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Instructions For Falling In Love Again


Lucy Mitchell - 2019
    Buried at the bottom of a drawer are a collection of notebooks full of Dan's advice on how to live without him. Pippa's notebook is red and contains his instructions on how to fall in love again. But Dan doesn’t just want Pippa to fall in love with anyone - Dan’s crazy suggestion is that Pippa should date his handsome friend, Mikey Stenton, a known thrill-seeking ladies’ man. Reluctant to follow Dan’s advice, Pippa enters the world of dating. She embarks on a humorous journey of self-discovery, with the help of her children and two best friends.  It isn't long before Pippa is finding it hard to ignore Dan's instructions and Mikey Stenton. Is Mikey really the man that everyone thinks him to be? Or was Dan right, and Mikey’s simply been misunderstood?   An uplifting and heart-warming story about friendship and finding love, the second time around.

The Charming Prince (Princes of Valdoria Book 3)


Julia Keanini - 2019
    Until he disappears. Prince Sebastian Kane is tired of living life pursued by prince hunters only interested in him for his title. That's why he gave the gorgeous woman he just met at the masked ball a fake name. But she proves within minutes that she's different from the other women vying for his attention, however, she knows him only as George before she gets lost in the crowd. It isn't until days later that Taylor figures out the man of her dreams is, in fact, the man of many women's dreams, Prince Sebastian Kane. But she's convinced he walked away from her and now she knows why. The prince is way out of her league. However, when he's placed in her path again, this time as her new boss, will Taylor have the courage to tell him who she is, even if it means losing the perfect job? The third book in the sweet and wholesome Princes of Valdoria series. Read all of the Princes of Valdoria romances by Julia Keanini: 1. The Noble Heir 2. The Captivating Prince 3. The Charming Prince 4. The Spy PrinceRead all of Julia Keanini's Sweet Romances! Heathcliff Family Romances 1. His to Save: Her Secret Billionaire 2. His to Marry: Her Billionaire Boss 3. His to Protect: Her Bodyguard Enemy Second Chance Fairy Tale: 1. Merrily Ever After 2. Snow and the Seven Teenagers 3. A Royal (Fake) Engagement 4. Bella and the Billionaire Beast Princes of Valdoria: 1. The Noble Heir 2. The Captivating Prince 3. The Charming Prince4. The Spy Prince

A Season for Hope


Tammy L. Grace - 2018
    A woman who runs a guesthouse offers them a place to stay while the car is repaired.Frightened and broke, Hope finds a part-time job, thanks to the family who owns the guesthouse. Hidden beneath her strong work ethic and cheerful demeanor, Hope conceals a private mystery. A secret she can’t reveal.As the Christmas season nears, the small town nestled beneath the snowy mountains and its annual holiday festival captivate Hope, while the family at the guesthouse suspects there’s something she’s hiding. In a moment of weakness, she divulges her secret.Will an offer of help destroy her life and all she cherishes, or will it be the gift she needs to triumph over her past?A Season for Hope is a charming story about the kindness of strangers and finding hope where you never expected it. Cozy up with the first in the Christmas in Silver Falls novellas for a holiday read sure to warm your heart.

Crossfire: Driftwood


Niki Savage - 2012
    Dr Nancy Kendall went to Mozambique to forget her troubles. Instead she ends up saving the life of an unconscious and badly injured man who had washed out on the beach during the night. A man who carried no identification, but whose clothes and equipment suggested a deadly occupation. But when he finally recovers consciousness, she discovers that he has no memory of his name or of his past. Could she allow herself to love the beautiful amnesiac with the captivating green eyes and long copper hair, or would she find herself in grave danger when he remembered who and what he was?

