Romance

When a violent storm rips through Wisteria Creek, Madison Cole loses more than her home. She also loses the fragile stability she’s spent years building for her and her daughter. Forced to stay in the guest house of her best friend’s infuriating, undeniably attractive older brother, she finds herself confronting memories she thought she’d outgrown. Seth Cunningham has always been the man she could never quite figure out. The boy who teased her, the teenager who kept his distance, and the adult who now watches her with a quiet intensity she doesn’t understand. Living steps apart was supposed to be temporary. However, beneath long summer evenings and soft moments they never meant to share, their friction begins to shift into something neither of them is ready for. Under a sky broken open by storms, Madison and Seth learn that sometimes the pieces left behind create something stronger, deeper, and worth fighting for. Frenemies-to-lovers tension, found family warmth, and the tender pull of a love written in the quiet moments: Beneath the Broken Sky is a heart-stirring small-town romance about healing, hope, and home. “Emily’s writing evokes emotions I’m drawn to. It’s inherently familiar in a way that allows you to step into her world and truly live there. I’m obsessed and in love and can't wait for more!” - Willow Winters, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author

Hitman. Thief. Prison Break. Tennyson Stone, Marine sniper-turned-hitman, has broken from his long-time employer, Bastian Harlow. In retaliation, Harlow has targeted Tennyson’s childhood best friend, Lindsey, along with two other Marines. Accused of murdering a Romanian diplomat, the Marines are being held in a prison in Bucharest, Romania, awaiting a trial they may never see. Thankfully, Tennyson has a secret weapon: Louna Despereaux, master thief, who claims she can break Lindsey and the other Marines out of prison. But as she and Tennyson prepare for the trial, Tennyson begins to suspect that Louna may have ulterior motives in following him to Romania. When an old rival of Tennyson’s shows up and Lindsey goes missing, Louna and Tennyson find themselves planning a Gothic masquerade at a Transylvanian castle as they race to secure the Marines’ freedom. As the trial and the masquerade loom closer, Tennyson and Louna must decide how far their trust—and their feelings—will take them.

Despite moving back home to be near family, Jeremiah Langfield tends to shut out any offers for help when it comes to his daughter, Charlie. He’s the only parent she has left and he’s determined to always be there for her, even if that means making sacrifices. Retiring early from the NHL had been an easy decision, but when he meets Charlie’s new hockey coach, he’s struggling to remember why relationships are off the table. Add on that Charlie adores her and Jeremiah finds himself on thin ice. Zoe Daniels has been hiding from her past ever since one tragic event turned her life on its head and destroyed her hockey career. Stepping back into the world that hurt her is terrifying, but she can’t deny that hockey is, and always will be, the love of her life. The trick is allowing herself to lean on others for strength and to let them in as she finally faces off against her demons.

Kat thought she was living the life she wanted. She has a successful career, great friends, and loves her family fiercely. But when her brother dies in a tragic accident, Kat must embrace her brother’s best friend—the man who broke her heart and she’s been avoiding for several years. Kat and Sam realize they can only overcome their grief if they do it together. As they navigate their shared loss, they must face fragments of their past they thought long buried and rethink the life they thought they wanted. As Kat picks up the pieces of her broken heart, she finds herself at a crossroads. Either she stays frozen in place, always dreaming of what could be. Or she takes a leap and hopes Sam is there to catch her… this time. In the end, they’ll either find their way back to each other, or say goodbye forever.

Juliette has mastered the art of pretending she's fine. Fine with the family that suffocates her. Fine with the ex who left her broken. Fine with a life that feels smaller every day. Then a chance encounter with quiet, handsome Conner sparks something new and frightening—because when he looks at her, it feels like he sees every crack she's trying to hide. But Conner isn't just fighting for her heart. He's battling the nightmares of a childhood he never really escaped. Loving him means confronting the past Juliette swore she'd never face again. Maybe the real risk isn't the trauma. Maybe it's discovering that love might be the only place they're truly safe.

