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Screenwriter Angelina Conte has been butting heads via email with the studio’s unbelievably nitpicky scientific advisor, volcanologist Dr. Caleb Sloane. Between his scheduled lectures aboard a Hawaiian cruise, she intends to prove that she’s no Tinseltown hack. Caleb had planned on using this Christmastime cruise to adjust his workaholic attitude. A tough assignment when he’s tangled with the movie studio’s surprisingly stubborn scriptwriter. Startlingly, their chemistry is off the charts.

Joseph Slater, an up-and-coming Christian singer and songwriter, doesn’t plan to be in Cherish, South Carolina, longer than a few days. That is, until he meets Scarlett Evans, who finds herself at a loss for words when she is formally introduced to the famous musician. Normally, Joseph would be looking for the fastest way out of town if he thought a woman he was attracted to qualified as a homebody. Yet Scarlett’s appeal - her laugh, her optimism, her obvious passion for the things she cares about - weighs stronger than his reluctance to settle down.

★★ Fall in love with clean, wholesome, and cozy small-town romance, filled with delightful characters and brimming with joy! ★★ Savor the magic of romance in the complete collection of Josie Riviera’s 1-800 home-flipping series. SIX clean, sweet, and wholesome contemporary romances—exclusively in one giant collection. Small-town romance at its best. Cozy up with your favorite beverage and lose yourself in these delightful stories. This collection includes the following 6 books:1-800-CUPID A house flipper looking for quick profit. A survivor with a dream. Can two broken hearts ...

★★ If you love clean and wholesome inspirational romances, don’t miss out. These sweet, small-town stories are filled with delightful, captivating characters. Their perseverance and faith in God will warm your heart and rekindle your belief in love and Happily-Ever-After. ★★ This set includes the following Christian contemporary romances: A Love Song To Cherish It’s easy to recognize another’s pain. The tough part is facing your own. When Dorothy Thompson returns to Cherish, SC, to play piano for her brother’s wedding, memories and fear nearly paralyzes her fingers. If ...

★★ Fall in love with later in life romance.★★ Cozy up with your favorite beverage and lose yourself in these joyful “seasoned romance” stories featuring older couples—charming heroes and heroines over 50 who fall in love. Because men and women of all ages have exciting, romantic tales worth reading. This collection includes the following 3 books: A CHOCOLATE-BOX SUMMER BREEZE A disillusioned widow longing for a change. A hard-working truck driver looking for love. Will Emily and Joe find their happily-ever-after in a forgotten summer breeze? Emily, an independent and self-...

Attorney Desiree Contando can think of only one word to describe her very first home: disaster. The vintage Queen Anne is beautiful - or will be, in about 1,000 years. Certainly not in time to host the family Christmas gathering. “Disaster” also describes the bad breakup that left her picket-fence vision in tatters. Even the carpenter she’s hired is a reminder of lost dreams - the high school crush who never spared her a passing glance. But she’s a grown-up now, perfectly capable of keeping things professional.

Freshly divorced and in need of a job – Kate Elliot’s life needs a rewrite. So when she unearths an old letter from her ex-talent agent, Jojo Francisco – she takes it as a sign from the universe to brush off her old acting skills and become someone else entirely. Meanwhile, Charlie Francisco is back from LA, leaving his dumpster fire of a life behind. He may be well over his head in filling the shoes of his late eccentric father but he is determined to prove he can, and he might just have the job for Kate: to pose as the author for a novel that the real writer wants nothing to do with.

One mysterious letter. Two childhood friends. A love story decades in the making. When a mysterious letter addressed to town socialite Lillian Beaumont appears in Olivia Harper's bookshop, it sets off an unexpected chain of events that will change lives forever. Joining forces with her childhood friend Daniel Whitfield, Olivia begins a journey to uncover the letter's author and the secrets of Lillian's past. As they navigate a web of hidden histories, missed opportunities, and whispers of lost love, will Olivia and Daniel confront their own unresolved feelings and dreams for the future? In ...

In this beautiful meditation book for beginners, you'll learn how to manifest joy, connection, gratitude, or rest with guided meditations for making the most of each day.

