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Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance between a firefighting single dad and a woman raising her kid sister. She’s his prime suspect…maybe. Third-generation firefighter Captain Ben Libby is sworn to keep Harmony Valley safe. But a recent series of fires points to arson. Not that Ben really suspects Mandy Zapien, who's back in town to reopen the defunct post office—a potential fire hazard. Is he letting her off because of her incredible smile? They have more in common than they think. They’ve both given up a lot for family. ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this romance between a spirited winemaker and her boss. "Reading Slade and Christine's story reminded me of why I enjoy romance. (This book) has found a place on my keeper shelf!" Brenda Novak, NYT & USA Today Bestselling author She’s moving forward with a clean slate. Christine Alexander wants to prove herself as a top-notch winemaker. In small town Harmony Valley, she's got a chance to build something legitimate and lasting. If only part-owner Slade Jennings would quit poking his attractive nose in her cabernet...

USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis delivers another installment of Summer Kisses, an irresistibly funny, fake royal identity, sweet romantic comedy featuring Grandma Dotty. Not any fake date will do… Maggie Summer needs a date to her sister’s wedding, preferably someone who’ll pretend to be madly in love with her, ideally a prince. Why royalty? Because her sister is marrying Maggie’s former fiance. And wonder of wonders…Maggie manages to land a blind date with a prince. If they hit it off, maybe he’ll be her Plus One for Kitty’s wedding this Christmas. But true royalty is ...

Chef Sean O’Malley could use Nicole’s dessert skills at his restaurant in New York City. In fact, he’s banking on a joint venture with Nicole, although he hasn’t yet approached her about it. When he learns during a pre-wedding event they’re both working that she’s moving to L.A. because she’s giving up on Jake, he decides to give her a crash course on how to be noticed. Sean has, after all, three younger sisters. He knows how a woman’s mind works. But he doesn’t factor in how his heart works or how easily it could be broken.

Welcome to Christmas Town, Maine! Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet collection of 8 clean holiday romances! What could make the holidays in Christmas Town even more magical? The arrival of a TV movie’s cast and crew to recreate one of their most beloved couple’s happily ever after! The snow is falling, the chestnuts are roasting, and Posey’s peppermint pies can’t keep up with demand! But there’s also mischief afoot as filming begins. Someone keeps sneaking Elmer the Elf into scenes, the town is buzzing with romantic gossip, and...

Welcome to Kemkamken Bay, Alaska! Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this trio of clean holiday romances! "You know a book is good if you are still thinking about it a couple days later!" Valri, Goodreads reviewer This trio of jaded, bearded bachelors in Alaska just made a bet that they could become matchmakers! Coop, Gideon, and Ty are bar stool quarterbacks when it comes to love…or should we say scorekeepers on the ice hockey rink of love? A rink they don’t skate on. In a small town they take for granted. And now they need to put up or shut up...

Celebrity photographer Bill Blakely needs a big payday, the kind that a photo of the Runaway Bride would net him. But his only lead on the wedding is the bride’s cousin, Tara Bonander, who occasionally has drinks at a bar in his neighborhood. When Tara asks Bill over drinks to be her date for a weekend wedding, it’s a gift. She wants him to pretend to be her boyfriend. He wants to pretend he’s only in it for the money. Can one uptown heiress fall for a paparazzi from the gutter? Or will reality take down this fake romance along with the Runaway Bride’s wedding?

Welcome back to Christmas Town, Maine! Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet collection of 5 clean holiday romances featuring a prince and his body double. When Prince Evander of Verdenia embarks on a secret state visit to the U.S., he never imagines being stranded in small, snowy Christmas Town with his royal entourage. But the storm of the century has shut down all roads. And the only rooms left are at the Holly Berry Inn, which is in the process of being renovated. Not exactly royal accommodations. The inn doesn't even have a working ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance between a traveling nurse and her patient's grandson. “Officially one of my all-time favorite reads for life and not a hint of naughty talk or behavior.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 Stars It takes more than a new town to start over. Widow Becca MacKenzie's career as a caregiver for the elderly suits her just fine. Help them recover from surgery or a fall, hop back in her motorhome, and move on, caring without lasting commitment or heartbreak. It takes courage to stay. But her new patient and his ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this romance between single parents: a plucky heroine and a horse whisperer. She’s looking for a fresh start. As a kid, Kathy Harris couldn't wait to get out of remote Harmony Valley. Yet here she is, a single mom, back home, determined to rebuild her life. Having given up on forever love, she only wants to make work and her young son her priority. But starting over is never easy. Small towns talk. And increasingly, they're talking about a potential romance between Kathy and Dylan O'Brien, the attractive, ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance between a chef and a cook. The last time they saw each other, he broke her heart… Chef Claudia Giordano isn’t happy to be back in Harmony Valley for a variety of reasons, including the presence of Enzo Diaz. But a scathing review has this chef without job prospects. Unless, of course, you count helping her grandmother run her pizza restaurant in Harmony Valley. Now, they’re cooking across the street from each other… Claudia will do anything to let Enzo know she’s over him, including ...

USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis delivers another installment of Summer Kisses, an irresistibly funny, work relationship, sweet romantic comedy featuring Grandma Dotty and one of her grandsons. Sometimes you need to be alone… Garrett Summer designs million-dollar jewelry pieces for his family’s company–Summer Diamonds. His “office” is a small, windowless room with a workbench and a safe–which is fine by Garrett. He’s still grieving the loss of his fiancee Willa. And sometimes you need to be there for your family… Grandma Dotty’s urgent call has Garrett dashing from his ...

Fans of firefighting action with kisses-only romance and quirky characters will enjoy this heartwarming romance from USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis! A fearless pilot… Small plane pilot Rachel Quinlan is fearless fighting forest fires, but on the home front it’s a different story. She’s still not completely over her crush on Cole Hudson, love of her older sister Missy’s life, even though he left town over a decade ago. But who has time for crushes? She’s got Missy’s kids to raise and her family’s failing business to run. The past collides with the present… An accident ...

Long before Scarlet became a Bonander of the New York Bon-Bon Chocolate Bonanders, she grew up on the wild side of the Appalachians. Now this country girl turned debutante needs to head to the wilds of Ecuador to find her cousin’s missing groom in time for the wedding. All she’s got is her toothless Uncle Cletus, a beat-up motorcycle with a sidecar, and the sexy best man, Mike Romero to conquer rough terrain, territorial spiders, and one nasty drug lord who bears a striking resemblance to Mike.

Maxwell Bonander’s sister has been engaged six times in the past five years without any marriages. Tiff has the worst taste in men. So when she announces she’s marrying a man after only knowing him two days, Max knows he’s got to stop the ceremony. Lorelei Spencer thinks Tiff has finally found the right man. When Tiff asks Lorelei to keep Max occupied, she takes her job seriously. Too seriously. They never expected to wake up married. Can this unlikely couple unravel what happened in Vegas? And when they uncover the truth, will they really want an annulment?

A small town romance with quirky characters about the healing power of unexpected love from USA Today Bestselling author Melinda Curtis. She took his name and disappeared. When Jill desperately needed a father for her baby, Vince Patrizio gave them both his name. Then Jill walked out of his life without even asking Vince's opinion. Now, years later, it’s Vince’s turn to have his say. This Christmas will be different. Arriving in Harmony Valley, Vince has plans to turn this convenient marriage into a real one. But small towns, love, and the joy of a child at the holidays might just ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance between a spunky single mom and a very famous hero. Mina tells everyone life is just the way she likes it. Single mother Mina DeWitt is a well-respected, political consultant, now working remotely in small town Harmony Valley. She and her young son live with her grandmother in a quaint home and have built a life with a support network of Liam’s friends and other single moms. Then she’s given the career opportunity of a lifetime—to be the campaign manager for a very famous San Francisco ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance between a beautician and a beastly mechanic. “I didn't want to put it down.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 Stars This beautician is determined to find beauty and kindness everywhere. Brittany Lambridge wants to bring beauty back to small town Harmony Valley. Not only is she opening a beauty shop, but she’s also salvaging junk and giving it a second life as art. Of course, that means she’s poking around a lot of abandoned properties looking for salvage. And not every property comes without its ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this fake date, sweet romance. He needs a fake girlfriend. Although they dated for only a month, Harley O’Hannigan agreed to be Vince Torino's plus-one at his brother’s Harmony Valley wedding. Big mistake, given her feelings for the tall, dark, unavailable bachelor. But things quickly get complicated. Vince never told her about his prickly relationship with his brothers or his bad boy past. Not that Harley has been forthcoming about her submarined career either. But secrets have a way of coming to light when ...

A small town romance with quirky characters about the healing power of unexpected love from USA Today Bestselling author Melinda Curtis. It's hard to start over. But single mother Annie Raye is determined to make it work. Step one, move back home to Harmony Valley. Step two, apply to jobs outside of California where hopefully no one will discover her ex-husband is a convicted embezzler. And sometimes you can't be completely honest. When Annie finally lands a job, she packs up the car and shows up for work, only to be told that she can't have the job until she passes a background check ...