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Sour Apples

Sour Apples

Jeordie Draven

Layla Potter, Texas-raised country girl, is plagued by night terrors that seem to hint a past that she has put out of her mind is trying to be remembered. Lucas Foster, the incredibly handsome but cranky neighbor of her parents, has his own traumatic past to deal with. Layla is convinced they can help each other, but Lucas can’t bear the thought of losing her—just like he’s lost everything he’s ever loved. Can Layla help Lucas find a way to live, not just survive? And can Lucas help Layla recover her memory? Maybe—if Lucas can keep her alive long enough to face her demons.

Silently Falling Book 1: Silently Falling

Silently Falling Book 1: Silently Falling

A Silove

Alexis was your typical everyday good girl with excellent grades, a single best friend, an annoying elder brother and a family that loved her to no end.  When senior year rolled up, Alexis wasn't looking to expand her small social circle of friends or put herself out there but things are meant to change, after all, change is the only constant thing in life.  Paired to do a group assignment with the school's three new mysterious gorgeous looking guys at the start of the term. Alexis is tested in more ways than one.  Cheesy pick up lines, rude guys, charming smiles, motorcycle rides, coffee dates and long hours together is all it takes to make her question everything she ever knew.  But what happens when she falls for one of them? The one with the dark hair and piercing green eyes? What will she do when he finds out about the secret she's been harbouring all her life? She begins to regret her decision and wish she'd met him long before but life has its own way of playing with one's feelings. Will her secret break their newly found relationship or will it make it grow stronger?

Heron's Landing Book 1: Say You're Mine

Heron's Landing Book 1: Say You're Mine

Iris Morland

She's his enemy, his downfall—and his one last chance at love.

After Adam Danvers lost his wife in a tragic accident, he stopped believing in love. Instead, Adam has focused solely on running his family’s struggling vineyard in the small town of Heron’s Landing.

When Joy McGuire, a beautiful and clever journalist, moves to the sleepy town, suddenly Adam can’t control his intense attraction to her. She’s witty; she pushes his buttons. He wants to shake her as much as he wants to kiss her.

But Joy is a journalist, and Adam hates them all on principle. He saw firsthand how a journalist’s lies destroyed his late wife. Yet as Joy proves that she’s nothing like the writers he’s known, Adam can’t help but give in to exquisite temptation.

Soon a conflagration ignites between Adam and Joy. Yet as secrets unfold, Adam must trust in love or lose the woman who’s awakened his slumbering heart.

Let me Love You

Let me Love You

Rachael Stitchy

Vanessa likes her world quiet, controlled, and blissfully free of anyone trying to charm their way past her walls. Then her new neighbor shows up with a grin that is far too warm and a confidence that rattles her steady stride. Every encounter knocks her a little off balance, and his teasing spark feels annoyingly good. He sees the shadows she carries, yet he steps closer instead of backing away. As their playful clashes grow into something softer, Vanessa feels the light tugging at her edges. Letting him in might be messy, risky, and wildly inconvenient… but it also might be the first thing that feels right in a long time.

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

Iris Morland

Fall in love on Hazel Island with the start of a brand-new, small-town romance series from USA Today bestselling author Iris Morland.

They’re just friends…until one kiss changes everything.

After a messy divorce, Gwen Parker retreats to idyllic Hazel Island to start a new life. She has no time for relationships now, not when she has a bed and breakfast to run.

No matter that her friend, the gruff and ruggedly handsome Jack Benson, makes her yearn for more.

Yet Gwen knows that she’s too broken from her first marriage to risk heartbreak a second time.

Jack Benson prefers to live a solitary life. As a fisherman, he’s well-aware that relationships, like the tides, come and go.

Gwen is special, though. She makes him want a different life, one that he never thought he’d want.

But Jack can never act on his attraction to Gwen and risk ruining their friendship.

When temptation proves to be too much, Jack and Gwen can no longer ignore the heat between them.

