For as long as she can remember, Everly Aprile has been obsessed with the Monterran royals, especially Queen Kat: elegant, self-possessed, and living a fairy-tale romance. As for Everly, her career as an event planner has stalled—and so has her love life. Then a wealthy new client wants a sweet-sixteen party that’s fit for an American princess. Practicing her “What Would Kat Do” mantra, Everly offers to bring it to life by immersing herself in everything Monterra.
Call it intervento divino when she meets dizzyingly handsome and charismatic Max Colby, who’s relocated stateside from the Monterran kingdom of her dreams. If Everly promises to be his New York City guide, he’ll teach her the customs and culture of Monterra so her party gets a boost of authenticity. Deal. As their friendship grows, Everly starts falling—but for what? Another unattainable obsession? Max is such a dreamboat that surely he sees her as just a friend.
Her royal to-do list is in order. She’s revamping her life and learning to believe in herself. Maybe, just maybe, there’s a chance for fate to bring Everly her happily ever after after all.
This is a sweet romance with a touch of royal fairytale. Everly, kind-hearted and vulnerable from her past, never imagined someone like Max, charismatic and sexy, would fall for her. Working as an assistant to a cold boss at an event management company, Everly deserves a promotion. Her chance comes with a big presentation she nails, but she needs information on Monterran culture for the theme. She meets Max, a handsome Monterran man, at a bar, and he’s kind and caring despite being out of her league. Everly is talented but plagued by insecurities. Her supportive roommate Vella helps her see her worth. Max, a perfect boyfriend, also has secrets that almost ruin everything. In the end, Everly faces life boldly, and Max shows his love in meaningful ways. The fictional Monterran element and Everly’s crush on her boss felt unnecessary and slowed the story’s pace.
When investment banker Adrian and software engineer Rowena started the day, they didn’t expect to end it engaged! But Adrian has invented a fake fiancée to impress his CEO, regretting the lie almost immediately, and now he is in hot water. Meanwhile, Rowena’s career has just gone up in flames, leaving her unemployed, unexpectedly expecting with no father in the picture, and short of options. When fate throws these two hot messes into a meet-cute of epic proportions, it’s a match made in rock-bottom heaven. They say love is blind, and with nothing to lose, Adrian gets down on one knee… and Rowena says yes!
The rules of engagement are simple:
Pretend to be madly in love
Keep their real lives separate
Absolutely, positively do NOT catch feelings
However, faking it is harder than they thought, especially when every overnight stay comes with only one bed and zero personal space—blurring that imaginary line between ‘just business’ and ‘definitely personal.’
Soon, their carefully constructed charade starts to feel alarmingly… real. Can Adrian and Rowena stick to their engagement pact, or will their fake relationship graduate to something authentically messy, complicated, and wonderful?
Find out in this hilarious, heartwarming tale of two strangers who said “I do” before they even said “Hello.” Because sometimes, the worst day of your life just might lead to the best mistake you’ll ever make.
Robyn Allen is finally getting closer to her dream of West End stardom. And along with her role dancing in the latest hot musical, she’s being wined and dined by an equally hot man – the wildly successful and well-connected Fabian Carrington. But one slip up and her dreams are shattered, and Robyn has to hobble back to the Yorkshire village of Beddingfield, and the life she hoped she’d escaped.
Moving back into her mum’s house with her recalcitrant teenage sister Sorrel, next door to her older sister Jess who’s fed up with picking up the slack, is not how Robyn pictured her year. But there’s more to come. Sorrel needs a new school, and the school needs a new drama teacher. Despite having vowed never to teach again, Robyn knows she has to support her sister.
So together Sorrel and Robyn vow to take on St Mede’s – home to jokers, tearaways and trouble-makers, but with a hidden heartbeat ready to be inspired. And who knows, the kids might have something to teach Robyn about life too…
The book is divided into two halves, with Robyn’s life in London and then in Yorkshire. Initially, Robyn lives above a Soho kebab shop, working as a waitress while dreaming of a West End role. Her relationship with barrister Fabian introduces her to a new lifestyle but also exposes her to prejudice. Robyn’s strong sense of right and wrong and pride in her heritage contrast with Fabian’s moral ambiguities. The story then shifts to Yorkshire, where Robyn returns to help her struggling family, especially her troubled teenage sister Sorrel. She secures Sorrel a school place on the condition she teaches drama and dance. The narrative is filled with surprises, new relationships, and challenges, all set within a warmly depicted family dynamic. The author handles serious issues sensitively, blends humor, and develops romantic elements with unexpected twists. This heartwarming, well-told story makes a promising start to a new series.
