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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... -
![Mistletoe and Magic for the Midwife by Jo Bartlett]()
Mistletoe and Magic for the Midwife by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe brand new instalment in the top 10 bestselling Midwives series! It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. But for single mum and busy midwife Nadia, it’s quickly turning into her worst Christmas ever. Her marriage is over, and whilst her husband has moved on, Nadia finds herself back home, squashed into her mum’s spare room with her two small children... -
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![A Snowed In Love Affair by Shanel, Shay Davis]()
A Snowed In Love Affair by Shanel, Shay Davis
Rated: 4.84 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLaken’s plan was to spend Christmas with her family and fiancé. It was supposed to be the highlight to her December. The holiday spirit was running through her veins, and it was the season for joy and love. Right? Wrong. Laken couldn’t have been more wrong as her plans began to swiftly spiral... -
![Take Me Home by Beth Moran]()
Take Me Home by Beth Moran
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSophie Potter’s job is helping people deal with the worst, because Sophie Potter knows what the worst feels like. An expert at keeping moving, with her trusty motorhome and faithful dog Muffin, Sophie has built her life around keeping her loves and loyalties as few as possible. Fabulous fifty-something Hattie Langford has kept her heart and past safely stored away too... -
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![Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett]()
Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPre-order the next instalment in Jo Bartlett's wonderful Seabreeze Farm series! Another wonderful new series from the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife, Jo Bartlett. Welcome to Seabreeze Farm. Freya Halliwell is looking forward to marrying the man of her dreams and starting their new life together... -
![The Mother of All Christmases by Milly Johnson]()
The Mother of All Christmases by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTHE MOST PERFECT CHRISTMAS FEEL-GOOD READ! 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold'. Heat. Eve Glace - co-owner of the theme park Winterworld - is having a baby and her due date is a perfectly timed 25th December. And she’s decided that she and her husband Jacques should renew their wedding vows with all the pomp that was missing the first time... -
![The Christmas Inn Miracle by Grace Meyers]()
The Christmas Inn Miracle by Grace Meyers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s praying for a Christmas miracle and sometimes miracles come when you least expect them. Teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, Monica Larson and her best friend Taylor are determined to keep her family inn and with Christmas around the corner, the holiday season is her only lifeline. If anyone can close a deal, it’s Parker Thompson... -
![The Christmas Holiday by Phillipa Ashley]()
The Christmas Holiday by Phillipa Ashley
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLet Sunday Times bestseller Phillipa Ashley whisk you away to the Lakes this Christmas, with a story full of unexpected romance, second chances, snowflakes and starlight! She’s planned the perfect Christmas. But fate might have other ideas…. Krystle didn’t have a normal childhood and longed for warm family Christmases with presents under the tree... -
![Isabelle and the Beast by Marie Soleil]()
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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![Strike the Match by Madison Myers]()
Strike the Match by Madison Myers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s running from her past. He might be the first person who doesn’t run from what she’s hiding. Amelia Marsh lives on the road, with her van and true crime podcasts as companions—until she’s stranded outside of Smoky Heights... -
![The Christmas Letters by Jenny Hale]()
The Christmas Letters by Jenny Hale
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsElizabeth Holloway's sparkling world comes crashing down around her when her boyfriend of seven years drops the bomb that he’s leaving her—at Christmas. In an attempt to piece her life back together, she suddenly finds herself seven hundred miles from her New York City home, trudging through the snow, back at her childhood farm in the Great Smoky Mountains... -
![Bad Boy Bachelor Christmas by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Bad Boy Bachelor Christmas by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Grinch ain’t got nothing on me. The only good and green thing about Christmas is the money it rakes in. I’m not interested in carols, candies, or dealing with extra-Christmassy type people. Until I hire one. A hot college student joins my design team. She makes up for her annoying jovial spirit with her sexy curves. And her willingness to give herself to me. If only that was enough... -
![A Winter Wedding at Starcross Manor by Christie Barlow]()
A Winter Wedding at Starcross Manor by Christie Barlow
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPreorder the next book in the heartwarming and bestselling Love Heart Lane series Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what. -
