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By day, Lucy Grant is a mild-mannered accountant. By night, she’s a werewolf with a fur problem. Falling for Max Silverman, a silver jewelry smith, was not in her business plan—but love doesn’t balance like a spreadsheet. When passion meets moonlight, Lucy learns that some risks are worth taking… even if they bite.

A short, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about falling down, standing up, and finding love in the most unexpected place… Gerald Hammersmith, a 47-year-old workaholic oil executive, has never taken a real vacation—not unless business conferences count. But when his company forces him to take a month off before he burns out completely, Gerald chooses what he thinks will be a productive getaway: a beginner’s ski package in Hemavan, Sweden. Enter Freja Gustaffson, a sparkly, spirited 23-year-old ski instructor who hugs first, thinks later, and only speaks English about 60% of the time. ...

Rival bakers, small-town charm, and a dash of pumpkin spice… Claire, a dedicated small-town baker, has always taken pride in her pies—but when Evan, the charming baker at the local grocery store, shows up, her perfect crusts and careful recipes are suddenly under threat. From flour-covered mishaps to pie-eating competitions, their rivalry heats up faster than an oven on Thanksgiving morning. As Maplewood’s annual festival draws near, Claire and Evan are forced into a series of challenges that test their skills, patience, and hearts. Between frosting disasters and playful sabotage, ...

A tender winter romance set against the sparkling lights of New York City… Former figure skater Alesia Saunders thought she’d left the ice—and her dreams—behind after a devastating injury ended her career. Now she pours her heart into working in children’s services, helping foster kids find safety and hope. But on her quiet escapes to the Rockefeller Center rink, she meets someone who just might change everything. Sam Atwood, a funny, clumsy, big-hearted page with dreams of joining a sketch comedy show, keeps showing up in Alesia’s orbit… and on the ice, where he can barely ...

A Christmas romantic comedy, brimming with wit, whimsy, and winter magic. When dutiful Elenor Worthing steels herself for another dull Christmas at her family’s country estate, she hardly expects to stumble across Jangle—an elf from the North Pole with a mischievous grin, a missing magical ornament, and a knack for disrupting propriety. What begins as a chance meeting in the snowy garden quickly unravels into a holiday adventure of secrets, scandal, and sparkling romance. Between the relentless pursuit of the handsome (but insufferably arrogant) Lord Ashcombe, the suspicious behavior of...

Every New Year’s Eve, Harper Lang swears she’s done with Jake Alden—the infuriating, charming man who manages to ruin (and rescue) the party every single year. But one sarcastic toast turns into a kiss, one kiss turns into a tradition, and suddenly ten years of bad timing, worse decisions, and unbelievable chemistry turn into something neither of them expected: love. Witty, sexy, and full of fireworks, One Night a Year proves that sometimes the right person just takes a decade to figure out.

When Peter Anderson loses his job and his sense of purpose, he heads into the winter wilderness of Garibaldi Provincial Park in British Columbia seeking clarity—but instead finds himself trapped in a deadly blizzard with no way out. Freezing, starving, and losing hope, Peter is discovered by Cora Holt, a strong, soft-spoken widow living entirely off-grid in a remote mountain cabin accessible only by horseback. Cora nurses him back to life while storms and isolation close them in for days. As Peter heals, he discovers the quiet strength beneath Cora’s solitude, and she finds in him a ...

On Opposite Sides Livia Wendt, a passionate social worker, joins a protest against federal policies, her convictions as strong as her heart. Across the street, Jim Pennington, a quiet farmer, stands with the counter-protesters, defending what he believes. When chaos erupts, an unexpected moment forces them together. What Remains After Election Day Claire Whitman has spent her career doing everything by the book. As Ohio’s sitting Attorney General, she’s respected, prepared, and relentlessly controlled. Daniel Reyes has built his life far from politics, leading disaster-response efforts ...

four novellas of laughs and love One Night a Year Every New Year’s Eve, Harper Lang swears she’s done with Jake Alden—the infuriating, charming man who manages to ruin (and rescue) the party every single year. But one sarcastic toast turns into a kiss, one kiss turns into a tradition, and suddenly ten years of bad timing, worse decisions, and unbelievable chemistry turn into something neither of them expected: love. Skiing Into Love Gerald Hammersmith, a workaholic oil executive, has never taken a real vacation. But when his company forces him to take a month, he chooses what he ...

Four novellas for Valentine's Day Cupid in Aisle Seven Alfronso is no ordinary cupid—he’s ancient, bumbling, and equipped with a magical bow that’s more likely to cause chaos than Cupid-approved romance. Assigned to a small-town grocery store, Alfronso’s poor aim and well-intentioned meddling send hearts, emotions, and customers spinning in wildly unpredictable directions. Flowers for Yesterday When Tamika Johnson notices a handsome stranger carrying flowers on the Chicago train, she thinks nothing of it—until months later she sees him again, the same bouquet in hand and the same ...

