The Quilt Ripper (Miranda Hathaway Adventures Book 1) by Mary Devlin Lynch (devlinsbooks) (846 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Miranda Hathaway is the town librarian and a member of Cutler Quilt Guild Number One. She likes to read mysteries, especially Sherlock Holmes. When someone breaks into the house of another guild member, rips apart an heirloom quilted skirt, and leaves the torn pieces behind, everyone in Cutler, Pennsylvania thinks Miranda can solve the mystery! Gabe Downing, a retired FBI agent from Boston, has recently joined the quilt guild as its first and only male member.Coincidence? Miranda doubts it but she finds herself attracted to this new man in town. He asks her to dinner and she's flattered at first, but then her suspicious mind wanders. Does he know more about the break-in than he's saying? Is he trying to find out what information she might have? Well, two can play that game! Can Miranda and Gabe find the "Quilt Ripper" before another vintage piece is destroyed? Gabe may have experience on his side but she has her own secret weapon. The ladies of Quilt Guild Number One are on the case!

Genre: Women's Fiction

Hometown Girl Again (Hometown Series Book 5) by Kirsten Fullmer (Augustine Press) (832 Reviews)    Price verified 46 minutes ago

How did I end up so frustrated? It's a question Katherine asks herself every day. First, a surprise inheritance tipped her life upside-down, and now her new RV park is a muddy mess of half-restored trailers. To make matters worse, she's falling for her first crush all over again. The only thing she's sure of at this point is a full-blown identity crisis. Alex came home after a life-threatening wound ended his Army career. Now Katie is back too, and she's building something called a glamping park? He feels like he let her down years ago, can he make it up to her now? Or are his own problems too much to handle? Fate brought Katherine and Alex back to Smithville, and the town-folk want to see them together again. Will the couple be able to cope with the locals well-intentioned meddling, or did their second chance at romance disappear a long time ago...

Genre: Women's Fiction

Touch Me When We're Dancing: Pam of Babylon #17 by Suzanne Jenkins (163 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Suzanne Jenkins! The theme of life after a snowstorm is slow dancing, couples falling in love, or out. A new neighbor moves in next door to Pam, Lisa discovers love in an unexpected place, Tim finds comfort in someone who has always been there, and Sandra decides to appreciate what she has in her hands. In the city, a major shake up at Lang, Smith and Romney leads to the proverbial pot of gold for Sandra. Randy has a shocking visit, and in return, takes back a promise he made to Pam in Greece. In the background, Karen Carpenter sings. Be sure to read the epilogue, Return to the Beach!

Genre: Women's Fiction

Laurel's Safe Harbor (The Flowers of Avenel Book 4) by Karen Tjebben (6 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Five years ago, April Copeland died so that Laurel Hansen could be born. Escaping from the Callahan brothers hadn't been easy, but she did it for her unborn daughter, Kara. Now, living in the quiet beach town of Avenel, Laurel feels safe. She's built a life for herself and Kara. She may even open her heart to a man again, but feeling safe and being safe are two very different things. Dalton Motley is the kind of guy ladies throw themselves at, which makes Laurel's disinterest in him more attractive. They'd met once. He'd even been a sort of knight in shining armor to her. When she doesn't recall his name, a seed of disappointment wriggles into his soul, but it's not there for long. Her delightful laugh thrums gently over his heart and snatches the disappointment before it can take root. Between the joy in her eyes and the feminine timbre of her voice, he's a goner. It didn't matter that she didn't recall his name. He was going to break down the walls she'd built around her heart. Liam Callahan is an alpha-male who demands respect wherever he goes. He runs two successful businesses: one legal, the other not. During a trip down the coast, Fate smiles upon him. In an accidental meeting, he brushes hands with a young woman. When their gazes connect, her eyes grow big with revulsion. A hint of recognition blooms in Liam's memory. The tone and cadence of her words spoken in fear make his heart beat a little faster. Was she the one who got away?

