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HENRY They say nice guys finish last, and that’s been true in my love life. When my dear aunt fixes me up on a blind date, I show up hoping she’ll notice my smile first, not my prosthetic leg. Many only see what I’m missing, I pray she’ll see all that I have to offer. YVONNE Drifting aimlessly from one bad decision to the next, I’m so done after the latest mistake blows up in my face. When my grandmother sets me up on a blind date, I figure what’s the harm? She can’t pick anyone worse than my last ex. Then I meet him and he’s not bad or horrible, he’s nice. I’ve been ...

Can the joy of the Christmas season help an older boss and his younger employee realize they belong together? HEATHER It's Christmas time and I should be excited about my upcoming trip to see my family, but my former boyfriend left a lump of coal in my stocking. He borrowed my car, leaving me stranded with his clunker, and now says he can’t pay back the money I loaned him, which means no trip. My older boss, Evan, keeps stepping in to help, showing me that there are still some good guys left. Shame he’s my boss and strictly off limits. But even if he did see me as more than an employee,...

CANDY I’ve been around more than a time or two and have a bit of a reputation. Because of it, I can’t seem to catch a break or a decent guy. I’ve known Tom for years and have repeatedly turned him down. Not because he’s a bad guy, but because he’s far too good of a man for someone like me. TOM I’m a hard-working man who’s looking for a queen to spoil. I’ve had my eye on Candy for years and have been shot down. Until one night the unexpected happens and it’s me she turns to. Now that I have my chance, I’m going to show her that not only am I in it for the long haul, but ...

TINA Invited to a wedding I don’t want to attend, there’s no way I’m showing up without a date. So I do the only thing a desperate, single girl can do. I hire one. The gorgeous silver fox that shows up is beyond my expectations. I’m halfway in love with him before the wedding cake is even cut. How am I going to say goodbye when the date ends? CHARLES When I agree to help my nephew with his new business venture, I wasn’t expecting that to entail me being a paid escort. As a medical professional, this is highly improper, yet I’m determined to follow through on this. Once she’s ...

ELIZABETH I can’t believe the nerve of the man that comes limping towards me after he just took off the rear bumper of my car. He’s lucky that Good Samaritan stopped me from tearing into him… and that his insurance is going to pay out for my car. Considering how bold he is, it shouldn’t surprise me when he calls and asks for a date. What does shock me is that not only do I agree to a date, but I also can’t help wondering if fate played a part in our meeting. GABE The car accident unnerved me, but the sight of the woman who foolishly didn’t move her car out of the road leaves me ...

REED Tired of putting myself out there only to face rejection and heartache, I’ve given up. But I love my grandma, so I agree to a farfetched blind date with her friend’s granddaughter. When I see her, a small ember of hope and something else flares within my cold, lonely heart. But I’m a defective male, and how could a woman so perfect want me? WINNIE When my beloved Mimi offers to set me up with her friend's handsome grandson that I’ve been crushing on, I feel like Cinderella. But there’s no fairy tale happy ending in my future. I’m a shy little mouse and he’s everything ...

FERN I never dreamed I’d be a widow at twenty-six. When my husband dies, I’m left with a huge house I never wanted and bills that keep pouring in. I’m barely keeping my wits about me; I don’t have time for romance. Especially not with the sweet-talking older guy that’s part of the crew putting in a new septic system at my house so I can sell it and move on with my life. ALEX Relationships have never been my thing. I’m all in for a good time, some laughs, and then I’m ready to move on. That’s one of the reasons I enjoy my work as a septic technician. It might be dirty and ...

Can loving the wrong guy turn out right? TAYLOR I’m blonde, beautiful, and have a great career. Finding love should be easy. It’s not. Every man I date turns out not to be who I’m looking for. I’m starting to think I should just settle for Mr. Right Now when my bestie hooks me up with a man that’s all wrong for me. The right guys haven’t worked out. Maybe Mr. Wrong will? GABE Burned by love, I’d given up on finding the mythical right one. Yet the closer I get to forty the more I realize how much I want a wife and family. Then a coworker sets me up and suddenly I realize who ...

Will an unconventional crush lead to forever for a determined young woman and her former teacher? ASHLEY The moment I saw him, I knew he was the one. It was a shame a silly little thing like age got in the way. Oh, and that he was my twelfth-grade history teacher, and that sort of thing is frowned on. He never knew how hopelessly in love with him I was then. A lot has changed in the four years since I was in high school, but not my feelings for him. It’s time to show him how happy we can be together and I’m not going to let anything get in the way of my happily ever after. CARTER ...

When a disabled man with a past finds himself falling for a troubled rich girl, both their futures are on the line… LELAND Ten years ago, an accident altered my life and forever changed me. Some days are harder than others, but my job as the director of a nonprofit fills me with purpose. Then I meet a fun-loving redhead at work and suddenly getting out of bed each morning is easier. I’d love nothing more than to get her into my bed on a permanant basis, but what could I offer a woman that has it all when many consider me half a man? Winning Her Over is a steamy & sweet, opposites ...

