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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 ...

A century of loneliness. A weapon that devours souls. A wizard offering the impossible. Queen Sasha has ruled Waichavia justly for one hundred years, but every night she mourns the vampire king she lost—Balk Tsarov, who sacrificed himself to save their kingdom. When a mysterious wizard named Aldric appears claiming that Balk isn't truly dead but trapped within the very weapon that killed him, Sasha is willing to risk everything for a chance at reunion. But Aldric's offer comes with shadows. As Sasha prepares for a dangerous ritual to free Balk's imprisoned soul, her closest friend ...

Ten years ago, Queen Sasha gave up her immortality to free her vampire husband from a cursed blade. It was the ultimate sacrifice—choosing love over eternal life. But now, as she watches her mortal body age while King Balk remains unchanged, the reality of their finite time together becomes unbearable. When a traveling scholar mentions dragons—creatures of legend said to grant true immortality through their blood—Sasha sees one last chance. Against the warnings of her oldest friend and the wisdom born from past betrayals, she embarks on a desperate quest to the volcanic Crimson Peaks,...

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 ...

He saved her life. She might be his destruction. Sasha was a fighter, a survivor—until the night bandits left her bleeding out in a dark forest. When Balk Tsarov finds her dying, the ancient vampire king makes a choice that will change both their fates: he transforms her into one of his kind, binding them together for eternity. But Sasha never asked to be saved. And she certainly never asked to be queen. For five hundred years, Balk has ruled Waichavia alone—a vampire who killed the tyrant king Dimitri Voronov and built a kingdom on the ashes of cruelty. He feeds only on the guilty. He ...

Four novels of high fantasy adventure and romance A Kingdom of Sails Captain Krinjin never meant to change anyone's life. He only meant to ransom a princess and move on. But Tonoke refuses to return to her gilded cage, choosing instead to stay among pirates who see her as more than decorative. As she learns to fight, sail, and forge her own path, she finds something she never had in the palace: herself. A Promise of Moonlight Prince Soshonu was supposed to marry for duty, not love. But when he meets Aarvana—a brilliant elf wizard who's come to his kingdom seeking to bridge centuries of ...

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 ...

When a jog through Central Park turns dangerous, copy editor Lisa Walsh is rescued by mounted police officer Mark O’Reilly—and nothing in her life is ever the same. As Lisa confronts fear, workplace battles, and a rising threat from a vengeful criminal, Mark becomes both her protector and her unforeseen chance at love. Their bond deepens through danger, doubt, and the steady rhythm of Mark’s horse, Paul Revere, carrying them through the heart of the city they both call home. Hoofbeats of Fate is a romantic suspense novella filled with heart, heroism, redemption, and the thrilling ...

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, ...

In a town where hope has died, love becomes the only act of rebellion. Ashfall Ridge in Appalachia —once a coal town, now a graveyard of abandoned houses and empty promises. Jobs are gone, addiction is everywhere, and escape feels impossible. For eighteen-year-old Norma, every day is a battle to survive inside the collapsing house she shares with Rusty, her violent, drug-addicted boyfriend, and Tad, their two-year-old son. Norma’s life is measured in bruises, whispered prayers, and the quiet terror of Rusty’s rage. But when she begins forming a fragile, unexpected connection with ...

When half the world’s population suddenly disappears—only the good and the innocent—professional hitman Cole Vance is left behind in a world of ruin, guilt, and rising madness. His latest job goes sideways when his target vanishes mid-assassination, and the event shatters the balance of power across the globe. As chaos grips the streets, a new leader emerges—charming, unshakable, and eerily perfect. Some call him humanity’s savior. Others whisper a darker name: the Antichrist. Haunted by his past and desperate to make things right, Cole takes on one final contract—kill Draegon ...

By day, Lucy Grant is a mild-mannered accountant. By night, she’s a werewolf with a fur problem. Falling for Max Silverman, a silver jewelry smith, was not in her business plan—but love doesn’t balance like a spreadsheet. When passion meets moonlight, Lucy learns that some risks are worth taking… even if they bite.

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. ...

4 novellas of dark fantasy and romance Crown of Eternal Night Sasha was a fighter, a survivor—until the night bandits left her bleeding out in a dark forest. When Balk Tsarov finds her dying, the ancient vampire king makes a choice that will change both their fates: he transforms her into one of his kind, binding them together for eternity. Blade of Dawn Queen Sasha has ruled Waichavia justly for one hundred years, but every night she mourns the vampire king she lost, who sacrificed himself to save their kingdom. When a mysterious wizard appears claiming that Balk isn't truly dead but ...

Rival bakers, small-town charm, and a dash of pumpkin spice… 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. From flour-covered mishaps to pie-eating competitions, their rivalry heats up faster than an oven on Thanksgiving morning. As Maplewood’s annual festival draws near, Claire and Evan are forced into a series of challenges that test their skills, patience, and hearts. Between frosting disasters and playful sabotage, ...

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 ...

A Christmas romantic comedy, brimming with wit, whimsy, and winter magic. When dutiful Elenor Worthing steels herself for another dull Christmas at her family’s country estate, she hardly expects to stumble across Jangle—an elf from the North Pole with a mischievous grin, a missing magical ornament, and a knack for disrupting propriety. What begins as a chance meeting in the snowy garden quickly unravels into a holiday adventure of secrets, scandal, and sparkling romance. Between the relentless pursuit of the handsome (but insufferably arrogant) Lord Ashcombe, the suspicious behavior of...

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. Witty, sexy, and full of fireworks, One Night a Year proves that sometimes the right person just takes a decade to figure out.

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 ...

Eli Mercer believes he serves God. Each act of murder, he calls mercy — sending the righteous home before the world ends. When Detective Mara Keene begins to unravel his theology of blood and grace, she finds herself caught between justice and faith, horror and revelation. In a quiet town trembling with fear, The Grace Killer explores the thin, trembling line between salvation and sin — and what happens when a man mistakes one for the other.