I prefer high heels to fishing reels, but single dad Henry Cooper is determined to hook me.I’ve seen too many women give up everything they want for some man, and I refuse to do the same.That path leads straight to heartache.I say the absolute wrong thing every time I’m around him, but Henry still flirts and teases like he’s mistaken me for someone with a sense of humor.My plan to avoid the construction contractor with the big hands, strong thighs, and ridiculous fishy puns is shot all to heck when my cousin asks Henry to teach us how to fly fish for an upcoming competition.I’m a strong, ambitious woman and I can handle my own primal yearnings. Until I fall in the river before I learn the difference between a fly and a lure, and he takes care of me in a way no one has before. My resolve is faltering, and I’m going to have to use everything in my power to push him away.Because no matter how perfect he seems, he’ll never want me once he discovers my dirty secret.

A whirlwind marriage. A messy divorce. A second chance neither saw coming.Attorney Emily Saturn needs to drown herself in work and turn off her feelings for her soon-to-be ex-husband, Bobby March. A wave of insanity swept them into an intense whirlwind romance last fall, but the whole marriage was a mistake.But Bobby is certain he can fix whatever has gone wrong. He’s been working on his new career and personal growth, determined to be the man his wife deserves. Confident he can get her attention, he invites Emily to a series of individually designed virtual escape rooms, each one a moment from their love story. Hopefully, the sexy, romantic trip down memory lane will spark their second chance.Emily has never been able to resist a puzzle. Or, frankly, Bobby. The more she interacts with her husband online, the more she wants to see him again in person. Which is beyond stupid because Emily knows he’s not Mr. Right. Unless she’s wrong about everything.“The love story is stirring and emotional, and Emily and Bobby’s second chance feels well-earned.” –Publishers Weekly If you love second chance romance, divorce-to-dating heat, brainy heroines, and stubborn heroes who refuse to quit, The Love Clause will steal your heart.First Published as “Escape Girl”

Fiona Ormeroyd has always planned her life down to the last detail. But on the day of her retirement, her carefully organised world unravels when her boyfriend, Joe, arrives on her doorstep.Instead of being there for their weekly rendezvous, Joe announces that his flat is flooded, and he thinks it is the perfect time for them to move in together.Fiona likes her own space and this certainly wasn’t part of her plan. Then Joe’s daughter turns up eight months pregnant with nowhere to go. Fiona has no choice but to let them both stay.Suddenly Fiona has a full house and is way out of her comfort zone.But just as she starts to regain control, an unexpected revelation shakes everything she thought she knew about life and love.Now Fiona must decide: does she stay in control, or surrender to the chaos of love?This later-in-life, feel-good, friends-to-lovers romance from an award-winning author is perfect for fans of Caroline James, Cary J Hansson, Maddie Please, Judy Leigh and Helen Bridgett.READERS LOVE OUT OF CONTROL:????? ‘A truly compelling story.’????? ‘It was unexpectedly emotional and completely drew me in.’????? ‘Captivating, Lively, Thoughtful.’????? ‘A really enjoyable read that I didn’t want to put down.’???? ‘Full of emotional depth and reminds you that it is never too late to change your life.’???? ‘A fantastic read that leaves you contemplating the beauty of embracing change rather than resisting it!’

Romance is in the air with this amazing new series by best-selling author Libby Kay. Pinegrove has it all, sexy firemen, town busybodies, and tons of charm! When these sparks fly a happily ever after is in the cards.Synopsis:Two broken hearts, one charming small town, and a few sparks may be the recipe for love…Whitney Kerr is at a crossroads—literally. After jumping behind the wheel to flee Savannah, and a bad breakup, this Southern Belle is in search of a fresh start. Stopping in a charming smalltown seems like the perfect place to catch her breath and find herself. It’s too bad a certain fireman with a crooked grin and kind eyes could have her plans of self-discovery going up in a puff of smoke.Trevor Mays is at a crossroads—figuratively. Still grieving the loss of his father, he was unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, who quickly rebounded with his work rival. Just as he thinks things can’t get worse, he loses the captain’s promotion—to the man who stole his ex. He’s about to give up on ever smiling again when a curly-haired beauty with curves for days stumbles into his hometown.With some help from the residents of Pinegrove, this pair will discover that much like the perfect fireworks show, love only needs a spark.Fans of Sherryl Woods’ Sweet Magnolias series and Sarah Adams’s When in Rome series will fall in love with Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance. Ms. Kay’s engaging, cozy stories fill your heart and head with possibilities and will quickly become your new favorite!

Three sweet, feel-good holiday romances full of small-town charm, second chances, and heartwarming happily-ever-afters—perfect for readers who love uplifting Christmas love stories, cozy mountain towns, and unexpected connections. ?In The Christmas Compromise (Morgan’s story), Morgan Reed returns to Christmas Mountain to open her dream salon—only to find her space already claimed by Dallas Parker, her brother’s best friend, childhood crush, and the man her family blames for heartbreak. Forced to share, sparks reignite, but painful secrets from the past may ruin their chance at love.In ’Twas the Kiss Before Christmas (Faith’s story), tour guide Faith Sterling fights to save the outdoor company she loves. But Adam Kline, her new boss and a buttoned-up Manhattan executive, plans to sell. Determined to change his mind, Faith shows him the magic of Christmas Mountain—and soon snowflakes aren’t the only thing falling.In A Sugar Plum Christmas (Lacey’s story), ambitious producer Lacey Lane is searching for the perfect filming location—and the bonus that could finally give her a forever home. Innkeeper Jacob Curtis is determined to protect his town from becoming a TV set, but when he poses as her guide, sparring turns to sparks, and Lacey must decide if love is the home she’s been chasing. From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss this cozy, uplifting, and heartwarming collection of small-town holiday romance, clean and wholesome love stories, and the magic of Christmas in the CHRISTMAS MOUNTAIN ROMANCE COLLECTION (MORGAN, FAITH, LACEY).