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Callie’s status as a single mom is about to end when she meets up with local dad, Scott Prince, at the pumpkin patch. Love is definitely in the air…or is that just pumpkin spice? Either way, Callie is about to embark on a seriously satisfying journey. That is, until the mystery knocker comes knocking. Is it just a Halloween prank, or is someone trying to send her a message—the deadly kind? As Callie and Scott traverse the dating life with one another and ring in the holidays with the hope of uniting them all as one big, patchwork family, the lingering question of who keeps knocking ...

When a fateful collision leads to an intense connection between Patricia Jacobs and Jonathon Bradshaw, the ghosts of their tragic pasts threaten to rupture their fragile bond. After heartbreak turns Patricia Jacob’s world upside down, she sets out on a journey of personal healing. But a chance encounter with charming Jonathon Bradshaw awakens feelings she thought lost forever. Haunted by an unforgivable sin, Jonathon refuses to open his heart again. But sweet, feisty Patricia penetrates his defenses, stirring desires he believed dead. Just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, their...

She thought it was just a house. But the bone-chilling mysteries lurking within the walls have plans for Claire…and they don’t include letting her leave alive. When Claire Montgomery inherits a historic mansion, she expects a quick reno and hefty profit. But disturbing events suggest a sinister spirit lurks within the walls. Seeking answers, Claire turns to rugged contractor Jed, who knows ghosts all too well. As eerie incidents escalate, they edge toward the dark truth while fighting their sizzling attraction. Can Claire crack the century-old mystery before she becomes the next target?...

A twist of fate lands a disillusioned bachelor at the doorstep of a small-town beauty. Their undeniable chemistry promises healing, but combustible secrets threaten to tear their vulnerable hearts apart. Seeking refuge from a storm, jaded bachelor Felix Sinclair comes upon the home of Poppy Montgomery, a wounded beauty hardened by grief. As lightning sets the night ablaze, their instant magnetic attraction erupts into passion. Felix thought his ability to love perished along with his previous relationship. Poppy believed true romance had passed her by. But in their fateful union, hope ...

Warning: RAINE contains adult situations some readers may find offensive. This is a deeply emotional story that contains violence, explicit sex, strong language, and is not considered suitable for readers under 18. Shy. Intelligent. Naive. Statistic. Raine Forester was an average girl leading an average life. She slipped beneath everyone's radar, until Camron Moss, the most popular guy in school, took interest in her and changed everything. Some acts are unforgivable. Raine thought she'd been accepted. She thought she was one of them. She thought she was in love... until one moment made her...

History brought them together. Circumstances may keep them apart. Alyson Blake’s past left her with scars. Scars that she tried to fix the only way she knew how—by helping others. But actions have consequences, and Alyson is about to find out that being naïve is no excuse. Fighting is Jamison Weston’s passion. Alyson is his obsession. Despite the past and a few lingering concerns, their relationship is as solid as ever. Until a shocking lie is uncovered and all of his plans begin to unravel. Now, Jami is rushing to pick up the pieces, but as relationships are put to the test, will he...

Ransom Scott's world unravels when he loses the woman he loves to his own brother. Drowning in booze and regret, his destructive despair seems bottomless - until an angelic young woman attempts to pull him back from the brink. Still devastated by Josie's rejection, Ransom's life is plagued by scandal and addictions. But when the beautiful, innocent Dani Deviche surprisingly offers him a chance at redemption, rays of hope pierce his darkness. Dani sees beyond Ransom's battered exterior to the worthy man within. As she selflessly helps Ransom confront his demons, unexpected sparks ignite ...

Spencer Bradley ruins everything he touches. Addicted to gambling, he’s lied, cheated, and stolen to get what he wants. Now, in order to protect those he cares for, he’s keeping his distance. Rehab’s taught him a lot, but when his time runs out and he finds himself with nowhere to turn, he seeks help from the one person he’s capable of destroying. Olivia Carter fell in love the day she met Spencer Bradley. Despite him being responsible for the downfall of his best friend’s career and landing himself in rehab, she can’t bring herself to stay away—even if it means risking her ...

Two operatives. Two missions. One explosive truth that could destroy them both. Road Captain Hunter has built his life on carefully crafted lies, his military past and mechanical genius making him the perfect undercover operative within the Blind Jacks MC. When a cyber breach threatens everything he's sacrificed to protect, his mission is clear: eliminate the threat. But his target is no ordinary hacker. Eden Mitchell wields her lethal cyber skills with one goal: infiltrate the MC and uncover the truth about her mother's murder. She never counted on Hunter—a man whose scarred past and ...

