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2022 NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN ROMANCE FICTION AWARD FINALISTAn unlikely pair find love beneath the stars in this sweet Regency tale.An astronomer of humble originsIn a discipline dominated by titled noblemen, Harry Corbyn has fought to get where he is. And where he wants to be next is Egypt, to lead an expedition to measure the size of the solar system. Distraction in the form of a childhood friend-his mentor's daughter, no less-is not part of the plan.A nobleman's daughterArtist Celeste St. James knows she's meant for more than needlepoint and high society. With dreams of exhibiting at Paris's prestigious Acad mie, she doesn't need distractions, but she can't seem to help her fascination with her father's prot g .An impossible taskWhen Harry and Celeste join forces to help her father build an ambitious telescope, their powerful connection draws them deeper into each other's orbit. But when sabotage and her father's shocking revelation threaten their dreams, will Harry and Celeste find their way to love?Each book in the Something Wonderful series stands alone, but most readers prefer to enjoy the series in order.

A 2023 CAROLYN READER'S CHOICE AWARD FINALISTAn abandoned bridegroom and a reluctant bride get a second chance at love in this humorous seaside tale An abandoned bridegroomBell tuner Jory Tremayne has never been more certain of anything than his love for Miss Anna Pepper, despite her fancy dresses and insensible footwear. But when he offered his heart five years ago, she ran off with it and left him alone beneath a midnight moon. Now, he's finally resolved to stop mourning her loss and find a lass who will take him and his fish-scented dog.A reluctant brideMiss Anna Pepper has left a trail of jilted suitors behind her, but she's never forgotten Jory Tremayne. Shadowed by remorse, Anna flees her latest fianc and returns to Cornwall where she hopes to learn Jory's fate and put her guilt to rest. There's just one tiny problem. In her hasty flight, she's left behind a few things like clothing... a maid... Money. Anna soon finds herself working as a common barmaid to avoid arrest, while Jory becomes her reluctant champion.With each new challenge, Anna and Jory are forced to face their past. Will they overcome doubts and betrayal to trust love again?

A runaway countess must learn to trust an impoverished artist in this secret-identity tale.A problem-plagued painterProblems are piling up for Alexandre Marchand. His last courtship ended in failure, he can't concentrate on his painting and someone is selling forgeries of his work. He's running dangerously low on funds and sets out to find a wealthy widow or a biddable heiress. Instead, he encounters Regina Townsend. He has no wish to play the hero, but if anyone ever needed one, it's Regina.A rogue-resistant runawayRegina Townsend will protect her daughter and unborn child at any cost. With nowhere else to turn to escape her greedy brother-in-law, she flees to an abandoned cottage on England's southern coast. She has a plan to secure her future. One that doesn't require help from any man. Certainly not a silver-tongued, golden-haired, lying rogue.When danger and Alex's past catch up with them, can Regina distinguish truth from lies and learn to trust again?Each book in the Something Wonderful series stands alone, but most readers prefer to enjoy the series in order.

2022 MAGGIE AWARD FINALISTA female surgeon must navigate society's restrictions in this fun and courageous tale about finding love where you least expect it.A physician seeking loveJulian Grey has led a charmed life. His every endeavor has been easily achieved, and he doesn't want for much. Freedom from the females in his family. A man-sized scone. A bride so he might join his friends in wedded bliss. He's even found the perfect lady to court. But first, he needs to hire a surgeon for Heloise Manor, London's newest foundling home.If only it weren't for the annoying Miss Grace, whose brash manner and freakishly accurate memory irritate him like a pebble in his boot.A surgeon seeking employmentCharlotte Grace wants nothing more than to be a surgeon, but she'll be content helping her father treat his patients. Until he retires, that is.Set adrift, Charlie goes to London to further her studies and seek like-minded doctors for intelligent discourse. Instead she encounters small minds and Dr. Julian Grey, a physician who studied with her father years ago. Life is too easy for Dr. Grey-even London's stubborn traffic parts for him. With little effort he's gained the entr e into the medical world that she desperately longs for. But she's willing to overlook his failings if he'll hire her on as surgeon at Heloise Manor.When an impossible choice demands courage, will Julian and Charlie find their way to love?Each book in the Something Wonderful series stands alone, but most readers prefer to enjoy the series in order.

A 2023 HOLT MEDALLION FINALISTOne more indiscretion will send her away... So why does she find herself modeling for a reserved stone carver?Miss Keren Moon, the mayor's youngest daughter, faces exile unless she reforms her flirtatious ways. But when she seeks carving lessons for her young, trouble-prone brother, she finds herself agreeing to model for reserved stone carver Gryffyn Kimbrell.A family mystery has Gryffyn resigned to a bachelor's life. But when his masterpiece is revealed and secrets are exposed, will this unexpected couple find their way to love?Matching Miss Moon is a heartwarming opposites-attract romance about two individuals who discover unexpected, unconditional love. Set in the charming seaside village of Newford, each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone.

She came to write about Newford's bachelors. She didn't expect to fall for the most charming one of all.A passionate writerEliza Darling is driven and determined and focused on one thing: acquiring her late father's newspaper. To succeed, she must deliver a story to top all stories. And what better topic to captivate readers than a town overflowing with novel-worthy heroes?An engaging charmerAlfie Kimbrell is gregarious and good-natured and focused on lots of things. Ladies. Taking ale with his cousins. His new cidery venture. Then there's the derelict property he's restoring and... did we mention ladies?And the story that brings them togetherWhen Miss Darling arrives, Alfie mistakenly assumes she's come to write about Newford's attractions. As he points out his hamlet's charms, he finds himself falling harder than ever before for the bold and independent lady. But Miss Darling doesn't seem interested in Newford's sights at all, and he begins to wonder if his family might not be her story.As Alfie and Eliza navigate their growing feelings for one another, they must confront their differences. Will Eliza's ambition and Alfie's loyalty to his family keep them apart, or will they find a way to love?Heart-warming and delightful, Driving Miss Darling is a reverse grumpy-sunshine, opposites-attract tale set in the charming seaside town of Newford. Each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone, but most readers prefer to enjoy the series in order.

"Benedick Kimbrell attempted to steal his first kiss from Miss Catherine Parker in the perfectly imperfect spring of 1808. But his hopes, then and since, were larger than fact."A LADY'S UNSPOKEN LONGINGKate Parker is resolute in her quest for marriage, seeking a dependable match among Newford's eligible bachelors. But behind her composed demeanor, Kate's heart holds a stubborn affection for her less-than-dependable friend and an unspoken longing for a kiss that was never claimed.A ROGUE'S LOST AMBITIONYears ago, Ben Kimbrell harbored ambitions, chief among them a kiss from Miss Kate Parker. Fate, though, had other plans. Now, his heart is weighted by family tragedy, his pain concealed behind a carefree charm. His reputation as an aimless rogue is well-earned, but beneath the fa ade lies a man who yearns for more.AND A HEART WELL-GUARDEDWhen Kate sets her sights on Ben's dependable cousin, a man who fits her expectations if not her heart, Ben can no longer stand idly by. His efforts to save her from a loveless match find the two of them paired together in a village production of Much Ado About Nothing. Tasked with crafting the enchanting sets for their town's inaugural performance, their undeniable affection finds the perfect stage to blossom.But for their love to flourish, Ben must reveal his true self and confront the shadows of his past. Can he find the courage to unlock his heart before it's too late?Kissing Kate is a heartwarming best-friends romance about finding the courage to choose happiness and the healing power of love. Set in the charming seaside village of Newford, each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone.