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Over 30 romantic comedies and cozy mysteries featuring charming, ambitious women — and the love stories they never saw coming.

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Grumpy and Goal

When Abby Carter's best friend lands her dream job with the Carolina Bears organization, Abby expects good food, easy conversation, and maybe a few autographs. What she didn't expect is a collision with the team's newly traded, grumpy goalie, Nick Ellis. Fresh off a trade he never wanted, Nick is all scowls — the opposite of Abby's cheerful, go-with-the-flow personality. Yet somehow, they keep running into each other around town, and with every unexpected encounter, the spark between them burns hotter. Abby knows she should keep her distance. Nick's walls are firmly in place due to the aftermath of a life he didn't choose. But the more time they spend together, the more the man beneath the pads and tough exterior begins to shine through. Abby might be the last person Nick ever expected to skate into his life… but she just might be the one who can melt his icy goalie heart.

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A Match Made in Fall

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Once Upon a Holiday Romance

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Love in Maple Falls

Soulmates and Slapshots

I'm escaping the city. He's chasing a fresh start. In a town full of surprises, love might be the biggest one. Fiona: I'm a city girl turned temporary small-town resident—yes, I know, cliché. But after my life in Manhattan unraveled, I needed a reset. So when my aunt invited me to Maple Falls, I didn't hesitate. The slower pace is exactly what my burned-out brain needs. I've even made a few friends—including Weston Smith, a new player for the Ice Breakers hockey team who shows up when I need him most. A local crisis draws me in, and suddenly I'm more involved than I ever planned. Maybe it's the fresh air, or maybe it's Weston. I came here planning to leave… but now, I'm not so sure. Weston: Maple Falls is my fresh start—new team, new town, and a chance to prove myself. I didn't expect to get wrapped up in this community so fast—or to fall for a certain city girl. Fiona is bold and energetic, and I'm drawn to her more every day. When she's pulled into a town-wide crisis, I don't hesitate to help. Maple Falls isn't just where I play hockey—it's starting to feel like the place where my future truly begins. Soulmates and Slapshots is part of the Love in Maple Falls sweet hockey romcom multi-author series. In this slow burn, soulmate romance, a charming city girl meets a nice guy who falls first. Set in a small town with all the chemistry, but none of the spice. Reading Order: Fake-Off with Fate (Whitney Dineen) • Offside and Off-Limits (Kate O'Keefe) • Checking Mr. Wrong (Anne Kemp) • Skating and Fake Dating (Ellie Hall) • Goalie and the Girl Next Door (Elsie Woods) • Soulmates and Slapshots (Melissa Baldwin) • The Icing on the Cake (Grace Worthington)

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Can't Hurry Christmas

The holiday spirit is the last thing on my mind, and he's focused on his new beginning. But one mistletoe moment might change everything. Callie: Spending the holidays alone for the first time in four years wasn't exactly on my wish list. But with a major shake-up at work and more changes than I ever saw coming, embracing my new reality seems like the only option. And then there's Travis—charming, handsome, and a Texas drawl that could make any woman weak in the knees. But is it too soon to start something new? I've been out of the dating game for a while, and maybe this season is meant for family, friends, and finding joy in my new season. One thing's for sure—I'm in no hurry for Christmas to arrive. Travis: Christmas in the Northeast? In the freezing cold? Yeah, not exactly my idea of home. But turning down this job offer wasn't an option—it's the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around every day. Still, spending the holidays away from everything and everyone I love is tougher than I expected. And then there's Callie. I never planned to meet someone like her, let alone work so closely with her. Now I'm left wondering… is taking this risk worth everything I've worked for? Have you read the award-winning UnLucky Christmas? Don't miss the chance to catch up with your favorite characters in Can't Hurry Christmas from USA Today Bestselling Author Melissa Baldwin.

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