Her mission was clear: infiltrate, dismantle, walk away. Falling for the road captain was never part of the plan. Rowan Matthews was trained for vengeance—skilled in strategy, infiltration, and survival. Prospecting for the Blind Jacks MC was supposed to be just another operation, but Reed Morrison changes everything. Fiercely loyal and unwaveringly protective, the road captain sees through her defenses, sparking a passion Rowan was never prepared for. As rival clubs bring chaos and deadly secrets to the Blind Jacks’ doorstep, Rowan must choose between the family she never thought ...

An ex-con seeking redemption. A professor running from her past. A killer's playground neither expected to find. Fresh out of prison after serving ten years for a crime he didn't commit, Ace has nothing left but his brotherhood with the Blind Jacks MC and a mysterious phone number from a redhead who rocked his world. When that same woman calls begging for help, he discovers she's more than just the wild one-night stand he can't forget—she's his shot at the redemption he craves. Dr. Barbara Walsh thought escaping her controlling ex-husband meant freedom at last. But when her archeological ...

Life is unpredictable. Vivian Parish learned that lesson the hard way when her world burned down in the ashes of a ruined marriage. With a shattered heart, she did the only thing she could - she ran. But the past isn't ready to let her go so easily. Rolling into a charming ranch town, she finds temptation in the form of smoldering cowboy Nash Taylor. With his piercing blue eyes, rugged physique, and Stetson perched just so, he's a walking fantasy - and the last thing this weary divorcee expected. He's got bad boy written all over that handsome face, but Vivian came looking for escape, not ...

Bakery owner Lucy is focused on growing her small business when her matchmaking best friend insists she attend the annual Halloween bash in their quaint town to meet some new romantic prospects. Although reluctant, Lucy dons her Day of the Dead costume and shows off her festive Halloween-themed cupcakes at the party. But when her signature treats vanish, Lucy switches to detective mode to uncover the confectionary thief. Amidst the outrageous costumes, apple bobbing, and spooky decor, she finds an unlikely assistant in Sam, the handsome new firefighter in town. As they team up to solve the ...

Sometimes, relationships can be deadly. Terri thought she was marrying a strong, loving man, only to find that beneath that handsome face lies something cold, brutal, and dangerous. After years of abuse, her husband takes things a little too far, and Terri finally summons the courage to take matters into her own hands and make her escape. But freedom comes at a price. Forging a new life, Terri moves to a new town and tries to forget her past, but she can't help looking over her shoulder at every turn. When prison bars can no longer hold her husband, and her past comes knocking, Terri finds ...

Love is blind… Especially when you’ve been abducted. Caught in the dredges of life, Elise had come to the grudging conclusion that mediocrity was all she’d ever have. Until a routine shopping trip turns into a deadly affair. Taken. Two men, one a brute and the other an enigma. A cabin in the woods. One dangerous agenda. Blindfolded and held captive, Elise’s mundane existence just got a whole lot more interesting. Thrust into the unknown, held prisoner by a man with rough hands and a gentle voice, she’s faced with her own demise while struggling against a growing desire for the ...

In the haunted town of Oakdale, sparks fly between bartender Noah and shy photographer Allison amidst costumes and spooky decor at his tavern’s monster bash on All Hallows’ Eve. But Allison experiences unexplained supernatural events—glimpses of a shadowy figure that may be the legendary Irish Jack’s ghost. Are these just harmless paranormal tricks leading up to Halloween, or could the haunting be real? Amid lingering questions of the paranormal, cute surprises, and creative dates, Noah and Allison’s connection deepens, until they both begin entertaining ideas of taking their ...

A sweet-tempered baker. A smoking hot firefighter. A first date that could be their last. Abby's bakery is her dream come true, even if her love life is more burnt than her bestselling cookies. Enter Kennedy, a firefighter whose smoldering looks and hero's heart make her want to risk getting burned again. But falling for a man who runs into danger isn't part of her carefully crafted business plan—especially when someone starts sabotaging her bakery. As mysterious "accidents" escalate from creepy to deadly, Abby realizes her stalker wants more than just her livelihood. With her business ...

One sexy Santa. One scandalous costume. And the second chance she never saw coming. When Sunny gets roped into playing Mrs. Claus at the children's hospital, the last thing she expects is to find her ex-boyfriend Kyle playing Santa. Their perfect high school romance ended with a drunken mistake in college that shattered her trust and broke her heart. Now he's back, looking better than ever in that red suit, and determined to prove he's grown into a man worthy of a second chance. Between a Mrs. Claus costume that should come with a warning label and steamy encounters that would melt the ...