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Miss Elaine Brooke has always spent more time daydreaming than actually living. With no fortune and no suitors, she is back from school and determined to face the reality of a quiet, lonely life. But an encounter with Daniel Ashburn, her childhood best friend and lifelong infatuation, sets her dreaming again. Sir Phillip Ashburn has an estate to manage and a troublesome brother to marry off. He won't let a penniless neighbor ruin everything by turning Daniel's head. Intent on keeping Miss Brooke away from his brother, Phillip sets out to monopolize her time.

Feeling adrift after the loss of her husband, Rosemary sets out to visit an old friend on Whelk’s Island, undeterred by the threat of a hurricane. Before the storm hits, she finds herself at Tug’s Diner where she quickly connects with the owner, Tug. But the storm destroys the diner, compounding Tug’s grief from losing his love the previous year. The longer Rosemary stays, the more she sees Tug’s deep sadness and resolves to help him. Together with Tug and friends Amanda and Paul, they all pitch in to help the close-knit community recover and rebuild.

Was ist nötig, um ein Leben vollständig zu verändern? Reicht dazu eine einzige Nacht? Zur "Lichternacht" in einer kleinen Stadt in Deutschland sind hunderte Besucher anwesend. Doch für fünfzehn komplett unterschiedliche Menschen hat sie eine ganz besondere Bedeutung. Zuerst veröffentlich über story.one. Jetzt auch als eBook und Hörbuch verfügbar!

As the Dane Crown Inn comes back to life, the women of Emerald Bay find that sometimes, in the midst of change, the most precious treasures are the bonds that hold a family together.

Als echtes Ostküsten-Mädchen liebt Linnea das sonnige Florida. Ihr Job in einer Werbeagentur, bei der sich alles um Überstunden, Termindruck und großkotzige Kunden dreht, verlangt ihr einiges ab. Da kommt die Einladung zum 90. Geburtstag ihrer Großmutter ins entfernte Schweden alles andere als gelegen. So sehr sie die Reise über den großen Teich ins verschneite Luleå auch scheut – absagen ist keine Option.

In der malerischen Kleinstadt Whitestone führt Ann ein beschauliches Leben als Besitzerin des kleinen Buchladens Heritage Reads. Ihr treuer Begleiter, der schwarze Labrador Max, ist ihr einziger ständiger Gefährte. Doch als der erfolgreiche Architekt Brian in die Stadt kommt, gerät Anns geordnete Welt ins Wanken. Ein unerwartetes Treffen entfacht eine Reihe von Ereignissen, die Ann auf eine emotionale Reise durch Brians Vergangenheit und ihre eigenen Gefühle führt. Geheimnisvolle Botschaften und bedeutsame Orte enthüllen verborgene Wahrheiten und öffnen Türen zu neuen Möglichkeiten.

As the niece of a legendary smokejumper, Nova Burns is tough as nails. When their crew chief Tucker Newman breaks his leg, Nova longs for the opportunity to helm the team, ready to take risks and prove herself. But there's one risk she refuses to take—falling in love.

Lilly's life was turned upside down when her beloved mother died from cancer and no one in her family was willing to take her in, not even her mother’s sister who had money. Lilly had never known her father, her mother never talked about him. When none in her family would take her in the Pastor from her church arranged for a couple to take her in Lilly is devastated that she now must live with strangers. The couple were childless and seemed eager to take Lilly into their home. Lilly soon discovers that things are not what they seem on the surface.

Savannah Greene enters The Baking Games with a clear goal: win the $200,000 prize and secure her sister’s future. But her plan quickly crumbles when she discovers the competition includes her ex-boyfriend, Connor, who still harbors a grudge, and Rhett Jennings, her biggest rival from culinary school. Thrown together in a luxurious mansion under the constant gaze of cameras, Savannah finds herself part of an unexpected plot twist—a fake relationship with Rhett to boost their popularity with viewers. As they navigate this pretend romance, the lines between reality and performance blur.

When my boyfriend says he's too busy working—again—to spend the holidays with me and my family, I'm sure Christmas is ruined. Not only will I be alone, but my family is convinced he doesn't love me. When his identical twin comes to town, I realize a swap could be the perfect way to reassure my family and give me a date for the holiday season.