![Winter Magic on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock]()
Winter Magic on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJoin the residents of Railway Lane for one last magical adventure… Globetrotting Libby Jacobs has lost her job but is looking forward to spending more time in her home village of Cranfield. She dreams of turning her chocolate making hobby into something more permanent. There’s only one problem - Ethan Connolly... -
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![Ritorno a Coral Cottage by Jan Moran]()
Ritorno a Coral Cottage by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsUn nuovo inizio. Una soleggiata località di mare. Un'estate per riscoprire la propria vita. Una nuova serie da leggere in spiaggia, ambientata nell'incantevole villaggio di Summer Beach. Dopo aver perso il lavoro, e non solo, Marina Moore prova a cercare rifugio al Coral Cottage, la casa al mare della sua amata nonna... -
![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... -
![Protector of Misty Mountain: An ex-military, age gap, mountain man romance by Eve London]()
Protector of Misty Mountain: An ex-military, age gap, mountain man romance by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe walked into my world like she belongs here… but I don’t let people stay. Juniper. The mountains were supposed to be my escape—a place to rebuild, to breathe, to prove to myself that I could make it on my own. But from the moment I set foot in Misty Mountain, one mountain man has made it his mission to send me packing. Griffin Calloway...Categorized as:
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![The Christmas Keepsake by Annie Rains]()
The Christmas Keepsake by Annie Rains
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis heartwarming small-town holiday love story about hope and healing from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains is perfect for fans of Susan Mallery and Jenny Hale! Sometimes the best gifts aren’t under the tree. Everyone has a story to tell. And for Mallory Blue, her grandmother Nan’s community theater and annual Christmas play has been a beloved tradition for as long as she can remember... -
![The Christmas Keepsake by Annie Rains]()
The Christmas Keepsake by Annie Rains
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis heart-warming small-town holiday love story about hope and healing from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains is perfect for fans of Susan Mallery and Jenny Hale! -
![Just My Puck by Marion De Ré]()
Just My Puck by Marion De Ré
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe lost her memories, but did she finally find her luck? I’m the unluckiest person in the world. Think getting a parking ticket while your car is being towed. Or winning hockey tickets… only to end up in the hospital with no memories because a two hundred pound hockey player crashed into the plexiglass—and straight into you. Yeah. That happened... -
![MistleFoe by Cambria Hebert]()
MistleFoe by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, cookies, joy, and a little sprinkle of mom guilt on the side. Did I say little? I mean an entire sleigh full. Which is exactly why I’m on my way home to Winterbury for the holidays, something my parents have been pleading for since I left the small-town life for a view of the city nearly ten years ago. It’s not that I don’t come home to visit. I do...Categorized as:
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![Christmas Carols and a Cornish Cream Tea by Cressida McLaughlin]()
Christmas Carols and a Cornish Cream Tea by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWarm hearted fun, with a sprinkle of love. ’ Holly Martin. Can she spread Christmas cheer in Cornwall this year? All Meredith Verren has ever wanted is to escape the holiday season without having to wear a Christmas jumper. Her new job at the cosy gift shop in a picturesque Cornish tourist spot is making it impossible for her to maintain her scrooge-like manner... -
![Winter at Mistletoe Gate Farm by Helen J. Rolfe, Helen Rolfe]()
Winter at Mistletoe Gate Farm by Helen J. Rolfe, Helen Rolfe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's almost Christmas in Heritage Cove - the village tree is all lit-up, the bakery is full of festive treats, the tea rooms and waffle shack are welcoming locals inside out of the cold, and for some of the residents of the Cove, snow might not be the only thing they're wishing for this year. .. Tilly is overjoyed when an estranged relative comes to Heritage Cove wanting to make amends... -
![A Wonderland Wish on Ever After Street by Jaimie Admans]()
A Wonderland Wish on Ever After Street by Jaimie Admans
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street. .. There's always time for tea. .. unless you've lost your teapot…. Cleo Jordan has only ever wished for one thing – to open her own teashop in memory of her lovely gran...Categorized as:
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![A Not So Merry Ex-Mas by Abby Greyson]()
A Not So Merry Ex-Mas by Abby Greyson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is a Dual POV kisses only, sweet holiday romantic comedy. . For years I've been dreaming of a real Christmas back home. Tree trimming, decorating, Christmas carols. What I wasn't expecting was Cole. If I was to dream up the perfect man even my wildest imagination would have fallen short compared to Cole Nichols... -
