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Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter
Prom night has arrived, and Wes Bennett couldn’t be less excited. Not only is he not going with Liz, the girl he’s loved his entire life, but Liz is going with Michael, the guy she’s loved her entire life. Talk about a nightmare. They manage to avoid each other at the event, but every glance he steals of her in that gown, smiling up at her date, feels like a punch to his solar plexus...Categorized as:
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![A Cosy Countryside Christmas by Eliza J. Scott]()
A Cosy Countryside Christmas by Eliza J. Scott
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsElla Welford’s done with love. After having her fingers burnt, she’s been resolutely single for the last year and has sworn to stay that way. Joss Campion’s still reeling from a messy divorce and has vowed never to open his heart to love again. Growing up in the picturesque village of Lytell Stangdale, with the North Yorkshire Moors as their playground, Joss and Ella were best friends... -
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![The Quinn Brothers by Nora Roberts]()
The Quinn Brothers by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSea Swept. A champion boat racer, Cameron Quinn travels the world spending his winnings on champagne and women. But when his dying father calls him home to care for Seth, a troubled young boy not unlike Cameron once was, his life changes overnight. Rising Tides. Of the three brothers, it was Ethan who shared his father’s passion for the Maryland shore... -
![Merry Little Sugar Rush by Lacey Black]()
Merry Little Sugar Rush by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJoy. I’m living my dream. Owning a cozy little bakery in downtown Snowflake Falls is everything I ever wanted. Even though the holidays are a hectic time of year, there’s nothing better than the feel of Christmas mixed with a bit of sugar. When an unexpected visitor drops by to say hello, my entire world shifts on its axis... -
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![Die Romanze beginnt by Hannah M. Lynn]()
Die Romanze beginnt by Hannah M. Lynn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsNoch nie hat Romantik so süß geschmeckt . .. Obwohl es Holly Berry endlich geschafft hat, »Just One More« zu kaufen und mit einem der begehrtesten Junggesellen in Bourton-on-the-Water auszugehen, ist ihr Leben alles andere als ein Zuckerschlecken. Ein bekanntes Gesicht aus ihrer Vergangenheit droht, Hollys frisch erblühende Beziehung zu zerstören, noch ehe sie richtig beginnen kann... -
![A Winter Wonderland by Rosie Green]()
A Winter Wonderland by Rosie Green
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe fairy lights are sparkling on the Sunnybrook village green tree and festive excitement is in the air – and at least one Little Duck Pond Cafe regular is going to have the best Christmas ever! -
![One Enchanted Moment by Sarah Morgan]()
One Enchanted Moment by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsUSA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan will sweep you away with her Puffin Island series! Life has just thrown Skylar Tempest a serious curveball. So she’s returned home to Puffin Island to regroup among friends. Unfortunately, that means seeing Alec Hunter, who’s become a big-deal TV historian. Sky’s never liked the cynical Alec, and the feeling was mutual. But maybe that was then... -
![Until Forever Falls by Micah Riley]()
Until Forever Falls by Micah Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe thing about the past? You can’t outrun it. No matter how far you go, it always finds a way to catch you. Ten years ago, I never thought I’d end up in Rockport—another move, another school, another fresh start I didn’t ask for. Then I met him. Brooks Holland. The boy who saw past my defenses and made me dream of a life beyond what I’d known. But one mistake was enough to tear it all apart... -
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Green by Nicole James
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsCan a face from my past change my future? When an invitation shows up out of the blue, I’m reminded of a promise I made to a girl twenty years ago and suddenly my heart is pounding. Do I dare keep it? She’s the one girl that ever meant a damn to me, and the one girl that got away. She walked out of my life once and it devastated me... -
![Secret Triplets for Christmas by Ajme Williams]()
