New York Times–Bestselling Author: Coming home to small-town Maine brings a big surprise: a second shot at first love . . .    After college, Ryan Kowalski decided to leave Whitford, Maine, rather than watch Lauren Carpenter marry another man. Now his siblings need his help to refurbish the family-owned Northern Star Lodge, and he’s forced to face the past sooner rather than later when he collars a vandal—and learns the boy is Lauren’s son . . .   The last person Lauren needs back in her life is Ryan Kowalski. With a bitter ex-husband and a moody teenage son, she has enough man trouble already. But her son needs to learn a few lessons about right and wrong, even if Lauren has to escort him to Ryan’s door every day to work off his crime.   With all this close contact, Ryan and Lauren can’t deny the chemistry between them is as powerful as ever. But can a few searing kisses erase their past and pave the way for a second chance at true love?  Praise for the Kowalskis series   “Sexy, sassy and immensely satisfying.” —Fresh Fiction   “One of those stories that you don’t want to put down.” —Night Owl Reviews   “I’m madly in love with the Kowalskis.” —Nalini Singh, author of the Guild Hunter series

The perfect book to curl up with this Christmas...When Lily McDermott walks in to find Marc, her husband of just three months in bed with actress Nadia, life as she knows it is over. Lily thinks things can't get any worse when she sees photos of her husband and his new lover splashed across the glossy magazine pages, but when she loses her job too, she is at her lowest ebb and turns to baking to soothe her soul.Wounded and broken she has to try and pick herself up again with the help of her best friend Frankie and with her encouragement, Lily decides to turn her hobby into a business and sets up Baked With Love. However whatever Lily does, it seems disaster soon ensues and when handsome stranger Sam comes to her rescue, Lily isn't quite ready to turn her back on her marriage. Can Lily risk opening her heart again or is she destined to allow Marc to shadow her life forever?Romantic fiction at its very best, perfect for fans of Holly Martin & Jenny Colgan.Praise for Izzy Bayliss:'There’s just something about this authors writing skills that almost put you into a trance and I was quite happy to stay inside the book, losing myself into the story.' ??????????'Perfect for the romantic comedy loving readers. I think this is going to be one to watch!' ??????????'I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THESE BOOKS!!!' - ?????????? Amazon Reviewer'Page Turner ... Outstanding' - ?????????? Amazon Reviewer

From the author of the Raleigh Rough Riders and Las Vegas Vipers, comes a brand new, steamy and emotional sports romance series.A sneak attack by the girl who broke my heart, reminds me what could have been… I might have made it as an NFL quarterback, but I was still me– still living in my hometown north of Nashville and tackling being a single dad. The media assumed I wore a halo beneath my helmet, but they didn’t know my tragic past. I was no angel. Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.Seven years is a long time to wait for a second chance. I tried to move on and live without her. Now, Eden’s returned home to haunt me all over again, making me feel all the things I can’t deny when she’s near.She might have her running shoes strapped on tight, but I’m desperate for her to stay this time. In order to do that, I need to find a way for us to put the past where it truly belongs, buried six feet deep with the person whose death still stands between us.I didn’t become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden’s always been mine, and it’s time she finally learns it, too.

An uplifting and emotional read from bestselling author Rachel DoveA broken soldier. Shattered lives. A second chance worth fighting for?Trauma surgeon Kate Harper knows how to keep her head in the most high pressure of situations. Although back home in England her marriage is falling apart, out in the desert she’s doing what she does best - saving lives. Until she meets Captain Thomas Cooper.With his life hanging by a thread, it’s down to Kate to save Cooper’s life. But Cooper doesn’t want to be saved...Arrogant, damaged and broken, Cooper thinks his life’s over, and he only blames one person - Kate. But when the tables are turned and Kate needs his help, Cooper has to put aside his anger and support the woman who ruined his life.But in helping Kate, Cooper is given another chance at life. And maybe another chance at love. Because this isn’t the end for Cooper and Kate. It’s only beginning…Please note: This is a re-issue of The Long Walk BackA heartbreaking but heartwarming story about courage and dedication when the odds are against you. Perfect for fans of Carrie Elks and Colleen Hoover.Praise for Rachel Dove:'Another wonderful, emotional read from the fantastic Rachel Dove. I couldn't put it down' Bestselling author Portia MacIntoshLeft me begging for more!… Fun and enjoyable read. Highly recommend!’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘I loved this romantic book!’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘Read in one sitting. Really enjoyable read. Totally recommend’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘This book had me gripped from the start… A great page turner that has you guessing and waiting to see just what happens.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘I expected a cute summer type rom-com, but what Rachel Dove gave us is a thousand times better… A book that touched on those very real and heavy emotions, without rushing through them to get to the happily ever after.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘A heartwarming single-parent romance book… Andrew Brody is the perfect gentle giant… Had me smiling throughout the whole read.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????

Ria Phillips has a plan. Stay strong. Stay busy. Stay focused on what's important. And don't start daydreaming again about a certain pair of soulful hazel eyes.
No, it won't be easy. Jacob Worth was her first love. Her first time. Her first everything. Until he left town one day without explanation. He broke her heart back then, but she's not a teenager with a crush anymore. She's an adult--with a plan.
In the past eight years, Ria has built a good life for herself in her small hometown. She and her friends have used their creativity and business savvy to turn the little florist shop she inherited into an astonishing success. She's got more than enough in her life to be proud of, and she's going to make sure Jacob sees that.
She's not going to let him rattle her. She's not going to watch him from afar, even if he's even hotter than before. And she's definitely not going to fall into bed with him. Or, if she accidentally slips up, it will only be once.
She learned her lesson a long time ago, and she's not going to fall for Jacob again.

The first three STAND ALONE contemporary western romance novels in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series Six Pack Ranch from Vivian Arend.Box Set Includes:Rocky Mountain HeatThe sweet girl next door moves into the house to help the family out, Blake Coleman knows she’s too young for him. Jaxi has other ideas about the man she’s loved forever.Rocky Mountain HavenBeth has enough on her hands as a new widow with three young boys, but Daniel Coleman is far too much of a temptation to turn away.Rocky Mountain DesireThe last person Matt Coleman wanted to be attracted to is the younger sister of his cheating ex-girlfriend. But fate seems determined to throw him and Hope together.