It might not be the story of the century, but it's her biggest headline yet. Investigative reporter Liberty Johnson has one more case to crack before being guaranteed her own weekly feature on the local nightly news. The only thing coming between her and the promotion is figuring out the identity of Maine's Secret Santa. She's narrowed down the possibilities, and the last on her short list is Sawyer Campbell, the co-owner of a Fortune 500 tech company. Her first meeting with him leaves her weak at the knees, but his lack of interest in Christmas tells her he definitely isn't the man she's been looking for. There's no denying the spark between them, and Sawyer's charm has her juggling her time between him and her work. If she isn't careful, he'll have her career-focused heart before she has a chance to cue her mic. As Christmas approaches and her promotion on the line, Liberty must decide if she's going to follow her...

She wants to make up for her lonely past by doing something good for children. He wants to forget his past and stay the loner that he is.She's Brooklyn Ross, former Army sergeant and the reluctant recipient of a surprise five million dollars from her father—a man who gave her everything except love and support. So when she spends the cash on a deserted summer camp for kids who need just that, Brooklyn figures her future is looking bright. It doesn't hurt that there's a sexy neighbor with soulful green eyes right next door, who makes her laugh and challenges her at the same time. Because challenges are her specialty.He's Drew Beckett, an author who is definitely not facing writer's block. And he's absolutely not distracted by the gorgeous, nosey woman who thinks she's going to make a project of the camp next door. He has a history with that property, and he has no interest in dredging up the guilty secret that comes with it. No prying neighbor is going to bring down the walls he's built around his home… or his heart.Until he meets Brooklyn.

MARLEYBlaine Foster is the bane of my existence. I mean, I used to like him back when we were young. Our family home was a place of refuge for him. My brother, Blaine, and I used to do everything together. Until we didn't. Until he became too cool to hang out with me. Until he started teasing me about everything. Like everything I do. It irks me how he's ridiculously handsome and charming, and how everyone in town, including my parents, adores him. Because he is sweet and kind to everyone. Just not me. And then something shifts between us while working on our holiday parade entry. Those kind eyes, those sweet gestures, the gorgeous smile that makes all the ladies swoon are directed at me. He's a charmer who can't possibly see me as anything besides his best friend's kid sister, right? And there's no way he knows I've secretly been in love with him for years... right?...

Can a small-town guy who seems too good to be true win the heart of the cynical city girl?Hailey Webster is desperate to get away; away from New York, the manipulating cheater she fell for, and the picture-perfect models she's photographed for more than a decade. So, she does what she does best: escapes. This time, home to Maine until she can figure out where to take her career next. She is completely unfazed by pretty boys who know how to charm the not-the-prettiest-or-skinniest-girl in the room to get what they want. Been there, done that. But the constant flirting from a blue-eyed charmer with a smile that makes her tingle in all the right places is too tempting to keep at arm's length.Carter Marshall isn't one to fall fast and hard for a woman, but he's instantly drawn in by Hailey's iridescent eyes and quick qit. When he's hired to redesign the website for a fancy resort, he finagles a way to have Hailey be the photographer on the project. It doesn't take long for him to see the beauty of her soul and her broken, fragile heart. He wants to be the one to help her heal. When Hailey offers him one night and says that's all she can offer, he realizes he wants a whole heck of a lot more.He wants all of her, for all time.

Nearly a year ago, Army medic Skylar spent fifteen insanely glorious minutes with a sexy stranger in the back of his bar. And then again in his supply closet. With her random hook-up comes major consequences and responsibilities. Needing the support of her best friends, she heads to Maine to re-evaluate her future.  Since receiving the devastating news that put his wild and crazy adventures to a screeching halt, Nick Pierce's life has been tame, too tame. Until a gorgeous redhead walks into his bar and captivates him with her sense of humor and sharp wit. Skylar sparks the light that dimmed two years ago, and he isn't about to let her slip away. He wants her. Bad. Only she doesn't seem interested in him. At least, not what he's interested in. Kissing. Touching. Bedroom sports. With every push she gives, he only wants her more.  Nick's sense of humor and devilish good looks are too hard to resist. Skylar agrees to one date, and then another. He makes her feel protected, cherished, desired. But she's afraid to get too close. Her life and her career are in Virginia. But it's not geography that will tear them apart. It's secrets. Hers and his. 

After being badly burnt from a roadside bomb two years ago, former Army sergeant Gina Fisher is finally ready to live her life again. She has found a sense of inner peace through her sewing, crafting, and teaching children online. Jobs that keep her at a distance from everyone but her sisters. Arson inspector Bryce Cambridge has never been shot down so quickly or so curtly as he is by the woman with gorgeous brown eyes selling quilts. Luck is on his side when he runs into her at a bowling alley the next day. He's intrigued and turned on by her smart mouth. The chemistry is explosive between them, and even though she tries to resist, the spark between them is too hot to ignore. Those blue-gray eyes and charming smile have Gina lowering the wall she's built around her heart. But as their relationship grows more serious, Bryce wants to see all Gina's hiding. The puckered, scarred skin and the shrapnel buried in her flesh are just the surface layers of...

