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With top-notch retail training under my belt, I was poised to reach new heights. But an unexpected pregnancy followed by a turbulent divorce sent my life spiralling. Resolving to keep personal relationships at bay, I pursued a lofty ambition: ten stores in each of the five largest shopping malls within fifteen years. Then fate introduced me to a struggling beauty salon, its only saving grace being Holly. Approaching fifty, yet radiating the allure of someone much younger, Holly's past was marred by trauma. An abusive relationship left scars, pushing her into nearly two decades of seclusion. As fate would have it, Holly joined my company just in time for our unique tradition – a ‘Christmas in July'celebration. Retailers know the yuletide as the peak of busy seasons, so we celebrated our staff party then. As I took Holly's hand at the Victorian-themed event, her honey-blond hair cascading over a stunning scarlet gown, I wondered: Could this chance meeting offer both of us a new beginning in love?

A young woman tries to heal a rift in her elderly pen pal's family in time for Christmas, all while falling in love—and maybe even reuniting with her own family—in this dazzling romance from the author of Always, in December and One Last GiftSometimes it takes a stranger to bring you back to yourself.Ever since a car accident tore her family apart, Holly has been part of a lonely-hearts holiday letter–writing club. Each December, she writes to a stranger who is also spending Christmas alone, and receives a letter from another lonely person in return. Usually, the letters go unanswered. That's the point—the letters are anonymous, and the senders write whatever is in their heart. But this year, the letter Holly receives is different; not only is the letter full of a grief she knows all too well, but its writer, Emma, mentions a place that Holly has visited. When she realizes that she might actually be able to find the letter's author, Holly becomes determined to reunite Emma with the estranged grandson, Jack, with whom Emma is desperate to reconnect.When Holly finally tracks him down, she remembers that she's met Jack once before... and the connection was electric. The spark between the two of them is still there—until a misunderstanding risks their burgeoning romance and his strained relationship with Emma, too. But Holly is determined; if she can fix Emma's family, she might also be able to fix her own. Though as it turns out, Holly might have less time to put things right than she thought.

Recently divorced from his Hollywood screenwriter husband, Nick Holly returns at Christmas to the home of his childhood in Vermont to start a new life in his familiar hometown. Almost immediately he runs into his best friend and crush from high school, Jolly Whitaker, who is also recently divorced and as sexy as he ever was.With Nick's mom encouraging him to see if there is anything still between him and Jolly, Nick embarks on a holiday of discovery and the knowledge that coming home to Vermont is more welcome than he believed. Perhaps this Christmas it really will be a Holly Jolly Christmas.

In this Christmas novella, a tightly-wound workaholic is getting unwrapped by a handsome stranger… Holly Redding has come home to enjoy the holidays with her family and, hopefully, to escape a case of writer's block. So when a chance encounter with a sexy local proves to be too much of a heart-racing distraction, she vows to keep her distance. But in a small town like Haven, New Hampshire, it's hard to avoid Cole Wiley—and their undeniable chemistry. Cole wants Holly the moment she bumps into him. She may act a little icy since their stolen kiss, but he knows how to make her melt. If Cole gets his way, the two of them might be ringing in the New Year—and a new life—together…

Spending Christmas Eve with her handsome boss in a cabin while a stalker threatens is not the way Holly Vance had planned to celebrate this year—she'd been counting on dinner with her extended family. But being trapped with Jake Montgomery, the FBI's local computer expert, isn't a hardship—she's secretly loved him from the day they met. Still, Jake's overwhelming quest to uncover the connection between tycoon Alistair Barclay, the Diablo crime syndicate and drug cartel La Mano Oscura is overshadowing the joy of the season. Can the most miraculous time of the year turn the cynical crime fighter into a caring Christian man?

A heartwarming holiday romance by one of America's all-time bestselling authors. With one leg in a cast and a heart hardened by bitter holiday memories, Leslie wanted only one thing for Christmas: a quiet and restful vacation at her aunt's Vermont home. But that was before she met the new neighbor, handsome Tagg Williams. As the holidays heat up, Leslie finds herself in an awkward dance of attraction with Tagg, mesmerized by his warm smile and strong embrace—and charmed by his sweet daughter, Holly. The more time they spend together, the more it feels like home. But even as her passion deepens, Leslie knows she will have to choose between the ghosts of her past and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to give herself and her heart to Tagg—forever. In a captivating novel filled with Christmas magic, Janet Dailey proves once again why she is one of the best-loved storytellers of our time.

'Codi Hall brings all the feels.'—Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling authorHolly Winters is not about to let her grumpy neighbor Declan steal her holiday joy…even if he does look rather handsome under the mistletoe.Holly Winters owns the jolliest holiday shop on Main Street and this season is shaping up to be the best yet. The only pit in her figgy pudding? Declan Gallagher, the owner of the hardware store next door. He's the scroogiest man in all of Mistletoe, Idaho. Then Holly's revenge prank escalates into an all-out war with her Grinchy neighbor, and the situation turns sticky when she realizes she needs his help.Declan can't believe the nerve of his oh-so-cheerful neighbor hiring him to set up her holiday lights display, but the money is too good to pass up. Despite his utter loathing of excessive decorations, he throws himself into getting the job done, only to encounter sabotage at every turn. To his astonishment, Declan finds himself championing the very woman who used to get under his skin. Then one rooftop kiss has him thinking maybe the season's traditions aren't as heinous as he believed. Declan's heart has grown three sizes since Holly came along, but how can he admit he's falling for the one woman he shouldn't want?'A fun, engaging, and romantic read that is perfect for Christmastime!'—The Nerd Daily for Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist

From New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare comes a Christmas romance about a cowboy grinch and the woman who stole his heart. Local waitress Holly Dawson needs a better paying job to cover her sister's college tuition. Given that it's Christmas and she's broke as a joke, she's feeling pretty bah-humbug. New jobs are hard to come by in a town as small as Painted Barrel, especially as the town dropout. When Holly's offered a job at the Flat C Ranch to clean and cook for the cowboys that work there, it seems like a dream come true...except for one thing. Her nemesis, the incredibly handsome (and annoyingly arrogant) Adam Calhoun works there. It doesn't matter that he loves dogs more than people, or that he's a war veteran. No Christmas spirit can save that particular grinch. When the rest of the ranch hands go out of town for the holidays, Holly and Adam will be forced to work closely together. No sweat. Holly can deal with Adam. And if she doesn't kill him first, she just might fall in love.

