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Can a bad boy with a past win the heart of the girl next door? CAROLINE: I never thought my quiet life as a middle school teacher in Hope Peak, Montana, would be shaken up by the return of Knox Slater—the town’s notorious bad boy and my high school crush. Tasked with caring for his troubled younger sister, Knox is rough around the edges but surprisingly determined to do the right thing. The more time we spend together—planning Valentine’s Day events, helping his sister, and sharing stolen glances—the harder it is to remember why my parents warned me to stay away from him. ...

One fake date. One small-town festival. One chance to turn sparks into forever. Scarlet The plan was simple: win the Sweetwater Summer’s End hot sauce contest, impress a few key investors, and prove to my grandmother I’m ready to take over the family business. What I didn’t plan? Small-town gossip running hotter than my habanero honey glaze after I showed up solo. Enter Burke Tate—quiet, steady, devastatingly handsome. He’s the type of man who calculates risks, not takes them… except now he’s agreeing to fake date me for the festival weekend to help me save face. But as we “...

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...

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 ...

One explosive night, two sworn enemies, and a Vegas marriage that could change everything... HARLOW: I came to the Jade Petal Hotel & Casino with a razor-sharp plan—inspect the place, prove Easton Hardwick was cutting corners, and walk away victorious. He was the same arrogant magnate who tried to smooth-talk his way past my regulations once before. This time, I wouldn’t let his magnetic charm or that sinful smile rattle my composure. But a few top-shelf drinks, a dare that went too far, and we stumbled into a Vegas chapel with “I do” on our lips. My strict professionalism vanished ...

Thirteen men must die for her to rule the sea… but will the last man claim her heart instead? In the hidden realm beneath the waves, siren princess Selene must lure thirteen human men to their doom in order to earn her father’s Royal Trident—and with it, her ascension to the mermaid court. But when her song fails to claim the thirteenth man, Prince Eirik—whose life is guarded by an ancient sea pact—Selene is cast out of the ocean and cursed to walk among the very mortals she was raised to despise. Now stripped of her fins and forced to live on land, Selene has no choice but to ...

They’re both aiming for Best in Show—but first they’ll have to survive each other. SHELBY: As a Houston pageant princess, I’m used to turning heads—especially when it comes to my perfectly groomed Shih Tzu, Princess. The annual Sweetwater Dog Show is our chance to dazzle the judges and sweep the competition. Then Weston Tate barges onto the scene with his rowdy Blue Heeler, stomping all over my grand entrance. Our dogs can’t stand each other, and apparently neither can we. But when a string of strange mishaps threatens to shut down the show, we’re forced to team up and sniff ...

Charlotte never thought she’d find love — let alone while she is the prime suspect for stealing ancient artifacts... In the heart of New York City, museum curator Charlotte Bray’s world is turned upside down when her prized artifacts are stolen and she's framed for the crime. Facing professional ruin and targeted by dangerous criminals who believe she holds the key to an ancient treasure, Charlotte must flee to Egypt in search of answers and redemption. Enter Jack Stone, a rugged archaeologist with a knack for unearthing secrets and a past as mysterious as the artifacts he uncovers. ...

When rivalry turns sweet, every bite is a confession of the heart... Kandi: In Kings Valley, where chocolate is more than just a treat but a declaration of affection, I, Kandi Hart, pour my heart into every batch. This Valentine's, it's not just about winning the town’s candy competition—it's about proving something to Roman Archer, my ex and the notoriously harsh food critic who’s come back to judge. We were something once, before life and careers got in the way. Now, armed with my finest creations, I’m ready to show him that the girl he left behind has mastered the art of ...

Trusting him is her biggest risk. Falling for him might be her only chance… STARLA: I don't have time for distractions. Every moment of my life is choreographed for perfection on the ice, every jump and spin calculated to bring me closer to the Olympic gold. So when I'm paired with Gunnar “Blaze” Hayes for a charity skating routine, I'm furious. A reckless speed skater with no regard for rules? Hard pass. Except I can't ignore the fire he brings to the rink—or the way it sparks something in me I haven’t felt in years. But then the threats begin. At first, I think it's just nerves ...

Where embers of forbidden magic meet the healing tide of destiny, one courageous love may be the spark that saves a kingdom from falling into eternal night. In the enchanted kingdom of Elaria, destiny dances on the edge of magic and power. Cynthia Everwood—known as Cinders to those who whisper her name—is a humble servant with a hidden, ancient fire magic coursing through her veins. When she unearths her late mother’s spellbook and summons a tiny, wise phoenix named Flame, Cinders is thrust into a realm of mystical training and perilous secrets. Meanwhile, Prince Marius Rivenborn, ...

A grumpy coach, a free-spirited yogi, and one summer to find their rhythm… CHLOE: Teaching yoga in tiny Kings Valley has been my sanctuary since a messy breakup. Guiding neighbors toward balance is easy—letting love back in, not so much. The absolute last thing I need is a scowling high-school football coach stomping onto my mats and rolling his eyes at every pose. Yet when Jake Weston signs up for class with his daughter, I’m stuck with his rigid attitude and refusal to breathe outside a playbook. What I never saw coming? That beneath the tough exterior is someone I might actually ...

“She’s refined wine, he’s raging wildfire—and this summer road trip is about to set them both ablaze.” Lila: I never planned on road-tripping with a man I found infuriating one moment and irresistible the next, but there I was, sharing a cramped car with Griffin Rhodes. My focus was supposed to be on leaving my past behind and starting fresh at Sparking Oak Winery, not swapping sarcastic barbs with a rugged firefighter who seemed to enjoy getting under my skin. Yet each mile we traveled—from the sun-scorched roads of Southern California to the winding cliffs near Oakcrest Bay—...

Some masterpieces require coloring outside the lines... Lena: As Kings Valley Elementary's part-time art teacher, I jumped at the chance to enter our school in the district-wide mural competition. My students' creativity could shine—and maybe my own artistic career could finally take off. But when renowned art critic Aaron Reid volunteers to "advise" our project, my colorful plans hit a gray wall. He wants rules and structure; I believe in artistic freedom. The fact that his daughter and mine are best friends means I can't even avoid his perfectionist presence. Though I hate to admit it, ...

Did she make a deal with the devil? Or will the forbidden fruit be worth every bite? RAYA: I thought I had finally put my troubled past behind me. Moving from Texas to Orange County, I reinvented myself and quickly became the star bartender at Sweet Cocktails, thanks to my secret recipe for raspberry martinis. But everything changed when an undercover agent revealed my secret ingredient comes from the private land of Maxwell Evans, a reclusive billionaire with dangerous ties to a drug cartel. Now, I'm caught in a web of deception, forced to spy on Maxwell in exchange for keeping my secret ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...