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My checklist guarantees my brother a flawless wedding. I've missed nothing except for the one person I never expected to be there. Male voices grab my attention. My eyes lock on one in particular. Of course, my idiot brother forgot to tell me who his best man is. Archer Sullivan. My high school crush. Ten years have passed since I saw him, and he still leaves me breathless. Archer's intense gaze makes me feel transparent. His silence even more so. My easy smile wobbles under his scrutiny. The more time I spend with him, the more my defenses crumble.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Whitney Cortland is ready to celebrate the holiday season with an extra special someone. Unfortunately, a series of shocking events quickly turns her joyful vision of the holidays into disappointment. Her attempts to drown her sorrows with some retail therapy leads to meeting an equally holiday-obsessed new friend, Macy, who is determined to help raise Whitney’s spirits.

With her father and brother sorted into hero and her mother sorted into love interest, Jinx Dorian was expected to get placed into a good status. Hero, best friend, love interest, anything to keep the Dorian family name influential in society. However, when it came time for her sorting, Jinx was made a background character.

Lieutenant Commander Crystal Wolf's hatred of politics has never been a secret through her spotless military career. So why is she being sent to Earth to speak at a military hearing on behalf of The Lands and Waters of Neophia Organization? When Crystal's team is tasked with convincing the US military to continue the officer exchange program that first brought Lieutenant Desiree Flint and Ensign Justin Anderson to Neophia to serve on Journey’s first tour, the stakes are already high: If they fail their mission, Flint and Anderson won’t be able to return for the second tour.

It should have been a routine rescue mission Lieutenant Commander Crystal Wolf could lead in her sleep: go in, restore life support, and evacuate the colonists of Stapleton Farms if things went south. But when the true identity of Stapleton Farms’ leader is revealed, it changes everything. And for the first time in her career, Crystal is emotionally compromised.

When Jessamyn Elisdream sneaks into the palace in search of a lost family heirloom, she uncovers more than she bargained for. To keep Prince Nikolaus’s curse a secret, she is imprisoned in the palace until the witch’s spell can be broken.

It’s been 300 years since humans arrived on Neophia, and the planet’s intelligent species have yet to agree on how much influence humans and their advanced technology should have on the planet. With the threat of war hanging in the air, Lieutenant Commander Crystal Wolf races to finish construction of the mega submarine, Journey, in order to calm political tensions on Neophia and cement her already stellar military career.

Suddenly, relationship-challenged Cora has to decide whether she wants to fan flames from a comfortable old spark, or take a chance on a new love.

Erin Taylor is a hard-working journalist with a serious TV addiction and lack of a social life. She’s focused on her career and determined to leave her tiny cubicle behind for a fabulous corner office! But when a new coworker, a friendship drama, and a hot workplace crush collide, Erin finds it harder and harder to focus. Especially when that crush on the oh-so-yummy Aiden Thomas starts to materialize into what feels like a magical relationship.

Fraser's life is driven by her work at an insurance agency in Chicago. She hasn't been back home in years and has no intention of going back anytime soon. But then her mother calls and convinces her to book a last-minute flight home for the holidays. Within 24 hours, Tara finds herself at one of the biggest airports in the country on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Treyton Tyler. Professional baseball player turned Hollywood actor. A conceited womanizer who thinks no one is immune to his charm. I deal with men like him every day. As a high-end real estate agent in Los Angeles County, you kind of have to. So, when Treyton interrupts one of my showings like he already owns the property, I barely even bat an eye. That is, until he makes an offer. A very generous offer. One that would nearly double the commission I’m set to make. But there’s a catch…the offer is only good if I agree to go on a date with him.

It's been a long six weeks of leave, and Lieutenant Commander Crystal Wolf is looking forward to a second tour aboard Journey, the mega submarine she designed and built. But on the morning they’re due to report, the ship receives a surprise inspection that threatens the launch. After discovering one of the inspectors has past ties to the man she’s in love with, Crystal faces a tough decision about their relationship and her future on Journey…a future that turns deadly when Journey is hijacked with them on board.

This is a kisses only, sweet romance. A best man, a maid of honor, and a matchmaking bride and groom. I was torn to pieces when Jamie left town and ended things, even though I knew it wasn’t the last time I would see him. Jamie is my best friend’s brother and my brother’s best friend. They're getting married. Making me the maid of honor, and Jamie the best man. I know, I know—totally cliché.

The stakes for the crew of the mega submarine Journey have never been higher. After Teria’s attempt to hijack the ship on Peace Day, the Lands and Waters of Neophia Organization (LAWON) has decided the time is finally right to take action against Teria before President Rank can start the war he’s spent years preparing for. Since the hijacking, Journey has been tasked with patrolling their own waters in an attempt to keep them out of the spotlight for a while.

My brother’s best friend shattered my heart when he left to chase a dream of shoulder pads and glory. Now he’s back, but even worse, so is my crush. I’m not in love with Mason Sanderson anymore, so I keep telling myself. It doesn’t matter that he’s the face of every hero in any romance novel I’ve ever read. My new next-door neighbor is not the man of my dreams. The flutters and butterflies when I see him around don’t mean anything. As his best friend’s little sister, I’m the perfect choice when he needs a date for his former team’s fundraising event.

The weight of tradition hung heavy in the air as Aria stood before Caleb, their breaths mingling in the flickering light of the fire. She was supposed to marry his brother, the union a fragile bridge between two warring families. Yet, here they were, breaking every rule, every vow unspoken, every bond they were supposed to honor. Caleb's hand brushed hers, a touch that shouldn’t have happened, a touch that carried a love so forbidden it could destroy them both.

A movie star, a grump next door and a dating experiment gone awry. My brother’s best friend has always been a gorgeous thorn in my side. He’s the famous Sean O’Connell, rom-com celebrity, owner of a smile that can melt even the coldest of hearts. My new next-door neighbor is not the man of my dreams. He’s one of the happiest people I’ve ever met, and to be honest, it’s annoying. I don’t have to be happy or like people. I’m good, thank you very much.

If I was to dream up the perfect man even my wildest imagination would have fallen short compared to Cole Nichols. Tall, broad shoulders, smile to die for and dreamy green eyes that held a mischievous glint. Add in a heart of gold, always helping others in need. We had planned out every detail of our lives together…including his dream of becoming a major league pitcher. So when my gran got sick and I needed to take care of her, I gave him the push he needed, breaking my heart, and his, in the process.