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My ex-husband, a high-level administrator with Interpol, is tangled in a dangerous web of arms deals and criminal alliances. When I uncover his secret, I become a liability—and hunted. Desperate and out of options, I make one last call for help to Cerberus, and land in the arms of the man I thought died a decade ago.

Five protective heroes. Five strong heroines. One unforgettable collection of heart-melting romance, sizzling chemistry, and second chances.

After an injury forces Ethan Stone to leave his life as a Navy SEAL, he returns to his hometown of Hibiscus Harbor to start fresh, determined to open a childhood dream business with his best friends. Nursing the wounds of betrayal after catching his girlfriend cheating, he’s ready to put the past behind him. That is, until he meets Jenny Sorenson.

Ten years ago, Sawyer Gallo’s world shattered when his girlfriend vanished in an airport… only to reappear on security footage kissing another man. Betrayed and broken, he swore off love and buried himself in work until a fire destroys his beloved restaurant, The Silver Willow, and upends everything all over again. Charli Whitmore, the fiery and fiercely independent chef of The Silver Willow, loses not just her job but the secret home she’d built in her office.

He’s all law and order. She’s sugar and spice. When opposites combust, someone’s bound to get burned. Julie Harper is sunshine in an apron, serving up sweet treats and sass at her new bakery, Seaside Sweets. She’s got big dreams, a loyal girl gang, and zero time for complicated men, especially grumpy cops who look like sin and scowl like it’s their job. Marcus King likes rules, routine, and keeping his distance. But Julie? She’s chaos in cupcake form. When a tragedy pulls them together, sparks fly, and one night of heat turns into something neither of them saw coming.

In Love, Lies, and Celtic Knots, four intertwined romance stories unfold against the enchanting backdrop of rolling hills and grapevines. Each tale weaves its own unique tapestry of passion, betrayal, and heartwarming redemption, proving that amidst the beauty of the vineyard, anything is possible.

Riley thought moving back to Hibiscus Harbor would be a fresh start, a safe haven for her and her young son, Nicholas. But the past she’s trying to escape has followed her, and the stalker who believes Nicholas is theirs won’t stop until they get what they want.

Every Sunday, Kate brings coffee and bagels to the fire station across the street, a tradition born from gratitude after a firefighter saved her life when she was eight years old. But when a new firefighter, Hudson, joins the team, their instant connection is impossible to ignore.

When Mia relocates to the quaint town of Hibiscus Harbor, she seeks a fresh start, leaving behind a cheating ex and dreams that seemed out of reach. She recently started a new job as a temporary receptionist at the exclusive Hibiscus Harbor Country Club, owned by Ian Gallo. When her boss’s secretary asks her to fill in as Ian’s plus one for a charity gala, she can't resist the opportunity to make some extra cash.

Event planner Sydney Winters needs a break from her bustling city life and a recent heartbreak. So when she’s asked to organize a Christmas wedding at Aspen Peaks Ski Lodge, she jumps at the chance. But when she arrives, she discovers the lodge is owned by Mason Donovan, her first love and the one who got away.

Brooke Edwards has perfected the art of living a double life. By day, she’s a curvy, kind-hearted elementary school librarian adored by children. By night, she transforms into Sophie Quinn, a bestselling romance author whose sizzling stories make hearts race. Brooke keeps her identities separate—until an obsessive fan threatens to expose her carefully guarded secret, shaking her safe little world.

A one-night stand. A sexy firefighter. And a surprise that changes everything. Grace Foster, a feisty accountant with a streak of dating disasters, has no intention of finding love as the maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding. But one reckless night flips her world upside down. Paired with the infuriatingly handsome best man, Kane Barrett, she’s prepared for battle—not romance. Kane, a firefighter and arson investigator, is a hometown hero and Hibiscus Harbor’s most eligible bachelor. Settling down isn’t in his plans.

I swore I’d never go back. Never set foot in Cedar Grove again. But the email changed everything. A murder. Just like the Midnight Killer’s work, a case I’d closed years ago. Except he’s still in prison. Now I’m here. Back where it all started.