Genre Fiction

An injury threatens to end Stan’s career. Will he choose to fight for his beloved hockey, or put his family first?

Few goalies are as dedicated as Stan Lyamin, known for his resilience on the ice, talking to his pipes, and his love of Elvis. Add in his adoration of his family and his life has been filled with all the things that bring him joy. However, after a heart-wrenching game ends with a disastrous hip injury, Stan faces the most challenging obstacle of his career: surgery, an extensive recovery, and the looming threat of retirement. It’s now that he has to decide which path to take: the one that will lead him back to the game he adores or the one that will see his jersey lifted to the rafters.

Erik and Stan, once invincible with the Railers, have always skated through life’s challenges hand in hand. Their love story, cemented by a shared passion for hockey and the joy of raising their children, has been their shield against the world. But when their son Noah’s life is changed forever by a medical diagnosis, this forever love is put to the test. Erik turns to his husband for support, but Stan is consumed with guilt, overwhelmed by decisions, and retreats into himself when his family needs him the most.

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Two babies, one houseguest…for ever family?

Midwife Lisandra panics when the hospital lift gets stuck—just as her waters break! Luckily, she’s trapped with obstetrician Malachi, who expertly cares for her. She’s lost everything since her fiancé’s death, so Malachi offers her and her babies a temporary place to stay. But a less than convenient spark develops between them… Could her brooding, workaholic rescuer also become a father to her twins?

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NOW A SHOWTIME LIMITED SERIES STARRING MATT BOMER, JONATHAN BAILEY, AND ALLISON WILLIAMS • A searing historical novel set in 1950s Washington, D.C.—a world of dominated by personalities like Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, and Joe McCarthy—and infused with political drama, unexpected humor, and heartbreak. • From the acclaimed author of Watergate and Up With the Sun
 
“Crisp, buoyant prose.” —The New York Times Book Review

In a world of bare-knuckled ideology and secret dossiers, Timothy Laughlin, a recent college graduate and devout Catholic, is eager to join the crusade against Communism. An encounter with a handsome State Department official, Hawkins Fuller, leads to Tim’s first job and, after Fuller’s advances, his first love affair. As McCarthy mounts a desperate bid for power and internal investigations focus on “sexual subversives” in the government, Tim and Fuller find it ever more dangerous to navigate their double lives while moving between the diplomatic world of Foggy Bottom and NATO’s front line in Europe.

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Love can be the most thrilling expedition of all.

Archeologist Kelly Pierce lives for adventure, weaving a tapestry of exploration, seeking out artifacts that whisper stories of the past. Always ready for the next expedition, she never thought Oklahoma would be on her map.

Shawn Scott thrives in predictability. As Director of Descriptive Statistics, numbers are her world, but people? They’re a puzzle. So, collaborating with a British archaeologist is an incongruous with her routine as a desert oasis in the Arctic.

But when a new site is temporarily exposed in Alaska, Kelly and Shawn unite, racing against time to claim the artifacts. Amidst the treacherous terrain and chilling uncertainties, they grapple not only with the elements but with the awakening of emotions neither anticipated.

As danger looms, will they unearth more than artifacts or will the forces that brought them together ultimately tear them apart?

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When someone starts killing police officers in the city, Detective Angus Young prioritizes finding out who’s attacking those he works with. He’s determined to take down the killer before any more officers are targeted.

Having the skill to speak to the ghosts of the dead is usually helpful to a medical examiner, but not when the ghosts can’t identify who killed them. Keeping Angus safe is Lance’s first priority as he does everything he can to try and help fit the clues together and bring peace to those who have died.

Working together, Angus and Lance put everything else on hold as they follow the leads to find a cop killer. With the help of friends both living and dead, the puzzle slowly starts to fit together, but once they have all the pieces, can they find the killer before another officer is shot?

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Experience the captivating novel that is NUMBER ONE on the Portuguese LGBT sales charts – a gay romance that consistently tops the bestseller list. Dive into a world of passion, love, and acceptance.

Leonardo is only in his early twenties and doesn’t expect much from life. His father became an alcoholic after his mother died, and now Leonardo has to work two jobs to pay the family bills, as well as some of his father’s debts in nightclubs.

He’s tired of this life, full of hard work to get his father out of trouble, which has cost him four jobs.

Leonardo went home tired and, as soon as he opened the door, he was shocked to find three other men in the room, in addition to his injured father, one of them pointing a gun at his father’s head.