Genre: Women's Fiction

I Always Did: A Single Guardian Marriage of Convenience (Trust & Tequila Book 2) by Evangeline Williams (177 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Bronwyn I've made some impulsive decisions in my life, but a marriage of convenience so I can access my trust fund may take the prize. When I tell Dean Priester what I'm planning, the stoic security expert shocks us both by dropping to one knee. Keeping our marriage a secret was my first mistake. Falling in love with my husband was the second. But finally finding a home in the arms of the man who wrote our expiration date into a prenup? That's not a mistake. It's a straight up disaster. Dean Everyone leaves or dies in the end. It's a truth I've always known, and something my temporary wife makes me wish I didn't. Bronwyn has no idea that I've been in love with her for years. But, between a niece who relies on me and a past that haunts me, counting on a woman who won't be here tomorrow would be just plain stupid. When Bronwyn's world comes crashing down, I swear I'll stand beside her. But Bronwyn doesn't want my devotion, if I can't believe in hers. Knowing I'll never leave my wife is easy. The hard part is trusting Bronwyn McRae to stay. I Always Did is a standalone in the Trust & Tequila world. However, it does contain some spoilers for I Almost Do. This book contains adult themes that may be disturbing to some readers. You can learn more by visiting the author's website.

Genre: Women's Fiction

A Weekend Getaway (Secrets Series Book 1) by Karen Lenfestey (Amazon) (2,734 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Bethany Morris always puts everyone else's needs first. That's why when she got pregnant in college, she had the baby in secret and placed it for adoption. Sixteen years later, she patiently waits for her live-in boyfriend to propose and wonders if she missed her one chance at motherhood. Life gets complicated when she runs into the baby's father, Parker, and he reveals that he has the same disease that took his father's life. Does Bethany owe it to Parker to tell him that he has a child? Should she track down the daughter she's never known just to give her bad news? Risking the comfortable life she's built for herself, Bethany embarks on a cross-country road trip to face her past and find the daughter she never forgot.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Episode 5: Best-Laid Plans: A Cassandra Jones Book (Of Life, Love, and Other Noble Pursuits) by Tamara Hart Heiner (Tamark Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

Christmas Break looms before me. I can't wait to get home and spend time with my friends and family. I'm also hoping to see a certain boy who lives just one state beneath me. But things go awry the instant I get off the plane in Arkansas. I feel out of place at home, my friends have developed lives without me, and an unexpected sickness knocks me out for days. Even worse is the weather, which offers a once-in-a-decade snow storm, determined to thwart my traveling plans. Everything feels like a dire warning from an ominous fortune cookie: your future won't be what you expect. I'm not about to give up. But the tighter I cling to what I want, the harder life fights back. Only one of us can win this battle. Episode 5 in the ongoing Cassandra Jones saga! Advisements: The characters in this book are new adults learning about independence, trust, sexuality, and adulting. Parental discretion advised.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Tug of the Wishbone by Katherine L. Holmes (Couchgrass Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 26 minutes ago

Maureen doesn't plan to repeat the mistakes of her divorced parents. In the 1960's, she and her siblings seek passage from their trauma and a town that thrives on the poultry industry. Maureen pursues photography as a longterm commitment. But in her personal life, she enjoys romance and explores relationships until she ponders real reasons for avoiding marriage. Eventually this leads to a depression that she feels her career can conquer. When a man she would readily date hires her at a magazine and with work that revives her, her future is imperiled. This subtly psychological novel covers thirty years during a shift in society's approach to relationships. With Minnesota settings, the book's comic relief reflects that resource in Maureen.

Genre: Women's Fiction

The Girl Once Known by R.M. Demeester (30 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

After a violent hit-and-run shatters Mira Harris's life, she finds herself at a crossroads. Before the accident, Mira, haunted by a childhood shaped by dysfunction and the recent return of her estranged father, has always sought order to cope. Her relationship with Joseph Oliver, a young man with a troubled past, provided a semblance of balance. But now, with her trust broken and her body battered, to find out who wanted to harm her, she must peel back layers of lies, confronting not just the driver's identity but the very fabric of her childhood. As the truth inches closer, Mira and those closest to her face a reality more daunting than her injuries. Is uncovering the truth worth the risk and the personal cost not only to Mira but also to those closest to her?

