Modern and Contemporary romance

Book SynopsisWhen cynical, straight A college student Veronica Stafford gets kicked out of her apartment, she's not sure where to turn. Her dark past makes it difficult for her to trust anyone, so when notorious basketball player Caleb Lockhart offers her a place to stay, she reluctantly accepts.Trade Review"Chasing Red is a sexy, refreshing romance unlike any other. From Wattpad to print, this book is fantastic!" - Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series

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Book SynopsisSecrets come to light and lovers learn to heal in the fourth book in this steamy series by bestselling author Roni Loren.Trade Review"The perfect blend of friendship, love, grief, and humor will keep readers invested all the way to the highly satisfying conclusion." - Booklist"Loren wraps up The Ones Who Got Away with another powerhouse romance that explores guilt, forgiveness, honesty, and how being true to oneself can be the key to love and happiness.A worthy conclusion to a phenomenal series." - Kirkus Reviews"Loren nimbly addresses heavy topics, emphasizing emotional resilience and recovery. This rich, empathetic love story is sure to move series fans and new readers alike." - Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis'Nobody writes about family tensions better than Joanna Trollope' Good HousekeepingAn Unsuitable Match, by number one bestselling author Joanna Trollope, is an a uplifting story of love, family and second chances.‘Why on earth, after all you’ve been through, all you’ve survived, all you’ve achieved, why do you want to get married?’ Rose Woodrowe has just got engaged to Tyler Masson – a wonderful, sensitive man who is head-over-heels in love with her. The only problem? This isn’t the first time for either of them, and their five grown-up children have strong opinions on the matter . . . Like Rose’s daughter, Laura, who remembers her parents’ painful divorce and doesn’t want to see her mother hurt again. Or the twins, Emmy and Nat, who simply don’t trust the man their mother has fallen for. Then there’s Tyler’s children: Seth, too busy with his San Francisco sourdough bakery to get to know his father’s new partner; and Mallory, the aspiring actress, who is still wrestling with the issues of her own childhood. Who to listen to? Who to please? Rose and Tyler are determined to get it right this time, but in trying to make everyone happy, can they ever be happy themselves?Trade ReviewTrollope is an extremely assured writer, with a brilliant eye for detail and a finely tuned emotional intelligence ... she writes absorbing, wise stories that dramatise the dilemmas we face * Sunday Times *With her compassion for her characters, Trollope cuts to the quick of family life, and the difference between men and women -- Fanny Blake * Woman & Home *Joanna Trollope's novels address the issues and emotional journeys that face women today * Sunday Express *Trollope writes about family relationships with intelligence and clear-eyed sympathy * The Times *

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Book SynopsisTake to the sky in the gripping thriller Mile High by bestselling author, Rebecca Chance.First class can be murder . . . Pure Air's new LuxeLiner is flying from London to LA – its inaugural journey – with a first-class cabin packed with A-list celebrities. As the feuding crew compete to impress their famous passengers, the handsome pilot tries to win the attention of a pretty young stewardess.But one VIP singer is battling something seriously sinister: watching her every step is a very determined stalker, someone who will go to any lengths to get the star to satisfy their desires. At thirty thousand feet there is nowhere to run, and nowhere to hide . . .Trade ReviewThis one will have you glued to the sun lounger. * COSMOPOLITAN, Book of the Month *A romp of a read . . . a sort of Jackie Collins-light. * DAILY MAIL *Gripping, intriguing and sexy. I really enjoyed Mile High and will now be familiarising myself with more of Rebecca Chance's work! * Little Northern Soul *The book's climax is quite wonderful - slapstick, violence and wonderful humour coming together totally perfectly . . . Rebecca Chance, you're wonderful - I'm now officially a fan, and your books will be an essential part of my luggage for every future holiday. * Being Anne Reading *This is one flight you won't want to miss. * Chick Lit Club *If you're looking for a fun read with plenty of interesting detail, plenty of fake scandal but also some real female empowerment thrown in then this should definitely be your next read. * Fabulous Book Fiend *Mile High is a riot. It's glitzy and hedonistic, sizzling and steamy and I loved it! * RandomThingsThroughMyLetterbox *Hugely glamorous, brilliantly page-turning and thoroughly entertaining. * Kin the Bookworm *

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Book SynopsisFull of heart and humour, Molly Flatt's The Charmed Life of Alex Moore is one woman's adventure – with a most unexpected twist How would you feel if everything in your life suddenly started to go . . . right? Six months ago, Alex Moore was stuck in a dead-end job, failing to unleash one grand plan after another. Then, seemingly overnight, she launched her dream start-up and became one of London's fastest rising tech stars. At thirty, her life has just begun. But Alex’s transformation isn’t easy for those around her. Her friends are struggling to accept her sudden success, her parents are worried that she’s running on empty and her fiancé is getting cold feet. Then weird things start to happen. Muggings, stalkers and even a claim that she murdered a stranger. But when Alex visits the Orkney Islands to recharge, weird turns into WTF. Because there she discovers the world’s oldest secret – and it’s a secret that Alex’s stratospheric rise has royally messed up.'I was hooked after the first paragraph' Minnie Driver'A fabulous tale for the fabulist in all of us. Black Mirror for Generation Me' Philip Jones, Editor of The BooksellerTrade ReviewI was hooked after the first paragraph * Minnie Driver *A highly original novel with a protagonist you’ll root for -- StylistA fabulous tale for the fabulist in all of us. Black Mirror for Generation Me -- Philip Jones, editor of The BooksellerWhat an impressive, enrapturing novel. Do yourself a favour. Read this book. I promise you it’s not what you expect, and in the best way possible -- Danny Fortson, Sunday TimesThis is the kind of of-the-moment page-turning roller-coaster rides that can easily cost you a night's sleep. Molly Flatt has an important new voice, and she's destined for the bestseller lists - get in early so you can tell people you discovered her at the start * Seth Godin *Deeply delicious: a solid, fascinating mystery that plays out slowly and satisfyingly -- SFXThe Charmed Life of Alex Moore – Molly’s first foray into fiction – brilliant fuses the worlds of books and tech. Add a little sprinkle of magic, and you’ve got an absolute page-turner -- Reading in HeelsA book packed with brains, heart and courage -- Tom Hunter, director of the Arthur C. Clarke AwardFunny, thoughtful and mysterious… a very smart book -- FutureCrunchThis is a story for the digital age, but it is also a story with some poignant insights which will never become obsolete... Flatt clearly has talent and is one to watch as I would be intrigued to see what she might do next -- BibliomaniacI started reading @mollyflatt’s book #TheCharmedLifeOfAlexMoore Friday afternoon and I finished it at 1am this morning because when I wasn’t working or sleeping I LITERALLY COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. It is spectacularly brilliant -- Natasha Devon, author of A Beginner’s Guide to Being Mental, an A-Z

