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After discovering he has a toddler daughter, engineer Evan Dukas needs all the help he can get—even if it comes from Vanessa Johnson, the woman who once crushed his heart. With financial worries mounting and Christmas just around the corner, the single mom agrees to be little Lily’s temporary nanny, and vows not to let working for Evan derail her recovery from an eating disorder. With her service dog, Snickers, at her side, Vanessa is on the path to healing, and soon old feelings reawaken between her and Evan.

Investigating a gun smuggling ring leads ATF Special Agent Daniel Slater to a murder victim’s house—and right into a drive-by shooting. With his K-9 partner, Dakota, he helps save crime scene investigator Aurora Martin from flying bullets. But there are no clues as to why Aurora is a target. Suspecting a case of mistaken identity, Daniel insists she will be safe hiding out at his home—until gunmen infiltrate the property. Now, to protect Aurora, Daniel must hunt down their attacker. But can he catch the culprit in time…or will this case be Aurora’s last?

Some stories begin with a coincidence, a fleeting moment that changes the lives of two people forever. This novel is about such a moment—one that unexpectedly intertwined the destinies of two souls. It is the story of Leah and Ryan, whose paths crossed on a cool morning in Linz. She, a young woman full of dreams and hopes; he, a musician on tour, intoxicated by the world and his music. What began as a brief encounter evolved into a deep connection that endured for years.

Harper Lane is a top-tier realtor who knows every corner of her small-town market, but nothing could’ve prepared her for the crime scene hidden behind the garden walls of her latest listing. Or the brooding detective who shows up with a badge, a scowl, and zero patience for her curiosity. Detective Jace Maddox doesn’t do chatty civilians, and definitely not the ones with camera-ready smiles and cats named after fruit. But Harper’s tangled in something dangerous, and when the bodies start piling up near properties she’s connected to, keeping her at arm’s length stops being an option.

Bis sie zufällig Steve Lightman trifft. Hotelmagnat. Wahnsinnig gut aussehend. Unfassbar charmant. Und sexy wie ein Gott. Es beginnt ein leidenschaftliches Spiel aus Verlangen, Temperament, Liebe und Fersucht. Kannst du dir selbst treu bleiben, wenn du zwischen Lügen und Intrigen feststeckst?

Hoffnungsvolle Herzen auf dem Weg zu neuen Ufern … Mit fünfundzwanzig läuft in Daisy Mays Leben nichts so, wie sie es sich vorgestellt hat. Ihr Kindheitstraum, Künstlerin zu werden, erscheint ihr genauso unerreichbar wie eine feste Beziehung oder genug Geld für eine Anzahlung auf ein Haus zu sparen. Doch eine unerwartete Erbschaft könnte all das verändern. Als Daisy erfährt, dass sie die neue Besitzerin eines zwölf Meter langen Hausboots ist, macht sie sich auf den Weg nach Wildflower Lock. Die frische Landluft und das ruhige Wasser des Ortes geben ihr das Gefühl, dass alles gut werden wird.

Samantha Reynolds is a no-strings kind of gal who just wants to play the field and have fun. Or at least that’s the image she presents to the world. But the savvy real estate agent with the brash, take-charge manner has a softer side—and a secret wish for a happily-ever-after with a kind, decent man who will cherish her…even if that dream has zero chance of coming true.

Wir wollen uns nicht verlieren, aber behalten können wir uns auch nicht. Dazu sind wir zu verschieden. Er ist das Chaos, ich die Struktur. Er liebt die Freiheit, ich brauche Beständigkeit. Endlich geht Rosalies Traum in Erfüllung: Zwei Monate mit dem Wohnmobil um den italienischen Stiefel. Meer, Kultur und leckeres Essen. Allein. Weg vom stressigen Job und ihrem stressigen Mitbewohner. Wie alles hat die strukturierte Krankenpflegerin jede Station ihrer Rundreise akribisch vorbereitet. Ein plötzlicher, noch dazu männlicher Reisebegleiter und sein greiser Minihund gehörten nicht dazu.

He came to Maplewood to escape the flames. She’s spent her life holding everything together. When sparks fly, will they fight each other, or fight for something more? Leah Brooks has spent years keeping her late father’s beloved grocery store running, her community close, and her heart firmly guarded. She doesn’t have time for feelings, or for the quiet, steady firefighter who keeps showing up with polite smiles and a dangerously charming orange tabby named Val.

