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Book SynopsisBy day, Jenna Levine works to increase access to affordable housing in the American South. By night, she writes romance novels where ridiculous things happen to beautiful people. When Jenna isn't writing she can usually be found crying over k-dramas, starting knitting projects she won't finish, or spending time with her family and small army of cats.

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Book SynopsisSatoko dreams of marrying a noble but can't escape the assassin who has her within his sights.Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she's targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, she asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn't sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life?Satoko's bodyguard, Kotaro, comes to her rescue at last, but Satoko can't quite bring herself to celebrate. If she leaves now, it means saying goodbye to Shinpei, the assassin who has saved her life time and time again. Making matters worse, seeing Satoko with Kotaro ignites a fierce jealousy in Shinpei, driving him to challenge Kotaro to an explosive showdown! As the two men clash, however, the truth behind Satoko's kidnapper comes to light.

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Book SynopsisRuby has just finished her first live concert performance as part of the newly reformed B-Komachi, and Aqua is going to be part of a new 2.5 play. But Aqua's project that includes two ladies with interest in him-his girlfriend Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima! Is chaos on the horizon?

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Book Synopsis‘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!’ Veronica Henry * * * * * Join Sarah Morgan this Christmas and treat yourself to this feel-good festive read about mothers and daughters, romance and drama, and Christmastime in Scotland! It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree, but who’s around it that matters most. All Suzanne McBride wants for Christmas is her three daughters happy and at home. But when sisters Posy, Hannah and Beth return to their family home in the Scottish Highlands, old tensions and buried secrets start bubbling to the surface. Suzanne is determined to create the perfect family Christmas, but the McBrides must all face the past and address some home truths before they can celebrate together . . . This Christmas indulge in some me-time and enjoy this uplifting and heart-warming story from international bestseller Sarah Morgan. Full of romance, laughter and sisterly drama, The Christmas Sisters is the perfect book to curl up with this festive season. * * * * * What readers are saying about The Christmas Sisters: ‘Perfect to snuggle up with in front of a fire with a mug of hot chocolate’ ‘Practically perfect in every way!’ ‘Likeable characters, the dialogue was spot on and it's all wrapped up in the wonderful Scottish Highlands setting’ ‘It's warm and cuddly and cosy – perfect switch-off, feel-good reading’Trade Review PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS SISTERS ‘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!’ Veronica Henry ‘I loved every sparkly, big-hearted, warm-hug moment of this gorgeous wintry tale’Miranda Dickinson ‘A feast of a book that left me wanting more’Penny Parkes, author of Best Practice ‘An uplifting and satisfying tale’My Weekly ‘a lovely festive tale full of romance and laughter’HELLO! ‘feel good fiction – with edge’HEAT ‘This festive multigenerational family drama set against the glorious backdrop of a wintry Scotland is warming the cockles of many hearts.’The Sunday Post ‘a joyous and stirring mix of romance, secrets and family bickering’S Magazine ‘enjoyably escapist romance’Sunday Mirror MORE PRAISE FOR SARAH MORGAN ‘I laughed, I cried, I held my breath. I absolutely adored it’ Cathy Bramley ‘A warm, wonderful, rich story told with care and skill that broke my heart and then put it back together again’Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage ‘Jane Green meets Sophie Kinsella. Heart-warming, emotional, funny and real’Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisHow many loves do you get in a lifetime? ...And are Magnolia and BJ each other''s?It''s been nearly a year since everything happened between Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine on the steps of the Mandarin Oriental, and it seems like everything since then has changed.Magnolia has a life in New York now and BJ appears to have finally let go and moved on.But when they both wind up back to London and are thrust together once again, they find themselves asking their age-old question: how many loves do you actually get in a lifetime, and most importantly - are they each other''s?READERS LOVE THE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE ''Magnolia and BJ have embedded themselves into my DNA.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This book gave drama, love triangles, toxicity, chaos and I ate up every single moment.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''TikTok made

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Book SynopsisFormer tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn''t important. She can''t let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing...Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth, not a living, breathing teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet...there is something about him that draws Easton in - a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn.Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton''s resolve - and reveal what should stay hidden...

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Book Synopsis*Short-listed for Best Contemporary Romance at the Romantic Novelists' Association Romance of the Year Awards 2019*Welcome to the little cafe in Copenhagen where the smell of cinnamon fills the air, the hot chocolate is as smooth as silk and romance is just around the cornerAn irresistible combination of Danish happiness and hygge in one un-put-down-able story'Sunday Times bestseller Katie FfordePublicist Kate Sinclair's life in London is everything she thought she wanted: success, glamour and a charming boyfriend. Until that boyfriend goes behind her back and snatches a much sought-after promotion from her.Heartbroken and questioning everything, Kate needs to escape.From candles and cosy nights in to romantic late-night walks through the beautiful cobbled streets of Copenhagen, Kate discovers how to live life the Danish way'. Can the secrets of hygge and happiness lead her to her own happily-ever-after?Everybody loves Julie CaplinA fantastic, huggable, hilarious and addictive read' The Writing GarnetIt's all about the feelsI absolutely loved it' The Cosiest CornerSweet, funny and deliciously heart-warming' Frankly, My DearI''ve already read it again since I finished it a true sign of how much I enjoyed it' Life AppearsTrade Review‘A fantastic, huggable, hilarious and addictive read’ The Writing Garnet ‘It’s all about the feels…I absolutely loved it’ The Cosiest Corner ‘Sweet, funny and deliciously heart-warming’ Frankly, My Dear… ‘I've already read it again since I finished it… a true sign of how much I enjoyed it’ Life Appears

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and Texas native, Kate Stewart, lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick. Kate is a lover of all things '80s and '90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.Her series, The Ravenhood Trilogy, consisting of Flock, Exodus, and The Finish Line, has become an international bestseller, a TikTok phenomenon and reader favourite.

