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He’s her small-town ex. She’s his biggest what-if. Can a neglected orchard and a little cider magic give them a second chance at love? Desirae Lane never planned to return to Cedarwood Valley. But when her glittering city career crumbles, she’s forced to confront the overgrown orchard—and the heartbreak—she left behind. Selling her grandmother’s farm and escaping small-town gossip seems simple enough… until she runs into Cole Carter. Cole has always been the one that got away—or rather, the one who pushed her away. Now, the ruggedly handsome farmer-next-door is determined to...

When a small-town billionaire vineyard owner meets a confident, curvy chef through a matchmaking agency, he knows she’s special. But he’s hiding a secret that could change everything. Tessa Morgan has one rule: no men obsessed with money or power. After being burned before, she’s focused on building her dream restaurant and finding someone who values her for who she is. Enter Lucas, a down-to-earth vineyard owner with a passion for locally sourced ingredients and a heart that makes her melt. What Tessa doesn’t know? Lucas is a billionaire heir running from the corporate world, ...

He’s her best friend. She’s the one dream he’s never let go of. Can a timeworn bakery and an unexpected snowstorm give them the push they need to finally take a chance on love? Briana Lawson has spent years pouring her heart into Sweet Briar Bakes, her cozy small-town bakery in Crystal Pines. Between early morning dough-making and endless festival preparations, there’s no time to dwell on the past—or the feelings she’s spent a lifetime ignoring for her best friend, Cade Turner. Cade has always been there—steady, dependable, and just one heartbeat away from telling Briana the ...

In a town full of traditions, they create a new one—falling in love. In the heart of Buttercup Bay, where autumn leaves fall like confetti and lanterns light up the night, Lily Thompson is determined to carry on her grandmother’s legacy by hosting the most enchanting Halloween Bash the town has ever seen. But when a last-minute disaster threatens her plans, she turns to the one man she never expected to meet—Logan McAllister, the reclusive mountain man with a talent for carving pumpkins and a past he’d rather forget. With Halloween just around the corner, can they carve out a future...

When a sweet, curvy woman is matched with a guarded single dad, love feels within reach—but so do their insecurities. Laurel is ready for a fresh start after a toxic relationship that left her doubting her own worth. Tired of men who don’t see beyond her curves, she takes a chance on the True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Laurel dreams of finding someone who will treasure her for her kindness and loyalty, not just her looks. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Noah—a quiet, devoted single dad with shadows of his own. Since losing his wife, Noah’s entire world has revolved ...

She’s here to find the perfect Christmas tree. He’s here to show her what she’s been missing. Serena Grant is determined to give her daughter, Emery, the magical Christmas she deserves—even if it means returning to Winter Hollow’s beloved tree farm, a place filled with bittersweet memories. But when she runs into Davis Brooks, her high school love who left town—and her heart—behind, the holiday spirit gets a little more complicated. Davis is back in Winter Hollow to rebuild the family farm and reconnect with the roots he once abandoned. He never expected Serena—or her ...

A veces, reunirse significa dejar atrás el pasado. Durante años, Emma Whitmore ha llevado el peso de ser madre soltera y dirigir un restaurante en un pueblo pequeño por su cuenta. Su mundo está meticulosamente controlado, hasta que su madre, Margaret, con la que no se habla, regresa con disculpas en las que no puede confiar y con la determinación de recuperar su lugar en la vida de Emma y su hija adolescente Lily. Mientras Emma lucha contra un dolor sin resolver y el creciente vínculo entre Margaret y Lily, se apoya en Logan, una presencia constante que le muestra que la ...

Lo perdí una vez cuando preferí el orgullo a la vulnerabilidad. Ahora, podría perderlo de nuevo, a menos que admita lo único que he tenido demasiado miedo de decir. Cuando la invitación de boda de mi ex llega a mi puerta, es como abrir una herida que creía cicatrizada. Se supone que ya no me importa. Se supone que tengo que aparecer, sonreír amablemente y demostrar que lo he superado. Y gracias a mi mejor amigo, Russell Hines, tengo una cita, alguien estable, seguro y fuera de los límites... o eso creía. Establecimos reglas: fingir, sonreír, sobrevivir el fin de semana. Pero los ...

I lost him once when I chose pride over vulnerability. Now, I might lose him again—unless I admit the one thing I’ve been too afraid to say. When my ex’s wedding invitation lands on my doorstep, it's like ripping open a wound I thought had scarred over. I’m not supposed to care anymore. I’m supposed to show up, smile politely, and prove I’ve moved on. And thanks to my best friend, Russell Hines, I have a date—someone steady, safe, and off-limits…or so I thought. We set rules: pretend, smile, survive the weekend. But slow dances blur lines. Inside jokes become touches that ...

I left town with big dreams and a bigger fear of settling down. Now I’m back—jobless, directionless, and weeks away from thirty—with nothing to show for my ambitious life but a suitcase and an aching heart. Chandler Monroe was my best friend. My first love. The boy I made a marriage pact with when we were sixteen. If we were both single at thirty, we’d marry each other. He never forgot. And now that I’m back in Harbor Ridge, he’s daring me to say yes. It’s supposed to be a joke. A harmless practice date. A pretend engagement that spirals out of control faster than small-town ...

