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The Marriage Plan - Christine Rimmer

When old friends become newlyweds, love isn’t part of the plan.

Forget true love! Joe Bravo wants to marry and start a family with someone he can trust. Someone like Macy Storm, his long-time friend, and business partner. Joe trusts Macy with everything. They’re already a great team in life — why not in family? No passion, no drama — it’s the perfect proposal.

Macy has never considered marrying without love even though she’s only known heartbreak. Yet Joe’s proposal makes sense on many levels. Hearts safely locked away, Macy and Joe make their vows and start a new chapter as husband and wife. But their loveless wedded bliss may be short lived when Macy breaks the one condition of their marriage: she’s fallen in love with her husband.

Their Festive Forever - Catherine Mann

Can a holiday fling be their happily ever after?

A quiet, peaceful sabbatical at Top Dog Dude Ranch is just what Professor Neve Dalton needs. And boisterous river guide Gil Hadley is just what she wants to avoid. He’s the opposite of quiet, and peaceful is the last thing she feels when he’s around. He’s got her head spinning, and it’s not long before she gets swept away. But their temporary tryst results in a very permanent, precious surprise that will turn her ordered life upside down. As the holidays approach, the clock is ticking on Neve’s departure date. But with a little Christmas magic, can this unexpected family find their happy ending?

Overboard For The Holidays - Heatherly Bell

Mistletoe and new memories make this a Christmas she’ll never forget.

When Navy Seal Ronan Sheridan revives a nearly drowned woman, she has no memory of who she is. With Christmas approaching, Ronan offers her refuge in his home where she’s warmly welcomed by his extended family. Her strength and vulnerability impress Ronan but despite their growing attraction, he won’t make a move until he’s certain she’s single...or she’s certain!

Lauren Montez does not remember she’s a cutthroat high-powered ad exec. But steeped in the kind-hearted life of Charming, Texas, Lauren’s soul knows this is where she belongs. Especially because she’s falling for Ronan — a principled man unlike any of her former entanglements. Her Christmas wish is to remember. But if her memories return, will their love be strong enough to survive her past?

Christmas Cottage Getaway - Tara Taylor Quinn

Dale Wilson’s life hasn’t been ‘good’ since his beloved wife died — at least until Millie Monroe moves to Ocean Breeze. Dale and his dog Juice can’t help but be drawn to the paediatric nurse. A widow herself, Millie understands not wanting romance. Finding unexpected common ground has given them both a friendship they’ve craved. Plus, their respective pups have become friends, too! But Dale has a secret — he’s bestselling author WG Gunder. Not something he readily wants to admit to the woman in his heart...and his bed. Perhaps the Christmas spirit can teach him that sometimes happily ever after is disguised as a new beginning...

A Secret Between Friends - Christine Rimmer

Their love was put to the test. And it’s positive!

Riley Thompson was happy being Josh Bravo’s secret lover. But now she’s pregnant! And that’s how Josh’s ex pressured him into marriage. Plus, after tragically losing the love of her life, Riley isn’t looking for love or wedding bells. Still, she’ll happily co-parent with her best friend. Now all she has to do is find a way to tell him.

The best thing that came out of Josh Bravo’s marriage is his son — and his divorce. Riley has been there as a listener and a lover. But when she reveals they’re expecting, Josh bristles. It’s not the baby that rattles him — it’s the realisation he has feelings for his best friend. Now all he has to do is find a way to tell her.

The Veteran Dad - Carrie Nicols

A second chance to be a father and a second chance for love.

During twenty years of military service, Colt Armstrong learned to overcome every challenge...except one. He never built the relationship he wanted with his estranged daughter. But when a steamy one-night stand leads to a surprising result, he’s got a second chance at fatherhood. This time, he’s going to do it right. This time, he’ll be the dad he always wanted to be. But first, he needs to convince the mom-to-be to give him a chance. Andie Billings’s battered heart isn’t easily won, but if there’s one thing Colt knows how to do, it’s fight for home, family — and love.

