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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 Summer We Kept Secrets by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSeven summers. Two families. One beach house. And a diary that holds all the secrets. As the sun beats down on Destin, life at the Summer House takes a dramatic turn—starting with its tiniest new arrival. As Jonah settles into life as a single father of a newborn, he has to imagine a future he never dared to dream... -
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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
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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Mistletoe in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe adventures continue in this cozy, romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the Utah mountains. It is now one year later, and Snowberry Lodge is glowing brighter than ever—with winter weddings, holiday promises, and unforgettable kisses under the mistletoe... -
Married To A Brownsville Bully 2 by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWith Yoshon finding out more about Golden’s past, he has a decision to make. Does he want to continue to learn more about her? Or does he end things because she broke his one rule - don’t lie to him? Except, Yoshon hasn’t been truthful when it comes to Golden either... -
Snowfall in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the Utah mountains. Come home to Snowberry Lodge, where the cocoa is always hot, the snow never stops falling, and love is just a sleigh ride away. Nicole Kessler never planned to fall for the rugged ski patrolman who keeps rescuing her on and off the slopes... -
The Inn at Crescent Bay by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA hidden diary. A cherished town fair. A secret worth killing for. When Naomi Brennon stumbles upon an old journal in her aunt’s inn, she uncovers a dangerous link between Crescent Bay’s beloved Founder’s Fair and a decades-old conspiracy. Then comes the warning note: some truths are better left buried. But Naomi can’t walk away...Categorized as:
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Playing With Forever by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEvan. I’ve spent years keeping control—on the job and at home. My daughter is my world, my badge is my duty, and I don’t let anyone close enough to become a weakness. Then Josie Lark walked into my life. Classy, gorgeous, stubborn as hell. One night with her should’ve been enough, but now I can’t stop thinking about the way she looks at me, or how easily she slips past the defenses I’ve built... -
Playing With Forever by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEvan. I’ve spent years keeping control—on the job and at home. My daughter is my world, my badge is my duty, and I don’t let anyone close enough to become a weakness. Then Josie Lark walked into my life. Classy, gorgeous, stubborn as hell. One night with her should’ve been enough, but now I can’t stop thinking about the way she looks at me, or how easily she slips past the defenses I’ve built... -
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... -
Midnight in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final installment of a cozy, romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the mountains. As the clock ticks toward midnight on New Year’s Eve, hearts are on the line—and everything can change in a moment. Gracie McBride is letting hope take root with Marshall Hampton, who is steady, thoughtful, and offering a future she never dreamed possible... -
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... -
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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Last Stop from Innocence by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA nostalgic tale of first love, first loss, and the budding womanhood of a Black girl in the '90s. Tragedy flips Amore Brown’s world on its axis right before she heads off to college. Having to sit tight for the summer, she chooses Jersey City, New Jersey - the home of her estranged father - to pass the time... -
Christmas at Sugar Sand Inn by Leigh Duncan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 21 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... -
The Summer We Made Promises by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 18 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... -
Mistletoe Magic at the Christmas Inn by Amy Rafferty
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe final battle for the Christmas Inn begins. Love, legacy, and trust are all on the line. When ruthless developers threaten to take the inn, Jack Christmas is ready to fight—but nothing prepares him for the betrayal that cuts deepest. His old rival has returned. His ex-wife is standing beside him. And Simon—the man who broke Holly’s heart—is the lawyer trying to rip the inn from their hands... -
Brixx: A Hood Love Story by Lakia
Reagan is a dedicated nurse who’s seen it all, but nothing prepared her for a suffocating co-parenting relationship with a man who symbolizes everything she despises. She finds herself haunted by the consequences of her choices and burdened by the struggles of maintaining a facade of happiness while concealing her inner turmoil...Categorized as:
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Summer Sanctuary by Meredith Summers
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsHer husband framed her. Her career is over. Her life is in ruins. When her prestigious art career implodes Julia flees to Tides Inn hoping to disappear. But innkeeper Jane Miller has a sixth sense about troubled guests, and this coastal community has its own way of turning things right... -
Summer Sanctuary by Meredith Summers
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer husband framed her. Her career is over. Her life is in ruins. When her prestigious art career implodes Julia flees to Tides Inn hoping to disappear. But innkeeper Jane Miller has a sixth sense about troubled guests, and this coastal community has its own way of turning things right... -
Badge by K.L. Savage, Wander Aguiar
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEveryone has dreams when they are young. And mine came to an abrupt halt. I changed as a man, as a person, my soul was damaged beyond repair. So I turned into someone everyone would hate. Because I hate everyone and everything. I’m furious at the world. I don’t see that changing anytime soon. But then it does change. And if there is one thing I am not good at, it’s adapting... -
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... -
Atticus Arnott's Great Adventure: The best chapters of life are still waiting to be written… by Caroline James
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEscape to sunny Spain with the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise in this heartwarming romcom full of romance, self-discovery and the magic of saying yes to adventure. “A gorgeous story, for all ages, full of heart and hope - sure to inspire a wave of readers to head to Spain in a delightful twist on the Shirley Valentine effect. ”... -
