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My grumpy next-door neighbor, Prince Julian Kingston III, was obnoxious and opinionated. I never expected to be attracted to him. As a small-town artist in Cherry Lane, my life was simple—until Julian moved in to escape his demanding and royal obligations. He pretended to be just a regular guy. Yeah, right. He had a knack for getting under my skin and giving unsolicited advice, which irritated me. The Cherry Lane Holiday Celebration forced us into an unwanted proximity. We clashed over everything. Despite his antics and our bickering, an undeniable chemistry developed. His occasional ...

Never in a million years did I think he would do this. Aiden is the last person I thought would break my heart. Yet, he did. We were known as “Grump” and “Sunshine” in college, but without an explanation, he broke up with me. I was devastated. Seven years later, his business brought him to Green Oasis, and he needed an interior designer to remodel his home. Guess who is the only designer in our small town? Yep, he’s my boss now. I know it sounds crazy, but I needed the job. My heart couldn’t resist him as we worked closely together. Despite my best intentions, I was falling hard...

Zach—my arrogant next-door neighbor—becomes the hope my grieving heart never expected. My best friend’s brother, Zach Thornton, is back in Cherry Lane. But he’s here with one goal: to bulldoze my shop for his grand vision. Zach, an ex-athlete turned businessman, is ready to modernize Cherry Lane, no matter the cost. He wants to buy Floral Haven, but I’m not selling. I can’t. Every inch of this shop has my late husband’s legacy, and I’m not ready to let go. We clash over everything, but working together to save our businesses changes everything. The tension ignites an ...

Isaiah is My Brother’s Grumpy Best Friend. I’m the Librarian He Can’t Stand. So Why Does the whole town think we’re engaged? As the librarian of Cherry Lane, I thrived in my neat and organized world—until I teamed up with my brother’s best friend, Isaiah Grey, the chaotic firefighter who seems to prefer fire over feelings. Working side by side on the library renovation, we clashed. Our heated debates and the stolen glances caused an undeniable tension. Then, thanks to a loud misunderstanding and nosy neighbors, the whole town now believes we’re engaged, and Isaiah isn’t ...

My perfect date is my family’s archenemy. King Winters, my dad, wants me to find a suitable date for my brother’s wedding. Except… The royal dating options are both snobbish and obnoxious. Call it destiny. I met Christopher on the beach, and we immediately connected. He was charming, generous, and drop-dead gorgeous, making him the perfect date. Or so I thought. Turns out, he is the mischievous son of our family’s archenemy. His father is hell-bent on destroying our kingdom with his business ambitions. I’d happily bid him good riddance if he were anything like his repugnant dad. ...

I was madly in love with David, my best friend’s brother. Except he wasn’t into me like that. Returning to Catalina for my latest movie was a professional high point. A second chance with my Ex-Navy Seal bodyguard wasn’t my plan. The unexpected proximity to David, my high school crush, threw everything into chaos. His commanding presence and protective streak have kept me from danger. Once a mere spark, now the undeniable chemistry and values made us a perfect match. Creating an irresistible connection that is stronger than ever. However, his accident threatened our past and future. ...

The forever bridesmaid title was depressing, but a fake engagement to my off-limits best friend Jonathan felt desperate. Arrgh! I’ve caught the bouquet—I’ve cheered, and I’ve cried. I’m done with being the bridesmaid and never the bride. I was tired of the overpriced frilly bridesmaid dresses in my closet. I’m exhausted. In a small town like Cherry Lane, it’s easy to find me, but where’s my Mr. Right? So when my charming, off-limits next-door neighbor Jonathan asks me to fake an engagement to appease his meddling parents. I couldn’t say no, even though he was my best ...

I was fake dating the Grumpy Quarterback only as a friendly gesture. To escape my ex, I pretended to kiss Adam I didn’t mind that he was my grumpy next-door neighbor We agreed to a fake engagement to boost his image and keep my ex away. As a lawyer, I ensured our fake dating contract was legit. All business, no feelings attached—or so I thought. When an NFL sponsor gave us an engagement trip to his resort, our connection developed quicker than a fourth-quarter comeback. With our pretend dates, long walks, and even little kisses, our hearts had turned friendship into love. Do we fumble ...

The Grumpy CEO Neighbor That I Detest Stole My Heart Retirement was peaceful—sweet tea, porch gossip, and zero romantic drama—until Maxwell J. Grant moved downstairs. He’s a brooding ex-CEO with sharp suits, guarded eyes, and a knack for making my walls shake with judgment. I’m Southern warmth. He’s emotional ice. We clash. We snipe. One ceiling apart, he finds a million ways to get under my skin: We collide in mailrooms and laundry rooms—and somehow, the tension between us is growing. My grumpy neighbor is irresistible. He listens too closely, sees too deeply, and makes me feel...

Ever since high school, I've been in love with Gabriel Sawyer, but he ignored me. Now he has the audacity to ask me to be his fake fiancée. My next-door neighbor is the Falcon's grumpy quarterback. We were close friends and I thought we had a romantic connection. He rejected me and broke my heart. Now, to please his grandmother, he proposes a fake engagement. I was shocked, and I'm not sure how to react. Faking with Gabe is wrong on so many levels. One, I don't like the spotlight that he enjoys. Two, every cell in my body wants revenge. Except for my heart, it yearns to love Gabe again. ...

Book One Ever since high school, I’ve been in love with Gabriel Sawyer, but he ignored me. Now, he dares to ask me to be his fake fiancée. My next-door neighbor is the Falcon’s grumpy quarterback. We were close friends, and I thought we had a romantic connection. He disagreed and rejected me. Now, as a final wish for his grandma, he proposes a fake engagement I was shocked, and I’m not sure how to react. Faking with Gabe is wrong on so many levels. One, I’m not too fond of the spotlight that he enjoys. Two, every cell in my body wants revenge. Except for my heart, it yearns to love...

Fifty Classic Romance Tropes, Reimagined as Poetry Tiny Love Stories. Big Feelings. Tropes You Know. Stories You Didn’t. Flirty. Funny. Poetic. All the Feels, No Filler. This stunning collection transforms over 50 beloved romance tropes into poetic stories that pulse with passion, heartbreak, humor, and hope. Each trope is a self-contained world—mini love stories wrapped in verse, where every heartbeat counts and every line leads you closer to the moment. Swooning and sass—romance just got rhymed. Where love hurts, heals, and happens again—one poem at a time. Whether you're a ...

Single dads weren’t my type until I couldn’t resist Kenneth. Among corporations, he’s known as the fixer. When an ex-employee threatened to expose my family’s company for price-fixing, Kenneth was the PR agent we hired to repair our public image. He proposed a fake engagement as a PR solution; I thought, no biggie, it’s temporary. Yet, his irresistible charm caught me off-guard. My heart skipped a few beats when he held my hand Still, he’s a single dad; no, thank you, I said. Yet, he’s super cute, courteous, and protective. I was falling, and sparks were flying Then, the ex-...