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Love Bites: A laugh-out-loud queer romance with a paranormal twist
by Ry Herman'Laugh-out-loud, feel-good read' *****'Absorbing, modern romcom' *****'Charming' *****Tender and unforgettable, Love Bites is a laugh-out-loud, queer romance with a surprising paranormal twist.Two years after a painful divorce, Chloë is still struggling to leave the house, paralysed by anxiety and memory. So when she's bullied into a night of dancing by her busybody aunt and finds herself in a goth club, on her own, in a strange part of town, she isn't looking for anything more than to pass the time until she can leave.Then she meets Angela, a smart, beautiful astronomy Ph.D. student whose smile makes her heart pound. In Angela's eyes, Chloë can see a future. Suddenly, home alone is the last place Chloë wants to be.Trouble is, Angela can only come out at night. Angela doesn't feel the cold. Angela doesn't eat. Angela doesn't have a pulse. Angela has sharp and deadly teeth.Angela and Chloë might just be perfect for each other. But how do you build a life together when one of you is already dead?
Love Bites: Book Two (ARGENEAU VAMPIRE #2)
by Lynsay SandsTrue love: good from the first bite ...Etienne Argeneau can turn one human into a vampire in his lifetime - an honour his kind usually reserved for their life mates, to let their love life forever. But it's all a bit more complicated than that. Rachel Garrett, a beautiful coroner, has just saved his life and now she's about to lose hers. Etienne has a choice: he can save her life in turn, and thus doom himself to an eternity alone, unable to create his own life mate. Or he can watch his saviour die in the name of a love he has yet to meet.Her life and his love weigh in the balance, and whatever Etienne does he may live to regret for eternity ... The first book in the Argeneau series introduces the Argeneau family, and features a chaotic romance you can really sink your teeth into.
Love Blooms (Hope & Love #2)
by Jamie PopeWhen mistakes haunt your every choice, how do you find the courage to follow your own heart? An unstable childhood and a bad marriage have left Nova unable to trust anyone—especially herself. She'd do anything for her young son, but feels she'll never be a good enough mother. She's got major talent as a stylist and makeup artist, but big-time success would mean leaving the safety of Martha’s Vineyard and the only family she has left. Still, she needs to kick-start her life in a new direction. The last thing she needs is her childhood frenemy, Tanner Brennan, confusing her even more. An Ex-Army Ranger, Tanner was looking for peace and routine when he came back home to Martha's Vineyard. Scrapping with Nova reminds him of the hopeful boy he was, before secrets and guilt closed him off. But there's no way he can fight her raw vulnerability—or his longing to become part of her life. And as their all-too-fragile bond is threatened in ways they never expected, he and Nova have only one chance to finally come to terms with the past—and find the future in each other.
Love Blooms (Rendezvous Falls #4)
by Jo McNallyIt’s never too late for a second chance…Tonight should be the best night of Lucy Higgins’s life. Tomorrow she’s finally marrying Owen Cooper. She’s been waiting to start a life of wedded bliss, like the happy marriage her parents have. Except…she just learned her parents are divorcing and she’s freaking out. Owen has been so distant lately, shutting her out. Suddenly this big wedding seems like a really bad idea. Packing up her car, Lucy bolts for Rendezvous Falls and finds work at a flower shop while she gets her life together. The last thing she expects is for Owen to show up, wanting her back.Owen Cooper’s carefully planned out life is ready to begin. He’s home from the military to join the family business and marry the sweet girl who captured his heart…until Lucy runs out on him. That was not part of the plan. Armed with an article that promises to help him win her back, Owen heads to Rendezvous Falls. But from the moment he sees her again, she seems…different. Happier, more confident and at ease. Can he convince this new version of Lucy that he’s become the man she deserves? He might need a little help from the local book club to accomplish this mission…Rendezvous FallsBook 1: Slow Dancing at SunriseBook 2: Stealing Kisses in the SnowBook 3: Barefoot on a Starlit Night
Love Blooms in Morning Star (The Maidels of Morning Star #4)