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Book SynopsisBad Twins by bestselling author Rebecca Chance explores vicious sibling rivalry in a gripping thriller full of family secrets, sizzling scandals, and lots of money.Never trust the face in the mirror . . .It’s no surprise to anyone that Jeffrey Sachs, billionaire CEO of his own hotel chain, has a drop-dead gorgeous Estonian mistress. But stepping down to spend his retirement years with her? No one saw that coming – least of all his wife!So now the prize of becoming Sachs CEO is up for grabs – and Jeffrey’s four children have until the day of his wedding to compete for the job.The front runner is Conway, the older son and golden boy. But Charlotte, a glamorous social media star with an Instagram-perfect family, is hugely ambitious, fully prepared to scheme and backstab to get to the top. Then there’s the dark horse: Bella, her mild-mannered, hard-working twin sister. Or could Bart, the youngest child, a sexy, incorrigible playboy, somehow catapult himself into Daddy’s good books?In a game where the ultimate prize is power beyond your wildest dreams, you should never underestimate your competitors, even if they are family . . . and, it turns out, twins can be the most dangerous rivals of all . . .Trade ReviewAnother satisfyingly chunky rollercoaster of a read, stuffed full of family secrets, scandals, and lots of saucy sex scenes . . . I was totally gripped from the start * Daily Mail *Chance always delivers. Pure gold * Sun *A gripping thriller * Closer *Bad Twins is an absolutely perfect summer sizzler -- jaffareadstoo.blogspot.comEdgy, cheeky, knowing, Rebecca Chance sparkles -- Adele ParksRebecca Chance is a fabulous storyteller. These novels will keep you reading long after you should have turned off your light -- Charlaine Harris, author of the True Blood series of Sookie Sackhouse novelsA fast-paced, sexy must-read for summer -- Woman's Own on Killer AffairIf you’re looking for a beach read, this saucy satire on reality TV culture is perfect -- Sunday Mirror on Killer AffairIf you like your books to score a solid ten on the sass-o-meter, then you’ll lap up this feisty new novel . . . With sex, secrets, drama and tongue-in-cheek humour, this is a total riot from start to finish -- Heat on Killer Affair

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Book Synopsis'Superb. Uncomfortable, ambiguous, erotic . . . first rate prose and an old-fashioned ability to tell a story.' Eimear McBride, author of A Girl Is A Half-formed ThingMaggie is entirely devoted to her husband Thomas, their two beautiful children, and to God.But then what begins as innocent letter writing with poet James starts to become something far more erotically charged, their meeting of minds threatening to become a meeting of bodies.As everything Maggie believes in is thrown into doubt the reader is drawn ever deeper into the battleground of her soul.Fire Sermon is a daring debut novel of obsession, desire and salvation that shows the radical light and dark of love itself. This is a visceral, rich and devastating portrait of life and loves lived and lost that cannot fail to echo in your own experience.Trade ReviewThis book is bright and dark by turns but always shot through with a vital, unerring grace. Plus it's about love and death, sex and God. What more could a reader want? -- Jenny Offill, author of Dept of SpeculationThe best stories in Jamie Quatro's first collection, I Want to Show You More, are about adultery. They are passionate, sensuous, savagely intense, and remarkable for their brave dualism. . . . Moves between carnality and spirit like some franker, modernized Flannery O'Connor tale . . . Quatro has a poet's compound eye [and] fearless lyricism . . . Expansive, joyful, with forgiveness supplanting ruination. -- James Woods * The New Yorker *A dogged, brutally thoughtful piece of work, and gives us a writer of great originality and apparent artistic maturity who seems to have come out of nowhere ... Strange, thrilling, and disarmingly honest. * New York Times Book Review *A brilliant new voice in American fiction has arrived. Bright, sharp, startling, utterly distinctive, passionate, and secretive, Jamie Quatro's stories are missives from deep within the landscape of American womanhood. They take you by the heart and throat, shake you awake, and ask you to ponder the mysteries of love, parenthood, and marriage. She has earned a place alongside Amy Hempel, Lydia Davis, and Alice Munro. -- David MeansIt’s rare, to the point of near non-existence, to find a book that has such literary weight and heft, yet reads like a sonnet. I look at it in puzzlement, wondering how Jamie Quatro gives such breadth, depth, and intensity in so few words. And it’s funny, and real, and painful, so painful. Also a shot of light. An education. A mirror. Terrifying. -- Samantha Harvey, author of The Wilderness and Dear ThiefFire Sermon is an exquisite and astonishing story of female desire, and one of the most haunting portraits of a marriage I've ever read. -- Lily King, author of EuphoriaWritten with a rhythmic pulse that reflects the desire it describes, Fire Sermon is a beautiful novel. -- Megan Bradbury, author of Everyone is WatchingIt would be difficult to overstate the wonder I felt while reading this novel. It’s among the most beautiful books I’ve ever read about longing—for beauty, for sex, for God, for a coherent life. Great writers write with their whole lives, with everything they have seen and thought and felt, with their obsessions and their desires; their books have the density and richness of existence. Jamie Quatro is a such a writer, and Fire Sermon is such a book. -- Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to YouI loved it, and devoured it in one sitting. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful novel. The simplicity of the story sits in perfect counterpoint to the complex narrative structure. It is simultaneously visceral and cerebral, precise and expansive, domestic and metaphysical, plain-speaking and poetic. Quarto’s voice is singular, heartbreaking and gorgeous. This is a novel to be treasured. -- Monica Ali, author of Brick LaneFire Sermon reads like a prequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, and yet the world Quatro describes - a woman immersed in the Christian intellectual tradition; a life revolving around fidelity, submission, and honour; a woman grappling with temptation and renunciation - is also recogniseably our own. Passionate, vivid, and deeply questioning. -- Sigrid Rausing, editor of Granta and author of MayhemFire Sermon is a book of radical acts and commitments, one that made me understand how these underpin our everyday lives and longings. It is a novel I won't soon forget. -- Lauren Elkin, author of Flâneuse: Women Walk the CityFire Sermon moved me deeply, provoked me powerfully, and managed to reach parts of me I hadn't even known were there. It has so much to say about desire and what it means to commit yourself to a life, what it means to desire deeply what might destroy the life you've made for yourself. Quatro’s prose lives in both the mind and body, refusing to recognize any kind of meaningful border between them. This novel stays under the skin. I feel haunted by it, in all the best ways. -- Leslie Jamieson, author of The Empathy ExamsA stunning first novel about faith and yearning in the crucible of a strained marriage and a brief affair. The lyric cadence of Quatro’s writing gets into one’s veins as she stealthily transforms the most common of plotlines into a scorching analysis of the “agony of temptation,” prayer, the relationship between Eros and the divine, and a “renewed sense of holiness.” Maggie longs for a “return to a viable literature of faith.” Quatro infuses that tradition with fresh, molten energy. * Booklist *What an absolutely beautiful and moving book. I started reading Fire Sermon and literally, was cranky when I couldn’t get back to it. The writing is nothing less than masterful. I’ve always been a HUGE fan of Jamie Quatro but now she’s taking my fandom to another level. -- Jacqueline Woodson, author of Brown Girl Dreaming and Another BrooklynJamie Quatro has taken one of the great themes - infidelity - and subjected it to her own exacting and poetic brand of scrutiny. At times painfully honest, always intensely felt, Fire Sermon is a moving and gripping novel of the emotions.’ -- Rupert Thompson, author of SecrecySwitching between erotically charged letters and just as inflamed vignettes (think Dept. of Speculation), this debut novel documents a wild affair. Maggie—wife, mother, and Christian—finds herself soul-searching, confessing, and downright reveling in her passion for a man who's not her husband. Don't get too close to the fire. * Elle *Adultery may be a tale as old as time, but Quatro’s take is freshly urgent, as she grapples with themes of desire, sin, commitment, guilt and renunciation while writing frankly about both marital and extramarital sex. Thorny theological issues and literary allusions to writers ranging from John Updike and Lydia Davis to Sharon Olds and Linda Gregg underpin the novel. … “Fire Sermon” burns with emotional honesty. Unlike the great adulteresses of fiction, Anna Karenina and Emma Bovary, Quatro’s conflicted heroine is not miserably married; nor is her lover an unworthy boor. The result is an impassioned, deeply moral exploration of devotion and “what’s waiting on the far side of fidelity. * San Francisco Chronicle *Charged with erotic energy and an almost mystical yearning, Jamie Quatro’s debut novel, Fire Sermon, is a tour de force exploration of lust, marriage, longing, and love. Quatro’s special magic as a writer is her ability to illuminate and intensify Maggie’s secret (and ultimately finite) love affair so that it seems to resonate across decades of Maggie’s life . . . A virtuosic portrait of flesh-and-blood sensuality and the mystery of salvation. * Elle USA *Jamie Quatro, in her very sad first novel, Fire Sermon squeezes large flows of time into a book as thin as my little finger. Time haunts every sentence. * New York Times Magazine *Sexy, thoughtful and lyrical all at once, this novel is about the brief affair between Maggie and James and the meeting of artistic minds. * Elle *Part of Fire Sermon’s undeniable power lies in how it is exactly the kind of story more often told from a man’s point of view — fiction so rarely puts a woman’s midlife desire under the microscope in this way. * Daily Mail *Do religious rules heighten the thrill of sexual transgression? Can adulterous passion inch us towards Divine Love? These questions thrum through Jamie Quatro’s strange and lyrical debut novel Fire Sermon . . . a powerful psychological meditation on erotic desire . . . Quatro's descriptions of yearning are beautifully pitched. * Evening Standard *Tender and tumultuous, Fire Sermon is a remarkable novel written by a uniquely talented author. * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisA renowned supermodel’s world is torn apart in an instant, sending her on an unexpected journey of discovery in Beautiful, from the billion-copy bestselling storyteller, Danielle Steel.Véronique Vincent is a star. At twenty-two, she is one of the most sought-after models in fashion, gracing the covers of magazines and walking runways across the world. But Véronique does not seek the limelight, preferring to spend time at home with those she loves most.But on a much-anticipated getaway, tragedy strikes, changing her life forever. She is forced to confront the harsh reality that neither her personal and professional life will ever be the same, and secludes herself, hiding the truth from the industry that adored her.As Véronique struggles to find herself after losing so much, she discovers long-held family secrets. These new bonds help her see a light beyond the darkness and to find peace helping others. She begins to understand what it truly means to be beautiful as she uncovers a life more meaningful than she could ever have imagined.