Journaliste de province Héros des petites villes, et cœurs des grandes. Jefferson Lee Davis vit une vie heureuse en ville, jusqu'au jour où son oncle préféré fait une mauvaise chute, conduisant notre héros à Holly Creek pour s'assurer que ledit oncle se porte bien. Jefferson Lee sait comment jongler avec les histoires de cette petite ville du sud, et les habitants l'accueillent à bras ouverts. Tout le monde, sauf le Shérif de la ville, Zane Yarbrough. Les Journées des Cornouillers, le plus grand festival de la ville approche à grands pas, et Jefferson se met sur le pied de guerre, afin d'assister son oncle, le blogueur de la ville, même si cela le place sur le chemin du Shérif. Des voisins singuliers, une famille envahissante et un meil-leur ami des plus énergiques, tous se rassemblent pour transformer la vie de Jefferson à Holly Creek en une véritable aventure. Lorsqu'il perd son travail en ville, Jefferson Lee doit recommen-cer à chercher un job qui le conduirait hors de cette petite ville chère à son cœur. Ce grand garçon de la ville trouvera-t-il l'amour dans les bras du shérif ou bien l'appel de la ville sera-t-il trop fort? Secret de province Jefferson Lee Davis, le nouveau Directeur de publicité de Holly Creek, se prépare pour le prochain grand événement de la ville, le Festival des Roses. Son travail se passe tranquillement, mais la route de sa romance a heurté un obstacle. Son petit-ami musclé, le shérif Zane Yarbrough, reçoit un mystérieux appel téléphonique dont il ne veut pas parler. Pendant que Jefferson Lee est aveuglé par la jalousie, un mystérieux étranger, plutôt bel homme, apparaît dans leur petite ville. À la recherche de réponses, Jefferson Lee met sa meilleure amie Clover Crofton dans la confi-dence afin qu'elle l'aide à fouiner dans les secrets que lui cache Zane, ce qui le conduit à affron-ter leur première grosse dispute. Zane et Jefferson Lee devront faire face à leurs problèmes de confiance s'ils veulent former un couple, et peut-être que Clover apprendra une ou deux choses au passage.

In this sweet second-chance holiday romance, former high school sweethearts face off in a small-town mayoral race—only to rekindle their once forgotten feelings for each other. ​ With her dreams of being a wedding dress designer suddenly over, Arianna Bell isn't expecting a holly jolly Christmas. Instead, her heart feels about three sizes too small. That is until her high school sweetheart Connor Gallagher returns to town and she finds his mere presence still makes her pulse race. But just when she starts dreaming of kissing under the mistletoe, he announces that he will be her opponent in the upcoming mayoral race.... Hot-shot attorney Connor Gallagher has something to prove. He's tired of playing runner-up to his high-achieving brothers. So when the opportunity to enter the campaign comes up, he takes it. Even if it means running against the only woman he's ever loved. But with a little help from Harmony Harbor's local matchmakers and a lot of holiday cheer, Connor and Arianna may just get the happy ever after they both deserve.

Holly hat den Schritt gewagt: Sie ist mit Gitarre und viel Optimismus von Nashville nach L.A. gezogen, um ein neues Kapitel aufzuschlagen. Dass sie so herzlich von ihrer Tante Lynn aufgenommen wird, hätte sie nie erwartet. Noch dazu ergattert sie ein Zimmer in der WG über der gemütlichen Bar Hot Chocolate. Nur eins scheint für Holly unerreichbar: Die eigene Karriere als Musikerin. Die Hausband des Hot Chocolate könnte ihr auf die Sprünge helfen. Und dass der Gitarrist Raul die Schmetterlinge in ihrem Magen zum Tanzen bringt, ist ein willkommener Bonus...'Ein Song für Holly'ist der Auftakt zur neuen Staffel rund um die Bar Hot Chocolate. Wie immer wird es lustig, aufregend, ein bisschen kompliziert und sehr erotisch. Diese Novelle kann unabhängig von dem Rest der Serie gelesen werden. Und sehr bald geht es auch schon weiter - dann mit dem neuen Mitbewohner Ryan.

2023 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by T.J. Blackley, Holly Day, Nell Iris, Shawn Lane, Eve Morton, K.L. Noone, Charles Payseur, Glenn Quigley, Mere Rain, and Ellie Thomas, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there's an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: The Wedding by T.J. Blackley, Saved by the Bear by Holly Day, After Marcus by Nell Iris, Loving the Boss by Shawn Lane, My Roommate Kyle by Eve Morton, December Beginnings by K.L. Noone, Fieldwork by Charles Payseur, The Great Santa Showdown by Glenn Quigley, Nice and Vicious by Mere Rain, and A Christmas Engagement by Ellie Thomas.

Celebrate World Naked Gardening Day with five gay romance novellas!The Naked Gardening Day stories are a collaboration between Holly Day, Nell Iris, A.L. Lester, K.L. Noone, and Amy Spector. They comprise five MM romance novellas featuring being naked in a garden somehow, somewhere, to mark World Naked Gardening Day on the first Saturday of May.Contains the stories:Perfect Rows by Holly Day: Everything would've been perfect if Grayson hadn't been forced to share his garden with Cam. Grayson wants to grow vegetables, and he has a plan for how to do it. Cam loves flowers in perfect rows, but Grayson is incapable of growing things in lines. Most days end in conflict, at least until Grayson realizes he can shut Cam up by kissing him. But will they ever be able to agree about the garden?Strike a Pose by Nell Iris: Didrik would do anything for his BFF Filip, including taking naked pictures for a charity calendar of his dad Johan, the stunning man responsible for Didrik's gay awakening. Now a widower, Johan is ready to move on. As they start the project, the attraction between them grows. Their connection is easy, but not without challenges. Will they get their happily ever after?The Death of Digby Catch by Amy Spector: When August Catch arrives at the Arachne's Loom estate to collect his late Uncle Digby's things, he is thrown together with Theo Webb, the heir to the Webb family fortune. The attraction is instant. When Theo begins to suspect Digby may have been murdered, he and August will need to work together to discover the killer, and not let the thing growing between them be a distraction.The Hermit of Aldershill Manor by K.L. Noone: Charlie's ready to start a new job and life at Aldershill Manor. As a historian, he's thrilled to dive into the archives. And he can run from a messy break-up. And explore lovely gardens, too. Lionel does not like tourists, conversations, or social niceties. But he loves his job: helping beauty grow. When he finds the new historian caught in a storm, he offers shelter, which might bloom into more.Warning! Deep Water by A.L. Lester: Spring 1947. England has just come through the worst winter in living memory. Peter's been drifting since he left the army a year ago. George is lonely, despite the busy horticultural nursery he owns. Peter's decision to take a swim in the irrigation tank presents them both with the chance to reach out and help each other. Can two misfits find a way to fit together with someone after all?

2021 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by Kris T. Bethke, Jamie Craig, Holly Day, Ofelia Gränd, Pat Henshaw, Nell Iris, A.C. Katt, Shawn Lane, Wayne Mansfield, and K.L. Noone, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there's an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: Gingerbread and Good Tidings by Kris T. Bethke, First and Always by Jamie Craig, Blown Away by Holly Day, Kisses and Cabins by Ofelia Gränd, A Kiss in Time by Pat Henshaw, Wake Him with a Kiss by Nell Iris, A Permanent Arrangement by A.C. Katt, Holly Jolly by Shawn Lane, Ugly by Wayne Mansfield, and Cinnamon and Strawberries by K.L. Noone.

