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Summer, fall, winter, and spring, Smitten is a place for love  . . . and mystery. But will Tess ever find herself a partner in crime? There’s a secret in Grandma Rose’s attic—a forgotten set of dog tags belonging to her first love. But David Hutchins was killed in action and never returned to town, so how did his dog tags end up in the Grandma’s attic? It’s a romantic mystery fit for a town like Smitten, Vermont, which has been working hard to reinvent itself as a destination for lovers. Rose’s three granddaughters—Tess, Clare, and Zoe—vow to investigate, though their mother, Anna, warns against digging up the past. But will they all be distracted by mystery men of their own before the puzzle is resolved? In Love between the Lines, bookstore owner Tess recruits widower Ryan to help her solve her family riddle. She’d like to recruit him as leading man in her own story, but she’s convinced he’s out of her league. But does Ryan have a few secrets thoughts of his own to reveal? Excerpted from Secretly Smitten, a novel in four parts written by Inspirational fiction’s most popular romance novelists—and real life BFFs!

"But let me make this clear, when it comes to her, I have no issue ruining my reputation. I will burn the world down to protect her and I''ll proudly wave the match, so everyone knows I''m the one who did it." NEW EDITION OF THE WINDY CITY SERIES, FEATURING: 🌶️New bonus content 🌶️Updated cover design 🌶️Series spine design 🌶️Illustrated inside covers RYAN She''s a distraction, that''s what she is. I''m the newest Captain of the Devils, Chicago''s NBA team, and the last thing I needed this year was for Indy Ivers, my sister''s best friend, to move into my apartment. She''s messy, emotional, and way too tempting. But when the team''s General Manager vocalizes his blatant disapproval of my promotion to Captain, referring to me as an unapproachable lone wolf with no work-life balance, I can''t think of a better way to convince him otherwise than pretending to date my outgoing roommate. The only problem? Faking it feels far too natural. Having a fake girlfriend wasn''t supposed to be messy but having Indy under my roof and in my bed is complicated, especially when she wants all the romantic parts of life that I could never give her. INDY I never imagined I''d be living with my best friend''s brother, NBA superstar Ryan Shay. Even more unbelievable? He needs me to act as his loving girlfriend who''s suddenly changed him into a friendly and approachable guy. Because, well . . . he''s not. He''s controlling of his space and untrusting of others. Our arrangement isn''t one-sided, though. I''m in a wedding coming up, one where every one of my childhood friends, including my ex-boyfriend, will be in attendance, and there''s no better date than my ex''s celebrity hero. Blurred lines make it almost impossible to separate real from fake. Falling for my roommate was never part of the deal, especially when Ryan is quick to remind me that he doesn''t believe in love. I''m a romantic and can''t help fantasizing that he''ll change, but soon enough, I find myself questioning if sharing a roof with my best friend''s brother was the right move after all . . . The Right Move is the second book in the sensational Windy City series which has gripped over a million readers across the world. But don''t worry if you''re new round here, you''ll still love it as a standalone! TROPES: 🌶️Rooomates 🌶️NBA player 🌶️Fake-dating 🌶️Best friend''s brother 🌶️Forced proximity 🌶️Dual POV 🌶️Grumpy x sunshine 🌶️Opposites attract ''Funny, heart-warming, and full of chemistry. This book will have you falling in love'' MEGHAN QUINN REAL READERS LOVE THE WINDY CITY SERIES: ''SWEET MOTHER. . . literally left a mark on my soul''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I laughed and cried and swooned''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I can''t believe it''s over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Each and every book in this series has left an imprint on my heart'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I lost count of the amount of times this book made me cry'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''They have quite literally stolen my heart and I am totally okay with that'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''The spice was spicin and the romance was *chef''s kiss*'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This book took my heart, shattered it, healed it and embedded it back in my chest'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Another sparkling feel-good romance, brimming with perfect doses of heart and heat!"-- Bethany Turner, award-winning author of The Do-Over Gemma Bennett is the leading lady of her own life, and her true love is writing screenplays. With her trusty pink notebook in hand, she signs up for the Citizen's Safety Academy to research her newest blockbuster hope, a rom-com with a police officer as the hero. And the fact that the handsome and heroic Lieutenant Karson Zellner is the one leading the training? Well, who can blame her for wanting to spend evenings with the man she swooned over months ago when he responded to a call at her apartment? Karson already has his fair share of problems before Gemma shows up, and he's not exactly a fan of the ditzy blonde who can't seem to stay out of trouble. The last thing he needs is a damsel in distress to rescue; there are plenty of people in real need of his help. The fact that she seems to think his job makes him a superhero is just one more strike against her. This isn't a movie, and he feels like the furthest thing from a leading man. Gemma can't seem to stop doing the worst, most embarrassing things at just the wrong time. And as time goes on, Gemma begins to realize that the scripts for a perfect screenplay and a real-life happily-ever-after are two very different things. Can she step out of her own way to find the hero her story needs?

"Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber." --Publishers Weekly The last person she wants to see in Magnolia, North Carolina, could be exactly whom she's been waiting for... Mariella Jacob was one of the world's premier bridal designers, but one viral PR disaster later, she's trying to get her torpedoed career back on track in small-town Magnolia, North Carolina. With a secondhand store and a new business venture helping her friends turn the Wildflower Inn into a wedding venue, Mariella is finally putting at least one mistake behind her. Until that mistake--in the glowering, handsome form of Alex Ralsten--moves to Magnolia too. Mariella ruined Alex's wedding by announcing that his starlet bride-to-be was sleeping with Mariella's fiancé. While he's furious when they're forced to work together, there's no denying Mariella is hardworking, talented...and gorgeous. In fact, though Alex keeps reminding himself that they're enemies, something deeper is growing...daring them to admit that a rocky past might lead to something unexpectedly wonderful. Includes a Bonus novella! Josie Trumbull has rebuilt her life after her dreams were crushed by a career-ending injury. Now she teaches ballet in Magnolia and has mostly made peace with her life and future. Until her best friend, and proprietor of the bookstore next door, Stuart Madison, takes her completely by surprise. Don't miss the newest book in THE CAROLINA GIRLS series, The Front Porch Club! The Carolina Girls series Book 1: Wildflower Season Book 2: Mistletoe Season Book 3: Wedding Season Book 4: The Wish List Book 5: The Front Porch Club

Winning her over means winning everything. Sophie Callahan is PI Brad Harrington's best lead to tracking down the man he's been hired to bring to justice: Sophie's own thieving father. But when Brad arrives at The Pampered Pooch, just behind a litter of stray kittens, the pet-store owner is the big surprise. This scrappy, huge-hearted woman with charm to spare gets to Brad in a way no one has ever been able to before. She spends her life findingand makinghomes for others: abandoned pets, her young niece. He'll have to tell her why he's really here. Which means he'll have to choose between his sail-away dreams and the chance to build a forever homewith her.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Lost and Found Sisters comes a heart-warming and funny story about family, friendship, and love.Two Men Are One Too Many . . . Tara has a thousand good reasons not to return to the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Yet with her life doing a major crash-and-burn, anywhere away from her unfulfilled dreams and sexy ex-husband will do. As Tara helps her two sisters get their newly renovated inn up and running, she finally has a chance to get things under control and come up with a new plan for her life.But a certain tanned, green-eyed sailor has his own ideas, such as keeping Tara hot, bothered . . . and in his bed. And when her ex wants Tara back, three is a crowd she can't control-especially when her deepest secret reappears out of the blue. Now Tara must confront her past and discover what she really wants. If she's lucky, she might just find that everything her heart desires is right here in Lucky Harbor.

Fall head over heels for five hilarious and heart-warming tales of love and other misadventures . . . One Little White Lie by Loretta Hill Single girl Kate Dreson knows that her serial match-maker friend is not going to leave her alone unless she tells her that she is happily dating someone. Who knew that one little lie could so blatantly backfire? A hilarious rom-com about a white lie that turns into a red-blooded reality! Eliza's Home by Rachael Herron It's 1945 and Eliza Masterson is on the run from her unhappy marriage. At least she would be if her truck hadn't broken down in the middle of nowhere. So when Joshua Carpenter, a cowboy with the bluest eyes she has ever seen, offers her help, Eliza can't afford to say no . . . An enchanting wartime love story set a sleepy Californian town. Dr No Commitment by Virginia Taylor Ally was warned about Rohan Sinclair - and she is determined she won't let this gorgeous, model-dating doctor distract her. After all it's a terrible idea to fall for a man who will never commit, but what if in every other way he's her perfect guy? A mischievous romance about a man who's always run from love and the girl who just might catch him. Anybody But Him by Claire Baxter After twelve years away Nicola Doyle returns home to Redgum Valley - and immediately comes face to face with the very reason she left- Blair Morrissey. He's charming, infuriatingly helpful and extremely attractive. If only Nicola could forgive and forget . . . What happens when you fall in love with the man you hate? Captivation by Nicola Moriarty After Juliette lost her beloved husband Danny she was tormented by her grief. But now, just as she is finally preparing to move on, she senses he has returned. How can Juliette say no to the man she loves more than life itself? An intoxicating paranormal romance in which true love never dies . . .