One photo and a handful of letters can change everything.
Emmie Brown has always known she was adopted. Nellie Brown sacrificed everything to make their life together comfortable and, while not the most demonstrative or warm woman, Emmie never doubted her devotion. But, when Emmie finds a stash of letters and a hidden photo after her mother’s death, everything she has believed changes in an instant. And she won’t be able to rest until she finds the mysterious ‘G’ who sent the letters.
Emmie’s quest takes her to the breathtakingly beautiful Isle of Siskin and into the home of the gregarious, fiercely loyal Hawkins family. After an isolated and introverted life, the burst of colour and noise is overwhelming. But soon Emmie feels her heart begin to open, her mind begin to dream. And as her friendship with kind and gorgeous islander Pip Hawkins gets closer, endless possible futures draw into focus.
But the discovery of ‘G’s true identity will mean Emmie has to choose. One of her choices would mean revealing secrets hidden for decades, one could lead to happiness, but both will need Emmie to be braver than she’s ever been…
When maths teacher Zoe Swift meets the irresistibly funny and charming Jack Damon at her friends’ wedding, sparks fly faster than you can say “the square root of sixty-nine.”
And when Jack turns up at her school, newly recruited as a supply teacher, she can’t ignore the intense effect he has on her when their paths cross in the corridors. But Zoe is still reeling from her husband’s recent jaw-dropping betrayal and adjusting to life as a single mum to two teenage kids. She’s not sure if she’s ready to open her heart to a fling with a younger man.
As Zoe and Jack’s connection grows deeper, their undeniable chemistry and Jack’s steadfast support help Zoe rediscover the good things in life: her love of a good dance, the soothing power of takeout, the secret thrill of receiving a well-timed chicken emoji and the wonder of multiple orgasms…
But with complicated family dynamics and co-parenting with her ex to manage, a sizeable age gap, and Jack’s uncertainties about his future to factor in, she’s about to find out that love isn’t always a simple equation.
Can Zoe accept this gift from the universe and take a chance on a far-from-textbook romance?
“Textbook Romance” is a heartfelt story featuring two kind main characters whose chemistry is evident from start to finish. The romance unfolds beautifully, with enjoyable and sexy scenes. Jack Damon meets Zoe, a married mom, at a friend’s wedding, where she discovers her husband has cheated on her. Jack, being a perfect gentleman, gets her home safely. The story is told from both perspectives, which adds depth. Their paths cross again months later when Jack becomes a substitute teacher at Zoe’s school. The slow burn of their relationship is captivating, with Jack remaining respectful of Zoe’s circumstances.
A New Chapter At The Borrow A Bookshop By Kiley Dunbar
Will her new love story be the one she’s read before?
A decade after they said goodbye after graduation, old friends Harri and Annie reunite in the beautiful village of Clove Lore in Devon – what more could these bookworms want than a holiday running the tumbledown bookshop?
Unbeknownst to Annie, Harri is arriving with a bruised heart after the end of his long-term relationship, while Annie is running away from painful memories in Texas.
Elsewhere in Clove Lore, the mysterious owner of Castle Lore has died, causing much gossip in the village. When Harri and Annie are sent to investigate the huge Gothic library, they find themselves locked in overnight and soon, are discovering their connection might be more than just good friends…
Surprises On The Scottish Isle By Lilac Mills
Will they get a second chance at first love?
When newly divorced Tara McTaigh spots an advert for a studio to let in Castle Coorie’s craft centre, she packs up her Edinburgh life and moves to the Isle of Skye, eager for a fresh start.
Little does she know that the castle’s estate manager, single dad Calan Fraser, is the man who broke her heart back at university.
Thoroughly done with romance, Tara decides to ignore Cal and focus on building her business – creating dollhouses to commission. But Duncoorie is a small community, and the two keep bumping into each other…
Just as she is starting to open her heart once more to Cal, a change in his life puts everything on the line. When a surprise storm threatens Tara’s safety, will Cal realise in time that love is worth the risk?
Rancher’s Love By Mary Sue Jackson and Leslie North
Cowboy’s Doorstep Baby
Sam Carden’s life gets complicated when his ex hands over their baby daughter—permanently. Aspiring chef Arielle Rose steps in to help out, just as she’s gearing up for a high stakes cooking competition. But can she ignore the sizzling attraction between her and Sam?
