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By Mariana Zapata
Losing people you love is hard.Aurora De La Torre knows moving back to a place that was once home isn’t going to be easy.Starting your whole life over probably isn’t supposed to be.But a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart.Checking out her landlord across the driveway just might cure it too.
By Nataly Jennings
What if your life turned into a real romcom? Nataly has always dreamed of that head-over-heels, butterflies-for-breakfast, dancing-in-the-rain kind of love. Instead? She's got Joel. He's... fine. He's nice. He's safe. And then there's Nathan. Charming. Mysterious. Full of adventure and quiet intention. The connection between them is instant. Impossible to ignore. One little problem: she's already dating someone else. Torn between a safe choice and a once-in-a-lifetime connection, Nataly must decide where her heart truly belongs. Play it safe... or risk it all for a love story she never saw coming. Set against the dreamy streets of London and the wild beauty of Northern Ireland, London, Love & a Little Something Irish is a heartwarming, funny, and swoon-worthy romance about trusting God's timing, following your heart, and finding the kind of love that feels like coming home. Perfect for fans of swoony slow burns, viral-worthy meet-cutes, and clean romance that still gives you butterflies.
By Lucy Powrie
Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Elle McNicoll, this is a hot chocolate hug of a romance. Meet Effie and Aiden, two teenagers who meet at a local coffee shop and decide to fake date to convince their circle they have what it takes to be in a relationship. But when their fake dates are exposed, will they be able to convince their friends that they want to date ... this time ... for real? Seventeen-year-old Effie is fed up of playing third-wheel. She can often be found hanging out at the local coffee shop "Love You a Latte" while her so-called friend Chelsea and her boyfriend kiss in front of her. One day, following a snide remark from Chelsea about never having a boyfriend, she declares she can absolutely get a date if she just asks for one, so she strides over to the counter and asks the irresistibly cute barista Aiden to pretend to put his number in her phone. Of course, he obliges with a grin - what ensues is a whirlwind of fake dates. But when their fake dates are exposed, Effie and Aiden decide to carry on dating for good, but then, spoiler, nobody believes they really are in a relationship. But who cares what anyone else thinks? This is Effie and Aiden's story
By Lauren Okie
From a stunning new voice in romance, Lauren Okie’s The Best Worst Thing is an intimate story about starting over, second chances, and two people who cannot help falling into each other’s orbit once again. All things considered, Nicole Speyer has a pretty amazing life. At least that’s what she tells herself. She’s got a beautiful house, a relatively successful fertility podcast, and a perfect husband, Gabe. The only thing that’s less than ideal is her years-long struggle with infertility—and how, with every passing day, she and Gabe seem to drift a little further apart. But then, mere hours after a Hail Mary embryo transfer to her gestational carrier, Nicole discovers Gabe’s been sleeping with their dog walker, and her world turns upside down. Suddenly, a jobless, childless, and now-husbandless Nicole finds herself at the doorstep of somebody she tried to say goodbye to a long time ago. Logan Milgram: a former colleague with serious golden retriever energy who happens to be laugh-out-loud funny, a colossal nerd, and legitimately kind of hot. When Logan opens his door that night, it’s like no time has passed. And as they fall back into each other’s lives, Nicole starts recognizing herself in the mirror again. She even begins to like what she sees. And then, like a cruel joke, she gets the news she’s spent a lifetime waiting for: her surrogate is finally pregnant. As her relationship with Logan develops from a blast-from-the-past fling into something much deeper, Nicole struggles to balance her past, present, and future. Racing against the clock, she must learn to forgive her body for falling short and recognize that sometimes, it’s the biggest betrayals in life that set us free. With everything on the line, can Nicole accept love from the greatest man she’s ever known . . . even if it’s nothing like the story she’d written for herself?
