A funny, feel-good novel about baking, relationships and babies, perfect for fans of Sue Watson and Mhairi McFarlane. For Ellie, life is good. Her husband, Pete, is fantastic, she has great friends and an okay job at a food magazine. But according to the rest of the world there’s one thing missing: a baby. Ellie knows Pete would make a brilliant dad and his not-so-subtle hints confirm he is keen to become one. For Ellie it’s more complicated. Babies are cute and squishy and lovely. They also mean giving up boozy nights, Sunday lie ins and any chance of kicking her career into gear. In search of a distraction, Ellie joins a baking class where she meets Joe – handsome, single and a dab hand with a whisk. But when a bit of harmless flirting causes big problems for Ellie she needs to decide where her heart really lies. Soon she discovers there’s no such thing as a perfect recipe for life... ‘Poppy Dolan is simply unputdownable.’ Claudia Carroll ‘Poppy Dolan's fabulous take on family, friendships and finding the right time is a rival to even the best chocolate brownie. This is warm, funny, feel-good fiction at its very best. Can I lick the spoon, please?’ Victoria Fox ‘Fresh, funny and full of baking deliciousness, There's More to Life Than Cupcakes will take you on a heart-warming journey with Ellie, a heroine you won't forget. Poppy Dolan's style is addictive and this novel marks her out as a writer to watch.’ Abby Clements ‘An engaging read that tackles a serious issue with sensitivity, humour, and wit.’ Talli Roland ‘Witty and stylish, it's a fabulous novel from new writer Poppy Dolan. We loved it! Highly recommended!’ Hot Brands, Cool Places ‘This book is a must read for chick lit fans. I loved everything about it, from the gorgeous cover to the perfect ending.’ Fairytale Ending Book Reviews ‘An immediate love-at-first-read! I loved Poppy's writing style and sense of humour and felt a genuine rapport with the characters, especially Ellie.’ Room for Reading ‘What a fantastic book! I really can't even do it justice! I cried, I laughed, I cheered (not even silently), I ate cake. I just genuinely adored everything about this book.’ Tishy Lou's World ‘A sweet (and delicious!) little tale of one woman’s absolutely mental journey in deciding whether or not she’s ready for motherhood. I enjoyed it tremendously.’ judgingcovers.co.uk ‘Funny, full of feeling, honest, warm and heartfelt. A book I didn't want to say goodbye to.’ Victoria Loves Books

Cupcake runs a successful bakery with his best friend, Eggplant, but dreams of going abroad to meet his idol, Turkish Delight, who is the most famous pastry chef in the world.

NHL player Maverick Blades could fall in love with anyone... But he fell for a woman who falls under the Bro Code as untouchable—his best friend’s beautiful ex, Daisy-Mae Ray. Anyway, he’s pretty sure she’d steer clear of a guy like him since the papers have made a mess of his reputation. Good guy, wrong place, wrong time... Daisy-Mae knows Maverick isn’t the man everyone believes he is. But how can she, a small town nobody, fix his image and help his team? She can’t. Except she just told off his team’s publicists, demanding they fix Maverick’s image. And now she's been hired to deal with him. No problem. Other than the fact that she's got a giant crush on him and kind of just set things up so he's to date her as a publicity stunt. Yeah, no problem for someone who wants something real. Laugh, cry and fall in love along with these two meant-to-be characters as they stumble their way toward true love. This feel-good hockey romance is set in the same charming small town world as Jean Oram's The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas series. Enjoy!  ***This special edition also contains the complete novel, book 2 in the series, Peach Blossom Hollow. *** About Book 2: Violet Granger believes she’s been cursed when it comes to love. And crushing on the new recruit? A hunky, former bull-riding champion who’s joined the NHL hockey team she mascots for, surely won’t help. He’s kind, sweet, and doesn’t seem to be bothered by the way her tongue twists up and her brain freezes whenever he’s around. Leo Pattra knows nothing about curses or the way men leave Violet. But he’s certainly charmed by her quiet wit and shy awkwardness. He even finds that he misses her when they aren’t hanging out. Only problem? Dating the team’s mascot won’t help him achieve the goals he’s laid out for himself, now that he’s got his family’s ranch debt under control. But what if there’s another path to his goals? One that includes love? One that skirts the curse that has Violet in its hold? Just as long as he doesn’t find himself traded to another team this season… This charming fish-out-of-water, friends-to-lovers, small town romance has all the feels. Come fall in love with the characters of Sweetheart Creek in this new heartwarming sweet romance series, Hockey Sweethearts. The books in this series can be read as standalones as well as in any order.

