It was supposed to be just a vacation fling…43-year-old Beth Dykeman’s life is spiraling—her 20-year marriage is over as is her career in Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce. Now back home in River’s Edge, Indiana, she’s grieving the end of her dream to have a family. Hoping to restart her life, she books a relaxing long weekend at a spa in beautiful Montana. But Beth arrives only to discover she accidentally booked a stay at a working dude ranch in the middle of Marietta’s 87th Copper Mountain Rodeo celebration weekend. When he’s not competing, 36-year-old bronc rider Del Foster works at the Aspen Springs Ranch. He’s ready to hang up his spurs. This rodeo will be his last competition before he finally settles down and buys his own small spread to train cutting horses. Their instant chemistry shocks them both, and on her last night, Beth indulges the attraction, knowing she’ll never see Del again. But fate has a way of changing plans and challenging assumptions. Can Beth and Del both have what they never knew they always wanted?

A heartwarming, feel-good small-town romance—perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Debbie Macomber, and Jenny Colgan.Ruby has poured her heart into the Cozy Cup, her little tea room in Bramblewell. But when a big competitor opens nearby, rising costs and constant worry threaten everything she’s worked for, and Ruby begins to doubt herself.Then Sam arrives—an attractive photographer who seems determined to push her buttons. They clash at every turn, yet between sharp banter, the scent of fresh cake, and softly glowing lights, Ruby begins to sense that there’s more to him than his easy smile suggests.Soon, Ruby faces a choice that reaches far beyond business: Does she dare to fight not only for her dream, but for her own happiness?A welcoming café, a village full of heart, and the courage to trust in love again.

John Wilder is a full time roofer, a part time stripper, and the world’s greatest dad. Okay, so that last one is a work in progress, but Wilder is doing his best—it’s just that between working two jobs and parenting, he’s struggling, and Gracie’s grandparents are just waiting for him to fail. Getting off on the wrong foot with Gracie’s disapproving kindergarten teacher is the last thing he needs. But Wilder is determined to ace this parenting thing and wipe the judgemental look off Avery Smith’s cute, kissable face—wait, what?Avery Smith is in his first year teaching, and he’s already got a problem parent. Exhibit A, John Wilder. He turns up late, forgets to bring his daughter snacks, and is less reliable than every one of Avery's five-year-old students. But Avery soon discovers that there’s more to Wilder’s situation than meets the eye, and he finds himself drawn to the attractive single dad. Except Avery has one hard and fast rule—no crushing on the straight dads, no matter how tempting. And Wilder is straight, right?Turns out Wilder is about to learn a lot of things about himself, and Avery is the perfect teacher.Welcome to Goose Run, a small town full of quirky characters, big personalities, and unexpected romances. Just don't ask about the goose.

She’s an #1 International Bestselling Author around the world with millions sold, and now Ava Miles delivers another completely original feel good book to binge, with laugh-your-heart-out moments and a family-centric hero you want at your back and in your bed.“The hot connection between the two, the steamy scenes, and the love of family all make this one of the best books of summer.” ~ Red Carpet CrashDate a hockey player?? Why the heck would she want to do that?But study him? Sign her up for that experiment!Except when Dr. Valentina Hargrove meets the captain of the Alexandria Eagles, Brock “The Rock” Thomson, she isn’t sure her original hypothesis that hockey players are Stone Age throwbacks stands up.Stock options and impressive IQs weren’t on her checklist. Brock may have the requisite scary scar, but it’s on a sexy, after-shave scented, rock-hard jaw—and he chews his food with his mouth closed.Only she can’t date him—her proposal guidelines are strict. She is to study hockey players to determine whether they are modern cavemen. Hockey stick/club—same, same. Even their dental issues make the similarities seem academic.Except Brock’s manly come, now, mine routine seems to answer the one question plaguing women since the beginning of time: what is it about men that women find so irresistible? His desire to make her his isn't just about him making fire to impress her and finding them a nice fur-lined cave with a picket fence for their happily ever after.He's more than a guy with a wooden stick, putting Val's whole study in jeopardy and the team's path to victory when they discover she's also the daughter of the Eagles' new owner...

