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"I came to this small town to rebuild my life, not to lose my heart to the grumpy daddy next door. After being left at the altar, I fled to a quiet town, hoping to bake away my pain. What I didn’t plan for was Lucas—the brooding, maddeningly gorgeous rancher who challenges me at every turn. Beneath his gruff exterior is a man who loves fiercely, especially his little daughter, Sarah. And when one heated kiss shatters the tension between us, I realize there’s more to Lucas than his scowl. But his past holds him back, and my future is calling me back to New York. How do I follow my dreams without leaving him behind? ​​​​​​​ Will Lucas risk his guarded heart, or will I be forced to choose between the life I’ve always wanted and the love I never saw coming?"

"My new boss is a billionaire CEO. Cold. Controlling. Untouchable. And now I’m his assistant. Dominic Raynes, everything I swore I’d avoid—older, powerful, and infuriatingly gorgeous. He has rules for everything: his schedule, his empire… even me. Rule #1: No distractions. Rule #2: No mistakes. Rule #3: Absolutely no office romance. Too bad I’ve been breaking them since the moment I spilled coffee all over his thousand-dollar suit. He’s grumpy. I’m sassy. He pushes; I push back harder. Late nights in his penthouse luxury office blur into stolen glances, forbidden touches. The kind of heat that could ruin us both. If anyone finds out, I lose my job. He could lose his company. And yet the more I fight it, the more I want the man I can’t have. Enemies to Lovers. Forbidden Office Romance. Billionaire Boss. Age Gap. Secret Love. This isn’t just business. It’s war—and I’m about to surrender. "

She’s SeaWorld’s lead dolphin trainer—sunshine on the surface, survivor underneath. When her first love, Jake, now a Navy SEAL with a daughter, is assigned to her PR project, old wounds resurface. He ghosted her after their summer together, and now he’s back, stirring anger, attraction, and memories. She’s determined to earn her dream job in Florida and leave him behind again. But when tragedy strikes and Jake stands by her side, she must decide: hold on to resentment, or risk everything for the man she never stopped loving. Forgiveness won’t change the past—but it might rewrite her future.

When law student meets bad-boy biker next door, sparks fly in all the wrong ways. After spilling coffee on Hunter Flint's prized Ducati, sunshine-and-cardigans girl finds herself drawn to the leather-clad, tattooed storm of a man. A flooded apartment forces her into his space, where opposites don't just attract, they combust. But when Hunter's psychotic ex returns wielding chaos and lies, their fake relationship becomes the only shield against her destruction. As boundaries blur between pretense and passion, she must decide if falling for the dangerous stranger is worth risking everything, including her heart.

"I ran from my wedding. Now I’m pregnant with a broody billionaire’s baby. I left my fiancé at the altar and ended up stranded on a mountain with Tony Callahan. My best friend's brother. Off-limits. Damaged. The one I swore was just a crush. But then he touches me like I matter. Like I’m not a mistake—just something he never let himself want until now. He listens. He lingers. He looks at me like I’m his. And I want to believe it."

"He’s my next-door neighbor. My family’s sworn enemy. And now… my fake fiancé. One desperate lie Now Ethan Kane—the broody bad boy I should hate—is sliding a ring on my finger Kissing me like he forgot it was all pretend Every look lingers. Every touch burns. Every secret between us threatens to explode. Then the emails begin. Anonymous. Sinister. Deadly. He swears he’ll protect me But when the truth finally lands, it won’t just ruin us— It could destroy everything. "

"I’m a billionaire CEO going undercover to catch the thief draining my company. What I didn’t expect was Ana—my brilliant, sharp-tongued employee who disarms me with every glance. She’s all curves, fire, and fierce integrity. I knew I was lost the moment I saw her. She doesn’t trust me, but I trust her. Attraction burns hotter than any scandal. A company retreat sparks a stolen kiss; our passion ignites into a love affair I can’t resist. But I’m living a lie—and if Ana discovers the truth, I’ll lose more than my company. I’ll lose her "

"One kiss. That’s all it took for Jake Ellison—my brother’s best friend, my next-door neighbor, the firefighter I could never have—to ruin me. He walked away once. Left me with a broken heart and a secret I swore I’d bury. Now he’s everywhere. Saving me from stairwells. Fixing things that don’t need fixing. Living so close I can hear him through the walls. The heat between us is dangerous. If my brother finds out, everything will explode. But the real risk? Letting Jake back in… and watching him walk away again."

"I slept with my best friend’s husband… then six years later, he bought my company and made me his assistant. He’s grumpy, gorgeous, and the man I’ve spent years investigating for murder. Also the same man I slept with before I knew who he was. Caleb Martin is off-limits in every way. Too rich. Too powerful. Too dangerous. And now… my boss. Buying my newsroom was a power play to shut me up. Working under him is a nightmare I can’t quit. I need to hate him. But the way he looks at me like I’m the only thing holding him together makes me want to scream. He hides secrets in shadows and guilt in silence. And somehow, his daughter thinks I hung the moon. I should run. Instead, I fall harder than I did six years ago. Then I uncover the truth he’s been burying. The one that got my best friend killed. I swore I’d make him pay. Now I’m in love with the man who took her from me."

"Fresh herbs. Small-town farmers’ market. A corpse in the potting shed. Fiona Firth came to Millfield Market to sell herbs, not to find their local herbalist slumped beside the fertilizer. The whispers say “natural causes.” Fiona’s sharp eye says otherwise. She spots what others miss: switched jars, sticky label glue, footprints. Miso, her orange tabby, bristles at clues and vendors. Two suspects rise: the town doctor who blames the herbalist for poaching patients, and a resentful nephew eyeing her stall and secret recipes. As vendors pack up and suspects slip away, Fiona races the clock to unmask the murderer before a second vendor dies and the market is shut down for good. "

widower meets and knows a woman who comes to town to open a bakery/coffee shop. At first they don't really get along, but as they get to know each other they become very interested in each other. Jonathon and Maggie were classmates in high school although she doesn't remember him, probably because they ran in different circles. Jonathon's son Nathan is cute and loves to help out.

"Accused of murder and trapped in an insane asylum.  Clara Martin wakes up in a locked psychiatric ward, memory shattered, fiancé murdered. The police think she did it. The doctors call her unstable. One person believes her innocence Dr. Mark Sullivan. Clara’s memory begins to return in fragments. Blood on her hands. Someone chasing her in the dark. She dosen't know who to trust. If she can’t piece together the truth soon, the real killer will make sure she never remembers at all.  "

A tender, slow-burn Regency romance filled with banter, intrigue, and emotional depth. This compelling tale of enemies-to-lovers explores not only the constraints of society but also the courage it takes to choose.

"He’s back. Dr Daniel Foster - blew into town with the same storm that shut everything down... and just like that, we’re stranded. Together. In my café. No power. No escape. Just me—and —my first love, my biggest heartbreak, and the last person I expected to see. The Texas storm outside? Wild. But what’s happening inside these walls? Even more dangerous. In the quiet moments between thunderclaps, something else begins to stir. Old memories resurface. Sparks begin to flicker. And maybe—just maybe—there’s something between us that never really ended. This might be our second chance... Or just a reminder of everything we lost the first time. But when the storm clears, will Daniel walk away again— or finally find his way home?"

