**Clean books are defined as no open door sex scenes,
Book recommendations are listed below by author in alphabetical order. Links will take you to goodreads. Applicable books are tagged based on the categories below for easy browsing.
Christian: Books with Christian themes
Favorites: CleanCozyLit's most enjoyable reads
Historical Fiction: Stories set in the past **We apologize in advance for the amount of Historical Fiction books...they were the only clean books we could find for awhile
LDS: Books with specific LDS Christian themes
Modern Day: Stories set in modern day...to help those who don't like Historical Fiction
Murky Waters: Books with 1-2 steamy scenes that are too good to skip **scene locations are noted for your convenience
YA: Must-read teen novels
Abby Jimenez
Author: Abby Jimenez
On Valentine’s Day weekend, Charlotte, armed with bear spray and guarded from men due to a stalker, and Seth, a newly divorced arborist with trust issues, find themselves trapped together one flight up with no way down, forcing them to confront their fears—and each other—as their defenses crumble and they risk falling in love.
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Modern Day
Author: Abby Jimenez
Series: The Friendzone #2
Murky Waters: Ch 23
Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe begins to heal with the help of a mischievous pup named Tucker—until Tucker’s owner, Jason, a touring musician, wants him back, sparking a flirty long-distance connection that makes Sloan wonder if she’s ready to risk her heart again despite the uncertainty of his nomadic life.
Tags: Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Abby Jimenez
Series: Part of Your World #3
Murky Waters: Ch 35
Justin, cursed so that every woman he dates finds their soulmate immediately after breaking up with him, teams up with Emma, who shares the same fate, to fake-date and break up—planning to cancel their curses—only to face unexpected challenges and real feelings during their summer together in Minnesota.
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Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Abby Jimenez
Series: Part of Your World #1
Murky Waters: Ch 18, Ch 23
After a wild bet, a gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and a cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery’s life is upended by Daniel Grant, a laid-back, ten-years-younger carpenter whose undeniable chemistry challenges her sophisticated city-girl world and forces her to choose between her family’s legacy and the joy she’s found in his tight-knit town.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Abby Jimenez
Murky Waters: Ch 25
Xavier Rush may not be perfect, but this gorgeous, kitten-cuddling veterinarian comes dangerously close—until his blunt honesty sparks a fiery clash with Samantha, who’s determined to prove him wrong; after an unforgettable date, Samantha tries to walk away, overwhelmed by family crises, but neither time nor distance can erase their undeniable connection—or the chance for a love worth remembering.
Tags: Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Abby Jimenez
Series: Part of Your World #3.5
Travel nurse Maddy, too busy for a relationship, finds herself drawn to the ruggedly handsome farmer Doug after a chance encounter involving the town mascot, Kevin Bacon the pig, and though she plans to leave Minnesota soon, she's open to a fling—or maybe a situationship—with him.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Abby Jimenez
In a heartwarming "what-if" story by the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly, Holly, reeling from a breakup and the loss of her grandmother, finds a Valentine’s Day card on her windshield meant for someone else, leading to an anonymous exchange of notes, acts of kindness, and an unexpected bond with a stranger—but when one of them faces the inevitable, will their connection survive the goodbye?
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Abby Jimenez
Series: Part of Your World #2
Murky Waters: Ch 39, Ch 46
Dr. Briana Ortiz’s life is unraveling—from a pending divorce to her brother’s urgent need for a kidney and a frustrating workplace rivalry—but everything changes when Dr. Jacob Maddox, initially a thorn in her side, surprises her with a heartfelt letter and an unexpected kidney offer, sparking an unlikely connection she can’t ignore.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Ally Carter
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Embassy Row #1
Grace Blakely is determined to prove her mother’s murder was no accident, navigating a treacherous world of secrets and deception on Embassy Row where distrust runs deep and one wrong move could topple international alliances—and cost lives.
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Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
In the middle of the night in Paris, a woman wakes up with no memory, a pounding headache, and a mysterious, dangerously handsome man urging her to run — all while being hunted by deadly enemies; convinced she’s a spy, she soon learns she’s actually the twin sister of one, and together with the reluctant secret agent, they must fake a honeymoon, dodge bullets, and unravel a deadly conspiracy where nothing is what it seems, and trust is the most elusive secret of all.
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Modern Day
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Gallagher Girls #2
Cammie Morgan returns to the Gallagher Academy, where excitement turns to crisis as a visit from a covert boys’ training center is marred by security breaches, and Cammie finds herself blamed, forcing the Gallagher Girls to race against time to protect their secret spy school.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Gallagher Girls #3
When Cammie "The Chameleon" Morgan visits her roommate Macey in Boston for her father’s vice presidential nomination, what should be an exciting summer finale turns deadly as they become entangled in a kidnapping plot, and as her junior year at the Gallagher Academy begins, Cammie and her friends must use their spy skills to protect Macey on the campaign trail while uncovering shocking secrets and confronting dangerous enemies.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Gallagher Girls #6.5
A short story that brings fans of the Gallagher Girls series a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of Cammie Morgan and her friends as they celebrate a joyous wedding, blending the excitement of spy adventures with the warmth of friendship and love.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Heist Society #1
Katarina Bishop, a teenage master thief determined to leave her criminal family behind, is pulled back into the world of high-stakes heists when her father becomes the prime suspect in a powerful mobster’s art theft, forcing her to assemble a crew and race against time to recover the stolen masterpieces and reclaim her own life.
Tags: Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Gallagher Girls #1
Cammie Morgan, a teenage spy-in-training fluent in fourteen languages and skilled in deadly arts at the Gallagher Academy, faces her toughest mission yet: navigating a relationship with an ordinary boy who must never discover her true identity.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Separated as children by a kidnapping attempt tied to Logan’s presidential family, Maddie and Logan are reunited years later in a remote Alaskan outpost, where a new attack forces them to confront their past, fight for survival, and find their way back to each other.
Tags: Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Gallagher Girls #4
When Cammie Morgan’s junior year turns deadly after a terrorist organization targets her, she must navigate a world of betrayal and espionage—uncovering a rogue double-agent among her closest allies and leading the Gallagher Girls in a high-stakes mission where hacking, spying, and deception are the only ways to uncover the truth that could determine Cammie’s future.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Gallagher Girls #5
After waking with no memory of the past months in an alpine convent, Cammie Morgan returns to the Gallagher Academy only to find more questions than answers, and alongside her friends and the enigmatic spy Zach, she must race against time across the globe to uncover the secrets she left behind—while the relentless Circle of Cavan hunts her without mercy.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Heist Society #3
Katarina Bishop, a master thief from a legendary criminal family, teams up with her boyfriend Hale—newly thrust into the cutthroat world of corporate inheritance—to uncover a conspiracy threatening his billion-dollar company, forcing Kat to risk everything on an ambitious heist that could save the business but cost her the man she loves.
Tags: Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Embassy Row #3
Grace Blakely discovers she’s the last surviving heir of Adria’s royal family—a truth that could ignite a revolution—forcing her to navigate deadly secrets, betrayals, and her own destiny where winning means claiming a throne, but losing means sharing the tragic fate of the princesses before her.
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Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Heist Society #2
Katarina Bishop, infamous for masterminding the greatest museum heist, is tasked with stealing the legendary—and supposedly cursed—Cleopatra Emerald, leading her and her crew on a globe-trotting chase where old family tricks won’t work, forcing Kat to break all the rules to succeed.
