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"The Friend Zone is an exquisite, delicious cupcake of a book. You will gobble it down and hunger for more."--SARINA BOWEN, New York Times bestselling authorThey started as strangers texting...The last thing star tight end Gray Grayson wants to do is drive his agent's daughter's hot-pink car. But he needs the wheels and she's studying abroad.Unknown: Mr. Grayson, my father tells me he lent you my car. I don't care if he's going to sign you or not. As said agent's daughter, I know football players & their ways. So let me be clear. There will be no shenanigans taking place in it or you'll answer to me. You want to hook up with someone, do it in a bed and not in my car. Sincerely, Ivy MackenzieGrayG: Hey, Miss Mac. You do realize your car is a bubblegum-pink Fiat, right? Even if I could get it up surrounded by all that heinous pink, the car is better suited for Lilliputians. So don't worry, there will be no shenanigans (Shenanigans? Srsly? What are we, 80?) anywhere near the car. I'm not about to pull a hamstring in the pursuit of pleasure. BTW beds are overrated. Branch out a little.Soon became best-texting buddies...Gray Grayson drives Ivy nuts. He's irreverent, sex on a stick and completely off-limits. Because Ivy has one golden rule: never get involved with one of her father's clients.But when they finally meet in person, everything goes haywire. Game on.

"I can't wait for another visit to Blossom Branch!" -RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling authorTwo lives spent searching. One summer to never forget. Life in Blossom Branch hasn't always been sweet for Leah Marks. Growing up in the shadow of her overachieving siblings, the shy psychology grad has struggled to find her own place in the world. So when she inherits a long-forgotten summer camp, Leah sees an opportunity to help other kids who are struggling-and maybe find happiness for herself. Her plan takes an unexpected turn, however, after a scorching encounter with the local fire chief, Lucas Carter. He's brave, he's kind…and he's not quite ready to settle down. Leah is drawn to the rugged firefighter-but she fears she'll be burned if she gets too close. Still, Leah and Lucas can't help but fall harder for each other, until the ill-fated uncertainty of their future can no longer be ignored. As another sizzling summer unfolds in Blossom Branch, will they both finally find the home-and the love-they've been searching for? Bonus novella!Ice cream store owner Ginny Black is so close to getting her happily-ever-after, she can practically taste it. And then she learns she's pregnant. So when her dream guy, a successful local woodworker, asks her to move in with him, is it because it's the right thing to do...or because he loves her?Blossom BranchBook 1: The Runaway Bride of Blossom BranchBook 2: One Sweet Southern Summer

Enjoy two classic Lone Star romances from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer!Ethan Arabella Craig was eighteen when she first fell for Ethan Hardeman…and he turned around and married another woman. Four years later, tragedy brings Ethan, still just as tall and handsome, back into her life. He runs his family's cattle empire with an iron hand, and keeps just as tight a grip on the reins holding back his heart. But Arabella is determined not to let this Long, Tall Texan escape her again!Harley Cool, composed rancher Harley Fowler finds his world turned upside down when a beautiful whirlwind bumps into him. Investigator Alice Jones has come to Jacobsville, Texas, to solve a deadly mystery, and all too soon, Harley finds himself square in the middle of her case. But sparks fly between the cowboy and the beautiful brunette, leading them to wonder which will win out-true love or a dangerous threat?New York Times Bestselling Author Diana Palmer2 Heartlfelt Stories Ethan and Harley (Previously published as The Maverick)

Nothing is sweeter than the first kiss of summer…Say You'll Stay by Susan Mallery Shaye Harper has sworn off men for good. But when she meets army vet Lawson Easley during a pit stop on the road to a fresh start, she's drawn in by the quirky town-and the handsome stranger she can't resist. Lawson knows there's no place better than Wishing Tree. Too bad the woman he's certain is "the one" is just passing through…unless he can convince her to give him and his hometown a chance at forever.This Time for Keeps by Synithia Williams Home to care for her ailing father, Michaela Spears is on a mission: reconcile with the one man she can't forget. She broke his heart years ago, so when Khalil appears on her parents' doorstep in his scrubs, she knows it's her last chance. Khalil Davenport shouldn't have taken the job as her dad's home nurse, but he couldn't resist her. Their timing was never right, but now can he trust that she's home to stay?Best Man Next Door by Stefanie London For Sage Nilsen, coming back to her small Massachusetts hometown for a family wedding feels like high school all over again. Except Jamie Hackett has gone from charming boy next door to handsome best man. And sparks are suddenly flying between the popular guy and the so-called outcast. As the wedding gets closer, Sage finds herself on the edge of something unexpected-a second chance in the town she left behind…with the guy she's never forgotten.

