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Mistletoe in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe adventures continue in this cozy, romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the Utah mountains. It is now one year later, and Snowberry Lodge is glowing brighter than ever—with winter weddings, holiday promises, and unforgettable kisses under the mistletoe... -
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Midnight in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final installment of a cozy, romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the mountains. As the clock ticks toward midnight on New Year’s Eve, hearts are on the line—and everything can change in a moment. Gracie McBride is letting hope take root with Marshall Hampton, who is steady, thoughtful, and offering a future she never dreamed possible... -
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![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... -
![Pretty It Up by Cee Bowerman]()
Pretty It Up by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDescription. Sometimes love just isn’t enough, or is it? Lana Gold, one of the Donovan triplets, found her one true love in college but lost him when the life he’d dreamed of became reality. Being an outsider looking in and so far away from her family and hometown took its toll on Lana and her marriage until she’d finally had enough and left it all behind...Categorized as:
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![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 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... -
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Coral Holiday by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA heartwarming holiday special in Summer Beach. *A USA Today Bestselling Series*. Marina Moore's new Coral Cafe is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. When her sister Kai throws her energy into creating a Summer Beach performing arts theater, the entire family gets involved. Soon they are in a race to open by the holiday season... -
![Pieces of Trevor's Heart : Trevor Monroe Part Two: Lost Hearts Series by Blue Saffire, Take Covers Designs]()
Pieces of Trevor's Heart : Trevor Monroe Part Two: Lost Hearts Series by Blue Saffire, Take Covers Designs
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAward winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents. Wild Hearts: Lost Hearts Series. Lynn. I’ve been running from my past for as long as I can remember. We ruined the gift that was given to us that summer. Now, after nineteen years, I’m headed home. I don’t know what I’ll find, but I know it won’t be the wild heart I used to have... -
![DRMC Devil's Rose Merry Christmas by Cleo Browne]()
DRMC Devil's Rose Merry Christmas by Cleo Browne
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDebs Taylor loves her new life and her new family. “Mama Debs” to 12 surrogate biker sons and the whole Tombs family, she’s happy with her lot. Well, almost. She would love to move to the next level with Sidney Tombs, however his fear of leaving her a widow is high on his list of reasons they should keep things simple... -
![Brutal Boys on Devils Night by Daniela Romero, Becca Steele]()
Brutal Boys on Devils Night by Daniela Romero, Becca Steele
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBoys can be brutal. Wicked. Savage. Corrupt. What starts as a game, a night full of mischief, turns out to be something darker. More sinister. More depraved. There’s foreboding in the air on Devil’s Night – the night before Halloween when brutal boys come out to play. Only this year … it’s going to be so much worse. I can hardly wait... -
![Big Nick Energy by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Big Nick Energy by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBig Nick Energy is a compilation of things that I’ve written as companion pieces to already published novels. Get updates on your favorite couples during COVID-19. These stories were written in the very first weeks of the Covid-19 Pandemic. You’ll see some of your favorite couples as they navigate that time period. Their coping mechanisms to being locked down can be kind of…flamboyant... -
![Ballers 3: His Team by Blue Saffire]()
Ballers 3: His Team by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings***Warning This is best read after Where The Pieces Fall. Award winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents. Ballers 3: His Game. Cameron. For as long as I can remember I’ve looked out for those I love. Especially those who can’t look out for themselves. Everything I do is for my brother. The goal is to get Caleb to the majors and help him find his normal... -
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The Cruise by Caroline James
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 23 ratings‘Girl power for the over sixties! ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Three women. One widowed. One unmarried. One almost divorced... -
![One More Christmas at the Castle by Trisha Ashley]()
One More Christmas at the Castle by Trisha Ashley
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsDon't miss the brand-new Christmas book from Sunday Times bestselling author, Trisha Ashley! This Christmas will be the most special of them all. .. Elderly widow Sabine knows this will be her last Christmas in her beloved home, Mitras Castle. Determined to make it just like the ones she remembers from her childhood, she employs Dido Jones of Heavenly Houseparties to help with the big day... -
