He had everything he could’ve wanted…except her.Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive.Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle.His only exception? Her. The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession.He saw her first. He wanted her first. But now, she’s engaged to his oldest friend—and the closer the wedding looms, the more he’s torn between loyalty and desire.She should be his…and he might just risk it all to have her.***Beautiful. Successful. Glamorous.To the world, supermodel Ayana Kidane leads the perfect life. Her career has skyrocketed, and she’s engaged to one of New York’s most eligible bachelors.What people don't know is that the engagement is only a business arrangement. He gets his inheritance when they marry; she gets the money she needs to leave her abusive agency.Pretending to be in love should be easy—until she finds herself increasingly drawn to her fiancé’s enigmatic best man.Vuk thrills and terrifies her in equal measure. She knows she should stay away, but when her wedding is thrown into chaos, he’s the only person she finds comfort in…Until his past catches up with them and threatens everything they love.King of Envy is a steamy billionaire romance featuring a morally gray hero. It's book five in the Kings of Sin series but can be read as a standalone. Read more

Long-listed, Library Journal Best Books of the Year, 2024Winner, Goodreads Choice Awards, 2024Long-listed, Time Magazine Best Books of the Year, 2024Long-listed, Audible.com Best of the Year, 2024Long-listed, CPL: Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, 2024Long-listed, Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, 2024"As narrator, the terrific Laser, an actress and puppeteer, only enhances the swoon-worthy quirks and romance."—VultureA Today show #ReadwithJenna Book Club Pick, A Goodreads Choice Awards 2024 Winner, and long-listed in many Best of the Year 2024 picks!A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she’s dreamed of coming for years—she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she’s here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe and Phoebe's plan—which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can’t stop confiding in each other.In turns absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach’s The Wedding People is ultimately an incredibly nuanced and resonant look at the winding paths we can take to places we never imagined—and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us.A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company. Read more

The fifth book in the deliciously steamy Kings of Sin series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang, where bad boy billionaires must atone for their sins in order to earn their love stories.He had everything he could've wanted...except her.Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive.Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle.His only exception? Her. The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession.He saw her first. He wanted her first. But now, she's engaged to his oldest friend―and the closer the wedding looms, the more he's torn between loyalty and desire.She should be his…and he might just risk it all to have her.***Beautiful. Successful. Glamorous.To the world, supermodel Ayana Kidane leads the perfect life. Her career has skyrocketed, and she's engaged to one of New York's most eligible bachelors.What people don't know is that the engagement is only a business arrangement. He gets his inheritance when they marry; she gets the money she needs to leave her abusive agency.Pretending to be in love should be easy―until she finds herself increasingly drawn to her fiancé's enigmatic best man.Vuk thrills and terrifies her in equal measure. She knows she should stay away, but when her wedding is thrown into chaos, he's the only person who makes her feel safe…Until his past catches up with them and threatens everything they love. Read more

USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn is back with a hilarious new rom-com series.Sometimes the wedding of the century calls for desperate measures.And sometimes those desperate measures are to pretend the person you hate most is actually your boyfriend.After years of working her tail off at her event-planning business, Maggie Mitchell is ready for a vacation. With nothing on her mind but R & R, she’s enjoying the warm weather of Bora Bora when in saunters Brody McFadden, her brother’s best friend and also her sworn enemy. Thanks to years of tension between the two—kicked off by a make-out session at her brother’s wedding that ended horribly—Maggie has sworn to stay away from the man. That is, until she finds out he’s in Bora Bora for his boss’s daughter’s wedding, hoping to use the trip to win a real future at the company.Maggie promised herself she wouldn’t even think of work on the island, but as word spreads about the “wedding of the century” taking place in the midst of her vacation, she realizes offering her services as a bridesmaid and planner could bring her business to the next level. The only catch? She needs to pose as Brody’s girlfriend to get the job…while letting him stay in her peaceful bungalow.Tensions rise, irritation flairs, and despite years’ worth of bickering behind closed doors, Maggie can’t quite squash the sparks building between her and her new fake boyfriend, especially when she learns the real reason their first kiss was cut short. But as the wedding day draws closer and everything starts to go wrong, it just might be Brody who sends Maggie’s business crashing down—and her heart along with it. Read more

