URGENTLY WANTED: a nanny for Christmas. Seeking an adventurous nanny to work for the aristocratic Lord family at their country estate. Must love naughty dogs, mischievous children and have a high tolerance for Christmas chaos. Room and board provided.
Penny Windlesham is stunned when her long-term boyfriend suddenly dumps her, leaving her with a broken heart just in time for Christmas. At a loose end, she accepts a job as a short-term nanny to a family she’s never met. Climbing aboard a train bound for the Dorset countryside, a tear rolls down her cheek. Alone, working and amongst strangers… could her Christmas be any less magical?
As she crunches up the family’s frost-covered drive, Penny’s spirits lift when she glimpses her home for the next month: an enormous manor house, its windows glowing with firelight and festooned with twinkling holly. And, as she settles into her role caring for the adorable Lord children, she finds herself surrounded by a quirky cast of characters, including loveably frazzled Spanish chef Pilar and the children’s grouchy uncle, Lando Lord.
Despite Penny’s attempts to avoid him, the darkly handsome Lando seems to be everywhere – hanging around like Scrooge amidst the happy present-wrapping and gingerbread baking. Apparently he wasn’t always this way… is there some secret reason he’s so cranky at Christmas?
When Lando is commissioned to carve a beautiful new Nativity scene for the local church, Penny blushingly agrees to be his model, and a sudden spark flickers between them. But it’s not long before the past comes knocking, and Penny discovers exactly why Lando left his old life behind…
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This book follows Penny, recently single after a 10-year relationship, as she decides to spend the holiday season taking care of four-year-old twins for their slightly eccentric mother, Bunny, in a small town. The family includes recluse Uncle Lando, who spends his days woodworking after a breakdown. Both Penny and Lando are planning to leave the country for a fresh start, but could something new keep them there? The story is gentle and comforting, with larger-than-life characters and a Hallmark movie-like charm. Penny finds herself immersed in the quirky world of the Lords, including the endearing Spanish chef Pilar and the grumpy Uncle Lando, as she navigates her new role and the magic of the holiday season.
Cally, a devoted single mum, is stretched thin between caring for her clingy mother and her day job as a hairdresser with an always sympathetic ear. When her life in Liverpool is suddenly upended, she grabs her son Sam and jumps in the car to drive south for the holidays. Searching for a tiny speck of a village she once visited as a child, they nearly give up when a snowstorm hits, only to unexpectedly stumble across it: Welcome to Starshine Cove.
Amidst the welcoming – if slightly mad – locals, Cally finds some unexpected new friendships. But as the year draws to a close, she faces a tough decision: she and Sam can’t stay here forever, and the future looks a lot less jolly back home…
This book follows Cally, a single mother to eighteen-year-old Sam, as she embarks on a journey to rediscover herself during the Christmas season. After her mother’s sudden departure with a new partner, Cally decides to take a trip to Starshine Cove, a place filled with childhood memories and magical experiences. In the picturesque coastal town, Cally immerses herself in the community, offering her hairdressing skills and getting involved in the lives of the locals. Amidst the beauty of winter and the enchanting caves, Cally unravels family secrets, finds unexpected friendship with widower Archie, and undergoes personal growth. The novel explores themes of healing, love, community, and the power of truth, offering readers a heartwarming and thought-provoking story filled with festive charm.
Berkley Kaine was lucky enough to meet her perfect man at a young age.
Blissfully in love, she’s about to graduate college, take on her dream job, and has never been more optimistic for the future.
Will Adler has been in love with Berkley Kaine since the moment he laid eyes on her.
But ever since they became a couple, Will and Berkley have had to contend with his influential, richer-than-rich socialite family who have never thought Berkley is good enough. Determined to drive the young lovers apart, Will’s family reveal the secret he’s yet to find a way to tell her – he’s signed on with his brother to be a part of a reality TV show called PDX Royals, as apparently, money is all it takes to be ‘royalty’ in America.
Can Berkley forgive Will for lying?
Can the couple survive the pressure of Will’s crazy family, his constant bad decisions, and a TV show they never expected to blow up the way it did?
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Aimee Brown follows the story of Berkley and Will, high school sweethearts whose relationship is tested when Will joins a reality TV show without telling Berkley. As the show airs, Will’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, straining their relationship further. Berkley, a strong and independent woman, must decide if she’s willing to forgive Will and move forward with him, while Will struggles to prove his genuine love for her amidst family pressures and his own mistakes. The story is filled with engaging characters, including the despicable Adler family and Berkley’s supportive friends and family. Despite the challenges they face, Berkley and Will’s love and determination shine through, making for a captivating and heartfelt read.