Rhi Edgerly has never been one for long-term relationships—occasional flings and on-again, off-again boyfriends more than enough for her. But with her twenty-fifth birthday on the horizon, she finds the thrill wearing off and is toying with the idea of something more serious. But the only one she can imagine spending her life with is her roommate and lifelong best friend, Levi. Between his demanding tech job, a never-ending string of one-night stands, and regular party host duties, confirmed bachelor Levi Morris is getting tired. His job feels like a chore and he finds himself just going through the motions with everyone but Rhi. When a killer job opportunity lands in his lap, he has to decide whether he wants to stay with Rhi in Indianapolis or move back home to Bryton. Rhi and Levi know they’ll be friends for the rest of their lives. But after a few bad dates, an almost kiss, and a new job two hours away, will they risk their almost twenty year friendship to see what kind of soulmates they truly are? Not So Suddenly Soulmates is a friends-to-lovers new adult rom-com with a lot of laughs, plenty of eye rolls, and a little bit of island vacation heat. This stand-alone book is set in the And Then Came Love world from Ellen Wilder and Amber Root.

In a world full of monsters, she must choose: fight the darkness or let it consume her. Camille Torres survived a living nightmare. Every member of the Band remembers what they went through five years ago, but no one carries the weight like her. Eight people went missing from their small town. The police said it was a bear attack, but Camille and her friends know the truth, and it’s much worse. Together, the unlikely group of misfits put a stop to the real monster terrorizing their town…Or so they thought. When Camille returns to Ashbury for the first time since that fateful summer, she must face everything she left behind, including Graham Stevens—the boy who broke her heart. She does her best to avoid him, but it’s hard when he’s part of the friend group, and now she’s the outsider. But it’s only for a week, and as long as she doesn’t let any lingering feelings for him get in the way, she’ll make it out on the other side unscathed. Who knows, maybe they can even learn to get along again—as friends. But when one of their own goes missing, Camille knows it’s not a coincidence. It’s happening again, but no one believes her, except for Graham, and he isn’t going to let her face it alone. The longer she’s home, the more she can feel it…The darkness she tried to leave behind is awake, and this time, it threatens to consume her.

One woman. Two men. Too many passive-aggressive sticky notes. Hilary Brandt has her hands full juggling a demanding job as an event planner, a flair-for-the-dramatic assistant, a Houdini-level escape-artist cat, and a roommate who treats bath bombs like sacred rituals. She’s doing fine —aside from that awkward almost-romance with her swoony neighbor Neal and the condo board president who seems to have it out for her…and her takeout habit. So when she’s gently coerced into running for condo board president, Hilary figures it’s just one more thing to manage. How hard could it be? (Spoiler: very.) Between sabotage-by-memo, mysteriously disappearing deliveries, and a campaign full of more drama than a reality TV finale, Hilary’s life turns into a three-ring circus. And that’s before the love triangle heats up. Now, with her career teetering, her love life on blast, and chaos erupting on every floor, Hilary must decide: play nice—or play to win? If you love quirky heroines, messy romance, and neighborhood drama served with a side of samosas, grab your copy of Cats, Chaos, and Condo Board Wars today!

When the clock is ticking, what do you have to lose? By day, Odelia Voss works as an apothecarist, crafting remedies for the people of Swan Haven. But time is running out to find a cure of her own as night after night, she is cursed to live a nightmare. Westley Darrington, former soldier, is called upon as a ‘Knight’ of the Realm to visit the quaint town of Swan Haven in order to track down and dispose of a rumored beast living there. Their paths cross and a bond is formed between their shared interest in legends and magic. But the challenges they face will threaten not only their friendship, but their lives.