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Book SynopsisFAME. POWER. SUCCESS. HAPPINESS.In this compelling novel from billion copy bestseller Danielle Steel, a top Hollywood movie mogul seeks a new beginning in England when his career takes an unplanned turn . . .As the head of a prestigious movie studio for nearly two decades, Andy Westfield has had every professional luxury: a stunning office, a loyal assistant who can all but read his mind, access to a private jet and company cars. Andy always put his career before his marriage, and now, besides his daughter and young grandchildren, it’s the only thing he truly loves.But then Andy’s world is upended. The studio is sold, and the buyer’s son demands the top seat. Out of a job and humiliated, Andy knows he needs to get as far away from Los Angeles as possible until the dust settles and he can find a new way forward.Andy signs a six-month rental agreement for a luxurious home in a small town on the south coast of England. When he arrives, he hires a local woman to help get his affairs in order. A former journalist, Violet Smith is at a crossroads as well. But when Violet leaves the manuscript of her unfinished novel behind after work one day, Andy is captivated by a story that begs to be adapted for the big screen. Could this be the miracle they’ve both been looking for?In Second Act, Danielle Steel presents a heartening tale of how challenging times give way to opportunities and an original outline does not always contain the perfect ending.

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Book SynopsisAn act of terror. A summer of change . . . Never Too Late is a stirring drama about the power of human connection and embracing brave change, from the billion-copy bestseller Danielle Steel.Following the death of her beloved husband, Kezia Cooper Hobson decides to leave her home in San Francisco and move to a luxury penthouse in Manhattan, where she’ll be closer to her two adult daughters.As she watches the 4th July firework display from her terrace, Kezia is shocked to see smoke and flames pouring from famous landmarks across New York City. Her neighbour, the famous movie star Sam Stewart, is also aware of the crisis, and watches in horror as the terrifying drama unfolds.Determined to offer their assistance, Kezia and Sam hasten to the site and swiftly become involved in the rescue effort. Shocked and traumatized by the events they experience, Kezia and Sam bond in the days and weeks that follow one of the worst nights the

