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Sunflower Alley by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ acclaimed family series, The Merriams, returns with an inspiring story about a hero with nothing to live for and a heroine who shows him the power of second chances… And, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way... -
A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ feel-good series, The Merriams, is back with a humorous and heartwarming story about a playboy without a cause and a woman whose dreams were diverted by family responsibility—and, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way... -
Edge of Forever by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter suffering an unexpected and devastating loss, I return to my job with the FBI and focus on finding the answers I need.Now, forced to live without the person I've come to love the most, I feel more alone than ever.And if missing Belfast and trying to navigate my life without him isn't difficult enough, every direction I turn danger lurks--waiting for me... -
Mistletoe and Magic for the Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
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Saltwater Secrets by Amelia Addler
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLife on San Juan Island isn't always as idyllic as it seems...Jade Clifton is more than ready for a fresh start. Finally free of her emotionally abusive ex, she's sure everything is about to get better for her. Except...it doesn't. A series of personal attacks on her property has her on edge, and Jade knows that she'll need help figuring out who is targeting her and why... -
Mischief and Mutiny by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the Siren of the Seas nears its next port of call, a group of disgruntled crewmembers circulate a petition to have the ship’s purser fired.Millie is shocked to learn that not only is her close friend’s name at the top of the list, but other loyal crewmembers’ names are listed as well... -
The Asheville Christmas Gift by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe charming, heartwarming holiday trilogy continues, whisking you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains... -
A Breath of Jasmine by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsInternational Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ family series, The Merriams, returns for its finale with two long-lost lovers fighting for a second chance despite the odds—with everyone’s favorite matchmakers along to pave their way.Quinn recognized Francesca Maroun as his soulmate the moment he met her in grad school.Of course he did. The Merriams always recognize their soulmates instantly... -
Saltwater Crossing by Amelia Addler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the fourth book of the Westcott Bay series, Tiffany moves to San Juan Island, telling herself that it's just so she can help Jade. But when she uses her skills to confront Jade's opposition, she's also forced to confront herself...and a handsome and mysterious man that keeps appearing at the worst moments... -
Sex. Love. Marriage. by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRelationships are broken down into categories. I’ll start with the first one. 1. Sex. For Kelly and me, that part was easy. Shhh. Don’t tell her dad. He’s always hated me. No need to give him further evidence. 2. Love. I knew the moment Kelly punched me in the ear for stealing her car that I loved her. Which also leads back to her dad hating me, but whatever... -
All this Time by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBear McKinley’s past refuses to let go. Ten years ago, Bear gave up everything—his freedom and his reputation—for his mess of a family. But after years of distance and too many attempts at starting over, he finally has a new life doing noble work in Brazil . . . until his past catches up to him once again... -
His Sixth Sweetheart by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's had a crush on him for decades. He's finally in a place where he feels ready to date the boss's daughter. Can Cord and Jane take their relationship to the next level without getting burned?Jane Hammond has grown and matured a lot over the years. So much so that she's now working in the accounting department at the massive family company in downtown Denver... -
The Fountain of Infinite Wishes by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling books…come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a gripping and emotional tale about believing in wishes coming true and searching for love—no matter where it leads.Shelby McGuiness hadn’t stopped believing in wishes.Vander Montgomery had... -
Bark! The Herald Angels Sing by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith Christmas and a family wedding fast approaching, there’s happy chaos in the air at Waterford Farm. However, not everyone in the Kilcannon clan is caught up in the magic of the moment... -
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Wild Irish Rose by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles kicks off her new series with an irreverent hero, two well-intentioned matchmakers, and a heroine as beautiful as a wild Irish rose... -
Mutual Benefits by H.P. Munro
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsComing out to your loved ones is stressful, so when Hannah Melville’s family not only accept but celebrate her accidental announcement, it should be a relief. Which it would be, if Hannah was gay.Ashley West isn’t looking for a relationship. When she’s set up by her mother on a blind date, she’s ready to nip any expectations in the bud. She’s less prepared for her love interest to be straight... -
Meet Me at Pebble Beach: The hilarious and feel-good romance fiction read of summer 2020 by Bella Osborne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRegan is holding a winning lottery ticket.Goodbye to the boyfriend who never had her back, and so long to the job she can’t stand!Except it’s all a bit too good to be true… When Regan gets pranked, she finds herself jobless, homeless and boyfriendless in one fell swoop... -
Beyond Us by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo roommates. One pact. And a kiss that changes everything. Moving in with Eli Hutton was supposed to keep my heart safe. After both our relationships crashed and burned, cohabitation seemed like a no-brainer. A reset from chaos back to stability. A chance to protect one another from Cupid and his stupid little arrows... -
