Snowy landscapes, a cowboy's rugged charm, and a love rekindled. Dive into Evergreen Creek for a childhood friends to lovers romance under the Christmas lights.Returning to her hometown of Evergreen Creek was the last thing Holly Morgan, a young fashion designer, expected. But when her parents’ beloved toyshop faces some challenges, Holly rushes back to lend a hand during the holidays.Once there, memories flood back, especially of her childhood crush on Flyn...

Rachel is determined to save her family’s bookstore from the clutches of a large, unscrupulous corporation. In the chaos of her mission, Rachel finds love letters from her parents, igniting a spark of hope within her. Even though she is single, she has always longed for a love story worthy of romance novels and movies. After all, she too could be entitled to an extraordinary love!At her side, Billy, her best friend and most loyal employee, helps her through these trials. And they’r...

Opposites attract in this low-angst gay romance filled with British snark and humor.Life should be a breeze for a playboy like Charles Heppel. As the third son of an earl, he lives for the moment, partying and playing. Settling down isn't for him. Not when London is full of beautiful men who he hasn't one-and-done yet.To escape his family's nagging, Charles applies for a temp job that matches his playful skill set. A role in a Cornish classroom could be his...

Temperatures rise when there are two cooks in Jude's kitchen . . .Jude's drowning when he can't save his family business single-handed. The last person he expects to throw a lifeline is Rob, a rival chef who once beat him to first place in a cooking contest.Two chefs working together won't be easy. Not when Rob is everything Jude isn't—popular, extroverted, and a one-time hook-up. What's worse is that Rob wears his heart on his sleeve while Jude's still in ...

Tom has one rule: don't sleep with the crew. A second chance with a younger, gorgeous deckhand tempts him to break it.After a busy season as a charter-hire skipper, Tom yearns for some downtime. His lonely heart also aches for adventure with someone special, but paying his bills has to come first. A surprise sailing contract and huge bonus offer his first glimpse of freedom for years. There's only one catch: he must crew with Nick, a deckhand who jumped ship once a...

Opposites attract when Keir is once jilted, twice shy . . .Keir Brodie is a lawyer with good reason for his trust issues. A year after his groom didn't show up at their wedding, he's still heartsore and hurting. Work has been his savior, but a new project sets alarm bells ringing—his favorite client wants to buy a house for someone Keir thinks is a liar.Mitch's nice-guy act doesn't fool Keir, and he can't let sparks flying when they're together distract him...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the first book of a hilarious fantasy adventure series from the author of Story Thieves**, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother.And don’t miss the next book in the Dragon’s Apprentice series, Revenants Return, available now!**STOP. Don’t read any ...

The fate of magic rests in the hands (and claws) of a cranky dragon, a feisty apprentice...and a prince who may not be all he seems? Get ready for the sequel to the hilarious New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure The Dragon's Apprentice—from the beloved author of the Story Thieves series!You were warned to stay away from THE DRAGON’S APPRENTICE. It was forbidden for a good reason, as it told the story of a village girl named Ciara finding h...

The Wise Old Fish is a children's story inspired by childhood summers spent on a small lake, immersed in the beauty of nature.The Wise Old Fish by Amy Collins is a heartwarming, imaginative tale that effortlessly blends humor, curiosity, and wisdom. With its engaging narrative and stunning visual elements, this book invites young readers on an unforgettable journey beneath the lake's shimmering surface, where one silly mistake sets off a chain of whimsical events. ...

An unflinching yet ultimately hopeful appraisal of the workplace factors that determine career risk and resilience among K–12 teachers, informed by the lessons of the COVID-19 crisis

Can Luke learn to love the man who left him?Headmaster Luke Lawson is committed to saving his boarding school before a cash crisis sinks it. He'll do anything to keep it afloat, even if that means accepting help from the man who broke his heart at uni.Nathan's offer to teach for free could be a blessing as long as Luke can harden his bruised heart. That's tough when they'll need to share living quarters and have a history of hook-ups. But Luke knows being c...

Solomon Trebeck's heart broke the night of his bi-awakening.Fifteen years later, Sol's back in Cornwall where it happened, single, shy, and oh-so lonely. Teaching art to kids wasn't his life plan. Neither is raising a teenage nephew, but with no family left to support him, a live-in job at a boarding school becomes his life raft.Problem: that life raft is sinking.Solution: Sol's first love could have the cash to keep it afloat....