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Summer Nights at the Starfish Café by Jessica Redland
Welcome back to The Starfish Café for a glorious summer, but with a few dark clouds on the horizon...A new beginning...As her summer wedding to Jake approaches, Hollie is excited for their new beginning as a family. But when some unexpected news threatens the future she and Jake had hoped for, Hollie will need to find the strength to overcome heartache once more.A fragile heart.. -
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Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMiyagi finally gets over his obsession with his late high school teacher by confessing his love for Shinobu in front of her grave. When it comes time for Shinobu to choose which college to go to, his feelings seem to be swaying his decisions too strongly - even for Miyagi's liking... -
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![Junjo Romantica, Volume 08 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 08 by Shungiku Nakamura
Misaki is struggling to pass his college entrance exams and has taken up a tutor--the cool and sexy Akihiko Usami. Misaki realizes he may be developing feelings for the older man. And so begins the bumpy relationship of this odd couple... -
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Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's the day of the award ceremony for Usami, but Usami's older brother, Haruhiko, can't keep his hands off Misaki. First an endless shipment of strawberries, then a "kidnapping" as Haruhiko drags Misaki off to his rich estate and locks him up! Meanwhile, a dramatic misunderstanding spooks Shinobu into leaving for Australia... -
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![Dirty Little Midlife (fake) Date by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife (fake) Date by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBrooding, grumpy Des has a problem. He needs a date to his family's Thanksgiving reunion for reasons he'd...rather not say.Single mother and all-around hot mess Mia has an even bigger issue: She can't afford her rent, and her new landlord Des is a major you-know-what.So, they make a deal. One simple weekend away in exchange for a serious rent reduction... -
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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... -
![These Inconvenient Fireworks by mdasch, everydayslike]()
These Inconvenient Fireworks by mdasch, everydayslike
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne Direction FanficFuture AU in which nobody tries out for X Factor but the boys end up finding one other eventually anyway. Louis is a jaded bastard who owns a cat named Duchess and teaches drama to teenagers, Harry is an idealistic aspiring photographer/part-time footy coach, Zayn teaches English lit and wears leather jackets, Liam saves people from burning buildings, and Niall is Niall... -
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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... -
![Junjo Romantica, Volume 11 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 11 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMisaki just can't catch a break when it comes to the Usami family. Just when he thinks he escaped one mess, he falls right into another one... -
![The Old Ducks' Hen Do by Maddie Please]()
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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Sleepless Nights and Hockey Fights by Marika Ray, Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m a hot-headed pro hockey player with a reputation for two things: reckless fights on the ice and a taste for older women off of it. But this time I might just be in over my head with an older single mom.With the team’s new head coach on my case, I can’t afford any more screw-ups. He thinks I need to grow up, and I’m out to prove I can get my act together once and for all...Categorized as:
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![Cluelessly Yours by Max Monroe]()
Cluelessly Yours by Max Monroe
The bad news? Getting hit by a cab can officially get crossed off my bucket list.The worse news? While I’ve woken up from my coma, the man I’m in love with hasn’t stirred from his. And the most terrible news of all? A pregnant woman is at his bedside, holding his hand, and saying that he’s the father of her baby. Sammy Baker is a divorced, single mom trying to find her way again...Categorized as:
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![Coral Weddings by Jan Moran]()
Coral Weddings by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhile Marina and Jack contemplate their future, her sister Kai and her new fiance Axe are planning their wedding. When disagreements threaten to derail the wedding, the sisters' grandmother, the indomitable Ginger Delavie, doles out unusual advice. Soon, an unforgettable event unfolds... -
![Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin]()
Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe author of the beloved international hit The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot returns with a funny, uplifting story about the power of friendship and finding love in unexpected places.Eddie Winston is 90 years old. He has lived and loved, but he has never been kissed... -
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![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 6 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #6) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 6 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #6) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future?Masamune Takano is the boss—and first love—of rookie shojo manga editor Ritsu Onodera... -
![Mothers and Daughters by Erica James]()
Mothers and Daughters by Erica James
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsEven happy families have their secrets…Since the sudden death of her husband, Naomi has steadily rebuilt the life they shared in the village of Tilsham by the sea.Her eldest daughter, Martha, is sensible and determined – just like her father was – and very much in control of where her life is going. If she could just get pregnant with her husband, life would be perfect... -
![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3: The Case of Ritsu Onodera (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3: The Case of Ritsu Onodera (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
