Winemaker and single father Conor Flaherty is determined to make this Christmas holiday special for his daughter even though his family’s winery, Four Irish Brothers, is facing some challenges.High-octane Chicago attorney Samantha Hayes is looking forward to some delicious food, fine wine, small town charm, and a break from her hectic big city life when she agrees to do a favor for her boss and help his younger brother with a lawsuit that’s been slapped on his family’s historic winery in River’s Edge. She’s not expecting that her sexy new client will have a smile that will melt her heart and remind her that there’s more to life than work.Sam falls hard for Conor, his daughter and the small, friendly town, but can she trust her instincts and risk her heart? Sam hasn’t seen a lot of happy-ever-afters in her life, but Conor and the magic of Christmas make her want to believe.

Tis the season when sparks fly… ??A new girl in town who lives for Christmas and has everything to prove. A local rival with tousled dark hair and a smirk that spells trouble. Who will win the holiday showdown of the year? Find out in this totally addictive small-town romance! Gilmore Girls + spice = Cassidy is finally opening her dream chocolate shop, inspired by her dear Grandma who made the best cocoa. Now all she wants for Christmas is to win best decorated store and show she belongs in the small town of Maple Falls. But she’ll have to pull out all the stops to beat the handsome, loveable grinch across the street…Liam hates the holidays—they remind him of past heartbreak. But to support his family’s llama sanctuary, he’s determined to deck out his farm shop in holiday cheer and win that prize. Then he sees her—chocolate-smeared cheeks, wide blue eyes and the warmest smile. He’s up against the cutest, most Christmas-obsessed person ever…Their rivalry heats up as the town divides between Team Cassidy and Team Liam. But with the snowflakes falling and their stores looking all merry and bright, will the magic of the season bring them together?Snuggle up under your blanket with a mug of cocoa and get ready for the hottest-ever holiday romance. Lots of steam and a sprinkle of mystery wrapped up in cozy Christmas vibes! Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry, Love Actually and The Holiday.Tropes:SpicyRivalryGrumpy sunshineSecond chance romanceSmall-town vs. city lifeFound familyReaders are loving The Spiced Cocoa Café:"Definitely a 5-star read ??… My favorite Christmas cozy, small-town romance — enemies to lovers, slow burn, full of spice… I’m in love!... Even better than a Hallmark movie … Incredible. Can we please find a real-life Liam? … Perfect" midnightblue.reads, ??????????“Chemistry? Off the charts . The sexual tension sizzles — hotter than the hot cocoa ?… Had me grinning the whole time . I loved watching these two fantasize about each other and struggle to stay away … heart-warming small-town holiday romance ” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????"I loved every minute!… So addictive… I finished it in one day… Totally heart-warming… All the warm holiday feels… Feels exactly like a Hallmark movie with spice… Love this rivals-to-lovers romcom… The spice is spice-ing… warm hug of a story… Addictive" Cozy Puppy Reads, ????????"I loved this so much… their chemistry was everything… Perfection… Adorable… impossible to stop reading. And that ending? Warm, heartfelt, and a little teary… breaks my heart in the best way." knjiska, ??????????“Pure Christmas magic from start to finish! ? everything I want in a holiday read… the perfect mix of grumpy/sunshine banter and heart-melting chemistry… perfectly captures that Gilmore Girls meets The Holiday vibe…I could practically smell the cocoa and hear the snow crunching outside. ???? ” ashlireads52, ??????????“I honestly loved this so much ???????? ??… I honestly couldn't put this down, the tension between Cassidy and Liam was chef’s kiss… sooooo good… loved this.” vs.book.corner, ??????????"I absolutely loved… I was grinning, melting, and overheating… a must-read!” fivewordsorlessbook, ??????????“?????????? Ahhh!… I absolutely loved this so much!… chemistry was off the scale!” book_a_holic_17, ??????????