A Rocky Mountain Reunion - Debra Moser

They’re worlds apart...can love bridge the gap?

Paleontologist Meg Farrell’s real life is twelve hundred miles away from her hometown in the Colorado Rockies. But every time she returns to Bent Fork, she’s reminded how much of an outsider she still feels — her whole family treats as if she’s too fragile for ranch work. But neighbouring rancher Joe Hawk sees not only how capable she is but how smart and kind she is, as well. When they rescue an injured dog together, she’s reminded of why she fell for him all those years ago...and the danger of repeating old mistakes. But Hawk might be the one piece of history Meg can’t leave in the past.

Reunion With The Doc - Mona Shroff

It’s just a vacation fling...but can it lead to something more?

Jobless and stranded in Hawaii, Nimita Chaudary is in no hurry to return home to her South Asian family with her tail between her legs. Fate hands her a chance to stay in paradise a little longer, but it comes with a catch — she has to play tour guide to Roshan Dave, the star of her worst high school memory. She’s braced for the worst, but the handsome doctor is no longer the jerk she remembers. In fact, they discover a sizzling connection neither can resist. After all, what happens in Hawaii, stays in Hawaii, right? Or could it be that fate might have one more reunion in store for them?

They’re worlds apart...can love bridge the gap?

Paleontologist Meg Farrell’s real life is twelve hundred miles away from her hometown in the Colorado Rockies. But every time she returns to Bent Fork, she’s reminded how much of an outsider she still feels — her whole family treats as if she’s too fragile for ranch work. But neighbouring rancher Joe Hawk sees not only how capable she is but how smart and kind she is, as well. When they rescue an injured dog together, she’s reminded of why she fell for him all those years ago...and the danger of repeating old mistakes. But Hawk might be the one piece of history Meg can’t leave in the past.

Their love was put to the test. And it’s positive!

Riley Thompson was happy being Josh Bravo’s secret lover. But now she’s pregnant! And that’s how Josh’s ex pressured him into marriage. Plus, after tragically losing the love of her life, Riley isn’t looking for love or wedding bells. Still, she’ll happily co-parent with her best friend. Now all she has to do is find a way to tell him.

The best thing that came out of Josh Bravo’s marriage is his son — and his divorce. Riley has been there as a listener and a lover. But when she reveals they’re expecting, Josh bristles. It’s not the baby that rattles him — it’s the realisation he has feelings for his best friend. Now all he has to do is find a way to tell her.

Is he the last man she’d ever date...or the last date she’ll ever need?

It only took half an hour of their miserable date for single mum Francesca Espiritu to have enough. Going out with veterinarian Ty Goldman was a terrible mistake that she’ll never make again. If they weren’t both on the small-town PTA, she’d be happy to never see him again. Funny thing, then, how their paths keep crossing, again and again. Almost like someone — two someones — are conspiring against them. Frankie’s son and Ty’s daughter are sure their parents are made for each other...but Frankie and Ty refuse to see the light. Which means it’s up to these mini-matchmakers to do some parent-trapping — and give their mum and dad a second chance at a first impression!

One night of sweet escape. Or the first taste of love?

Fabulous, single and almost 40, Ivy Daniels is ready to embrace the life she put on hold while raising her orphaned nieces. With them grown and running Bishop Honey Bee Farm, Ivy embarks on a much-anticipated vacation where she meets Jaxon Coffield — a sizzling younger man who offers a night of passion that leaves Ivy humming like a beehive.

When fate reunites Jaxon with Ivy, the budding entrepreneur is eager to reconnect. But with Ivy charting a new path and Jaxon still finding his, their age gap has skeptical friends and family buzzing. For now, their sweet relationship remains a secret. Like the bees Ivy raises, they must discover their own dance. Can they find a rhythm that keeps them together in life and love?

The Cowboy’s Christmas Redemption - Melissa Senate

A Christmas gift he’d never expected — his son!

