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When precious stones hold deadly secrets, love becomes the most valuable discovery of all. Gemologist Kate Fuller arrives in Seabreeze Cove expecting a routine consultation on decorative stones. Instead, she uncovers uncut gems worth millions hidden in Margaret's garden—gems processed using techniques that shouldn't exist. When her discovery catches the attention of insurance investigator Jaxon Cross, Kate finds herself drawn into both a federal investigation and an unexpected partnership with someone whose sharp mind and protective instincts make her pulse race. As Kate traces the ...

When a beloved baker vanishes and heirlooms go missing, chocolatier Hazel Stewart must solve the mystery before the Summer Festival reveals secrets best left buried. In the scenic coastal town of Seabreeze Cove, Hazel is preparing for the biggest event of the summer when her great-aunt Margaret disappears without a trace. The only clues? A batch of half-finished truffles and a cryptic note about “family secrets.” With her chocolate shop on the line and whispers of antique jewelry stirring up old town legends, Hazel teams up with Jay Sullivan—a charming true crime podcaster with a ...

USA Today and International bestselling author J.C. Valentine is back with the latest in her captivating, enigmatic, and rousing world of the Spartan Riders MC... When Curtis "Taco" Nash tracks down his long-lost love Bambi Lane, he's consumed with desire—and anger. She vanished without a word, only to resurface harboring a shocking secret that threatens everything. With a cartel war on the horizon, Taco will risk it all to uncover the truth, reclaim her heart, and protect the family he never knew he wanted. Former FBI agent Bambi has kept her pregnancy hidden for months, building a new ...

FBI agent Talia McKinnon is investigating the disappearance of local young women, leading her straight to the Spartan Rider's doorstep. Passion ignites as they join forces to uncover the truth before another victim disappears. Following a messy divorce, Talia McKinnon dives headfirst into a case of human trafficking that's been plaguing the area. To complicate matters, one of their own has gone dark, shining a spotlight directly on the criminal organization that calls themselves the Spartan Riders MC. Tasked with finding out who is responsible for the kidnapping and selling of local women, ...

My hands are supposed to be my livelihood, but now they're my curse. My stepbrother's career hangs in the balance, and I'm the only one who can save it. I never thought I'd fall for my stepbrother, but I did, and now I avoid the s.o.b. like the plague. But I can't outrun my problems anymore. In order to gain the experience I need to launch my business, I'll have to sign a deal with the devil. Levi's reckless ways have landed him in a sticky situation, and his father has given me an offer I can't refuse. I have one month to get him back on the field without falling for his wicked ways, or ...

Just as Josephine Hart's whirlwind affair with her irresistible professor grows deeper, a shattering revelation changes everything she thought she knew. Josephine fell hard and fast for Ransom Scott, never realizing her mysterious lover was hiding a game-changing secret. Her professor by day is also her passionate stranger by night...or so she believed. Until she discovered Ransom has an identical twin brother named Rebel. In a dizzying turn, Josephine realizes she's been having a passionate affair with both of them. Now she faces an impossible choice between these equally magnetic brothers...

Josephine's world shatters when the man she loves betrays her in the most devastating way. Now she must risk it all to uncover the truth and take back her life. After choosing between magnetic identical twins Ransom and Rebel, Josephine felt certain she had found her soulmate. But on the cusp of their picture-perfect future, a series of scandalous photos destroys her happily-ever-after in an instant. With her dreams dashed and her closest friendship in tatters, Josephine desperately seeks answers. She must reconnect with Rebel to uncover his brother's betrayals and reclaim her destiny. As ...

Kade "Moose" Hunter, cocky muscle of the Spartan Riders MC, lives for two things: his club and the next adrenaline rush. He's unapologetically alpha but careful with his heart, until his connection with Angel challenges everything and the cartel threatens to take it all away. Angel "Mouse" Grace is Moose's perfect match—tough on the outside and soft inside—but she's wary of bad boys after past heartbreaks. Though drawn to Moose's intensity, Mouse guards her gentle heart, because if there’s one thing she’s learned, it’s that hearts always get broken in the end. As their town ...

A nurse with rules about dating patients. A cop who specializes in breaking them. Both about to learn that love doesn't play by the book. E.R. nurse Noel Walker has one unbreakable rule: never date a patient. But when Officer Hunter Davis lands in her emergency room, her ironclad policy starts showing dangerous cracks. The sexy cop with a hero complex is everything she doesn't need—especially when working the dangerous holiday shift where anything can happen, and usually does. Hunter Davis didn't become a top detective by letting rules stand in his way. Surviving a close call only to meet...

A rare bloom, a hidden betrayal, and a partnership that could change everything. When botanist Luna Martinez discovers an unusual flower in Margaret's secret garden—the same mysterious sanctuary from Seabreeze Cove's most talked-about scandal—she expects a botanical puzzle, not evidence of rare flower smuggling that threatens to expose dangerous secrets buried for generations. FBI detective Daniel Rivera thought his assignment to the quaint coastal town would be routine until Luna brings him a case that connects Margaret's hidden garden to an international smuggling ring. Her brilliant ...