Tags: Modern Day
YA
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Gallagher Girls #6
In the thrilling conclusion to the Gallagher Girls series, memory-lost Cammie Morgan and her friends, along with Zach, race to uncover the truth behind the Circle of Cavan’s pursuit and stop their deadly master plan before it alters both Cammie’s life and her country forever.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
YA
Ashley Poston
Author: Ashley Poston
Series: Once upon a Con #3
Rosie Thorne, grieving her mother’s death and stuck in small-town life, clashes with Hollywood star Vance Reigns when a rare Starfield book is accidentally destroyed, forcing them into an uneasy partnership that challenges their walls and opens the door to unexpected connection.
Tags: Modern Day
YA
Author: Ashley Poston
Series: Once Upon a Con #1
A charming blend of romance and fandom celebration, where geeky Elle Wittimer enters a cosplay contest for a chance to meet her sci-fi idol, while teen actor Darien Freeman struggles with fame and finds unexpected connection with Elle, proving that true magic lies beyond the spotlight.
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Modern Day
YA
Author: Ashley Poston
Series: Once upon a Con #2
In this witty and heartwarming modern retelling of The Prince and the Pauper set in the Geekerella universe, fangirl Imogen Lovelace and actress Jessica Stone—doppelgängers forced to switch lives—must uncover a script leak threatening their beloved Starfield franchise, all while navigating unexpected romance and redefining what happily ever after truly means.
Tags: Modern Day
YA
Becky Monson
Author: Becky Monson
Series: Falling for Summer
After fleeing her troubled Hollywood career to a quiet Florida island to escape the spotlight, a former A-list starlet finds unexpected hope and healing when Briggs Dalton, the charming local shop owner, helps her rediscover joy and the possibility of a brighter summer ahead.
Tags: Modern Day
Beth O'Leary
Author: Beth O'Leary
Murky Waters: Ch 47
Tiffy Moore and Leon Twomey strike a quirky deal to share a one-bedroom flat—him by night, her by day—but with exes, work chaos, and family drama looming, they soon learn that finding the perfect home means breaking all the rules, especially since they haven’t even met yet.
Tags: Modern Day
Murky Waters
Courtney Walsh
Author: Courtney Walsh
Series: Holidays with Hart #2
After being hired to help Grayson Hawke, the reclusive and rude star player newly traded to the Chicago Comets, adjust to life in the city, I’m determined to do my job—and forget the unforgettable kiss we shared on New Year’s Eve—but as I uncover the man beneath his tough exterior, maintaining professionalism and keeping my distance becomes increasingly impossible.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Author: Courtney Walsh
Series: Holidays with Hart #1
Facing a failing restaurant, overwhelming debt, and a broken heart, I impulsively claim hockey’s notorious bad boy Dallas Burke as my boyfriend—sparking a fake romance orchestrated by his manager and grandmother to save us both, but as I discover the real Dallas beneath the headlines, I realize my heart might not be playing along with the act.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Elizabeth Gaskell
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
When her father’s crisis of conscience forces Margaret Hale to leave her comfortable Hampshire home for the industrial north, she becomes deeply aware of the mill workers’ hardships and clashes fiercely with mill owner John Thornton—whose harsh treatment of employees belies a growing, complicated attraction between them.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Emily Henry
Author: Emily Henry
Murky Waters: Ch. 21, Ch. 23
When blocked writers January Andrews and Augustus Everett—polar opposites in both personality and genre—become reluctant neighbors for the summer, a challenge to swap writing styles leads to unexpected adventures, creative breakthroughs, and a love story neither of them planned to write.
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Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Emily Henry
Murky Waters: Ch. 15ish, Ch. 22ish, Ch. 29
When tough, career-driven literary agent Nora Stephens agrees to a month-long escape to Sunshine Falls with her sister, expecting a clichéd small-town transformation, she instead keeps colliding with brooding editor Charlie Lastra—her professional nemesis—only to discover that real love stories don’t always follow the expected plot.
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Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Emily Henry
Murky Waters: Ch 12ish, Ch 19ish, Ch 28
When buttoned-up librarian Daphne is left heartbroken in her ex-fiancé’s hometown, she strikes up an unlikely fake-friendship-turned-fauxmance with his ex’s ex, the chaotic and charming Miles—only to discover that the most unexpected plot twists might just lead to the perfect love story.
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Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Emily Henry
Murky Waters: Ch 20ish, Ch 29, Ch 32
Harriet and Wyn, once the perfect college sweethearts, are now secretly broken up but forced to pretend they're still together during one final week at their beloved Maine cottage with their closest friends—because the house is being sold, the group’s tradition is ending, and neither of them can bear to shatter anyone else's heart, even as they quietly wrestle with their own.
Tags: Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Emily Henry
Murky Waters: Ch 26, Ch 30ish
When restless travel writer Poppy convinces her estranged best friend Alex to take one last vacation together after two years of silence, she has just one week to fix their broken friendship—and maybe finally face the unspoken truth that’s always stood between them.
Tags: Modern Day
Murky Waters
Emma Lord
Author: Emma Lord
When overachiever Pepper and class clown Jack go head-to-head in a viral Twitter war between their family businesses, they have no idea they’re also falling for each other anonymously on a chat app—proving that love and grilled cheese both have a way of sneaking up when you least expect it.
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Modern Day
YA
Emma St Clair
Author: Emma St Clair
Series: Appies #7
When Naomi met Camden Cole on Oakley Island, she thought he was just a summer fling, but a surprise job relocation to Harvest Hollow—home of the Appies and Camden’s team—throws her right back into the path of the one man she tried to forget, just as her ten-year-old son’s new hockey obsession threatens to tangle their lives together all over again.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Emma St Clair
Series: Appies #3
Eli Hopkins has everything he’s ever wanted—except a valid visa—and with thirty days to fix a paperwork disaster before he loses his hockey career, he proposes a marriage of convenience to the one woman he secretly wishes he could marry for real… now he just has to convince his new wife that “in name only” isn’t nearly enough.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Emma St Clair
Series: Appies Related
When Josie arrives at a crumbling cottage on Virginia’s Northern Neck expecting a sibling getaway and instead finds herself stuck with her brother’s grumpy, injured hockey player best friend—and sworn enemy—Wyatt, she reluctantly agrees to help with his recovery, but when their forced proximity turns into a spontaneous sailboat trip to scatter ashes and dodge unresolved tension, Josie starts to question everything she thought she knew about Wyatt, their past, and maybe even her own heart.
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Modern Day
Author: Emma St Clair
Series: Appies #5
When the mouthy bad boy of the Appies catches the groom cheating on the coach’s daughter, he can’t just walk away—not on her wedding day—and calling it out sets off a chain reaction that ends with a black eye, an unexpected road trip to Florida with a runaway bride, and a secret deal with Coach that could jeopardize the very real, very inconvenient feelings he’s developing for the one girl he was never supposed to fall for.
Tags: Modern Day
Francine Rivers
Author: Francine Rivers
Series: Mark of the Lion #2
Prosperous Roman trader Marcus Lucianus Valerian is shaken to his core when the slave girl Hadassah—whose quiet strength and unwavering Christian faith have captivated him—is condemned to death in the arena by his own sister, prompting Marcus to embark on a soul-searching journey to Jerusalem in search of her God, even as a miraculous twist awaits him back in Rome amidst the political intrigue and decadence of the empire.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Historical Fiction
Author: Francine Rivers
Series: Mark of the Lion #1
In A Voice in the Wind, Francine Rivers vividly resurrects the turmoil of first-century Jerusalem and decadent Rome through the intertwined lives of Hadassah, a Christian slave girl hiding her faith, Marcus, the skeptical Roman aristocrat who falls for her, and Atretes, a Germanic warrior turned gladiator—all set against the brutal backdrop of Rome's decline and a world grappling with faith, power, and survival.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Historical Fiction
Gerald N Lund
Author: Gerald N Lund
In the tense summer of 1973, Vietnam vet and returned missionary Brad Kennison travels through Israel with the fiery and skeptical Miri Shadmi, confronting political conflict, spiritual revelations, and personal challenges that transform their rivalry into romance while testing their faith, family, and loyalty to country.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Hall of Fame
LDS
Modern Day
Gracie Ruth Mitchell
Author: Gracie Ruth Mitchell
Series: Falling for Summer
She’s broke, he’s infuriatingly rich, and what was supposed to be a three‑month marriage of convenience so Phoenix can inherit his family company starts to feel dangerously real when every fake kiss chips away at her defenses—especially after his grandmother’s miraculous recovery leaves them stuck in their pretend marriage indefinitely.
