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She’s a single mom on the wrong side of forty. He’s a single dad with a mission: convince the love of his life that they won’t turn into pumpkins when the ball drops at midnight! Lillian My kids are away for the weekend, so my best friend convinces me to come to Houston for a New Year’s Eve party. I’m a blue-collar worker busy raising three boys not some cartoon princess, but with a makeover and a new dress, I sure feel like one! There’s even a handsome prince, but when the sun rises on New Year’s Day, I realize he isn’t who he said he was. Martin When I wake up alone after ...

We all crave connection. The desire to be loved, to have friends, to feel like we are not alone in this world. All of us are defined by the relationships we share, whether it’s with our families, friends, romantic partners, and even ourselves. “It’s All About Relationships” includes a series of essays focusing on the good, the bad, and the ugly part of relationships. With her signature mix of humor and practicality, Rose Bak offers insights into modern relationships and presents real-world ideas on how to make your relationships work better for you. Topics covered include: ...

They both believe it’s too late for love, but is it? Now that she’s in her fifties, Stacy Roberts has given up on love. She’s been divorced for ten years, her kids are all grown up, and dating seems like too much work. She’s ready to just enjoy her life and do precisely what she wants, as soon as she gets through her daughter’s wedding… Dave Harkin has just retired from the military. After years of being separated from his kids, he’s looking forward to reconnecting with them and transitioning into a quiet civilian life, starting with attending his son’s wedding. Thirty years...

She’s the vice principal. He’s the new teacher. Falling for a coworker was not on the lesson plan… After leaving his rockstar life behind, Jim Oliver is ready for a fresh start as a high school math teacher in the small town where he grew up. A quiet life. A steady job. No more wild tours or screaming fans. But his plans for peace and quiet go out the window the moment he lays eyes on the school’s gorgeous new vice principal. Paige Howard is smart, strong, and determined to keep her past where it belongs—behind her. She’s worked too hard to land this job to mess it up by hooking...

She moved to a fifty-five and older community intending to enjoy an early retirement – instead she found love! Julie My kids think I’m crazy moving to the Silver Falls Active Living Community after my job offers me a buyout to retire early. They don’t understand my need to downsize and enjoy a simple, uncomplicated life. After a lifetime of working fulltime and taking care of my kids as a single mom, I’m ready for some “me time”. I soon learn that Silver Falls is nicknamed “Silver Fox Falls” due to the abundance of handsome older bachelors. But I’m not interested in ...

They both thought working the ER on Christmas Eve was going to be a disaster. But then they fell in love... Dr. Jodi Lynn never knew her parents. Growing up in foster care taught her that she can only rely on herself, and she’s turned that tenaciousness into a successful career in emergency medicine. Nothing ever distracts her from her job – at least until she finds herself working two consecutive holiday shifts with a tall, dark, and handsome doctor named Gavin. When Gavin returns from his stint with Doctors in Disasters he’s looking forward to meeting the new doctor at Portland ...

They’ve dedicated their lives to saving others, but can they save themselves? Seventeen years ago, they met while doing emergency response work following Hurricane Rita. Maybe it was adrenaline that brought them together, maybe it was love, but it didn’t matter. It wasn’t meant to be. They lived in different parts of the world. They agreed to share one night, then went their separate ways. Dr. Clara Bownton has spent her entire medical career saving people’s lives and she’s always had a soft spot for Texas. But the years of traveling to disaster sites and war zones have worn her ...

A giant walks into a bar, and leaves with a succubus… Despite being a human, Dianne grew up with the stories that she comes from a long line of female demons. She doesn’t believe the family lore – at least until the day a huge football player tracks her down, claiming that she called to him in his dreams. Nephilim Elijah is used to being the biggest guy in the room. He’s turned his size into a profitable career in American football, but the giant has always felt like something was missing. When a curvy beauty starts haunting his dreams, he’s determined to track her down. The ...

Her psychic skills must be on the fritz again…there’s no way that she’s about to fall in love with a wolf! Meri’s family has always been a little bit different. The daughter of a witch and a psychic, she frequently has visions of the future. Unfortunately, they’re seldom very helpful. Want to know if something bad will happen tomorrow? Don’t ask her. But if you’re looking for your lost keys, Meri’s your girl. Most of her visions don’t come true, so when she sees herself curled up with a hot older guy who likes to howl at the moon, she figures it’s just another useless ...

He’s her brothers’ bodyguard. She’s off-limits… which only makes him want her more. After years of running the family farm alone, Jen Oliver isn’t thrilled when her world-famous rockstar brothers come home to roost—especially with their grumpy, alpha security chief in tow. Nick is bossy, brooding, and way too hot for her own good. Worse, he’s making himself right at home on her farm. Nick has spent his life protecting others, but the fiercely independent farm girl stirs something in him he’s never felt before. He’s supposed to be watching the band—not falling hard and ...

