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four novellas of laughs and love One Night a Year Every New Year’s Eve, Harper Lang swears she’s done with Jake Alden—the infuriating, charming man who manages to ruin (and rescue) the party every single year. But one sarcastic toast turns into a kiss, one kiss turns into a tradition, and suddenly ten years of bad timing, worse decisions, and unbelievable chemistry turn into something neither of them expected: love. Skiing Into Love Gerald Hammersmith, a workaholic oil executive, has never taken a real vacation. But when his company forces him to take a month, he chooses what he ...

Snowbound Hearts When a massive blizzard traps nine strangers inside the Willow Creek Diner in the mountains, none of them expect their lives to change. But over the next three days— wrapped in warmth, coffee, and unexpected company— love begins to bloom in the most surprising places. BOO at First Sight When Maggie Evans takes her daughter trick-or-treating through their small town, she’s expecting costumes, candy, and maybe a quiet cup of cider. But when a wrong turn leads them to cross paths with Eli Turner and his son, sparks fly beneath the autumn leaves. The Pub That Changed ...

At Ole Tombstone them park, the gunfights are fake, the buildings are flimsier than the legends, and the actors are mostly just trying to make rent—until a desperate theme park owner launches a real fast-draw competition that turns pretend cowboys into very real rivals. When sharp-tongued actress Dusty Dalton accidentally proves she’s more than just a crowd-pleasing cowgirl and serious, history-obsessed actor Cody Brooks signs up out of pure spite, bullets start flying, egos start shattering, and sparks start doing extremely unprofessional things.

Four novellas of love from the Tar Heel State The Tree Farmer's Heart When Alex Chambers, a hardworking Christmas tree farmer in the mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina, loads up his truck for the holiday sales trip to Winston-Salem, he’s focused on one thing: keeping his struggling farm afloat for another year. He doesn’t expect tangled lights, muddy boots, or a quick-witted nurse with a smile that lingers long after she walks away. The Pub That Changed Everything Regina Blair is weeks away from graduating law school and terrified of what comes next. Smart, driven, and navigating ...

4 novellas of stolen hearts and stolen bases The Spring Training Haunting When the Montana Ranchers arrive for their first spring training at Talent Park, excitement and nerves fill the air—along with rumors of a haunted clubhouse. Players and staff begin to experience unexplainable events that threaten to derail their season, until the team’s general manager and senior director of sports medicine uncover a decades-old tragedy. After the Final Out Buck Tyler spent two decades on the mound for the Cincinnati Reds before age and diminishing returns ended his career. Now retired and ...

Trevor O’Connor just wanted a quiet vacation. Instead, he got Ireland. When globe-trotting American photographer Trevor O’Connor visits Blarney, County Cork, he expects history, Guinness, and maybe a little ancestral soul-searching. What he doesn’t expect is Maeve Doyle—a sharp-witted tour guide at Blarney Castle who loves her job but quietly dreams of more than the life she’s been handed. As Trevor and his best friend Mitch stumble into festival chaos, castle tours, and the very public act of kissing the Blarney Stone, they accidentally overhear a local eccentric’s “foolproof...

One ordinary decision can change everything. On St. Patrick’s Day, the James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Durham, North Carolina, opens its doors for the busiest day of the year—and unknowingly becomes the setting for a quiet love story that unfolds over the course of a single, unforgettable day. Regina Blair is weeks away from graduating law school and terrified of what comes next. Smart, driven, and navigating the world from her wheelchair, she knows how to plan for obstacles—but not for the possibility of unexpected connection. Clark Pappas is a Duke graduate student ...

Tito Melendez is the ace pitcher no one else on the Beaufort Blackbeards deserves—but everyone on the team has to deal with. Narcissistic, media-averse, and hotter than a Carolina summer, Tito dominates the mound while demolishing egos, friendships, and public relations off it. Enter Brady Applebee, a party-loving bartender with a love for baseball and a taste for trouble, who just might be the only person who can handle Tito. Between losing games, navigating jealous coaches, and surviving the relentless scrutiny of sports media, Tito and Brady stumble and fumble their way through a ...

What if the New Year’s resolutions you didn’t make for yourself were the ones that changed your life? Rachel Colfer loves books more than anything, while Cory McCarthy loves bourbon just as much as he loves writing. When these two meet at a raucous dorm party, a drunken dare sets them on a year-long experiment: Rachel must give up reading, and Cory must give up alcohol. It sounds impossible—until they discover it’s not the rules that will challenge them, but each other. Over twelve months of close calls, late-night check-ins, and awkwardly tender moments, Rachel and Cory navigate ...

When the Montana Ranchers arrive for their first spring training at Talent Park, excitement and nerves fill the air—along with rumors of a haunted clubhouse. Players and staff begin to experience unexplainable events that threaten to derail their season, until the team’s general manager, Gordon Erikson, and senior director of sports medicine, Yara Zainab, uncover a decades-old tragedy. Two restless spirits, separated by a deadly fire in 1944, linger where memory and fear collide. As the Montana Ranchers confront the unknown, they must navigate fear, loyalty, and the lingering echoes of ...

