home to Butler, Vermont after spending years working for a high-powered law firm in Boston. He’s looking for a simpler, less stressful existence in the sleepy little mountain town where he grew up with his siblings and Abbott cousins. Once the holidays are over, he plans to hang out a shingle and open a new general law practice... -
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![Coral Memories by Jan Moran]()
Coral Memories by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDon't miss the final chapter of the Coral Cottage: The Indomitable Ginger Delavie In the final chapter of the beloved Coral Cottage series, Ginger Delavie takes center stage as the family unravels her grandmother's extraordinary life. Ginger is a woman whose brilliance in mathematics and codebreaking has taken her around the globe, through corridors of power, and into the heart of high society... -
![Walks along the Shore by Kay Correll]()
Walks along the Shore by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere's a wedding at Blue Heron Cottages and everything possible is going wrong. Jill is the maid of honor—at fifty years old—and she's determined to give her best friend, Christie, the wedding she deserves. The problems with the wedding planner, the dress, the catering… these are all problems Jill can fix.Maybe... -
![Here Come the Girls by Milly Johnson]()
Here Come the Girls by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTHE TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the bestselling author of Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Cafe and The Queen of Wishful Thinking .Ven, Roz, Olive and Frankie have been friends since school. They day-dreamed of glorious futures, full of riches, romance and fabulous jobs. The world would be their oyster... -
![Beach Dreams by Tammy L. Grace]()
Beach Dreams by Tammy L. Grace
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSurrendering to the tide of life might just make all their dreams come true. Lily is preparing for the high season at Glass Beach Cottage and looking forward to her son’s upcoming visit, when she’s hit with an unwelcome surprise—her estranged sister is back.Wendy’s arrival, and plan to stay indefinitely, frustrates Lily beyond belief and adds to the chaos of her busiest time of year... -
![Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr]()
Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr
Colin Riordan came to Virgin River to recuperate from a horrific helicopter crash, the scars of which he bears inside and out. His family is wonderfully supportive, but it's his art that truly soothes his troubled soul. Stung personally and professionally by an ill-advised affair, PR guru Jillian Matlock has rented an old Victorian with a promising garden in Virgin River... -
![Their Unlikely Protector by Meghann Whistler]()
Their Unlikely Protector by Meghann Whistler
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo give two little boys a home… She must take a chance on forgiveness.The last person Valerie Williams expects to rescue her and her toddler twin brothers from a fiery blaze is Brett Richardson, her high school nemesis. But with her house burned down, Valerie is forced to stay at the same inn as Brett and work together on the town festival...Categorized as:
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![The Secret to Happiness by Jessica Redland, Lucy Brownhill]()
The Secret to Happiness by Jessica Redland, Lucy Brownhill
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsDanniella is running from her past, so when she arrives at the beautiful seaside resort of Whitsborough Bay, the last thing on her mind is making friends. After all, they might find out her secrets... Alison is fun, caring and doesn't take herself too seriously. But beneath the front, she is a lost soul, stuck in a terrible relationship, with body confidence issues and no family to support her... -
![Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr]()
Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr
In Virgin River, you never know what you might find around the bend in the road... Former actor Dylan Childress left the L.A. scene behind years ago for a quiet life running an aviation company in Montana. But with business slowing down, Dylan is starting to wonder whether he should take one of the offers Hollywood keeps sending his way...Categorized as:
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![A Very Coral Christmas by Jan Moran]()
A Very Coral Christmas by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis season, discover holiday surprises in Summer Beach!Catch up with the beloved residents of Summer Beach in a heartwarming holiday novella of fun, sun, and seasonal shenanigans. As the winter chill sets in, escape to the enchanting shores of Summer Beach, where the spirit of Christmas is as bright and warm as the sun-soaked sands... -
![Home on a Yorkshire Farm by Jane Lovering]()
Home on a Yorkshire Farm by Jane Lovering
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNeeding an escape, Dora swapped city living for life as a shepherdess on her grandad’s Yorkshire farm. More than a decade later Dora is still there, now farming the fifty acres and caring for the one hundred rare sheep by herself. She never hears the call of the city, but instead relishes the peace and simplicity of life on the Moors... -
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![Searching for Steven by Jessica Redland]()
Searching for Steven by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen Sarah Peterson accepts her Auntie Kay’s unexpected offer to take over her florist’s shop, she’s prepared for a change of job, home and lifestyle. What she isn’t prepared for is the discovery of a scarily accurate clairvoyant reading that’s been missing for twelve years. All her predictions have come true, except one: she’s about to meet the man of her dreams. Oh, and his name is Steven... -
![Never Too Close by Chelle Bliss]()
Never Too Close by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.53 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... -
![If You're Ready by Estie Enders]()
If You're Ready by Estie Enders
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSix months ago, Fallon McCann had it all: a house filled with memories, a fulfilling career, a loving fiancé, and a half-planned wedding. Now, her fiancé’s dead, her once-colorful walls have been painted over in shades of gray, and she’s packing up her life in search of a new beginning.When the man responsible for her fiancé’s death shows up on her doorstep, she surprises even herself...Categorized as:
