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Bittersweet Melody by Kate Stewart
The vows are just the beginning…For Natalie, being the wife to the most sought-after rock star on the planet has its privileges, but in the last year, she’s been put through the wringer as far as the pitfalls... -
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There I Find Hope by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSunday Landry suffers the most painful loss possible - the loss of her son. She closes her candy shop and moves back in with her mother, barely able to get out of bed. What's the point in living?Noah Emery had a crush on Sunday in high school, but she didn't notice him, choosing someone else and eventually having his baby... -
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![Fireflies & Family Ties by Rachel Hanna]()
Fireflies & Family Ties by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen Meg shows up at her mother's door, she has no idea how to break the news to her. She's come home from France, pregnant. At just nineteen years old, this wasn't where she saw her life going.Now, trying to hide her growing belly and figure out her next decision, she moves in with her mother, sister and aunt on Seabreeze Island... -
![The Hampton Beach Café by Sage Parker]()
The Hampton Beach Café by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn unusual affair. A family with big secrets. A beach café crumbling to the ground. 41 year-old Frances Crawford’s life was great…until suddenly, it wasn’t. When her husband decides to leave her days before her birthday, her best friend suggests it’s time for a big change. So, Frances decides to use her life-savings and buy a falling-apart beach café in her hometown... -
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![The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere]()
The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere
Sometimes, the things that can change your life will cross your path in one instant-and then, in a fleeting moment, they're gone. But if you open your eyes, and watch carefully, you will believe.... Robert is a successful attorney who has everything in life-and nothing at all. Focused on professional achievement and material rewards, Robert is on the brink of losing his marriage... -
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![Break Me by Logan Chance]()
Break Me by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEver been lost or alone? Where you feel like the world will break you where you stand? Pollux Clark strives to make each day count. On a mission, he finds himself entangled with the wrong woman. Katy Dale Vanderlin. She’s destined to become partner at her firm, so she offers him a deal. Pose as my fake fiance, and I’ll do anything... -
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The Gift by Mia Kent
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the ashes of war emerges a hero, and a tale of bravery eighty years in the making…A young boy and his mother in mourning. A handsome fighter pilot who arrives on their doorstep. And a story of heroism and sacrifice that helped change the course of history... -
![Hopes & Dreams at The Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope]()
Hopes & Dreams at The Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratings★Note: Apologies for a technical issue which resulted in an unedited manuscript being uploaded. It has now been updated and the issue resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, CornwallVolunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy roomwith views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast... -
![The Wedding At Seagrove by Rachel Hanna]()
The Wedding At Seagrove by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSomebody's getting married in Seagrove.. -
![The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker]()
The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends... -
![Gideon by Kirsten Osbourne, Amelia Adams]()
Gideon by Kirsten Osbourne, Amelia Adams
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrittany has been raising her brother and sister since her parents’ death eight years ago. When she gets notice she’s about to lose the only home she’s ever known, she’s at a loss for what to do. After talking to her oldest friend about her problem, she’s surprised by his offer of marriage... -
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Forgiving Her Chef by Sarah Gay
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe kissed her once, but he doesn’t remember. Can she forgive him for forgetting her, for ruining her career, and for ruining ever other relationship because no other man can compete with the perfect kiss... -
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Sweet Tea & Christmas Trees by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's Christmas time at Sweet Tea B&B!When Kate and Mia agree to decorate the B&B for the town's annual Christmas house tour, they may have bitten off more than they can chew.Plus, some new guests come to stay at the B&B, and they may have some secrets... -
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![Searching the Harbor by Sage Parker]()