The man turned his head to look at him coldly, examining him from head to toe. Leonardo only felt chills down his spine.

“Your dear father owes me some money. I gave him a deadline, but he didn’t meet it, and I came to collect the debt.”
“How much?”
“Twenty-eight thousand dollars.”
“What?”

He was later cornered by Frank Gold, the mobster, who seemed to want something more than money…

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No one is above the law…

From New York Times bestseller John Lescroart comes an exhilarating look at a trial that will change the lives of everyone it touches. Guilt is a legal thriller perfect for fans of J.J. Miller and John Sandford.

‘A great thriller: breakneck pacing, electrifying courtroom scenes, and a cast of richly crafted characters’ – People

Influential San Francisco attorney Mark Dooher – affluent, powerful, totally in control – is accustomed to getting what he wants. When he meets a beautiful young attorney, he decides he wants her, too. But Mark Dooher is a married man, and as legal counsel for San Francisco’s Archdiocese, divorce is not exactly an option. Then Dooher’s wife is murdered, and Mark becomes a suspect in the case. Even then, there’s no cause for alarm. The woman he wants is close by his side. His best friend, the ever-loyal Wes Farrell, is his defense lawyer. And his own client, the Catholic Church, is in his pocket. Nothing – not past crimes, current scandal, or future desires – is going to stop him. Except, perhaps, the truth…

What readers are saying about Guilt:

‘Strong characters lead the way in this genuine page turner. A great build up and masterful misdirection’

‘Finely drawn characters drive the plot’

‘The courtroom scenes are crafted beautifully’

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A festive reunion to heal her…

Trauma surgeon Nikita is leaving to put some space between her demons and her job. She just wasn’t expecting her temporary replacement to be blast from the past Pedro. Nikita knows she’s a shadow of the woman he once knew. But as they work together on an emergency she feels an overwhelming sense of security with him. Will a mistletoe kiss this Christmas be the gift she needs to make her whole again?

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Lightning raced over my skin as we touched. It cascaded through the room, sparking every candle to life. I would not let death and ruin take him from me. I was not ready for this to end.

The demon Lilyth has returned. With an army of shadows at her back, she claims all magic as her own, threatening to drain all light and life from the world.

To stand against her, Max must unite rival gods and kingdoms that have warred for centuries. It seems impossible, but Max is not alone. Danger has forged his friends into a new family and bound him to an ice-breathing dragon.

Most powerful of all is his passion for Simion. Possessed by the burning magic of the phoenixes, Simion is more heated, more unpredictable. And his desire blazes brighter than ever.

But Max’s bonds of love make him vulnerable. Lilyth will take anything—or anyone—from him, to get what she craves. If he hopes to defeat her, Max must be ready for any sacrifice.

Can Max and Simion’s passion survive the war ahead? Or will the destruction of the world they know tear them apart?

Full of spicy romance, heartbreak and epic action, this series is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Serpent and the Wings of Night.

See why readers love Ben Alderson’s Court of Broken Bonds series:

“This. Book. Packed. Punches… The magic system? The gods!?! Wow. I was truly kept on my toes the whole time. I refuse to spoil any of this but just know the last 30% is twist after twist and it’s SO GOOD.” @angelas.book.nook ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I physically could not put this book down… I felt every scream, and heart-pounding gasp and cry. So beautifully written! Cool as f*ck dragons, magic, political intrigue, a badass muscly lady friend and two handsome, mysterious love interests. Literally what else do you need in a book? This is a masterpiece and I now get to suffer exquisitely whilst I wait to find out what happens next.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Will break your heart, rebuild it, then break it again… A wild ride!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down… The plot twists and character betrayals throughout the story were gripping… I didn’t want this book to end!” @alecreads9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Holy smokes!!!… An emotional rollercoaster! I was stressed, happy, swooning, angry and hyped all at once! There were so many twists and turns—I never saw the plot twists coming!… 10/10 recommend!” @magnoliapigeonbookblurbs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Don’t mind the sweet scent of waffles. That’s just little Gael breaking the resolves of two protective Daddies, one shy yet sinful bite at a time.

It’s no coincidence Gael Grimes is in Professor Aavik’s class. He’s had a crush on the professor since he first spotted the man in the kink community they’re both part of. According to Gael, Professor Aavik is just super dreamy! Distinguished, charismatic—a total silver fox. But when Gael’s ex-boyfriend ignores the restraining order against him and tries to reach out, another man steps out of the shadows, and Gael is suddenly at a loss for words and can’t describe the intense attraction.

