Romance

Six summers. Six chances. One week spent pretending.Ever since her younger sister's engagement was announced, Harper Williams has been dreading the wedding. What should be a joyous, sun-drenched affair is sure to be filled with plenty of awkward moments, thanks to Harper's strained relationship with her only sibling. Awkwardness enhanced by the wedding's location-a lake in Maine, swimming with painful memories of their late father.Running into Drew Halifax-her childhood crush, who grew up to be the golden boy of hockey-is a surprise. Not nearly as shocking as his offer to be her plus-one is though.She expects him to back out. He shows up. She's looking for a distraction from the past. He's killing time until his season starts and he can chase the championship. She's guarded yet outgoing. He's easygoing yet focused.They hardly know each other. Until one week of sharing secrets, pretending to be in love, and sleeping in the same bed changes everything. Feelings that were supposed to be fake start to feel very real.Problem is, neither of them is looking for a relationship. At most, they're meant to be a summer fling. Definitely not a happily ever after.But when it comes to falling? You have no control. Once you start, it's impossible to stop. And sometimes...it takes six summers.

"Protect your family. At all costs. Rose has danced with many devils, and this time she makes a deal with the worst one: Celebrity Crush. To protect the ones she loves most, Rose teams up with Connor to turn the spotlight on themselves. But this means Rose must go far outside her well-established comfort zone and tackle some of her deepest insecurities. It'd take the impossible to hurt Connor Cobalt, even for a moment. Now that he's twenty-six, his narcissistic tendencies have made room for the people he loves. And he loves Rose Calloway. But when his love is threatened, when his greatest dreams with her are compromised-what is the cost then? Love will guide his choices. For the first time in his life"--

From the internationally best-selling author of The Simple Wild comes the continuation of a woman's journey to Alaska and a life she never imagined for herself.Calla Fletcher returns to Toronto a different person, struggling to find direction and still very much in love with the rugged bush pilot she left behind.When he unexpectedly makes a proposition she can't dismiss, Calla rushes back to Alaska to begin her future with Jonah. But she soon learns that even the best intentions can lead to broken promises: Jonah is gone more than he's home, and Calla feels isolated in their rural log cabin with harsh conditions that stretch far beyond the cold, dark, winter months.It's not the life Calla imagined for herself - but is it a life Calla can learn to love? Or is she destined to follow in her mother's fleeing footsteps after all?

From the international bestselling author of The Simple Wild comes Forever Wild, a novella that continues the story of Calla's journey to the Alaskan wild and a life she never imagined for herself.The holiday season is upon Calla and Jonah, and with the mistletoe and gingerbread comes plenty of family drama. Jonah is bracing himself for two weeks with a stepfather he loathes, and while Calla is looking forward to her mother and Simon's arrival, she dreads the continued pressure to set a date for their wedding ... in Toronto. Add in one bullheaded neighbor's unintentional meddling and another cantankerous neighbor's own family strife, and Christmas in Trapper's Crossing will be anything but simple.

From the internationally bestselling author of The Simple Wild comes the story of a woman at a crossroads in her life, struggling between the safe route and the one that will only lead to more heartbreak.Veterinarian Marie Lehr knows unrequited love all too well after pining for her best friend, only to watch him marry another woman. It's a mistake she will never make again, especially not when she can practically hear the clock ticking on her childbearing years.The trouble is, she can't seem to find anyone who appeals to her even a fraction as much as that burly bush pilot did. Competitive musher Tyler Brady certainly doesn't, especially not after the heated altercation with the handsome but arrogant, spiteful man.Or so she thinksWhile volunteering at the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, Marie discovers that first impressions may have been false, and her attraction to Tyler is very real. But his heart belongs to someone else, leaving him with nothing to offer but friendship. Marie's been down this road before and knows how that ends. Yet, no matter how hard she works to keep from falling for Tyler, it seems she's doomed to follow her own trail once again.