Originally published in four parts this is the full story in one package. When Hope loses her husband, she fears her happiest days are behind her. With her only connection to London broken, she moves home to York to be near her family and to begin to build a new life. Taking a job at the antique shop she has always admired, she finds herself crossing paths with two very different men. Will, who has recently become the guardian to his niece after the tragic death of her parents. And Ciaran, who she enlists to help solve the mystery of an Egyptian antique. Two men who represent two different happy endings. But can she trust herself to choose the right man? And will that bring her everything she really needs?The brand new novel from Holly Hepburn, author of Coming Home to Brightwater Bay. ~•~Praise for Holly Hepburn~•~ ‘…treat yourself to a feel-good hit of warm fuzziness from Holly Hepburn. This enchanting novel tells the story of a grieving widow who finds herself ready for love again.'– S Magazine, Daily Express ‘This book has everything from a beautiful setting to romance…and even a fascinating Egyptian mystery!'– My Weekly ‘Uplifting'– Bella Magazine'A fresh new voice, brings wit and warmth to this charming tale of two sisters'Rowan Coleman'Warm, witty and laced with intriguing secrets! I want to pull up a bar stool, order a large G&T and soak up all the gossip at the Star and Sixpence!'Cathy Bramley'The Star and Sixpence sparkles with fun, romance, mystery, and a hunky blacksmith. It's a real delight'Julie Cohen'Like the dream pub landlady who always knows exactly what you want, Holly Hepburn has created the most delightful welcome to what promises to be a brilliant series, in the first Star and Sixpence. The sisters are warm and intriguing, the neighbours are (mostly!) friendly and the gossip is utterly addictive. I was very sad when it was time for last orders, and am already looking forward to the next round. Especially if a certain blacksmith happens to be at the bar...'Kate Harrison'Warm, witty and utterly charming, Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter's day. It left me with the most wonderful happy glow'Cally Taylor'A super sparkling star of a story and I can't wait for part two'Alexandra Brown

La vita è imprevedibile: non sai mai quando potrebbe darti un'altra occasione per essere felice Da quando è rimasta vedova, Hope non riesce a scrollarsi di dosso l'idea che il capitolo migliore della sua vita sia ormai concluso e che il futuro non abbia più nulla di buono in serbo per lei. Così, per sfuggire alla nostalgia, si è lasciata alle spalle Londra e i ricordi dolorosi per tornare a York, la sua città d'origine, dove la attendono familiari desiderosi di dimostrarle che un nuovo inizio è ancora possibile. Seppure controvoglia, Hope accetta di dare una mano come commessa in un bellissimo negozio di antiquariato, uno di quei posti magici in cui il tempo sembra essersi fermato e che lei adora da quando era bambina. Nella sua nuova vita, fa la conoscenza di due uomini molto diversi tra loro: Will, che ha recentemente ottenuto la custodia legale della nipotina di Hope dopo che i suoi genitori sono morti in un tragico incidente, e Ciaran, che le offre il proprio aiuto per la risoluzione di un mistero che riguarda uno degli oggetti in vendita nel negozio. Sia Will che Ciaran potrebbero essere il lieto fine in cui Hope non osa sperare, ma chi dei due riuscirà a far battere il suo cuore? A volte il destino ci mette davanti a un bivio. Qual è la scelta giusta? «Un romanzo dolcissimo, che infonde tanta speranza e buon umore.» «Brava Holly Hepburn, ha creato una storia irresistibile sulle seconde occasioni.» «Ogni pagina è una coccola, perché questo libro è una di quelle letture magiche che vorresti non finissero mai.» «L'ho divorato tutto in una volta e adesso non vedo l'ora di rileggerlo!» Holly HepburnHa sempre desiderato diventare una scrittrice. E così, dopo aver pubblicato la sua prima novella, non si è più fermata. Le sue storie sono deliziose favole moderne che scatenano il buon umore.

••PART THREE in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde•• Eve has always lived on Ennisfarne, an idealic island just off the coast of Northumberland and only accessible when tides are low. There she runs a bar on Darling Cove, named after her ancestors who settled there many year ago. Logan is a famous photographer desperate to get away from the bad press after a difficult break-up. Renting a cabin from Eve, he chooses Darling Cove for it's beautiful views and the hope of anonymity. The pair don't get off to the best start, butting heads over Eve's adorable but boisterous Chocolate lab. But when Logan's famous identity is revealed, Eve can't resist the urge to help him.The brand new novella series from Holly Hepburn, author of Coming Home to Brightwater Bay.

••PART ONE in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde•• Eve has always lived on Ennisfarne, an idyllic island just off the coast of Northumberland and only accessible when tides are low. There she runs a bar overlooking Darling Cove, a heavenly horseshoe-shaped beach named after her seafaring ancestors, whose links to the Farne Islands stretch back centuries. Logan is a famous photographer desperate to evade the limelight after a difficult break-up. Renting a cottage from Eve, he chooses Ennisfarne in the hope of anonymity but is immediately spellbound by its natural beauty. The pair don't get off to the best start, butting heads over Eve's adorable but boisterous Chocolate Labrador. But when Logan's true identity is revealed, Eve realises her new tenant isn't quite the man she thought he was. Is it too late to start again or will Logan's island escape be over almost before it's begun?The brand new novella series from Holly Hepburn, author of Coming Home to Brightwater Bay, will whisk you away to a sublime seaside retreat you'll never want to leave.

2022 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by Sarah Hadley Brook, Holly Day, Ofelia Gränd, Nell Iris, Hannah Morse, K.S. Murphy, K.L. Noone, Amy Spector, Ellie Thomas, and Tinnean, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there's an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: Found in the Storm by Sarah Hadley Brook, The Wingman by Holly Day, The Ruby Tooth by Ofelia Gränd, Secrets on a Train by Nell Iris, Hatch by Hannah Morse, Trust with Glittering Eyes by K.S. Murphy, The Snails of Dun Nas by K.L. Noone, How to Cheat at Dirty Santa by Amy Spector, The Thrill of the Chase by Ellie Thomas, and Twelve Desserts by Tinnean.

••PART TWO in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde•• Eve has always lived on Ennisfarne, an idealic island just off the coast of Northumberland and only accessible when tides are low. There she runs a bar on Darling Cove, named after her ancestors who settled there many year ago. Logan is a famous photographer desperate to get away from the bad press after a difficult break-up. Renting a cabin from Eve, he chooses Darling Cove for it's beautiful views and the hope of anonymity. The pair don't get off to the best start, butting heads over Eve's adorable but boisterous Chocolate lab. But when Logan's famous identity is revealed, Eve can't resist the urge to help him.The brand new novella series from Holly Hepburn, author of Coming Home to Brightwater Bay.

