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The Summer We Made Promises by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 17 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... -
![Easton Island: A Wedding to Remember by Hope Callaghan]()
Easton Island: A Wedding to Remember by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
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![A New Year in the Keys by Hope Holloway]()
A New Year in the Keys by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 27 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... -
![The Asheville Christmas Wedding by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott]()
The Asheville Christmas Wedding by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe conclusion of a charming, heartwarming holiday trilogy that will whisk you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains... -
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![The Inn on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway]()
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... -
![A Kade Christmas by Tijan]()
A Kade Christmas by Tijan
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLogan and Taylor head to Hawaii for their own getaway.What happens there was supposed to "stay" there, but when James decides to disrupt the entire family with his latest scandal, all the secrets start coming out.Mason's getting a call.Nate takes a trip.There might be some dogs and alpacas involved too... -
![A Christmas Kiss by Eliza J. Scott]()
A Christmas Kiss by Eliza J. Scott
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen Livvie Weatherill’s relationship implodes just days before Christmas, she books herself the perfect little holiday cottage in the village of Lytell Stangdale. But a booking mix-up means she’s sharing her dream hideaway with Zander, a doctor with striking blue eyes, and his adorable rescue Labrador Alf – who has an unfortunate habit of jumping into baths with unsuspecting guests... -
![The Summer We Met by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott]()
The Summer We Met by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 16 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.. -
![Farrah by Cee Bowerman]()
Farrah by Cee Bowerman
Farrah 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... -
![Holiday Mayhem by Nek Mills]()
Holiday Mayhem by Nek Mills
After being blindsided by a Holiday Heartbreak, Dailyn is doing her best to pick up the pieces of her life. Although her new normal looks very different nowadays, she is desperately trying to get back to the blissful place that she once was. However, those around her make peace anything but possible... -
![A Christmas Wedding at the Castle by Eliza J. Scott]()
A Christmas Wedding at the Castle by Eliza J. Scott
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDo you believe in fate? Livvie Weatherill does…This time last year, if anyone had told Livvie Weatherill she’d have fallen in love and would be making plans for her Christmas wedding to Zander Gillespie, she would have laughed in their face... -
![A Ruthless Christmas by K.L. Savage]()
A Ruthless Christmas by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJingle Hells, Jingle Hells, Jingle all the way...They think they are safe.Isn’t that sickening?They are decorating for Christmas.Twinkling lights. Wreaths. Mistletoe.Laughter.All that is missing is snow.They are the idea of a perfect family, aren’t they?I wonder how many of them are wishing for a Christmas miracle.How many of them only want peace?A night full of magic and wonder...Well... -
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![A Winter Crest Christmas: Pure & Luxe by Lisa Austin]()
A Winter Crest Christmas: Pure & Luxe by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“Christmas is a time where Souls align!”What’s a thriving city without a Litty club? The word lit is lightly putting it when speaking on Club Luxe. Owning the hottest establishment in Winter Crest, Pennsylvania, Luxe takes pride in his first major investment. Luxe has created a high-class, three-level, all-in-one club using dope money... -
![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... -
![Captiva Sisters by Annie Cabot]()
Captiva Sisters by Annie Cabot
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
![Love and Duty at Blackberry Farm by Rosie Clarke]()
Love and Duty at Blackberry Farm by Rosie Clarke
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsCambridgeshire – 1942 As a new year begins and the war continues, young Artie Talbot feels trapped. In his heart he longs to fight, like his two brothers, for his king and country but is duty tied to Blackberry Farm. As feelings grow between Artie and Jeanie Salmons, Artie wonders if marriage will help him to finally accept his lot and settle down... -
![The Asheville Christmas Tradition by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott]()
The Asheville Christmas Tradition by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe continuation of a charming, heartwarming holiday series that will whisk you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains. With sweet romance, strong family bonds, and an uplifting story of hope and joy, this is the perfect Christmas collaboration between two beloved women’s fiction authors! Return to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a brand new saga with the Chambers sisters and their growing family... -
![Mistletoe and Magic for the Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett]()
Mistletoe and Magic for the Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe brand new instalment in the top 10 bestselling Cornish Midwife 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... -
![Need by Chelle Bliss]()
Need by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
![Christmas Miracles at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland]()
Christmas Miracles at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIt's the countdown to Christmas at Hedgehog Hollow Wildlife Rescue Centre, and everyone is gearing up for a festive season to remember...It should be the most wonderful time of the year for Samantha and Josh as they prepare for the arrival of their first baby... -
![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... -
![Kidnapped by the Snowman by M Monique]()
Kidnapped by the Snowman by M Monique
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDecember Angel has a relentless mother who wants one thing from her son and that’s to see him settle down. His mindset is get the girl and make his mother happy. However, things aren’t as simple as he believes them to be.Raine Nicholas is reeling from loss, and the last thing she has time for is a man who runs the streets... -
