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The Summer Escape (Cannon Beach Series Book 3)


Grace Meyers - 2021
    

ORION: a BBW, mountain man instalove short romance (Camp Mountain Man Book 11)


Kate Tilney - 2021
    

Broken Threads


Maggie Christensen - 2015
    She finds herself ousted from the family home and separated from their remaining son, Andy.As Jan tries to cope with her grief and prepares to build a new life, it soon becomes known that Simon has left behind a bombshell, and her younger son seeks ways of compensating for his loss, leading to further issues for her to deal with.Can Jan hold it all together and save her marriage and her family?

The Cedar Tree


Heather Reyburn - 2020
    As if adjusting to a new and isolated lifestyle isn’t enough, the handsome new owner of Tullagulla shows up and Grace is thrown into turmoil. Torn between the gentle stranger and her hot-headed husband, Grace is forced to confront her feelings and question her loyalties, while her love for Tullagulla further challenges her ability to make a life changing decision. When tragedy strikes, will a century old ghost help her or destroy her? "The Cedar Tree is a sweeping story of outback life and the every day struggles of life on the land. The characters are raw and relatable. I can't wait to read more in this series." Sarah Williams, Bestselling Author.Similar in style to Barbara Hannay, Cathryn Hein, Sarah Williams, Fiona McArthur, Victoria Purman, Fiona Palmer and Tricia Stringer.

My Christmas Carol


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    All year-round too, not just on Christmas.I think it’s enough.But it’s a lonely life of being Mr. Claus without his significant other.Checking in on the dressing room when I know I can’t be today Santa I find what I’ve been looking for.Her.But I know it’ll never be enough. Not until I have her as my own.A lifetime’s worth of yearning solved in one single moment.The day I meet my one true love.And it’s Christmas.There are angels, and I’ve had one fall to earth.Right in my lap.Carol.My Christmas Carol.CAROLI hate Christmas.But it’s usually a way to pick up extra work when everyone else is on holiday.But I only hate it because it means being alone.Again.Until I see Lucian.He’s my forever Christmas, even if it’s only in my mind.The dream boss I figured wasn’t my boss at all.As if an older guy like him would ever go for a younger curvy girl like me.But he does.He insists on it and I can’t refuse.Maybe this Christmas won’t be so bad after all?

Steel Knights MC Books 1 - 5: MC Biker Romance (Motorcycle Club Romance)


Ivy Black - 2021
    

Pippa


Annie Seaton - 2020
     When Pippa Carmichael inherits a house on a deserted tropical island, it couldn’t have come at a better time for her. Life’s been tough lately; she’s lost her job, given her boyfriend the flick, and now it’s time for her to make a new start. With her two best friends, Pippa heads off to Pentecost Island to investigate her inheritance and is surprised to find there is another resident on the island.  Reclusive author, Rafe Rendell, is not impressed when a boatload of women turn up on his island, interrupting his peaceful  existence. He is less impressed when he meets Pippa, the sassy new owner of Ma Carmichael’s sprawling house. ​​​​​​​Can these two live in harmony on the same small island, or is Pippa's dream destined to fail?

The Sheikh's Tempting Nanny


Leslie North - 2021
    He’s a bit ashamed of how he’s wasted his life so far, with too much time spent partying, and is rather desperate to improve his image—especially to his brothers. American Sarah Jenner might just be the answer he’s looking for. She’s smart, good with the children, compassionate…and just happens to stir Imran’s blood like no one else. Even though he knows he should keep their relationship professional, the two are acutely aware of a growing attraction, one that Imran is having difficulty ignoring…He’s her boss. He’s a sheikh. Sheikhs don’t end up with nannies except in the movies. No matter how many times Sarah reminds herself to be sensible, she just can’t help being attracted to Imran. He’s so sexy and nice and understanding. Falling for her boss would be monumentally stupid and Sarah is definitely not stupid. It’s her heart that seems to be the one that’s not listening, and after fighting it she finally gives in to her desire. Then she does the dreaded Google search and sees, in vivid color, just how much of a playboy Imran is. Is she just another notch in his belt? A meaningless dalliance with the nanny? Doubts flood her. And when the two face their biggest challenge, they’ll have to learn to trust one another—or end up alone.

Cotton Field Dreams


S.E. Gilchrist - 2018
    But when she meets local single dad, Cole, she can't help but be drawn to his warmth and his humour, and his two engaging children. Cole says and does all the right things, and Sasha finds herself falling, but will all of her secrets destroy the relationship before it has a chance to begin?Mindalby, a small town, a community, a home. But when the mill that supports the local cotton farmers and employs many of the town's residents closes unexpectedly, old tensions are exposed and new rifts develop. Everyone is affected and some react better than others, but one thing is certain: living on the edge of the outback means they have to survive together, or let their town die.