Im zweiten Teil ihrer Schweden-Dilogie erzählt Tine Nell eine wunderschöne Enemies-to-lovers-Romance. Die quirlige Liv lebt in Stockholm und liebt ihre Arbeit als Touristenführerin. Zweimal im Jahr verbringt sie Auszeiten bei ihrer Tante Edda in der Kleinstadt Nora. Bei ihrem letzten Besuch hat sie Cai geküsst, den sie eigentlich nicht leiden kann. Diesmal muss sie ihren Aufenthalt in Nora unfreiwillig verlängern. Sie braucht einen Übergangsjob und bekommt ihn ausgerechnet im Elchpark, den Cai betreibt. Er ist abweisend und scheint wegen Livs fluchtartigen Verschwindens nach dem Kuss verärgert zu sein.

How did I become a washed-up lawyer at the ripe age of twenty-six? I’ll tell you. Connor Freaking Quinn. He’s to blame. He’s cocky and big-headed, the devil himself. When he shows up at my new job, to apologize, I’d just as soon torture him than talk to him. The problem is, the longer I’m away from the courtroom, I can’t help but realize I prefer a much different court. I hate being wrong. But I’m not wrong about Connor. So what if he helps at an underprivileged school and can wear the heck out of a pair of—Never mind. He’s the devil. End of story.

In the heart of the American highway, where time slips away and secrets are carried by the wind, Lewis, a weathered Superliner Mack truck driver, finds himself at a crossroads. One fateful stop for fuel introduces him to a young woman with an irresistible allure and a world of untapped possibilities. Their attraction is undeniable, a collision of two worlds: his rugged experience and her youthful exuberance. As they embark on a journey that defies convention, they'll discover that desire knows no age, and passion has no boundaries.

Charity Baxter is trapped in a cage of her own making. After being the tyrant of society for years, she fell from grace—and fell hard. Now, she is overlooked at the best of times and openly despised at the worst of it. Though troubles have a way of changing a person for the better, no matter how she tries to repair her reputation, no one is willing to believe her change of heart. And matters are only made worse when an irritating naval officer appears in town, determined to pester her. Odious man! Why can he not leave her be?

Botanist Lily Strauss finds herself drawn to a neglected community garden in the heart of Chicago. With the help of her childhood friend Cathy and landscape architect Ryan Combs, Lily embarks on a mission to restore the garden to its former glory. As they work together, their shared passion for green spaces blossoms into a deep friendship and, eventually, a budding romance. But as they navigate the challenges of revitalizing the garden, Lily and Ryan must also confront their own vulnerabilities and past traumas.

In "Enlightening The Lady," the youngest Norrington, Sophia, longs for life's quiet joys, away from the season's clamor. Her retreat is a secluded stream, her solace found in books and quietude. But when Stephen, a viscount with a disdain for societal expectations, invades her sanctuary, they form an unexpected bond. As they share laughs and literary passions, Sophia's heart is drawn to possibilities she never dared to dream. But with her mother's ambitions and Stephen's aversion to marriage, their budding love faces a trial by society's gaze.

Für alle, die Cornwall und Liebesgeschichten lieben: Was macht man, wenn man seinen Job in der Windy City Chicago wegen noch windigerer Chefs verliert? Genau! Einen Urlaub in Cornwall! Das beschließt jedenfalls Sophie, nachdem das Schicksal ihr einen Aufenthalt in einem süßen Cottage am Meer ermöglicht. Voller Vorfreude macht sie sich auf den Weg, nur um feststellen zu müssen, dass das Häuschen bereits vermietet ist! Und zwar an einen arroganten Franzosen, der so charmant wie ein drei Tage altes Baguette ist! Lucien ist Pariser Spitzenkoch und braucht dringend eine Auszeit von allem.

Sir Callan Clanmor of Glenarchy has lost himself in war to forget a wife he does not love and douse the pain of love for another who can never be his. But as events unfold around him he is forced to confront both his memories and pain... The Old Woman of the Stones is a romantic fantasy novelette set in a fictional world comparable to fifteenth-century Scotland with mythic elements based in Scottish folklore.

I was heartbroken and oblivious the first time I met Warren Manning. I wasn’t a fan of country music, so I had no idea who he was. We had a brief but heartfelt conversation, and Warren left my life as quickly as he entered it. A few months later I discovered just how famous he was. It was cool that I had met him once, but I figured I would never see him again.

It started innocently enough with a harmless inquiry about a cute guy at a coffee shop. The goal was to get back into the romance game. The search turned into a social media frenzy. #DesperatelySeekingDane was not available. Talk about a buzzkill. Just when I thought things couldn't become more dramatic, a TV production company reached out to me as a last-minute contestant in a dating contest because of my five minutes of online fame. It was an instant yes because one of the three bachelors was a major movie star and my lifelong crush.