Shanna Hatfield
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Sweet Western Holiday Romance

🎄 The combination of Christmas and hunky cowboy may prove to be more than she can resist…

Tate Morgan is as tough as they come. He can handle the wildest bronc on the rodeo circuit, but he loses the ability to think straight around the beautiful woman he keeps running into at the airport. Completely captivated by the uptight executive who makes it clear she detests cowboys, Tate will have to work a little holiday magic if he wants to win her heart.

Married to her job as a corporate trainer for a successful direct sales company, Kenzie Beckett doesn’t have time for a man. Besides, after being burned twice by two-timing losers, she refuses to allow a third opportunity to exist. Unfortunately, no one told that to the handsome rodeo cowboy who catches her eye at the airport. He’ll need more than a pair of fine-fitting jeans, dusty boots, and dimpled smile to break past her resistance and bring her a heaping helping of holiday cheer.

Shanna Hatfield writes wholesome contemporary Western romances that deliver all the charm of small-town settings and cowboy heroes without steamy scenes. Readers who enjoy Debbie Macomber and Carolyn Brown will find the same warmth and humor here, along with that irresistible opposites-attract dynamic.

What drew me to this one: The airport meet-cute gives this a fun, modern twist on the classic cowboy romance, and Kenzie’s “detests cowboys” stance practically guarantees entertaining banter. Perfect if you’re looking for holiday romance that stays firmly on the sweet side.

Christie Anderson
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Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Romance

🌊 Sadie doesn’t know she’s special—or that she could die at any moment. Only one green-eyed boy knows the truth, and he would do anything to keep her safe, even if it means betraying everything he holds dear.

California teen Sadie James thinks her life couldn’t get any better. She has great friends, an energetic mother she adores, and the beach practically in her own backyard. But her carefree life is turned upside down when she’s rescued by a mysterious and strangely familiar boy who won’t even tell her his name. Each time the boy appears, Sadie’s unexplainable attraction to him deepens along with her need to unravel his secrets. The boy is there to protect her, but as wonderful and exciting as it might be to have an irresistible boy with crystal green eyes protecting her every move, every minute of the day…why does Sadie need one? As Sadie finds answers, she realizes her life isn’t as perfect as she thought. Not only is she caught in a world of dangerous secret agents she never knew existed, but it turns out her true identity may be the greatest secret of all.

Christie Anderson crafts YA paranormal romance with a unique aquatic fantasy twist. If you loved the mysterious-boy-protector dynamic in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight or enjoyed the secret-world-hidden-in-plain-sight aspect of Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series, this delivers similar appeal with its own fresh mythology.

Here’s what works: The California beach setting gives this a sun-soaked atmosphere that sets it apart from darker urban fantasy, and the secret identity revelation promises the kind of world-upending twist that keeps pages turning. The mysterious green-eyed protector hits all the right notes for readers who love brooding, devoted heroes.

Ivy Smoak
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Billionaires & Millionaires Romance

💔 From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ivy Smoak comes a second chance romance inspired by Romeo and Juliet—if Romeo and Juliet had lived to tell the tale…

Two weeks ago, I lost everything. My mother passed away and I was sent to live with an uncle I barely knew. In a city where I don’t belong.

The only thing holding me together is stealing secret glances of the most popular guy in school. When I look at him, it’s a little easier to breathe.

I never expected him to notice me staring. And I definitely never expected him to speak to me. He’s New York City’s elite. And I’m just a girl from the wrong side of the tracks. His family will never approve of us. But that doesn’t mean we can’t date in secret.

If only it were that easy. Fate is cruel and twisted. Our love story isn’t simple with a nice little bow at the end. It’s real. And true love hurts.

Ivy Smoak specializes in emotionally intense contemporary romance with high-stakes drama. Readers who devoured Penelope Douglas’s Bully or Cora Carmack’s Losing It series will recognize the forbidden-love tension and the elite-versus-outsider dynamic that makes every stolen moment feel dangerously electric.

What makes this compelling: The Romeo and Juliet framework combined with the grief subplot gives this genuine emotional weight beyond typical high school romance. Smoak doesn’t shy away from showing that “true love hurts”—this isn’t a fluffy read, but it promises the kind of gut-wrenching connection that stays with you.

J Rose
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Dark Reverse Harem Romance

⚠️ From the bestselling author of Blackwood Institute and Briar Valley comes a dark, why choose romance featuring an innocent heroine fleeing years of captivity and the men behind a prestigious security company who take her into witness protection.

In therapy, they tell you to use your senses. List the things you know.

Sermons recited with malice. A blood-soaked ritual. The sting of tears and gasping sobs of the dying. Rotting flesh.

I grew up in a cage, tortured by the Lord Almighty’s most twisted servant. Death and despair became my close companions as I watched years of slaughter at Pastor Michaels’ hand.

Eighteen girls. Dead. Eighteen lives. Ended. Eighteen futures. Stolen.

After years of captivity, I don’t recognise the world I’m suddenly thrust into. The road in front of me is lined with corpses, demanding vengeance from beyond the grave.

I escaped… but they didn’t. Now, I have to live for them.

J Rose writes dark romance that doesn’t pull punches when depicting trauma and recovery. If you’re drawn to the survivor heroines in C.M. Stunich’s or Jade West’s darker works, this delivers similar intensity with the added dynamic of multiple protective heroes helping the heroine reclaim her life.

Content warning essential here: This deals with extreme trauma, religious abuse, and violence. It’s written for readers who specifically seek dark romance with heavy themes. The reverse harem element provides multiple avenues of support and connection as the heroine learns to trust again, but this is absolutely not a light read.

Author: Shirlee McCoy

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Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance

Women in jeopardy find love and faith in two inspirational romantic suspense novels in one volume from a New York Times–bestselling author.