AARON People act like being blind is the worst thing in the world. It’s not. Being treated like an outsider or less than a person is what really hurts. When my grandfather says he knows just the woman for me, I’m dubious at best. How can I ask someone to be my other half when others see me as a burden not as a man? CHER Having spent my life caring for a terminally ill mother, now that she’s gone the freedom from the crushing pressure of responsibility is bittersweet. Suddenly, my life is wide open and achingly empty. My grandmother sets me up on a blind date and I agree in hopes of ...

I have a little problem. The man in my bed? He’s fifteen years younger and happens to be Gunther’s Hollow’s new mayor, Reed Anderson. And I just happen to be the ex-wife of the town’s former mayor. It’s hard enough to keep secrets in a small town and Reed showing up at my house nightly is threatening to expose us both. I’ve been unlucky in love before, so I don’t have much hope that this is more than a fling, but I can’t help wishing that I could get lucky the second time around. Second Time Lucky is a steamy and sweet reverse age gap cinnamon roll hero romance with a man ...

Is there ever a good or perfect time for love to find you? NATALIE Office romances are a hard no in my book. Yet somehow, I connect with the office ladies’ man. I’m not about to be played. If he wants me, then he better be prepared to play for keeps. MATT I thought I had women figured out. Then I met her and all my well-thought out plans get scattered. How can one woman leave me completely unbalanced? The only thing I’m certain of is I can’t let her go when her internship ends. Loving Matt is a sweet and steamy Instalove romance featuring an older man who thought he knew it all and ...

Is there ever a good or perfect time for love to find you? BEATRICE All my life I’ve been the dutiful daughter my parents have molded me into. Yet the moment the gorgeous older hairstylist has his hands on me I realize maybe it’s time I go after what I want for once. EVAN As a straight man in the beauty industry, I’m used to blowing away stereotypes. What I’m not used to is having someone surprise me. Yet when Bea whispers in my ear something unexpected happens and more than my body responds. Loving Evan is a sweet and steamy Instalove romance featuring an older man who realizes ...

Will the undeniable chemistry between a young professional and a retiree be enough to make them take a chance on more? Millie After a grueling three years to earn my DPT, I’m ready for a well-deserved break. My parents graciously offer me their beach bungalow in Key West. The only catch is they asked their neighbor to check up on me. I’m an adult. I don’t need a babysitter. Except I wasn’t expecting the immediate flare of attraction I feel for the handsome older man. He’s not shy about telling me I’m too young for him. Good thing I’m trained to listen to body language more ...

Eight years ago, my best friend’s younger brother stole a kiss under the mistletoe… When tragedy brings me back to Gunther’s Hollow for Christmas, Benjamin’s there, looking far too handsome. I thought he forgot all about that stolen kiss. He hadn’t. He tells me he made a wish all those years ago and that despite our nine-year age difference, he wants me. I have a confession… I want him too. Can mistletoe wishes come true? Home for Christmas is a steamy and sweet reverse age gap holiday romance with a best friend’s younger brother and the older woman who’s captured his heart....

Will a woman with a different perspective help a sullen older man realize how great life could be? COLIN Known for years as Alan, the loveable second fiddle on a popular comedy show, I’m more than happy to put that chapter of my life far behind me. When I break my leg, the caregiver the center sends is my gorgeous, funny, next-door neighbor, and apparently my biggest fan. She makes me laugh and smile like I haven’t in years, but she wants the character I played, not me. EMERSON He’s surly, huffy, and got me fired. He’s nothing like the man I adored watching for years. Life’s far ...

Can a rational young woman convince a solitary older man he doesn’t have to run from their attraction anymore? APRIL I know my mind and always have. I also know what I want. As an Actuary, it’s my job to assess risks, and I’m damn good at it. Loving Ezra is a risk, but one I’m willing to take. Our age difference scares him and when he makes the mistake of thinking he knows what’s best for me, it’s time for me to explain the facts to him. EZRA She calls me the Renaissance Man, a jack of all trades, master of none. She doesn’t realize that should make her run from me, not come ...

Can a hopeful younger woman convince a wary older man that home is where you make it? LYNN Running a struggling B&B in Delaware was never my dream, at least not the struggling part. I’ve learned that dreams rarely come true and to not count on anyone except myself. Cheated out of my inheritance and then cheated on by my husband, I’m over it. Then a big, grumpy, teddy bear of an older man stumbles into my life and suddenly I think maybe dreams aren’t so overrated after all. STAN One embarrassing accident effectively ended my football career and left me with a nickname that I’m all ...

Can a determined young woman convince an older man that she wants him not what he can buy her? JENNIFER After a breakup, the last thing I want to do is go to my brother’s wedding by myself and be surrounded by happy couples in love. Yet when a handsome older man sweeps me off my feet, I find myself melting into his embrace. Except he’s the bride’s uncle and insanely wealthy. When a misunderstanding has him pulling away, I need to convince him it’s his heart I’m after not his bank account. THEODORE Another wedding, another forced appearance, and the usual set-up with someone ...