Living in a year around Christmas town has its drawbacks. The caroling, the decorations, the insanely cheery spirit, it never disappears. It's why I like to hibernate away in my cave - I mean housekeeping a healthy distance from the holly jolly spirits. And all was going according to plan until my nemesis, Storee Taylor, moved in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Without blinking, she turned my simple world into a real nightmare-before-Christmas, especially when she decided to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest - which she was determined to win.

When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.

All newly minted pediatrician Jamie Malek wants is to borrow a roasting pan for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, that requires her to interact with Marc—her best friend’s troublemaking brother, who’s now a tech billionaire. He’s the one who got away. She’s the one who broke his heart. Outside, a howling blizzard. Inside, a crackling fire. Suddenly, being snowbound with the man she never expected to see again might not be such a bad way to spend a winter’s night.

Five Years Earlier: Henry Dunne knows three things: that agreeing to host this raucous house party was a terrible idea, that he absolutely cannot show up to his nursing shift tomorrow with a hangover, and that the beautiful redhead in the corner will be sleeping in his bed tonight.

Evie Crowe is starting over in a strange town with her newborn, and men are the furthest thing from her mind. If only the quiet, hulking farmer, Luke Ward, would stop coming into the thrift shop and piquing her reluctant interest. Evie wants to stay single all the way—she can’t trust anything more than friends-with-holiday-benefits. But Luke is in it for the long haul. He’s fixed on making this a Christmas Evie will remember forever. If she gives him a chance.

Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death”. It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive. Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal.

Tilly Farriday isn’t feeling very jolly this season. Recently divorced and broke, she’s squatting in one of her rental agency’s properties until her new home is ready. The sprinkles on top of the burnt Christmas cookie that is her life? The new owner shows up early, forcing Tilly to hide in the attic to save her job…and what remains of her dignity.

After watching my mother succumb to a mysterious illness, I promised myself two things. I'd find the cure for what ravaged her and leave the godforsaken city where she abandoned me. Four years later, I received an acceptance letter from Dracadia University, one of the oldest most prestigious schools in the country. Nestled on a secluded island off the coast of Maine, it's rumored to be haunted by the souls of the mental patients exiled there centuries before, those whose bones are said to make up the island's white sandy shores. And restless ghosts aren't even its most daunting peculiarity.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

Decisions that haunt, Love that lingers Anne I’m a realist, cynical about falling in love. Until I met Declan - the rich and powerful player. With his quiet determination, he dismantled my cynicism and made me believe. Before I know it, I’m flashing a radiant smile, dressed, and eagerly awaiting him at the altar. Only, I got the text - "I'm not coming" – shattering my world. Regret is a waste of time; I stand by my original convictions. Years later, he’s back demanding a second chance, how dare he? Declan I shook on the agreement without hesitation because I had zero plans to marry ...

His goal is to make her his. Her goal is to resist falling for him. Tate I'm a confirmed bachelor, with zero interest in marriage or settling down. Life is perfect—until she literally crashed into me. One moment, I'm keeping her steady from falling again; the next, she’s laughing with her friends, oblivious to how she has upended my world. Since then, I can’t stop thinking about her. I want her, and I always get what I want. Then, I find out that I either: Marry her or Walk away. Walk away? Not a chance. Lande I never would’ve met Tate if I hadn’t been knocked flat in that ...

Life’s complicated—add a crown, and it’s a royal mess. Tola Adetoye is your average woman—well, if you ignore the daily battle with her untameable hair. Her life is as chaotic as Chicago traffic: college, odd jobs, and caring for her bedridden mom. Let’s just say “easy” isn’t in her vocabulary. So, imagine her shock when she’s hit with the news—she’s a princess. Suddenly, her worries don’t seem so daunting—or so she thinks. Turns out, being royal isn’t all tiaras and tax-free shopping. It’s rules, responsibilities, and a royal family counting on her to carry on...

It started with a heated glance across the boardroom table... I'm Lucas Sinclair, the billionaire CEO of Sinclair Enterprises. I'm accustomed to a world of power and control. Enter Emilia Rivera. Passionate, determined, and utterly captivating. She's not just an event planner; she's a temptation that shatters all my carefully constructed defenses. Her bold vision challenges me, her warmth enthralls me, and damn if she doesn't make me crave more than just a professional relationship. But there's a line we can't cross—she's working for me, and our forbidden desire could jeopardize ...

It started with one night, then unforeseen surprises. Ciara Home is my sanctuary, so I used my last cash to get on a red-eye flight. Little did I know I'd end up next to a charming guy. Our undeniable connection led to a passionate night. It was meant to be just that—one night. So, I ghosted him without a second thought, despite our chemistry. But fate had other plans. That night left me pregnant and keeping my baby a secret becomes impossible when he shows up at my doorstep, determined to be a part of our lives. Resisting him is becoming increasingly hard. Philip The moment she sat next ...