Just as he’s headed to the ranch job of his dreams, Jesse Dawson has the shock of his carefree life: he’s the father of a three-month-old baby! The cowboy immediately wants to do right by his son, Wyatt…but first, he’s got to prove himself to Wyatt’s aunt, who’s raising the baby as her own. Stunning Lila Mack’s thrilled to discover her twin sister’s one-night paramour wants to be part of her precious nephew’s life. At least, that’s what Jesse says. But she’s suspicious that the swaggering cowboy hasn’t left his old ways behind. Can Jesse transform Lila’s life this magical Christmas — in more ways than one?

Falling For The Competition - Darby Baham

He’s her biggest competition. And the key to her success.

When Keisha Edwards collides with Rhodes scholar Julian Langley, she briefly considers switching from her MBA to chemistry — because theirs is off the charts! But when Tall, Dark and Arrogant asks for her number? The answer is no. Besides, if Keisha’s going to graduate top of her class, she doesn’t have time for romance.

Julian is no novice when it comes to beautiful women, yet when Keisha turns him down, it stings. But not as much as discovering she’s in his MBA program — and she’s the one to beat for top marks. Well, the competition is on — until they’re assigned to a group project. As their chemistry threatens to boil over, it’ll be a test to see if these frenemies can work together to succeed in business…and in love…

A Double Christmas Surprise - Cathy Gillen Thacker

It was the perfect relationship…until the stick turned blue!

Ellie Fitzgerald is lucky. She has a longtime love affair with the man she adores and has also kept her independence. Because Joe is in the Special Forces, their time together is precious…and fleeting, because of his frequent deployments. When the pair discover Ellie is pregnant — with two babies! — Joe is set on finally making things official and getting married. The Texas soldier begins work on a new plan that Ellie knows nothing about — but until he can reveal his plan, he risks losing her forever. Can Joe convince her that he will always be there for her…before their Christmas babies arrive?

Her Christmas Wish - Tara Taylor Quinn

All she wants for Christmas…is a family

Attorney and single mum Sage Martin has the family she always wanted — no thanks to Gray Bartholomew, her ex-fiancé. Her adopted young daughter, Leigh, almost makes her forget their scandalous broken engagement. But now the handsome veterinarian is back in Ocean Breeze and hiding out from a scandal of his own. Ten years hasn’t dimmed their sizzling attraction. Nor has it transformed child-shy Gray into father material. But when Sage is in his strong arms, watching him interact with her toddler, she yearns for a second act. Maybe a little Christmas magic — and a lot of love — will warm Gray’s reluctant heart!

Chasing A Second Chance - Brenda Jackson

Can he outrace her fears to win a lasting love?

After uncovering a slew of family secrets — including his Westmoreland cousins — single dad Matthew Caulder’s life has turned upside down. The only thing he knows for sure is how drawn he is to Iris Michaels, the gorgeous single mum with mile-high walls around her heart. Iris’s daredevil late husband taught her how dangerous love can be. She’s not in the market for another try, or for anything beyond a fling. But Matthew won’t let her run from all they could be. With every kiss, every touch, he’ll prove to her that love might be worth the risk...

Their Summer Rescue - Sera Taíno

Saving the turtles...leads to finding each other.

Dr Nyla Dávila is devoted to protecting the turtles in Soledad Bay, her small community on the coast of Florida. So when her sea turtle research and education center falls victim to a cyberattack, she’ll do whatever it takes to make sure she can continue her work for the animals — even if that means enlisting the alluring hacker Oliva Navarro. With the reputation of her company on the line, the last thing Olivia needs is to be distracted by the center’s passionate director. But the more the two work together, the deeper Olivia falls under the spell of Soledad Bay — and Nyla. Can she rescue Nyla’s dream and still keep her own heart safe?

A Surprise For The Single Dad - Jen Gilroy

An unexpected reunion brings a loving new beginning!

