In her final letter, Angie has charged her four closest friends with guiding Romany through her last year of school—but is there an ulterior motive to her unusual dying wish?Each of the four guardians possesses an outlook on life that Angie wants to give her daughter as a legacy. Three of them have known each other since university: the eternally nomadic and exotically named Tiger; the shy and practical Leon with his untapped musical genius; and Maggie, a brilliant lawyer who doesn’t know her own abilities. But the fourth guardian is a mystery to the others: they’ve never even heard of former model Hope before…As the guardians reflect on their friendship with Angie, it becomes apparent that this unusual arrangement is as much about them as it is about Romany. Navigating their grief individually and as a group, what will all five of them learn about themselves, their pasts—and the woman who’s brought them all together?

    Now, can she put the shame behind her and finally find happiness?Young and desperately in love, Merrin had the whole world ahead of her. But just as her new life was about to start, the ground beneath her feet was cruelly swept away. Devastated by the humiliation, she ran far away from the beloved fishing village she had always called home to lick her wounds and escape her gossiping friends and neighbours.It hasn’t been easy, but six years later Merrin has forged a new life for herself far from the sea, burying the impulsive girl she once was. But when tragedy strikes, she has no choice but to return to the village she swore she’d never set foot in again.Reluctantly back in the arms of her community, Merrin begins to realise what she’s been missing out on all these years. As she begins to remember the person she used to be, she is forced to make choices about her future, and to question the past. What does she want from her life? Who is important to her? Who is to blame for everything that went wrong? And can she forgive them, let old wounds heal and finally be her true self again?

    

    Her plan: hire an investigator; find an attorney; enlist the help of her new assistant, Ruby; and make her husband pay.Ruby knows how quickly everything changes. After a dicey past, she’s determined to forge a new future by working for Cricket and reinventing herself as a designer, deconstructing vintage haute couture. If anybody can help mend a few tears in Cricket’s life, she can.But turns out Cricket’s life isn’t just a little torn. It’s wrinkled, stained, and falling apart at the seams. With Ruby and her ragtag relatives—a soused PI and a hunky tow truck driver—Cricket is sleuthing her way to the truth, no matter how dangerous it gets.Sure, Cricket’s life isn’t what she imagined. But she’s embracing change and figuring out what she really wants. And that’s kind of fabulous.

    Now in her thirties and fresh out of a failed marriage, Val feels a nagging disenchantment with her life--and knows she is still heartbroken over her mother's abandonment.In a bittersweet twist of fate, Val receives word that Eloise has passed away, leaving Val her Primrose Hill apartment and the deed to a bookshop Val never knew she'd owned. Though the news is devastating, Val finds herself more determined than ever to discover who her mother truly was. She jets across the Atlantic, departing Seattle for a new life in charming London.Slowly but surely, Val begins to piece together Eloise's life in the UK, falling in love with her pastel-colored flat, cozy neighborhood, and tucked-away storefront. But when she discovers that The Book Garden is in danger of going under, Val must work with its eccentric staff to get it in working order. In the process, she learns more about Eloise than she ever thought possible. And as Val races to save the shop, Eloise's own story unfolds, leading both mother and daughter to unearth revelatory truths.

    Years on, the bond between them is unbreakableBut Amber has a secret. She's in love with Lachlan. She can't tell him, because that would never work - he's definitely not the settling-down type. Surely it's better to keep him as a friend than to risk losing him for good?Raffaele has his own dilemma. He had the dream girlfriend in Vee, until it all went horribly wrong . . . and he still can't understand why. Is Vee hiding something from him?Now their widowed foster dad Teddy has found new love. Younger, charming and beautiful, Olga seems perfect. But is she? Or will she break Teddy's fragile heart?Against a backdrop of sparkling seas and sunny skies, the unexpected is always just around the corner. Welcome to Lanrock!

    

    . .Cherry, Maggie and Rose are mother, daughter and granddaughter, each with their own hopes, dreams and even sorrows. They have always been close, so when, in a moment of impulse, Cherry buys a gorgeous but rundown pub in the village she grew up in, it soon becomes a family affair.All three women uproot themselves and move to Rushbrook, deep in the heart of Somerset, to take over The Swan and restore it to its former glory. Cherry is at the helm, Maggie is in charge of the kitchen, and Rose tends the picturesque garden that leads down to the river.Before long, the locals are delighted to find the beating heart of the village is back, bringing all kinds of surprises through the door.Could Cherry's impulse purchase change all their lives - and bring everyone the happiness they're searching for?Escape to the glorious Somerset countryside with this joyful and uplifting story of family, love and hope.

    In an old trunk, they happen upon ownership papers for a house on the Amalfi Coast, along with a love letter to their mother from an anonymous man, promising to meet her in Italy during the summer of her sixty-fifth birthday.Now they're questioning everything they knew about her history. In order to get answers about the woman they thought they knew, they'll have to go back to where it all started. The sisters embark on a trip to the stunning cliffside village of Positano, Italy, to track down the mysterious ex-lover, and figure out who their mother really was.As Priscilla, Devon, and Bailey unearth the truth, they also experience the magic of Italy, the power of sisterly love, a little unexpected romance, and newfound hope for the future.

