Books like 'A Runaway Bride For Christmas'
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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... -
![Meddling Under the Mistletoe by Melissa Grace]()
Meddling Under the Mistletoe by Melissa Grace
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFive years ago, Dr. Lindsey Haggerty inherited her late father’s veterinary clinic, and with it, a constant reminder of how quickly she could lose those she loves most. So when a handsome new client asks her out, she's quick to shut it down... -
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![The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley]()
The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsExplore this delightfully cozy and joyful novel of second chances at the most wonderful time of the year, from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley. A feel-good novel as delightful and comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night, The Christmas Inn is bestselling author Pamela Kelley’s most heartwarming and magical book yet... -
![Seven Nights with the Duke by Alyssa Clarke]()
Seven Nights with the Duke by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMiss Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Fairbanks cannot forget a few abandoned moments with Rannulf Headley, the Duke of Ravenswood. Their romance had begun by accident until it ended when she discovered they were worlds apart. Now that her brother is the new Earl of Celdon, the very bad Fairbanks have been trying to behave themselves and fit into London society... -
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![Unexpected Ventures by A.K. Landow]()
Unexpected Ventures by A.K. Landow
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA single mom and single dad second chance romance. .. 👨👧👦Single Dad. 👩👦Single Mom. 🎬Second Chance. 👁Voyeurism. 🔊Auralism. 🥵Dirty Talk (in Spanish). 🤣RaunchCom. BETH. One uncharacteristic night. One encounter I can’t forget. One man I can’t have. After the most passionate evening of my life, Dominic Mazzello disappeared from my life...Categorized as:
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![Love by Accident by Weston Parker]()
Love by Accident by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens in Vegas goes viral in Vegas. Wait…. Being the only child of America’s wealthiest man is painful at times. But it only gets worse when your name changes in the middle of the night thanks to a drunken lovefest turned marriage. It started with a fight with a pretty pink cocktail and ended with a not-so-pretty pink plastic ring on my finger. And he was a perfect stranger... -
![Snowed Inn for Christmas Anthology by Elle Christensen, Brynne Asher]()
Snowed Inn for Christmas Anthology by Elle Christensen, Brynne Asher
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA record-breaking blizzard is on the way to Winter Falls . . . and close quarters sometimes make for strange bedfellows! Led by their mayor, the citizens of Winter Falls rally together to keep everyone safe during the storm. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan, but cuddling next to the fire and kissing under the mistletoe leads to a whole lot of romance for these nine couples... -
![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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![Rating the Book Boyfriend by Jade Dollston]()
Rating the Book Boyfriend by Jade Dollston
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“What happens when four friends drink way too much one night and accidentally start a man training business? They run with it, of course. After all, who better to build the perfect book boyfriend than a group of romance authors? But it’s not all sunshine and roses when the men you’re dealing with prove to be impossible to train... -
![Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale]()
Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale
Rules for moving to a small beach town:. Summer hookups are encouraged as long as you don’t have to see them again. If you do, make sure he’s not the new brewmaster at your job. If he is the new brewmaster make sure he’s also not the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for. If he is the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for make sure you keep it strictly professional... -
![An Unexpected Gift by Melanie Moreland, M. Moreland]()
An Unexpected Gift by Melanie Moreland, M. Moreland
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn unplanned journey. A change of direction. The meeting of two lost hearts. When Evan Brooks sets out to repair his fractured relationship with his family, a broken-down car and an unplanned detour lead him to Holly Cole. Her eyes captivate him. Her words comfort him. Her heart warms him... -
![Secrets of Starshine Cove by Debbie Johnson]()
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... -
![Once Upon an Aggravatingly Heroic Kiss by Bree Wolf]()
Once Upon an Aggravatingly Heroic Kiss by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA meddlesome lady. An honor-bound lord. And quite a few misunderstandings. England 1749: LADY EDITH WESTON, daughter to the EARL OF SWANSBOROUGH, is determined to see her friend wed to a man she loves. Unfortunately, Lady Adele, however, has been promised since birth and refuses to break her father’s heart by going against his wishes... -
![The Scramble by Kristen Proby]()