••PART FOUR in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde•• Eve has always lived on Ennisfarne, an idealic island just off the coast of Northumberland and only accessible when tides are low. There she runs a bar on Darling Cove, named after her ancestors who settled there many year ago. Logan is a famous photographer desperate to get away from the bad press after a difficult break-up. Renting a cabin from Eve, he chooses Darling Cove for it's beautiful views and the hope of anonymity. The pair don't get off to the best start, butting heads over Eve's adorable but boisterous Chocolate lab. But when Logan's famous identity is revealed, Eve can't resist the urge to help him.The brand new novella series from Holly Hepburn, author of Coming Home to Brightwater Bay.​

In Holly James's newest rom-com, sparks ignite as a pair of broke exes get locked in a house together on a reality show for a chance to win a million dollars, a second-chance romance that perfectly captures the absurd sincerity of made-for-TV love. Olivia Martin and Chuck Walsh have chemistry. Too much chemistry, perhaps. Their every interaction as a couple either lights the house up with sexual tension or burns it down with anger. After one huge, very public fight, they finally break up for good. Or so they think. Someone was filming their dramatic argument in the street and—because Olivia's parents were Hollywood royalty, and because Chuck's an actor whose star is on the rise—the video goes viral. When Name Your Price, a reality game show, sees the footage, they invite Olivia and Chuck to shoot a very unusual challenge: Live locked in a house together for one month and they will be paid a million dollars. Each. Olivia really needs the money if she's going to keep her beloved grandmother in her nursing home, and Chuck is desperate for any chance to win Olivia back. So the game is on—even as the show tries to pluck every nerve with only one bed, one bathroom, and a set of rules that will lose them money if broken—including no touching. With stakes that have never been higher and their explosive chemistry at a fever pitch, can Chuck and Olivia keep it together (and their hands off each other) for one month? Find out next week on Name Your Price!

Celebrate World Letter Writing Day with this box set! From a gentle small town missing letter mystery to lovers reconnecting after years apart, from a scientist and an architect falling in love long distance to a perilous undercover connection, these stories deliver a happy ending for everyone!Contains the stories:Dear John by Holly Day: Logan is working undercover on an island. Instead of getting close to the syndicate leader he's investigating, he gets to know his boyfriend. Zion wants to be with Logan but has to get out of the relationship he's in first, and he's stuck on an island with no cellphone reception. Then Logan tells him the truth, and everything changes. How can Zion trust Logan when he's been lying about who he is?Love, Isidor by Nell Iris: My darling Henri. I still dream of you after all this time. One letter from his ex, Isidor, turns Henri's world upside down. It's been a decade since they couldn't make their long-distance relationship work, and Henri still questions the decisions they made. Could they have fought harder for what they had? Is ten years apart too long, or will old feelings reignite when Henri and Isidor meet again?Reading It Wrong by A.L. Lester: A date turned down. A stolen letter. A reminder that nerds don't just play board-games. Reading it Wrong is a gentle MM romance set in the small-town world of Theatr Fach.A Flowering of Ink by K.L. Noone: Burne loves his research. But months of island field work can get lonely until a fascinating letter arrives. Devon lives alone in a house he's designed, full of roses and ocean views. When a misdirected birthday card turns up, he has to send it on and can't resist adding a note. As Burne and Devon trade letters, they fall in love across ink and paper, but what might happen when they finally meet?

Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde. Originally published as novellas, this paperback contains all fours parts of the story from irresistible beginning to heart-warming conclusion. Eve has always lived on Ennisfarne, an idyllic island just off the coast of Northumberland and only accessible when tides are low. There she runs a bar overlooking Darling Cove, a heavenly horseshoe-shaped beach named after her seafaring ancestors, whose links to the Farne Islands stretch back centuries. Logan is a famous photographer desperate to evade the limelight after a difficult break-up. Renting a cottage from Eve, he chooses Ennisfarne in the hope of anonymity but is immediately spellbound by its natural beauty. The pair don't get off to the best start, butting heads over Eve's adorable but boisterous Chocolate Labrador. But when Logan's true identity is revealed, Eve realises her new tenant isn't quite the man she thought he was. Is it too late to start again or will Logan's island escape be over almost before it's begun?The brand new novel from Holly Hepburn, author of Coming Home to Brightwater Bay, will whisk you away to a sublime seaside retreat you'll never want to leave.

••PART ONE in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde•• When Daisy's mother falls ill she is forced to return home. With her twin sons in tow, she moves back to Half Moon Farm, her family's ancient hop farm. But a new life in the Kent countryside isn't necessarily as idyllic as it might seem. Daisy's relationship with her mother is complicated and the tumbledown farm isn't the only thing that needs rebuilding. Daisy and her sons must adjust to life with estranged family, a leaking roof, and no WiFi. Luckily for Daisy, she might yet find some distraction in silver fox farmer, Drew, or in the haughty heir to the nearby estate, Kit, who she can't seem to avoid. Daisy must learn to juggle her new life, the boys, and the daunting task of updating the farm. But there are secrets lurking in her family's past that might throw everything into further disarray…

Ómnibus Jazmín 563 En busca del heredero Carolyn Zane No había ni rastro del heredero al trono. Entre tanto, la bella princesa Marie-Claire parecía haberse enamorado de Sebastian LeMarc, un importante aristócrata, y los atentos cuidados que este le dedicaba podrían indicar que él sentía lo mismo. ¿Sería su relación lo suficientemente fuerte para hacer frente a los rumores que afirmaban que Sebastian estaba más relacionado con la familia real de lo que todos pensaban? En busca de una princesa Donna Clayton La princesa Ariane se ofreció para infiltrarse en el palacio de Rhineland y obtener información sobre un grupo de personas que se rumoreaba querían hacerse con el control de St. Michel. Pero cuando ella y el joven e irresistible príncipe Etienne se hicieron compañeros inseparables, todo el mundo empezó a pensar que entre ellos había algo más que amistad.Algo más que un acuerdo Holly Jacobs Elias Donovan estaba seguro de convertirse en socio del bufete de abogados en el que trabajaba, pero, según su jefe, le faltaba algo esencial: una esposa. Así que afirmó estar prometido... con su vecina, Sarah Madison. La pragmática Sarah aceptó la propuesta de Elias. Pero a medida que la mentira se fue complicando, Sarah se fue dando cuenta de que no podía seguir negando lo que sentía.

