Contemporary Romance

A man rocked by scandal. A woman betrayed by those she loved. A kiss that should be wrong but is more than right… 

Winemaker Braden Clark’s world is turned upside down when his father is convicted of embezzlement charges and sentenced to prison. The family’s prestigious company, Clark Vineyards, no longer exists, its assets and the very land the grapes grow on being seized by the federal government. Braden, tainted by scandal, can’t land a job in wine industry, despite his skills and reputation.

Event planner Harper Hart discovers the day before her wedding that her fiancé has been cheating on her with her best friend. Eager to escape Austin, she returns home to Lost Creek, a small town in the serene Texas Hill Country, where her family runs Lost Creek Vineyards, known for its remarkable wines.

Braden gets a fresh start as a viticulturist at Lost Creek Winery, soon working his way up to chief winemaker. He would prefer to devote all his time and energy to his job, but Harper, who has taken on the role of the winery’s event manager, is a sexy distraction that he can’t seem to avoid.

Soon, their professional and personal lives intertwine, with their friendship deepening. As they learn to lean on one another for support and heal emotionally, friendship turns into love.

Can two people damaged almost beyond repair heal emotionally?

A journalist at a turning point in her career. An ex-Navy SEAL who has spent his entire life alone. An unlikely friendship which develops into a scorching-hot romance . . .

International correspondent Sloane Anderson has reported from all corners of the globe but is tiring of her nomadic life hopscotching the globe, especially since her closest friends have married and soon plan to start families. When she freed after being kidnapped by an African warlord, she is ready to change her lifestyle.

Loner Gage Nelson bounced around the foster care system until he aged out and joined the Navy, earning a spot on one of its elite SEAL teams. Having lost too many unit members, Gage leaves the military and lands in Maple Cove, where he is a fitness trainer. He has also found a close-knit group of friends and longs for more in his personal life.

When Sloane comes to town, she and Gage experience an instant connection. He helps her learn how to deal with her recent panic attacks, and their friendship moves into a physical relationship.

Will two damaged souls be able to shed the emotional baggage they carry and start a new life together—or will the demons that plague them both put up a roadblock that even love can’t conquer?

A singer broken by his wife’s affair. An antiques dealer who is open to finding love. A sizzling attraction that leads to a lasting love . . .

Country superstar Nash Edwards comes off his latest tour and finds his wife of less than a year with his manager. Nash dumps them both and turns to drink. A DUI is his wake-up call, and he dries out and decides to come to the Oregon Coast, where the drummer in his band retreats after each tour. Nash stops to help a woman who’s run out of gas—and their encounter has him rethinking what he wants in his life.

Rylie Robinson owns and runs Antiques and Mystiques, a successful business in the Cove. She has close friends and a passion for antiques, until her passion turns to a hot, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. Nash tells hers he’ll never marry again, having been burned once.

But Rylie is approaching thirty, and all her friends are marrying and ready to start their families. She finds herself longing to do the same. She fights her attraction to Nash, not interested in casual sex with a man who doesn’t trust women.

Will Nash come to his senses and realize Rylie is the best thing that has ever happened to him—or will his stubbornness keep them alone and apart?

An attorney facing burnout who flees Los Angeles. A woman returning from Paris, ready to live for herself. And a psychopath who lands in Maple Cove, ready to wreak havoc on their lives . . .

Criminal defense lawyer Jackson Martin gets his client off on murder charges, believing the man was guilty and still could be dangerous now that he’s free again to kill. The trial depletes Jackson, and he finds himself at a crossroad in life. When the resident attorney in his hometown of Maple Cove decides to retire and asks Jackson to take over his law practice, Jackson leaps at the opportunity, which will allow him to sink deep roots into the community and practice a different kind of law.

Ainsley Robinson hustled for a buck her entire life, first baking cookies to sell at athletic events to pay her mother’s medical bills, and then working restaurant jobs to pull together the tuition to attend the famed l’Ecole Lenȏtre, one of the world's premier pastry schools in Paris. With graduation behind her, Ainsley returns to the Cove and opens Buttercup Bakery, which quickly becomes a popular establishment on the town’s square.

Her world turns upside down when Jackson enters her bakery. She’d had a teenage crush on the handsome high school quarterback and finds him to be even hotter and smarter than she remembered. Sparks fly from their first meeting, and they both realize they want the same things in life—a loving relationship and children.

Just when it seems everything is falling into place for the happy couple, one of Jackson’s former clients decides he wishes to upend their world.

Will Jackson be able to protect Ainsley from a deranged psychopath—or will he lose the only woman he’s ever loved—along with his life?

A woman who learns her marriage was a sham. A man widowed in an instant. Two damaged souls who unexpectedly find love . . .

Tenley Thompson came from a broken home. Raised in poverty, she puts herself through college and lands a prestigious job at a New York publishing house. She weds an old monied Wall Street stockbroker—only to learn her husband is a bigamist. Fleeing New York, she goes to Maple Cove, where her college roommate lives, hoping a visit to the quiet Oregon coastal town will bring her solace and help her complete the novel she has started.