"Seraphina Beckett intended to start over. The celebrated playwright—and former NYPD murder consultant—was just passing through Mapleridge on her way to a new life in Oregon. But when the lead actress drops dead mid-rehearsal, Sera is pulled into a real-life whodunit. Armed with sharp intuition, a stubborn sense of justice, and her Siamese cat, Simba, Sera pieces together the clues. The suspects? An ambitious understudy, a cagey theater historian, a cast full of secrets, and her one-time detective partner. With only forty-eight hours before she’s back on the road, Sera must untangle a web of deceit, rivalries, and misdirection. "

"Selene is planning a high-profile charity gala—until she’s forced to work with Mason, her boss’s older brother and the bad boy she’s sparred with for years. One storm, one kiss, and one unforgettable night later, she walks away... only to discover she’s pregnant. Intent on keeping the secret, Selene tries to keep things professional. But Mason keeps showing up, breaking down her walls with unexpected tenderness. When their secret explodes, Selene must choose between protecting her career and risking everything for the man she never meant to fall for."

"I was supposed to marry Liam Monroe. Instead, I was humiliated at the altar—and drawn into the arms of his older brother. Noah Cross is a billionaire rockstar. Tattooed. Dangerous. Completely off-limits. He’s everything Liam isn’t. I hated his smirk, his taunts, the way he saw straight through me. Then one reckless night changed everything. Now I’m hiding a secret that could ruin us both. When the truth finally comes out, I’ll have to face one question: Can forbidden love survive the wreckage of betrayal? "

A.J. Milian

"A Beach Vacation, a B&B Inheritance… and a Body Scout Couldn’t Ignore. Blakely Monroe, a number-crunching city accountant and reluctant future innkeeper, only agreed to a Hilton Head Island getaway because her cheerful coworker Marnie Tolliver insisted. But their toes barely hit the sand before Marnie’s dog, Scout, sniffs out a corpse... and suddenly their beach escape becomes a crime scene. The dearly departed? Laurel Parsons: real estate shark and local menace. The suspects? Colt Davis, the tattooed bartender. Ruth Beecham, a granny with a steely glare. And Vanessa Hoyle, the overly helpful vacation rental manager who’s drowning in debt. Worse, Marnie’s argument with Laurel has her looking guiltier than a dog caught in the snack cabinet. Now Blakely must trade spreadsheets for sleuthing, dodge red herrings, survive the Hilton Head gossip mill, and follow Scout’s nose. Marnie is being followed and may be in danger. Blakely must solve the case before Marnie ends up in jail, or someone else ends up dead. "

"I have one golden rule as a writer: NEVER blur the line between who you are and who you write. One look at Alejandro, and that rule didn’t stand a chance. Alejandro. Freakin'. Ruiz. He wanted heat. I gave him my innocence. Latin sin wrapped in ruthless power—the last man a kindergarten teacher like me should seduce. Funny how heartbreak turns pain into wildfire. When my ex dumped me for being too vanilla, I unleashed Jazz Feroz—my not-so-sweet pen name who makes savage pirates beg for mercy. Jazz isn’t shy. Jazz isn’t safe. And she sure as hell isn’t quiet. She walked up to grumpy billionaire Alejandro like flames meeting gasoline—striking hard, burning fast. But wait... I am Jazz. And the lines are starting to bleed. He’s falling for fiction, and I’m terrified the truth will detonate the lie I built just to be near him. I'd set myself ablaze just to burn in his flames all over again. Now he’s in my classroom, standing in front of me, growling Jasmine like the lie just caught fire. "

"Ethan Blackwood, my brother's domineering best friend, my childhood nemesis, the man who knows how to push my buttons We’re forced to work together—his dominance against my independence. I didn’t mean to fall for Ethan Blackwood. But somewhere between the thunderstorm that trapped us beneath the same tarp, late nights drafting blueprints by firelight, and the quiet way his fingers brushed mine like a promise—I did. Then I found the documents—hidden in his desk drawer. If I’m wrong about Ethan, we don’t just lose the estate, we lose each other. "

Okay, I agreed to fake it with the grumpy billionaire who wants to bulldoze my boutique. Huge mistake. Julian Pierce is cold, arrogant, filthy rich—and ridiculously hot in a suit that probably costs more than my rent. He tried to evict me, insulted everything I’ve built, and walks around like he owns the planet. So yeah—we’re enemies. Then he offered me a deal: pretend to be his fiancé to keep his powerful family off his back, and he’ll let me keep my boutique. No feelings. No strings. Just strategy. But beneath the ice, he’s not who I thought. He’s guarded. Loyal. Devastatingly kind. Now we’re wearing rings, sharing a bed, and spending too many late nights pretending we’re not pretending. And if his family finds out the truth? They’ll disown him. His rivals just offered me a fortune to sell and disappear. But if I walk away, I won’t just lose him. I may lose myself as well.

" Following a humiliating breakup and her dog's accident, event planner Shannon McKay seeks a fresh start in the charming village of Willow Glen. She's tasked with the historic theater's glittering reopening gala, a high-stakes event perfect for proving herself. But when a sapphire necklace vanishes just hours before curtain, Shannon is thrust center stage in a real-life whodunit. With her resourceful dog Buddy and her gossip-fueled sidekick Lorraine, Shannon must dig deep behind the velvet curtains. From the jealous understudy to the prickly props mistress, everyone's a suspect. With the mayor breathing down her neck, Shannon must untangle a web of secrets and sabotage to save the gala, Willow Glen's reputation, and her own chance to finally belong. "

Burnt scones. Dead body. Cranky cat. Tessa Caldwell just moved to Ashbury Point. She’s inherited one old Victorian house. A cranky oven. And an orange tabby who’s claimed the premises as his own. Day one? Kitchen fire. Day two? Dead town historian. The police say accident. Her late aunt’s notes say murder. Clues turn up in old drawers, soggy maps, and Marmalade’s favorite nap spots. Lionel, the victim, seemed to have had few friends in Ashbury Point. As Tessa works through threads to solve the crime, it seems everyone has a secret to hide: the hostile lobsterman, the mayor blustering over every inquiry, the gossipy florist with too much hairspray. Tessa doesn’t know who to trust. Because someone will kill again to keep the past buried. If she doesn’t crack the case fast, Tessa could lose her shot at a fresh start... and her life.

"A newcomer. A suspicious death. A town of secrets—and one bossy cow. Willie Wilder was just passing through Eagle Ridge on her way to a fresh start. But when her van breaks down, she finds herself stuck in a small town hiding big secrets—and someone at the center of them winds up dead. The victim? A cranky landowner with more enemies than friends. The suspects? Coopers, long feuding neighbours, Baldwin, deeply indebted, or the Fenleys - cheated out of their land? Her allies? A trio of unforgettable women: Talulla the tattooed mechanic, Birdie the bedazzled motel clerk, and Marnie the no-nonsense librarian. Threatened to back off, she arms herself with a notebook, curiosity, and her strange gift for understanding animals (don’t ask), Willie becomes an accidental sleuth. With antique keys, a cryptic cow, and a skeptical sheriff circling, Willie must dig up decades of buried secrets. And in Eagle Ridge… even the cows know better than to talk. "

"I took a job with my best friend’s grumpy brother—and now we’re fake engaged and sharing a bed. Noah Brennan is the last man I should fall for. He’s my best friend’s brother, my new firehouse boss, and the grumpiest man alive. The fact that he’s annoyingly hot just makes it worse. Then he panics in a meeting and blurts out we’re engaged… and I play along like a lunatic. One cabin. One bed. One week of pretending we’re madly in love."

"A Hidden Past. A Mysterious Letter. A Cottage Full of Secrets. Allie Harper thought a quiet New England village would bring peace. Instead, she found a skeleton. After getting dumped and losing her job, she packs up her kitten Simon and they leave Boston behind. As she renovates her dusty Victorian cottage, she discovers a hidden cupboard, an old blueprint, and a letter from 1896. Compelled to dig into the past, she finds the writer’s husband had vanished. And someone still wanted it kept quiet. With help from two nosy neighbors and the ever-curious Simon, Allie follows a trail of clues through hidden tunnels and long-buried secrets. She’ll have to solve the mystery fast, before she becomes the next to vanish."