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The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"The perfect escape for readers wanting to get away."—Booklist One woman takes the vacation of a lifetime in this poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold a family together from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.Single mom Robyn Caldwell needs a new plan for her future. She has always put her family first. Now, with her kids grown, she yearns for a change... -
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Short Stack 3 by Lily Morton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens after the happy ending?Drawn together for the first time, this is a collection of Lily’s short stories about some of the much-loved men from her books. Follow them through meeting the parents, a disastrous camping weekend, and a rather eventful school trip... -
![The Silver Ladies Seize the Day by Judy Leigh]()
The Silver Ladies Seize the Day by Judy Leigh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA BRAND NEW feel-good read from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh, perfect for fans of Dawn French and Caroline James! ✨You’re never too old to fall in love…again!Cecily Hamilton is months away from her ninety-second birthday. She’s lived life to the full, choosing work over romance, friendship over love... -
![Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMisaki begins to seriously question the structure of his relationship with Usami, but a high-class date with Usami makes it come to life. In the next Junjou Egoist story, Hiro goes to the extreme to nurse his lover, Nowaki, back to health... -
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Villa of Second Chances by Jennifer Bohnet
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEveryone deserves a second chance…right?Run by sisters Rebecca and Delphine, Villa Sesame is a popular venue for small intimate weddings on the sparkling French Riviera. Beautiful terraces and a horizon pool overlook the Mediterranean, a setting where dreams come true... -
![Nantucket Summer : 'Elin Hilderbrand fans will love this' by Melissa Hill]()
Nantucket Summer : 'Elin Hilderbrand fans will love this' by Melissa Hill
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeliciously escapist summer fiction set in beautiful Nantucket, from the USA Today bestselling author. Three women check in to La Cucina di Nantucket, a renowned island cooking retreat which serves up more than just Italian cuisine.Grace hopes the break will help her come to terms with the fact that she may never be a mum.For Christine, the trip is a birthday gift from her children... -
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![Jingle Bell Hell by Denise Grover Swank, A.R. Casella]()
Jingle Bell Hell by Denise Grover Swank, A.R. Casella
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a sexually repressed control freak. He’s a muscular ex-con with heavier baggage than Santa’s toy bag. They’re everything each other never wanted.MaryI’m usually the first person on my block to decorate for Christmas. This year? Humbug.My six-year-old son, Aidan, just had a meltdown after learning some hard truths from a drunk Santa impersonator, and I can no longer deny we both need help... -
![Resting Beach Face by DJ Jamison]()
Resting Beach Face by DJ Jamison
He could have anyone he wants...so why is he so interested in me? Cash is a gorgeous chaotic bi guy with a reputation for getting around. And me? I'm the antisocial grump, closed off and lonely. We should be like oil and water. They say opposites attract, but when you're graysexual, that equation doesn't balance out. Or does it? When Cash gets close, my defenses begin to crumble one by one... -
![Knocking Boots by Jordan Marie]()
Knocking Boots by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’ve always heard, don’t fall in love with a cowboy. I just didn't listen. I've sworn off men. They’ve never given me much in life, except a bun in the oven and grief. My kids are my life and all that truly matter. Until him. Jansen Reed is a living fantasy straight from the old west. Sexy drawl, tight jeans and that glint in his eyes that make my knees weak... -
![Seabreeze Honeymoon by Jan Moran]()
Seabreeze Honeymoon by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter embarking on their second-chance midlife marriage, Ivy and Bennett are eager to enjoy a relaxing holiday. However, when their flight to sunny shores is rerouted to a glittering city by the sea, they seize the chance to explore potential historical connections to Ivy's Seabreeze Inn. However, they never dreamed their discovery could have far-reaching effects... -
![Below the Big Blue Sky by Anna McPartlin]()
Below the Big Blue Sky by Anna McPartlin
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWell, that was a tearjerker! Anna McPartlin's Below the Big Blue Sky is a MORE than worthy follow-up to The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes' - Marian KeyesSo you want my dead child to wear an AC/DC Highway to Hell tour T-shirt into her grave?There's no family quite like the Hayes, and yet they're just like any other - they love each other, they look out for each other and they drive each other mad... -
![Matchmaking at O'Mara's by Michelle Vernal]()
Matchmaking at O'Mara's by Michelle Vernal
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the heart of Dublin, at the iconic O'Mara's guesthouse overlooking St Stephen's Green, Bronagh Hanrahan has been presiding over reception for what seems like forever. Her romance with Leonard Walsh, once a guest himself, blossomed thanks to a gentle matchmaking nudge from the guesthouse’s manager, Aisling O’Mara... -
![Final Victory: A Romantic Comedy by Beverley Watts]()
Final Victory: A Romantic Comedy by Beverley Watts
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![Jonty's Halloween by Barbara Elsborg]()
Jonty's Halloween by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJonty and Devan’s Big Adventure travelling around the world is cut short when Devan’s mother falls ill, and they have to fly home. Leaving Jonty to his own devices is never a good idea and before Devan can say no, Jonty has talked his way into hosting a Halloween extravaganza at The Dunes hotel... -
![Here Come the Girls by Milly Johnson]()
Here Come the Girls by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTHE TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the bestselling author of Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Cafe and The Queen of Wishful Thinking .Ven, Roz, Olive and Frankie have been friends since school. They day-dreamed of glorious futures, full of riches, romance and fabulous jobs. The world would be their oyster... -
![HOWL: Home of the Wayward Lovers by Lucy Bexley]()
HOWL: Home of the Wayward Lovers by Lucy Bexley