A free best friends to lovers hockey romance. My coach is playing matchmaker. And that’s a problem because I work with this beautiful and distracting woman. Also, she’s my best friend’s ex making her very off limits. I also might be crushing on her. Hard. That’s a hat trick of reasons to say no. But if I don’t follow coach’s playbook on and off the ice I’ll be benched. Kind of like my heart. If I say yes to this fake-dating plan…well, it could save my reputation (nice guy, wrong place, wrong time, etc., etc.) as well as get me those deals I so desperately need. It could even help out my teammates who’ve worked too darn hard to have their captain trash it all because he’s afraid to fake it with his friend. To hold her hand. To kiss her in front of the cameras. To show her how she should be truly treated by a boyfriend—pampered and cherished. And maybe to show her how I really feel… Laugh, cry and fall in love along with these two meant-to-be characters as they stumble their way toward true love. This sweet romance is set in the same charming small town world as Jean Oram's The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas series. Enjoy! (These are slow burn, closed door hockey romances.)

As two neighborhood shop owners battle for business, they prove opposites attract in this "deliciously sweet and savory new romantic comedy" (USA Today bestselling author Abby Jimenez). Blaire Calloway has planned every Instagram-worthy moment of her cupcake and cocktails shop launch down to the tiniest detail. What she didn't plan on? Ronan Knight and his old-school sports bar next door opening on the very same day. He may be super swoony, but Blaire hasn't spent years obsessing over buttercream and bourbon to have him ruin her chance at success. From axe throwing (his place) to frosting contests (hers), Blaire and Ronan are constantly trying to one-up each other in a battle to win new customers. But with every clash, there's also an undeniable chemistry. When an even bigger threat to their business comes to town, they're forced to call a temporary time-out on their own war and work together. And the more time Blaire spends getting to know the real Ronan, the more she wonders if it's possible to have her cupcake and eat it too. "Kiss My Cupcake is a laugh-out-loud romance full of charm, wit and magic. Ronan and Blaire will have you fall in love with their story from their very first encounter. A thoroughly delicious read." --LJ Shen, USA Today bestselling author "With a sweet, sassy heroine and a deliciously sexy hero, Kiss My Cupcake is romantic comedy perfection!" -- Melanie Harlow, USA Today bestselling author Library Journal Best Romances of 2020

Twelve-year-old Isabel is dying to get out of her small town of Willow, Oregon, and travel like her best friend, Sophie. But when Isabel’s mother decides to open up a cupcake shop across town, Isabel is once again stuck in Willow for the summer…until she learns of a baking contest where the finalists get an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to compete in the final bake-off. But Sophie is also entering the contest, and Isabel’s mother has reservations. Can Isabel finally realize her dreams of leaving Willow without hurting two of the most important people in her life?

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking this will be just one more story of the ignored, "big-boned " girl, who sheds her glasses and a few extra pounds and finally attracts the notice of the most popular guy in school. Except it isn't. Because I'm not unpopular. Not all that ignored. And I love the way I look—just as I am. Then someone puts my name in for Homecoming Court. The bigger surprise? People actually vote for me! Now, I'm a "princess"—whether I like it or not—but the guy I'm paired with isn't exactly Prince Charming. Rhys Castle is the strong, silent type who always wears a frown—he's certainly never smiled at me. I'm 99.9% sure he hates being on Court and being my partner, but surprisingly...he doesn't switch when he gets the chance. Turns out Rhys has a secret—something that makes him run hot and cold throughout the entire three weeks of Homecoming festivities. Whether he's stepping on my feet during dance lessons or gallantly escorting me through the Homecoming parade, I can't get a read on this guy, and for the first time, I find my confidence wavering. But there's more to Rhys than meets the eye. And the more the spotlight shines on me, I realize there's more to me, too.