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![Half-Court Heat by Eliza Lentzski]()
Half-Court Heat by Eliza Lentzski
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe spotlight’s never been hotter, and neither has their love. Lex Bennet didn’t plan on falling for Eva Montgomery—her fiercest collegiate basketball rival, turned teammate, turned secret girlfriend. Now, with the cameras off and the season over, they finally have a shot at something real. For once, Lex isn’t chasing wins. She’s chasing a future... -
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Yearn by Taylor Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs a 2nd year Medical student, I'm supposed to be learning how to save lives. Instead, I'm losing my mind over an older married woman. Teyonah. My landlord. My forbidden obsession. With my trust fund, I could afford a luxury penthouse downtown. But I chose her basement apartment because I'm addicted to the sound of a real home. Kids running overhead. Dinner cooking... -
![Dropping the Mitts by Lasairiona E. McMaster]()
Dropping the Mitts by Lasairiona E. McMaster
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove can blur even the fiercest of rivalries. Penelope. When I kiss a guy dressed as Pac-Man at a party, it feels like fate. But fate must have a twisted sense of humor—because falling for the son of the man who ruined my family was never part of the plan. Tate Myers, star hockey player and my sworn enemy, ignites a hate in me that’s hotter than any slapshot... -
![The Christmas Lake House by Sage Parker]()
The Christmas Lake House by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings50 years of secrets are about to come home for Christmas. .. When Lily McCann inherits a stunning Lake Tahoe house, she thinks her streak of bad luck has finally ended. Recently divorced, jobless, and suddenly homeless, she's ready for a fresh start. But her father's last gift comes with an unexpected catch—two sisters she never knew existed and a mysterious will forcing them to live together... -
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The Christmas Visit by Hayley Summers
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrandmother always had her secrets. But secrets don’t stay hidden forever…. When the old Hamlin family matriarch passes, it’s down to Heather to sort the estate. Despite life’s demands causing her family to drift apart, Heather and her siblings are excited to reunite and spend Christmas as a family at their grandmother’s massive house on the shores of the beautiful La Luna Bay... -
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The Christmas Lake House by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings50 years of secrets are about to come home for Christmas. .. When Lily McCann inherits a stunning Lake Tahoe house, she thinks her streak of bad luck has finally ended. Recently divorced, jobless, and suddenly homeless, she's ready for a fresh start. But her father's last gift comes with an unexpected catch—two sisters she never knew existed and a mysterious will forcing them to live together... -
![A Hero for Samira by Reina Torres]()
A Hero for Samira by Reina Torres
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis series is based in the State of Hawaii and focused on a fictional Delta Force team of strong, dedicated Alpha Heroes and the women who make their lives infinitely better! Samira Ioane is the heart of her family. Raising two children on her own wasn’t ever her plan, but life happens, and she knows how to lean into the wind and keep moving forward... -
![Colors of Crime: The Complete Series by Sophie Lark]()
Colors of Crime: The Complete Series by Sophie Lark
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings★★★★★ “The heroes are Alpha males, the women are strong and fierce. Each story is set in a different location, with a unique plot and obstacles to overcome… Scorching hot! So intense and entertaining you won’t be able to put them down. ”. The Lark Notes:. 1. Emerald: A Dark Mafia Romance – If you liked Callum and Aida in "Brutal Prince" then you will love Ivan and Sloane... -
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Starting Over with You by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome back to Thistlebrook, where raccoons start turf wars at the library, firefighters have dad jokes locked and loaded, and starting over is messy, hilarious, and a whole lotta sexy. Kenni Colburn has spent the last nineteen years being the perfect wife, the greatest hockey mom, and the glue holding everyone else together—while her husband built a secret second family... -
![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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![Christmas Beau by Amy Aislin]()
Christmas Beau by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHank Beaufort's life is a mess. Oh, he looks like he has it all together, but the reality is that he's freshly retired from an unimpressive minor hockey career, and the ink is barely dry on his equally unimpressive second divorce... -
![His Game by Blue Saffire]()
