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She just divorced one monster, she’s not going to fall for another! Maggie I thought I’d done everything right, getting married to the perfect man and creating the perfect life together. But it was all an illusion. My ex-husband was an emotionally abusive cheater and now that I’m free from him, I’m ready to get a new start. When my cousin offers me a job, I head to the small town of Greysden Colorado, eager to leave all my bad memories behind. But there’s something weird about this town… like the fact that my cousin is a witch who says that I also have latent magical powers. And...

The boy on the playground has grown up into quite a sexy man -- and he mixes a good drink too! Olga When your sister is married to a famous rock star and your boss is a self-made billionaire, it’s hard not to feel inferior now and then. So, when I found out my landlord was selling my apartment and I was going to have to move – again – I decided to pop into the new bar up the street for a little liquid comfort. I wasn’t expecting to run into the guy who’d been my first boyfriend. It was in kindergarten, but it still totally counts. Back then he won my heart by sneaking me the ...

She escaped once, and she’s never going to be caged again! Clothing designer Kat Phillips nearly lost her life escaping her hometown. The tiger shifter did the unthinkable: leave the tiger streak and their autocratic and old-fashioned ways. She’s clawed her way to independence, and now she’s finally in a place where she feels safe and stable. Until a wolf walks into her store and insists that they are fated mates. For contractor Stuart Grey it’s love at first sight, for him and his wolf. Kat insists that she doesn’t feel the same, but even the strongest tiger can’t fight fate ...

He’s the right wolf at the wrong time… Connie Lucero has just turned eighteen and is looking forward to escaping her small-town, going to college in the big city, traveling the world, and having adventures. When she meets her fated mate at a party, she knows she had no choice but to reject him before she ends up mated and pregnant. Andy Galina moved to the shifter town of Greysden for a new job, but it’s not long before his wolf locks onto the beautiful younger woman they’re meant to be with forever. He’s stunned when Connie tells him she has no interest in being his mate. He ...

Last year Liz got divorce papers for Christmas. This year, she’ll get the gift of love… When an unexpected divorce leaves her with nothing but an empty house, Liz Delaney decides to finally pursue her lifelong dream of opening a café in her small town. By day she’ll serve fancy coffee drinks and by night there will be themed cocktails, music, and art. The only thing standing in her way? A grinchy bureaucrat named Nathan Holly. Despite his festive last name, Nathan hates Christmas. He also hates businesses that serve liquor. He grew up in a town that was devastated by unemployment, ...

She came to town to attend her daughter’s wedding, not fall in love with a wolf shifter! There’s something weird about the small town of Greysden. In her first twenty-four hours in town, a giant wolf jumps on the hood of Sarah’s car, a strange man throws her over his shoulder and says they are fated to be together forever, and her daughter tells her that not only are shape shifters real, but she’s about to marry one. Wolf shifter Hank figured he’d never meet his fated mate. He married for companionship, and now that he’s a widow, he’s content to live in the woods and spend ...

He let her go once, but there’s no way he’s letting his mate get away a second time. Thirty years ago, wolf shifter Damon met his true mate. Unfortunately, he was already married to someone else, with a baby on the way. Letting Angie go was the hardest thing he ever did, but he always knew that somehow fate would bring them together again. Angie is only back in the shifter town of Greysden long enough to mend fences with her sister and help settle their parents’ estate. She has no desire to stay in the town where she experienced so much loss, even if her sister’s new neighbor is her...

There are two things Lana Lewis avoids like the plague: relationships and holidays. Although she's famous for her epic Halloween parties, family holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas bring back bad memories she would prefer to forget. Unfortunately, the new marketing consultant her company just hired, Ian Sherman, is determined to convert the self-proclaimed Thanksgiving Scrooge into a holiday lover - and a relationship person. Can Ian convince Lana to look past her fears and give holiday love a chance? Maybe if he keeps talking in that distracting English accent… "Thanksgiving Scrooge...

A runaway bride walks into a bar…and finds her fated mate! Security Chief Duncan has just about given up on finding love. Almost everyone around him has paired up, but he’s still a lone wolf. Until a woman in a wedding dress appears in the doorway of his favorite watering hole… Elizabeth fought her way out of her old-fashioned pack. About to turn forty, she’s ready for a new start in the shifter town of Greysden. She’s ready to be independent and to finally live life on her own terms. What she’s not ready for? An overprotective wolf who claims she’s his mate the minute she ...

He’s a grumpy machinist. She’s an uptight efficiency expert. They’re going to use every tool in their arsenal to save the factory – or kill each other trying! George is a simple guy. He likes bowling, watching football, and remodeling his house. He’s worked at the same place since he was eighteen and for him, a job is just a job. Until his union steward tells them that management is considering outsourcing their jobs to Mexico. Cassandra is the leading efficiency expert for Thomas Industries. She’s got a reputation for being tough, fair, and getting results. She’s determined ...