They had nothing in common—Briony, a shy accountant, and Greg, a gruff Colton rancher. But after the death of their two best friends, Briony and Greg become uneasy guardians of the couple’s two children. When the children’s dangerous grandfather tries to gain custody, the two new parents know they must get married to protect their found family. Can Briony and Greg save the children—and also their hearts—as they grow closer together?
Slow Dance With The Italian By Scarlet Wilson
HE’LL SWEEP HER OFF HER FEET!
Receiving a bucket list from her late sister, Darcy’s forced out of her self-imposed comfort zone—into a dance class with charismatic Arturo! It’s obvious the Italian’s dealing with his own losses, but they clearly share a connection. So she can’t deny his offer of help when next she adopts a boisterous puppy! Falling for the pup is easy, but can she open her guarded heart to Arturo as well?
Spanish Marriage Solution By Jackie Ashenden
Marry her enemy or lose everything…
When Alice first met Spanish duke Sebastián Castellano, the fiery attraction between them was instant, forbidden and unequivocally ignored—he was her brother-in-law. Then Alice’s husband and sister were killed in a car accident, leaving behind Alice’s baby nephew, Diego…and the shocking revelation that Sebastián was not his father.
For Sebastián, Diego is his son, no matter the bloodline. The Castellano hacienda is their home, and if Alice insists on being part of their life, it’ll have to become hers too. Her choice is simple. Leave…or stay—as his wife!
ER Doc’s Miracle Triplets By Tina Beckett
TRIPLE THE SHOCK!
ER doctor Isabella can’t believe it. She’s miraculously pregnant! With triplets… She knows she must tell her husband, Sebastián, that he’s about to be a father. But they’re separated, and the last time she saw him, he was departing Argentina following yet another IVF heartache. Isabella was left questioning if there would be a marriage for him to come back to. Now Seb’s home, can they reignite their flame to secure their future as a family?
Rancher’s Law By Diana Palmer
One night in his arms changes everything…
For Amelia Rose Grayson, there was only ever one love: Cal Hollister. When Cal, a police captain, is wounded, she’s there for him and helps nurse him back to health. After he shrugs off their undeniable chemistry, Amelia knows she needs to cut all her old ties. She escapes her small-town life and forges a new path, trying to leave Cal behind. But Amelia can’t break free of Cal’s orbit. Emotion—and an unrelenting passion—takes over when they reconnect, sending them both into dangerous territory. Can the two of them move past their previous hurt and make peace? And will they finally face the reason they keep finding each other?
Fired Up By Gigi Templeton
Avery Reed knows how to fire up the grills! And with his piercing blue eyes, the rugged pitmaster makes women’s mouths water, including Layla Jenson’s. She’s a YouTube cook-off host who’s spotlighting talented BBQ cooks across the country. Her current project is a bunkhouse cook showdown—and former pitmaster pro Avery holds the key to its success.
Unfortunately, Layla’s running from a troubled past. And Avery has his own demons nipping at his heels.
When Layla visits the TRIPLE R to ask Avery to be on the show, will their scorching chemistry seal the deal? Or will their complicated pasts tear them apart?
The Summer Of Perfect MistakesBy Cynthia St. Aubin
You can’t have the breakthrough without the breakdown…
No one in Spring Valley recognizes Lark Woodley anymore. They only remember who she used to be. Homecoming queen. Valedictorian. And one half of Spring Valley High’s golden couple. But Lark knows that her once-perfect life wasn’t really perfect. Hell, it wasn’t even her. And in one evening, she lost it…and that perfect girl is gone forever.
Now Lark’s trying to put the fragile pieces back together, with no idea of where to start. She’s only a faint sketch of the person she was, with blurry, tentative lines—and under the constant scrutiny of her overbearing parents. The only bright spot in her life is a community art class taught by Nick Hoffman, the esoteric and unreasonably hot guy from high school. And he’s not interested in a “perfect” Lark at all…
Suddenly Lark’s world is taking shape and the colors are growing more vibrant, from afternoon margaritas with Southern-fried divorcées to late-night apple pie with chocolate ice cream and an increasingly spicy situationship with Nick.
But what she’s found comes with a “best before summer’s end” expiration date. And Lark doesn’t know if she can ever truly let go of aiming for perfect…
The Summer Of Keeping Secrets By Jill Lynn
Recently widowed Marin Henderson considers time with her two adult children a gift. And she’s intent on not prying into their lives while they’re all together, cleaning out her late parents’ Colorado home. But from the start, nothing goes as planned. Her free-spirited daughter, Slade, and her strait-laced son, Reed, both arrive ahead of schedule, and no one is explaining why. Marin knows they’re hiding issues in their personal lives. But she can only push so far because she, too, is keeping secrets.
