Barrel racer Jordyn Banks is thrilled to discover affordable land for sale in charming Noel, perfect for breeding her horses. But that’s not all. A nomad with no family—other than her beloved Quarter Horse, Star—she also hopes to find a home within the close-knit Appalachian Mountain community. Yet Jordyn didn’t bargain on inheriting a controversial Fraser Fir—or falling for a handsome single dad whose adorable little girl tempts her to dream of being far more than a property owner . . .
Since losing his wife in childbirth six years ago, Nate Reed has devoted himself to their daughter, Roxanna, and built up their thriving Frosted Firs Ranch. For nine years straight he’s won Noel’s contest for the most perfect Christmas tree for the Town Square. It’s a tradition he began with his late wife. But this year, Jordyn Banks is determined to harvest her Fraser Fir and compete—meaning Nate will finally be challenged—in more ways than one . . .
Throughout the event, Nate can’t help noticing that Roxanna is dazzled by Jordyn’s strength, beauty, and quirky sense of humor. Soon enough, Nate is falling for her, too. But can a feisty wanderer ever really settle down? Is Nate ready to open his heart to someone new? And is it possible that sometimes love does grow on (Christmas) trees? . . .
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Jordyn Banks moves to Noel, North Carolina, after buying land sight unseen, hoping to settle down with her Quarter Horse, Star, and start a horse-breeding business. She unexpectedly acquires a perfect Fraser Fir tree on her property and gets pulled into the town’s annual Christmas competition, where she faces her charming new neighbor, Nate Reed, a nine-time champion. As a barrel racer, Jordyn feels Noel is where she truly belongs. As Jordyn settles into her new home and community, unexpected connections form. The story sets the stage for a promising series filled with small-town charm and romance.
What happens when a stressed-out bridesmaid and a laidback pilot are stranded alone together on a sun-kissed Caribbean island?
Paige Chadwick is having the worst day of her life. Her tyrant boss has made her three days late for her sister’s destination wedding trip, and now she’s stuck on the wrong Caribbean island with the wedding just hours away.
Enter Mac Gamble, a brooding yet irresistibly attractive pilot, who reluctantly agrees to get her to the church on time.
When a fast-moving storm leaves them stranded on a deserted island, they’re forced to rely on each other to survive. As they navigate their new surroundings, tempers flare and an undeniable attraction grows.
Amidst the stunning sunsets and white sand beaches, Paige starts to see that underneath Mac’s gruff exterior is a heart of gold.
Can these two opposites find a love as deep as the ocean, or will their differences stir up a hurricane of heartbreak?
Paige, a workaholic feeling like the family misfit, rushes to her sister’s Caribbean wedding and ends up stranded with Mac, a loner pilot with financial troubles. As they navigate their differences, they discover unexpected chemistry and life lessons. Though charming, the story follows familiar romance tropes, with some predictable character dynamics and messages on happiness.
If you get a second chance at love with your hockey star ex, should you take it?
Keira What do you do when your NHL superstar ex skates back into your small town? Drop to the ground and hide behind the bleachers, hoping he doesn’t see you. But Lady Luck must be in a bad mood today because Dan spots me, my hood over my eyes, pretending I’m not there.
Mature? No.
Necessary? Oh, yes.
Humiliation washes over me, and the wall around my heart stands firm. Dan might be back, but I can’t afford to let him in again. Not after the heartbreak of losing him once before.
When he offers to coach my nephew, I reluctantly agree. Every smile he flashes at me, every kind word, threatens to crack my resolve. But I can’t go through that again. I have to protect my heart.
In this heartwarming romance, former high school sweethearts Dan and Keira reconnect years after their separation. Dan, a former popular jock turned professional hockey player, and Keira, a bookish caretaker for her ill sister and her niece and nephew, are brought back together when Dan returns to their small town, Maple Falls, for a charity game. As they reconnect, their past romantic feelings quickly resurface. However, for their relationship to last, they must confront the issues that caused their initial breakup.