Private investigator Joshua “Santiago” Jones has been keeping an eye on Gael for a while as a favor to a friend. Under different circumstances, he would’ve loved to get closer to Gael. The boy’s cuter than words, definitely on the Little spectrum, funny, smart…but this is work. The only reason Santiago has to get close now is to protect Gael from his stalker ex-boyfriend.
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The Game Series is a BDSM series where romance meets the reality of kink. Sometimes we fall for someone we don’t match with, sometimes vanilla business gets in the way of kinky pleasure, and sometimes we have to compromise and push ourselves to overcome trauma and insecurities. No matter what, one thing is certain. This is not a perfect world—and maybe that’s why the happily ever after feels so good.

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Transport yourself to the Scottish Highlands this Christmas with three festive novellas set in Ancient and Medieval Scotland.

HIGHLANDER PLEDGED
They wed in the heart of winter as the Scottish Highlands prepare for Yuletide—but while snow falls an arranged marriage blossoms into a love match. The tender and steamy story, set in Medieval Scotland, of two lost souls who are meant for each other.

THE LAIRD’S RETURN
Is it too late for a second chance at love? An embittered laird. A loyal wife. A new start.

WINTER’S PROMISE
A lonely outcast. A chieftain’s son. A passion to warm the depths of winter. Set in Ancient Scotland, this story is about discovering the truth, and facing the past.

Previously published as part of separate series, these three novellas are now part of the same collection. Dive into heart-warming Christmas stories about arranged marriages, second chances, and love that defies the odds.

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His wife is leaving him. He’s just won the lottery. Does she really need to know? A hilarious debut novel of love, luck, and hard-to-keep secrets . . .

A thirty-something English teacher and amateur linguist, Jack just about makes ends meet—as does his Aussie fitness instructor, soon-to-be ex-wife. She’s finally run out of patience with Jack. What she doesn’t know is that Jack has hit the jackpot: well over two million pounds in lottery winnings. Swearing his brother to secrecy, Jack figures this unexpected fortune will go a long way toward cushioning the blow of his divorce.

But, keeping his win a secret from his wife proves to be a harder task than Jack first imagines, especially as she knows his favourite numbers, so is convinced that he has won and is deliberately trying to cut her out.

Jack’s problems deepen when his shiny new BMW is hit by another car – driven by the shaken and disheveled but gorgeous Milly…

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‘Snowy, sapphic enemies to lovers, shot through with British wit!’ Clare Lydon, author of It Started With a Kiss

‘One of only a few 5 star reads this year. I loved everything about this book’ Reader review, 5 stars

A cancelled engagement. A non-refundable honeymoon. A Christmas Robin will never forget.

Robin Ellis has had a year she’d like to forget. She’s tired, overworked and most definitely not ready to spend the holidays with her rowdy family in Manchester. So when she discovers she forgot to cancel her honeymoon she sees this as the perfect opportunity to get away; it’s time to relax and embrace adventure!

The last thing she expects is to clash with standoffish ski instructor Neve. But despite their rocky start these two unlikely people can’t help but fall for each other under the starry Canadian skies.

They know that holiday romances don’t last, and Robin has had her heart broken one too many times before, but can they overcome the distance between them and find a happily ever after together?

A sparkling sapphic wintry holiday romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Jo Thomas.

Readers and authors absolutely love Honeymoon for One!

‘A wonderful festive sapphic romance – would go perfectly with blankets & hot chocolate (or mulled wine!)’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘All the hallmarks of a classic romcom read, with a gorgeously sapphic romance in the snow’ Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas

‘This is such an adorable rom-com story! A perfect holiday read!’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘This book was funny, sweet, romantic, and a little bit emotional. The perfect way to get those happy, seasonal feelings going’ Reader review, 5 stars

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Hypothesis: working with a hot doc will lead to temptation!

Robotics scientist Harper dreams of helping prosthetics patients worldwide. The problem…? Infuriating neurosurgeon Dom. This man raises her temper—and her pulse! But, despite a series of heated clashes, the layers of his cold exterior are beginning to melt. Soon, cautious Harper finds resisting her rival an impossible task, as days—and nights!—in the lab blur the lines between professional and deeply personal…

Is she the one…who can unlock their future?