She was supposed to be celebrating her sister’s birthday, not falling in love with some guy she just met! When her sister invites her on a girls’ weekend to celebrate her fiftieth birthday, Teresa tries her best to get out of it. She’s much too busy to take a vacation, let alone spend time with the charming and sexy bartender at the resort they’re visiting. Colin never believed in love at first sight, at least until he set eyes on Teresa. The curvy beauty is everything he’s ever wanted in a woman. If he could just convince her to stay…but first, he needs to tell her the truth ...

She hates the holidays. He’s determined to make her fall for Thanksgiving—and for him. Lana Lewis has two rules: no romantic relationships, and no sentimental holidays. Family holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas bring back bad memories she would prefer to forget. She’s perfectly happy being single, thank you very much, and she’d rather binge spreadsheets than stuffing. So when her company hires a charming British marketing consultant, she’s less than thrilled to be stuck working so closely with him. But Ian Sherman isn’t just good at branding -- he’s handsome, relentless,...

He broke her heart. Now he’s her next-door neighbor -- and he wants a second chance. Peggy never forgot her first love. How could she, when the boy who once held her heart grew up to become a world-famous rock star? But that sweet, guitar-playing boyfriend disappeared the day Justin Oliver traded small town life for sold-out arenas… and left her behind with nothing but betrayal and regret. Twelve years later, Justin is back in town. He’s moved in next door, and now he’s bringing flowers, flashing that same devastating smile, and claiming fate brought them back together. She vowed to...

She came to town to attend her daughter’s wedding, not fall in love with a wolf shifter! There’s something weird about the small town of Greysden. In her first twenty-four hours in town, a giant wolf jumps on the hood of Sarah’s car, a strange man throws her over his shoulder and says they are fated to be together forever, and her daughter tells her that not only are shape shifters real, but she’s about to marry one. Wolf shifter Hank figured he’d never meet his fated mate. He married for companionship, and now that he’s a widow, he’s content to live in the woods and spend ...

She just divorced one monster, she’s not going to fall for another! Maggie I thought I’d done everything right, getting married to the perfect man and creating the perfect life together. But it was all an illusion. My ex-husband was an emotionally abusive cheater and now that I’m free from him, I’m ready to get a new start. When my cousin offers me a job, I head to the small town of Greysden Colorado, eager to leave all my bad memories behind. But there’s something weird about this town… like the fact that my cousin is a witch who says that I also have latent magical powers. And...

Christmas is a time for family, love, and...men who turn into animals? The shifter town of Greysden is gearing up for the holidays and some of its sexiest residents are finally finding their true mates. When human women meet growly alpha males, there's going to be a little culture shock. Finding out shapeshifters exist is one thing, falling in love at first sight is another! The road to love isn't easy, but with a little help from fate and some nosy small-town matchmakers, there's a guaranteed happily ever after for these fated mates. "Holidays with the Shifters" includes five steamy ...

His daughter’s medical emergency will lead to love… When his teenage daughter winds up in the Emergency Room, Ed is worried sick, but not too worried to notice how beautiful the E.R. doctor is. He’s never believed in love at first sight, but even after he butts heads with the stubborn doctor, he can’t get her out of his mind. Joy is content with her single life, but there’s something about her patient’s father that makes her long for more. When her friend schemes to get her out on a date with Ed, she realizes that despite their apparent differences, she and the grumpy contractor...

She wants to get him to the Big Game. He wants to get her to the altar! Robbie Mason was once the NFL’s golden boy. One of the most successful placekickers in league history, he’s now staring down retirement. If he can just get his battered body through another season and finally get his chance at a Super Bowl ring… Dr. Violet Grange was raised in a family of football stars. She loves the game, but she doesn’t love the inflated egos that come with the men who play. The physical therapist has dedicated her life to helping female athletes stay on top of their game. Until her father ...

Is there something in the water in the town of Greysden? Because falling in love within days of meeting someone isn’t normal. And neither is seeing a bear turn into an incredibly attractive man… When she learns that her best friend has fallen in love with a guy she just met, April is determined to save her from whatever weird cult has captured her. She doesn’t find a cult, but she does find a growly, Christmas-hating bear shifter who insists that April is his fated mate. A family tragedy years ago made Tyler hate Christmas and convinced him that he should avoid having a mate at all ...

Cops in romance books are always so sweet and protective. Unfortunately, Evie’s life is no romance book. Bookstore owner Evie Fontenot has a mystery to solve. Someone is messing with her bookstore, and there’s no way someone is going to get away with ruining the successful business she created. Her friends insist she report the issues to the police, but based on her history with the law, she knows they’ll be no help. When she meets the bossy and rigid police chief, she knows she’s right. Jake Wilson isn’t sure what’s going on at Boozy Books, but there’s one thing he does know:...