Escape to the beautiful lavender fields of Provence this summer
Del moved to the south of France three years ago and hasn’t looked back. She’s found new friends, new purpose, and new love with gorgeous Fabien.
But just as harvest on her little lavender farm is due to begin, Del gets some shocking news. With no time to dwell as she welcomes a new crew of lavender pickers, she unexpectedly waves goodbye to Fabien for the summer.
Usually cooking – the thing she loves best – would help soothe her troubles, but Del doesn’t remember how . . . And then chef Zacharie comes to town, dropping another bombshell!
Over one summer in Provence that’s full of surprises, friends old and new rally round. Can they complete the harvest and pull the community back together? And if Fabien returns, will Del finally get her happy-ever-after?
After three years on a lavender farm in the South of France, Del enjoys her life with younger boyfriend Fabian and her cooking passion at Henri’s bistro. However, her happiness is disrupted when Fabian is called away, Henri’s ambitious son Zacharie plans changes that exclude her, and Del faces a challenging lavender harvest alone. As she struggles with these new difficulties, including a loss of confidence in her cooking skills, the community, including new lavender pickers, comes together to support her.
This book explores themes of love, friendship, and second chances, featuring rich character development and a heartwarming resolution. Del realizes she has been neglecting important aspects of her life, particularly her relationship with Fabian, but with the help of her community, she finds a way forward. The story is filled with emotional highs and lows, misunderstandings, and ultimately, a heartwarming conclusion.
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.
Now as a single mother of two, Libby’s life is still anything but peaceful. In her work as an antenatal coach, as well as for the charity she and Nicky run for teenage mothers, Libby uses all the skills she learnt growing up surrounded by children. Her days are full, caring for her family, the mothers-to-be and the latest strays she has welcomed into her home. But in the dark of the lonely nights, Libby worries she’s falling apart at the seams.
One troubled boy and a reckless decision she made thirteen years ago still haunts her.
Two hearts that were broken, still not mended.
The time has come for Libby to look out for herself. As her family, friends and her community have known forever, Libby is one of a kind, and if she can just learn to love herself, she may be able to welcome back the love she let slip through her fingers.
Libby and Nicky, who grew up in a foster family, now run a program for vulnerable mothers. Libby, divorced and raising her children alone, faces chaos and struggles daily. When Jonah, a troubled boy she loved at 17, reappears, memories of a reckless choice from 13 years ago resurface, reminding her of the resulting family destruction. Determined to support Jonah and his sister, Libby strives to keep her life from falling apart.
The story, more focused on life than romance, showcases Libby’s realistic self-reflection and growth. It sensitively addresses difficult topics like neglect, adoption, drug use, and abuse, with empathy. Libby’s character development adds depth to this touching narrative.
She’s a rookie advice columnist. He’s her office crush. It’s about to get complicated…
Landing a new job as online agony uncle “Ask Adam” Lucy dishes out relationship tips to men. But when it comes to her own love life, she’d rather spend Friday nights curled up on her sofa with Netflix and her cat, Astro.
That is, until she meets Ross, her new co-worker who makes her snort with laughter at his silly jokes and sets off butterflies in her stomach when his hazel eyes meet hers over his laptop.
After her last work boyfriend broke her heart, Lucy swore she’d never fall for someone in the office again. And she’s just about to have two more good reasons not to.
An email has just landed in the “Ask Adam” inbox and Lucy is convinced it’s from Ross.
He’s most definitely not single.
As her advice column goes viral and her inbox overflows with problems, Lucy turns to her AI assistant for help decoding romantic troubles, including her own. Can her state-of-the-art cupid really help her navigate her feelings for Ross? Or will the truth behind “Ask Adam” turn her non-existent love life into a hot mess?
“The Love Hack” follows Lucy, a new online advice columnist for men, under the pseudonym “Ask Adam.” Despite knowing little about men, she faces another challenge: her attractive coworker, Ross, whose presence makes her blush. Having been betrayed by a past coworker-turned-boyfriend, Lucy is reluctant to pursue a relationship. Lucy’s life is further complicated by her sister’s marriage to a controlling man. At a bachelorette party, Lucy sees Ross kissing another bridesmaid, leading her to distance herself from him to avoid heartache. Despite this, working closely with Ross helps Lucy understand men better and grow into her role, while their friendship deepens. However, Ross’s continued involvement with the bridesmaid dampens Lucy’s romantic hopes.
The story explores Lucy’s journey of self-discovery, building self-esteem, and learning about relationships through her “Ask Adam” column. The book blends humor, romance, and valuable relationship insights, making it a delightful summer read.
Thea Rogers has dedicated her life to her career in corporate law. Apart from her colleague and long-time friend-with-benefits Alasdair, she’s forgone friendships and relationships, and now she’s on track to become her firm’s youngest ever female partner. She should be ecstatic. But when a senior partner dies unexpectedly, Thea realises the people at his funeral are only there out of duty. Suddenly, Thea can’t shake the question: if she disappeared tomorrow, would anyone care?