    

    When she sends me over to redesign Race’s condo, I know what she’s up to. GeeBee wants us to get married, just like my sister and his brother did.But I’m not Race’s type. He’s a rockstar, and I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket if you held a gun to my head!The good news is that Race is on my side. I told him he’s not my type either. Together, we should be able to foil GeeBee’s plans to match us up.RaceApril is helping me win back the woman I lost. Only, I'm not so sure I want her back anymore.And now GeeBee is finding new matches for April. First, my old high school nemesis. And then my roommate.Doesn't she realize those guys aren't good enough for April?It’ll take an act of desperation to get April’s attention.But I know her weaknesses: flowers, chocolate and (most important of all) throw pillows!I just hope it’s not too late...You'll love this second book of the sweet romantic comedy series, Underground Granny Matchmakers, from USA Today bestselling author Tamie Dearen!This heartwarming, rockstar romance is the second of the Underground Granny Matchmaker romantic comedy series. Lighthearted, fun-filled stories of finding love with a little help from grandma!

    With only one failed relationship to his name, Dougie is now middle-aged, single, and close to giving up his quest to find love.Then, after the strangest of incidents at work, the unthinkable happens – Dougie is propositioned by a succession of attractive women. Miraculously, a man who hasn’t shared so much as a kiss in twenty-odd years is suddenly catnip to members of the opposite sex. After a lifetime of ridicule and rejection, pain and heartbreak, Dougie can scarcely believe his sudden change of fortune.Armed with his newfound superpower, Dougie’s only remaining challenge is to decide which of his many admirers is Miss Right. Then, he can settle down, get married and live happily ever after.As the most sought-after bachelor in town, what could possibly go wrong with Dougie’s plan?Quite a lot, as it transpires.

    Now Hester wants to make a good impression on her newest client, Jake Oakenfield, who was heroically injured saving an old lady, and is now laid up in a luxury hotel.For Jake, unable to return to New York, binge watching Netflix just won’t do. He wants Hester to invent the ultimate escape and re-create her most magical holidays abroad from the confines of his hotel room.As their perfect mini-breaks around the globe take on a life of their own, Hester wonders if her world of make-believe is all starting to feel just a little too real…Everyone loves The Staycation:‘Utterly perfect book’ RACHAEL LUCAS‘Made me melt. Just gorgeous’ JULES WAKE‘Sweep-you-off-your-feet romantic. You’ve GOT to read this’ ZARA STONELEY‘Off the charts sexy – I adored this’ KIRSTY GREENWOOD‘The Staycation is a triumph’ MIRANDA DICKSINSON

    

    A favor for a friend in college who was afraid she’d been catfished soon turned into a full-blown business. Now, as the owner of The Ex Files, a matchmaking service based Ocean View, she dates men nearly every day of the week in order to vet them, assuring the matches she makes are perfectly informed and free of heartache.With her job comes pitfalls, though: every man she meets is hiding something, trying to impress, and not showing his true colors. It’s just not worth the emotional stress to even try anymore. But when she has to attend her father’s wedding, the man who once lived his own double life, she realizes after years of matchmaking, she has no date of her own to bring to the event.His sisters want him to have the happily-ever-after their parents do.When mechanic Luke Dawson helps a woman on the side of the road, he didn’t think it would be the matchmaker his sisters set him up with. But just one date is all it takes for him to decide that he’s not going for a match - he’s interested in the matchmaker herself.Now it’s his job to convince her to give him a shot without scaring her off. But try after try, he’s hitting obstacles in the form of the strict and uptight rules she’s crafted in order to protect herself.Can he get past her walls and make her see they’d be a perfect match if she let herself fall?

    One bite of her cherry pie and he’ll declare her “the one.”Jaded attorney Nick doesn't believe in magic OR Russell's intentions with Chloe. Pies making wishes come true? Pffft.But she's perfect for him--as a fake girlfriend to appease his family-friendly boss. She's in love with someone else, after all. And he doesn’t do love, especially not with someone so bubbly, so dewy-eyed, so committed to marching down a wedding aisle.Plus this girl needs help when it comes to men--a lot of it. He'll help her lure Russell into dreaded wedded bliss, and she'll pose as his date. Her pies are an added bonus.Except Chloe's wishes begin to go haywire -- starting with granting Nick's and turning all those fake kisses into smoking hot moments of passion. It turns out Chloe’s not as innocent as he first thought.A fake relationship, opposites attract, laugh out loud, sexy romantic comedy.

    

    Meets Pres — an aspiring politician, certified Capricorn, and a definitely “unlikable” dude (he knows, he had a poll done on it) —and 2. Accidentally goes viral at the same time. (The internet is calling it “Boobgate.”)His PR person says they should capitalize on the fame. Pres only wants to win an election. And Rach, well, she really just wants to keep her job. Now she must decide if she can be herself and get the guy, too, or if faking it until you make it is all it’s cracked up to be…

    Now, at fifty-five, her life as a Broadway costume designer married to a heralded Broadway producer has exploded in divorce.Lulu, who spent half her childhood under the tutelage of her working-class Brooklyn grandparents, is a grieving widow at forty-eight. With her two sons grown, her life feels reduced to her work at the Ditmas Park bakery owned by her late husband’s family.The two sisters arrive for the reading of their mother’s will, expecting to divide a sizable inheritance, pay off their debts, and then again turn their backs on each other.But to their shock, what they have been left is their mother’s secret walk-in closet jammed with high-end current and vintage designer clothes and accessories— most from Chanel.Contemplating the scale of their mother’s self-indulgence, the sisters can’t help but wonder if Lauren Weisberger had it wrong: because it seems, in fact, that the devil wore Chanel. But as they being to explore their mother’s collection, meet and fall in love with her group of warm, wonderful friends, and magically find inspiring messages tucked away in her treasures — it seems as though their mother is advising Lulu and Gabrielle from the beyond — helping them rediscover themselves and restore their relationship with each other.