The Scramble by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThere are two things you need to know about me. 1: I’m never late. And 2: I hate Christmas. Yes, I’m a girl who hates the holidays. My entire, enormous family is already enjoying their holiday vacation in Iceland, but thanks to my busy job and having to meet them there, I’m late... -
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![Season Of Sin by Kylie Kent]()
Season Of Sin by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHayley. Spending Christmas in the city wasn’t on my bingo card this year. Saving my little brother from himself also wasn’t on that card. But here I am, willing to do anything to get him out of the trouble he’s managed to find himself in. Again... -
![Roots of Vengeance by Maggie Cole]()
Roots of Vengeance by Maggie Cole
Nothing about Connor Brooks is average. Not his looks, or kisses, or touches. He’s my target. Falling in love isn’t part of the assignment. My job is to determine if he’s a Twisted Heart, the vicious gang who killed my family. He’s innocent, but discovers my secret. My cover is blown. My heart shattered. But I annihilated his. Going forward, I tell my boss to only give me the most dangerous men... -
![Mountain Seeking Hero by Marley Michaels]()
Mountain Seeking Hero by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSearch and Rescue Coordinator, Max Cooper, has heard the mountain’s call. Now he’s returned to his birthplace to see whether the Moose Mountain legend is true for him, just like it has been for his brothers and cousins. He doesn’t expect it to literally hit him in the back of the head though... -
![Dial L for Lawyer by Megan Wade]()
Dial L for Lawyer by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen your career explodes and every law firm in Chicago won’t touch you, there’s only one man arrogant enough to help… for a price. SERENA. I’ve been avoiding Caleb Kingsley for six months. Six months since I agreed to dinner, then had a panic attack trying to squeeze into my shapewear. Why? Because billionaire lawyers who date supermodels don’t date ex-big girls with loose skin for days... -
![His Midnight Virgin by Sadie King]()
His Midnight Virgin by Sadie King
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI was always the good girl, until I met Quinn…. What do a law student and a smuggler have in common? Nothing, absolutely nothing. So I should leave the straight-laced, curvy Coraline alone. But I can’t. I’m no good for her. Every minute she spends with me, she’s risking her career, her future. I should let her go. But I can’t. My need to have her, to possess her, drives me to complete selfishness... -
![Coming Home To Clover Cove by Maggie Finn]()
Coming Home To Clover Cove by Maggie Finn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA heart-warming winter love story set on the beautiful West Coast of Ireland. Nicole Garvey loves her glamorous life in London, so going home to Clover Cove for the festive season makes her heart sink, until she runs into her first love Liam Daly... -
![A Christmas Call of Duty by Ava Wakefield]()
A Christmas Call of Duty by Ava Wakefield
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I asked Santa for a Christmas miracle, dropping my ex’s hunky brother on my doorstep wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. After my last breakup, I swore off dating military men once and for all. So when a dreamy K-9 handler for the U. S. Army came into my clinic with an injured dog and bedroom eyes, you better believe I was sending him packing as soon as my work was done... -
![Big Merry Miner by Cassi Hart]()
Big Merry Miner by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLuciaI work hard to make sure I’m ready to take over the family business, but it never seems to matter to my family as much as my relationship status. Now that I’m visiting them for Christmas, I feel like I’m caught between a rock and a hard place. You see, in a moment of panic, I told them that I was finally bringing someone home to meet them... -
![Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas]()
Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour friends. Twenty-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 promise. Now 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. A life-changing adventure...Categorized as:
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![Rekindled by Erica Lee]()
Rekindled by Erica Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter getting married right out of college, Jordan and Spencer Barlowe were sure their love would last a lifetime. Unfortunately, life didn't work out that way and they've spent the last ten years apart. The only connection they have left is their teenage daughter... -
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![It Starts With a Kiss: A Very Merry Fairbanks Christmas by Alyssa Clarke]()
It Starts With a Kiss: A Very Merry Fairbanks Christmas by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnowed in Together, Forced proximity, One bed to share, Steamy Regency Romance. Margaret Fairbanks is devoted to her role in securing her children's place in the ton. She journeys from town to Penporth for the Christmas season. Little did she anticipate being trapped in a cottage with the enigmatic Mr. Grayson Rochester. It starts with a kiss…... -
![Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde]()
Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA collection of three hot holiday romances to warm up your winter nights…. Secret Santa. After years of struggling to make ends meet, Emma Williams finally lands a job that suits her perfectly—she enjoys her work, likes her new boss, and especially loves knowing her first paycheck is coming just after Christmas. That is, if she lasts that long... -
![Snowy Mountain Christmas by Sharon Sala]()
Snowy Mountain Christmas by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me. "—DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author. Christmas is a great time to be snowed in with the woman who saved your life in this heartwarming, small town holiday romance from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala... -
![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... -
![Chasing Christmas by Nichole Rose]()
Chasing Christmas by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSeveral of your favorite steamy romance authors are putting the "Naughty" into "The Naughty List" this year! All this curvy girl wants for Christmas is the scarred, growly former stuntman who sets her world ablaze. Kaiden:. Call me a Scrooge, but I've never been big on holidays. When you spend them alone, there isn't a whole lot to get excited about... -
![Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport]()
Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAurora Dawson loved helping happy couples have their perfect wedding and happily ever after. Even if she never found one for herself. When a divorce office opened shop right next to her, she was livid that someone would help tear apart the couples she brought together... -
![Hired by the Single Dad: A steamy big city billionaire off limits silver fox holiday romance by Ellen Brooks]()
Hired by the Single Dad: A steamy big city billionaire off limits silver fox holiday romance by Ellen Brooks
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm sworn off love. On Christmas Eve, he's determined to make me a believer. I'm a New York City florist who's built an empire creating dream weddings for others—after my own ended in heartbreak. When a last-minute, no-expense-spared Christmas Eve wedding comes in, I know I can handle it... -
![Hold You by Nichole Rose]()
Hold You by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis giant Russian will fall like a ton of bricks when he meets his curvy angel. Knox. Lauren York is the cutest little angel I've ever met. Her sweetness is like nothing I've ever known. And her innocence drives me crazy. I know nothing of caring for such a girl. I probably shouldn't have kissed her five minutes after I met her. I definitely should not be chasing her all over the office... -
![Cold Killjoy by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Cold Killjoy by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCold Killjoy. Biker. Grumpy. Wrapped in darkness. Returning to his hometown Mistletoe Montana to take over his father's garage, Cold didn't anticipate to collide with an overly cheerful next door neighbor. With a lump of ice for a heart he lost all hope of experiencing any joy in life, let alone finding love. Joycelyn Loftings. Generous. Kind. Lighthearted. Wrapped with sunshine... -
![Totally Smitten by Hope Ford]()
Totally Smitten by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTara. Family is a big deal to me. And since I’ve moved away, my parents have been worried about me being all alone. My plan was to take a “boyfriend” home with me to show them just how happy and safe I am. When my plans fall through, my boss, the man I’ve had the “hots” for since I started working for him, offers to stand in. I try to turn him down, but he insists... -
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![Romancing the Quarterback (Galentine's Getaway) by Eve London]()
Romancing the Quarterback (Galentine's Getaway) by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA curvy gal plus quarterback steamy instalove short. Mina. All I want to do is spend some time with my girlfriends on our valentines getaway, not go toe-to-toe with the burly, cover model worthy guy who's staying in the room next door. And when I find out he's a pro football player, that lands him firmly in the swipe left category. Palmer... -
![The Doctor Who Stole Christmas by K.C. Crowne]()
The Doctor Who Stole Christmas by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA grumpy doctor. A wicked blizzard. And only one bed in sight. What could possibly go wrong? I never expected to find myself trekking through a blizzard. .. All to deliver "vital documents" to the elusive Dr. Grump's remote cabin. When I finally arrive I find a smoldering man,. Nearly a decade younger - with the petulance of an old grouch! Now I'm snowed in with the impossibly handsome man child,...Categorized as:
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![The Island Between Us by Wendy Hudson]()
The Island Between Us by Wendy Hudson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLesbian romance and adventure collide in this gripping story of survival and second chances. Georgia Hamilton is an adventurer. After a life spent exploring the most remote places on earth, she's found her way back home to Scotland, where she teaches her expert survival skills... -
![Win a Date with a Secret Santa by Kate Tilney]()
Win a Date with a Secret Santa by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fun-loving curvy woman wins a date with a grumpy grinch only to discover his heart is so much bigger than she ever could have imagined just in time for Christmas. What could be more fun than going on a Polar Express-like train ride with a toymaker at Christmas? Apparently, everything... -