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Book SynopsisNever trust an assassin.Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicionnot the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie . . . and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.

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Book SynopsisA stunning hardcover collector's edition of Ali Hazelwood's debut novel, beloved bestseller and TikTok sensation, The Love Hypothesis.

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Book Synopsis''To die for'' SUZANNE BROCKMANN''Frighteningly addictive'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ''Delicious, erotic, and thrilling'' NICOLE JORDAN _____________________As a trainee in the Black Dagger Brotherhood''s program, Boone has triumphed as a soldier and now fights side by side with the Brothers. Following his sire''s unexpected death, he is taken off rotation against his protests-and he finds himself working with Butch O''Neal, former homicide cop, to catch a serial killer: Someone is targeting females of the species at a live action role play club. When the Brotherhood is called in to help, Boone insists on being a part of the effort-and the last thing he expects is to meet an enticing, mysterious female . . . who changes his life forever.Ever since her sister was murdered at the club, Helaine has been committed to finding the killer, no matter the danger she faces. When she crosses paths with

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Book Synopsis**As read on BBC Radio Four**Uplifting, joyous, hopeful - a novel about late love and second chances, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and winner of the Paul Torday Memorial Prize'A moving tribute to friendship and love, to the courage of the ordinary, and to starting again' RACHEL JOYCE, author of Miss Benson's Beetle'Full of grace and humanity' Sunday Times________________________This story begins with a letterFrom a housewifeto the gentle curatorOf an extraordinary museumWhere lies peacefullyAn ancient exhibitThat holds the keyTo EverythingWe are.Meet Me at the Museum tells of a connection made across oceans and against all the odds. Through intimate stories of joy, despair, and discovery, two people are drawn inexorably towards each other, until a shattering revelation pushes their friendship to the very edge.This deeply affecting debut novel by seventy-three year-old Anne Youngson won the Paul Torday Memorial Prize and was dramatized on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour*******************************'Tender, wise and moving, Meet Me at the Museum is a novel to cherish.' JOHN BOYNE'Insightful, emotionally acute and absorbing' DAILY EXPRESS'Beautiful and affecting' NINA STIBBEWhat readers are saying:'I loved this book. It was so different from anything else I have read'*****'I just loved this book and read it in one sitting. There were times when I felt like underlining the sentences that resonated with me'*****'I read this book one letter at a time, just to let the contents sink in. Tears came to my eyes'*****Trade ReviewExquisite. Its characters somehow resist following their story and reverse themselves into a new one. A beautiful lasting read. * JAMES HANNAH, author of THE A TO Z OF YOU AND ME *Insightful, emotionally acute and absorbing * Daily Express Literary highlights 2018 *A moving tribute to friendship and love, to the courage of the ordinary, and to starting again. * RACHEL JOYCE *‘Tender, wise and moving, Meet Me at the Museum is a novel to cherish.’ * JOHN BOYNE *Full of grace and humanity * Sunday Times *A thoughtful and gentle meditation on buried passions, regrets, love, grief and loneliness . . . Youngson’s debut offers hope for change in its tender exploration of what it means to have experienced a life well-lived. * Guardian *The loveliest short novel of late love you'll ever read. Whenever I talk about it, I simply cry with joy * JAMES HAWES *Quietly intriguing, beautifully observed, full of powerful emotions * RUTH HOGAN, Author of The Keeper of Lost Things *I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that makes you think and wonder and quietly hope. Loved it. * Tammy Cohen *A quirky, wise and tender novel. Proof that the richest fruits come on the edge of autumn * SARAH DUNANT *Warm-hearted, clear-minded, and unexpectedly spellbinding, Meet Me at the Museum is a novel to savour * ANNIE BARROWS, co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society *A beautiful, affecting novel of late love, by an extraordinary new writer * NINA STIBBE *Precise, clear, funny, poignant and truthful. This is a work of art, dear readers. Revel in its beauty * ADRIANI TRIGIANI *Intriguing and compelling, Meet Me at the Museum invites you into the meeting place between two people, imparting wisdom, thought, and endless charm. * JENNIFER RYAN, author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir *A correspondence that begins with a search for clarity becomes something much deeper and richer - both for the two main characters, and for the reader.Anne Youngson peels away the layers that prevent us from living the lives we ought to be leading, and her book is both tender and absorbing. * LISSA EVANS, author of Their Finest Hour and a Half *Intriguing, tender, unexpectedly moving * Woman and Home *Full of emotion, wisdom and honesty, the story envelops the reader in a celebration of true friendship and an appreciation of the opportunities that life can unexpectedly present. This book makes you realise that life is too short and that the future can be more hopeful than we anticipate.If you only read one book this year, read this. Highly recommended * Mature Times *An insightful and emotional debut … tenderly hints at second chances and rejuvenation * Sunday Express *Full of funny, wise perceptions. The author is 70. This lovely novel is her debut. When's the next? * Saga Magazine *Absolutely beautiful, about loss and the life choices we make -- Liz Hoggard * Daily Mail *I thought the author wrote the content of the letters absolutely beautifully, making the characters jump off the page. * The Writing Garnet *I love books like this, that you can immerse yourself in and enjoy as a treat – books that just hold you in their spell. * On The Shelf Book Blog *Tina and Anders will capture your heart and you will root for them all the way. A very accomplished debut by Anne Youngson. * Novel Deelights *There is a sensitivity and warmth throughout that I found utterly charming. * Reflections of a Reader *It was beautifully crafted and once I had the book open I didn't close it until I had read the last page. * Books And Me *This book touched me to the heart – quite beautiful and exceptionally moving, and one of the very best books I’ve read this year. * Being Anne *When the book finished, I felt an immense sadness that I had to say goodbye to these two people. * My Reading Corner *I loved the setting and the characters were great, it was a pleasure to read. * Donna's Book Blog *Few books ever have that much impact on me and I feel this is something that everyone needs to experience. * Book Lover Worm *A beautiful, lyrical love story, played out with words and paper. * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisTHE MILLION COPY NO. 1 BESTSELLER THAT BECAME AN ACCLAIMED FILM STARRING HUGH GRANT AND NICOLAS HOULT ''A very entertaining and endearing read'' The Times___________________Thirty-six-year-old Londoner Will loves his life. Living carefree off the royalties of his dad''s Christmas song, he''s rich, unattached and has zero responsibilities - just the way he likes it.But when Will meets Marcus, an awkward twelve-year-old who listens to Joni Mitchell and accidentally kills ducks with loaves of bread, an unlikely friendship starts to bloom. Can this odd duo teach each another how to finally act their age?Hugely funny and equally heartfelt, Nick Hornby''s classic proves you''re never too old to grow up. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Mike Gayle.___________________''A stunner of a novel. Utterly read-in-one-day, forget-where-you-are-on-the-tube-gripping'' Marie Claire<Trade ReviewA very entertaining and endearing read * The Times *A stunner of a novel. Utterly read-in-one-day, forget-where-you-are-on-the-tube-gripping * Marie Claire *About the awful, hilarious, embarrassing places where children and adults meet, and Hornby has captured it with delightful precision * Irish Times *It takes a writer with real talent to make this work, and Hornby has it - in buckets * Literary Review *

