Lovestruck: Kisses, Lies, and Oatmeal Cream Pies


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Meridian’s sophomore year is off to a rough start. Her bestie ditches their traditional birthday party of the last fifteen years for a seat at the cool kid’s table. Kelli is the cool kid, and Meridian’s nemesis. Kelli is also the girlfriend of the class hottie, Cam Kohl, aka Meridian’s long-time secret crush. Meridian suffers in silence while she hovers in a corner booth as a helpless spectator to Kelli’s popularity with an unwanted front row seat. Fate smiles on Meridian in the form of a magical rune, and a haunting love spell is cast. Juan, a not-so-secret admirer from Meridian’s past returns. His feelings haven’t changed. Meridian soon dodges the affections of a few but craves unexpected attention from Cam and Juan. Cam and Meridian’s friendship grows, but the spell has Meridian wondering how much of it is real. If kissing Cam breaks the spell, is Meridian willing to let him go? And what about Juan? Can she handle losing both of them? A full moon and a fright night in a Haunted House is the perfect place to lay her doubts to rest. Will Meridian’s lips be brave enough to put love to the test?




In Fields Where Love Grows


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Bridget Bell settles into the quiet life of an Iowa farm girl and does her best to fulfill her familial duty on the land from generations past. Growing healthy wheat crops and perfecting her mother’s apple pie recipe keep her creative mind focused. Living the simple life may feel monotonous, but at least it makes sense. When Trevor Bennett—a handsome, city-slicker in a three-piece suit and fancy car—arrives for a routine crop inspection, things quickly go awry.Before Bridget knows what’s going on, her life unravels before her very eyes. One word from Trevor sends Bridget’s hard work straight down the drain. Suddenly, the law, the Chamber of Commerce, and the extension office are all set on taking action, spurred by the meddling stranger who's upended her world. Bridget wishes Trevor didn’t look so good in that suit. His ocean-blue eyes leave her feeling unsteady. She may be rooted firmly in the soil, but every glance makes her feel like she’s drowning. Will Trevor stick around and be her life preserver, or leave her reputation in tatters on his way out of town?




Love and Armageddon


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Amy’s summer plans for reading to her heart’s content are forgotten when she receives a finger-on-ice in the mail pointing at the guilty party, a greedy cult leader holding her aunt, Lady Margaret, captive in a doomsday missile silo. Amy gathers a small army and dashes to the rescue; but is she too late?




M.I.A.


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Amy Smith is a second-year online college student, and mostly happily in love with her step-brother/online classmate/boyfriend, Austin Martinez. There’s only one problem; Austin goes missing at inopportune times with no explanation. It isn’t long and their younger brother, Simon, goes completely M.I.A. Just because Amy is a sophomore in college doesn’t mean she has any independence. She still lives at home. However, the fact that she is an online student does not guarantee Amy’s life is as boring as it sounds. She’s trying to focus on getting through gen eds, but she’s interrupted by Simon, her younger brother, aka preteen cyber-hacking technology whiz with an unknown enemy, and a strange fascination with keys in closets. When Simon goes missing, Amy discovers he’s not the only one in her house keeping secrets. Her boyfriend Austin has a past who shows up in the form of Riv, a mysterious hottie who’s got his eye on Amy. Riv holds her attention more than Amy would like to admit. The mysteries continue when the KGB, interpol, CIA, and the FBI show up at Amy’s door asking too many questions. Can Amy keep her cool long enough to discover what’s going on with Simon, save her relationship with Austin, uncover Simon’s hidden keys, and keep the wolves away, or will it all come crashing down on her? There’s only so much one book-loving college sophomore can handle, but Amy has always been a little too curious for her own good.




Agent of Salt


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When blonde-haired hazel-eyed Jeri White walks into a no-name bar on a Friday night, the last thing she wants is to meet someone. She’s had a long work week at her job as a bail bondswoman. All she wants to do is go home, but her friend and co-worker Charmaine chases TikTok fame. Caden Brown sits on a stool sipping a beer and watching the game when his night is interrupted by a nosy little blonde slapping her business card in his face, demanding to be heard. If that wasn’t annoying enough, she has the nerve to tell him the only way he’ll be calling her is from behind bars. Sparks fly between them as fast and furious as her judgy hazel eyes flash in his general direction. Jeri assures him he’s the criminal type. All Caden knows is he’ll be seeing her again one way or another.