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLou McCallister owns Howl, the only surviving queer bar in Boston. When an investment opportunity to save the floundering bar is inadvertently sabotaged by Clementine Darby, Howl’s newest employee, Lou is ready to give up... -
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![The Tyrant Falls In Love, Volume 3 by Hinako Takanaga]()
The Tyrant Falls In Love, Volume 3 by Hinako Takanaga
Morinaga and Tatsumi have a special "once a week" rule that's meant to guarantee some sweet one-on-one time, no matter how busy they get in the lab! So why is Morinaga still fighting tooth-and-nail for proof that Tatsumi wants to be with him? The Tyrant Falls In Love brings even the most stubborn man to his knees in an all-out war for what should be pure... -
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![Go Tell It on the Mountains by Nick Wilgus]()
Go Tell It on the Mountains by Nick Wilgus
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsYears have gone by since the death of Noah, his special needs son, and Wiley Cantrell realizes it’s time to move on. He and his husband, Jackson Ledbetter, try to adopt little Tony Gorzola, a deaf boy with HIV who is emotionally traumatized. Difficulties quickly set in. Tony is a sweet boy but very damaged by abuse and neglect... -
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On a Midnight Clear by Lily Morton
It can safely be said that Lord Barnaby Greenwood is not having the best of Christmases.He’s penniless, up to his eyeballs in debt, and about to lose his estate. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising that when a local property developer offers a lot of money to buy King’s Wood from him, Barnaby is very tempted... -
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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... -
![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 5 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #5) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 5 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #5) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLily Viceroy arrived in Heart’s Cove with a suitcase by her side and two eensy weensy secrets tucked into the corners of her heart.Well, that’s if “eensy” and “weensy” are code for “terrifying” and “dire.”Clearly, the only thing for Lily to do is to engage in a good ol’ bout of denial... -
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Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus, Vol. 6 by Akiko Higashimura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLONG DISTANCESIn order to save Amamizukan, the girls decide to put up an exhibition of their work. When the Jelly Fish dresses catch the eye of Asia’s greatest fashion influencer, Kai, it’s not only the dresses that the mogul wants—it’s the designer herself... -
![Home on a Yorkshire Farm by Jane Lovering]()
Home on a Yorkshire Farm by Jane Lovering
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNeeding an escape, Dora swapped city living for life as a shepherdess on her grandad’s Yorkshire farm. More than a decade later Dora is still there, now farming the fifty acres and caring for the one hundred rare sheep by herself. She never hears the call of the city, but instead relishes the peace and simplicity of life on the Moors... -
![Searching for Steven by Jessica Redland]()
Searching for Steven by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen Sarah Peterson accepts her Auntie Kay’s unexpected offer to take over her florist’s shop, she’s prepared for a change of job, home and lifestyle. What she isn’t prepared for is the discovery of a scarily accurate clairvoyant reading that’s been missing for twelve years. All her predictions have come true, except one: she’s about to meet the man of her dreams. Oh, and his name is Steven... -
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![Promise Me by Jill Mansell]()
Promise Me by Jill Mansell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsTHE NO. 1 EBOOK BESTSELLER'I completely adored it . . . Brimming with warmth, heart and jolly good fun' Cathy Bramley'An absolute joy from start to finish' Veronica Henry'Jill knocks it right out of the park with this fabulous story of love and friendship' Milly JohnsonOne minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over... -
![Campaign Trail by J.A. Armstrong]()
Campaign Trail by J.A. Armstrong
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGovernor Candace Reid is embarking on an adventure few ever have the courage to take. She's launched her campaign to become the first lesbian to receive the Democratic nomination for president. It's only the beginning and already Candace faces criticism from multiple corners... -
![With This Fling by Tara Sivec]()
With This Fling by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLaura Bennett has spent her life taking care of other people and running the Dip and Twist. Happily spending her time being single and carefree, she has no intention of settling down or falling in love. With an ever-growing family, she’s a mother to them all, and she loves every minute of it. But her baby is getting married, and her oldest has her own life changes she’s dealing with... -
![Karaoke Queen by Erik Schubach]()
Karaoke Queen by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSkylar was horribly scarred by a fire in a violent crime, thoughts of suicide plagued her until she found music. It was her savior. She came forward from the shadows to express her pain through song. Karaoke bars were her salvation. Now in an international competition, she finds herself continually vexed by her rival, Kim, who never shows her any quarter... -
![Hot Mess Express by Daryl Banner, Eric Battershell]()
Hot Mess Express by Daryl Banner, Eric Battershell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBridger is a no-nonsense military vet. Anthony is a certified hot mess.Opposites collide in HOT MESS EXPRESS, the upcoming ninth installment of the Spruce Texas series (able to be read as a stand-alone.)Bridger, recently discharged from the Army with his buddy Pete, takes a trip to Spruce for some R&R - but that will be the last thing he finds... -
![Can You Feel the Maple Tonight by Bix Barrow]()
Can You Feel the Maple Tonight by Bix Barrow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCatching feelings for my friend with benefits? Surely there’s a song about that...When my musical mentor asked me to help his old buddy put on a music festival in Vermont, I thought it’d be a nice break from my regular life. Not that my life has been regular lately. My twin left to go be an actor, and I’m not on tour for the first time since I was a kid...
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