Tags: Modern Day
Igsygrace
Jane Austen
Author: Jane Austen
A classic novel that explores themes of social class, marriage, and personal growth through the evolving relationship between the intelligent and independent Elizabeth Bennet and the proud yet honorable Mr. Darcy.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Hall of Fame
Historical Fiction
Jenny Proctor
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: Appies #2
No matter how many books Felix Jamison hauls into his apartment—or how incredible he looks in his game-day suit—I’m determined to stay far away from my aloof hockey-playing neighbor, especially given my complicated past with the sport, but when I hear the sweet strains of Bach drifting from his apartment, I start to wonder if Felix might be the one to change everything I thought I knew about love and hockey.
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Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother #4
She’s a small-town wildlife biologist who accidentally trespasses onto Hollywood’s biggest star Flint Hawthorne’s estate—and suddenly finds herself trading handcuffs for a red carpet, pretending to be his girlfriend in a high-profile charade where the fake chemistry feels all too real, even if her quiet life couldn’t be more different from his fast-paced fame.
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Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother #1
He’s a small-town chemistry teacher still hopelessly in love with his globe-trotting best friend Kate—who’s back in town for the first time in years—and as sparks fly between them, he’s determined to give her a reason to stay, even if it means risking their friendship forever.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother #3
How can the chemistry between two chefs be hotter than a ghost pepper yet colder than liquid nitrogen? When Tatum Elliott—fierce rival and daughter of a celebrity chef—shows up to run catering at my family’s farm, our old culinary feud reignites, but beneath the flames, a deeper heat simmers, and I’m determined to keep her from walking away… especially with my heart in tow.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother #2
Perry Hawthorne is my grumpy, smoking-hot boss—and while I’m determined to keep things strictly professional, his surprising kindness with my son and the undeniable chemistry between us might just make me rethink all my reasons for keeping him at arm’s length, even if it means risking both my heart and my little boy’s in the process.
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Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Emma Hill lives for the music, but after trading her prestigious concertmaster role for a fresh start in Asheville, her love life hits a sour note—until a chance meeting with piano-playing YouTube star Elliott Hart strikes an unexpected chord, forcing her to find a way to harmonize their clashing worlds before their budding romance falls flat.
Tags: Christian
LDS
Favorites
Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: Midnight Rush #1
Eight years after abandoning his boyband fame and the stage name Deke, Adam Driscoll cherishes his quiet life working with dog rescues and his growing bond with vet Laney Lawson—who doesn’t know his past—until a reunion concert forces him to confront old wounds and risk everything, including his secret and the woman he loves.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: Midnight Rush #2
Ivy Conway, personal assistant to rockstar Freddie Ridgefield, vowed never to fall in love with her famous boss, but when a kiss meant to save his image sparks undeniable chemistry, she’s forced to question if their accidental romance can survive the spotlight and the sacrifices it demands.
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Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: Appies #4
Nathan Sanders, the grumpiest player on the Appies hockey team, ignores Summer Callahan’s charms until she convinces him to fake a relationship for social media—only as their act deepens, Summer begins to see the softer side beneath his tough exterior, while Nathan struggles to admit his growing feelings.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Author: Jenny Proctor
Series: Appies #6
Evie moves to a mountain town determined to keep her distance from Alec—the pro hockey player, best friend’s older brother, and the last man she should fall for—but when a flood forces her to move in with him, their undeniable chemistry ignites, challenging her carefully guarded heart just as she’s still healing from divorce and juggling life as a new mom.
Tags: Modern Day
Jess Heileman
Author: Jess Heileman
Series: Falling for Summer
Ten years after secretly turning her lifelong crush on Tristan Palmer into a bestselling (and very fictionalized) romance novel under a pen name that borrows his last name, Sunny Palmer is desperate to keep her identity hidden—but when a trip back to Sunset Harbor throws her face-to-face with the real Tristan, her biggest secret is at risk, along with the one heart she swore she'd protect: her own.
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Modern Day
Jody Hedlund
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: The Bride Ships #3
When Zoe Hart emigrates to America on a mail-order bride ship in search of a better life and her long-lost brother, she’s unexpectedly drawn into caring for an abandoned baby and enters a marriage of convenience with grieving pastor Abe Merivale to protect them all—only to discover that what she truly seeks may be love and belonging.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: A Shanahan Match #1
Haunted by loss and determined to avoid marriage, Finola Shanahan is matched with ambitious wagonmaker Riley Rafferty—whose political ambitions and unwavering spirit challenge her defenses—and as a deadly cholera outbreak ravages St. Louis, they must confront their fears and discover whether love and sacrifice can overcome even the darkest trials.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: Colorado Cowgirls #1
After returning to Colorado to become Fairplay’s second doctor and quietly battle her recurring illness, spirited Astrid Nilsson strikes a deal with Logan Steele—her childhood sweetheart and the town’s current physician—to fake a courtship in exchange for a trial at his clinic, but as old feelings resurface and time runs short, they must decide if their pretend romance could lead to something real.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: Colorado Cowboys #1
When Greta Nilsson’s journey west to save her sick sister ends in disaster—robbed, stranded, and widowed before the wedding—she’s thrown into a marriage of convenience with struggling rancher Wyatt McQuaid, but as unexpected feelings grow and past wounds resurface, they must decide if a relationship born of necessity can become one built on love.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: Colorado Cowboys #4
Independent and fearless, Ivy McQuaid is chasing her dream of owning land near Fairplay—until the return of Jericho Bliss, a Pinkerton agent on a dangerous mission, rekindles an old flame and draws her into peril, forcing them both to choose between the lives they've built and the love they can't deny.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: Colorado Cowboys #2
Brilliant and determined, Linnea Newberry joins a botanical expedition to Colorado Territory hoping to prove her worth, but when rugged cowboy Flynn McQuaid rescues her from a river and secretly becomes her bodyguard, both are forced to confront unexpected feelings that challenge their carefully guarded hearts on the perilous trail west.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: Colorado Cowboys #5
When midwife Catherine Remington flees a false murder charge and arrives in Fairplay to deliver a newborn to his unsuspecting father—newly reformed sheriff Dylan McQuaid—she finds herself torn between keeping the child she’s grown to love and falling for the man who holds both their futures, all while the dangers of her past close in to threaten the fragile hope they've found.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: The Bride Ships #1
After heartbreaking loss, Mercy boards a bride ship to escape her grim future, while Joseph, a wealthy titled man turned ship’s surgeon, seeks solace at sea—yet when Mercy becomes his assistant, the two must battle a growing, forbidden love that neither of them expected.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: The Bride Ships #2
Fleeing a privileged but painful past, Arabella Lawrence arrives in British Columbia on a bride ship determined to choose wisely this time, but as she’s courted by both a respected naval officer and a kindhearted baker amid a smallpox crisis and a starving native girl’s plight, she must decide whether following her conscience—and her heart—will cost her everything.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: A Shanahan Match #2