Setting aside family tensions, the three of them get to work purging the house. But when Slade discovers a decades-old newspaper clipping about a body found on the rocks below the house, questions arise. Marin insists the death was ruled an accident, but Slade’s curiosity is piqued. And when a roof leak compels Marin to call on an old friend and flame for help, it’s the catalyst for a wave of revelations.
Between a daughter bent on distracting herself from her own career turmoil, a son desperate to hold on to his marriage and a mother forced to confront her choices from that long-ago summer, pieces of the past and present begin to unravel. And before the summer is over, they each must decide what to hold on to and what to let go…
You’ve Got Male By Marina Adair
Evie Granger’s life is one crisis away from a complete meltdown.
Between single-parenting a sixteen-going-on-forty daughter, managing a mom living her best life way out loud, caring for an ailing father, and keeping the family’s struggling coffee shop afloat, Evie hasn’t looked after herself in far too long.
So naturally her best friend chooses this moment to post a video of Evie describing the ideal man…and sends it stratospherically viral.
Now Evie’s an overnight social media sensation and every eligible (and otherwise) guy in a five-state radius is turning up with his “I’m the one” credentials. But Evie can’t bring herself to let any Prince Charming into a life that’s barely holding together. A life she doesn’t even recognize as hers.
So she strikes a bargain with her sexy—if equally overwhelmed—neighbor to convince America she’s taken. But can a faux fairytale start to feel real…or is it just as doomed from the start?
For Once In My Life By Sian O’Gorma
A Tale of Love, Discovery, and Second Chances…
In the bustling world of Dublin’s advertising scene, Kitty O’Sullivan, a copywriter, feels an unexplainable void in her life that she can’t quite pinpoint. Her five-year relationship with Dave is stagnant, her creative juices have dried up and she’s even entertaining thoughts of marriage as a cure-all! Something’s missing from her life but she can’t work out exactly what it is…
When Dave decides to take time out from ‘them’, Kitty finds herself momentarily liberated to explore life and have some fun. She and best friend Shazza are corralled into joining a five-aside football team where she meets the intriguing Sweetman brothers, Tom and Rory.
As they sail around the enchanting coast of Dublin, engage in fierce football battles and stumble upon a magical secret drinking den, Kitty falls in love with her new life – and her new self – but is it only temporary until Dave returns?
Will Kitty find the answers to life’s mysteries and take charge of her future?
I promised myself I wouldn’t fall for someone rich and famous. Not after what happened last time. But when leading man Lucas Stone comes to town, I might have trouble keeping my promises…
After getting my heart broken and being kicked out of my apartment, I return to my hometown.
I settle for a job – and a place to sleep – at the local bed and breakfast. The job? Playing tour guide for tourists with more money than sense. It’s irritating, but it’s only temporary.
Thank God.
Until Hollywood hotshot Lucas Stone arrives. He’s scouting locations for his next flick, and after one look at me, he demands that I be his personal tour guide.
Which wouldn’t be a problem if he wasn’t such an entitled jerk.
And there’s no way I’ll be getting involved with someone like him. Not again.
But when we get trapped in a way-too-small tent during a thunderstorm, we have no choice but to cuddle together, and Lucas reveals a secret that might just change my mind.
About absolutely everything.
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Rachel, recently back in her small hometown and disillusioned with wealthy men after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend, finds herself reluctantly working with famous actor Lucas Stone as a location scout for his upcoming movie. Despite her initial reservations, Rachel discovers that Lucas is nothing like the entitled celebrity she expected. While the characters are likable and the writing enjoyable, the story’s pacing feels rushed, leading to an abrupt and somewhat unsatisfying ending. Despite this, the book offers an appealing narrative of a regular person meeting a glamorous movie star, with just enough glamour to be believable. However, the social commentary on wealth and nepotism feels forced and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story.
All Louisa wants is the impossible. To find a straightforward man, who isn’t remotely messed up. Now there’s a thought… But does such a man even exist?
All she knows is that she doesn’t need any more complications in her life. She has enough to deal with, with one best friend with a very strange horoscope habit, and the other dealing with a screwed-up husband. Not to mention dealing with her own ex-husband and his pregnant new girlfriend, who seems to need Louisa to give them relationship counselling!
She resolves that maybe a life of helping other people find their happy-ever-afters is enough for her. But then handsome vet Marcus walks into her life. And everything changes…
Louisa’s life is turned upside down by an unexpected divorce, which becomes even more complicated when her ex-husband’s pregnant girlfriend joins her at the veterinary clinic where she works. The emotionally charged predicament sets the stage for a gripping narrative that delves into themes of love, redemption, and forgiveness. Louisa’s unwavering determination and the authenticity of her friendships add depth to the story, showcasing the transformative power of human connections. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into the characters’ fates, culminating in a suspenseful climax that leaves a lasting impact. This remarkable novel explores the complexities of relationships and resilience of the human spirit, making it essential reading for anyone seeking a compelling and emotionally resonant tale.