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Book Synopsis**The Temptation of Gracie's Flappy now takes centre stage in her very own novel, more charismatic and competitive than ever! Don't miss Flappy Entertains – out now**WINNER OF THE GOLDSBORO BOOKS HISTORICAL ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD 2019, FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHORNever give up on your dreams, no matter how long you hold on to them . . .   When Gracie Burton stumbles upon an advertisement for a week-long cookery course in the heart of the Tuscan countryside,she cannot resist, and ploughs her life savings into the trip.   Her only family – daughter Carina and granddaughter Anastasia – are hesitant about what has prompted this seemingly random venture. But they have no sense of Gracie’s past; of what could possibly be calling her to Italy. They have no idea that Gracie is harbouring the secret of an extraordinary life that prec

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Book SynopsisThey came to earth-Pestilence, War, Famine, Death-four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity.They came to earth, and they came to end us all.Ana da Silva always assumed she'd die young, but she never expected it to be at the hands of the haunting immortal who spared her life years ago. Famine. But if the horseman remembers her, he must not care, for when she comes face to face with him for the second time in her life, she's stabbed and left for dead.Only, she doesn't quite die.If there's one thing Famine is good at, it's cruelty. He can't forget the pain humanity has brought him, and he's ready to bring it back to them tenfold. But when Ana, a ghost from his past, corners him for what he did to her, she and her empty threats captivate him, and he decides to keep her around.In spite of themselves, Ana and Famine are drawn to each other. But at the end of the day, the two are enemies. Nothing changes that. Not one kind act, not two. And definitely not a few steamy nights. But enemies or reluctant lovers, if they don't stop themselves soon, heaven will.

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Book SynopsisTHE FIRST IN A FANTASY ROMANCE SERIES FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION MAGNOLIA PARKSThere is a boy of legend in the tales passed down in my family. He glides on the coat-tails of the sun, rides the wind, and freedom runs through his veins. His heart - so the legend goes - is wild.The boy lived in a faraway land tucked behind a star, where pirates were still true, mermaids didn''t hide, and fairies flew through the air like autumn leaves on a windy day. He took my mother there, just like he took my grandmother, and my great-grandmother.Just as he would come for me.*Swept away from her life in London to a place beyond the stars, Wendy''s granddaughter Daphne is torn between the boy of legend - Peter Pan, whose fate is irrevocably intertwined with her family''s - and Jem Hook, the pirate who has captured her heart against all her better judgement.Filled with hope and heartbreak, beauty and betrayal, dreams and devastating reality, Never asks: Can we ever be free while we''re holding on to the past? And what would happen if - just once - we truly let go?