After her annulment, Enya Shanahan hides a secret that could ruin her family, and when her father enlists a crafty matchmaker to secure her a suitable marriage, she’s paired with steamboat captain Sullivan O’Brien—who, pressured to wed or lose his livelihood, enters a marriage of convenience with her; together, they must face their haunted pasts and a city ablaze, learning to trust in love amid the darkness.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: The Orphan Tran #3
Determined to protect two children and escape a dangerous past in 1850s New York, Sophie Neumann flees west with a group of orphans, but when she reaches Illinois, she must rely on her long-lost friend Reinhold Weiss—an indebted farmer haunted by his own past—to help her face the hardest choice of her life.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: Colorado Cowboys #3
Haunted by war and devoted to protecting South Park’s wild horses, Brody McQuaid finds an unlikely ally in runaway bride and compassionate veterinarian Savannah Marshall, but as tensions rise with local ranchers and her disapproving family closes in, they must confront their deepest fears to fight for both the horses—and a love they never expected.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: The Orphan Train #2
Determined to find her lost sister, Marianne Neumann takes a job placing orphans in 1858 New York, teaming up with the charming but haunted Andrew Brady as they work to build new lives for children in Illinois—only to have their growing bond threatened by a devastating tragedy that could change everything.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: A Shanahan Match #3
Fleeing her troubled past to work as a maid for the Shanahan family, Alannah Darragh vows to resist the growing attraction to Kiernan Shanahan, who, amid the city’s rebuilding after a devastating fire, seeks a wealthy bride to fund his new venture—but as danger closes in and a crafty matchmaker schemes, their unlikely bond may be the miracle they both need to find love and safety.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Jody Hedlund
Series: The Orphan Train #1
When financial hardship forces Elise Neumann to leave her orphaned sisters behind and take a job placing out seamstresses in Illinois, she crosses paths with determined heir Thornton Quincy—who must build a town and marry within six months to claim his inheritance—and together they face challenges that could change their futures forever.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Julianne Donaldson
Author: Julianne Donaldson
Determined to avoid marriage and find peace in India, Kate Worthington agrees to her mother’s bargain to accept—and reject—three proposals first, but as she enlists her childhood friend Henry Delafield’s help at the wild Blackmoore estate, she discovers that love doesn’t follow plans—and the proposal she’s certain to refuse might be the key to freeing her heart.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Julianne Donaldson
Eager to escape Bath and an unwanted suitor, Marianne Daventry accepts her twin sister’s invitation to Edenbrooke, only to find herself swept into a thrilling adventure of romance, danger, and unexpected passion that challenges her carefully laid plans.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Historical Fiction
Author: Julianne Donaldson
When Philip Wyndham’s older brother dies unexpectedly, he is forced to abandon his own dreams and assume the role of Edenbrooke’s heir, reluctantly embracing his status as London’s most sought-after bachelor—until a chance meeting with the captivating Marianne Daventry changes everything.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Historical Fiction
Julie Klassen
Author: Julie Klassen
Series: On Devonshire Shore #3
Disgraced and exiled, Claire Summers answers a mysterious ad seeking a “respectable female partner” at a Sidmouth boarding house, only to find herself drawn to the secretive proprietor whose past may be as shadowed as her own—while her sisters, alarmed by her sudden disappearance, race to reunite, hoping to heal old wounds or face a deeper divide.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Julie Klassen
Series: On Devonshire Shore #1
After their father’s death leaves them penniless, the Summers sisters open their seaside home to guests to support their ailing mother, but as eligible gentlemen arrive, Sarah wrestles with a growing attraction to a mysterious Scottish widower, while Viola’s hidden scars—and guarded heart—are laid bare, forever changing them both.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Julie Klassen
Series: On Devonshire Shore #2
When the Duke and Duchess of Kent and their daughter, the future Queen Victoria, rent nearby Woolbrook Cottage, the Summers sisters welcome the royal staff into their seaside home—unaware they’re inviting secrets and intrigue—while Emily Summers, torn between a surprise visitor from her past and her growing ambitions, teams up with the Duke’s charming private secretary to write a Sidmouth guidebook that could launch her writing career.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
K.A. Tucker
Author: K.A. Tucker
Series: Simple Wild #1
Murky Waters: Ch 21
Calla Fletcher returns to her remote Alaskan hometown to reconnect with her ailing father, braving the harsh wilderness and cultural divide while forming an unexpected bond with Jonah, a proud local pilot determined to keep her grounded—yet as their friendship deepens, Calla must confront the difficult truth that staying in Alaska might mean following in her parents’ footsteps, or forging a new path altogether.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: K.A. Tucker
Series: The Simple Wild #2
Murky Waters: Ch 4, Ch 12, Ch 27ish, Ch 34ish
Calla Fletcher returns to Toronto changed but still in love with bush pilot Jonah, and when he invites her back to a remote Alaskan cabin, she quickly realizes that isolation, harsh wilderness, and challenging neighbors test her resolve—forcing her to confront whether this rugged life is truly the future she wants or if she’s destined to follow her mother’s fleeing footsteps.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Karen Tuft
Author: Karen Tuft
Rebecca Jennings’s first London Season is shattered when her new neighbor, Ben Fortescue, accidentally causes her to break her ankle, drawing them together despite the dark secrets he hides—secrets that threaten their growing affection and leave Rebecca torn between healing her broken heart and facing a bustling Marriage Mart full of suitors.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Tuft
At thirty, the intelligent and independent Susan Jennings dreads London’s Season—until an unavoidable invitation thrusts her into its frivolity, where she clashes with the aloof Duke of Aylesham, George Kendall; when George falsely claims they are betrothed to avoid a political marriage, their forced engagement turns from a convenient ruse into a surprising romance as sharp wit gives way to unexpected love.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Tuft
Wounded physically and mentally by the Peninsular War, Anthony returns home to inherit his family estate and face the pressure to marry and produce an heir—yet when he becomes entangled with Amelia Clarke, his mother’s captivating companion, he must protect her reputation while battling his own inner demons, societal hostility, and a jealous duke’s revenge, all to discover if love can truly heal a haunted man.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Tuft
Renowned actress Ruby Chadwick, longing to leave behind the glare of the London stage and reclaim her true identity as Lavinia Fernley, impulsively enlists the help of stranger Lucas Jennings by pretending to be his wife—sparking a journey to Primrose Farm where their staged engagement soon blurs into something real, but when Lavinia’s hidden past comes to light, their chance at happiness may be at risk.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Tuft
After a life spent trying to please her demanding parents ends in exile and poverty, Lady Elizabeth Spaulding is offered a chance at a new beginning as a lady’s companion to the widowed Lady Walmsley; with the help of the charming Earl of Cantwell, Elizabeth must confront her past and discover her true self—and whether she’s worthy of love and happiness.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Tuft
After years of heartbreak, Ross McConnell creates a perfect mate list to try love again, only to find himself unexpectedly drawn to Natalie Forrester—a twice-divorced single mother who defies every item on his list—challenging them both to overcome past wounds and discover if their unlikely connection can lead to a hopeful future together.
