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Still the One


Kelly Collins - 2019
    He left and took nothing. Now he’s back and wants it all… Florist Lara Williams gave up on love the day her soulmate rode off on his motorcycle into the sunset. Since then, she’s been living vicariously through her clients. As the owner of Stems, the leading florist for theme weddings in Beloved, Colorado, she’s responsible for making other’s dreams come true. Lara’s resigned to live a life without love, but when Grayson rolls back into town, their relationship is full of thorns. Can an abandoned garden be brought back to life or is it destined to be fallow forever? Tattoo artist Grayson Greer has everything he could want. He always has. As the owner of the hottest tattoo parlor in Southern California, he’s living the dream. There is no end to the string of beautiful women lining up for a chance to be with him, but his heart belongs to another. When he’s summoned back to Beloved by his mother, he comes face to face with Lara, the one he left behind over a decade ago. He never meant to be gone forever, and now that he’s back, he’s determined to remind her what they once shared. Will Grayson bring life back to a heart that wilted years ago? Or will Lara’s pain from the last time he left be as permanent as tattoo ink? Find out in Still the One.

Warm Montana Home


Cynthia Bruner - 2016
    Will they become entangled in a web of money, family, and dark secrets from the past? Or will a simple, strong faith change the course of their lives, bringing them the love neither thought they would find? The Moose Hollow series is a keen look at broken people in a broken world, filled with wit, romance, and redemption. For more Christian romance, please check out Cynthia Bruner’s Montana Weekend Novellas.

Secrets, Fireworks, and her Billionaire Boyfriend


Chelsea Hale - 2019
    A billionaire with a PR nightmare, and the summer party that could change everything. Welcome to The Cove With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love. Secrets, Fireworks, and her Billionaire Boyfriend Sayler Davenport lives to work. When her boss, Liam Summers, goes on his honeymoon and forces Sayler to take a six-week vacation, she finds herself out of her element trying to relax. Changing course, she visits her brother in The Cove, determined to be productive during time off by decorating her brother’s mansion. She never expected she’d need to defend the property from a thief. Billionaire Brooks Morgan is a resident in The Cove, and most definitely not a thief, but he has secrets that can’t be shared with anyone; especially not while his company has received worldwide negative attention. He wants to make a good impression by throwing the biggest party The Cove has seen to date. In danger of losing his company and his heart, he sets out to win Sayler over and to improve his PR situation. When doubt creeps in and secrets threaten to tear all that has been built apart, will sparks fly or will the only fireworks be in the sky? Read all of the romance novels by bestselling author, Chelsea Hale! All of the romances in this series can be read in any order. Each book is a sweet/clean contemporary billionaire romance and has a guaranteed happily ever after. A Falling for You Clean Billionaire Romance Series: The Undercover Resort Billionaire Her Fake Christmas Eve Billionaire Boyfriend Snowed in with the Movie Star Billionaire Her British Billionaire Best Friend Hart to Heart with the Billionaire A Rich and Famous Romance Series: Mr. Write Love in Focus The Companion Perfect Catch

The Tycoon's Twin Trouble (Southern Beaus)


Layla Valentine - 2021
    

Chasing Love


Kat T. Masen - 2020
    So when the ever-so-perfect Julian Baker proposes marriage, I'm ready to forget the past and move on with my new love.In a cruel twist of fate, my past and future collide. I'm forced to face the man who destroyed my heart back in high school.Lex Edwards, turned billionaire tycoon, is ruthless, cunning, and will not stop until I'm his.A complicated love triangle was never something I imagined when Julian proposed to me. Especially not involving Lex.Hearts and egos are bound to be broken.But whose heart will capture mine when the darkness fades? **This title was previously published as Into the Darkness. It has been extensively rewritten, re-edited, and has a steamy new cover**

Dancing by the Moonlight (A Carlisle Bay Novel)


Angie Ellington - 2018
    Dancing was her life. Chasing performance dreams is all she's ever known or planned for. Now, she is starting anew. She didn't expect to be a boutique manager at thirty-one, but it's better than spinning out into the abyss of the unknown. Being in Carlisle has brought solace to her listless soul. Brady Carlisle has recently returned to Carlisle Bay; his hometown. He has spent the last decade in California, designing and patenting surfboards, playing guitar and singing for anyone who cared to listen. Becoming his own man, without relying on the Carlisle name and money is all he's ever wanted. He now owns a bait and tackle store by day and spends his evenings playing guitar on his deck or sailing along the bay or over the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic. They discovered love for the first time thirteen years earlier when Olivia spent the summer before college living with her aunt in Carlisle Bay. Will the pain of the past keep them apart or will moonlit summer evenings lead them back to each others' hearts?