By Melissa Tagg
"Melissa Tagg follows up her debut novel with a stellar sophomore read. With her charming wit and engaging prose, Tagg pens a story of hope in God's dreams for us and ties it all together with sigh-worthy romance. Truly a book and author not to be missed."~Rachel Hauck, award-winning, bestselling author of The Wedding Dress and Princess Ever AfterAfter playing nomad for five years, Blake Hunziker has finally had enough of adventure. Not sure what reception he'll get from everyone back in Whisper Shore, he's stunned at not only a warm welcome from his hometown but also a job offer. The job is his if he can successfully pull off the annual Christmas Festival. If only he knew the first thing about coordinating events...If there's one thing Autumn Kingsley knows, it's Whisper Shore. For years, she's been stuck running her family's inn when all she wants is to see the world. Now she has a visit scheduled from a potential investor who could take over the inn, as well as a dream job offer in Paris. But with just two weeks to whip the inn into shape, her chance at escape is a long shot.The Hunzikers and the Kingsleys may not get along, but Blake knows Autumn's the only one who can help him. She agrees to a trade--she'll help with the Festival and he'll help with inn repairs. But what was meant to be a simple deal quickly becomes much more than that when the guy who's done running away joins forces with the girl who can't wait to leave.
By Kristan Higgins
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….
By Susan Hatler
City Girl Janine Wilson’s Career Is Taking Off But The Same Can’t Be Said About Her Love Life. No Matter—as Manager Of The Inn At Blue Moon Bay, Janine’s In Charge Of Throwing A Huge Party To Celebrate The Inn’s Recent Expansion And Doesn’t Have Time For Distractions. Unfortunately, Two Big Ones Suddenly Show Up: Her Thrill-seeking Incompatible Ex, Cody, Who Refuses To Accept Their Breakup, And Cody’s Handsome And Charming Best Friend, Texas Cowboy Jackson Davis. Reluctantly, Janine Agrees To Meet Cody For One Last Dinner Because Cody Says He Has A Huge Business Opportunity For The Inn. But When Cody Takes Her On A Boat Ride To Show Her His Great Idea, Jackson Is At The Helm. Janine Has Been Trying To Resist Her Attraction To Jackson Because They Have No Common Interests, Not To Mention He’s Her Ex’s Best Friend. Once They Stop On A Deserted Island, Though, Janine Doesn’t Expect The Sparks That Fly Between Them, The Spontaneous Kiss They Share, Or What Cody Does After Witnessing Said Kiss. Janine Was Convinced She Needed A Sophisticated Man Who Shared The Same Interests As Her. Now That She’s Been Stranded On A Deserted Island With Jackson, Will She Discover He’s Everything She Never Knew She Really Wanted?
By Miranda Liasson
Two wounded souls weren't looking for love...but one tiny baby had other plans. When Dr. Ani Green drags herself onto the plane after her wedding-that never-was, she's a self-described mess who promptly barfs into Adam Lowenstein's lunch bag--not exactly a meet-cute. But his sweet, friendly demeanor has a way of calming her and even making her laugh. (The fact that he's a total hunkadoodle doesn't hurt!) Somehow, Adam takes her awful do-my-honeymoon-alone trip from unbearable to almost fun. Ani resolves not to get involved with anyone until she figures out why she keeps choosing the wrong guys. But desperation, intense attraction, and a little too much wine in a tropical paradise...oops. What happens in Turks and Caicos stays there. Months later, Ani is struggling to make her hometown dream practice work even though her partners couldn't be more different and despite the fact that her parents returned to Wisconsin from Florida to be closer to her. (Who actually does that?) Even worse, Ani finds that Adam is the new head of the ER - and her boss. Except he's not the sweet, charming guy she knew - he's a rigid rule-follower who's no-nonsense and no fun. Still, she can't help remembering the kind, passionate guy she met. Good thing she's given up men forever and has vowed to never act on impulse again. Until a patient surrenders a baby and begs Ani to ensure that she gets a good future. Widower Adam Lowenstein promised his wife he would go to Turks and Caicos on what would have been their fifth anniversary. Adam would rather eat snails, but a promise is a promise. He's closed himself off to nearly everyone. Love is pain, and he wants no part, even though Ani somehow awakened him from the dead like a whirlwind, and he can't help but get swept up in her kindness, her joy, and her desire to make the world a better place. He swore he'd never love again, but Ani and one tiny, abandoned baby are the family he just might not be able to live without.
