Halloween Romance

Rising sous-chef Kelly Matlock's sudden collapse at work is a wake-up call. Disillusioned and burned out, she's retreated to her sister Jillian's house in Virgin River to rest and reevaluate. Puttering in Jill's garden and cooking with her heirloom vegetables is wonderful, but Virgin River is a far cry from San Francisco. Kelly's starting to feel a little too unmotivated… until she meets Lief Holbrook.

He's a troubled young actor, Hollywood's newest heartthrob, struggling with fame as the star of the latest superhero franchise. Through scandal after scandal, addiction on top of addiction, a flurry of paparazzi hunt him as he fights to conquer his demons. She's a single mother, assistant manager at a grocery store, existing in monotony with her five-year-old daughter. Every day when she goes to work, lurid tabloids surround her, the face of a notorious bad boy haunting her from their covers.

Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Which is how Daphne begins her new story.

Lara has only one thought for her husband on their wedding day: I will bring your kingdom to its knees. A princess trained from childhood to be a lethal spy, Lara knows that the Bridge Kingdom represents both legendary evil - and legendary promise. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom controls all trade and travel between lands, allowing its ruler to enrich himself and deprive his enemies, including Lara’s homeland. So when she is sent as a bride under the guise of fulfilling a treaty of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes....

Get ready for fun, spooky chills, and plenty of mischief—Mountainville style! Oh, and don’t forget sexy, stern Daddies, cute Littles, and loving Mommies. This is going to be a blast. Because this is a Mountainville Halloween… Monica is a handful. She’s in the business of getting into trouble and business is booming! The cute but naughty Little is turning Mountainville upside down. Meanwhile, Turner Banks has hit a rough patch. Sure, he’s a rich, handsome professional quarterback, but when a bone-jarring injury knocks him out of the game, he’s sidelined. Needing time to heal, he ...

Every town has a history. Ours is just a little darker than most. For years, I've celebrated Halloween and Hollow Bridge's history with everyone else who lives here. Parades, festivals, and insane Halloween parties have always been a staple for us. Some bad behavior is expected, given what we're celebrating. But murder has never been on the table before. Someone in Hollow Bridge wants to bring the stories to life, and they're not firing any warning shots. When rumors of someone wearing a Halloween mask surface, it isn't long before the first person is killed.

In the heart of October, with just twenty days until the most haunting night of the year, the town of Winterwood is buzzing with excitement. From finding the perfect Halloween costumes to setting up the eeriest decorations, the anticipation grows. But beneath the layers of pumpkin spice and candy corn, family drama simmers, threatening to boil over. Amidst the chaos, an upstart social media influencer with a reckless streak, turns Winterwood upside down with wild antics and viral challenges. Every post, every video becomes more ridiculous than the last, upping the stakes and stress-levels ...

Blythe has accepted her fate and is tired of running. Who would miss her anyway? She attends her new and eccentric town’s month long Halloween masquerade for one last party before meeting her end. But what will she find...and what will find her?

This book contains 101 bite-sized horror stories that are intended to scare and unsettle you. These are real peoples' accounts of the creepy and the occult - of their near-misses with madmen and paranormal entities. Each chapter is a short, stand alone campfire tale, a retelling of a frightening or gruesome incident that has stuck with the teller, something that gives them pause to this day when they find themselves alone in the dark. These stories have been collected with the knowledge that real life is scarier than fiction.

How I snagged a Halloween date with a real demon: Step 1: Mixed up a batch of spiked punch using a recipe I found in my grandmother’s non-magical cookbook. Well, most likely non-magical. How’s a girl to tell for sure? Step 2: Watched my sister over-indulge on said punch and barf into our grandmother’s definitely magical cauldron. Step 3: When the demon appears, ignore him. Or maybe mistake him for a guy who is very committed to his cosplay. And to his abdominal workouts. Step 4: Wait for the kidnapping. Step 5: Avoid the kitsune who shows up to try and save me, even if he is just as ...

