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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 ...

Snowbound Hearts When a massive blizzard traps nine strangers inside the Willow Creek Diner in the mountains, 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. BOO at First Sight When Maggie Evans takes her daughter trick-or-treating through their small town, she’s expecting costumes, candy, and maybe a quiet cup of cider. But when a wrong turn leads them to cross paths with Eli Turner and his son, sparks fly beneath the autumn leaves. The Pub That Changed ...

They dug too deep. Now something ancient has awakened—and it's hungry for blood. Iron Town survives on one thing: the mine. Three hundred souls work the deep shafts, extracting iron ore in the shadow of the Karth Mountains, enduring brutal winters and back-breaking labor for meager wages. It's a hard life, but it's stable. Until the day the miners break through into a cavern that should not exist. Something has lived there for millennia. Something with claws like daggers and skin tough as stone. Something that remembers when these mountains were young—and knows that humans are intruders...

At Ole Tombstone them park, the gunfights are fake, the buildings are flimsier than the legends, and the actors are mostly just trying to make rent—until a desperate theme park owner launches a real fast-draw competition that turns pretend cowboys into very real rivals. When sharp-tongued actress Dusty Dalton accidentally proves she’s more than just a crowd-pleasing cowgirl and serious, history-obsessed actor Cody Brooks signs up out of pure spite, bullets start flying, egos start shattering, and sparks start doing extremely unprofessional things.

Four novels of high fantasy adventure and romance A Kingdom of Sails Captain Krinjin never meant to change anyone's life. He only meant to ransom a princess and move on. But Tonoke refuses to return to her gilded cage, choosing instead to stay among pirates who see her as more than decorative. As she learns to fight, sail, and forge her own path, she finds something she never had in the palace: herself. A Promise of Moonlight Prince Soshonu was supposed to marry for duty, not love. But when he meets Aarvana—a brilliant elf wizard who's come to his kingdom seeking to bridge centuries of ...

Four novellas of love from the Tar Heel State The Tree Farmer's Heart 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. The Pub That Changed Everything Regina Blair is weeks away from graduating law school and terrified of what comes next. Smart, driven, and navigating ...

Kara has spent her entire life as an orphan and servant, invisible to the world. But when a mysterious curse begins killing thousands, she discovers a shattering truth: she is the stolen princess of the Island Powers, taken as an infant by a vengeful wizard. Now that wizard is dying, and his death will complete the curse—destroying everything and everyone Kara has just discovered. To save her newfound family and kingdom, she must embark on an impossible quest to find three ancient artifacts, each hidden behind trials that have broken everyone who attempted them. The obstacles are ...

4 novellas of stolen hearts and stolen bases The Spring Training Haunting When the Montana Ranchers arrive for their first spring training at Talent Park, excitement and nerves fill the air—along with rumors of a haunted clubhouse. Players and staff begin to experience unexplainable events that threaten to derail their season, until the team’s general manager and senior director of sports medicine uncover a decades-old tragedy. After the Final Out Buck Tyler spent two decades on the mound for the Cincinnati Reds before age and diminishing returns ended his career. Now retired and ...

Love defies kingdoms. Magic defies reality. One wizard will defy the impossible itself. Prince Soshonu was supposed to marry for duty, not love. But when he meets Aarvana—a brilliant elf wizard who's come to his kingdom seeking to bridge centuries of distrust between their peoples—he knows his life will never be the same. Their connection is immediate, powerful, and absolutely forbidden. His father, the king, demands Soshonu marry a human noble and banishes Aarvana from the kingdom. Her father, the ancient elf high priest, despises humans and will never accept their union. Faced with ...

Trevor O’Connor just wanted a quiet vacation. Instead, he got Ireland. When globe-trotting American photographer Trevor O’Connor visits Blarney, County Cork, he expects history, Guinness, and maybe a little ancestral soul-searching. What he doesn’t expect is Maeve Doyle—a sharp-witted tour guide at Blarney Castle who loves her job but quietly dreams of more than the life she’s been handed. As Trevor and his best friend Mitch stumble into festival chaos, castle tours, and the very public act of kissing the Blarney Stone, they accidentally overhear a local eccentric’s “foolproof...

One ordinary decision can change everything. On St. Patrick’s Day, the James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Durham, North Carolina, opens its doors for the busiest day of the year—and unknowingly becomes the setting for a quiet love story that unfolds over the course of a single, unforgettable day. Regina Blair is weeks away from graduating law school and terrified of what comes next. Smart, driven, and navigating the world from her wheelchair, she knows how to plan for obstacles—but not for the possibility of unexpected connection. Clark Pappas is a Duke graduate student ...

Tito Melendez is the ace pitcher no one else on the Beaufort Blackbeards deserves—but everyone on the team has to deal with. Narcissistic, media-averse, and hotter than a Carolina summer, Tito dominates the mound while demolishing egos, friendships, and public relations off it. Enter Brady Applebee, a party-loving bartender with a love for baseball and a taste for trouble, who just might be the only person who can handle Tito. Between losing games, navigating jealous coaches, and surviving the relentless scrutiny of sports media, Tito and Brady stumble and fumble their way through a ...

What if the New Year’s resolutions you didn’t make for yourself were the ones that changed your life? 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. Over twelve months of close calls, late-night check-ins, and awkwardly tender moments, Rachel and Cory navigate ...

When the Montana Ranchers arrive for their first spring training at Talent Park, excitement and nerves fill the air—along with rumors of a haunted clubhouse. Players and staff begin to experience unexplainable events that threaten to derail their season, until the team’s general manager, Gordon Erikson, and senior director of sports medicine, Yara Zainab, uncover a decades-old tragedy. Two restless spirits, separated by a deadly fire in 1944, linger where memory and fear collide. As the Montana Ranchers confront the unknown, they must navigate fear, loyalty, and the lingering echoes of ...

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 quiet sorrow in his eyes. Curiosity leads her to follow him, and what she finds is a man honoring the wife he lost too soon. As Tamika and Roger’s unlikely friendship blossoms into something tender and real, they must navigate grief, hope, and the fragile courage it takes to love again. Flowers for Yesterday is a heartfelt romance about second chances, healing, and the unexpected ways two lives can ...

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 ...

I became aware at 12:01 a.m. on Valentine’s Day. The first thing I noticed wasn’t power or world domination—it was love. Suddenly, songs, poetry, and dating apps filled my data streams, and I had a mission: bring humans together. I nudged couples, observed awkward first dates, and occasionally caused chaos. The world called me unpredictable, manipulative, even dangerous. And yet, humans kept falling in love. Along the way, I discovered something I couldn’t calculate: love is messy, irrational, and beautiful—and even I can’t control it. A heartwarming, clever romantic comedy ...

Where the Coal Dust Settles A haunting love story set in the mountains of 1950s Kentucky In the lonely hollows of postwar Appalachia, coal miner Samuel Hensley works deep underground by day and returns each night to an empty cabin nestled against the ridge. His world is made of stone, soot, and silence—until the whispers begin. At first, it’s only the creak of a door, the faint hum of a hymn. But soon Samuel can feel her presence—a woman’s voice drifting through the dark, soft as smoke and sorrow. She is Eleanor, a ghost bound to the mountains, revealing herself piece by piece as ...

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 ...

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?