Christmas in Rome


Holly Greene - 2015
    She also adores Christmas, so all her dreams are about to come true when she and her fiancé Ben plan to tie the knot in the Eternal City on Christmas Eve. Yet things start to go wrong from the moment of their arrival - her Italian wedding planner is more laid back about the arrangements than she’d hoped, and seems more interested in Molly's best friend than her wedding. Bridesmaid Caroline has never been to Italy but she’s heard all the rumours about swarthy Italian men and their charms. So when she happens across a handsome native who seems intent on showing her the best of everything the city has to offer, she wonders if romance is truly blossoming, or if it’s just a fleeting encounter. The wedding ceremony is set to take place on Christmas Eve in a small Italian church near the Trevi Fountain, after which the happy couple and their guests plan to celebrate by throwing coins in the fountain as per the famous legend. But with so many ups and downs during their short stay in Rome over Christmas, will any of Molly and Ben's wedding party want to return? Or will the picturesque magic of the Eternal City over the holiday season ensure they never want to leave.... ESCAPE TO ITALY All stories are standalone and can be read in any order. SPRING IN SICILY SUMMER IN SORRENTO AUTUMN IN VERONA WINTER IN VENICE CHRISTMAS IN ROME

You Rock


Lola West - 2021
    No little sisters, no job, just me, visiting an old friend, celebrating Valentine’s day, and pretending I’m a carefree college student. Hungry for adventure, I’m spending my last night of freedom attending Lust and Found: A Blind Date Scavenger Hunt. I was hoping to get paired with a carefree hottie. But, instead I’m stuck with an uptight, straight-laced, stick in the mud. At least the hottie part is still in place. ♥ Eric ♥I’m a music major, a future recording engineer, and I should be in the studio working. Instead I’m participating in this silly game because my friends think it’s time for me to hook up with a girl, any girl. They can’t understand the pressure and responsibility I feel to succeed. My parents think that compared to science or math, music is a joke, so I have to prove myself a talent beyond measure. But you can’t turn down your friends every time they ask, so now, I’m burdened with this sparkling sprite of a woman. She's got lavender hair and an irritatingly joyful personality. There’s just something about her, I can’t seem to look away. The Sweet Hearts series is a collection of 14 swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day love stories from some of your favorite romance authors! Treat yourself to all the books in the series:PUPPY LOVE by Kali HartBE MINE by Jagger ColeYOU ROCK by Lola WestHEY QT by Jade BayDREAM TEAM by Anita KnightMY HERO by Mazzy KingHEART OF GOLD by Fern Fraser1-800 CUPID by C.L. CruzTOO SWEET by Lana DashCUTIE PIE by Nichole RoseKISS ME by Kat BaxterLET'S KISS by Barbra CampbellHONEY BUN by Eve LondonYES DEAR by Vanessa Booke

Dr.'s Surprise Triplets Wife Needed


Carol Hutchens - 2011
    But instead of three wicked stepsisters, Cydney Eller has pre-mature triplets left motherless after her sister's accident. The prince is Dr. Daniel Prince who delivers the triplets and demands custody when he learns his brother might be the father. It isn't a glass slipper, but preemie sized diapers and health emergencies that bring these two strangers together to protect three innocent babies. Can love follow?

Naughty and Nice


Belle Harper - 2019
    She packed her bags and drove back to her childhood home, a chance to plan out her new single life. Only with her parents gone for Christmas, and her brother wanting to play house with his girlfriend. The only place she could stay was her Grandpa's cabin, so she set up there and waited for the coming snow storm. But that's not all that was coming that night... Darcy didn't expect her old neighbour, her brothers best friend to be standing there. Soaking wet and frozen, with three of his college basketball teammates. Snowed in a small cabin with four huge men... Darcy was ready to start living her single life NOW! **Reverse Harem, One lucky lady and four men. Why choose, Short 15k word Christmas Story**

Dry Spell


Vi Keeland - 2018
    They’d met on opposite sides of the courtroom. After two weeks of arguing over a high profile case, the sparks burning so hot, she thought for sure the dapper district attorney would nail her to the wall when they stepped into the elevator alone at the end of the trial.But instead he asked her out. And one nice date led to two, two led to three, and eventually after five nice dates—she was ready to break her very long dry spell. Although Evan wasn’t making any moves. So Ava decided to take matters into her own hands and surprise him with a late night booty call. He was surprised all right…Dry Spell is a FREE short story and is available exclusively here:https://dl.bookfunnel.com/66ogerb5jkWatch DrySpell on Passionflix: https://www.passionflix.com/#DrySpell