Lily Novak's life in Crystal Cove, Maine is just about perfect. She has a great group of friends, runs a successful day spa, and has managed to build her new life without anyone asking about her mysterious past. There's nothing more she could want…except maybe to catch the eye of the gorgeous and introverted carpenter, who also happens to be her friend's brother.Ty Parker knew fear in the Army, but nothing like the panic of seeing smoke billow from Lily's building. When a dryer fire brings him face to face with the heart-stopping Lily Novak—and her lacy black thong—he can't deny the chemistry sparking between them. As their feelings deepen, Lily's evasiveness reignites the self-doubt Ty has been battling for years. Lily knows her secrets are putting her relationship with Ty at risk, but telling him the truth puts both their lives in danger. She's just not sure she's strong enough to sacrifice her heart to keep the man she loves safe from the secrets of her past.

Hope Windward's life in Crystal Cove, Maine is comfortable, if not predictable. The small town has always been her safe haven, until Cameron Smithfield—the man who killed her daughter's father—shows up. Now the stranger she's hated from afar is working to become the town's favorite citizen.Cameron Smithfield's life went horribly wrong the night he killed his brother in a car accident. After a decade in prison, he's ready to make amends and do everything he can for his niece. There's only one problem with his plan, he can't seem to get past her mother's protective instincts. While he's not surprised by Hope's guard dog instincts, he is surprised at the connection he feels with his brother's old flame.Hope doesn't want to feel anything for Cameron, but his heart-melting smile and genuine affection for her daughter have a way of breaking through her carefully guarded emotions. That is, until her worst fear comes true, and all fingers point to Cameron. Now, Hope has to decide if she's going to believe the evidence, or trust the newfound love within her heart.

An extravagant cake design brings small town baker Trent Kipson to fame… After gaining social media exposure of his culinary art, Trent’s cake design goes viral. Soon he’s contacted by the Cooking Network to host a new show in California. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime for the owner of a modest shop in Portland, Maine, and the financial freedom the network offers could be the answer to all of his monetary problems. Fitness instructor Rayne Wilde wants the life every small-town girl dreams of… Rayne wishes for a future full of romance and the pitter-patter of little feet. She wants it all, including a white picket fence and a dog named Spot—which is exactly why she refuses to sleep with Trent, the sexy man who attends her Zumba classes. After a series of dead-end relationships, this time she really is in love. Trent is special, and the fear of letting him slip through her fingers keeps her advances at bay. Life is waiting—all it takes is a leap of faith... As their friendship grows and skeletons creep out of their closets, their relationship is put to the test. Stakes get higher, and the spark between them burns hotter than ever before. Can they handle the heat when life-changing secrets are exposed, or will the fear of being burned send them on two different paths?**

Thyme Wilde doesn’t make long-term decisions—until she falls in love with one… Easily bored and quickly distracted, Thyme enjoys her freedom, so being a temp at her sister’s company is the perfect job. But when she takes a position as a nanny, she instantly falls in love with the five-year-old princess named Maddie—and just two months later, Maddie’s parents are killed in a plane crash, leaving Thyme in an unfamiliar role of responsibility. Multi-millionaire architect Grayson Montgomery lives in the lap of luxury—but at a cost… Being the sole heir of his family’s fashion empire and his father’s architectural firm, Grayson has never lacked for anything. But in return, he must stay subservient to the matriarch of his family—his grandmother—and date the heiress of their largest business partner. The only freedom Grayson has is his architectural designs, which are his true passion. One day changes Grayson’s future forever… A lawyer summons Grayson to Maine for the reading of the will of a woman he once knew. He doesn’t expect to be named the father of a five-year-old orphan. Then he meets his newly-discovered daughter—and her incredibly sexy nanny. While acting as Maddie’s loyal nanny, Thyme develops feelings for her new employer that are more than professional. And after several passionate nights with Grayson, it’s clear the feeling is mutual. When it’s made evident Grayson sees her as a convenient placeholder, Thyme must push aside her desires and put Maddie above herself—even if it means sacrificing her heart to do it.**

As a recovering alcoholic, Cole Tucker has no intention of falling in love with Samantha Chase, especially when he learns her husband and daughter were killed by a drunk driver. How would she ever be able to forgive his past? Samantha Chase is happy to have found a place to start a new life with her son, the last thing she expected was to fall in love with her new boss. But, how can she overlook his former life? You'll love False Impressions by Marianne Rice, a passionate and poignant tale of new love and second chances.Recovering alcoholic and former party animal, Cole Tucker would be an idiot to start something with his newly-hired right-hand woman, Samantha Chase. It figures he can't seem to keep his mitts off the sexy, five-feet-nothing, single mom who can toss a sack of shingles over her shoulder and rewire a house better than the crew from Extreme Home Makeover. Her incredible strength and self-confidence draw him in; something Cole has pretended to have for...