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Sarah’s small-town coffee shop, Daisy Ridge Coffee Co., is more than just her business— it’s her heart and soul. A place where flowers decorate every table and the customers are just as unique as the drinks she crafts. As a self-proclaimed introvert, Sarah takes pleasure in the simple things: a good book, cuddling with her cat Trixie, and watching classic rom-com movies.
But when the equivalent of a human Americano walks into her shop, Sarah finds herself intrigued by him. That is, until she learns that Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome is actually the one in charge of building a major coffee chain right down the road from hers. Sarah refuses to let something she built from the ground up be destroyed by a soulless coffee conglomerate, even if it means sacrificing her heart to do it.
Ethan never wanted this life. Taking over his late father’s construction business was a duty, not a dream. Ethan’s only goal is to keep it afloat until one of his younger brothers can assume the mantle as head of the company. His latest project? A coffee chain set to open in Daisy Ridge.
He’s ready to get in, get out, and move on— until he meets Sarah, the gorgeous woman who has the unfortunate job of owning a competing coffee shop. Ethan’s drawn to her, but when their meet-cute takes an unexpected turn, Ethan realizes that she might just be the spark his life was missing. And he’ll do whatever it takes—including pretending to be someone else—to get her back.
When wild-at-heart Jess lands her dream job at a boutique flower shop in the big city, she's ready to turn over a new leaf. To truly celebrate, she spends a magical evening out on the town with her besties, and ends up in bed with a handsome hunk who feels like fate. But her spontaneous one-night stand with a charming stranger ends with her being kicked to the curb faster than a wilted daisy.
She thought what they had was special, but Jess will find someone else. She always does.
Except fate isn't done with her yet. Because the man who kicked her out with no explanation? He's her infuriatingly handsome new boss, and a single dad who's sworn off love. She can't even look him in the eyes, yet she has to spend every day with him.
Now Jess has to decide: will she nip it in the bud before it costs her everything, or take the risk and see if this unexpected romance can blossom into something real?
Blurb: Years ago, Christopher Hemlock chose Hollywood over the quiet girl who knew his every chapter by heart. Now he’s a world-famous actor with a surprise new writer and producer of a romantic comedy that’s missing one crucial the ending.
Lindsey Hawthorne had plans of her own once. She was going to be a novelist, not the reluctant owner of her late grandmother’s cozy bookstore. But life dog-eared her dreams, and now she spends her days shelving other people’s happy endings while convincing herself she doesn’t need one of her own.
When Christopher comes back to town asking for help writing his movie’s final act, Lindsey knows she should say no. Some books are better left on the shelf. But between late-night brainstorming sessions, coffee-stained drafts, and a chemistry that never went out of print, it becomes clear their story might deserve a rewrite.
As old feelings resurface and sparks fly, Lindsey and Christopher must is this just a nostalgic reread … or the start of a brand-new volume?
Every year in Swaylin, a group of young adults are summoned to the Night Realm.
No one knows why they are chosen, or what awaits them beyond the horizon.
Elliora's mother was one of the rare few to come back from the Night Realm. After returning home, she wasn't the same-her mind was lost to the shadows, and her body held a secret that has yet to be revealed.
Now, the summons comes for Elliora herself. As she steps into the dark and unforgiving realm, she must confront the shadows of her past, and the truth about her origins. All while navigating a world unlike anything she imagined.
Elliora feels something watching in the darkness, and what she discovers there could change everything... that is, if it doesn't destroy her first.
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Ashley is a proud millennial Disney adult and unapologetic Swiftie, living her best life under the Arizona sun. A devoted mom to two incredible kids and happily married to her best friend, she’s always found magic in stories—whether on the page, screen, or stage. A lifelong book lover, Ashley began her career as a high school teacher before transitioning into the world of editing and content writing. After years of helping shape others’ words, she finally took the leap to chase her own dream: writing novels of her own. Now, she's all in! Creating sweethearts and swordfights one chapter at a time.