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Where It All Began by Lucy Score
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAvailable only through Lucy's newsletter, this free book is the prequel to the popular Blue Moon series and is set in 1985. John Pierce has plans for these two hundred rundown acres. He sees a farm, a family, a future. He’s not about to drag someone in on the ground floor, not before he’s put in the work to turn rubble into home... -
Isabelle and the Beast by Marie Soleil
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was supposed to be a quick meeting. I’ve been trying to break into acting for years, and now I’m FINALLY up for a lead role in a romcom movie. It’s a huge step up from barista #3, especially considering who’s supposed to play my love interest—Adam Stone...Categorized as:
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One Enchanted Moment by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsUSA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan will sweep you away with her Puffin Island series! Life has just thrown Skylar Tempest a serious curveball. So she’s returned home to Puffin Island to regroup among friends. Unfortunately, that means seeing Alec Hunter, who’s become a big-deal TV historian. Sky’s never liked the cynical Alec, and the feeling was mutual. But maybe that was then... -
Anger Banger by S.M. Shade
The residents of Happy Haven Trailer park have been waiting for this for a long time. The slumlord who abandoned this place and let our homes deteriorate has been court ordered to live here while making repairs. Imagine our surprise when the guy who shows up to move in to the dilapidated trailer across the street isn't the sixty year old man we expected, but his son... -
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Strictly Pretend by Carrie Elks
A knight in shining armor? Hardly. More like my worst enemy wrapped in a swoon-worthy tux…. When Brooks Salinger saves me from heartbreak at a wedding, I never expect to see him again—let alone find him back in my life, set to destroy my family’s bookstore. But when he offers me a wild deal—pretend to be his girlfriend at a ritzy wedding in exchange for saving the store—I reluctantly agree... -
A Side Character's Love Story, Vol. 8 by Akane Tamura
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWinter is here, and the first Christmas that Tanaka-san and Irie-kun will spend together as a couple approaches. The two of them make plans to bake a cake together at Tanaka-san's place. As Christmas begins, they're both a little nervous: it's the first time she's invited a boy over, and the first time he's been in a girl's room... -
The Wishing Season by Denise Hunter
She daydreams of whipping up sauces and souffles in her own restaurant. His heart is set on helping foster children. Both dreams are at stake. So are their hearts. With grand plans to open her own bed & breakfast in Chapel Springs, PJ McKinley can't afford the most crucial part: the brick and mortar...Categorized as:
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One Family Christmas: The perfect, cosy, heart-warming read to curl up with this winter by Bella Osborne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA big family. A whole lot of secrets. A Christmas to remember…. This year, Lottie is hosting one last big family Christmas at the home she grew up in – just like her Nana would have wanted. But when her relatives descend on the old manor house, Lottie gets more than she bargained for... -
Fa-La La-La Land by Brittany Larsen
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s got a list to finish. He’s got a song to escape. Neither planned on falling in love this Christmas. Stella Sparks has no time for love—not when her 30 Before 30 list is calling and her new job depends on reviving rockstar Rhys James’s image before he headlines Winter Lights Live... -
Goode Vibrations by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m no stranger to beautiful places and beautiful women; the life I’ve led has left me jaded to both…or so I thought. Then a working holiday photographing the wild, lonely places of America leads me to a goddess. She’s all long black hair and dangerous curves, fiercely independent, with art in her soul... -
Deja Brew All Over Again by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrouble has always had a way of finding me, but I never expected to be carjacked by a hot girl in a wedding dress. As the official family screw-up, not many people count on me for anything but a good time. But Maisy Romero and her little brother need a knight in shining armor, and they need him yesterday... -
Save the Drama for Your Mama by Rich Amooi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsForget meet-cute. This is a meet-disaster. Melody. Cooper Galloway was my bookstore crush for all of five minutes. Then he opened his mouth and ruined my fantasy. Things go from bad to worse when I arrive for my new job and HE greets me at the door... -
Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart
If you ask Mia Madden, the road to dating hell is paved with suspiciously hot online profiles. Take tonight’s date, for example. Alex Conroy’s whole “boardroom in the streets, lumberjack in the sheets” thing totally works for her, but his profile did not convey that he represents everything she loathes about corporate hustle culture. He’s not even worth her bottle of purse wine... -
The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane by Jaimie Admans