Alien Boyfriend for Christmas


Luna Kingsley - 2020
    Her dream job as the lead botanist on Niri was worth traveling across the galaxy, but she’s not going to miss out on the trappings of her favorite holiday. Not to mention she misses everyone back home. Everyone except her ex, of course. She’ll do everything she can to avoid seeing him again but running into him around town is inevitable.Verrik is tired of the monotony of his day-to-day life on Niri. He works long days as an electrician to try to get ahead and save what money he can. One day he hopes to be able to support a family of his own but as an orphan, his opportunities are limited. The one good thing that comes from his current job is meeting the unique, curvy little botanist from Earth.She’s headed back to Earth for the holidays. He’s ready for his own adventure. Her suggestion to be her fake alien boyfriend is unconventional, but the payment is too good to pass up. When the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, they find themselves navigating unexplored territory.Can a Niri Alien and Earth female find a way to make a relationship work for real?Alien Boyfriend for Christmas is a standalone sci-fi romance full of steam with no cheating, no cliffhanger and a happily ever after guaranteed!

Howling for You


Kate Rudolph - 2021
    Fever. Dizziness. Fur? It shouldn’t be possible. Even worse, there’s a wolf on her tail.Garrett says he wants to help. Her body wants him, but she can’t trust her body, or her instincts, anymore. More importantly, can he keep her safe from the danger that dogs her steps?She needs a protector...From the moment he sees Audrey, Garrett recognizes her as his mate. But she needs help before she’ll ever consider letting him claim her.She's been thrust into a new world where monsters lurk in the shadows. He’ll fight every one of them to stay by her side. But she doesn't trust him.If they don't work together, they’ll be torn apart. So how can he convince her he’s the wolf of her dreams?**Part of the "Real Men Romance" multi-author world.**

The Virgin Warrior Bundle


Michele Mills - 2019
     Warning: Each story in this bundle contains a virginal, seven-foot-tall alpha alien who remains unmated until the moment his claw accidentally brushes the palm of his magnificent human Bride. Each warrior is shocked to discover a female from this rare, abnormal species is his fated mate. Alien Bounty Hunters reading order: Kroga’s Bride (Prequel - Available for FREE with newsletter sign up: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/979ae3w8yd) Rayzor’s One Joyzal’s Prize Kayzon’s Wish (Recipient, 2017 Science Fiction Romance Galaxy Award) Syrin’s Mate Zhoryan’s Game Daxon's Hostage Kroga's Redemption (Final book in the series - releasing November 2019)

Meant to Be: A sweet, small-town romance about taking chances and finding home


Carly Grant - 2021
    Building contractor Gabe Lawson is all business, a handsome newcomer to Crestpoint Beach who’s looking for a fresh start. When Hannah and her sister hire Gabe to help get their beach house B&B inspection-ready ahead of the summer tourist season, sparks fly between these total opposites.But there’s more to both of them than meets the eye, and soon free-spirited Hannah and “measure twice, cut once” Gabe are fighting deeper feelings for each other. When a setback threatens to pull them apart, can Hannah and Gabe turn their “opposites attract” romance into happily-ever-after?MEANT TO BE is a clean contemporary romance, and Book 2 of the Turning Tides B&B series. Look for Book 1, BACK TO YOU, available now.

The Final Siren


Nicki Edwards - 2020
    But after a devastating career-ending injury, he's faced with returning to the small town of Glengarrick to figure out what comes next.Georgina Purcell always wanted to leave Glengarrick, but ten years after Jed left town taking a secret with him and breaking her heart in the process, she's still stuck wondering what her future holds.When Jed walks back into her life acting like nothing has changed, sparks fly. But their feelings for one another can't change Jed's painful secret...that Georgie might be the reason for his retirement from the game he loves.Will the lure of a new opportunity within the AFL be too much for Jed to walk away from? Or can he leave it all behind for a chance of happiness with Georgie?

Daddy, ASAP!


Holly Rayner - 2022
    But then my ex from fifteen years ago steps up to my front door, ready to give me a piece of her mind, and suddenly everything starts to fall into place…Nikki:I thought I’d be happy never seeing Evan’s face again. But when I saw his twin nephews running riot, I knew I couldn’t say no to him.It’s complicated, for sure. I’m his ex, his nanny… it would be foolish to even think about picking up where we left off.I tell myself I’ll keep my guard up, but the cozy domesticity we’ve fallen into just feels so right. And even as we try to think rationally, it’s not long before things get out of hand.Weeks on, I’m pregnant with his baby.He left once before because he was afraid of commitment,Will he commit to our giant new family?