Sparks fly when a lovelorn romance novelist and a divorce lawyer who has sworn off relationships agree to co-host a podcast series offering dating advice to viewers, in TRULY MADLY DEEPLY, the next steamy queer rom-com from bestselling author, Alexandria Bellefleur. Perfect for fans of Ashley Herring Blake, Casey McQuiston and Talia Hibbert.Why readers love Alexandria Bellefleur . . . 'Everything I want from a rom-com: fun, whimsical, sexy' Talia Hibbert'I was hooked from the very first page!' Christina Lauren'This book is a delight' New York Times Book Review'You can never go wrong with an Alexandria Bellefleur novel' Buzzfeed'Sparkles with a delightful mix of wit, humour and good-natured sarcasm' Mia Sosa

Rakos isn't really a farmer. Bellamy definitely isn't a minstrel. Sheltered, sickly Prince Bellamy dreams of adventure-but not like this. Captured in enemy territory, his royal identity will get him killed. When his dangerously attractive fellow prisoner asks who he is, Bellamy claims to be a minstrel. Except he can't carry a tune to save his life. He panicked, okay? Rakos was a dragonrider until betrayal landed him in chains. Now, he knows two things for certain: he can't trust anyone, and he wants his dragon back. When the fragile minstrel asks who he is, Rakos claims he's a farmer. When Bellamy begs for help reaching the border, Rakos refuses. Until he can't resist how much Bellamy needs him. Stormy nights and deadly masquerades forge Rakos and Bellamy's unlikely partnership into something more. Something exhilarating. Rakos treats Bellamy like a person, not a weak, untouchable prince, even as he protects him. But Rakos's enemies are circling in, and that very protection might be Bellamy's undoing. Prince in Disguise is a high fantasy gay romance, with double secret identities, Only One Bed, and a teleporting ferret. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, but each book follows a different prince and his Happily Ever After.

The old gods are growing restless...Mercenary Casia Greythorne cares about two things: completing her latest job and earning enough coin for the expensive medicine that's keeping her mentor alive.So when the king commands her to investigate a strange plague devastating the empire, she can't resist the massive reward he offers - even if it does mean working with the arrogant and infuriating Captain Elander.But as the death toll rises and strange monsters wreak havoc across the realms, Cas and Elander find themselves up against meddling gods and very old magic.Because an ancient evil is stirring in the shadows.And their empire will not survive its full unleashing.

Calladia Cunnington knows she's rough around the edges, despite being theheir to one of small-town Glimmer Falls' founding witch families. While her gymobsession is a great outlet for her anxieties and anger, her hot temper still getsthe best of her and manifests in bar brawls. When Calladia saves someone froma demon attack one night, though, she's happy to put her magic and rage togood use...until she realizes the man she saved is none other than Astaroth,the ruthless demon who orchestrated a soul bargain on her best friend.Astaroth is a legendary soul bargainer and one of the nine members of thedemon high council-except he can't remember any of this. Suffering fromamnesia after being stripped of his immortality and banished to the mortalplane, Astaroth doesn't know why a demon named Moloch is after him, nor whythe muscular, angry, hot-in-a-terrifying-way witch who saved him hates him somuch.Unable to leave anyone in such a vulnerable state-even the most despicabledemon - Calladia grudgingly decides to help him. The two set out on an uneasy road trip to findthe witch who might be able to restore Astaroth's memory so they can learnhow to defeat Moloch. Calladia vows that once Astaroth is cured, she'll kick hisass, but the more time she spends with the snarky yet utterly charming demon,the more she realizes she likes this new, improved Astaroth... and maybe she doesn't want him to recover his memories, after all.

IN LET'S EAT PARIS!, a follow up to the success of Let's Eat France! and Let's Eat Italy!, Parisian lovers and Francophile foodies unite in the most joyful, absolute, fanatic guide to the foods and culinary culture of the world's most beloved city.

The first in the unmissable, sexy, sizzling (literally) Mead Mishaps series by TikTok sensation Kimberly Lemming.

Witness what the gods do after dark in the fifth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe."You want to know about The Bringer of Death."It is Persephone's birthday, and she receives the ultimate gift: Hades confesses his desire for her, leading to their first kiss. But that doesn't necessarily make things easier for the goddess of spring, who is still in over her head in gossip-driven Olympus. Persephone feels intense guilt over the official breakup between Hades and Minthe, she is struggling to find her footing in her fast-paced job, and - worst of all - the shades of her past are slowly coming to light.After an unexpected encounter with Apollo, Persephone flees into the depths of the Underworld. Concerned for her safety and determined to find her, Hades must team up with Artemis, Eros, and Hera, but they're working against a ticking clock. Zeus knows about the bloody secret in Persephone's past, and now the furious king of the gods will stop at nothing to bring her to justice.This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.This volume collects episodes 103-126 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.PRAISE FOR LORE OLYMPUS"It's easy to see why the internet has fallen in love with Lore Olympus. This dazzling interpretation of the classic Greek myths is as charming as it is provocative, and as witty as it is startlingly romantic. Prepare to be swept away!"-Marissa Meyer, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles"This is a refreshingly modern and surprisingly poignant take on the Hades and Persephone myth. Not only does Rachel Smythe's talent as an illustrator shine in Lore Olympus but also her skill with weaving a steamy, often laugh-out-loud funny, and emotional retelling."-Jennifer L. Armentrout, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash"With vivid, irresistible art and storytelling that would make even the Muses swoon, this modern myth deftly tackles the darkness of the ancient stories while never losing its brilliant light. I couldn't devour it fast enough."-Alexandra Bracken, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore

Mixed Signals is the third book in a seasonally-inspired quartet of cosy romances following four-friends finding love in the small town of Inglewild from TikTok favourite author, B. K. Borison.