Genre: Women's Fiction

Before Forever (A Small Town Single Dad Romance) by Harper Sky (595 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

I didn't come to Silver Point to find love. But it seems determined to find me anyway. I came to Silver Point for two reasons: to escape the love that broke my heart, and settle my mother's final affairs. The lake house that she left me is a welcome distraction -- but Derek Mullins, the construction worker in charge of the team working on the renovations, is exactly the kind of distraction I don't need. He's sexy, optimistic, and full of charm -- not the kind of man who falls for a girl like me. I'm overworked, full of regret, and lonely, with walls higher than the ones surrounding me in this dusty old house. But I'm also more vulnerable than I've ever been before, and when love takes us both by surprise, I don't know if I'll be strong enough to keep them from crashing down. I thought I was done with love. But Silver Point is full of surprises -- and Derek is one I hadn't counted on.

Genre: Women's Fiction

A Promise in Ash: A Sweet Beach Romance Suspense (Promises Book 1) by Elysia Strife (29 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

With only a manipulative mother figure to guide her, Norah's learned everything the hard way. Her dreams of a stable family shattered with her self-confidence years ago. Thank goodness her single-dad coworker is nearby to eagerly pick up her pieces. If only her past would stay put, maybe they could move forward together. In a small Texas town, outside of Houston, lies a family of secrets Norah Taren will soon uncover. She's tried to move on for years and push the past into the shadows. Yet handsome Evan Swanson is ever-curious about her, leaving her worried he'll dig up something ugly. Some part of her life will surely push him away for good. Norah refuses to let him get too close, wanting desperately to keep him as a friend. He has enough chaos in his life with his teenage daughter. And Norah doesn't want to lose them. Despite her resistance, Evan has zero plans of giving up on Norah. When Norah's engagement falls apart, the news of her infertility breaking her last thread, she gives in to Evan's embrace. He and Ashley welcome her with open arms, but Norah hesitates to go all in with them. Her traumatic childhood still haunts her and makes her feel undeserving of love. As Norah's love for Evan grows and she becomes more invested in spending time with them, secrets emerge from Norah's father, her ex-fiancé, and the mystery around her adoption, reinforcing the walls she's put up to shield her heart. It isn't until her father's death that a friend from the past emerges and exposes the truth. Her gut feeling that she needed to stay away from Evan and Ashley was right. Norah's entire life has been one big lie. One man is behind it all, someone she's never met. Norah longs for trust, real love, friends she can count on, and a stable, wholesome family. Evan and Ashley have an empty seat at their table, one they wish Norah to fill. But Norah's past won't stay gone, putting her would-be family in serious harm's way. Norah's battle runs deeper than her jerk of ...

Genre: Women's Fiction

Just Breathe by Caroline Blake (260 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A beautiful novel with strong female characters, a horrible husband, an incorrigible ex and an adorably decent man. A story about stressful lives and new beginnings, with a delicious mash up of mystery, drama and romance, set in the gorgeous Northumberland scenery. Charlotte is a young lawyer living in London, with the world at her feet. She has a luxury flat, a sports car and plenty of money, yet she is unhappy and the job that she used to love now gives her panic attacks. On the advice of her doctor, she takes some time off work to de-stress and hires a cottage in a small coastal village of Warkworth, Northumberland. But will the lack of wi-fi and London conveniences cause her even more stress? Linda, a resident of Warkworth, is a middle-aged woman who has never had a career, never travelled out of the country and lives under the control of her violent and abusive husband. When her husband goes missing, an over-zealous police officer begins to suspect that she is hiding something and is determined to arrest her for his murder. As Linda struggles to convince him of her innocence, the two women cross paths and help each other in a way that neither of them would have predicted and, although their characters couldn't be more different, they forge an unlikely friendship, despite the 20 year age gap. Praise for Just Breathe: "A page turning narrative that was hugely enjoyable." Caroline James, author. "I really enjoyed this book..I couldn't put it down." E Eldershaw "The story grabbed me from the start and never let me go, as these two entirely different women bonded and started to help one another." Chloe Blyth, author. "This it's a beautiful story of true friendship, love, perseverance and how women can be incredible drivers in supporting each other through all walks of life... but especially during times of unforeseen adversity." Allie Dorval