"Under the glare of the arena lights, hockey star Alex Bouchard takes a hit that sends him crashing to the ice, putting his season in jeopardy. Olivia Sinclair, a strong-willed, gifted physical therapist, pushes through the chaos to take control, their first meeting charged with urgency and heat. Assigned to guide his recovery, she fights to keep her distance from the sport—and the players—she swore off. But when a snowstorm traps them in her private clinic, late-night truths spark a connection neither expected. Now, they must decide if love is worth the fallout. "

When feared health inspector Victoria Hendricks collapses mid-meeting, Izzy Harper is suddenly at the center of Windmere Cove’s deadliest scandal, and the top suspect. As the investigation heats up, Izzy uncovers a truth Victoria never lived to reveal. With Noodle tracking clues, Izzy finds every lead steeped in betrayal: a doctor Victoria destroyed, a young heir one failure from losing it all. Each had motive. Each had means. And someone knows Izzy is putting the pieces together. In a town where secrets brew stronger than tea, Izzy must solve the case fast, before the killer serves her the same fate.

Sparks on Silver Ridge is a heartwarming, slow-burn romance set in a picturesque small town. When sassy, determined Emma takes a temporary job at Silver Ridge Ranch, her first day ends with a runaway colt and a literal collision with Jack—her best friend’s grumpy brother. Jack sees her as trouble he doesn’t need, but stormy nights, ranch mishaps, and shared laughter chip away at his walls. With an ex stirring trouble and loyalties tested, they must decide if love is worth the risk. Full of charm, humor, and hope, it’s a story of healing and unexpected second chances.

"Elena Torres never planned to stay in Willow Creek. One impassioned speech at a zoning meeting, one last stand for her grandmother’s beloved garden--then she’d be gone. But fate has other ideas. Like Alex Hawkins. Her best friend’s off-limits uncle. Her teenage crush. The brooding CEO who’s back in town with bulldozers and secrets. Alex isn’t supposed to want her. Not now. Not with the weight of a deal that could crumble his empire hanging in the balance. But the girl he once knew has become a woman who challenges him, ignites him--and makes him question everything. Their chemistry is combustible. Their past is complicated. And when the truth about the land comes to light, desire might not be enough to save what matters most. If you love steamy slow burns, forbidden romance, small town settings, and emotionally intense love stories with heart and heat--this novella is for you."

Heartfelt, humorous, and undeniably steamy, SMHM is a small-town romance about second chances, stubborn hearts and the mess of falling hard when you least expect it.

"Welcome to Blossom Bay—where the tea is hot, the gossip is hotter, and murder is never off the menu. Buttoned-up B&B owner Olivia Kemp finds a cryptic map crumpled in the hand of a dead swindling antique dealer in her backyard. Rival dealers, Estate owners and Museum curators know too much. Most are tight-lipped. Olivia’s pulled into a mystery filled with secrets, sabotage, and small-town scandals. With her Westie, Bailey, sniffing out danger and a trail of coded clues, Olivia must outsmart a killer hiding behind teacups and polite smiles. In exposing the mysterious Verity Order, Olivia is now in danger. Previous unsolved murders are now exposed. In Blossom Bay, the past isn’t buried—it’s just waiting to strike again. Olivia may have made herself the next target."

"Harper Finch owns a seaside bookshop, but her new mystery is no fiction. Gloria Astor—the silver screen legend and Harper’s step-aunt—hosts the reunion. The guests? A cast of suspects, each with a motive sharper than a dagger. As the storm rages outside, Gloria is found dead in her silk and diamonds. With the help of Deputy Trey, they uncover heirlooms, old grudges, and the kind of family secrets that don’t gather dust. Everyone hides something. Everyone blames someone and every clue is a misdirect in a mansion built on lies. As Harper lands right in the middle of a mystery with a deadly twist and a ticking clock. She knows only this. Every family hides a rotten apple but tonight, the core is pure poison. "

"I Swore I’d Never Touch Her… Now She’s Sleeping in My Cabin Wearing My Shirt. She’s my best friend’s little sister—the girl who always burned too bright, smiled too big, and made it way too easy to forget every line I wasn’t supposed to cross. I left this town behind to escape the wreckage of war, the weight of loss, and the one woman I was never supposed to want. And for years, I’ve stayed gone. I built a quiet life—woodcraft, long silences, and no attachments. Then Delaney Page shows up. Back in town, back in my space, back in my blood. The woman who used to steal my baseball caps and wreck my sanity without even trying is now all grown up—still chaos, still laughter, still impossible—and she’s got nowhere to stay. Her brother, my best friend, volunteers my cabin without blinking. Forced proximity. One bed. One storm. One long, restless night with her wearing my shirt and looking at me like I’m the only thing she wants. And I am absolutely not strong enough for this. Because here’s the truth: I’m the grumpy, battle-scarred recluse who built a life out of solitude. She’s the sunshine, the spark, the one girl who ever made me believe in something bigger than regret. But when she shows up at my door, suitcase in hand, eyes fierce and heart wide open, I know this time is different. Because love isn’t about holding someone back. It’s about standing beside them, no matter what comes. I kissed my best friend’s little sister. I let her into my cabin. Now I’m going to spend the rest of my life making sure she knows she’s home."

"Hearts in Hiding- Find Love Again Michael Graham, a retired CEO with a grumpy streak, escaped to Lavender Bay to forget. Molly Carson, a sassy, single mom and small-town business owner, guards her heart. They are opposites in every way—uptight meets free spirit. Neither is looking for love. Both are carrying old wounds. But one spirited matchmaker—with a secret podcast—won’t give up. Beachside walks turn into late-night talks. Friendly banter becomes laughter and trust. He falls first. She holds back. Old heartbreaks threaten their chance at happiness. Can they risk loving again, even when the past casts a long shadow? In Lavender Bay, love is sweeter the second time around. Perfect for fans of sweet romance, hopeful endings, and later-in-life love. In Lavender Bay, hope arrives on quiet tides and love comes when you open the door."

"Western Romance. After a fire leaves me homeless, I end up staying with my grump sexy Boss. Gage Carter’s father left him the ranch with one condition: I have to train his wild horses. After losing my home and belongings to a tragic fire, Gage offered me a place to stay at his ranch and a job. We clash at every turn. He wants control. I want independence. He pulls me in, then pushes me away. Bickering turns to banter. Gage stands up for my training methods, facing his nemesis, and I uncover an unexpected layer of him. "

"I moved to a small town for a fresh start. Why am I defending a flannel-wearing farmer I can’t stop thinking about? Luke Walker is everything I shouldn’t want. Irresistible dimples, soft eyes and two daughters who call him Daddy. I should’ve walked away when my sister started matchmaking. Instead, I let my son volunteer on his farm. I let myself enjoy his steady hands, his quiet smile, his heart. Now, my first legal case is saving his rescue farm. He’s my client. Officially off-limits. It’s late-night court prep, stolen glances across the kitchen table. Getting way too close. He’s soft with animals, patient with kids, somehow always standing too close. One moment in the barn, his hand on mine… I swore the earth tilts. I kissed him. Almost. I wanted to. He listens when I speak. Looks at me like I’m not broken. I’ve already fallen for him… hard. Crossing the line could cost me everything. The worst part? I don’t know how to stop wanting what I’m not allowed to have. "

"I ditched my fiancé at the altar… got locked in with his older brother… and crossed a line I swore I never would. Archer Maddox is the tattooed black sheep of the family. My ex’s gruff, grumpy, off-limits brother. My parents raised me to smile through anything. So I smiled through the engagement, the dress fittings, the lies. Then I ran. We’ve circled each other for years—taunts, glares, and silent standoffs. I thought I hated him. One locked room. One impossible night. The kind of tension that demands someone break and I give him all of me. Now I see him in a different light. The way he looks at me like I matter. The way he treats me as if I’m worth risking it all for. And somewhere between shame and surrender, I fall. But the Sinclairs are watching. My ex is waiting for proof he can’t quite name. And Archer is risking what little family he has left... But the two pink lines staring back at me say I’ve got even bigger problems now. "