Grace Goodwin doesn’t look like a killer. She doesn’t act or think like one, either. But after accidentally witnessing a back alley murder, Grace finds herself the number one suspect and a target of both drug cartel and mafia organizations. There’s no one left whom she trusts except for her Italian pen pal—and she doesn’t even know his real name. Armed with nothing but “Jesus and jokes,” Grace zigzags the globe, running for her life while trying to uncover the truth. Mafia enforcer Rafael Moretti was born into a world of darkness, where disloyalty is deadly and violence is expected. Trying to keep his family safe, he takes on another unwanted assignment. A pink-haired, kitten-loving American has been uncovered as the ruthless assassin known only as “The Ghost.” The longer she eludes him, the more his curiosity is piqued by the cat-and-mouse game they’re playing. But no matter how much he secretly wants her to survive, Rafe knows he will lose everything if he fails in his mission. Will Grace and Rafe discover the truth about their identities before they irrevocably destroy their future? It is a no-spice romance with strong Christian themes, no swearing and no gory violence.

One dropped pen. One bold text. And suddenly, everything changes. Carter Reynolds has spent most of college trying not to draw attention to himself—quiet in class, busy at work, and always a little unsure of where he fits. Dakota Owens is everything he isn’t: confident, creative, and effortlessly warm. They’ve shared a classroom all semester, but one dropped pen and one bold text message change everything. When casual classmates are destined to become something more, coffee turns into dinner, awkward smiles turn into soft kisses, and the man who thought no one noticed him finds himself seen in ways he never expected. Together, they discover that the best kind of love isn’t loud or dramatic—it’s steady, surprising, and built one ordinary moment at a time. Sometimes the best love stories start with one brave hello. Not So Casually Classmates is a new adult meet‑cute about quiet strength, fierce loyalty, and learning that love works best as a partnership. This stand‑alone book is set in the Then Came Love world from Ellen Wilder and Amber Root.

What if you could experience the love of a lifetime twice? Esme Jenkins has a story to tell. After being left at the altar, she sets off for her honeymoon in Bora Bora alone, on a mission to find a certain spark to hoist her from the dregs of her insipid life. That spark blazes into her world in the form of a shirtless, giant of a man rescuing her from an attempted kidnapping. When the offender escapes, Esme’s savior vows to stay by her side until the creep is caught. As the days tick by, the pair fall into a whirlwind romance Esme never expected to experience. But that’s just fiction. Because when Esme Jenkins was in Bora Bora, she lost three years of her memory in a freak accident, including ones made during that week on the island. One year later, she’s seeking to publish the story that won’t vacate her brain. The serendipity? The agent seeking to represent her looks identical to her male main character. Reverie is a chick-lit romance novel teeming with heart, hope, healing, and humor with a hard-fought happily-ever-after that will occupy your daydreams for weeks to come.

Paul Maggie Roth doesn’t just light up a room, she illuminates the entire town of Buena Vista. She’s the pastor’s daughter, loved by all, and an amazing photographer with dreams to live in the city and travel the world. Since we were teenagers, I’ve loved her, but I knew she was meant for more than this small town. So, I never told her how I felt and kept her at arm’s length. As the oldest son of a farmer, I knew my life was here while hers would be far away, so when the opportunity came for her to leave, she left alone. In leaving, she took my heart. I’d survive, but I’d never be the same. Seven years later … Maggie Despite my best efforts to stay away from the small town where I grew up, I have no choice but to go back home. That means facing my parents and the town, including Paul Stratton, the man I love who doesn’t love me back. I don’t know how I’ll manage it, but there’s no time to worry about it. Time is against me as I have to try to learn the art of letting go. Brooklyn Kerr brings you a Midwestern small town, spicy, contemporary romance series where suppressed desires ignite when childhood friends reconnect one fateful summer.

