The week of the culinary conference was Xander Northcott's time to shine.Fresh out of a long-term relationship, he cemented his newly single status by accepting Piper Andrews' invitation back to her room that first night. It was all fun and games until a few months later, when he received a phone call from the woman he barely knew.She was pregnant—with his child.Heralded as a culinary savant, Angel Saint Rose studied alongside the world's best choco...

She changed my life.She gave me hope.She saw me.If I get another chance, I’ll never let her go.Israel Lewis was a divorced, scandal-ridden pastor who recently accepted the Senior Pastor position at a new church—giving him the fresh start he so desperately desired. The church was in the city where she lived—the one who got away.Leona Aldaine was one of the top brokers in Sable Falls. After running into a childhood friend, she experienced a whirlwind love...

Roman "Blue" Bluette falls in love with a woman. He plans on spending the rest of his life with this woman but circumstances prevent that from happening. He settles on being alone for the rest of his life and focuses his energy on other things until he meets her.She is an unconventional woman in the sense that she loves girly things like pretty clothes and manicures but she is also just as comfortable hanging out with the guys, arguing about sports and riding motorcycles. She belie...

Primrose, a college student working on her master’s degree, heads back to her hometown of Sable Falls for the holiday break. She’s staying with her lifelong friend, Bristol, and Bristol’s big brother, Horatio. Horatio isn’t just any older brother—he’s the guy Primrose used to have a huge crush on. Now, he’s a popular DJ with a voice everyone knows from his afternoon radio show.Coming home stirs up old feelings for Primrose. Being around Horatio again, she starts to wonder if she ev...

Acclaimed author Bella Roe, known for her poignant stories about love, harbors a deep skepticism toward the existence of true love. Despite her immense success in the literary world, she remains convinced that the passionate relationships she writes about are nothing more than figments of her imagination.Everything changes when Bella meets Leven Chandler, a charming and grounded man, at a book signing event. Like Bella, Leven is not actively seeking romantic love. He dedicates all ...

“I’m not looking for a main chick, side chick, wife or baby momma. I’m not even looking for a friend. I’m an eternal bachelor.” Ezekiel lived by those words until one simple word changed his life … "up."Zora had experienced hurt and disappointment. She was not looking to alter her life to be in a relationship. She was determined that a man would not change her mind but maybe a boy would …

Former NBA star Zechariah Aldaine's world shatters with a career-ending injury, leaving him to navigate a life outside the basketball court's spotlight. Known for his competitive spirit and charismatic presence, Zec now faces the challenge of finding purpose in a world where he's no longer the star player.Wilhelmina (Billye) Couture, a poised and private businesswoman, inherited her mother's legacy as the third-generation owner of a flourishing enterprise. Her world, unlike Zec's, ...

Kemuel Azar and Queenie Montgomery have had a strong bond since they first formed a friendship in high school. Working together on a class project, they grew closer, finding common ground in their mutual appreciation of construction and interior design.With their bond cemented, they graduate college and work in their respective fields for King Construction, Kemuel's family business. As they anticipate the change in ownership from Kemuel's grandfather to Kemuel, a sense of excitemen...

Paxton Bluette, the middle Bluette brother, has been in the background of his family’s lives, watching and protecting. He is now looking for love. Will he find it in Olivia Callahan? If he does, can he hold on and make it work?From small-town beginnings to the highest levels of education, Olivia Callahan has fought through debilitating circumstances to achieve success. Can she continue to excel and find love at the same time, or is she too damaged from her past to make it work?...