Tags: Christian
LDS
Modern Day
Author: Karen Tuft
When William Barlow unexpectedly inherits the title of Viscount Farleigh along with a troubled estate and a mysterious obligation, Lady Louisa Hargreaves finds her London Season—and her planned engagement to the Earl of Kerridge—upended by a centuries-old family debt that forces her into a sudden marriage with William, whose secrets threaten to unravel their future just as their undeniable attraction grows.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Karen Witemeyer
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Series: Hanger's Horsemen #1
Haunted by war and leading the legendary Hanger’s Horsemen in 1890s Texas, ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger must put everything on the line—including his heart—when Dr. Josephine Burkett, a determined woman doctor whose brother has been abducted, becomes his only hope for rescue amid danger and betrayal.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Adelaide Proctor, a dreamy young woman seeking a real-life hero, takes a governess job on a Texas sheep ranch where Gideon Westcott, a pragmatic Englishman juggling ranch duties and a mute five-year-old daughter, must team up with her to protect Isabella from a sinister uncle’s claim—forcing Adelaide to decide if she’s ready to trade fairy tales for a chance at true love.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Series: Hanger's Horseman #2
Mark Wallace and Jonah Brooks, legendary members of Hanger’s Horsemen, arrive in Llano County, Texas, to deliver a horse but end up helping deliver a baby, leading them to Harmony House—run by Katherine Palmer and Eliza Southerland, women dedicated to caring for outcast children—where secrets, romance, and danger intertwine as they investigate rumors of missing children that threaten them all.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Series: Hanger's Horseman #3
Luke Davenport, a lone Horseman battling his own wildness, takes on a job tracking rustlers just as Damaris Baxter moves to Texas to care for her nephew after her brother’s sudden death; when trouble finds Nate, Luke’s protection draws them together, but as suspicions mount around her brother’s mysterious death, the danger threatens the family Luke can’t afford to lose.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Series: Patchwork Family #1
Evangeline Hamilton, an orphan with striking mismatched eyes and a world that shuns her, finds unexpected hope in her brotherly friends Seth and Zach, but when Logan Fowler arrives in 1880s Pecan Gap seeking justice against Zach for his family’s ruin, his encounter with bright, resilient Evangeline threatens to derail his quest for vengeance—and forces him to choose between reclaiming his lost legacy or embracing a future with her.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Series: Patchwork Family #2
After fulfilling a pledge to a dying friend, Zacharias Hamilton seeks the quiet bachelor life he’s always wanted—until he’s drawn into defending Abigail Kemp, the baker whose shop faces threats from the city council; forced into a marriage of convenience to save her bakery, Abigail struggles to control the stoic lumberman, but as dangers grow darker, both must learn to trust each other without sacrificing their dreams.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Series: Archer Brothers #1
No one dares trespass on Archer land—except Meredith Hayes, who, bound by a twelve-year-old debt and overhearing a deadly plot against the Archer brothers, risks everything; fourteen years later, hardened rancher Travis Archer recognizes the fearless woman with her striking blue eyes, and when she’s injured and her honor threatened, he must choose between duty and the growing bond that ties them together.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Jericho "J.T." Tucker is determined to resist Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker, Hannah Richards, whose kindness and unexpected charm challenge his assumptions, but when Hannah helps Jericho’s sister find love—sparking chaos in town—the two must decide if their differences can be bridged for a chance at love.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Levi Grant, a newly freed blacksmith seeking a fresh start in Spencer, Texas, must confront his hidden past and win the heart of Eden Spencer, a fiercely independent librarian who doubts his worth until his faith and integrity reveal a man deserving of love.
Tags: Christian
Historical Fiction
Kasey Stockton
Author: Kasey Stockton
Series: Falling for Summer
When fiercely independent Cat Keene agrees to become billionaire Noah Belacourt’s personal assistant for the summer to save her family’s struggling B&B, she thinks she’s just trading pride for a paycheck—but working side by side with the boy who once crushed her heart (and now sets it racing all over again) forces her to confront old grudges, buried truths, and the terrifying possibility that trusting Noah might cost her more than the inn—it might cost her heart.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Kasey Stockton
Northern California girl Charlotte “Charlie” Lucas, a Diet Coke-loving Regency fanatic terrified of spinsterhood, finds her carefully modern sensibilities challenged when a blind date at a charity ball turns out to be the swoon-worthy and seemingly unattainable Liam Connell—who then mysteriously keeps appearing in her life, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
Kasie West
Author: Kasie West
Solitude-loving Kate Bailey is roped into hosting her high school's podcast, only to discover she has a knack for giving advice—until an anonymous caller, who she suspects is charming Diego Martinez, seeks help with a crush Kate believes is her best friend... just as Kate starts falling for him herself.
Tags: Modern
YA
Author: Kasie West
Hardworking and practical Maddie never takes risks—until one impulsive night she buys a lottery ticket…and wins, turning her life upside down with instant fame, fortune, and chaos, leaving her unsure who to trust—except maybe Seth, her charming zoo coworker who doesn’t know her secret and might be the only person who truly sees her.
Tags: Modern Day
YA
Author: Kasie West
Sixteen-year-old tomboy Charlie Reynolds is tough, fearless, and can outplay any guy—especially her neighbor and best friend Braden—but when a job at a girly boutique forces her into a world of makeup and skirts, and late-night Fence Chats with Braden start stirring unexpected feelings, Charlie must decide if risking their friendship for love is a game she’s brave enough to play.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
YA
Author: Kasie West
While doodling song lyrics on her chemistry desk, Lily sparks a secret letter exchange with an anonymous pen pal, leading her to navigate friendship, mystery, and unexpected feelings as she tries to uncover his identity amid the chaos of school and family.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Modern Day
YA
Katherine Center
Author: Katherine Center
When tough-as-nails bodyguard Hannah Brooks is assigned to protect reclusive movie star Jack Stapleton from a stalker—while pretending to be his girlfriend on his family’s Texas ranch—she finds that the biggest threat may not be the danger lurking outside, but the feelings growing between them that could break her carefully guarded heart.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Katherine Center
A year after her divorce, thirty-two-year-old Helen Carpenter reluctantly joins a three-week wilderness survival course—only to find herself stuck in the Wyoming backcountry with mosquito swarms, a surprise blizzard, and her infuriating younger brother’s even-more-annoying best friend—where, against all odds, she discovers that getting lost might be exactly what she needs to find herself.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
Author: Katherine Center
After achieving a career breakthrough, portrait artist Sadie Montgomery is suddenly diagnosed with face blindness—leaving her unable to recognize anyone’s features just as her life becomes entangled with two very different men, a high-stakes art competition, and deep family tensions—forcing her to navigate love, identity, and ambition without the one thing she’s always relied on: seeing things clearly.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Katherine Center
When aspiring screenwriter Emma Wheeler lands a dream job rewriting a romantic comedy with her idol—jaded screenwriter Charlie Yates—she finds herself battling for the soul of the story, the heart of the genre, and maybe even her own unexpectedly real-life happily ever after.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
Kay Lynn Mangum
Author: Kay Lynn Mangum
When sixteen-year-old Kathy Colton discovers the secret journal of her late brother Brett, who died of leukemia years before, she embarks on a journey of understanding family, faith, and herself—while navigating the challenges of tutoring the popular, Mormon football quarterback Jason West.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Hall of Fame
LDS
Modern Day
YA
Kiera Cass
Author: Kiera Cass
Series: The Selection #3
As the Selection nears its end and tensions inside and outside the palace reach a breaking point, America must risk everything—her heart, her future, and her place in the competition—to fight for the life and love she never expected to want.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
Author: Kiera Cass
Series: The Selection #1
For America Singer, being chosen for the Selection—a fierce competition to win Prince Maxon's heart and a royal crown—means leaving behind the boy she loves and stepping into a world of danger, luxury, and unexpected feelings that could change everything she thought she wanted.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
YA
Kortney Keisel
Author: Kortney Keisel
Series: Falling for Summer
Determined to escape loneliness, I’m applying every tried-and-true romance trope to my love life—except the feelings keep growing with the one man who’s absolutely off-limits: Walker Collins, my best friend’s older brother and longtime secret crush, whose pro golf career will soon whisk him away from Sunset Harbor, threatening to turn my foolproof plan into a heartbreak.