Searching the Harbor by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA small town with big secrets…55-year-old Maggie Brooks thought she had found her dream life as an empty nester by moving to Bar Harbor, but when her husband disappears without a trace, her world is instantly turned upside down. With no one willing to believe her, she turns to local detective James Manning for help... -
![Searching the Harbor by Sage Parker]()
Searching the Harbor by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA small town with big secrets… 55-year-old Maggie Brooks thought she had found her dream life as an empty nester by moving to Bar Harbor, but when her husband disappears without a trace, her world is instantly turned upside down. With no one willing to believe her, she turns to local detective James Manning for help... -
![Searching the Harbor by Sage Parker]()
Searching the Harbor by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA small town with big secrets… 55-year-old Maggie Brooks thought she had found her dream life as an empty nester by moving to Bar Harbor, but when her husband disappears without a trace, her world is instantly turned upside down. With no one willing to believe her, she turns to local detective James Manning for help... -
![Sunset Cabins by June Woods]()
Sunset Cabins by June Woods
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe hasn’t seen him since the day she died. Until now. Sally Swift almost married James Hart at the age of 21, until she faked her death and never looked back. But 32 years later, she finds herself buying a run-down Inn in the quiet beach town of Havre de Grace, Maryland. She’s grown accustomed to life on her own, and the new business is just another adventure... -
![The Amish Widow's Plight by Naomi Troyer]()
The Amish Widow's Plight by Naomi Troyer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA tale of love, loss, blessings, and faith!Grace Speicher is desperate!Recently widowed, penniless, and carrying the precious gift of new life, she seeks refuge with the only family she has left–her estranged Amish in-laws in Lancaster County.Her unexpected arrival during a thunderstorm is met with uncertainty... -
![No Looking Back by Grace Meyers]()
No Looking Back by Grace Meyers
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJoyce Rodgers never expected her life to turn out like this.Stuck in a dead-end job and alone on the eve of her 49th birthday, she’s determined to make a fresh start. And when her estranged young cousin breaks into her house in need of help, she sees a chance to do some good and help her only family... -
![No Looking Back by Grace Meyers]()
No Looking Back by Grace Meyers
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJoyce Rodgers never expected her life to turn out like this.Stuck in a dead-end job and alone on the eve of her 49th birthday, she’s determined to make a fresh start. And when her estranged young cousin breaks into her house in need of help, she sees a chance to do some good and help her only family... -
![Raising Steel: Steel Brothers - A Family Affair by M.J. Fields]()
Raising Steel: Steel Brothers - A Family Affair by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJosephina Steel has been alone for years. Her husband and father of her children, Jase, Cyrus, Zandor, and Xavier, died in a horrible accident when the family was already going through rough times. Through hard work, love and loyalty in abundance, her sons are the men she and Jonathan, always knew they could be... -
![The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker]()
The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends... -
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A Seagrove Christmas by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's time for Christmas in Seagrove!Are you ready to catch up with your favorite characters on the tiny lowcountry island of Seagrove, SC?When we last left off, there was a big wedding and an addition to the family... -
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![House Above the Bookshop by Sage Parker]()
House Above the Bookshop by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRachel never imagined moving back to her hometown after vowing to leave it behind forever. Her husband promised she'd never have to, but that was before he disappeared two summers ago.Since then, she's done her best to start over and build a new life for herself… The only problem is that her money isn’t exactly legal. And recently, she almost got caught... -
![Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker]()
Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker
Laura Williams hasn’t stepped foot in her hometown since she was old enough to leave.But when a doctor calls about her mom’s declining medical condition, she has no choice but to return home and look after her.Besides, it couldn’t be as bad as living in a city with the man who broke her heart. 2 weeks before their wedding... -
![The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker]()
The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends... -
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Ready to Wed by J.L. Berg
