At fourteen, Penny Winters fell out of the closet and in love with her best friend, Misa Ito. But before they truly understood their feelings, Misa and her family were gone. Over a decade later, when Penny secures a job at a top New York advertising agency, she has a second chance at first love when she's introduced to the lead account executive, Misa.But the road to happiness is riddled with potholes. Misa is still impossibly beautiful, but super cold. And Misa shows no recollection of Penny-the girl who once showed her how to skateboard, make daisy chain crowns, and shared every secret with. On top of that, there's the huge engagement ring and photo of a handsome man on Misa's desk. The butterflies Penny feels don't seem one-sided, and she wants answers.Penny has no idea that she's begging for the impossible. Getting Misa to admit anything means asking her to do the unthinkable: put aside her career and her father's expectations to give into her heart. Which has always belonged to Penny.
It's her first Christmas with her birth family...Thanks to a bone marrow donation from her newly discovered sister, interior designer Allison Miers has just beat cancer and has been welcomed into her new family, the Bertrands of Cypress Bayou. She's been curious about her birth family for years, and it seems they're all trying to make amends for her mother abandoning her-even offering a trust fund if she'll stay a year and give the town a chance.As Allison arrives in town amidst preparations for the Cypress Bayou Christmas Festival, she's quickly overwhelmed by the drama and competition between both sides of her birth families. Local mechanic Matt Landry is the most normal person she's met so far, and it doesn't hurt that he's also handsome and friendly. Just as Allison starts to wonder if she's finally found a new home, family, and a man to love, she discovers that Matt-just like both sides of her family-has been keeping his own secrets.Family is all Allison has ever wanted, but should she listen to her head or her heart this unforgettable Christmas?
This time, he'll need to play for keeps-or not at all.Xander Mac, now an internationally acclaimed country singer, has finally come home to Kurrajong Crossing. It's been four years since his casual, no-strings-attached relationship with Bonnie Callaghan imploded under the pressures of distance and secrets held back. Xander's return for a charity concert during the town's winter festival is his opportunity to reconnect with Bonnie. Only this time, he might have to put his heart on the line.Bonnie left Kurrajong Crossing hoping distance would give her heart a chance to heal, but she owes Xander's grandparents, so when they need her help she answers the call. The return of Xander brings back hurt, long-buried feelings, but Xander has always said he only wants fun from a relationship and that's not something Bonnie can guarantee.Their attraction is still hot and their connection is deep. But to make it work, they'll both need to be all in or say goodbye forever.
It was only meant to be one night of pleasure...After a failed engagement, paleontologist Heather "Heart" Carvalho has vowed to always protect herself in love. When she''s hired to conduct a geophysical survey for a mineral rights dispute on ancient land, she never expects to be swept up in the arms of a rugged cowboy. After a night of passion, she learns the handsome cowboy is her new client. Even more complicated, he has kids, and soon Heart longs for something she knows she can never have...a family.Tyler Dixon doesn''t have time for emotional attachments. He has two sons to raise solo, a multimillion-dollar ranch to operate, and a pending lawsuit to protect his land from an unscrupulous oil company. Carrying on with the gorgeous, free-spirited paleontologist will only jeopardize Tyler''s case. So why does he feel the impulse to keep crossing the line with her?They''re both everything they told themselves they didn''t want. As their chemistry burns, Heart claims she can remain impartial, but soon Ty wants the one thing she''s sworn to never again give away-her heart.
Anything that can go wrong will...Darby Jameson knows that spending the night with groomsman Ryan Thomas after her twin brother's wedding is a big mistake. Darby's not cut out for one-night stands and Ryan's definitely not one for relationships-she knows this. Still, she falls hard for the sexy cowboy's many charms, and it's better than she ever imagined. Darby is in for a world of hurt when one night turns into a secret affair, but what's she to do when his smile melts her heart?When Ryan finally gives in to his attraction to his best friend's sister, he insists it's only temporary and best kept to themselves. Darby can do so much better than to take up with him. He has nothing to give to a sweet woman like her, and everyone knows it.But when Darby drops a bombshell, suddenly a casual fling is no longer an option. With so much at stake, and so many factors keeping them apart, do Darby and Ryan have a chance at a happily ever after?
They were in it for the fun, but never expected the storm...Life for hometown ER physician Dr. Max Lange has always been sweet. He loves his job and is dialed in socially with his family, friends, and community. But lately, something feels like it's missing. When a visiting doctor pulls him in for a hot kiss and asks him to play along in order to avoid unwanted attention from a hospital administrator, Max knows exactly what he wants and needs-the lovely Dr. Mitchell.After a tragic error shakes her confidence beyond repair, Dr. Lauren Mitchell has abandoned her career in cardiothoracic surgery and instead works as a lead medical consultant for a top cardiovascular technology company. She enjoys her simple life on the road-hotel rooms, room service, and no emotional entanglements.When a violent storm throws her into service at St. Mark's hospital, Max has only a few days to prove to Lauren that they belong together, while she must reevaluate her career...and her life. Will Max's love be enough to make River's Edge and Max her home?
They have a second chance at love...if they're brave enough to take the risk.Fifteen years ago, Skylar Rivers fled from home after her boyfriend's Army unit was annihilated. Now, she's a veterinarian who's created a foundation to honor Travis and the dreams of a ranch they shared. When a car accident lands her and her foster son in the ER, Dr. Travis Dixon arrives-seemingly resurrected from the dead. Their chemistry still flares hot, but he's changed, and she has a troubled teen to protect.Travis Dixon has many regrets. Most notably, losing his best friend in a battle that took his foot and nearly his life, and then turning to the bottle during recovery. He hurt everyone he loved, but is now a respected orthopaedic surgeon determined to establish a riding program for injured vets. When the blonde beauty he never forgot throws his heart and his plans into a tailspin, he realizes he wants to reconnect with his roots and find a new place in Skylar's life.They've both run from their pasts. Can Skylar make room for Travis in her future?
