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"Krystin knows exactly what she wants: a husband, a horse, and a place to hang all her competitive rodeo blue ribbons. ... On Hopelessly Devoted, Krystin will compete against dozens of other women for the heart of this season's Hopeless Romantic, Josh Rosen. She's determined to win the perfect life she came here for, if she can just ignore the glossy brunette whose crimson smile gives her goosebumps. Lauren has never done anything for the right reasons, and she's definitely not on Hopelessly Devoted to win Josh's heart. Lauren's plan is simple: stay on the show long enough to build her social media following, and then gracefully leave when it's her turn to be eliminated. ... But the longer she stays on the show, the more she finds herself tangled up in a certain blonde's lasso. But neither contestant expects a heteronormative dating show to challenge their own deeply-ingrained ideas of who they are, and what they want"--

"Up-and-coming screenwriter Beatrix Noel's dream project is finally a reality--her 90s-era script is in production. Less dreamy is the A-list actor in the starring role--none other than Rocco Riziero, who jilted Beatrix on New Year's Eve back in 1999. Without his celebrity status, the project would likely still be withering on her hard drive, but that doesn't mean Beatrix won't shame him at every opportunity on-set--especially when it becomes painfully obvious he doesn't even remember her... Boxed-in as a Hollywood pretty-boy, Rocco is thrilled to tackle a genuinely dramatic role. But he's perplexed about why the screenwriter treats him like a maggot. And awkward becomes irksome when their bickering results in a car crash right outside the famed Roxy Theatre on Sunset Boulevard--site of the New Year's Eve party where everything went wrong... Shockingly, Beatrix, Rocco, and the car, are uninjured. The twist? They're clearly, truly, somehow, still in December, still on Sunset--but in 1999. Their mission? They'll have to work together to correct their old mistakes--which just might bring them closer than either expects... But can they change the past without altering their future selves--and hold on to what they've found together? Only time-travel will tell..."--

First time is chance... Second time is happenstance... Third time is fate. Fourth time is set the date! Flight attendant Brooklyn Johnson made her own way in the world. She had her reasons for striking out on her own, avoiding the family business-the very successful family business. Nonetheless, she does not stray far from her family business-aviation. Benjamin Gray wanted nothing more than to be left alone. With no flights available at Skye Travels, leaving him with no option but to fly commercial, Benjamin all but gives up on being left alone. But when Brooklyn crosses his path, he begins to reconsider. Sometimes there were better options than being left alone. When two strangers meet on a plane, it might be chance. But if it happens a second time... happenstance. Third time might be fate. Would a fourth time be time to set the date? For a happily-ever-after love-at-first-sight romance, read On the Edge of Chance and fall in love along with Brooklyn and Benjamin.

An unforgettable night of romance awaits in this funny, charming novella by USA Today best-selling author Nina Bocci!The annual Valentine's Day singles soirée is always a big money-maker for Eloisa Giordono's winery. What could be more romantic than looking for love at a quaint family vineyard on the most romantic night of year? Well, just about anything as far as Eloisa is concerned. She's a Valentine's Day Grinch who thinks it's the lamest, most cliché holiday ever invented.Fortunately, she'll get to hang out with like-minded folks this year by hosting an Anti-Valentine's Day party on the same night. She'll just need to alternate between events to keep them both running, and she'll be raking in the profits. But Eloisa is thrown for a loop when a sexy, self-described hopeless romantic shows up at the singles soirée and keeps her captivated. Will he change her mind about the holiday... and about love?

"Rufus Leung Gresham, future Earl of Greshambury and son of a former Hong Kong supermodel has a problem: the legendary Gresham Trust has been depleted by decades of profligate spending, and behind all the magazine covers and Instagram stories manors and yachts lies nothing more than a gargantuan mountain of debt. The only solution, put forth by Rufus's scheming mother, is for Rufus to attend his sister's wedding at a luxury eco-resort, a veritable who's-who of sultans, barons, and oligarchs, and seduce a woman with money. Should he marry Soláene de Courcy, a French hotel heiress with honey blond tresses and a royal bloodline? Should he pursue Martha Dung, the tattooed venture capital Or should he follow his heart, betray his family, squander his legacy, and finally confess his love to the literal girl next door, the humble daughter of a doctor, Eden Tong? When a volcanic eruption burns through the nuptials and a hot mic exposes a secret tryst, the Gresham family plans-and their reputation-go up in flames. Can the once-great dukedom rise from the ashes? Or will a secret tragedy, hidden for two decades, reveal a shocking twist?"--