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Book SynopsisTHE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA''Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time'' HEATHER MORRIS, author of The Tattooist of AuschwitzLove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing''s fates are bound together. As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing''s wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over her new handmaiden''s ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society.Despite their starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing''s marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower''s lives are unexpectedly t

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Book SynopsisIn this sparkling romance, two professors with a complicated past get a second chance to prove history won't repeat itself.Assistant professor Clara Fernsby is nothing if not driven. She's wanted to teach history since she was fourteen, and she hasn't let anything stand in her way-not even the love of her life. When Theodore Harrison is brought into her department as a visiting scholar, it's an unexpected blast from Clara's past. She hasn't spoken to Teddy since rejecting him over a phone call ten years ago. Now that he's here, she's reminded of everything her teenager self loved about him.Clara knows there's every chance Theo's not interested. But history's all down to interpretation, and this time around, she's got no intentions of repeating it.

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Book SynopsisCurl up by the fire this Christmas with the ebook bestseller Catherine Ferguson.When Poppy's boyfriend Harrison proposes the week before Christmas and gives her twelve days to decide, she doesn't know what to do. With the festive season in full swing, it's make or break time for the couple and the clock is tickingMeanwhile, Poppy's best friend Erin is desperate for the pair of them to fulfil their dream of setting up a dinner party catering company and when an opportunity arises at a luxury log fire cabin, the girls take their chance to impress. But they hadn't bargained on the owner of the cabin being quite so attractive or having quite such a sexy voice.As the twelve days tick on, will Poppy realise that Harrison is the one for her? Or will it be love in the lodge when the new year comes?Lose yourself this Christmas in the new novel from the brilliant Catherine Ferguson, perfect for cosying up with by the fire.Trade Review'I adored every page of this book and can't imagine a more perfect summer read. Gorgeously written, heart-warming and with characters so vividly realised that you just want to hang out with them on a Saturday night. She’s already a hugely popular author but this, mark my words, is the book that will make Catherine Ferguson go stratospheric.' Claudia Carroll “This was such a fantastic feel good read! I am still thinking about it now over 24 hours after reading it and still feel all fuzzy and warm!”Goodreads Reviewer “Full of wit, warmth, lots of laugh out loud moments yet with a real gorgeous, valuable message at its centre, this book is crying out for loads of people to read it.”Amazon Reviewer “Catherine Ferguson's writing is always a joy… It romps along at a great pace and she certainly knows how to make you laugh and cry – sometimes within just a few pages of each other. Highly recommended.”Amazon Reviewer

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Book SynopsisINTRODUCED BY MAVIS CHEEK''I''m a huge fan of Barbara Pym'' Richard Osman''She is the rarest of treasures; she reminds us of the heartbreaking silliness of everyday life'' Anne TylerTogether yet alone, the Misses Bede occupy the central crossroads of parish life. Harriet, plump, elegant and jolly, likes nothing better than to make a fuss of new curates, secure in the knowledge that Count Ricardo Bianco will propose to her yet again this year. Belinda, meanwhile, has harboured sober feelings of devotion towards Archdeacon Hoccleve for thirty years.Then into their quiet, comfortable lives comes a famous librarian, Nathaniel Mold, and a bishop from Africa, Theodore Grote - who each takes to calling on the sisters for rather more unsettling reasons.''Some Tame Gazelle is my personal favourite for its sparkling high comedy and its treasury of characters . . . [Pym] makes me smile, laugh out loud, consider my own foiblTrade ReviewSome Tame Gazelle is my personal favourite for its sparkling high comedy and its treasury of characters . . . [Pym] makes me smile, laugh out loud, consider my own foibles and fantasies, and, above all, suffer real regret when I reach the final page. Of how many authors can you honestly say that? -- Mavis CheekI'm a huge fan of Barbara Pym -- Richard OsmanShe is the rarest of treasures; she reminds us of the heartbreaking silliness of everyday life -- Anne TylerI'd sooner read a new Barbara Pym than a new Jane Austen -- Philip LarkinA splendid humorous writer -- John Betjeman

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Book SynopsisA lush, sweeping queer historical romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material - perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Lisa Kleypas!When Viola Carroll was presumed dead at Waterloo she took the opportunity to live, at last, as herself. But freedom does not come without a price, and Viola paid for hers with the loss of her wealth, her title, and her closest companion, Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood.Only when their families reconnect, years after the war, does Viola learn how deep that loss truly was. Shattered without her, Gracewood has retreated so far into grief that Viola barely recognises her old friend in the lonely, brooding man he has become.As Viola strives to bring Gracewood back to himself, fresh desires give new names to old feelings. Feelings that would have been impossible once and may be impossible still, but which Viola cannot deny. Even if they cost her everything, all over again.<

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Book SynopsisJacci Reed loves her life on the Ohio River in 1896 as part of the Kingston showboat family, but shadows of her past and the death of her mother linger in her memory. With the help of the showboat owners' son, can she find answers before those shadows overtake her and threaten her life?