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Book SynopsisMargot doesn't have time for love.Will is afraid to love.And neither of them are expecting to fall in love with Blossom: a gentle Staffy with a tragic past, a belly made for rubbing and a head the size of a football.After their first meeting at the rescue centre, both Margot and Will want to adopt Blossom so reluctantly agree to share custody. But Will's obsession for micro-managing and clear-cut boundaries and Margot's need to smother Blossom with affection, means that soon they have a very confused and badly behaved dog on their hands.Can they put their differences aside to become successful "co-pawrents" and maybe even friends? And meanwhile, does Blossom have plans of her own?Trade ReviewPraise for Rescue Me - -The LOVELIEST book, the complete antidote to these terrible times. Absolutely gorgeous with great characterisation. Yet another winner for Sarra * Marian Keyes *The balm for our times: sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh. If you loved Beach Read and The Flatshare, you'll adore this. Sarra has nailed it! * Laura Jane Williams *Rescue Me will steal your heart. Uplifting, tender, and heartwarming, this is one of the loveliest books I've read all year * Louise O'Neill *LOVED LOVED LOVED . . . the ABSOLUTE tonic I needed right now. The perfect feel good read, I fell in love with Margot, Will, and Blossom * Nina Pottell *What a vivid, exuberant, joyful read - I felt my spirits lift with every page. Big-hearted, funny, wise and uplifting, this is the book everyone needs this year * Iona Grey *A joyous, emotional, uplifting, beautiful book of utter pawfection! Such a treat for everyone who has a heart * Alex Brown *Rescue Me will steal your heart - uplifting, joyful and full of hope. You won't want to miss this! * Penny Parkes *Warm, witty, moving, tender, uplifting and everything the world needs right now * Tammy Cohen *I absolutely adored everything about this book. No one writes such brilliantly original and flawed, many layered characters the way Sarra Manning does. I completely fell in love with Margot and Will and of course Madam Blossom. It was everything I hoped for and more * Jules Wake *An uplifting and original love story, told with depth, humour and heart (and starring THE most adorable dog, of course) * Holly Miller *I cannot remember the last time I was this emotionally invested in - or affected by - a book. Rescue Me will steal your heart if you let it - and you REALLY need to let it because it Just. Makes. Life. Better. A truly special, unforgettable book * Cressida McLaughlin *A delightful tale of loneliness, love and connection all pulled together by a quite wonderful rescue Staffie -- Sarah Hughes * i News *Guaranteed to brighten any gloomy day . . . warm and funny * Prima *A completely gorgeous story * The Sun (Fabulous) *A beautiful, beautiful book. It will make you feel warm and fuzzy and like you just got to pet a dog. It is exactly what you need right now, trust me * Lindsey Kelk *As an extremely enthusiastic dog person and romcom fan, I felt like this wonderful book was written specifically for me! It was sweet, insightful, sensitive and completely lovely. It was delightfully accurate in its portrayal of love - both for rescue dogs and people. I absolutely loved it and was caught smiling to myself the whole way through reading it. As someone who's written about the relationship between dogs and humans (and who loves her Shih Tzu, Bert, more than anything), this book absolutely spoke to me. Gorgeous * Kate Leaver *Packed with heart . . . Expertly handles tough topics of grief, trauma and fertility, all while creating characters you can't help but root for * Heat *This wholesome novel left me feeling that the world is a good place to be and it will bring welcome cheer to a grey January * Daily Mirror *In a cunning romantic fiction contrivance, two strangers co-rescue a dog . . . A pure dose of adorable * Cosmopolitan *Warm, witty, sad, sharp and beautifully crafted. It makes me love London. It should be a film. It's honestly a total joy * Harriet Evans *Romance and dogs - what's not to love? This uplifting love story is full of humour and the characters are wonderful * Good Housekeeping *A charming, funny, and gorgeously feel-good tale . . . you'll fall head-over-heels for Blossom, the gentle Staffie at the heart of this story * Woman & Home *Charming and funny, it's the perfect pick me up * Woman's Weekly *Give me a love story about a rescue dog . . . and I will do nothing until I finish the book while sobbing into my dog's fur. Blossom's personality was captured so perfectly, in a way that only true dog people will understand. -- Jamie Klingler * i News *A romantic treat of a novel about two singletons and the fabulous dog they 'co-pawrent'. If you don't want your own dog by the time you finish it, there's no hope for you . . . * Fanny Blake *Charming and funny, it's the perfect pick-me-up * Woman *If you love dogs, love laughs, and love LOVE with a capital L, Sarra Manning has the most perfect book for you. Rescue Me is simply paw-geous * Lucy Dillon *An uplifting romantic comedy for dog-lovers * Red *One man, one woman, one rescue dog. Uplifting, tender, and heart-warming, this is a delight. * Louise O'Neill *A tender-hearted romp with terrific characters (including the canine) * Best *Manning's winning story is the perfect piece of escapism with one eye on snappy dialogue and another on the things that make us whole again * Stylist *A roaring rom com * Sunday Post *A fun, romantic read * My Weekly *I adored reading this beautifully written, funny and endearing rom com * Kate Eberlen *PRAISE FOR SARRA MANNING - -Bright, funny, romantic - a total joy to read! -- Mhairi McFarlaneFantastically addictive, beautifully written -- Paige ToonDeeply satisfying and impossible to put down -- Santa MontefioreSuch a delight * Irish Examiner *A charming, funny, and gorgeously feel-good tale * Woman & Home *

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Book Synopsis'A VERY special book. GORGEOUS, real believable and BEAUTIFUL' - Marian Keyes London. Nine million people. Two hundred and seventy tube stations. Every day, thousands of chance encounters, first dates, goodbyes and happy ever afters. And for twenty years it's been where one man and one woman can never get their timing right. Jennifer and Nick meet as teenagers and over the next two decades, they fall in and out of love with each other. Sometimes they start kissing. Sometimes they're just friends. Sometimes they stop speaking, but they always find their way back to each other.But after all this time, are they destined to be together or have they finally reached the end of the line?All your favourite authors love SARRA MANNING!'Wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving and impossible to put down' - Louise O'Neill'Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh' - Laura Jane Williams'Epically romantic yet utterly relatable' - Holly Miller'Beautiful' - Lindsey KelkTrade ReviewThis is already one of my books of the year! . . . A VERY special book - a decades-long 'near miss' love story, it gave me One Day vibes. It's GORGEOUS, real, believable and BEAUTIFUL * Marian Keyes *Reading London, with Love reminded me why Sarra Manning is one of my favourite writers. It's wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving, and impossible to put down. * Louise O'Neill *Witty, well-paced and wonderfully entertaining, with a heroine you really root for * Daily Mail *A wonderful rom-com - such a glorious treat * Harriet Evans *Wonderful. An epic, enduring love story that is so funny, tender and warm. I loved everything about it. -- Cressida McLaughlinImmersive, razor sharp and full of tenderness. Manning explores love in many forms - not least her obvious affection for the city in which this romance unfolds. But it is her witty rendering of life in the 90s that I really fell for! I was transported! * Claire McGlasson *Sarra Manning's stunning, beautifully written book is not just a love letter to London, but a love letter to what really matters in life: each other. Funny, smart and gorgeously romantic, London, With Love is the perfect read to make you smile on the rainiest of days * Katy Birchall *A book to treasure - brilliantly crafted with characters that feel like lifelong friends. Beautiful, romantic, real, poignant, nostalgic and completely compelling. I love this book with all my heart. * Alex Brown *This is light, dark, sweet, sour, sexy, funny and so real . . . So knowing, so smart, but so generous, kind and inclusive * Daisy Buchanan *I loved it so much . . . it's funny, clever, gorgeously sexy and the characters are compelling. Never mind heartwarming, it's heart-boiling * Lucy Vine *London, With Love is just all kinds of glorious, one minute moving me to tears, the next making me snort with laughter. I'm going to be pressing it into the hands of all my friends and family * Jenny Ashcroft *Sarra Manning is the queen of London-set romance. London, With Love is the sort of book that sweeps you off your feet and wins your heart with laughter, tears and the whole cavalcade of city life. Utterly romantic, totally recognisable and with as much spirit as the city itself, this is an unforgettable love story * Jane Casey *Pure nostalgia - I laughed, I cried bittersweet tears and then I texted my mates to say you have to read this . . . * Penny Parkes *A pitch-perfect love story, brimming with tenderness, humour and great longing. I loved every single word of this beautiful, epic tale of missed connections and second chances * Rosie Walsh *I read it in one huge gulp, laughing and crying my way through . . . a really beautiful and honest love story, I loved it as a classic coming-of-age novel with a sparky and engaging heroine * Laura Wood *Brimful of longing, tenderness and the pain of missed chances, this book could soften the stoniest heart * Kate Riordan *I adored this fabulous and relatable story so, so much * Prima *Witty, well-paced and wonderfully entertaining, with a heroine you really root for * Daily Mail *We adored this beautiful, nostalgic, love story * Fabulous *The descriptions of London through the 1980s up to the present day - the neighbourhoods, the music, the clothes - are pitch perfect * Good Housekeeping *Reads like a love letter to London the backdrop to much of the story. With two compelling lead characters, it's romantic, moving and impossible to put down. If you loved David Nicholls' One Day, you'll adore this * Daily Mirror *Sarra Manning writes straight from the soul in this powerful, intimate and completely captivating love story * Woman’s Own *Those of us who remember paisley shirts, The Smiths and Doc Martens the first time around will love London With Love . . . warm and witty * The Gloss *A fabulous rom-com * Daily Mail *I adored this beautiful nostalgic love story * Yours Magazine *This is the on-again off-again love story of Jennifer and Nick, who first meet as teenagers in 80s north London and spend the next few decades never quite getting their timing right. London, With Love is a gorgeous read, heaped full of nostalgia and a romance to really root for * I News, The Best Books to Read This Valentine's *Perceptive, funny and entertaining, you can't go wrong with Sarra Manning's winning books. In her latest, it's an exploration of how sometimes finding the right person for you doesn't happen overnight - in fact, it could take 20 years. Weaving together major cultural and historical moments from 1986 onwards, Jen and Nick are drawn together, fall out and finally realise what they mean to each other, all set against the highs and lows of living in London (out now in hardback, out in paperback 3 August). * Stylist, Best Rom-Com Books for the Summer *Clever and nostalgic, with loveable characters, this is a rom-com with real heart and guts * Best *

