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Lailah thought she’d finally found her forever… until the man she married broke her heart beyond recognition. Now divorced and starting over in a new coastal town, she’s clinging to her faith, her healing, and the little café she’s just inherited — where the scent of cinnamon-dusted French toast fills the air each morning. Just steps from the beach, it’s the perfect place to rebuild her life. Love? That’s not on the menu. Not when trusting again feels impossible. Until Jeff walks back in. The man who once stole her heart and then walked away has returned, carrying the weight ...

He’s young, rich, intelligent, tall and ready to settle down. I’m Louisiana thick, curvy, and I’d like to say fine because it fits, and I keep trying to talk myself out of love. And as fate would have it, I’m stuck in his home on Christmas Day. Being an assistant, to Destiny- the owner and lead decorator at Dobrielle's-has good and bad qualities. It's one of Louisiana's largest and most sought after design firms. And I'm leaning but eager for my opportunity to shine. I get big coins, but I’m still only my boss’s assistant. She gives me the job to decorate the office Christmas ...

She had left their hearts in pieces, and now, for better or worse, she was back. When Jennifer left, she had taken part of Aaron with her. The twin had cried for days, and Aaron, well, he had no other choice but to be strong for them. But when she returns, Aaron sees a chance at the future he had dreamed of. They can finally be together as a family, and the comfort of having her back is like the feeling of finally being made whole. However, things quickly become complicated when Jennifer begins behaving strangely. She’s not the same woman he fell in love with before. She’s hiding ...

When an unexpected blizzard grounds all flights, Nia and Andrew’s holiday plans are put on ice, and they’re stuck spending Christmas Eve at the airport. Soon the pair of travelers decide to make the best of it and team up to spread holiday cheer to the other stranded passengers. After all, just because their flight is cancelled doesn’t mean Christmas is. Now they’re about to discover that with the right person, home for the holidays can be anywhere—and life’s crossroads are the perfect place to begin a new story.

AaronFor single father Aaron Miller, nothing has been as hard as raising his twins while balancing his demanding career as an ER nurse. He longs for more time with his children, but with long hours spent saving lives, he can’t help but feel like he’s missing out on the two lives that mean the most to him. His fears become a reality when his daughter is involved in a horrific freak accident that leaves her disfigured and Aaron blaming himself. Will Aaron be able to find the right help for his daughter so they both can begin to heal? If he does, will he be able to move past his blame and ...

AaronFool me once: shame on you. Fool me twice: shame on me. But maybe, this time, love won’t be out to break Aaron’s heart.Even though Aaron Miller is still crushed over losing Jennifer yet again, he forces himself to push forward for the sake of the twins. But, while her absence doesn’t sting as badly this time, he’s still left shaken over his broken family. Unsure where to turn and needing emotional support, Aaron joins a support group. However, he gets more than he bargained for when he meets the beautiful group leader. But with a freshly broken heart and a fragile family, can ...

Stella Jackson loves being the youngest mayor of Hickory Falls, Michigan, a charming town she's turned into a Christmas destination. But when her ambitious plans to host a holiday movie shoot spiral into chaos, Stella finds herself juggling frustrated citizens, delayed production schedules... and a growing attraction to the movie’s leading man.

Ever since his mother passed away two years ago, Caleb Pine has been stuck while the rest of his family seem to have moved on. Alone at Christmas, he finds himself drawn back to Martha’s Vineyard and the Gingerbread Inn, where his family spent a wonderful Christmas holiday when he was a teen. To his surprise, the local girl he almost kissed under the mistletoe all those years ago is now grown up and running the Inn.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

Dr. Allison Hall is staring down the prospect of her first Christmas in a new town and her first without her son, who is spending the holiday with her ex. As the new doc on the block, she's on duty for the Christmas shift and glad of it. When one of her favorite patients lands back in the hospital, and it looks like this might be his last Christmas, she hopes she can help connect him to his estranged daughter. Dante Price thinks Allison should mind her own business. He's a nurse - and admittedly a bit of a Christmas Scrooge.

At the altar, Zarayah can’t help but wonder if she’s making a terrible mistake… Keeping her husband-to-be’s secrets from her family wasn’t the first gut-wrenching decision she had to make. Choosing to go through with the wedding after learning what Zaire has done leaves Zarayah with a bad taste in her mouth. But surely it’s too late to call things off when they’re standing at the altar together… right? Backing out would embarrass her family—and herself. So she goes through with the marriage and things go from bad to worse. Their honeymoon cruise is a disaster and her ...

