Theme: Grumpy/Sunshine
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The Foreman and the Drifter

The Foreman and the Drifter

“If only Leland would forget that Jamie was a drifter. If only he’d give their hearts a chance.” With Farthingdale Ranch at risk, Leland Tate, ranch manager, has to get tough and make sure everyone on the ranch follows the rules he’s laid out. That means no handouts, no fraternizing, and no drifters. But what happens when a young drifter comes looking for a job? What happens when that drifter makes Leland want to break … Continue reading The Foreman and the Drifter

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You Had Me at Happy Hour

You Had Me at Happy Hour

Rivalry never tasted so good. O’ little town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania—it may be charming, but Julien Boire can’t wait to get out of there. Soon he’ll be leaving to take an advanced wine course that will put him on track to become a master sommelier. Meantime, his OCD demands he keep clear of distractions, especially the hot new hire at his aunt and uncle’s restaurant, Martin’s Place. Which should be easy, because Greg Harlow is … Continue reading You Had Me at Happy Hour

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How the Hitman Stole Christmas

How the Hitman Stole Christmas

‘Tis the season for a grumpy-sunshine romance with a side of murder and mayhem! She hates Christmas and everything that goes with it… Explosives expert Elliana hates Christmas—and the only good thing about this holiday season is that her gorgeous neighbor seems allergic to shirts and clothes in general. She knows because she’s been watching him for months with her drone. She’s never stalked anyone before, but he not only doesn’t seem to mind, he … Continue reading How the Hitman Stole Christmas

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Almost Love

Almost Love

He was only supposed to teach her pleasure. Until it turned into so much more. Clementine Kinney isn’t good with people, but she is fantastic with dessert. With a successful bakery and a small group of friends, she’s thriving. And love? She’s not against it. But too many unrequited crushes have made her wary of her gut feelings. Oakley West is looking for somewhere to belong. To numb his grief, he spent years under the influence of … Continue reading Almost Love

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The Other Bridget

The Other Bridget

Librarian Bridget Jones, named after the famous fictional heroine, was raised on a remote farm with only her mother’s romance novels for company. Now, living alone in the city, Bridget is a hopeless bookaholic and believes that anyone who doesn’t like reading just hasn’t met the right book yet. If only fixing her love life was that simple. After handsome Italian barista Fabio catches her eye, Bridget prays she won’t ruin things. But when her … Continue reading The Other Bridget

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No Ordinary Duchess

No Ordinary Duchess

A delicious tale of forbidden romance where the mystery that ties two lovers together might also be exactly what tears them apart. Cold and brooding, Julian Greycourt, the heir to the Windemere dukedom, has always known that his uncle the duke was responsible for his mother’s death. Now he’s determined to exact revenge against his uncle—if he can find the proof. But Julian hides a secret so explosive it will destroy him if it’s ever … Continue reading No Ordinary Duchess

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Fake It Till You Make It

Fake It Till You Make It

Debbie Mason meets Lizzie Shane in this small-town romance where a burned-by-love veterinarian arranges a fake partnership with a down-on-her-luck city girl in order to save his family business. When Amarie Walker goes for something, she goes big—including starting over. Leaving her cheating ex and entire D.C. life in the rearview, she crash lands in a small town with no plan, no money, and no job. An opening at the animal clinic is the only … Continue reading Fake It Till You Make It

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The Design of Us

The Design of Us

One impulsive lie leads to a weeklong adventure of fake dating for two bickering coworkers in this swoony destination wedding rom-com. Sunshine incarnate Bhanu brings big UX energy to whatever she does, including going for the promotion where her only serious competition is her work nemesis, AKA Sunny, the grump with the Denzel voice. She expected to get a reprieve from him while visiting her family in Hawai’i, but the universe has other plans. When … Continue reading The Design of Us

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Cursed Under London

Cursed Under London

The hilarious first novel in a cosy and inclusive historical romantasy series by the writer of Horrible Histories Two strangers. Two Londons. Two hearts that won’t stop beating… In an alternative Elizabethan London, Fang awakes from his death to discover he is not quite human anymore. In fact, despite having somehow acquired the power of immortality, he’s also not quite vampire, zombie, werewolf or any of the other supernatural beings who roam the twin cities of … Continue reading Cursed Under London

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The Actor and His Secret

The Actor and His Secret

A new MM Contemporary Romance Standalone from Ben Alderson & Laura R. Samotin One GRUMPY millionaire movie star, one SUNSHINE book publicist, one disastrous film premiere and a one-night stand that will change their lives forever. Oliver Cane works for one of London’s hottest new publishers. He has his dream job and his dream man—until he comes home one day to find his boyfriend buried five inches deep in someone else. Heartbroken, Oli throws himself into work, preparing for the movie release of a book … Continue reading The Actor and His Secret