Tags: Modern Day
Leah Brunner
Author: Leah Brunner
Series: DC Eagles #3
To help my best friend Amber—who’s facing a dangerous heart condition after a complicated pregnancy—I propose a practical solution: a marriage of convenience to get her the surgery she needs and keep everyone happy. But what was supposed to be two years of platonically wedded bliss turns into something far more complicated when I realize I’m in love with Amber and her daughter, and now I might have to say goodbye sooner than I ever imagined.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Leah Brunner
Series: DC Eagles #1
I’m the villain in this story—the angry, grouchy D.C. Eagles defenseman whose temper cost him a fifteen-game NHL suspension. Forced into coaching youth hockey to rebuild his image, he doesn’t expect a fierce, spunky blonde to challenge him on day one—and to slowly thaw the icy walls around his heart with her fiery spirit and fierce protectiveness of her little brother.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Leah Brunner
Series: DC Eagles #2
After swearing off athletes following a heartbreak, I find myself reluctantly teaming up with Colby Knight—my best friend’s charming, relentless NHL teammate—as my dating coach to win over my crush, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to ignore the sparks between us, especially when a ghost from Colby’s past threatens to prove my fears right.
Tags: Modern Day
Author: Leah Brunner
Series: DC Eagles #4
After a chance kiss with a stunning stranger, I’m shocked to discover she’s Farrah Remington—my best friend and team captain’s off-limits little sister. Now, sneaking around sparks an irresistible chemistry that could cost me my career, my friendship, and the woman I love when the truth comes out—can I save it all before the D.C. Eagles lose the Stanley Cup and I lose Farrah forever?
Tags: Modern Day
Lynn H Blackburn
Author: Lynn H Blackburn
Series: Dive Team Investigations #1
After surviving an obsessed patient, oncology nurse practitioner Leigh Weston returns to Carrington, North Carolina, only to face new danger when her brakes are tampered with and a dive team uncovers a body linked to a serial killer connected to her past—forcing her to team up with homicide investigator and dive team volunteer Ryan Parker to unravel a deadly mystery before it’s too late.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Lynn H Blackburn
Series: Gossamer Falls #2
Dr. Meredith Quinn returns to Gossamer Falls to serve underserved communities, but when Police Chief Grayson Ward’s guarded heart is softened by her presence amid dangerous drug traffickers and corruption, he must decide if letting her in will heal or break him.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Modern Day
Author: Lynn H Blackburn
Series: Gossamer Falls #1.5
Cassie Quinn returns to Gossamer Falls to rebuild her dream of running a restaurant, but when a fire destroys the kitchen at the elite fine dining spot where she’s filling in as chef, she must rely on her ex-boyfriend, Officer Donovan Bledsoe, to uncover who’s targeting her—and maybe reignite the love they once shared.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Modern Day
Author: Lynn H Blackburn
Series: Dive Team Investigations #2
When the dive team recovers a body and an encrypted laptop from a submerged car, investigator Adam Campbell enlists computer security expert Dr. Sabrina Fleming to unlock its secrets, plunging them into a deadly investigation that uncovers a human trafficking ring tied to Adam’s own family—and forces them to risk everything to expose the truth before they’re silenced.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Lynn H Blackburn
Series: Gossamer Falls #1
Landry Hutton, an artist-in-residence rebuilding her life at The Haven resort with her daughter Eliza, hires former Marine Callum Shaw to build their new home, but when her pottery is destroyed in a suspicious fire and danger looms, Cal must confront his past fears of loss to protect them both.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Modern Day
Mariana Zapata
Author: Mariana Zapata
Murky Waters: Ch. 27
After losing loved ones and returning to her mountain hometown to rebuild her life, Aurora De La Torre finds that healing her broken heart might just start with the unexpected charm of her landlord next door.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Mariana Zapata
Murky Waters: Ch 23
After years of struggle and heartbreak, figure skater Jasmine Santos faces the end of her competitive career—until an unexpected offer from the arrogant Ivan Lukov forces her to reconsider everything she thought she knew about her future and herself.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Mariana Zapata
Murky Waters: Ch 30
Luna Allen has a past full of secrets she wouldn’t change, and despite working for a man who’s neither friendly nor patient, she’s learned that some things are better left unspoken—even when those secrets involve him.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Mariana Zapata
Murky Waters: Ch 25, Ch 27
Once upon a time, a girl named Nina Popoca found a magical puppy that changed her life forever, leading her to a hidden Colorado ranch filled with magical creatures—and her best friend’s hunky cousin, Henri Blackrock, who might just make living there a little more interesting.
Tags: Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Mariana Zapata
Murky Waters: Ch 25
Diana Casillas knows adulthood is harder than expected—juggling a new house, two young boys she gained through heartbreak, a big dog, and a job she mostly loves, she’s managing just fine without a boyfriend or husband, because who really needs them anyway?
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Mariana Zapata
Murky Waters: Ch 30
Vanessa Mazur is determined to move on from her temporary role as assistant and housekeeper to football star Aiden Graves—especially after years of cold distance—but when he unexpectedly shows up asking for her help again, she must decide whether to stand firm or give in to the man who’s never been denied.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Murky Waters
Author: Mariana Zapata
Murky Waters: Ch 33
Of all the things that could have landed in her yard, it had to be him — a half-naked, grouchy, and rude superbeing who shows no signs of leaving, forcing Gracie Castro to do whatever it takes to help a hero of mankind, even if it means risking everything and changing her life forever.
Tags: Modern Day
Murky Waters
Martha Keyes
Author: Marth Keyes
After a humiliating annulment, Lady Anne Vincent agrees to a marriage of convenience with Tobias Cosgrove, a free-spirited heir relieved to wed a calm, composed woman—but when Anne’s past resurfaces, they must decide if their convenient union could become something more.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Martha Keyes
Series: Falling for Summer
Wild horses couldn’t drag her back to Sunset Harbor, but when her grandmother’s spot in the local retirement center is threatened, she strikes a reluctant deal with charming cop Beau Palmer—her former nemesis and current source of major frustration—to keep Grams in place, only to find that burying the long-standing Sawyer/Palmer feud might be harder than resisting the smirking, badge-wearing problem standing in her way.
Tags: Modern Day
Megan Walker
Author: Megan Walker
Amelia Moore’s plan to secure her sister’s future by matchmaking at a Lakeshire Park house party is complicated when she must rival the arrogant Mr. Peter Wood—whose own sister’s future is at stake—and in the battle of wills, Amelia risks losing more than just the match; she might lose her heart.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Mimi Matthews
Author: Mimi Matthews
Series: Belles of London #2
A London heiress with crippling social anxiety proposes a marriage of convenience to the mysterious, dour Captain Jasper Blunt—an infamous military hero with a haunted Yorkshire estate—on the condition that she retains her freedom to ride and read, but as Julia navigates his dark secrets and forbidden tower rooms, she finds herself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic man behind the legend.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Mimi Matthews
Series: Belles of London #3
Lady Anne Deveril, a poised equestrienne who has renounced love after her mother’s mourning, finds herself drawn to the roguish Mr. Felix Hartford when she seeks his help, leading them both to confront unspoken feelings during a holiday house party that strips away their barriers and reveals hidden depths and scorching passions.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Mimi Matthews
Series: Belles of London #4
Silver-haired equestrienne Stella Hobhouse and charismatic artist Edward "Teddy" Hayes turn a scandalous marriage of convenience into a vibrant portrait of love, as he strives to capture not just her beauty but her heart.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Mimi Matthews
Series: Belles of London #1
Evelyn Maltravers, an outspoken bluestocking from a declining family, seeks to make her mark in haute couture riding habits with the daring tailor Ahmad Malik, but as their bold designs and growing passion challenge London society’s rigid norms, they must decide whether to overcome the obstacles between them or sacrifice their dreams and hearts.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Renee Ahdieh
Author: Renee Ahdieh
Series: Wrath and Dawn #2
Separated from her beloved Khalid by a curse and war, Shahrzad must harness her growing magic and navigate deadly forces—including her childhood sweetheart turned enemy—to end the curse, stop the looming conflict, and reunite with the extraordinary man she loves.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Historical Fiction
Author: Renee Ahdieh
Series: Wrath and the Dawn #1
In a kingdom ruled by a boy-king who murders his brides at dawn, sixteen-year-old Shahrzad volunteers to marry him to avenge her best friend, but as she survives night after night by weaving captivating stories, she begins to uncover the truth behind the caliph’s cruelty—and unexpectedly falls in love with the very man she planned to kill.