Fill Your Cup, Valentine


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Big-city girl Ali Post returns to her sleepy hometown to run mom’s café for a week, bringing her Vegas-girl touch with her; leaving her broken engagement behind. It isn’t long, and she’s shaking things up. She instantly clashes with Alex Cirillo, her mom’s upstairs renter and Ali’s temporary restaurant assistant. He’s unavoidable as she ducks and dodges, only to find him at every corner. Somewhere in the middle of their ongoing battle, Ali is legitimately shook, but she’s only in town for a week. Is seven days long enough to find true love? Ali's resistance is a challenge, but Alex knows he’s got what it takes to sweep her off her signature 4-inch stilettos. Ali’s not so sure. Meanwhile, Maggie Post flies off to the big city, leaving her smalltown life behind. She’s reeling from the loss of her best friend and confidant, Natalie, younger sister to Joshua Porter. Joshua was Maggie’s secret crush from her high school days, but that was years ago. Maggie has one goal in mind, pack up Natalie’s things, get closure on her feelings for Joshua, and return to work at her dream job, running the café. When Maggie and Joshua meet, sparks fly. They only have a few days, but Joshua is determined to make them memorable. Ali and Maggie are reluctant to trust in something so new; but one thing is certain, love is in the air.




A Stolen Heart


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Isolde returns to the one place she swore to leave in the past, her hometown. Secrets and lies about her father plague her, and she vows to uncover the truth. She goes straight to the source, Tristan Mountain, who is four years her senior, the man responsible for incriminating her father with his accusations. Isolde demands he employ her as an accountant at his firm. Much to her surprise, he relents. Tristan tells himself she needs answers and experience, as she’s fresh out of college, but he can’t help but notice the attraction between them. The longer they work together, the stronger it grows. Will Isolde uncover the answers she’s so desperate to find? Can Tristan bear to work with a woman who’s determined to bury him financially and professionally? How long can they tolerate each other’s presence as sparks fly between them? When Isolde is threatened and Tristan is her safe haven, she’s torn between abandoning the search for her father and feelings for her boss that she can’t ignore.




The Last Living Beauty Queen


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Kasai Freer may be a young woman but she is wise beyond her years, not by choice but by necessity. Life has not always been kind to her. She’s been on her guard since she took her first steps. Judith Johnson of White Bear Lake is a mostly happy but lonely widow of the much-beloved town physician. Although the tight-knit community does their best to reach out to her she longs for something more. She just doesn’t know what it is. Kasai is on the run from Jimmy, her abuser. Between her latest eviction notice and her broken-down Honda Kasai is out of options. Desperate and homeless she layers up and starts walking. Jack Sanders is fresh out of law school and back in town out of familial duty. Despite his mother’s wishes for him to find a high society wife, he’s always been a champion for the underdog and has a nose for a little trouble. He’s also Judith’s good friend, another pet peeve of his mother’s, but he has to draw the line somewhere. When a frost-bitten Kasai shows up on Judith’s Welcome mat with Judith’s purse, Judith invites the quiet stranger in. Can a two-story house, two Bernedoodles and a handsome lawyer heal two broken hearts? Life’s about to get very interesting in White Bear Lake.




Pickles-N-Fries and Fireflies


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It’s summertime, and Maddie Dill is back in her hometown of Hanley, KY, the last place she ever thought she’d be. Fresh out of college with stars in her eyes, Maddie’s ready for big city lights and a career in journalism, destined to leave her thumbprint on the world. Mason French is back in town for good and ready to take over the family business. For Mason, Maddie is the one who got away, a bitter reminder of the girl he never kissed. It isn’t long and they run into each other one night at the local bar. When Maddie walks in, Mason’s thrown right back to high school, wondering if his former best friend is ready for more than just friendship. Sparks fly when they share a searing kiss just before Maddie kicks Mason out of her booth, dumping him on the floor. The feud that’s gone on for generations between their families continues, but Mason’s used to Maddie’s fiery temper and he’s not staying away. Maddie plans to spend time with her mom and work as an intern for the local newspaper before she takes off for the big city. Mason has designs on Maddie’s heart. With such different dreams, will they both be fulfilled?




Ramblin' Nash: A Day in the Life of a Flower Shop Boy


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It’s another snowy Valentine’s Day in the Love and Light Floral Shoppe. Nash didn’t plan on spending his 16th birthday delivering flowers by ten-speed bike in the snow, a nice distraction while he waits for a response from Alice Ito, social media queen extraordinaire. Nash sent her a Reels on the sly as a symbol of his love and devotion, despite the fact that she dates Joey the Jock. Alice opened Nash’s video, but she left him on red. Curie just dumped her sweetheart, Peter, who wanted more love than she was willing to give. She’s prepared to spend Valentine’s Day alone; but then she receives a SnapChat from Nash, her secret childhood crush. Nash’s father deserted him at the flower shop, and Nash is in desperate need of an assistant. Nash was Curie’s best friend until she kissed him four years ago. They haven’t spoken since. Curie accepts his offer. She has her own agenda, and it includes delivering more than flowers. Nash wants a chance with Alice. Curie wants a chance with Nash. When Nash’s personal video of love is leaked, Curie’s gloves come off. Old habits die hard. She’ll get her guy, one way or another. It’s Valentine’s Day, and all is fair in love and war.