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From the international bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, comes the highly anticipated Dream Harbor romance for 2025!‘A charming break from reality’ Publishers Weekly🍪🎄❤️A wedding in Dream Harbor can only mean one thing, everyone wants to get involved!With Jeanie and Logan set to tie the knot, and Kira desperate to hire out her newly renovated barn at the Christmas tree farm, everything seems to be going well. Annie has agreed to bake the cake, and Mac is responsible for, well… just being Mac. And as the whole of Dream Harbor comes together to celebrate the wedding of the year with the snow falling around them, can Annie and Mac put aside their dislike for each just long enough for the ‘I Do’s’ or is that one request too far…The Gingerbread Bakery is a cozy romantic novel with an enemies to lovers dynamic, small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed!Tropes: Enemies to lovers Found family Small Town Forced ProximityEvery book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.Readers love Laurie Gilmore‘I absolutely loved this small town, cosy romantic and very steamy novel just as much as The Pumpkin Spice Cafe’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Perfect for reading in the evening with a little fire going’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I enjoyed this so much! Completely heartwarming and unputdownable, the steamy scenes were a bonus’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘[This] gave me everything I needed from an easy read and was the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t bear to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Just the perfect amount of sugar and spice… a literal dream to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Hilarious, hot and heartfelt' MEG CABOT 'Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important' MARIAN KEYES 'A triumph' BETH O'LEARY 🔥🔥🔥 The most hotly-anticipated romcom of 2025, from the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and TikTok Book Awards winner Honey & Spice... Not every relationship makes it out of university. But Kiki and Malakai were supposed to be forever. Everything was perfect, until it all went up in flames. Three years after their epic break-up, Kiki's worked hard to forget her first love. But just as she thinks she's got her life under control - jumping into the distractions of her romance-by-calendar-invite boyfriend, and plans for her best friend, Aminah's, wedding - Kiki's career implodes, the family business teeters on collapse, and Malakai returns . . . As Malakai takes up his role as Best Man opposite her Maid of Honour, suddenly Kiki can think of nothing else: their simmering chemistry, what went wrong, and why it is now impossible to act normal around each other. Juggling a new job, the prospect of her parents' restaurant being sold, and keeping her best friend from going full bridezilla, dealing with The Ex is the last thing she needs. But somehow the spark between them is only getting hotter - and threatening to ruin everything. They just have to get through the wedding, so why does it feel like playing with fire? Heart-melting, hilarious and completely addictive, Kiki and Malakai return in this standalone second novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Bolu Babalola. 💖 LOVE FOR BOLU BABALOLA'S WRITING 💖 'Rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS 'Bolu understands desire better than anyone else' ANNIE LORD 'Incisively funny' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 'Absolutely intoxicating' CASEY MCQUISTON 'Everything you could ever want from a romance and more - the vibes are simply immaculate' ZOELLA 'Babalola's writing shines' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 'Breathes new life into the genre with its vibrant characters and sexy, authentic voice' RED 'Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it' JESSIE BURTON

'Breaking Hollywood is romantic comedy at its best. It's laugh-out-loud funny, incredibly sexy, sweetly heartfelt and unadulterated fun... You'll be smitten with everything about this entertaining, steamy and feel-good romance' USA Today's Happy Ever After A hot and hilarious standalone romance from Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of the Gods series, Ruin and Rush. Readers love this steamy rom-com! 'Sam writes the funniest, loveliest and most 'romantic' in such a classy way, stories that are ALWAYS a must buy' 'I can't praise this story enough' 'An electric story that you physically cannot help but put your life on hold for' .............................................................................. It wasn't supposed to be like this... I wasn't supposed to be boyfriendless, homeless and jobless at twenty-eight. And I most definitely wasn't supposed to hit Hollywood's resident bad boy Gabriel Evans with my car and break his foot. Now I'm stuck in his apartment, taking care of him while he's incapacitated. Living with the hottest guy in Hollywood, who I've had a crush on forever, doesn't sound like a chore, right? Wrong. Gabriel Evans is rude, crude, drinks way too much and, as soon as his foot is healed, I'm out of here. So, why do I keep forgetting to check the classifieds? And keep getting flustered when I see him shirtless? Breaking Hollywood wasn't part of the plan. But neither was falling in love with him. .............................................................................. Loved Breaking Hollywood? Check out Samantha's sexy, laugh-out-loud romance, Wardrobe Malfunction, out now! The Gods series, as seen on TikTok, is out now, starting with Ruin and Rush! Plus, don't miss any of Samantha Towle's sensational love stories, including the sizzling beach romance, The Two Week Stand, and many more!

A heartbroken romance novelist is forced to address her writer's block when the villainous cowboy character from her books shows up in the real world, desperately in need of his own Happily Ever After. . . from the bestselling author of GMA book club pick The Love of My Afterlife.Gertie Bickerstaff writes happily-ever-afters for a living. . . . Or she did, until her own love life fell apart. Now her ex is thriving, her deadline is looming, and she can’t write a single word.The last thing Gertie needs is more drama—like waking up to find a confused and rugged cowboy on her sofa. And not just any cowboy, but River Oakley, the villain from her unfinished novel. Somehow very real . . . and very shirtless.River wants to go home. Gertie wants her life back. So they strike a deal: he’ll use his cunning ways to help her win back her ex, she’ll finish the novel, and, surely, he’ll return to whatever world he rode in from.But as River Oakley proves to be so much more than just the bad guy, Gertie has to choose: the ending she thought she wanted . . . or the plot twist she never saw coming.

