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The Summer We Made Promises by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSeven summers. Two families. One beach house. And a diary that holds all the secrets.As the sun burns bright on the white sands of Destin, Vivien's love life takes an unexpected turn. She finds herself torn between two very different men, both offering something she thought she’d lost—security, excitement, and the chance to finally choose herself... -
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The Summer We Danced by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSeven summers. Two families. One beach house. And a diary that holds all the secrets.As the fragile harmony of the Summer House begins to fracture, no one is more surprised than Tessa to find herself at the heart of the healing. In an unexpected twist, she becomes the bridge between two divided families—offering Crista a solution to her biggest problem... -
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![Easton Island: A Wedding to Remember by Hope Callaghan]()
Easton Island: A Wedding to Remember by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEaston Island is the continuing saga of one woman’s journey from incredible loss to finding a past she knew nothing about, including a family who both embraces and fears her and a charming island that draws her in... -
![A New Year in the Keys by Hope Holloway]()
A New Year in the Keys by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCome back to Coconut Key as the New Year brings surprises, secrets, and second chances…and one shocking new arrival!For Beck and her mother, Lovely, the serene island life they’ve carefully built is about to be upended. Plans for a quiet holiday with no guests at their popular Coquina House Bed & Breakfast are disrupted when they agree to host a trio of last-minute guests... -
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The Inn on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe uplifting and unforgettable conclusion to the Seven Sisters series!After coming together following their father’s stroke, the Wingate women have found second-chance romance, faced trials and tribulations, and built wonderful lives on Amelia Island. Their father is fully recovered and healthy, their businesses are flourishing, and the whole family is bursting with love and laughter... -
![The Dressmaker on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway]()
The Dressmaker on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA sisterhood saga with threads of drama, dreams, and danger. Life for the Wingate women of Amelia Island is never dull! While Raina balances the challenge of nurturing newborn twins and a budding romance, trouble arrives on her doorstep to threaten her sweet new life... -
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Locked In With The Plug 2 by Nek Mills
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHIS IS A RE-RELEASE!After a whirlwind rendezvous in the Dominican Republic, neither Xander nor Kelcee expected to meet again in the States. However, in a twist of fate, they bump into each other at a party, and neither can deny the attraction brewing. Despite the obvious, Kelcee knows they cannot act on their feelings.That is, until Xander drops a bomb that leaves everyone around them mind blown... -
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The Summer We Met by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSeven summers. Two families. One beach house. And a diary that holds all the secrets.Thirty years ago, two families shared seven magical summers together, vacationing in a shared beach house on the white sands of Destin, Florida. For three months every year, they basked in laughter, love, and endless beachside memories.. -
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Farrah by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFarrah Seaverson is living proof that while a person may make mistakes, mistakes don’t make the person. After years of incarceration, she has finally learned the hard lessons from the choices she made that riddled her life with pain and loneliness, and she’s ready to start a new life, free from the addictions that controlled her before... -
![The Chocolate Shop on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway]()
The Chocolate Shop on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe saga continues with secrets, surprises, and sweet temptations… Sadie Wingate has been keeping secrets...from her family and from her brand new husband. But once the truth is revealed, her whole world melts like a truffle in the sunshine... -
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Divine by Tatum James
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the youngest and only female member of a male dominated family, Divine has always been sheltered by her overprotective brothers and cousins. Claiming to only want the best for her, they are often overbearing in their tactics to ensure her safety... -
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Austen by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere's Trouble Up North... Romance on the high seas…When a chance encounter brings a billionaire and a marine biologist together on a luxurious yacht, their vacation romance turns into a high-stakes battle against time, as they race to unveil a dangerous conspiracy lurking beneath the waves... -
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Wynn Harbor Inn: Birdie by the Bay by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“A moving novel about coming home, uncovering painful truths, and rediscovering the people—and the places—that truly matter... -