A chance to experience dating my hot boss without commitment? Let’s call it “book research.” Lucy “Last Woman Standing” is a title I’d never thought I’d don, but when my sister moves to another country to marry a crown prince, it’s bestowed upon me without my consent. To make matters worse? My hot boss won’t stop pestering me to go out on a date with him. When all the stars align, and I begrudgingly owe him a favor, he whisks me away to his hometown as his fake girlfriend, where I… Have the time of my life. So when he asks me to continue playing pretend with him for a list of future events, who am I to say no? Stone The fiery lioness is making this the most drawn-out fight of my life, but I’m used to winning. The victory blow is a result of a plate of crabs, for which I have never been so thankful. Except I begin to falter on my no-commitment policy as she flirts and sasses her way into tearing down my expertly crafted walls. With every touch, kiss, and witty attack, I realize I’ve grown to care about and respect the woman I’ve been playing pretend with, but the past is a haunting devil, constantly reminding me of who I truly am. The Designated Date is a Christian romance with powerful themes of redemption, restoration, and revitalization.

A WAR FOR THE PIRATE WAY OF LIFE In the ancient kingdom of Allium, amidst a ceasefire in their war with the Shadow Realm, the queen will do anything to keep her throne, including banishing her stepson into the middle of a pirate war. Prince Augustine must get back home to reclaim his throne, if he can survive as the prisoner of a barbarous pirate crew and their alluring first mate. A DRAGON GUARDED ISLAND WITH A SINISTER SECRET With the prince missing, a knight travels to a distant island to free the princess from the fierce dragon said to be holding her prisoner. But upon arrival, Sir George finds an unexpected young sorcerer, and that the tale the world has been told does not match reality. Like others that have come to the princess’s aid, he may never leave alive. AN UNDERGROUND CITY OF THIEVES FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM Meanwhile, in the capital city, three thieves dream of escaping Allium. But their plans for the future are put into doubt when brothers Avocet and Guillemot are arrested for their crimes. While Avocet’s partner, Roseate, attempts to rescue them from the infamous captain of the guard, a secret threatens to tear the brothers apart before help can come.

The palace is owed taxes. Alex Mauricio needs to pay it and keep her brother out of the army. It should be a simple exchange-her freedom for a clean slate. But nothing is simple when you can speak to animals in a kingdom that wants to use its dragons as weapons. As a handmaid, Alex expected the nobles' cruelty. What she didn't expect was catching the attention of the kingdom's ruthless ruler, who sees her gift as the key to controlling his prized dragons. Now trapped in a deadly game, Alex must survive trials to prove her worth or face consequences. As Alex fights for her freedom, she discovers that the greatest threat may not be the dragons she fears, but the humans who wish to rule them. With her family's fate hanging in the balance and a King who will stop at nothing to control her, Alex faces an impossible choice: refuse the king, and her family pays, or submit, and risk betraying the very creatures who have chosen to trust her.

Two strangers. One couple's photoshoot. What could possibly go wrong? I'm Elsie Faren and I hate love. Err, not hate, exactly. More like I no longer believe in it. After watching my parents divorce, then dumping my deadbeat boyfriend, I realized the idea of love is a fantasy. For four years I've been perfectly content to remain single and alone, but now my best friend has tricked me into doing a couple's photoshoot with a stranger. Unfortunately, that stranger, Jameson Beck, has somehow managed to worm his way into my life, convincing me to go on three dates with him. I was so certain that my hardened heart would be immune to his sunshine demeanor and kind soul. Little did I know that between all my fears, our flirting, and some flying donuts, there would be a sizzling spark between us...one that would have my heart begging to be let out of its cage. But I've seen the effects of broken love-and I can't risk it-not even for Jameson. ...Right?

Marrying my best friend for money without revealing my hidden feelings for him…How hard could it be? Everything was going great until my life fell apart. One minute, I had a great internship, I was accomplishing my dream of becoming a storm chaser, and I was happy. But in one single day, I became jobless, homeless, and deeply in debt, my life stuttering to a crashing halt. Forced to head home to Meridel, proverbial tail tucked between my legs, things only got worse when I ran into my best friend, Liam—err, ex-best friend. We’d been friends since we were kids, up until he moved away two years ago to chase his own dream of being a famous country music singer, effectively cutting me out of his life for good. But now he’s back, and to top it off, his manager has created a harebrained scheme to improve his new bad boy image—marrying me . If it weren’t for the money promised to me in exchange, I never would have agreed, especially when I’d been hiding the fact that I'd been in love with Liam for years. But now, I have to marry my best friend, live in close quarters with him, and help him fix his reputation, all while keeping my feelings hidden? Should be a piece of cake. Right?

