Tracy Broemmer

Blake Sanford finally found the guts to ask Aubree Donatti out. The date went well enough that she's agreed to see him again. But disaster strikes before their second date, and Aubree is laid up with a broken leg. She's bummed about missing a dance competition, one that Blake agreed to enter with her. Even though Blake's not a dancer. Seeing an opportunity to impress Aubree, Blake puts an ad in the local paper and in his coffee shop window for a dance partner. He'll find the perfect person to help him win the competition, ensuring the Amherstdale Alzheimer's Foundation office gets the donation Aubree wanted to give them and (hopefully) helping Blake win Aubree's heart. Kristin Rogers needs to pull several hundred files of financial data together for her boss to save his job. Because he's likely to retire within the next two years and Kristin has been eyeing his position for a while, she's at the Coffee Loft at all hours, guzzling as much caffeine as her body can hold, working nonstop. Always friendly, when the owner of the Coffee Loft approaches her and calls her by name, Kristin closes her laptop and engages in a fun, lively conversation with him. Except she's pretty sure he's got the wrong Kristin, because she is most definitely not a dancer. Still, Blake Sanford seems like a nice guy, and he's cute. Not to mention Kristin's been saying for months now that she needs more in her life than just her job. But what begins as a fun favor for a new friend quickly becomes something more. The problem is everyone sees it but Blake and Kristin. Welcome to The Coffee Loft, a place where romance is always brewing. Grab your favorite table over in the corner and be prepared to be swept off your feet. This multi-author collection features some of your favorite sweet romance authors that you already know and love as well as a few new names you'll be rushing to check out. From cold brews to cappuccinos and frothy frappes, there's something on the menu for every romantic comedy reader. Fake dates, meddling matchmakers, friends-to-lovers and so much more, each stand-alone story is the right blend of sweet, guaranteed to warm your heart. Happily-ever-after's coming right up

Entrepreneur, serial-dating Stevi Hague loves life, but she's currently running on empty. Who knew owning and running the trendy, upscale bar-the Mississippi Queen-with her sister and cousin wouldn't be enough for her? Throw in some fun nightlife and dating adventures with friends and friends of friends, and Stevi had assumed she was all set for her own brand of happily-ever-after. Enter her sister's new love and the baby they're expecting and suddenly, Stevi thinks she might need more from her own life. Add in some heavy-duty flirting with sexy bartender, Duncan Marks, and Stevi finds herself a flustered mix of emotions that she isn't sure how to maneuver. After all, Duncan's not just a sexy guy good for a fun-while-it-lasts fling. He's her cousin's stepbrother, Stevi's known him for years, and she loves him like family. Not to mention, he's an integral part of the Queen's success.If Stevi indulges in a fling with Duncan, and it doesn't work out, they have the potential to bring the Queen down and ruin their family business.Duncan Marks can't keep his eyes off Stevi anymore. He's tired of trying to behave. Stevi's a beautiful, lively woman, and she's flirting back, which means she's ready to play, right? The trouble is, Duncan would have no mercy for another man who looked at Stevi this way, and he knows they're playing with fire. When a friendly game of bar dice pushes them into dangerous territory, Duncan promises he can handle a steamy fling and walk away with no hard feelings. But the closer he gets to Stevi, the more he wants from her, maybe even forever.

She delivered his baby, and then she delivered an ultimatum. Get out and quit drinking, or give up your rights to your daughter. Independent, single-mother Margo Nevin doesn't need a man. She owns a trendy bar with her cousins, juggles running the restaurant side of the business with being a mom, and can handle ordinary household upkeep, to boot.Jess Covey left town with a truckload of belongings and a chip on his shoulder. He didn't have a drinking problem. He simply wanted to be needed, and his live-in girlfriend refused to lean on him. Hard to feel like a man when his girlfriend didn't trust him to be there.Just over a year after he left, Jess is back in Adam's Bay. In fact, he's standing in the Mississippi Queen, looking better than ever, sporting a new haircut and a cute little brunette sidekick. Sober, pissed off, and ready to claim back what's his, Jess wants the chance to prove he's ready to be Berkley's father.Though devastated by the presence of the sidekick-she knows Jess too well to believe they're just friends-Margo wants what's best for their daughter, and she believes what's best is having a mommy and a daddy. Determined to do the right thing, Margo welcomes Jess back into Berkley's life-which means he's back in her life, also.She admits to herself and even her cousins that she had secretly hoped that when Jess came back for Berkley, he would claim her, too. But she refuses to confess her feelings to Jess. She might love him, but she's proved she can hold her own, and she'll be damned if she lets herself need him now.Jess has his own secret agenda, but when Margo refuses to believe in him, to believe in them, he must face the possibility that she simply doesn't want to be a family with him and Berkley. Will he cut his losses and walk away or push her to face her weakness and claim their future together?