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt’s the most magical time of year, and anything can happen…. Nia Maddison has always believed that wishes come true on Nutcracker Lane. So, when she gets the opportunity to run her own Christmas gift shop on the most magical street in town, it feels like her wishes have been finally granted. But working late one night, Nia discovers yet another boyfriend has cheated on her... -
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Flowers and Financiers by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn my defense, I never claimed to be professional. .. At least that’s my excuse for why I mistook a billionaire for a waiter, made off-color comments and accidentally dumped a plate of food all over him. Embarrassing myself is a daily occurrence, just like my unpaid bill notices. But being in a wedding instead of planning one is not...Categorized as:
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The Atelier Assignment by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer assignment is to not fall in love with him…. Zeke Brooksbank is in need of a wake-up call. One that shakes him out of the grump he’s permanently in and turns him into a reasonable human being. I’m not staying at his country residence to tame the beast. I’m meant to be cataloguing his art collection, not fangirling over his own paintings, or becoming attached to his little daughter... -
Dating For December by Lyndsey Gallagher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe's an expert at breakups. .. but this Christmas, can he master a love that lasts? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lyndsey Gallagher is THE QUEEN page turners! ". My perpetually single status hardly serves as a shining advertisement for HeartSync, the dating agency I own. Nor is it likely to convince my incredibly successful movie star brother, Nate, to invest in my business... -
The Fix-Up by Sharon M. Peterson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEllie should probably have listened to the part where inheriting her house came with a hot, grumpy stranger and six months to figure it all out…. Ellie Sterns is a twenty-eight-year-old single mother who only ever seems to date seriously questionable men. But she’s just inherited both a home and thriving café, so life is looking up... -
Make Me Crazy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNever trust a man who gets paid to take off his clothes for a living and then uses it as a pick-up line to get girls in bed with him. Being an author’s assistant comes with its perks but when Maverick Kingston barges into my life and becomes my responsibility, he’s more than I can handle... -
Going Down by Cat Wynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsColin Rush is an overworked hotshot at a Big Four consulting firm. His neighbor Emma Smith is a cutesy but reserved first grade teacher who’s never so much as glanced in his direction. Needless to say, Colin’s positive that Emma’s not his type, and, in turn, Emma thinks Colin is an intimidating player, and probably a jerk. Frankly, they avoid each other at all costs... -
British Black Sheep (Cocky Hero Club) by Lauren Smith
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn arrogant Brit might just be the right cup of tea for her…. He is exactly the kind of man Brie Honeyweather swore never to love…or lust after ever a sexy, arrogant, British bad boy in a designer suit. Alec is the last person Brie wants to be stuck on an international flight to London with, but hey…at least they’re in first class... -
Pity Present by Whitney Dineen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMolly. I haven’t beeninterested in dating since my ex dumped me for a new girl at his law office. Since then, I’ve thrown myself into my work as a hotel gift shop designer. While being single isn’t what I expected, there’s truth to that old saying, “Once bitten, twice shy. ” And the bite of a cheater stays with you... -
Isabelle and the Beast: A Sweet Rom-Com Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Marie Soleil
It was supposed to be a quick meeting. I’ve been trying to break into acting for years, and now I’m FINALLY up for a lead role in a romcom movie. It’s a huge step up from barista #3, especially considering who’s supposed to play my love interest—Adam Stone... -
Lost & Found in Copper Ridge by Harlow James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt all started with Jack & Diane…. And no, not the couple from the popular 80’s song—the couple that signed a five-dollar bill with their names and the location of The Livingston Cabin in Copper Ridge, Colorado. And I just so happened to acquire that five-dollar bill on the same day of the funeral of a close friend AND the day I was supposed to be getting married. Coincidence? Perhaps... -
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Bossy Rockstar by Roxy Reid
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTen years ago he took my v-card,. Now he's my billionaire rockstar boss. A decade after dumping me without warning or explanation,. He's back in my life. Annoyingly, he's grown up to be extra hot,. With muscular arms I want to be wrapped up in,. And a cocky grin that really could stop the world from turning. For the first time in my life,. I understand the urge to throw my underwear at a rockstar... -
Mad About Yule by Genny Carrick