Welcome to beautiful Hope Island where the sea sparkles, the daffodils are blooming and a blossoming romance is just around the corner… Bella has always had a sunny outlook and caring nature, despite recently falling on hard times. When she finds a handsome homeless man on her doorstep, her kind heart tells her she must help him. So, she invites Isaac into her cottage and into her life in ways she could never have imagined… But Isaac is not what he seems. He's keeping a huge secret from Bella, yet he never expected to fall for this open, generous and charming woman. Bella can't ignore the chemistry between her and Isaac, but she's had her trust badly broken in her past. Will she run when she learns the truth about Isaac, or will he be the one man who can help Bella believe in love again? A gorgeously romantic and heartwarming story to completely lose yourself in. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jane Costello and Miranda Dickinson. Read what everyone is saying about Holly Martin: ‘I am in love. I am in love. I am in love. Holly, you are a writing goddess.'Book in Wonderland'This story had everything that I utterly adore... absolutely gorgeous in every single way possible.'Becca's Books Like getting a huge hug from your best friend, after you haven't seen them for a while…a fabulously sweet and cosy romance.'Rachel's Random Reads ‘Warm and heart-lifting and pretty perfect. If you are after a feel good book then look no further...one I recommend putting in your suitcase for your holiday read!'Escapades of a Bookworm ‘This story has everything you look for in a contemporary romance story. It is funny, engaging and warm. The characters are quirky, honest, and lovable.'What's Better Than Books ‘A lovely relaxing book full of wit and romance, this a book which will leave you feeling uplifted and with a smile on your face.'Shelley Back Books ‘Holly Martin writes about life and love with such big-hearted warmth and flair.'Belinda Jones'Romantic and written with the fabulous humour that makes Holly's books such a delight… utterly gorgeous, funny, and swoonsome.'Rachael Lucas ‘The characters seem to jump out of the pages and into your head and heart.'Fiona's Book Reviews

Katherine Center's The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling in a modern blend of screwball action and romantic attraction when a case of mistaken identity lands a college professor on the run with a mysterious—and dangerously hot—fixer... When bookish Penny Collins reluctantly lets her sister drag her to an estate sale at a neighbor's house, she's hoping for a little diversion rummaging through dusty antiques. Instead, she ends up in a public squabble over candlesticks with the deceased owner's nephew, Anthony—right before a dead body tumbles out of a closet. Penny's plan for the summer involved finalizing tenure at the university where she's a computer sciences professor. Instead, she's suddenly on the run with a man she barely knows, scaling walls, evading bullets, and accidentally stabbing henchmen. It seems the wrong people have got it in their heads that she's Anthony's girlfriend and, by association, in possession of something they desperately need—and will do anything to get. As for Anthony, he has a top-secret occupation as a fixer, but a recent fix went dangerously awry, and now he and Penny are dodging both a ruthless billionaire and the FBI. And it'll take all of Penny's plentiful savvy and common sense, in addition to Anthony's particular set of skills, to survive long enough for her to see the next semester...

Part two in Holly Hepburn's original bestselling series, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde. When sisters Sam and Nessie left the city lights to take over The Star and Sixpence pub in Little Monkham, little did they realise they'd be taking on the villagers too... Thrown in at the deep end with a wedding to organise at the same time as launching their new hotel rooms, the last thing they need is Sam's past catching up with them. As the scandal strikes, the only question is will the villagers stick their necks out for two relative newcomers? Or will Franny, the terrifying postmistress, see them gone for good... If you loved part two in the STAR AND SIXPENCE series, part three - Autumn at the Star and Sixpence - is available now to download!'A fresh new voice, brings wit and warmth to this charming tale of two sisters'Rowan Coleman'You'll fall in love with this fantastic new series from a new star of women's fiction, Holly Hepburn. Filled to the brim with captivating characters and fantastic storylines in a gorgeous setting, Snowdrops at The Star and Sixpence is simply wonderful. I want to read more!'Miranda Dickinson'The Star and Sixpence sparkles with fun, romance, mystery, and a hunky blacksmith. It's a real delight'Julie Cohen'Like the dream pub landlady who always knows exactly what you want, Holly Hepburn has created the most delightful welcome to what promises to be a brilliant series, in the first Star and Sixpence. The sisters who inherit a tired local and must bring it back to life are warm and intriguing, the neighbours are (mostly!) friendly and the gossip is utterly addictive. I was very sad when it was time for last orders, and am already looking forward to the next round. Especially if a certain blacksmith happens to be at the bar...'Kate Harrison'Warm, witty and utterly charming, Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter's day. It left me with the most wonderful happy glow'Cally Taylor'Warm, witty and laced with intriguing secrets! I want to pull up a bar stool, order a large G&T and soak up all the gossip at the Star and Sixpence!'Cathy Bramley'A super sparkling star of a story and I can't wait for part two'Alexandra Brown

Part four in the original bestselling series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde. As snow falls over Little Monkham, and carols echo around the green, with the village choir preparing for their biggest event of the year, it's time to return to the Star and Sixpence for a suitably festive drink. Nessie and Sam are racking up success after success at the Star and Sixpence pub, but their personal lives leave something to be desired. Sam's gorgeous actor boyfriend is far away filming, and Nessie has an unwanted neighbour arrive in the form of Owen's ex-mother-in-law. With several spanners in the works, can Nessie and Sam pull off a Christmas miracle and get their happy-ever-after…? If you loved the STAR AND SIXPENCE series, Holly's next two - the PICTURE HOUSE BY THE SEA series and the CASTLE COURT series - are available to download and read today!'A fresh new voice, brings wit and warmth to this charming tale of two sisters'Rowan Coleman'You'll fall in love with this fantastic new series from a new star of women's fiction, Holly Hepburn. Filled to the brim with captivating characters and fantastic storylines in a gorgeous setting, Snowdrops at The Star and Sixpence is simply wonderful. I want to read more!'Miranda Dickinson'The Star and Sixpence sparkles with fun, romance, mystery, and a hunky blacksmith. It's a real delight'Julie Cohen'Like the dream pub landlady who always knows exactly what you want, Holly Hepburn has created the most delightful welcome to what promises to be a brilliant series, in the first Star and Sixpence. The sisters who inherit a tired local and must bring it back to life are warm and intriguing, the neighbours are (mostly!) friendly and the gossip is utterly addictive. I was very sad when it was time for last orders, and am already looking forward to the next round. Especially if a certain blacksmith happens to be at the bar...'Kate Harrison'Warm, witty and utterly charming, Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter's day. It left me with the most wonderful happy glow'Cally Taylor'Warm, witty and laced with intriguing secrets! I want to pull up a bar stool, order a large G&T and soak up all the gossip at the Star and Sixpence!'Cathy Bramley'A super sparkling star of a story and I can't wait for part two'Alexandra Brown