On the last leg of a soul-searching journey, Leah Hague needs one more night to wallow in grief before she heads back home to her life in Adam's Bay, Illinois. Hoping for a dark, seedy tavern where she can nurse a glass or two of whiskey-no questions asked-she walks into a Nashville bar called Left Fork and meets the love of her life.Or so Trace Dixon wants her to believe. Despite Leah's opening words to his sexy greeting-not gonna sleep with you, Nashville-Trace Dixon doesn't give up. In fact, Trace is tired of the music scene, the groupies, and the empty relationships. Leah Hague is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, and the fact that she's not interested only intrigues him all the more.Determined to get to know her, even after Leah is gone and headed home to Illinois, Trace pursues Leah through texts and phone calls. Though he wants more, he is happy with the easy-going friendship that grows between them. Still, when Leah tells him in an innocent text that she's going to dinner with someone she once dated, Trace packs his bags and heads north.Leah maintains her original stance; she fights her physical attraction to Trace. But what if her heart rules, and she falls in love with him anyway? Is there a future for a Mid-western girl with deep family ties and a thriving business and a famous songwriter who uproots himself from Music City and moves to Illinois? Or will Trace one day resent the sacrifices he says he doesn't mind making in order to be closer to Leah?

Talk about gap years. Lennox Clarke took a few after high school-she had more pressing things to deal with, including an unplanned pregnancy. Now, with Ellery, her precocious five-year-old daughter, enrolled in preschool, Lennox finally has time to start her college career. She's looking forward to pursuing her nursing degree and expanding her circle of friends.New to Killdare University, visiting professor Dr. Booker Gannon is excited to share his love of literature with his students. Booker is looking forward to sharing his passion for the horror genre, specifically his love of vampires in his newest class.Lennox needs a literature credit, but she doesn't expect to like her class, much less the alluring Dr. Gannon. The last thing Booker expects is to be challenged by a cynical but cute nursing student. The last thing either of them needs is a forbidden romance, but the eroticism of the brooding vampire literary figure is a breeding ground for lust.Can Lennox and Booker resist the hypnotic pull of attraction? Or will real life drive a stake through their lust?

Kamryn and Mark McHale live a charmed life: three healthy children, good jobs, a beautiful two story home, and the romance is still alive in their marriage. Mark still sends Kamryn flowers to mark the biggest and the smallest of anniversaries in their lives. But Mark travels for his job, and sometimes it seems that he's gone away far more than he is home. Now and then, Kamryn finds herself overwhelmed with the girls-sixteen-year-old twins can be a handful-and Ian and her job. Kamryn worries about Ashton who studies all the time and doesn't seem to know what fun is, about Braelyn who doesn't seem to know what the word serious is, and Ian, who is small for his age and has been the target of school bullies. Mark thinks that Kamryn worries too much. Their perfect marriage is tested when Kamryn begins to suspect that someone in the house is drinking too much, and Mark assumes she blames him. Each member of the McHale family reels from the tension and the sudden, constant fighting between Kamryn and Mark, until finally, tragedy strikes and leaves them all broken. Mark loves them all, but can he find the strength to put them back together again?

