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Will their secrets stay hidden when the cameras start rolling?There’s nothing Finn Weaver won’t do for his grandmother, even pose as the ‘Bayview Inn’s’ handyman for the TV renovation show Relic Rehab. Host Anna Beckett knows the Weaver house is a sham, but it’s the perfect cover for the real reason she has come to Blackberry Bay. And if cozying up to the sexy handyman keeps her secret safe, she’ll gladly do that too.

She has many reasons to leave He’s the best reason to stay Summoned home by her mother and sisters, novelist Gwen Sutton has made it clear—she’s not staying. She’s returning to her quiet, writer’s life as soon as the family brewery is up and running. But when Gwen’s lifelong crush, Case Danforth, offers his help, it’s clear there’s more than just beer brewing! Time is short for Case to convince Gwen that a home with him is where her heart is.

He’d been told home is where the heart is He never believed it until nowLone-wolf cowboy Irish is no stranger to long, lonely nights. Some might say he even prefers it that way. But somehow Mallory Sutton tugs on his heartstrings. The feisty single mum challenges Irish’s perception of what he has to offer. She shows the guarded cowboy everything a family—and real love—can be. But will their unexpected connection keep Irish in town…or end in heartbreak for Mallory and her kids?

Just one night together binds them forever. Getting pregnant was never Evie’s intention. But then again, neither was sleeping with her ex-husband, Lane Thompson. Lane wants to be in their baby’s life, but Evie is afraid of getting too close to the man she has never been able to resist. Is love enough to make them a family? Lane believes it is. He is sure this child will help them find their way home…

His pretend partner or perfect match? Over-the-top Molly Cyrs hardly seems a perfect match for bookish Callan Avery. But when Molly suggests they pose as a couple to appease Stonefield’s anxiety about its new male librarian, Callan cannot think of anything but her. But Callan is looking for a family, and kids aren’t in Molly’s story. Unless he can convince Molly that she’s not ‘too much’…and that to him, she’s just enough!

Their forbidden love is the talk of the town Riley McLaughlin knows he shouldn't get involved with a co-worker…especially when she's also his boss's mum! But widow Laura Thompson is everything he wants in a woman, and their age difference doesn't matter. And though she's drawn to Riley more than she'll ever admit, Laura has never been one to jump headfirst into adventure. Town gossip has already spread—will Riley and Laura give them something to really talk about?

From New York Times Bestselling author Shannon Stacey comes 3 emotionally powerful stories of community, fresh starts, and secrets.More than NeighborsThe only thing they have in common is a property line!He's trying to uncover his past. She's hoping for a brighter future.Cam Maguire is in Blackberry Bay to unravel a family secret. Meredith Price has moved next door with her daughter. He's unattached. She's a widowed single mom. He's owned by a cat. She's definitely team canine. All these neighbors have in common is a property line. One they cross...over and over. And Cam thought he knew what he wanted-until his family's secret changes everything.Their Christmas Baby ContractStriking the deal was the easy part. He'll help her make a beautiful baby.Brady Nash is handsome and anti-marriage. And with IVF completely out of her financial reach, Reyna Bishop is running out of time to have the child she so very much wants. Theirs is a practical baby-making deal: no emotion, no expectation, no ever-after. They'll even 'date' through Christmas to silence their hometown gossips. It's foolproof...till the time she spends with Brady and his warm, loving family leaves Reyna wanting more than a baby...The Home They BuiltWill their secrets stay hidden when the cameras start rolling?There's nothing Finn Weaver won't do for his incorrigible grandmother, including pose as a live-in handyman for the TV reno show Relic Rehab. Host Anna Beckett knows good and well the Weaver house has never been a functioning inn, but taking the project got her to Blackberry Bay...the only place she'll ever find answers about her own family. Keeping big secrets in a small town is enough of a challenge-can Finn and Anna's romance survive the truth?

