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SWAT Ed.: Fox & Bull by A.E. Via
A fox can set many traps to catch his target—but this one only needs one to catch his. Dominic “Bull” Walker is used to the simpler things in life. Give him his own land to work, a strong horse, and twelve hours of daylight, and he is a contented man. But when someone threatens to take away the successful ranch that took him two years to rebuild, he’ll accept any help he can get to defend it... -
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Ashes by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDylan Walsh left his small town behind and vowed to never return. But when his brother needs help, Dylan steps back into the memories he tried so hard to forget. He thought there was nothing there for him anymore until a woman he knew as a little girl catches more than Dylan’s eye. Rosie Gallo is known for her kind spirit, good-girl vibes, and her loyalty to the ones she loves... -
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![Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
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. In the end, Shinobu chooses a different college, but the compromise is that he's now living next door to Miyagi! -
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Final Vow by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAs the ultimate bodyguard, Ahmed’s focus has been protecting the lives of everyone he cares about. When the darkest part of his past resurfaces, Ahmed knows he must go on the offensive to protect his future . . . a future with the one woman that can match his toughness and return the love that was once robbed from him... -
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![Sunshine After the Rain: Escape to the Lakes with this heartwarming and uplifting page-turner from Jessica Redland by Jessica Redland]()
Sunshine After the Rain: Escape to the Lakes with this heartwarming and uplifting page-turner from Jessica Redland by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsEscape to the Lakes with million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland for a BRAND NEW uplifting story of family, friendship and love ☀️ Melanie knows she’s been running away. .. But maybe there really is no place like home 🌈 For the last seven years Mel has been hiding; from life, from her friends and from those who love her the most - her family... -
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Through the Dark Night by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMore than a decade ago, Shannon fled her seaside hometown, escaping an unimaginable tragedy she never dared speak of again. Settling across the country, she buried her sorrow beneath the busy demands of motherhood and a successful career. But when her grown children scatter and her marriage collapses, Shannon finds herself alone, haunted by unanswered questions from her past... -
![Saltwater Secrets by Katie Winters]()
Saltwater Secrets by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn Nantucket’s windswept shores, an old estate hides a woman who has kept herself locked away for decades. But with the Colemans, this summer might bring healing, second chances, and the courage to let go of the past. For Hilary and Marc, their long-awaited spring wedding feels like a dream, a love finally claimed in midlife. Their daughter, Aria, believes she’s living in a fairytale... -
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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... -
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Winter Sun by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs the new year unfolds, Sophie prepares for the wedding of her dreams (and a surprise pregnancy! ). But resistance from her mother forces Sophie and Katrina on a wild journey of reckoning. Can they overcome their dark memories -- and trust one another again? During the hazy week between Christmas and New Years, Katrina receives horrible her mother is being rushed to the hospital after a bad fall... -
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Down & Dirty: Crow by Jeanne St. James
Welcome to Shadow Valley where the Dirty Angels MC rules. Get ready to get Down & Dirty because this is Crow's story. .. When a woman from his past shows up asking for his help, Crow's not sure he can be the hero she's looking for. Crow, self-proclaimed bachelor biker, can't believe his eyes when a woman from his past shows up at his tattoo shop...Categorized as:
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![New Beginnings on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock]()
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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Take Me Home by Beth Moran
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSophie Potter’s job is helping people deal with the worst, because Sophie Potter knows what the worst feels like. An expert at keeping moving, with her trusty motorhome and faithful dog Muffin, Sophie has built her life around keeping her loves and loyalties as few as possible. Fabulous fifty-something Hattie Langford has kept her heart and past safely stored away too... -
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A New Dawn at Owl's Lodge by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsCould one chance meeting change your life forever? Zara is at a crossroads in life. While she adores her job as a producer's assistant working on hit TV shows, travelling around the country means she doesn't truly feel that she has a home. With a fractured relationship with her family and unrequited love weighing heavily on her heart, she is torn about what her next step in life should be. . -
![The Girls from Sandycove by Siân O'Gorman]()
The Girls from Sandycove by Siân O'Gorman
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA mother and daughter adrift, a friend in need, and a village to really call home… When Kate O’Hare discovers she’s about to become a mother, she packs up her life in France to return home to regroup and put down some roots... -
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![I Wish I Could Be The One by Monica Walters]()
I Wish I Could Be The One by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJenahra Henderson Monroe knows what it means to be pretentious but strong. While her religious behaviors come off as condescending and judgmental of others, it’s deeply rooted in pain, drama, and abuse. Not wanting to get members of her family in trouble, she chooses to keep secrets for over twenty years, drowning herself in God’s anointing. When the truth finally emerges, it comes with a cost... -
![Trouble in the Theatre by Kathi Daley]()
Trouble in the Theatre by Kathi Daley
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA heartwarming cozy mystery series about losing everything, taking a chance, and starting again... -
![Labor of Love by Katie Winters]()
