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Totally and Completely Fine: A Novel by Elissa SussmanIn her small Montana hometown, Lauren Parker has assumed a few different roles: teenage hell-raiser, sister of superstar Gabe Parker, and most recently, tragically widowed single mother. She's never cared much about labels or what people thought of her, but dealing with her grief over the loss of her husband, Spencer, has slowly revealed that she's adrift in her own life. Then she meets the devilishly handsome actor Ben Walsh on the set of her brother's new movie. They have instant chemistry, and Lauren realizes that it has been far too long since someone has really and truly seen her. Her rebellious spirit spurs her to dive headfirst into her desire, but when a sexy encounter becomes something more, Lauren finds herself balancing old roles and new possibilities.
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Deep in the Valley by Robyn CarrJune Hudson, the doctor for the town of Grace Valley, enjoys a warm relationship with her patients, but her peaceful and happy world is thrown into chaos by an undercover DEA agent who threatens to reveal the town's dark secrets.
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The Violet Hour: A Lowcountry Tale by Victoria Benton FrankAfter breakup and personal tragedy, Violet Adams questions her identity while navigating life among her vibrant family on Sullivan's Island, aided by her influencer best friend Aly Knox as they seek reinvention, healing, and purpose in South Carolina's Lowcountry.
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A Thousand Distant Shores by Buck TurnerIs there a light after the storm? Before Ellie Spencer came to Sims Chapel and caught Jack Bennett's eye, Sara Coffee had been the brightest star in his universe. Having grown up together, Sara and Jack were best friends, their bond as deep as the riverthat formed the lake where they spent countless summer days fishing and sharing dreams. But then Ellie Spencer happened, and everything changed. Desperate to keep Jack's attention, Sara takes matters into her own hands, ending the blossoming romance before it has a chance to fully bloom. Twelve years later, Sara appears to have it all -- including Jack. But when Ellie returns after the Aunt Clara's passing, Sara is once again on the outside looking in. And when the secret of her betrayal finally comes tolight, Jack ends their relationship, leaving Sara to pick up the pieces of her broken heart. In search of a new beginning, Sara flees her home and settles in the quiet beach town of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. She lands a job as a paralegal for Andrew Hastings, a successful lawyer who left the big city after a painful breakup of his own. From the start, there is an undeniable chemistry between them that only intensifies as they collaborate on their first case. But can Sara open her heart to someone new or is she forever chained to her past, to the memories of Jack Bennett and the love they once shared?
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Call It What You Want: A Novel by Alissa DeRogatisHopeless romantic Sloane Hart, jaded by her parents' divorce and focused on her writing dreams, moves to New York where she grapples with an undeniable connection to her mysterious upstairs neighbor, Ethan Brady, who struggles with commitment.
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Part of Your World by Abby JimenezAfter Minneapolis ER doctor Alexis Montgomery's car gets stuck in a ditch in rural Wakan, Minnesota, she enjoys a one-night stand with her rescuer, carpenter Daniel Grant, who's ten years younger and unlike anyone she's ever met.
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Gold Coast Dilemma by Nana MaloneTwo years ago, Ghanaian American heiress Ofosua Addo shared an unforgettable kiss with a stranger at a party, though she never saw him again. Now an editor at Drake Publishing, Ofosua is given the opportunity to run her own imprint -- and Cole Drake, the CEO's nephew and the man who stood her up, is brought in to help her oversee it.
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Ugly Love: A Novel by Colleen HooverWhen Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn't even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn't want love, she doesn't have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don't expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can't handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly.
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What Happens in the Highlands by Anna BradleyAfter their father's death, the MacLeod sisters must contend with ruthless smugglers searching for hidden treasure at Castle Cairncross, while Catriona, a skilled healer, joins forces with Marquess Hamish Muir to solve the mystery and perhaps discover love along the way.
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An Irish Summer: A Novel by Alexandra PaigeA new romantic comedy in which a young woman embarks on a summer adventure and summer fling-in Ireland. Boston has everything Chelsea needs: her best friend, her family, a great job. That is, until she's informed that the O'Shea Bed and Breakfast is being sold and she has less than a month to find a new job and apartment. Desperate, she takes a summer gid at the the B&B's sister hostel in Galway, Ireland. It is there she meets the handsome and charming tour guide Collin. As summer comes to an end, she finds herself torn between the familiarity of home and the tantalizing adventure of life abroad.
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