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Kowalski Family novels, a sweet, sexy new series about taking hits, making second chances, and finding love…They were the golden boys of fall: Stewart Mills High School’s legendary championship winning football team. Fourteen years later, they’re back to relive their glory, save the team—and find themselves again…Chase Sanders’s life has taken a lot of crazy turns lately. But returning to his hometown to help his old coach keep his high school football team afloat might be the craziest thing to happen to him yet. That is, until he starts falling for the last person he should—Coach’s gorgeous daughter…Kelly McDonnell learned the hard way that cocky, charming men are nothing but trouble, so she knows Chase is bad news. Still, she can’t resist his smile—or the rest of him. But when his loyalty to her father conflicts with their growing attraction, any hope for a relationship might be blocked before it can even begin…

The New York Times bestselling author of Under the Lights presents a novel of past triumphs, present challenges, and future happily ever afters…They were the golden boys of fall: Stewart Mills High School’s legendary championship football team. Fourteen years later, they’re back to relive their glory, save the team—and find themselves again…Globetrotting photographer Alex Murphy returns to Stewart Mills for a football fundraiser, but stays to document the football team and the town’s changes. Since his project includes photos of the Walker farm, he rents a room there.Needing money to save the family farm, Gretchen Walker doesn’t have time to deal with the sexy photographer in her house. After all, Alex is a man with no sense of home, and to her, home is everything. But when she finds herself falling for him, she’ll be forced to decide where her dreams really lie…

The New York Times bestselling author of Defending Hearts returns to small-town New Hampshire where a substitute football coach and a guidance counselor tackle love.  They were the golden boys of fall: Stewart Mills High School’s legendary championship football team. Fourteen years later, they’re back to relive their glory, save the team—and find themselves again . . .   Sam Leavitt has returned home to Stewart Mills with one goal: to fill in for Coach McDonnell and lead the high school football team to the championship. He doesn’t have time for distractions or commitments—but he’s unable to resist falling for the sexy guidance counselor he shared a hot night with months ago.   Jen Cooper knows what she’s looking for long-term, and it’s not Sam—even though the night they shared was explosive. Now, with Sam back in town and working by her side, picking up where they left off is too great a temptation to resist. But before long their fun fling is looking like a future together. And as the championship approaches, Sam is faced with a big decision that will either break them apart—or help them find their way home.From the Paperback edition.

Home for the holidays, a woman discovers the nerd from her high school is all grown up and hot in this sexy novella from a New York Times bestseller.House-sitting for her parents seemed like a good idea, until the microwave blew up and the lights went out.Now Chloe Burke thinks upgrading the electrical system of her childhood home while they are away would make the perfect Christmas gift. Fortunately, there’s an electrician in town who can get the job done by the holidays.Scott Quinn has wanted to get his hands on the Burkes’ wiring for almost as long as he’s wanted to get his hands on their daughter. Chloe didn’t notice Scott back in high school, but she’s noticing him now, and soon they’re indulging in a little festive fun: no strings, no expectations. After all, Chloe plans to get out of this goldfish bowl of a town and back to her real life in Boston by New Year’s.But Chloe and Scott discover they enjoy each other’s company just as much out of bed. Could their holiday fling turn out to be the real thing?

A widow and her best friend surrender to their attraction during the Christmas season in this sexy short story from a New York Times bestseller.Claire Rutledge still believes in love, despite losing her husband. So, after two years, she’s not surprised by the steamy dreams telling her it might be time to start moving on. But she didn’t expect her friend Justin to have the starring role.Justin McCormick has loved Claire since the moment he first saw her, but his best friend got there first. Now that Claire is ready to move on with her life, Justin is finding it harder than ever to hide his true feelings. And when they both get caught up in the holiday spirits at a party, their simmering mutual attraction boils over into a night neither of them can forget . . .