Girls' weekends are supposed to be fun, a little bit crazy even. But Chantele Morgan's bet with her girlfriends over their weekend trip in Rodey, Kentucky-to seduce a cowboy-doesn't go as planned. And rather than getting crazy or getting to know Rye Gallaher a little better, Chantele goes home alone feeling guilty for what she expected of Rye. Rye Gallaher is a Rodey, Kentucky local, who frequents the Iron Stag. He drops in after work for a beer, maybe a burger-but never a hookup. Rye's had it with flings and meaningless affairs, so even though he finds Chantele attractive, he's not interested in sharing anything other than conversation with her. Back at home, into her work routine, Chantele sends Rye an honest apology, expecting nothing in return. Instead, Rye answers her, and they become quick friends. When Rye invites Chantele back to Rodey for a weekend, will things heat up between them, or are they destined to stay just friends? A novella tie-in to the Lockland Distilling: Keys to Love trilogy and Kissing Springs Bourbon Fever Collection.

Mabry Alliston hasn't been roller skating in years, but when her sister invites her to tag along with her and her son for a fun afternoon, Mabry's all in. She even manages to stay upright while she's on the skates-only to crash and burn on her feet right in front of the hot guy she believes is the groundskeeper at the entertainment park. Twain Woolff can't keep his eyes or his mind off the pretty girl who wiped out in the parking lot at the skating rink. Lucky for him, she shows up again at the entertainment park with her niece and nephew in tow. Twain seizes the opportunity to ask her out and sparks ignite, but Twain's secret puts a damper on their fire.

Kynlee Austin doesn't believe Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. In fact, Kynlee doesn't like Christmas at all. She'd rather skip the entire month of December, just launch herself straight from the third week of November right into a brand new year. Hard to do when she lives at the North Pole-well, okay, Reindeer Meadow, Illinois, but it's close enough. Drake Palmer, Mr. Christmas himself, is on his way from Overland Park, Kansas to Champaign, Illinois. Sure, it's a business trip, but Drake loves traveling and seeing new places, especially small towns, and especially during the holiday season. He believes small towns are charming, the people who live in them are endearing, and yes, of course, the holidays are filled with magic. The holidays certainly are filled with magic in Reindeer Meadow. There's a legend that says wishes for true love are granted at the Fayrweather Christmas Tree Farm. An unexpected blizzard and dangerous driving conditions throw a wrench in his business trip, leaving Drake stranded in the tiny little Christmas town filled with good cheer. Determined to make the best of it, Drake dives head first into Reindeer Meadow's festivities and lore. What happens when the self-proclaimed grinchette comes face to face with Mr. Christmas? Will they clash and burn or will the legend of Fayrweather Christmas Tree Farm claim another couple for true love? When Christmas comes around, everyone has their own special wish. For some, those wishes are as simple as getting the perfect gift for that special someone. For others, those wishes are much bigger. Especially when they wish for love. This year is different. For those pure of heart, their wishes, even their wishes for true love, just might be granted. Wishing for Love is a heartwarming series about Christmas wishes of love coming true for those who have the purest of hearts. If you're looking for a feel-good read this holiday season, pick up A December Wish to meet the authors of this heartwarming holiday romance series and find your next happy ever after.

McKenzie Noble's first business trip for her first real, post-college job takes her to the picturesque Christmas town of Amesbury, Montana. Both awed and aware of how surreal the festive town is, McKenzie wanders Main Street to take it all in. As if Main Street lit up with Christmas lights and carols of the season playing around town aren't enough to make her feel like she's landed in a Christmas movie, she can't believe her luck when the good-looking guy at Caffeinated Bliss starts a conversation with her. Duran Carey is a proud Amesbury local who loves his family, the community, and Christmas. He's never questioned returning to Amesbury after college armed with a business degree; he's never looked beyond helping his dad with the family store. That is until he meets the pretty blonde who's only in town for a few days. Duran is happy to show McKenzie around Amesbury. Before long, the two develop an easy friendship that they both know could lead to more. But McKenzie's days in Amesbury are numbered, and Duran's heart has always belonged there. With time running out, and Duran's parents away on vacation, McKenzie invites Duran to come home with her and share her Christmas. Will Duran take the leap and leave Amesbury to celebrate somewhere new, or will McKenzie go home sad and alone?

Love is forever. In good times and bad, in sickness and in health, through laughter and tears, all the days of their lives-love is forever. Even when Sylvi doesn't recognize Billy anymore, his love is forever.