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A Heron's Landing Novella: Hold Me Close

A Heron's Landing Novella: Hold Me Close

Iris Morland

After a messy break-up, police officer Matthew Haldon is fine living in his cabin out in the woods all by himself. He has his dogs to keep him company and his job to keep him busy.

He never expects to find love again, especially not with the woman he finds stranded on the side of the road during a blizzard. When Matt realizes that Holly Cook has nowhere to go, he invites her to stay at his cabin for the night.

Holly is dangerous, though: with her fiery red hair and her bubbly personality, she tempts Matt like no woman ever has. As the snowstorm rages outside, Matt and Holly share a night that neither will forget.

Yet Holly’s past isn’t about to let her go—and now, neither is Matt.

Christmas Spirits

Christmas Spirits

Daphne Anders

Kate lives for Christmas. As her small town’s go-to planner, she thrives on lights, cheer, and making holiday magic happen. This year’s gala is her biggest project yet—but her perfect plans hit a snag when her Santa falls through. Enter Nate, her ruggedly handsome neighbor who wants nothing to do with mistletoe or merriment. He’s grumpy, guarded, and definitely not the holiday hero she had in mind. But when Kate convinces him to step in, sparks begin to fly beneath the twinkling lights. She’s sugar and sparkle, he’s shadows and scars—and somehow, together, they might just stumble into the most unexpected gift of all: a love that feels like Christmas magic.

His Christmas Angel

His Christmas Angel

Heather Teston

Nash is on his way home to his Montana cattle ranch one stormy winter night when he comes across a car stuck on the bank of a frozen lake. He looks inside and sees a young, unconscious woman, and pulls her free just moments before her vehicle crashes into the ice and disappears underwater. When she awakens, she can’t remember who she is, where she’s from, or what she’s doing here. As they wait for her memory to return, Nash welcomes her to his home and town as everyone prepares to celebrate Christmas. Romance begins to blossom between the couple. But is anyone looking for this mysterious woman? Does she have someone waiting for her back home? And what brought her here to begin with?

My Forever

My Forever

Sanobar Nadir

True love never dies ... it stays buried deep in your heart. Childhood friends and high school sweethearts Daniel and Irene survived two years of marriage before parting ways. But when fate and tragedy brings them back together, can they forgive each other and reignite the fire that was lost?

Age Rating: 16+

When the Night Falls: The Purpose of Love, Part 2

When the Night Falls: The Purpose of Love, Part 2

Nureyluna

I looked down at her, curled between my legs.

A seductive smile danced across her face, and she kissed the inside of my thigh.

"What's on your mind?" She asked, batting her eyelashes.

I chewed my lip as if to stop the words from coming out.

"I… I…” But I couldn't say it. I didn't know if I ever would.

From the world of "When The Night Falls". Tucked away in the cold Norwegian mountains, Blake is ensnared in a passionate affair with the irresistible film producer, Aria. But as he falls further into their tangled situationship, he starts to catch feelings. So when Aria announces she's leaving, he is faced with an intractable question: Should he tell her how he feels or risk losing her forever?

Age Rating: 18+

How (Not) To Date Your Neighbor

How (Not) To Date Your Neighbor

Megan Blake

She's a wannabe librarian with two left feet and a broken heart. He's a detective who's afraid to lose everything all over again. When Noelle moves into the apartment next door from Jake’s, fate and irresistible attraction pull them into each other's lives—against both their better judgments. Will he come out of his shell before it’s too late? Is she willing to put aside their differences? Only time will tell…

Age Rating: 18+

Meet Him at the Altar

Meet Him at the Altar

E. L. Koslo

Krista Greene is preparing to marry the man of her dreams when her ex-fiancé calls. As the wedding approaches, Krista remembers her college years and various relationships, the various trials and errors, that led her to Mr. Right. But who is Mr. Right? And who is this ex-fiancé? For us, the readers, the story has the structure of a mystery: as we follow Krista through her journey of personal and romantic growth, we move ever closer to the revelation of which relationship will turn out to be the one they were all building toward.

I Don't Belong Here

I Don't Belong Here

Tayla Grossberg

I can see ghosts, but my sister doesn't believe me, and my parents won't listen. The only ones I can talk to are my Grandmother May and my dog, Amore...until Dimitri. He's tall and beautiful, but beyond that, he's the kind of understanding friend I never thought I'd have. I can confide in him—I can trust him with anything. But Dimitri has secrets of his own, and some secrets are meant to come out...no matter what.