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Book Synopsis'A heart-warming, joyous and assured debut novel about friendship that put me in mind of Kay Mellor at her funnies' RICHARD HERRING'Takes you inside the minds of a brilliant group of characters at very different stages of life. A gripping, witty, very human read' MARK WATSONSometimes life throws you a curveball . . .58-year-old Jackie Douglas is living the comfortable retirement of her dreams - until one afternoon she comes home to find her husband, Steve, packing a bag and all sense of comfort is suddenly lost.Her best friend Ros, a law firm boss with an appetite for life, laughter and (just the right amount of) wine, leaps in to help Jackie. By her side is their barmaid/friend/wine protégée, Jay, who's moved back into her mum's at nearly 30 after losing her job in London. In tipsy search of something - anything - new, they wind up the leaders of a ramshackle netball team: The Skids. Facing confusing exes, divorce, betrayals, financial woes and more, Jackie, Ros and Jay are about to discover that finding your team might just be the key to turning things around . . . 'Refreshing, hilarious and really uplifting - I fell in love with Jackie, Ros and the rest of the squad - and everyone else will too' HELLY ACTON, author of The Shelf'The book we need at the moment - a joyous celebration of female friendship and midlife. And as a netball player, I really did enjoy the attention to comic detail . . . Hilarious' CAROLINE CORCORAN, author of Five Days Missing'Hugely uplifting, enjoyable fun, I fell in love with the Skids!' DAISY BUCHANAN, author of CareeringTrade ReviewPraise for PIVOTWOW! What an inspiring read! Refreshing, hilarious and really uplifting, it has put the biggest bounce in my step. I fell in love with Jackie, Ros and the rest of the squad - and everyone else will too. Such a brilliant story, I love love loved it! * HELLY ACTON, author of The Shelf *A heart-warming, joyous and assured debut novel about friendship that put me in mind of Kay Mellor at her funniest. * Richard Herring *You'd expect good jokes, and there are lots of those. But what's surprising and delightful about PIVOT is the warmth and skill with which it takes you inside the minds of a brilliant group of characters at very different stages of life. A gripping, witty, very human read. * Mark Watson *The book we need at the moment - a joyous celebration of female friendship and midlife. And as a netball player, I really did enjoy the attention to comic detail - the Wing Attack who runs off mid-chat to grab the ball and the Wing Defence bib always being the last one left. Hilarious. * Caroline Corcoran, author of FIVE DAYS MISSING *Hugely uplifting, enjoyable fun, I fell in love with the Skids! * Daisy Buchanan, author of CAREERING *I'd LOVE to read a whole book of Laura's funny, clever, sweet imagination . . . it made me laugh a huge amount! -- Marian KeyesLaura is so funny and I can't wait to read this book and I hope it isn't awkward when I *actually* marry Jürgen Klopp -- Sara PascoeIt's rare to find brilliant new talent, rarer still to discover it on Twitter but Laura's thread on Klopp was my highlight of the year. I cannot wait to see what she does in book form. I shall devour it. A great shining comedic talent -- Emma KennedyI am absolute LOVING Klopp Actually... it was my favourite, favourite birthday present. -- Zoe BallI laughed until I cracked a rib -- Adrian Chiles * BBC Radio 5 Live *

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Book SynopsisWhen all else fails, you just have to leave it to Fate . . .Just as twenty-nine-year-old Ella loses her dream job after an unfortunate incident (it was just a bit of hot sauce, for goodness' sake - he totally overreacted!), her phone rings. Her aunt Gillian, who lives in a tiny mountain village, has had a fall and needs her help. Ella gives in to Fate and agrees to go, looking forward to a few quiet weeks to work out what to do with her car crash of a life.But as soon as she gets there, she realises it's not going to be the idyllic break she had hoped for. With Gillian struggling after the recent loss of her partner, Mike, Ella promises herself that she will show Gillian that life is still worth living - and will certainly not be distracted from her new purpose by Joe, Mike's disconcertingly handsome nephew . . .Has Fate brought Ella and Gillian together at just the right time for them both? And do her plans extend to Ella's love life, as well?This funny, romantic and uplifting novel is perfect for fans of Jo Watson, Laura Jane Williams and Sophie Kinsella.Readers love Beth Corby!'A great read for fans of Sophie Kinsella. I was drawn in instantly - 5 STARS''Enchanting . . . made me smile, laugh, wonder and want to experience more of life for myself - 5 STARS''This is a perfect read to take to the beach - 5 STARS''A hugely enjoyable, fresh, original read - 5 STARS''Fun, light-hearted and enjoyable . . . Love, love, love! - 5 STARS''I absolutely love this book - 5 STARS'Trade ReviewPraise for Beth Corby:Brilliant . . . unlike anything I've read before * FTLO Books *Fans of Jenny Colgan, Jane Green and Sophie Kinsella will enjoy this charming, light-hearted yomp * I Am In Print *

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Book SynopsisTHE UPLIFTING AND HEART-WARMING NOVEL YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS SUMMERPearl Winter hasn't been outside in forty-three years.Since she arrived on Dartmoor as a girl, an isolated family cottage has been her whole world. A place of safety. But now fifty-nine-year-old Pearl is utterly alone - except for the postman, the local crows, and memories of the summer of 1976.Teenager Connor Matthews feels like a stranger in his own home.Since his mother's death he's been adrift from his remaining family, troubled by the reality of moving on, and unable to see a future ahead. But when Connor begins a summer job as Pearl's gardener, an unexpected friendship opens the door to a fresh start for them both. If only Pearl and Connor can take the first steps . . .*****Readers love Reasons to Go Outside!'A book that will stay with you long after you've finished it'Reader Review'With a few tears and lots of smiles, I loved this story from the very start'Reader Review'One of my top favourite heart-warming reads'Reader Review'A beautiful book inside and out'Reader Review'The message of hope is conveyed brilliantly'Reader ReviewTrade ReviewA touching and moving exploration of courage, friendship, and how hope can be found in the most unexpected places. Reasons To Go Outside is the heartwarming and uplifting book we all need right now, a celebration of the power of connection and kindness. Poignant, absorbing and beautifully written - I loved it * Holly Miller *There is such a warmth to this story . . . The characters flew off the page and I took them instantly to my heart . . . a bittersweet book full of love and hope. Who doesn't need that right now? * Helen Fisher *Gentle writing and great characters . . . I loved this book and would not be surprised to see in this year's bestsellers list! * Goodreads Reviewer *I loved this heartwarming tale about the power of friendship and finding courage within * My Weekly *The gorgeous characters and the believable story make for a joyous read. * Sun *The characters are endearing and the journey for each of them is as sweet as one of Pearl's Victoria sponges * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFrom the RNA shortlisted author of That Jewish Thing and Adult Virgins Anonymous comes a new romantic story about finding yourself before you find The One.'Funny and moving and true, and so wonderful to have an ND lead.' JOANNA NADIN'A beautiful novel about self discovery that will resonate with readers for decades to come.' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES'An incisive and beautifully-written novel about finding your true self and the strength to stand up for who you really are, all wrapped up in a heartwarming love story which left me in floods of (happy!) tears. I absolutely adored it, and I hope everyone else will too.' EMMA PASSSometimes you need to find yourself before you're ready to find The One.From the outside, Lorna has everything sorted. A cool job in radio, a home to call her own, plenty of friends. And anyone would be happy to attend their school reunion if they'd had the kind of post-adolescent glow up she's managed to pull off. Library Lorna is no more, and this new Lorna is 100%, definitely over her teenage crush on Finn, the most popular boy in school.But on the inside, Lorna's got to admit she is trying too hard. Everything is so much more difficult for her than it seems to be for everyone else. She's sure something is wrong with her, she just needs to figure out what that is - and fast, now that Finn is back in her life and she's finally got a chance of getting everything she's ever dreamed of.

