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Rejected by her family for her bisexuality, graphic artist Margot DuPont yearns for a life with no fences, no limits, and no family ties. Between college, work at Book Nirvana, and an art competition, she barely has time for her part-time girlfriend much less a flirtation with her competitor. Dumped into the foster system at a young age, ceramics artist Elmer Byrne craves a big, loving family of the heart. His artist family almost fills that need, but something is missing...until Margot. But when he offers his heart, her thorny defenses shatter him. Thrown together in an art competition that could jump-start one artist's career, but not both, their irresistible attraction forces them to reconsider the meaning of success.

Bartender River Lundqvist has a damn good reason for hating Christmas. Bangers Tavern is the perfect place to lay low over the holidays-until Charlie walks in. His first encounter with the saucy server nine years ago was utter humiliation. Her reappearance stirs up powerful desires and hopes for a new start. But the timing is all wrong. Back in Tacoma to care for her estranged dad over the holidays, freelance web designer Charlie Khoury braces herself for the suckiest Christmas ever. A temporary job at Bangers Tavern gives her a chance to escape Dad's criticism and blow off some steam. But why does the hunky bartender seem to hate her? A pretend girlfriend is just what River needs to keep his family off his back-until a kiss under the mistletoe flares hot enough to melt the North Pole. When greedy developers threaten Bangers Tavern, River and Charlie must team up to save it. Their sizzling chemistry feels like the real thing-but everyone knows rebound relationships don't last. Come to Bangers Tavern for an enemies-to-lovers tale of reconciliation, found family, holiday cocktails, and the sexiest Christmas miracle ever.

Headstrong, homebody farmer plus freedom-loving hippie chick equals the worst match ever, but their blazing chemistry is unstoppable. Jesse Del Toro struggles to keep his organic farm afloat-hard enough without the delicious, dangerous distraction of Gemma's return to Trappers Cove. The bewitching vagabond will never settle down in the quirky little beach town he calls home. But once ignited, their fiery attraction sets them on a collision course that could wreck him. Nursing a wounded heart, Gemma Moore hopes a spell in her Aunt Zora's metaphysical shop will soothe her stormy emotions. But from the moment Jesse walks in, calm is a lost cause. The hunky farmer is frustrating, stubborn, and oh so tempting. One hot night reveals his hidden side-sweet, sensual, and determined to make her his. When a harmless secret backfires, Gemma discovers just how deeply she's wounded the beautiful bull man, and how desperately she wants to keep him.

His billions can't buy what he craves most-her love. Battling between his career and his conscience, tech investor Michael Garwood escapes the holiday madness and flees to Trappers Cove, the kitschy Washington State beach town he loved as a child. All he needs is an ocean view, a crackling hearth, and a little solitude to figure out his existential crisis. Is that too much to ask? After too many painful snubs, Annie Scott loathes snooty rich people, not that she encounters many in her beachside antiques shop-until Michael walks through her door. When the gorgeous grump bares his human side, Annie decides that sharing small-town holiday fun is the perfect distraction from her lonely Christmas blues. When Michael's deluxe accommodations flood, Annie persuades him to rent a quirky clifftop castle and host a Christmas party for the whole damn town. Can a frustrated tycoon and a fiercely independent entrepreneur cross an ocean of differences to forge a love that lasts past the holidays? Come to Trappers Cove for a holiday billionaire romance that'll steam up your windows and warm your heart

HEA vs. a curse, a ghost, and a plague of ETs.According to the Anagnos family curse, second son Xander is doomed to failure. When he inherits his Uncle Gus's business in Trappers Cove, Washington, Xander jumps at the chance to prove himself. Of course, he plans to remake the schlocky, alien-themed souvenir shop into something trendier and more upmarket. Who wouldn't want that?Hannah Leone, that's who. Reporter for the Trappers Cove Beacon, Hannah is hell-bent on protecting Souvenir Planet, the beloved icon that draws thousands of tourists to their quirky beach town. The Beacon is struggling to survive, and there's no way Hannah will let an inconvenient crush stand between her and the biggest story to hit Trappers Cove in ages. Caught in a battle of wills and sizzling desire, Xander and Hannah discover the bizarre depths of Uncle Gus's alien obsession. When disaster strikes, they'll need Xander's innovation and Hannah's connections to save Souvenir Planet. But if these hard-headed foes don't lay down their arms, the town they love will pay the price. Come back to Trappers Cove for a steamy, laugh-out-loud, rivals-to-lovers romance full of found family, beachy fun, and out-of-this-world mystery.

Two good men vie to heal a widow's heart-but it only holds room for one. ClaraUnless I find a lifeline, my bookstore will close its doors forever. My best shot at saving Book Nirvana is my late husband's collection of rare, racy books, but I'm not ready to open that red door and face the flood of memories. And I'm not ready to open my heart again, even if the two new men in my life tempt me to try. NickI came to Book Nirvana in search of antique bawdy books and fell hard for lovely, lonely Clara. As a widower, I understand her skittishness, but the spark between us is undeniable. My academic connections could rebuild her clientele, but if she discovers my secret scandal, her fragile trust will shatter. DaltonI'm over the moon for beautiful, bookish Clara, but how can a teacher like me compete with a suave professor like Nick? Clara and I have so much in common, and our sweet friendship could bloom into something deeper if it weren't for my rival's grip on the vulnerable widow. I don't trust him, and neither should she.Come to Book Nirvana for chosen family, laughter and tears, sizzling passion, and a love triangle for the ages. Through the Red Door was previously published and has been revised and updated with new chapters.

Wrong time, wrong place, perfect guy. LaurelFired again, and now darling Maxie needs my help. That San Francisco art gallery job will have to wait. I'm stuck in Eugene, Oregon, rescuing the auntie who rescued me. Running into Dalton ignites a sweet flirtation that quickly turns spicy. He's almost perfect: a beloved teacher and coach, wise and funny, and so compassionate with Maxie. But he wants lasting love, and I'm only passing through. No matter how much I crave him, I can't let him derail my dreams. DaltonBetween my scheming ex and Mom's dementia, this is the worst summer break ever-until Laurel. Though she stubbornly denies her artistic gift, she's brilliant, stunning, forthright, and the spark between us grows hotter each time we meet. But she's clinging to big-city dreams, and I can't leave my hometown. When a social media post about our budding love goes viral, Laurel's insecurities flare. To keep her from running away, I'll have to convince her how brightly she can shine right here. Come to Book Nirvana for a spicy, funny, heart-wrenching tale of true love and second chances. Runaway Love Story was previously published and has been revised and updated with new chapters.

I can't help craving my rival.MargotWho needs family? On the cusp of launching my graphic arts career, I'm all about freedom-no fences, no limits, and no more bigoted family weighing me down. Between college, work at Book Nirvana, and a high-stakes art competition, I barely have time for my part-time girlfriend, much less a flirtation with my competitor, even if his cocky, ginger-bearded hotness makes me question my "no strings" rule.ElmerFamily is everything, and I've found my family of the heart in the Eugene, Oregon art scene. But something is missing...until Margot, my rival for an art grant we both desperately need. That prickly little sprite lights me up body and soul, but she fears I'm out to clip her wings. I'm not made to share my heart with more than one, and falling for Margot could wreck me. Come to Book Nirvana for a red-hot love triangle that forces two young artists to redefine success, family, and freedom. Love, Art, and Other Obstacles was previously published and has been revised and updated with new chapters.