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A tender winter romance set against the sparkling lights of New York City… Former figure skater Alesia Saunders thought she’d left the ice—and her dreams—behind after a devastating injury ended her career. Now she pours her heart into working in children’s services, helping foster kids find safety and hope. But on her quiet escapes to the Rockefeller Center rink, she meets someone who just might change everything. Sam Atwood, a funny, clumsy, big-hearted page with dreams of joining a sketch comedy show, keeps showing up in Alesia’s orbit… and on the ice, where he can barely ...

Romantic comedy novellas just right for the Halloween season. BOO at First Sight When Maggie Evans takes her daughter Lila trick-or-treating through their small town of Willow Creek, she’s expecting costumes, candy, and maybe a quiet cup of cider—certainly not love. But when a wrong turn leads them to cross paths with Eli Turner and his son Max, sparks fly beneath the autumn leaves. Brains Before Beauty She’s a zombie with a craving for brains… and a hopeless crush on a human. Evan is just trying to survive the apocalypse, oblivious that someone’s been following him — silently, ...

Brett Stone has everything money can buy and absolutely nothing figured out. When his ruthless, self-made billionaire father appears to be dying and drops a single, impossible condition into his will—get married by Valentine’s Day or lose it all—Brett does what any unqualified heir would do: panic, board a private jet, and attempt to recycle his past relationships at high speed. What follows is a globe-trotting comedy of entitlement, rejection, and accidental self-discovery, guided by the one person who’s been quietly holding his life together all along—his sharp, unflappable ...

A short, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about falling down, standing up, and finding love in the most unexpected place… Gerald Hammersmith, a 47-year-old workaholic oil executive, has never taken a real vacation—not unless business conferences count. But when his company forces him to take a month off before he burns out completely, Gerald chooses what he thinks will be a productive getaway: a beginner’s ski package in Hemavan, Sweden. Enter Freja Gustaffson, a sparkly, spirited 23-year-old ski instructor who hugs first, thinks later, and only speaks English about 60% of the time. ...

Step into a winter wonderland of flour, frosting, and festive fun! Janet Brown, a talented florist, is about to trade bouquets for baking when she’s chosen to compete on America’s Merry Baking Showdown. From gingerbread mishaps to frozen dessert disasters, Janet must rise to the occasion in a kitchen filled with chaos, camaraderie, and holiday cheer. Enter Bob Tyler, a logical aerospace engineer who may know his way around a blueprint—but has no idea how to craft a sugar-spun masterpiece. As the competition heats up, Janet and Bob find themselves teaming up, sharing laughs, and ...

When Adelita Garcia is asked to track down a reclusive Navajo painter believed to be dead, she expects resistance. What she does not expect is how deeply the journey will unsettle her. Niyol Begody once held a place in the art world, his paintings celebrated for their power and restraint. After the sudden death of his wife decades earlier, he disappeared—choosing solitude, land, and silence over galleries and acclaim. He still paints, but for himself alone, far from roads and expectations. As Adelita makes the long drive from Albuquerque to the high desert of Arizona again and again, ...

She meant to stake him. She didn’t mean to fall for him. Thelma Jenkins is good at keeping her life simple: steady job, quiet nights, and a book club that doubles as her social calendar. Everything changes the night she accidentally drives a wooden stake into the chest of a velvet-shirt-wearing stranger. Turns out Fred isn’t dead—well, not that kind of dead. He’s a vampire. An awkward, old-fashioned, hopelessly endearing vampire who now insists Thelma help him “blend in” with modern humans… by pretending to be his girlfriend. What follows is a whirlwind of: Fake dating gone ...

Four novellas of love for St. Patrick's Day SHAMROCKED! When archaeology professor Claire Donovan lands in Ireland, she expects ancient ruins, rainy weather, and maybe a strong pint or two. What she doesn’t expect? A six-foot-tall leprechaun with a wicked grin, a flair for mischief, and an inconvenient habit of making her heart race. Clover Crazy Livingston Rembraud is a brilliant, eccentric millionaire with a singular goal: to shatter the world record for the largest collection of four leaf clovers. How Not to Steal the Blarney Stone When globe-trotting photographer Trevor O’Connor ...

What’s luckier than love? Apparently, one hundred nineteen thousand four leaf clovers. Livingston Rembraud is a brilliant, eccentric millionaire with a singular goal: to shatter the world record for the largest collection of four leaf clovers before St. Patrick’s Day. Living alone in his secluded upstate New York mansion, he bankrolls a global clover hunt that grows more unhinged by the day. Caught in the leafy chaos are Skip Rembraud, Livingston’s good-natured nephew hoping to keep the family fortune out of the wrong hands, and Anica Thatcher, Livingston’s sharp, overqualified ...

When Robert Keiser stops in Yuma on the way to a business conference, he expects only donuts. What he finds instead are homemade tamales that change everything—and a connection with Valentina Cruz that catches him by surprise. As business negotiations unfold alongside quiet moments in the family-run donut shop, Robert and Valentina navigate distance, past heartbreak, and the courage it takes to open one’s heart. Between the ovens’ warmth and the desert sun, they discover that love, like tamales and donuts, is best when shared—and that sometimes, the most ordinary mornings can feel ...

