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When your best friend offers you her apartment above Sunrise Cafe, you say yes. When she introduces you to a handsome marine biologist at her Christmas party, you smell a FIX-UP. Accepting the promotion as Pharmacy Manager was supposed to be a simple career move: find a place to live, settle into my new role, and avoid Crissy’s matchmaking. I failed at step three less than twelve hours after unpacking. James Andersen has sea-green eyes, a passion for marine conservation, and a smile that makes me forget my carefully drawn boundaries. One glass of wine turns into shared laughter, and ...

Getting dumped by text a week before my wedding wasn’t on my to-do list. I have two options: ugly cry into ice cream or go on the non-refundable honeymoon solo. I chose option two because I'm practical…and slightly vengeful. Enter Logan Drake, my irritatingly handsome seatmate on my flight to Clearwater. Just my luck—stuck next to a guy whose jawline deserves to be on a GQ magazine. When my hotel reservation falls apart and I’m left homeless, Logan kindly offers his family beach house. Suddenly my "Anti-Honeymoon" involves his meddling sisters, who’ve appointed themselves my ...

I told myself this move was strictly professional. Not about the beautiful beaches. And definitely not about the hot volleyball players. Okay, maybe I was kidding myself—especially about the hot volleyball players. Then Will Clarkson paddles into my life. One paddleboard lesson with this former lawyer turned beach bum, and suddenly my five-year plan springs a leak. He’s sharp, hilarious, and unfairly attractive in board shorts. But I’ve got enough on my plate—like impressing my new boss and convincing myself I’m not falling for someone with salt in his hair and Zen in his soul. My...

After a decade, Luke’s back in Belleair, and just like that, my carefully balanced world tilts. We were once inseparable—best friends turned high school sweethearts, full of big dreams. But when he left for Philadelphia to chase his career, he left me behind. Now, he’s returned, but he’s not alone—his eight-year-old daughter, Max, is by his side. As fate would have it, we’re thrown together to organize the town’s Christmas Boat Parade, and it doesn’t take long to realize the spark between us is far from extinguished. Just as the hope of a second chance begins to bloom, Luke ...

Running a beachside cafe and bookstore? Easy peasy. But choosing between my thriving business and moving across the country with a boyfriend of three months? Not a chance. Enter Eric Harrington—resort owner with a fundraiser crisis and somehow convinced I’m the miracle he needs. Hosting his event at Sunrise Cafe sounds like a win-win. But after a few late-night planning sessions and one too many accidental smiles, the lines between business and something personal start to blur. We both know better than to mix business with pleasure. And yet, Eric has a way of making “strictly ...

I should've known coming to my brother's wedding would mean facing my past. I just didn’t expect it to still hurt. Daniel Cooper—a globe-trotting photojournalist with National Geographic on speed dial—walks back into my life like no time has passed. Except fifteen years have—and I have zero intention of giving him a second chance to break my heart again. Still, being a freelancer editor, I agree to help edit his coffee table book—strictly professional, of course—that clause is bolded in my mental contract. But the cozy corners of Sunrise Café— and one unforgettable kiss— ...

I make a living teaching deep breathing—ironically, I forgot how to breathe when Maxwell Cole walked in. So, when I discover my high school crush inherited my building and might kick me out, I respond with perfect zen-like composure. Okay, fine. I may have accidentally knocked over my aromatherapy diffuser and threatened him with seven lifetimes of bad karma…but I stayed calm. Turns out Maxwell Cole also owns my competition—the shiny Fitness Center a couple blocks away. But instead of evicting me, he wants to expand my studio. Now I’m spending way too much time with a man whose ...

The weight of my grandmother’s letter leaving me everything feels as heavy as the burden on my heart. Her beachfront cottage, now mine, holds secrets I never imagined. I’ve always admired Grammy Matilda’s fiery spirit, and now, I feel her presence guiding me. Moving into the cottage, I stumble upon a cache of letters between Grammy and a mysterious man named Sam. Curiosity consumes me, and I know there’s only one person who can help me uncover the truth. Ben Moorly, my high school sweetheart, and the town’s local historian is the only one I trust with this journey. Together, we ...

Warning: Never fall for a guy who calls your radio show at midnight. Trust me on this one. I host Miami’s hottest late-night jazz show, spinning records and living my best life. Then he starts calling with flawless song requests and a voice so dreamy it should be illegal. Decker Morgan is impossible to resist and knows more about jazz than I do. And yes, I'm totally breaking my "no dating listeners" rule for him. But just as I’m falling hard, I find out he’s the man planning to turn my beloved station into a heartless, automated playlist. Now, I’m torn between saving my father’s ...

I came to Clearwater with a list and a plan—no romance, no surprises, just sunshine and sea turtles. Love? Not even on the list. Enter Owen Jackson—charming, thoughtful, and the kind of man who makes friendship feel dangerously close to something more. We promise to keep things simple, just two travelers enjoying the same stretch of beach. But between early-morning coffee runs, paddleboard disasters, and one almost-kiss that still haunts me, simple gets complicated fast. He lives in Daytona. I live in Virginia. This was never supposed to last. But somewhere between the waves and the ...