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New Beginnings at the Christmas Inn by Amy Rafferty
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA heart once lost. A love long buried. A reunion twenty-eight years in the makingTwo days after Christmas, three women arrive at the beloved Christmas Inn — carrying heartbreak, hidden truths, and a name that unknowingly connects them all. For world-class trauma surgeon Eve Reynolds, this New Year’s retreat in St. Augustine is a last hope...Categorized as:
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Angels and Skulls by LM Terry
This is the place I usually leave a blurb … not this time. If you’ve stayed with me this far, I know you trust me with your heart. Angels and Skulls is Raffe’s story and is told from multiple points of view. It felt right to end the series with him. Get your tissues ready and enjoy the ride. Angels and Skulls:. “Do you want a ride? ”. “Me? ”. “Yeah you. ”. “Oh, I don’t know... -
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. -
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... -
Sleigh Bells in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the Utah mountains. Come home to Snowberry Lodge, where the cocoa is always hot, the snow never stops falling, and love is just a sleigh ride away. It’s never too late to come home for the holidays. At the cozy, family-run Snowberry Lodge, the Christmas season stirs up more than just festive cheer... -
The Inn at Crescent Bay by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn empty inn. An unwelcome visitor. And a powerful family that want her gone. From Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author. .. While every other Crescent Bay inn is booked solid, Naomi Brennon's sits eerily empty. Then her soon-to-be ex-husband shows up, making their divorce far more difficult than it needs to be. Turns out, Logan is the least of her problems...Categorized as:
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The Island Between Us by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe thing about being a second wife is you spend years pretending it doesn’t bother you. .. Until the first one walks through the front door of the beach house your dead husband just left you. * FROM AMAZON #1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR * comes an original, small-town beach series—filled with secrets, second chances, and the strange magic of starting over beside the last person you'd ever expect...Categorized as:
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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... -
Healing Hearts at the Christmas Inn by Amy Rafferty
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne betrayal. One beachfront inn. One Christmas that changes everything. When 56 year old Holly Bennett discovers her husband’s affair with her best friend, 35 years of marriage vanish in an instant. Five months later, with divorce papers filed and her twelve-year-old granddaughter in her care, Holly is barely holding it together... -
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... -
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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? -
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... -
Ever After by Amanda Prowse
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner and Swimming to Lundy, comes a hopeful and inspiring story about the possibilities that await when you dare to start again. If you’re given another chance at love, shouldn’t you take it? Enya’s life has become small... -
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
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... -
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
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 Leigh. Newly single at sixty, Elin Anderson decides it’s finally time for an adventure of her own... -
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... -
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 Leigh. Recently retired, Denny Lambert is finding life just a little bit…well, dull... -
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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The Beach Shack Summer by Cindy Nichols
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA heartfelt coastal saga about coming home, second chances, and the quiet surprises that change everything. Meg Walsh didn’t mean to stay in Laguna Beach forever. But the Beach Shack—the quirky grilled cheese café her grandfather built—has a way of grabbing hold of people and not letting go...Categorized as:
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The Summer of Second Chances by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter catching her husband at a seedy motel with another woman, 54-year-old therapist Maggie Mitchell watches her carefully constructed life implode. When a viral video of her parking lot confrontation destroys her reputation as a relationship expert, Maggie faces a cascade of canceled appointments, lost speaking engagements, and a marriage in ruins... -
Inside Silence by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSavannah (Savvy) Colter is not easily overwhelmed, which is a good thing, since she is the sheriff of Edwards County. It’s rare to find someone her age— a woman to boot—carrying such responsibility, but over the years, Savvy has more than proven herself worthy of the position…to most... -
The Honey House by Amy Rafferty
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe came home to heal. She didn’t expect to uncover a mystery—or fall for the man she couldn’t stand. 65 year old Dr. Melissa Moore returns to Cocoa Beach craving peace. A place to paint. To breathe. To be alone with her memories. Instead, she finds the Honey House—her late aunt’s tiny seaside cottage—hiding more than just dust and forgotten photographs. A secret in a hidden compartment... -
The Honey House by Amy Rafferty
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe came home to heal. She didn’t expect to uncover a mystery—or fall for the man she couldn’t stand. 65 year old Dr. Melissa Moore returns to Cocoa Beach craving peace. A place to paint. To breathe. To be alone with her memories. Instead, she finds the Honey House—her late aunt’s tiny seaside cottage—hiding more than just dust and forgotten photographs. A secret in a hidden compartment... -
The Beach Shack Summer by Cindy Nichols
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn uplifting family saga about family, forgiveness, and finding where you belong. When Tyler Walsh walks back into Laguna Beach with an unexpected companion, the rhythms of the Beach Shack are turned upside down. Meg is still learning how to balance her consulting career with her growing bond with Luke, but she can’t ignore the ripple effect Tyler’s return has on the family...
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