Daisy’s perfectly content with her life. She’s got a job she likes, a nice enough flat, and in a relationship with childhood best friend Adam. She’s got used to the lack of fireworks – after all, you can’t put a price on friendship being the foundation of everything.
But they say you never forget your first, and Daisy has never forgotten how she felt that one summer with Zach – one electrifying, yet slightly embarrassing fumble in the dark.
The catch? Zach was also her and Adam’s best friend growing up. Now he’s back, after making his fame in Hollywood, and he has the same to-die for smile and cheeky glint in his eye… but Daisy has made her choice and it’s Adam – right?Can Daisy follow her heart without anybody else’s hearts getting broken in the process?
Love is the ultimate game. And this matchmaker plays for keeps.
Elite matchmaker Cher Thatcher always gets her man. But true love is the risk she never thought she’d take for herself … Until now.
New York Fashion Week isn’t just the ultimate glamorous getaway for Cher and her best friend, billionaire and international heart-throb Owen Hawking. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to finally make the leap from friends to lovers. But the glittering lights and epic after-parties have a few unexpected twists in store.
For one thing, Channing Stanbury, the dangerously handsome playboy from Cher’s past, has just unexpectedly waltzed back into her life. And Owen’s old flame—who happens to be a supermodel—is stealing the spotlight at the hottest runway show of the year.
Sparks are flying, champagne is flowing, and the fashion scene is sizzling. Will Cher finally find her own happily ever after among all the sparks? Or will her chance at a real relationship with both Owen and Channing slip through her fingers?
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Cher Thatcher, an elite matchmaker, finds herself taking a chance on love during New York Fashion Week, where she plans to transition from friends to lovers with her billionaire best friend, Owen Hawking. However, unexpected twists arise when Channing Stanbury, a handsome playboy from Cher’s past, reappears, and Owen’s supermodel ex complicates matters. Amidst the sizzling fashion scene and spicy encounters, Cher navigates her own romantic journey while grappling with past trauma and her burgeoning feelings for both Owen and Channing. With plenty of steamy scenes and character growth, this sequel to Matching Millions delivers a quick and entertaining read, despite its lack of adventure or intricate plot. The characters, though wealthy and attractive, are intriguing, and Cher’s Matchmaker 360 business adds an interesting dimension to the story, offering insight into the world of elite matchmaking.
He’s utterly off-limits… and the only man she’s ever wanted!
Temporary assistant Evolet Grey has precisely the skills and experience to help Damon Bradford win the biggest contract in his company’s history. But she’s also maddeningly attractive and testing the iron grip the Manhattan CEO always has on his self-control…
Putting her needs first has never come easily to innocent Evolet. But she can barely think straight in her new boss’s presence! She’d be putting everything on the line by revealing the powerful attraction Damon has awoken, but would walking away from it be the biggest risk of all?
Evolet Grey, a temporary executive assistant, is assigned to help Damon Bradford win a crucial contract for his company. Despite her professional skills, Evolet finds herself drawn to Damon, who is determined to keep their relationship strictly business due to past trauma. As they work together, their attraction grows, but both must grapple with the potential risks of pursuing a temporary romance. Evolet also strives to fulfill her dream of playing the cello in an orchestra while navigating her feelings for Damon. Overall, it is a light and easy read tome.
After a difficult break-up, Poppy is keen to put the past behind her and what’s better than some relaxing time with her aunt in the picturesque Cornish village of West Par?
But life at her aunt Flora’s Dogs’ Home is anything but relaxing. When a poor little pup is stranded at the gates, Poppy takes them for a check up at the local vet, hoping against hope they’ll be fine.
And there she meets Mack: the vet who is so charming and experienced with the dogs, but selfish and – dare she say it – money-grabbing with his clients.
But underneath that cold exterior, she’s sure there’s more to the story. If only she could convince him to open up. Because without him, the future of Wagging Tails isn’t so assured…
This is a heartwarming romance set in a small Cornish town, centered around Poppy Hargraves, who finds solace at her aunt Flora’s dog shelter after a tough breakup. As Poppy reconnects with the dogs and becomes involved in their care, she also forms a friendship with the new vet, Mack. Despite their past baggage and misunderstandings, Poppy and Mack’s romance blossoms amidst the Christmas festivities. While the romance plot is fairly typical, the charming setting of the dog shelter and the Christmassy atmosphere add to the book’s appeal. The story sheds light on the challenges faced by animal shelters, such as vet bills, and highlights the importance of community support. Overall, it’s a pleasant and enjoyable read, with the dogs stealing the show.
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