In Mapleton, love takes a village... Julia Derks loves the small town of Mapleton where she grew up and launched her business, On Deck Café. What Julia doesn’t love is change. So when a smooth-talking stranger arrives with plans to develop the site of Mapleton’s cherished, shuttered paper mill, she doesn’t even try to hide her contempt. First impressions aren’t everything, though… Samson Baker has never put down roots. He charms people wherever his development firm sends him, and he’s dealt with his share of pushback from communities unable to recognize the value of growth and change. Mapleton is no different. There’s just one problem, and her name is Julia. As Samson and Julia’s worlds collide, sparks as bright as Mapleton’s Fourth of July Festival fireworks fly—until a damaging secret threatens both their brewing relationship and their livelihoods. With everything they’ve worked for on the line, can Julia and Samson reconcile their differences, save the café, and have a shot at happily ever after? A heartwarming exploration of community, integrity, and having the courage to change course, even in the face of adversity. Fans of... - Enemies to lovers - Charming, small towns - Secrets and self discovery - PG-rated summer romances ...will adore Love at On Deck Café. ♥ Each feel-good book in the Mapleton series is a clean and wholesome, standalone read, but the books are much more fun when enjoyed in order! Book club discussion guides are included at the end of each story. ♥

In Mapleton, love takes a village... Julia Derks loves the small town of Mapleton where she grew up and launched her business, On Deck Café. What Julia doesn't love is change. So when a smooth-talking stranger arrives with plans to develop the site of Mapleton's cherished, shuttered paper mill, she doesn't even try to hide her contempt. First impressions aren't everything, though... Samson Baker has never put down roots. He charms people wherever his development firm sends him, and he's dealt with his share of pushback from communities unable to recognize the value of growth and change. Mapleton is no different. There's just one problem, and her name is Julia. As Samson and Julia's worlds collide, sparks as bright as Mapleton's Fourth of July Festival fireworks fly-until a damaging secret threatens both their brewing relationship and their livelihoods. With everything they've worked for on the line, can Julia and Samson reconcile their differences, save the café, and have a shot at happily ever after? A heartwarming exploration of community, integrity, and having the courage to change course, even in the face of adversity. Fans of... - Enemies to lovers - Charming, small towns - Secrets and self discovery - PG-rated summer romances ...will adore Love at On Deck Café. Each feel-good book in the Mapleton series is a clean and wholesome, standalone read, but the books are much more fun when enjoyed in order! Book club discussion guides are included at the end of each story. Book One: Love at On Deck Café

"She could drown in those eyes...and what a way to go." When Kristy Vos runs into her brother's best friend, Ashton Klink, at a hometown wedding, something she never thought possible now seems probable. Because he's looking at her. Like that. But Kristy craves control, and Ashton's deploying in two weeks. With their hearts teetering on the brink of falling, Kristy and Ashton have to make a choice: go their separate ways to avoid potential heartache, or take a chance on love and each other. A low-angst, sweet love story that might just make you kick your feet with glee. Fans of... - the brother's best friend trope - charming, small towns - fun family dynamics ...will adore Choosing Love. ♥ Each feel-good book in the Mapleton series is a clean and wholesome, standalone read. The events in Choosing Love take place about five years before those in Love at On Deck Café and the rest of the series, but the titles can be read in any order. ♥

Fixer Upper meets Sweet Home Alabama in this uplifting and heartwarming second chance romance. She’s coming home. He never left. When Isabel Marshall moved away from her hometown with hopes of making a name for herself in Los Angeles, she didn't mean to abandon her roots, but that’s what happened. Now, four years later and having amassed an interior design empire, Isabel must return to Mapleton to film a home renovation special for her TV show. While most of the village welcomes her with open arms, her family and the ex-boyfriend she left in her dust are another story. Daniel Smith couldn’t follow Isabel to California, no matter how badly he wanted to, because his grandfather needed him in Mapleton. Since she’s been gone, he’s moved on—or so he thought. But as they reconnect, Daniel can’t deny that though they’ve both changed, his feelings for Isabel haven’t. Unfortunately, a choice he made in her absence could ruin any chance of reconciliation. Together, Daniel and Isabel must determine whether the love they once shared has stood the test of time and distance. Can they navigate Isabel’s fame, their past decisions, and the growth they’ve undergone to build the future of their dreams? A delightfully sweet story about the importance of family, the beauty of forgiveness, and the magic of falling (or re-falling!) in love. Fans of... - Second chance romance - Charming, small towns - Sweet Home Alabama - HGTV home design shows ...will adore Good To Be Home. ♥ Each feel-good book in the Mapleton series is a clean and wholesome, standalone read, but the books are much more fun when enjoyed in order! Book club discussion guides are included at the end of each story. ♥

For fans of Hallmark Christmas movies comes a STANDALONE small-town holiday love story about following both your heart and your dreams. It's Christmas in Mapleton! Laney McGregor’s previous holiday season ended in disaster. Add to that her recent Election Day loss, and her spirits are decidedly un-bright. She’s determined to spend a quiet Christmas at home in Mapleton, helping out on her family's tree farm when needed but mostly keeping to herself. That is, until a job opportunity sweeter than sugar plums gets dangled in front of her…if only she’ll participate in a sequence of Christmas clichés. Ford Marshall has made his list and checked it twice, and he’s sure of one thing. He’s been half in love with Laney since he knew being in love was a thing to be, but he’s always acted like a fool where she’s concerned. Now, though, when Laney finds herself running McGregor Tree Farm solo, Ford gladly steps up to be her right hand elf. As the pair participates in the Merry Mapleton festivities, an unexpected holiday romance is born. But when personal insecurities and professional developments are brought to light, Ford and Laney’s new relationship is put to the test. Can they learn from past mistakes, let their guards down, and come together to make theirs a Christmas love story that’ll last the whole year long…and beyond? A delightful and swoon-worthy clean holiday romance, filled to the brim with friendship, fun, and finding love in the most unexpected places. Fans of... - Hallmark Christmas movies - When the guy falls first - Quirky, small towns - Holiday pastimes ...will adore Together With You. ♥ Each feel-good book in the Mapleton series is a clean and wholesome, standalone read. Book club discussion guides are included at the end of each story. ♥

