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In a world of high-seas adventure, forbidden love, and hidden treasure, one determined woman and one pirate captain will risk everything for a chance at both riches and romance. Wendy Darling never imagined her ordinary life would be upended by a pirate's vendetta, but when her family's dark past resurfaces alongside a coveted treasure map, her fate is sealed. Desperate to clear her father's tarnished name, Wendy is thrust into a perilous world of piracy, where she must embrace danger and deception to find the legendary treasure. Her daring mission soon leads to her capture by the notorious...

Her candy isn’t the only thing he wants to taste this Halloween... CINN: Opening my candy shop in Woodbridge Falls was supposed to be my sweet new start. Winning the Halloween candy competition could finally put me on the map—if I can get my hands on the one ingredient that makes my grandmother’s recipe shine. Trouble is, the only man who makes the syrup I need is a grumpy mountain recluse with shoulders as broad as his scowl. My solution? Show up on his doorstep and dare him to say no. SAWYER: The last thing I need is a candy maker barging into my sugar grove. But Cinnamon Moretti ...

When she goes on the run with a man she just met to rescue eight cats, six dogs and a tortoise, what could possibly go wrong? Or perhaps...just right? Monica Wilkins loves nothing more than her job caring for homeless pets at the local animal shelter. However, when she’s told the shelter is closing and all the animals will be sent over the rainbow bridge, she knows she has to do whatever it takes to prevent that from happening. Even if it means taking desperate measures that might get her in a little trouble. Or a whole lot of trouble. Especially since they involve a dangerously handsome ...

1892, Green Timbers, WA Elin Kristiansen has her hands full as a single mother following the tragic death of her husband in a shipwreck off the rocky coast of the Pacific Northwest. Thankfully, the U.S. government has recognized the need for a lighthouse at Bluff Point, and Elin couldn’t be more pleased when her father accepts the position of Keeper. However, she just can’t seem to bring herself to accompany him on his weekly rowboat trips to the station to tend the lamp – and what’s more, the mere thought of Finn, her son, setting foot on board sets her insides churning. Elin knows...

Five years ago, Ginger Carlyle turned down a marriage proposal that everyone, including Jacob Noble, thought she would agree to. Five years ago, Jacob Noble took a job in a northern California mining town that he hoped would help him to forget the love he’d left behind in Ashton. But there was no way he could forget Ginger, or his own broken heart. Back in Ashton, Ginger has been beset by tragedy after tragedy. After her father’s death, she is the only one who can care for her ailing mother and manage the family house and land. But hard work isn’t enough when the bank comes looking ...

Sometimes it takes a second time around… It’s Thanksgiving at the Sweet household, and Grandma Nettie’s on her last nerve trying to wrangle both the turkey and her family members what with all the whining and bickering going on. So what’s she to do but have herself a nip of eggnog and promise to tell an exciting tale of romance and suspense if everyone settle downs and behaves? Little does Grandpa Duncan know, Grandma Nettie’s about to recount the story of another Thanksgiving from not-so-long ago… one that involved a runaway bride and an old flame she never thought she’d lay ...

Event planner and newcomer to town Alexis Sanders is launching her business, Pumpkin Parties, in Pumpkin City after inheriting her great-uncle’s ramshackle farmhouse. It’s just the fresh start she needs after getting dumped by her boyfriend who decided he’d rather date her best friend instead. Now she’s got four Valentine’s Day weddings already on the books. However, things don’t go according to plan when all the couples start fighting and several of the would-be brides and grooms even threaten to call off the nuptials altogether. Alexis is desperate for the cash she needs to ...

Wrong place, wrong time...and now she's running for her life... Audrey Parker has everything figured out. At twenty-one years old, she’s got everything she ever wanted… Well, almost everything. But, she’s on her way toward living her dream. It's 1920 and the world is changing, especially for women. Bright lights, a big city, and independence are finally within her reach. And now that she’s living in New York City, it’s all just a few steps away. With the help of some friends from her boarding house, Audrey is excited to get a taste of big city life at last. But when it’s finally...

Will Valentina find her locket and maybe even a love of her own this Valentine's Day? Perhaps Romeo the rescue cat can help! Valentina De Luca’s matchmaking service is the best in town. However, despite her ability to make successful matches for even the choosiest of clients, finding love for herself is another matter. The antique heart-shaped locket she wears given to her by her grandmother reminds her of the love her grandparents shared and gives her hope of one day finding her own true love. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and Valentina is busy collaborating with Paws-N-Pastries to ...

I must have missed the "Santa Clause"… When I won an all-inclusive vacation to a luxury mountain resort over the holidays after entering a sweepstakes on the back of my cereal box, I assumed it was Fate announcing it was finally Merri Bianchi’s time to relax and have a little fun. But you know what they say about assumptions.... As it turns out I neglected to read the fine print, aka the "Santa Clause," and now I’m dressed as an Elf working my red-and-white striped stockings off at Santa’s Toyshop to make sure every parent finds the perfect gift for their precious little snowflake ...