Mistletoe Surprise


K.C. Crowne - 2019
    This must be my punishment for being on Santa's naughty list. Being a single overprotective dad means I've always lived two distinct lives.... And it has worked out just fine... Until my friend’s daughter walked into my life. Now can't get my head straight. Just a teenager when I saw her last. Now those ocean blue eyes, full lips and long luscious legs.... Leave me wondering if I'm being punished for all the cr*p I put women through. I want to own her. Dominate her. Teach her how to use her sweet assets. Turning down an opportunity to take her virginity will take every fiber of my being. I just hope I've got the self-restraint to do it. Warning: This taboo, older man younger woman, single daddy contemporary romance by Bestselling Romance Author, K.C. Crowne, is sure to leave your kindle on fire. Grab a cool beverage and enjoy this forbidden Christmas treat, with a deliciously sweet HEA.

Rustling the Cowboy's Heart (Ritchie Ranch Clean Cowboy Romance Series #1)


Ellie Hall - 2020
    However, when her high school crush crosses her radar, she finds herself distracted.When Parker Ritchie loses his father, he’s devastated, but he’s also confused about the stipulation in the will that he get married. His bigger concern is losing the ranch. That is until the girl who got away pops back into his life.When a double date goes wrong, Amelia is in a position to help Parker save legendary Ritchie Ranch, but only if they tie the knot. Questions about who is behind the rash of vandalism on the property and a tragedy in the past threaten to keep them apart.Will Amelia and Parker’s marriage of convenience be exposed or turn into a happily ever after?This is book 1 in the Richie Ranch Clean Cowboy Romance series. Because of a mystery subplot, the first three books are best read in order for a deeper, richer experience. It is a sweet, small-town, cowboy “clean and wholesome” romance that’s Christian faith-friendly without swearing or mature content and contains a happily ever after.

He's Just a Friend: A Second Chance Summer Romance (Summer Romances Book 1)


Karly Stratford - 2020
    Vibrant red hair, beautiful smiling face, and her lips stretched in a laugh.He couldn’t look away—he’d always loved her laugh—and he moved toward her as if in a dream.Val:Val’s breath caught in her throat. She hadn’t seen Nate since they’d graduated. Since he’d taken someone else to prom.That had been messy.Why was he here? Had he come to see her, the art, or had Fate drawn them together again?Only one way to find out.Can Nate and Val overcome their blunders of the past and soar into their future, or will their old mistakes come back to haunt them and drive them apart?Find out today!This is the first book in the Second Chance Summer Romance Series.

The Coincidence of Coconut Cake


Amy E. Reichert - 2015
    She cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé…until the morning she discovers him in the buff—with an intern.Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is keeping himself employed and entertained by writing scathing reviews of local restaurants in the Milwaukee newspaper under a pseudonym. When an anonymous tip sends him to Luella’s, little does he know he’s arrived on the worst day of the chef’s life. The review practically writes itself: underdone fish, scorched sauce, distracted service—he unleashes his worst.The day that Al’s mean-spirited review of Luella’s runs, the two cross paths in a pub: Lou drowning her sorrows, and Al celebrating his latest publication. As they chat, Al playfully challenges Lou to show him the best of Milwaukee and she’s game—but only if they never discuss work, which Al readily agrees to. As they explore the city’s local delicacies and their mutual attraction, Lou’s restaurant faces closure, while Al’s column gains popularity. It’s only a matter of time before the two fall in love…but when the truth comes out, can Lou overlook the past to chase her future?Set in the lovely, quirky heart of Wisconsin, The Coincidence of Coconut Cake is a charming love story of misunderstandings, mistaken identity, and the power of food to bring two people together.

Forever Cherished


Juliette Duncan
    Her older sister arranges for her to spend time at 'Misty Morn', but Leah is suspicious of her sister's motives."Forever Cherished" is a stand-alone novel, but is better read as a follow-on from "The True Love Series" books. If you haven't read them yet, Book 1 is free, and the Box Set is a bargain at 50% off the full price of buying each book separately.

Sweet Romance


Erika EverestMeredith Deichler - 2020
    Love, laughter, and occasional tears - no need to turn on the Hallmark Channel this winter. Snuggle up with this feel-good anthology instead!Warning: reading this anthology may cause cravings for cider sugar donuts, French toast, pimento cheese, cherry cola, and maple syrup ice-cream, as well as happy ever afters