Genre: Women's Fiction

The Lilac House: An utterly uplifting feel-good summer romance (Lake Summers Book 1) by Barbara Josselsohn (2,945 Reviews)    Price verified 6 minutes ago

Can one summer house bring two broken hearts together? Summer escapes to Lilac House have always been a source of comfort for Anna Harris. Though things will never be the same since her husband's death, she knows that it is there, nestled in Lake Summers in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, that she and her children Zac and Evie can begin to build a new life. The house is just as beautiful as Anna remembers, and caught up in the rhythm of small town life, helping her Aunt Hope run the little shop on Main Street, Anna begins to feel a sense of herself she hasn't felt in years. Then she meets Aidan. Handsome, strong and quiet, he also knows what it's like to lose someone. In each other they recognize something they've both been missing and they feel a spark. But Aidan's past holds a different set of complications. He's hiding a secret about why he came to Lake Summers. And just as the Lilac House finally starts to feel like home, Anna learns something devastating about Greg's death that makes her question everything... The summer might have brought Anna and Aidan together, but can Anna finally let go of the past now she really has the chance for a new beginning? A beautiful story about moving on and finding yourself, The Lilac House will restore your faith in love and teach you that it's never too late the find the person who will change your life. For fans of Carolyn Brown, Jenny Hale and Mary Alice Monroe. What readers are saying about The Lilac House: "A beautiful story... I was completely entranced." Book Reviews By Shalini "This book was special... I cheered out loud! This was a feel-good romance that would be perfect for a vacation read or a day off. Fans of cute romances will not be disappointed!" (e)Book Nerd Reviews "A heartfelt bittersweet read... Whisks you away to the lake for your summer vacay!!... Absolutely gorgeous summer read." Bookworms United Book Club "Will touch your heart... I wanted the book to keep going ...

Genre: Women's Fiction

Puck Buddies (Beckett Brothers Book 3) by Teagan Kade (342 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

I'd never experienced an 'O' until college hockey star Colton Beckett. What I didn't expect was finding him in my cultural studies class the following morning, a knowing smile on his lips, my p@nties in his pocket. I don't date students, especially not in this icy hellhole of a college, but there's something irresistible about the way he makes me feel, his hard body the perfect study. Having been banished here from an Ivy League college, he's already on thin ice, which only makes what we're doing even more dangerous. It doesn't help my ex is trying to ruin my career, but I can't help the way I feel. Being with Colton means risking everything, but maybe I'm sick of playing by the rules. Puck Buddies is a steamy, standalone bad boy sports romance full of redemption, reinvention, and newfound pleasure. There's no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA. Grab your copy today.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Catching Cooper (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #4) by Theresa Paolo (TMP Books Inc.) (225 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

A sexy travel blogger and a single mom can't evade love in this small-town romance. Cooper Hayes, a travel blogger, is always in search of his next adventure. He loves his big family and the small town he grew up in, but after a prolonged visit home, the itch to take off grows, until he meets an uptight woman with gorgeous eyes and a sharp tongue. Something about her, and her immunity to his charm, makes him question everything. Sarah Kramer, a single mother who puts her son above everything else, refuses to even glance in a man's direction. Then she comes face to face with the elusive Cooper Hayes, a man not only of mystery and intrigue but someone who pushes her buttons and gets her hot in a way no man ever has, and she can't deny the instant attraction, even if he is an over-confident jerk. Sarah agrees to go on a date with Cooper, to give herself one night of fun. But their night takes a turn, reminding her she's a mom above everything else, and giving her no choice but to put an end to the growing desires. Unfortunately, living in a small town makes it impossible to avoid each other, and it's only a matter of time before their undeniable chemistry explodes. Will Sarah finally be able to open her heart to a man? And if she does, will it be reason enough for Cooper to stay?

