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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Kimzey, Nicole J. – Breathing Underwater

SOME PEOPLE WADE INTO LOVE. OTHERS UNEXPECTEDLY FALL IN THE DEEP END. SAMANTHA: My life seems to be running me, and not the other way around. That’s why I’ve taken…

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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Harris, Lisa Rumsey – Not Her First Rodeo

The last thing rodeo queen Liberty Redd needs is another man in her life, not when she has four over-protective cowboy brothers. The only male she’s really interested in is…

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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Easton, Meg – Spies Don’t Fall for Their Asset

He’s an international spy. She accidentally becomes his asset. Every Tuesday, my best friend and I get together to watch spy movies, and I dream of a secret agent sweeping…

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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Dominguez, Keira – The Winter Princess

“If you have even a speck of charm, today is the day to summon it.” Known to her family as the Lone Wolffe, all Princess Freja wants is a good…

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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Larsen, Brittany – (Not So) Famous in Paradise

Which is easier, pretending to date my best friend, or pretending not to be in love with him? When the biggest career opportunity of my life–my own home reno TV show–sends me…

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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Epperson, Taylor – The Rules of Mistletoe

She’s got a list of rules and he’s about to break them all. Rules for my future boyfriend (husband): 3. He always opens doors for me 6. He has to…

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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Proctor, Jenny – How to Kiss a Movie Star

He’s Hollywood’s biggest star. She wouldn’t know him from the pizza delivery guy. I’m a wildlife biologist in a tiny mountain town, not some kind of law-breaking celebrity stalker. At…

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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Jacobson, Melanie – Betting on the Boy Next Door*

Make one stupid bet and suddenly you’re fake dating your hot new neighbor… There is nothing like hiding a secret identity from your roommate besties to complicate . . ….

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October 15, 2023 · In: 17th

Nelson, Kelly – Begrudgingly Engaged

Amelia Grayson is propelled into an unlikely match with Montana cowboy Garrett Strong when they bid against each other for the Double J Ranch. Financing is tight for Garrett, but he…

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October 10, 2023 · In: 17th

Gunderson, Cynthia – Against the Boards

Fate takes a slap shot at Emma’s heart when she finds a driver’s license outside a grocery store belonging to none other than Tyler Bowen. The center for her brother’s…

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October 10, 2023 · In: 17th

Monson, Becky – Love Songs Suck

ter growing up in Nashville with two musician parents, I promised myself one thing—I would never, ever fall in love with anyone who had anything to do with the music scene….

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October 10, 2023 · In: 17th

Baldwin, Kaylee – Me and Mr. Just Right*

A famous singer fleeing the spotlight, a photographer with a secret, and a hot summer on a deserted island. What could go wrong? What’s a famous singer to do when…

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October 10, 2023 · In: 17th

Baldwin, Kaylee – A Wedding Mismatch

Let’s play a game: Two truths and a lie.1. I am a self-help influencer who is a hot mess.2. If I don’t get some quiet time between planning my sister’s…

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October 10, 2023 · In: 17th

Jacobson, Melanie – Scrooge and the Girls Next Door

When the sunniest woman in Creekville buys the house next to the grumpiest man on the street, sparks fly . . . and not just because she keeps blowing his…

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October 10, 2023 · In: 17th

Watson, Kate – Baby Llama Drama

Embittered single dad Duke has sworn off love forever. Unfortunately, his daughter just met the mother of her dreams. Millie: I have it all. I work my dream job doing…

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October 10, 2023 · In: 17th

Good, Marae – The Burns We Carry

Once burnt, twice shy… Shay Davis is desperate for a fresh start — not just for her, but for the new life growinginside of her. But when she arrives in…

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October 3, 2023 · In: 17th

Hilton, Emi – Bluebird Sky

Dumped before her wedding, Emma wants to forget about her heartbreak, but her life falls into more shambles after a skiing accident. When she meets the local town veterinarian, whose…

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September 25, 2023 · In: 17th