Secret Triplets for Christmas by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA brand NEW, sizzlingly spicy, chilling and suspenseful standalone novel with an ex-boyfriend’s brother, secret triplets, and Christmas romance themes. THEN. Oliver. She was meant to be mine all along. When I let my foster brother have the girl of my dreams, I never expected to find him in a pool of his own blood. .. in his now ex-girlfriend’s house... -
![With Love, This Christmas by Kimberly Brown]()
With Love, This Christmas by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNoelle Ackerman loves Christmas and plans to make this Christmas the most special of all. After five years of living in Paris, she has returned home to Grand Hills, the place where love has always dwelled for her. Love for Noelle is not only her family but with the man who stole her heart at the tender age of five. Kane Weston aka Noelle’s tall, dark, and handsome best friend... -
![Love You From Afar by Morgan Paige]()
Love You From Afar by Morgan Paige
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI always thought a person had to be a ghost to haunt you,. but Everett Thompson is very much alive, and to make matters worse, he's my fiancé's brother. For years, I promised myself I would stay away from him. I tried putting as much distance between us as possible, yet here we are on a twelve hour road trip together... -
![How to Love a Rockstar by D.E. Haggerty]()
How to Love a Rockstar by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m a librarian. Dylan’s a rockstar. We can’t possibly be a match despite what the meddlesome matchmakers of the small town of Winter Falls think. No one is more surprised than me when Dylan walks into a wall the first time he catches sight of me. Even more surprising? He immediately asks me out. Um, I don’t think so... -
![September is for Shaw by Dylann Crush, Eve London]()
September is for Shaw by Dylann Crush, Eve London
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe heat between them might be the only force that can thaw this mountain man’s frozen heart. Eden. When I was a little girl, my grandfather filled my head with stories about the rugged beauty of Montana. Once I inherited his cabin, I couldn’t wait to move out west. Montana is everything I hoped it would be from the stunning sunsets to the perfect peacefulness... -
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![Pining by Stephanie Rose]()
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... -
![The I Do Over by Samantha Chase]()
The I Do Over by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReady to head back to the Meet Me at the Altar office for book #6 and see who's falling in love and heading for their own happily ever after? Find out what happens when a former Navy SEAL comes face to face with his high school sweetheart he hasn't seen in fifteen years - the girl he was married to for less than 48 hours. Is it possible all the old feelings are still there?Categorized as:
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![Unexpected Christmas by Eliza Peake]()
Unexpected Christmas by Eliza Peake
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings'Tis the Season for a Second Chance to Seduce the Hot Mechanic. .. Jake Henderson and I spent some long, hot days together, stealing kisses behind his dad’s auto shop. But the summer ended, and he broke my heart–I packed up the pieces and left town, vowing he’d never hurt me again... -
![Christmas Ever After by Sarah Morgan]()
Christmas Ever After by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSkylar Tempest has never understood Alec Hunter’s appeal. So what if he’s a world-renowned historian? He’s also cynical, aloof and determined to think the worst of her. So when a twist of fate finds her spending the lead-up to Christmas with Alec and his family, she’s not expecting the season to be either merry or bright... -
![As You Are by Claire Cain]()
As You Are by Claire Cain
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B07MFBGCFL. Dr. Elizabeth Kent never expected to fall for someone like Sergeant First Class Jake Harrison—someone who knocks her off balance and forces her to be honest with herself. She has finally admitted she doesn’t want the life of a professor, even if it means disappointing her family and throwing away years of work... -
![Chloe Foster's Holiday Rewrite by Britney M. Mills]()
Chloe Foster's Holiday Rewrite by Britney M. Mills
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA big-city detour, a small-town fight, and one romance making a comeback. Chloe. I didn’t plan on spending December sorting through my grandparents’ house, but here I am—back in Penrose Beach. After being passed over for a promotion, escaping the city sounded like a good idea. What I didn’t expect? Running into Brock Ashford. My first love... -
![Legally Wed by N.M. Silber]()
Legally Wed by N.M. Silber