When Tamika Johnson notices a handsome stranger carrying flowers on the Chicago train, she thinks nothing of it—until months later she sees him again, the same bouquet in hand and the same quiet sorrow in his eyes. Curiosity leads her to follow him, and what she finds is a man honoring the wife he lost too soon. As Tamika and Roger’s unlikely friendship blossoms into something tender and real, they must navigate grief, hope, and the fragile courage it takes to love again. Flowers for Yesterday is a heartfelt romance about second chances, healing, and the unexpected ways two lives can ...

Four novellas for Valentine's Day Cupid in Aisle Seven Alfronso is no ordinary cupid—he’s ancient, bumbling, and equipped with a magical bow that’s more likely to cause chaos than Cupid-approved romance. Assigned to a small-town grocery store, Alfronso’s poor aim and well-intentioned meddling send hearts, emotions, and customers spinning in wildly unpredictable directions. Flowers for Yesterday When Tamika Johnson notices a handsome stranger carrying flowers on the Chicago train, she thinks nothing of it—until months later she sees him again, the same bouquet in hand and the same ...

Where the Coal Dust Settles A haunting love story set in the mountains of 1950s Kentucky In the lonely hollows of postwar Appalachia, coal miner Samuel Hensley works deep underground by day and returns each night to an empty cabin nestled against the ridge. His world is made of stone, soot, and silence—until the whispers begin. At first, it’s only the creak of a door, the faint hum of a hymn. But soon Samuel can feel her presence—a woman’s voice drifting through the dark, soft as smoke and sorrow. She is Eleanor, a ghost bound to the mountains, revealing herself piece by piece as ...

Un tierno y esperanzador romance del Oeste sobre la pérdida, el sentido de pertenencia y el silencioso valor de volver a amar. La ranchera viuda Clara Hayes ha pasado tres largos años manteniendo vivo su rancho en Arizona con nada más que coraje y rutina. La tierra está seca, los días son duros, y su corazón—todavía de luto por su difunto esposo—ha olvidado cómo soñar. Cuando Luke Morgan, un vaquero errante con un pasado marcado por la vida en movimiento, llega buscando trabajo, Clara lo contrata por necesidad. Pero a medida que los días se convierten en estaciones, ambos ...

Nancy Millard is ready for her first day as a Cubs marketing intern, determined to prove she belongs in the big leagues. Mark Pendleton is a summer groundskeeper who knows Wrigley Field like the back of his hand—and has no idea how much his life is about to change. Between pranks, unexpected viral moments, and stolen glances under the stadium lights, sparks fly in the most unlikely of places. From Opening Day to the final home game, will these two find love amidst the cheers, chaos, and charm of Chicago baseball?

Alfronso is no ordinary cupid—he’s ancient, bumbling, and equipped with a magical bow that’s more likely to cause chaos than Cupid-approved romance. Assigned to a small-town grocery store on Valentine’s Day, Alfronso’s poor aim and well-intentioned meddling send hearts, emotions, and customers spinning in wildly unpredictable directions. Follow Tracie, a frazzled single mom; Bill, the awkwardly charming bread delivery man; Jordy, a hyper-analytical college student; Isabel, a cautious young woman with a complicated past; Rosemary, an upbeat widow; and Lamont, a slow-moving ...

When Peter Anderson loses his job and his sense of purpose, he heads into the winter wilderness of Garibaldi Provincial Park in British Columbia seeking clarity—but instead finds himself trapped in a deadly blizzard with no way out. Freezing, starving, and losing hope, Peter is discovered by Cora Holt, a strong, soft-spoken widow living entirely off-grid in a remote mountain cabin accessible only by horseback. Cora nurses him back to life while storms and isolation close them in for days. As Peter heals, he discovers the quiet strength beneath Cora’s solitude, and she finds in him a ...

Four novellas to celebrate New Year's Eve and the New Year ... The Resolution Experiment Rachel Colfer loves books more than anything, while Cory McCarthy loves bourbon just as much as he loves writing. When these two meet at a raucous dorm party, a drunken dare sets them on a year-long experiment: Rachel must give up reading, and Cory must give up alcohol. It sounds impossible—until they discover it’s not the rules that will challenge them, but each other. The Last Toast On one final New Year’s Eve at a nice restaurant, Vincent and Joanne Torian sit down for what they believe will be...

On one final New Year’s Eve at Marlowe & Hart, Vincent and Joanne Torian sit down for what they believe will be their last shared tradition—a quiet meal marking the end of a marriage worn thin by time, silence, and unspoken regret. As midnight approaches, old wounds surface alongside memories of first kisses, family laughter, and the life they built together. Between clinking glasses, unexpected honesty, and the electric hope of a turning year, they discover that love doesn’t always disappear—it waits, patient and resilient, for the courage to choose it again. The Last Toast is a ...

When a massive blizzard traps nine strangers inside the Willow Creek Diner in the mountains of western Virginia, none of them expect their lives to change. But over the next three days—wrapped in warmth, coffee, and unexpected company—love begins to bloom in the most surprising places. Mary and Virgil Prescott, married for decades and drifting toward divorce, find themselves confronting the silence, distance, and heartbreak that have grown between them. With nowhere to run and nothing left to hide, they begin to rediscover the tenderness they thought was gone forever. Young waitress ...