Better Luck Next Time by A.R. Casella, Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe second book in the Asheville Brewing series by A.R. Casella and Denise Grover Swank.***Standalone book with HEA.***Adalia Buchanan has always poured her soul into her art, but after a horrible betrayal by her mentor, she can no longer bring herself to do it. Instead, she’s designing merch and marketing materials for her family brewery in Asheville, hoping it’ll satisfy her urge to create... -
The Last Exchange by Charles Martin
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Here’s the catch—even if I make it out of here alive, I need a reason to breathe again.” When MacThomas Pockets finished his last tour as part of the Scottish Special Forces, he was hired to consult for a film director to finesse some scenes that weren’t working. In a twist he never saw coming, he ended up moving to L.A. to work as the bodyguard for movie star Maybe Joe Sue... -
The Last Exchange by Charles Martin
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Here’s the catch—even if I make it out of here alive, I need a reason to breathe again.”When MacThomas Pockets finished his last tour as part of the Scottish Special Forces, he was hired to consult for a film director to finesse some scenes that weren’t working. In a twist he never saw coming, he ended up moving to L.A. to work as the bodyguard for movie star Maybe Joe Sue... -
The Matchmaker: Book 6 by Jennifer Beckstrand
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom Book 1: "A delightful voice in Amish romance. Sweet and funny." --Emma MillerWith their thirteen children grown, Anna and Felty Helmuth are ready for their next adventure. That means trying their hands at matchmaking--because what could be more fun than igniting love when it's right--and undoing mismatches when they're wrong... -
Matchmaker by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMatthew Caldwell is NYC's most eligible bachelor.Charming.Gorgeous.Wealthy.Great with kids.Broken.Sixteen years ago he lost everything. He made a vow to never love again. But suddenly everyone in his life is acting like a matchmaker. He can't help but wonder if a broken vow is better than a broken heart.There's just one problem. Only one woman in the city has caught his attention... -
Storms Over Secrets by J.A. DeRouen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPromises are lies dressed up for the party. Secrets poison the fairest of fairy tales. Lies stain the purest of loves. I've paid the ultimate price for my choices. The tendrils of those sins bind me to my past. The remnants of my love hold me captive. Then he walks into my life and makes me believe in second chances. He awakens feelings in my I know I shouldn't have... -
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The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver one million readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling Dare Valley and Dare River series…come join the family. USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a sweet and emotional friends-to-lovers story about the power of new beginnings... -
Home Sweet Love by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles shares a powerful tale about the sweetness of home and falling in love for the first time. Chase Parker doesn’t believe in all that gushy home sweet love stuff. Moira Hale sure as heck does... -
The Patchwork Quilt of Happiness by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles shares an emotional tale about a woman’s quest to reunite her family and make a patchwork quilt of happiness out of her own happily ever after. Riley Thomson believes every woman can be her own superhero... -
Chasing Sunsets by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA new resident is moving to Seagrove! Heath Dutton has spent the last three years trying to heal his wounds, but no matter how many places he travels, his heart is still broken when he arrives in Seagrove... -
The Bucket List by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI NEVER wanted to be a daredevil. Even as the 49-year old adult that I am, I still don’t want to ride a roller coaster or jump out of a perfectly good airplane. And I don’t understand people who want to do those things - even my lifelong best friend.And yet, here I am, holding a list of daredevil-ish things in my hand at my best friend’s will reading... -
Christmas Charms: A small-town Christmas romance from Hallmark Publishing by Teri Wilson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratings*One of the BEST ROMANCE NOVELS OF 2020, Cosmopolitan Magazine* “…literally a Hallmark movie in book form.” She never dreamed her holiday would include her hometown, a dog, or a firefighter. But a mysterious charm bracelet predicted it all… Ashley’s supposed to be having the Christmas of her dreams... -
Crosscheck by Rebecca Connolly, Heather B. Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a hard hitter, she’s a straight shooter. Can they stop the sparks from flying? Do they want to? Zane Winchester is a beast on the ice, known for racking up penalties and delivering hard blows. No one would suspect the complicated nature of his personal life, or just what it entailed... -
Don't Abandon the Superstar by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA hockey superstar who’s charmed his way through life; a woman who’s never had anything go right, desperate to free her wrongly accused mother. When their mixed luck crosses paths, life will never be the same. Is love at first sight possible? Austin Strong didn’t believe it, until Kate Joy met his gaze, and he crashed into a glass door... -
Moonlighting with the British Rock Star: A Georgia Moon Romance by Cindy Roland Anderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe needs a temporary fiancé.He needs a new image.Nobody was supposed to fall in love.Trying to get out of her evil stepsister’s engagement party, Josie claims to be secretly engaged and can’t make it home. But when the engagement party turns into a wedding, Josie only has a few days to find a fiancé or admit she was lying... -