Tags: Favorites
Hall of Fame
Historical Fiction
Sarah Adams
Author: Sarah Adams
Series: When in Rome #2
She sought the perfect match but needed a little practice, and he was the guarded bodyguard determined to keep his distance—until their tutoring lessons blurred the lines between friendship and something more real.
Tags: Favorites
Modern Day
Sarah M Eden
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Jonquil Family #3
Horse breeder Corbin Jonquil, the quietest of the Jonquil brothers, finds his peaceful life upended when mysterious widow Clara Bentford moves nearby, and as they both shed their facades, Corbin must confront the dark secrets threatening their chance at love and forever.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Sent to teach in the gritty mill town of Smeatley in 1871, upper-class Evangeline struggles to bridge the gap between Victorian ideals and harsh Yorkshire realities, forging an unlikely friendship—and eventually love—with Irish brick mason Dermot as they overcome social divides to bring hope and opportunity to the town’s children.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Huntresses #2
At a house party filled with secrets and social pretense, Gillian Phelps must hide a devastating family truth from even her closest friends—but when debt-ridden gentleman Scott Sarvol unexpectedly earns her trust and affection, Gillian faces a heart-wrenching choice between maintaining her carefully constructed facade or risking everything for love.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Huntresses #1
When law-aspiring gentleman Newton Hughes and marriage-resistant Ellie Napper agree to fake a courtship to escape their parents’ expectations, their clever plan to deter unwanted matches unravels as real feelings begin to bloom—something neither of them ever intended.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Lancaster Family #5/Jonquil Family #7
Charlie Jonquil, a mild-mannered mathematician, and his longtime adversary Artemis Lancaster, forced into marriage after a scandal, discover that their mock union might just blossom from mutual disdain into a destined love.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Lancaster Family #4.5 (novella)
Harriet, Dowager Duchess of Kielder, hopes to mend her strained relationship with her son during a Christmas visit to Falstone Castle, but it’s the unexpected friendship—and possible second chance at love—with the local widowed vicar that brings warmth to her holiday and the courage to plan a Christmas surprise that just might heal them all.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Lancaster Family #2
Hopelessly in love with the unattainable Athena Lancaster, penniless Harry Windover is tasked with helping her find a suitable match—only to cunningly sabotage her prospects with a parade of dreadful suitors, all while falling deeper in love, but when Athena begins to question why no gentleman compares to her kind and loyal friend, Harry's charade teeters on the brink of discovery, threatening both his heart and their future.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Jonquil Family #2
Since his wife’s death, Layton Jonquil has lived in solitude with his daughter at Farland Meadows—until the arrival of Mary Wood, a fiery, cheerful governess who stirs long-buried secrets and offers a chance to heal a heart too broken to love again.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Jonquil Family #4
London barrister Jason Jonquil, struggling to maintain his dignified gentlemanly reputation, finds his patience tested and his heart challenged by fiery Spanish beauty Mariposa Thornton, whose inheritance case hides a perilous mission to reunite with her family—and together they must face a dangerous mystery that reveals their deepest desires.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Jonquil Family #5
Marjie’s heart has long belonged to Captain Stanley Jonquil, but when he returns from war changed and distant, haunted by battle scars and convinced she deserves better, Marjie must fight to help him find peace and choose between honor and the chance for love and redemption.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Jonquil Family #1
Philip Jonquil, Earl of Lampton, a seasoned spy hunter, meets his match in the fiery and outspoken Sorrel Kendrick, sparking a war of wills that turns to reluctant attraction just as they must join forces to capture a dangerous French spy.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Savage Wells #2
When practical frontier doctor Gideon MacNamara accidentally orders a wife instead of the nurse he intended, spirited and stranded Miriam refuses the unexpected proposal—but as the two navigate small-town tensions, unexpected friendship, and growing affection, they must confront dangerous secrets from Miriam’s past to decide whether love is worth the risk.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Jonquil Family #6
Years after their youthful love was cut short, Harold Jonquil, now a hollow and uninspired vicar, is challenged to rediscover his passion when Sarah Sarvol, the woman who once captured his heart, returns—forcing them both to confront whether it’s too late for a second chance.
Tags: Christian
Favorites
Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Jonquil Family #0
After scandalously kissing a serving maid who turns out to be a noblewoman, Crispin, Lord Cavratt, is forced into marriage with the guarded Catherine Thorndale, and as he helps her navigate high society, their reluctant alliance kindles unexpected love—until external threats threaten to tear them apart forever.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Dread Penny Society #1
In Victorian London, headmistress and secret Penny Dreadful author Elizabeth Black must outwit Fletcher Walker, a rival writer and member of a clandestine society, as their search for the elusive Charles King sparks a forbidden attraction that threatens reputations, social divides, and their very hearts.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Lancaster Family #4
When orphaned and overlooked Arabella Hampton becomes companion to the dowager countess at Lampton Park, she expects a quiet life on society’s fringes—until retired naval officer Lieutenant Linus Lancaster, ensnared in a matchmaking scheme, sees past her shadows, and together they must confront the ghosts of their pasts to discover if love can bridge the distance between their worlds.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Lancaster Family #3
As her dreaded first London Season begins, shy and self-doubting Daphne Lancaster is stunned when the kind and handsome James Tilburn—who once captured her heart—arrives to court her, but as their love deepens, a web of deception threatens to tear them apart, forcing them to decide if their bond is strong enough to defy the odds and fight for a future together.
Tags: Favorites
Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Lancaster Family #1
When spirited Persephone Lancaster agrees to marry the notoriously temperamental and emotionally scarred Duke of Kielder to save her family from ruin, she soon finds herself battling wild dogs, icy walls, and a colder husband—but as danger draws near, the Duke must decide whether to protect his heart or risk everything for the woman he never meant to love.
