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When the best-laid plans go awry on the university campus…could it be Fate? Bonnie: I’m getting married. Jonathan finally proposed, and in six months’ time we’ll be husband and wife. Meanwhile, I’ve decided to go back to school to get my MBA. To help save money for the wedding I signed up to do a work study as a part-time admin assistant. But when I meet my new boss, astrophysics professor Dr. Ford Kingston, who has a reputation for his fiery temper, suddenly my world is turned upside down. Will I be able to resist the passionate professor when all I want to do is give in to his ...

A bond forged in the crucible of danger and desire… Adriana: My life changed the day my father was murdered by the Capuzzo family. There is nothing I thirst for more than sweet revenge. Only, I didn’t plan on him. Luca Capuzzo. The heir to the same family I’ve vowed to destroy. He’s everything I should despise, yet somehow, I find myself drawn to him. When the lines blur, I’m not sure what means more to me. My vengeance against his family or my love for him. Luca: All I know in life is kill or be killed. Being the heir to the Capuzzo family, I never questioned what we did. Until I...

What happens in Vegas? Apparently, fairy tales gone wild… Moving to Vegas was supposed to kickstart my singing career, not drop me into a twisted fairytale. But here I am, Elspeth “Ellie” Moon, at a Halloween party, locking lips with Prince Charming. Tall, gorgeous, and those tongue kisses? Wow. Things are going swimmingly, right up until he croaks—literally—and turns into a frog. Yeah, you heard me. A frog. Turns out, he’s cursed by his ex-girlfriend, the Wicked Witch, and every time I kiss him, poof—frog mode activated. If we ever hope to take things past first base, we’ve...

This Halloween is more trick than treat for Clarissa at the Cat Café. Could the rumors about Jinx the cat be true? Or are they simply cases of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Everyone is abuzz this Halloween season, but no one is more excited than Clarissa about her new job as manager at the Cat Café, especially just in time for the Halloween fundraiser, The Black Cat Ball. Customers are already lining up at the door to get a glimpse of Jinx, their newest foster cat who is reputed to be cursed. Clarissa isn’t convinced there is such a thing as a cursed cat, but bad luck ...

Wrong place, wrong time...and now she's running for her life... Audrey Parker has everything figured out. At twenty-one years old, she’s got everything she ever wanted… Well, almost everything. But, she’s on her way toward living her dream. It's 1920 and the world is changing, especially for women. Bright lights, a big city, and independence are finally within her reach. And now that she’s living in New York City, it’s all just a few steps away. With the help of some friends from her boarding house, Audrey is excited to get a taste of big city life at last. But when it’s finally...

Trusting him is her biggest risk. Falling for him might be her only chance… STARLA: I don't have time for distractions. Every moment of my life is choreographed for perfection on the ice, every jump and spin calculated to bring me closer to the Olympic gold. So when I'm paired with Gunnar “Blaze” Hayes for a charity skating routine, I'm furious. A reckless speed skater with no regard for rules? Hard pass. Except I can't ignore the fire he brings to the rink—or the way it sparks something in me I haven’t felt in years. But then the threats begin. At first, I think it's just nerves ...

Where embers of forbidden magic meet the healing tide of destiny, one courageous love may be the spark that saves a kingdom from falling into eternal night. In the enchanted kingdom of Elaria, destiny dances on the edge of magic and power. Cynthia Everwood—known as Cinders to those who whisper her name—is a humble servant with a hidden, ancient fire magic coursing through her veins. When she unearths her late mother’s spellbook and summons a tiny, wise phoenix named Flame, Cinders is thrust into a realm of mystical training and perilous secrets. Meanwhile, Prince Marius Rivenborn, ...

Charlotte never thought she’d find love — let alone while she is the prime suspect for stealing ancient artifacts... In the heart of New York City, museum curator Charlotte Bray’s world is turned upside down when her prized artifacts are stolen and she's framed for the crime. Facing professional ruin and targeted by dangerous criminals who believe she holds the key to an ancient treasure, Charlotte must flee to Egypt in search of answers and redemption. Enter Jack Stone, a rugged archaeologist with a knack for unearthing secrets and a past as mysterious as the artifacts he uncovers. ...

A farm in crisis, a café in the making, and a love they never saw coming... Maisie: Returning to Starlight Bay wasn’t part of my plan. But after catching my ex in the worst way possible, I had no choice but to pack up my broken heart and head back to the only place that’s ever felt like home. Now, I’m doing everything I can to save my grandparents’ farm, including opening The Little Red Hen, my dream café. The problem? Logan Westbrook—a slick city developer who’s got his eyes set on our land. He’s arrogant, persistent, and irritatingly handsome, but there’s no way I’m ...

A broken heart, a new beginning, and a secret that could change everything... Aurora "Rory": After my world came crashing down—my ex-fiancé, my business partner, the man I thought I knew—betrayed me in every possible way, I needed an escape. When my best friend mentioned a rundown Victorian mansion in Wintervale, Montana, something inside me said it was time for a fresh start. So I bought it, sight unseen, hoping to turn it into a quant Airbnb and rebuild my life in this quiet, snowy town. What I didn’t expect? The charmingly gruff contractor, Cass Whitlock, whose touch sends sparks ...

