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It isn’t just household debris. It moves. It breathes. It hungers. When Marcie Whitaker inherits her grandmother’s Victorian mansion in the secluded town of Thornbrook, she expects old furniture and outdated wallpaper—not dust bunnies watching her from every corner. Generations of Whitakers have fed these creatures with blood and secrets, maintaining a covenant none fully understood. And Marcie is the new dust-keeper. “Mind the corners,” her grandmother’s final warning echoes. But which is the true threat: the dust that seeks communion with her blood or what they’ve been ...

UNFORGETTABLE SCINTILLATING CHRISTMAS: Dangerous Passions Worth the Risk A Romantic Suspense Holiday Collection Scorching attraction. Passion under pressure. One unforgettable Valentine where desire collides with danger. If holiday romance with a dangerous edge is your guilty pleasure, this sizzling collection delivers. From undercover agents and relentless stalkers to billionaires in peril, poisoned Santas, rodeo cowboys, and a fiery musicians’ reunion, these stories prove the most unforgettable gifts come wrapped in suspense, passion, and the magic of Christmas. Lust is laced with ...

She’s pregnant and running for her life. Remi Bruckner paid a debt with her body. She’s pregnant by her captor, Congressman Gavin Greasley, and he doesn’t want her to have his baby. He’s a survivalist prepared for Armageddon. Reclusive bounty hunter Heath Ruger has everything he needs—guns, ammo, and food—stashed away in a remote mountain stronghold. The last thing he wants is company. When Remi turns to him for help, he agrees on one condition: she will never leave his property. Gavin isn’t going to let Remi go. He’s not easy man to spite. He wants his property back, and ...

UNFORGETTABLE SWEET WISHES AND HOLIDAY KISSES A Sweet Holiday Romance Collection When the snow falls and hearts open wide… one unforgettable Valentine reminds us that love is the season’s greatest gift. From cozy flower shops to snowy French harbors, from rescued puppies to mistaken identities, this heartwarming collection delivers sweet romance wrapped in festive magic. These stories celebrate second chances, small-town charm, opposites attract, and the quiet miracles that happen when hearts dare to hope again. Filled with twinkling lights, tender moments, and the joy of connection, ...

When a Texas rancher meets a stubborn island veterinarian, sparks fly—and not only the romantic kind. Dr. Elaine Hopewell came to Chincoteague Island to rebuild her shattered career, finding solace in the wild ponies she’s devoted herself to protecting. The last thing she needs is Cole Walker—an arrogant Texas cowboy with a poorly behaved cattle dog—disrupting her research and her carefully isolated life. Cole has one mission: investigate a suspicious breeding operation and return to his family’s ranch. Simple and temporary. But when he discovers Ellie’s fight to save ponies ...

He’s the worst Santa she’s ever had. She’s the boss who won’t let him quit. Nixon Bright didn’t spend seven years at Santa Valley University just to end up as a barroom Santa—getting beer spilled on his pants, enduring sloppy kisses from inebriated customers, and having his lap used as a human whoopee cushion. When one handsy customer goes too far, he does the unthinkable: he walks out. Bette Jo Miller can’t afford to lose her Santa. As the owner of Bimbo’s Bar—a struggling family legacy she’s determined to save—she needs those deep-pocketed drunks lining up to squash ...

A writing skills reference book from the author of Romance In a Month: Romance Writers, do you want to: Keep your name in front of your readers with more releases and titles? Learn why you should write shorter in order to write quicker? Meet and exceed your yearly writing goals? Participate in multi-author boxed sets for increased visibility and profit? Claim your fair share of your reader’s attention span in today’s tsunami of books by producing a series of novellas or episodic serials? Make more money while writing less? If you do, you must master the art of writing shorter works ...

Anytime is perfect for Christmas Romance! UNFORGETTABLE AND ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS CHRISTMAS CHEER: Uplifting Holiday Romances A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Collection Sweet holiday love stories. Cozy happily-ever-afters. One unforgettable Valentine reminder that it’s always the season for love. If you adore heartwarming holiday magic, cozy Christmas movies, and the irresistible charm of festive romance, this uplifting collection is the perfect escape. Filled with warmth, humor, and tender emotion, these stories celebrate love in all its joyful, unexpected forms. Get swept away to charming ...

Elizabeth Bennet’s rig breaks down at Pemberley’s gates. She falls for Darcy while her ex, George Wickham embroils her in a high-stakes Christmas horse heist. Elizabeth Bennet’s truck and trailer are on fire. Outside Virginia’s prestigious Pemberley Stables. During a blizzard. Perfect. Frostbite? Expected. Insurance headaches? Inevitable. But a job offer from Fitzwilliam Darcy? That she never saw coming. Pemberley’s owner is impossibly handsome, impossibly arrogant, and apparently believes “personal space” is something that happens to other people. His temporary position ...

Sylvie Merrick arrives at the decaying Blumont Stables with nothing but a scandalous past and a desperate need for redemption. Hired to train Nocturne—a black mare with silver eyes and an impossible speed that defies nature—Sylvie discovers the horse comes with more than just a reputation for throwing riders. She comes with a ghost. Gideon Blumont died in 1870, but his spirit remains bound to the estate by a blood oath and a betrayal that echoes through generations. When Sylvie finds herself drawn to the mysterious specter who appears in moonlit encounters, she uncovers a curse that has...