    But then, when have I ever done anything right?People call me Dizzy Izzy. Between my elopement, divorce, bankruptcy, and arrest, they may not be wrong. (For the record, the misdemeanor wasn’t my fault. I blame my ADD).Jayden Holt, aka Your Honor, is more buttoned-up than a middle-aged accountant, but he’s the only one who’s ever seen me as more than a screw-up. He just happens to be my first love, my first heartbreak–and the judge at my first courtroom appearance. Imagine my surprise when sparks fly and the possibility of a new relationship has me spinning.Until some surprising news has me reconsidering my ex-husband and the marriage we once shared.Giving my ex a second chance may prove that I can finish at least one thing that I've started, but it also means giving up the guy who sees me as more than just dizzy.Dizzy in Love is a laugh-out-loud, melt-your-knees, second-chance romance. Read this sweet, but sizzling, romantic comedy today!

    When she hatches a plan to boost business by getting the Grand Départ route to pass through their village, the small community must work together to convince the decision-makers they’re Tour material. Not easy when the cast of characters involved includes Lana’s shy, unlucky-in-love brother Tom, man-eating WI chair Yolanda, bickering spouses Gerry and Sue, arrogant TV star Harper Brady, and Lana’s arch-nemesis, former pro cyclist turned bike shop owner Stewart McLean, whose offbeat ideas might just cost them everything.

    Most days Bee does not feel as if she is ‘living her best life’.Sure she has a loyal group of friends, a job she’s good at, and a small London flat to call home, but a lot of the time, Bee feels as if no one actually ‘sees’ her. Her best friend, the unfeasibly handsome and successful Luca Donato does not have that problem. People are practically falling over themselves whenever they see Luca, but one thing the two friends do have in common, is they haven’t yet found the ‘One’. When their friend Tia challenges them to change all that through online dating, Luca and Bee set about the task with very different levels of enthusiasm.The saying goes that you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince, and it’s not long before Bee is ready to admit defeat. But with Luca inundated with potential love interests, Bee is determined not to give up. Surely her perfect partner is out there somewhere…

    

    What she doesn’t expect is to meet her friend’s twin brother, the first man to stir her feelings when she was an impressionable nineteen-year-old.As a young man, Martin Cooper couldn’t wait to leave Bellbird Bay. He has spent the past thirty years travelling the world and has accomplished his dream of becoming a celebrated travel photographer. But it has come at a price and, when his career and personal life take a downward turn, he returns to his hometown to consider his future.When an accident thrusts the two together, their earlier attraction resurfaces. Torn between the desire to protect herself from further hurt and her renewed feelings for the man she’s never forgotten, can Ailsa find happiness again or is it too late?A heartwarming tale of family, friends, and how a second chance at love can happen when you least expect it.

    Right?

    . .Joy Weatherford has made a family for herself. She's turned her beautiful old farmhouse into a safe haven for anyone who needs a helping hand, a place to stay, and a new beginning. She's always got a kind word, a practical suggestion, and a belief that everyone can change their life for the better.Libby has exchanged her high-flying job in New York for a break in the Somerset countryside. She's soon drawn into Joy's world, and into her family of waifs and strays - including Drew, whom Joy once helped get back on his feet, and now helps out around the house. This could be a new beginning for them both, but Drew is still struggling to forget his past . . .But when a secret from Joy's past threatens the community, can they come together to give her a second chance of her own?Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Ali McNamara!

    A tragic accident pulled Dori from college to care for her only remaining brother, but now the money is running out, her ex-boyfriend appears intent on revenge, a media baron has designs on her father's last, unfinished manuscript, and her own thoughtless blackface joke is about to go viral and turn her life upside down.With a new, media-savvy African American friend, Dori embarks on a voyage into her family's secret history that might just lead her right back to where she started.If you like humorous, heartfelt book club fiction with a strong romantic thread, a love of literature, and a sharp eye for race and class in America, you’ll love BARDWELL’S FOLLY. "Dori is a fabulous, sympathetic character, caught up in a rollicking, funny, original, beautifully-written journey." -- Lucia Nevai, author of SALVATION"Once again, Sandra Hutchison expertly weaves enticing characters with captivating imagery, creating a story so engrossing it's impossible to put down and even harder to forget." -- S.M. Freedman, author of THE FAITHFUL and IMPACT WINTERIncludes discussion questions.

