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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.