From New York Times best-selling author Elin Hilderbrand, comes a novel about the many ways family can fill our lives with love...if they don't kill us first.
It's wedding season on Nantucket. The beautiful island is overrun with summer people - an annual source of aggravation for year-round residents. And that's not the only tension brewing offshore. When one lavish wedding ends in disaster before it can even begin - with the bride-to-be discovered dead in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony - everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash digs into the best man, the maid of honor, the groom's famous mystery novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, the chief discovers that every wedding is a minefield - and no couple is perfect.
Featuring beloved characters from The Castaways and A Summer Affair, The Perfect Couple proves once again that Elin Hilderbrand is the queen of the summer beach book.

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A sexy, small town, grumpy sunshine, single dad, sports romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Willow AsterI fell in love with his little girl first.From the moment nine-year-old Becca Fox and I hugged, it was like we’d known each other forever. Precocious, sweet, and kind, I just knew this little girl was exceptional. Her dad, though? Not so much.Bowie Fox checks every box in the looks department—rugged, intense, and the kind of man who makes you forget how to breathe—but his personality? About as warm as a snowstorm. That is, until we’re seated together at his best friend's wedding, and then…we dance.For hours.Beneath that gruff and hard exterior, I catch glimpses of a man who wants to let loose and enjoy life.After the wedding, when a hotel mixup leaves me without a room and stranded in Landmark Mountain, Bowie invites me to stay in his room. In his bed.It’s innocent at first. Until it’s not. A sizzling one-night stand for the books. Then I wake up alone and when I see him at breakfast, he is as distant as ever.Bowie lets me know his life revolves around Becca, his teammates, and football. He makes it perfectly clear that there is no room for anyone else—especially the bubbly coach of his daughter.As much as our paths keep crossing, I know the broody linebacker isn’t ever planning on falling for me, but when I find out I am pregnant—I wonder, Can he fall for us?Wicked Love is book four in The Single Dad Playbook series. Each book can be read as a standalone. Read more

A romance novel inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift! *NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER*This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sarah Dessen's Along for the Ride.Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game … and her heart.When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world again.The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy.But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart."The feel-good summer read of my dreams!"―Alicia, Goodreads Reviewer"Boy, did it also give me all the summer feels."―Larissa, Goodreads Reviewer"This book is bound to become a favorite of all who love contemporary romance."―Kelly, Goodreads Reviewer"If beachy contemporary romances are your jam, then trust me―you do NOT want to miss this book."―Jessica, Goodreads Reviewer Read more

The first novel in the all-new Golden Girls Cozy Mystery Series!When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf–themed wedding Rose is hosting.Things are heating up, and not just because of Blanche’s hot flashes. Rose’s cousin is eloping to Miami, and Rose is playing host. If she can't balance the groom’s family’s snobbery against the traditional St. Olaf wedding week guidelines, her hometown may never accept her cousin again! Dorothy quickly realizes she needs a date with whom she can exchange wedding-related wisecracks. Turning to a newfangled VHS dating service, she believes she’s found the ideal conversationalist. Unfortunately, what looks good on TV can actually be a total jerk in real life. It seems she’ll just have to enjoy the company of Sophia, Blanche, and whomever Blanche has targeted for a hookup.As the Girls all pitch in, Rose is thrilled that the tea-and-fish-themed kickoff event is perfect, not a herring out of place. That is until Dorothy’s date is found dead—face-planted in an otherwise scrumptious-looking cheesecake. With every guest a suspect (especially Dorothy) and a marriage on the line, the four besties must ID the real killer, get the should-be-happy couple down the aisle, and make sure nobody from St. Olaf gets lost in the wilds of Miami. It’s up to the Golden Girls to sleuth out a way for friendship and love to win the day! Read more