I knew this “friends with benefits” arrangement wouldn’t work. How could it? I’m madly in love with Cyrus! I’ve been friends with him for a while. Being in this situation is not ideal. But that one Halloween night changed everything. We couldn’t keep our hands off each other. A relationship meant ruining our friendship. So we chose the next best option. We fell into bed together with zero expectations. But then… I started expecting. Got pregnant. And that’s when life got really crazy. Cyrus was emotionally unavailable. There was no point telling him the truth. But it’s only a matter of time until he finds out for himself… right? A full-length second chance surprise pregnancy romance featuring a whole lot of craziness. A ‘no string’s attached’ relationship that was supposed to mean nothing but turned into meaning everything. The perfect HEA and absolutely no cliff-hanger! ‘Friends to Lovers’ is a part of the Heart of Hope series but stands alone. Books do not have to be read in order.

I'm missing out on my life. What's wrong with me? If that's ever crossed your mind, and if you know there's more to life than what you've been living, this book is for you. It sucks to acknowledge that you are what's keeping you from the life you want. You sacrifice what you want most for what you want in the moment. You know everything you're supposed to do, and yet you feel stuck--limited by your past, overwhelmed by your future--in a purgatory of your own behavior. After decades of feeling trapped by this mindset, Elizabeth Benton shifted her whole life by proving her own stories wrong. In this book, Elizabeth will help you live a new story, in which you can, you will, and you already have everything you need to make it happen.

An 8-book box set that includes the complete Hockey Sweethearts series by New York Times bestselling author Jean Oram. A sweet hockey series with all the "feels." Laugh, cry and fall in love with these charming hockey players and the small town women who knock them off their feet. Read the Hockey Sweethearts series if you like: • Heartwarming Romances • Sports Romance • Friends to Lovers • Secrets! • Curvy, strong heroines • Heroes who treat them right! And add in some single moms, single dads and Christmas romances on top of that! BOOKS INCLUDED IN THE HOCKEY SWEETHEARTS COMPLETE SERIES BOX SET Book #1: The Cupcake Cottage Hockey player Maverick's crushing on his best friend's ex and she wants to fake date him to fix his bad reputation. Can he keep his feelings a secret? Book #2: Peach Blossom Hollow Violet Granger is crushing on the new recruit. A hunky, former bull-riding champion who’s joined the NHL hockey team she mascots for, surely won’t help her break that curse that has kept her single for years. Book #3: Chocolate Cherry Cabin The last thing Hannah needs is her hunky old nemesis moving in next door. But he has. And not only do her young sons adore him, but she’s finding it difficult to remember why he’s the enemy. Book #4: The Peppermint Lodge When life hands you a hunky, rich hockey player…say yes. Especially when he wants to help you solve your son's medical problems... But can Cass and Landon act like a family unit without falling in love? Book #5: The Huckleberry Bookshop Athena and Mullens butt heads at work, but what happens when they get stuck on a project together. Can they find their way to friendship…or more? Book #6: Sugar Cookie Country House He falls first in this sweet Thanksgiving & Christmas romance. She's curvy. He's an injured, professional hockey player. She's sunshine and he's grumpy. She's small town and he's always on the road. How could they possibly have anything in common? Book #7: The Gingerbread Cafe Miranda and Dak both have secrets. But will their secrets break them apart? Book #8 (BONUS NOVELLA): A Tiny House Christmas This is a BONUS novella with a Christmas runaway bride! Can Karlene overcome the age gap between her and her crush--her older brother's best friend? Go ahead—binge read this feel good series!