Fake dating my arch-nemesis during Christmas...what's the worst that could happen? One year ago, Oliver Lewis ruined my life by winning the community college photography contest-now he's ruined it again by scratching my car. Did I mention it's Christmastime? Now, while my car is being repaired, I'm forced to let Oliver chauffeur me around Meridel. But I've found a silver lining! If I win England's most prestigious photo competition, I can finally pay off my debt and move forward with my life. The only problem is, one of the judges is Oliver's father, and to better my chances, I have to get cozy with my arch-nemesis. AKA: pretend to be his girlfriend for Christmas. I thought it would be simple, but I did not expect that underneath that smug, arrogant exterior there'd be a sweet, thoughtful man who would find every excuse to be near me. But it doesn't matter. I, Maya Beck, will not fall for Oliver Lewis. My future rests on winning this contest and nothing-and no one-will get in the way of that. Especially not an annoyingly handsome British man. The Mistletoe Bluff is a sweet, closed-door romantic comedy with laugh-out-loud moments, sizzling chemistry, and swoony kisses.

A novella for fans of Castle of Dusk and Shadows... Best enjoyed after reading both Castle of Dusk and Shadows and Fortress of Blood and Power to avoid spoilers. A shy spirit. A scheming queen. And one headstrong princess willing to risk anything for a happily ever after. Months after her wedding, Elle Blackford is convinced that she and her family have a chance at a happy future, secure in their new life within Ashwood. Even if the threat of war with the summer kingdom of Ravenheart hovers over the land, it feels a long way off in the heart of winter. But then a mysterious spirit begins to haunt her, one that has refused to move on to the glade of souls. One that won't interact with anyone but Elle. One that makes Elle begin to question the history surrounding the Ashwood family. Meanwhile, Queen Griselda sets into motion a plan that could destroy Grace's happiness. Furious, Elle fights to help her sister, only to find herself at odds with both the queen...and Prince Fitz himself. As Elle searches for answers, she begins unraveling secrets that might rip away everything she loves.

She’ll do anything to save her family—even marry a fae and face the dead. Years ago, Elle Blackford’s parents made a desperate deal with the fae kingdom of Ashwood. While her mother and sisters reconciled themselves to a future among dangerous immortals, Elle and her father studied forbidden magic, hoping to find a loophole. Until Elle’s father dies, forcing Elle’s sister to marry Prince Fitz, heir of Ashwood. But Elle has a plan to change their fate. For she knows that ghosts wander Ashwood Forest until the royal family sends them into the afterlife. Ghosts that can be returned to life. And she’s determined to save her father from his premature death. All she needs is powerful magic—magic Prince Fitz possesses. Taking her sister’s place, Elle marries Prince Fitz to steal his power. But in a world of bloodthirsty fae and vengeful ghosts, being a mortal comes with constant risks. As Elle navigates a kingdom of monsters and tragic secrets, she realizes she might not survive to save her family. And the key to her salvation might be her arrogant, cold husband—the one she’d planned to rob and abandon. If only she can trust him.