They call him a scoundrel. A playboy.Drake Nielson gets around, and he's not afraid to admit it. So when his best friend, Hunter, opens the Salacious Players' Club and asks him to head the construction, he jumps at the opportunity. Now he's traveling the country with Hunter and his wife, Isabel, touring other clubs to network and get inspiration. But when a demonstration at a new club involves Isabel and Drake, it comes with something Drake never saw coming-an invitation. Hunter wants Drake to sleep with his wife...while he watches.Drake would do anything for Hunter and Isabel, but this is one request he should turn down. Isabel is the woman of his dreams, but she belongs to someone else. And the exact reason he should say no is the one reason he says yes. Because it's not only Isabel he wants...Maybe it's time Drake shows his best friend exactly how much he's willing to do for him-and why.They call him a scoundrel. A playboy. Drake Nielson gets around, and he's not afraid to admit it. So when his best friend, Hunter, opens the Salacious Players' Club and asks him to head the construction, he jumps at the opportunity. Now he's traveling the country with Hunter and his wife, Isabel, touring other clubs to network and get inspiration. But when a demonstration at a new club involves Isabel and Drake, it comes with something Drake never saw coming-an invitation. Hunter wants Drake to sleep with his wife...while he watches. Drake would do anything for Hunter and Isabel, but this is one request he should turn down. Isabel is the woman of his dreams, but she belongs to someone else. And the exact reason he should say no is the one reason he says yes. Because it's not only Isabel he wants... Maybe it's time Drake shows his best friend exactly how much he's willing to do for him-and why."

Sometimes the greatest romantic adventure isn’t falling in love—it’s what happens after you fall in love!

Check & Mate is a captivating novel penned by the talented Ali Hazelwood. Published by the renowned Little, Brown Book Group in 2023, this book is a must-read for all book enthusiasts. This engrossing tale falls under a genre that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. Hazelwood's unique narrative style and storytelling prowess are evident in every chapter of Check & Mate. The book takes you on a journey that is as unpredictable as it is enthralling. Hazelwood, with her characteristic wit and charm, has crafted a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The publication year, 2023, marks a significant milestone in Hazelwood's literary career, as Check & Mate has been lauded for its compelling narrative and rich, nuanced characters. The publisher, Little, Brown Book Group, has always been known for its high-quality publications, and Check & Mate is no exception. Written in English, this book is a testament to Hazelwood's literary genius and her ability to captivate readers with her compelling storytelling. Don't miss out on this literary gem!

What do handprints on early cave paintings tell us about the role of women in hunting? What does a mobile phone have to do with femicides? Or Kim Kardashian's diamond ring with Elena Ferrante? Annabelle Hirsch curates a compendium of women and their things, uncovering the thoughts and feelings at the heart of women's daily lives in this intimate and lively alternative history

Book 5 in the Never After series

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a lady in danger must be in need of rescue, but whether she wants to be rescued is up for debate . . .England, 1867: Miss Poppy Delamare is living a lie. To escape an odious betrothal, she fled to London where she's been hiding as the unassuming secretary Flora Deaver. However, when her beloved sister is accused of murder, Poppy cannot leave her to the wolves. Only a most unexpected - and unwelcome - collision interrupts her journey home . . .Despite a rather dismal first meeting, Joshua Fielding, the Duke of Langham, has no intention of abandoning a lady in need. But he's not above asking a favour. A fake betrothal will give Poppy and her sister the power of the dukedom and protect Langham from the society misses intent on becoming his duchess.Yet the longer the ruse goes on, the more Poppy and Langham realize how false their first impressions were - and the less pretend their engagement feels. But before Langham can propose in truth, their search reveals a tangled web of lies and betrayals. With time running out, can Poppy and Langham find the real culprit? Before Poppy becomes the next victim? 'Manda Collins is a delight!' Elizabeth Hoyt