The Lonely Hearts Book Club is back in sessionMeet Jules, a single mum juggling a demanding job at an exclusive prep-school and raising her 11-year-old son, and love is the last thing on her mind. But all of that changes when she meets Nate and they immediately hit it off.Nate is charming, funny, and seemingly perfect, that is until the first parent-teacher conference of the year. With the knowledge that he is a parent, Jules is faced with a difficult decision: risk her job and security to purse love, or play it safe and miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime connection.As sparks fly between Jules and Nate, their resolve will be put to the test. Will Jules take a leap of faith and follow her heart, or will she let her fears hold her back? Can these two single parents find a way past all the logistical hurdles for a second chance at love? Find out in this heartwarming, feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you laughing, swooning, and rooting for a happily ever after.

Sometimes the thumbs slip…She’s finally joined the dating app everyone in Cider Cove is raving about…when she accidentally sends a message about wanting to meet up for a first date to her enemy.Hillary:I’ve been engaged twice now without becoming a bride, and let’s just say those failures have made me more career-focused than ever.But I just hit the big 3-0 last year, and I’m feeling…lonely, despite the five best friends I share an enormous house with. I’ve drawn the short stick this time, and I’m dealing with the general contractor about fixing our perpetually leaking roof.Joy.Not.Liam Graff is a complete beast—and our next-door neighbor—which only makes the way we sometimes gather at the upper floor windows to watch him mow his lawn shirtless a little embarrassing.For him. Not us.In order to cheer myself up, I join the dating app everyone in town can’t stop talking about, and I’ve been chatting back and forth with Mr. Hottie from one town over.Great. No, really, it’s great. I’m great. He’s great.Except I’ve also been texting with Liam about this blasted roof, and my invite for dinner in a slinky black dress goes to him instead of Mr. Hottie…Before I can correct and explain myself, he responds with, What time should I pick you up?That very terrible text may haunt me for the rest of my life…or change it completely.

A BRAND NEW brilliantly funny fake marriage romance from bestseller Camilla IsleyWhen Life Gives You Lemons, Fake an EngagementWhen investment banker Adrian and software engineer Rowena started the day, they didn't expect to end it engaged! But Adrian has invented a fake fiancée to impress his CEO, regretting the lie almost immediately, and now he is in hot water. Meanwhile, Rowena's career has just gone up in flames, leaving her unemployed, unexpectedly expecting with no father in the picture, and short of options. When fate throws these two hot messes into a meet-cute of epic proportions, it's a match made in rock-bottom heaven. They say love is blind, and with nothing to lose, Adrian gets down on one knee... and Rowena says yes!The rules of engagement are simple:Pretend to be madly in loveKeep their real lives separateAbsolutely, positively do NOT catch feelingsHowever, faking it is harder than they thought, especially when every overnight stay comes with only one bed and zero personal space—blurring that imaginary line between 'just business' and 'definitely personal.'Soon, their carefully constructed charade starts to feel alarmingly... real. Can Adrian and Rowena stick to their engagement pact, or will their fake relationship graduate to something authentically messy, complicated, and wonderful?Find out in this hilarious, heartwarming tale of two strangers who said "I do" before they even said "Hello." Because sometimes, the worst day of your life just might lead to the best mistake you'll ever make.If the Ring Fits is an age gap, marriage of convenience rom-com with a multi-millionaire MMC and a STEM FMC perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Sarah Adams and Fallon Ballard...Praise for Camilla Isley:"He's a billionaire and so is she! This is no ordinary billionaire romance. It is a romcom full of wit, charm, sexual chemistry and brains." Laura Carter"Sexy, funny, romantic and heartfelt - this book has it all - a must read." Sandy Barker"A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end." Phoebe MacLeodThe banter, the wit, and the overall plot were exceptional ??????????An excellent romcom that will leave you feeling happy! ??????????this book has cemented Camilla Isley as a must-read author for me ??????????This story deserves a big-screen adaptation—I'd be the first in line to watch it. ??????????If you love romance, this is for you! ??????????"If the Ring Fits" is pure rom-com perfection. It's like the literary equivalent of your favorite romantic comedy movie ??????????