Part Three in Holly Hepburn's original bestselling series, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde. As autumn starts to draw in and the nights are getting darker, the fire is lit at the Star and Sixpence and Nessie and Sam start to turn their thoughts to the annual bonfire night. The village comes together every year to celebrate the turning of the season and this year is going to be extra-special.If you loved part three of the STAR AND SIXPENCE series, download part four - Christmas at the Star and Sixpence - now!'A fresh new voice, brings wit and warmth to this charming tale of two sisters'Rowan Coleman'You'll fall in love with this fantastic new series from a new star of women's fiction, Holly Hepburn. Filled to the brim with captivating characters and fantastic storylines in a gorgeous setting, Snowdrops at The Star and Sixpence is simply wonderful. I want to read more!'Miranda Dickinson'The Star and Sixpence sparkles with fun, romance, mystery, and a hunky blacksmith. It's a real delight'Julie Cohen'Like the dream pub landlady who always knows exactly what you want, Holly Hepburn has created the most delightful welcome to what promises to be a brilliant series, in the first Star and Sixpence. The sisters who inherit a tired local and must bring it back to life are warm and intriguing, the neighbours are (mostly!) friendly and the gossip is utterly addictive. I was very sad when it was time for last orders, and am already looking forward to the next round. Especially if a certain blacksmith happens to be at the bar...'Kate Harrison'Warm, witty and utterly charming, Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter's day. It left me with the most wonderful happy glow'Cally Taylor'Warm, witty and laced with intriguing secrets! I want to pull up a bar stool, order a large G&T and soak up all the gossip at the Star and Sixpence!'Cathy Bramley'A super sparkling star of a story and I can't wait for part two'Alexandra Brown

Drei romantische Weihnachtskomödien für die schönste Zeit des Jahres: „Stille Nacht und Weihnachtswunder“ von Ashley Bloom als eBook bei dotbooks. Echtes Glück braucht keinen Glamour-Faktor … Holly weiß, worauf es in New York ankommt – die Modekolumnistin kennt die neusten Trends und geht auf die besten Partys. Aber was passiert, wenn sie ihr kleines Königreich zwischen Upper East Side und Tribeca verlässt, um Weihnachten bei den Eltern in der Provinz zu feiern? Holly landet mit ihrem Auto in einer Schneewehe – und sitzt plötzlich irgendwo im Nirgendwo fest. Ein Albtraum! Doch als die warmherzige Deborah Baker das City-Girl bei sich aufnimmt, bekommt Hollys Leben eine ungeahnte Wende. Zum einen, weil die Bewohner des kleinen Örtchens Loveland ihr sofort ans Herz wachsen – zum anderen, weil Deborah einen attraktiven Single-Sohn hat, der genau so heiß ist wie die Winternächte kalt … Erleben Sie außerdem, was passiert, als die junge Tiffany kurz vor dem Fest der Liebe ein kleines Hündchen bei sich aufnimmt. Und welche Überraschung mag wohl auf Jake warten, der seiner Langzeitfreundin Diana am Heiligabend einen Heiratsantrag machen will, den sie nicht ablehnt kann … so wie die zwölf davor? Romantisch, verrückt und ein echtes Festtagsvergnügen – versüßen Sie sich lange Winternächte mit diesen drei Romanen von Ashley Bloom! Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: „Stille Nacht und Weihnachtswunder – Drei Romane in einem eBook“ von Ashley Bloom, auch bekannt als SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Autorin Manuela Inusa. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag.

Stealing from a dragon is bad, getting caught is worse.Kasper Cobalt is a thief who wants to quit, but his boss forces him to do one last job. He has, of course, heard of dragons, but he isn't sure he believes in them until he's standing in front of a guy who breathes smoke and has weird eyes.Saxon the Sinful is bored out of his mind. Running a jewelry store on Dragon Row should be pleasing. He is, after all, surrounded by gold and gemstones. But he's also surrounded by humans, and one of them has the audacity to try to steal from him.After having caught Kasper, Saxon locks him up in his basement. He should kill him, and he might, but first he'll feed him. He looks hungry. Kasper can't hang around and play dragon's prisoner even though Saxon takes great care of him. His boss will kill him if he doesn't finish the job. Kasper is reluctant to betray Saxon, but a thief and a dragon can never have a happily ever after, can they?NOTE: The Dragon's Prisoner takes place on the same street as The Book Dragon's Lair and Mated to the Fire Dragon but can be read as a standalone story.

Sequel to Vampire Food A former blood slave. A talkative vampire. Dreams about canned goods.Chaton Roux was rescued from a blood bar and taken to a gated community of supernaturals. For two years, he's kept his head down and done his best to avoid people. The only time he finds peace is when he's in the garden he shares with his best friend. They're doing their best to grow as many vegetables as possible since the community is on the verge of starving.Asher Blackmore knows he should keep his distance, but there is something about Chaton that always makes him want to push for more. Things would've been easier if he'd been a mayfly shifter, then he wouldn't have a mouth and wouldn't say stupid things all the time.When the community's business goes up in flames, the threat of starvation becomes all the more real, and Chaton does his best to come up with ways to preserve food to last them through winter. It's hard labor, but what better way to deal with a chatty vampire than to drag him into the kitchen and put him to work?

When Daisy's mother falls ill she is forced to return home. With her twin sons in tow, she moves back to Half Moon Farm, her family's ancient hop farm. But a new life in the Kent countryside isn't necessarily as idyllic as it might seem. Daisy's relationship with her mother is complicated and the tumbledown farm isn't the only thing that needs rebuilding. Daisy and her sons must adjust to life with estranged family, a leaking roof, and no WiFi. Luckily for Daisy, she might yet find some distraction in silver fox farmer, Drew, or in the haughty heir to the nearby estate, Kit, who she can't seem to avoid.Daisy must learn to juggle her new life, the boys, and the daunting task of updating the farm. But there are secrets lurking in her family's past that might throw everything into further disarray…

Love is an open door…except when it keeps slamming in your face Hopeless romantic Milly Rose has had her fair share of heartbreak. Obsessed with all things Disney, she refuses to give up on finding her Prince Charming – he's out there somewhere, isn't he? When Milly is given a job to investigate the origins of a historical building in the village of Clover's Rest, she's not sure what to expect. What she discovers takes her breath away - a beautiful real life Cinderella castle, complete with turrets, a magnificent drawbridge AND a very handsome owner…Cameron Heartstone. As Milly and Cameron begin to unearth the secrets of Clover Castle, they can't ignore the intense chemistry building between them. But they've both been hurt badly before. Can they take a big leap of faith and find their own happily-ever-after? A deliciously enchanting read that will delight fans of Rachael Lucas, Lucy Diamond and Miranda Dickinson or anyone who has ever blubbed at a Disney movie. Who says real life can't be a fairytale? ‘Holly Martin writes about life and love with such big-hearted warmth and flair.'Belinda Jones ‘Holly Martin makes me laugh out loud. Her stories are filled with memorable, lovable characters who reel me in and leave me giggling long after I finish the book.'Jenny Hale