They’ve spent their lives training to explore the stars and now it’s time to take their space cruisers out to discover the universe. But before Ethan and Ren leave Earth behind, they want one last epic adventure together in the chaos and beauty of Japan. It was supposed to be everything they dreamed of. But lifelong dreams have become torment, and neither knows how to escape the inevitable. In Japan, it’s not the crowded cities, endless stimulation, or relentless rush of activity which overwhelms Ethan’s senses, but the merciless doubt of his own uncertain mind. His path has always been laid out for him but now he’s adrift, lost at the crossroads of his life and feeling more alone than he ever has. He clings to Ren like a lifeline, the familiar perfectionism, enthusiasm, and unconditional acceptance of his best friend exactly what Ethan needs to find his way. The problem is that Ethan’s way will soon no longer follow Ren’s and the change terrifies him. From the frenetic streets of Tokyo, to the historical majesty of Kyoto, to the peaceful resilience of Hiroshima, Ethan follows Ren’s lead and his packed itinerary across the island of Honshū in a whirlwind trip which leaves little room to catch his breath. And breathless is exactly how Ren leaves him, as they see the sights as a couple, reveling in their newfound freedom to explore every aspect of their relationship. As deep as their love is, though, the enormity of their separate and solitary futures can’t be denied. And time is an enemy they’re powerless to fight. The only thing that’s certain is that they have to say goodbye. The universe waits for no one, and even though Ethan’s waited so many years to finally have Ren for himself, he knows where their story goes. Because though they’ve walked the same path together, here’s where it diverges. Here’s where they become galactic explorers. Here is where they discover the true meaning of love. This work is intended for a mature audience and contains mature content. For a more comprehensive list of content tags, please see this book’s information page at the author’s website. Keywords: gay sci-fi romance, gay space opera, LGBTQ+ science fiction, mm gay romance, intergalactic travel, space exploration science fiction, future universe

Love In The Time Of Global Warming, With Betty And Veronica, and Zombies, lives up to all the promise in its title. It's the story of two romances, a love triangle, and Zen relationships, set in Riverdale, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, during the time when planetary overheating made it look like the end of the world as we know it.

Cece Burbin thought she knew what love was—people using you to get what they wanted. Until she met Jason Porter. But on what should have been the happiest day of their lives, Cece wakes up on a riverbank cold, alone, and in pain. After realizing she lost her voice, Cece becomes desperate to find a way to communicate with someone that she needs help. Freeing herself, she sets off in search of the only man she has truly loved. But as she struggles to find her way back home, her past quickly begins to creep back. The gang she thought she had left behind was never that far away, and the crimes she has committed are coming back to haunt her. Can God truly love and forgive her for all she has done? Jason is just as frantic to find his missing bride. But when he receives a note saying she left him for another man, his world is shattered. How had he missed her change of heart? Jason struggles to trust God in this heartbreak, battling uncertainty about the future he thought he had. But when he meets a strange woman who claims to be a private investigator, he discovers a clue that could change everything. Unaware that time is running out, the abandoned bridegroom sets off in search of love’s lost star.

This new eighth edition of Bradt's Malawi remains the only standalone practical guidebook to this magical East African destination, long known as the 'warm heart of Africa' (and the first country outside Denmark to have a Carlsberg brewery). Malawi is a small country with a big lake - accounting for around a third of its territory - and a big welcome. Written by Philip Briggs, arguably the world's most experienced guidebook author, this new edition benefits from a thorough country-wide update of all the practical information, with the addition of significant new game park accommodation. Dedicated chapters on background information, health and flora and fauna are complemented by a 19-chapter breakdown of the country and 37 maps, making this an ideal companion for backpackers, over-landers, wildlife spotters, birdwatchers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Included in the guide are the many outstanding adventure opportunities: kayaking on the vast lake amongst dug-out canoes; hikes from tea estates up to the heights Mount Mulanje; and watching the 'big five' animals in wonderful natural surroundings. There's also a resurgent music scene, intriguing monuments built by former colonisers and compelling village culture to discover. With the reintroduction of species including lions - and the recent translocation of large numbers of elephants to Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve - Malawi is a wildlife destination to savour. From luxury camps to local guesthouses, from rhino trekking to cycle tours and from crafts to cultural tourism, Bradt's Malawi covers every aspect of your trip.

Love isn’t a game… or is it? Melissa Hendrickson is tired of being a good sport, one of the guys. She wants to find love and settle down in Lilac Lake with the man of her dreams. She thinks she’s found the man, but he doesn’t know she exists. After she runs into Ross Roberts, her nextdoor neighbor and former professional baseball player, during a charity softball game, he requires her help. She’s more than eager to make amends for causing him to have knee surgery. Then, a fire destroys her family restaurant and her job as chef there. She’s forced to think about a lot of changes in her life, including finding the right man for her. A spinoff book from the Lilac Lake Inn series, a sweet second-chance, small-town romance. Another of Judith Keim’s books with strong women facing challenges and finding love and happiness along the way.