The host of the highly popular PBS show Pati's Mexican Table shares everyday Mexican dishes, from the traditional to creative twists.Pati Jinich has a mission. She’s out to prove that Mexican home cooking is quicker and far easier than most Americans think.Surprising in their simplicity and freshness, Pati's recipes incorporate produce and grains. Most important, they fit perfectly into an everyday family cooking schedule and use just a handful of ingredients, most of which are already in your pantry. Many are homey specialties that Pati learned from her mother and grandmother, some are creative spins on classics, while others are not well known outside of Mexico.Dishes like Chicken à la Trash (it’s delicious!), a one-pot meal that Pati gleaned from a Mexican restaurant cook; Mexican Meatballs with Mint and Chipotle; Sweet and Salty Salmon; and Mexican-Style Pasta can revitalize your daily repertoire. You’ll find plenty of vegetarian fare, from Classic Avocado Soup, to Divorced Eggs (with red and green salsa), to Oaxaca-Style Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas.Your friends and family will enjoy Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Pickled Ancho Chile Vinaigrette; Crab Cakes with Jalapeño Aioli; and Chicken Tinga—(you can use rotisserie chicken), which makes a tasty filling for tortas and tostadas. Pati also shares exciting dishes for the holidays and other special occasions, including Mexican Thanksgiving Turkey with Chorizo, Pecan, Apple, and Corn Bread Stuffing; Spiral-Cut Beef Tenderloin; and Red Pozole (“a Mexican party in a bowl”), which she served on her wedding day. Desserts like Triple Orange Mexican Wedding Cookies, Scribble Cookies (sandwich cookies filled with chocolate), and little Apricot-Lime Glazed Mini Pound Cakes are sophisticated yet simple to make. Read more

Eight months ago, I was a naive, small-town farm girl nursing a shattered heart. Then hotel billionaire Henry Wolf picked me up off the ground (literally), and my entire life changed.Now, I live in a luxurious Manhattan penthouse, and I'm starting my first company while planning a beautiful wedding to the man of my dreams.I knew these first months would bring plenty of drama. I expected the savage media attention surrounding our engagement, and I braced myself for Mama's theatrics about the wedding.But nothing could have prepared me for the big secret that just stormed through our front door, altering the course of our future.Contains mature themes. Read more

Easton Island is the continuing saga of one woman’s journey from incredible loss to finding a past she knew nothing about, including a family who both embraces and fears her and a charming island that draws her in. “An inspirational women’s fiction series for lovers of family sagas, friendship, mysteries, and clean romance!”BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDEDEaston Estate is abuzz with excitement over the upcoming wedding of Elizabeth Easton to her dashing Gerard Ainsworth. No one is more thrilled for her grandmother to marry her soulmate after years of being alone than Morgan Easton.Unfortunately, dark clouds are looming on the horizon as Easton Harbor Art Gallery is embroiled in a scandal involving alleged forged artwork the gallery recently sold. If found to be true, the discovery could jeopardize all that Elizabeth, and Morgan’s best friend Quinn, have worked so hard to create.Just when it seems impossible for Elizabeth to prove the gallery’s innocence, a longtime adversary of the Easton family steps forward, determined to help clear Elizabeth’s name.As the big day approaches, the pieces start to fall into place. The unfolding events guarantee the couple's special day will be a Wedding to Remember.Find out what happens when you grab your copy today! Read more

A Forty-Something Witch with a New CareerA Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a DaughterAnd an Enchanted Island Full of SecretsIt’s almost time for GiGi’s wedding, which means one thing—bachelorette party! Shayla and the gang are headed to Mystery Mansion, a supernatural inn where the walls move, doors disappear, and entire rooms shift without warning. It’s all part of the fun… until it’s not.When a guest from another party goes missing and later turns up dead, Shayla and the gang slip into PADA mode to uncover the truth. But when one of their own vanishes within the mansion’s ever-changing corridors, the mystery becomes personal.With time running out and the mansion itself working against them, Shayla and the gang must solve the case before the killer strikes again. Will GiGi’s bachelorette party be legendary for the right reasons? Or will the wedding party head back to Enchanted Island one short? Read more

The first novel in the all-new Golden Girls Cozy Mystery series!When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf-themed wedding Rose is hosting.Things are heating up, and not just because of Blanche’s hot flashes. Rose’s cousin is eloping to Miami, and Rose is playing host. If she can't balance the groom’s family’s snobbery against the traditional St. Olaf wedding week guidelines, her hometown may never accept her cousin again!Dorothy quickly realizes she needs a date with whom she can exchange wedding-related wisecracks. Turning to a newfangled VHS dating service, she believes she’s found the ideal conversationalist. Unfortunately, what looks good on TV can actually be a total jerk in real life. It seems she’ll just have to enjoy the company of Sophia, Blanche, and whomever Blanche has targeted for a hookup.As the girls all pitch in, Rose is thrilled that the tea-and-fish-themed kickoff event is perfect, not a herring out of place. That is until Dorothy’s date is found dead—face-planted in an otherwise scrumptious-looking cheesecake. With every guest a suspect (especially Dorothy) and a marriage on the line, the four besties must ID the real killer, get the should-be-happy couple down the aisle, and make sure nobody from St. Olaf gets lost in the wilds of Miami. It’s up to the Golden Girls to sleuth out a way for friendship and love to win the day! Read more