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Book Synopsis'Deeply moving' Katie Fforde'Wise and wonderful' Veronica Henry'Lucy Diamond at her very best' Rosie WalshThe McKenzies are your average complicated family: knotted together by in-jokes, arguments and a few closely-guarded secrets. Thirty-something sisters Leni and Alice became inseparable following the divorce of their parents, Belinda and Tony, with younger brother Will always trying to keep up. They're not perfect, but they love each other - most of the time, anyway.But then one ordinary summer day, an accident changes the family forever. Questions arise, guilt surfaces and secrets begin to emerge. Scattered by grief and seeking comfort in the unlikeliest of places, can the McKenzies find their way back to each other?Set over the course of one life-changing year, The Best Days of Our Lives is a warm, big-hearted and poignant story, full of hope, heartache and love. SEE WHAT EVERYONE'S SAYING ABOUT THE BEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES'So real and so romantic' Laura Kemp'Deeply moving' 5* Reader Review'This book touched my heart' Sarah Morgan'So uplifting and comforting' 5* Reader Review'Poignant, yet uplifting and comforting' My Weekly'You'll laugh as often as you cry' Sunday ExpressTrade ReviewThe Best Days of Our Lives is one of those books that makes you reassess how you live your own life. Deeply moving but ultimately uplifting, you won't regret reading this * Katie Fforde *Wise, moving and heart-warming - this is Lucy Diamond at her very best * Rosie Walsh *Lucy is at the top of her game with this wise and wonderful book. It's deeply moving and truly uplifting. No-one does real life better than Lucy Diamond * Veronica Henry *A compelling and beautifully written tale of love, grief and family. This book touched my heart * Sarah Morgan *So real and so romantic * Laura Kemp *No one writes about family like Lucy does. This is a masterpiece in how broken people negotiate and ultimately survive the worst that life can throw at them. It's an absolutely beautiful book * Milly Johnson *A bittersweet ode to the highs, the lows, and all the shades of living in between, The Best Days of Our Lives is Lucy Diamond at her absolute best. Prepare to be charmed! * Laura Jane Williams *Despite the heavy subject matter which is sure to stir up your emotions, Lucy Diamond's lively and frequently humorous writing ensures you'll laugh as often as you cry * Sunday Express *A heavy subject matter is handled with a deft touch * The Times *Have the tissues at the ready for this poignant, yet uplifting and comforting read * My Weekly *A brilliantly observed slice of family life full of joy, sorrow, happiness and hope, I loved it * Alex Brown *Fabulous, uplifting and life affirming * My Weekly *A bittersweet delight * Heat *Emotional, gentle and, in spite of its serious subject matter, uplifting * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisFrom the USA Today bestselling author of The Story of Us and Fisher's Light comes a new, standalone novel - a heartwrenching story about second chances that will make you fall in love all over again.Five years. I would've stayed away longer if I hadn't received the letter. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about her, haven't missed her smile, haven't wished that things were different.The last time I saw my two best friends, I vowed to not stand in the way of their happiness, even if that meant I couldn't be a part of their lives. Cameron James and her emerald-green eyes were too much of a temptation and I couldn't stay and watch them together. Cameron deserved better than me. She deserved him.But now that I am back, things are different. I'm not going to stand by and watch the woman I've always loved slip away again. I'm done living my life with regrets and I'm ready to tell her the truth. And I'll do whatever it takes to show her that I always wished she was mine.

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Book SynopsisThis latest Sweetwater Springs installment features a heartfelt holiday romance between a down-on-his-luck Christmas tree farmer and a woman with plans to bring the merriment back to their town. Tis the season for loveFor single father Granger Fields, Christmas is his busiest and most profitable time of the year. But when a fire devastates the Merry Mountain Tree Farm, he fears the season won't be holly or jolly unless he can convince free spirit Joy Benson to care for his two rambunctious daughters. Yet while Granger wants to focus on saving his business, Joy seems determined to shake up his family's Christmas with her festive ideas and merry making.Joy is counting down the days until she can open her own art gallery. Babysitting Abby and Willow will help her reach her goal, and when inspiration strikes, Joy convinces Granger that her craft classes can bring even more holiday cheer to the farm. As crowds return and Joy's creative side flourishes, life with Granger and his girls begins to feel like home. But with Christmas coming nearer, can Joy convince Granger to open his heart again? Or will their newfound happiness be as fleeting as the newly fallen snow?

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Book SynopsisUSA Today bestselling author Hope Ramsay delivers the next book in her Moonlight Bay series, an enemies-to-lovers story about a woman who returns home to her small town and finds love in the most unlikely of places. Architect Jessica Blackwell has returned to Moonlight Bay with big dreams and even bigger plans to design and build innovative new homes that preserve the uniqueness of the South Carolina Low Country. She's off to a great start with the help of her best friend, who lines her up with the job of the century. The only problem? The client is her high school nemesis, a man she's never forgiven for the cruel rumors he repeated about her in high school...When a knee injury put an end to his dreams of playing professional football and a car accident forever altered his life, Christopher Martin knew it was karma. He's not proud of the man he used to be, and now the only thing he wants is to hide away from the world. When he meets his new architect and realizes she's the woman he hurt all those years ago, he starts to wonder if it's possible to make up for a lifetime of wrongs. But can he convince Jessica to forgive him?

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming small-town romance about high school sweethearts who return home and discover that first loves sometimes do get a second chance...Jay Wynter has avoided his hometown longer than he cares to admit. All he's ever wanted was to be successful on his own merit, but when his grandfather suffers a stroke, Jay is named successor to the family winery. The new gig would be a dream job if it hadn't been handed to him on a silver platter. And if it didn't come with strings attached, like having to work closely with the former love of his life.Leyna Milanis no stranger to the pitfalls of reviving the family business. She rallied for her grandfather to entrust her with his restaurant, and revamping it has left her flat broke. Though Leyna is determined to make the place her own, a clause in her grandfather's will forces her into a partnership with a local winery. When she discovers her business partner is the man who broke her heart, all bets are off. Unfortunately, his quick wit and sexy grin are impossible to ignore.Jay and Leyna have to put the past behind them if they're going to honor their grandfather's wishes. On the cusp of a second chance, they'll find out if true love ages as gracefully as a fine wine.