When your four-year-old finds her Christmas daddy sleeping under the mall tree, Christmas magic gets complicated… Bree Kennedy knows exactly what she wants for Christmas: a daddy. When she discovers Tyler Manning sleeping under the giant Christmas tree at the mall, she's absolutely certain Santa delivered early. Combat boots, emotional baggage, and all—he's perfect. Kelly Kennedy, Bree’s mortified mother, has learned not to trust in miracles. Once a successful investment banker, now scrubbing office floors, she knows life rarely delivers what you order. But Tyler's broken smile and ...

Carol Cassidy was an avid mountain climber until an accident left her in a wheelchair. Love is the last thing on her mind until she hires Nick to play Santa. Shocked at the sensations he elicits, she resists him and decides to date a good guy—a disabled firefighter. Nick Wolff is drawn to Carol like a magnet to iron, and he sets out to prove that bad boys who hire themselves out can be good boys, too—especially in bed. Carol discovers she’s not dead to passion, but when Nick’s dirty laundry is aired, she regrets choosing the naughty over the nice. Will the spirit of Christmas teach ...

Motorcycle racer Teo Alexiou is challenged by his grandmother to come to her birthday party with a real girlfriend. He has plenty of party girls, and he fears getting roped into marriage so he hires an actress to play the part. The last thing Amy Suzuki wants is to be a kept woman, but her student loans are piling up and acting gigs are nonexistent. She agrees to Teo’s proposal for one summer, limited to public displays of affection. When Teo and Amy find themselves caught in love’s grip, their new desires war with their fears. Teo wants to renegotiate, but Amy insists she’s only with...

UNFORGETTABLE AND ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS ROM-COM CHAOS A Romantic Comedy Collection Love. Laughter. Just the right amount of chaos. One unforgettable Valentine packed with swoon and smiles. From mistaken identities to magical mishaps, fake fiancés to long-lost crushes, this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy collection delivers humor, heart, and happily-ever-afters in irresistible doses. These unforgettable heroines aren’t just falling in love—they’re chasing trouble, dodging disaster, and stumbling headfirst into romance when they least expect it. Whether it’s hunting Bigfoot in the ...

Any day is a great day to cozy up to Christmas Romances! UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS WONDERS: Harmony and Romance Eight unforgettable holiday love stories. One heartwarming Valentine reminder that love shines brightest in every season. Step into a world where Christmas magic lingers long after the decorations come down. This enchanting collection of contemporary holiday romances is filled with hope, passion, second chances, and the kind of love that warms the heart no matter the time of year. From small-town miracles to big-city dreams, from mystery and suspense to tender romance and joyful ...

Soccer goalkeeper, Jaden Sloup, has his eye on Ella Kennedy, a woman who won’t date jocks or frat boys. He dons a pair of nerd glasses and hugs a laptop to convince her he’s a techno geek, and she agrees to go to Las Vegas with him for a cosplay convention where his team’s playoff game happens to be. Jaden must juggle sizzling in the sheets with Ella against a soccer match and hanging with his frat brother teammates. When a bully harasses Ella and challenges Jaden to a fight, he proves that even a goalie can score.

I admit it: I, the aptly named April Fu, once ruined my best friend’s brother’s entire music career with my “helpful” advice, but I didn’t mean it like that. Honest, I thought I was saving Jex from a life of questionable career choices. That’s kind of what I do: I’m an overachieving marketing consultant with boundary issues, and my apartment is craving some peace and quiet—nothing like minding my own business to keep my life drama-free. Jex Wise needs to forgive and forget. Have you seen how gorgeous he got? Annoyingly hot and unfairly charming. The word “revenge” ...

💘 A Valentine from the Authors of The Unforgettables 💘 UNFORGETTABLE COURAGE: A Thrilling Romantic Suspense Collection Nine heart-pounding stories. Nine fearless heroes and heroines. One unforgettable Valentine of danger and desire. When the stakes are life or death and love is on the line, courage becomes the only way forward. This explosive romantic suspense collection delivers high-octane thrills, relentless danger, and heart-stopping romance that will keep you turning pages late into the night. From escaping serial killers to outwitting human traffickers, from protecting political...

UNFORGETTABLE CHAMPIONS A Multi-Author Romantic Suspense Collection When danger closes in, only a Champion will do. One unforgettable Valentine where courage, love, and second chances collide. From Nashville to ghost towns, from the forests of Canada to tropical islands and far beyond, Unforgettable Champions delivers pulse-pounding romantic suspense where singles in peril find—or rediscover—the one person they can’t live without. Is it fate that brings them together… or something even deeper? Dive into gripping tales of second chances and breathtaking rescues, where highly skilled ...

Will her cat ruin her Christmas chance for love? Bella Tallahan has always hidden behind her twin sister, Tally. She was born with cerebral palsy and even though she has finished college, she lives vicariously through her sister’s adventures. It worked, until her sister married writer Lucky Lenigan, and Bella developed a crush on Lucky’s brother—a bad boy with a shady past. Chance Martin made one mistake growing up—one that landed him in prison. After his release, he spends his days restoring antique furniture and his nights alone. When Mr. Klutz, Bella’s fat tabby cat, wreaks ...