Cozy Romantic Comedy

Fake engagements are all fun and games—until your grumpy childhood prank rival becomes your “fiancé” next door— and your daughter thinks he’s Prince Charming. I came home to Cape Haven for a fresh start with my daughter, not to relive my rivalry—and secret crush—on Jack Carter, who still can’t resist a well-timed prank. Jack—grumpy lawyer, former heartbreaker, secret cinnamon roll—is not supposed to make my heart flip every time he grins. Now thanks to his matchmaking brothers, the entire town thinks we’re engaged. . Our plan? Fool the neighbors, dodge my lurking ex, ...

Planning the Winter Lights Festival with my brother’s grumpy best friend wasn’t supposed to entail falling for him. I’m burnt out, broken hearted, and back in Cape Haven to make the Winter festival sparkle and prove I fit in. Not to fall for Caleb Carter, my new boss and my brother’s grumpy best friend. He’s all rules, routines, and resting grinch face. I’m the sunshine bringing paper lanterns, and floating cocoa stations into his perfectly ordered world. Stuck together on the frozen docks, tangled in twinkle lights—sparks are flying—right through our gloves. I’m not ...

Cassie Morgan didn't ask for magic. She asked for a plumber. At 47, Cassie's life is a series of things she didn't ask for: a divorce, a daughter who texts more than she calls, a job where she's invisible, and hot flashes that arrive like uninvited guests at the worst possible moments. Then her great-aunt's spellbook shows up on her doorstep. And after one glass of wine, one badly pronounced spell, and one spectacular meltdown over a leaky sink, Cassie accidentally summons a grumpy Scottish handyman into her kitchen. Shirtless. Soaking wet. And very, very annoyed. Liam MacLeod can't leave. ...

One mystery, one romance, and a fire-belching bulldog. In the heart of Singsong City, a retired assassin seeks refuge among the shelves of her beloved library. But when a familiar face from her past resurfaces, she is drawn back into a world of danger and deceit. With the help of an unlikely ally, she must unravel the mysteries of her own past before they consume her future. Will she find peace in the quiet of the stacks, or will the shadows of her past drag her back into the fray? Vampires Don’t Suck is the first book in the Singsong City series. It is a standalone paranormal romantic ...

She’s here to save Christmas. He’s here to save her from ruining it. Holly Winters lives for all things merry and bright, especially when it means revamping Silver Falls' beloved Christmas Festival. But Jack Stone, the town’s rugged firefighter, has zero interest in her big-city ideas—or her holiday cheer. Tradition runs deep in Silver Falls, and he’s determined to keep things simple. When a blizzard leaves them snowed in together at his cabin, Holly’s warmth starts to melt Jack’s icy exterior. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and suddenly, keeping their distance isn’t an option. ...

After her music career crashes and burns, Juliet Langley is forced to turn to the only other business she knows: food service. Unfortunately, bad luck strikes yet again when her fiancé robs her blind and runs off with her best waitress. Flushing what's left of her beloved cafe down the toilet with her failed engagement, Juliet moves back to her college stomping grounds in Nashville to manage an old friend's coffeehouse.

A Tumultuous Romance, a Determined Shifter, and a Wicked Warlock! Marigold “Mari” Sinclair escapes to Whispering Pines for a fresh start away from her controlling ex-husband, but instead of peace, she finds chaos. Someone has a bitter taste in their mouth about her arrival, leaving magical ambushes as unwelcome gifts. Mari didn’t expect her first ever one-night stand to be the hunky deputy sheriff, a man who’s more than willing to guard her body all day and all night. Deputy Sheriff and wolf shifter, Arden Flynt, can’t believe his luck when his unforgettable one-night stand moves ...

An all-expenses-paid autumn break in the mountains at a luxury art retreat? As a broke single mom, I can't believe my luck. Until my boss's whirlwind son crashes my private cabin. Charlie is my work problem, the rockstar Creative Director with a Kickstarter addiction and a charmed life. The man I can't stand… or stop thinking about. For two years, I've hidden my feelings. But as we explore the experimental art classes, small-town magic, and the wilderness, truths are exposed. Heat turns up and fake dating turns real.

Being the wife of a cop isn't all it's cracked up to be. Especially when dead bodies keep ruining your romantic dinner plans. But fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer is determined that her husband's latest case, dubbed the "Sex Shop Murder", will not keep him from celebrating their first anniversary together, which just happens to fall on the most romantic of all holidays, Valentine's Day. She's ready to do whatever it takes to make this night special and distraction-free.

Diane Martinez was perfectly happy being the sidekick. The supportive best friend. The one who showed up with wine and commentary while Cassie dealt with the magical chaos. Forty-seven first dates, five second dates, zero thirds. Keep it light. Keep it safe. Never pick wrong again. Then Cassie's magic accidentally enchanted her dating app. Now her matches are showing up from multiple decades—including her high school boyfriend (who still looks eighteen), a disco enthusiast from the seventies who keeps calling her "groovy lady," and her ex-husband, who drove three states because the ...