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Book SynopsisHudson Wilde is just as fun as he is fierce. The wild card of the Redville Saints, that runs through women, leaving a pile of broken hearts in his wake. His best friend's little sister is completely off limits. From the moment they meet, Hudson and Molly clash. She doesn't appreciate his partying ways, and he's annoyed by how much she's around, constantly looking down on him. What does she care about the things he does?Forced to spend time together while on the road, Hudson and Molly's hatred soon morphs into something unexpected. A spark ignites and one drunken night changes everything. Hudson sees Molly in a new light. A forbidden fruit he wants to taste. A line he's willing to cross. A challenge he wants to accept. Because one thing is for certain, Dane would never approve. Engaging in a secret relationship with your best friend's sister will undoubtedly lead to trouble.

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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 Fourth of 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 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. Traumatized by the events they experience, Kezia and Sam bond in the days and weeks that unfold after one of the worst nights the country h

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Book SynopsisA beautiful Chelsea town house. A chance to fulfil her dreams. A life adventure awaits'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce'A force to be reckoned with for her uplifting tales of romance' Daily Express'Top-drawer romantic escapism.' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love.' Heat__________It's 1968 and it's cold when Felicity arrives in London to stay with her mother, improve her English, do a secretarial course - and meet a suitable man. She is already missing her home in Provence and her father and his new wife and their extended family. But it's only for a year she tells herself - and then she can go back to France and do what she really wants and become a painter. And then she bumps into Oliver who is quite the most interesting young man she has ever met. He lives on a barge for one thing and has a collection of jobs, but his passion is looking for hidden treasures along the shores of the river Thames. In a word, he's a mudlarker - and before long Felicity is mudlarking too. She is also pursuing her dreams and painting scenery for Oliver's actor friends. But is Oliver a Suitable Man of whom her mother will approve? Felicity knows she will not Love, tangled relationships, and a real life adventure lie at the heart of Katie Fforde's heart-warming new novel. __________Praise for Katie Fforde . . . 'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce'A force to be reckoned with for her uplifting tales of romance.' Daily Express'Top-drawer romantic escapism.' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love.' Heat

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Book SynopsisFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Nana Malone, a romance about a Ghanaian American heiress faced with the dilemma of choosing between culture and a love connection. During an opulent publishing party, Ofosua Addo crosses paths with Cole Drake for the first time. Their flirtatiously witty exchange culminates in a kiss that etches a permanent mark on both their hearts. But Ofosua’s identity as a Ghanaian heiress comes before Cole. She loves the vibrant traditions of Ghana’s Gold Coast, and her hand is already promised to a man that even her overbearing mother loves. Yet, when her big Ghanaian wedding transforms from a fairy tale into a spectacle, she’s thrust into a whirlwind of heartbreak and self-discovery. In the midst of it all, Cole enters her life once again, under circumstances far different from their magical first encounter. Can Ofosua and Cole’s rediscovered spark overcome the weight of tradition?

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Book SynopsisThe author of the “sexy, insightful, and utterly charming” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country. A long time ago, Logan Maletis and Rosemary Hale used to be friends. They spent their childhood summers running through the woods, rebelling against their conservative small town, and dreaming of escaping. But then an incident the summer before high school turned them into bitter rivals. After graduation, they went ten years without speaking. Now in their thirties, Logan and Rosemary find they aren’t quite living the lives of adventure they imagined for themselves. Still in their small town and working as teachers at their alma mater, they’re both stuck in old patterns. Uptight Rosemary chooses security and stability over all else, working constantly, and her most stable relationship

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Book SynopsisIf you're born with nothing you have to make your own luck.When Jared Johnson first meets Clarice Connaught he saves her from the hands of her father, who is brutally beating her in the street. Never one to walk past someone in distress, Jared doesn’t hesitate to help. But who is this girl and what is her story?Jared Johnson started with nothing. At just twelve-years-old he was orphaned and homeless, but eight years later, Jared is a success. Running McGuire’s Rag & Bone Yard and surrounded by friends, all Jared needs now is to find the perfect girl to settle down with.Nothing has come easy for Clarice but still she has dreams of a grander life and the finer things. And if her father isn’t willing to provide them then Clarice will do anything to find someone who is.Jared and Clarice have one thing in common – they are survivors – and in Queen Victoria’s Birmingham you need your wits about you to keep the wolf from the door. But Clarice isn’t everything she seems, and like a bad penny that always shows up, she brings more trouble for Jared and his friends than they could ever have imagined…Lindsey Hutchinson, the top 10 bestseller, Queen of the Black Country Saga, is back with a page-turning and heart-warming story perfect fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews.What readers are saying about Lindsey Hutchinson:‘I have read most if not all of Lindsey Hutchinson’s books having read a lot of her mother’s as well. She is a super storyteller and seems to be able to write about a multitude of subjects and obviously does a lot of research into her books.’‘I loved this book, such a heart-warming read to the end.’‘The Ragged Orphan was a consuming read that brought history to life under the masterful pen of Lindsey Hutchinson.’‘This book will make you cry in places and laugh in others and like me once you finish a chapter you will want to just hurry on to the next chapter to discover more about Jared and the other characters.’‘Such a cosy book that is gently and easy to read but will keep you wanting to go back to it.’‘Absolutely loved it I couldn't put it down great story great characters ad tears in my eyes at times really enjoyed it.’