![Pity Present by Whitney Dineen]()
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... -
![My Ex's Dad is Coming to Town by Eve London]()
My Ex's Dad is Coming to Town by Eve London
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes, love finds you in the most unexpected places. .. like in the arms of your ex’s dad. Winter. This Christmas was supposed to be about getting away from the mess I left behind, not cozying up to the grumpiest man I’ve ever met—who also happens to be my ex’s father. But Cole’s steady presence and the way he sees past my defenses make me feel safe in a way I never thought possible...Categorized as:
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![A Holly Jolly Mix Up by Bella Greene]()
A Holly Jolly Mix Up by Bella Greene
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen life gives me a snowstorm and a double-booked rental, I find a Christmas miracle in the form of a sassy journalist. Jane is as sharp as the snowflakes falling outside. She’s less than thrilled about being stuck with a detective. But little does she know, unraveling the mystery of her heart might be the most intriguing case of all... -
![The Baker by Mazzy King]()
The Baker by Mazzy King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Small Town Enemies to Lovers Christmas Holiday Romance. Kiley. It seems stupid to hang onto things that happened a decade and a half ago, but when I run into Justin Clarke after so many years, all the hurt feelings he caused me in high school come rushing back. Unfortunately, I’m even more attracted to him than ever, and I need his help to bake three dozen cupcakes for my elementary class... -
![Lost & Found in Copper Ridge by Harlow James]()
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... -
![A Little Bit Wild by Shaw Hart]()
A Little Bit Wild by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe wants to do something wild. When I first meet Aria Clipton, she’s just meant to be a client. Her mom passed away, and her final wish was for Aria to step outside of her comfort zone more. She doesn’t want to do it alone, so she’s hiring me to keep her safe while she does everything on her bucket list. With each activity that we complete, I fall a little more in love with my curvy redhead... -
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![The Treasure Hunt Hookup by Lila Monroe]()
The Treasure Hunt Hookup by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoin the hunt for love in this hot and hilarious rom-com with a black cat heroine, cinnamon roll hero, and all the pumpkin spice fall reading vibes! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry. Reeve Donovan is Hollywood’s hottest, most charmingly-stubborn director… and the last man I expected to find strolling down Main Street in my sleepy Blue Ridge hometown... -
![Wrapped in Love: A Festive Winter Novella by Melanie Moreland]()
Wrapped in Love: A Festive Winter Novella by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT bestselling author Melanie Moreland brings a reason to celebrate in this snowed-in romance. Christmas is a time for family. It’s been years since Shane Foster was able to share the season with his. So, an unexpected snowstorm, rerouted flights, and lost presents aren’t going to defeat him. In a twist of fate, he ends up in a store run by a woman as alone as he is... -
![Saving Mr. Bell by H.L. Day]()
Saving Mr. Bell by H.L. Day
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen is a kidnap not a kidnap? When it's a rescue. Rudolf Bell does NOT need saving. But after the worst performance of his life, there are those who disagree. All he wants is to have a good time and forget everything for a while. Easier said than done when the media have done a hatchet job on him. His career's not over, though. Not until he says so... -
![My Charming Holidate by Kara Kendrick]()
My Charming Holidate by Kara Kendrick
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe’s going to blame everything on the mistletoe, the eggnog, and the flushed elf. He needs a couch to sleep on and hers is available. Even if he’s charming, is kissing your best friend ever a good idea? Stella. We’ve been best friends since the third grade and he’s never made a move. When Wes left for med school and never came home, I moved on... -
![Until the Lightning Strikes: Happily Ever Alpha World by Elle Christensen]()
Until the Lightning Strikes: Happily Ever Alpha World by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRachel Hill is struggling to get out of the life she was raised in. With only two more semesters to go, she’ll have her college degree and her ticket out of town. But, it seems as though bad luck is raining down on her and when the company she works for goes out of business, her income goes from meager to nothing. She’s desperate to find a way to pay for school... -
![Taylor by Mary Warren]()
Taylor by Mary Warren
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen a surprise snowstorm traps Taylor, a star defenseman, and Alice, the coach’s daughter, in a cozy cabin over the holidays, the magic of the season works its charm. With the outside world blanketed in snow, Taylor and Alice discover a surprising connection that blossoms into a beautiful romance...Categorized as:
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