Grounded Hearts is a slow-burn romance rooted in second chances, quiet strength, and unexpected beginnings. When Emma Cole, a fiercely independent landscaper, takes a job for a newly arrived Air Force officer, she has no interest in complications — especially not the handsome, disciplined Captain Ryan Maddox. But a scrappy stray cat named Tango keeps showing up between them, blurring the lines between boundaries and belonging. As seasons change and their connection deepens, Emma must confront her fear of abandonment, and Ryan must decide if he’s ready to put down roots.

I've tried my whole life to curb my feelings for Liam, who is not my cousin, even if our family is like, well, family. After he brought a girlfriend home for the holidays last year, I decided it was high time for my crush to finally die. And since we haven't run into each other at all since then, it's been easy. (If not altogether effective.) Even our family stopped trying to push us together. But then Liam walks into my office just before Christmas, and I find out he'll be working here as a consultant. Oh—and he got special permission from my boss to have me directly under him.

Shania lives out her Christmas dream, and Erik is trapped in a holiday nightmare. Chamberstown’s newest resident, Shania, revels in the winter season as she opens her bookstore and starts anew. However, the town’s lead postal worker, Erik, makes his Grinch-like-attitude clear from the moment they meet.

Nestled at the end of a tiny, cobbled backstreet, is a charming, careworn bakery, its doorstep scrubbed clean and pale green linen blinds neatly drawn. Every night, long after customers have gone and the last crumbs wiped from the shelves, a key turns in the lock. This is a haven, a place where a candle burns through the night for anyone feeling lost or lonely. Frankie, kneading dough through the night and shaping croissants to bake for morning, hopes the bakery will keep her safe from the heartbreak of her past.

Morgan Jones es una valiente reportera acostumbrada a enfrentar peligros en zonas de conflicto. Pero cuando una terrible experiencia la deja marcada, decide huir y refugiarse con su abuela en un tranquilo pueblo rural. Allí conocerá a Connor, el nuevo empleado de la tienda de su abuela, un hombre enigmático que es el único capaz de lograr que la carga que ahora la persigue desaparezca. Sin embargo, siente que oculta algo y que no es quien dice ser.

Farm vet Emma knows what it’s like to go without and when she has the opportunity to share the cost of her accommodation for Christmas, she’s quick to agree. But when she meets self-assured city vet Oli, who’s trying his hand at rural practice before he takes off on his next adventure, he’s the last person she wants invading her home and their lives couldn’t be more opposite. Oli’s exactly the kind of man likely to leave a trail of broken hearts in his wake, and after a crushing break-up straight out of university, Emma isn’t going let herself fall for his charms like everyone else.

Daphne Marshall is surprised when her uncle asks her to become a mail-order to prove that her cousin’s husband murdered her. Can she do it? Did she dare? There are so many variables and questions involved. Yet, a few weeks later, she finds herself in Colorado, staring into the eyes of a man who might be a killer.

West Vanderhall is more than content living his life on a strict schedule. He thrives on plans and going to bed early. So when his upstairs neighbor, Halle Parker, has a habit of being loud at night, he’s determined to figure out a way to get back at her. Trying to get her evicted hasn’t worked, so his only option is to give her a taste of her own medicine.

The brand-new novel from the Sunday Times best-selling author of The Perfectly Imperfect Woman - a gorgeous listen full of love, life and laughter. Sophie Mayhew looks like she has the perfect life. Wife of rising political star John F Mayhew, a man who is one step away from the top job in the government, her glamour matches his looks, power, breeding and money. But John has made some stupid mistakes along the way, some of which are threatening to emerge.

Samantha has a secret. Returning home from her dream honeymoon to the normality of running her beloved Hedgehog Hollow rescue centre, she's ready for the next chapter of her life with Josh. Or is she? Lauren has given up on love. Twenty-six years ago the love of her life, Shaun, left her a note and was never seen again. Samantha and Lauren will need the love and support from the Hedgehog Hollow family more than ever. After all, some dreams are worth chasing.

Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, but tragedy grounded his dreams. Now the dust has settled, he spontaneously takes a gig playing at a bar in Florida, seeking a rare break from his duties at home. But when he meets Morgan Lee, his world is turned upside-down, and Colby can't help but wonder if the responsibilities he has shouldered need dictate his life forever. Morgan is on her way to Nashville with plans to become a star and she wants Colby to come with her. While they are falling headlong in love, Beverly is on a heart-pounding journey of another kind.