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![The Hotel by Pamela M. Kelley]()
The Hotel by Pamela M. Kelley
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSecrets and lies....at Nantucket's most exclusive and glamorous, family-owned hotel.A new, dramatic family saga series from the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller author of The Nantucket Inn and The Restaurant.The Whitley was Nantucket's most exclusive hotel... -
![Unexpected Eva by V.H. Nicolson]()
Unexpected Eva by V.H. Nicolson
When soon to be divorced, mother of two and dance instructor Eva Wallace attends a charity auction, the last thing she expects is Knox Black.The millionaire hotelier bids an extortionate amount to secure one-to-one dance lessons with her.Older. Sexy as sin. Her father’s best friend. FORBIDDEN.He makes her an offer she can’t refuse. “STAY WITH ME TONIGHT.”One night...Categorized as:
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![Rogue Survivor by Patricia D. Eddy]()
Rogue Survivor by Patricia D. Eddy
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConnor Davis After a beating that almost killed me, I’m one failed fitness test away from losing my FBI career. I should be focused on grinding out the reps to rebuild my broken body. Not on the pretty brunette at the gym.Sparkling brown eyes, a laugh like birdsong, and curves for days. I never thought a beauty like her would notice a busted-up guy like me. But she does...Categorized as:
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![Fred and Breakfast by Phoebe MacLeod]()
Fred and Breakfast by Phoebe MacLeod
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPerfect for fans of Portia MacIntosh, Milly Johnson and Sophie Kinsella.Daisy’s life is going nowhere, but that’s just how she likes it.Unable to move on from the tragic accident that killed her parents ten years ago, she’s living each day as it comes... -
![Measure of a Man by Molly McLain]()
Measure of a Man by Molly McLain
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe found ourselves by finding each other…RachelLeft blindsided and hurt by my ex, I'm slowly making my way back to me, discovering what I want and how to be more than "just a mom".When Jinx comes into my life, I’m sure he's exactly the reckless distraction I need. Only, he insists on being just friends…Friends with a few benefits.JinxReputations are hard to change. I know from experience... -
![Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr]()
Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr
Tom Cavanaugh may think he wants a traditional woman, but in Virgin River, the greatest tradition is falling in love unexpectedly.... Former Marine Tom Cavanaugh’s come home to Virgin River, ready to take over his family’s apple orchard and settle down. He knows just what the perfect woman will be like: sweet, decent, maybe a little naive. The marrying kind. Nothing like Nora Crane... -
![The Five Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson]()
The Five Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThe Five Stages of Falling in Love is a Contemporary Romance. Elizabeth Carlson is living in the pits of hell- also known as grief. Her husband of eight years, the father of her four children and the love of her life, died from cancer. Grady's prognosis was grim, even from the start, but Liz never gave up hope he would survive... -
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![The Truth in Tiramisu by Rachael Bloome]()
The Truth in Tiramisu by Rachael Bloome
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsEliza Carter can't keep a secret.Except the one she's been hiding for over eight years. And it's not the recipe for her world-famous tiramisu. With her bakery undergoing a remodel, her son struggling in school, and planning her best friend's wedding, Eliza's secret is the last thing on her mind. Until her high school sweetheart reappears, stirring up old feelings faster than her electric mixer... -
![The Head That Wears the Crown by Mariah Stewart]()
The Head That Wears the Crown by Mariah Stewart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA fortysomething woman’s ordinary life takes a royal detour in an engaging novel about embracing a family legacy and stepping up when it matters most by New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart...Categorized as:
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![One French Summer: The BRAND NEW escapist, feel-good read from Gillian Harvey, author of A Year at the French Farmhouse by Gillian Harvey]()
One French Summer: The BRAND NEW escapist, feel-good read from Gillian Harvey, author of A Year at the French Farmhouse by Gillian Harvey
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsDiscover the brand new escapist read from the author of A Year at the French Farmhouse.Only child out of the house – so far out that she’s gone all the way to Australia! A husband, who has requested a break. Life isn’t quite going as planned for Katy.She’s suddenly at a loss, but she still has her friends Sam, Vicky and Ivy... -
![Sterling Brick by L.B. Dunbar]()
Sterling Brick by L.B. Dunbar
Love wasn’t part of the blueprint when high school sweethearts reunite in their small town. But this former military man never forgot the girl he left behind and he’s more determined than ever to rebuild their relationship brick by brick and heart by heart.Getting locked in the men’s restroom during my mother’s funeral wasn’t exactly how I expected to run into my high school sweetheart...Categorized as:
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![Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr]()
Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsWITH HER BELOVED YOUNGER SIBLINGS SETTLED AND HAPPY, ERIN FOLEY HAS EMPTY NEST SYNDROME. AT AGE THIRTY-FIVE. So she's hitting the pause button on her life and holing up in a secluded (but totally upgraded --- she's not into roughing it!) cabin near Virgin River. Erin is planning on getting to know herself ... not the shaggy-haired mountain man she meets...Categorized as:
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![Silver Mayor by L.B. Dunbar]()
Silver Mayor by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCharlie Harrington is a respectable man.Mayor to his small, mountain town. Successful attorney. Doting single father.After one mishap in the past, he avoids scandal. Making everyone happy is his goal.He’s nothing but content... and a bit boring.Then one morning, he finds a beautiful woman in his bedroom, and his world turns upside down. His good guy side suddenly wants to be a little bad...
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