Kenzie is just starting to get her life on the right path. She recently accepted the love of Jesus Christ into her heart and is committed to being a living testimony to the power and love of God. She just needs to be baptized to make her spiritual transformation complete...but there's one problem. She's terrified of water from a traumatic experience. As she embarks on her journey, she encounters Karl, a man who has everything to offer—including a serious commitment to Christianity. Can Kenzie overcome her fear in time to be Karl's help meet? Or will her struggle keep her from finding true...

What happens when everything around you seems perfect - your family, your health, your social status, your overall life - but all of a sudden something threatens to tear it all apart and rob you of what you've always known? This type of thing happens to many people, every day, from all walks of life. Some are able to get over it and go on with their lives. But others are not so fortunate. They find themselves stuck in their own meltdown of loss, hurt, and pain. Such is the situation in Marita L. Kinney's latest novel.

Ruth’s beau died - simply because he was a slave.She is determined to help other enslaved people as she assists with the Underground Railroad. Recently freed and illiterate, Ruth is hired to bake mouth-watering delicious bread in a Philadelphia bakery. Her boss Joseph is kind, handsome, and determined to put an end to slavery. She feels emotionally connected to him as they work together for a common cause. His presence is like a fresh splash of spring rain on her parched soul. However, Joseph has plans. He’s determined to make some major changes in his life. He desperately wants to ...

Kenzie and Karl believe they are a match made in heaven, but powerful forces conspire to tear them apart. In this gripping tale, their love faces relentless challenges, testing their bond to the core. Will they triumph against all odds, or will their love story be the first to crumble? Follow their journey as they navigate a labyrinth of passion, longing, and heartache. Each page unveils the depth of their emotions and the indomitable spirit that fuels their fight. Can love truly conquer all, or will they become a tragic symbol of its defeat? This poignant book intertwines the endurance of ...

Micah Neresen only signed up to fill the pulpit temporarily, but he's become fond of his eccentric congregation at the Blessed Church of the Holy Lamb and Sacred Lion. He can't leave them until they've found a new pastor -- and he's pretty sure their favorite candidate is a con man! Newly arrived from her home in the Congo and armed with a brand-new degree in nonprofit management, Carrie Strough is eager to organize and improve the Unity Plenkiss Community Center. Unfortunately, no one wants to be organized, and only Micah Neresen, the charming and handsome pastor of the local church, is ...

Skylar Lewis has spent her entire life in the shadow of professional hockey greatness. As the daughter of legendary DC Eagles coach Darius Lewis, she’s carved out her own place as the team’s lead sports therapist, earning respect in a world dominated by men. Skylar’s number-one rule? Never get involved with a player. That rule is put to the test when Tavon Harris joins the Eagles as their new star goalie. With lightning-fast reflexes on the ice and a notorious reputation off it, Tavon is everything Skylar swore to avoid—reckless, arrogant, and dangerously attractive. His defiance of...

New job… check.Robyn Page is on top of the world. Her dreams are coming true. She’s got the new apartment and the new job to go along with it. And the sexy stranger in the coffee shop was an excellent way to start her first day.Sexy stranger… check.All was going better than she imagined until Mr. Sexy-in-a-Suit ran into her, literally spilling coffee all over her white shirt. Then the jerk blamed her for it, claiming she ruined his suit.Imagine her surprise when Mr. Sexy-Jerkface-in-a-Suit, turns out to be Jacob Black, a partner at her new firm.Great.After Mr. Sexy-Jerkface-Partner-in...

Kane Jackson Booth is in love with Veronica Kimbrel and neither of them desire to venture into forbidden territories but things are becoming a bit more heated than either of them can handle. So in making what she feels is a right suggestion, Kane makes a wrong decision that could cost them their forever after. Right when things are shaking and seemingly cracking, Selena is in need of help and Veronica uses this opportunity to leave Kane and all of their problems behind her. She soon finds out that running away doesn’t always solve the problem, or make things right but in the school of ...

What happens when fate brings together a wealthy business owner, Marc, and a cleaning lady, Ciara, in this sweet romance? Marc falls head over heels for Ciara - or so he thinks. In reality, he has mistaken her for someone else entirely - a wealthy business associate named Eliza. Things start to get complicated when Eliza mistakes Marc's kindness for love and begins pursuing him relentlessly. As the tension between the three characters reaches a boiling point, Marc must make a difficult choice between his old life of superficiality or following his heart with Ciara. But with their different ...