His Game by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratings>For Him she was the one from the moment he saw her. He just didn’t know it would be so hard for her to see him, but when she does he takes his chance. He would never regret it, but what he would regret is walking away. Then she appears in his life again and he is floored by all he truly walked away from. It will never happen again, no matter what... -
![The Tearoom on the Bay by Rachel Burton]()
The Tearoom on the Bay by Rachel Burton
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's time for Ellie to return home and rediscover the past she left behind. .. After a tough break-up, Ellie returns to the only place she's ever really felt at home – the coastal town of Sanderson Bay. A year later, she's living her dream, brewing delicious artisan teas and selling them at her very own café... -
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Hooked by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe’s in high heels; he wears hiking boots. Can these two opposites make romance in Metlin work? Tayla McKinnon is not a small town girl. The fashion blogger moved to Metlin with two goals in mind: help her friend start a book store and have a little fun. A year later, Tayla has made new friends, successfully launched INK, and is ready for a new challenge... -
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Savor by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLately, Logan "Unbreakable" Kellar's life has been a series of miscommunications with catastrophic consequences. However, this time around, the consequences threaten to not only damage his current relationships but erase a future he only ever dreamed of... -
![A Hero for Samira by Reina Torres]()
A Hero for Samira by Reina Torres
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis series is based in the State of Hawaii and focused on a fictional Delta Force team of strong, dedicated Alpha Heroes and the women who make their lives infinitely better! Samira Ioane is the heart of her family. Raising two children on her own wasn’t ever her plan, but life happens, and she knows how to lean into the wind and keep moving forward... -
![Melting the Mountain Man by Sasha Lace]()
Melting the Mountain Man by Sasha Lace
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the one, but only until the snow melts. Madison. My fiancé left me at the altar. Playing soccer in the UK was never my plan, but when I’m offered the chance to put an ocean between me and my ex, I jump at it. If only I could escape my feelings as easily. Christmas alone in a cozy Welsh inn sounds like the perfect way to clear my thoughts. Except I’m not alone... -
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Python by Elizabeth Knox, Golden Czermak
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the second I laid eyes on her, I was determined to make her mine. PythonI always thought I’d be the kind of man who stayed on the road his whole life. It turned out I was wrong. My old friend, Razor, brought me into the Reapers Rejects MC and now I had a place to land, a place to call home, and a brotherhood I never knew I needed... -
![The Principal's Secret Son ( BWWM Romance) - The Midlife Magic: Love Over 40 by Nia Wilson]()
The Principal's Secret Son ( BWWM Romance) - The Midlife Magic: Love Over 40 by Nia Wilson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlex was a one-night stand eleven years ago. I never thought I'd lay eyes on him again. He was jetting off somewhere far, and I didn't even snag his last name, let alone his digits. Yet, fate had other plans, and a few months down the line, I found myself staring at two pink lines. Now, our son is ten years old, and I’m heading to the principal’s office to address a bullying problem... -
![Bad Beginnings : A Redemption Beach Prequel by Vivian Wood]()
Bad Beginnings : A Redemption Beach Prequel by Vivian Wood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller Vivian Wood. One minute, everything is normal. The next, it’s all f*cked up. I’m left to pick up the pieces, alone. Life turns out to be a series of these moments. Make it or break it, use it or lose it. Everything is changed forever now. There’s no going back. But I may be able to go forward. There is a light at the end of the tunnel... -
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![Roan (The FMX Series) by Shey Stahl]()
Roan (The FMX Series) by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s the king of the freestyle world. The hottest, hell-raising guy to ever throw a leg over a dirt bike… and I was his before I was old enough to realize what it meant to be tied to a guy like Roan Sawyer. He protected me and saved me, only to turn me away when I wanted him the most. Behind the helmet, he’s gorgeous, rugged, obsessive, and a liar... -
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One Christmas Wish by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Brenda Jackson writes romance that sizzles and characters you fall in love with. "—Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author. It’s Christmas in Catalina Cove, a time of promise and second chances. But when you’re starting over, love is the last thing you’re wishing for…. Vaughn Miller’s Wall Street career was abruptly ended by a wrongful conviction and two years in prison... -
