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The Little French Guesthouse (La Cour des Roses Book 1) (affiliate link)
Sun, croissants and fine wine. Nothing can spoil the perfect holiday. Or can it?
When thirty-one-year-old Emmy Jamieson arrives at La Cour des Roses, a beautiful guesthouse in the French countryside, she can’t wait to spend two weeks relaxing with boyfriend Nathan. Their relationship needs a little TLC and Emmy is certain this holiday will do the trick. But they’ve barely unpacked before he scarpers with Gloria, the guesthouse owner’s cougar wife.
Rupert, the ailing guesthouse owner, is shell-shocked. Feeling somewhat responsible, and rather generous after a bottle (or so) of wine, heartbroken Emmy offers to help. Changing sheets in the gîtes will help keep her mind off her misery.
Concrete Evidence (Evidence Series Book 1) (affiliate link)
Blackballed from underwater archaeology after accusations of artifact trafficking, Erica Kesling has a new job and a new life on the other side of the country and is working to clear her name. She’s closing in on her goal when she’s distracted by a sexy, charismatic intern who makes her want something other than revenge.But Lee Scott is no intern. He’s looking for the lead conspirator in an international artifact smuggling scheme, and Erica is his prime suspect. He’ll do whatever it takes to win her trust and get her to reveal her secrets, even seduce her.
Sole Survivor (Sole Justice Book 1) (affiliate link)
A haunted cop. A ruthless cartel. A quest for vengeance that will leave no one unscathed.
When detective John Sole and his partner uncover a connection between a senator and a Mexican drug cartel, they set off a chain of events that shatters Sole’s world. The cartel’s enforcer murders Sole’s partner, wife, and children, leaving him devastated and consumed by a thirst for revenge.
Resigning from the police, Sole disappears into the shadows, tracking down those responsible for his family’s murder. With each step, he edges closer to his ultimate target: the cartel boss who ordered the hit that destroyed his life.
THE HARBOUR MASTER’S DAUGHTER (Devonshire Sagas Book 1) (affiliate link)
Devon, 1867.
Free-spirited Rebecca Westbrook recognizes her perfect match when she sees him. His name is Captain Adam Bradley.
She is the harbour master’s daughter.
He is smouldering and sophisticated — the most eligible captain ever to sail into the quay.
Anyone can see it’s meant to be. But Rebecca is anything but charmed. Her heart belongs to Tom Mason, a lowly cooper she’s known forever.
Her father doubts Tom’s ability to provide securely for her. But Tom has a plan to prove him wrong. And until then, passionate Rebecca refuses to wait to be with him.
The Night Before Christmas (affiliate link)
This beautifully illustrated edition of The Night Before Christmas, crafted by the acclaimed artist Jessie Willcox Smith, captures the spirit and wonder of the holiday season. Each illustration is a window into a world of whimsy and warmth, perfect for families and readers of all ages. From the bustling excitement of Santa’s preparations to the serene glow of Christmas Eve, this book invites you to relive and share the joy of Christmas traditions.
As one of the most beloved holiday stories, The Night Before Christmas brings nostalgia and joy to every reader. This edition is the perfect gift, keepsake, or addition to your holiday collection, evoking memories of cozy winter nights, festive anticipation, and the magic of Christmas.
The Left of Love (Wayward Love Book 1) (affiliate link)
She’s from a lakeside suburb, padded by two parents, an overindulgent godmother, and all the amenities of affluence they can provide her. But that’s not enough. Kennedi wants to experience the full benefits of her femininity at the tender age of twenty-one, a task she takes on at college, and one she’s more than determined to fulfill.
He’s an aspiring entertainer from the dark side of the inner city. Survival for Isaak is very much an option he plans to conquer. He has to make it out of his impossible circumstances, and sacrifice is definitely the name of the game, even if it means running the risk of sacrificing one of the most delicate and positively influential bonds he’s ever made.
Hidden Cure: The Complete Series (Paranormal Wolf Shifter Romance) (affiliate link)
I was finally done with school, ready to escape the mundane life of the weird girl.
All I wanted on my birthday was some girl-time with my best friend, but what I got was an admittedly hot stalker guy following me home through the woods.
Turns out, he was actually there to save me from the thing that wanted my blood… You can call it heroic, but the guy is still a jerk with his brooding eyes and snarky attitude.
To my surprise, in just a few hours, I found out more secrets about myself and those around me than I ever thought possible.
Am I lucky or utterly cursed? Maybe both.
Murder Notes (Lilah Love Book 1) (affiliate link)
As an FBI profiler, it’s Lilah Love’s job to think like a killer. And she is very good at her job. When a series of murders surface—the victims all stripped naked and shot in the head—Lilah’s instincts tell her it’s the work of an assassin, not a serial killer. But when the case takes her back to her hometown in the Hamptons and a mysterious but unmistakable connection to her own life, all her assumptions are shaken to the core.
Thrust into a troubled past she’s tried to shut the door on, Lilah’s back in the town where her father is mayor, her brother is police chief, and she has an intimate history with the local crime lord’s son, Kane Mendez. The two share a devastating secret, and only Kane understands Lilah’s own darkest impulses. As more corpses surface, so does a series of anonymous notes to Lilah, threatening to expose her. Is the killer someone in her own circle? And is she the next target?
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