![A Christmas Auction: A Marriage Auction Novella by Audrey Carlan]()
A Christmas Auction: A Marriage Auction Novella by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a new story in her Marriage Auction series…. “’Tis the Season,” some people say, as if the month of December could somehow magically make the world a better place. Fat chance of that happening in Sin City. In my world, nothing is merry and bright. More like dark and dank...Categorized as:
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![A Christmas to Remember: A Novel by Beverly Jenkins]()
A Christmas to Remember: A Novel by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to her beloved Blessings series with a Christmas wedding in the town of Henry Adams, Kansas. Ever since Bernadine Brown bought the town of Henry Adams, her relationship with diner owner Malachi “Mal” July has had its share of ups and downs. But now they’re finally ready to say “I do. ”... -
![Blessings on State Street by Rachael Bloome]()
Blessings on State Street by Rachael Bloome
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan two heartbroken strangers find hope and healing in the most Christmassy town on the coast? Grieving widow Abigail Preston wants nothing to do with Christmas this year. When she discovers her late husband owned a waterfront home in the quaint, cozy community of Blessings Bay, she figures it’s the perfect holiday hideout...Categorized as:
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![Winter Whimsy on the Boardwalk by Georgina Troy]()
Winter Whimsy on the Boardwalk by Georgina Troy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsZip up your puffer coat, winter has arrived! When Lexi Davies discovers that her father has sold the fishermen’s cottages she runs as holiday lets and where she also lives, she is heartbroken. Then Oliver Whimsy arrives at the boardwalk and announces that he is the new owner and Lexi realises that the future she was looking forward to enjoying at her cottages is over... -
![The Scientist by Kristen B. Cole, Margo Lipschultz]()
The Scientist by Kristen B. Cole, Margo Lipschultz
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen an outgoing musical maven meets the enigmatic neuroscientist next door, will their worlds clash in a dramatic showdown of art versus science, or will they discover that love is the ultimate experiment worth conducting? When celebrated Broadway composer Hadley Olivier’s best friend receives a life-threatening diagnosis, Hadley says goodbye to her beloved home in NYC and sets off to the West...Categorized as:
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![Home Is Where You Park It by Marika Ray]()
Home Is Where You Park It by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s a giant of a man who grunts for words and barks out orders, yet circumstances require I be his fake girlfriend and spend the weekend with him in an isolated cabin. And of course there’s only one bed. Just my luck…But I need this commission check that only Boston can guarantee me... -
![Snowflakes Over the Second Chances Sweet Shop by Hannah M. Lynn]()
Snowflakes Over the Second Chances Sweet Shop by Hannah M. Lynn
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPre-order the BRAND NEW instalment in Hannah Lynn's candy sweet romance series It’ll be a Christmas to remember …. Holly Berry is finally in a place where she can see her happy a beautiful daughter, who's growing ever sweeter by the day, a new home she can make her own, and – of course – her partner-in-crime, Evan. But when tragedy strikes, Holly’s life is thrown into turmoil... -
![The Holiday Grump by Enni Amanda]()
The Holiday Grump by Enni Amanda
A runaway bride. A grumpy bookseller with a heart of gold. A friends-with-benefits deal doomed from the start. Hideaway Harbor was supposed to be a quick detour—one cozy Christmas job, then I’d be back on the cruise ship, far from my powerful ex and the mess I left behind. But thanks to a tiny mix-up, my “accommodation” is a storage room with a creaky daybed and no plumbing... -
![Fa-La La-La Land by Brittany Larsen]()
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... -
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![All Is Bright: A Christmas Romance by RaeAnne Thayne]()
All Is Bright: A Christmas Romance by RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"[Thayne] engages the reader's heart and emotions, inspiring hope and the belief that miracles are possible. " —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author... -
![A Winter Warmer at the Little Cornish Kitchen by Jane Linfoot]()
A Winter Warmer at the Little Cornish Kitchen by Jane Linfoot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings‘Sparkling, laugh-out-loud, romantic’ Phillipa AshleySt Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere…. A clean slate in the world’s cosiest cottage by the sea…. When Gwen Starkey and her best friend, Ella Simpson, arrive in St Aidan to take on a cottage renovation, it’s the fresh start they both so desperately need... -
![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... -
![Kind of a Sexy Jerk by Lili Valente]()
Kind of a Sexy Jerk by Lili Valente