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOnce upon a time childhood enemies grew up and fell in love . .. and got engaged? Uh oh, this should be interesting . .. Adam Roth and Lily Adler have survived nutty neighbors, cow pajamas, mobsters and "the diaper incident. " They have learned to live, love, and work together in harmony. Most of the time... -
![Golden Sparkle by Minta Suzumaru, 鈴丸みんた]()
Golden Sparkle by Minta Suzumaru, 鈴丸みんた
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHimari Uehara, for a first-year high school boy, knows very little about sex. Without his father at home and having skipped health in middle school, Himari is only confused when he wakes up with his boxers a mess and has no one for advice. Luckily, Himari has Gaku Asada, a new friend from high school who offers to teach him everything and more he missed out in health class. -
![Operation: Secret Santa by M.J. Duncan]()
Operation: Secret Santa by M.J. Duncan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Holly Burke saw who she’d drawn for Secret Santa, she knew she had to do something to make it special. It was Christmas, after all, and if anyone deserved some extra Christmas cheer, it was Mo Davy. -
![The Sweetheart Crush by Miranda Liasson]()
The Sweetheart Crush by Miranda Liasson
Photographer Viv Montgomery once had dreams that were bigger than her small hometown of Blossom Glen. She couldn’t leave fast enough, leaving everything—including her best friend Logan Matthews—behind. Now the town’s “sweetheart” is back, broke, and…well, a bit lost...Categorized as:
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![Ten First Dates by Erin Nicholas, Adriana Locke]()
Ten First Dates by Erin Nicholas, Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was the last person on earth she’d ever want to be stuck with for a weekend…. Their eyes met across the room and she knew…. They’d been friends forever but everything was about to change…. Once upon a time…... -
![Smitten in Lake Mistletoe by Amber Kelly]()
Smitten in Lake Mistletoe by Amber Kelly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter my fiancée left me at the altar, humiliated and heartbroken, I threw myself into my career. Ironically, the girl who no longer believes in Happily Ever After is now the go-to wedding planner in Las Vegas, but I made it my mission to help the fairytale come to life for the poor unsuspecting brides before reality slaps them in the face. One perfect day... -
![The Doctor's Christmas Miracle by Holly Rayner]()
The Doctor's Christmas Miracle by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe thought she’d never have the family she always wanted,But this holiday season, there’s a miracle in the works…Maya Simmons is a nurse at a crossroads. Reeling from the news that she may not be able to have a family the way she planned, the last person she wants to be dealing with this Christmas is Dr. James Cowley... -
![In a Pinch by Elle Jordan]()
In a Pinch by Elle Jordan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you fall for the one person you shouldn’t, you just might find yourself in a pinch…. Nothing says Happy New Year’s quite like walking into what you think is a meeting for your promotion, only to walk out jobless. Everyone around me is earning promotions, getting married, or popping out babies. But here I am: jobless, single, and riding the struggle bus... -
![Countdown to Christmas by Betty Shreffler]()
Countdown to Christmas by Betty Shreffler
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt’s just a bet. Ten days until Christmas and all I have to do is avoid my roommate’s delightfully wrapped package. When the countdown to Christmas is over, I’ll be collecting my own present—a generous stack of pretty green bills. It doesn’t matter that every time he looks at me with those gorgeous hazel eyes, my knees quake... -
![Starry Night Kisses by D.L. Darby]()
Starry Night Kisses by D.L. Darby
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“There aren’t any graham crackers on this camping trip. ”. Making an instant connection with a guy she barely knows wasn't exactly on Evelyn Montgomery's bingo card for this year. She was ready to live out the rest of her days as a dog lady—just her and her beagle, Bagel... -
![The Joy of Us by Kennedy Fox]()
The Joy of Us by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens when your rental cabin ends up being a scam and you’re forced to stay with a sexy lumberjack? You try to avoid him and his annoying Christmas spirit because the last thing you have time for is love. The Joy of Us is a reverse grumpy/sunshine, close proximity romance. -
![Snowy Surprises in the Highlands: A BRAND NEW feel-good, festive romantic read from Lisa Hobman for 2025 by Lisa Hobman]()