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratings“You are my family, my future and my forever.” After a long road filled with trials and tears, they’ve finally made it to the other side—a place where beginnings are made. Life is always an uphill journey, but together, they are ready for anything. Be there when Clare Murray becomes Mrs. Logan Matthews… Ready to Wed…a novella from the USA Today bestselling Ready series... -
![A Love Letter from the Girls Who Feel Everything by Brittainy C. Cherry, Kandi Steiner]()
A Love Letter from the Girls Who Feel Everything by Brittainy C. Cherry, Kandi Steiner
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBestselling authors Brittainy C. Cherry and Kandi Steiner come together for the first time in an emotional compilation of poetry and prose. Written and collected over the course of more than two years, A Love Letter from the Girls Who Feel Everything is an intimate, honest, and raw assemblage of two women’s feelings in a modern world that often quiets any kind of emotion past indifference... -
![The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker]()
The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends... -
![Aunt Crete's Emancipation by Grace Livingston Hill]()
Aunt Crete's Emancipation by Grace Livingston Hill
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAll her life, Aunt Crete has been tormented by sister and her niece but fate has something else in store for her. The arrival of Aunt Crete's nephew suddenly causes a reversal in her fortune and she gets a chance to live a life of love and respect... -
![Sunsets At Pelican Beach by Michele Gilcrest]()
Sunsets At Pelican Beach by Michele Gilcrest
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMoving on from her divorce and finding love again was the best thing that happened to Payton in a long time. After all, who could resist the charm of the handsome and well respected Cole Miller?Unfortunately, all it takes is one bad apple to spoil everything…In book two of the Pelican Beach series, Payton’s new photography client proves that she can’t be trusted around Cole... -
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Damaged by Luke Prescott
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’m damaged. Bad goods. Not good enough for anyone. Brett Daniels is a player with a capital manwhore. The idea of being with just one woman is something that he’d never entertain. He’s out looking for a new wingman, since he lost his to a woman. He won’t make the same mistake, hell no. It’s all about sex, having fun. Forgetting. I’m damaged. Bad goods. Too much for anyone to deal with... -
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Moonstruck Marine by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMelinda Chase is the new head chef at one of the restaurants in the hotel in Quinn Valley. She is finally where she wants to be in life, planning to change the menu and overhaul the restaurant, to make it the finest place to eat in the whole valley... -
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![Footprints In The Snow by Hannah Schrock]()
Footprints In The Snow by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA storm, a mystery, a miracle.The Troyer family are excitedly preparing for Christmas. This year, they are having guests for Christmas Jacob Troyer's girlfriend, Hannah Byler, and her mother, Esther.However, news reaches them that the worst storm in half a century is on the way to the town of Christmas Hollow. Preparations have to be made... -
![The Holiday Puppy by Roxanne Rustand]()
The Holiday Puppy by Roxanne Rustand
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSHE WANTS TO FULFILL A LIFELONG DREAM. SHE DOESN'T EXPECT IT TO ENDANGER HER LIFE.With her daughter starting college far from home and her job ending, widow Lucy Brookes wants one big adventure before starting over.SHE FINDS A LOST PUP THAT LEADS HER INTO DANGER...The stray puppy on Waikiki Beach looks so bedraggled that she can't help but pick him to try to find his owner... -
![Two Christmas Brothers: Amish Romance by Hannah Miller]()
Two Christmas Brothers: Amish Romance by Hannah Miller
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosiah Schrock has his hands full. His two young nephews have temporarily been living with him since losing their parents in a tragic accident. Unable to care for them while at work, he hires Olivia King to watch them and manage the household.What he doesn’t count on, is how easily Olivia slips into the role. Josiah’s girlfriend, Marjorie, is none too pleased... -
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Rebecca's Redemption by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe had everything, yet nothing at all, until a secret changed everything.Rebecca traded her happiness to rescue her parents from inevitable impoverishment. Her decision meant losing the one man in the world she loved more than life itself - David Fisher.Amos Zook was her much older husband. It was not a happy marriage. When Amos suddenly dies, Rebecca soon discovers he was keeping many secrets... -
![Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker]()
Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker
Laura Williams hasn’t stepped foot in her hometown since she was old enough to leave.But when a doctor calls about her mom’s declining medical condition, she has no choice but to return home and look after her.Besides, it couldn’t be as bad as living in a city with the man who broke her heart. 2 weeks before their wedding... -