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Book Synopsis'Before We Grow Old had me from the first page, and crying buckets by the last!' Katy Regan When seven-year-old Fran first met Will they knew instantly that they were made for each other. For eleven years they were inseparable, but then, at the age of eighteen, Will just upped and disappeared.Twenty-five years later Will is back.Is fate trying to give them a second chance?Still nursing the heart break from all those years ago, Fran is reluctant to give Will the time of day. The price Will must pay is to tell the truth – the truth about why he left, the truth about why he’s back…And Fran has her own secrets to hide. The time has come to decide what Fran and Will really want from life – before it’s too late.Unashamedly romantic, Before We Grow Old is a book full of love, laughter and tears, and you’ll be rooting for Fran and Will from the moment you meet them. Let Clare Swatman whisk you away for the love story of the year. Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Isabelle Broom.Praise for Clare Swatman:'Before We Grow Old is an unashamedly big, life-affirming, tear-jerking love story. Beautifully told, characters Fran and Will had me from the first page, and crying buckets by the last ! Just gorgeous.' Katy Regan'Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measures, Before We Grow Old is the tender story of a chance meeting between former childhood sweethearts Fran and Will, and is packed with secrets and revelations. Through her beautiful writing, Clare Swatman delivers a powerful lesson in learning to love with your whole heart and accepting the same, no matter what life throws at you.' Sarah Bennett'Before We Grow Old took me on an intense emotional journey, and I cried at the end (and I rarely cry when I'm reading!) The portrayal of the mother and son bond - with its peaks and troughs of intensity and frustration - felt incredibly real, and the dialogue in particular was brilliantly done.' Victoria Scott 'A beautifully written tale of enduring love' - Rowan Coleman 'Irresistible . . . A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' - Sunday Mirror 'Wonderful' - Sun

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Book Synopsis''Laugh-out-loud funny, bananas sexy, and deeply romantic'' Andie J. Christopher ''This book IS PURE JOY'' Christina LaurenClara Wheaton is the consummate good girl: over-achieving, well-mannered, utterly predictable. When her childhood crush invites her to move across the country, the offer is too good to resist. Unfortunately, it''s also too good to be true.Suddenly, Clara finds herself sharing a house with a charming stranger. Josh might be a bit too perceptive - not to mention handsome - for comfort, but there''s a good chance he and Clara could have survived sharing a summer sublet if she hadn''t looked him up on the internet . . .Once she learns how Josh has made a name for himself, Clara realises living with him might destroy the reputation she''s spent years building. But while they may not agree on much, both Josh and Clara believe women deserve better sex. What they decide to do about it will change both of their lives, Trade ReviewWhat an incredible debut! Danan gives us strangers to annoyed-roommates to kinda-friends to angsty-pining to finally-lovers with humour, wit, and just a hint of pathos. Josh and Clara are easily my favourite 'smash the patriarchy' couple, and The Roommate is easily one of my top romance reads of 2020!The Roommate is laugh-out-loud funny, bananas sexy, and deeply romantic. Danan's voice is fresh and sharp, and the romance between Clara and Josh is both sizzling hot and heartwarming. Everything I want in a romanceNuanced, funny, super steamy and surprisingly tender, The Roommate raises the bar for rom coms in 2020 - a smashing debut, and I can't wait for more by Rosie Danan!The Roommate is unapologetically sexy as hell. Danan's writing, like her characters, is funny, seductive, and full of heart. You're gonna love this book -- Meryl Wilsner, author of Something to Talk AboutThis book is GOLD * Frolic *Rosie Danan not only created characters who you'll think about long after you're finished reading, but she wrote a powerful, feminist book, that makes you laugh as hard as you cheer. The Roommate is sunshine in the form of a book. I can't wait to see what Danan brings us next! -- Alexa Martin, author of SnappedThe Roommate is both hilarious and earnest, with off-the-charts tension and a sparkling, vibrant voice. Clara and Josh captured my heart from their first interaction. I loved every word of this steamy, empowering romance -- Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today, Tonight, TomorrowThe Roommate is a book about people expanding into their best possible selves - about embracing pleasure, loving unabashedly and fighting exploitation and small-mindedness. Warmly funny and gorgeously sexy, this porn-star romance is the most wholesome thing I've read in ages * The New York Times *Wildly original and sexy romance . . . This delectable rom-com is both red-hot and fiercely feminist * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *One of the steamiest romances of the year. This is a downright revolutionary story about modern women owning their desire that features a respectable socialite embracing her new roommate's job as a sex worker (and a few other things, too) * Popsugar *Rosie Danan's The Roommate is seriously sexy, seriously smart -- Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling authorGenuinely swoonily romantic -- Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling authorFresh and different, a special, superbly written slow-burn -- Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each OtherA deliciously fresh romance with strong characters and feminist themes * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *With humour and style reminiscent of Christie Craig or Susan Elizabeth Phillips, newcomer Danan is definitely an author to keep tabs on * Booklist *This book IS PURE JOY. Feminist, irreverent, sexy, surprising. We loved it -- Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners Incredibly sweet and romantic, The Roommate serves up a passionate but buoyant love story between two slightly lost people who figure out they have more to offer the world than they ever thought * Shelf Awareness *Gloriously soft and joyful, a sex positive manifesto inside a deliriously romantic, wickedly shameless love story * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisBook 5 of the After series—Anna Todd’s Wattpad fanfiction that racked up 1 billion reads online and captivated romance readers across the globe! Before explores Hardin Scott’s life before Tessa, reveals what happens after After, and gives new insights on their turbulent #Hessa romance.Cosmopolitan called Anna Todd “the biggest literary phenom of her generation.” That’s Normal declared Hardin and Tessa “The Mr. Darcy and Lizzy Bennet of our time.” Revel in the awesome, messy power of true love. BEFORE Hardin met Tessa he was a raging storm. DURING those first moments they met, he realized he needed to keep her for himself—his life depended on it. AFTER they got together, the world would never be the same. Hardin and Tessa’s dramatic love affair became a vortex pulling in everyone around them. For the first time these others are given voice as they appear before, during,