We had a deal: one night, no names, no strings.CHLOEHe was charming, attentive, and exactly what I needed for one unforgettable night.Then I slipped out before sunrise, sure I’d never see him again.Now I’m in Emerald Creek, a small town full of charm, gossip, and zero anonymity—running my late uncle’s restaurant…the one right next door to his pub.And Justin? He acts like my presence alone is an insult.I don’t know what I did to make him hate me, but I don’t have time to figure it out. This job is all I have.The only problem? It’s hard to ignore the sparks that fly whenever we’re in the same room.JUSTINShe’s the one woman I let past my walls, and the one person I can’t forgive.Chloe doesn’t know what her uncle’s choices cost me. She shouldn’t even be here.But now she’s running the restaurant next door, slipping in my hometown life like she belongs here.Even my dog likes her, which only makes it worse.Every time I see her, I’m torn between protecting my past and risking my heart.The trouble is, I’m not sure I can resist her.THE PROMISE OF YOU is a steamy small-town romance with sizzling chemistry, slow-burn tension, found family, a matchmaking dog, and no third-act breakup. Book 2 in the Emerald Creek series, it can be read as a standalone.Welcome to Emerald Creek—where grudges run deep, but love runs deeper.

Rosa Mercado is looking for something more serious with her love life, which is why she hits the brakes on the sexy cowboy who walks into her dad’s restaurant and hits on her.
Calvin Marshall had Rosa lined up in his sights to be his next conquest. Until she makes it clear she’s looking for Mr. Right, not Mr. Right Now. Commitment isn’t exactly his favorite word.
But when they’re forced to stay at Misty Meadows Ranch together over Christmas, it becomes clear that there’s more at stake than just one of them inheriting the ranch by New Year’s Eve. The magic of the season will blur the line between love and hate, and challenge everything they both thought they wanted.

WestonWhen I left home, I swore I’d never hide anything about myself again. From college, to law school, to the United States Senate representing California, I’ve done it all as an out gay man. So, when I’m in DC and see a beautiful guy at the hotel bar, I don’t hesitate to proposition him…right before he runs out on me, leaving his sunglasses behind like my very own Cinderfella.AnsonI’ve always known I’m gay, but never acted on it. Pretending isn’t easy, but it means I can keep playing football. No one has ever guessed my secret until the gorgeous man at a bar in DC. At least he doesn’t know who I am—the best tight end in the NFL, playing for the Atlanta Lightning. Though my identity doesn’t stay a secret from him for long.Between texts and late-night phone calls, we get to know each other. West’s the only person who knows all the parts of me, just like I know his. When he asks for one night together so he can show me what it’s like to be with a man, I can’t say no. But once isn’t enough, and we keep sneaking around together—brief encounters, in California, Georgia, or DC, filled with passionate touches and whispered truths.I never thought I’d have love. West never thought he’d want it. Now we’re all in with each other, but he still has time left in his Senate term. I have contract obligations to fulfill, and I’m closeted. We don’t even live in the same state. The odds are stacked against us, but if there’s one thing I know, it’s how to win. He’s the endgame in the biggest challenge of my life, the one I’m banking my future happiness on.Content Warning: Homophobic language (brief and minor instances). Homophobia (brief and minor instances) Brief mentions of conversion therapy as a child

Minutes before my wedding, a phone call from my fiancé rips my life apart.I flee to the Scottish Highlands, seeking sanctuary in Bannock, an idyllic town I visited as a child.All I want is peace and quiet to mend my broken heart. Instead I lock horns with the grumpy Scotsman who runs my hotel.I don't recognise him at first but it turns out he's Alasdair McIntyre, the first boy I ever kissed.As a twelve-year-old, he was sweet, but now? His blunt remarks and cocky smirks infuriate me, while my comebacks only reinforce his view I'm a stuck-up big-city "lass".I came here to heal, not be provoked by this irritatingly handsome Highlander. Yet beneath his gruff exterior and admittedly impressive muscles, there are glimmers of another side to the man.I mustn't let my guard down. My heart is already cracked. If I let him in, I risk shattering it altogether…---The Highland Kiss is the first in the True Scotsman series of interconnected standalones.Discover the small town of Bannock with its quirky inhabitants, laugh at the banter of the McIntyre brothers, and swoon at that scene in the castle ruins in the rain. ??