"I went to war with my billionaire neighbor… and then I slept with him. Alex Caldwell knocks me flat—literally—before I ever know his name. Turns out, he’s the billionaire developer who just moved in next door. All sharp suits, sharper tongue, and a plan to steamroll our small-town charm with a glass-and-steel monstrosity. He mistakes me for someone who’ll stay quiet. He has no idea I'm a journalist with a platform, an agenda, and zero patience for smug, overconfident alphas. He’s insufferable. Impossible. And then—after a night of charged touches and stolen glances—We end up in bed. I tell myself it’s a lapse in judgment, but the glimpse of his tender side won’t leave me alone. I’m falling for the man I swore to stop. And I just discovered something that could cost him everything…not to mention ruin me "

"I came here to take him down, not to fall for him. I needed a fresh start when I left my controlling ex-fiancee, so I took this job. As a brazen new prosecutor, it’s my job to look into Damien’s exclusive club. The silver fox, former Navy SEAL billionaire turned businessman doesn’t take kindly to my questions. But our clashing tempers start turning into something else entirely. Something that burns hotter than hatred has begun to fork between us. I’ve started looking for excuses to talk to him, to see him. And he watches me intensely. The attraction is mutual. A storm hit the town one night, forcing us to shelter in his mountain cabin. That night, everything changed. One kiss was enough. Forgetting about any consequences, Damien ravished me, leaving me on cloud nine. When I start to fall for him, his reckless estranged younger brother enters the picture. He’s disturbing the investigation, creating chaos. I’ll dig out his secret … but no one will know mine: That I'm carrying Damien’s child. "

"Dark, forbidden magic causes my memory to be shattered, and I am kidnapped. I should have feared the sexy repairman who would rescue me, but I wanted him. When an explainable windstorm destroyed my apartment and my shop, there was a call for a repairman. A tall, dark, broody man walks through my door, ready to start work. My heart races when he removes his shirt. And I can’t keep my eyes off him. Those ripped abs ripple when his body moves as he swings a hammer. But I have my live-in boyfriend and an empty relationship. Then I was kidnapped, and a burly bear saved me, who turned out to be my hot shifter repairman. One kiss and an adventure to stop the Demon led to discovering our family's past, lost memories, and so much more…"

"A grumpy ex-Marine, a sassy lawyer, a small-town festival, and a second chance at love they never saw coming. At forty-five, Sophie Turner comes back to Harborview. She wants to care for her aging father, but she feels a quiet ache inside. Her life feels unfinished. Sunshine and storm clouds mix in this sleepy seaside town. Then I run into my father’s best friend, Nate Carver. He’s the last person I should want—he’s the lighthouse keeper. Grumpy ex-Marine. He isn’t off-limits. He’s already built walls higher than the cliffs of Harborview. Dad needs me home, so I grab my heels and high hopes. Nate Carver prowls the lighthouse at night, a shadow in flannel. He has scars, secrets, and a look that ignites my soul. We clash like waves on rock. I laugh; he broods. I push; he pulls. Age is a number, and our chemistry is a storm. Dad’s disapproval is the chill in every room. Harborview is a small town where secrets are loud. Old wounds linger, and letting go feels like jumping off a cliff without a safety net. I’ve faced heartbreak, but a lighthouse can’t escape a rising tide. My heart may soon crash against Harborview’s rocky shore. "

"I took a nanny job to start over—and fell for the billionaire who doesn’t even remember me. I thought I could keep my distance. He didn’t recognize me, and that was supposed to make it easier. But Ethan Blackwood is colder than I expected—grieving, powerful, and frustratingly off-limits. He’s also the man I met once at a charity gala. The one night that changed everything for me… and nothing for him. Now I’m living in his house, caring for his daughter Lily. I tell myself I’m here for her. But every day, it gets harder to ignore the way he looks at me—I see his walls cracking. Then one steamy night… I fall—fast, hard, stupid. Until I overhear a heated call from his office. He shuts me out completely—more distant, colder than ever. No explanations. No apology. And when every sign tells me to walk away… I don’t know how to leave the man I was never supposed to love."

"One wrong spell. One cursed Alpha. Now he's the only thing standing between me and my ex-coven. I was just trying to practice a spell. Instead, I almost lit up half the forest—and knocked out an outcast Alpha with a silver brand carved into his ribs. He protects me like it's instinct. Fights through his curse just to keep me breathing. And when he looks at me like I matter, I forget those warnings about strangers. But if the Collectors find us, they’ll rip us apart. And worst of all, I don’t know if saving him was fate… Or the last mistake of my life."

"Secrets are hard to keep. The darker they are the more you have to do to keep them from the light. Gordon is dead. Who killed him and why? Is he really who he says he is? When Lee Winters, a guarded drifter with a sharp mind and a gift for spotting lies, rolls into the seaside town of Cliffside Haven, she’s only looking for quiet. What she finds instead is a community cloaked in charm—and secrets and lies buried deep. Lee, and her best friend Bear (a Golden Retriever) team up with the handsome but difficult local detective (Wesley). Together they feel compelled to bring the truth to light at any cost. But the truth is far more twisted than anyone suspects. Lee must navigate a maze of half-truths, long-held grudges, and a past that refuses to stay buried. But digging up the truth in Cliffside Haven comes with a price. And someone will do anything to make sure it stays dead. "

"One clumsy fall in LAX and my life shifts midair. He catches me—this gorgeous, calm man with an Australian accent that short-circuits my brain: ""We want you on the plane, not under it."" He says with a grin that should be illegal. I laugh it off, nervously. Then I board my flight to Sydney… and realize he’s flying the plane. I’m traveling halfway across the world to adopt a little girl named Dorothy. He’s raising his daughter alone after losing his wife, balancing bedtime stories with international long-haul trips. We talk mid-flight, at the upstairs bar no one tells you exists. And something starts to spark—quietly, impossibly—before we even touch the ground. In Sydney, our paths keep crossing.. But I’m a nurse with a life in Connecticut. He’s a pilot grounded in Australia. And this time, love might not be enough to close the distance. "

"A Street-Wise Cat, a Small-Town Murder, and One Nosy Amateur Sleuth En route to a new life, Brittney Brewster wanted coffee and an open highway. Instead, her car dies in Hickory Hollow. Then, a body turns up in the park. Everyone has a reason to want Trevor dead. The sheriff isn’t asking enough questions. But Brittney is—too many, according to the anonymous threats. At her side is a one-eyed stray cat with perfect timing and no boundaries. Together, they gather clues, endure side-eyes, and try to stay off Sheriff Riggs’s radar. The “Social Club Ladies” seem so sweet… But Doreen, Mimi, and Lila each harbor secrets tied to Trevor. Nancy warns, “People come and go here, especially when they want to take care of business…out of sight.” And lurking in the background is creepy Hank Drummond. Always watching. Always nearby. Can Brittney unravel Hickory Hollow’s grudges before the killer strikes again— or will her fresh start be cut short… purr-manently? "

"Rivals since high school. Now we’re fake-engaged 😳 Zac I’m an NHL player, a single dad… and close to losing everything. The Panthers don’t think I can juggle pucks and parenting. Then my kid eggs the neighbor’s car—Tessa Brooks. The girl I kissed under the bleachers and never forgot. Now we’re faking an engagement to save my image. But when she smiles at me like that… I forget it all. Tessa I came back to Sunrise for a fresh start—not a run-in with the man who shattered me. Zac Nash is older, hotter, and somehow my fake fiancé… and boss! It’s just business. But his touch makes me forget every rule... Then my ex shows up, threatening our truce. I thought I was over him. Now I’m terrified I never stopped loving him. "

