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The world could do with a little more kindness and positivity and random acts of singing, don’t you think?Dear Reader, My name is Penelope, and while I may not be a real-life princess, I’ve been told I possess a certain fairy-tale heroine quality. I wield optimism as my weapon of choice, don amazing shoes and vintage hats whenever possible, and speak in musical references. All of which perfectly qualifies me to succeed in my new role as a marketing intern at the historic Darling House theater on the island of Skymar.Only . . . it seems this internship position is going to be a LOT bigger than I thought. The Gray family, who owns the theater, has been stuck in a rut of darkness ever since the loss of their matriarchs. Now all that’s left is a dying theater, a reclusive grandfather, three siblings, and an adorable seven-year-old girl who desperately needs some pixie-dust magic.So that’s what this story is about. My plans to save the theater! (Plans that, somehow, keep being stolen by a local competitor.) And an anonymous online theater troupe. And two single brothers who may be vying for this American girl’s heart . . . until they’re not (or maybe they just want me for my ideas too). And a dream job offer that will require me to make a truly heart-wrenching decision. I may not excel at finishing stories, but I promise to see this one through to its happily ever after.Positively,Penelope“What do you get when you combine a lovable heroine with characters who have mastered the art of witty banter? A charming read.” —Sheila Roberts, USA TODAY bestselling author Witty, hilarious, and heartwarming contemporary romance A sweet, kisses-only romance An epistolary novel written mostly in emails and texts Stand-alone novel, but a companion to Authentically, Izzy Book length: approximately 110,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

The International No.1 Bestseller ‘You will love this’ Philippa Ashley ‘The perfect summer escape’ – Sarah Morgan ‘This will sweep you away to Italian citrus groves’ Fabulous

Annabelle is tired of being the lone failure in a family of overachievers. She's endured dead-end jobs and a broken engagement. Even her hair's a mess! But that's going to change now she's taken over her late grandmother's matchmaking business. All Annabelle has to do is to land Chicago's hottest batchelor as her client... Heath Champion is wealthy, driven, gorgeous, so why does her need a matchmaker, especially a walking disaster like Annabelle Granger? True, she's entertaining, and she does have a certain quirky appeal. But Heath is searching for the ultimate symbol of success- the perfect wife. When the matchmaker promises she'll do anything to keep her star client happy... does she mean anything? If Annabelle isn't careful, she just might find herself going heart-to-heart with the toughest negotiator in town- a man who's beginning to ask himself: exactly how perfect does perfect have to be?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LIBRARY JOURNALIn this enchanting novel set at Cedar Cove’s cozy Rose Harbor Inn, Debbie Macomber celebrates the power of love—and a well-timed love letter—to inspire hope and mend a broken heart.   Summer is a busy season at the inn, so proprietor Jo Marie Rose and handyman Mark Taylor have spent a lot of time together keeping the property running. Despite some folks’ good-natured claims to the contrary, Jo Marie insists that Mark is only a friend. However, she seems to be thinking about this particular friend a great deal lately. Jo Marie knows surprisingly little about Mark’s life, due in no small part to his refusal to discuss it. She’s determined to learn more about his past, but first she must face her own—and welcome three visitors who, like her, are setting out on new paths.   Twenty-three-year-old Ellie Reynolds is taking a leap of faith. She’s come to Cedar Cove to meet Tom, a man she’s been corresponding with for months, and with whom she might even be falling in love. Ellie’s overprotective mother disapproves of her trip, but Ellie is determined to spread her wings.   Maggie and Roy Porter are next to arrive at the inn. They are taking their first vacation alone since their children were born. In the wake of past mistakes, they hope to rekindle the spark in their marriage—and to win back each other’s trust. But Maggie must make one last confession that could forever tear them apart.   For each of these characters, it will ultimately be a moment when someone wore their heart on their sleeve—and took pen to paper—that makes all the difference. Debbie Macomber’s moving novel reveals the courage it takes to be vulnerable, accepting, and open to love.BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Debbie Macomber's Silver Linings.Praise for Love Letters “Romance and a little mystery abound in this third installment of Macomber’s series set at Cedar Cove’s Rose Harbor Inn. . . . Readers of Robyn Carr and Sherryl Woods will enjoy Macomber’s latest, which will have them flipping pages until the end and eagerly anticipating the next installment.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Mending a broken heart is not always easy to do, but Macomber succeeds at this beautifully inLove Letters. . . . Quite simply, this is a refreshing take on most love stories—there are twists and turns in the plot that keep readers on their toes—and the author shares up slices of realism, allowing her audience to feel right at home.”—Bookreporter “Macomber’s mastery of women’s fiction is evident in her latest. . . . [She] breathes life into each plotline, carefully intertwining her characters’ stories to ensure that none of them overshadow the others. Yet it is her ability to capture different facets of emotion which will entrance fans and newcomers alike.”—Publishers Weekly “Love Letters is another wonderful story in the Rose Harbor series. Genuine life struggles with heartwarming endings for the three couples in this book make it special. Readers won’t be able to get enough of Macomber’s gentle storytelling. Fans already know what a charming place Rose Harbor is and new readers will love discovering it as well.”—RT Book Reviews (4-1/2 stars)