Part one in Holly Hepburn's original bestselling series, perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde. When sisters Nessie and Sam inherit a little pub in a beautiful country village they jump at the chance to escape their messy lives and start afresh. But when they arrive at the Star and Sixpence, it's not quite what they imagined - it's pretty much derelict, ruined by debts, and it's going to be a huge job to get it up and running again. It's just before Christmas but they are determined to relaunch on New Year's Eve, to bring the new year in with a bang. But with nosy neighbours, miserable locals and no money to contend with, it's not going to be easy. And when the sisters'past comes back to haunt them, they start to think that the fresh start they needed is very far away indeed…If you loved part one of the STAR AND SIXPENCE series, download part 1.5 - Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence - for free now!'A fresh new voice, brings wit and warmth to this charming tale of two sisters'Rowan Coleman'You'll fall in love with this fantastic new series from a new star of women's fiction, Holly Hepburn. Filled to the brim with captivating characters and fantastic storylines in a gorgeous setting, Snowdrops at The Star and Sixpence is simply wonderful. I want to read more!'Miranda Dickinson'The Star and Sixpence sparkles with fun, romance, mystery, and a hunky blacksmith. It's a real delight'Julie Cohen'Like the dream pub landlady who always knows exactly what you want, Holly Hepburn has created the most delightful welcome to what promises to be a brilliant series, in the first Star and Sixpence. The sisters who inherit a tired local and must bring it back to life are warm and intriguing, the neighbours are (mostly!) friendly and the gossip is utterly addictive. I was very sad when it was time for last orders, and am already looking forward to the next round. Especially if a certain blacksmith happens to be at the bar...'Kate Harrison'Warm, witty and utterly charming, Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter's day. It left me with the most wonderful happy glow'Cally Taylor'Warm, witty and laced with intriguing secrets! I want to pull up a bar stool, order a large G&T and soak up all the gossip at the Star and Sixpence!'Cathy Bramley'A super sparkling star of a story and I can't wait for part two'Alexandra Brown

Would you travel to another planet on the off chance of finding your soulmate?Alien Tails is a set of three MM romance novellas about tail-waving aliens who travel through space and find their human destined mates in the most unlikely of places. But once they've found them, will they be able to convince their mates to see past their differences and accept that they're meant to be?Contains the stories:There Will Be Aliens: Carlo is having a bad day, and now he's seeing aliens too. After a futile struggle, he finds himself on a spaceship leaving Earth. Zenon doesn't know what it is about the earthling male. They're to get females, but he's claiming the male as his payment for the mission. Can he keep Carlo safe from all the dangers lurking along the trip? He has to because Carlo is his, and he's not letting him go.How to Soothe a Dragon: Long before Derek was born, the planet was taken over by a mind-controlling alien race, and everyone is affected except for him. Ocren is obsessed with his human neighbor, but four years of chasing him up the stairs in their apartment building has Derek refusing to speak to him. Until he accuses him of having broken into his apartment. How will Ocren make Derek believe it wasn't him?The Devil Will Care: What would you do if the devil claimed you were his destined mate? Khaal isn't really the devil. He's a red-skinned, horn-wearing, tail-waving, eight feet tall alien who claims Azrail is his mate. Azrail has read about mates, but it can't apply to him. He's human. But when Khaal plans to escape, Azrail is ready to go. Being mated to the devil can't be worse than being locked up in prison, can it?

How to break up with your boyfriend when your only means of communication are letters?Logan Fleet is working undercover on a one-house island. A syndicate leader he and his team have been investigating was meant to arrive a week ago but hasn't shown. Instead, Logan spends his day watching Zion, a talented artist and the syndicate leader's boyfriend. Logan shouldn't care, but he feels drawn to Zion.One bad decision after the other has landed Zion Dash on an island with no cellphone reception, no internet, and no TV. His only means of communication with the world are letters, and his life is falling apart. He wants to curl up next to Logan, but he must get out of the relationship he's in first.As the days go by, Logan and Zion grow closer. When news about the syndicate leader being on his way reaches them, Logan tells Zion who he is and tries to get him off the island. But Zion isn't sure he believes Logan. How can he trust someone who's been lying about who he is the entire time they've been together?

Uma leitura atual sobre feminismo, trauma e relações amorosas, que nos traz reflexões perspicazes sobre temas difíceis, sem nunca perder o sentido de humor. April é simpática, é bonita e considera-se uma pessoa relativamente normal. No entanto, não consegue passar do quinto encontro romântico. Sempre que pensa que encontrou um homem em quem pode confiar, ele acaba por partir-lhe o coração. E deixá-la furiosa. Ela está farta da forma como os homens tratam as mulheres, e não percebe porque é que as mulheres continuam a querer ser amadas por eles e a fazer tudo para lhes agradar. Se ao menos pudesse ser mais parecida com Gretel… Ela é exatamente o que todos os homens querem: uma mulher perfeita e descomplicada. É linda, descontraída, pertida, nunca se apega demasiado nem traz consigo qualquer carga emocional. Só que Gretel não é real. E April está a fazer-se passar por ela. Assim que April «se torna» Gretel, os encontros passam a ser muito mais pertidos, sobretudo depois de ela começar a sair com Joshua, que não faz a mínima ideia do que se está a passar. Agora é April quem assume o controlo. Mas será ela capaz de controlar os seus sentimentos? E à medida que se aproxima cada vez mais de Joshua, será possível continuar a fazer de conta? Os elogios da crítica: «Um livro doloroso, cru, importante, hilariante, inteligente. Um verdadeiro triunfo.» — Beth O'Leary, autora de Apartamento Partilha-se

Teo Solace has worked hard to achieve his dream of owning a house. But he didn't know he would become next-door neighbor to werewolves or that refusing the pack's demand to sell the house to them would end with being kidnapped.Jerico Franklin left his pack sixteen years ago, and he never planned to return. By refusing to mate with the female his father picked for him, he believed he was doomed to live the rest of his life as a lone wolf. He didn't expect to wake up in a dark cellar with a human by his side. Jerico shouldn't care about the human, but when he learns his former pack intends to kill Teo to take over his house, he knows he has to find a way to get them out of there before he loses control of his wolf.Teo never believed he'd care for a wolf, but spending days in the dark with nothing but Jerico's voice to cling to shifts his perspectives. Humans are a dime on a dozen. One more or less shouldn't matter, but Jerico would've lost himself in the dark if it wasn't for Teo. For how long will Jerico be able to keep Teo safe from the pack? For how long can he keep him safe from himself?

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird meets This Time Next Year in a sliding-doors style romance and coming-to-self story about fate, chance, and the choices we make.What if “meant to be” happened twice?Lucy is at a crossroads. The same night she quits her thankless job she meets Caleb, a local photographer in her seaside town, and has a run-in with Max—the once love of her life. As Lucy decides the right path forward—finally pursue her dream of becoming a writer, or move to London and revive her career—her choice will change her life in unimaginable ways. Stay. After a decade of trying to run from her dream, Lucy is finally facing her fears and putting pen to page. With her budding romance with handsome, artistic Caleb, she has more inspiration now than ever. But can Lucy and Caleb open themselves up after their past heartbreaks? And will their different paths take them to the same place? Go. Lucy can't believe her luck when a room in her best friend's London house share opens up and she lands a job at the prestigious Supernova. It gives her the courage to face Max, who's serendipitous encounter still has her reeling, and ask what really happened almost a decade ago? But does she really want to know, when being together feels like fate? In concurrent storylines that track what would have happened if Lucy chose to Stay or Go, What Might Have Been is a sweeping story that poses the questions: is it destiny or chance that decides who we are meant to be, and who we are meant to love? And is there such a thing as a soul mate?

