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Secrets of Starshine Cove by Debbie Johnson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA warm, sparkly and absolutely unputdownable return to the unforgettable Starshine Cove! Cally , a devoted single mum, is stretched thin between caring for her clingy mother and her day job as a hairdresser with an always sympathetic ear. When her life in Liverpool is suddenly upended, she grabs her son Sam and jumps in the car to drive south for the holidays... -
![Matchmaking a Scrooge by Angela R. Casella, Denise Grover Swank]()
Matchmaking a Scrooge by Angela R. Casella, Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wants to destroy her show. She wants to get on Santa’s naughty list with him. Rowan No man wants to be nicknamed Cupid. My family’s run a matchmaking business for years, though, and my sister’s a romance novelist. You get the picture. To make matters worse, my narcissistic grandmother just sold a reality dating show to network television...Categorized as:
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![Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas]()
Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour friendsTwenty-five years ago, Freya and her three best friends created a bucket list. The future seemed bright, full of hope and most importantly guaranteed . . .One promiseNow they are travelling to Iceland in memory of the friend they've lost, determined to fulfil her dream of seeing the Northern Lights at Christmas... -
![Alfie the Doorstep Cat by Rachel Wells]()
Alfie the Doorstep Cat by Rachel Wells
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFor all fans of A Street Cat Named Bob, this Sunday Times bestseller is truly a cat to be reckoned with.Can a pet really change your life?Alfie is homeless, abandoned after his elderly owner passes away. But when he stumbles on to Edgar Road, Alfie knows he’s found his new home... -
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![Santa's Cookies by L. Nicole]()
Santa's Cookies by L. Nicole
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChristmas was her favorite holiday.With the name Krissy Kringle, that was kind of a given.Krissy was looking forward to Christmas.Sure, it would be quiet, and she’d be alone, opening up the electric blanket her sister got her for Christmas, but she didn’t mind. After the hours she’d been putting in, quiet and uneventful seemed like just the thing...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Christmas by Mira Lyn Kelly]()
Dirty Christmas by Mira Lyn Kelly
DIRTY CHRISTMAS is a sexy, feel-good standalone novella, set in the Slayers Hockey world.As car-jackings go, I know I lucked out. But still. Christmas is rough. Now I’m stuck in some tiny twinkle-light town with my plans to avoid the holiday hype blown to *holly* hell. I’m starting to suspect there’s no escaping this lump of coal when a feisty redhead lands in my lap... -
![Peppermint Passion by Hallie Bennett]()
Peppermint Passion by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat happens when the Christmas Grump, actor Eli Cooper, meets a real-life Hallmark-esque heroine?Find out in the next installment of Christmas & Curves--a series dedicated to curvy heroines finding their dream heroes at MerryCon, a holiday extravaganza full of celebrities & Christmas...Categorized as:
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![Lights, Camera, Christmas by Kara Kendrick]()
Lights, Camera, Christmas by Kara Kendrick
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA Man of the Month Club NovellaHe’s a hometown classic. She’s a Hollywood has-been. Can he convince her that holiday magic still exists?My agent tells me this is my last chance. I need to sparkle in this cheesy made-for-TV holiday movie or my career is over.P.S. I HATE the holidays...Categorized as:
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![Her Country Christmas Date by Ranee S. Clark]()
Her Country Christmas Date by Ranee S. Clark
Is ten days, twelve dates, and a little Christmas magic enough for happily ever after? Dru North has far more substance than the party-boy reputation given to him by the media, which is why a quiet Christmas in Little is just what he needs. From the moment he meets Amber Miller, who’s staying across the hall, sparks fly, and a magical Christmas party leads to an impulsive kiss...Categorized as:
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![Christmas Carol by Jordan Marie]()
Christmas Carol by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCrude. Surly. Mean.That was the reputation Cyrus Martinez had—especially this time of year.Cyrus hated everything about Christmas.Every. Single. Thing.He didn’t believe in the joy of the season.Life had dealt him blow after blow and now he lived for himself and no one else.The one good thing in his life, was baseball and fate had been trying to mess that up too... -
![On a Night Like This by Lindsey Kelk]()