"Her Memories are Missing. Her Journals are Lying. And Someone Inside Wants Her Out. Eva Raines wakes strapped to a hospital bed in a psychiatric ward, accused of attacking a woman she’s never met—and surrounded by whispers she can’t silence. The mirrors in the clinic don’t reflect right. The staff calls her Eva. But the journals in her room are signed by Callie Wren. Other women haunt her thoughts—Callie, Arden, Norah, Maren—all with different lives, different tragedies… and the same face. Hers. As the walls shift and reality splinters, Eva suspects she’s trapped inside her own fractured mind—or worse, someone else’s design. She’s not just trapped in the clinic—she built it. She is the patient, the perpetrator, and the twisted experiment at its core. Every clue leads her deeper into a web of false memories, impossible art, and a truth too devastating to accept. Because if Eva is the experiment… Then the test is over. And what crawled out of her mind can’t be put back. "

Sophia Harrington is off-limits—my best friend’s daughter, the one woman I swore I’d never touch. But when the mafia targets her family, protecting her becomes my mission—and my downfall. As a former Navy SEAL, I was trained to stay in control. But nothing prepared me for her smart mouth, fierce heart, or the way she looks at me like I’m the only man who can save her. I was supposed to keep my distance. Instead, I’m breaking every rule to keep her safe. Because loving her is forbidden… but I’ll burn the world down before I let anyone take her from me.

"It started with spilled coffee and a sarcastic standoff in a stalled elevator. Now I can’t stop thinking about the guy who drives me insane. Lewis Harper is everything I’m not—quiet, rigid, impossible to read. When our boss assigns us to co-lead a major project, things get tense. So I suggest fake dating to cool the rumors and calm the team. It’s reckless. It’s ridiculous. It works. Suddenly, we’re holding hands at happy hour. Trading smirks in meetings. Swapping ideas—and inside jokes—like it’s second nature. And somewhere between his dry wit and thoughtful silence, something shifts. He starts to see me. He listens, backs my craziest ideas, and never makes me feel like too much. Now the pretending feels dangerously real. And I’m catching myself wishing for more. But falling for a coworker already burned me once. If I misread this—if I fall and he doesn’t? I lose the one person who makes me feel like I finally belong."

"A Firefighter’s Grief, A Single Dad’s Hope After losing his wife in a tragic plane crash, firefighter Patrick Stone is just trying to hold his world together for his grieving teenage daughter. Bethany Carter, the school counselor who sees more than she says, isn’t looking for love—but she recognizes grief when she sees it. What begins with cautious conversation slowly grows into something real. As walls come down and wounds surface, they’ll learn that love doesn’t erase the past—it helps carry it. A heartfelt story of healing, hope, and finding warmth after everything burns. "

Not all is ideal in idyllic Fern Valley. Nestled in the quiet hills, life in this small town seems to be on autopilot. Ethel Cromwell, lonely after the recent death of her mayor husband, loves to join the regulars every morning at the café for coffee. The more she listens to the gossip, the more she realizes there's much more to this quaint little town than meets the eye. One nosy question too many, and the secrets she uncovers could turn hotter than her morning brew!

I kissed a silver-haired stranger at a gala... Two days later, he was my new boss. He's the last man I should be thinking about-- too powerful, too polished, too damn off-limits. But I can't forget how his mouth felt on mine... or how I melted against him like a live wire. We didn't exchange names. We didn't need to. It was just one night. Then I walk into Jennings Tech on day one, and there he is--Logan Jennings. CEO. Twice my age and completely taboo. But our chemistry doesn't care about HR policies. Neither do elevator fights that end in stolen kisses. He challenges me, pushes me, drives me insane. But then he stays late to fix a code bug. He remembers how I take my coffee. He looks at me like I'm more than a distraction. And just like that--I fall. Right as the whispers start. Right as his rival accuses me of sleeping my way to the top. Sleeping with the boss could ruin everything. But some rules are meant to be broken.

Nathan’s eyes met mine, and the embers I buried ignited into an inferno. Coming home was supposed to be quiet, but he brought a maelstrom of ancient magic and forbidden desires. When shadowy figures called me "flame," Nathan's presence fueled the blaze. Our chemistry crackles, an electric intensity as we defy fate. Our world waits, poised for transformation, and with him, I'll embrace the darkness, forging our path in a story of passion and power.

Nathan’s eyes met mine, and the embers I buried ignited into an inferno. Coming home was supposed to be quiet, but he brought a maelstrom of ancient magic and forbidden desires. When shadowy figures called me "flame," Nathan's presence fueled the blaze. Our chemistry crackles, an electric intensity as we defy fate. Our world waits, poised for transformation, and with him, I'll embrace the darkness, forging our path in a story of passion and power.

In Haven Springs, North Carolina, romance author Isabella Hart lives a quiet, orderly life—until Nathan Lawson, a tattooed tech mogul with a bad-boy past, moves in next door. Their instant clash sparks gossip and forces them into a fake relationship to keep the town’s rumors at bay. As community projects throw them together, Isabella glimpses the vulnerable man beneath Nathan’s wealth and attitude, while Nathan learns to value her warmth and small-town roots. Between witty banter, secret hurts, and a slow-burn attraction, their pretend romance starts feeling real—leading to a heartfelt transformation of both their lives and the town they love.

"I’m faking a relationship with my ex—the same man who shattered my heart and now holds my future. Jake’s hotter, cockier, and somehow the only one who can help me save my family’s reputation. His conditions? Pretend we’re in love. Show up. Smile. But between staged kisses and late-night planning, it starts to feel real again. Then we uncover proof of blackmail threatening local businesses. If we don’t find the culprit in time, the next target won’t be our reputations—it’ll be us."

Nathan’s eyes met mine, and the embers I buried ignited into an inferno. Coming home was supposed to be quiet, but he brought a maelstrom of ancient magic and forbidden desires. When shadowy figures called me "flame," Nathan's presence fueled the blaze. Our chemistry crackles, an electric intensity as we defy fate. Our world waits, poised for transformation, and with him, I'll embrace the darkness, forging our path in a story of passion and power.

"I’m faking a relationship with my ex—the same man who shattered my heart and now holds my future. Jake’s hotter, cockier, and somehow the only one who can help me save my family’s reputation. His conditions? Pretend we’re in love. Show up. Smile. But between staged kisses and late-night planning, it starts to feel real again. Then we uncover proof of blackmail threatening local businesses. If we don’t find the culprit in time, the next target won’t be our reputations—it’ll be us."

"Maggie Rose had one job this summer: survive Aunt Winnie’s unsolicited wisdom, stay off Mama’s radar, and keep Nora from mistaking “exploring” for “breaking and entering.” One toppled tower of hat boxes later, Maggie and Nora uncover Mamaw’s forgotten journal—a patchwork of letters, secrets, and clues pointing to a mystery the adults would rather leave buried. As they dig deeper, they begin to question the Home House itself—who’s on the title, and who’s been rooted in its very bones for generations? "

Nathan’s eyes met mine, and the embers I buried ignited into an inferno. Coming home was supposed to be quiet, but he brought a maelstrom of ancient magic and forbidden desires. When shadowy figures called me "flame," Nathan's presence fueled the blaze. Our chemistry crackles, an electric intensity as we defy fate. Our world waits, poised for transformation, and with him, I'll embrace the darkness, forging our path in a story of passion and power.

