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The Treasure House
by Amy Matthews
In this tender-hearted slow-burn romance, a single mom's fixer-upper may also open a new door to love.
Zoe Copeland and her daughter Florence need a new start. The only problem is she can’t really afford one…So when Zoe stumbles across a listing for a charming cottage in Maine that is in their price range, she has no choice but to seize the opportunity. The catch? It’s a treasure house—filled to the brim with junk, and being sold as is. Eight-year-old Florence, who’s always longed for a room of her own, loves the old house full of cat figurines and other people’s memories, but Zoe is daunted by the mess and the cost of fixing the place up. Her grumpy new neighbor, Jake, thinks she’s crazy for undertaking this task—though that doesn’t stop him from lending a hand. As the air turns crisp and fall sets in, Zoe becomes increasingly intrigued by the woman who lived there before them. Who was Marly, and how did her beloved home end up in such disrepair? As she digs for more information, Zoe can’t help but draw parallels between herself and Marly…but what does it say about her future if she’s still stuck in the past?
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The Fall Affair
by Vi Keeland
Set against the sun-soaked hills of Tuscany, this is a story about legacy, second chances, and learning that sometimes, the most important pieces are the ones we never knew were missing.
Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves. Allegra Bianchi goes to escape—New York, her ex’s new relationship, and a career that derailed the moment she was passed over for partner. Her plan is simple: settle her eccentric Italian grandmother’s estate, sell whatever isn’t nailed down, and return to the life she’s worked too hard to lose. Instead, she walks into a mess—a crumbling antique shop, two hundred acres of leased vineyard land, and one infuriating clause in the will: live and work in the shop for three months, or inherit nothing. Then there’s the neighbor she clashes with instantly. Matteo Lucchese is the infuriatingly handsome winemaker who leases her family’s land and refuses to be impressed by her credentials—or her attitude. He’s rugged and stubborn, stuck living in a time that feels long past, and the word rush isn’t part of his vocabulary. Basically, they’re exact opposites. But as the days stretch into weeks, Tuscany chips away at the armor Allegra doesn’t realize she’s wearing, and Matteo shows her the appeal of slowing down, of staying rooted, of wanting something other than climbing the corporate ladder.
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The Pumpkin Bride
by Fiona Buttercup
Shrek meets The Princess Bride in this cozy, low-stakes romantic fantasy.
Sir Bram Duncan was once a knight of legend in Harvest Hollow—until the whim of a jealous prince and the trickery of an autumn sprite turned him into the hulking orc Jask Bone-Cracker, and tethered him to Grimroot Farm. For three long, lonely years, he’s hidden his monstrous form and the truth of what happened the night he lost everything, including his true love. Fleeing an arranged marriage to the vain and intolerable Prince Crispin, Marigold finds a safe haven when she stumbles across Jask’s charmed pumpkin farm deep in the forest. As magic stirs and pies are baked, truths about Jask’s curse begin to surface. But curses don’t break easily, and wronged princes don’t capitulate. As their peace is threatened, Jask and Marigold must decide: cling to the lies that protect them, or risk everything for a love that could set them free.
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The Sugar Maple Inn: A Small-Town Romance
by Laura Bloom
A small-town café owner and a globe-trotting billionaire discover that their online connection is more than just business when they clash over an old inn in this spicy yet heartwarming romance.
Grace Sullivan has been brewing perfect lattes and biting her tongue for years at her mother's café, but she's done being the dutiful daughter. When the historic inn on Maple Island goes up for sale, she sees her chance to build something of her own. Her secret weapon? Her anonymous online mentor, WildTrailGuide, whose late-night messages have moved from business advice to flirtation. Reese Spencer is used to getting what he wants. A rugged, globe-trotting billionaire, he needs that same inn to uncover a family secret buried on the remote island decades ago. What he doesn't expect is a fierce, pink-haired single mom standing in his way. Neither knows they're already falling for each other online until an autumn storm leaves them stranded together on the island overnight. Trapped in the inn's honeymoon suite with candlelight, stolen wine, and simmering desire, familiar phrases start slipping out . . . and soon their true identities come to light.
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Candy Apple Kisses: A Cozy, Low-Spice Fall Romance
by Amy Clipston
In a pumpkin spice-drenched best-friends-to-lovers sweet romance, a struggling artist returns to her hometown to save her best friend's orchard.
Emily never expected to return to Splendid Lake, the quaint town that held her childhood memories, and certainly not to help save Jake's family orchard. She left years ago with dreams of artistic glory in the city, but when Jake calls for help, she can't say no. As she steps back into the beauty of the lakeside community, Emily feels a tug of inspiration she thought she'd lost. Painting the orchard and its autumnal splendor breathes new life into her art, but it also stirs long-dormant emotions for Jake--feelings she's too scared to name, especially with Claire, his ex, hovering so close. Splendid Lake feels like home again, but Emily wonders if she belongs there--and if Jake sees her as more than just a friend.