Spencer, Jen – Happily Ever After on Huckleberry Hill

Sensible and cautious, Naomi Coblenz lives to help everyone else be happy—particularly when it comes to her twin sister, Ruth. So Omi certainly can’t admit she’s always loved handsome Bo…

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September 25, 2023 · In: 17th

Libretto, Lorelei – Finding the Wolf

What does a werewolf do if they don’t know they are a werewolf? Varra was alone. Growing up in foster care left her with little connection to her parents, who…

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August 30, 2023 · In: 17th

Lieske, Victorine E. – A Necessary Nudge Out of the Friend Zone

Getting out of the dreaded Friend Zone isn’t as easy as it sounds. Remi’s been in love with her childhood best friend forever, but when Colton moves to LA to…

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August 24, 2023 · In: 17th

Rabe, Jenny – Mistletoe Kisses*

Who knew that a little mistletoe could help Holly find the beauty within? After a fire leaves half of her face and neck scarred, Holly was sure she’d never find…

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August 24, 2023 · In: 17th

Anderson, June B. – Reining in the Cowboy*

Everything is not okay. ☑ Ranch in financial ruin☑ Codependent mom☑ Heartbroken When God opens a door to return to Wyoming, Betsy takes the leap. Her fresh start quickly turns…

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August 16, 2023 · In: 17th

Beckstrand, Jennifer – Second Chances on Huckleberry Hill

Martha Sue Helmuth wishes she could just relax and enjoy her extended visit with her beloved grandparents. Instead, she is nursing a broken heart over gentle widower Yost Beiler.  Yost’s…

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August 16, 2023 · In: 17th

Anderson, June B. – Roping the Cowboy Next Door

When God closes one door, Casey just opens another one. Casey Britt receives an unbelievable offer to ranch swap. The opportunity would give her more animals, land, and a chance…

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August 7, 2023 · In: 17th

Abramson, Traci Hunter – Worlds Collide

Pairs figure skaters Tyler and Amaliya have achieved the ultimate victory: a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. But somehow, that victory holds less weight than what faces Tyler next:…

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August 7, 2023 · In: 17th

Merriam, Kathryn – No Matter Who

A broken world. A fallen child. Only one way out. SJ feels like he is exhausting all of his efforts. So much of that prayer feels familiar because he has…

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August 5, 2023 · In: 17th

Atkinson, Jen – Insta Kiss

I’ve kissed a few guys. Okay, many, many guys. But on my terms. One kiss, that’s all they get. That’s the rule. And then I set them loose. Bethany Barns has one…

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August 5, 2023 · In: 17th

Atkinson, Jen – Insta Connection*

Butterflies have invaded my body. They’ve been dormant for years and now suddenly they are attacking my stomach, my heart, and quite possibly my ovaries. All for a man I’ve…

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August 5, 2023 · In: 17th

Atkinson, Jen – Insta Boyfriend*

Dear Universe,If this man will follow my lead and pretend to be my boyfriend, even for five minutes, I promise to never eat Oreos in the bathtub again… Iris McCoy…

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June 18, 2023 · In: 17th

Cooper, Cori – Ways to Improve Bailey

Bailey has just about had it with her brother and his stupid list of ways she needs to improve, especially when that list is the reason she’s stuck going on…

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June 7, 2023 · In: 17th

Stockton, Kasey – I’m Not Charlotte Lucas

Northern California girl Charlotte “Charlie” Lucas has two great loves: Diet Coke and Pride and Prejudice. But her passion for Regency classics is tempered by a very real fear: Charlie…

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November 10, 2022 · In: 16th

Mecham, Mary – Poisoned: Snow White’s Story

A poisoned apple and true love’s first kiss were only the beginning to Snow White’s story… After a handsome prince swoops in to save the day, Snow can’t help but…

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November 1, 2022 · In: 16th

Matthews, Arya – unSPEAKable

Charlie Adler is just an ordinary social media coordinator. Or is she? Charlie’s family had plans for her future, but she went off on her own, leaving behind everything, including…

