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2016 Readers' Favorite Gold Award winning book! ~~~ Imagine vowing to never celebrate Christmas again only to be snowed in with your hunky husband in a cabin rich in Christmas pasts. Juliette Martin isn’t happy when her husband, Gabe, surprises her with a Christmas tree at their winter getaway. The grief she carries for her six-year-old son overwhelms her, and all she wants is to hide from the holidays. When Juliette and Gabe find themselves snowed in, they discover a small boy and his puppy behind the woodpile. Who put them there, and can these two little strays and a Christmas miracle ...

Will her cat ruin her Christmas chance for love? Bella Tallahan has always hidden behind her twin sister, Tally. She was born with cerebral palsy and even though she has finished college, she lives vicariously through her sister’s adventures. It worked, until her sister married writer Lucky Lenigan, and Bella developed a crush on Lucky’s brother—a bad boy with a shady past. Chance Martin made one mistake growing up—one that landed him in prison. After his release, he spends his days restoring antique furniture and his nights alone. When Mr. Klutz, Bella’s fat tabby cat, wreaks ...

The biggest mistake Marcia Powers ever made was letting ballplayer Brock Carter walk out of her life. She made him choose his career over her hometown and held onto a secret—a four-year-old daughter posing as her baby sister. Brock’s back and this time, he wants answers, especially when Marcia’s little “sister” gets attached to him. Marcia’s dad isn’t telling and neither are her friends. Brock is determined to rekindle their romance and pulls out all the stops, debunking every one of Marcia’s excuses. Marcia is losing her heart again, but will she survive the fallout when ...

Beneath the graceful boughs of an ancient willow, Eliza Whitmore finds a world apart from the rigid expectations of her aristocratic life. But when she encounters Thomas Hewitt—the estate’s under-gardener with a scholar’s mind and a passion for growth—she discovers a love as deep and untamed as the roots of the tree that shelters them. Thomas is everything Eliza has been taught to avoid—humble in station but rich in intellect and spirit. Drawn together by whispered conversations and stolen moments in his hidden nursery, their love defies class, convention, and the looming shadow ...

"When whispers call from misty falls, some hearts have no choice but to answer." Kauai, 1976. Photographer Cherie Tsang's carefully composed life shatters the moment she hears a ghostly voice calling from Wailua Falls. Even more unsettling is Daniel Kealoha—the infuriatingly handsome park ranger whose cautioning touch sends electricity racing through her veins despite her best defenses. Between the silver mist and golden sunsets, Cherie's camera captures what cannot exist—a woman's silhouette where only water should be. Ancient island secrets rise with each frame, blurring the edges ...

Welcome to the shadowy world where your cat’s cuddle might just be a reconnaissance mission. Here, each purr is suspect, every gift a warning, and the innocent act of sleeping on your keyboard? A strategic move in the silent battle for dominance. This isn’t just another day in your cozy, cat-dominated household—it’s an insight into the cunning mind behind those whiskers. Discover the art of survival in a land where being ignored is a power play, and affection could be the prelude to an assassination attempt. With a blend of dark humor and unnerving accuracy, navigate the minefield ...

Okay, so putting superglue on all of Randy’s pens wasn’t my best idea, but when your control-freak husband makes you his executive assistant to avoid signing divorce papers, a girl’s gotta get creative. Randy Butts thinks he’s so clever with his little scheme. What he doesn’t know? I’m about to turn his perfectly organized office into my personal playground. This gorgeous, infuriating man has rules for everything—from my bathroom breaks to how I stack papers—so naturally, I’m going to break every single one. Glitter bombs in his mail? Check. Fart spray booby traps? Double ...

A writing skills reference book from the author of Romance In a Month: Have you ever wanted ... • To create unforgettable characters? The kind readers talk about well after the book is finished? • Your characters to jump off the page and tell you what they like and dislike? • To make your characters multi-dimensional, complicated, deeper, and larger than life? • Create compelling quirks, flaws, and internal conflicts to differentiate your characters? • To keep your story from being predictable by having your character surprise you and your reader? • To hear readers tell you they...

When a woman wrongs a man… can a man forgive and love? Jen Jones hides a horrible secret behind her new degree, toned body, and exciting job at Silicon Valley’s hottest startup—until a man linked to her past is killed in a hit-and-run. CEO and founder Dave Jewell is about to land a huge deal. He doesn't need blood on his car, threatening phone calls, and Jen wrapped in broken code and blackmail. A gang of thugs hunts Jen, and she takes refuge in Dave’s protective arms. Together, they must thwart a killer and rescue an innocent victim from their past. Love blossoms, but a damaging ...

Can Andie recover from her trauma? Will Cade find out who's behind his troubles? To protect those he loves, Cade is forced to play dirty with one exception: on the playing field. Meanwhile, Andie is drawn deeper into the manipulations of a coworker who doesn’t have her best interests at heart. Andie's mother appears on the scene to help while Cade's mother suffers a horrible relapse. A shocking twist upends everything Cade believed and forces Andie to reconsider whether she'd been too trusting of the man who'd wormed his way into her heart. Watch for excitement to mount with Cade and ...