Jace Villin likes straight lines and clean surfaces. Life is so much easier when everything is in its right place, and he and his friend Felicity have a good system for the cubicle at work. They have a drawer each, one side of the bulletin board each, and they don't interfere with each other's territories. But then Felicity quits, and Jace has to share his cubicle with someone else.Paxton Sallow promised himself never to work in an office again, but there are no job openings, and he has bills to pay. The job might be the most boring he's ever had to endure, but at least he can amuse himself with moving Jace's things around. It's amazing how upsetting a crooked label can be.Jace doesn't know what to do with Paxton. He wants to snarl at him to respect his boundaries at the same time as he wants to run his fingers through his hair and kiss him silly. Paxton knows he should leave Jace alone, but he can't help himself. He wants to see Jace outside of work, but how will Paxton get him to agree to have a cup of coffee with him when he runs off as soon as he tries to ask him out?

Dear Diary,My therapist wants me to write a diary to help me manage my depression. I have no idea how it'll work, but I didn't have the energy to argue with her.All I want is for life to go back to the way it was before I walked in on Christopher and Jason. Or maybe not because I don't think I'll ever be able to forgive Christopher for cheating on me in our bed, but I want to function as I did before that moment. Before I lost everything.Do you remember Lars Olsen from school? I do my best to stay away, but it's like he's magnetic and pulls me in every time I see him. I shouldn't be dating. I don't want to force my crazy on anyone, but he's asked me to dinner. He deserves a sane partner, so it would be unfair to go, wouldn't it?

Cuatro pasos para llegar al matrimonio. Sí, ya era hora de poner el plan en práctica. Primer paso: Encontrar un hombre increíblemente guapo como Seth Rutherford, un científico sin un ápice de romanticismo. Segundo paso: Presentarle una mujer bella y encantadora como Desi Smith, una organizadora de bodas profundamente romántica. Tercer paso: Dejar que actúe la naturaleza. Cuarto paso: ¡Conseguido! Ya tenemos un hombre listo para casarse.

In a world where the government controls everything, and every citizen is given one government-approved kill, Sid Barker is doing his best to keep his head down and not get noticed. At some point, he must have failed. Being a potato farmer doesn't generate enough income, and Sid is making moonshine on the side to keep himself fed, but one day a liquidation agent shows up at his farm, not to kill him, but to blackmail him into giving away his moonshine for free.Thorn Hull is a liquidation agent. Every time someone hands in an application to have someone terminated, he or one of the other agents has to perform the kill. It's a well-paying job, but no money in the world can fill the void in Thorn. He regrets ever becoming an agent, but no one has ever quit the agency and lived to tell the tale.One night in a bar, Thorn runs into Sid, who's far from the dirty little kid he'd been the last time Thorn had seen him. Sid remembers Thorn from his childhood and asks him to help him talk sense into the agent who's blackmailing him. Things soon escalate, and Sid and Thorn find themselves on the run from the liquidation agency. How will they be able to deal with the blackmailer at the same time as they're on the run from the government's trained killers?

A year ago, Cole Hudson got out of an abusive relationship. Since then, he's been hiding in the kitchen of his bakery, avoiding people best he can. He prefers it there, but his best friend Gavin has other ideas.Gavin is set on finding him a boyfriend, but Cole doesn't like hanging around bars, and it's precisely what Gavin has in mind. As Cole's self-proclaimed wingman, Gavin is on the hunt for a worthy partner, but it isn't an easy find.Cole doesn't want to date; he only wants to spend time with Gavin. Gavin only wants Cole to be happy. How many men flocking around Cole will he have to chase away before the right one shows up?

Hayden Perry moved to Landown two and a half weeks ago. He was excited to get the event planning job he'd applied for, but apart from bumping into a cute guy in the elevator, things don't pan out the way he'd hoped. His boss is an ass and his co-workers are idiots, but as much as he dislikes them, he can't afford to quit until he has another job lined up.Corey Hope's school years sucked. With a crippling stutter, he was easy prey, and despite being grown up, his bullies still haunt his nightmares. After he left school, he gave up on trying to talk, and communicates solely through sign language and written text. It works great even though he wished he could say something when Hayden flirts with him in the elevator.Hayden does his best to catch Corey in the elevator as often as he can, and he thinks they might have something, but it all comes crashing down when Corey sees him having lunch with his colleagues. Corey might be drawn to Hayden, but seeing him with his school bullies has old memories washing over him. He won't let them hurt him ever again, and he'd rather forget about Hayden than risk Hayden hurting him.How will Hayden convince Corey he's nothing like his colleagues when Corey refuses to see him?

Everything would've been perfect if Grayson Dawe hadn't been forced to share his garden with Camden Hensley. Grayson has everything he needs in life -- a job, friends, a house he loves, and a garden. He wants to grow enough vegetables to cover his needs over the summer, and he has a plan for how to achieve it.Camden Hensley loves his garden. He loves beautiful flowers in perfect rows, sweet scents and buzzing bees, but his neighbor, Grayson, messes everything up. He mixes vegetables with flowers in the growing beds and is incapable of placing plants in straight lines. And when Cam pulls out the plants growing in the wrong place, Grayson snarls at him.Grayson doesn't want to fight with Camden, but he's completely unreasonable. Cam only wants Grayson to stop creating chaos and to grow flowers instead of vegetables. Neither of them is willing to back down, and days in the garden usually end in shouting matches, at least until Grayson realizes he can shut Cam up by kissing him. But will they ever be able to agree about what plants should grow where?

Devin Jace lives in a huge mansion together with six other people, five of them turn furry, and one needs to drink blood to survive. Sometimes, he suspects it's all a dream. Four years ago, he had no idea supernatural beings existed. It wasn't until he was snatched off the street and forced to live as a blood slave he realized vampires are real and don't sparkle.Three years ago, Mars O'Ceallaigh was part of the team who saved a badly scarred and severely traumatized Devin. As the only vampire on the team, he got to work undercover. To keep up the facade, he tasted Devin's blood. Not a day has gone by since without him thinking about it, both the taste of the blood and Devin. But he wants Devin to be happy, and since he knows vampires are his worst nightmare, he does his best to keep out of his way.When the team learns Devin's captor has escaped prison, Mars is convinced he will come for Devin. Devin might fear Mars, but there is someone he fears more, so when Mars swears to keep him safe, Devin trusts him. Mars more than enjoys being by Devin's side at all times, but will spending every minute of every day with him be enough to keep him safe?