As the life choices she’s made suddenly make less and less sense, Thea is forced to make a decision. Stick with the original plan or take a completely different path.
Thea has a chance to do it right this time, and fill her world with the things that matter. But can people really change? And once life starts looking up, why does it feel like there’s something… or someone she can’t seem to replace?
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?
Amelia Rose Grayson meets Cal Hallister, a former police officer turned mercenary for Eb Scott, when he moves into her neighborhood. Despite warnings from her grandfather about their age difference and Cal’s unsuitability, Amelia and Cal grow close. After Cal is injured on a job, Amelia cares for him, though he has a high-society girlfriend in the city. Without telling Amelia, Cal re-enlists with the police and leaves, intending not to return. After her grandfather’s death, Cal contacts Amelia again, but true to Diana Palmer’s style, their reunion is fraught with complications.
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?
This is a poignant romance set in an emergency room. It follows Harper and Jared as they navigate love, loss, and second chances. Beckett’s engaging storytelling and well-developed characters make readers deeply connect with the narrative. The story is rich with tender moments, palpable chemistry, and an overarching theme of resilience and hope, emphasizing that light and love can be found even in the darkest times if one is willing to take a leap of faith.
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!
Sebastian Castellano, a Spanish Duke, grapples with the loss of his wife while facing a custody battle with his grieving sister-in-law, Alice, over his son, Diego. Despite their emotional turmoil, their journey is filled with captivating chemistry and engaging dynamics, leading to a satisfying happily ever after.
Aaliyah Montgomery isn’t just ditching her wedding. She’s also fleeing her suffocating small town and her family’s expectations. She’s got plans—for college, for finding herself. But landing a job in Chicago that fits her schedule isn’t easy. Good thing Von Howard is desperate to find a live-in nanny. Bad thing that he’s a gritty, grumpy, gorgeous tattoo artist carrying as much baggage as he has ink.
Von’s new hire is inexperienced and a fire hazard in the kitchen. She’s also all thick curls, thicker curves, and a distracting mix of innocence and sensuality. After the upheaval of a divorce, he just needs a nanny, not a sneaky link. Meanwhile, Aaliyah is bonding with his seven-year-old and showing an unexpected flair for tattoo art. Who could resist?
Yet deep down, Aaliyah’s still running—from her feelings and her fear of losing herself to someone else’s expectations again. Even as their pasts return to haunt them, their undeniable heat says maybe it’s time to stand and fight for a love they didn’t see coming.
A Cowgirl’s Christmas Reunion By Cari Lynn Webb
Everything is riding on Christmas…
Especially second chances
Ten years ago, former trick rider Willow Blackwell gave up on Christmas miracles…along with the idea of family and even love. But this year, the ghosts of Christmas past have reared up. Willow has one chance to perform with her sisters—the Blackwell Belles—and prove she’s the riding star she was born to be. But coming face-to-face with her ex, champion bull rider Nolan Elliot, is one reunion she’s not prepared for. It’s the ultimate holiday do-over. But is Willow finally leaving the past behind…or finding the love she was always meant to have?
The Grump Whisperer By Katy James
Horse barn manager Bronwen Jones is just about at her wit’s end. The barn is under new ownership, and things are going downhill fast. Now the situation is dire: bills are unpaid, they’re low on feed and hay, and the mountain of manure is the stuff of nightmares.
Which is when he arrives. Former show jumper Ian Kingston is an absolutely gorgeous wreck of a man with a deep scowl. He had the career she always dreamed of—until his most recent injury destroyed any hope of professional riding. Ian wants nothing to do with Bronwen, the responsibilities for horses or anything that reminds him of what he’s lost.
Only, Bronwen isn’t about to let their resident Mr. Rochester off easy. Not when there are horses that need tending. And when a glorious but skittish stallion arrives, Bronwen and Ian are forced to work together—even as attraction crackles between them. Both must face the pile of crap that’s keeping them from moving forward…and the outcome may be the greatest ride of their lives.
Rediscovering Christmas By Mindy Obenhaus
She feels she’s lost everything…
Will love give her hope?
When a wildfire destroys her home, widowed schoolteacher Tori Stallings finds herself unexpectedly living with her mother- and brother-in-law—and struggling with her faith. With everything Tori owns consumed by the blaze, Micah vows to help his late brother’s wife and son rebuild their lives. The two of them have always been friends, but living under the same roof has their friendship turning into something more. Can love bloom amid tragic loss and shaken beliefs, and give them a fresh start for Christmas?