by Charlotte HubbardWhen five unmarried Amish maidels turn a ramshackle barn into a thriving business, their small Missouri town is energized by new opportunities. But the Morning Star Marketplace has also brought unexpected joy, as each woman finds her own true love . . . As Jo Fussner keeps the Marketplace humming, her heart dances with a joyous secret. Jo and Michael Wengerd, a shy nursery owner from a nearby town, have fallen hopelessly in love. When Michael buys a courting buggy, Jo is sure a proposal will follow. But she&’ll have to work hard to gain her mother&’s approval—because the widowed Drusilla Fussner is convinced that marriage will bring her daughter nothing but heartache. To win Jo&’s hand, Michael enlists his father&’s help in convincing Drusilla to give the marriage her blessing—and perhaps even open her heart to new happiness of her own. . . . But just as Jo and Michael&’s hope for their future grows, an even bigger obstacle looms. The Amish elders vote to forbid any maidel from working once she marries. Now Jo must choose between the beloved store she&’s put her heart into, and the man she can&’t live without. Conflicted, Jo will have to trust that anything is possible when true faith guides the way . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Hubbard:&“Hubbard firmly grounds the storyline in the principle of Amish grace.&”—Publishers Weekly&“Hubbard writes of healing and brave new beginnings from a refreshingly feminist perspective.&”—Booklist
Love Blooms on Main Street: The Briar Creek Series (The Briar Creek Series #4)
by Olivia MilesFans of Jill Shalvis, Susan Mallery, and RaeAnne Thayne will love the fourth book in Olivia Miles's Briar Creek series.Love is always in season . . .Florist Ivy Birch fantasizes about the day a man will surprise her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Especially if that man happens to be Brett Hastings. One stolen kiss at her best friend's wedding and Ivy can't get the sexy ER doctor out of her head.In the small town of Briar Creek, you can't avoid anyone for very long. Not that Brett has been trying to avoid Ivy. He just can't afford to let anything distract him from his work-not again. So when a hospital fundraiser throws them together, love is the last thing on his mind. But with her quick wit and sweet laugh, soon the one woman he's tried to keep at arm's length is capturing his heart...
Love Brewing
by Sam CousteDan Reyes always has a plan. And now that he’s settled into the life he’s always wanted, he’s got another mission: charm Troy Anderson into going on a date with him. Now that Troy’s professional football career is over, he’s moved back to their hometown and Dan’s high school crush is reigniting.
Love Buzz: A Novel
by Neely Tubati-Alexander“I loved this book! Tubati Alexander is a writer to watch!” —Emily Giffin“A sparkling debut about grief, love, family and the road not taken.” —Allison Winn Scotch, New York Times bestselling author of The Rewind and Cleo McDougal Regrets NothingIn this spectacularly enjoyable and serendipitous adventure, a chance romantic encounter during a wild night at a Mardi Gras bachelorette party sends strait-laced Serena Khan’s carefully constructed life into chaos.A wretched maid of honor. A hangover from hell. Raucous Mardi Gras crowds. There isn’t much Serena Khan is enjoying about this four-day New Orleans destination bachelorette party for her semi-estranged cousin, the bride-to-be.UNTIL sparks fly with a handsome stranger, who—like her—is also from Seattle, at the ladies’ last stop of the evening, a Bourbon Street bar. After their conversation is cut short, Serena is overwhelmed by the desire to find the charming man with the brooding eyebrows, but her list of clues is pretty short:His name is JulianHe lives on Chamber HillHe works at a tech companyHe loves Lil Wayne and NirvanaThe need to find him is, for Serena, both irresistible and totally irrational. In a few short weeks, her college alumni magazine is featuring her in a “Life at Thirty” feature, cementing her as a success story. She will have officially achieved the safe, stable life her late mother insisted upon. Julian is not part of the plan.As she combs Seattle for her New Orleans flame, stripping away the perfectly curated life that would have made her mother proud, Serena must decide if the pursuit of real passion is worth it, and fast, before she destroys the life she always thought she wanted. In a sharply funny, thoughtful, and romantic debut combining the wistfulness of Rebecca Serle with the witty sizzle of Emily Henry, Neely Tubati Alexander prompts us all to ask if the life we’re living is a life worth loving.
Love By Chance: Based on a Hallmark Channel original movie
by Kacy CrossShe thinks meeting him must&’ve been fate. It wasn&’t.Claire, a pastry chef struggling to make her restaurant succeed, is too busy to pursue romance. That doesn&’t stop her loving but meddling mother, Helen, from setting her up on dates. Even after Helen promises to stop her matchmaking efforts, she can&’t help herself. She convinces Eric, a pediatrician, to meet Claire at a gallery event. Eric and Claire feel an immediate connection, and their meeting becomes a magical first date. But the longer Eric and Claire see each other, the less comfortable Eric feels about hiding the fact that Claire&’s mom set them up. Meanwhile, Claire loves to talk about how she trusts Eric, and how they met by chance. How will she react to the truth? This witty, sweet romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Claire&’s Coconut Lime Tarts.
