A designer copes with a cottage renovation, a rescue greyhound, and a handsome home inspector in a novel by "the queen of uplifting, feel good romance" (A.J. Pearce, Sunday Times–bestselling author of the Emmy Lake Chronicles).Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, has decided it's time to put her money and her expertise where her mouth is—so she risks everything to buy a tiny but adorable cottage in desperate need of renovation.Outside, the chocolate-box cottage is perfect, but inside, all is chaos. With a ladder for a staircase, no downstairs flooring, candles the only form of lighting, and a sleeping bag for a bed, Anna soon wonders if she's bitten off more than she can chew.Her neighbor Chloe comes to the rescue, providing tea, wine, and sympathy—and a recently rescued greyhound named Caroline. But just as Anna's starting to settle in, make new friends, and see the house transforming before her eyes, the impossible—and impossibly good-looking—Rob Hunter arrives on the scene and puts even more obstacles in her way . . . Praise for Katie Fforde"Witty writing and plotting." —The New York Times Book Review"Romantic comedy is one of the hardest things to pull off, requiring aplomb, immaculate timing, and a relish for the absurd. Katie Fforde pays the form a spirited compliment." —Elizabeth Buchan, New York Times–bestselling author of Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman"Enormously enjoyable." —Newsday"Enough charm to entertain the most discerning fans." —Kirkus Reviews

A fake wedding.Two brothers.One completely forbidden love.Vivian Whitlock’s influencer empire is crumbling. As she approaches thirty, her followers are moving into their weddings-and-babies era—and her management team is ready to replace her with someone younger, shinier, and newly engaged.So she does what any desperate woman would do.She fakes a proposal.Dominic James—charismatic actor and Paradise Bay resort employee—agrees to play the doting fiancé. She’ll boost his career. He’ll save her brand. A picture-perfect beach wedding should fix everything.Until Vivian moves into Dominic’s bungalow…And meets his brother.Ben never planned on becoming a single dad overnight. When his ex left their newborn son on his doorstep—and the woman he loved walked away soon after—he learned the hard way that love isn’t worth the risk.Now his world revolves around his little boy, his family, and keeping his heart locked down.Which makes it wildly inconvenient that Vivian’s big laugh, messy honesty, and unfiltered kindness slip past his defenses.Surrounded by swaying palms, ocean breezes, and a five-year-old who steals her heart, Vivian begins to wonder if she’s been chasing the wrong dream all along.Will she protect the life she built online—or risk everything for something real?My Big Fat Beach Wedding is a tropical romantic comedy featuring a fake engagement, a fiercely devoted single dad, forced proximity, opposites-attract chemistry, found family, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.Tropes: Fake Dating / Fake Engagement Wrong Brother Romance Forced Proximity Grumpy Sunshine Opposites Attract Single Dad Slow Burn Found Family Witty BanterWHAT TO EXPECT:Heat: Steamy with Fade to Black Tone: Light/Funny, Emotional, A Little Swear-y Series: Paradise Bay Book 8 (Interconnected Standalones, reads as standalone) Ending: HEA POV: Dual First Person Perfect for fans of fake dating romcoms, grumpy-but-hot single dads, and feel-good tropical romantic comedies with found family heart.

One treasure map. Two total opposites. A romance they never saw coming…'Girl gets shipwrecked with hot man living on a deserted island?! Count me in!!! This book was such a fun read full of adventure and romance. I love a forced-proximity trope so this book was 5 stars from me’ ?????When Sydney York ends up shipwrecked on a remote island, the last thing she expects is to end up on a treasure hunt. But when she meets Hunter Holden, the island’s sole inhabitant, who just happens to be searching for a legendary treasure, she ends up drawn into an adventure that leads across treacherous terrain, fighting venomous snakes and facing an enemy also searching for gold.Will the two treasure hunters find the gold they’re searching for, or is it possible their unlikely partnership might turn into something more priceless?Tropes: Remote desert island Forced proximity Chance encounter SpicyPraise for Hunter’s Treasure‘A sexy, action-packed romance that’s worth more than its weight in gold’ Carlie Walker, author of Code Word Romance‘I had the BEST time reading this.. If you’re craving romantic escapism this one hits the spot’ ?????'With its desert island setting, forced proximity and slow-burning chemistry, this book delivers exactly the kind of romantic escapism it promises’ ?????‘I had so much fun reading this. Definitely has The Lost City vibes’ ?????‘I love the vibes’ ?????‘That opening hook absolutely worked… I was locked in’ ?????‘I devoured it’ ?????‘The cover pulled me in and I stayed for the rest… Oh my gosh, this was so cute and refreshing’ ?????‘Everything I could have asked for and more’ ?????'A whimsical sexy read you will want to have with you to go to the beach and have a pina colada!!’ ?????'I was hooked! Absolutely obsessed with this book, such a fun and unique story’ ?????‘This novel is an invitation to lose yourself: in remote islands, in the promise of hidden secrets and high-stakes adventure’ ?????'A very wholesome and cute story’ ?????‘A must read of 2026 for all of the romance and adventure lovers’ ?????'This book put a different twist on the shipwrecked trope’ ?????