Fall in love with Mischief Bay in these four heartwarming tales of friendship and sisterhood from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery! The Girls of Mischief Bay Three friends, Nicole Lord, Shannon Rigg and Pam Eiland are struggling. Nicole wants to be a good wife, but she is overwhelmed when her husband quits his job. Shannon became a VP at her firm, but only by sacrificing her personal life. Now she wonders whether she made the right choice. Pam adores her husband, but she feels restless now that the kids are grown. Through romance and heartbreak, laughter and tears, these women will discover that life is richer with friends at your side. The Friends We Keep After five years as a stay-at-home mom, Gabby Schaefer can’t wait to return to work. Unfortunately, when her plans are derailed, Gabby must fight for the right to have a life of her own. Getting pregnant is easy for Hayley Batchelor. Staying pregnant is the hard part. Nicole Lord is tempted by a new guy who challenges her to believe maybe the second time’s the charm. Gabby, Hayley and Nicole will rely on good food, good wine and especially each other to navigate life’s toughest changes. A Million Little Things Zoe Saldivar is more than just single—she’s alone. Her best friend Jen is so obsessed with her baby that she has practically abandoned their friendship. Her seemingly empty life takes a sudden turn for the complicated when she befriends Jen’s widowed mom, Pam. And meanwhile, Pam is being very deliberately seduced by Zoe’s father. Pam’s flustered, Jen’s annoyed and Zoe is beginning to think “alone” doesn’t sound so bad, after all.

"THE STUFF ROMANCE DREAMS ARE MADE OF." - Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling authorSparks fly in this second chance m/m rom com when an unlucky-in-love event planner realizes the man-of-honor at the high profile wedding he's planning is the same man who broke his heart.They say you never forget your first kiss. But Jordan Carter wishes he could forget the one he shared with Jamie Peters as teens. And the one they almost shared again last year before Jamie made it clear he wasn’t the “right” man for Jordan to be with while he’s figuring himself out.Now, Jordan’s fully focused on his career at 24 Carter Gold, his family’s event planning company, and ready to move on - until his boss assigns him to plan a new client’s high-profile wedding. The bride’s man-of-honor? None other than Jamie.As things ramp up the closer they get to the wedding, so does Jordan’s relationship with Jamie, with sarcastic asides turning into steamy hook-ups. But can Jordan afford to pursue Jamie if he’s still unsure of who he is? Or is knowing who he loves enough? Venue shopping, cake-tastings, and dress fittings with the man he can’t forget just might change the man Jordan Carter is meant to become.Last First Kiss by Julian Winters is a second chance romance about finding yourself–and the love of your life.“A tender, slow burn romance about falling for your first crush, questioning your identity on your own terms, and finding your place in the world. Julian Winters delivers a sweet, funny, steamy, and uplifting love story that is sure to make readers swoon.” - Alexis Daria, USA Today bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola"No one writes as vividly and as tenderly as Julian Winters, and Last First Kiss is his best yet. It's as sweet as an unexpected slow dance in a conservatory and as playful as a cake tasting turned flirty, and while Jordan and Jamie may have had their last first kiss, you'll be sighing happily over their firsts and lasts long after you close the book." - Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, authors of A Jingle Bell Mingle“Pure and utter fun, with a sparkling cast of characters and an effortlessly witty voice. Last First Kiss is a love letter to late bloomers, found family, and anyone who's still trying to figure themselves out — and a reminder that it can be an ongoing process.” - Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of What Happens in Amsterdam

Join an anxious bookworm as she lets her alter ego call the shots in this steamy romantic comedy about finding the courage to step out of your comfort zone. I keep my nose stuck in a book where things are safe. But after a night out with friends, it becomes painfully obvious that while I've lived a million lives between the pages, I've never had an adventure of my own. So when my sister asks me to fly to New York for her wedding, I decide to become Harriet 2.0: a bold, outgoing version of myself. Who knew this little experiment would initiate me into the mile high club? Except, Luke isn't just the tall, sexy stranger in the middle seat with a devastating smile and gorgeous forearms. He's here in New York, and he's totally off-limits. When I learn that he's a gamer who gets all my nerdy references, I can't stay away-even if it might jeopardize my sister's wedding. With my time in New York running out, I find myself wanting to do the most outrageous thing of all: take a chance on love. Here's what you can expect from Outrageously in Love: ♥ Steamy romantic comedy with a side of forbidden love♥ Hot nerdy hero♥ Anxious heroine stepping out of her comfort zone♥ First big O - but definitely not the last!♥ Instant attraction/chemistry♥ Maid of honor duties and wedding mayhem♥ A few of New York's quirky hidden gems Please note that this book contains sensitive topics such as high school bullying, self-harm, panic attacks, and divorce. It also contains cursing and sex scenes, and is intended for audiences 18 years and older. This book can be read as a standalone, but it contains spoilers for the earlier books in the series.