This is the second book in the “Love on Thin Ice” series, and it captures the essence of small-town charm with a fall festival and farmers’ markets as key elements in the story. Despite being a shorter read, it’s filled with fun, romance, and endearing characters, making it perfect for fans of cozy love stories.
Unlucky in love Sophie Stewart might need a miracle to find her one true love…or maybe just a little bit of magic.
Sophie Stewart knows a lot about plants. The rooftop garden she tends and beautifies is ample evidence of that. What she doesn’t know is anything about love, not with her long track record of always picking the wrong guy.
But then a mystery flower pops up in her garden—a flower that only blooms in the presence of true love.
Never one to shy away from a little magic, Sophie convinces her best friend, Peter, to help her use the flower to find her soulmate.
But after an unexpected kiss with the one man she never thought she’d fall for, Sophie starts to wonder if she’s looking for love in all the wrong places.
The flower has a plan, but only Sophie can decide if she wants to trust it or take fate into her own hands.
Best friends turn to lovers in this heartwarming romantic comedy about love and choice and making your own destiny.
Welcome to Windy Creek… Your new favorite small town!Settle in for a marathon of steamy nights with six sexy cowboys and the fiery women who lasso their hearts…
In Cowboy’s Doorstep Baby, Sam Carden’s life gets complicated when an old flame shows up with their infant daughter and hands her off—permanently. Aspiring chef Arielle Rose agrees to care for the baby as she hones her cooking skills. But can she ignore the sizzling attraction between her and Sam?
In Her Second Chance Cowboy, rancher Colin McCabe is the guy you call when you need a favor. So, when his best friend needs a venue for their wedding, Colin volunteers his ranch’s historic barn. But he didn’t realize it would mean working side-by-side with the Maid of Honor and wedding planner, Nancy Sharp… His high-school sweetheart!
In Cowboy’s Sexy Ex, Sally Weston was always the one for injured stuntman Jarod Hunter – until she broke his heart. But Sally never stopped loving Jarod and now that he’s back, they’ve got a glimmer of hope. Can these two wild souls finally find each other?
In Cowboy’s Christmas Wife, rancher Daryl Rivers is about to lose it all. So when single mom Laura, a woman he’s admired for years, offers him a way out of his financial woes, he reluctantly agrees. There’s just one catch… to access her trust fund, Laura needs a husband. Daryl agrees to a fake marriage, but things get complicated when they mix business with pleasure…
In Rancher’s One-Night Stand, Michael Townsend feels obligated to honor his family’s legacy. His decisions reflect on his character—and how the people of Windy Creek vote come election time. Sleeping with Jenna Griffin, his political campaign manager, was definitely the wrong decision. That’s why their one-night stand is going to remain just that… No matter how much she drives him to distraction…
And in Cowboy’s Fake Marriage, aone-night stand leaves rodeo star Shane Clayborn with sole custody of his infant daughter. But the mother’s parents want custody. To prove he can provide his daughter a stable home, Shane makes a deal with Lila Quinn. He’ll help her buy her dream ranch if she’ll pose as his wife. Lila’s one rule? They’ll remain strictly platonic. But rules are meant to be broken…
1. Cowboy’s Doorstep Baby: Sam’s day takes a turn when Arielle arrives, bringing surprises at the worst possible time as he prepares for an important meeting crucial for his ranch. Arielle, new to her job, encounters the chaos firsthand. Along with baby Molly, the trio navigates a challenging day full of unexpected events.
3. Cowboy’s Sexy Ex: Jarod comes back home after a serious stunt accident in Hollywood to find Sally working at his aunt and uncle’s ranch, which he is set to take over. They were once a couple, but their breakup left both with broken hearts. The story explores whether they can mend their past relationship and work together or if Jarod will leave once more.
2. Her Second Chance Cowboy: Nancy returns to town for a friend’s wedding, only to find her parents have rented out their house, leaving her without a place to stay. Colin, with his adorable daughter Bex, offers her shelter. There is a shared past between Nancy and Colin, and now they have the opportunity to rekindle what was once lost. Will they seize their second chance?