The only thing more annoying than a ghost flash mob is a rogue vampire attack...Supernatural investigator Mina Summers is only one undercover mission away from the promotion she''s worked for her entire career. Her assignment is simple: figure out why several unregistered vampires are going rogue-including one that ruined her best suit-and attacking humans. Her investigation leads her to Thinner, a new celebrity-endorsed weight loss company that''s shrouded in mystery and promises seemingly impossible results.Mina''s convinced she''ll finish her mission in time for dinner, but when she face-plants into Carma Nicks, Thinner''s smart and sexy vice president, Mina''s suddenly out of her depth. Surely her heart is only racing due to adrenaline, right? Falling for-and sleeping with-a mark goes 100% against protocol, but Mina''s plans to keep her distance are as flimsy as the agency-issued ghost that resides in her apartment.When Thinner''s secrets disrupt the peace between supernaturals and humans-and threaten Carma''s life-Mina''s forced to choose between protecting her dream career or saving the woman she loves.
It''s not true that you can''t go home again, but do you want to?Paris gallery owner Leah Bertrand returns to her historic, moss-draped Louisiana hometown to fulfill a deathbed promise to her friend and mentor. She''s been matched as a bone marrow donor to a stranger, yet the match is so close that doctors suspect a family relationship. But how? Leah''s family has always seethed with drama, but this visit home promises secrets as deep, dark, and mysterious as the water in Cypress Bayou. And then her ex arrives, and Leah realizes the feelings and secrets she buried years ago have come back to haunt her.Dr. Jake Carmichael returns to Cypress Bayou after years away and is shocked to see Leah, his childhood sweetheart and first love, back in town and on his patient roster. The sparks still burn, but when he tries to discuss what went wrong and perhaps rebuild their relationship, Leah refuses.Jake''s not ready to give up on their future together. But Leah fears she has even more to lose this time...
She's finally come home, but will she choose to stay?After twelve years spent building her career in Los Angeles, Bailey Boone returns home to Ministry, Alabama, weeks before Christmas with a large cast and crew. She's desperate for a miracle to save her company's big budget holiday film that just lost its winter wonderland location. Bailey may have bolted from Ministry before the ink on her diploma dried, but her hometown definitely knows how to throw an unforgettable southern Christmas. Except she forgot about the ghosts of Christmas past she left behind-especially her first love, Seth.Sheriff Seth McKay never forgot the girl he let go so many years ago. They were soulmates, but he knew Bailey needed more than Ministry could offer. Now she's back and more stunning and confident than ever. Despite the years, their connection and chemistry still burn bright. Can Seth find his own Christmas miracle and convince Bailey to write her story in Ministry…with him?
He believes in fate…Here’s my plan: Crash through the ceiling of my family’s business to become the best hotelier on the West Coast. Nothing rattles me when it comes to a challenge and hard work, but when I spot my almost one-night-stand in my lobby, I’m thrown totally off my game. Alejandra is my dream girl. The one I can’t forget who got away – literally. Which might explain why I blurt out to my meddlesome, matchmaking grandmother that Alejandra is my date for her fast approaching and highly choreographed eightieth birthday party.She’s been on pause… Some decisions are harder than others, but agreeing to a date with Drew isn’t one of them. He’s a charming and gorgeous curveball I didn’t see coming, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember to play it safe. I’ve made a promise, and even though I’m now torn: I have to honor it in order to move on from the past. Drew feels like my future, but I’m about to put everything I want in jeopardy.
The closer she gets to the truth, the more she finds herself drowning in troubleIt’s an exciting time in Sweet River, Texas, and the whole town is talking. Maybe, a little too much. Former English professor Ainsley McGregor has gambled everything on her new business: Bless Your Art, an artisan market where local artists sell their wares and teach classes.The bright, white space is filled to the brim with colorful art, yarn, jewelry, pet treats, antiques and even a few medieval weapons. Oh, and there are wine tastings. Everything is better with wine. Ainsley is surprised by how well things are going–right up until the moment her Great Dane finds a dead body. With her friend accused of the murder, it’s up to Ainsley to find the real killer.As the suspect list grows longer, Ainsley has her work cut out for her. The task is made more difficult by the fact her brother, the sheriff, doesn’t seem to want her help. If she doesn’t wrap up the case soon, she might be the next wine, um, one to die.
Mia DeAngelis knew it was time to make a change. Wanting to provide a better life for herself and her ten-year-old nephew, Ben, she took a chance and moved to the small town of Compass Cove. Now, the college librarian is adapting to a new job, a new town, and living with her feisty seventy-eight-year-old grandmother. Mia is determined to make it all work, hoping the coastal hamlet gives both her and Ben the sense of community, family and belonging they both want so much.Adam Miller, a retired NFL quarterback, has come back to Compass Cove to start over after an injury puts an end to his high-octane life. Settling into the small town routine proves to be a challenge, but his job coaching at Jennings College gives him a sense of purpose, while keeping him connected to the game he loves.There couldn't be two people more different, yet the minute they meet, friends and family have no doubt they belong together. Now if Mia and Adam can only get out or their own way and embrace a little home town magic, they can find the happy ever after they both crave…
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