'A new Borison book feels like coming home in the best way.' - HANNAH GRACE'Borison’s words are a special kind of magic' - ELENA ARMAS'There is simply no romance like a B. K. Borison romance.' - ELLEN O'CLOVERWeather boy meets weather girl. One big storm is heading their way . . .Jackson Clark likes life neat, predictable, and preferably viewed from the comfort of his radio booth.Delilah Stewart prefers hers wild, spontaneous, and preferably in the eye of the storm, out in the field.For years, the two have clashed like thunder and lightning - until they’re partnered against their will to cover the snowstorm of the century, finding themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.Eager to be taken seriously as a journalist, Delilah offers Jackson a deal. If he can help her ace this assignment, she’ll help him rediscover his long-lost fun side. With an undiscovered chemistry burning beneath their clashes, the unlikely partnership quickly tumbles into an easy and surprising friendship.But when other feelings start to enter the equation, can Jackson and Delilah withstand the storm? Or does what happens in the mountains, stay in the mountains?Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from New York Times bestselling author B.K. Borison.------READERS ARE FALLING HEAD OVER HEARTSTRINGS FOR AND NOW, BACK TO YOU. . .'This. Book. Is. MAGIC.''Jackson is the new blueprint. I LOVED this book.''Unapologetically soft with top notch banter, so comforting, FUNNY, HOT. Magic.''AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH' 'Jackson and Delilah are inspired. The romance genre is gaining an instant classic.''This was so FREAKING GOOD. OK MISS BORISON.''I do not know WHAT BK Borison is putting in these books but I need five more immediately''The banter, the chemistry, FORCED PROXIMITY!!!!! All chef's kiss in my book.''I was swooning, sighing, laughing, crying, and everything in between.''In B.K. Borison I trust! When I tell you this book has changed my brain chemistry . . .I am not lying!'

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a heartwarming tale of three people who are brought together when they're bequeathed an old Wild West inn that has the potential to pull their lives apart, but instead turns into the gift of a lifetime. When Alice receives a call about an unexpected windfall, she's stunned to learn the gift is a falling-apart-at-the-seams old Wild West B&B she once considered home--and she's inherited it along with two strangers. Except they weren't always strangers. Once upon a time, they were friends. One is her ex-BFF Lauren. The other is Knox, the only guy to ever break her heart, all while never even knowing she existed. It turns out their lives are unknowingly entangled because they once separately helped the same woman without expecting anything in return. Years later, Alice, Lauren, and Knox are broken in their own way, with their own history--and secrets-- causing them to start out on the wrong foot with each other. But according to the will, they must renovate and be partners in the inn for one year or else lose their inheritance. Stuck together, they make a list of rules to keep the peace--rules that end up doing the opposite, but by some miracle they find what they didn't even know they were looking for--acceptance, true friendship, and in a case (or two!), true love.

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?

On the coast of Maine, a tiny fishing village is home to people of strong character - and even stronger hearts. There is nothing Misty Harbor's residents like more than celebrating tradition, but sometimes it takes an outsider to help them embrace their future.

She's a high-fashion realtor; he's a low-maintenance mechanic. What on earth could they have in common? Dressed in designer labels and cruising around town in her red Mercedes, workaholic realtor Harper Wilson presents the picture of success in charming Maple Falls. But Harper's carefully cultivated image is resting on a shaky foundation. With a sudden drought in sales, she's starting to see her professional dreams--along with her posh lifestyle--slipping away. Car trouble brings her to mechanic Rusty Jenkins, and their unlikely friendship is taken to the next level when the laid-back Rusty allows her to give him a makeover for a charity bachelor auction. Harper soon discovers that beneath the town mechanic's wild beard and grease-stained clothing lies a true Southern gentleman--someone with a kind heart and dreams of his own. Their chemistry is undeniable, but as they get closer, past fears and relationships start to creep in, reminding them of just how much is at stake when carefully constructed facades fall apart. Maybe their worlds aren't so separate after all. And maybe covering up who you really are keeps you from discovering what was always meant to be. Praise for Sold On Love: "The sweet third entry in Fuller's Maple Falls series (after Much Ado About a Latte) follows an unlikely romance between an ambitious realtor and an affable mechanic... their friends-to-lovers arc charms. Fans of wholesome romance will be eager to return to Maple Falls." -- Publishers Weekly Third book in the Maple Falls contemporary romance series Book One: Hooked on You Book Two: Much Ado About a Latte Book Three: Sold on Love Can be read as a stand-alone novel

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.