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSo let me get this straight. .. For the next few days I’ve got myself a grumpy fake husband who’s also kind of my. .. bodyguard? I guess that’s a better way to spend the weekend than binge-watching reality television, especially since it’s kind of my fault we’re on the run from the mob and I need a protector. Oops...Categorized as:
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![The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s big and grumpy. A real scrooge of a mountain man. And now I’m stuck with him for Christmas. As a perpetually single Christmasholic, I have a complicated relationship with my favorite holiday. I love spreading joy, but I hate having my relationship status shoved in my face. This year will be different. This year, a matchmaker set me up with someone who loves Christmas as much as I do...Categorized as:
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![Mason (Mail-Order Brides For Christmas) by Hope Ford]()
Mason (Mail-Order Brides For Christmas) by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s a scarred, gruff, military man that wants to be left alone. But he’s also a man that will step up when he needs to. When his mother tells him and his brothers they have to marry to save Snow Valley, he figures he’ll do it. He’ll get married, save the town and then get divorced. But then he met his wife... -
![A Cosy Christmas at Bridget’s Bicycle Bakery by Alex Brown]()
A Cosy Christmas at Bridget’s Bicycle Bakery by Alex Brown
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBridget smiled to herself, certain she could see one of the stars twinkling extra brightly in that moment as if to acknowledge her wish and convince her that, yes, Mulberry-On-Sea was just the place they all needed to be. Surrounded by those happy memories of holidays and special times where nothing bad ever happened…... -
![Dating For December by Lyndsey Gallagher]()
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... -
![Happy Harbor by Rachel Hanna]()
Happy Harbor by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Rachel Hanna, Happy Harbor is a heartfelt, hometown romance perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Mallery. Josie Campbell has spent her entire adult life distancing herself from her childhood in the small Southern town of Happy Harbor... -
![Hard Boss by Iona Rose]()
Hard Boss by Iona Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJuliette. Hudson Sinclair is such a grumpy, snarly, arrogant nightmare no one on the temp agency's books is willing to take on the job of replacing his secretary while she is off sick. Well, here I am, it’s my first day at the agency and I should probably give it a pass as my first job too. At least, that would be the prudent thing to do, but ‘prudent’ is not on my list of virtues... -
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![Romance and Peppermint Lattes: Here Comes Trouble / The Forgetful Bride by Debbie Macomber]()
Romance and Peppermint Lattes: Here Comes Trouble / The Forgetful Bride by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo matter how unlikely the pairing, with #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, you know true love awaits! Here Comes Trouble... -
![The Christmas Retreat by Trisha Ashley]()
The Christmas Retreat by Trisha Ashley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGinny Spain usually loves Christmas. Not this year, though. After witnessing a traumatic accident and breaking up with her ex, she plans to spend it alone. But her formidable art historian mother, Evie, has other ideas... -
![Christmas at Hollybush Farm by Jo Thomas]()
Christmas at Hollybush Farm by Jo Thomas
‘A truly heart-warming story … a gorgeous Christmas novel bursting with strength and warmth’ Jill Mansell. 'Touching, joyful, brimming with Christmas and community spirit’ Milly Johnson. Jemima Jones is driving home to her family's magical hill-top farm for Christmas…... -
![Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery]()
Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery
Wish upon a Christmas star with New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's sparkling Fool's Gold romance! To bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug, organizing a Christmas wedding sounds like a joy—until she finds out she'll be working closely with the gorgeous brother of the bride, movie star Jonny Blaze... -
![The Vegas Bluff by Ajme Williams]()
The Vegas Bluff by Ajme Williams
I was right all along…. Amelia was just like all the other women I never wanted to see again after spending one night together. In fact, she turned out to be worse than them. Let me backup…. It’s true when they say that Las Vegas should be burned to the ground. I’d burn it myself after ending up married to a woman and having no memory of it... -
![The Christmas Highland Lodge by Julie Shackman]()
The Christmas Highland Lodge by Julie Shackman
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFall in love with the Christmas romance of the year, full of love and second chances! Lottie Grant loves the festive season so much that she works at the incredibly successful Christmas shop, Christmas Crackers, in her pretty Scottish home town of Craig Brae. But when the shop is sold, her world is turned upside down, leaving her wondering what she will do next...
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