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In Lilys schillerndem Freundeskreis jagt eine Hochzeit die nächste–sieben Einladungen, drei Junggesellinnenabschiede und ein Kalender, der längst überquillt. Ibiza, Toskana, Luxus-Spa–das Hochzeitsjahr verspricht Glitzer, Glamour und einen finanziellen Totalschaden. Mit ihrem knappen Gehalt aus der Marketingagentur kommt Lily so schon kaum in München über die Runden–von Brautjungfernkleidern und teuren Geschenken ganz zu schweigen. Deshalb kellnert sie nebenbei, während ihre Freundinnen sich Champagner nachschenken lassen.

Talk about making a bad first impression. The rookie at Waterford's fire station literally hauled me out of my own home, over his shoulder. Was my kitchen on fire? Yes. Did I have it nearly contained? Also yes. And now he's been tasked with making up for his overzealous rescue attempts by showing up to my bakery to grovel daily. And beg for my donuts. Don't get me wrong, the man is built like a redwood, has the personality of a golden retriever, and eyes you could get lost in for days. But I'm not dating. Not after my last serious boyfriend left town without looking back.

Champion surfer Nikki Young hasn’t ventured into the ocean since almost drowning a year ago. When she flies to Hawaii during her Christmas vacation to compete in a video contest showcasing the scenic shores, she hopes her fear of the ocean won't ruin her chances. Winning the prize money would enable her to fulfill her dream of owning her own physical therapy office. Surfboard designer Julian Vaughn needs to get back to shaping boards after a surfing injury, but months of therapy have been unsuccessful. And the romances?

Darum soll dieses Jahr alles perfekt werden: Ein Adventswochenende im romantischen Backkurs auf dem Land – inklusive Plätzchenduft, Kaminfeuer und einer To-do-Liste voller Besinnlichkeit. Doch der Plan gerät ins Wanken, als ausgerechnet Ben, chaotischer Weihnachtsmuffel mit Grinch-Charme, ihr Zimmernachbar wird. Er wollte eigentlich gar nicht backen – und erst recht nicht mit jemandem, der Frühstückszeiten farblich markiert.

Autumn Donnelly vowed never to date until her children were grown. But when her a well-meaning friend pushes her into online dating, she reluctantly agrees. But only if her neighbor Chase Worthington signs up too. It’s only a little harmless socializing. Right? Chase has been quietly in love with Autumn for months, and this dating challenge offers a chance to shield her from players and predators. He’ll endure awkward meetups and flirty strangers if it means keeping an eye on the woman who’s come to mean so much more than a friend.

Soléa fehlt nur noch das Praktikum im kleinen Chalet am Gardasee, um ihren Uni-Abschluss zu erhalten. Doch kaum ist sie in Prada angekommen, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Denn damit, dass sie Seite an Seite mit Timo arbeiten muss, ihrem Freund seit Kindheitstagen, hat sie nicht gerechnet, genauso wenig wie damit, dass ihr Herz bei seinem Anblick höherschlägt, während er ihr mit einer Distanz begegnet, die sie sich nicht recht erklären kann.

When Lottie Birch, assistant curator at the Museum of Mildly Interesting Objects, is accidentally hurled into Victorian London during an exhibit setup, she finds herself once again mistaken for a governess. Or possibly a biscuit thief. It’s hard to tell. Tasked with wrangling two precocious children, evading a sentient automaton, and surviving an unsanctioned bake-off, Lottie must solve the mystery of the time portal before the next royal scone duel breaks out. Or worse—before she starts enjoying herself.

Ivy liebt Dublin und ihren Job als Reporterin bei der Daily Fun . Liebenswürdig, wie sie ist, hilft sie gern und überall, was ihr Chef immer wieder ausnützt. Doch mit einer Aktion schießt er endgültig den Vogel ab und Ivy kündigt enttäuscht. Kurzentschlossen bucht sie Urlaub in dem kleinen Hotel am Gardasee. In Italien angekommen, ist sie wie berauscht von der Landschaft, der lockeren Atmosphäre und den freundlichen Menschen, zu denen sie rasch Freundschaft schließt. Allen voran Lili, die Besitzerin des Hotels, und Luca, der mit seiner Familie eine Ölmanufaktur in Garda betreibt.