For a limited time, grab this collection of three standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedies featuring quirky, nerdy heroines and panty-melting heroes, along with their assortment of lovable, mischievous pets, and buckle in for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good ride.Hard CodeMy new assignment at work: test out toys. Yup, that kind. But when the testing goes south, and I mean that literally, I’m forced to recruit the help of my new boss, the infamously reclusive and devastatingly sexy Vlad Chortsky, a.k.a. the Impaler. Testing toys with your scorching hot boss is still professional... right?Hard WareTwo dogs, both alike in adorableness, in New York City, where we lay our scene… Okay, maybe that’s a tad dramatic, but who knew a puppy meet-cute could go so horribly wrong? One moment, we're strolling through Central Park, and the next, a mysterious, mouthwateringly hot stranger is demanding I get my Chihuahua tested for STDs. Since he turns out to be the key to getting my newest business venture funded, I guess I’ll do it. It has nothing to do with wanting to see him again. And again. And maybe one more time...Hard ByteIn the cerulean, fantasy-inducing eyes of my new Russian boss, Alex Chortsky (a.k.a. the Devil), “project integration” means turning my life’s work into a high-tech "toy." Uh-huh, that kind. When committing corporate sabotage to save my project doesn’t go as planned, my job is on the line, and the only way out is to make a deal with the Devil himself. One fake date in exchange for his help on my project—what could possibly go wrong?

THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING SUMMER ROMANTIC COMEDY.Nell loves her quaint bakery-turned-bookshop and her adorable dog, Daisy. Her nan constantly asks if there’s a chap in her life, but dating just isn’t for her. Except, maybe there is someone . . .Six months ago, a chance encounter brought Nell and Owen together. For an hour every day, they walk their dogs and talk about their lives. Everything from books to Ted Bundy to family drama.And then, when the walk is over, they leave each other behind.Only, they don’t. Secretly, they can’t stop thinking about each other.But just as Nell thinks they’re about to take their friendship to the next level, Owen misses one of their walks. And before she knows it, a week has gone by.She knows Owen, and he would never miss a walk. Something is definitely wrong.But Nell doesn’t even know his last name. Or his phone number. She’s got to find a way to track him down and tell him how she really feels.But even when she finds him, falling in love is never going to be a walk in the park, is it?This utterly uplifting friends-to-lovers, opposites-attract, will-they-won’t-they romance about finding love in strange and unexpected places is the perfect read for fans of Phoebe MacLeod, Mhairi McFarlane, Beth O’Leary, Maxine Morrey or Emily Henry.Praise for Charlotte Barnes: ‘This book was advertised as a hilarious and heartwarming summer romance. And let me tell you, it absolutely lived up to that! I absolutely devoured this book in one sitting and I did not want to put it down at all. I loved every second of it and constantly found myself smiling.’‘Charlotte Barnes has crafted something truly special here!’‘A lovely, romantic read which I couldn’t put down.’‘Nell's bookshop. *HOW does it FEEL to live MY dream?!*’‘Charlotte Barnes is definitely one to watch!’‘The perfect rom-com book for every dog lover out there!’

Serendipity … You’ve Got Mail. If you like NYC and Hollywood movies, you’ll love this. From the USA Today bestselling author is another glittering New York romance novel to make you fall in love all over again. Movies are Beth’s passion. She dreams of a life filled with classic romcom moments, and her boyfriend Danny is the embodiment of a Hollywood hero. Though after seven years together their initial silver-screen romance has since settled into something more predictable.One morning at work, Beth receives an anonymous delivery with a cryptic invite to a meeting at Tiffany & Co. From there, she finds a series of other gifts and riddles directing her to some of NYC’s most iconic landmarks; a themed treasure trail perfect for a movie-lover to decipher.Has Danny realized that their relationship needs a boost?or could it be charming new work colleague Ryan who wants to sweep her off her feet?Following the trail takes her on a whirlwind journey throughout twinkling Manhattan's most beloved movie settings, before taking a decidedly unexpected turn.Will one last gift mark the beginning, or the end of Beth's love story?"Hill’s sentimental tale brings you to various New York landmarks and beloved scenes from famous movies." ?Booklist"A sweet, romantic story...readers won’t want to put it down." ?Romance Reviews Today