Recommendations based on "Last Call at the Local"

From The Author Of Love & Other Disasters, Named A 'must-read' By Usa Today, Popsugar, Shereads, And Harper Bazaar, Comes A Sparkling Grumpy-meets-sunshine Rom-com Featuring Two Men's Sweeping Journey Across The Northwestern Wilderness. ............................. When Alexei Lebedev Finally Comes Out To His Conservative Community, It Does Not Go Well. That's How He Ended Up On The Rugged Pacific Crest Trail, Hoping He Can Figure Out A New Life Plan In The Thousands Of Miles It'll Take To Walk The Famed Hike. He's Prepared For Rattlesnakes, Blisters, And Months Of Solitude. What He's Not Prepared For Is The Ray Of Sunshine Named Ben Caravalho. Charismatic And Outgoing, Ben's Personality And Infectious Laughter Is A Stark Opposite To Alexei's Quiet, Reserved Demeanor. But No Matter How Determined Alexei Is To Hike The Trail Alone, It Seems He And Ben Can't Avoid Being Drawn To Each Other. Through Snow Crossings And Close Calls With Coyotes, Alexei Inches Closer To Letting Ben In. As Alexei Learns Of Ben's Loving Family And Supportive Friends, He Begins To Get A Taste Of What Found Family And Belonging Could Truly Feel Like. But Just As Alexei Starts To Let Down His Defenses, A Sudden Change In Plans Reawakens His Fears - And He Must Discover If He Has The Courage To Face Something Even Scarier Than The Trail Less Traveled: Letting Himself Fall. ............................. Readers Gave Love & Other Disasters ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'this Book Had So Many Great Elements That It's No Surprise I Fell Absolutely Head Over Heels For It . . . The Unabashed Queerness In This Book Made My Heart So Happy . . . There Was So Much Joy In This Book That Had Me Smiling From Ear To Ear' 'funny, Uplifting, True To Life, Relatable, And Cheerful. If You Need Cheering Up This Is The Perfect Book For You' 'such A Fun Read!' More Raves For Love & Other Disasters! 'wildly Charming, Exquisitely Vibrant, And Achingly Tender . . . I Can't Wait To Buy It For Everyone I've Ever Met' Rosie Danan 'with Only One Book, Anita Kelly Has Landed Among My All-time Favorite Authors' Meryl Wilsner 'anita Kelly Has The Perfect Recipe For Romance . . . I Didn't Want It To End And I'm So Hungry For More' Ruby Barrett 'a Nonbinary Protagonist In A Mainstream Romance Is Cause For Excitement And The Characters Spark With Chemistry. The Heartwarming Result Will Leave Readers Eager For More From Kelly' Publishers Weekly

From the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year, a hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker, for fans of Nora Goes Off Script.Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs love when she has two kids, a cat and an ex-husband to think about? Besides, she'd rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. So in a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters and the mailman, even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take a chance on love?

** Exclusive limited edition with sprayed edges ** 'A hilariously fresh and spicy rom-com that I couldn't put down!' - Meghan Quinn, USA Today Bestselling Author Help Wanted: Grumpy mountain man seeks baby mumma. Job is an incubator position only. Surrogate must be impervious to grunting as the form of communication and nosy brotherly neighbours. Rustic mountain range housing available upon request. I wanted to pummel my irritating brothers when they posted their own version of a wanted ad to help me with my life. But I can't fault the results once the right woman lands in my lap. Becoming a single father is not a decision I made lightly. In fact, it's the biggest decision of my entire life. Which is why when I interview Trista, I know she's perfect. She's wild, she's opinionated, she wears cowboy boots. Even my pet goat loves her... She's the exact type of person I was holding out for. And to my great horror, I realise on our first night of attempting this baby-making dance - when the lights are low, the cheap wine is flowing and the home-insemination supplies are laid out on the kitchen counter - I want to do a lot more than just make her my surrogate. I want to make her mine. Perfect for fans of: Grumpy/Sunshine Small Town Romance Age Gap Curvy FMC Meghan Quinn and Tessa Bailey

His idea of permanence is the VW van that takes him from one gig to the next . . . Owen Lawry has made a living as a traveling musician and enjoys his footloose and fancy free lifestyle. But since meeting Laura McCarthy and helping her land a job at his grandparents’ hotel on Gansett Island, Owen has decided there’s something to be said for a roof over his head—and a warm, sexy woman in his bed. Laura, a newlywed who discovered that her husband never quit dating, came to Gansett for her cousin’s wedding. She didn’t plan to stay—until she met Owen, and took on the renovations at the dilapidated Sand & Surf Hotel. Owen and Laura's attraction simmers over the coming months—but as they take baby steps toward love, their growing bond is tested when Laura’s estranged husband refuses to grant her a divorce. As summer turns to autumn, will they find a way to keep the fire burning in their hearts, even as a chill fills the air? . . . Praise for Marie Force and her novels   “You’ll want to stay on Gansett Island too!” —USAToday.com   “Force excels at creating characters readers can identify with and care about.”   —Booklist

After her father loses the family fortune in an insider-trading scheme, single mom Parker Welles is faced with some hard decisions. First order of business: go to Gideon's Cove, Maine, to sell the only thing she now owns—a decrepit house in need of some serious flipping. When her father's wingman, James Cahill, asks to go with her, she's not thrilled…even if he is fairly gorgeous and knows his way around a toolbox.Having to fend for herself financially for the first time in her life, Parker signs on as a florist's assistant and starts to find out who she really is. Maybe James isn't the glib lawyer she always thought he was. And maybe the house isn't the only thing that needs a little TLC….