By Enni Amanda
She lives on the other side of the world. He doesn't go beyond the corner store. TV producer Mia is torn between her work ambition and passion for songwriting. Facing a huge career choice, she embarks on a round-the-world trip to find answers. Soul searching turns into a nightmare when she's robbed. Stuck in New Zealand with only a guitar on her back, she calls the one local she can think of: an editor she once hired via email. Izzy spends his days in his basement, working on an ambitious film project. His family wants him back on the dating scene, but Izzy prefers imaginary realms to real people. He'll join the living when he's reached his creative goals. Probably. When Izzy's solitude is crashed by a woman in trouble, he can't resist the call to help. Having a fleeting visitor gives him an idea - a fake relationship with Mia will get his family off his back. In return, he'll be a good host (nothing more) and show her New Zealand is not a crime-infested hellhole. He'll just have to ignore the instant attraction and creative sparks that fly when they're in the same room, or boat, or... cave. Their chance encounter changes everything, but how could it ever work? Mia's whole life waits for her in Helsinki, while Izzy struggles to leave his basement. They're night and day. Unworkable. Opposites attract, but how far would you go for love? --- This is a steamy romantic comedy, featuring: A bearded, passionate caveman with a heart of gold Fake dating Glow-worm caves Hidden gems of indie music Riverboat sexy times African Grey parrot called Casanova who fires out pickup lines A Spotify playlist including a brand new song written for this book! **Content warnings** - past suicide - anxiety / mental health Can be read as a standalone. There is no cheating in this story: ) "A romance worthy of pure wanderlust, Night and Day by Enni Amanda will have readers pining for love and adventure as Mia and Izzy find themselves and each other just by taking that first step outside of their comfort zone." - Jen Rockey / What Jen Reads
By Brooke Averick
'A ridiculously charming debut' Hannah Bonam-Young 'Had me completely charmed from the first page' Annabel Monaghan 'Heartfelt and funny . . . a love story for the ages - or at least for the anxious' Emily Austin 'Witty, relatable and unflinchingly honest . . . truly effervescent' Lyla Sage From podcaster - and TikTok's favourite romance reader - Brooke Averick, an honest, imperfect, laugh-out-loud funny love story about coming of age and coming apart - perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Curtis Sittenfeld and Emily Henry. * Phoebe Berman's Guide to Losing Her Virginity In 30 Days: A Checklist ⭐ Redownload Hinge ⭐ Pet a dog with a cute owner ⭐ Find the cutest guy on the plane to help with my luggage ⭐ Identify a suitable target behind the wheel of a car, rear end him, and get his number ⭐ Advertise myself on Craigslist All Phoebe Berman has ever wanted is a whirlwind romance. And yet, she keeps getting in her own way. She has no idea what has caused her long and messy history of failed dating attempts - the panic attacks, cold sweats and projectile vomiting. But she does know two things: 1. She's going to be thirty in a month. 2. She's still a virgin. This, though, she's determined to change. Armed with a romance-novel-inspired to-do list, Phoebe's giving herself thirty days to lose her virginity. No backing out this time. She's even got some promising options lined up: there's charming new fellow teacher Finn; long-distance texting pen pal Matthew; and, of course, dreamy Jonathan, her long-time best friend and roommate. With the clock ticking and a checklist as chaotic as her inner monologue, if Phoebe Berman wants to lose it, she might just have to find herself first. READER RAVES FOR PHOEBE BERMAN: 'This is my new favourite book ever. For ONCE I can relate to the main character of a romance novel' 'The most relatable, endearing, and loyal character I have ever met... It's Phoebe's world and I'm just living it' 'One of my new favourite fictional characters' 'Through faultless friend groups, endless word game, and failed flirtations, this novel is a romance worth giggling and kicking your feet over... a debut you won't want to miss!' 'Time should probably be labelled as BPB and APB (before Phoebe Berman & after Phoebe Berman) from here on out'