"Love brings the house down in this charming romance from the acclaimed author of The Romantic Agenda. Lucky Hart has a special affinity for the supernatural, but almost no one takes parapsychology seriously. She's estranged from her family, lost her friends, and has been rejected from graduate school. Twice. But her big break finally arrives when she gets insider info about a troubled production company. Every actor on their new show mysteriously quits after spending three nights inside Hennessee House, an old Victorian mansion with a strange reputation. After scheming her way onto the show to investigate, Lucky meets Maverick Phillips. Chemistry instantly crackles between them. He tempts her in ways no one ever has, supporting and challenging her, effortlessly giving everything she's always wanted but never believed possible. Their connection is so palpable everyone notices it-including Hennessee House. Now Lucky and Maverick's burgeoning relationship has a challenger: the lonely, sentient house desperate for her undivided attention. As love begins to clash with her career, Lucky refuses to choose one over the other. Because everyone deserves a happily ever after, even old houses with haunted hearts"--

"Wyatt Wallace is a type A, plan-following director of TV commercials, and Biz Petterelli is a child-actor-turned-magazine-writer who thrives on spontaneity. Though polar opposites, they are fully committed to their relationship and their life in Brooklyn with their dog, Matilda. They're also about to have a baby together. And they're freaking out. They've both dreamt of becoming parents, but now that it's happening, they're doubting everything. Can they change diapers and function on little sleep? Are they ready to give up their exciting, busy life filled with dinner parties, gay bars, Broadway shows, and summers in Fire Island and P-Town? Or can they have a kid and have it all? Wyatt and Biz's baby is due in four weeks and instead of flying to California just before the birth as planned, Biz has a better idea. They both could use one last hurrah of blowing off some steam and getting some serious "us-time" to mend the issues they've been having lately - before they get tied down by fatherhood and its impending responsibilities. So they load up their 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet - an impulse buy of Biz's, of course - and head west. But when they take several unexpected detours, they are forced to reopen old wounds and they discover years-long secrets that could change their relationship for better, or for worse - after all, what's a road trip without a few bumps along the way?"--

"A second-chance romantic comedy in which an up-and-coming comedian unwillingly returns to her hometown for the summer and sparks unexpectedly fly between her and the boy that broke her heart ten summers before"--

**RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK****INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER****THE SUNDAY TIMES 'PICK OF THE MONTH'****WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE MONTH'****TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER**'Edgy, thrilling, twisty - I loved it!' - LIANE MORIARTY'A world-class whodunit' - STEPHEN KING'Dark comedy and darker thrills' - ALEX MICHAELIDES'Smart, surprising and very funny - wickedly entertaining' - SHARI LAPENAAm I a murderer? You tell me . . .Lucy Chase can't remember anything about the night her best friend was murdered.Lucky her, you're probably thinking. Who would want that to be their last memory of someone they love?But for Lucy, it's become an issue.Because everyone thinks she did it.But that was five years ago, and Lucy has put it all behind her. Or at least, she thought she had, until an interfering yet not bad-looking podcaster offers her the opportunity to join his investigation into the night she forgot.On the one hand, if she's a murderer, it's probably better to know - right? On the other, if she didn't do it, she'll be putting herself back in the sights of the person who did.And either way, if you've already killed once, what's to stop you from doing it again?Get ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery, perfect for fans of Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter, None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell, and How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie.*** READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LISTEN FOR THE LIE! ***'This book invented a whole new genre of crime-com! A dark story that perfectly balanced the fun and dark, and with a racing ending that will keep you in a tight grip.' 5-STARS'I just want everyone to read it. The author could write my council tax bill and I would love it.' 5-STARS'Everything about this book is brilliant' 5-STARS'This novel was the perfection concoction of thrilling and humorous.' 5-STARS'An all-around perfect thriller!' - 5-STARSInstant New York Times bestseller, March 2024The Sunday Times Pick of the Month, March 2024Woman & Home Book of the Month, March 2024Top Ten Kindle Bestseller, April 2024Richard and Judy, September 2024