They’re just trying to survive wedding season—until love crashes the party. It’s wedding season in Scottsdale—the perfect backdrop for love … unless you’re Rachel or Cameron.For Rachel, wedding fever is difficult to escape, especially since she's a thirty-four year old perpetual bridesmaid. For Cam, who invests more in his bakery than his heart, weddings are just another event to survive.Desperate to avoid the endless parade of “I dos” alone, Rachel and Cam make a pact—be each other’s plus one for the season’s weddings. The rules are simple: don’t overcomplicate things, be there for each other, and—most importantly—don’t fall in love.Easy, right?When their exes reappear, stirring up old emotions, their resolve is tested. Amid the swirl of confetti and wedding vows, they confront their growing feelings and lingering pasts.Will the irresistible pull of love force them to break the rules?Dive into a steamy, humorous, and heartfelt story where love may be the wedding guest neither Rachel nor Cameron saw coming.

Welcome to OCEAN SHORES in the sun-soaked paradise of Oceanside, California where the ocean pounds the shore, surfers ride the early morning waves, and the local military base sends roaring jets into the sky. Just steps from the sand sits a large apartment building filled with interesting and quirky tenants, possible love connections, and more than a few secrets! Once you come to visit, you'll never want to leave…In HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC, Ava Campbell, a pragmatic and fiercely independent woman, is housesitting for her newlywed sister Serena, whom she practically raised. Struggling with the void left by her sister's departure and the feeling that life is passing her by, Ava's solitude is shattered by Liam Nash, a laid-back Australian surfer with a smile as captivating as the waves he rides.Liam is clearly someone with absolutely no boundaries, and he insists that he has the green light from Serena's hubby, Brad, to crash at the apartment. With no room for negotiation, these two opposites are forced into a shared living arrangement, further complicated by the antics of Miss Daisy, a feisty cat with a knack for mischief.As Ava's grumpy, cynical attitude clashes with Liam's sunny optimism, sparks fly, and an unexpected connection blooms. Can Liam's infectious charm thaw Ava's very well-guarded heart? Will Ava discover that the best things in life often arrive when you least expect them?Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions in this humorous and heartwarming tale that proves love can sneak up on you in the most unexpected places, leaving you breathless and yearning for more.HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC is the first book in the utterly charming and irresistibly appealing Ocean Shores Series from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. For fans of Robyn Carr, Susan Mallery, and Lucy Score! PRAISE FOR BARBARA FREETHY NOVELS…"A fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love this book." — NYT Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah on Golden Lies"A warm, moving story of the power of love." — NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Daniel's Gift"Freethy's zesty storytelling will keep readers hooked, and the sisters' loving but prickly interactions will make anyone with a sibling smile." Publishers Weekly on Summer Secrets"Gifted author Barbara Freethy creates an irresistible tale of family secrets, riveting adventure and heart- touching romance." — NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs on Summer Secrets"This book has it all: heart, community, and characters who will remain with you long after the book has ended. A wonderful story." — NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Suddenly One Summer"From the rocky isolation of Alcatraz to the haunts of California's historic North Beach, this intricately plotted story has more twists and turns than Lombard Street as it takes its characters on a dangerous adventure with roots in a deadly past. Romance sizzles between the wary protagonists in this riveting page-turner ..." — Library Journal on Taken"Hooked me from the start and kept me turning pages throughout all the twists and turns. Silent Run is powerful romantic intrigue at its best." — NYT Bestselling Author JoAnn Ross

Sunshine always melts ice eventually. And I’m starting to feel the burn.People may call me an “overachieving ice queen,” but I would do anything for the people I love.So when my friends ask me to host an event at their famous farm, I’m more than happy to help…until I discover I’ve been set up.The “event” is actually a reunion for my ex’s family.I pushed away Sonny Luciano years ago when my parents gave me the cruelest possible ultimatum. I told him it was so he could pursue his NFL dreams, but I was terrified that he’d eventually learn what my parents learned: I’m unlovable.But Sonny doesn’t act like I’m unlovable. He acts thrilled to be with me. And the way he lights up when he sees me with his loud, loving family eclipses the sun.Sonny has grown in all the right ways, and our connection is electric enough to make me forget why I pushed him away in the first place.But when we get stuck alone in a tent during a freak storm, I have to decide if I’m going to let him melt my heart or if I’ll freeze him out forever.It’s Always Sonny is a laugh-out-loud, dual POV, closed door romantic comedy full of delicious chemistry, banter, healing, and heart, but with no explicit scenes or cursing. Books in the Sweet as Sugar Maple series can be enjoyed in any order.Content Warning: While this is a lighthearted romcom, it contains contains themes of infertility, health disorders (vasovagal syncope), emotional abuse, perfectionism, anxiety, and panic attacks.