When Heaven and Hell collide... Drago “Devil” Barone: Running the Barone clan is in my blood. Being ruthless is part of my nature. I have no mercy for those who cross me. Until I meet her. Angela “Angel” Rossi. She is as light and angelic as her name makes her sound. She is the perfect person to be nanny to my two children. Kidnapping her isn’t even in the top ten of the worst things I’ve ever done, but falling in love with her might be. When my demons collide with her light, will either of us survive the fall out? Angela “Angel” Rossi: My mother always told me I was ...

What happens in Vegas? Apparently, fairy tales gone wild… Moving to Vegas was supposed to kickstart my singing career, not drop me into a twisted fairytale. But here I am, Elspeth “Ellie” Moon, at a Halloween party, locking lips with Prince Charming. Tall, gorgeous, and those tongue kisses? Wow. Things are going swimmingly, right up until he croaks—literally—and turns into a frog. Yeah, you heard me. A frog. Turns out, he’s cursed by his ex-girlfriend, the Wicked Witch, and every time I kiss him, poof—frog mode activated. If we ever hope to take things past first base, we’ve...

A bond forged in the crucible of danger and desire… Adriana: My life changed the day my father was murdered by the Capuzzo family. There is nothing I thirst for more than sweet revenge. Only, I didn’t plan on him. Luca Capuzzo. The heir to the same family I’ve vowed to destroy. He’s everything I should despise, yet somehow, I find myself drawn to him. When the lines blur, I’m not sure what means more to me. My vengeance against his family or my love for him. Luca: All I know in life is kill or be killed. Being the heir to the Capuzzo family, I never questioned what we did. Until I...

Two worlds collide on the rugged terrain of an Oklahoma ranch… Eden: I’m a corporate attorney who’s never had a vacation until my well-meaning assistant sends me packing to Iron H Ranch for a vacation I never wanted. The last place I expect to find myself is face-to-face with the ghosts of my past—namely, the ex-fiancé who left me heartbroken and alone at the altar. Determined not to show my cracks, I find myself making a deal with the most captivating cowboy I’ve ever laid eyes on. Anders, with his sexy drawl and a smile that makes me weak in the knees, agrees to be my fake ...

When a relentless journalist and a notorious bounty hunter team up, will their unexpected chemistry threaten to derail not only their mission but everything they thought they knew? In a city where danger lurks and secrets abound, Zane West is known as a ruthless bounty hunter and sought-after bachelor with a dark and mysterious past. When he's assigned to hunt down the most dangerous criminal in the city, he meets Maya Patel - a determined journalist who is convinced Zane’s story holds the key to launching her career. Having no other choice, he reluctantly allows her to accompany him on ...

When two lonely hearts collide, will the high-stakes world of fame and fortune keep them apart? ANGIE: My life changed the day a record executive heard me singing to myself while doing my job. I went from being a nobody in a small town to a name the world recognizes. Only, they will never know my face. Not with the secret it is hiding. When the pressure of fame becomes too much, I like to escape to local bars and blend with the people. It’s in one of these bars that I meet Bowie. He speaks about my alter ego, Angel, as if he knows her. His judgments are swift and cruel. When my past comes...

One stubborn lumberjack, one snarky reporter, and a Wishing Tree with its own agenda... Cassie: Coming to Springfield was supposed to be an easy gig: get the “real story” behind the town’s legendary Wishing Tree and head back to the city with a quick holiday fluff piece. I didn’t expect to hit a wall in the form of Wyatt Lawson—rugged, infuriatingly stubborn, and dead set on keeping his tree farm’s precious traditions intact. From the moment we met, we butted heads like it was our job. But one unexpected kiss under the stars has scrambled everything. Suddenly, the man I ...

One bite of temptation, and now I'm navigating a world of candy, curses, and second chances... Slipping after getting out of the bathtub and hitting my head on the toilet seat wasn’t exactly the way I’d imagined ascending to the pearly gates, but nevertheless, there I was, Bethany Snow, knocking on heaven's door. Looking back, I should have suspected something when I spied the freshly baked devil’s food cake next to the manna on the buffet. I would have blamed my choice to go for the devil's chocolate on PMS if I’d still been alive; however, after one bite of sweet temptation, I was...

A broken heart, a new beginning, and a secret that could change everything... Aurora "Rory": After my world came crashing down—my ex-fiancé, my business partner, the man I thought I knew—betrayed me in every possible way, I needed an escape. When my best friend mentioned a rundown Victorian mansion in Wintervale, Montana, something inside me said it was time for a fresh start. So I bought it, sight unseen, hoping to turn it into a quant Airbnb and rebuild my life in this quiet, snowy town. What I didn’t expect? The charmingly gruff contractor, Cass Whitlock, whose touch sends sparks ...

Can Aspen and Joey get their parents to fall in love in time for Christmas? Holly White doesn’t have enough time. She’s working three jobs trying to make ends meet while taking care of her seven-year-old daughter, Aspen, following a nasty divorce. She feels like she’s constantly racing against the clock – and the clock is winning. Not to mention, she’s worried her bad habit of being late is beginning to have an effect on Aspen. Her teacher complains that Aspen is getting into regular fights at school with one boy in particular named Joey. Holly needs to get a handle on this ...