Santa came early this year, and he brought me a big lump of coal. When I asked for volunteers to help with our small town Christmas festival, I should have been more specific. Griffin McBride—the arrogant blast from my past who barges in like he’s taking over the project—isn’t who I had in mind. I want my gossip-fueled town to whisper about my successes instead of my failures for a change...Categorized as:
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Luca & Ivy and the Four Calling Birds by Ellie Hall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWould you rather be stranded in a snowstorm with Miss All-things Christmas or the Grinch? Ivy. If you ever find yourself on the run, do not, I repeat, do not drive off the road and into an icy pond. Should you have such an accident, do not wander into the woods to a chalet with a blazing fire. But if you lose feeling in your toes and go inside to warm up, do not, I repeat, do not, doze off. Luca...Categorized as:
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Dream a Little Dream by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMake a wish . . . Reflexologist Liza Reece has a dream. After a catastrophic break-up, she’s determined to rebuild her life from the wreckage. So when the opportunity arises to take over the troubled holistic centre where she works, Liza jumps at the chance. The only problem is she doesn’t have a penny. And Liza needs funds, and fast, because she’s not the only one interested... -
Christmas Wishes by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sparkling Christmas read from the Sunday Times bestseller – perfect to snuggle up with this winter! Hannah and Nico are meant to be together. But fate is keeping them apart…. As soon as Hannah bumps into her brother Rob’s best friend Nico in Stockholm, the two rekindle a fast friendship. But Hannah has a boyfriend – and Nico has two children to look after... -
The Devil Goes to Maui by Elizabeth O'Roark
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Ski, Sparks, & Serendipity by Marion De Ré
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe came to escape—he gave her a reason to stay. I got dumped the night before my wedding and decided to go on my honeymoon alone. After everything that happened, I figured some crisp mountain air and the chance to finally see snow was exactly what I needed. Wrong. Having to explain that I’m alone at every single activity I participate in is far from the escape I was looking for... -
Juicy Pickle by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan you imagine getting stuck alone on a deserted island with the person you hate most in the world? And no end in sight? Well, that’s me. Bailey Johansson, former assistant to the absolute worst boss ever to boss in the boss world. Stranded on a tiny island owned by a cruise line in an abandoned party hut. In a tropical storm. This is not a love story. It’s not a tale of redemption or heroism...Categorized as:
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Four Steps to the Perfect Fake Date by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the author of Four Steps to the Perfect Revenge comes a deliciously witty and lighthearted romance brimming with misadventures, misdeeds, misunderstandings…and one perfectly mismatched couple. A notorious rule follower, the old Daphne Davis could do no wrong. But lately she can’t get anything right...Categorized as:
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Our Star-Crossed Kiss by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe’s got two strikes against her. Her name is Erickson and her parents own The Bagel Place. It wasn’t always that way. When we were nine, we were best friends. But then a feud between our dads ripped their successful business apart—and my best friend was ripped away too. Our paths were bound to cross again. Now, both our families are vying for the same spot on a Food Channel’s reality show... -
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Winter Kisses at Roseford Hall by Fay Keenan
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHollywood comes to Roseford, as Christmas wishes really do come true. .. The sleepy Somerset village of Roseford is the temporary home for the cast and crew of the latest Christmas movie, and there's an excitement in the air that can't be ignored. When Lucy Cameron, the owner of Roseford Cafe, is asked to fulfil a last-minute catering order on set, she can't believe her luck... -
Holiday Unscripted by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsElizabeth. My brother was getting married. At Christmas no less. The holiday I hated the most. Let me list all the reasons why this will be the worst season yet:. One would be my luggage not arriving. Two would be being told I had to find somewhere else to sleep since my room was occupied by family members. Oh, and now I am forced to stay with my brother's best friend... -
Falling for the Playboy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNever trust a man who gets paid to take off his clothes for a living and then uses it as a pick-up line to get girls in bed with him. That should’ve been enough for me to call in sick that day. I’ve worked with male cover models like him before and they’re all the same—smooth-talking, sexy as sin, egotistical know-it-alls who think they’re God’s gift to women—all traits I know to steer clear of... -
Love Inn Books by Erin Branscom
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe doesn’t believe in love. She’s a romantic at heart. He’s her sworn enemy…and her new boss. Preston Steele is a buttoned up, Ivy League lawyer from an affluent prominent Boston family. He ditches the city life and moves to small town Freedom Valley to start over where he finally feels like he belongs. His new friends think he could use some fun and love in his life...Categorized as:
