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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, ...

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 ...

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...

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. ...

Love defies kingdoms. Magic defies reality. One wizard will defy the impossible itself. Prince Soshonu was supposed to marry for duty, not love. But when he meets Aarvana—a brilliant elf wizard who's come to his kingdom seeking to bridge centuries of distrust between their peoples—he knows his life will never be the same. Their connection is immediate, powerful, and absolutely forbidden. His father, the king, demands Soshonu marry a human noble and banishes Aarvana from the kingdom. Her father, the ancient elf high priest, despises humans and will never accept their union. Faced with ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Princess Tonoke has spent her entire life being told what she cannot do. When pirates capture her ship, she expects imprisonment—but discovers freedom instead. Captain Krinjin never meant to change anyone's life. He only meant to ransom a princess and move on. But Tonoke refuses to return to her gilded cage, choosing instead to stay among pirates who see her as more than decorative. As she learns to fight, sail, and forge her own path, she finds something she never had in the palace: herself. But freedom comes with a price. When her father sends the kingdom's most powerful mage to ...

What happens when immortal rulers choose democracy over dynasty? Sasha never wanted to be queen. Turned into a vampire to save her life and bound to dragonkind for immortality, she's spent hundreds of years torn between ruling a kingdom and protecting ancient dragons. Her husband Balk has been king for eight hundred years—it's the only identity he knows. But the world is changing. Modern weapons can kill vampires. Citizens are demanding representation. Dragons are emerging from centuries of hiding, and Sasha can no longer serve two masters without breaking. When a delegation of scholars ...

On one final New Year’s Eve at Marlowe & Hart, Vincent and Joanne Torian sit down for what they believe will be their last shared tradition—a quiet meal marking the end of a marriage worn thin by time, silence, and unspoken regret. As midnight approaches, old wounds surface alongside memories of first kisses, family laughter, and the life they built together. Between clinking glasses, unexpected honesty, and the electric hope of a turning year, they discover that love doesn’t always disappear—it waits, patient and resilient, for the courage to choose it again. The Last Toast is a ...

four romances novellas set in the Windy City A Season of Us Nancy Millard is ready for her first day as a baseball marketing intern. Mark Pendleton is a groundskeeper who knows the field like the back of his hand. Between pranks, unexpected viral moments, and stolen glances under the stadium lights, sparks fly on the mound. 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 quiet sorrow in his eyes. Falling for the Foodie When ...

four stories of romance ... with baked goods The Pumpkin Pie Romance 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. 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. Falling for the Foodie When small-town baking star Ally Thompson is invited to the ...

Brett Stone has everything money can buy and absolutely nothing figured out. When his ruthless, self-made billionaire father appears to be dying and drops a single, impossible condition into his will—get married by Valentine’s Day or lose it all—Brett does what any unqualified heir would do: panic, board a private jet, and attempt to recycle his past relationships at high speed. What follows is a globe-trotting comedy of entitlement, rejection, and accidental self-discovery, guided by the one person who’s been quietly holding his life together all along—his sharp, unflappable ...

What if the New Year’s resolutions you didn’t make for yourself were the ones that changed your life? 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. Over twelve months of close calls, late-night check-ins, and awkwardly tender moments, Rachel and Cory navigate ...