'Joyous... A modern-day Jane Austen meets The Durrells' ELIZABETH DAY'One to hoard like a squirrel's nut for the cold, dark days of winter' IRISH TIMESREADERS ADORE WELCOME TO GLORIOUS TUGA'A glorious escape from reality''You can feel the sand and taste the coconut water''Full of romance, intrigue and friendships''Blue sea; small island; paradise. Sign me up!''Deserves to be in everyone's suitcase this summer'Zoologist Charlotte Walker has taken up a year-long fellowship on the tiny, remote island of Tuga de Oro to study the endangered gold coin tortoises in the jungle interior.She is warmly embraced by the tight-knit community of islanders - and their animals - who are keen to adopt Charlotte as Tuga's first vet.But Charlotte has a family secret that connects her to the island. She is determined to solve the mystery: she just needs to make sure she stays focused on her research, and absolutely does not fall in love with the first man she meets...'A much-needed escape, I warmly recommend this beauty' NIGELLA LAWSON'A magical novel, so uplifting, heartwarming, funny' MARIAN KEYES'Brilliantly and thoroughly imagined. I didn't want to go home' NICK HORNBY'Sparkling and sophisticated' JESSIE BURTON

"Lane is in the middle of an identity crisis. Her friends are all partnered up, her career is leading nowhere, and simply put, she's not happy. So, after a night out celebrating her birthday, she makes one hell of an impulsive purchase: a giant yellow forty-eight passenger school bus that she intends to make a home. With little-to-no renovation experience, but a large sum of inheritance money, Lane enlists the help of her friend Matt--a mechanic by trade, handyman by practice, and hottie by nature. While their mutual attraction is undeniable, Matt and Lane have silently agreed that a friendship is the only thing that can ever exist between them. Matt's a total family guy with 'settle down with me' tattooed across his forehead, whereas Lane is entirely commitment averse. It could never work--right?"--

"Ellie Greco is not happy to be stuck in Milborough. For a few brief, shining years, she managed to get away from her hometown to pursue her dream career--designing beautiful, elaborate costumes for theater--until her father's death five years ago called her home to run the family's decades-old deli. Now, out of loyalty to him she keeps it running, trying to bring it into the twenty-first century with trendy ingredients like truffle oils and tinned fish, all the while wondering if she'll ever get another chance at a life on her terms. But when Ellie hears that a local landlord is planning to rent to Mangia, the big-chain purveyor of gourmet foods, Greco's Deli's very existence is suddenly in jeopardy"--

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE 2024 DIVERSE BOOK AWARDSHilarious, honest and heartbreaking, MY NAME IS MAAME is the most moving debut - and a heroine you'll never forget.*Shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2024**Read with Jenna Today Book Club Pick**Apple Book of the Month**A 2023 Debut of the Year as chosen by:SUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, VOGUE, RED MAGAZINE, INDEPENDENT, BELFAST TELEGRAPH, HUFFINGTON POST UK, POP SUGAR, HARPERS BAZAAR, MY WEEKLY, EVENING STANDARD, COSMOPOLITAN, BUSTLE* ___________________________________________________________________________'Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!' BONNIE GARMUS, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry'Utterly charming and deeply moving . . . Maddie's journey will resonate with anyone who's had to grow up - or who's still trying to'CELESTE NG, New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere 'I loved every page of this beautiful, heartwarming, empowering book. An exceptional debut from an incredibly exciting new talent' BETH O'LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare'One of the must-reads of the year' SUNDAY TIMES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.What to say on a first date?Back pain in your mid-20s normal?Is it bad to cry at work?% of young people who are also carers?Meet Maddie Wright.She wants to wear a bright yellow suit.She wants to date men who her mother wouldn't like.She wants to stand up to her boss - once and for all.She wants to know why her father can't tell her he loves her.She wants to stop Googling every life choice she makes.But will the world let her?This is a story of heartbreak, friendship, and breaking the rules - it's a book that will leave you feeling braver than you were when you started.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT MY NAME IS MAAME:'Tender and compelling from the word go, Maame is one of the year's most anticipated books' STYLIST'A poignant and heart-warming coming of age story' RED 'George's novel is a deeply moving one, packed with heart and sparkling prose' HARPER'S BAZAAR'Moving, funny, poignant and completely unforgettable, you'll love this beautiful coming of age tale' MY WEEKLY'Funny, resonating and uplifting, Maame is going to be big in 2023' EVENING STANDARD'An accomplished debut from a talented writer' PRIMA*Previously published as Maame*