    Right? Why not create him? MedAct is the company that can make all your dreams come true! Just give them a call and let them create the perfect man for you. But remember, you can never give him up. It will kill him, literally.From the day Soul opened his eyes, he’s been living a life no cyborg should live. A life filled with pain and heartache. His bound one is cold, abusive, and doesn’t care about him, and he can’t tell anyone because he’s been ordered not to. As a cyborg soldier, he has no choice but to obey, until he finds his salvation in the MedAct doctor Olive Baker.Olive is the head of the cyborg soldiers and a technological genius. She’s one of the few who dares to deal with the fierce cyborg soldiers who are even deadlier than the regular cyborgs. She takes her work seriously and must push her feelings for Soul aside. They can never be. He’s bound to another, and yearning for someone else’s cyborg, is a dead end. That is, until Soul does something no cyborg has done before him and changes both of their fates forever.Please note: This story contains explicit sexual scenes intended for readers 18+ and scenes of abuse that can be triggering for some readers. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, but for a better reading experience, it’s recommended to read them in order.

    She had to get away from her overbearing brothers before they smothered her completely. So, she did what any sane woman in her situation would do--she pointed blindly at a map, then packed up her belongings and her cat and left.Once in Billings, Montana, it doesn't take her long to find work as a housekeeper on a large cattle ranch an hour outside of the city. The older man who hired her is a gem, and she loves her new life. What she doesn't count on is his sexy-as-sin, but grumpy son.Asa Mitchell just wants to be left alone. Stressed out and on the verge of a breakdown, he leaves his successful career in music and film to go back to the peace and quiet of his Montana ranch. But it's been invaded by a vivacious, mouthy, Irish Catholic from Chicago, whose booty-shaking to pop music every time she cleans or bakes does everything except soothe his frazzled nerves.But as they spend time together, and Asa's life invades the quiet and serene Stone Creek Ranch, they strike a deal to protect each other from the lives they want to leave behind and get more than they bargained for.

    Well, I knew what I wanted to do for the next few years at least, and none of those things involved being a bed warmer for a vicious outlaw. But then my no-good, Momma’s-boy, step-brother Cory put the brakes on all that. So here I am. In Aric Shaw’s bed. I shouldn’t enjoy the things he does to me, but he just makes me feel so alive.ARICLife was good. I'm Vice President of the Wild Hawks Motorcycle club, and I’ve only just turned thirty-one. I was supposed to have a few more years before I even thought about saddling myself with an old lady. Too bad fate, and my President, had other plans for me. Lena Allman was handed to me on a silver platter. She swept into the clubhouse in her pretty little tea dresses and into my bed in her matching lingerie, and I just can’t get enough of her.When outside forces try to exploit this unconventional relationship, will these two complete opposites cling together? Or will they fall apart?*No cliffhanger *Stand-alone book *Sexual Content *Adult language *Violence *HEA

    While tears are to be expected, surely taking to her bed for a prolonged period is a little OTT? But that’s because Sadie has a secret about what really happened prior to everything being called off. And the guilt is unbearable.Three years later Sadie has a new guy in her life, but this chap has four legs, not two. William Beagle is a rescue dog that suits her perfectly. He parps like a man, snores like a man, and loves her unconditionally. But what she hadn’t reckoned upon was an unexpected dispute of ownership with the gorgeous but grumpy Jack Farrell.Jack has his own problems. Namely blackmail. The last thing Sadie ever anticipated was being unwittingly implicated. When a peaceful walk turns into a police investigation and William Beagle’s mugshot is splashed across the papers, she’s badly triggered. Can Sadie finally confront the demons of the past in order to face the future?Sparks are set to fly in this gorgeous romantic comedy about love, trust, and new beginnings.

    Discretion guaranteed. Her next gig is a destination wedding—livestreamed and sponsored—for an Instagram influencer. That means a paradise of new contacts, which could be a boon to her already booming business. If Rachel can keep the very handsome and slightly too interested best man at bay, that is.High-tech entrepreneur Camden Lewis must know: Who is this gorgeous, intelligent, and mysterious woman? Too good to be real. Convinced she’s a corporate spy out to tank his company, Camden’s not letting her out of his sight. But the constant surveillance is also opening his eyes to things about Rachel that he likes. If she’s a spy, she’s certainly the cutest one he’s ever seen.As the week’s worth of wedding events march along, Rachel and Camden are learning almost everything there is to know about each other. Rachel’s made a career out of always a bridesmaid…but perhaps there’s a chance for her own trip down the aisle?

    Annie promises this move is temporary, lasting only until she can find a job in the big city again. But right now, the only place hiring is the movie crew that just came to town. They need an actress to play the small role of a nurse, and Annie needs a paying gig.Trevor is an up-and-coming movie star. His newest role is playing the leading man in a small town sweet romance movie. It'll be a huge hit for his career, because he's starring along side a world-famous actress.When his costar breaks her leg shortly before filming, the panicked director chooses a side character to temporarily fill in. Annie is adorable, and sweet...and a terrible actress. If Trevor has any hope of making this film a hit, he'll need to teach her the ropes. Only, maybe he's too good of a teacher because he's about to break the biggest rule of acting:Never fall in love with your costar.This is the third book in the Lake Sterling series of sweet contemporary romances. Each book can be read as a standalone. Dive into Lake Sterling and fall in love today!