When wolf shifter Colt Hanson plunges off a cliff, he’s expecting to be roadkill. Fortunately, someone mistakes him for a dog and brings him to the town’s veterinary clinic. He’s not happy about waking up in a dog kennel, but when he opens his eyes and sees his fated mate, he knows things are finally looking up. Dr. Valerie Lupa doesn’t believe in fated mates or any kind of mates for that matter. She’s an independent wolf and she likes her life just the way it is. There’s no way she’s going to submit to Colt, no matter what her wolf side is telling her. As the two shifters ...

Christmas is a time for family, love, and...men who turn into animals? The shifter town of Greysden is gearing up for the holidays and some of its sexiest residents are finally finding their true mates. When human women meet growly alpha males, there's going to be a little culture shock. Finding out shapeshifters exist is one thing, falling in love at first sight is another! The road to love isn't easy, but with a little help from fate and some nosy small-town matchmakers, there's a guaranteed happily ever after for these fated mates. "Holidays with the Shifters" includes five steamy ...

He’s just the demon to bring out her magic powers… Raised as a “normal”, it was easy for Jane to forget that she came from a long line of witches. Her mother always told her that the magic skipped their branch of the family tree but lately Jane’s starting to wonder if that’s really true. Her fortieth birthday is coming up on Halloween, and a lot of really weird things have been happening. A black cat starts following her around. She pictures her ex-boyfriend as a toad and suddenly he’s croaking and eating flies. Oh, and there’s the pesky little problem of accidentally ...

She’s not interested in a second chance romance, so he’ll have to convince her that he’s really changed… Twenty-five years after Dawn’s husband abandoned her and their baby daughter, Griffin is back in town. He’s older, buffer, part of a motorcycle club, and nothing like he was in his youth. He says he wants to get his family back, but Dawn’s been burned by him before. No matter what her friends say, she’s determined to stay away from him. Besides their “friends with benefits” arrangement, that is. After his father’s death, Griff is facing his own mortality and ready ...

What happens when Little Red Riding Hood meets the Big Bad Wolf? Maya meets the man of her dreams at her friend's Halloween masquerade party. But when the masks come off she realizes her dream guy is actually her nightmare boss! How can the guy who terrorizes her at work be the same person who makes her forget everything around her with just the touch of his lips? Anthony wants to pursue her, but Maya refuses to jeopardize her career with an office romance. She has worked too hard to get where she is. But when the two enemies are thrown together on a business trip, their resolve to keep ...

After looking death in eyes, she’s ready to live life on her terms – not become someone’s wife again. Muriel The only thing harder than going through cancer treatment was getting dumped by my husband of twenty years. Apparently, he thought the “in sickness” part of our vows was optional. After clawing my way back to health, I’m determined to live the life I already wanted. Sure, some might say that fifty-seven is a little too old to start over, but I’m ready for the challenge. After my ex-husband and I sell our house, I take my friend Julie up on her offer to sublet her condo ...

This year Santa is getting a Christmas present…a brand new mate! Tony is transitioning back to civilian life after twenty years in the military and trying to figure out his next steps. When his mom signs him up to play Santa at Greysden’s annual holiday festival, he’s not happy about it. After so many years away from his family, he’s lost his love of the holiday, and the last thing the grumpy wolf wants to do is spread Christmas cheer. Marissa just moved to town, looking for a fresh start to heal her broken heart. When a growly Santa tracks her down and says he’s her fated mate, ...

Fifteen years ago a lie tore them apart. When they find each other again, will they still feel fireworks? Noah When I came back and discovered that my wife had filed for divorce while I was on a business trip, I was devastated. Carmen was my first love. My only love. And I had no idea what I’d done to make her disappear without a trace. The one day I get a taste for Italian food… Carmen When I got a letter saying my husband was cheating on me, I divorced him and left town without a word. I’ve got a good life with my friends and my restaurant, even if I sometimes miss the easy ...

We all crave connection. The desire to be loved, to have friends, to feel like we are not alone in this world. All of us are defined by the relationships we share, whether it’s with our families, friends, romantic partners, and even ourselves. “It’s All About Relationships” includes a series of essays focusing on the good, the bad, and the ugly part of relationships. With her signature mix of humor and practicality, Rose Bak offers insights into modern relationships and presents real-world ideas on how to make your relationships work better for you. Topics covered include: ...

She moved to a fifty-five and older community intending to enjoy an early retirement – instead she found love! Julie My kids think I’m crazy moving to the Silver Falls Active Living Community after my job offers me a buyout to retire early. They don’t understand my need to downsize and enjoy a simple, uncomplicated life. After a lifetime of working fulltime and taking care of my kids as a single mom, I’m ready for some “me time”. I soon learn that Silver Falls is nicknamed “Silver Fox Falls” due to the abundance of handsome older bachelors. But I’m not interested in ...