A romance novel inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift! *NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sarah Dessen's Along for the Ride.Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game … and her heart.When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world again.The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy.But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart."The feel-good summer read of my dreams!"—Alicia, Goodreads Reviewer"Boy, did it also give me all the summer feels."—Larissa, Goodreads Reviewer"This book is bound to become a favorite of all who love contemporary romance."—Kelly, Goodreads Reviewer"If beachy contemporary romances are your jam, then trust me—you do NOT want to miss this book."—Jessica, Goodreads Reviewer Read more

"Tonight, we're just two people lost in a city not our own."My name is Rachel Price, and the sky is officially falling. Imagine being at your brother's wedding brunch when you get an email that crushes all your dreams. I didn't win the Barkley Fellowship. My rising career in sports medicine has just come crashing down. So here I sit, alone in this swanky hotel bar, ready to drown my feelings in bitters and bourbon. Then suddenly, in walks...him.THAT ONE NIGHT is the spicy prequel novella to PUCKING AROUND, a 'why choose' hockey romance. For a list of tropes, tags, and content warnings, please check my website. Read more

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A beautiful collectible edition containing the seventh and eighth novels of the beloved Bridgerton series by New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn. It’s in His Kiss Gareth St. Clair is in a bind, and at risk of losing his inheritance. His only hope lies in an old family diary written in Italian… and the fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken Hyacinth Bridgerton, who offers to help translate. But as the two delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other… and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss.On the Way to the Wedding Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. But when Gregory realizes his true love is not the person he expected, he must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar…A stunning collectible edition containing the 7th and 8th novels in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series. This edition features:·        gorgeous sprayed edges·        intricate foil iconography·        ribbon bookmark·        beautiful endpapersSee these beloved stories come to life on screen in Bridgerton, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. Read more

From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn, comes a witty take on a romantic comedy classic, My Best Friend's Wedding. Steamy, laugh-out-loud, and full of charm, these two best friends heat up the pages while proving true love might be right in front of you.Have you ever heard of a man-in-waiting?Yeah, neither has my best friend's soon-to-be monster-in-law. Ooo, sorry, I meant mother-in-law. Nor has she heard of the term, what the bride wants, the bride gets.With wedding planning underway and a short timeline, my best friend, Lia, has recruited me to help her battle the snarly beast that is Mrs. Beaver. Not scared at all, I accept the challenge as her man-in-waiting--aka, man of honor--and take matters into my own hands.The only problem is, with every second we draw closer to the wedding, I'm starting to see my best girl in a different light.She's always been beautiful to me, but now . . . I find myself staring a touch too long. My hand lingering for one more minute. And when she's upset? Allowing her to sleep in my bed.And before I know what's happening, it hits me like a ton of bricks. I'm in love with my best friend. Not just in love, but infatuated.No one compares to her and nothing seems to distract me from that realization.Not the girl I try to date while I help plan Lia's wedding.Not her angry fiancé who thinks I'm growing too close.And not the looming deadline of her nuptials.Which means, there's only one thing left for me to do. Prove to Lia I'm the one she should be with instead. But with the pressure of her engagement, the stress from her soon-to-be mother-in-law, and the breath-stealing nerves running through me, I'm finding it a lot harder to claim the girl than I would like to admit.Say a little prayer for me . . . Read more

