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''Poignant, observant, tender, and deeply romantic. This book is everything'' CHRISTINA LAUREN From the acclaimed author of Georgie, All Along and Love Lettering, a pitch-perfect, radiantly transporting love story about an unexpected road trip, true crime obsessions, and hard won vulnerability . . . Hairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Tegan - and keeping a shocking secret. The boyfriend her reckless mother ran away with is actually an accomplished con man and subject of a wildly popular podcast, The Last Con of Lynton Baltimore. Now thirty-one, Jess didn''t bargain on Tegan eventually piecing together the connection for herself. But Tegan plans to do exactly what Jess has always feared - leave their safe, stable home to search for their mother - and she''ll be accompanied by the prying podcast host and her watchful, handsome producer, Adam. Unwilling to let the

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Winning the lottery is Greer's ticket to freedom. Until her best friend's brother comes to townGreer Hawthorne is finally on the cusp of proving to her big, overprotective family that she's independent until a careless mistake jeopardizes her plan to graduate. Lucky for her, there's someone in town who may be able to help.Alex Averin plans to show up for his sister's wedding, then get straight back to his job as a world-renowned photojournalist. But when gorgeous, good-hearted Greer needs an assist with a photography project, he's powerless to say no.Can a ceaseless wanderer find a stopping place alongside a woman determined to set out on her own, or are Alex and Greer both pushing their luck too far?A lighthearted and feel-good romance for fans of Jo Watson and Beth O'Leary.

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'Lyrical and engrossing . . . bursting with humour' - Entertainment WeeklyThe thing is, the letters don't always tell me truths about myself. Sometimes they tell me truths about other people. And Reid Sutherland is - was - one of those people. In the last year, Meg Mackworth's beautiful hand-lettering skills have seen her rocket to social media fame, and now she has a booming business crafting stationery for the stars. But she has a secret: sometimes, she just can't resist hiding messages in her work. Slightly unprofessional, maybe - but harmless. Right? Analyst Reid Sutherland and his gorgeous fiancée had their future mapped out. Until he noticed a pattern in his wedding invitation that made him think twice.When Meg looks up from her desk one day and sees Reid standing in front of her with no wedding ring, holding the invitation she created, she thinks that her career is over.But her life may be about to begin . . .Escape into a beautiful world of craft and romance that will grab hold of your heart and never let go.Praise for Kate Clayborn'Clayborn is a thoughtful, very talented writer' - BookPage'Hilarious and moving and sexy' - Buzzfeed'A warm and lively romance' - New York Times'Clayborn's characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds warm and welcoming' - Washington Post'A layered and memorable love story . . . smart, sexy and sublime' - USA Today

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New neighbour. Tale as old as time.Sixteen years ago, teenager Will Sterling saw – or rather, heard – the girl of his dreams. Now an unexpected inheritance has brought Will back to that same address, where he plans to offload his new property pronto and get back to his regular life as an overworked doctor.Bound by her loyalty to her adored grandmother, Nora Clarke won’t let Will’s plans ruin her quirky, close-knit building. With a little light sabotage, she sets out to foil his renovation efforts. But as their feud heats up, so does the attraction between them. A balcony, a star-crossed couple, a fateful meeting – maybe it’s the kind of story that can’t work out in the end. Or maybe, it’s the perfect second chance… A fun, tender and beautiful romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Beth O’Leary and Sophie Kinsella.Praise for Love At First ‘The most delightful cast of characters I’ve met in ages…a modern romance masterpiece.’ Christina Lauren, New York Times bestseller‘I was left with that warm, glowing love for humanity that is always what I’m chasing when I read this genre: the sense of togetherness, of hope, of even unsolvable problems feeling less impossible’ The New York Times‘A Mary Balogh–style love story… The comforting rewrite of Romeo and Juliet you didn’t know you needed.’ Kirkus Reviews‘Will and Nora’s chemistry and the quirky side characters keep the pages turning. Clayborn’s fans will be pleased.’ Publishers WeeklyBuzzfeed Books to Add to Your TBR Goodreads Hottest Romances of 2021 Frolic Best Books of Winter 2021 BookRiot Books for Coping with A COVID-19 Winter

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A fake engagement to the man sworn to despise her. What could go wrong?Sure, winning the lottery allows Zoe Ferris to quit her job as a cutthroat corporate attorney, but no amount of cash will clear her conscience about the way her firm treated the O'Leary family in a wrongful death case. So she sets out to make things right, only to find gruff, grieving Aiden O'Leary doesn't want her apology. He does, however, want something else from her.Aiden needs a bride if he hopes to be the winning bid on the campground he wants to purchase as part of his beloved brother's legacy. Skilled in the art of deception, the cool beauty certainly fits the bill. Only Aiden didn't expect all the humor and heart Zoe brings to their partnership or the desire that runs deep between them. Now he's struggling with his own dark truth that he's falling for the very woman he vowed never to forgive.Emotional, uplifting and fun, this is a gorgeous romance for fans

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When three friends buy a lottery ticket, they never suspected that, for each of them, love will be the biggest win of allA scientist with a quiet, steady job at a university, Kit Averin's sudden windfall changes nothing, with one exception: the fixer-upper she plans to buy, her first and only real home. It's more than enough to keep her busy, until an unsettlingly handsome, charming, and determined corporate recruiter shows up in her labBen Tucker is willing to put in the time to talk Kit into a big-money position in his firm. Especially when sticking around his hometown for the summer gives him a chance to reconnect with his dad. But the longer he stays, the more questions he has about his own future and where he belongs.What begins as a chilly rebuff soon heats up into an attraction neither Kit nor Ben can deny and finding themselves lucky in love might just be pricelessA heartwarming and funny romance, for f

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'Magnetic, witty, and expansive. The world is going to fall hard for this deliciously whimsical and captivating story' ALI HAZELWOOD'Perfect for Emily Henry fans. [This] is the love story that proves you can go home again . . . so rich and wonderful' JULIA QUINN on The TODAY Show 'Outright perfection!' CHRISTINA LAUREN Longtime personal assistant Georgie Mulcahy has made a career out of putting others before herself. So when an unexpected upheaval sends her away from her hectic job in L.A. and back to her hometown, Georgie must confront an uncomfortable truth: her own wants and needs have always been a disconcertingly blank page. Then Georgie comes across a forgotten artifact-a 'friendfic' diary she wrote as a teenager, filled with possibilities she once imagined. To an overwhelmed Georgie, the diary's simple, small-scale ideas are a lifeline - a guidebook for getting started on a new path. But Georgie's plans hit a snag when she comes face to face with an unexpected roommate - Levi Fanning, onetime town troublemaker and current town hermit. But this quiet, grouchy man is more than just his reputation, and he offers to help Georgie with her quest. As the two make their way through her wish list, Georgie begins to realize that what she truly wants might not be in the pages of her diary after all, but right by her side - if only they can both find a way to let go of the pasts that hold them back. Honest and deeply emotional, Georgie, All Along is a smart, tender must-read for everyone who's ever wondered about the life that got away . . . 'Absolute perfection - this is the book you are looking for. Georgie All Along is a tour de force, beautifully written and full of charming characters, rich emotion, and delicious spice' SARAH MACLEAN, New York Times bestselling author'A sweet novel that reminds you going back is sometimes the best path forward . . . and that planning is never as rewarding as doing' JODI PICOULT 'A modern yet timeless love story' Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 'Tender and sexy . . . will appeal to fans of Emily Henry' Library Journal (starred review)

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