He's grumpy. A tattooed bad boy. And my best friend's brother.Ledger Hudson screams off limits. Instead of staying away, I tell him to kiss me. It's a kiss that sends tingles to places I never knew could tingle. When it's over, I need more. This good girl craves the bad boy. Our chemistry between the sheets...Undeniable.Turning the frown of the grumpasaurus upside down...Most fun I've ever had.Everything was perfect until my best friend found out. Ledger pushes me away, saying we're from different worlds. I tug him back, wanting to prove him wrong. When I'm dateless for the biggest gala of the year, he shows up as my knight in shiny combat boots. All my life I've been forced to follow a certain set of rules and a smokin' hot guy in ripped jeans and a motorcycle isn't on the list. When all the secrets and lies unravel, I'm left with nothing...Now it's the grumpy, bad boy who's determined to not let me go.

They fell in love videoconferencing at their work-from-home jobs at FutureApp. They overcame timing issues, doubts, HR concerns, and a trifling coworker to be together!Sam moved across the country to make a life with Hazel. They've integrated into each other's lives, made close friendships, and even bought a home. Sam plans to propose now that it's the most wonderful time of the year, but he's met with the unexpected at every turn. Between delays, competition, guests, and cancelations, Sam's nerves about whether Hazel will say yes or not quickly give way to worries he'll be able to propose at all! Are the continued obstacles a sign that he's doomed from the start, or will Sam pull off some Christmas Magic?

A PEOPLE Magazine's Best Book of November 2024A November 2024 Book of the Month Selection A USA Today BestsellerWhat would you do if you could start over? Imagine having a second chance with the one you never forgot.From the author of the global breakout bestseller The Last Love Note comes the story of a young woman struggling to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragic accident, and the man who gives up everything to help her.Evie Hudson should be grieving her dead husband, but since the car crash that claimed his life and landed her in the hospital, she can't remember him at all. The only person who can help her piece her past together is her high-school best friend Drew Kennedy.When snippets of her memory start falling into place, Evie wonders exactly how she ended up in a life that couldn't be further from the one she dreamed of. This time around, she's seeing all the things she missed-and the life she gets to choose . . . again.

Faking it with a vampire duke should be simple, right? I've got one chance to prove to my coven that I'm worth my wand. But to do it, I'm going to have to make a deal with a vampire duke. I get to use his gorgeous estate in Cornwall to host the Beltane Ball--and in exchange, I'll pretend to be his girlfriend. But it's all a show for his grandmother. The rules of our fake relationship are simple: No flirting. No emotion. No sex. Simple, right? Except I can't seem to ignore the allure of the infuriating and devastatingly sexy vampire. Falling for a duke isn't an option, though. I would lose the anonymity that protects me and my coven, and that would ruin my life.

"A steamy, riotous second-chance romance about a magical florist's unexpected reunion with her high school sweetheart--while she fake dates his soon-to-be stepbrother"--

"Emily Allen, a librarian on Martha's Vineyard, has always dreamed of a life of travel and adventure. So when her favorite author, Siobhan Riordan, offers her a job in the Emerald Isle, Emily jumps at the opportunity. After all, Siobhan's novels got Em through some of the darkest days of her existence. Helping Siobhan write the final book in her acclaimed series--after a ten-year hiatus due to a scorching case of writer's block--is a dream come true for Emily. If only she didn't have to deal with Siobhan's son, Kieran Murphy. He manages Siobhan's bookstore, and the grouchy bookworm clearly doesn't want Em around. When Siobhan's health takes a bad turn, she's more determined than ever to finish her novel, while Kieran tries every trick in the book to get his mother to rest. Thrown into the role of peacemaker, Emily begins to see that Kieran's heart is in the right place. Torn between helping Siobhan find closure with her series and her own growing feelings for the mercurial Irishman, Emily will have to decide if she's truly ready to turn a new page and figure out what lies in the next chapter"--

Brenda Wilson is an impulsive young woman who longed for a soulmate with whom she could share all her hopes and dreams, including her secret desire to own a coffee shop. Corey Chambers is a more reserved individual who simply wanted someone to love and treasure him, just the same as he would do for her.When these two strangers crossed paths, they began a journey together that would change the course of both of their lives.