Are you exhausted trying to force the change you long to see in the life of the man you love? ❤️Pray for Him is a powerful prayer devotional featuring thirty days of encouraging devotionals and breakthrough prayers for the special man in your life. With deep empathy from her own relationship struggles, best-selling author Amanda Hayhurst will help you move from fix and control to surrender and prayer. As you pray over nearly every area of your partner's life, you will slowly release the weight you were never meant to carry.What You'll Discover in Pray for Him:Release the Burden: Stop carrying the weight you were never meant to bear. As you pray over nearly every area of your partner's life, you'll experience the relief and peace that comes from entrusting his future to God.Understand Your Role: Amanda helps you discern what your job is—and isn’t—in your relationship. Learn the difference between your responsibilities and God's role as you pray for him.Find Stability: Learn to be okay even when your relationship isn’t. This devotional offers support and encouragement, helping you maintain your emotional and spiritual well-being regardless of your circumstances.Renew Your Passion: Rediscover your zeal for prayer. As you move through each devotional and prayer, you'll reignite your passion for interceding for your partner, finding new strength and determination along the way.Trust in God's Plan: Develop a deeper trust in God's plan for the man you love. As you journey through these prayers, you'll find solace in knowing that God is in control and has a purpose for both of your lives.Join Amanda Hayhurst on a 30-Day Journey of TransformationEmbark on a month-long journey of powerful prayer, renewed strength, and the peace that comes from trusting God with your man’s future. Whether you're in a relationship, engaged, or married, Pray for Him is written for you.Discover the transformative power of prayer and let go of the need to control. Embrace the peace that comes with surrendering your partner’s future to God. Pray for Him is more than a devotional; it's a path to personal and relational renewal.💗 Great for Special Occasions: Perfect for anniversaries, bridal showers, engagement parties, or just because—you don’t need a special occasion to give a gift that inspires and uplifts.💝 Thoughtful and Inspirational: Pray for Him offers a meaningful and uplifting gift that shows you care about her spiritual journey and relationship well-being.👩❤️👨 Perfect for Women in Relationships: Ideal for girlfriends, fiancées, and wives who want to support their partner through prayer and spiritual growth.❤️ For All Stages of Love: Whether she’s just started dating, is engaged, or has been married for years, this devotional provides valuable insights and prayers tailored to every stage of a relationship.👧 👩 Community and Connection: Encourages a sense of community among women who share similar experiences and challenges, making it a thoughtful gift for friends or members of women’s groups and Bible studies.Pray for Him is an ideal gift for women who are seeking support and encouragement in their relationships. This devotional provides a compassionate and practical approach to navigating the challenges of love, offering thirty days of prayers designed to transform worry and frustration into trust and peace. As women work through the prayers, they are encouraged to let go of the need to control their partner and instead focus on surrendering their concerns to God. Read more

Practical checklists and advice to plan the wedding you want The question has been popped, and now it's time for the planning—from your budget to the bridal party to bouquets, you may be wondering how to distill all the to-dos of your big day into small, digestible pieces. This portable wedding planner provides all the tools and tips you need to stay organized and stress-free. Streamlining the planning process into easy-to-navigate sections, this wedding planner provides essential checklists on fundamentals, like accessories and attire, venues and vendors, and flowers and décor. You'll also find plenty of trusted advice to keep you on track, including must-ask questions, comparison charts, timelines, and much more. This wedding planner includes: Low-key or lavish—Customize checklists to suit your wedding size and budget, whether it's a traditional ceremony, distant destination, backyard bash, or something completely different.Portable plans—Perfect for on-the-go planning, this wedding planner has all the checklists, tips, and questions you'll need condensed into one place.Wedding roadmap—From creative inspiration to custom invitations, this wedding planner walks you through the process of planning, prepping, and putting on your dream wedding. The Little Book of Wedding Checklists offers guidance for every big decision for your big day—packed neatly into a petite-sized wedding planner. Read more