![A Home for Christmas by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
A Home for Christmas by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis Christian romance novella, A Home for Christmas, is book 6 in the Home to Collingsworth series. Over the years, Rose Collingsworth watched her aunts and uncles fall in love and marry, and now she wants that for herself. Too bad the man she's set her sights on is more interested in keeping his distance... -
![One Enchanted Eve by Melissa Tagg]()
One Enchanted Eve by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA delightful Christmas romance about finding the perfect recipe for love. After years of mistakes and regret, Colin Renwycke finally has a plan: Hone his baking talent at the Denver Culinary Institute and embark on a new career as a pastry chef. If he's lucky, he might even manage to earn back his family's respect... -
![Santa Paws is Coming to Town by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Santa Paws is Coming to Town by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat could be more joyous than a Kilcannon Christmas? But for Daniel Kilcannon, the man they call “The Dogfather,” this holiday season is anything but happy. It’s been three years since he’s lost his wife and though his family is growing – thanks to his matchmaking efforts – he still dreads the day his dearly departed wife used to love so much... -
![Aaron: A Hathaway House Heartwarming Romance by Dale Mayer]()
Aaron: A Hathaway House Heartwarming Romance by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHathaway House: Aaron (Book 1) Welcome to Hathaway House, a heartwarming military romance series from USA TODAY best-selling author Dale Mayer. Here you’ll meet a whole new group of friends, along with a few favorite characters from Heroes for Hire. Instead of action, you’ll find emotion. Instead of suspense, you’ll find healing. Instead of romance, … oh, wait... -
![Don't Chase a Player by Cami Checketts]()
Don't Chase a Player by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA football player who's lost everything; a successful artist who values her seclusion. When he crashes into her world can she give him love and hope for a future? Don't miss any of the bestselling, fast-paced, and fun Strong Family romances. Strong Family Romance Novels: 1. Don't Date Your Brother's Best Friend - Ella Strong 2. Her Loyal Protector 3... -
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![Nesting in North Carolina by Kirsten Osbourne]()
Nesting in North Carolina by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBecca Jones is certain she is an old maid at twenty-nine. Life seems to be passing her by, but her extreme shyness makes it difficult for her to be around others. When a good friend suggests she call Dr. Lachele at Matchrimony, she agrees, determined to make some changes in her life. Archer Hayes is sick of his mother throwing young debutantes at his feet... -
![Baby Dreams in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk]()
Baby Dreams in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlways be my babyMarigold Rallis is not the type to fall to pieces. The youngest Bloom sister makes managing marriage, career, and a busy life in Good Hope look easy. But looks can be deceiving. Years of struggling with infertility while her sisters fill their nurseries have started to take a toll.It’s not just Marigold who is feeling the stress... -
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Sweet Tea & Honey Bees by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the 3rd book of the popular Sweet Tea B&B series!In this installment.. -
![Filthy Vegas Nights by Logan Chance]()
Filthy Vegas Nights by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a male stripper. Yeah, I said it. And let me tell you, it’s an end to a means, my friend.My brothers and I are the kings of Las Vegas. Owning our own male revue club has been a fantasy of mine for a long time. And now that dream is finally a reality. My nerves are shot. The stress is real. And I need just one night to let loose... -
![Charming Christmas by Kay Correll]()
Charming Christmas by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes everything seems to go wrong... but maybe, just maybe, it's for the best.All Charlotte wants is a perfect holiday wedding. But nothing is working out how she planned. Absolutely nothing. Just how many things can go wrong with one wedding?Will she get the perfect Christmas wedding she's dreamed of?Join your favorite Lighthouse Point characters in this short heartwarming holiday novel... -
![Rescued for Christmas: A Sweet Holiday Billionaire Romance by Tamie Dearen]()
Rescued for Christmas: A Sweet Holiday Billionaire Romance by Tamie Dearen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes, the only way to find the road home is to get lost!Bestselling author Amy Pinkerton is trying to escape her sudden fame and find a writing retreat for the holidays. But everything goes wrong when she gets lost on the back roads of Montana in a snowstorm. Just her luck, her rental car hits a patch of ice and skids off the road...
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