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The Winner Bakes It All

The Winner Bakes It All

It’s love at first fight Elodie has big dreams for her little cake shop, so when a perfect bigger unit becomes vacant, she’s excited to finally expand. Except it turns out the space has already been snatched up – and by a fitness-obsessed gym bro who hates carbs and sugar! But when a local influencer offers her the opportunity to bake for a big celebrity wedding, Elodie can’t believe her luck. Until she finds out … Continue reading The Winner Bakes It All

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Barely Even Friends

Barely Even Friends

A grumpy, rich recluse meets his match in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling—with a Succession twist. Fans of fairy tale adaptations, and readers of Julie Murphy and Falon Ballard, will adore Mae Bennett’s debut romance. Bellamy Price has just been offered the job of a lifetime: lead contractor on the restoration of the mysterious and sprawling Killington Estate. If she meets the owner’s ridiculous timeline, she’ll finally make a name for herself in this male-dominated industry. But … Continue reading Barely Even Friends

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The Ride of Her Life

The Ride of Her Life

Molly McDaniel’s life is falling apart. Between her day job as a barista, her night job at a call center, and her crushing student loans, she’s barely getting by. And that dream she has of starting a wedding event planning business? The dream that led to all those student loan in the first place? She can feel it slipping farther and farther out of reach every day. So the absolute last thing she needs is … Continue reading The Ride of Her Life

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Birding with Benefits

Birding with Benefits

A divorcee embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy but sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life in this charming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood. Newly-divorced, almost-empty-nester Celeste is finally seeking adventure and putting herself first, cliches be damned. So when a friend asks Celeste to “partner” with his buddy John for an event, Celeste throws herself into the role of his temporary girlfriend. … Continue reading Birding with Benefits

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You Should Be So Lucky

You Should Be So Lucky

An emotional, slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine, queer mid-century romance about grief and found family, between the new star shortstop stuck in a batting slump and the reporter assigned to (reluctantly) cover his first season—set in the same universe as We Could Be So Good. The 1960 baseball season is shaping up to be the worst year of Eddie O’Leary’s life. He can’t manage to hit the ball, his new teammates hate him, he’s living out of a suitcase, … Continue reading You Should Be So Lucky

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Gator Queen

Gator Queen

Full of laughs, hijinks, and a bit of steam, Gator Queen is a cozy mystery plus romance fusion perfect for fans of Arsenic and Adobo and To Have and to Heist. “You’re the girl who traps gators?” Even in the quirky town of Wahoo, Florida, twenty-five-year-old Maggie Andrews is an anomaly—a petite but determined female gator trapper who isn’t afraid to get dirty. But to fulfill her father’s dying wish, Maggie left her job at … Continue reading Gator Queen

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Anger Bang

Anger Bang

Sometimes the only answer is to just bang it out. Like today, for example. I’m in actual hell at my sister’s over-the-top reality TV wedding and up until now, I’ve been able to handle it all. The horrible bridesmaids. My relentless mother. Even the awful eighties fashion to fit the retro theme. But when my sister nonchalantly mentioned that she never even wanted me at the wedding—the producers insisted—ouch doesn’t fully express how much it … Continue reading Anger Bang

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Say You’ll Be Mine

Say You’ll Be Mine

n this utterly charming debut romance, a teacher with big dreams joins forces with a no-nonsense engineer to survive an ex’s wedding and escape matchmaking pressure from their Indian families. Their plan? Faking an engagement, of course. Meghna Raman’s parents wanted her to be an engineer, but instead she’s followed her passion, becoming a theater teacher and aspiring playwright. But when she discovers that her beloved writing partner, best friend, and secret crush, Seth, is … Continue reading Say You’ll Be Mine

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Age Matters

AGE MATTERS by Enjelicious

A hopeless romantic and a reclusive billionaire rewrite the rules of friendship, love, and work. Age Matters follows 29-year-old Rose Choi as she tries to pick up her life after her ex-boyfriend cheated on, and then dumped her. In need of employment, she takes over her best friend’s odd job to cook and deliver meals to a mysterious boss. This boss turns out to be the 23-year-old CEO of Lime, Daniel Yoon. She finds him … Continue reading Age Matters

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When Grumpy Met Sunshine

When Grumpy Met Sunshine

A steamy, opposites-attract romance with undeniable chemistry between a grumpy retired footballer and his fabulous and very sunshine-y ghostwriter. When grumpy ex-footballer Alfie Harding gets badgered into selling his memoirs, he knows he’s never going to be able to write them. He hates revealing a single thing about himself, is allergic to most emotions, and can’t imagine doing a good job of putting pen to paper. And so in walks curvy, cheery, cute as heck … Continue reading When Grumpy Met Sunshine

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All Rhodes Lead Here

All Rhodes Lead Here

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and indie superstar Mariana Zapata’s fan favorite All Rhodes Lead Here is a story about finding love when you least expect it—now with new exclusive content! The people we lose take a part of us with them…but they leave a part of themselves with us too. Aurora De La Torre, or Ora to her friends, knows moving back to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a place that was once home and is now full of … Continue reading All Rhodes Lead Here

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