Love By Degree
by Debbie MacomberRediscover this sweet, fun classic romance by one of today’s most popular storytellers, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, now available for the first time in ebook!Ellen Cunningham is happy to play housemother for three younger college boys–it’s helping her keep the rent affordable while she’s back at school herself. But then the house’s owner shows up, and Reed Morgan is not impressed with the situation. Reed finds Ellen’s presence particularly problematic… Maybe because he likes her so much.Originally published in 1987
Love By Degree: A Novel
by Debbie MacomberLove By Degree by Debbie Macomber will be available Apr 29, 2025. Preorder your copy today!
Love By its First Name
by Don HanleyIn this thought-provoking story of suppressed emotions and forbidden love, two people who, for different reasons, have kept their deepest feelings from arising even into their own awareness ultimately face the truth. Unusual circumstances bring them together and they find themselves falling deeply in love. But Jerry Haloran is a Catholic priest, and after having discovered love by its first name, he must make the ultimate decision, one that will affect the rest of his life.
Love Came Just in Time
by Lynn KurlandFour classic novellas from the USA Today bestselling author, including "The Gift of Christmas Past," "The Three Wise Ghosts," "And the Groom Wore Tulle," and "The Icing on the Cake."
Love Came Unexpectedly
by Ruth Scofield"Nurse and former foster child Sunny Merrill was stunned when she inherited a fishing resort from the grandfather she’d never known. And there was a condition: she must live there for one year. Which wouldn’t be a hardship for Sunny, especially not after she met handsome neighbor Grant Prentiss.The rancher and riding stable owner was always around to lend a helping hand, and their relationship blossomed. Sunny even began dreaming about a future in which they could combine their properties—and lives—and build a getaway for foster children. But would their unexpected love be destroyed when Sunny discovered the secret Grant was keeping from her?"
Love Can Wait
by Betty NeelsA CAREER HAD TO COME FIRST...DIDN'T IT?When Kate and her mother were left in financial difficulty, she had little choice but to become Lady Cowder's housekeeper. Kate's only salvation was her dream of starting her own catering business. Ideas of love and marriage would have to wait-until Lady Cowder's nephew came to visit. James instantly knew that Kate did not belong "downstairs." And he also knew he wouldn't be able to stop thinking about her....
Love Can Wait
by Betty NeelsMills & Boon presents the complete Betty Neels collection. Timeless tales of heart-warming romance by one of the world's best-loved romance authors. Marriage on his mind? Kate Crosby was determined to be independent. Her dreams were of owning her own catering business, not of marriage and babies! For now, she was happy enough putting her skills into practice as a housekeeper. She certainly wasn't looking for a husband. . . Until Mr James Tait-Bouverie came to visit. He was irresistibly charming and firmly believed that love couldn't wait! James challenged all Kate's plans for the future. He challenged her to love him, to marry him. What if Kate said yes?
Love Can't Conquer (Love Can't)
by Kim FieldingBullied as a child in small-town Kansas, Jeremy Cox ultimately escaped to Portland, Oregon. Now in his forties, he's an urban park ranger who does his best to rescue runaways and other street people. His ex-boyfriend, Donny--lost to drinking and drugs six years earlier--appears on his doorstep and inadvertently drags Jeremy into danger. As if dealing with Donny's issues doesn't cause enough turmoil, Jeremy meets a fascinating but enigmatic man who carries more than his fair share of problems. Qayin Hill has almost nothing but skeletons in his closet and demons in his head. A former addict who struggles with anxiety and depression, Qay doesn't know which of his secrets to reveal to Jeremy--or how to react when Jeremy wants to save him from himself. Despite the pasts that continue to haunt them, Jeremy and Qay find passion, friendship, and a tentative hope for the future. Now they need to decide whether love is truly a powerful thing or if, despite the old adage, love can't conquer all.
Love Castaway
by Cara CooperDr Nancy Taylor, is contented with her lone conservationist role on a desert island. When Gareth Marrs lands his plane she wants him out of there. She craves isolation from the real world where she made a mistake so awful she cannot bear to return.Owner of a luxury cruise line, Gareth plans to profit from her precious hideaway. He is less than honest with Nancy about his reasons for being there. When the island is attacked by Somalian pirates, Gareth not only protects Nancy but begins to understand why she has shut herself away. He is deeply attracted to the beautiful enigmatic scientist, so different from the shallow conquests in his city home. When he awakens the emotions she has hidden for so long, Gareth offers a chance of happiness. But Nancy discovers his real reason for invading her hidden paradise, incensed, she orders him out of her life forever. Gareth isn’t a man so easily brushed off. Besides he knows the only future he can contemplate lies with her if only he can get her to face up to her demons.