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November 1, 2022 · In: 16th

Hathaway, Deborah M. – Christmas Baggage

If there is one thing she has learned in England, it’s that not all Englishmen are created equal.Because this guy was turning out to be a real pill. Tired of…

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November 1, 2022 · In: 16th

Bellemore, Kat – Winning His Love

He’s done playing the dating game–this small town won’t let him quit. After spending six years in Thailand while working for a service organization and chasing after the only woman…

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November 1, 2022 · In: 16th

Talley, Rebecca – Road to Romance

A stranded city girl, a disenchanted country boy, and the road trip that brings them together. Shanna Lyndley is an ambitious public relations manager focused on productivity who doesn’t have…

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November 1, 2022 · In: 16th

Hart, Sasha – Just Can’t Fall for the Enemy

One city park. Four seasons. Four couples who never thought they’d find love. I love my small Montana town, and I’ll do anything to drive away those who don’t appreciate it—snarky tourists,…

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October 21, 2022 · In: 16th

McConnell, Lucy & Thornton, Ellie – The Secret Seven

When this group of retired friends decide to play matchmakers–things don’t go as planned. USA Today Bestselling Author Lucy McConnell and Ellie Thornton take you on a hilarious journey into…

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October 21, 2022 · In: 16th

Thornton, Ellie – Matchmakers and Mischief

The matchmaker isn’t looking for love from her best friend–but it knocked her feet out from under her anyway. Emma Lee Bradford loves love. She’s even made a business of…

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October 21, 2022 · In: 16th

Larsen, Brittany – Landin’ in Trouble

One woman is about to ruin everything. They call me Landon-In-Trouble for a reason. I think it has something to do with my dimples and ability to charm my way…

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October 7, 2022 · In: 16th

Monson, Becky – How To Ruin The Holidays

After a disastrous family Thanksgiving, all I wanted was to avoid anything holly and jolly this year, so an unexpected business trip seemed like the perfect escape plan . ….

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October 4, 2022 · In: 16th

Summers, Sophia – Falling For Nash

Emery is trapped. Nash wants to save her. It would help if they got along. The youngest Dawson brother is funny on the outside and tender on the inside. He…

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October 4, 2022 · In: 16th

Hoagland, Maria and Grace, Lorin – Essence of Gravity

The only way Claire will get her magic is if the stars finally align.The gravity of not getting it could be disastrous. Claire Covington is running out of time. Will…

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October 4, 2022 · In: 16th

Mae, Cassie – Asking for Trouble

The award for the baddest roommate goes to… After apartment hunting for months, I found the BEST place—a sweet guest house on Sherman Properties. The thing is huge and secluded,…

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October 4, 2022 · In: 16th

Keisel, Kortney – Compared

Meg Confession: I’m attracted to my student’s dad. Let me give you Tyler Dixon’s resume: thoughtful, manly, father of the year, widower, ridiculously attractive (basically the opposite of a dad…

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October 4, 2022 · In: 16th

Thornell, Karen – Pretending at Love

A stalker, a Hawaiian wedding, and attraction that should NOT exist between friends.Friends who are only PRETENDING to date. A random run-in at a restaurant brings high school friends April…

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September 18, 2022 · In: 16th

Baldwin, Kaylee – A Summer Mismatch

He’s an irresistible vet who keeps everyone at a distance. She’s a children’s book author in a small beach town. Their families are archrivals, but the forbidden has never looked…

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September 18, 2022 · In: 16th

LeCheminant, Dana – Love on Camera

Madi doesn’t have time to date. Oliver has all the time in the world. When wedding photographer Madi is challenged to find herself ten dates in three months, she turns…

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September 18, 2022 · In: 16th

Jacobson, Melanie – Maybe I Will

Chloe Morel, junior reporter by day, has a secret by night: she’s the most discerning—and notorious–food critic in New Orleans. Now one of the biggest food magazines in the business…

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September 13, 2022 · In: 16th

Mitchell, Gracie Ruth – Say Yes to the Hot Mess

Maya EllisNew mom. Retirement community member. Avoider of men. Am I single? Yes. Am I ready to mingle? Not even kind of–especially now that I have my son to think…