    

    Even entertain deer hunters at a cabin in rural Alabama.Growing up in Atlanta I learned two valuable lessons: how to shop and how to do business. My mom taught me the first. My dad the second. And with his retirement growing closer by the minute, I’m determined to prove my worth as heir to Manderson Money Management.But Dad keeps testing me, and this time he’s taken it a bit too far. Sending me well off the beaten path to Apple Cart, Alabama. To meet with a couple of men at a hunting lodge and discuss expanding their outdoors store into the southeast.As if staying in the backwoods with no phone service weren’t enough to push me over the edge, there’s Jack, the owner of the lodge . . .Let’s just say I didn’t know hillbillies could be smoking hot.Now, I’m stuck trying to impress two middle-aged, gun-crazed store owners who I desperately want as business partners for our company. Plus, stay calm around one blue-eyed, camouflage-clad lodge owner who I desperately want to kiss.How will I ever manage to strike a deal with these men I relate to in no way possible? And, even worse, keep my emotions in check around Jack, who I relate to on a much deeper level?

    I’m Amethyst King, the 26-year-old who wrote that viral article about drinking celery juice for 30 days. Sure, I’m a little embarrassed that everyone knows about the inner workings of my digestive tract for the last month, but I’m one step closer to getting a promotion and finally pleasing my incredibly opinionated, high status parents.But my next assignment is a little different: speaking my truth for 30 days. Now I have to say exactly what’s on my mind, all the time. Maybe that wouldn’t be so hard if I didn’t dream of quitting my job and pursuing a career in calligraphy. Or if I weren’t hopelessly in love with my long time friend, free-spirited musician Lucas: the exact opposite of who my parents expect me to be with. The same Lucas I rejected after high school graduation, who just moved back home.I got this! I can somehow manage thirty days of speaking my truth and getting a promotion, all without ruining my friendship with Lucas or my relationship with my family.Right?

    She escaped her past once before, but when an intruder arrives to escort her spirit to the hereafter, running isn’t an option.Scheduled for a fatal brain aneurysm in eleven minutes, she strikes a desperate deal with Milo, her assigned reaper. If he’ll postpone her death by taking an impromptu vacation among the living, Quinn will be his travel guide. And she’ll replace his retired partner when her extension ends.Counting down to her extinction through a nine-day road trip—complete with haunted hotels, a ghost-hunting ex-boyfriend, an obsessive-compulsive vegan, and a geriatric cat—Quinn has one goal for the dwindling remainder of her life: To torment the man who’s stolen her future.

    

    A witch, a waif, and a warrior woman are all welcome. The hot geology student is not. After walking away from a three-year relationship, Lark Bienvenue needs a place to live. Just until he finishes college. Shacking up with four women, a preschooler, and a guy with head trauma isn't the smartest thing he's ever done, but anything is better than moving back home. Literally, anything. Besides, the house is huge. It should be easy enough to avoid his roommates— and the gorgeous landlady who seems to hate him on sight. Except ignoring a houseful of women is harder than it sounds. And not falling for Stella Mouton? Well, that’s just impossible.

    What she’s excited about (relatively speaking) is that this year there’s a major prize. Frances has a few small problems and forty thousand dollars would go a long way to sorting them out.Keith is Frances’s probably-ex-mentor, it’s hard to tell since she’s not talking to him, and he disapproves of the prize money. He thinks SpeechMakers should be about self-improvement, not self-enrichment. He wants to win the competition, though. He thinks it might help the situation with his wife Linda.Neil doesn’t care about the competition at all but Judy, his mother and coach, does, so.And Rebecca…Actually, what the hell is Rebecca doing here? Rebecca belongs to Frances’s past, not her present. And certainly not her (hopefully) less-disastrous future.Katherine Collette, author of the hilarious The Helpline, returns with another sharply observed comedy of manners and a cast of loveable underachievers, headed for self-improvement despite themselves.

    A singer who can't find her voice. Can they risk losing their hearts?All Emma Gibson wants is peace and harmony. After escaping her ex-husband and the chaos of the country music scene, she's settled into a quiet life as a professional home organizer. The last thing she needs is attention from a musician in a career crisis.Renowned classical composer Kendrick Bell doesn't want to stop making music. But when he starts losing his hearing, he has no choice. An inherited house is the perfect place to recover his balance and bring his life back into tune.When Kendrick hires Emma to organize his house, he's immediately drawn to her, impressed with her skills and unbothered by her silences. Emma is captivated by his kindness, and the way his voice makes her toes tingle and her blood hum with a song she thought she'd lost forever.Emma has sworn she'll never get pulled back into the upheaval of a life in the arts, but Kendrick is desperate to restart his career. He'll prove himself at any cost, even if it means losing Emma along the way.Can two broken people risk it all to make beautiful music together?The Sound of Harmony is the second in The Seven Senses romance series by Jordan Bloom. All the books are stand-alone reads, each with its own hero and heroine. The books feature solid friendships, irresistible heroes, and love stories guaranteed to put a song in your heart.

    Forty-two, happily single, and childless by choice, she was making a huge push to finally add an extra title to her name. Committed only to her work and to herself, she hardly had time for her beloved friends, let alone men.After years on stage, Henry was enjoying his new career path as a voice over actor. He also enjoyed the ladies but his time acting jaded him on the idea of a relationship. But at forty-four, the revolving door of women was getting old.When Layla gets an idea to have a hot man act out some short scenes from a book to help boost sales on social media, she turns to her friendly, and handsome, neighbor, Henry. He and Layla had a simple, fun, and strictly platonic relationship since she moved in three years ago, so he was more than willing to help. Plus, he was an actor so it made perfect sense she would ask him.But when the time comes, acting out a scene from a romance book stirs them both. Layla wondered, was he just that good an actor? Had Henry imagined something that wasn't there? They were friends, and neighbors, and so much could go wrong.But what if it went right?What if love was right next door?