Fake-dating my best friend’s brother should be easy.He’s grumpy. He’s guarded. He’s older. And he’d never fall for a complicated single mother like me.Or that’s what I need to tell myself…so I don’t fall in love with him.Archer Brighton needs a girlfriend.If the broody lumberjack shows up at his younger brother’s wedding without a date, his meddling family will drive him insane.With his stormy eyes, his towering body and his gorgeous beard, there’s a line-up of women eager for the spot on his arm.But Archer isn’t looking for love. He just wants to be left alone.I shouldn’t have gone and stuck my nose in his business.I shouldn’t have blurted out—right in the middle of family dinner—that Archer asked me to be his wedding date.Yikes! What was I thinking?!The man is my boss and my neighbor and my best friend’s brother, after all!I'm more than willing to apologize to his family and clean up this mess I’ve made.But Archer won’t let me backtrack.He insists that a fake relationship is exactly what we both need.So here’s our deal—Three months of pretend-dating while my toddler and I stay at his house, rent-free.Archer will protect me from my dirtbag ex.And I’ll save him from the prying townsfolk who keep trying to set him up on dates.It’s a win-win solution.Except, I’m not so sure Archer’s pretending.Not when he’s reading bedtime stories to my son.Not when he’s cooking us breakfast, lunch and dinner.And definitely not when he’s kissing me.All. Night. Long.He makes me feel beautiful. In a way I’ve never felt before.Soon, I don’t want to sleep in that cold guestroom.Not when I could be sleeping in his strong, tatted arms instead.With every forbidden kiss, we dig our hole deeper.Are we creating a monster? Or are we building something beautiful together?Beautiful Thing is a steamy, laugh-out-loud, small town, single mom and grumpy lumberjack romance. It is set in small town Iowa and is the conclusion to the Brighton Family series. Read more

The last thing I expected when I ran out on my wedding was to wake up in Vegas married to Mason Reyes, the cocky, gorgeous, and much younger NFL quarterback for the Boston Rebels.I've always been a smart, responsible doctor. The good girl.And yet here I am with a drunken photo of our nuptials leaked and spreading like wildfire.Considering my ex is his former teammate, it's as bad as it gets.Mason says the only way to save face and avoid further scandal is to move in with him and stay married for three months. After that, he promises we can talk annulments.Reluctantly, I agree. It's only three months and I've put us in a strict no-sex zone.For a while, the plan seems to work.The press moves on, my ex starts to get the picture that it's over, and we're on our way toward the finish line of this marriage being done. I even manage to ignore the way my body reacts when he calls me, "My wife."That is until two things happen that completely derail everything.One, our no-sex zone flies out the window in a tangle of hot, sweaty limbs and filthy whispered words.And two, the stick shines with one bold word: Pregnant.What you can expect for UNDENIABLY MARRIED is...* Golden retriever NFL quarterback hero* Quirky runaway bride doctor heroine* Vegas Wedding* Reverse age gap* Friends to lovers* Surprise Pregnancy* Forced Proximity* He Falls First/It Was Always You* LOL scenes and banter and SO MANY FEELS* STEAMYYYYYYYYY!! With tons of dirty talk and k!nk* HEA* No cheating Read more

The first three books in the Irish Village Mystery series are included in this edition. In Murder in an Irish Village (book 1), 22-year-old Siobhán O’Sullivan runs her family’s bistro in the small village of Kilbane, County Cork, Ireland. One morning, they find a man at a table with a pair of scissors protruding from his chest - and now it’s up to feisty redheaded Siobhán to solve the crime and save her beloved brood. In Murder at an Irish Wedding (book 2), Siobhán and her five siblings have their plates full catering a celebrity wedding. But the celebratory mood suddenly turns sober when the best man is found murdered in the woods. In Murder in an Irish Churchyard (book 3), Siobhán has accepted her calling and has decided to join the Garda Síochána. But her first case brings Macdara Flannery back into her life.... Read more

Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle returns with a standalone gothic mystery that unfolds in the empire of Ahn.Featured in BookBub | Book Riot | Gizmodo | Amazon Best SF&F of 2024 So Far pick | An NPR Best Book of the Year | Hugo Award finalist"A remarkable accomplishment of storytelling."—NPR on The Empress of Salt and Fortune"Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today."—Taylor Jenkins Reid on Siren QueenThe Cleric Chih accompanies a beautiful young bride to her wedding to the aging ruler of a crumbling estate situated at the crossroads of dead empires. The bride's party is welcomed with elaborate courtesies and extravagant banquets, but between the frightened servants and the cryptic warnings of the lord's mad son, they quickly realize that something is haunting the shadowed halls.As Chih and the bride-to-be explore empty rooms and desolate courtyards, they are drawn into the mystery of what became of Lord Guo's previous wives and the dark history of Doi Cao itself. But as the wedding night draws to its close, Chih will learn at their peril that not all monsters are to be found in the shadows; some monsters hide in plain sight.The Singing Hills Cycle has been shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, the Locus Award, and the Ignyte Award, and has won the Crawford Award and the Hugo Award.The novellas are standalone stories linked by the Cleric Chih, and may be read in any order.The Empress of Salt and FortuneWhen the Tiger Came Down the MountainInto the RiverlandsMammoths at the GatesThe Brides of High HillAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Read more