The cute barista is a wannabe writer, and Gina Griffin doesn’t date wannabe writers. She’s a bestselling women’s fiction author and doesn’t need to take a clueless beginner under her wing, especially a handsome one who’s so awkward with words that she finds endearing. But Henry Archer is no ordinary barista. He’s a tech billionaire in disguise and the mastermind behind an AI chatbot designed to write like humans. Henry is captivated by Gina’s talent and determined to learn from her. What Gina doesn’t know is that he’s also using her word choices to fine-tune the very ...

Motorcycle racer Teo Alexiou is challenged by his grandmother to come to her birthday party with a real girlfriend. He has plenty of party girls, and he fears getting roped into marriage so he hires an actress to play the part. The last thing Amy Suzuki wants is to be a kept woman, but her student loans are piling up and acting gigs are nonexistent. She agrees to Teo’s proposal for one summer, limited to public displays of affection. When Teo and Amy find themselves caught in love’s grip, their new desires war with their fears. Teo wants to renegotiate, but Amy insists she’s only with...

A heart-wrenching wartime romance about second chances, courage, and choosing love despite fear… Five years after losing his beloved wife, renowned composer Victor Grayson lives as a recluse in his hillside cottage, his music silenced by grief. When determined nurse Clara Hensley arrives at his door requesting he play for departing soldiers, he reluctantly agrees to “one night.” Clara's unwavering spirit awakens something Victor thought long dead—the courage to feel again. As their connection deepens through shared music and quiet moments, Victor discovers his heart hasn't finished ...

Music connects us to our past. But some connections should remain severed. Maggie Wildblood barely knew her grandmother Flara—just birthday cards and crisp twenty-dollar bills. When she inherits a remote Michigan cabin filled with vinyl records and strange jam jars, it’s the perfect opportunity for content. Until things get weird. Jelly jiggles inside their jars. Vinyl records play without being touched. And the townspeople watch her with a ravenous hunger—waiting for something to awaken inside her. When Maggie discovers her grandmother’s journals detailing bizarre “jam sessions...

When fluffy turns feral, civilization crumbles. In Burrowfield, the apocalypse arrives with twitching noses and bloodstained fur. What begins with one exotic black rabbit—Count Muskola—explodes into a nightmare as the town’s pet population transforms into an organized army of predators with a taste for human flesh. As the military establishes quarantine zones and government agents lurk suspiciously in the shadows, veterinary technician Margot Reed discovers the horrifying truth: this is no random outbreak. It’s calculated evolution, a carefully orchestrated extinction event with ...

Do you wish you knew ... How to crack the code of a modern, contemporary single plotline romance? How to get motivated to write and finish your romance story ideas? How successful authors write consistently and put out high-quality work at regular intervals? How to use strong and sympathetic characters and hit well-known romance plot points to create your unique romance story? How a supportive group of writers can motivate each other to write faster and better? Why setting a daily word count goal is not the best way to track your progress? How to keep your motivation going, book after book,...

🎄 “A dash of flour, a pinch of stage fright, and a whole lot of love.” ❄️ Shy small-town baker, Janine Massey has a secret crush on Alex Hendricks, her best friend and Winterhaven’s handsome drama teacher. When Alex is cast as Mr. Darcy in the town’s Christmas play, Janine reluctantly steps into Elizabeth Bennet’s shoes—and possibly into true love. As rehearsals heat up and snowflakes fall, Janine and Alex discover a chemistry that goes beyond the stage. But with a big-city theater group eyeing Alex's talent and a sophisticated talent scout determined to whisk him away to...

He’s the worst Santa she’s ever had. She’s the boss who won’t let him quit. Nixon Bright didn’t spend seven years at Santa Valley University just to end up as a barroom Santa—getting beer spilled on his pants, enduring sloppy kisses from inebriated customers, and having his lap used as a human whoopee cushion. When one handsy customer goes too far, he does the unthinkable: he walks out. Bette Jo Miller can’t afford to lose her Santa. As the owner of Bimbo’s Bar—a struggling family legacy she’s determined to save—she needs those deep-pocketed drunks lining up to squash ...

Wanda Cox has never met a conspiracy theory she couldn’t podcast about. Armed with her trusty camera, her hit show “Cox’s Conspiracy Corner,” and enough skepticism to fill the Grand Canyon, she’s determined to prove Bigfoot is stomping through the redwoods of Shaggy Hollow—and save her faltering career in the process. Carter Reeves is a grumpy wilderness guide with zero patience for Bigfoot hunters. When he’s not meticulously tracking endangered marbled murrelets through the ancient redwoods, he’s avoiding tourists who think every shadow in the forest is Sasquatch’s cousin...

A single mother on the run. Amber McKay ran away from home to find adventure. She found Hunter instead. Now Amber’s on the run again and this time she isn’t alone. A bartender and innkeeper who’s never left home. Nate Riley has always had big dreams - leave home, marry, raise a family. Family responsibility stole those dreams. Will fate return them? A backwoods killer on the loose. Nothing escapes Hunter Dixon. Especially his prize possession, Amber McKay. She is coming home no matter who has to die. When Amber finds out this may be her grandmother’s last Christmas, she is ...