Second Chance With Me


S. Moose - 2020
    I was twenty-three when I met her.She brought me peace.She was the one.And I let her go.After leaving Seattle to be with my family, I stayed away and never looked back. I thought I was doing the right thing. But I was never able to move on and let her go. Now, years later, I’m standing at her door, and looking into the eyes of my little boy. She’s even more beautiful than I remember, and my son is my twin. They say love isn’t always perfect, but it’s able to overcome obstacles and challenges, and they’re right. I’m going to fight like hell to get my family back and show her the beauty of second chances.

What's Up Doctor


Lacy Embers - 2018
    I have the deft fingers of a surgeon. And a loaded bank account to match. I can have any woman, in any room, at any time. I have them coming at me (and on me) in droves. When I see her across the room, red hair curling around her open, honest face, I know that I need her in my bed. What I never expected is that she’d find her way into my heart. Sharon I don’t do flings. Or at least I thought I didn’t until Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome corners me at the first charity gala that I host for Hearts in Hands. I find myself saying yes and following him home. His eyes. His body. His hands. All light me on fire. He says it’ll only be one night. But, for better or worse, Dr. Ross Hardwick is about to get to know me particularly well. How long is he here to stay? This is a full length standalone romance novel with a happily ever after (HEA), no cliffhanger and no cheating.

Whispers of Love


Rose Verde - 2019
    Scarred by the fear of losing her loved ones, Jordyn can't help but draw closer to Ty and his family. Yet, no matter what feelings he stirs in her, she's seen too many losses to open her heart.To ensure his sister's last days are spent well, Ty Warren brings her to his home in Diamond Isle, North Carolina. Having been left at the altar himself and then watching his dying sister's husband walk out on her and their kids, Ty concludes love is an illusion. Until he meets his sister's hospice nurse. As he watches her care for his sister and live out her faith despite her own loses, he wonders if his opinion has been wrong all along. Can Ty get over his past to see that a wonderful future is standing right in front of him as he learns to trust God? Will Jordyn let go of her fear and risk her heart for a chance at true love? Read Standalone books By Rose Verde 1. Christmas Wish2. Spring Beauty Inn3. A Time to Heal4. A Time To Laugh5. His Thanksgiving Surprise6. Lassoed By Love7. Loving Royalty8. Saving Amy Jayden Romantic Suspense 9. Deadly Games

Peaceful Pines (The Pines Book One)


Crystal Harper - 2018
     Summer Phillips is ready for a fresh start. When her Manhattan yoga studio fails, she heads back to her hometown. The Pines is an idyllic tourist destination in Vermont, but Summer longs for more in her life than small-town festivals and working for her dentist father. She’s welcomed with open arms, but soon discovers things have changed since she left. Jake Moretti is recovering from the death of his close friend, who willed him everything he owned, including the hardware store. He’s lived there a year, but doesn’t quite feel like he fits in with the locals. Summer begins to build her life back with the help of her friends and family. She takes over teaching yoga classes at the local rec center, which reignites her passion for teaching. Even though they’re each seeing different people, Jake becomes an attraction Summer can’t ignore, and she finds herself drawn to his warmth and charm. He’s everything she’s ever wanted. When an old friend comes visiting with a once in a lifetime opportunity, Summer must make a choice about where she truly belongs in life. Does she follow her dreams in business or in love? Can she have it all, or will people get hurt along the way? Peaceful Pines is the heartwarming first book in The Pines Series by an up-and-coming star in the genre, Crystal Harper.