"Kelsey Brooks stands at my door, soaked and shivering from the severe storm. She’s the same sun-kissed, curvy blonde from my past, but uncertainty and doubt have wiped away her once spirited glow. I stare at her unapologetically. The town’s festival has made it impossible for her to book a room. I owe her brother a favor. Now I’m stuck with her in my small apartment above the bar. Showered and shirtless, I’m clenching my jaw and the towel around my neck. She’s here to infiltrate my space and my senses. She broke my heart once. There’s no way I’m letting her do it again. I'll lean on deep wounds and an old grudge to protect what's left of me. Why can't I just shut the door?"

"An estate in probate. A locket with a legacy. A widow with second sight. When real estate agent and single mom Claire Cohen agrees to list the crumbling Hawthorne House, she expects peeling wallpaper and probate paperwork—not whispers in the halls or ghostly footprints on the stairs. But the deeper she digs, the more the house gives up its secrets. A long-lost locket. A vanished heir. And a century-old mystery that someone never wanted solved. With the help of a charming contractor and her grandmother’s whispered wisdom, Claire must follow the trail of clues through court records, secret passageways, and the town’s forgotten history. As echoes from the past stir her own dormant sixth sense, Claire realizes the dead aren’t just memories—they’re messengers. And this haunting isn’t here to hurt her. It’s here to hand her the truth. Can she uncover the legacy before it’s buried for good? Fans of Barbara Howard, Leighann Dobbs, and Angie Fox will love this"

"Ivy the quiet, brainy virgin with curves and ambitions. Cole the charming cocky neurosurgeon next door neighbor. She assumes he's exactly like the tabloids say_ a playboy neurosurgeon with a god complex. Everything changes when a major scandal rocks Cole's hospital. Determined to expose the truth, she pushes past the hospital's wall_ straight into Cole's world. One night of digging into the chaos, frustration and attraction explodes into a reckless, toe-curling mistake neither of them saw coming."

" Stuck in a hotel suite with my dad’s best friend… and now I know exactly how he tastes. Max Marshall is a billionaire tech god, arrogant, and way too sexy to be completely off-limits. I’ve crushed on him since college, but I never thought I’d end up sharing a suite in Manhattan. Alone. In pajamas. A hotel screw-up forces us together.The tension? Thick enough to choke on. Zero boundaries. And way too much heat. He’s infuriating. Sharp-tongued. Impossible to ignore. I catch him watching me. I start watching back. Then he kisses me—hard. Like he owns the air I breathe. We keep saying it’s a mistake… right before we do it again. He listens. He sees me. He makes me feel things I’ve never dared to. And I’m falling—fast. Until my dad shows up. Max backs off. Everything we’ve started threatens to shatter. If my dad finds out, I lose everything. But now that I got him… I’ll be damned if I’m letting go."

"Unknowingly, I take a job as my ex’s secretary… and now I’m stuck in a hotel room with him. The last person I expect to see when I walk into Sinclair & Kane is him—Nathan Sinclair. My college sweetheart. The man I left. The father of the child he doesn’t know exists. Worse? He’s my new boss. Maddeningly hot… and completely off-limits. I can handle it, keep my distance, keep my secret. Then we are sharing a bed at a conference. Things heat up. He looks at me like I am still his. I start remembering how right his hands feel on my skin. A kiss. A night. An office supply room. And now, I can’t stop falling for him all over again. But he just saw a photo of our daughter. If he finds out the rest of my secret, I might lose the only man I ever loved. "

"Murder’s brewing in Willowbrook—and it’s not just the coffee. Poppy James expected the annual Book Festival to bring jam-sticky toddlers, coffee-fueled chaos, and a scone shortage—not a frantic librarian, a mysterious locket, and a body in the garden. As the eagle-eyed owner of Perk & Page, she tries to stay out of the gossip—until curiosity (and caffeine) pull her in. Luckily, Poppy isn’t sleuthing alone. Nadine, her delightfully gossipy best friend, provides the sass and spectacle, while Midsip, her beagle sidekick, digs up clues—literally. Together, they follow a trail from cryptic notes and coded recipes to secret passages and a stash of suspicious ledgers. As tensions rise, suspects emerge: a brooding author with secrets and a nervous mayor with everything to lose. But when warnings turn personal and a locked door becomes a trap, Poppy realizes she's in deeper than she ever planned. Because if she doesn’t solve the mystery soon, Willowbrook’s cozy charm might turn deadly—and she could be the next name whispered over coffee."

"A poisoned politician. A curious ex-librarian. A small town full of secrets. When Amelia Clark and her dog Duke land in Elder Grove, she expects peace, not murder at the local inn. With the help of Charlotte, the town’s nosiest reporter, Amelia dives into a case swirling with gossip, grudges, and a chef with a temper. As clues surface and tempers flare, Amelia realizes someone will kill to keep the past buried. And if she isn’t careful, she might be next "

"Crashing back into the city, I never expected to lock eyes with Logan Hayes again. Once the bad boy of MMA. Now a sharp-suited mogul running an empire. The swagger’s still there—only sharper. More dangerous. We burned hot once. Fast and reckless. Then distance snuffed it out. But now? We’re face-to-face. Trapped in an office thick with tension and unsaid things. He’s taller. Broader. Still brooding. That same pull coils in my gut like it used to. Now I’m his lead designer. Too close for comfort. Close enough to remember exactly how his touch used to undo me. I’m the free spirit. He’s the fighter. Together, we’re a spark with nowhere safe to land. Then comes the twist—I’m pregnant. My world tilts. His foundations crack. The wild heart in me wants to run. His instinct? Protect. Can we survive the chaos? Or will love finally anchor us—messy, real, and unforgettable? Because this isn’t just a second chance. It’s the start of our masterpiece. "

"Fractured Light Summary Dr. Valerie Griggs, a witty but reclusive therapist, suffers from transient global amnesia after a mysterious accident. Known for untangling other people’s minds—until her own betrayed her. Her only connection to the past? Her therapy journals and cryptic notes she leaves for herself. Then one patient’s sessions begin to unsettle and haunt her fragmented recollection. A man whose therapy sessions are chillingly vivid, yet whose name never appears in her official records. He describes dark fantasies that mirror a string of recent murders, and as Valerie pieces together the fragments of her memory, a terrifying suspicion grows: this man might be the killer… if he exists at all. As Valerie races to uncover the truth before her memory resets, she’s forced to confront a chilling question: Is she unraveling… or is someone rewriting her reality? With each lost day, the line between truth and delusion blurs. And the only thing that keeps her grounded is a single verse echoing through her fractured mind: “God is not a God of confusion, but of peace.” (1 Corinthians 14:33) In a world built on shifting shadows, can she find a truth that never changes?"

"I faked an engagement to my grumpy billionaire boss. Now I live in his penthouse… and I think I want to marry him for real. Nathan Black is ruthless, off-limits, and infuriatingly hot. He’s also my brother’s best friend. When the board tried to force him out, I panicked and claimed we were engaged. Now we’re living together. Sharing a bed. Pretending to be in love. But between fake kisses and real touches, everything starts to feel too real. Then scandal hits. He can save his empire by letting me go. Or risk everything… and keep me. "

"They read murder mysteries. They solve real ones. Badly. When small-town librarian Tilly March agrees to host a cozy mystery party, she expects tea, trivia, and maybe a few fake clues. She doesn’t expect a volunteer to collapse mid-scone—or two rare books to vanish during the chaos. Enter the Murder Mystery Book Club: A retired detective with trust issues. A knitter with a flair for drama. A podcaster who never turns her mic off. They may not know what they’re doing. But they do know when a charming stranger is up to no good. Especially when he’s drugged the tea. Now there’s a thief on the loose, a real crime to solve, and a library reputation on the line. Can a bunch of amateur sleuths crack the case before the trail goes cold? Welcome to Mapleoak. Where the only thing deadlier than the daffodil tea... is underestimating a librarian. "

"Claire is just a nurse, with a simple life, yearning for more. But an encounter with a charming fae king sets off a series of events she never could have predicted. With his dark past, hidden identity, and secrets of the fae world, Claire soon realizes that nothing is as it seems. Rowan is a king with a dangerous secret, a bad boy with a good heart. But when Claire becomes entangled in his world, his guarded life begins to unravel. With enemies on every side and an ancient curse threatening them both, he must navigate the fragile line between love and duty. Caught in a whirlwind of magic, passion, and danger, Claire and Rowan must face the truth of who they are. And who they are to each other. In a world where loyalty is tested, love is forbidden, and the past refuses to stay buried, their love may be the only thing that can save them. A forbidden romance. A hidden world. And a love that defies everything."