Forgiving Her Chef by Sarah Gay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe kissed her once, but he doesn’t remember. Can she forgive him for forgetting her, for ruining her career, and for ruining ever other relationship because no other man can compete with the perfect kiss... -
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Do Tease the Charming Billionaire by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sassy but scarred woman. A tough but damaged man. Will a beautiful, secluded island bring them love or will the demons from his past rip them apart?A woman scarred and shutting herself off from the world; a billionaire who won't give up on her... -
Finding Her Cowboy by Sarah Gay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill the shop girl ever find the cowboy who allowed her dreams to come true?Becca Foley is realizing her dream to help poverty-stricken women all over the world through her local shop. Without the help of her mysterious benefactor cowboy, she would have never opened her doors... -
Do Claim the Tempting Athlete by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA single mom with a horrific secret, a charming hockey player with a marriage deadline he refuses to meet, and the ghost from her past who won't stay hidden.Eve Jewel is busy and happy raising her daughter and running her fitness center. She doesn't need or trust anyone but her family... -
Love and a Little White Lie (State of Grace) by Tammy L. Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter hitting rock bottom, January decides she has nothing to lose in working at her aunt's church--while hiding a lack of faith. A minor deception until she meets the church's guitarist and sparks fly... -
Love and a Little White Lie (State of Grace) by Tammy L. Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJanuary Sanders grew up believing karma was more reliable than an imaginary higher power, but after suffering her worst heartbreak in 29 years, she's open to just about anything, including taking a temporary position at her aunt's church... -
True to You in Good Hope: A Good Hope Novel Book 15 by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe can handle anything…except her sister marrying her ex In Good Hope, Piper sees herself as a woman totally in control. That control frays when her sister becomes engaged to her ex. Not only is she asked to be the maid of honor, her sister wants Piper to make her wedding dress!Piper thought she was doing the right thing, keeping the real reason for that long-ago split a secret from her family... -
Filthy Vegas Nights by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a male stripper. Yeah, I said it. And let me tell you, it’s an end to a means, my friend.My brothers and I are the kings of Las Vegas. Owning our own male revue club has been a fantasy of mine for a long time. And now that dream is finally a reality. My nerves are shot. The stress is real. And I need just one night to let loose... -
Small Town Christmas by Olivia Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Christmas at the Cottage comes a heartwarming holiday story about rediscovering the spirit of the season. For Cora Conway, Christmas is always the best time of year. A homebody by nature, she loves nothing more than tinkering in her holiday shop and curling up with a movie and hot chocolate on a snowy evening... -
Surprises at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe best moments are the ones we don’t see coming . . .Isla is perfectly content with her solid, stable relationship with Logan. But when they challenge each other to inject some spontaneity into their relationship things quickly get out of hand.Soon, Logan is determined to find the ultimate romantic gesture... -
Rescued for Christmas: A Sweet Holiday Billionaire Romance by Tamie Dearen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes, the only way to find the road home is to get lost!Bestselling author Amy Pinkerton is trying to escape her sudden fame and find a writing retreat for the holidays. But everything goes wrong when she gets lost on the back roads of Montana in a snowstorm. Just her luck, her rental car hits a patch of ice and skids off the road... -
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The Cottage by the Shore by Rachael Lucas
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSmall animal vet Sophie Jones has seen her daughter off to university in the USA. As a single parent with an empty nest, she surprises herself - taking a job in a tiny village of Applemore in the Highlands of Scotland. Hundreds of miles from home, she can try to escape the fear that her past might come back to haunt her... -
The New Doctor at Peony Practice by Christie Barlow
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPreorder the next book in the heartwarming and bestselling Love Heart Lane seriesLove Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter whatAll’s fair in love and…medicine?Dr Katie O’Neil has only been in Heartcross a few hours when she finds herself already ruffling feathers – not least with medical school nemesis and new colleague Ben Sanders... -
The Curveball by Emily Childs
He's the charmer of the infield. I'm the uptight, jaded author who won't give him a chance. And he's out to change my opinion whether I like it or not... -
The Promise of Rainbows by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents an inspiring and emotional tale about a hero willing to go to any lengths to recapture his belief in the sweetness of love. Jake Lassiter was a bona fide hero in the military before a tragedy in war changed his life forever... -
Reckless by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“How did you get in here?”That’s not what you want to hear when you’re staring into the sea-green eyes of the hottest man you’ve ever seen. Yet I suppose it’s a fair question, considering I’m an uninvited stranger standing in Boone Mason’s kitchen.If you think that’s bad—just wait. It gets worse... -
A Light in the Window by Jan Karon
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe second book in Jan Karon’s bestselling Mitford series confirms that a trip to Mitford is good for the soul His attractive neighbor is tugging at his heartstrings. A wealthy widow is pursuing him with hot casseroles. And his red-haired Cousin Meg has moved into the rectory, uninvited. As you can see, Mitford's rector and lifelong bachelor, Father Tim, is in need of divine intervention...
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