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Book SynopsisJust when recently evicted yoga instructor Faith Rotolo thinks her luck has run out, she inherits a historic mansion in quaint Sapphire Springs. Though Faith never imagined putting roots down anywhere, small-town life is growing on her, as is her fixer-upper house. If only her handsome new contractor, Rob Milan, would stop spoiling her daydreams with the realities of a major rehab...and his generally grouchy vibes.A single dad of two, Rob doesn't have much time for fantasy wish-list ideas his clients can't afford. Then again, Faith's creative energy might be exactly what he needs right now. But while Rob and Faith work to give her home the second chance it deserves, their spirited clashes wind up sparking a powerful attraction. As work nears completion, and Faith's house becomes the shining jewel of the neighborhood, will she and Rob realize that they deserve a fresh start too?

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Book SynopsisAnything is paws-ible with this furry matchmaker!Boutique owner Sophie Daniels certainly isn't looking to adopt a dog the day veterinarian Chase Lewis convinces her to take in Comet. A rambunctious puppy with a broken leg may not be the best choice for a first-time pet owner. And house calls from the handsome doctor - her high school sweetheart who's just moved back to Sweetwater Springs -may not be the best choice for her heart either.Chase has come home to help his nephew but finds that he's forgotten just how much he enjoys small-town life. However, sooner or later, he's going to have to face the past and his unresolved feelings for Sophie. Now that Comet needs both their help, Chase is going to let the four-legged matchmaker work his canine magic. Then Chase will prove to Sophie that first love is even better the second time around.Includes the bonus novella A Wedding on Lavender Hill!

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Book SynopsisOne woman must keep her past hidden, but the man next door is just as determined to bring it to light in this new small-town series from a USA Today bestselling author.After a scandalous divorce, Trisha Langley could use a fresh start. Fortunately, she finds the perfect spot in the small town of Somerset Lake. As part of a new a job managing summer cottages, Trisha is given a place for her and her son to call home. She finally thinks she can leave the past behind, but the property owner's protective - and dangerously handsome -- grandson is on a mission to uncover her secrets. The closer he comes to discovering the truth, the more possible it seems that Trisha could be out of a job and a home.Security systems contractor Jake Fletcher helps others protect their families, but he couldn't protect his own grandmother during a break-in. Now as she recovers, he'll make sure he watches out for her at all costs -- starting with staying at the cottage next door. He knows Trisha, their newest employee, is hiding something -- he can feel it. Even though Trisha is beautiful, smart, and the only one who can make his stubborn grandmother listen to reason, Jake's job is to assess risks. Having Trisha near is too risky, if to nothing other than his heart.

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Book SynopsisUSA Today bestselling author Annie Rains delivers a tender trade paperback romance that will appeal to readers with its warmth and bestselling themes!Lucy Hannigan has inherited her mother's bulldog, Bella, and her childhood home, the only pink house on Gingerbread Lane. With the holidays coming up, the pressure is on to decorate the house for the annual lights competition and maintain her parents' winning streak. But Lucy already has her hands full as a midwife and a new landlord-to her ex-fiance.When Miles Bruno is suddenly asked to move out of his rental home, he's grateful to Lucy for taking him on as a tenant. But their broken-off engagement doesn't make it easy to live next door. Sparks still fly between them, and he'd give anything to get back in Lucy's good graces. But to do that will take much more than just tree trimming and house decorating and contest winning. Will one wildly grand romantic gesture on Christmas Eve finally soften her heart?

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Book SynopsisWhen disaster strikes and chef Bryce Weatherford is given guardianship of her three young nieces, her life goes from cooking with fire...to controlling a dumpster fire. Five-year-old Addison refuses to remove her fairy wings, eight-year-old Cecily won't bathe, and tween June is majoring in belligerence. With all this chaos, Bryce jettisons hope for a life outside of managing her family and her new job.It's been years since Ryker Matthews had his below-the-knee amputation, yet the phantom pain for his lost limb and Marine career haunts him. To cope, he focuses on his vehicle restoration business. He knows he's lucky to be alive. Yet, "lucky" feels more like "cursed" to his lonely heart. When Ryker literally sweeps Bryce off her feet in the grocery store's baby aisle, they both feel sparks. But falling in love would be one more curveball neither is ready to deal with... or is it exactly the change of plans they need?

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Book SynopsisChareese "Reese" Devlin spent every summer of her childhood in the lake town of Mount Dora, Florida, where her days were filled with fun in the sun. Reese never realized that the idyllic haven hid a deep divide between the town's haves and have-nots. Not until the summer she turned seventeen and fell for Duncan McNeal, a boy who lacked the pedigree so valued by her parents and their equally well-connected friends.After her family squashed the budding romance, Reese refused to return to the place she lost her heart. Now, ten years later, she's back to attend her sister's debutante ball and must come to terms with all she's missed. But the biggest surprise of all is that Duncan is now a successful real estate developer in Mount Dora-and time hasn't weakened the connection between them.Behind the multimillion-dollar homes of the Shores lay old grudges and secrets capable of collapsing any family legacy. As the summer progresses, Reese must fix the sins of the past by facing the lines between truth and deception, tradition and breaking free, and family expectations and self-discovery.

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Book SynopsisBAREFOOT IN THE SUNEver since her great-aunt Pasha rescued her from a troubled childhood, Zoe Tamarin doesn't dare stay still for fear of exposing her precarious past. But when her aunt's health is at risk, there's only one person who can help-Zoe's childhood sweetheart, Dr. Oliver Bradbury. Oliver came to Barefoot Bay to start over after his divorce, never expecting to reunite with the girl he once loved. But one look is all it takes to rekindle their passion. Can Oliver help Zoe heal lifelong wounds. . . and keep her from running away with his heart?BAREFOOT BY THE SEAProfessional gardener Tessa Galloway can grow anything-except what she wants most in the world. She's finally ready to take a chance on single motherhood when a handsome new coworker enters her life . . . and her heart. Forced into the witness protection program, John Brown is desperate to reunite with his children. But first he has to prove he's married and stable. Landing a job as a chef in Barefoot Bay is easy enough. And falling for Tessa is even easier. But will his secret be the thing that uproots their happy ending?

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Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud, fake-dating romance with plenty of cats, coffee, and charm - perfect for fans of Lyssa Kay Adams and Jasmine Guillory?.Frenemies + Fake Dating = Falling for the wrong person...for all the right reasonsCharity Simmons may have great taste in friends, felines, and fruit tarts, but if there's one thing the baker and co-owner of Meow and Furever Cat Café knows, it's that she has horrible taste in men. Case in point: Will Schwartz. He may be the best friend of her best friend's boyfriend, but after their one night together, Charity is positive Will's nothing but a womanizing charmer-despite his nice-guy persona and adorable, crooked smile. So why then did she pick him to pretend date to get her parents off her back about being single?Will Schwartz may give relationships a hard pass, but he's not about to say no to fake dating Charity. She's brilliant, hilarious, and best of all, she'll put an end to his mother's interrogations about his love life. And maybe, after all this time giving him the cold shoulder, Charity will finally warm up to him. But it's not long before Will and Charity realize they got much more than they bargained for--and they're freaking out. What if what they have isn't make believe but the real, forever kind of love?