As the past rears its ugly head, can these two friends let go of old heartbreaks to embrace a newfound love?

Icebound Hearts

Icebound Hearts

Lizette

Chloe thrives on control, sharp comebacks, and fixing impossible reputations. So when the Frozen City Vipers hire her to clean up their latest scandal, she walks in ready to work. The problem? Ryder. The team’s brooding captain would rather skate through a wall than smile for a camera, and he definitely doesn’t want a PR queen telling him what to do. Forced into staged appearances and fake teamwork, their constant bickering quickly turns into dangerous chemistry neither of them can ignore. Between icy stares, late-night strategy sessions, and tension hot enough to melt the rink, Chloe and Ryder start slipping past each other’s defenses. But secrets, pride, and careers make falling for each other the riskiest play of all.

Crossing Lines

Crossing Lines

Esiito

The scar on Harper Reid’s left knee tingled as she walked into Briar University’s hockey arena, a phantom reminder of the last time she’d stepped onto this ice. Three years, two surgeries, and one shattered dream ago. The early-morning light filtered through the high windows, casting long shadows across the empty stands.

Just One Night

Just One Night

Heather Teston

When Rosalee Foster flees her domineering father to chase her dreams in Orlando, she never expects her rebellious move will lead her straight into the arms of Ace Thatcher, her enigmatic and demanding new boss. Despite their explosive chemistry, Rosalee and Ace struggle against the forces trying to keep them apart. But when danger and betrayal threaten to destroy them, they must decide if they're willing to risk everything for a chance at forever. A thrilling tale of following your heart no matter the costs, and two souls who are destined to love against all odds. The question is—will they survive long enough to get their happy ending?

Age Rating: 18+

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.

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

Enter the elegant world of Regency England in this timeless tale of societal norms and romantic entanglements. Follow the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations, clashing head-on with the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Jane Austen's masterpiece explores the dance between pride and prejudice, and how true love can overcome even the most stubborn of hearts.

Keep Me Close

Keep Me Close

Julie Mar

Who knew getting an apartment could be so stressful? Callie has just finished high school and desperately needs somewhere to live before college starts. Fortunately, she finds the perfect apartment: close to campus, affordable, and surprisingly cozy. There’s just one catch—Adam, her mysterious new roommate. As Callie and Adam grow closer, strange messages begin appearing on her phone. Someone is watching them. And the deeper Callie falls for Adam, the more dangerous the truth behind his past becomes.

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.

The Seven Sinners

The Seven Sinners

Julianna Wrights

Lycidas, a powerful vampyre, is able to weaken those around him by his presence. His power is difficult to control so he has no intention of getting close to anyone—he thinks of himself as a monster. Adrasteia is just about to become a vampyre but before her transition begins, her parents are brutally murdered. Attempting to transition on her own, she is saved by Lycidas who takes her as his fledgling. They both end up getting much more than they bargained for.

Christmas Delight

Christmas Delight

Heather Teston

Scout swears off Christmas cheer when her engagement shatters in the most humiliating way possible. All she wants is to hide away in her cabin, lick her wounds, and avoid every bit of holiday sparkle. But the man in the cabin across from hers has other plans. Dylan is warm, persistent, and far too charming for her peace of mind. He won’t let her wallow, no matter how many times she tries to shut him out. Slowly, against her will, the spark of Christmas starts to sneak back into her world—and so does Dylan. Yet behind his grin lies a secret that could undo everything. As their connection deepens, Scout must decide: is Dylan the second chance she never expected, or the heartbreak waiting to happen?

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Grumpy X Sunshine Romance Books celebrate the magnetic attraction between pessimistic characters and their eternally optimistic counterparts. These stories showcase how opposite personalities can create perfect balance when pessimism meets unwavering positivity. The grumpy character's walls slowly crumble under persistent kindness while the sunshine character discovers depth beneath the surly exterior. Their interactions create natural comedy as different worldviews clash and eventually complement each other. Discover romances where opposites don't just attract but transform each other.... 

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