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Austen by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis secrets could get them killed…Austen Kingston isn’t impressed with Mr. Billionaire, Declan Stone. Sure, he’s handsome, and has a generous heart, but she is happy with her life as a treasure hunter-slash shark diver. Besides, she’s seen what wealth can do to someone…no thank you... -
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Captiva Sisters by Annie Cabot
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Captiva Island landscape is changing shape.With new residents influencing local businesses, Chelsea's sister, Gretchen, is finding her way without a road map. To say she's testing Chelsea's patience is an understatement.Sebastian Barlowe's health proves overwhelming for his wife, Isabelle, and so, she seeks guidance from Maggie and Chelsea... -
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Need by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLulu Gallo didn’t spend time daydreaming about romance, she was too busy becoming a self-made woman. But on the way to meeting a new client, a pothole takes out her tire, sending her on a path she’d never seen coming.Oliver Weston had always been a loner. He preferred spending his days getting his hands dirty and helping strangers in need... -
![Seabreeze Library by Jan Moran]()
Seabreeze Library by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA mysterious guest. A charming bookmobile. A beach house renovation that reveals a long-held secret. As Ivy Bay and her sister Shelly breathe new life into the Seabreeze Inn, an unexpected visitor rolls into town—driving a charming, book-filled bus... -
![Christmas at Sugar Sand Inn by Leigh Duncan]()
Christmas at Sugar Sand Inn by Leigh Duncan
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEscape to Sugar Sand Beach with best friends Michelle, Reggie, Nina and Erin for a second chance at all life has to offer.It’s Christmas at the Sugar Sand Inn, and Michelle and her friends have replaced the Welcome sign with one that reads Closed for the Holidays... -
![Where Love Blooms by Kimberly Brown]()
Where Love Blooms by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“The tragedy of life is not death… but what we let die inside of us while we live.” –Norman CousinsJamison Jareau has suffered a terrible loss. His wife of eighteen years passed away the day she gave birth to their son. Consumed with grief and guilt over her death, Jamison has thrown himself into work and raising his four children without her... -
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New Beginnings on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhen high flying, workaholic Katy Smith is suddenly made redundant, she needs to find a job fast!After mistakenly answering an advert online, she quickly realises that the rundown railway station in sleepy Cranfield isn’t the 5-star London hotels she’s used to working in!But a job’s a job. Right?Chef Ryan Connelly is having a crisis of confidence after his Italian dream turns sour... -
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Wynn Harbor Inn by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“A moving novel about coming home, uncovering painful truths, and rediscovering the people—and the place—that truly matter... -
![Wynn Harbor Inn: Wynns of Change by Hope Callaghan]()
Wynn Harbor Inn: Wynns of Change by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“A moving novel about coming home, uncovering painful truths, and rediscovering the people—and the place—that truly matter... -
![Easton Island: Looking Glass Cottage by Hope Callaghan]()
Easton Island: Looking Glass Cottage by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsEaston Island - Looking Glass Cottage is the beginning of one woman’s journey from incredible loss to finding a past she knew nothing about, including a family who both embraces and fears her and a charming island that draws her in. This inspirational series is for lovers of family sagas, mystery, and a touch of romance... -
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Captiva Cafe by Annie Cabot
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Loving someone and caring for them doesn't require erasing yourself in the process."On the sun-drenched shores of Florida's Captiva Island, Maggie Moretti's Key Lime Garden Inn has become a sanctuary for those seeking a fresh start... -
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![A Kiss for the Ages by Grace Burrowes]()
A Kiss for the Ages by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTime, tide, and temptation wait for no man--or woman! Lysander, Earl of Montmarche, really ought to re-marry, if for no other reason than that he’s completely flummoxed by his rambunctious, outspoken young daughter. He surely owes the girl and his frazzled nerves the benefit of a step-mama’s steadying presence... -
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Sweet Tea & Wedding Rings by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn book 4 of this USA Today bestselling series. Mia and Kate are still working on building their new honey business while Travis and Cooper are keeping a big secret that could wreak havoc in both of their relationships.Meanwhile, a former guest of the B&B shows up in the dead of night, and she needs a place to hide... -
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Return to Captiva by Annie Cabot