All 3 full-length novels in the USA TODAY bestselling trilogy, available in s doorstep-sized paperback!. NO cliffhanger. Over 800 pages of addictive, thrilling romance. More than 1000 5-star reviews across the series.Here's what readers are saying: "If you enjoy Maya Banks and Sylvia Day, you will LOVE this. The characters are realistic & lovable. You will be hooked on this series." --LoveBooks "'Finally a sexy billionaire romance about a woman who isn't in her twenties. My favorite series to date. Captivating, beautifully written, and so hot your kindle will melt."--Fictional Heroes Reviews "'THANK YOU Arianne Richmonde for this EXCELLENT series. I have found myself another must read author!'--- Swept Away by Romance "I was hooked from the very first page. I had many mouth hanging on the floor moments because I was just so surprised as to what I was reading. I swear you won't see it coming."---The Book Enthusiast "Loved, loved, loved this. Better written than other romances. How could you not want a Frenchman after reading the book."---Susan, Amazon reviewer. "I can't wait to read more from this author, she is truly a writing genius, she will have you hooked, Highly recommended to all my friends."---Confessions of a Bookaholic "Pearl is easy to love. If you enjoy sexy romance, this has a great story line with many twists. I highly recommend this book."---Amazon reviewer Documentary producer Pearl Robinson is a beautiful and smart 40-year-old divorcee but has not had a date for over two years. When she meets Alexandre Chevalier, a young, French, Internet success story, she's stunned by his charm, beauty and sophistication, and startled by her strong feelings and desire for a man fifteen years her junior. His looks, wealth and worldwide triumph with his social media site, HookedUp, means this powerful billionaire can get any woman he chooses, but there is something about Pearl he finds irresistible... The couple begins a passionate affair and Pearl' is consumed by him and his magical touch. But jealous family members and other external forces are threatening to pull them apart. The Pearl Trilogy has a happily ever after. However, if you love Alexandre, the matching paperback in the series is Pearl & Belle Pearl, told from Alexandre's point of view, follows this book. If you liked GREY (as told by Christian), you'll love Pearl & Belle Pearl. Plus, there are extra scenes and characters that do not feature in The Pearl Trilogy.

A temporary pit stop…or a forever homecoming? Aspiring pastry chef Nicole Evans is just waiting to hear about her dream job, and in the meantime, she goes to work in the café at the local bookstore. But that’s before the recently widowed Nicole meets her temporary boss: her first crush, Liam Mendez! Single dad Liam has always kept his life—and his heart—closely guarded from Oak Hollow gossip. Will his simmering attraction to Nicole be just one more thing to hide…or the stuff of his bookstore’s romance novels? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Home to Oak Hollow Book 1: A Sheriff's Star Book 2: In the Key of Family Book 3: A Child's Christmas Wish Book 4: A Marriage of Benefits Book 5: Lessons in Fatherhood Book 6: The Bookstore's Secret

Finding yourself gets complicated when someone else finds you first. Ivy At forty-one, my career as an Urban Planner is on track, but my personal life? A total car crash. After one too many terrible dates (and a foursome mishap that shall never be mentioned again), my therapist handed me a three-month dating ban. Apparently, I'm supposed to "focus on myself," which so far includes yoga I'm terrible at, clay work that looks like it was done by a four-year-old, and a baking attempt that produced something akin to cat vomit. But I'm determined to stick to the plan and so the last thing I need is the nosy café owner with the cheeky smile setting up camp in my dreams. Theo Life as a single dad means keeping up with Lucy, my 5-year-old tornado who can charm free biscuits out of strangers faster than I can make a flat white. Between running my Viennese café and bedtime negotiations that rival UN peace talks, I don't exactly have time for complications. Then Ivy shows up, all sass and determination, ranting about her therapist's odd rules and ordering coffee like it's a science experiment. The curvy beauty is funny, clever, and unexpectedly refreshing to have around. She is a friend I never knew I needed... just a friend. Then my meddling brothers put all sorts of ideas in my head and that's just so not what I need. Prepare for a laugh-out-loud romcom bursting with quirky characters, cheeky banter and enough chemistry to steam up your coffee. Meet our unconventional leads: a chaotic plus-size FMC and a dorky single dad MMC, both in their 40s and ready to embrace life's curveballs. With twists and turns so funny they'll have you snorting your tea, this story proves it's never too late for a bit of delightful chaos. Heads up: this book comes with a naughty twist of adult content. Set in England and penned in British English.