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Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore
by Brittanée Nicole
Sparks fly as the leaves fall this autumn…
For Penny Darling, love is best enjoyed between the pages of a book. After a very public failed engagement, she’d rather cozy up by the fire with a book boyfriend than a real one any day. But then Jake “Monty” Montgomery returns home–Her high school best friend, now a struggling author with inked forearms and wicked green eyes. Monty’s latest book release failed, and if he doesn’t turn in something amazing soon, his career as an author is over. Convinced that Penny’s obsession with romance novels makes her an expert on the subject, Monty begs Penny to teach him how to be the perfect romantic hero so he can finally write one. In return, Penny’s “boyfriend” will put a stop to neighbors’ pitying looks and matchmaking. But as pretend kisses in the apple orchard turn into searing ones beneath the autumn moon, Penny begins to wonder if Monty could really love her, or if she’s destined for another broken heart.
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Visions of a Very Vintage Christmas: Nostalgic Decorating and Celebrating All Throughout the House
by Bob Richter
Bring the magic of a very vintage Christmas to every room in your home.
Creating your own vision of holiday decorating and celebrating is personal and meaningful. Author Bob Richter cultivates a "Christmas Consciousness" that he keeps all year long on visits to auctions and flea markets, collecting elements of holiday decor that are rich in history and sentimentality. After laying the foundation for the world of vintage ornaments, lights, and decorations in A Very Vintage Christmas, Richter will share with readers his secrets to decorating and celebrating every space in your home in Visions of a Very Vintage Christmas.
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A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook: 100 Easy, Comforting Recipes for Every Mood and Desire
by Adrianna Adarme
The mastermind behind A Cozy Kitchen presents 100 easy, approachable recipes for quick weeknight meals, Peruvian and Colombian family favorites, and comforting baked goods.
To Adrianna Adarme, “cozy” isn’t just about comfort—though, yes, comfort is very much invited. It’s also about ease, intention, and beauty. Cozy is food that tastes good, looks good, and makes you want to tie on an apron even when you’re still wearing your pajamas. A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook is a celebration of mood-based cooking. Of cozy cravings. Of trusting yourself enough to say: “What do I actually want to eat right now?” and then making it happen without any stress. Whether you’re in lazy mode, party mode, I-just-need-to-get-dinner-on-the-table mode, or all three in the same week, the 100 recipes in this book contain the solution.
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In Season: 125+ Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Simple, Fresh Ingredients
by Lisa Steele
Bright, vibrant, and packed with flavor, these simple seasonal recipes are your ultimate go-to for delicious, feel-good, mostly healthy meals that won’t break the bank.
Lisa Steele—cookbook author, fifth-generation chicken keeper, Maine Master Gardener, and founder of Fresh Eggs Daily—is back with fresh, flavorful recipes that are simple to make and anything but basic. With her bold, seasonal flavors and beautifully crafted meals, Lisa brings her celebrated no-fuss, high-impact cooking style, inspired by the best each season has to offer. From the light and bright dishes of spring and summer to warm, comforting recipes for fall and winter, every recipe highlights nature’s best and feels like a treat. Expect colorful salads, satisfying soups, vibrant veggies, delicious sides, delectable desserts, creative cocktails and mocktails.
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The Cozy Christmas Cookbook: Fabulously Festive Recipes to Celebrate the Season
by DK
Tis the season to welcome coziness into your kitchen and snuggle down with some fabulously festive cakes, bakes, and Christmas classics.
Whether you are hosting, gifting or simply setting the mood for wonderfully cozy Christmas, be inspired by this collection of 60 irresistible festival recipes.From German Lebkuchen (frosted-cinnamon stars) to edible Speculaas Christmas tree decorations, reindeer cupcakes and classics from Christmas logs to miniature mince pies – discover new recipes for savory Christmas nibbles and warming winter tipples. This is the ideal culinary Christmas gift for the elf in your family and a perfect stocking filler for those who celebrate.
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Cozy Cottage Cross-Stitch: 25 Charming Patterns to Make You Feel Perfectly at Home
by Elle Noonan
These 25 cross-stitch patterns by Elle of StitchSprout capture the comfort and warm feeling of being at home.
Rest with a cup of tea and stitch along to Whistling Brew, a vintage-inspired kettle design, or Hearth Embers, a reminder of the warmth of sitting by a fireplace. Bring your hoop to the garden to create Mushroom Collector, a sampler of fairytale fungi, or Goose in Boots, inspired by antique duck designs. Then display your finished art of Meadowbrook Cottage, a dreamy farm house, or Hareloom Keepsake, a rabbit family tableau. With unique tips, color swaps, and finishing ideas included throughout, Elle encourages all levels of stitchers to embrace the magic in the ordinary, and to create something that feels like home.
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Offseason: Where to Travel Year-Round Without the Crowds
by Sarah Baxter
Get to the heart of 100 of the world's top destinations during off-peak times so you can avoid the crowds, support local communities and see each place in a different light.
Experience Romania's winter wonderland and medieval marvels in January, head to the Galapagos in March for a snorkel excursion or jungle tour, or explore Namibia in May for temperate weather and stellar stargazing. Find fresh perspectives of amazing places around the world and discover the best off-season experiences in each destination so you can spend less and see more, all with a little bit more elbow room. Avoid the peak season crush and travel more sustainably with Offseason, the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life who wishes to see a different side to our planet.
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