    This novella is set in the same world with her First Kiss medical romance series, and her Forever Home reunion romance series. Light, sweet, perfect for an afternoon escape into love.Publisher's Note: Elevator Kiss was originally published with the title Elevator Pitch, as part of the USA Today bestselling anthology, Love, Laughter, & Happily Ever After.

    But for now, she’s just another college student working at Spotlight Video.The year is 1994 and Naomi Parker has always dreamed of being in the movies. She’s hoping to make that dream a reality by enrolling in the best performing arts program the Midwest has to offer. But respected programs cost money…lots of it…and her scholarship will only go so far. To make ends meet, Naomi gets a job at the most popular video store on campus, Spotlight Video, and she quickly becomes part of its unique culture. There’s only one employee she can’t stand, the Assistant Manager, Buzzkill Ben.Ben Watson is tired of the employee revolving door at Spotlight Video. He’s tired of people calling in sick, blowing off work, and treating the place like a bar with no cover charge. As the Assistant Manager, he works hard to balance work and school so that he can make something of himself when he graduates. There’s only one problem…he can’t get the newest employee out of his head. She’s just like all the others—she’s constantly late, doesn’t take things seriously and questions his authority. But she’s also nothing like the others, or anyone he’s ever met, and that’s the problem. Will working closely together spark a romantic interest between these very different people, or will Ben be a buzzkill after all?

    This isn’t just a bucket list hike for Abbi, it’s a chance to honor her late brother.When Abbi meets Liam Airington at a mixer the night before hitting the trail, all she sees is an overly-confident frat-reject ready to treat the hike as a five-month-long bachelor party for him and his friends. He doesn't seem concerned about preparation or bears.Abbi is convinced he won't make it a week on the trail. Driven by their two competitive spirits, they make a bet. The stakes: an opportunity for Liam to take Abbi out for dinner.It's not long before Abbi realizes that her rivalry with Liam isn't so simple and that the trail has more than a few surprises in store for the two of them.A Trail Tale is a rivals-to-lovers romance set on the Appalachian Trail.

    After all, she was known to celebrate at all times, along with her bestie Nate Haddic. However, when they wake up the next day, their two friends weren’t the only ones who eloped!Samantha and Nate immediately go to the court house, only to be told they need to wait ninety-days and try to make their marriage work.There was nothing worse than two players who had to settle down. In order to keep their friendship intact, they created rules – which seemed easy enough.First rule, no sex. This was a bummer, but there was no way they were cheating on each other, even if the wedding was fake.Second, they had to visit each other more, which was no sweat off their backs.Third, they couldn’t tell anyone. This was mainly because it was only ninety-days, why get anyone else involved?Fourth was more because of the court order, but they had to take pictures of them together. This way, they could show the judge they tried, but it didn’t work.Lastly, the most important role, was no falling for each other.But, what happens if the lines start to blur?

    Or to have to call on help so soon.Graham Trevors is an army veteran who now makes his living fixing other peoples problems, house problems that is. Traveling around as a handyman in a small farm town isn't all that exciting, until he gets an inquiry from someone new.The moment Graham meets Quinn Green is the moment his life changes forever. Through fun times and rough times, these two grow closer as the months pass, then, when one oversteps, the other backs away.But they won't let that stop them from a happily ever after... right?Off The Grid is Book 1 in the Average Gents series and is an interconnected standalone. Always a happily ever after.

    The deadly mission sees Adrian and his family running for their lives through a war-torn Europe. On the perilous road to home, a web of spies and assassins surround them on all sides. As the danger grows, Adrian finds himself more drawn to the lovely Gabrielle. A nightmare of betrayal and brutality follow them as Adrian risks everything to get his family back home.

    I get to visit exotic locations, save money, and spend my days around women in bikinis. What’s not to love?Flirting with the ladies keeps me entertained and my pockets full, but it never goes beyond an innocent conversation.Until her.Guests are off limits. Forbidden. But there’s something about Lizzie that has me hook, line and sinker.Am I willing to throw everything overboard for a sweet temptation?LizzieI’m a big girl with a big heart, escaping my miserable life for a trip around the Hawaiian islands.Is there anything better than sun, sea, and sand? Well, except for the one thing I’m not getting, but since my recent heartache, I’ve given up on men.Or I thought I had until this hot waiter flirts with me. Will he still be interested when he knows the real me, or will he drop me like an anchor?I need to resist his charms before he sails away with my heart.A Naughty Nautical Romance. Part of a shared world.Mature themes

    But devastation strikes when a newcomer threatens to derail the whole operation.The fourth novel in the fantastic Little Woodford series; full of drama, secrets and community spirit, you’ll love this foray into small town living!