Un tierno y esperanzador romance del Oeste sobre la pérdida, el sentido de pertenencia y el silencioso valor de volver a amar. La ranchera viuda Clara Hayes ha pasado tres largos años manteniendo vivo su rancho en Arizona con nada más que coraje y rutina. La tierra está seca, los días son duros, y su corazón—todavía de luto por su difunto esposo—ha olvidado cómo soñar. Cuando Luke Morgan, un vaquero errante con un pasado marcado por la vida en movimiento, llega buscando trabajo, Clara lo contrata por necesidad. Pero a medida que los días se convierten en estaciones, ambos ...

Alfronso is no ordinary cupid—he’s ancient, bumbling, and equipped with a magical bow that’s more likely to cause chaos than Cupid-approved romance. Assigned to a small-town grocery store on Valentine’s Day, Alfronso’s poor aim and well-intentioned meddling send hearts, emotions, and customers spinning in wildly unpredictable directions. Follow Tracie, a frazzled single mom; Bill, the awkwardly charming bread delivery man; Jordy, a hyper-analytical college student; Isabel, a cautious young woman with a complicated past; Rosemary, an upbeat widow; and Lamont, a slow-moving ...

Charlotte, North Carolina—a city divided. Livia Wendt, a passionate social worker, joins a protest against federal policies, her convictions as strong as her heart. Across the street, Jim Pennington, a quiet South Carolina farmer, stands with the counter-protesters, defending what he believes. When chaos erupts, an unexpected moment forces them together. Suddenly, two worlds collide, and two people who should be enemies find themselves discovering common ground. As they navigate heated debates, personal doubts, and the expectations of friends and family, Livia and Jim realize that love ...

Four novellas to celebrate New Year's Eve and the New Year ... The Resolution Experiment Rachel Colfer loves books more than anything, while Cory McCarthy loves bourbon just as much as he loves writing. When these two meet at a raucous dorm party, a drunken dare sets them on a year-long experiment: Rachel must give up reading, and Cory must give up alcohol. It sounds impossible—until they discover it’s not the rules that will challenge them, but each other. The Last Toast On one final New Year’s Eve at a nice restaurant, Vincent and Joanne Torian sit down for what they believe will be...

Nancy Millard is ready for her first day as a Cubs marketing intern, determined to prove she belongs in the big leagues. Mark Pendleton is a summer groundskeeper who knows Wrigley Field like the back of his hand—and has no idea how much his life is about to change. Between pranks, unexpected viral moments, and stolen glances under the stadium lights, sparks fly in the most unlikely of places. From Opening Day to the final home game, will these two find love amidst the cheers, chaos, and charm of Chicago baseball?

four romance novellas for Winter Snowbound Hearts When a massive blizzard traps nine strangers inside the Willow Creek Diner in the mountains of western Virginia, none of them expect their lives to change. But over the next three days—wrapped in warmth, coffee, and unexpected company—love begins to bloom in the most surprising places. Skiing into Love Gerald Hammersmith, a workaholic oil executive, has never taken a real vacation, but when his company forces him to take a month off before he burns out, he chooses what he thinks will be a productive getaway: a beginner’s ski package in...

Four romance novellas set in New York City Cupcakes & Crescendos Baker Sofia Grasso doesn’t expect a soulful jazz pianist to change everything. As the ovens warm and the music rises, Sofia discovers hope, healing, and a love that lifts her higher than she ever imagined. From Madrid to Manhattan When immigration attorney Sylvia Parker helps charming Spanish architect Alejandro Martinez become a U.S. citizen, she expects paperwork, but not a spark that leaves her flustered at the sight of him. Hoofbeats of Fate When a jog through Central Park turns dangerous, editor Lisa Walsh is rescued by...

When Adelita Garcia is asked to track down a reclusive Navajo painter believed to be dead, she expects resistance. What she does not expect is how deeply the journey will unsettle her. Niyol Begody once held a place in the art world, his paintings celebrated for their power and restraint. After the sudden death of his wife decades earlier, he disappeared—choosing solitude, land, and silence over galleries and acclaim. He still paints, but for himself alone, far from roads and expectations. As Adelita makes the long drive from Albuquerque to the high desert of Arizona again and again, ...

When Robert Keiser stops in Yuma on the way to a business conference, he expects only donuts. What he finds instead are homemade tamales that change everything—and a connection with Valentina Cruz that catches him by surprise. As business negotiations unfold alongside quiet moments in the family-run donut shop, Robert and Valentina navigate distance, past heartbreak, and the courage it takes to open one’s heart. Between the ovens’ warmth and the desert sun, they discover that love, like tamales and donuts, is best when shared—and that sometimes, the most ordinary mornings can feel ...

What happens when political enemies become the universe’s last hope? In the small, stubbornly opinionated world of Waters County, North Carolina, county commissioners Tricia Waters and Reginald Carter agree on exactly one thing: they cannot stand each other. Their meetings are legendary. Their arguments are public. Their mutual irritation is… intense. Unfortunately for them, intensity is exactly what Father Time needs. Bound by an ancient cosmic rule, Father Time must ensure a couple falls in love before midnight on New Year’s Eve—or the new year won’t begin. Time will stop. ...