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Book Synopsis‘I loved this book . . . I laughed and cried and couldn't put it down’ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints! It's so easy to relate to her characters and the amount of "sizzle" in her work is just right! A perfect read’ Reader review❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘This is yet another wonderful romance told with many laughs along the way’ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘Lovely curl up by the fire feel good read!’ Reader review❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘I could not put this book down and was hooked from start to finish . . . full of suspense and intrigue as both Skylar and Alec come to terms with the changing nature of their relationship. Highly recommended’ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ * * * The most wonderful time of the year? Jewellery designer Skylar isn’t so sure. Especially if she has to spend it with cynical, aloof Alec. So what if he’s a famous historian? He’s also determined to think the worst of her and when a twist of fate means they’re stuck together, she’s expecting disaster! But as they flee snowy London on a winter adventure that takes them from his family’s festive Cotswold chaos to her native Puffin Island, she realises that she may have misjudged him. As glittering Christmas nights draw in, the sparks between Alec and Skylar glow ever brighter. Could they find their own Christmas Ever After? Fall in love with the Puffin Island series from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Morgan. Perfect if you love: ❤️Small town romance ❤️Enemies to lovers ❤️Forced proximity * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan 'A gorgeously sparkly romance about letting go and learning to love again. The perfect Christmas read!' Julia Williams, bestselling author of Coming Home for Christmas 'The perfect book to curl up with' Heat ‘Sarah Morgan puts the magic in Christmas’ Now magazine 'Full of romance and sparkle' LovereadingTrade Review'A gorgeously sparkly romance about letting go and learning to love again. The perfect Christmas read!' – Julia Williams, bestselling author of Coming Home for Christmas '…full of flirty, sparkling fun' – Prima on First Time in Forever' ‘The perfect book to curl up with' -Heat on Maybe This Christmas.

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Book SynopsisMadison Kate Danvers was murdered tonight.Those words changed my life, and not for the better.They were wrong, of course. I wasn''t dead. But I was set up.After being framed for a deadly riot, charged with a string of offences, and being made into an example by my politically minded father, I''m eventually released back into Shadow Grove. I could keep my head down, but I only have one thing on my mind.Hate.The boys who framed me are going to pay for derailing my carefully laid-out future. They''re going to catch the full force of my revenge. Except when I arrive back in town, thanks to my father''s shiny new girlfriend, I find all three of them living in my house, right down the hall.Archer, Kodiak, and Steele are secretive. Untrustworthy. Dangerous-and dangerously magnetic, too. But I''m not falling for their games. Not after what they did to me.Archer D''Ath and his boys messed with the wrong chick, and they''re about

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Book SynopsisIrresistible' Sunday Times bestseller Katie FfordeTake a trip to the best little bakery in Brooklyn, where there's more than a sprinkle of romance and a slice of pie makes it feel like home!When Sophie Bennings arrives in New York, love is the last thing on her mind. Still reeling from a painful break up, she throws herself into her work as a food editor on a top-notch magazine.Columnist Todd McLennan is everything that Sophie wishes she didn't want. Like the gorgeous bakery below her Brooklyn apartment, he's as tempting as the delicious cupcakes on display. Surely a little of what you fancy can do you good?As Sophie and Todd get to know one another, a love of food isn't the only passion they share. In the city that never sleeps, has Sophie finally met the man of her dreams?Trade Review‘A fantastic, huggable, hilarious and addictive read’ The Writing Garnet ‘It’s all about the feels…I absolutely loved it’ The Cosiest Corner ‘Sweet, funny and deliciously heart-warming’ Frankly, My Dear… ‘I've already read it again since I finished it… a true sign of how much I enjoyed it’ Life Appears

