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Four romance novellas of Easter Love in the Time of Chocolate Bunnies When rival candy empires collide in the middle of an Easter spectacle, sparks are bound to fly. Tricia Lancaster is determined to prove she can lead her family’s beloved confectionery company into a sweeter future—without melting under pressure. Jake Armstrong, a sharp-eyed TV reporter, arrives to cover the Easter Egg Hunt and quickly senses there’s more to the story than chocolate and confetti. An Easter Promise in Cleveland Tom Nowak expects a fresh start to be lonely, uncertain, and temporary. Instead, through ...

Josh Gibson loves Jesus. He also has a slight tendency toward dramatic ideas. When the 26-year-old plumber becomes convinced that people have forgotten the real meaning of Easter, he takes a stand—by climbing fifty feet up a radio tower behind Grove Baptist Church and chaining himself to it. What begins as a one-man protest quickly turns into a small-town spectacle involving a long-winded pastor, a cigar-smoking sheriff, a sarcastic deputy, a determined news reporter, and a crowd that can’t decide whether Josh is a hero or a complete idiot. The only person who might be able to talk him ...

Claire Whitman has spent her career doing everything by the book. As Ohio’s sitting Attorney General, she’s respected, prepared, and relentlessly controlled. But as her re-election campaign tightens, polling reveals a problem strategy alone can’t solve: voters don’t feel connected to her. Daniel Reyes has built his life far from politics, leading disaster-response efforts rooted in trust, presence, and community. When the campaign asks him to appear as Claire’s partner, the arrangement is supposed to be simple—temporary, contained, and purely strategic. It isn’t. As public ...

On Opposite Sides 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 farmer, stands with the counter-protesters, defending what he believes. When chaos erupts, an unexpected moment forces them together. What Remains After Election Day Claire Whitman has spent her career doing everything by the book. As Ohio’s sitting Attorney General, she’s respected, prepared, and relentlessly controlled. Daniel Reyes has built his life far from politics, leading disaster-response efforts ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

four novellas of laughs and love One Night a Year 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. Skiing Into Love Gerald Hammersmith, a workaholic oil executive, has never taken a real vacation. But when his company forces him to take a month, he chooses what he ...

Un tierno y esperanzador romance del Oeste sobre la pérdida, el sentido de pertenencia y el silencioso valor de volver a amar. La ranchera viuda Clara Hayes ha pasado tres largos años manteniendo vivo su rancho en Arizona con nada más que coraje y rutina. La tierra está seca, los días son duros, y su corazón—todavía de luto por su difunto esposo—ha olvidado cómo soñar. Cuando Luke Morgan, un vaquero errante con un pasado marcado por la vida en movimiento, llega buscando trabajo, Clara lo contrata por necesidad. Pero a medida que los días se convierten en estaciones, ambos ...

Four novellas to celebrate New Year's Eve and the New Year ... The Resolution Experiment Rachel Colfer loves books more than anything, while Cory McCarthy loves bourbon just as much as he loves writing. When these two meet at a raucous dorm party, a drunken dare sets them on a year-long experiment: Rachel must give up reading, and Cory must give up alcohol. It sounds impossible—until they discover it’s not the rules that will challenge them, but each other. The Last Toast On one final New Year’s Eve at a nice restaurant, Vincent and Joanne Torian sit down for what they believe will be...

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. ...

On one final New Year’s Eve at Marlowe & Hart, Vincent and Joanne Torian sit down for what they believe will be their last shared tradition—a quiet meal marking the end of a marriage worn thin by time, silence, and unspoken regret. As midnight approaches, old wounds surface alongside memories of first kisses, family laughter, and the life they built together. Between clinking glasses, unexpected honesty, and the electric hope of a turning year, they discover that love doesn’t always disappear—it waits, patient and resilient, for the courage to choose it again. The Last Toast is a ...

Four novellas for Valentine's Day Cupid in Aisle Seven Alfronso is no ordinary cupid—he’s ancient, bumbling, and equipped with a magical bow that’s more likely to cause chaos than Cupid-approved romance. Assigned to a small-town grocery store, Alfronso’s poor aim and well-intentioned meddling send hearts, emotions, and customers spinning in wildly unpredictable directions. 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 ...

Nancy Millard is ready for her first day as a Cubs marketing intern, determined to prove she belongs in the big leagues. Mark Pendleton is a summer groundskeeper who knows Wrigley Field like the back of his hand—and has no idea how much his life is about to change. Between pranks, unexpected viral moments, and stolen glances under the stadium lights, sparks fly in the most unlikely of places. From Opening Day to the final home game, will these two find love amidst the cheers, chaos, and charm of Chicago baseball?

A wild, heartfelt, laugh-out-loud Christmas romantic comedy with a supernatural twist. When Chicago’s winter hits peak chaos, only one man can save the season: Stan the Man—a loud, eccentric, possibly delusional homeless guy who secretly moonlights as an angel on a mission. His goal? Make sure fiery, perfectionist chef Alicia Williams and burned-out computer-scientist-turned-garbage-man Eduardo Smith fall in love before Christmas Day… even if it kills him. (Or kills someone’s dignity. Or a hot dog cart.) With the subtlety of a snowplow and the wisdom of a dumpster-diving prophet, ...

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...

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 ...

Four romance novellas set in the Appalachian mountains ... Snowbound Hearts 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. House of Pain 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 ...

Four romantic comedy novellas for Christmas The Tree Farmer’s Heart When Alex Chambers, a hardworking Christmas tree farmer loads up his truck for the holiday sales trip, he’s focused keeping his struggling farm afloat for another year. He doesn’t expect tangled lights, muddy boots, or a quick-witted nurse with a smile that lingers long after she walks away. Mistletoe & Manners 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 and a ...

four romance novellas for Winter Snowbound Hearts 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. Skiing into Love Gerald Hammersmith, a workaholic oil executive, has never taken a real vacation, but when his company forces him to take a month off before he burns out, he chooses what he thinks will be a productive getaway: a beginner’s ski package in...