Just when Daisy thought she had canal life understood, Theo, her primary go-to for all of her boating questions has left Wildflower Lock, not to mention the budding romance that has been steadily growing.
Not one to sit and wallow, Daisy takes matters into her own hands. Who said long-distance relationships can’t work?
With the help of trusted friend Yvonne, Daisy takes the September Rose on a round trip to surprise her new boyfriend. The best thing about a home on the water? You can go anywhere!
But perhaps leaving the serenity of Wildflower Lock wasn’t the best idea. Daisy hates keeping secrets from Theo, and she’s not the only one…
This is a charming and uplifting novel that invites readers into the picturesque world of Wildflower Lodge. With her evocative prose, Lynn paints a vivid picture of the lodge and its stunning natural surroundings, making it a perfect escape for those seeking a heartwarming read.
This instalment allows us to find out more about Daisy and Theo and the other characters but we also get to hear a bit more about Yvonne’s story and I absolutely loved the way her friendship with Daisy became cemented during the course of this story and how the bond between these two women grew as well as Daisy’s relationship with her mum changing. The descriptions of the settings and the sights and sounds make the reader think they are actually on the narrow boat doing the journey themselves and as usual with these books they transport me back to happy memories of barge holidays from my youth. I would love to go back and do another one, one day . The characters are well-developed and relatable, each bringing their unique quirks and warmth to the story. The romantic subplot is sweet and satisfying, adding an extra layer of charm to the story.
When life throws up the unexpected, can Phoebe hold strong?
In the idyllic setting of the New Forest, talented vet Phoebe Dashwood envisions a picturesque life alongside her beloved fiancé. However, the course of true love is fraught with unexpected hurdles.
Career wise, Phoebe encounters a goat who is seemingly experiencing a phantom pregnancy, and a highly-strung talking parrot who pushes her professionalism to the limits.
Things take an unexpected turn for the worse when Phoebe is confronted with a glamorous love rival, and a surprise Valentine’s Day ‘date’ to see a financial advisor! Can things get any worse?
When tragedy strikes Phoebe realises that nothing in life should be taken for granted and fears she will lose everything she holds dear.
Whilst her friends find their own happy endings, Phoebe is beset with doubts that she and Sam will never find theirs. Is love enough to carry them into the future they deserve?
This book is a delightful and heartwarming read that transports readers to the idyllic countryside of Puddleduck Farm. Galton’s storytelling shines as she weaves a tale of love, community, and second chances, creating a book that feels like a warm hug.
The protagonist, Phoebe, is endearing and relatable as she navigates the challenges of rural life while trying to restore the farm to its former glory. Her journey is filled with ups and downs, but her determination and optimism keep the story engaging. The romance subplot is charming and well-paced, with a perfect blend of tension and tenderness that will keep readers rooting for Phoebe’s happy ending.The themes of community support, resilience, and finding happiness in unexpected places are beautifully explored. Galton’s ability to balance lighthearted moments with deeper emotional undertones makes this book a satisfying read.
Overall, it is a perfect escape for anyone looking for a feel-good story with relatable characters and a picturesque setting. It’s a testament to the power of perseverance and the magic of finding love and happiness where you least expect it. Highly recommended for fans of contemporary romance and heartwarming fiction.
Allie Cammareri is about to get her revenge. It’s been twelve years coming, but she’s finally going to defeat the ex who stole her research then dumped her.
She’s in a race against him to finish the same big project, and there can only be one winner. All she needs is a few more weeks of working around the clock, and victory will be hers.
So when her boss announces she’s being pulled off the project to mentor a Hollywood A-lister who’s preparing for an upcoming movie role, Allie is devastated. She doesn’t care that it’s People’s Sexiest Man, Hudson Finch.
Allie refuses to let him get in her way, even if Hudson is the most distracting (and delicious-smelling) man on the planet. But between the close confines of her tiny office and a night stranded together in a secluded mountain cabin, her feelings for Hudson turn into something she never could’ve predicted.
She may be falling hard for him, but can Allie really find her happily ever after in his muscley arms?
Dr. Allie Cammareri, brilliant but unlucky in love, must prepare actor Hudson Finch for a role as her institute’s founder. Allie aims to complete her groundbreaking project solo, but unexpectedly falls for Hudson, Hollywood’s heartthrob with hidden dyslexia and self-doubt. Their journey is filled with funny, sweet moments as they overcome their past issues. Allie’s large, opinionated Italian family adds humor and complications. Hudson’s handsome image hides his self-doubt, but his genuine caring nature emerges, deepening their connection.
Stevie Phillips has just landed her dream job at a publishing company, ready to begin a new chapter in her life.