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Key Lime Garden Inn has a mysterious guest, and everyone wants to know his story.Matteo Benedetti comes to Captiva Island and the Key Lime Garden Inn to confront the demons that have haunted him for many years. In doing so, he changes the lives of many on the island... -
![Retrouvailles sur la Côte du Golfe by Maggie Miller]()
Retrouvailles sur la Côte du Golfe by Maggie Miller
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsÉvadez-vous sur la côte du Golfe de Floride avec Georgia Carpenter alors qu'elle obtient une seconde chance pour sa vie, son amour et son bonheur.Georgia Carpenter travaille d'arrache-pied à la rénovation de l'auberge dont elle a hérité, avec l'objectif de rouvrir dès que possible. Un objectif qui semble tout à fait atteignable avec l'aide du séduisant bricoleur Travis Taylor et de sa famille... -
![Seabreeze Library by Jan Moran]()
Seabreeze Library by Jan Moran
A mysterious guest. A charming bookmobile. A beach house renovation that reveals a long-held secret.As Ivy Bay and her sister Shelly breathe new life into the Seabreeze Inn, an unexpected visitor rolls into town—driving a charming, book-filled bus... -
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The Memory Library by Kate Storey
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFor forty-two years, Sally Harrison has been building a library. Each year, on her daughter’s birthday, she adds a new book to her shelves – with a note in the front dedicated to her own greatest work. But Ella – Sally’s only child – fled to Australia twenty-two years ago after a heated exchange, and never looked back... -
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The Hat Girl's Heartbreak by Lindsey Hutchinson
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWill it be tears or triumph for the Hat Girl from Silver Street?It’s been five years since Ella Bancroft lost the love of her life, Harper Fortescue, and despite her friends’ encouragement, she’s still not been able to move on. The one thing keeping Ella smiling is the success of her hat shop, Ivella... -
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The Memory Library by Kate Storey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFor forty-two years, Sally Harrison has been building a library. Each year, on her daughter’s birthday, she adds a new book to her shelves – with a note in the front dedicated to her own greatest work. But Ella – Sally’s only child – fled to Australia twenty-two years ago after a heated exchange, and never looked back... -
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Sunrise With The Silver Surfers by Maddie Please
Pre-order the brand new novel from the #1 bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club!'I've loved all of Maddie Please's books but this is my favourite so far - superb characters and a warm, wonderful story. Bravo!' Judy LeighNewly single at sixty, Elin Anderson decides it’s finally time for an adventure of her own... -
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Ajax: Time Served MC Nomads, Book 5 by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe life of a nomad sounds much more lonely than it really is, at least for Ajax. However, when a near-death experience brings a sassy stranger into his life, he realizes just how lonely he’d be without her. Sometimes, she makes him crazy, and other times, he’s so turned on he can’t think straight... -
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The Old Ducks' Hen Do by Maddie Please
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe brand new novel from the #1 bestselling author, Maddie Please! The Old Ducks are back and they are naughtier than ever“I've loved all of Maddie Please's books but this is my favourite so far - superb characters and a warm, wonderful story. Bravo!” Judy LeighRecently retired, Denny Lambert is finding life just a little bit…well, dull... -
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Slice by Nat Logan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGabriel “Slice” Willardis all about serving others and making the world better. When what he thought would be a lifetime career in the Army, ends in an explosion which causes the partial loss of Slice’s hearing and the loss of most of his team, Slice has to make a change... -
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The Harbor Retreat 5 by Grace Meyers
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe bought the cabin to get away. She never expected to find someone worth staying for.Heartbroken and humiliated after a life of being unlucky in love, Josie Taylor flees to the rugged and stormy shores of Stonington, Maine to nurse her wounds and forget about her cruel destiny as a hopeless romantic... -
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Feels Like Home by Tammy L. Grace
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the tide of life brings in a chance for a fresh start, embrace it.Sloane Bradford’s pen once dazzled the world, but at sixty-two, her star dims—her editor and agent gone, her words stalled. Trading Manhattan’s buzz for Friday Harbor’s quiet shores, where childhood summers still whisper, she bets on a fresh start... -
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Lobster Bay Series Books 1-8 by Meredith Summers
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Lobster Bay… where friendship runs deep, second chances shine bright, and every tide brings a new beginning.This heartwarming series from USA Today bestselling author Meredith Summers follows a group of women who find themselves—sometimes for the first time on the beautiful coast of Maine... -
