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Unlock the secrets to crafting a first chapter that leaves readers breathless and hungry for more. This indispensable guide reveals strategies to captivate audiences from the very first page of your novel. Discover the art of the hook as you learn to craft opening lines that demand attention and set the tone for your entire novel. Dive deep into character development, exploring techniques to create protagonists that leap off the page and into readers' hearts. Master the nuances of dialogue to infuse your narrative with authenticity and momentum. Immerse readers in rich, memorable worlds ...

She’s backed herself into a corner. He doesn’t remember their past connection. Will their fake romance build a foundation for forever? Lily Broadbent is desperate to shine. After a lifetime in her sister’s shadow, she hopes her new house-flipping assignment will bring the respect she craves, a promotion, and the attention of her dreamboat boss. But she’s soon scrambling to avoid being recognized when the hired contractor embarrassingly turns out to be her unrequited high school crush… Ryan Mills struggles to prove himself. Determined to show his father he can succeed on his own, ...

A broken-hearted book editor, a guarded civil engineer, and the snowstorm that reunites them. After being burned by her college boyfriend, Graham, book editor Serena Johnson believes the only dependable men are the ones found between the pages of a book. Her life in San Francisco is thrown into chaos when her father suffers a heart attack, and she books a flight to her small hometown in Colorado. Graham McAllister, now a civil engineer in Phoenix, is dating a woman who has it all—except his heart. As the best man for his brother’s wedding, Graham must fly back to Grand Junction in time ...

Dive into the Enchantment of Masquerade at The Kingsbury! Step into a world where dreams and desires collide beneath the glittering chandeliers of The Kingsbury Hotel’s most exclusive masquerade ball. Samantha Holderman, a hardworking employee at The Kingsbury Hotel, is whisked into a night of opulence and intrigue she never imagined. Dressed in a borrowed gown and an elaborate mask, she finds herself lost in a fairytale evening where anything can happen. Enter Eli Kingsbury, the wealthy yet disillusioned hotel heir, back to fulfill family obligations to appease his domineering mother. ...

Unlock the door to Hailey Baker’s heart and dive into a romance that will make you believe in love all over again! Hailey’s heart is on lockdown, buried deep beneath Netflix marathons and mountains of ice cream, thanks to a betrayal she never saw coming. A late-night phone call sends her racing from snowy Colorado to the sun-soaked sands of Florida because her beloved Gramps has suffered a stroke that’s robbed him of his speech. Hailey is determined to do whatever it takes to help him recover—even if it means putting her budding career on hold. Peter Stafford, a dedicated speech ...

A cynical social worker, a cowboy-turned-software-developer, and the devious bridesmaid who's determined to come between them at a beach wedding. Eden Brooks, a cynical social worker who's seen far too many broken relationships, flies to South Padre Island, Texas for her best friend's weekend wedding. Content to be the dutiful maid of honor, the last thing she expects is to meet a man--especially a good one. Jeremy Rivera, the best man, is a cowboy-turned-software-developer from Dallas who's been too busy building his career to worry about a relationship. When Eden and Jeremy meet, they're ...

A successful project manager stuck in the past, an attorney seeking to understand his failed relationships, and the high school reunion that changes everything. Brynn Sawyer is a successful project manager in Houston. When her best friend from high school convinces Brynn to attend their ten-year reunion, Brynn hopes she’ll have the chance to reconnect with Troy Richards, the guy who stole her heart back in middle school. Craig Dawson, an attorney in San Diego, is in a relationship that’s going nowhere and wonders why he can’t seem to commit. When he sees Brynn at their reunion, he ...

A rocky marriage, a baby on the way, and a devastating diagnosis that turns everything upside down. A story that tugs at the heartstrings. Lauren Wilson is well on her way to her happily-ever-after. She’s passionate about her career as a middle school English teacher, she adores her handsome, hard-working husband, and with a baby finally on the way, her perfect life is within her grasp. But then a devastating test result changes everything. Forced to choose between her baby and her husband, Lauren makes the only decision she can live with, and she returns to her small hometown in hopes of...

What if the greatest weapon in the age-old war between good and evil was inside of you? Crystal Scott has always felt different but tried hard to blend in. Now that she's scored the lead in the school play, has a boyfriend she adores, and a best friend she can't live without, she finally feels like she belongs. A few days before prom, a mysterious young man appears and suddenly she has to figure out how to use the weapon of Light she has inside her or mankind is doomed. Demons are determined to tip the war in their favor no matter what the cost and they're hot on Crystal's trail. With ...

For advertising executive Chloe Henderson, Christmas is a stark reminder of heartache and loss, so she avoids it every year and focuses all her energy on her career. With the promise of a promotion, Chloe is more determined than ever to work her way up the ladder. Mitch Powell thought he had it all until his fiancée walked out. Since then, he’s embraced his bachelor lifestyle and lived it up. When his father asks him to take over the family business, he reluctantly agrees, as long as he can make some changes. First up: a new advertising campaign. Chloe meets Mitch, a lover of all things ...

A stranded city girl, a disenchanted country boy, and the road trip that brings them together. Shanna Lyndley is an ambitious public relations manager focused on productivity who doesn't have time for anything, especially love. Though she has a possible career-changing presentation coming up, she embarks on a road trip to attend the celebration of her parents' thirtieth wedding anniversary. Cole Davis is a cowboy-turned-attorney who's soured on relationships because his last two girlfriends cheated on him. With no interest whatsoever in dating, Cole has returned home to help his recently ...

Can a long-distance relationship last between an ambitious city girl and the small-town cowboy helping his widowed mother? Shanna Lyndley has the career she wants in Denver, a new car, and a beautiful condo. Life seems to be perfect—except her relationship with the man she loves is strained because they can’t seem to find enough time together. Shanna struggles to balance her demanding job with her personal life and it’s taking a toll. When a business trip to Vail ends in disaster, Shanna’s career takes an unexpected turn. Cole Davis is back in Juniper Springs setting up his law ...

An ambitious personal trainer, a successful attorney, and the memory of a middle school bully that comes between them on a singles cruise. Meg Summers was bullied about her weight when she was a kid. Now, as an adult, she’s passionate about fitness and health. Just before the launch of her online business, 4FHealth.com, she reluctantly agrees to accompany her BFF, Shayla, on a singles cruise. Meg plans to dodge all the shipboard losers by staying in her stateroom and putting the finishing touches on her website. Drew McDermott has one goal on this singles cruise: find a woman for his ...