Returning to quaint Strawberry Pond, New Hampshire is bittersweet for veterinarian Trevor Kaminski. His hometown is full of memories of the sister he lost. And with his orphaned nephew, Danny, to raise, he suddenly finds himself a single dad. But reconnecting with his childhood best friend Laura Sullivan brings a joyful surprise — romantic feelings that catch them both off guard. Laura is happy to help with Danny, and working with Trevor to save the local animal shelter allows their friendship to deepen and grow...into love. But self-sufficient Laura never planned on marriage. Can Trevor convince the dedicated bachelorette to embrace a fresh start with an instant family?

The Rancher’s Vow - Alexis Morgan

A curve ball...or a fresh new start?

Some guys never leave their hometown. Professional baseball player Trace Calland couldn’t wait to escape Dunbar, Washington — only now he’s back, with a damaged shoulder and his ballplaying career on the line. He’s hoping his new physical therapist, Avery Unger, might just be what Trace needs. No coddling. No fangirling. Just professional care. Which is proving a problem now that something is sparking between them because Trace needs to focus on healing and getting back to his team. And while Trace’s old dream may be in danger of being over, something — or rather someone, namely the talented, beautiful Avery — might just take its place.

A curve ball...or a fresh new start?

Some guys never leave their hometown. Professional baseball player Trace Calland couldn’t wait to escape Dunbar, Washington — only now he’s back, with a damaged shoulder and his ballplaying career on the line. He’s hoping his new physical therapist, Avery Unger, might just be what Trace needs. No coddling. No fangirling. Just professional care. Which is proving a problem now that something is sparking between them because Trace needs to focus on healing and getting back to his team. And while Trace’s old dream may be in danger of being over, something — or rather someone, namely the talented, beautiful Avery — might just take its place.

This big-city cowboy just swept her off her boots!

Saving his family’s Kentucky racing stables is priority number one for cowboy Asher Blackwell. Love is not on his agenda. But when pretty chef Kelley Munroe pulls him into a clumsy two-step, he’s charmed. And making a deal with her to cater for the stables adds a little sunlight to his days. As a shared love of horses draws them together, and they’re roped into planning the town’s Fourth of July celebrations, the sparks between them blossom into fireworks. Asher wasn’t looking for a fresh start, and his life is in New York. But Kelley’s healing support is cracking open his guarded heart. Could she be the cowgirl he’d always hoped for?

Their fake romance will either turn their lives around...or upside down.

The coach’s daughter is beautiful, spirited, and totally off limits. But NHL hockey player Liam Caldwell is stuck in a scoring slump, and he’ll take whatever luck he can get, including Kate Sullivan’s playful kiss. Good news — it breaks his slump. Bad news — video of the kiss goes viral. They can’t admit it was impulsive, not with the playoffs looming. So they agree to a fake romance — no strings, no feelings. It can’t be anything more — at the end of the season, Liam will move on to another team, and Kate’s business and family are in Hollow Valley. So why, as the days count down and their nights heat up, are the goodbyes getting harder?

The Texas Soldier’s Twins - Cathy Gillen Thacker

This soldier’s new mission: taking care of twins!

Love at first sight? It’s the real deal! When Sadie McCabe gazed into those shining blue eyes, she was smitten by the infant twins. The self-made lavender farmer promised her best friend Will Strickland that she’d help with the babies’ care until his surprise wards are adopted. But they’ve stolen her heart, and Sadie’s feeling the love...and not just for the twins.

Special Forces soldier Will never expected to become guardian to his late cousin’s twins. Or to share a hotter-than-Texas kiss with Sadie. Will’s head says he’s not family man material. But his heart says this is what he’s been missing. With his feelings at war, can the soldier’s heart win the battle for happily ever after?

Their Playoff Arrangement - Laurel Greer

Their fake romance will either turn their lives around...or upside down.

The coach’s daughter is beautiful, spirited, and totally off limits. But NHL hockey player Liam Caldwell is stuck in a scoring slump, and he’ll take whatever luck he can get, including Kate Sullivan’s playful kiss. Good news — it breaks his slump. Bad news — video of the kiss goes viral. They can’t admit it was impulsive, not with the playoffs looming. So they agree to a fake romance — no strings, no feelings. It can’t be anything more — at the end of the season, Liam will move on to another team, and Kate’s business and family are in Hollow Valley. So why, as the days count down and their nights heat up, are the goodbyes getting harder?