Genre: Women's Fiction

Abigail's Shop: A Small Town Spicy Romcom (Cypress Hollow Yarns Book 1) by Rachael Herron (HGA Publishing) (3,433 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"You and those pointy little sticks aren't welcome here. You gettin' that yet?" Abigail has just mysteriously inherited not only the cottage of her dreams but a seriously grumpy cowboy, too. He obviously doesn't know that those pointy knitting needles are sharp. And that Abigail knows exactly what to do with them. "A riveting tale." -- Booklist Previously published as How to Knit a Love Song. Abigail's out-of-the-blue inheritance of a mysterious cottage in the middle of nowhere is perfect timing, providing her refuge from the man she's been trying to escape. But the smoldering cowboy seems to come with the property, and his scowls are as dark as the storm clouds she's hoping to escape. Abigail intends to turn her cozy little windfall into a knitting shop and spend her days spinning, designing, and purling. Cade, though, owns everything surrounding Abigail's ramshackle new home, and he views this sexy city girl as nothing but an unwanted interloper. But chemistry working overtime is drawing two very different people closer than they ever thought possible, and when the past that Abigail thought she'd left behind comes calling, she'll have to somehow learn to trust her handsome adversary with much more than just her heart. Don't miss this SPICY ROMCOM STANDALONE in this bestselling and unputdownable series that has readers raving! Scroll up and click BUY now!

Genre: Women's Fiction

Lost in Lombardy: Inspired by a True Story by Lorna Neligan (19 Reviews)    Price verified 6 minutes ago

He shattered her dreams. But not her spirit. It's 1990. With a leap of faith and three bulging suitcases, New Yorker Jayne Boland joins her almost-fiancé-boyfriend in Como, Italy, to start la dolce vita. That is until her stilettos step off the plane and lover boy's ti amo - I love you - chills into a frosty finito - I'm finished. Devastated by his betrayal, the gutsy twenty-four-year-old flees to the glittering fashion capital, Milan. But the killer city of trendsetters and luxury boutiques is unforgiving to a foreigner with more ambition than Italian fluency. Luckily, a chic acquaintance steers her to unfamiliar territory - and an opportunity to land her ultimate dream job. Guided by fate, humor, and an unlikely mentor, Jayne tailors her own career path on a quirky road trip through gorgeous Lombardy, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Venice and Croatia. Delve into her transformative journey where imagination, family sagas, and self-discovery are sewn together in an inspirational and entertaining quest for a second chance.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Don't Speak: A Jade Harrington Novel: A political thriller page-turner (Jade Harrington Series Book 1) by J. L. Brown (JAB Press) (2,038 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

The nursery rhyme was wrong. Words can hurt you. Ambitious, twenty-something FBI Special Agent Jade Harrington cuts her vacation short to investigate the murder of a conservative radio personality only to discover that he may be the victim of a serial killer. Whitney Fairchild, the elegant and charismatic Democratic senator from Missouri, campaigns in a cutthroat race for president of the United States. Cole Brennan, the most popular conservative talk-show host in the nation, battles nightly to save his country and help the incumbent Republican president maintain his 'inner conservative' to win re-election. The lives of Jade, Whitney, Cole, and the killer -- who has an agenda of his own -- are on a collision course. That course will not just impact them each in ways they could never have foreseen, but also the future of the United States of America. Amidst a backdrop of contemporary power politics driven by the influence of talk radio and social media, DON'T SPEAK thrills even as it explores many of the complex issues facing Americans today.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Break the Sky: Archer & Kelsey (Starting Over Book 1) by Nina Lane (Snow Queen Publishing) (633 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