Family Of Three Under The Tree By Traci Douglass
AN UNEXPECTED GIFT IN THEIR STOCKING
Radiologist Riley isn’t interested in romance. After an accident left her in a wheelchair, she’ll prove she doesn’t need anyone’s help—especially neurosurgeon Sam’s. But despite his being infuriatingly gorgeous, she can’t knock her new research partner’s commitment to their study. Single dad Sam’s still fighting his grief and is hell-bent on curing the disease that stole his wife. Yet he can’t stop thinking about Riley…or the way his little girl lights up around her. With their undeniable attraction growing, could a family of three top their Christmas lists?
Taken At Christmas By Jodie Bailey
Keeping a little girl safe
means trusting no one…
When ex-deputy Mia Galloway is assaulted and threatened at her town’s Christmas parade, she’s convinced her adopted daughter is also in danger. Mia is rescued just in time by investigator Hayden McGrath, her late husband’s best friend, who vows to protect Mia and Ruthie. And the stakes only get higher when Ruthie’s birth mother is found murdered. Someone desperately wants this child, and they’ll stop at nothing to get her. With time running out, uncovering the truth is Hayden and Mia’s only hope of saving an innocent child…
PregnantEnemyChristmas Bride By Maisey Yates
It’s cold outside… but they’re playing with fire!
CEO Florence Clare’s relationship with Hades Achelleos is…complicated. By day, her corporate enemy is the devil himself, their rivalry a thing of headline-grabbing legend. By night, they indulge in a clandestine affair. Equally brilliant, equally headstrong, they are one another’s forbidden rebellion…
Hades is fire personified, and Florence has always known their entanglement becoming public would be disastrous. But this Christmas, two little lines threaten to reveal her darkest secret—she’s pregnant. And the paparazzi sense scandal when the Greek tycoon announces his shocking new bride-to-be…
Christmas Bride’s Stand-InGroomBySophie Pembroke
SOMEONE BORROWED, SOMEONE NEW…?
Conveniently marrying her best friend will give florist Millie the child she craves. Yet when her husband-to-be is called away on business, best man Giles comes to the rescue… Giles doesn’t believe in marriage. He’s learned the hard way that women only want his wealth. But this pre-Christmas rehearsal isn’t real, so he’ll happily step in for practice “I dos.” Trouble is, there’s nothing fake about the connection between this bride and her stand-in groom… With the big day looming, dare they speak now and find forever—together?
Fortune’sHolidaySurprise By Jennifer Wilck
He’d lost the holiday spirit…
Until she brought light back into his life.
Rancher Arlo Fortune is devastated when he loses his best friend in a tragic accident. The only thing that heals him is opening his heart to his friend’s adorable daughter, Aviva…and his friend’s grieving sister-in-law, the brand-new guardian to the orphaned child. Carrie Kaplan has one mission: to lavish her niece with love in a Jewish home like her sister always wanted. Her stop in Chatelaine is only temporary. Right? But as she teaches Aviva about the miracle of Hanukkah, holiday magic might just beckon from Arlo’s ranch around the bend…
Second – Chance Bodyguard By Patricia Sargeant
He needs her help… And he wants her love.
Hezekiah Touré cares about two things: looking after his younger brothers and managing the Touré Security Group. To protect his family, he agrees to go into hiding with Celeste Jarrett after a serial killer threat. As a private investigator, Celeste has information Zeke’s family can use. As a woman he tried to love, she’s always been hard to reach. Sharing a safe house might lead to sharing her bed, but can he convince her to trust him? Or will the wounds she suffered in the past drive them apart again?
Still The One By Aimee Brown
Eve Cassidy thought Guy Foster was the only man she would ever love. Theirs was a whirlwind romance and marriage – until it all ended in tears…
Five years after their break-up, Eve still hasn’t found a reason to believe in true love. But when Foster has an accident and she discovers she’s still listed as his next of kin, Eve knows she can’t let him wake up in hospital with no one by his side. After all, those devilishly blue eyes have always been hard to say no to…
Foster isn’t sure if his poor battered brain is playing tricks on him when he sees the only woman he’s ever loved sitting next to his bedside. Maybe Eve never got over him like he never got over her? And when Eve agrees to him moving into her one-bedroom apartment to recover, it’s clear these exes have unfinished business.
Will weeks in close quarters be the making or breaking of this smouldering second chance love story? Up close and personal, old habits can be hard to break.
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?
It is a heartwarming story about Darcy, who embarks on a journey to fulfill her late sister’s bucket list and finds love with Arturo, a charismatic dance partner. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh and Rome, their emotional journey resonates with authenticity and depth, capturing the struggles of love, loss, and learning to live again.
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?
This is an engaging romantic drama where rancher Greg and accountant Briony, drawn together by tragedy, must marry to protect their deceased friends’ children from an estranged grandfather. As they navigate grief and guardianship battles, they grow closer, but face suspenseful mysteries surrounding the deaths of their friends. While action is sparse, the emotional depth and compelling characters make for a gripping read. Will they keep custody, uncover the truth, and find happiness together?
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