The Wedding Promise - Kelli Storm

A marriage of convenience to her celebrity crush? Who wouldn’t say ‘I do’!

Isabella Rossi is desperate to start over, so she takes a job as a live-in nanny for a mysterious family. She’s shocked to learn her new employer is none other than boy band legend — and Izzy’s secret celebrity crush — Zan Chen! Only, after Zan was widowed, he moved his family to a small town and shut down his heart. So Izzy knows when he proposes marriage, it’s strictly an arrangement to protect his family. Walking down the aisle to Zan’s waiting arms is a fantasy she’s had forever...but is living a dream enough if it can never be real?

A Kiss For Her Rival Rancher - Anna Grace

From locking horns...to shocking their small town!

Rancher Cash Holiday was prepared to host the Mountain Country Most Eligible Pageant, not participate! But family always comes first, so when his siblings ask for this one favour, Cash says yes. Even though he’ll be competing with his stunning, quick-witted nemesis: Mayor Mylie Saunders. She and Cash have never seen eye to eye, but when they’re unexpectedly partnered up, the sparks really start flying! Now everyone in Ripple Creek is talking about the pageant...and the two frontrunners. But under a sky full of Fourth of July fireworks, battles turn into unexpected butterflies. Are Cash and Mylie really perfect enemies...or are they perfect for each other?

First rule of renovating: don’t kiss your contractor...

Only Maddie Briar already broke that rule. Last night, she didn’t know Jake Winn was her contractor. He was just the handsome local she’d shared a drink with and a flirty get-to-know-you conversation that ended in a mind-blowing kiss! Now, though, Jake is not only the grumpy foreman handling the renovation for her new catering business but the guy she outbid for the building...and her neighbour! With both their reputations and futures on the line, every decision ends in a standoff. Can Maddie and Jake set aside the barbs — and electric chemistry — to get the job done?

She thought her love story was over. But there could be a fourth-quarter surprise.

In Bishop Falls, Texas, football is the religion, and Bailey Davis is the patron saint. Not only does she run the town’s central hub — football-themed coffee shop Huddle Up — she’s also the widow of a local legend. But life on a pedestal is lonely. There’s something missing...right up until she’s kissed by coach Cade Montgomery, her late husband’s best friend. It’s shocking and wonderful, and it stirs up something neither think they’re allowed to feel. So they agree to keep things under wraps — and not fall in love. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to stick to the play...

Christmas On The Range - Stella Bagwell

This Christmas, his kiss is on her list.

Bonnie Hollister isn’t interested in romance. Ever. After her ex-boyfriend dumped her to make a play for her more outgoing twin, Bonnie put her heart away. She has wealth, beauty and a family legacy but clearly, love is not for this demure cowgirl. Until Bonnie meets horse trainer Mose Martel, and her reserve slowly unravels with thoughts of kissing and...

Mose has the broken heart to prove that a woman of means will choose wealth over love. He’d rather two-step his way between heartache and hook-ups. But pretty, shy Bonnie has woven a spell around Mose’s heart. And a glimmer of hope ignites. This Christmas, can they overcome past pain and fear to unwrap the love they both deserve?

Christmas Promises - Shelley Shepard Gray

Could just friends...turn into something more?

With its twinkling lights, evergreen wreaths and freshly fallen snow, small-town Medina, Ohio, is bursting with holiday charm. And accountant Chloe Winner has everything in order, including a successful business and a warm community at the Loaves of Love food bank. But she has one tiny problem — her inconvenient feelings for fellow volunteer Jamison Smith. After all, the easygoing park ranger is her complete opposite. Plus, she’s dating his best friend, who is a much better match...isn’t he? Something about kind, thoughtful Jamison is making Chloe’s season so much brighter. Could falling in love find a place on her Christmas to-do list?