Sometimes, coming together means letting go of the past. For years, Emma Whitmore has carried the weight of single motherhood and running a small-town restaurant all on her own. Her world is meticulously controlled—until her estranged mother, Margaret, returns with apologies she can’t trust and a determination to reclaim her place in Emma and her teenage daughter Lily’s lives. As Emma wrestles with unresolved pain and the growing bond between Margaret and Lily, she finds herself leaning on Logan, a steady presence who shows her that vulnerability can lead to unexpected strength. But ...

When a curvy, kind-hearted woman is matched with a rugged firefighter, sparks fly—but so do their doubts. Hazel is ready to put her heart back on the line, but after a crushing breakup, she’s more guarded than ever. Tired of men who only see her curves and not the woman behind them, she takes a bold step and signs up for True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Hazel dreams of finding someone who will appreciate her for her warmth, loyalty, and strength—and who will help her heal the parts of her heart that are still fragile. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Jake, a stoic ...

Cuando una mujer dulce y con curvas se empareja con un padre soltero reservado, el amor parece estar al alcance de la mano, pero también lo están sus inseguridades. Laurel está lista para un nuevo comienzo después de una relación tóxica que la hizo dudar de su propia valía. Cansada de los hombres que no ven más allá de sus curvas, se arriesga con la Agencia de Búsqueda de Parejas True Curves. Laurel sueña con encontrar a alguien que la aprecie por su bondad y lealtad, no sólo por su aspecto. Lo que no esperaba era que la emparejaran con Noah, un padre soltero tranquilo y devoto ...

Welcome to True Curves Matchmaking Agency. In this collection of five sweet contemporary romances (totaling over 90,000 words of swoonworthy goodness!), join five curvy heroines as they follow their hearts and find love on their own terms—no apologies necessary. Each story is a celebration of self-acceptance, unwavering trust, and the unbreakable bonds that form when two hearts refuse to give up. From serendipitous blind dates to second chances that blossom in the most unexpected places, these remarkable women discover that vulnerability is strength, kindness triumphs over doubt, and ...

Bienvenidos a Buttercup Bay, donde el amor, la magia de Halloween y el romanticismo llenan el aire. En esta colección hay cuatro encantadoras historias de instagram que se unen en un pequeño pueblo lleno de tradiciones otoñales, noches acogedoras y conexiones inesperadas. Cada pareja descubre que la magia de Halloween no está sólo en las calabazas y los farolillos, sino en el amor que los encuentra cuando menos se lo esperan. Ya sea forjando un futuro, preparando una dulce competición o abriendo sus corazones a nuevos comienzos, estas parejas te harán creer en el acogedor encanto del...

When a curvy, city girl escapes to the mountains and crosses paths with a rugged, reclusive mountain man through a matchmaking agency, sparks fly—but so do secrets. Lena Adams is done with her high-pressure marketing job and the man who never believed in her dreams. Ready to reclaim her independence, she heads for a remote cabin getaway to reset her life. The last thing she expects is to be rescued by a gruff, bearded mountain man who stirs feelings she thought she'd locked away for good. Griffin Cole has spent years hiding from the world—and his past—after losing everything he ...

In Buttercup Bay, love is the sweetest Halloween surprise. Natalie Dawson, a driven city girl, comes to the charming town of Buttercup Bay for a work project, but the last thing she expects is to fall for the local mountain man. Jack Wilder, the rugged and reclusive hero of the hills, has built his life around solitude—until Natalie arrives, turning his world upside down. As the Halloween festival draws near, they find themselves tangled in more than just the town’s preparations. With ghosts of the past haunting Jack and Natalie questioning her future, will they risk it all for a love ...

In Buttercup Bay, love’s the real Halloween magic. When city girl Sophie moves to the small town of Buttercup Bay for a much-needed retreat, she never expects to be swept off her feet by the local baker. Greg, the ruggedly handsome owner of the town’s favorite bakery, has always found comfort in the rhythm of his quiet life—until Sophie stirs up more than just his interest. As the Halloween Bash approaches, they find themselves caught in a sweet and spicy competition to win the Pumpkin Pie Contest. But with sparks flying and hearts on the line, will they discover that the real prize ...

She’s here to save Christmas. He’s here to save her from ruining it. Holly Winters lives for all things merry and bright, especially when it means revamping Silver Falls' beloved Christmas Festival. But Jack Stone, the town’s rugged firefighter, has zero interest in her big-city ideas—or her holiday cheer. Tradition runs deep in Silver Falls, and he’s determined to keep things simple. When a blizzard leaves them snowed in together at his cabin, Holly’s warmth starts to melt Jack’s icy exterior. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and suddenly, keeping their distance isn’t an option. ...

Él es su mejor amigo de la infancia. Ella es la razón por la que nunca dejó de mirar atrás. ¿Pueden una vieja posada y unas cuantas cartas de amor darles el futuro que siempre debieron tener? Ellie Harper ha pasado su vida manteniendo a flote Harper House, la posada de su familia junto al lago. Pero con las reparaciones acumulándose y las reservas disminuyendo, salvarla parece imposible. Lo último que necesita es a Lucas Morgan, el chico que una vez juró que siempre estaría ahí... justo antes de irse de la ciudad sin decir una palabra. Lucas nunca planeó quedarse lejos para ...