Years after being locked in a fierce high school rivalry, Danielle Green and Asher Williams are forced to team up again. The assignment: plan their high school reunion in New York. As they set up a citywide treasure hunt for their former classmates, old tensions reignite…along with unexpected sparks.

A Siberian village is a far cry from small-town Minnesota bliss… When Josey's husband gets relocated to this icy tundra, her dreams of a cozy and idyllic life quickly melt away. Say goodbye to indoor plumbing and junk food—hello to a whole new world of survival. But fear not, because Josey is not one to back down from a challenge. With the spirit of a feisty former missionary, she dives headfirst into multitasking like a pro. From juggling toddler twins to empowering local housewives and spreading God's word, Josey knows how to handle it all with a smile on her face. But amidst the ...

Returning to Cupid's Corner after being left at the altar? Not on Neve Gallagher's bucket list. But when her grandmother needs help at the flower shop, she can't say no. She can, however, say yes to her brother's best friend Rafferty Marchetti—yes to pretending they're dating so she doesn't have to face Valentine's season as "Poor Neve, the Almost-Bride." The problem? Raff's been secretly in love with her for years. And Neve's starting to wonder if the best relationships aren't the ones you plan—they're the ones that surprise you. Tropes: Fake Dating • Brother's Best Friend • ...

A steamy sci-fi romance on a barely-functional deep-space station, featuring grumpy–sunshine chaos, forced proximity, and an alien doctor who absolutely did not sign up for feelings. Rhonda Sturgeon is an OCD-precise compliance officer sent to Kepler-896 to catalogue violations, issue citations, and—if necessary—shut the whole mess down. She believes in rules, order, and properly labeled emergency exits. Dr. Orris, the brooding alien chief medical officer, believes in patient care, medical ethics, and exactly zero of Rhonda’s clipboards. Orris guards his med bay like a sacred temple...

A 2-in-1 bite-sized romcom set about: • Pumpkins, coffee, and one very grumpy guy. • Plus the worst birthday hookup, a badly judged swipe, a wrong number, and stolen money. Short, fun, and full of chaos – these stories are perfect for romance readers who love their banter spicy and their drama petty. BOOK 1: NOT MY SPICE Pumpkins, coffee, and one very grumpy guy. When small-town newcomer Josie rearranges the Halloween Festival layout and accidentally steals Dylan’s longtime spot for his coffee truck, sparks fly—literally and figuratively. Between pumpkin carving mishaps, runaway ...

Darcy came to Hertfordshire to find Bingley a wife. He found Elizabeth instead— Fitzwilliam Darcy has a plan. His friend Bingley needs a wife, and the eldest Bennet daughter is perfect: beautiful, amiable, and appropriately situated in the Hertfordshire countryside. All Darcy needs to do is engineer their attachment while keeping his own attention firmly fixed on business rather than a certain impertinent second daughter with muddy petticoats and devastating wit. Elizabeth Bennet has a plan too. Get Jane married, stay comfortably redundant, and avoid the matrimonial market forever. She ...

One mystery, one romance, and a possessed raven. In the corridors of Singsong's Magical College, Gabriela the janitor's flesh began turning to stone. Why didn't anybody say that kissing gargoyles is a bad idea? Things are rocky enough, but then someone summons a malevolent demon on her shift in the school's library, and now he's stalking her. Gabby embarks on a desperate quest to locate her elusive father to save her from turning to stone while avoiding the demon, but she can't do it alone. She'll need the help of Percival Marigold, her arch nemesis, to navigate the balls and tea parties ...

Fake dating the town’s hockey hero to save my bakery wasn’t part of my recipe —but he might be the secret ingredient my heart needs. I’m a baker, wallflower and quiet matchmaker ready to cook up a match of my own. He’s Ethan Carter: handsome chaos in hockey skates, who just ruined my bakery with one of his pranks. Now the mayor’s teamed us up to co-chair the town’s sweetest showdown—the Cocoa & Cupid Cookie Contest—mixing flour storms with slap shots and photo-ops. We’re faking a romance to save the bake-off and his struggling hockey league. Pretending to date him is ...

Savannah Greene enters The Baking Games with a clear goal: win the $200,000 prize and secure her sister’s future. But her plan quickly crumbles when she discovers the competition includes her ex-boyfriend, Connor, who still harbors a grudge, and Rhett Jennings, her biggest rival from culinary school. Thrown together in a luxurious mansion under the constant gaze of cameras, Savannah finds herself part of an unexpected plot twist—a fake relationship with Rhett to boost their popularity with viewers. As they navigate this pretend romance, the lines between reality and performance blur.

When a billionaire CEO walks into a bakery, he gets more than a sweet treat, he now has a fake girlfriend. I never expected a simple favor for my grandfather to turn my world upside down. One minute I'm focused on my company, the next I'm playing the role of Piper's devoted boyfriend. Small-town chaos and wedding planning mayhem ensue, but being by her side feels right, even if it's all pretend. As I help her with her bakery and get entangled in her family drama, I start to question what I truly want. This fake relationship has become all too real, and I'm not sure I'm ready to let go. ...