On a Night Like This by Lindsey Kelk
Within days of wishing she could change her life, Fran Cooper is leaving rainy England to become acting assistant to a famous singer, on a yacht in the Mediterranean. Their destination is a tiny Italian island that’s hosting the biggest celebrity gala of the season—the Crystal Ball... -
![The Fortune Cafe (A Tangerine Street Romance) by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson]()
The Fortune Cafe (A Tangerine Street Romance) by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Tangerine Street Tangerine Street is a must-see tourist stop with a colorful mix of one-of-a-kind boutiques, unique restaurants, eclectic museums, quaint bookstores, and exclusive bed-and-breakfasts... -
![The Christmas Camel by Vered Ehsani]()
The Christmas Camel by Vered Ehsani
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll you need is love… and a camel.Mollie Stanton has no intention of ever returning home – until her boyfriend dumps her twelve days before Christmas, and her incorrigible grandmother, Duchess Delilah, calls from jail, asking Mollie to bail her out, along with her two best friends. There’s just one small catch. The judge insists that Mollie be guarantor and guardian... -
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![It Has To Be You by Dani McLean]()
It Has To Be You by Dani McLean
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe believes in Fate. He’s calling her bluff.As a teen, Indy learned that Destiny would lead her to the man of her dreams. His name was Nick.Fifteen years later, Fate grants her a second chance at her One True Love. And even though leaving her house for anything less than a latte is terrifying, Indy has to take it.See, Indy O’Neall isn’t anything like the adventurous heroine she writes...Categorized as:
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Single Dad Santa by Heather Lauren
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was surly, curvy and full of sass…I wanted to devour her.Olive glared daggers at me from the sea of screaming women. This meat auction of single men dressed as Santa is turning out to be more fun than I originally thought. Here I was worried my crazy land lady pimped me out when fate handed me a deal. The sour patch princess made a deal with me and now she has to pay up...Categorized as:
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![Fudge, I'm Good: Merry Fudgin' Christmas by Tarin Lex]()
Fudge, I'm Good: Merry Fudgin' Christmas by Tarin Lex
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrinchy Meets Sunshine & The Sparks Fly! Christmas. Magic. Everywhere.MaebryI am not a grinch. I’ll show them.If putting up a dang Christmas tree will get my friends off my back this year, then that’s what I’ll do.The only problem? It’s the day before Christmas and every place is sold out…so unless I drive up the mountain to the Christmas tree farm to get a real one, I’m out of luck...Categorized as:
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![Baby, It's Hot Inside: A Collection of Four Steamy Holiday Rom-Coms by Kat Baxter]()
Baby, It's Hot Inside: A Collection of Four Steamy Holiday Rom-Coms by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author, Kat Baxter, brings you a collection of four of her laugh-out-loud, steamy small-town holiday stories. Craving some small-town holiday shenanigans? From tree decorating to candy canes, this collection is hot enough to warm your heart and curl your toes...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Christmas Wish by Fern Fraser]()
The Billionaire's Christmas Wish by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis Christmas, he’s going to jingle her bells, but will their families' meddling derail their romance? Audrey The last thing I need this Christmas is getting stuck on a film set with Luca Regis. My secret crush, he still owns my heart despite our families forbidding our love years ago... -
![Midnight Ash by Ana Ashley]()
Midnight Ash by Ana Ashley
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found hereIf I didn't know better, I'd think my life is a fairytale.Orphan? Check.Evil stepmom? Check.The only problem with my theory is the lack of a dashing prince coming to my rescue.That is until Xander comes along. He’s charming, gorgeous, and caring. With him my life doesn’t feel like a neverending list of chores... -
![Santa's Helper by Tessa Blake]()
Santa's Helper by Tessa Blake
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHo, ho ... oh!It's almost Christmas, and the kids in the Wells family are getting an early visit from Santa. Christmas carols, milk and cookies, and Caleb in a Santa suit: what more could we ask for? Well, I can think of one thing. So I've arranged for Caleb's parents to keep the twins tonight -- and when he gets home, there will be something special under the tree, just waiting to be unwrapped... -
![Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson]()
Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsMarnie MacGraw wants an ordinary life—a husband, kids, and a minivan in the suburbs. Now that she’s marrying the man of her dreams, she’s sure this is the life she’ll get. Then Marnie meets Blix Holliday, her fiancé’s irascible matchmaking great-aunt who’s dying, and everything changes—just as Blix told her it would... -
![Surprise Kisses by Loni Ree]()
Surprise Kisses by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDrinking and the Lennox women don’t mix. Sophie was always warned of that fact because they’re notorious for their antics when alcohol is involved. But one small taste can’t hurt, right? Or so she thought, then the next thing she knows, she’s making out with a hottie. And so begins another Lennox tipsy holiday story to share. Jason Kane can’t believe his luck... -
![A Wish for Christmas by Courtney Cole]()
A Wish for Christmas by Courtney Cole
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author Courtney Cole, an unhappily married couple makes a wish on an enchanted snow globe that they had never met, but when they wake up the next day in separate lives, the magic of Christmas helps them to realize that some love is just meant to be.Two weeks ’til Christmas…Noel Blake is not in a great place... -
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![Writing Mr. Right by Miranda Newfield]()
Writing Mr. Right by Miranda Newfield
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A modern Outlander meets Practical Magic - with a heavy dose of sexy!"What would you do if every word you wrote came true?That's Georgia's blessing - or curse. Ever since she was little, if Georgia Kilduff wrote a wish on paper, that wish would come true. Except for one - Georgia can't seem to write her Happily Ever After. And she's got the heartbreak to prove it... -
![Hearts and Flowers: A Tale of Hay Fever and Bad Decor by Angel Martinez]()
Hearts and Flowers: A Tale of Hay Fever and Bad Decor by Angel Martinez
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMichael Sarver hates Valentine's Day. Between the flowers, the tacky decorations and his sleazy boss, he's certain he's about to experience the worst costumed office party in history.But Cupid's minions and a certain Hawaiian god have other ideas. Let the mayhem begin... -
![On the First Day of Christmas by Faith Hogan]()
On the First Day of Christmas by Faith Hogan
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA gorgeous new festive read from the Kindle #1 bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming ClubThis Christmas, everything will change...When Liv Latimer says goodbye to her fellow nurses and finishes work for the holidays, she's looking forward to a Christmas to remember with her boyfriend Eddie.But as she leaves the hospital, tragedy strikes and Liv is faced with a choice... -
![Brides & Brothers by Anneka R. Walker]()
Brides & Brothers by Anneka R. Walker
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA modern retelling of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.Camille Kelly is in real danger of becoming an old maid—at least by Cherish, Montana, standards. She has all but given up on finding Mr. Right—until her broken laptop leads her to Aiden Peterson, a tall, dark, and handsome computer genius... -
![Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance: Pick Your Plot, Meet Your Man, and Create the Holiday Love Story of a Lifetime by Riane Konc]()
Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance: Pick Your Plot, Meet Your Man, and Create the Holiday Love Story of a Lifetime by Riane Konc
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCreate the Christmas Romance of Your Dreams Scene by Scene, Twist by Charmingly Predictable TwistSlip on your favorite Christmas sweater, cozy up to a crackling fire, sip some spiced eggnog, and prepare to experience the ultimate holiday love story. But instead of watching it on some cheesy cable channel, open this book and put yourself in the director’s chair.First, decide your heroine's problem... -
![Skip to the End by Molly James]()
Skip to the End by Molly James
Rated: 3.65 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn this joyful romance, one wild night results in three kisses—only one successful—and leaves a perpetually single Amy searching for her perfect match so she can find a happy ending.Amy Daniels has a pretty nice life. Her career is on the up, she loves her friends, and she's about to buy her very own flat... -
![Just the Tip by L.J. Shen, Helena Hunting]()
Just the Tip by L.J. Shen, Helena Hunting
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt was supposed to be a temporary thing.A gig in Paris while I tried to find my dad.Then I met him. Ho.The man.The suit.The professional escort...? I mean, he did go on two consecutive dates during one of my shifts - and I ended up being the third.It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but it turned out to be forever...
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