A sentimental romance about a woman who thought she had it all—fame, success, and wealth—until she attends her best friend’s wedding and discovers her own chance at a happily-ever-after.Harper Emery has always lived in the shadow of her best friend, Sidney Westwood. While Sidney’s outgoing and charming personality draws people towards her, Harper prefers spending time alone, often hidden behind a sketch pad or sewing machine, dreaming of a future as a fashion designer. Despite their differences, the two are often inseparable, bonded by their love for nature and an unspoken connection that runs deep between them.But everything changes during a trip to Destin, Florida. After a near-death experience, Harper finds herself being pulled from the waves by Cameron Spears, a lifeguard who gives her a taste of the limelight and the exhilaration of a whirlwind romance.A decade later, the memories of that unforgettable summer, the love that followed, and the inevitable heartbreak still haunt Harper. Despite seemingly having it all—fame, success, and wealth—thirty-year-old Harper still feels like a failure when it comes to love. But when she agrees to be maid of honor at Sidney's wedding, little does Harper know that her own happily ever after may be waiting right around the corner. Read more

An Amazon Charts bestseller.From bestselling author Mary Ellen Taylor comes a story about profound loss, hard truths, and an overgrown greenhouse full of old secrets.Adrift in the wake of her father’s death, a failed marriage, and multiple miscarriages, Libby McKenzie feels truly alone. Though her new life as a wedding photographer provides a semblance of purpose, it’s also a distraction from her profound pain.When asked to photograph a wedding at the historic Woodmont estate, Libby meets the owner, Elaine Grant. Hoping to open Woodmont to the public, Elaine has employed young widower Colton Reese to help restore the grounds and asks Libby to photograph the process. Libby is immediately drawn to the old greenhouse shrouded in honeysuckle vines.As Libby forms relationships and explores the overgrown—yet hauntingly beautiful—Woodmont estate, she finds the emotional courage to sort through her father’s office. There she discovers a letter that changes everything she knows about her parents, herself, and the estate. Beneath the vines of the old greenhouse lie generations of secrets, and it’s up to Libby to tend to the fruits born of long-buried seeds. Read more

Greer Hammond doesn’t believe in fairytales—especially not the kind where your brother’s best friend breaks your heart and disappears for eight years.So when she runs into Ryder Gray—now a racing legend—at her brother’s Vegas wedding, she plans to keep her distance. But Ryder has other ideas.He needs her help to fix a PR disaster: play the part of his girlfriend until the start of the season, and she’ll be generously compensated.It’s supposed to be fake.Until he makes it real—with a whirlwind Caribbean wedding Greer never saw coming.Then comes the crash.The one that takes Ryder’s sight, ends his career, and sends him spiraling.Greer stays. Even when he pushes her away.Even when the man she married disappears into grief and silence.But when Ryder regains his vision and steps back into the spotlight, Greer is left behind in the shadows.She was there when he lost everything.Now that he’s back on top… will he remember the woman who never left? Read more

"Newsflash. You don't buy me, a$#%^*e. You earn me."The bride is a doll. The groom is the perfect gentleman. But the rest of the wedding party? They're the stuff of nightmares. Rich? Check. Vapid? Double Check. Entitled? Not enough checks in the world. And the Best Man? More like the Worst Man.But Maid of Honor Franchesca takes her duties seriously. Kidnapped groom? She's got this. Rude attendees? You just watch her handle them. So a Best Man with a big attitude and an even bigger...checkbook? Yeah, there's no way she's going to let that pretentious, judgmental jackhole ruin her best friend's wedding. No matter how sexy he is. (Well, that's the plan anyway...)Aiden Kilbourn doesn't do long-term relationships. He's busy ruling the business world, and has yet to find a woman he can tolerate for longer than a month, two at the outside, anyway. Conquering the unconquerable is basically his bread and butter. And he hasn't met a challenge that he can't win. But Franchesca Baranski? This smart-mouthed girl from Brooklyn may just be his downfall. Read more

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