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Sophie Harper never expected a runaway Labrador to change her life, but Bruce had other plans. When the energetic pup led her straight into the path of Ryan Cole, a fearless firefighter with an easy smile and a heart of gold, Sophie found herself caught in something she wasn’t prepared for—love. Their connection grows through late-night walks, playful banter, and quiet moments of understanding. But Sophie’s fear of losing Ryan to the dangers of his job makes her question if she can handle loving someone who runs toward the fire instead of away from it.

Librarian Wren Holloway has always found comfort between the shelves of Kanewood’s sleepy library until a rowdy midnight drag race pulls her into the orbit of Officer Dean Maddox, the tattooed cop with a gravel rough voice and a past that refuses to stay boxed away. One late night noise complaint ends the racket on her street, yet it sparks a far louder storm inside Wren’s heart and inside Dean’s guarded conscience.

Sheriff Luke Calloway likes order. As the steady protector of Maplewood, he keeps the town running smoothly until free-spirited artist Eleanor Evans arrives, leaving a trail of paint-splattered chaos in her wake.

In the quiet town of Pine Ridge, beloved Sheriff Brad Wilson takes pride in keeping the peace — but tranquility shatters when a series of escalating threats target Maddie Brooks and her family’s cherished deli. Maddie, warm-hearted and determined, struggles to save her family’s legacy as sinister forces aim to push them out. As danger draws near, Brad and Maddie’s friendship deepens into an unexpected romance, complicating matters as Brad uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving intimidation and greed.

Emily Carter has enough on her plate - back-to-back night shifts at the ER, a hospital scandal threatening her best friend’s job, and a black lab named Pippen who thinks he’s a lap dog. The last thing she needs is Logan Reid, the tattooed mechanic with a reckless streak and a crooked smile that should come with a warning label.

When disciplined army Captain Ethan Harper arrives in the charmingly chaotic town of Willow Creek, he's immediately thrown off balance by a quirky cattle dog named Rose - and her equally spirited owner, Sophie Mitchell. Accustomed to structure and predictability, Ethan finds his reservation mysteriously missing, paperwork scattered by Rose’s playful antics. Sophie, warm-hearted and effortlessly disorganized, promises to resolve things quickly, but Ethan suspects his stay will be anything but orderly.

Ivy Callahan escapes to the quiet town of Maple Hollow, hoping to rebuild her life after a terrifying break-in shattered her sense of safety. Tucked away in a cozy woodland cottage with her loyal border collie, Missy, Ivy is determined to find peace. But peace proves elusive, especially when a community event takes an unexpected turn, and Missy bolts straight into a crowd… and right into the arms of William Ward, a calm, kind firefighter with a past of his own.

In Hardball Hearts, alpha male baseball star John Braddock meets gentle-hearted shelter worker Mara Neves under unlikely circumstances, and sparks fly in more ways than one. John is used to crowds roaring his name and teammates looking to him for leadership, but when a charity event brings him face-to-face with Mara, he discovers there’s a whole world beyond training schedules and media appearances. Mara, on the other hand, has devoted her life to rescuing animals, pouring her heart into every stray cat or abandoned puppy that crosses her path.

Eddie Martinez isn’t supposed to belong at Westview Autohaus. He’s got oil on his shirt, scuffed boots, and an attitude that doesn’t mesh with marble floors or silent, spotless sports cars. But he’s not here to impress anyone - he’s here to fix a rickety old Benz. Natasha Lin, assistant manager with a no-nonsense stare and a cat named David who hisses on sight, is very clear: Eddie is not showroom material.

Burnout and Bluff is a clean, high-stakes romance where speed meets strategy — and love plays the ultimate wild card. Professional poker player Kayla Lane has spent years mastering control, never betting on anything she couldn’t read. But when she crosses paths with Jace Walker, a bold, charismatic race car driver with a bruised past and a need for speed, sparks fly faster than a checkered flag. Thrown together by a sponsorship campaign, they clash in photo shoots, flirt over poker chips, and discover a connection neither of them saw coming.