Age Rating: 16+

Plan Interrupted

Plan Interrupted

Valerie J. Clarizio

He’s a widower who deserves to be honored as the “Father of the Year.”

She’s a corporate powerhouse who won’t be inconvenienced by the broken family next door.

When attraction strikes, both are catapulted out of their comfort zone.

Elizabeth Shaw’s professional life is going according to plan until she meets the handsome widower and his two young children next door. Having shelved her personal life to land her dream job, she disregards her romantic feelings for him. But the forces of nature have other ideas for her.

Joe Antonetti has made his children his main focus since the death of his wife. But his beautiful neighbor becomes an irresistible distraction and has him wondering if he can change her priorities.

Surrendering to their attraction for each other causes another player to step in with his own plan for Elizabeth. One that could not only end the budding romance but her life as well.

The Universe of Discretion: Things Left Unheard

The Universe of Discretion: Things Left Unheard

Michael BN

Mateo steps onto campus expecting nothing more than late nights, study sessions, and maybe a decent GPA. But everything shifts when he meets Rupert—a brilliant coder with a quiet presence and a mind-blowing invention. As they team up over tech and laughter, friendship blooms fast. And just when Mateo thinks he has it all figured out, feelings start to scramble the code. At this elite university, it turns out the biggest lesson isn’t in the classroom—it’s about connection, vulnerability, and the kind of chemistry you can’t debug.

The Universe of Discretion: Theo's Gift

The Universe of Discretion: Theo's Gift

Michael BN

After the loss of his brother Theo, Andrew finds himself on a family trip to Cancun, struggling to cope with his grief. Amid the waves of sorrow, he meets James, whose easy charm and warmth begin to draw Andrew out of his shell. As their bond deepens, Andrew is faced with the possibility of allowing himself to move forward and feel again. What starts as friendship soon blossoms into something more, but Andrew must decide if he’s ready to embrace this new connection or remain tethered to the past.

Coming Home To A Place I've Never Been

Coming Home To A Place I've Never Been

P. Gibbs

What do you do when the person you trusted most in the world has been keeping a life-altering secret from you since you were born? Maggie and her mom forged an unbreakable bond over years of facing the world alone. After her mom’s sudden death, Maggie receives a call from a total stranger who claims to be the executor of her will. A series of unexpected discoveries send Maggie on a journey through her past while she navigates dangers in the present with the help of newfound friends in a small town that feels like home.

Age Rating: 16+

When the Night Falls Short Story: Madame Miele

When the Night Falls Short Story: Madame Miele

Nureyluna

The taste of buttercream frosting danced along my tongue.

“Do you like that?” His husky voice made me tremble.

My hands traced their way across his broad shoulders before me. It was all I could do to nod.

“Open up,” he growled.

Opening my mouth, I felt him place something on the tip of my tongue.

I could tell what it was from at once, thanks to the spongey texture. Cake. My favorite.

“Take a bite,” he whispered.

From the ‘When The Night Falls’ universe. In the twilight of the French empire, Queen Marie Antoinette falls for a handsome baker despite her cruel husband, the king. Can they keep their love affair a secret as the fabric of society crumbles around them? Or will it be off with their heads?

Age Rating: 18+

Love Travels West Book 1: Westbound

Love Travels West Book 1: Westbound

Vladislava Mari

Dannie is an English vicar’s daughter, penniless, jilted—and stranded in the Wild West.

Jake is a woman-hating cowboy with a murderous outlaw on his trail.

No two people could be less likely to fall in love. But when Jake escorts Dannie to a remote Arizona town, sparks begin to fly.

A Hazel Island Novella: One Perfect Summer

A Hazel Island Novella: One Perfect Summer

Iris Morland

It’s just a summer fling…right?

Practical and reliable, Bekah Matthews is tired of her good-girl image. After her boyfriend dumps her, she decides to throw caution to the wind.

So what better way to let her hair down than to have a no-strings-attached fling while living on the paradise that is Hazel Island?

Enter: Elliot Parker and Bekah’s high school crush.

Luckily for Bekah, Elliot is just as dreamy as he was a decade ago, and he’s not looking for commitment.

This playboy isn’t about to turn down a gorgeous woman like Bekah for some steamy loving, either.

Yet with their hearts now on the line, can this fling turn into a love for all seasons?

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