In the quiet Amish settlement of Hope Hollow, where tradition weaves through every aspect of life like the threads of a well-loved quilt, Martha Beiler carries the weight of her father’s name with quiet dignity. As the eldest daughter of Bishop Elias Beiler, she knows her duty—to marry well, to uphold the Ordnung, and to set an example for the younger girls in the community. When her father arranges her courtship with Abram Stoltzfus, a prosperous farmer known for his unwavering devotion to the church, Martha accepts without complaint.

From the comfort of friendship emerges a longing for more … Dr. Jasmine Jones and ex-pro football player Darren Manning have been best friends their whole lives. But when family and friends start planting doubts that their close friendship is stopping them from finding true love, Jasmine comes up with a plan for them to start dating other people. What she doesn't expect is the surprising jealousy and confusion she feels watching Darren fall for someone new. After years of unrequited pining, could Darren finally have a chance at winning over the girl he's always loved?

Single dad West Lawrence never wanted anything more than what he has right now—a beautiful home on the dairy farm with his family, a thriving small town medical practice by the park, and a precocious four-year-old daughter who keeps him on his toes. When the young doctor is called to the local mechanic shop to check on a mysterious stranger, he doesn’t expect that the stranger will be a beautiful woman. And he never dreams that her sudden presence will not only show him how lonely he’s been, but how much he has secretly wondered if little Elizabeth really needs a mom.

Will Christmas bring them happiness or heartache? Don't miss the heartwarming new novel from the author of Secrets for the Three Sisters and The Three Sisters of Victory Walk. ___________________________________ It’s 1942 on Victory Walk in East London, and the Harrison sisters are wishing for...

No matter where she lived, Kimberly Ann Dane considered the Dane Crown Inn her home. As a child, Kim looked forward to frequent visits to the inn, where she enjoyed building sand castles on Emerald Bay's sandy beaches, learning to cook in the inn's spacious kitchen, and hunting for buried treasure with her cousins. As she grew older, she paid her way through college by working summers and school holidays at the inn. It's no wonder that—divorced, at odds with her grown children, and hoping to make a fresh start—Kim returns to the one place she's always been welcomed with open arms.

When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God's plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. Their courtship unwittingly shadowed by murder and betrayal, Priscilla and Aquila slowly work to build a community of believers, while their lives grow increasingly complicated thanks to a shaggy dog, a mysterious runaway, and a ruthless foe desperate for love.

Patience Whitford spent the last two seasons watching her elder sisters make grand matches. She is thoroughly apprehensive with the notion of being limited by marriage. But that seems like an inconsequential concern with no prospects on the horizon to follow in her sisters' footsteps. And to make matters worse, she is uncommonly jealous of all of the military officers she's befriended and their grand adventures. When Major Ashley Stuart is assigned to investigate some petty crimes near his brother's estate in Greenwich, it soon becomes apparent that there is something much larger going on.

Cecily Bradshaw has despised Nash Markham since before they met. His captivating smile and overdone charms might blind others from the insufferable tease he is, but not Cecily. Only once, in the naïveté of youth, did her resolve momentarily falter, and she is determined it will never happen again. Especially not when, years after their first meeting, Nash returns to England a wealthier and even more devastatingly handsome gentleman than when he left.

These couples "just" work together—and not even that well—until circumstances throw them into new light and make them see one another for what they could be. More than friends. Oh, way more than friends.

One moment Ben Miller was high up in the rafters at his neighbor's barn raising. The next his foot slipped, and he plunged to his death, leaving behind a young wife and six children - the youngest born four months after his death. Ruth Miller is not alone. Her Amish neighbors help her to make the difficult transition from wife to widow. But while the community has been generous, raising six growing children, all grieving their father's death, is overwhelming.

A cowboy returning to his hometown—and the best friend he left a dozen years before. This Christmas, can Graham and Laney build a family and find their happily-ever-after?

January Sanders grew up believing karma was more reliable than an imaginary higher power, but after suffering her worst heartbreak in 29 years, she’s open to just about anything, including taking a temporary position at her aunt’s church. Keeping her lack of faith a secret, January is determined to use her photographic memory to help Grace Community’s overworked staff, all while scraping herself off rock bottom. What she doesn’t count on is meeting the church’s handsome guitarist, who not only is a strong believer, but has also dedicated his life to Christian music.