The Marcelli Sisters of Pleasure Road series continues follows the three sisters as a secret threatens to rock their perfect world.Francesca Marcelli married at eighteen—right on schedule, according to her warm, colorful family, who have always said a beauty like Francesca need never worry about finding love. But a few years later, finding herself on her own with a wide-open future ahead of her, she pursues her educational passions—and a risky romance with playboy CEO Sam Reese. Delighted by Francesca’s interest in a no-strings relationship, Sam suddenly finds himself needing her outside the bedroom when a secret from his past lands on his doorstep. But Francesca soon has a secret of her own to tell—a bombshell that will force the diehard bachelor to show his true colors. Is marriage in Sam and Francesca’s future? Only if she can persuade him that home truly is where the heart finds happiness.

Fans who like the family dynamics of the Sullivans by Bella Andre, the small town charm of Cedar Cove by Debbie Macomber, and the sweet romance of Fool's Gold by Susan Mallery will enjoy Ava Miles. USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND presents an anthology containing two shorter novels in her bestselling small town series, Dare Valley, THE HOLIDAY SERENADE and THE TOWN SQUARE, her ode to Mad Men in a small town with a happy ending. The first time in print, these two sweet romances showcase the heartwarming Hale family, beloved by readers. THE HOLIDAY SERENADE Professional gambler and millionaire Rhett Butler Blaylock is everything Martha Stewart wannabe Abbie Maven doesn't want in a man-flamboyant, flashy, and unreserved. After a horrible experience in her youth, she has spent her life trying to make all the right choices, pouring her energy into being the best possible single mother to her son. Rhett's determined to show Abbie he can be the man of her dreams. As Christmas approaches, he prepares a special surprise for her, hoping the holiday will work its magic and grant him a miracle. Will his holiday serenade heal Abbie's heart and convince her to give love a second chance? THE TOWN SQUARE Arthur Hale returns to his hometown of Dare Valley, Colorado to start a new newspaper that will channel the voice of the West. But the bigger the dream, the higher the price. Arthur's ambition and drive isolate him, and the only person who can break through his self-imposed solitude is Harriet Jenkins, his talented and mysterious secretary. What he doesn't know is that Harriet Jenkins is actually Harriet Wentworth. A newspaper article ruined her father and sullied her family name, and now she's out for revenge on the journalist who wrote it: Arthur Hale. Soon the impossible happens, and Harriet finds herself falling for the man she set out to destroy, but can the two build a future on a foundation of lies and ugly truths? (love story, contemporary romance, alpha males, heroes, sweet romance, bad boys, falling in love, women's fiction, holiday, cooking) Author's Note:All books can easily be read as stand-alone stories. The Small Town Dare Valley series:Book 1: NORA ROBERTS LAND (Meredith & Tanner)Book 2: FRENCH ROAST (Jill & Brian)Book 3: THE GRAND OPENING (Peggy & Mac)Book 4: THE HOLIDAY SERENADE (Abbie & Rhett)Book 5: THE TOWN SQUARE (Arthur & Harriet)Book 6: THE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMS (Jane & Matt) The Dare River series (connected to Dare Valley):Book 1: COUNTRY HEAVEN (Tory & Rye)COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOKCOUNTRY HEAVEN SONG BOOKBook 2: THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN (Tammy & J.P.) ~ coming Summer 2014 REVIEWS: "It {NORA ROBERTS LAND} captures the best of what I love in a Nora Roberts novel..." BlogCritics "...Finding love like in the pages of a Nora Roberts story." Publishers Weekly WW Ladies Book Club "I am adding Ava Miles to my list of always reads like Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Kristen Ashley, and NORA ROBERTS." Marjay's Reading Blog "An entertaining ride...{and) a full-bodied romance." Readers' Favorite on FRENCH ROAST "Ava Miles is fast becoming one of my favorite light contemporary romance writers." Tome Tender on THE GRAND OPENING "The latest book in the Dare Valley series is a continuation of love, family, and romance." Bookfan on THE HOLIDAY SERENADE "Ms. Miles' words melted into each page until the world receded around me..." Tome Tender on THE TOWN SQUARE, Ms. Miles' ode to Mad Men "If ever there was a contemporary romance that rated a 10 on a scale of 1 to 5...this one is it!" The Romance Reviews on COUNTRY HEAVEN

Wanted— Gentle giant. Must have beard, kind heart and warm hands.When social influencer Paige Winterton survives a nasty kidnapping, she thinks she’s fully recovered. Until the trauma catches up with her several months later. Hiding from the world in a big house in Hampstead, her life is spectacularly falling apart.Enter Felix Pember. Felix knows all about emotional pain, he’s had his own to deal with. On the pretext of tidying up the unruly garden, he starts to coax Paige out of her self-imposed prison.Paige has never been into silent types who tend roses and read poetry. And Felix has never been into beautiful butterflies who live their lives through social media.But sometimes love has surprising ways of proving you wrong…