Danger lurks while love blossoms in Shirlee McCoy’s exciting stories.

Valley of Shadows It isn’t just DEA agent Hawke Morran who’s at risk when his undercover assignment is blown. The lovely Miranda Shelton saved him—so now she’s in danger, too. It’s up to Hawke to keep them both safe. His heart will accept nothing less.

Stranger in the Shadows When disaster shatters Chloe Davidson’s life, she comes home to Lakeview, Virginia, to find some peace. But someone bent on revenge has other plans for Chloe—plans she’ll need Ben Avery’s help to overcome—if she’ll let him close enough to try.

Here’s the appeal: 🛡️ McCoy packages two complete romantic suspense novels featuring women who’ve saved or need saving, pairing them with protective heroes in high-stakes scenarios. ⛪ The Christian inspirational element adds faith alongside danger, offering readers who want both spiritual depth and edge-of-your-seat tension. 💕 Getting two novels in one volume doubles the value—a DEA agent’s blown cover in one story, a revenge plot in another—both exploring how trust and love develop when lives are on the line.

Author: Dorothy Garlock

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Historical Romance

Johanna Doan was a golden-haired, slender woman whose tragic beauty hid her bold, determined spirit. She had lived through her parents’ murder and her sister’s rape and pregnancy: now she could survive the intrigues at the Macklin ranch. For here, housekeeping with her sister, Johanna is expected to marry the son of the cruel landowner himself. And young Burr Macklin is everything Johanna fears and desires: a courageous man who arouses her passions, but one who needs to learn that a woman’s heart can never be taken by force . . . only won with love.

Why this resonates: 💪 Garlock creates a heroine forged by tragedy—parents murdered, sister assaulted—who carries a “bold, determined spirit” beneath her beauty, making Johanna anything but a passive victim. 🔥 The forced marriage setup (she’s expected to marry the landowner’s son) creates immediate conflict, especially when Burr Macklin embodies both everything she fears and everything she desires. 💔 The central tension—that “a woman’s heart can never be taken by force . . . only won with love”—promises a romance about a man learning to earn rather than demand, giving this historical depth beyond simple passion.

Author: Brian Watson

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Vegan Cooking

Forget the drive-through, in Vegan Fast Food you’ll find mouthwatering junk food and comfort food classics, minus the meat and dairy.

Whether you’re a brand-new vegan missing buffalo wings or a longtime vegan tired of the limited vegan options when eating out, Brian Watson, aka Thee Burger Dude, has been there. In fact, few food bloggers have thought more about what textures, tastes, and special sauces make iconic dishes so addictive. In this book, he takes you on a tour through national chain favorites, regional cult classics, and even a few nostalgic dishes perfect for parties, potlucks, or any Saturday night.

Recipes include:

Nationwide Burgers and Fries: Brian made his name on recreations of iconic burgers. In this chapter, he shares his obsessively researched, version 2.0 editions for nationwide icons and debuts a ton of new recipes as well.

Fried Chicken, Wings, and Nuggets: Multiple styles of plant-based fried chicken are covered, including Brian’s YouTube sensation oyster mushroom fried chicken.

Beyond the Bun: Craveable Mexican, Asian, and fast-casual recipes that are every bit as good as the original meaty or cheesy versions range from delivery-like pizza and kung pao to gorditas, burrito bowls, and meatball subs.

The Most Important Meal of the Day: Breakfast for dinner? Hangover brunch? No matter the mission, this chapter packs the vegan biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, diner-style pancakes, and the French toast sticks to make it happen.

Here’s what you’re getting: 🍟 Watson (Thee Burger Dude) built his reputation obsessively reverse-engineering what makes fast food addictive, meaning these aren’t health-food substitutes but genuine junk food recreations that happen to be vegan. 🍗 The oyster mushroom fried chicken is already a YouTube sensation, while the copycat burgers represent “version 2.0” of recipes he’s refined through endless testing. 🌮 From nationwide chains to regional cult classics, this covers the full spectrum of cravings—whether you’re a new vegan missing the drive-through or a longtime vegan ready for better options than sad salads.

Author: Victoria Gilbert

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Amateur Sleuth Mysteries

It’s early summer, and while Richard Muir and his dance partner, Karla, are preparing their new choreographic piece, Richard’s wife, Amy, is gathering the dance’s source materials. Based on folktales and the music of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the production is set to premiere at an old cinema that has been converted to a theater. But when dancer Meredith Fox—Richard’s former fiancé—is found dead backstage, Amy is once again propelled into a murder case that threatens the careers and lives of those she loves.

After Amy teams up with Chief Deputy Brad Tucker and the sheriff’s department to discover the killer, they find that there’s no shortage of suspects: Meredith’s wealthy ex-husband, several fellow dancers, a romantically spurned accompanist, and others whom the talented but haughty dancer dismissed or betrayed over the years.

With Richard and Karla’s help, and information gleaned from locals who know a wealth of small-town secrets, Amy desperately tries to unveil the killer before the premiere. But she’s pursuing a ruthless murderer who’s willing to kill again—and who might just be waiting for Amy in the wings.

What you’re getting: 📚 Gilbert sets her seventh Blue Ridge Library Mystery in the theater world, where Amy’s husband is choreographing with his dance partner while his ex-fiancée turns up dead backstage. 🎵 The Blue Ridge folktale and music angle gives this regional flavor and cultural depth beyond standard cozy mysteries, while the converted cinema setting creates atmospheric tension. 🔍 The suspect list runs deep—wealthy ex-husband, spurned accompanist, betrayed dancers—giving Amy and Chief Deputy Brad Tucker plenty of small-town secrets to unravel before opening night, with a killer who’s not done yet.