Return to Maisey Yates's fan-favorite Four Corners for a marriage of convenience between two unlikely souls-a hopeless romantic and a man who has long given up hope When Alaina finds herself pregnant and alone, she knows she's in a tight spot. Small towns like hers tend to raise eyebrows at unwed mothers, and she knows the vicious gossip mill will soon be churning. Thankfully, her ruggedly stoic childhood protector, Gus McCloud, knows a thing or two about guarding secrets. Offering Alaina a marriage on paper is the least he can do. As a hardworking rancher, Gus is well equipped to provide for Alaina and her baby. And despite plans for a solitary life, he wants to. He knows what it's like to be an outsider, especially after a traumatic childhood left him with scars inside and out. Alaina has long dreamed of a fairy-tale romance, but as the growing fire between her and Gus starts feeling real enough to burn, she questions what that means. Maybe her fake marriage to Gus is the real love she's been missing all along.Four Corners RanchBook 1: Unbridled CowboyBook 2: Merry Christmas CowboyBook 3: Cowboy WildBook 4: The Rough RiderBook 5: The Holiday HeartbreakerBook 6: The Troublemaker

Grudges run deep between two ranch families. And so do secrets…There's no avoiding anyone in Powder River's small community-not even a bitter rival. For years, Cooper McKenna has been thrown together with Tilly Stafford, competing against her at summer rodeos. With all the bad blood between their families, he never imagined they'd be forced to work together. Then Tilly's younger sister is shot, and Cooper comes under suspicion.Determined to get answers, they reluctantly team up, animosity turning to something far more heated-and no less dangerous. Because someone is watching, with a lot to hide and every reason to kill again…A Powder River NovelBook 1: River Strong

Family is always worth the fight Lily Parkman has a Texas-size secret. For years, the single mother has managed to keep the true identity of her daughter Hayden's father under the saddle. But after a mysterious note turns up at Wild Springs Ranch, Lily knows it's time to come clean…starting with Wild Springs' ruggedly handsome foreman, Jonas Buchanan. Jonas already suspects that his deceased brother is Hayden's real father. Still, the widowed rancher isn't prepared for what Lily's revelation means for their friendship-or their future. They both soon discover that when there's more to love, there's more at stake. And when a troublesome figure from the past comes to Last Ride, they must fight like never before…or risk losing their newfound family forever. Bonus novella! When Ruby Parkman's daughter elopes with Brennan Taylor's son, the former high school sweethearts join forces to put a stop to the marriage. But fighting their own rekindled attraction might be tougher than convincing their lovesick teenagers to come home.Last Ride, TexasBook 1: Spring at Saddle RunBook 2: Christmas at Colts CreekBook 3: Summer at Stallion RidgeBook 4: Mornings at River's End RanchBook 5: A Texas Kind of CowboyBook 6: Twilight at Wild Springs

"An abundance of sharp wit and…romantic chemistry." -Booklist on Last Duke StandingDaring. Darling. Determined.Next to the Season's newest diamond, Harriet (Hattie) Woodchurch feels like a plain Jane. But that's of no consequence, since Hattie's plan for her future is to earn enough to live far, far away from her embarrassing family.That is until Mateo Vincente, Duke of Santiava and newly minted Viscount Abbott, arrives in London. While the shy European's spoken English is impeccable, his writing is less fluent. The ton is eager to meet the handsome bachelor, and so many invitations flood in that Mateo needs a correspondence secretary.With her perfect penmanship and way with words, Hattie is recommended, and the two bond over books and the ton's eligible ladies. But when Hattie's friend Flora becomes smitten with the viscount, things get complicated. Flora is tongue-tied in his presence. To help, Hattie feeds her information about Mateo's interests. Soon things turn around and Flora appears on track to become his duchess. Yet for Mateo, something's not quite right. Conversation with Flora isn't as scintillating as it is with Hattie…A Royal MatchBook 1: Last Duke StandingBook 2: The Duke Not TakenBook 3: The Viscount Who Vexed MeBook 4: An Inconvenient Earl