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Book SynopsisHadley Wells swapped her dreams of saving the planet for the glamour of Hollywood. But when a very public breakup reveals cracks in her not-so-perfect life, she returns to her hometown to reassess what it is she truly wants. Unfortunately, Seashell Harbor has some trouble of its own-including the first man to ever break her heart.A serious injury forced footballer Tony Cammareri into early retirement-now he's determined to reboot his life with a splashy new restaurant venture. He knows better than to expect a happy reunion with Hadley, but he's determined to make up for the way things ended between them. Yet when Tony and Hadley end up vying for control of the town's future, they find themselves once again on opposing sides.As their rivalry intensifies, they must decide what's worth fighting for-and what it truly means to be happy.

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Book SynopsisAs featured on The Kelly Clarkson ShowThere's something magical about Yarrow, Kentucky. The three empathic witches of the Haywood family are known for their shadow garden-from strawberries that taste like chocolate to cherry tomatoes imbued with the flavors of basil and oregano. Their magic can cure any heartache, and the fruits of their garden bring a special quality to the local bourbon distillery. On one day every year, a shot of Bonner bourbon will make your worst memory disappear. But the Haywoods will never forget the Bonners' bitter betrayal.Twenty years ago, the town gave up more than one memory; they forgot an entire summer. One person died. One person disappeared. And no one has any recollection of either.As events from that fateful summer start to come to light, there must be a reckoning between the rival Haywood and Bonner families. But untangling the deep roots of this town's terrible secrets will expose more than they could ever imagine about love, treachery, and the true nature of their power.

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Book SynopsisUSA Today bestselling author Debbie Mason delivers a touching romance where one woman gets a second chance with her first love.True love deserves a second chance.For family and marriage therapist Brianna MacLeod, moving back home to Highland Falls after a disastrous divorce feels downright embarrassing. Bri blames herself for missing the red flags in her relationship and worries she's no longer qualified to do the job she loves. But helping others is second nature to Bri, and she soon finds herself counseling her roommate and her neighbor's daughter. Bri just wasn't expecting them to reunite her with her first love . . .Caleb Scott knows his failed marriage has been tough on his stepdaughter, so he's grateful she's found someone to confide in . . . even if it's Bri MacLeod. Seeing Bri brings up feelings he'd thought were long buried. He knows it's not the right time for either of them to be rekindling a relationship, but being with Bri feels right-like coming home. He'll just have to convince her that risking her heart again might give them exactly what they both need . . . a second chance.

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Book SynopsisAt age 26, Advika Srinivasan considers herself a failed screenwriter. To pay the bills and keep her mind off of the recent death of her twin sister, she's taken to bartending A-list events, including the 2015 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the Oscars. There, in a cinematic dream come true, she meets the legendary Julian Zelding-a film producer as handsome as Paul Newman and ten times as powerful-fresh off his fifth best picture win. Despite their 41-year age difference, Advika falls helplessly under his spell, and their evening flirtation ignites into a whirlwind courtship and elopement. Advika is enthralled by Julian's charm and luxurious lifestyle, but while Julian loves to talk about his famous friends and achievements, he smoothly changes the subject whenever his previous relationships come up. Then, a month into their marriage, Julian's first wife-the famous actress Evie Lockhart-dies, and a tabloid reports a shocking stipulation in her will. A single film reel and $1,000,000 will be bequeathed to "Julian's latest child bride" on one condition: Advika must divorce him first.Shaken out of her love fog and still-simmering grief over the loss of her sister-and uneasy about Julian's sudden, inexplicable urge to start a family-Advika decides to investigate him through the eyes and experiences of his exes. From reading his first wife's biography, to listening to his second wife's confessional albums, to watching his third wife's Real Housewives-esque reality show, Advika starts to realize how little she knows about her husband. Realizing she rushed into the marriage for all the wrong reasons, Advika uses the info gleaned from the lives of her husband's exes to concoct a plan to extricate herself from Julian once and for all.

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Book SynopsisMoira Green is perfectly content with her life. She has a rewarding career and plenty of wonderful friends, including the members of her weekly book club. Then everything in her life goes topsy-turvy when the town council plans to demolish the site of her mother's beloved café to make room for much-needed parking. Moira is determined to save her mother's business, so she swallows her pride and asks Gil Ryan for help.Moira and Somerset Lake's mayor were good friends once, the kind who could laugh at everything and nothing at all. Until one night changed everything between them. And now, with Gil supporting the council's plans, Moira is forced to find another way to save Sweetie's-and it involves campaigning against Gil. Going head-to-head in a battle of wills reveals more than either of them are ready for, and as the election heats up, so does their attraction. But without a compromise in sight, can these two be headed for anything but disaster?

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Book SynopsisAshley Howland Scott has no time for romance as she grieves the loss of her husband, cares for her young son, and runs Magnolia Harbor's only bed and breakfast. Ashley never imagined she'd notice-let alone have feelings for-another man after her husband was killed in Afghanistan five years earlier. But slowly, softly, Rev. Micah St. Pierre has become a friend . . . and now maybe something more. Despite her reluctance, Ashley has to admit that Micah is kind, thoughtful, and handsome to boot. All the more reason to steer clear of him. She can't risk her heart again.After becoming the center of Magnolia Harbor's rumor mill once, Micah St. Pierre has no interest in letting the members of the local quilting club play matchmaker for him. Besides, the only woman he's interested in is the one he can never have. Micah is not allowed to date a member of his congregation, so there's no point in sharing his feelings with Ashley, no matter how much he yearns to. But the more time they spend with each other, the more Micah wonders whether Ashley is his match made in heaven.

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Book SynopsisAlways a matchmaker, never a match...Olivia Huang Christenson is excited-slash-terrified to be taking over her grandmother's matchmaking business. But when she learns that a new dating app has made her Pó Po's traditional Chinese zodiac approach all about "animal attraction," her emotions skew more toward furious-slash-outraged. Especially when L.A.'s most-eligible bachelor Bennett O'Brien is behind the app that could destroy her family's legacy . . . Liv knows better than to fall for any guy, let alone an infuriatingly handsome one who believes that traditions are meant to be broken. As the two businesses go head to head, Bennett and Liv make a deal: they'll find a match for each other-and whoever falls in love loses. But Liv is dealing with someone who's already adept at stealing business ideas . . . so what's stopping him from stealing her heart too?

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Book SynopsisDr. Charlotte Rodriguez is single-again-and she blames Jane Austen. She made brooding, aloof men sound oh so dreamy. But after years of failing to find her own Mr. Darcy, Charlotte decides it's time to swear off dating. She's going to lavish all her love and affection on someone who actually deserves it: her new puppy, Bingley.And there's no one better to give her pet advice than her neighbor and coworker George Leneghan. He's quiet and patient and, best of all, way too sweet to ever be her type. But as their friendly banter turns flirty, the unimaginable happens-Charlotte starts catching feelings.Just as Charlotte is trying to untangle what it is she truly wants, George announces he's contemplating a cross-country move. Suddenly, Charlotte wonders if she's kept her soulmate in the friend zone so long that she's entirely missed her chance at a happily ever after. Dear Reader, could it be possible she's had it wrong all this time?

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