Their Holiday Agreement - Amy Vastine

Can their fake romance...score a shot at forever?

Pro hockey player Theo Seasons has been benched over the holidays due to a knee injury. When he asks the team’s physical therapist Mallory Moore to help him with his rehab at his family’s inn for a week, it’s perfect timing. Because Mallory is looking for an excuse to avoid the chaos — and the pressure to marry — with her family! She tells them she’s spending Christmas with her new boyfriend...never dreaming they would show up at the inn! As Mallory and Theo’s deception spirals out of control and the pretend romance deepens, they may have to face the truth — a real love they can no longer ignore!

A Wyoming Family Holiday - Virginia McCullough

Can saving a town landmark...restore her faith in love?

When attorney Sloan Lancaster returns to Adelaide Creek to care for his father, he’s shocked at Winding Creek Rehab Center’s rundown state. He considers moving his dad but is drawn to his high school crush Bethany, in charge of the facility’s restoration. Moved by Bethany’s community spirit and her adorable young daughter Heidi, Sloan makes an anonymous donation to the Center as the holidays bring them all closer. But when Sloan’s identity is revealed, Bethany pulls away, anxious about conflict of interest. Can she overcome her fears to embrace Sloan’s support — and build the loving family she's always wanted?

The Ex Next Door - Heatherly Bell

Recently divorced, Amy Holloway is starting fresh. Moving into a cozy new home with her energetic nine-year-old twins, she’s focused on rebuilding her life. But when she discovers her new neighbour is her ex-high school sweetheart, Declan Sheridan, the past comes rushing back.

Charming, handsome Declan knows he’s been given a second chance, but winning Amy’s heart won’t be easy. He devises a plan to help Amy and her kids, one good deed at a time. Just when their bond deepens, Amy’s ex-husband complicates her fresh start. Caught between familiar safety and the excitement of new love, Amy must choose what truly matters. Can she find the strength to embrace what she deserves?

The Forever Wedding Date - Tif Marcelo

Wedding planner Gabriella Espiritu’s down on her luck: first, she flunks the CPA exam, then her long-distance internet boyfriend vanishes just before her brother’s wedding! Fortunately, Gabby’s best friend, Chip Lowry, jumps in as matchmaker. Unbeknownst to Gabby, though, Chip’s been crushing on her for years! And the more he tries to play Cupid, the more he falls under the spell of his lovely friend. But he can’t help fearing that finally baring his soul to his bestie would destroy everything...or is going from friends to lovers a leap worth taking?

The Playboy Project - Michele Dunaway

Accused of being a cold fish, wildlife biologist Hermione Scott conducts a sexy experiment — a one-night stand with a gorgeous stranger! But when that stranger turns out to be infamous playboy Michael Clayton, she finds herself with a career-threatening conflict of interest. Hired as an environmental consultant by Michael’s hotel tycoon father, she strives to keep their connection a secret. But when she’s forced to work with the far-younger man, she falls for his charms...again and again. And Michael seems to see her in a way no other man has. Is she just another notch on his bedpost, or could love be a viable hypothesis?

A Risk Worth Taking - Darby Baham

After years of failed romances, Giselle Lewis has decided to play it safe. She’s given up on getting swept off her feet or falling head over heels. These days, she’d much rather keep her feet on the ground as she tiptoes cautiously into love with someone sensible. Someone reliable and predictable. Someone who definitely isn’t Brandon Clark, her friend and secret crush. Taking a chance on something more with Brandon could end in disaster, ruining their friendship. On the other hand...turning her back on all they could have together might be the biggest risk of all.

He could have anyone he wanted. She couldn’t believe he'd want her!

Julie Alleen’s entire life is her whimsical, small-town home decor store. She’ll stop at nothing to save it from a looming corporate take over — even record a silly video pleading with boyband sensation and former classmate, Jake Reynolds, for help. When Jake takes the bait and appears on her doorstep, she’s stunned. And though it’s been decades, he’s stunned by the intoxicating, fiery redhead he’s unable to forget.