Help! I'm a social media influencer with 1.5 million followers, and I just got caught in the most embarrassing scandal ever. My PR team sent me to Sun Cove, Fl for what they call a “digital detox”. I call it torture. Thirty days without social media. No posts. No stories. No aesthetic brunch photos. Hiding out in this tiny coastal town wasn’t part of my influencer empire plans. Neither was falling for Zack Reed, the annoyingly handsome pilot who thinks "going viral" means catching the flu. He owns Coastal Sky Adventures with old-school charm and zero social strategy. How is that even ...

Embark on a heartwarming journey where three devoted fathers navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood. Join these endearing single dads as they rediscover love with individuals from their past, each romance filled with plenty of clean and wholesome moments. These tales are brimming with witty banter and the delightful antics of their clever children. Get ready to be swept away by the power of love, second chances, and the magic that happens when two hearts find each other. A must-read collection that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile.

Life takes a devastating turn when my scheming ex fiancée acquires the publishing house where I’ve built my success as an author. Now that my career is in his hands, his latest scheme is to win me back. Gavin, my next-door neighbor, and owner of another prestigious publishing company, proposes we join forces in a daring plan: fake dating to deter my ex and, at the same time, help him secure a coveted literary award. As we navigate this staged romance, memories of our past love resurfaces, and the line between fiction and reality blurs. Can our second chance at love mend the old wounds ...

I wanted a new start, but what I got was a grumpy ex-boyfriend as my next-door neighbor. Inheriting this Bed and Breakfast was never in my life's grand plan, but destiny has a sense of humor. My nursing school dream is on pause as I dive head-first into renovation mode. Enter Caleb, my hot hunky neighbor, and my old flame. Sparks are flying, and I don't mean just from his power tools. Forced to work together, I see a different, charming side of Caleb and my heart is undergoing a renovation too. My heart melts watching Caleb with his daughter, Mia, and Mr. Grumpy turns into a sweet daddy ...

I never imagined I could fall in love again, but then I never thought I would want to. My best friend's brother is a single dad raising twins while managing his resort… and he’s also my boss. In a web of hilarious chaos when his kids play matchmaker, we find ourselves in a fake dating situation to save face in front of his ex. Somewhere between the business seminars and sandcastle contests the line between fake and real emotions starts to blur. Will we be able to navigate this unexpected journey from a fabricated romance to a lasting love? If only I had a crystal ball.

After fifteen years, I return home with a heavy heart, burdened by regrets over the love I left behind. When my car breaks down, I discover that the only mechanic on the island who can work on a BMW is my childhood sweetheart. We were torn apart by my domineering parents, who deemed him unworthy of their daughter. Sent to Harvard to pursue a prestigious law career, I obediently followed in my father's footsteps, leaving Jordan behind. But our unexpected reunion reignites a passion we thought long extinguished, and we find ourselves facing the same obstacles from our youth. As my father ...

Running into my high school sweetheart is not how I expected this day to go. Coming face to face with him after one of my furry clients ran onto his boat was a total shock. It is the first time we have seen each other since I left for college. Connor stayed in Emerald Cove to pursue his dream to design and restore boats. His world revolved around his work—until a surprise puppy crashes into his orderly life, courtesy of his well-meaning parents. Juggling classes and a menagerie of furry clients, I find myself roped into helping Connor with his new puppy. Oh, did I mention I’m a dog ...

It’s been sixteen years since he stole my job and shattered my heart. Marty’s the brooding architect who was once the love of my life until he destroyed my lifelong dream. The betrayal I felt was overwhelming and I swore I would never forgive him. Meanwhile, my dad thinks he's the puppet master of my love life, and he’s determined to play matchmaker. He's organized a “retirement celebration", a tropical love revival for Marty and me. Dad's version of Cupid in a Hawaiian shirt. With my father retiring, this grumpy single dad and I are again competing for the same job. Marty’s ...

When I took the job at OceanLife, I never imagined I’d be pulled into a world of danger, betrayal, and a fight to save the turtles I’ve devoted my life to protecting. But when I stumbled upon a deadly poaching operation targeting sea turtles, I knew I couldn’t walk away. With the help of Levi, the man I once loved and lost, we risk everything to expose the corruption within the very agency meant to protect these endangered animals. As the stakes get higher and our lives hang in the balance, I find myself not only fighting for the turtles but also for a second chance at love. In the ...

SECOND CHANCE ON SUNSET ISLAND A BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND, OFF-LIMITS ROMANCE Sharing a suite with my brother’s billionaire best friend was not how I planned this week. Fifteen years ago he broke my heart, and now thanks to a reservation mixup, we’re stuck together. Jonathan is the best man at my brother’s wedding, and I have the unfortunate role of maid of honor and events planner. Seeing him after all these years is painful,,,, because he still exudes that same magnetic appeal. Being with him these last few days reminds me how much fun we used to have. He seems different somehow…....