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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 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 Turkey Day From Madrid to Manhattan When immigration attorney Sylvia Parker helps charming Spanish architect Alejandro Martinez become a U.S. citizen, she expects paperwork—and gratitude—but not a spark that leaves her flustered and flustered at the sight of him. 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. Talk Turkey to Me Emma Waters is a no-nonsense animal ...

A widowed farmer. A weary nurse. A Christmas season that just might heal them both. When Alex Chambers, a hardworking Christmas tree farmer in the mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina, loads up his truck for the holiday sales trip to Winston-Salem, he’s focused on one thing: 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. Tricia Winters isn’t looking for romance. Fresh from a painful divorce and buried in hospital shifts, she’s just trying to make it ...

When immigration attorney Sylvia Parker helps charming Spanish architect Alejandro Martinez become a U.S. citizen, she expects paperwork—and gratitude—but not a spark that leaves her flustered and flustered at the sight of him. As Thanksgiving nears, Sylvia impulsively invites Alejandro to her family’s lively New York home—a cozy, chaotic world of teasing sisters, overenthusiastic mothers, and a father who pretends to be stern but isn’t fooling anyone. Between pumpkin pie mishaps, playful banter, and an unexpected ex-boyfriend, Sylvia discovers that love—like family—is messy, ...

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, ...

This Thanksgiving, love—and chaos—come in feathers. Emma Waters is a serious, no-nonsense animal rights activist with one mission: save as many turkeys as possible before Thanksgiving. Thomas Gallaway is a kindhearted but bumbling turkey farmer whose flock is her prime target. When Emma breaks into his farm on a midnight rescue mission, sparks fly, feathers fly, and neither of them can deny the chemistry between them. From runaway turkeys in the town square to awkward holiday dinners, meddling ex-wives, and townspeople with opinions, Emma and Thomas must navigate chaos, comedy, and ...

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 ...

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...

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, awkwardly, and a little romantically. Told with witty first-person humor, Brains Before Beauty is a rom-com like no other: full of misadventures, undead misunderstandings, and the sweet, hopeful story of two unlikely lovers discovering that even the end of the world can’t stop a connection from growing.

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.

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 ...

A collection of four romance novellas. Where the Desert Blooms Widowed rancher Clara Hayes has spent three long years keeping her Arizona ranch alive with nothing but grit and routine. The land is dry, the days are hard, and her heart—still mourning her late husband—has forgotten how to dream. When Luke Morgan, a drifting ranch hand with a weathered past, rides in looking for work, Clara hires him out of necessity. But as the days stretch into seasons, the two begin to find something in each other neither expected: understanding, laughter, and the fragile spark of hope.The Scent 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.

Virginia, 1930s. The Great Depression has settled over tobacco country, where the land can be both a family’s lifeblood and its undoing. Samuel Carter, a quiet farmer bound to the soil his kin have worked for generations, shoulders the weight of drought, debt, and solitude. His world is measured in planting and harvest, storms and silences. Clara Evans, a determined young reporter from the city, arrives to bring “fresh perspective” to the county’s small newspaper. With sharp eyes and a compassionate voice, she writes of lives overlooked — the struggles and quiet strengths of a ...

In the quiet hills of Southern Ohio, secrets don’t stay buried for long. Mara Lynn Carter, a small-town hairdresser, wants nothing more than a peaceful life and a second chance at happiness. But when she’s drawn into the orbit of Roy Beckett — a charming, ambitious politician — her world begins to twist with deceit, desire, and danger. Jake Hale, a steady and principled police officer, sees the truth long before anyone else. As he investigates whispers of corruption surrounding Beckett, he finds himself torn between duty and the woman he’s quietly loved for years. When loyalty ...

Four romantic comedy novellas, one for each of four special holidays. For St. Patrick's Day ... Shamrocked!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. For Halloween ... Staked! 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 ...

A tender and hopeful Western romance about loss, belonging, and the quiet courage to love again. Widowed rancher Clara Hayes has spent three long years keeping her Arizona ranch alive with nothing but grit and routine. The land is dry, the days are hard, and her heart—still mourning her late husband—has forgotten how to dream. When Luke Morgan, a drifting ranch hand with a weathered past, rides in looking for work, Clara hires him out of necessity. But as the days stretch into seasons, the two begin to find something in each other neither expected: understanding, laughter, and the ...

A single mom. A single dad. One magical Halloween night that changes everything. 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. From pumpkin-lined porches to starlit conversations over hot cider, Boo at First Sight is a heartwarming romantic comedy about second chances, small-town charm, and the unexpected magic that happens when ...