Arriving in Key West to claim her inherited obstetrics practice, doctor Olivia is stunned by her instant annoyance—and connection!—with new partner, widowed single dad Dr Hunter Adams. Raised in foster care, Olivia can’t rely on anyone. Especially a man whose heart is locked up tight. As they grow closer, she’s tempted to lower her guard for the first time. But after everything he’s lost can Hunter do the same?

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#2 in the entire Amazon Store

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills returns with an all-new swoon-fest of a novel about what happens when you look beyond labels and take a chance on love.

Bad Boy Athlete: I dare you to…
Delaney Shaw: Who is this?

The late night text is random, but “Bad Boy Athlete” sure seems to know who she is…

Delaney Shaw.
Good girl.
Lover of fluffy kitties and Star Wars.
Curious.

His dare? Spend one night in his bed—a night he promises will be unforgettable—and she can solve the mystery of who he is.

She knows she shouldn’t, but what else is she going to do with her boring Valentine’s Day? One sexy hook-up later, her mind is blown and the secret’s out.

Maverick Monroe.
The most talented football player in the country.
Just ask him.

Too bad for him Delaney’s sworn off dating athletes forever after her last heartbreak.

But Maverick wants more than one night and refuses to give up on winning Delaney’s heart. She isn’t one to be fazed by a set of broad shoulders.

Will the bad boy score the nerd girl or will the secrets they keep separate them forever?

I DARE YOU is a full-length college football romance.

This series of stand-alone sports romances also includes: I Bet You, I Hate You, and I Promise You.

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Their monstrous foes have been driven off, but the city is far from safe.

Verdan has found more questions than answers in the time since awaking, but the world waits for no one, and new threats are drawing close. With growing suspicion of the Sorcerer Sects, Verdan must give the people of Hobson’s Point the tools to protect themselves. Failure means death and the fall of the final independent city.

Time is limited, but never underestimate a Wizard backed into a corner.

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From the man with a device lodged far inside his body whose batteries refuse to run out to a woman with a plunger super-glued to her vagina, In Rude Health recounts real life tales from the coal face of the NHS. From doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychiatrists and dentists come a range of eye-popping, side-splitting acts of misadventure that have had the medical profession weeping into their face masks as they attended to members of the great British public in their hour of need. In Rude Health is a riotous account of the weird, the warped and the whacky ways we end up in the hands of the medical profession.

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Teddy bears, tea parties, melting hearts… oh my!

Meet Jakub Wade, a little who has only yearned for one thing—a Daddy to call his own. With Christmas in the air, he clings to the hope of miracles. And when a mysterious box arrives, containing a plush brown teddy bear, his life changes in ways he never imagined.

There’s just one catch—it wasn’t meant for him.

Determined to ensure the gift reaches its rightful owner, Jakub embarks on a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. It takes him to Chester Hanson, a toy-store owner resigned to the belief that love was temporary. In his forty-five years of life, he’d never really found it. At least, not until he witnesses Jakub’s pure joy and the heart-melting smile that accompanies it.

Drawn to Jakub, Chester puts himself on a mission to keep that smile alive, showering him with gift after thoughtful gift. As the holiday season unfolds, they discover a miracle of their own—a teddy bear tea party that sparks a connection deeper than they ever thought possible.

As Christmas approaches, a question looms: Will their newfound miracle fade once the holiday lights dim? Or can their bond grow stronger, and blossom into a love that transcends the season?

Jakub is part of A Daddy for Christmas, a multi-author series. All the books are standalones, but each Daddy has a unique gift for his wonderful boy (or boys). Except all boys know that sometimes Santa gets it wrong, and it’s going to take a very special Daddy to make it right. So why not stay and read them all?

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‘The most fun I’ve ever had in a coffee shop’ – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London

Legends & Lattes from Hugo Award-winning Travis Baldree is a cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts – perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Katherine Addison and T. Kingfisher.

High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee.

After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is.

If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more.

But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined . . .

Return to the world of Legends & Lattes with Bookshops & Bonedust, the hilarious and heartwarming prequel.

