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When Tabitha’s nephew’s guardianship is challenged, she’ll do anything to keep him in Rose Hill—even marry the infuriating Rhys Dupris. Broody and secretive, Rhys disappears for weeks, returning with unexplained bruises and an indecent stare that sets her on edge. They barely speak, but living under one roof turns their tension into temptation. Tabitha vowed never to forgive him—until she sees the man beneath the mask.

Fierce, protective, and unexpectedly kind, Rhys isn’t who she thought. And resisting her husband? Suddenly, that feels impossible.

Brianna Rogers has never been one to think before leaping, so when the principal scraps the library upgrade for a football field, she signs up for a Mars simulation competition to win funding. Easy—until last-minute team addition Roman Major, the principal’s son and her frustratingly attractive rival, complicates everything. Their love-hate tension flares in close quarters, but as Roman proves himself a true teammate, Brianna starts falling.

Yet something doesn’t add up. As the mission ends, she faces an impossible choice—her school or the man stealing her heart.

Grace, Isa, and Everett were once inseparable—until love complicated everything. Grace secretly loves Everett, who once broke Isa’s heart. Meanwhile, Isa is secretly seeing Grace’s brother, James—a secret that could end their friendship. With graduation looming, Grace plans an epic senior skip day in Philadelphia to mend old wounds. Convincing Isa to help “kidnap” Everett is step one; dodging James is step two.

Between cheesesteaks, wedding crashing, and racing the Rocky steps, their secrets unravel. But when the truth comes out, will their friendships survive the fallout?

Lenny’s life is a mess. Since losing her best friend to cancer, she’s been avoiding everything—her worried parents, their shared apartment, and the “live again” list she promised to complete. Pretending she’s fine is easier than facing the truth. Babysitting is the only work she can handle, and her new gig with single mom Reese and her daughter Ainsley seems perfect—except for Ainsley’s grumpy uncle, Miles. He sees right through her. When Miles offers to help with her list if she helps him bond with Ainsley, Lenny reluctantly agrees.

But between midnight ramen, late-night ferry rides, and Miles’ unwavering presence, she starts to believe in new beginnings.

Seven years after being expelled from the University of Edinburgh, Brooke Sinclair has given up on her own writing dreams, ghostwriting for others instead. When her former mentor, Mhairi McCallister, offers her a co-writing gig for a memoir about Scotland’s rugged Skye Trail, Brooke jumps at the chance—until she learns her hiking partner is Jack Sutherland, the man who broke her heart and ruined her career.

As they trek eighty miles through Scotland’s wild beauty, old wounds resurface. But can the trail lead them to a second chance?

Help Wanted: Grumpy mountain man seeks baby mama. Must tolerate grunting, nosy brothers, and rustic living.

I wanted to strangle my meddling brothers when they posted that ridiculous ad—but then Trista showed up. She’s wild, opinionated, and somehow even my pet goat approves. I knew she’d be the perfect surrogate. But when our baby-making plan turns into a cozy night, cheap wine, and a whole lot of chemistry, I realize I don’t just want her as my surrogate—I want her as mine. And that? That wasn’t part of the plan.

Hazel Hart’s romance-writing career crashes when heartbreak leaves her with epic writer’s block. With a looming deadline and zero inspiration, she panic-buys a historic home in tiny Story Lake, PA. But her grand escape takes a turn when she’s greeted by a dilapidated house, a struggling town, and an unexpected town council seat. Enter grumpy (and gorgeous) contractor Campbell Bishop—who might just be the spark Hazel needs.

As renovations (and fake dates) blur into something real, Hazel must decide if she’s writing a love story or living one.

The night in 1982 that changed everything…

To avenge my sister’s broken heart, I trash her ex’s DeLorean with popcorn, melted Snickers, and shaken Tab—only to realize it belongs to Frank “The Airhead” Hartigan. Now, he demands a ride to Harbor City as payback.

Outwardly, I roll my eyes, but inside? Total meltdown. I haven’t stopped thinking about Frank since that unforgettable night at Marino’s Bar. But falling for him is a bad idea. No kisses. No heat. No toe-curling moments. My heart—and panties—are staying off-limits.

There’s no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes dangerously close. A gorgeous veterinarian with Greek god looks, cuddling a tiny kitten? Yes, please. Until he opens his mouth and ruins everything. Samantha loves proving jerks wrong—unless they own up to their mistakes.

After one unforgettable, seemingly endless date, Samantha realizes her family crisis leaves no room for love. She begs Xavier to forget her. But some connections refuse to fade, and maybe one perfect night is just the beginning of something worth remembering.

Zoe Tran is thriving, running her award-winning plus-size lingerie boutique—until her college best friend, Derek Bui, reappears with a tempting offer. He wants her to design costumes for the Vietnamese Cinderella rock musical they dreamed up years ago.

Derek has secretly loved Zoe since freshman year, but now he’s directing their show—the first with an all-Asian cast and creative team at D.C.’s largest theater. As old dreams reignite into something more, a demand to “make it less Asian” threatens everything. Will love and art take center stage, or will compromise bring the curtain down?

Fallon Lennox isn’t looking for love in her new home, Lovey’s Bay, but sparks fly when she joins Fire Company 143 as a firefighter. Captain Benjamin Deacon, recovering from a broken engagement, is ready for a fresh start. To their surprise, their paths have crossed before. While Deacon is eager to explore their chemistry, Fallon is determined to avoid commitment, especially with her new captain. As they battle their feelings and professional boundaries, can they find common ground, or will fear burn their chance at love?

After a decade away from hockey and heartbreak, Riley Tuck returns to his hometown, only to have tragedy bring back his ex-teammate and former lover, Adam Sheppard. Adam regrets the way things ended between them and the attention his hockey stardom brings. Yet, the chemistry between them is undeniable.

As Adam helps Riley through his grief, old feelings resurface, and they must confront their complicated past to see if they can have a future together. Can they heal and start anew?

Connie has always distrusted nice guys, convinced they’re hiding something. Then she meets Henry “Beck” Beckett, a cheerful, bow-tie-loving editor who seems too good to be true. When Beck confesses he’s been single all his life but told his coworkers he’s married, Connie steps in to help—becoming his fake wife.

At a writing retreat, surrounded by skeptical colleagues, their fake relationship turns real as they share a kiss, a bed, and undeniable chemistry. As the tension grows, Connie wonders if this could be the real thing after all.

In 2005, Ali is a publicist for Hollywood’s biggest stars, tasked with keeping gay celebrities in the closet—despite being a lesbian herself. When she’s assigned to manage Cara Bisset, a rising star in a romantic blockbuster, Ali’s job becomes more complicated. Cara is outspoken about her sexuality, and after multiple close calls, Ali joins her on a worldwide promotional tour.

Drawn to Cara’s confidence, Ali begins questioning the very system she’s been part of. As Cara’s fame grows, they must decide: hide their love or risk everything for it.

Whitney “Sahara” Richardson is at the peak of her career, with four Grammys, an Oscar nod, and a billion-dollar clothing line. Her personal life seems perfect too, with marriage and children on the horizon. That is, until a mix-up at the fertility clinic where her eggs are stored results in her unexpectedly becoming a mother.

Now, with a daughter on the way and the reluctant biological father refusing to share, Whitney’s life is about to take an unexpected turn.