4. Cowboy’s Christmas Wife: Laura Jo returns to town after years away, following her parents’ fatal car accident. She reconnects with Daryl, a childhood friend who needs her help to save his family home from foreclosure. As they support each other through their struggles, their friendship blossoms into something more lasting.
5. Rancher’s One-Night Stand: Michael and Jenna work together as he campaigns for office, but a one-night encounter between them leads to unexpected consequences. They must navigate this surprise while considering how it could affect Michael’s political aspirations.
6. Cowboy’s Fake Marriage: Shane, a single father to baby Ruby, meets Lila when he notices her distress and offers comfort. What begins as a kind gesture turns into a plan to keep his daughter with him while helping Lila find happiness. Their connection grows, leading to a heartwarming tale of love and new beginnings.
Each story delves into themes of second chances, rekindling past romances, and finding love in unexpected places.
Turn a tumbledown Paris hotel into a perfect boutique, bookish retreat, and have it open for Christmas? What could possibly go wrong?
When Anais receives a near-derelict Paris hotel in her divorce settlement, her first thought is to tidy it up and sell it immediately. All she wants is to move on and forget her disaster of a marriage ever happened.
But selling it proves impossible, so she has only one option: to make it gorgeous and open by Christmas… when her funds will almost certainly run out.
She’s not counting on the grumpy American bar-owner next door, Noah, coming and interfering at every moment though. Nor is she expecting to find a mysterious room – which holds the key to a one-hundred-year-old secret – about a woman who chose love against the odds.
One thing’s for sure… as the fairy lights twinkle all over the city of lights and the first snowflakes start to fall… this will be a Christmas in Paris to remember.
This book follows Anais, who, after a messy divorce, is left with a run-down hotel. Undeterred, she sets out to restore it before Christmas, with the help of her spirited cousin, Manon. Her plans are complicated by Noah, the charming but irritating bar owner next door, who becomes both a rival and a love interest, sparking a playful competition and undeniable romantic tension.
The story combines humor, heartwarming moments, and a touch of mystery as Anais and Noah navigate their differences, ultimately learning to work together. Described as a “Parisian Hallmark movie,” the book goes beyond a cozy holiday setting, exploring themes of inner healing, family bonds, and resilience. With its endearing characters and lighthearted tone, it’s a story about finding love and rediscovering joy amid life’s unexpected challenges.
Charlotte James prefers having her head in the stars to having her feet on the ground.
Moving around for her job as an astronomical archivist gives Charlotte plenty of opportunity to avoid putting down roots. When she accepts a post in the idyllic Somerset village of Lower Brambleton to archive an old observatory before its demolition, all that is on her mind is a chance to preserve the treasures of this remarkable place and another summer without having to settle down.
Tristan Ashcombe is managing the development of Observatory Field and as far as he’s concerned, the sooner the observatory is razed to the ground the better. The building holds complicated memories for him and his family, memories he’s ready to put behind him.
But as Charlotte’s work begins to unravel mysteries from a complex past, she realises that there’s more to Tristan and Lower Brambleton than first impressions would suggest. Will Charlotte discover more than she bargained for, will she manage to avoid losing her heart in the process or is her fate already written in the stars?
Falling Overboard By Sariah Wilson
Lucky Salerno’s dream is to own a bakery. To earn enough money to achieve it, she has secured a lucrative job as chief stewardess on a superyacht cruising the Mediterranean. Aboard the ship, there’s one unbreakable rule: no hookups among the crew. No problem. The last thing Lucky has time for is a man. Then she meets Hunter Smith, the gorgeous new deckhand sharing her cabin. Is the universe trying to test her willpower?
Who needs the drama that comes with a relationship? Not Hunter. Who can ignore a witty, beautiful bunkmate like Lucky? Also not Hunter. There’s something just as enticing for Lucky: a tantalizing mystery behind Hunter’s piercing blue eyes she can’t wait to solve. But at what risk?
As they get to know each other, a secret romance buds at sea, and Lucky has to choose. Abide by the rules to make her career dreams come true, or pursue her love for Hunter—another dream that’s just as near to her heart.