Snowy Surprises in the Highlands: A BRAND NEW feel-good, festive romantic read from Lisa Hobman for 2025 by Lisa Hobman
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA BRAND NEW magical, snowy instalment in Lisa Hobman's beautiful, romantic Scottish Highlands series ✨☃️ Perfect for the fans of Alison Sherlock, Jessica Redland and Fay Keenan! Magic happens when you least expect it…. Bella Douglas is living her dream life on the Isle of Skye but misses her friends at Drumblair Castle... -
![Sweet Spot by TheFeveredBookaholic]()
Sweet Spot by TheFeveredBookaholic
Sierra Lancaster has had an agonizingly mediocre life. She grew up in a happy home, made loyal friends, graduated college, and is now pursuing her dream of running her own bakery. Boring, right? A story like this wouldn't be one for the books. At least not until you bring a hot neighbor into the mix...Categorized as:
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![Missing Dixie by Caisey Quinn]()
Missing Dixie by Caisey Quinn
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFighting for redemption…. I've lived most of my life in darkness, beneath the shadows of secrets and addictions. The last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt the only girl I'd ever loved-the one who brought me into the light. In my entire life I'd made one promise-a promise I'd intended to keep. I've broken that promise and now I have to live with the fallout... -
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![Our Star-Crossed Kiss by Piper Rayne]()
Our Star-Crossed Kiss by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe’s got two strikes against her. Her name is Erickson and her parents own The Bagel Place. It wasn’t always that way. When we were nine, we were best friends. But then a feud between our dads ripped their successful business apart—and my best friend was ripped away too. Our paths were bound to cross again. Now, both our families are vying for the same spot on a Food Channel’s reality show... -
![Nice Guys Still Finish by Harlow James]()
Nice Guys Still Finish by Harlow James
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Come on. What’s the risk of getting to know me if I’m just some dorky guy that’s hopeless when it comes to dating? I mean, it’s not like you’re going to fall for me. ”. But hey, a guy could hope, couldn’t he? That was my idea when I met Ariel Logan—my sister’s new assistant on her talk show—to get her to agree to be my relationship tutor in hopes that she’d realize I’m the man she needs... -
![The Reindeer Falls Collection: Volume 2 by Jana Aston]()
The Reindeer Falls Collection: Volume 2 by Jana Aston
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome back to Reindeer Falls! Bundle two containers books 4, 5 & 6. Elves with Benefits, Book 4. My name is Ryan Sheppard and I don’t care about Christmas. I’m only returning to my over-the-top Christmas-themed hometown to sell the house I inherited from my late uncle so I can get back to the city and the promotion I’m chasing at work. Unfortunately, there’s a flaw in my plan... -
![HOT Professor by Iona Rose, Brittany Urbaniak]()
HOT Professor by Iona Rose, Brittany Urbaniak
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPamela. "You're Gideon Bach! Aren't you? " I shouted as I bounded over the lecture hall to close the distance between us. "I'm Pamela," I pointed to my chest, nearly jumping with excitement. "Remember? Pamela Fraser? We used to live right next door to each other. ". The entire auditorium had suddenly gone deadly quiet as everyone gave their attention to me and Professor Bach... -
![Ella and the Billionaire's Ball by Catelyn Meadows]()
Ella and the Billionaire's Ball by Catelyn Meadows
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a custodian, Ella usually cleans up after the Christmas ball. She’s never been invited. Until now. Hawk Danielson is sweet, endearing, and chivalrous. As owner of the building she cleans, he can’t know who Ella is. But she’s entranced by him, especially when, of all the women at the ball, he only has eyes for her. Before midnight, they share an enchanting kiss... -
![A (Fake) Boyfriend for Christmas by Sean Ashcroft]()
A (Fake) Boyfriend for Christmas by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFaking a relationship with his boss isn't exactly what Jay had in mind for the holidays. But when he gets busted making out with Harper at the office Christmas party—by the guy's mom, no less—well. .. it's his best chance at a Merry Christmas this year. Not least of all because he's had a reindeer-sized crush on Harper since the day they met... -
![The Twelve Swipes of Christmas by Elizabeth Meitzler]()