They left this part out at the academy…and now I’m sowing what I didn’t reap… My name is Ainsley Adams, and unbeknownst to most, I’m a Reaper. I settled in the town of Hideaway Hills after graduation, married a nice electrician, and we purchased a cute little house on the lake to start our life together. Things were going along swimmingly. Or so I thought. After discovering my husband in bed with another woman, I did what any other wronged wife would do – I picked up a frying pan and bopped the good-for-nothing louse over the head with it. I didn’t think I’d hit him that ...

When a relentless journalist and a notorious bounty hunter team up, will their unexpected chemistry threaten to derail not only their mission but everything they thought they knew? In a city where danger lurks and secrets abound, Zane West is known as a ruthless bounty hunter and sought-after bachelor with a dark and mysterious past. When he's assigned to hunt down the most dangerous criminal in the city, he meets Maya Patel - a determined journalist who is convinced Zane’s story holds the key to launching her career. Having no other choice, he reluctantly allows her to accompany him on ...

Event planner and newcomer to town Alexis Sanders is launching her business, Pumpkin Parties, in Pumpkin City after inheriting her great-uncle’s ramshackle farmhouse. It’s just the fresh start she needs after getting dumped by her boyfriend who decided he’d rather date her best friend instead. Now she’s got four Valentine’s Day weddings already on the books. However, things don’t go according to plan when all the couples start fighting and several of the would-be brides and grooms even threaten to call off the nuptials altogether. Alexis is desperate for the cash she needs to ...

She came to the mountain with star charts and s’mores—he showed her how to get lost in all the right ways. SKYE: What was supposed to be a sweet overnight campout with a bunch of tweens turned into my personal version of Naked and Afraid. Okay, not naked—but pretty close after that rainstorm. Stranded in the woods with no signal, no dry clothes, and no clue what I was doing, I was fully prepared to die of embarrassment… until a brooding, bare-chested wilderness god came stomping out of the trees. Too bad he thinks I’m a walking disaster. Even worse? I can’t stop imagining ...

He was my brother’s best friend—the one man I was never supposed to touch. One night changed everything… and now he’s standing shirtless in front of me. Again. DELANEY: I had one rule: never hook up with my brother’s best friend. But Jace Redmond made it very hard to follow rules—especially the night of that destination wedding when tequila and temptation got the best of us. We agreed it was a one-time thing. No regrets. No repeats. So imagine my horror when I show up for a relaxing girls’ week at Hope Peak Lake Resort… and he’s the first person I see. Shirtless. Smirking....

Will the summer heat wave ignite passion’s flame between two very unlikely bedfellows? Or will the flickers of love go up in smoke when they're faced with a whole town full of trouble? My name is Katy Sinclair and the heat's on for me this summer, in more ways than one. First, my jealous ex-boyfriend has been chasing me all over the country. I’ve been pretty good at escaping his maneuvers so far, but it’s getting old fast. Especially since I’m a cat shifter, and I don’t have too many more of my nine lives left. After finding refuge with my favorite uncle Lionel in a place off the ...

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride… Shelby: It’s my 30th birthday, not that anyone seems to remember. Instead, everyone is focused on my brother Sam’s wedding. I’m happy for him, but still. This will be the sixteenth time I’ll be a bridesmaid since my college graduation, but at least this time I get to be maid of honor. Only that means I have to walk down the aisle with him. Jagger, my brother’s best friend and my lifelong crush. If that isn’t bad enough, he’s brought his model girlfriend. It seems I can’t win. Bringing my best friend, Chip, seems like a good idea until he...

A coveted award…a missing Maltese…and a cheating ex… Can Trisha Campbell survive this year’s dog show competition in Last Chance Beach, much less walk away without a broken heart? If there’s one thing vet tech Trisha Campbell knows, it’s dogs. Men, however, not so much. Especially ever since catching her ex-boyfriend, Miami P.D. Landon Prescott, kissing her arch-nemesis, Blythe Baker, at last year’s dog show after Blythe’s pup Princess took home the grand prize. Needless to say, Trisha's not looking forward to seeing either of them again at this year’s competition in Last ...

Can Fire Mountain's grumpiest mountain man handle the heat of falling in love? Peyton: I never thought a simple hike could change my entire life. I was just trying to impress a cocky contractor so we could work smoothly on my interior design project. Turned out he was full of hot air—and he panicked the moment I got hurt on that mountain trail. I would’ve been stranded if it wasn’t for "Grizzly" - aka Grant McAllister. He appeared out of nowhere, tended my wound like it was second nature, and then vanished with a gruff warning about staying safe. I couldn’t stop thinking about him ...

Will Bridget have the courage to seize the opportunity of a lifetime? And can she find the sweetest prize of all, a love that will never end? As a food server at a TV network, Bridget Palmer’s used to catering to demanding reality stars during their televised wedding ceremonies, but when it comes to planning the menu for her own nuptials – well, there’s slim chance of that happening anytime soon since there’s no groom in sight. The only man on her radar is her little brother, who she’s raising after the death of their parents. She’s too busy to date, especially since she’s ...