But her first day throws more curveballs than she thinks she can handle: a sudden company takeover sees the publicity team fired, and her new boss is the last person she wanted to see — her ex-boyfriend, Noah Anderson.
Assigned to a difficult book campaign, Stevie is determined to prove herself and not let Noah, the man who broke her heart, stand in her way. But as they work closely together, Noah hints that their breakup wasn’t as straightforward as she thought.
Is getting back with an ex ever a good idea, especially when he’s your boss?
“The Plot Twist” centers on Stevie Phillips, who starts her dream job at a publishing house only to find her new boss is her ex, Noah Anderson. With staff leaving due to a takeover, a demanding author, and a romance-hating colleague, Stevie faces multiple challenges. Passionate about defending the romance genre, she rallies her colleagues, while navigating the sizzling chemistry with Noah. The book filled with humor, romance, and industry insights, it’s a must-read for book lovers.
A game of chance during a horrific POW experience decided the future for Jackson “JJ” Justice and his teammates. Years later, they’re well settled into their lumberjack business in small-town Maine. And for nearly as long, JJ’s been pining for April, the woman largely responsible for growing their business, but insecurities keep him at arm’s length from the sexy receptionist.
April Hoffman loves her job…and her boss. She’s unsure where JJ’s head is at, but for her part, she knows exactly why she’s not revealed her feelings. Not only does she have one failed relationship under her belt, she’s also several years older than JJ. Why would a man so brutally hot settle for someone almost past her prime?
After a car accident nearly takes April’s life, leaving her with temporary amnesia, they both understand what they almost lost. The floodgates are open, their feelings exposed…but it may be too little, too late.
An enemy from JJ’s past has come calling, putting not only his future happiness on the line, but the lives of several people he holds dear—starting with April.
This book features compelling characters: Jack, a protective and possessive former soldier deeply in love with the older April, and April, whose memory slowly returns in a realistic manner. The story highlights Jack’s vulnerability and insecurity, making his devotion to April endearing. Their journey to acknowledge and accept their feelings is sweetly portrayed, with a near tragedy cementing their mutual love. Stoker’s universe, with its strong bonds and realistic characters, adds depth, despite some stilted dialogue and repetitive proclamations about “our women” and “our men.”
She’s a small-town schoolteacher, he’s a hotshot creative director. Together, it’s hate at first sight.
Sophie Taylor has a secret and Joe Walsh is the last person she’d tell. He’s devilishly handsome, incredibly hot – and far too sure of himself.
But Sophie desperately needs his help.
Because she’s not just hiding something small. She is Este Cox, the mysterious romance author the entire world is desperate to unmask.
When a trip to the countryside means sharing a cottage with only one bed, it’s a short step to sharing a whole lot more besides… Can Sophie trust Joe with the truth – and be herself?
“Love Story” is set over a chaotic weekend, featuring Sophie, a bestselling romance novelist writing under a pen name to hide her success from her snobbish publishing parents. Sophie’s journey explores internalized misogyny faced by romance writers and readers. The banter between Sophie, her family, and Joe—whose trustworthiness is questioned until the end—adds humor, especially in roasting Sophie’s ex. Kelk highlights the unfair belittlement of romance literature, celebrating its value and giving shout-outs to fellow romance authors.
Stranded in Rome, with all planes grounded due to volcanic ash, Callum gratefully accepts a lift back to London with a friend-of-a-friend who’s on her way home after a European road trip in a campervan.
But when he meets her, his heart plummets – she’s Emma, his ex, The ex, and he can’t be stuck in a van with her.
When Emma sees Callum again, she’s horrified. It’s taken so many years to heal her heart – she really doesn’t want to spend the next few days in close quarters with him.
As they embark on the drive of a lifetime, it begins to feel as though fate might have had a hand in reuniting them. But understanding what happened in the past and coming to terms with the present isn’t easy. Can the gift of time – and forced proximity – bring them back together again?
“We Were on a Break” by Jo Lovett is a charming romantic comedy set against the scenic backdrop of Italy and France. The story follows exes Callum and Emma, who reunite unexpectedly when stranded in Rome due to a volcanic ash cloud. Emma offers Callum a ride back to London in her camper van, Miranda. As they travel, they confront unresolved feelings and past misunderstandings. Lovett’s well-developed characters and a blend of humor and emotional depth make this a delightful read about second chances and rekindled love, perfect for fans of light-hearted, nostalgic romance.
Preschool teacher Nell Underwood’s pulse is racing as she makes an agonizing confession to Aristophanes Katsaros: their intoxicating encounter left her pregnant—with twins! But the Greek’s marriage demand shocks her to her core. She knows firsthand that babies deserve love, not convenience.