Tags: Favorites
Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Savage Wells #1
When legendary lawman Cade O’Brien arrives in Savage Wells expecting a quiet sheriff’s job, he’s shocked to find his fiercest competition—and fiercest attraction—in Paisley Bell, the capable, compassionate woman already doing the job, but as romance sparks and outlaws roll into town, these two rival sheriffs must join forces to protect what matters most.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Author: Sarah M Eden
Series: Savage Wells #3
When U.S. Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking goes undercover in the corrupt town of Sand Creek to investigate a death threat, he finds an unexpected ally—and a growing attraction—in Liesl, the brave daughter of the crooked sheriff he’s determined to take down, but as secrets unravel and danger mounts, Liesl must decide whether to trust the lawman who deceived her if she hopes to save both her town and her heart.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Shanna Hatfield
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Summer Creek #1
Spoiled billionaire heiress Emery Brighton’s reckless antics land her in community service on a remote Oregon ranch, where she struggles to adapt to country life and wrestles with unexpected feelings for surly rancher Hudson Cole, who just wants to raise his daughter in peace but can’t resist falling for the glamorous lawbreaker his grandmother has invited into their world.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Grass Valley #4
Brice Morgan, a skeptic of love at first sight, is blindsided when he falls hard for Bailey Bishop at a wedding, while Bailey, devoted to her paleontology career, struggles to resist her growing attraction to Brice as she stays in Oregon to explore a new dig near the family ranch.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Grass Valley #3
After six years in the service, wild and restless Travis Thompson returns to Grass Valley and the Triple T Ranch, where the girl he's secretly loved forever, Tess Morgan, hopes he’ll finally see her as more than a best friend’s sister—and together, they might just surrender to the magic of summer and love.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Grass Valley #1
Jilted and starting over, Cadence Greer takes a job cooking and cleaning for Trey Thompson and his six brothers on their sprawling Grass Valley ranch, where she finds not only a new purpose but also unexpected love—and a sassy little redheaded orphan who changes everything.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Grass Valley #2
Lonesome cowboy Trent Thompson, secretly nursing a longtime crush on new schoolteacher Lindsay Pierce, struggles to hide his feelings as he dates everyone else, while Lindsay, who’s fallen for Grass Valley’s charm but not for Trent’s cold shoulder, finds their worlds colliding when Trent must babysit his niece—one of Lindsay’s students.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Baker City Brides #1
Reluctantly inheriting an English estate, rancher Thane Jordan faces an unexpected challenge when Lady Jemma Bryan, unwilling but determined, crosses the ocean to Oregon to marry him and secure their futures despite their fiery clash.
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Historical Fiction
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Summer Creek #5
Billionaire Gabe Gatlin plans to escape the holiday chaos by hiding out in Summer Creek, Oregon, but when sunny single mom Dani Latham makes him her personal Christmas project, his icy heart starts to thaw, and he finds himself tangled in a holiday romance he never saw coming—leaving both of them wondering what happens when the Grinch falls in love.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Women of Tenacity #3
Anna Zimmerman, a self-proclaimed old maid and professional wallflower, is content with her quiet life—until cowboy Jake Chandler, who usually prefers petite blondes, challenges her to step out of the shadows, discovering that the tall, bookish librarian across the street might just be exactly what he's been looking for.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Summer Creek #2
Widow Jossy Jansen, a strong and restless cowboy-Wonder Woman figure who unintentionally intimidates others, clashes with overworked corporate attorney Nathaniel Knight when he’s sent to help the small town of Summer Creek, sparking unexpected tension and attraction between the stubborn rancher and the reluctant city man.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Series: Baker City #2
Widowed and fiercely independent, Maggie Dalton resists the charming and persistent lumber mill owner Ian MacGregor, whose Scottish wit and determination might just be the thing to break down her walls in bustling Baker City, Oregon.
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Historical Fiction
Sophie Irwin
Author: Sophie Irwin
Series: A Lady's Guide #1
Kitty Talbot, armed with nothing but her wits and a desperate need for a wealthy husband to save her family, plunges into the cutthroat London season, only to find herself at odds with the charming yet worldly Lord Radcliffe, who sees through her schemes and is determined to thwart her plans—until their playful battles spark an unexpected and undeniable attraction.
Tags: Historical Fiction
Susan May Warren
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Global Search and Rescue #2
Former SEAL Jake Silver sees rescuing Aria Sinclair as his chance at redemption, but as a hurricane turns paradise into a life-threatening disaster, Aria must protect her heart by keeping her distance from him—forcing them both to confront their pasts and fight for survival, all while learning the true cost of second chances.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Montana Marshalls #1
Montana rancher Knox Marshall, content with his stable but ordinary life, finds his world upended when rising country star Kelsey Jones, haunted by a violent past, is thrust into danger after an explosion at an NBR-X event, forcing him to confront his desire to protect her—and the devastating choices he must make to safeguard both her and his family's legacy.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Air One Rescue #2
Axel Mulligan, a former Coast Guard rescue swimmer, is drawn to Flynn Turnquist’s voice during a rescue operation, only to discover she’s a former cop tracking a serial killer in the Alaskan wilderness. As danger closes in, Axel must choose between saving Flynn and facing the haunting past that still torments him.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Air One Rescue #3
After years of running Air One Rescue, Arlo "Moose" Mulligan is thrown into a fight to save Tillie Young's daughter when her violent ex kidnaps the girl, forcing him to confront not only a dangerous threat but also the unexpected love he never thought he'd find with the woman he’s always admired from afar.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Air One Rescue #1
Country music star Oaken Fox joins survivalist Mike Grizz's Alaskan adventure show to boost his career, but after a tragedy and a forced reality show stint with Air One Rescue, he’s paired with rookie EMT Boo Kingston, who’s determined to ignore his charm as they race against time and a deadly blizzard to rescue five missing women before it's too late.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Air One Rescue #4
Air One Rescue pilot London Brooks is forced back into her dangerous past as a covert operative when she’s falsely accused and her life is threatened, while Shep Watson, the man who once saved her, must enter her world to protect her from a terror that could destroy everything—including the life they’ve just started to build.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Global Search and Rescue #3
Former Navy SEAL Hamilton Jones is stunned when a girl claiming to be his daughter arrives with a desperate message from his wife, Signe Kincaid, who has been kidnapped by rebels and serving as a CIA operative in Ukraine for the past decade, forcing Ham to choose between saving the woman he still loves or protecting the country he's sworn to defend.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Global Search and Rescue #1
Haunted by a mission gone wrong, former pararescue jumper Orion Starr has settled in Alaska, reluctant to join the elite rescue team until a call to save three climbers on Denali forces him to team up with former CIA profiler Jenny Calhoun, whose own guilt over a deadly operation makes trusting him the hardest challenge of all—and together, they'll have to confront their painful pasts to survive, but at a cost neither can predict.
Tags: Christian
Modern Day
Suzanne Collins
Author: Suzanne Collins
Series: The Hunger Games #0.25
On the morning of the tenth Hunger Games, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow—desperate to restore his family’s fading legacy—is assigned to mentor a lowly District 12 tribute, forcing him into a high-stakes battle of strategy, loyalty, and ambition as he navigates a deadly arena and a growing bond that could either ruin him or secure his rise to power.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Author: Suzanne Collins
Series: The Hunger Games #2
Katniss Everdeen, now a victor of the Hunger Games, returns home only to find her world unraveling as tensions rise, relationships fracture, and whispers of rebellion grow—forcing her and Peeta to navigate a dangerous political game on their Victory Tour, where failure to convince the Capitol of their love could ignite a revolution or cost them everything.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Author: Suzanne Collins
Series: Hunger Games #1
In a dystopian future where the ruthless Capitol forces each district to send a boy and girl to fight to the death in the televised Hunger Games, sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her sister’s place and must rely on her instincts to survive—only to discover that winning may require sacrificing not just her life, but her humanity and heart.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Author: Suzanne Collins
Series: Hunger Games #3
Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant symbol of a growing revolution, must come to terms with her role as the Mockingjay—accepting responsibility, setting aside personal pain, and becoming the face of a carefully orchestrated rebellion to overthrow the Capitol and change the fate of Panem.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day
Author: Suzanne Collins
Series: The Hunger Games #0.5
As the brutal fiftieth Hunger Games—the Quarter Quell—forces double the tributes into the arena, a young Haymitch Abernathy is ripped from everything he loves and set up to fail, but driven by loss and defiance, he fights back in a way that will echo far beyond the arena.
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Hall of Fame
Modern Day