Anna Frazier is used to living life at 100 mph, but being downsized out of a job in the financial industry has her permanently stalled. With nowhere to go, go, go, Anna hails a cab to her grandparents'' neglected New Hampshire camp to plan her next move. It seems like a good idea—until she realizes there''s no takeout to be had and the boy next door has grown into a sexy but surly recluse.Cameron Mayfield knows he can kiss his peace and quiet goodbye when Hurricane Anna blows in. She was loud and bossy as a ten-year-old—and besides developing some attractive curves, she hasn''t changed. Cam''s not looking for a relationship, especially not with a woman like Anna. He nearly broke down on that road once before. So why can''t he stop thinking about her?It''s not long before their sizzling attraction leads to smoking-hot kisses. But as the days get shorter, Anna must decide if she''s found a new road to happiness, or just taken a detour.25,000 words

When her one night stand becomes a work colleague, a woman struggles to resist her handsome coworker in this romantic comedy.When waitress Darcy Vaughan’s friend asks her to help out with the launch of a fledgling restaurant, she’s happy to oblige. Little does she know the owner is Jake Holland, the perfect guy who slipped through her fingers after their one night of passion. But for Darcy and Jake, one touch was just not enough.

Join bestselling authors Jennifer Crusie, Victoria Dahl and Shannon Stacey for three sexy stories about finding the one you love. Sizzle by Jennifer CrusieBusiness takes a backseat when successful ad executive Emily Tate meets Richard Parker. He’s an accountant who’s been sent to keep her in line and under budget in her ad campaign for a sensual new perfume called Sizzle. And if Emily’s not careful, she could well melt in Richard’s hands. Too Fast to Fallby Victoria Dahl For Eve Hill, working at an art gallery in Jackson Hole had its perks—the sexy owner being one of them. But the more she lusted after the unattainable man, the less possible their love seemed. Now, years later, her dream man is back…and this time, love is full of possibilities. Alone With You by Shannon Stacey When waitress Darcy Vaughan’s friend asks her to help out with the launch of a fledgling restaurant, she’s happy to oblige. Little does she know the owner is Jake Holland, the perfect guy who slipped through her fingers after their one night of passion. But for Darcy and Jake, just one touch was just not enough.

Tucker’s Point three-day forecast: stormy with a chance of romance HEART OF THE STORM by Shannon StaceyBrody Rollins is back in tiny Tucker’s Point, Maine, for the first time in five years, and now he can’t escape…from former neighbors, old regrets or maddening glimpses of his ex-fiancée.SEEING RED by Jennifer GreeneStranded at her grandparents' seaside cottage, Whitney Carr prepares to face the blizzard alone. But unexpected help soon arrives—in the form of her high school sweetheart!LAND’S END by Barbara DunlopTessa Ambroise is furious when her ex shows up on her doorstep. What's worse, he's bent on turning her aunt's historic seaside estate into a hotel. But the snow piling up outside the mansion puts both their plans on hold.When a child goes missing, this perfect storm of cramped quarters and freezing temperatures brings old flames closer together…whether they want to be or not. But will they go separate ways once the sky clears?

Brody Rollins is back in Tucker's Point, Maine, for the first time in five years, but he's not staying long. His plan is to go in, meet his new baby nephew, and get out. Then a winter storm takes a turn for the worse, and Brody can't escape…from former neighbors, old regrets or painful glimpses of his ex-fiancée.When Delaney Westcott runs into Brody at the town's emergency shelter, she's shaken. She wants nothing to do with the man who left her—and Tucker's Point—without so much as a goodbye. Being cooped up with him in a high school gym is stirring up more than just bad memories, though, and soon Delaney finds herself confiding in Brody. But will he have any reason to stay once the blizzard ends?

They couldn’t be more different. Or more perfect for each other. New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey returns with a warm and cozy opposites-attract Christmas story.Zoe Randall is busy living her life as she damn well pleases. She’s back in her favorite town, her divorce in her rearview mirror, and living out her childhood dream of running a bookstore with her cousin. She has no interest in the uptight nerd who opened his boring-ass business next to her shop…until he complains about one of her sexy window displays.Then it’s game on.Preston Wheeler knows he takes life a little too seriously. But when the saucy bookseller next door starts pushing his buttons, he can feel that changing. Beautiful, vivacious Zoe challenges him in all the best ways, and soon he’s pushing her buttons right back: teasing and flirting all the way through the holiday season.As Preston loosens up and Zoe is treated to the man behind the suit (particularly his forearms), she realizes she’s more interested than she cares to admit. And Preston comes to see the beauty—the absolute delight—in adding Zoe’s bright splashes of color to his once very black-and-white existence. This book is approximately 34,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!