No isn’t a word billionaire Aristophanes is used to. Haunted by his own childhood abandonment, he’s determined to claim his heirs. Yet using their blistering attraction to persuade Nell to accept his proposal proves futile—she wants more. Can Aristophanes unlock the chains that have forever surrounded his heart?
Redeeming The Past By Linda Goodnight
Can repairing an old house…
Open the door to a new love?
To make amends for his misspent youth, bodyguard John-Parker Wisdom vows to turn his late foster mom’s property into a home for neglected teenage boys. Only there’s a catch—unexpected co-heir Zoey Chavez. The pretty widow needs the house proceeds to support her children, and she won’t let a former bad boy stand in her way. Now they have three months to agree on a plan or forfeit their shared inheritance. But when John-Parker’s past complicates things as the deadline looms near, will they risk everything for a chance at a forever partnership?
Love Letters From Her Cowboy By Sasha Summers
He may be an aloof cowboy…
But still waters run deep!
Practical cowboy Dougal McCarrick sure didn’t believe in things like love at first sight. But the moment he sets eyes on Emory Swanson and the injured dog she’s rescuing, Dougal can’t help but be captivated by the beautiful Granite Falls newcomer with the mournful eyes. So much so that the shy rancher pours his feelings out in letters. Racked with guilt over her husband’s death, Emory’s still paying penance for the past. Why does she deserve the beautiful words of a mysterious cowboy poet? Dougal may just be the one to melt the ice from her heart…and in the process, capture his own elusive and forever love.
A Match For The Sheriff By Lisa Childs
The sheriff vows to find the truth…
But will it be worth the cost?
Sheriff Marsh Cassidy suspects his dad’s nurse, Sarah Reynolds, knows something about the fire at his family ranch. It’s his job and his family duty to find the truth, but he’s torn between finding answers and his growing feelings for Sarah and little Mikey. Sarah would do anything to protect her son, and it’ll take more than a white hat to gain her trust. When the truth about the fire finally comes out, will Marsh and Sarah lose everything…or find a way to have it all?
Beauty And The Brooding CEO By Juliette Hyland
TALE AS OLD AS TIME…
Trekking through snow to a billionaire’s secluded mountainous estate isn’t what art conservationist Cora expected when she took the job. However, the chance to review Everett Winthrope’s private collection—fulfilling her father’s final wish—is far too tempting… And, despite his scars, the brooding CEO is even more so! As her boss, he’s completely off-limits, but that doesn’t stop Cora’s pulse from racing. Yet it’s clear Everett’s fortress hides more than just himself. Could unveiling who he really is help him step out of the shadows…and into a future with Cora?
Stuck In The Country With You ByZuriDay
She’s packing her bags—and her baggage.
Ten years ago, Genesis Washington made a very poor decision. At the time, it seemed great. Fantastic. Explosive. But the truth is, your one-night rebound should never be your younger brother’s rival. And he definitely shouldn’t be someone who allegedly only slept with you to gain the upper hand—even if the sex was amazing.
Now Genesis is blindsided when the farm she’s inherited just happens to be right next door to Jaxson King, the regrettable one-night stand she’s still painfully attracted to. This man has aged like the finest of wines, and what’s worse, he’s now a thoughtful and responsible father. Good thing Genesis has a (*cough* long-distance *cough*) boyfriend. Well, sort of. It’s complicated.
Jaxson and his hotness should be easy enough to ignore. But when city-girl Genesis discovers there’s a serious learning curve to her humble new home, it’s Jaxson who’s there to lend a very skilled helping hand. With every problem that arises, Jaxson is seemingly making all the right moves—both on the farm and when things heat up behind closed doors. But, surely, that doesn’t mean he’s right for Genesis, does it?
Love In Translation By Joss Wood
Up until a few months ago, Rheo Whitlock had it all. Stability, self-confidence and a safe job as an interpreter for the United Nations… It was the predictable sort of existence she, as a dedicated homebody, had always dreamed of—the security she’d needed thanks to her nomadic #vanlife upbringing. But ever since an unfortunate “hot mic” moment threw her career into a tailspin, she’s been struggling—really struggling—with fear, anxiety and uncertainty. A calculated escape is in order, and Rheo knows just the place: her grandmother’s secluded hideaway in the breathtaking town of Gilmartin.
Except she won’t be alone, thanks to a random twist of fate…
Fletcher Wright lives for adrenaline, always chasing the next high. So when he learns he’ll have to share his rental accommodations with Rheo—a stranger, basically—he simply chalks it up to another challenge. It doesn’t hurt that there’s an immediate attraction between them, which neither can explain. Before long, they’re not just sharing a house and new experiences—they’re sharing a bed. But when it’s time for Fletcher to move on to the next adventure, he and Rheo will both have to decide—are they ready to take the biggest risk of all?