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September 13, 2022 · In: 16th

Gygi, Allison – Chasing Her Heart

A free-spirited artist. A guarded musician. One semester abroad that changes everything. Art major Elise Abernathy didn’t come to Ireland to fall in love. Her study abroad is only the…

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September 13, 2022 · In: 16th

Mendez, Yamile Saied – Twice a Quinceañera

One month short of her wedding day—and her thirtieth birthday—Nadia Palacio finds herself standing up to her infuriating, cheating fiancé for the first time in . . . well, ever….

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September 13, 2022 · In: 16th

Hadly, Aspen – Just Enough Magic

The first time I saw Alexander Drake, I was looking at his picture on the cover of a Financial Life magazine. I’d have to have been blind not to notice…

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September 13, 2022 · In: 16th

Steel, Cindy – Double or Nothing

My best friend’s older brother is back in town. Do I care? Not one bit. Logan may have been my childhood crush, but I’ve always been little Tessa to him….

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September 13, 2022 · In: 16th

Ford, River – Completing Her Heart: Heather

One, two, three strikes you’re out. Unless the power of the wish can save this love. PR manager, Heather Jones has watched all three of her high school friends find…

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September 10, 2022 · In: 16th

Easton, Meg – It Started with a Note

It’s their second chance at love—but this time their obstacles include thousands of miles, a cultural barrier, and a world-famous chocolate empire. Avery Parks is proud of her farm girl…

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September 2, 2022 · In: 16th

Armstrong, Lindzee – Dare to Fall

She’s an auto mechanic with no time for love. He’s a Navy SEAL incapable of putting down roots. Can they overcome their emotional baggage before his next mission separates them…

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September 2, 2022 · In: 16th

Proctor, Jenny – How to Kiss Your Best Friend

He’s a hot high school chemistry teacher living in a small town. She’s a globetrotting journalist running from her past. They used to be best friends. Then one kiss changes…

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August 22, 2022 · In: 16th

Abramson, Traci Hunter – Dreams of Gold

Nine months ago, Amaliya Marcell’s world was rocked when she nearly lost her parents in a devastating accident. In that moment, everything changed, and it was with no small amount…

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August 22, 2022 · In: 16th

Holmberg, C.N. – You’re My I.T.

Fourth try’s the charm… or is it? The first guy Blaine ever confessed her feelings to dismissed her. The second made her friendless. The third, a viral internet sensation. And…

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July 8, 2022 · In: 16th

Hilton, Emi – Memories in Morro Bay

Asher never expected a second chance at love, not after he tragically lost his first. With a broken heart and shattered life, this doctor carefully put the pieces of his…

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November 6, 2021 · In: 15th

McKendrick, Lisa: Flipping in Love

Millicent Harvey would do just about anything to save her antique shop, except work with the jerk, Joe Monroe. She’s hated him since he callously outbid her at an estate…

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November 6, 2021 · In: 15th

Rallison, Janette: The Cowboy and the Girl Next Door

She won’t lose the ranch without a fight, even if it means fighting him. Kate Benton has wanted nothing to do with ranchers since she was fifteen and too-hot-for-his-own-good Landon…

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November 6, 2021 · In: 15th

Monson, Becky: The Accidental Text

Wrong number. Right guy? Once upon a time, Maggie Cooper lived for adventure. Jumping out of planes was child’s play. Now she can’t even work up the nerve to ask…

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November 6, 2021 · In: 15th

Easton, Meg: It Started with a Sunset

For these two workplace opposites, attraction caught them by surprise. Summer Graham’s life is just how she likes it—surrounded by people in both her personal life and in her work…

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November 1, 2021 · In: 15th

Proctor, Jenny – Love Off-Limits

Tyler is hard enough to resist. Put a baby goat in his arms? Oh, I’m a goner. Romance is the last thing on my mind when I meet Tyler at…