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and Texas native, Kate Stewart, lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick. Kate is a lover of all things '80s and '90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.Her series, The Ravenhood Trilogy, consisting of Flock, Exodus, and The Finish Line, has become an international bestseller, a TikTok phenomenon and reader favourite.Trade ReviewA modern day re-telling of Robin Hood, Book One of The Ravenhood series is set to be a viral read . . . giving us all the steam. Buckle up * Glamour Magazine *A gritty, steamy take on the genre that offers plenty of mystery, suspense and grey areas to get lost in -- Megan Davies * Culturefly *Poignant. Thought-provoking. Edgy. Beautifully original . . . Ravenhood . . . will bring you to the ledge of your comfort zone and lasso your heart, holding it captive until the very last page. -- Jewel E. Ann, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author. . . will leave you breathless. It is the most unpredictable, gripping, steamy work I've read all year. Hands-down. Nothing else compares. An absolute treat from Kate Stewart. -- LJ Shen, USA Today Bestselling AuthorCaptivating, riveting, all consuming, and empowering. Brace yourself, this is Kate Stewart on steroids! Her absolute best work yet! It's more than romance, it's a love story for the ages. -- MJ Fields, USA Today Bestselling AuthorHOT, heart-warming, heart-breaking, and the twisty plot line is all around amazing. I could hardly put it down when I read the three books back-to-back, but at the same time, I didn't want to pick it up, knowing each page I read would lead to the end that much quicker. The Ravenhood Trilogy is the quintessential example of why we read romance books. * The Shameless Bookclub *A phenomenal, captivating, complex, unconventional, and unforgettable romance filled with suspense, action, steam, and ALL THE FEELS! . . . Unforgettable epic novel * Confessions of a Bibliophile *Flock by Kate Stewart is a hypnotic saga that transfers you to a different dimension altogether . . . This story will tell you why Kate Stewart is one of a kind in Romancelandia! * PP's Bookshelf Review *A sinfully hot, angsty, unconventional and twisted love story filled with suspense, a little action, and ALL. OF. THE. FEELS! * The Escapist Book Blog *

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and Texas native Kate Stewart lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick. Kate is a lover of all things 80s and 90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity and, on occasion, does very well at whiskey.Her series The Ravenhood Trilogy, consisting of Flock, Exodus and The Finish Line, has become an international bestseller, a TikTok phenomenon and reader favourite. The Plight Before Christmas is her Christmas romcom.Trade ReviewA modern day re-telling of Robin Hood, Book One of The Ravenhood series is set to be a viral read . . . giving us all the steam. Buckle up. -- on Flock * Glamour Magazine *A gritty, steamy take on the genre that offers plenty of mystery, suspense and grey areas to get lost in . . . Flock is a wild ride of a novel that is almost impossible to put down. -- Megan Davies on Flock * Culturefly *. . . will leave you breathless. It is the most unpredictable, gripping, steamy work I've read all year. Hands-down. Nothing else compares. An absolute treat from Kate Stewart. -- LJ Shen, USA Today Bestselling Author on FlockCaptivating, riveting, all consuming, and empowering. Brace yourself, this is Kate Stewart on steroids! Her absolute best work yet! It's more than romance, it's a love story for the ages. -- MJ Fields, USA Today Bestselling Author on Flock

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Book Synopsis'An utterly adorable, pitch-perfect romance with just the right amount of Christmas cheer' Taylor Jenkins Reid***Will they hit the right notes this holiday season?When Sadie and Max are selected as contestants on the famed reality singing show STARMAKER's special festive season, Sadie thinks she's finally gotten her big break - and Max sees a chance to step out of his megastar father's shadow. But then they're paired up for duet week and stun the world with their onstage chemistry...With fans going wild for #Saxie, the judges demand they remain a duo - on and offstage - or exit the competition. Faking a relationship shouldn't be too hard, except for one small problem: Sadie and Max can't stand each other.But with their dreams just within reach, they agree to the ruse. Will their relationship lie be exposed before they can win? Or might their fake connection turn real by the Christmas finale?A pitch-perfect festive rom com, perfect for fans of Sally Thorne's The Hating Game and Beach Read by Emily Henry.*****Praise for Maggie Knox'An utterly adorable, pitch-perfect romance with just the right amount of Christmas cheer' Taylor Jenkins Reid'I devoured this delightful romantic comedy in two nights' Colleen Oakley'Every bit as warm and cosy as a Hallmark Christmas movie' PopSugarTrade ReviewMaggie Knox has drawn me in again with this Christmas story of well-drawn characters struggling in the country music world . . . I was glued to the page by this peek behind the curtain at Nashville and reality shows and was desperate for Sadie and Max to find their happy ending. A feeling of authenticity and a shining cast makes this book special * Sue Moorcroft *Unbelievably fun. All I Want for Christmas left me singing, and swooning, with holiday feels * Jean Meltzer *If you enjoy the rollercoaster of romance with some added festive feels, this is the book for you * PopSugar *An utterly adorable, pitch-perfect romance with just the right amount of Christmas cheer . . . a pure delight, I couldn't stop from smiling * Taylor Jenkins Reid *Deliciously fun and wildly romantic . . . like The Great British Bake Off meets Gilmore Girls * Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author of Our Darkest Night *A double dose of fun-loving, feel-good, Christmas cheer, with a recipe for love that's deliciously irresistible * Karen Schaler, author of Finding Christmas *Twice the fun, double the trouble and all the feels. Warm cosy bakeries, cold snowy nights, holiday traditions and two - TWO! - romances to steal my heart - what's not to love? . . . Smart, quick-paced writing, witty dialogue and swoon-worthy date scenes * Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of Instamom *I devoured this delightful romantic comedy in two nights . . . it's perfect * Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of You Were There Too *The cosy holiday rom-com you crave, complete with double the swoony meet-cutes, scrumptious desserts, and happily-ever-afters . . . a treat that will have foodie fiction fans begging for seconds * Amy E. Reichert, author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club *

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