Maddy Wolfe’s life has just capsized. After her twenty-year marriage suddenly implodes, she heads to Brighton to search for her estranged son, Jamie. But he’s nowhere to be found and for the first time, she’s totally alone. That is, until she meets the Salty Sea-Gals, a group of feisty sea-swimmers. Seventy-two-year old Helga is determined not to slow down, while thirty-something Tor is still figuring out who she is. Bereaved Dominica is trying to find a reason to carry on, and busy mum Claire is learning to put herself first for a change.

When Holly steps into a homeless shelter looking for an MIA piano student, she notices a distinct lack of Christmas cheer because a handsome building inspector is forcing the shelter to temporarily close down. Holly knows bad guys - she was married to one. Yet, when the man asks her out, she finds herself agreeing with an absolute yes.

Irishwoman Kathleen Kelly wants to renovate her new tea house in America to a sparkling shine, enticing droves of customers to Roses, NC. But the project quickly takes a turn for the worse when her hard work falls flat. Rob Taylor knows a thing or two about running a business. He’s built Rob’s Marvelous Muffins into a thriving business catering to hundreds of customers. With Rob in Miami and Kathleen in Roses, a May-December romance isn’t a part of Kathleen’s carefully laid-out plans. Besides, they’ve both admitted to each other how unlucky they are in love.

Losing his wife and daughter to influenza shook James Colchester's faith in God. As another epidemic threatens, he's torn between what's best for his fragile son: fleeing to his Welsh homeland, or staying put. In a moment of weakness, the black-haired, green-eyed Gypsy's delicate touch on his palm quells his fears, and her beauty ignites a warmth he hasn't felt in years. Desperate to return to her people, Valentina Rupa goes against every lesson her mother taught her to soothe the Englishman into a false sense of security.

Isla's vibrant childhood was filled with bands, noise and travel, thanks to her mum Vivien being an '80s music icon. Vivien might not have been much of a cook, but her treasured homemade vanilla ice cream established a Friday-night tradition that outlasted jobs, boyfriends and rental houses. Even, sadly, Vivien herself. Now Isla is escaping her various heartbreaks to the one place that has always felt like home: New York. She finds a job, a flat, a friend.

★★ Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting spirit of Christmas with this heartwarming collection of three sweet and clean romances. These stories are like a warm cup of cocoa, celebrating the true magic of the holiday season. ★★ In 1-800-NEW YEAR, Shanice is faced with a choice: sell her cherished family farmhouse or hold onto the memories it holds, especially those of her teenage crush, Lincoln Reid. When Lincoln returns to Roses, NC, their paths cross once again, but this time, he's determined to win her heart. This small-town contemporary holiday romance promises a Hallmark-...

The Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club is the most exclusive children’s playgroup in all of San Francisco. For the city’s ultra-competitive elite, the club’s ten annual spots are the ultimate parenting prize. But not everyone is PHM&TC material. The club’s founder, Bettina Connaught Cross, adheres to strict membership rules: Moms only. No single parents or working mothers allowed. Membership is an arduous commitment. And there’s no room in the club for scandal, bad behavior, or imperfection…from tots or their moms.

Five mommies are just one misstep away from entry into the elite Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club. Everyone has a scandalous secret to hide, but who will be the next to fall? With just four spots remaining, will the five remaining ladies turn cutthroat? Or will their newfound friendships be strong enough to help them band together?

When Jillian's vindictive joke backfires, she learns the true meaning of forgiveness. Jade’s betrayal puts her in a dangerous downward spiral with no bottom in sight—until she finds friendship and redemption where she least expects it. Lorna faces the biggest trial in her marriage and makes an important decision that may end it for good.

Spring comes in like a lamb as the exclusive Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club welcomes its newest members. But that tranquility belies a storm brewing as new tensions and old rivalries come to a head. The surviving moms are ready to reap the rewards of membership, but none of them counted on club founder, Bettina Connaught Cross, needing a pick-me-up from a bitter betrayal. While lesser women might cry into their pillows, Bettina finds comfort in exerting control over her domain.

A Still Life is a story of illness and pain that rarely sees the light: illness and pain with no end or resolution; illness and pain that we must meet with courage, joy, ingenuity and hope. Against a world which values ‘feel good’ progress and productivity above all else, Josie sets out a quietly radical alternative: to value and treasure life for life itself, with all its defeats and victories, with all its great and small miracles.