Firefighter Carter Clark lost his pregnant wife to a sudden aneurysm five years earlier. He is ready to shed the shadow of mourning and begin to live life again. When introduced to Tenley, the sudden, sizzling attraction gives him hope that he has found the soulmate he has longed for.

Though reluctant to become involved so quickly after her annulment, Tenley is drawn to the handsome firefighter, realizing he’s one of the good guys. Their whirlwind romance is celebrated by their friends, but it doesn’t sit well with one citizen in the Cove.

Will Tenley run to protect the only man she’s ever loved—or will she stay and fight for Carter and the happiness they both deserve?

A woman who has experienced one too many betrayals—and the man who has always loved her. A second chance to throw the dice . . . and risk everything for love . . . .

High school student Dylan Taylor wants to sink permanent roots into Maple Cove, his hometown situated on the Oregon coast. His girlfriend, Willow Martin, prefers to pursue her passion for art, stretching her wings and living abroad. The pair agrees to go their separate ways after graduation though they secretly believe they will always love one another. But Dylan also leaves the Cove after his family is tragically killed by a drunk driver, joining the army and serving as a military policeman in various posts around the globe.

A dozen years later, Dylan makes his way back to Maple Cove and is elected sheriff. Willow, after another bad breakup and the death of her beloved grandmother, returns from abroad to her hometown—and sparks fly between the couple.

Dylan believes fate has brought them together again and looks at Willow’s return as an opportunity to renew their romance. Willow, burned one too many times by unfaithful men, does her best to push her former flame away, telling him they are adults now and very different people from the teenagers who were once madly in love.

The more Willow is around him, though, the more she believes Dylan is the one who got away. 

Can she risk her heart one more time in the hopes of finding her soulmate—or will Willow deny the love that still exists and leave the Cove for good?

Beyond healing discipline lies a love bound by intricate ties.

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Miles Bennet is drowning. Newly divorced and with his self-worth in tatters, he seeks the one thing he has never allowed himself: to let go. He goes to Shimizu looking for a temporary escape, but he finds Darren. Darren is a professional whose gentle authority and warm, protective gaze offer Miles a lifeline he did not know he needed.

Darren provides a sanctuary of trust, discipline, and intricate rope work. But as he guides Miles through the art of surrender, the rules of their arrangement begin to shift. Miles came for the structure of the sessions. He stayed for the man holding the line.

In this world of "50 Shades intensity" and "Shane and Ilya heart", Miles must decide if he is ready to trust the one man who can see his deepest vulnerabilities and his greatest desires. Even in a place built on professional boundaries, some connections are inescapable.

Now Available in Audio Experience the emotional depth of Miles & Darren's story in a whole new way. Narrated by Tyler Laux, this "own-voice" performance brings every evocative moment and high-heat session to life. Laux’s spicy and immersive narration captures the protective warmth of Darren and the vulnerable strength of Miles, offering a listening experience as intense as the story itself.

Heat Level: 5 out of 5. No Red Flags. Guaranteed HEA/HFN.

A chef digging her way out of debt. A doctor making a huge career move. Two dedicated professionals who think they are too busy for love . . . .

Viviana Romano leaves her small East Texas town after high school graduation and lives with relatives in Tuscany for three years, learning to cook the food of her ancestors. When she comes home from her years abroad, she lands a job at a steakhouse in Dallas, falling for a moody chef who winds up sinking Vivi into massive debt. Four years later—and finally debt-free—Vivi returns to her hometown and takes over Romano’s, her parents’ pizza parlor, with ambitious plans for the restaurant.

As a boy, emergency room physician Ford Carpenter spent summers in Sugar Springs with his aunt and uncle, who were childless and always treated Ford as if he were their son. Facing burnout from eighteen-hours days managing a busy Houston ER, he agrees to go into practice with his uncle, eager to practice a different kind of medicine.

While reclaiming his life and settling into Sugar Springs and a slower pace of life, Ford begins a romance with a reluctant Vivi, who is drawn to the handsome doctor and yet hesitant to commit to a relationship after being burned in the past.

Will Vivi be able to risk her heart and find a future with Ford—or will the demons of her past doom their relationship from the start?

A woman ready to make a fresh start in life after a double tragedy. A man returning to his hometown, eager to serve his community. Two people not looking for a relationship—much less love—and finding life is better when it’s shared . . .

Deb Busby’s life implodes when a stalker causes her to be fired from her job—and when she lets him know she has no interest in him—he murders her parents. Seeking to escape her past and her enormous grief and guilt, Deb changes her name to Hope Keller and moves to the small town of Sugar Springs, purchasing the practice of the local veterinarian.

Gideon Ross had hopes for playing in the NFL until a knee injury changed his career trajectory. Becoming a detective in Dallas, Gideon is eventually given the opportunity to return to his hometown and take over as its chief of police. Divorced for a decade, he has no plans for dating, much less marriage—until he meets Dr. Hope Keller.

But Gideon’s police instincts cause him to look into Hope’s background. As his relationship with Hope heats up, he hesitates to tell her he knows about her past because he worries that it might impact their future.

Can Hope find peace in a new place and heal emotionally—and is Gideon Ross the man for her?