Love isn’t just an act in this captivating and flirty romance by New York Times bestselling author Jane Porter. Forty-nine-year-old Margot Hughes has lived and breathed theater for the past twenty-five years. After a devastating breakup with her playwright fiancé, she wants nothing to do with the industry. She has sworn off New York, theater, actors—all of it. She returns to her hometown on California’s central coast and takes a job in real estate, where she manages significant investment properties. But Margot’s suddenly thrown back into the theater world when Sally, her friend and boss, who had been restoring and funding Cambria’s historic theater, has a heart attack. Before she knows it, Margot is tapped to take over the troubled summer production of Barefoot in the Park. But the play is no walk in the park—the leads and director have all quit, and Margot struggles to find new actors…until Max Russo arrives. Forty-five-year-old Max is a former soap opera star turned rugged cowboy on TV’s most popular western series.  Max has a huge following and is the perfect hero to step up and save the play, provided Margot stars opposite him.   Although adamant she would never return to theater, Margot enjoys the long hours of rehearsal with a professional like Max, who is charming, witty, and passionate. But when the curtains close, can Margot allow herself to fall for Max when he represents everything she left behind?

A charming contemporary romance by bestselling author Debbie Burns where love leads to a forever home not only for puppies, but also for the couple who rescues them. Olivia Graham isn't in a place to have a dog of her own, but her new position as a volunteer rescue driver for the local animal shelter will keep her close to her four-legged friends. When she's called to transport pets that have been misplaced by flooding, she doesn't hesitate to help, but then her aging car breaks down... Veterinarian Gabe Wentworth, former EMT and firefighter, is also heading to the rescue site and reluctantly agrees to pick up Olivia on the way. After a bad breakup, Gabe's embraced the hermit life. When he meets Olivia, he can't deny their irresistible mutual attraction, and his first thought is to run the other direction. But then the two band together in a risky maneuver to save a beautiful abandoned dog from rising floodwaters. The more Gabe learns about the woman who would risk everything to save vulnerable animals, the more he realizes what he might be willing to risk... Bring out your very best "aww..." as this book includes: Memorable and quirky characters who tug at your heartstrings A veterinarian hero who is SUCH a softy for rescue animals A bunch of puppies looking for new owners And a heroine who will risk anything to take care of her four-legged friends.

In the latest Friends First novel from USA Today bestselling author Laura Drewry—perfect for readers of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery—a woman who can’t slow down discovers that the perfect guy is in hot pursuit.   Even when her hair salon goes under and she’s on the brink of breaking, Regan Burke keeps her “I’m just fine” attitude. She’s had a tough life, coping with a difficult family and keeping her act together . . . barely. Right now, she just needs a job, any job, so she can pay her mother’s medical bills. It’s the exact wrong time for Carter Scott to come into her life—and to be so damn sexy, so distracting, and so determined to get close.   Carter isn’t looking for anything serious—his heart belongs to the kids who depend on his pediatric practice—but something about Regan makes him reconsider. Maybe it’s the scars she hides so well, the secrets she can’t share. Carter knows all about that kind of pain, and he wants to help. But offering Regan a job in his office only makes things worse, even if their chemistry is off the charts. Lucky for them both, Carter isn’t about to let go of love without a fight.Praise for Prima Donna   “[Prima Donna features] strong, guarded characters. . . . Readers will peel off each layer of the plot to reveal who Carter and Regan really are.”—Library Journal   “This book made me laugh, swoon, and even made my heart melt a few times. . . . You’ll simply want to know what happens next and if the two characters will get their happily ever after.”—Roberta Capizzi   “This author has a smooth style that’s elegant and holds your attention. . . . Her writing style is right up there with all the best authors. Well done!”—First Page to the Last   “Laura Drewry has perfectly combined humor, angst, and romance into an incredibly entertaining, emotional story that I’ll most likely read over and over again. . . . I can’t wait to read whatever Drewry comes up with next!”—Fic Central   “A sweet, amusing and sizzling romance.”—TJ Loves to Read   Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

En romantisk komedie om at tage chancer og acceptere kærligheden - med alle dens komplikationer. Delilah Green svor, at hun aldrig ville vende tilbage til Bright Falls - byen vækker kun minder om hendes ensomme barndom. Delilahs liv er i New York, hvor fotokarrieren endelig går godt, og hendes seng aldrig er tom. Selvfølgelig er det en ny kvinde hver aften, men det er helt fint med hende. Da Delilahs fremmedgjorte stedsøster, Astrid, presser Delilah til at fotografere sit bryllup, befinder hun sig tilbage i den gudsforladte by, som hun plejede at kalde hjem. Planen er at få jobbet hurtigt overstået, men så ser hun Claire Sutherland, en af Astrids bedste veninder, og beslutter sig for, at der måske trods alt er noget sjov (og lidt gengældelse) at få i Bright Falls

A small town baker meets a man who's sweet as pie—and twice as sinful—in this sexy romance series debut. Nestled between the Cascades and the Pacific, Destiny Bay is the perfect place for Kennedy Sinclair to embrace the motto "Life's short so eat the icing first." As the new owner of a bake shop and apple orchard, she can finally indulge her passion for baking—and forget about her cheating ex-boyfriend. Sweetie Pies is famous for its hot, flaky apple turnovers. But for Kennedy, nothing is more tempting than Luke Harlan, the sexy hard cider entrepreneur who keeps coming back for more. With his father's cider recipe and a rare opportunity within reach, Luke is determined to succeed. He just needs Kennedy's apples. At first, he thinks it'll be as easy as pie to charm those apples right off her trees. But Kennedy isn't falling for his tender charms—or his wicked ways. When the negotiations start heating up, so do the feelings they have for each other. And it takes just one kiss to seal the deal . . .