Her Second Chance Cowboy
When rancher Colin McCabe offers his historic barn for his best friend’s wedding, he didn’t realize he’d be working side-by-side with the Maid of Honor, Nancy Sharp… His high-school sweetheart! Will planning their friends’ big day lead to their own second chance at love?
Cowboy’s Sexy Ex
Sally Weston was always the one for injured stuntman Jarod Hunter – until she broke his heart. Letting Jarod go to follow his dreams was the hardest thing Sally ever did. Now that he’s back running the family ranch, can these two wild souls finally find each other?
Cowboy’s Christmas Wife
Daryl Rivers would do anything to hold onto his family’s ranch. So when single mom Laura offers him a financial lifeline, he agrees. All she needs in return is a temporary husband to unlock her trust fund. It’s all business—until the fake relationship starts feeling all too real.
Rancher’s One-Night Stand
Michael Townsend knows his decisions reflect on his character. Sleeping with Jenna Griffin, his political campaign manager, was definitely the wrong decision—even if she does drive him to distraction. Then, she drops a bombshell…he’s going to be a father.
Cowboy’s Fake Marriage
To keep custody of his infant daughter, rodeo star Shane Clayborn needs to prove he can provide a stable home. So, he makes a deal with Lila Quinn—marry him and he’ll help her buy her dream ranch. Her one rule? She can’t allow their fake marriage to break her heart for real.
Cowboy’s Convenient Marriage
Charlotte Kennedy needs a husband fast to claim her inheritance and avoid deportation. Sexy cowboy Emmett Sawyer proposed to her when they were teens—an offer she’s only too happy to accept now. The only problem? Emmett is in real danger of falling for his fake wife.
Healing the Rancher
When rancher Carter Janus first sees his new physical therapist, he almost sends her packing. Willow Spalding is gorgeous, and way too distracting to have on his ranch! But then he starts bonding with her son. And before long Carter can’t imagine life without them.
The Rancher’s Marriage Bargain
Chef Jolie Hill’s post-breakup plan? Hide out at a remote ranch and avoid men. But her brooding and sexy new boss, Colson Westland, isn’t making it easy—especially when he proposes a fake engagement to keep custody of his adorable ward, Adam.
The Rancher’s Second Chance
Samantha Jenson’s life plan: leave town, become a professor and, most importantly, avoid cowboys. Then she inherits her family’s ranch and the only way to save it is to team up with tough, sexy Cole Baker—her ex and the last person she ever wanted to ask for help.
The Rancher’s Tempting Nanny
Austin Flint can handle chaos on his ranch, but the sudden arrival of a daughter he didn’t know he had throws him for a loop. When she refuses to speak, Austin turns to beautiful speech pathologist Sara Kilne for help—unaware she might be the one to heal his stony heart.
The Rancher’s Unexpected Nanny
Former rodeo star Finn Henry’s life seems to be one tragedy after another. After his wife’s death, Finn struggles to hold onto his family’s ranch and bond with his daughter. Until a little help from nanny Callie Winter helps him open his heart again.
Her work is demanding, her kids are demanding and her husband seems to be undergoing some weird midlife crisis but she is juggling it all – with the added delights of the menopause.
But when the charity she works for is thrown into crisis and her mother’s dementia advances, the strain starts to show.
Can she navigate it all and still somehow keep a smile on her – flushed – face?
Pen is constantly balancing multiple responsibilities, much like spinning plates or juggling balls. There’s a bit of chaos, with some balls being dropped, but overall, she is just like any other mother, doing her best during a very demanding period in her life. She has three children, a husband, a dog, great friends, and wonderful parents. However, her parents are elderly, her mom has dementia, her eldest child has moved out, her middle child recently broke up with his girlfriend, and her youngest is about to leave primary school. Additionally, she manages a special care home for people with dementia and their families. To top it all off, she is going through menopause.
“Hot Mother” is both hilarious and poignant, offering a relatable story about the ups and downs of family life. It’s a novel filled with love and hope, capturing the disappointments, anxiety, and emotions of love in its many forms, as well as the varied ways we grieve. This book deeply touched my heart. Even though the family is fictional, I wish them, and all families like them, the very best.