Labor of Love by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsCome and join the bubbly cast of characters coming this summer. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket. Labor of Love is book nine of the Coleman series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. -
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The Starfish Sisters by Barbara O'Neal
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsFrom the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids comes an emotional novel about two women facing the betrayals, heartbreaks, and refuge of true friendship. Phoebe and Suze used to be closer than sisters. Growing up in a quiet and wildly beautiful coastal town in Oregon, they shared everything... -
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The View from Prince Street by Mary Ellen Taylor
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom the author of The Brighter the Light comes the story of two women connected by the grief they never got over and the journey they embark on to finally move forward. It’s been fifteen years since her sister died, and Rae McDonald still hasn’t recovered from the accident―or the ways she tried to cope with it. Not even a PhD in psychology has helped her deal with her feelings... -
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Seabreeze Reunion by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhat could possibly go wrong at a family reunion? At the Seabreeze Inn, you just never know. .. Ivy and Shelly are looking forward to hosting a long-awaited family reunion at the Seabreeze Inn. What better time than a reunion for family secrets to emerge? This season, gather on the shores of Summer Beach for the fun and ocean breezes, as well as unexpected events…... -
![A Vintage Vacation by Maddie Please]()
A Vintage Vacation by Maddie Please
Clover Harrington might be sixty-one, but she’s still bossing it in the corporate world and can still run rings around her younger colleagues. And then she is made redundant…... -
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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. Will Miyagi let him get away? -
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The Lucky Shamrock by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s bighearted novel about family, secrets, small-town Texas romance, and―with a little bit of luck―starting over. Family doesn’t mean everyone has to like each other. That’s the case when cousins Taryn, Anna Rose, and Jorja return to Shamrock, Texas, to help manage their grandmother’s flower shop, the Lucky Shamrock... -
![Trick of Light by Katie Winters]()
Trick of Light by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA Sutton daughter flees Savannah, a monstrous husband, and his sexist family. But when she returns to Nantucket, she learns that the past is not done with her yet -- and that a long-lost love may not have forgotten about her, either. Bethany Sutton is one of the most sought-after surgeons across the east coast. Her expertise has brought hundreds of patients back to good health... -
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![When We Were Young by Michele Brouder]()
When We Were Young by Michele Brouder
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe orderly, sterile life of Martha Hahn Cotter is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of the teenage granddaughter she’s never met. Quick to send the girl back home, she reaches out to her estranged daughter. Days later, her daughter arrives, resulting in an inevitable showdown as old wounds and past secrets surface. -
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We Are Family by Beth Moran
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom No. 1 bestselling author Beth Moran comes a story about family, friends and facing your fears. Thirty-three-year-old Ruth Henderson and her daughter Maggie have some hard choices to make. Following the tragic death of Maggie's father, they are left with a mountain of debt and broken hearts... -
![What Next? by Shari Low]()
What Next? by Shari Low
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsVal Murray and her best friend, Josie had been planning a ‘Thelma and Louise’ bucket list style holiday. Now Josie is gone, and Val needs to make the trip before it’s too late. But Val doesn’t want to do it alone, so she enlists the help of her nieces, Carly and Carole, and their best pal, Jess, who jump at the chance to join Val on a trip of a lifetime... -
![A Greek Island Escape by Kate Frost]()
A Greek Island Escape by Kate Frost
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsCan a Greek escape be the start of something special? Xanthe Fox has it all: a famous, drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend, a dream career and bright future – until heartbreak sends her life into a tailspin... -
![One Last Thing Before I Go by Michele Brouder]()
One Last Thing Before I Go by Michele Brouder
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe retired librarian from Hideaway Bay, Carol Rimmer, has been handed a terminal diagnosis. As she looks over the course of her life, she decides she must do one more thing before she goes. But she’s going to need help and who better to ask than Thelma Schumacher. Despite their history, she puts aside any dislike she has for the woman and asks for help in her last task... -
![The Next Best Day by Sharon Sala]()
The Next Best Day by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBeloved and bestselling author Sharon Sala brings you a brand-new contemporary romance filled with second chances, new beginnings, and a Southern small town you won't want to leave. Fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs will love this new story filled with:. A fresh start for a young teacher to build the life she's dreamt of. A second chance at romance for a single dad... -
![The Old Gals' Bucket List by Karen King]()
The Old Gals' Bucket List by Karen King
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratings‘It’s time to really live our lives! ’ ✨It’s been eight months since Sandra lost her beloved husband, and she knows something has to change. Her son wants her to sell up her home and move into a retirement apartment, close to him. But she doesn’t feel ready for that yet. Then she bumps into her old friend Patti, heading off to get her first tattoo... -
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Smolder by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAre you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion. The action, drama, and secrecy continue with Smolder, coming June 28, 2022! -
![A Leap of Faith For The Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett]()
A Leap of Faith For The Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPre-order the brand new instalment in the top 10 bestselling Cornish Midwife series! Midwife Izzy is devastated to learn that her beloved grandmother is dying. Abandoned as a baby by her own mother, her grandparents have been the only family Izzy has ever known and she wants to spend every last precious moment with them... -