Tracking Down The Lawman’s Son By Delores Fossen
A lawman will cross every line
To bring his missing baby home
When Bree McCullough narrowly escapes an attack on her life, Deputy Luca Vanetti rushes to his ex-lover’s side. But the worst is yet to come. When their two-month-old son is kidnapped, Luca and Bree must put their painful history aside and work together to bring Gabriel home. The truth could lie in Bree’s own past and her investigation into her father’s unsolved murder. As the violence escalates, Luca vows to protect Bree and their baby against an unseen threat…and a plot to silence them forever.
A Vet To Heal His Heart By Caroline Anderson
RESISTING HIS UNEXPECTED HOUSEGUEST
Vet Ellie has arrived in Yoxburgh with no job, no home and a sick dog. Finding herself on the doorstep of gorgeous local vet Hugo, she begs him to save her adorable Lola. He does her one better, offering Ellie a role at his practice and a room above his own! Brokenhearted Hugo isn’t looking for a relationship. He’s suffered too much loss already. But working—plus living—together puts temptation repeatedly in his path. Because there’s something special about Ellie… Could she help him to finally move on from his grief and forge a future with her?
Colton’s K- 9 Rescue By Colleen Thompson
Justice awaits a serial killer…
With a K-9 team in hot pursuit.
To search-and-rescuer Malcolm Colton, hunting the fugitive who terrorized his family is worth any risk on a stormy mountainside. But when his trusty K-9 follows a scent, he’s stunned to encounter Giselle Dowling, the celebrity ghostwriter with whom he shares a past tragedy and personal trauma. It’s a bittersweet reunion as the estranged pair decide to work together to stop the killer. As their search brings them closer to the cult leader who threatens the Colton family, Giselle and Malcolm find themselves falling for each other. Can Malcolm’s K-9 help them bring down the killer and lead them to a future filled with promise?
When Bethany learns that her estranged brother, Joseph, has died, she’s devastated. Returning home to Tuppenny Bridge is the last thing she wants to do, but she has no choice.
Making her way over the River Skimmer, rain coats the windscreen as she looks out at landscapes she hasn’t seen for over three decades. Happier times flash through her mind – birthday laughter, glimmering Christmas lights and her precious big brother, before he broke her heart. And now, with him gone, so is any hope of an apology…
To Bethany’s dismay, her childhood home, Whispering Willows, has been converted into a horse sanctuary and the house, as well as the animals, are now in her care.
Bethany has one goal in sight – sell the property before the past catches up with her. It’s not going to be easy: the house has been neglected, the stables are falling apart and then there’s Clive Browning, her brother’s best friend. His presence, at first unwanted, begins to stir up emotions in Bethany that she’s never felt before.
But just when Bethany starts to accept that there may be hope for a new beginning in Tuppenny Bridge, a shattering revelation comes to light, making Bethany question all she thought was true…
“Coming Home to Tuppenny Bridge” by Sharon Booth captures the emotional journey of Bethany Marshal, who returns to her estranged family home after her brother Joseph’s death. Estranged from her family due to past betrayals and abuse, Bethany plans to sell Whispering Willows, her childhood home. However, she discovers Joseph’s work in rescuing abused animals and begins to heal. Supported by Clive, a kind vet, Bethany confronts her past, experiences emotional growth, and finds new love. The novel addresses heavy themes like abuse and betrayal with sensitivity, culminating in a heartfelt and redemptive conclusion.
He was always the right guy, it was always the wrong time…until now?
You never forget your first and the saying couldn’t be truer for Daisy Malone. Because the moment childhood friend turned Hollywood superstar Zach Dryden reappears in her life she instantly remembers how she felt during the summer that changed everything. After weeks of flirting, the heat between them exploded in an electrifying (yet slightly embarrassing) one night together. But then Zach left and Daisy moved on and she knew their friendship – and her heart – would never be the same again.
Now Zach is back, more charming and irresistible than ever, and offering her a once in a lifetime trip to the Cannes film festival. Daisy has never found anyone who can compare with Zach, but she’s reluctant to open her heart to him again. Yet with so much history between them, can Daisy give their friendship a second chance…or will he always be the one who got away?
“Three’s a Crowd” is a short, easy read about Daisy, who settles for her best friend Adam, despite lingering feelings for childhood friend Zach. Zach’s return from Hollywood reignites old sparks, but Daisy’s indecision causes turmoil. The story struggles with its cheating theme, failing to show Daisy’s growth and hard decisions, resulting in an unearned resolution. Despite the chemistry between Daisy and Zach, the narrative needed stronger development to truly engage readers.
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