A Scrooge of a boss gets more than the wrong Christmas gift when he fires his full-of-sunshine temp...After I accidently post confidential info on my social media, I give my coworkers presents to save my job. That doesn't stop my grumpy boss from firing me. VP of Marketing, Ashton Lowe, belongs on the naughty list, but I still give the sexy, broody guy his present. Too bad it's the one meant for my bestie.When news of my firing goes viral, 'tis the season for damage control. Now I'm stuck with Ashton as we try to repair the company's tarnished image before a new product launch. We're complete opposites, but our attraction grows in ways HR would hate. It's difficult to keep our distance in a studio apartment...with only one bed.Maybe it won't be such a blue Christmas after all.The Wrong Gift is a steamy holiday rom-com, featuring a grouchy boss who hates Christmas, a well-intentioned temp who wants to believe Santa exists, and an adorable silver glider named Buttercup who falls head over heels for the grumpy Scrooge.

A night that was supposed to mean nothing changed everything for Ainsley Bradford.She thought it was stress from taking over the family business. Trying to run a struggling auction house her father gave her was enough to make anyone sick on a daily basis or so she tried to tell herself before the pink lines showed on the pregnancy test.He couldn't stop thinking about her. Weston Richards tried to tell himself that one night was supposed to stay that way. If he only knew that he left more than just happy memories behind with Ainsley.

Money doesn't buy happiness. Payback does.A con artist by trade, Amethyst is used to hiding in plain sight. She's a master of survival, adopting any character necessary to find the answers she seeks. Caught in the act robbing a jewellery store, Amethyst finds herself at the mercy of four drool-worthy billionaires. Thrust into a world of business deals and bribery, she must discover what agendas these seemingly respectable men hold, and how they plan to exploit her with them.Can Amethyst expose the secrets alluding her? Or will fighting the attraction Amethyst harbors for her captives be the biggest con she has yet to pull?Trigger Warning: This is book one in the Billionaire Badboys series, as part of the Candy Crystal world. Amethyst is confident, forthcoming and dirty-mouthed, which makes this book inappropriate for under 18's. Themes such as s£x addiction are featured. Expect excessive amounts of steam, violence and cursing throughout. This series is a Why Choose romance with a HEA at the end.

Is revenge worth kissing the undercover billionaire for? Or will their secrets become their undoing?She wanted revenge -Annoying the old billionaire next door was top priority for Cat. He'd taken advantage of her family's past misfortune, and now he was finally cashing in. Well, not on her watch, he wasn't! She's willing to break the rules to make life a little less perfect for the old b*stard. But when she meets the sexy new site foreman, playing games with Jay becomes her new favourite obsession. So what if her fantasies include her enemy's employee? What's the worst that could happen?He wanted her -CEO Jay is wrapping up his late father's affairs and finally moving on. When apparent ghostly happenings begin at his latest project, he's more than willing to take a break to oversee the completion. Yet, the moment he arrives and meets his gorgeous new neighbour and her menace of a feline, he knows she's guilty. Keeping his distance - and his identity secret - will definitely be a challenge. But he always wins in the boardroom and he has no intention of losing his winning streak to the woman next door. His heart, though? That might be a problem.** This story is a contemporary romance / romantic comedy / novella with an enemies to lovers / revenge theme and is set in England. It's a humorous billionaire romance. It's been re-edited, extended and published with a new cover. **

From USA Today Bestselling author Lisa Shelby comes your new favorite grumpy single dad!Logan Shockley crashed into my life-literally-and turned it upside down.After ranting about my driving and demanding my insurance information, he finally released me, only to burst through the doors of my best friend's wedding rehearsal.Surprise! Logan's the best man. And he looks better in a tuxedo than any man should.Despite my attraction to him, and our intense, heated elevator exchanges, I could easily write him off if not for his adorable six-year-old daughter.Every time she walks into the room, his grumpy disposition melts into sugary-sweet nicknames and heart-melting pride, providing a tempting glimpse of the man he could be.Now, for the next ten days, I'm stuck in a house with Logan, his daughter, and three corgis.This should be fun.