    She can’t afford to hook up with a bad man. In her line of work, she knows everyone has secrets. Some are better at hiding them than others, but everyone has them.She is no exception. She has to protect hers. Too many people’s livelihoods depend on it.Aurelius Moore can’t believe his luck. The stripper, Seary, that got under his skin in Vegas but vanished before his appointment, is here in Alabama. Flaunting her drop-dead gorgeousness, and teasing him terribly, he moves into her apartment building to seduce her.But as he gets to know the sweet southern Siri, he discovers she’s more than a sexy stripper. She is a very interesting find, a one-of-a-kind woman, and he changes his end game. He wants her for the long haul.The problem is she thinks he is simply an Army Aviator, a helicopter pilot. But he is the heir to an Italian dynasty and worth billions. And that’s not his only secret. He has secrets buried inside of secrets.As hard as it is to hold back, he must protect his real identity until he is convinced Siri can navigate the complexities of a long-term relationship with a man as complicated as he is. Only then can he open up fully and hope that she will accept the real Aurelius Moore and they can make a life together.This bestselling erotic trilogy collection is an unforgettable love story that Fifty Shades of Grey fans absolutely adore. Feel the thrill of two lonely souls who have everything, yet nothing, as they fall hopelessly in love and learn to live a life together that others only dream of.From the love at first sight moment to the many gasps of shocking secret reveals, Jessika Klide delivers “a brilliant piece of writing magic.”

    Love versus Career.When there’s a tug of war going on in your life, what’s a girl supposed to do?Kate has strived her entire working life to get where she is today and with the possibility of a partnership dangling within reach, there’s no way she’s going to get into an ill advised relationship with the boss’s son.Especially not when there’s an iron clad no fraternisation policy in place, because that would be career suicide.The trouble is, some plans just don’t play out the way you expect and Alex is the only man who’s ever seen what lies beneath her curvy, controlled, large and in charge exterior.If you’re pulled in two opposing directions, can there be a winner? Or do you just get torn in two?This is part of the Large and In Charge series, a multi-author, body positive series for International Women's Day

    Finally fed up with her situation, she decides it's time to start over somewhere new. But a catastrophe brings her plans to a screeching halt and forces her to endure encounter after encounter with her brother's best friend. AKA: The man of her dreams.Seth Miller has known Hannah her entire life. She's like the adorable little sister he never had... until she isn't anymore. Seth tells himself (and her over-protective big brother) she's just a friend, but some feelings won't be ignored. Will Seth make Hannah's dreams come true, or is he too late?

    So desperate I agree to dress up as a dancing cucumber for my ex-boyfriend’s sons’ birthday party. Talk about lower than low.Then, I see an opportunity that may solve all our problems. $20,000 for winning a local version of The Great British Bake-Off? I’m in. So what if I’ve never actually baked anything? To save our business, I’m willing to read every baking book under the sun.When I find out that one of my main competitors is Cooper Davis, the handsome but annoying coffee shop owner two doors down, I’m even more intent on taking home that cash.Suddenly, so much more is at stake than baking or winning, especially when we start making an unexpected connection.Too bad we are both determined to win.Get The Message is a laugh-out-loud, enemies-to-lovers, sweet romcom with a fierce baking competition, unexpected love connection, and chemistry with all the feels with closed-door romance!

    Literally. With the bouquet still in her hands, she’s determined not to let her cheating ex have all the fun. She was going on her honeymoon to The Bahamas. All she needed was a ‘groom.’Fortunately, she found a mysterious cutie in the crowd willing to partake in a fake wedding and go on an all-expenses-paid cruise with her. In less than 24 hours, she’d be far away from her failures and the embarrassment of being left at the altar.The only hiccup is she can’t keep her hands off her pretend husband. Not that he appears to mind. He can’t seem to resist her either.Is he playing for keeps or toying with her heart?Will Jasmine be able to avoid rebounding with a perfect stranger or will desire win the day? Find out in this red-hot contemporary romance novella, Where You Left Me, Vol. 1.

    

    That's me, Florence.Twenty-four years ago, I did the rumpy-pumpy in the back seat of Darren's dad's car. Nine months later... well, you know how it goes.All things considered, my life turned out pretty good. But then Darren messed up. I walked in on him, dressed as a tiger, about to shag a unicorn. (I'll explain that part later.)So, I took our cat, Oscar (the Grouch), and moved to a small town called Rainbow Valley, where it sounded like only good things ever happened. I wanted to start over and find myself. I even bought a quaint little tea shop with the divorce money.The journey hasn't been all red roses and yellow tulips, though. My daughter, Aimee, will vouch for that. She's had to come to my rescue a few times. And don't even get me started on Tom Apperley, the ex-vet (veterinarian, not veteran) who owns the dog grooming business next to my shop.There were some hard truths staring me square in the face, but before I could deal with any of them, there was one very important question I needed an answer to. And that was: How the heck do I start over?It Takes Tea to Tango is a chick lit / rom-com set in a fictional town in the Wairarapa region in Wellington, New Zealand.

    She follows her nose through life, relying on her intuition to tell her what's true. Theo Chambers has built his legal career on facts and logic. Is that love in the air, or the scent of heartbreak?

    But with her sister and her best friend walking down the aisle soon, Hana realizes it's time to start looking for her own Prince Charming instead of just writing about them. Chas Rossi is the epitome of a successful businessman, but his parents' nagging that he start a family has him looking over every unattached woman he meets. When Hana walks through his door, he finds a woman who might be just what he's been looking for. Pace McCoy never slows down between owning a bar and operating a dog rescue. With a failed engagement in his past, Pace has sworn off love. That is, until he gets to know Hana and her dog Lulu. Soon all his thoughts are about her and he's rethinking his take on love. When both Chas and Pace take interest in Hana, she finds herself in a love triangle unlike anything in the books she writes. Chas is polished and driven, while Pace is rugged and kindhearted. How will she know which one is the one for her?