"A swoon-tastic rom-com that readers will love from beginning to end." -Romance by the Book on The Dachshund Wears PradaCan you ever really forget the one who got away? August Merriweather has always been good with animals. In fact, she's known as Manhattan's Dog Whisperer. Men, on the other hand? Not so much. She's been falling for the wrong guys ever since her regrettable crush on Keaton Sax, older brother of her best friend, Leah, and the biggest jerkface this side of the Hudson. Now an emotionally closed off widower, Keaton has become one of the most formidable men on Wall Street, but August knows his secret. He's not driven by sales targets and bonus checks-Keaton just wants to give his family the security they never had. So when Leah asks Keaton to wrangle her over-the-top, dramatic husky at a weekend talent competition, Keaton says yes…and begs August to help him win the event for Leah. Between obstacle courses, Molly's husky temper tantrums and a cabin with just one bed, August is having a blast. Away from the pressure to have a "perfect life" with the "right guy," she finds herself relaxing and getting to see the softer side of the man she once loved. Is this just a temporary truce? Or could Keaton finally be the right guy at the right time? Paws in the CityBook 1: The Dachshund Wears PradaBook 2: Pets of Park AvenueBook 3: Confessions of a Canine Drama Queen

"RaeAnne Thayne gets better with every book." -Robyn Carr, #1 New York TImes bestselling authorNew York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne tells a story of family, healing and second chances in Hope's Crossing.Alexandra McKnight prefers a life of long workdays and short-term relationships, and she's found it in Hope's Crossing. A sous chef at the local ski resort, she's just been offered her dream job at an exclusive new restaurant being built in town. But when it comes to designing the kitchen, Alex finds herself getting up close and personal with construction foreman Sam Delgado…At first glance, Sam seems perfect for Alex. He's big, tough, gorgeous-and in town for only a few weeks. But when Sam suddenly moves into a house down the road, Alex suspects that the devoted single father of a six-year-old boy wants more from her than she's willing to give. Now it's up to Sam to help Alex see that, no matter what happened in her past, together they can build something more meaningful in Hope's Crossing.Hope's CrossingBook 1: Blackberry SummerBook 2: Woodrose MountainBook 3: Sweet Laurel FallsBook 4: Currant Creek ValleyBook 5: Willowleaf LaneBook 6: Christmas in Snowflake CanyonBook 7: Wild Iris Ridge

"A heartfelt opposites-attract romance..." -Publishers WeeklyTotal opposites. Totally irresistible.Mickey Chambers is an expert at analyzing modern literature. But when it comes to figuring out her own story, she's feeling a little lost. At thirty-three, she's an adjunct instructor with a meager summer class schedule and too many medical bills, courtesy of her chronic illness. Picking up a bartending gig seems perfect. Sure, Mickey's never done this before, but the gorgeous, grumpy bar owner, Diego Acosta, might be the perfect man to teach the teacher…if he wasn't so stressed.Diego is worried he's running his late wife's bar into the ground. Add the pressures of returning to college part-time at forty-two, and it's no wonder he's making rash decisions. Like hiring the sunny, sexy woman who looks more at home in a library than slinging beers to rowdy barflies, and who turns out to be teaching his online writing course, a complication neither was expecting…It's not long before Mickey starts reenergizing The Saloon with cocktails, karaoke and an optimism even Diego can't ignore. They need to fight their feelings if they want to keep things professional, but all it takes is one sip, one kiss, to shake both their worlds forever…

"Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget." -Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFor the youngest Carson brother, finding-and fixing-trouble seems to be all in a day's workMace Carson doesn't consider himself a hero. Back in college, he came upon a woman in trouble and intervened-but he was just one irate Wyoming cowboy with his boots planted firmly on the side of right. Now a successful vintner, Mace is shocked to be reunited with the woman he saved. But it turns out she's in Wyoming on business…a corporate executive representing the company that wants to buy his winery. Only, he's not selling.Kelly Wright has never forgotten that horrible night ten years ago when Mace came to her rescue…has never forgotten him. The surprising success of a winery in the middle of ranch country has brought her to Mustang Creek, and she's secretly thrilled to discover Mace at the helm. Reluctant to mix business with pleasure, Kelly vows to keep things professional, until her attacker is released from prison and comes for vengeance…against both of them. The Carsons of Mustang CreekBook 1: Once a RancherBook 2: Always a CowboyBook 3: Forever a HeroBook 4: A Snow Country Christmas

"Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber." -Publishers Weekly on The Last Carolina SisterThey have nothing in common-except a need to start over… The drawback to having a picture-perfect life is that there's nowhere to go but down-and Annalise Haverford is falling fast. Once, she was the self-proclaimed queen bee of Magnolia, North Carolina. Now her husband has been arrested for fraud, and she's become an outcast in the shallow circles she used to rule. There's only one affordable rental in town, and it's owned by the woman Annalise got fired from a lucrative job. Much as single mother Shauna Myer would like to refuse Annalise, who treated her like dirt on the bottom of her red-soled shoe, she needs that rent money. But when Shauna's first love arrives in town, unraveling secrets she'd hoped to keep, Annalise becomes her unlikely defender. Meghan Banks, an elementary school art teacher whose quiet existence suddenly descends into chaos, is thrown an unexpected lifeline by Annalise, too. As spring ripens into a sultry summer, the three spur each other on to share their fears and dreams, face new challenges, and seize second chances. Because no matter how turbulent life may be, it's much easier to navigate those choppy waters when you're buoyed by true friendship…­ Bonus novella! The last Carlyle sister, new mother Trinity, finds love where she least expects it-with Magnolia's upstanding chief of police, Asher Davis. Both Trinity and Asher think their romantic days are behind them. But then Asher asks Trinity for just one dance…The Carolina GirlsBook 1: Wildflower SeasonBook 2: Mistletoe SeasonBook 3: Wedding SeasonBook 4: The Wish ListBook 5: The Front Porch Club

When unrequited love goes too far, harmless obsessions can quickly turn dangerous… From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson comes a gripping, reader-favorite story. As a young starlet, Kaylie Melville had it all: fame, fortune and a handsome husband, Zane Flannery, who served as her bodyguard. But when one overzealous fan turned out to be a dangerous stalker, Kaylie's dreams turned into a living nightmare. Years later, the fan who once threatened Kaylie's life is being released from a nearby psychiatric facility. Though Zane and Kaylie have since divorced, Zane's protective instincts kick in. Taking Kaylie to his cabin in the mountains, Zane has nothing but her safety on his mind. But being alone together in a remote mountain hideaway proves irresistible for them both, and the sparks that once flew between them are soon reignited…

"I give it five stars-and five chili pepper emojis." -Kate Spencer, author of In a New York MinuteShe's written off more than she can chew…Romance author Sophie Lyon's ironic secret just went viral: she's never been in love-and it's ruining her reputation. With a manuscript deadline looming, Sophie makes an ambitious plan to overcome her writer's block: reunite with her exes (including her last girlfriend Carla, the one person she could have loved) to learn why she's never fallen in love, and document it all for her millions of new online followers. Luckily, Sophie's reclusive landlord, Dash Montrose-a former teen heartthrob-has social media all figured out and is willing to help. What he doesn't mention is that he's an anonymous online crafter, a hobby that helps him maintain his sobriety. No one knows about his complicated relationship with alcohol, and with a family that's Hollywood royalty, Dash has to steer clear of scandal. As Sophie and Dash grow closer, they discover a heat between them that rivals Dash's pottery kiln. But Sophie needs to figure out who she is outside her relationships, and Dash isn't sure he's stable enough for the commitment she deserves. So Sophie suggests what any good romance author would: a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Surely a strictly casual relationship won't cause any trouble… "Spicy. Sexy. Swoony. Rachel Lynn Solomon and Christina Lauren fans will love this story!" -Suzanne Park, author of So We Meet Again and The Do-Over