When American archaeology professor Claire Donovan lands in Ireland, she expects ancient ruins, rainy weather, and maybe a strong pint or two. What she doesn’t expect? A six-foot-tall leprechaun with a wicked grin, a flair for mischief, and an inconvenient habit of making her heart race. Claire is determined to keep her focus on the dig site that could finally prove her career-defining theory. But Finn—all charm, riddles, and devastating Irish brogue—keeps turning up exactly where she doesn’t want him: underfoot, in her research notes, and possibly in her dreams. The harder Claire ...

Charlotte, North Carolina—a city divided. Livia Wendt, a passionate social worker, joins a protest against federal policies, her convictions as strong as her heart. Across the street, Jim Pennington, a quiet South Carolina farmer, stands with the counter-protesters, defending what he believes. When chaos erupts, an unexpected moment forces them together. Suddenly, two worlds collide, and two people who should be enemies find themselves discovering common ground. As they navigate heated debates, personal doubts, and the expectations of friends and family, Livia and Jim realize that love ...

What happens when political enemies become the universe’s last hope? In the small, stubbornly opinionated world of Waters County, North Carolina, county commissioners Tricia Waters and Reginald Carter agree on exactly one thing: they cannot stand each other. Their meetings are legendary. Their arguments are public. Their mutual irritation is… intense. Unfortunately for them, intensity is exactly what Father Time needs. Bound by an ancient cosmic rule, Father Time must ensure a couple falls in love before midnight on New Year’s Eve—or the new year won’t begin. Time will stop. ...

When small-town baking star Ally Thompson is invited to the Chicago Cooking & Baking Expo, she expects long days, big crowds, and maybe a few burnt pastries—not falling for Pete Evans, a charming food-obsessed influencer with a smile as irresistible as his reviews. Between runaway collaborations, surprise chemistry, and relentless sabotage from jealous rival Becky Hall, Ally’s Expo trip becomes the adventure she never knew she needed. Now she must juggle fame, friendship, and her rapidly rising feelings… and discover whether love can grow in the messy, magical world of online food.

four stories of romance ... with baked goods The Pumpkin Pie Romance Claire, a dedicated small-town baker, has always taken pride in her pies—but when Evan, the charming baker at the local grocery store, shows up, her perfect crusts and careful recipes are suddenly under threat. Cupcakes & Crescendos Baker Sofia Grasso doesn’t expect a soulful jazz pianist to change everything. As the ovens warm and the music rises, Sofia discovers hope, healing, and a love that lifts her higher than she ever imagined. Falling for the Foodie When small-town baking star Ally Thompson is invited to the ...

Buck Tyler spent two decades on the mound for the Cincinnati Reds before age and diminishing returns ended his career. Now retired and isolated in his Dayton home, he lives inside the long, unstructured days of an off-season that never seems to end. When Lacy Reed, a freelance sports journalist determined to become a serious book author, asks to write his biography, Buck initially turns her away. But the project begins anyway, unfolding through a series of interviews that move steadily backward through his life while forcing him to exist fully in the present. As Lacy listens, researches, ...

four romances novellas set in the Windy City A Season of Us Nancy Millard is ready for her first day as a baseball marketing intern. Mark Pendleton is a groundskeeper who knows the field like the back of his hand. Between pranks, unexpected viral moments, and stolen glances under the stadium lights, sparks fly on the mound. 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 quiet sorrow in his eyes. Falling for the Foodie When ...

Four romance novellas set in New York City Cupcakes & Crescendos Baker Sofia Grasso doesn’t expect a soulful jazz pianist to change everything. As the ovens warm and the music rises, Sofia discovers hope, healing, and a love that lifts her higher than she ever imagined. From Madrid to Manhattan When immigration attorney Sylvia Parker helps charming Spanish architect Alejandro Martinez become a U.S. citizen, she expects paperwork, but not a spark that leaves her flustered at the sight of him. Hoofbeats of Fate When a jog through Central Park turns dangerous, editor Lisa Walsh is rescued by...

Baker Sofia Grasso doesn’t expect a soulful jazz pianist to change everything. As the ovens warm and the music rises, Sofia discovers hope, healing, and a love that lifts her higher than she ever imagined. With glowing reviews, neighborhood charm, and a romance that simmers into something unforgettable, Cupcakes & Crescendos is a heartwarming story about rebuilding, believing, and finding the sweetness you thought you’d lost.

She came home to win the family football game… not to lose her heart to the quarterback. Kara Thompson takes Thanksgiving seriously. Between her massive, loud, slightly chaotic family and their legendary touch football game, it’s the most competitive holiday of the year. But when her brother brings home Steve—a charming, annoyingly hot college quarterback with a perfect spiral and an even more perfect smile—Kara’s game plan starts to fumble. From their first flirty lunch banter to a mud-splattered showdown on the field, Kara and Steve’s rivalry quickly turns into something ...