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Home At The Cabin by Hayley Summers
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis Cabin Comes With A Lot Of Secrets…Trapped in a miserable dead-end job and fighting traffic every day to get back to her crummy apartment, Jenny is desperate to catch a break. But when she receives a surprise call, she’s shocked to discover that her wealthy uncle is dead—and that he left her a beautiful cabin in the mountains of Virginia.This is her golden ticket to escape... -
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Burning Secrets by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRESCUE. DANGER. DEVOTION. THIS TIME, THEIR HEARTS ARE ON THE LINE.Wrong place, wrong time…Wildlife biologist JoJo Butcher isn’t just a smokejumper for the Midnight Sun crew—she’s also in Alaska to finish up her wolf research…until, oops, she finds herself face-to-face with a wolf with nowhere to go…And then she’s rescued by a hero from the woods... -
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The Sand Dollar Sisters by Amy Rafferty
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne inn. One mystery. One chance to begin again. After a devastating divorce and the loss of her family’s historic hotel, almost-sixty Jess Bryant is ready to disappear—until a crumbling seaside inn on Anna Maria Island offers one last shot at starting over.With her twin sister by her side and a brooding handyman who seems tied to the inn’s shadowy past, Jess begins rebuilding what’s broken... -
![Forever and Back by Ashley Manley]()
Forever and Back by Ashley Manley
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn motherhood and marriage, is anything ever really simple?June Cannon has spent the last seventeen years of her life as a devoted mom and wife, but when her husband, Camp, doesn’t come home for dinner—again—and her teenage daughter calls her simple, she’s had enough. Inspired by a podcast, her way forward becomes clear: get a divorce, get a job, and show her kids she’s anything but simple... -
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Path To Resolution by TheFeveredBookaholic
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWolfe Emerson is notorious for two things: being an absolute beast in a boxing ring and being a voluntary mute. His story remains unspoken and he prefers to live his life in silence. That is, until, his world is turned upside down when he meets someone who is louder than life... -
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![A Whole New Ball Game by Stephanie Rose]()
A Whole New Ball Game by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom bestselling author Stephanie Rose comes a swoon-worthy sports romance filled with sizzling chemistry, a heart-stealing hero who falls first, and an age-gap love story worth rooting for. Rachel Manning has her hands full working a demanding job at a PR firm and raising her teenage sister. The only time she makes for romance is in the hours she carves out writing steamy novels... -
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Key West Promises by Annie Cabot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Kaitlyn Miller discovers she has a teenage sister she never knew existed, her carefully curated life begins to unravel. Running from the revelation of her mother's long-kept secret, she finds refuge with her free-spirited aunts in Key West, where she hopes to hide from her past. Instead, she discovers her future... -
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Sniper by Sarina Hart, Aria Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMarryin’ her was supposed to keep her safe. Now I’ll kill to keep her mine.Katey ain’t just any chick—she’s my Army buddy’s kid sister. Off-limits.But when she shows up runnin’ from her psycho ex, there’s only one way to lock her down—make her my old lady. One signature. One ring. One lie .Now she’s under club protection. No one’s dumb enough to mess with a brother’s wife.Should’ve been simple... -
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The Inn at Crescent Bay by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA new beginning. An old secret. And a town that remembers everything. From Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author... The moment Naomi Brennon stepped back into Crescent Bay, the whispers started. She'd bought her aunt's beachfront inn hoping to escape her failed marriage and ruined journalism career—a desperate attempt to rebuild her life among childhood memories and ocean waves... -
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The Seaside Wedding by Sophie Kenna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJoin the Keller family for one last summer of love, redemption, and the promise of second chances.With wedding bells in the air and the Seaside House on the verge of reopening, the women of Marina Cove face setbacks and unexpected challenges that threaten to unravel everything.Now they must come together to confront the past, heal old wounds, and fight for the life they’ve always dreamed of...Categorized as:
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Hibiscus Heights by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeb Whitaker was shocked to see Grant on Crown Island.The grand reopening of the Majestic Hotel is the event of the season on Crown Island, and interior designer Deb Whitaker is at the center of it all.After spending nearly a year restoring and redesigning the vintage landmark interiors, she’s finally ready to celebrate. And she’s not going alone...Categorized as:
mature couple
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