‘This is a warm hug of a book, a place to retreat from the world for a little while, drink a coffee, and come out a little better’ – T. Kingfisher, bestselling author ofNettle & Bone

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[Siren Publishing: The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection: Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Alternative, Paranormal, Werewolves, Vampires, Suspense, MM, HEA] Kael thinks he’ll be having dinner alone, until he trips over his own feet and nearly falls into the lap of a handsome stranger. Never has Kael been enthralled with anyone as much as he is with Logan. After sharing a meal together, Kael invites Logan to his place for a nightcap. Only Kael’s ex-boyfriend, a vampire, isn’t willing to let Kael go so easily. Milo thinks Kael is his property and will stop at nothing to get Kael back. Logan has never been so enamored with anyone as he is with Kael. He’s made a connection with the human almost instantly, but life has a way of throwing curveballs, and it seems that Kael’s past is catching up with him. Logan is just as determined to keep Kael safe, even if that means hunting Milo down and ending him. Especially when Logan discovers that Kael is his mate. Lynn Hagen is a Siren-exclusive author.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK
AS HEARD ON RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME, READ BY MEERA SYAL
A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, DAILY MAIL, RED MAGAZINE, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

‘Absolutely terrific’ JENNY COLGAN

‘An utterly unputdownable exploration of modern love’ STYLIST

‘Gloriously readable, acute, funny and sympathetic’ DAILY MAIL
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TWO CULTURES. TWO FAMILIES. TWO PEOPLE.

Yasmin Ghorami has a lot to be grateful for: a loving family, a fledgling career in medicine, and a charming, handsome fiancée, fellow doctor Joe Sangster. But as the wedding day draws closer and Yasmin’s parents get to know Joe’s firebrand feminist mother, both families must confront the unravelling of long-held secrets, lies and betrayals.

As Yasmin dismantles her own assumptions about the people she holds most dear, she’s also forced to ask herself what she really wants in a relationship and what a ‘love marriage’ actually means.

‘A glorious tapestry of modern British family life’ METRO

‘A joy’ NAOISE DOLAN

‘I defy you to put this book down’ ADAM KAY

‘A surefire hit’ OBSERVER

‘Wildly entertaining … a bold and generous book’ FINANCIAL TIMES

‘Big-hearted, wry and tender’ HARPER’S BAZAAR

‘As engrossing and enjoyable as Brick Lane’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘Rich, sensitive and gloriously entertaining’ TASH AW, TLS

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Accidentally claimed by His Majesty!

Maddi hasn’t fully considered the implications of posing as her betrothed half-sister, Princess of Isla’Rosa. Or that King Aristedes will demand she continue the pretence to avoid major scandal. Immersing herself in the royal life she was denied growing up is as compelling as it is daunting. But so is the thrill of Aristedes’s smouldering gaze…

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Treat a loved one to this joyful, big-hearted read from Booker Prize-winning novelist Bernardine Evaristo…

‘[Mr Loverman is] Brokeback Mountain with ackee and saltfish and old people’ Dawn French

WINNER OF THE JERWOOD FICTION UNCOVERED PRIZE 2014 and FERRO GRUMLEY AWARD FOR LGBT FICTION 2015

Barrington Jedidiah Walker is seventy-four and leads a double life. Born and bred in Antigua, he’s lived in Hackney since the sixties. A flamboyant, wise-cracking local character with a dapper taste in retro suits and a fondness for quoting Shakespeare, Barrington is a husband, father and grandfather – but he is also secretly homosexual, lovers with his great childhood friend, Morris.

His deeply religious and disappointed wife, Carmel, thinks he sleeps with other women. When their marriage goes into meltdown, Barrington wants to divorce Carmel and live with Morris, but after a lifetime of fear and deception, will he manage to break away?

Mr Loverman is a ground-breaking exploration of Britain’s older Caribbean community, which explodes cultural myths and fallacies and shows the extent of what can happen when people fear the consequences of being true to themselves.

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A bighearted romantic comedy about family and finding the perfect match set against the exuberant backdrop of contemporary Delhi.

Home has always been a temporary arrangement for Samara Mansingh, a wayfaring wedding photographer and the daughter of a diplomat. When her father is uprooted once again, Samara needs a place to stay in Delhi. Next stop: the Khanna family. Samara’s memories of the Khannas are vague at best, but she doesn’t remember their home feeling so much like a war zone. And the last thing their surly eldest son, Sharav, wants is a houseguest eavesdropping on the chaos.

Sharav has a melodramatic sister pushing back on an arranged marriage, a withdrawn lead-singer brother who won’t sing, and a widowed mother hiding her grief in the garden. Sweeping into the household like a tornado, irrepressible Samara is a practically perfect distraction. She has a mind to help a girl find true love, push a young man to find his voice, and bring a lonely and loving widow out of mourning. Maybe Samara can even get on Sharav’s ruggedly handsome good side.

The only sure thing is that the Khanna family will never be the same again. Neither will Samara, who may finally find what she’s been missing her entire life: a home.

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