Sacrificed to the fae, her only hope is to run. But the cruel royals who seek her have never lost their prey. Florentia (Ren) Cantwell has always been an outsider. The townspeople fear her and her unusual silver hair, spreading rumors that she’s not entirely human. She’s never believed those crafted lies—until a stranger causes her to manifest dangerous winter magic. Determined to be rid of her, Ren’s brother casts her beyond their town’s borders, into the fae land of Silverfrost, leaving her as an offering to the cruel royal family. Ren knows that if the royals come to fetch her, she will face unspeakable horrors. Accepting the help of Garrick Darkgrove, a handsome wolf shifter and fellow loner, she flees the royal hunters in a desperate attempt to reach safety. But all goes wrong one heartbreaking night. The sibling king and queen take Ren to their austere fortress, where she is entangled in a series of deadly trials meant to test her magic and her bloodline. She is a spectacle. A tool. A captive. Forced to navigate a world of torture, manipulation, and demons, Ren knows she can trust no one. Not even Garrick, the man she now understands is forbidden to her. The one that, against her better judgment, she’s falling for. She’s prepared to pay for her freedom—but when the cost is her heart, the price may be more than she can bear.

Savannah Williams walked away from the squared circle—and from him—over two years ago. She went from being the top women’s wrestler and headlining the biggest shows at Elite Wrestling Entertainment to coaching high school cheerleaders in the blink of an eye. Now, she’s back and being forced to stand side by side with the man who broke her heart. After being the face of the company for over ten years, John Brooks is the first thing most people think of when they think of pro-wrestling. The second thing that comes to mind is usually Brooks Taylor and Savvy Skye, the ultimate power couple of the EWE. John has never forgotten the day Savannah walked out the door. He never thought he’d see her again—and he certainly never thought she’d return as his tag team partner to fight the company’s newest “it” couple thirsting for recognition. They say it’s just business—a friend helping out another friend, reigniting a fan-favorite duo meant to stir up nostalgia and put asses in seats—but everyone can see the tension between them is anything but pretend. You can’t fake that kind of chemistry. As they fight to reclaim their places at the top, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur, but are they ready for the truth to come out?

NINA VILLA NEEDS A BOYFRIEND - A FAKE BOYFRIEND. ENTER NICK DAVIS. Nina Villa told her mother she’s bringing her new boyfriend to Haven for family vacation. The problem? She doesn’t have a new boyfriend. But, what are you supposed to do when your mother invites your ex-boyfriend’s family to the summer house? Now everyone is eager to meet the man who has managed to capture the attention of the workaholic Nina. Her best friend says she should hire someone. They do it in the movies, right? It could be fun in a no strings attached kind of way. Nick Davis seems like the perfect fit, considering he doesn’t like Nina, so cutting ties at the end of the summer will be easy, right? Nina makes Nick an offer: pretend to be her boyfriend for the summer in exchange for more money than he’s ever seen in his life. It’s an offer he can’t refuse – the money could help pay off his brother’s tuition and maybe send his dad on a vacation for once. Little do either of them know, this simple favor is going to have big consequences. And neither is prepared for when feelings begin to grow and the truth about who he is finally comes to light. UNTIL NOW is a contemporary fake dating romance. It is the first in the Strangers series.

SHE JUST HAS TO MAKE IT TWO WEEKS, BUT HE ISN'T GOING TO MAKE IT EASY. Michaela Reed’s life is falling apart. Her husband wants a divorce, she is one mistake away from being fired, and she barely recognizes the woman in the mirror. The cherry on top? Her boss wants her to work with the Devil himself on a new project. (Okay, maybe not the Devil , but he’s close enough.) Finnley Sheffield has always been a bit of a wild card — the life of the party, you might say — and it’s finally starting to catch up to him. Finn needs help getting his life on track and the only person who can help him…can’t. Instead, she offers the one person who can handle the project — Michaela, who just so happens to be his best friend’s annoying little sister. Neither is happy with the idea, but they know working together is the only way to get what they want. Now that they’re forced to spend time together, the lines are starting to blur. Michaela realizes that maybe he isn’t as much of a passive-aggressive, narcissistic a-hole as she thought. Finn finds out that she isn’t the same clingy, annoying little kid she used to be. They’re both discovering that maybe they don’t hate each other as much as they thought… Or maybe it’s all just part of a game. STRICTLY BUSINESS is a contemporary, enemies-to-lovers romance. It is the second book in the Strangers series.