    But now they have to work together, and it’s getting harder to lie. Sonny McIntyre. For four years Cricket Stone thought he was her soulmate. The way he always put her first. Their all-night conversations and all-morning love sessions. Not to mention Sonny’s sexy lopsided smile, the roll of his Scottish accent, and the fact that his dog loved her best. But then he took a job in Wisconsin, leaving Cricket in California to reassemble the shattered pieces of her heart. A year later, Sonny is back, and he’s obviously moved on with the gorgeous woman at his side. Cricket can’t let him know she’s not over him, so she does the only thing she can think of at the moment—fake a relationship with a former fling. It’s the perfect way to save face, and she’s sure she’ll never see Sonny again. But when Cricket discovers she and Sonny will be working together, she’s forced to keep up the lie. Of course, working with Sonny only reminds her of everything she lost when he moved away.Then there’s the obnoxious macaw, sent by her globe-trotting twin sister Meadow. What's she going to do with this bird?And how is she supposed to work with Sonny without completely losing her heart?

    

    Perfect for fans of Paige Toon, Holly Miller and Rosie Walsh.What happens when you lose the love of your life just three months after you meet him?Lottie Brown has finally found The One. Leo is everything she’s ever wanted – he’s handsome, kind, funny and totally gets her. Three months into their relationship, Lottie is in love and happier than ever before. But then Leo tragically dies, and Lottie is left floundering.As she struggles to stop her life falling apart, Lottie learns more about the man she thought she knew, and starts to question whether Leo really was as perfect as he seemed…

    

    She was offered her own cooking show but with one tiny catch: Her producer says she needs to prove to the world that she lives in the domestic bliss she writes about. Charlie has sacrificed his twenties and his liver to his law firm, but that doesn’t seem to count for anything when in the running for a promotion. If he can find a girlfriend, they might be convinced that he’s settled down and ready for partnership. Holly and Charlie fake a romance. Sounds perfect, right? Trouble is, Holly’s housemates, Harvey and Saskia, have secrets of their own.Harvey has loved Holly for longer than he can remember. He just hasn’t ever found the right moment to tell her. Saskia’s life is falling apart; she is feuding with her brother and if she can’t hold it all together she might be out of a job. She’s also hiding a secret that could bring the whole charade crashing down. Four friends think a fake wedding will solve all their problems but in reality, it's a messy love square that will only end in happily-ever-after if each of them can find the courage to speak the truth.

    He threatens and harasses her all the time. She’s desperate to move out of her apartment and buy a house, but she can’t afford the down payment. She decides to sell sexy photographs as a side hustle, but it’s a risky plan. High school music teachers aren’t supposed to sell pictures of themselves barely dressed in lingerie, but she’ll do whatever it takes to escape her tormentor.John Drake can’t escape the past. A long time ago, he gambled to get by. Everyone believes his gambling destroyed the family business, which isn’t the truth. John can’t reveal what really happened, and he hasn’t spoken to his brother in years. That needs to change, because his brother is about to marry a fortune-hunter from John’s ugly past. She’s looking for a missing heirloom that’s worth millions. The only way to stop her is to partner with Shay, his brother’s best friend. With her, John might finally earn his brother’s trust.When John offers to help Shay move out of her apartment if she’ll work with him to protect his brother, she’s tempted to accept the deal. She’s beginning to believe John is a good man—but believing the best of everyone is her deepest flaw. It’s not smart to trust a gambler who has too many secrets. He’s asking her to torpedo her best friend’s engagement, and he might up the ante if he discovers the pictures Shay has tried so hard to hide. This partnership is the biggest gamble of their lives. If they bet on each other, they might fall hard…or fall in love.AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Perfect Flaw contains blue boxer briefs, sexy selfies, a grouchy dog with a bad overbite, lots of cake, a treasure hunt, snowy vibes, a talented music teacher, a stern ex-baseball player, and one hotel room in an unexpected blizzard. This book is a full-length, standalone, slow burn, contemporary romance with a hot happily-ever-after.

    Now he’s a single dad teaching in a small town high school and he absolutely, positively won’t risk his heart again. The teacher in the next classroom—Jill Davis—has him in the friend zone anyway, so why is he having these romantic thoughts about her?Jill considers Aaron her best friend, one who’ll listen to her when she disparages men—she’s given up on them after the last loser.Aaron and Jill are best friends. Colleagues. There’s anything but romance. Rules are meant to be followed in school, but one word changes everything. Now nothing will ever be the same between them … for better or worse.

    

    A hunky window washer, a NYC demon, and a staggering variety of European pastries…From Maggie Award winner Brenda Lowder comes Leaning Toward Love, a collection of whimsical, exciting stories about discovering romance and love in this life and sometimes the next.A Belize vacation and an unexpected connection provides more excitement than the famed eco-adventure. When two young Texans meet in the Czech Republic, they discover they’ve traveled a long way to find home. And when the house she’s haunting gets a new resident, a lonely ghost must figure out a way to interact with the world and save him—and herself.These stories walk the winding path to romance with humor, heart, and that first spark that makes anyone lean toward love.Read less