The Twelve Swipes of Christmas by Elizabeth Meitzler
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis time of the year has always been tough for Tatum. Determined to keep the Christmas spirit alive or find a distraction to get through the holiday, she indulges her roommate’s idea of online dating. Whatever the reason, each date is one flop after the other. That is until she runs into the first bad date that had ended with a drink poured on his lap. Nash Anderson, a. k... -
![Someone Like You by Sandy Barker]()
Someone Like You by Sandy Barker
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat do you do when you realise you've fallen for your best friend, but he sees you as the sister he never had? And to make things worse, you're stuck in the middle of a matchmaking scheme to find him someone else! Best friends Gaby and Raff are inseparable and know each other inside out... -
![Love You From Afar by Morgan Paige]()
Love You From Afar by Morgan Paige
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI always thought a person had to be a ghost to haunt you,. but Everett Thompson is very much alive, and to make matters worse, he's my fiancé's brother. For years, I promised myself I would stay away from him. I tried putting as much distance between us as possible, yet here we are on a twelve hour road trip together... -
![Disagree-Abel Christmas by Kylie Marcus]()
Disagree-Abel Christmas by Kylie Marcus
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne sassy, capable PA + one grumpy, misunderstood actor = Christmas fireworks. Eight of your favorite authors are putting the "Naughty" into "The Naughty List. "When the cast and crew are summoned to Heart and Soul studios to film a last-minute Christmas movie The Naughty List, the mood is more bah, humbug than merry and bright... -
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![Who Needs a Boyfriend at Christmas? by Delancey Stewart]()
Who Needs a Boyfriend at Christmas? by Delancey Stewart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis Christmas, love doesn't just knock. It moves in. Sabrina needs a roommate, fast. Enter Zane, the motorcycle-riding bad boy with a mysterious past. Sure, he's not the usual choice, but desperate times call for handsome strangers. Under the same roof, the optimistic Sabrina and the brooding Zane strike up an unexpected camaraderie... -
![Mail-Order Marriages: Brides for Brothers / Marriage Risk by Debbie Macomber]()
Mail-Order Marriages: Brides for Brothers / Marriage Risk by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe mostly male population of Hard Luck, Alaska, is about to swell--because the O'Halloran brothers, who run a bush-plane charter service called Midnight Sons, have launched a campaign to bring women to their hometown. Brides for Brothers: Sawyer O'Halloran is not entirely in favor of his brothers' scheme...Categorized as:
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![Ugly Sweater Weather by Jessica Gadziala]()
Ugly Sweater Weather by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOn the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… twelve days to prove to her that we weren’t just best friends, that it was more than our dogs who were madly in love. When her mom bailed on their plans, she found herself stuck in the city with nothing to do. Well, I was going to give her something to do. Fall as in love with me as I was with her. .. -
![The Best You've Ever Had by Amelia Chasen]()
The Best You've Ever Had by Amelia Chasen
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLayla Reed hates Christmas - the memories, the festivities, the fake holiday cheer. Being back in her hometown of Havenbrook for the first time in years has her on edge. And now she has to see Ben Brooks, her childhood frenemy. She can already guarantee that this Christmas will be no different than the years past... -
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Five Winters by Kitty Johnson
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsA bighearted novel about motherhood, friendship, moving on, and love of all kinds. Ever since Beth Bailey was a girl, she’s been in love with her best friend’s older brother, Mark. She’s continued to hold out hope that maybe, someday, he’ll love her back... -
![Mistletoe Me, Baby by Katie Reus]()
Mistletoe Me, Baby by Katie Reus
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe needs a fake fiancé…. With the holidays fast approaching, Miranda Flores makes up a fake fiancé so her well-meaning family will get off her back. She just never expected them to suddenly show up on her doorstep a couple weeks before Christmas, wanting to spend the holidays with her...
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