Resisting her Husband (The Book Club 2)


Elizabeth Lennox - 2022
    She’d done it! She’d come back from a devastating loss!Katy Bendor had moved on from her a soul-crushing marriage! She’d escaped from a toxic environment and thrived! She’d come out the winner!Or had she? Everything was going well until her ex-husband stepped into her world…and told her that he wasn’t her ex! They’d never divorced!Charles Rutherford wanted his wife back! He’d never understood why the beautiful, lively Katy had transformed from a vivacious, ambitious woman to a shell of that woman during their marriage. But after trying to live without her, Charles was going to get her back! Since they were still married, he’d use whatever means at his disposal, including the intense attraction that seemed to still vibrate between them, in order to win her back into his life!

Surviving Eden (Surviving Series Book 1)


Virginia Wine - 2018
    Theodore Grant worked hard his entire life to achieve his goals. He was a prominent, renowned psychiatrist. He had it all: wealth, prestige, respect. Or so he thought. When tragedy unexpectedly struck, he was forced to help his best friend’s daughter. She needed him. What he didn’t know was that he needed her, too—like his own breath. How could he know it would all go so terribly wrong? That he would cross the line? He fought the desire leading him astray with everything he had, but in the end, he wanted only one thing: her. To hell with what was right. Losing everything never even factored in his decision. All he wanted to do was live in the moment. Her moment. She found his demons and slayed them with her innocence. The answer was clear now: he had done the right thing. He was certain of it. People would believe what they wanted to believe. His notion of right and wrong was discarded the day Eden Barnett walked into his office. What he didn’t know was that it would be the day his life truly began. The day he followed his heart, and it lead him into the garden… of Eden. *Content warning: Contains adult content, language, and scenes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Intended for 18+ audience. *

Fire Me Up


Alicia Street - 2019
    Not that quiet schoolteacher Marni Ross has an easy time forgetting him either. But she knows a handsome hunk like him would never be interested in someone like her. When Harper loses his fiancée to a rich Wall Streeter and seeks a new start in a sleepy village on the North Fork, he runs into the same woman who once again surprises him, this time shaking up his world like never before.

Cowboys & Bosses Boxset


Piper Sullivan - 2019
    Needed him from the time I knew what real need was.When he asked me to be his fiancée, I knew this would be my chance.I was a virgin who could finally be with the man of my dreams.But it was fake.I'll pretend he's mine until he walks away... Cowboy's Barmaid I was back home in Lucky Flats after a decade in the Army.But everything was different.Including Sierra.The little girl who used to chase me around was now a knockout.With bombshell curves and a tongue as dirty as any Ranger I knew.It was just supposed to be a Halloween party.Nothing more.But I couldn’t stay away.And now everything is falling apart. SEAL’d to the Cowboy After years with the SEALs, I’m finally free – to pursue a mission of my own.My best friend Jack was killed, and I discovered his emails from his old girlfriend, Gemma.We had all been friends, once upon a time. But Jack had got the girl.Those emails though…clearly, I never knew Gemma as well as I thought.Now I’m back in our small town to make Gemma’s wildest fantasies come through. His Takeover She thought she could resist me. Poppy is gorgeous, curvy and unique.But she’s no match for someone like me.Cutthroat businessman and alpha boss.I want her company.And I will have it, and her, by any means necessary. Sinful Takeover We're both after the same thing. Dominance. I’m on a mission to expand my empire.But she stands in my way.My best friend’s twin sister.A woman wholly unimpressed by me.And determined to beat me at what I do best.Not going to happen, I always win.But her fiery temper and sassy attitude leaves me enthralled.She’s not even aware of how beautiful she is.It just makes me want her more.But no matter how much I crave her gorgeous body,I must remember, she’s the enemy. Naughty Takeover She hates my guts. But I’d wanted her for too long to pass up all this time together.My brother’s wedding gave me the perfect excuse to get up close and personal with the sassy redhead.I worked my magic, charming her and playing her body like it was my favorite instrument.Except now I can’t walk away.I’m in too deep.And she wants nothing to do with me anymore.Too bad for her, I never give up.

Love & Other Mushy Stuff: Would you take one for the team?


Lyndsey Gallagher - 2021