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The Reindeer Falls Collection: Volume 2 by Jana Aston
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome back to Reindeer Falls! Bundle two containers books 4, 5 & 6. Elves with Benefits, Book 4. My name is Ryan Sheppard and I don’t care about Christmas. I’m only returning to my over-the-top Christmas-themed hometown to sell the house I inherited from my late uncle so I can get back to the city and the promotion I’m chasing at work. Unfortunately, there’s a flaw in my plan... -
Under the Mistletoe by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Laurel returns to the village of Middledip, she’s looking for a quiet life. Adjusting to her recent divorce, she’s ready to spend some time getting back on her feet amidst the glorious snow-dusted countryside. Yet, life in Middledip is far from straightforward... -
A Special Cornish Christmas by Phillipa Ashley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Bo Grayson, Christmas has always been the most wonderful time of the year. Well, until she had her heart broken last December…. At a local summer fete, Bo and her friends meet the mysterious fortune teller Madame Odette, and they are each given the same prediction: You will meet the love of your life by Christmas Day... -
His Christmas Gift by R.S. Elliot
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy high school enemy is my new boss. He’s also my fake fiancé and now…. I’m having his baby. Autumn. When my aunt sold her gym, I thought I was going to lose my job. Instead, I just got a new billionaire boss. The man I crushed on in high school even though he and his friends bullied me relentlessly. Dean is still gorgeous, confident, and totally not my type...Categorized as:
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Resisting the Bosshole: A friends to lovers RomCom by Kristin MacQueen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat's more embarrassing than asking a man whore for help getting a boyfriend? Falling in love with said whore and knowing your feelings will never be returned. I'm a disaster when it comes to men. I don't know how to flirt and I've never been kissed. All I want is for Prince Charming to come into my life... -
The Art of Falling in Love with Your Enemy by Anne Kemp
All’s fair in love and war…until the man you love to hate throws you in jail. Etta: Moving to Sweetkiss Creek was supposed to bring me closer to family and offer a fresh start. Instead, it feels like everything is spiraling out of control. First, there's my mischievous dog who has a knack for escaping and ending up at the police station... -
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The Problem with Perfect by Jillian Liota
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBellamy Mitchell is a meticulous planner. When her old flame returns to Cedar Point engaged, blowing apart her vision for the future, she claims to have a serious boyfriend. The problem? The first single guy she can think of is her brother’s much older, closed-off best friend. Rusty Fuller likes to keep people at a distance... -
I Do [Hate You] by Sienna Blake, Sarah Willows
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRemember that time when you woke up naked and handcuffed to Sydney’s biggest player the day before your wedding to someone else? Yeah, well… neither do I. James Kane. Arrogant Playboy Billionaire. He eats companies for breakfast and pu$$y for dinner. My brother’s best friend. And totally off-limits. Which is why nobody knows that James and I have a wedding…situation... -
The Lying Game: A sweet grumpy/sunshine, small town romcom by Sara Jane Woodley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGetting trapped in a rundown motel with a grumpy stranger wasn’t how this night was supposed to end, but at least I’ll never have to see him again. Until he becomes my new roommate…When a dating disaster leaves me heartbroken, muddy, and stranded on the side of the road in the pouring rain, the last thing I expect is for an impossibly hot (and impossibly grouchy) man to offer me a ride home... -
Lighting Up My Christmas by Cindy Ray Hale
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a sunshine boutique manager and a grumpy firefighter team up to save Christmas, sparks fly. Mads. At my mom’s beach boutique, I’m known for my over-the-top holiday displays. When the fire chief breaks his leg and the town’s parade is in jeopardy, I step in. Enter Asher Lennox, a gruff firefighter who surprises me by encouraging my ideas instead of shutting me down... -
Good Girl by D.D. Prince
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA sexy enemies-to-lovers roommate romance. You met Austin Carmichael in Alphahole and he seemed like a great guy, right? He is. But when he gets pushed and has to deal with one thing after another, after another… apparently he can get a little testy. And like his brother Aiden, this means he can act like a bit of an alphahole, too... -
Big Hose: A Firefighter Romance by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPutting out fires is more than just a job, it's my passion in life. There’s no time for anything else but the job. .. until I meet her. And now I’m on fire for her, only there's no hose big enough to extinguish these flames. She’s too hot to handle, and I’m about to get burned. * * *. Saving lives is what I do...
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