I chase tornadoes -- literally. And being a female scientist in my field means I need to be on my game at all times. Unshakable. Serious. Yes, even a little bitchy. The last thing I expect is a hot, intense biker like Archer West blazing into town and wanting a wild and reckless fling withme. Thanks to my not-so-squeaky past, I can't afford any missteps at this point in my career. Translation: I have to keep the hell away from charming, dirty-talking, bad boy rebels like him. Not just because he's an irresistible temptation, but also because he's the estranged brother of a colleague. Unfortunately, it becomes abundantly clear the stubborn man has no intention of giving up, even if that means following me right into the eye of a storm. And while he may just be the only human on earth who seems to get me, he's also the only one capable of making me lose control. I'm not actually sure which terrifies me more... or what'll break me first. New 2020 edition! NOTE: This is a standalone novel starring Archer, the brother of Dean West from the Spiral Trilogy. Reading Dean's trilogy first isn't at all required to enjoy Archer and Kelsey's story. But, doing so will mean you get to meet TWO hunky, swoony West brothers (so, yay! lol). Happy reading! "A brilliant, rich and SCORCHING hot storm of a love story." --The Book Bellas?? "Romance at its most beautiful, angst and tension at its peak. The writing in this story is simply magnificent. Special. Classy. Sexy. Perfect." -- Angie and Jessica's Dreamy Reads

Genre: Women's Fiction

Rochester's Wife by D. E. Stevenson (Lume Books) (573 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Although published in 1940, this is an insightful tale of love and commitment that will resonate with modern readers. When young doctor Kit Stone returns to Britain, a female associate of his brother Henry secures him a post in a country practice. He meets a selection of charming - and not-so-charming - characters and quickly settles in. But then he falls in love with Mrs Rochester. Mardie Rochester is married to Henry's business associate, but her marriage is unhappy. Her husband is mentally ill. Yet, even when he suddenly disappears, Kit knows that it would be wrong to pursue his love. And when Mardie decides to live in a secluded part of Scotland to await her husband's return, it seems all hope is lost. And yet... Rochester's Wife is a novel of love and romance that does not shy away from challenging subject matter - subject matter that remains relevant today. With a blend of gritty realism and charming characters and settings, the book will appeal to Stevenson's many existing fans and those who enjoy romance tales in general. Praise for Rochester's Wife: 'I enjoyed Rochester's Wife. It was hard to put down. For a while I thought it might be an inverted take on Jane Eyre... but in the end it wasn't. The ending to the story is bittersweet and realistic, which for some readers might make it a bit disappointing. But one thing is for certain, the ending is not predictable - A Library is a Hospital for the Mind blog Dorothy Emily Stevenson (1892-1973) was a best-selling Scottish author and second cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson. In a career that lasted more than 40 years, she published many books and during her lifetime sold more than seven million copies in the UK and USA alone.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Deeper Than Dreams (Love & Steel Book 2) by Jessica Topper (Lunabloom Books) (103 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

First came LOVE... but it takes more than fairy tales to make DREAMS come true... Adrian and Kat's story continues in this Love & Steel novella! Falling for rock star Adrian "Digger" Graves was the second chance at love Kat Lewis never expected. In fact, it defied all classification the former librarian had come to rely on. And now, with a little help from friends and family -- including Kat's adorable daughter, Abbey -- it appears Adrian has planned an evening of surprises beyond her wildest dreams... The night before, Kat witnessed the triumphant reunion of Adrian's band at Madison Square Garden. Tonight, the rocker will escort her to the elegant, ultra-exclusive Library Lions benefit. It seems like a fairytale, but even fairytales have a deeper, darker side. When old habits return to tempt her knight in shining heavy metal armor, will Kat's happily ever after come crashing back to reality? Author's Note: Deeper Than Dreams is Book 2 in the Love & Steel series and is a novella follow-up to Louder Than Love. FIRST TIME IN PAPERBACK! This title was previously released as an e-book only.

Genre: Women's Fiction