"I crashed into a billionaire’s mailbox. Now I’m fake-engaged and snowed in with him. Grayson Hale was supposed to be a grumpy stranger I’d never see again. Instead, he’s my fake fiancé—and my only shot at surviving my ex’s wedding. When your parents are best friends with the groom’s family, skipping the wedding isn’t an option. One smashed mailbox, one reckless deal, and suddenly we’re trapped at a cozy small-town inn. Sharing cocoa. Side glances. And way too much tension. He’s supposed to be cold and impossible. Instead, he’s making me laugh. He’s showing up when it counts. He’s looking at me like I’m the only thing he wants. It was supposed to be pretend. But somewhere between snowball fights and stolen dances, I start to fall. Then he reminds me he has a life waiting beyond Fox Hollow. A life that doesn’t include me. Falling for Grayson was easy. Losing him might break me for good. "

I declared war on my grumpy new neighbor… then ended up in his arms. Grayson Cole—cocky single dad, podcast host, driver of a dented truck—dubbed me the "neighborhood ice queen." So I made him PTO president out of spite. Now he's in my kitchen, my thoughts, and under my skin. One flour fight led to a kiss, a hookup, and feelings I didn't see coming. He's loud, infuriating, irresistible—and everything I swore I didn't need. But when our secret gets out, it's my job, reputation, and son's friendship at risk. Falling for him might be the biggest mistake of all.

"Some secrets are buried deeper than bodies. Some ingredients should never be mixed. Clara Cook only wanted a blue ribbon for her pastry skills at the Atlasville State Fair. Instead, she got a corpse, a murder investigation, and an unexpected canine sidekick. When Clara literally trips over a body while setting up her baking station, her competitive dreams crumble faster than an overbaked pie crust. Sheriff Tom Morrison—frustratingly handsome and perpetually grumpy— immediately suspects Clara. But something isn't adding up, especially when Eleanor Whitmore's nephew goes missing and mysterious financial records surface. Grant Whitmore becomes a prime suspect along with Clara."

Private investigator Rosalind Harper returns to Sunset Cove, Maine, for a quiet visit, only to land in the middle of a murder steeped in family secrets. The victim? Earl “Big Rig” Dalton, a local chop-shop owner with plenty of enemies. Suspects range from the slick Mayor Whitlock to Rosalind’s nosy best friend, Megan. With help from a brooding detective, a tech-savvy sidekick, and her Aunt Ivy’s unnervingly perceptive Maine Coon cat, Perry (as in, Mason), Rosalind digs into the town’s secrets. But the deeper she digs, the closer danger comes. If she doesn’t solve this fast, she may be the next to die.

"I came to destroy his empire. Now I’m trapped inside it. Luciano DeLuca is cold, controlled, and lethal. Someone hired me to breach his network, but I got caught. Instead of killing me, he locks me in his fortress and makes me a deal… Find the traitor who hired me. Earn my freedom. But freedom here comes with conditions - surveillance, silence, a house wired to watch me break. Every move I make is his to track. Every breath feels like bait. He wants far more than answers. He wants me. And the longer I’m caged in his brutalist mansion of glass and stone, the more I start to want him back. I need his control. Because when he looks at me, I forget why I ever wanted to run. And if I’m not careful, I’ll fall for the one man I was sent to destroy. No redemption. Just a savage descent into obsession."

"When a garden party turns deadly, one woman’s fresh start takes a sharp detour. On her way to open a bookshop café in quaint Tansy Ridge, widowed teacher Daphne Cole stops in Claybrook, New York—only to land in the middle of a murder. With the help of her quirky friend Linda and an accidental detective dog named Mooney, Daphne peels back the polished layers of small-town charm to uncover secrets, suspects, and a killer with everything to lose. Witty, warm, and full of twists, this cozy mystery marks the start of Daphne’s second chance—and her unexpected new calling."

When brooding Hollywood director Lawson James hires bright, curvy nanny Mia Hart to care for his troubled son, he never expects her to shake the walls of his carefully guarded life. She’s sunshine in his shadows, temptation wrapped in innocence—and completely off-limits. But one blackout sparks a forbidden kiss, unraveling secrets, passion, and consequences neither of them saw coming. As a surprise pregnancy and a tabloid scandal threaten everything, Lawson must decide if he’s ready to fight for the woman who made his house feel like home. His Forbidden Nanny is a steamy, emotional age-gap romance about love, redemption, and risk. (The Jpeg cover is over 1MB, so I uploaded a download of the cover)

Brushstrokes and Spotlights is a tender, inspiring campus romance that follows two creative souls discovering themselves—and each other. When a passionate Fine Arts student crosses paths with a charismatic Performing Arts major during a summer university induction, their worlds collide in unexpected ways. Between late-night library sessions, whispered confessions under stage lights, and afternoons lost in paint and poetry, they find friendship, desire, and the courage to dream beyond expectations. But as secrets unravel and ambitions clash, they must choose between staying in the shadows or stepping boldly into the spotlight together. Love, art, and hope come alive in this unforgettable story.

Sebastian Cross is everything I can't stand—arrogant, uptight, and my best friend’s off-limits older brother. But when he needs a fake girlfriend and I charm his kid during a rainy job interview, I somehow become his nanny…and his pretend partner. Living in his penthouse means enduring his rules, his control, and the way he looks at me like he’s trying not to want me. One kiss changes everything. So do late-night confessions and stolen touches. But just when I fall for him, he accuses me of being a liar. If he can’t trust me, I’ll lose him—and the child I love.

"She’s the one woman I shouldn’t want—but the only one I’ll ever fight for. As a Navy SEAL, I thrived in chaos. That discipline made me lethal and rich, but it didn’t prepare me for Sophia Harrington—my best friend’s daughter. She’s off-limits, the girl I should’ve ignored. Now her father’s entangled in a mafia war, and Sophia’s their target. Protecting her was supposed to be simple: get in, get out, keep my distance. But the moment I held her, everything changed. She’s under my skin. If they come for her, they’ll learn one truth: loving her is forbidden—losing her is impossible."

"Jillian Morgan is a no-nonsense trauma surgeon by day, a secret heiress by night. With a military past and a scalpel-sharp mindset, she is used to saving lives with precision and keeping her own locked down. Cash DuPont, known as Clash for good reasons, is an elite helicopter pilot with a classified past and a billionaire secret he keeps under wraps as tight as his flight controls. When their worlds collide, literally, on the rooftop of a remote mountain hospital, sparks fly faster than rotor blades. Thrown together on high-risk medevac missions and tethered by late-night tension, Jillian and Clash soon learn that the biggest danger is not in the sky, it is falling for each other. But as secrets surface and fate delivers an unexpected twist, one question remains, Is love worth rewriting the flight plan?"