A missing ledger. Generations of deception. One last chance to uncover the truth. Former corporate lawyer Rebecca Winters has built a quiet life in Seabreeze Cove, running her antique shop, Timeless Treasures. But her early release from prison comes with strings—protect historian Thomas Burke from dangerous collectors seeking a legendary Gold Rush ledger holding secrets that could reshape modern mining practices. Following cryptic patterns hidden in family heirlooms and historical landmarks, Rebecca and Thomas unravel a web of deception spanning generations. From hidden workshops to high-...

When a fateful collision leads to an intense connection between Patricia Jacobs and Jonathon Bradshaw, the ghosts of their tragic pasts threaten to rupture their fragile bond. After heartbreak turns Patricia Jacob’s world upside down, she sets out on a journey of personal healing. But a chance encounter with charming Jonathon Bradshaw awakens feelings she thought lost forever. Haunted by an unforgivable sin, Jonathon refuses to open his heart again. But sweet, feisty Patricia penetrates his defenses, stirring desires he believed dead. Just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, their...

Bakery owner Lucy is focused on growing her small business when her matchmaking best friend insists she attend the annual Halloween bash in their quaint town to meet some new romantic prospects. Although reluctant, Lucy dons her Day of the Dead costume and shows off her festive Halloween-themed cupcakes at the party. But when her signature treats vanish, Lucy switches to detective mode to uncover the confectionary thief. Amidst the outrageous costumes, apple bobbing, and spooky decor, she finds an unlikely assistant in Sam, the handsome new firefighter in town. As they team up to solve the ...

While the husband is away, the wife will play… Bradley is a good man. He’s loyal and loving and a great husband and father. But the spice is gone from our marriage. It’s time to liven things up a bit. I’m done being good. Done following the rules. I’ve spent half my life playing wife, mother, chauffeur, and maid. Now, it’s time to play the vixen. It’s time to reclaim the woman I used to be—the woman I was always meant to be. It’s time to shake things up. Warning: This book is short and filled with dirty, steamy sex. It’s going to speak to your adventurous side, the side ...

She ran from the pain. She wasn’t prepared for what waited in its place. Terri Rhodes has escaped the violent past that shattered her world, but healing doesn't happen overnight. A quiet town offers refuge, yet the walls she’s built keep everyone at a distance—until she meets Luke, her new boss with a protective streak and a heart full of quiet strength. He sees the cracks beneath Terri’s strong façade… and refuses to look away. But safety is an illusion. The shadows of Terri’s past are creeping closer, threatening everything she’s fought to rebuild. And trusting Luke might ...

It all started with a Christmas party. How was I supposed to know an innocent game of “Spin the Bottle” would change the course of my entire life? He’s the office shy guy. Lacking in classic good looks, I never noticed Niles Prescott until a twisted office game has us kissing under the mistletoe. That’s all it takes, and now I’m hooked. When Niles proposes a hookup with us and his roommates, I figure it can’t hurt. I’m always down to try new things, but this time, I might be biting off more than I can chew. When a snowstorm traps me in a house with three sexy bachelors on ...

After finding love, Felix and Poppy face their biggest challenge yet. Blissfully in love, Felix and Poppy have weathered life’s storms together. But when Felix grows evasive, disappearing for long stretches, doubts resurface, and Poppy fears he’s harboring secrets that could destroy everything. Despite creeping doubts and suspicions, Felix has a single-minded focus that won’t be swayed. Will he come clean and restore peace, or will his secret be their undoing? Fans of Nicholas Sparks' emotionally gripping romance will be moved by this redemptive tale of true love tested. Scroll up and...

Love is blind… Especially when you’ve been abducted. Caught in the dredges of life, Elise had come to the grudging conclusion that mediocrity was all she’d ever have. Until a routine shopping trip turns into a deadly affair. Taken. Two men, one a brute and the other an enigma. A cabin in the woods. One dangerous agenda. Blindfolded and held captive, Elise’s mundane existence just got a whole lot more interesting. Thrust into the unknown, held prisoner by a man with rough hands and a gentle voice, she’s faced with her own demise while struggling against a growing desire for the ...

A twist of fate lands a disillusioned bachelor at the doorstep of a small-town beauty. Their undeniable chemistry promises healing, but combustible secrets threaten to tear their vulnerable hearts apart. Seeking refuge from a storm, jaded bachelor Felix Sinclair comes upon the home of Poppy Montgomery, a wounded beauty hardened by grief. As lightning sets the night ablaze, their instant magnetic attraction erupts into passion. Felix thought his ability to love perished along with his previous relationship. Poppy believed true romance had passed her by. But in their fateful union, hope ...

Spencer Bradley ruins everything he touches. Addicted to gambling, he’s lied, cheated, and stolen to get what he wants. Now, in order to protect those he cares for, he’s keeping his distance. Rehab’s taught him a lot, but when his time runs out and he finds himself with nowhere to turn, he seeks help from the one person he’s capable of destroying. Olivia Carter fell in love the day she met Spencer Bradley. Despite him being responsible for the downfall of his best friend’s career and landing himself in rehab, she can’t bring herself to stay away—even if it means risking her ...