Ruby, a determined café owner, and Erik, a reserve military officer, are drawn together by chance and coffee at Morning Haven. What begins as playful banter and quiet companionship soon turns into something deeper. But when Erik’s duty calls, fear of attachment leads him to walk away, leaving Ruby heartbroken. Miles apart, they struggle with the weight of their choices—Ruby trying to move forward, Erik realizing that pushing her away was the worst mistake of his life. A moment of clarity brings Erik rushing back, but Ruby isn’t quick to forgive. He must prove he’s ready to stay.

If awkward meet-cutes, golden retrievers, and slow-burn chemistry make your heart race, Breakaway Hearts is your perfect escape. Harlow Quinn is a magnet for chaos - juggling too many jobs, battling self-doubt, and occasionally launching lattes at innocent bystanders. Enter Kody Walsh: steady, stoic defenseman for the Wolves, and the unfortunate recipient of Harlow’s latest coffee catastrophe.

Grounded Hearts is a slow-burn romance rooted in second chances, quiet strength, and unexpected beginnings. When Emma Cole, a fiercely independent landscaper, takes a job for a newly arrived Air Force officer, she has no interest in complications — especially not the handsome, disciplined Captain Ryan Maddox. But a scrappy stray cat named Tango keeps showing up between them, blurring the lines between boundaries and belonging. As seasons change and their connection deepens, Emma must confront her fear of abandonment, and Ryan must decide if he’s ready to put down roots.

Firefighter Nick Lawson expects Pet Safety Awareness Day to be a dull shift of handing out smoke-alarm pamphlets. Instead, chaos pounces when a three-legged escape-artist cat rockets into a bounce house and its beaming owner, Lila Hart, crashes straight into Nick’s arms. One airborne rescue, a confetti shower of flyers, and a headline-hungry reporter later, his perfectly ordered life lies in tatters. Then a cranky landlord’s ultimatum locks Nick into a fake relationship with the very woman who derails his plans.

Sadie Carter is fighting to keep her late father’s bookstore afloat while nursing a heart bruised by betrayal. She trusts exactly two things: herself, and Bear, her loyal Labrador with a taste for chaos. Enter Noah Grayson, the rugged town carpenter with a slow drawl, sawdust on his sleeves, and a talent for getting under Sadie’s skin. When Bear knocks him flat in the middle of Main Street, Sadie’s carefully ordered life starts to splinter.

"Embers and Blooms" is a heartfelt romance that blends slow-burning attraction with themes of resilience, growth, and trust. Olivia Reynolds, a fiercely independent gardener, has spent years nurturing her plants and her solitude—until a stray cat and a persistent firefighter, Henry Carter, start disrupting her carefully built walls.

Looking for a feel-good romantic comedy with heart, humor, and a whole lot of cupcakes? Plates and Playbooks follows Sophie Hayes, a fiercely talented caterer with a chaotic kitchen crew, a mischievous dog named Finn, and zero time for romance. Enter Logan Carter, a charming football star sidelined by injury — and unexpectedly smitten after Sophie spills goat cheese on his suit. What starts as a catering gig quickly turns into late-night texts, flirt-filled tastings, and a birthday dinner that nearly ends with a kiss... until Logan’s ex crashes the party.

When a wayward foul ball shatters the quiet routine of the Briarfield Public Library, it does more than rattle a few shelves — it sets off an unexpected romance between Grace Monroe, the no-nonsense librarian, and Nate Lawson, a hometown baseball star with a lot to prove. Assigned to community service after the mishap, Nate expects boredom. What he doesn't expect is Grace, or the mystery of the missing rare books that threatens the very place she’s dedicated her life to protecting.

Avery Beaumont’s world shatters when ruthless critic Julian Cross calls her restaurant “forgettable.” Fueled by fury, she crashes an elite culinary event, ready for war — but Julian is more than he seems. Their clash ignites something deeper, a rivalry laced with heat neither can ignore. When Julian steps into her kitchen, proving he can cook as well as he critiques, the lines between competition and desire blur dangerously. As tension simmers, Avery fights to keep control, but Julian refuses to stay at arm’s length.

Ellie Carter arrives in the quaint town of Maplewood hoping to leave her city life behind and find the sense of home she’s always craved. She never expects that a mysterious black dog named Bear will show up on her porch the moment she pulls in —or that a quietly guarded carpenter, Noah Reed, will become as much a fixture in her new world as the flower-lined sidewalks.