AForever Home At Honey Bee Croft By Jessica Redland
New friends, new life, new love… Single dad, Joel Grainger, is devoted to his little girl, Imogen, doing all he can to be a key part of her life. But with Imogen’s mum being ever more difficult and Joel’s job suddenly in doubt, he’s worried that everything is about to change. Joel has given everything to Imogen, and he doesn’t regret it, but maybe he’s lost himself along the way… Since her dad’s heart-breaking dementia diagnosis, Poppy Wells has been struggling and desperately needs a break. An opportunity to stay in gorgeous Whisperwood Farmhouse nestled in the Yorkshire Wolds and a stone’s throw away from Bumblebee Barn couldn’t be more perfect. Finally able to breathe, Poppy begins to see a new life ahead, a place where she can heal her broken heart and be part of something special. But can she ever leave her beloved dad to get the happiness she craves? When Poppy and Joel meet there’s an instant connection. But with both of them at a crossroads, a future together seems impossible. Can they find the strength to overcome their challenges to secure their forever home together?
No amount of SEAL training could prepare me for the sight of Carolyn Evert, the only woman I’ve ever loved, being held hostage in her jewelry store. My heart stopped.
Thankfully, she’s alright.
Not that I should give a damn. After all, she dumped me ages ago because she couldn’t handle the heat of being engaged to a Navy SEAL.
Carolyn is the reason I vanished into the shadowy world of Black Ops. Dodging bullets left no time for heartbreak.
And she’s done just fine without me. She’s running a successful store and raising a son…my son. A child I never even knew existed!
I’ve never felt so torn.
I want to be there for my little boy. Which means being part of Carolyn’s life, too. But I can’t risk falling for her again. My heart’s taken enough hits.
Then, when it becomes clear the hostage situation wasn’t a one-off, my protective instincts kick into overdrive. No one threatens my family and gets away with it.
With everything going sideways fast, I realize I never stopped loving Carolyn. I just hope it’s not too late for a second chance…
Carolyn and Zach, former fiancés separated by Zach’s Navy Seal duties, reunite when her jewelry store is robbed. Zach, now a SWAT team member, discovers Carolyn and their son, whom he didn’t know about, during the heist. As they confront their past and present, they work to rebuild trust and explore the unresolved feelings between them. The book starts with the heist, revealing Zach as a sniper who recognizes Carolyn and their child. After the robbery, Zach delves into the troubles plaguing Carolyn and her store, leading to intense discussions about their past and future.
I am stuck at a Hawaiian resort with my rival coworker…He’s terrible to work with but way too good at playing fake-boyfriend.
When I won a week-long trip to Hawaii for being a star employee, I did one of those happy dances at my desk. I immediately ordered a cute bikini, a floppy beach hat, and new sandals. Then I arrived and discovered my good luck wasn’t all good.
Yes, I won the trip… but so did my nemesis.
Jack Morgan is impossible to work with: Stubborn, cocky, and too charming for his own good. We have a long history of contentious emails behind us, and the fact that we’re up for the same promotion doesn’t help matters.
I blame the fruity cocktail from the poolside bar for that scheming session we had in the hot tub.
Our plan to take happy-couple photos to cheer up my mom and earn him some respect points with his ex seemed like a great idea…
Then again, that could have been the rum talking.
Because, really, posing cheek-to-cheek with Jack is more trouble than I’m prepared to deal with.
His perfectly crooked smile, sea-tossed hair, and deliciously manly smell make me swoon. Worse? He’s a lot sweeter in person than over email. He’s outgoing and can draw me out of my shell. We’re different, but we get each other in a way I never expected. Now, we’re bonding over stolen kisses, surf sessions, and our love of sea turtles.
This vacation is starting to feel romantic, like one of those fairytales where the princess meets her prince. Or, I could be building castles in the sand…
Hazel and Jack, rivals vying for the same promotion, both win a week-long trip to Hawaii from their workplace. Hazel is an introvert who values efficiency and perfection, while Jack is outgoing and focuses on relationship-building and creative solutions. Despite never meeting in person and detesting each other through their email exchanges, they find themselves in an unexpected situation when Hazel’s ad for a fake boyfriend to ease pressure from her mother is answered by Jack. Their initial chemistry leads to a complicated but sweet romance set against the beautiful backdrop of Hawaii. Their connection over animals and mutual growth, along with numerous swoony moments, makes for a compelling summer read. The story is filled with holiday vibes, humor, and a heartwarming happily ever after, featuring the delightful inclusion of Chester the sea turtle.
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