The scent of saltwater and rum lingered in the air as Mary realized her quiet beach walk had somehow crossed paths with the 18th century. When introverted bookstore owner Mary Snow stumbles upon a gold coin and a centuries-old map hidden within the pages of an ancient book, she thinks it's nothing more than a quirky find. That is, until Aiden Cameron, a swashbuckling pirate captain from the 18th century, quite literally washes ashore. As Ocracoke Island gears up for Halloween and the frenzied Pirate Jamboree, Mary is drawn into a world of secrets, folklore, and a dash of magic. But with ...

Lily is back from Australia for the first time in seven years to spend Christmas at her mum’s house in a small, gossipy English village. To her surprise, she returns to find that her mother is dating the man next door, who also happens to be the father of her ex-boyfriend Tom. Tom, who broke Lily’s heart all those years ago. Tom, the real reason Lily fled to the other side of the world and stayed there. Tom, who is also home for Christmas and right there, next door.

This Sky Brooks bundle includes books one through four.

This fun paranormal cozy mystery collection contains all three novella episodes in the Mail-Order Witch series. "A Little Romantic Charmer." -- Kindle Reviewer The town's children are turning into foxes. And the magic shop is infested with hamsters. But that’s just a normal day at Ettie’s Enchanted Effects. When Ettie agreed to be a mail-order witch and move to Watersedge, she dreamt of a loving husband, a supportive family, and a cute town. Instead, she got a secretive father-in-law and a city who clearly doesn’t want witches in their community. Luckily, she did get that loving ...

I never expected to fall for my landlord. Moving to Balsam Ridge was supposed to be a fresh start for me and my daughter, Emma. After losing my husband, I swore off love. My focus has been on building a stable, happy life for Emma in this small town, far away from the chaos of the city. But then there's Hank—steady, dependable, and always there when I need him. I try to keep my distance, but it’s impossible not to notice the way my heart skips every time he smiles, or the way Emma lights up when he's around. The walls I built around my heart start to crumble, no matter how hard I try to...

Luke: As the sheriff of Balsam Ridge, I’ve spent years keeping things under control, but Eliza Hayes throws everything off balance the moment she arrives. She’s hiding something—I can see it in her eyes, feel it in every guarded smile—but that only makes me want to protect her more. With the Halloween festival bringing chaos to town and trouble brewing beneath the surface, I can’t shake the feeling that she’s in danger. And when a fire puts her life on the line, I’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe, even if it means risking my own heart in the process. Eliza: I came to Balsam...

Revenge or redemption. Which would you choose? Twenty-five years ago, Kristi King was one of the hottest porn stars in America, a sexy young vixen lusted after by millions. But one Halloween night, her world was shattered. A sadistic, baby-faced psychopath and predator brutalized, violated, and humiliated her, before kidnapping her to satisfy his own dark and twisted desires. Now, having rebuilt her life as a psychologist and victim's right advocate, she finds herself sitting across a table from the man who tortured her, as part of a "restorative justice" confrontation, reliving every ...

A billionaire with a bad reputation and a curvy girl that’s all innocence… Lucas My fortune was built on taking what I want when I want it. When I meet the wide-eyed Mya she seems like an easy victory. I’m drawn to her innocence and her curvy body. But she’s woken something deep inside me, something primal, something that would ruin her innocence without thinking twice. It breaks my heart to push her away, but she deserves better than a beast like me. Mya Since I became legal guardian of my little sister she’s caused me nothing but stress. Now that she’s a rebellious teenager, ...

This Halloween, will love be a trick or a treat? Willow Owen Callahan cruelly broke my heart six years ago, but I didn’t allow him to break my spirit. I channeled my pain into building The Bewitched Bakery, a cozy bakery filled with cinnamon spice and buttercream dreams, right here in Midnight Falls. My spooky treats have become the town’s favorite indulgence, but not everyone is charmed. Someone’s targeting me and my bakery in the most degrading way imaginable, and I have no idea who’s behind it. Now Owen’s back, older, wiser, and offering to help—but can I trust the man who ...

From the moment I walked away from my old life and started a new one in the small town of Shadowvale, I learned there were three rules I should follow if I wanted to survive—One: don’t go outside at night alone. Two: don’t ask questions about the obviously haunted house at the far side of town. And three: don’t catch Hunter Reed’s attention. Me? I broke all three almost immediately. The Reeds own Shadowvale. They live in the haunted house, and everyone seems afraid of them