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October 27, 2021 · In: 15th

Lewis, Laurie – Cross-Country Christmas

When CC Cippolini is offered a temp job driving a custom car across the country, she leaps at the chance to leave Chicago, put her past in the rearview mirror,…

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October 26, 2021 · In: 15th

Kay, Shaela – Only Ever Friends

They were only ever friends… but is that how they’re going to stay? When Amie’s fiancé breaks off their engagement, she does what any rational, 24-year-old law student would do:…

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October 17, 2021 · In: 15th

Beckstrand, Jennifer – The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unexpected Baby

Esther Zook is starting over after her father’s death, piecing together a new life with as much care as she puts into her intricate quilts. When her wayward sister abandons…

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October 14, 2021 · In: 15th

Zeigler, Amey – The Casserole Dish

After a bitter divorce, house rehabber Lisa Bennigan needs a fresh start with her three kids. When she inherits a house in St. Louis, she soon discovers she’s out of…

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October 6, 2021 · In: 15th

Abramson, Traci Hunter – An Unlikely Pair

After a family tragedy, aspiring ballerina Amaliya Marcell is adrift. When she is forced to leave behind everything she knows, the lost young woman struggles to build a new life…

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October 2, 2021 · In: 15th

Swinton, Lisa – Falling for the Diva

He gave up the role of a lifetime when he walked away from her. Her greatest performance is concealing her secret. They’re cast as the ill-fated lovers in Carmen, but…

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October 2, 2021 · In: 15th

Matthews, Arya – unREASONable

unREASONable is a sweet rockstar romance. Quirky rock stars, young love, and finding a new family in a lighthearted “k-drama” style. It’s hard to ignore his peacemaking voice, so I…

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September 21, 2021 · In: 15th

LeBaron, Trish – Magic in the Mix

“You’re beautiful, you know,” Devin said. “Especially when you do that.” “Do what?” Lucy eyed him warily. “Stare at me all hungry then get shy and look away when you…

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September 12, 2021 · In: 15th

Mae, Cassie – Double Trouble

Madison Always coming in second. That’s what it’ll say on my tombstone, and I’ve got the trophy to prove it. After years of training, I fall just short of getting…

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September 12, 2021 · In: 15th

Whitney, Lucinda – Protecting the Princess

She’s a princess doubting the rules of royalty. He’s the bodyguard tasked with keeping her in line. Will a relationship destroy both of their goals? Princess Emma Somerset struggles to…

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August 29, 2021 · In: 15th

Steel, Cindy – That Fine Line

I didn’t think that was too much to ask. With my fiancé in California, I was back home for three months to plan my wedding. I had colors to pick,…

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August 29, 2021 · In: 15th

Walker, Anneka R. – Brides and Brothers

A modern retelling of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Camille Kelly is in real danger of becoming an old maid—at least by Cherish, Montana, standards. She has all but given…

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August 22, 2021 · In: 15th

Jacobson, Melanie – So Not My Thing

I hated Miles Crowe more than itchy socks, “namaste” puns on yoga tank tops, and chigger bites. Combined. 26-year-old New Orleans native Elle Jones used to be the internet’s most famous…

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August 13, 2021 · In: 15th

Summers, Sophia – Loving Decker

She’s loved him her whole life. But he can never know. The Dawson family has a whole new concern for Willow Creek when a huge developer wants to turn their…

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August 7, 2021 · In: 15th

Gee, Nathaniel – The Business Proposal

Byron loves his job as a marriage counselor but is disappointed when he begins to lose clients because of his marital status. Julie is similarly frustrated with the world’s view…

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July 29, 2021 · In: 15th

Linton, Chalon – Fly Home to Me

A traffic jam is the last thing Piper Holland needs in her already stressful day. The dry cleaner’s will soon close, and she really hopes to wear her luxury silk…

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July 29, 2021 · In: 15th

Carol, Melinda – The Cowboy Who Stole My Heart

Only two things stand between Skye and the life she craves: a priceless necklace and a hot cowboy. Not necessarily in that order. Skye Stanton enjoys catering for Aunt Judy’s…

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