Love Castaway
by Cara CooperDr Nancy Taylor, is contented with her lone conservationist role on a desert island. When Gareth Marrs lands his plane she wants him out of there. She craves isolation from the real world where she made a mistake so awful she cannot bear to return.Owner of a luxury cruise line, Gareth plans to profit from her precious hideaway. He is less than honest with Nancy about his reasons for being there. When the island is attacked by Somalian pirates, Gareth not only protects Nancy but begins to understand why she has shut herself away. He is deeply attracted to the beautiful enigmatic scientist, so different from the shallow conquests in his city home. When he awakens the emotions she has hidden for so long, Gareth offers a chance of happiness. But Nancy discovers his real reason for invading her hidden paradise, incensed, she orders him out of her life forever. Gareth isn’t a man so easily brushed off. Besides he knows the only future he can contemplate lies with her if only he can get her to face up to her demons.
Love Charms and Other Catastrophes
by Kimberly KaraliusAspiring love charm maker Hijiri Kitamura was excited to come back to Grimbaud for her sophomore year-until she learns about the upcoming charm making competition. Grimbaud has just started to recover from the tyranny of Zita's love fortunes and it would be too easy for the winning charm maker to take Zita's place. The only solution is for Hijiri, with the support of her friends and fellow rebels, to win the contest herself. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done, especially when Love itself has decided to meddle in Hijiri's life. Concerned that it's favorite charm maker has given up on finding a boyfriend of her own, Love takes matters into its own hands and delivers the perfect boyfriend to her in a giftwrapped box...literally.
Love Chronicles
by Lissa ManleyA big-city physician works side by side with a small-town beauty. Is it her wacky ideas that drive him crazy, or his sudden desire to make her his?
Love Chronicles
by Lissa ManleySHE GOT UNDER HIS SKIN...[And besides, Dr. Connor Forbes didn't want a r partner. Even if Sunny Williams was the most beautiful blonde he'd ever seen, the uptight physician knew Sunny's crazy New Age ideas-and her irresistible lips-would only wreak havoc on his practical, wellordered life.i But with her sweet smile and luxurious deep ^tissue massages, the spunky siren had made it impossible for him to turn her away without risking the wrath of the entire town of Oak Valley...and his traitorous heart.Maybe having Sunny as a partner was just what the doctor ordered...
Love Codes: How to Read Men's Secret Signals of Romance
by David A. Samson Elayne J. KahnLearn the signs that prove he&’s worth your time with this insightful and practical guide that takes the mystery out of first dates and impressions. Separate the cream from the creeps! You think your date is warm, considerate, and terribly charming. But how can you tell if he&’s really your dream guy or actually trying to deceive you? The answer is in his Love Codes—clues waiting to be exposed as to how a man truly feels about women, love, commitment, and marriage. Now you too can interpret the subtle signals that provide all the candid answers to these five key questions: He makes a great first impression, but is it for real? Does he truly want a committed relationship? What kind of sexual partner will he be? Will he be emotionally supportive? What is he secretly looking for in a woman? Love Codes gives you all the tips and strategies you need to turn promising beginnings into happy endings.
Love Come to Me
by Lisa KleypasWhen strong and handsome Heath Rayne pulled Lucinda Caldwell from a winter river, he rescued her from an icy death. But soon he was plunging her into a torrid torrent of passion that this New England beauty had never suspected could claim her. Heath was unlike any other man Lucy had ever known: a dashing, mocking, sensuous Southerner who came as a stranger to Lucy's town-and stayed as he stripped away her last shreds of resistance to the demands of desire and the flaming fulfillment of love...
Love Comes Around (Senses Series)
by Andrew GreyA Senses Series StoryDan was a throwaway child and learned to take care of himself in foster care. As an adult, he devotes his life to the business he started and his heart to raising children no one else wants. Dan has already adopted six-year-old Lila, who walks on crutches, and then decides to adopt eight-year-old Jerry, who suffers from MD and is confined to a wheelchair. Also abandoned as a child, Connor ended up on his own and retreated into himself. He works as a carpenter and woodcarver and is the perfect man to ensure Dan's home becomes wheelchair accessible. When Dan hires Connor, neither of the men are ready to open their hearts to the possibility of love. As they learn how much they have in common, both of them must weigh the possibility of family and a future against the risks of getting hurt again. Sensual Reads Reviewers' Choice Contemporary Award 2014