But Jake’s got a reputation as a womanising popstar and Julie’s asexual. Can Jake meet the challenge of not only saving his beleaguered hometown, but also proving to Julie that she’s the woman he wants — no matter what?

The Romance Remedy - Allison Leigh

Survive one year living in Cape Cardinale, Oregon — the ridiculous stipulation in her father’s will — then grab her inheritance and run back to San Francisco! That’s recently divorced teacher Alexa Cardinale’s plan. Getting involved with a student’s father is not part of the curriculum. Especially mind-numbingly handsome doctor West D’Angelo — who makes her knees go weak. A widower and single dad, West is building a stable life for his son, Jason, and that means working more hours than he’d like. He certainly doesn’t have time for romance. But Jason has his own ideas about what his dad needs. And when he plays matchmaker, he’s playing to heal wounded hearts…and maybe win a family.

Bluebonnet Season - Teri Wilson

School librarian and Comfort Paws cofounder Belle Darling will do anything to keep her reading assistance program going at Bluebonnet Elementary — except sell her beloved dog, Peaches, to billionaire Cash McAllister! And yes, he has the funding to keep the program going — but he wants this particular dog because she is the first creature his orphaned niece turned daughter has shown real interest in since her parents died. So Belle insists Cash take classes with Belle to train a new dog for his little girl. And when their working together reveals Belle and Cash’s explosive chemistry — and a connection neither expected — will their tenuous alliance become a more permanent partnership, canines and all?

A Summer To Start Over - Sera Taíno

Single mum Indya Linares has always been Ms Independent — especially when her family’s hurricane-ravaged resort is at stake. But when Indya’s boat breaks down at sea, she’s forced to accept help from a handsome stranger who immediately makes her heart beat faster. Who would have imagined that he’s also her stubborn mother’s pick for a new facilities manager extraordinaire? After Santiago Pereira left Venezuela to begin again in Soledad Bay, he’s got something to prove to his family…and a mission to bring his daughter back to him. But when Santi just can’t stop thinking about his new boss, will hospitality take on a new meaning for them both?

Their Surprise Reunion - Shelley Shepard Gray

Kayla Harding knew she’d reached rock bottom when she forced herself to walk through the front doors of Loaves of Love, the food bank in Medina, Ohio, one Saturday morning. Happily, what she finds there is a loving community of people who offer her not just food, but friendship and hope. She also finds Sean Copeland, a former crush, father to six-year-old Jackson and small-town football coach, who volunteers at the food bank. But Kayla is still reeling from her divorce, and Sean is a recent widower. Can they find it in their hearts to fall in love again?

True love might be patient…but how long is too long?

Ethan Bravo had been in love with Matilda Hunt since…well, since before she was Matilda Hunt, actually. Because he and Gabe Hunt had been best friends since high school. So Matty was off-limits to Ethan. Even now, after Matty has been a widow for three years, he considers her forbidden fruit. It was easy when she lived in LA, but now Matty’s moved home for good. And instead of betraying his best friend’s memory and revealing his heart, Ethan settled for being her confidant.

Except Matty is pregnant with the child from her now ex-boyfriend — a man who wants nothing to do with Matty or the baby. So Ethan is stepping up, becoming the one man Matty can trust. Sharing his true feelings now would shatter that trust. And Ethan can’t risk losing Matty — again. He can be the one man she deserves, even if keeping his secret could break his heart.

He may be an aloof cowboy...but still waters run deep!

Practical cowboy Dougal McCarrick sure didn’t believe in things like love at first sight. But the moment he sets eyes on Emory Swanson and the injured dog she’s rescuing, Dougal can’t help but be captivated by the beautiful Granite Falls newcomer with the mournful eyes. So much so that the shy rancher pours his feelings out in letters. Racked with guilt over her husband’s death, Emory’s still paying penance for the past. Why does she deserve the beautiful words of a mysterious cowboy poet? Dougal may just be the one to melt the ice from her heart...and in the process, capture his own elusive and forever love.