Love At First Flight By Jo Watson
Air-traffic controller Pippa Edwards works at a large airport guiding planes through landing or takeoff. She’s one of the best at her job, but when off the clock, Pippa struggles to manage interpersonal relationships and understand social cues.
After six months of only speaking over the intercom, when Pippa finally meets pilot Andrew Boyce-Jones face-to-face, they discover they’ve got much more in common than simply working at the same airport . . . they both need a date.
Faced with her dreaded ten-year-reunion, Pippa wants to avoid the usual questions about why she doesn’t have a boyfriend (or a relationship that lasts). And Andrew needs to get his well-meaning family off his back about settling down.
The solution seems simple. A pact—a fake-dating pact—for as long as it’s mutually beneficial. It’s perfect.
Or at least it would be if not for their very real attraction. Now Pippa’s questioning everything she thought she wanted, and how she thought people saw her. She’s wondering if there really is someone who can love her exactly as she is, and if she can let her guard down enough to let him in.
Lydia McKenzie is not a runner. Not even close. But in her quest to be taken seriously at work—and catch the eye of her office crush—she signs up for the New York City Marathon as part of her architectural firm’s outreach program. Now she just needs to avoid making a fool of herself. Thankfully, she knows how to outsource.
Personal trainer Luke Townsend is definitely a runner, and he’s exactly what Lydia needs to get in shape: experienced, motivational, funny, kind, well muscled… And when he and Lydia bond over her redesign of the Manhattan Youth Center, a place near and dear to Luke’s heart, their training time intensifies from hitting the pavement to hitting the sheets. Still counts as a workout, right?
Suddenly, everything Lydia thought she wanted feels less clear, but she’s determined not to let a little unplanned indiscretion derail her goals. There’s no reason she and Luke can’t keep training as if they don’t share mind-blowing chemistry. They’re professionals. But when her project proposal suddenly hangs in the balance, and her office crush offers some awfully tempting one-on-one help, she’ll have to decide which direction her heart wants to run.
This is a dual POV friends-to-lovers romance featuring Lydia, who signs up for the NYC marathon to win over her office crush and impress her boss. She hires Luke, a dedicated youth center worker, as her marathon coach after a chance encounter, but soon finds herself developing unexpected feelings for him. Their relationship grows naturally through marathon training and shared career ambitions, strengthened by their chemistry and banter.
The story is enriched with themes like architecture, sustainability, and personal growth, adding depth beyond the central romance. While the love triangle subplot and the development of side characters (Eric, Kirsten, Jack) may feel predictable or underdeveloped, Lydia’s evolving connection with Luke is compelling. The subplot with Jack, though somewhat drawn out, encourages Lydia’s self-reflection. Overall, it’s a light, witty, and engaging read that balances humor with the complexities of personal and romantic growth.
Cocktail waitress Kelsey Armitage needs her job on board the Callisthenes cruise ship. Nursing a broken heart and an empty bank account, her trust is destroyed and she’s vowed never to fall for a man again. Instead, she’s only in the mood for one-night stands. Not Happy Ever After’s.
But when a mysterious passenger orders a drink from her, she’s powerless to resist him. And soon one night turns into stolen and illicit moments at every opportunity. But romances with the passengers are strictly forbidden… and Kelsey is enjoying breaking all the rules.
Brooding billionaire Ari Callisthenes, heir to a Greek shipping line is undercover on his own cruise liner. His standards are impossibly high but his business is underperforming. He’s determined to find out why. However, he doesn’t expect the instantaneous chemistry with sexy cocktail waitress Kelsey or the whirlwind fling they find themselves entangled in. She awakens a part of himself he believed dead. But a future together is out of the question because he can’t tell her who he is…
Renee and Flo, childhood friends from Guernsey, reconnect at a funeral and decide to live together, despite their differing personalities and lifestyles. Renee, a carefree 22-year-old aspiring writer, still lives on the island, while Flo, a more serious marketing professional, returns from London after a personal crisis. As they navigate their renewed friendship, they face their own struggles, secrets, and fears, all while adjusting to adulthood, grief, and new responsibilities. The story blends humor with emotion, capturing the complexities of friendship and the challenges of growing up.
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