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Pining by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA slow-burn, friends-to-lovers standalone holiday romance. The bad guy never gets the girl. In the eyes of the law, I’ve paid for my youthful mistakes but I know I can never undo the damage I’ve caused. When I stepped out of my cell, I vowed to live a good life, make the right choices, and avoid temptation at all costs. Until her. She’s not a choice, she’s a compulsion. A craving... -
![All In by Renee Williams]()
All In by Renee Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLisa. There was no way that I could have screwed my life up this bad. I would not sleep with a hockey player after one night of doing way too many shots at my cousin’s anniversary party in Las Vegas. I certainly wouldn’t do a walk of shame early in the morning after leaving his room after sleeping with him all night, at least not before peeping to see what type of equipment he was working with... -
![Lunchtime Chronicles: Peaches and Cream by S. London, Lunchtime Chronicles]()
Lunchtime Chronicles: Peaches and Cream by S. London, Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe ruthless mafia protectors of The Governor hotel are back with a 4th book! Gabriel AbruzzoSoft. Ripe. Juicy. Her name is Empress. I asked, she didn’t tell. The new masseuse at The Governor is quiet and delicate. Delicate things get broken in the underworld, but Empress is on edge, those dark eyes harboring a thousand nightmares. Edgy gets my attention... -
![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... -
![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…... -
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Kiss Me by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOut of the list of favorite things I wanted to do this holiday season, falling for the tycoon threatening to expose my lie wasn’t one of them. All I want is a few days of rest—some time to escape the pressures of 6 a. m... -
![Triple Trouble by Nia Wilson]()
Triple Trouble by Nia Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA decade ago, he shattered her world with bad news. Now, he's after her business. How much worse can it get? She's about to find out because she's pregnant with his triplets. Ten years ago, my marriage was ruined thanks to my unfaithful ex-husband. Now, my biological clock is ticking loudly, and it's time to become a solo parent... -
![The Christmas Reunion by Grace Meyers]()
The Christmas Reunion by Grace Meyers
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDisowned by her wealthy family for being pregnant at 17 and unable to care for her newborn daughter Jade, Heather gave her baby up for adoption – and she’s never seen her since. Now twenty years later, Heather is down on her luck and struggling to make ends meet. Christmas is just around the corner – but she hates the holidays for reminding her of the child she never knew... -
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![Free Agent by Catherine Gayle]()
Free Agent by Catherine Gayle
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Catherine Gayle presents another novel in the emotional Portland Storm hockey romance series. Can you fall in love when you’ve never loved yourself? Universally misjudged, Blake Kozlow doesn’t let society get under his skin. After all, those misunderstandings have never affected his career... -
![Bad Reputation by Vivian Wood]()
Bad Reputation by Vivian Wood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller Vivian Wood. I’m over Jameson. Finished. Done. He broke up with me, citing his friendship with my big brother. So I washed my hands of him. Heartbroken, I am trying to move on with my life. But of course, Jameson can’t make things easy for me. He’s still in my space every chance he gets, taunting me with his soulful eyes and his clever smile... -
![The Devoted Groom by Cami Checketts]()
The Devoted Groom by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA grieving football player hoping his son will speak again; a speech pathologist with a dark secret; and an unexpected love that sparks danger from the past. After Ryder Quinn’s wife died, his four-year old son stopped speaking. Desperate for a solution, Ryder hires Bree Stevens, a spunky speech pathologist to be his son’s nanny and therapist. Bree moves in, breathing new life into their home... -
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A Delight Before Christmas by Angie Daniels
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![Just Say Christmas by Rosalind James]()
Just Say Christmas by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are all kinds of Christmases, and all kinds of families. The family you’re born into. The family you make. And the family you choose. Christmas means summer in New Zealand, and All Blacks wedding season, too. Plans made and plans changed, because no matter how well you plan, life happens... -
![Midnight in the Snow by Karen Swan]()
Midnight in the Snow by Karen Swan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Swan, Midnight in the Snow is the story of a forbidden attraction that will reveal long-buried secrets, set amongst the snow-covered mountains of the Austrian Alps. Award-winning director Clover Phillips is riding high when she encounters Kit Foley; a surfer and snowboarder as well-known for controversy as he is for winning championships...
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