Just me catching feelings for my biggest rival...I've spent years as soccer's golden boy—charming, polished, and keeping my sexuality firmly under wraps. When I'm named to England's World Cup team, my plan is simple: keep my head down and focus. That plan falls apart the moment I find out I'm rooming with Lee Taylor: the league's top scorer, my biggest nemesis, and the last guy I should be developing feelings for.The world sees us as rivals. Six weeks as roommates is starting to complicate that. And when a scandal threatens to bring my world crashing down, the life I've always fought so hard for is thrown into chaos. Just like my feelings for Lee. Because somewhere between the late nights and hard truths, I've stopped thinking about Lee the way I used to. Now I can't stop thinking about him at all...Be My Endgame is an unputdownable rivals-to-lovers sports romance set against the scorching heat of the World Cup, perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry and Trick Shot. You can expect:Rivals to loversGrumpy x SunshineForced proximityHeir x HustlerBi awakeningSecret relationshipOpen-door spiceWhat readers are saying about Be My Endgame:"Oh I LOVED this! Zarah you're amazing. This is a rivals to teammates to friends to lovers and the pacing and character development is amazing. Can't wait to read more — highly recommend!!!!!" Reader review, ?????"A really addictive rivals-to-lovers sports romance that I ended up flying through. Fast-paced, emotionally charged, with that classic 'we absolutely cannot want each other… but we do' energy." Reader review, ?????"A slow burn enemies to lovers queer sports romance that had me hooked!" Reader review, ?????"Zarah Detand delivers again. I thoroughly enjoyed Be My Endgame from start to finish — an enemies-to-lovers story with depth. A great read!" Reader review, ?????"Everything you want from a rivals-to-lovers sports romance — charged, tender, and completely addictive. Warm, heartfelt, and quietly powerful." Reader review, ????"Rivals to teammates and roommates to lovers?? Witty banter and lovely characters had me completely hooked!! A feel-good read, perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry and Trick Shot." Reader review, ????"One of THE best books I've read in this genre. The characters were so real and the story was so much fun to read and romantic too. This is a must read!" Reader review, ?????"The chemistry between the two main characters literally oozes off the page." Reader review, ?????"Laugh-out-loud dialogue, likeable characters, a believable emotional journey and snappy, excellent writing make this another winner." Reader review, ?????"I loved these two so so much!!! This book was everything I love about reading! Deep connections, banter, found family, and soul deep connections!!" Reader review, ?????"No one does a slow burn better than Zarah Detand!… Their chemistry is undeniable and when they do get together it's perfect." Reader review, ?????

Christmas and ice cream, a match made in Hamlet.Great Aunt Patti is dead.Gloria Watson would probably feel a little sadder at that news if she had known about Great Aunt Patti in the first place. Growing up an only child, all she had was her grandmother. After Nana’s passing, Gloria thought she was the last one left in her family.Well, she is. Since Great Aunt Patti is dead and all.That’s okay. The nice lawyer who wrote her a letter assured Gloria that her great aunt lived a long, happy life in a small town that Gloria has never heard of. And now, as her next of kin, everything she owned belongs to Gloria.Including a house. Which sounds like a godsend to Gloria, who is eager to start her dream business and could use the extra cash.Only there’s a catch. Because of course there is. The house is hers—but only after she lives there for a year. One year in Hamlet and then Gloria will have enough money to follow her dream. Why not? It’ll give her time to work on her flavors. And it wasn’t like she had much going on for her in the city anyway.She’s moved in by Thanksgiving, ready to spend the holidays in her new home.So what if her new neighbor is the hottest guy she’s ever seen? Franklin is as grumpy as he is handsome, and he hates Christmas.Seriously.A year? Gloria will be lucky if she makes it to January.