"Former librarian Cora Chambers has traded dusty books for cozy antiques. But her fresh start is derailed when a fierce storm forces her to shelter at Red Oak Inn. Chaos erupts when innkeeper Bradley Thornton collapses, poisoned, gasping her name with his dying breath. Branding Cora his murderer. Determined to clear her name, Cora teams up with Biscuit, an inquisitive terrier, whose talent for sniffing out clues rivals his knack for stealing biscuits. Every guest invited by the victim, except Cora, has a motive to kill. As her investigation deepens, her room is trashed, threats are delivered, fabricated evidence mounts against her and an attack nearly silences Cora for good. Can Cora unmask the murderer before she becomes the next victim? "

"Layla thought she knew danger. She thought she was done with the lies, the fear, and the men who play both sides of the law. But testifying against her mafia family doesn’t just paint a target on her back—it delivers her into the hands of Jake, a Mafia Strong-man with shadows in his eyes and a history as tangled as her own. Jake’s resolve is razor-thin, and Layla is the complication that could cost him everything. Yet the closer they’re forced together, the harder it becomes to remember what’s real and what’s survival. "

Shutter The Thought is an enemies-to-lovers, age-gap romance between a grumpy billionaire photographer and a smart and sassy media expert.

"Sleeping with my billionaire boss is a bad idea. Falling for him is worse. Nathaniel Carver is grumpy, gorgeous, and twice my age. He hired me to watch his daughter, not him. But when our eyes meet, something sparks. And when our hands brush, it’s not an accident. Snowed in at his mountain lodge, a world away from the estate, We kiss in the cold, and everything within me unravels. That night, I surrender to all of my pent up desire And break every rule I promised myself I’d keep. Now, just like the snow, I am falling for him. Hard. I’m in too deep, past the point of no return. And now I’m staring at two pink lines... "

"I didn’t plan to fake-date a grumpy, brooding rock star to save our small-town festival. But when the mayor wants something, he gets it. Ethan Collier was moody, guarded, and far from charming. As an event planner, I’ve handled worse—or so I thought. Perfect smiles. Stolen glances. Between late-night walks and lingering touches, our fake romance started to feel real. The chemistry wasn’t staged—at least not for me. But the way he reached for my hand, the way he watched me when he thought I wasn’t looking... it wasn’t fake for him either. Then the media got wind of our staged romance—and spun it into a scandal. Headlines attacked my integrity and my career hung by a thread. But one look in Ethan’s eyes, I saw the promise - he’d stand by me, fight for me...maybe even fall with me, if that's what it took. "

I got into a fake romance with a grumpy rockstar. I didn’t plan to fake-date a grumpy, brooding rock star to save our small-town festival. But when the mayor wants something, he gets it. Ethan Collier was moody, guarded, and far from charming. As an event planner, I’ve handled worse—or so I thought. Perfect smiles. Stolen glances. Between late-night walks and lingering touches, our fake romance started to feel real. The chemistry wasn’t staged—at least not for me. But the way he reached for my hand, the way he watched me when he thought I wasn’t looking... it wasn’t fake for him either. Then the media got wind of our staged romance—and spun it into a scandal. Headlines attacked my integrity and my career hung by a thread. But one look in Ethan’s eyes, I saw the promise - he’d stand by me, fight for me...maybe even fall with me, if that's what it took.

I got into a fake romance with a grumpy rockstar. I didn’t plan to fake-date a grumpy, brooding rock star to save our small-town festival. But when the mayor wants something, he gets it. Ethan Collier was moody, guarded, and far from charming. As an event planner, I’ve handled worse—or so I thought. Perfect smiles. Stolen glances. Between late-night walks and lingering touches, our fake romance started to feel real. The chemistry wasn’t staged—at least not for me. But the way he reached for my hand, the way he watched me when he thought I wasn’t looking... it wasn’t fake for him either. Then the media got wind of our staged romance—and spun it into a scandal. Headlines attacked my integrity and my career hung by a thread. But one look in Ethan’s eyes, I saw the promise - he’d stand by me, fight for me...maybe even fall with me, if that's what it took.

Billionaire CEO and astute tech entrepreneur Marcus Blackwell navigates the elite world of Silicon Valley with a ruthless acumen. Known for his cold, business-like demeanor, he faces an emotional upheaval when his best friend, David, tragically passes away. Left with the responsibility of watching over David’s estranged daughter, Isabelle—an independent, hardworking single mom—Marcus finds himself more involved in her life than he anticipated.

I got into a fake romance with a grumpy rockstar. I didn’t plan to fake-date a grumpy, brooding rock star to save our small-town festival. But when the mayor wants something, he gets it. Ethan Collier was moody, guarded, and far from charming. As an event planner, I’ve handled worse—or so I thought. Perfect smiles. Stolen glances. Between late-night walks and lingering touches, our fake romance started to feel real. The chemistry wasn’t staged—at least not for me. But the way he reached for my hand, the way he watched me when he thought I wasn’t looking... it wasn’t fake for him either. Then the media got wind of our staged romance—and spun it into a scandal. Headlines attacked my integrity and my career hung by a thread. But one look in Ethan’s eyes, I saw the promise - he’d stand by me, fight for me...maybe even fall with me, if that's what it took.

"One minute I'm in control, the billionaire CEO with every detail perfectly ordered; the next, I'm caught between two powerful families, forced into a fake engagement with the one woman who resents everything about me. Ella Harper is everything I despise, feisty, stubborn, and a Harper. The last woman I should want and utterly off-limits. She crashes into my structured life like a hurricane, frustrating, unpredictable, and dangerously irresistible. Yet, as secrets unravel and my carefully guarded façade fractures, I’m forced to face the terrifying truth: Ella Harper has become my greatest weakness, and losing her could cost me everything."

"Secrets are hard to keep. The darker they are the more you have to do to keep them from the light. Gordon is dead. Who killed him and why? Is he really who he says he is? When Lee Winters, a guarded drifter with a sharp mind and a gift for spotting lies, rolls into the seaside town of Cliffside Haven, she’s only looking for quiet. What she finds instead is a community cloaked in charm—and secrets and lies buried deep. Lee, and her best friend Bear (a Golden Retriever) team up with the handsome but difficult local detective (Wesley). Together they feel compelled to bring the truth to light at any cost. But the truth is far more twisted than anyone suspects. Lee must navigate a maze of half-truths, long-held grudges, and a past that refuses to stay buried. But digging up the truth in Cliffside Haven comes with a price. And someone will do anything to make sure it stays dead. "

Clara thought the house was her inheritance. A place to rest, to heal. But the note on the kitchen table says otherwise: don’t let him in—in her own handwriting. Whispers echo through the walls. The mirrors lie. Her husband knows more than he says. And buried beneath the floorboards is a journal written by women who share her name... and her face. Every twenty years, a Clara disappears. Now it's 2025—and time is up.

I faked my identity to infiltrate his underworld empire. Now I’m trapped by the Italian Mafia boss I swore I’d bring down. Luca Moretti is cold, calculating, and runs a billionaire crime syndicate. He’s the ruthless Mafia Don who murdered my family. I’ve spent years planning how to ruin him. To hack into his secrets and get revenge. Until he catches me where I shouldn’t be. And gives me a choice—disappear or obey his every demand. Then I’m kidnapped by a rival mafia faction. And Luca obliterates everything in his path to rescue me. He protects me without hesitation. Lets me in, even when he shouldn’t. Trusts me with secrets I shouldn't know. I swear to myself I still loathe him. But somewhere between hate and desire... I fall for this forbidden Silver Fox I vowed to destroy. Then the truth surfaces—he didn’t kill my family. But someone he never suspected did. But if I want justice... I may still have to risk losing the only man who’s ever kept me safe.

A single dad, professionally successful as a notable corporate attorney, relationally in shambles, reluctantly returns to his hometown with his young daughter after a several year absence. Through a series of unplanned events that force them into close proximity, he finds himself entangled with his best friend's younger sister who is now grown, gorgeous and ferociously outspoken. They fall for one another--and his daughter seems to have found just what she needs in a mother too. Yet, their newfound love and connection is tested and put on trial with much on the line.