Naima: Lord, who crashes a stranger’s wedding and ends up spending a hot night with a secret billionaire? That'd be me. I blame my bestie, Simone. She dragged me along to her gig, and I slammed straight into Alexander, whose eyes—one green, one half-hazel—held promises even stars couldn’t keep. But a crash later, and not the wedding kind, wiped my slate clean. No memories of him, just a lingering ache for what might’ve been and, nine months later, a little girl with his same two-toned eyes. That should have been the end of it, but life has a way of coming back around to bite you. ...

Their paths were never supposed to cross. But her brother made a costly mistake. The first time he saw her, he wanted her. The next time, he was obsessed. He should’ve left her alone. He watched her. He followed her. He infiltrated her life. It was supposed to be one night. Just one night for payback. But one taste was his undoing. He would never let her go. ♥♥♥Ensnared is the fourth standalone book in the Mafia Romance series. Each book is a standalone with a HEA. This is a spicy-SLOW BURN, Dark Mafia, enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance, which features scenes of a violent ...

Adele Woolner has survived more than a year of abuse, both verbal and physical, at the hands of her now ex-husband. Calling on a strength she never knew she possessed, Adele builds a new life for herself and becomes a stronger woman in the process. Now ready to move forward—she never expects love to waltz into her life when she least expects it. Stefano Indellicati feels an instant attraction to Adele and is determined to get to know her better. Something about her calls on his protective instincts, and he realizes he would do anything to call her his own. Willing to stand and fight for ...

Forbidden desire. Dangerous secrets. One explosive case that will change everything. In the glittering world of Miami's elite law firms, brilliant paralegal Nora Jackson lives by one rule - never trust those in power. But when she's hired to work alongside brooding billionaire attorney Declan Fitzgerald, Nora finds her resolve slipping. Despite his guarded nature and her deep-seated mistrust, she can't deny the electric attraction that crackles between them. As Nora and Declan dive into an explosive legal case that threatens to unravel Declan's dark secrets, the forbidden flames of desire ...

Maya When Nate Carlson swooped back into my small town, he brought a tidal wave of memories from our passionate night together after our high school reunion. But I've been keeping a secret that could upend both our lives - we have a son. Nate I never thought I'd see her again, but there she was - even more stunning and captivating than I remembered. I'm a billionaire tech mogul used to making high-stakes decisions, but nothing could have prepared me for the bombshell of discovering Maya had my child and kept him hidden. Can we overcome the hurt and rebuild the trust to create a future as a ...

I needed protection, and the mob boss needed a fake fiancée. Waking up next to him, wearing nothing but a sultry smile, was not part of the plan. I witnessed a brutal murder, now the killer wants me dead before I can testify. Nick Falco steps in offering me his protection if I’ll do something for him in exchange. I must pretend to be his fiancée while I produce a priceless painting for him to solidify his power. The arrangement was simple enough until I moved in with him, and those haunting blue eyes began lingering upon me. His lightest touch sets me ablaze with desire for him. We must...

Strong White Men, Smart Black Women ... and Babies! Special Interracial Pregnancy Romance Swirl Collection... Contains the following novels and novellas... * Chicago Loving * Delivery * Unexpected Family Life * Another Man's Lost Baby * Office Secrets * Billionaire Baby Benefits * Secret Billionaire and the Accidental Pregnancy * Her Baby Mercedes Over 1,000+ pages of steamy BWWM pregnancy romance with plenty of story, suspense and character development. Look inside for more details.

Keisha When Steve Callahan walked back into my life at that charity gala, it was like no time had passed at all. The passion, the chemistry - it all came rushing back in an instant. But just as I was letting myself fall for him again, I discovered the heartbreaking truth. Can I find the strength to take a leap of faith on our love once more? Or will the wounds of our history be too deep to overcome? Steve I thought I'd lost Keisha forever, that I'd never have the chance to make things right. But fate brought us back together, and I knew I couldn't let her slip away again. I know I have to ...

Quirky Holly Jackson was unlucky in love, yet her romantic heart refused to give up her search for companionship—even after her fiancé left her at the altar on Christmas Eve. Grumpy restaurant owner Kai Kane wanted nothing to do with love. Unfortunately for him, when an eccentric Holly kept entering his restaurant nightly with a different first date, his annoyance grew. When Kai volunteered to help Holly find a suitor, it was for one reason only: to get her out of his restaurant and on to a second date with someone at a different location.

I'm not the kind of girl who has one-night stands. Except...I did. What can I say? After a few drinks with a gorgeous man who made me feel alive for the first time since losing my mom, I was powerless to say no. And I didn't regret it. Not one minute of our hot, mind-melting night together. But he wasn't a forever kind of guy. So I walked away. I wasn't supposed to ever see him again. Then I did. Turns out my sexy one-night stand is Dr. Jacob Mitchell - and he's the cardiothoracic surgeon who just saved my dad's life.