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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... -
![Wynn Harbor Inn by Hope Callaghan]()
Wynn Harbor Inn by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 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: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“A moving novel about coming home, uncovering painful truths, and rediscovering the people—and the place—that truly matter... -
![Take Me Home by Beth Moran]()
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... -
![His Christmas List by T.L. Swan]()
His Christmas List by T.L. Swan
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHis Christmas List...The annual collection of Christmas short stories by T L Swan, live to download for a short time only.His Christmas List features the following short stories,The ExpertElizabeth is in the middle of a nightmare.She has to go to a work conference that her ex is attending with his new wife... -
![Christmas Luvin by Diamond D. Johnson]()
Christmas Luvin by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWe all fell in love with Bria and Pee-Wee in the Who Do You Luv? series. They were complete opposites, but that’s what made their love so unique. The love birds are back for Christmas, and they brought your favorite members of the Jackson clan along for the ride. Share the joy of the holiday season with this beautiful couple and witness some real beautiful Christmas Lovin’... -
![A Vineyard Thanksgiving by Katie Winters]()
A Vineyard Thanksgiving by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Martha’s Vineyard fisherman’s widow gets a second chance at love over a snow-capped Thanksgiving weekend. Charlotte Montgomery Hamner wakes up every morning to the same thoughts.Jason died. Jason isn’t coming back. Rachel and I must go through this alone.Since Jason drowned over a year and a half ago, Charlotte has struggled moving forward... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Captiva Cafe by Annie Cabot]()
Captiva Cafe by Annie Cabot
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 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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![Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden]()
Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe’s a fixer… He’s about as broken as they come… Can they learn to turn to God for healing and hope this Christmas? Leah has always been a fixer. That’s why she decided to foster a troubled teen. And it’s why she’s determined to give him the perfect Christmas. It might also be why she feels compelled to reach out to her grinchy, reclusive neighbor Austin... -
![Sweet Tea & Wedding Rings by Rachel Hanna]()
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... -
![A Christmas Escape to Arran by Ellie Henderson]()
A Christmas Escape to Arran by Ellie Henderson
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom living the high life to hitting rock bottom in the space of a few hours . . .Marketing guru Amelia has it all. She’s tied the knot with Declan, the love of her life, ready to start their perfect future together in London after an idyllic honeymoon in Italy.Until Amelia loses her job.And returns home to find a note from Declan, demanding a divorce... -
![Return to Captiva by Annie Cabot]()
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... -
![A Mother for Christmas by Jackie Weger]()
A Mother for Christmas by Jackie Weger
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDecker Davenport is on a deadline. He has thirty days — Christmas Eve, to be exact — to remodel a St. Augustine Victorian house or the owner will put it back on the market. Not a good time for Decker’s decorator to take off on a honeymoon, leaving him with Annalise Owens, a stand-in with a malaise he isn’t privy to... -
![The Summer We Danced by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott]()
The Summer We Danced by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 16 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... -
![The Little Angel by Rosie Goodwin]()
The Little Angel by Rosie Goodwin
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFrom Sunday Times bestselling author of Mothering Sunday, Rosie Goodwin, comes the next in this heartwarming and heartbreaking Christmas treat.1896, Nuneaton.Left on the doorstep of Treetops Children's Home, young Kitty captures the heart of her guardian, Sunday Branning, who has never been blessed with a child of her own... -
![The Asheville Christmas Cabin by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott]()
The Asheville Christmas Cabin by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe first of a charming, heartwarming holiday trilogy that will whisk you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains... -
![Retrouvailles sur la Côte du Golfe by Maggie Miller]()
Retrouvailles sur la Côte du Golfe by Maggie Miller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 19 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]()
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... -
![The Hat Girl's Heartbreak by Lindsey Hutchinson]()
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... -
![I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Milly Johnson]()
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt’s nearly Christmas and it’s snowing, hard. Deep in the Yorkshire Moors nestles a tiny hamlet, with a pub at its heart. As the snow falls, the inn will become an unexpected haven for six people forced to seek shelter there… Mary has been trying to get her boss Jack to notice her for four years, but he can only see the efficient PA she is at work... -
![The Memory Library by Kate Storey]()
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... -
![Sunrise With The Silver Surfers by Maddie Please]()
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... -
![Sweet Christmas Wish by Fiona Baker]()
Sweet Christmas Wish by Fiona Baker
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA heartwarming holiday romance with small town charm and Christmas cheer, perfect for reading by the fireside as you curl up under a cozy blanket.Sarah Langston used to run Sweet Thing Bakery with her parents and her sister, but ever since her parents moved to Arizona and her sister married an Olympic skier, she’s been managing the shop on her own...
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