![Hero's Heart by Janie Crouch]()
Hero's Heart by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHe was out of the game. He should've stayed that way. When a former FBI colleague asks Callum Webb to rescue the kidnapped daughter of an American bigwig in eastern Europe, Callum’s just got one word for him. .. No. Okay, actually two words: hell, no. Callum is out of the international law enforcement game and has been for a long time... -
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![The Wild Card by Carolyn Brown]()
The Wild Card by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Lady Luck deals her a roadside diner in small-town Texas, a professional poker player discovers home may be the best win of all in this heartfelt romance by. New York Times. bestselling author Carolyn Brown... -
![Nantucket Reflections by Katie Winters]()
Nantucket Reflections by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA mysterious artist ready to reveal her identity. A woman’s search for the truth. And a decade-long journey of upheaval and meaning, set on the shores of Nantucket and Positano. Julia’s publishing house is on the cusp of a breakthrough... -
![A Forever Home at Honey Bee Croft by Jessica Redland]()
A Forever Home at Honey Bee Croft by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA BRAND NEW feel-good novel from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland, guaranteed to leave a smile on your face! New friends, new life, new love…. Single dad, Joel Grainger, is devoted to his little girl, Imogen, doing all he can to be a key part of her life. But with Imogen’s mum being ever more difficult and Joel’s job suddenly in doubt, he’s worried that everything is about to change... -
![The Book of Irish Secrets by Susanne O'Leary]()
The Book of Irish Secrets by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe woman looks out at the grand magnolia tree as it casts a shadow over the old house. ‘One day you will find out what destroyed our family, Claire. I only hope I’ve raised you to be strong enough to handle the truth…’. Claire takes a deep breath as sheturns the old leather book in her hands. Names scribbled inside in faded ink create a family tree, the words Magnolia Manor at the top... -
![Mine After Dark by Marie Force]()
Mine After Dark by Marie Force
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt’s the dead of winter on Gansett Island, and Riley McCarthy’s mood matches the lousy weather as he and his family work to bring their new business, McCarthy’s Wayfarer, back to life. He can’t deny that he’s been in a funk since Nikki Stokes and her twin sister, Jordan, left the island last fall without saying goodbye... -
![It Had to Be You by Beth Moran]()
It Had to Be You by Beth Moran
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPreorder the BRAND NEW novel from Number 1 Bestselling author Beth Moran! ‘Another gorgeous tale from the queen of comfort reads’ Growing up, sisters Libby and Nicky never knew who they’d find at breakfast. Their parents fostered children of all ages, and although the girls loved playing their part in providing a safe haven, it meant that life was rarely peaceful... -
![Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett]()
Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPre-order the next instalment in Jo Bartlett's wonderful Seabreeze Farm series! Another wonderful new series from the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife, Jo Bartlett. Welcome to Seabreeze Farm. Freya Halliwell is looking forward to marrying the man of her dreams and starting their new life together... -
![Finding Happiness at Heritage View by Helen J. Rolfe]()
Finding Happiness at Heritage View by Helen J. Rolfe
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWelcome back to Heritage Cove, the little village by the sea brimming with character, community and friendship. The perfect place to fall in love…. Running Heritage View Stables is everything Hazel ever dreamed of. She loves working with the horses and managing the business with her brother... -
![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. -
![New Beginnings at Wildflower Lock by Hannah M. Lynn]()
New Beginnings at Wildflower Lock by Hannah M. Lynn
The start of a BRAND NEW series from Hannah Lynn, bestselling author of the Holly Berry Sweet Shop series! New starts and hopeful hearts. .. At 25, Daisy May’s life is not living up to expectations. Her childhood dreams of being an artist feel as unachievable as a committed relationship or managing to save enough money for a deposit on a house. But a surprise inheritance could change all that...Categorized as:
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![The Potter's House by Hannah Ellis]()
The Potter's House by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes facing up to the past is the only way to create a better future…. Since the tragic death of his father, Lowen Treneary has kept to himself in his pottery studio on the remote island of Bryher. His quiet life is just the way he likes it. Until Pippa comes along. The local café owner plunges his peaceful existence into chaos and brightens his days while she’s at it... -
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The Come Up by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsACE: B00UPR0I46. Jamal Turner is near the top of his game. Widely-known as the trusted right-hand man to music mogul Chris Scaife, he’s poised to become chief operating officer of his friend and mentor’s international recording conglomerate... -
![The High Notes by Danielle Steel]()
The High Notes by Danielle Steel
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience... -
![No Place Like Home: A Novel by Barbara O'Neal]()
No Place Like Home: A Novel by Barbara O'Neal
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn enriching and deeply moving novel about love and loss, the bonds of family and friends, and coming home by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids. Life didn’t turn out the way Jewel Sabatino planned. However long she’s been gone, home is waiting. At seventeen, Jewel fled Colorado for New York City and didn’t look back... -
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Coral Weddings by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThree weddings and a food truck. .. It's wedding season in Summer Beach, and you're invited! From a USA Today bestselling author. At the Coral Cottage, this summer is as busy as ever. Marina's sister Kai moved up her wedding, but she won't say why, and her new theater production is a guarded secret. Still, Marina is determined to expand her Coral Cafe with a new food truck and staff... -
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The Perfectly Imperfect Woman by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe brand new, feel-good bestseller from the wonderful Milly Johnson.
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