Multigenerational Stories
Existential Mystery: Audacious Derricks
Joy Joyce
ASIN B0DJC2SY7P
Author statement: “An agelong dispute plagued generation after generation. Families were torn apart by violence and death. Can a hidden romance end the long feud? This fantasy story celebrates the power of love, persistence, and the impact one determined individual can have on the lives of many. Coming from a country in Africa with a diversity of languages and traditional cultural differences, my writing is mostly preoccupied with the themes of culture, tradition, and social and economic inequality, highlighting some of the problems women face in Africa for just being women.”
Flooding the River
Kehinde Winful
ISBN 978-1-63489-744-0
Author statement: “Flooding the River is a third-person narrative about a Nigerian American woman named Lolah. This book captures how relationships frequently unfold in ways we cannot imagine and shows us that the means are just as important as the end. Through Lolah, her mother, and her Auntie Kay, we see three stories that show the reader there is no one way to be an African woman in love. These characters show how love is learned and unlearned and passed down generation after generation—and that, even through hardship, love is really meant to be sweet, hopeful, and even triumphant.”
Romantic Comedies & Light Adventure
Earthquake Ethan
R.L. Merrill
ISBN 978-1-953433-14-5
Author statement: “The Earth shakes the morning actor Ethan Bradley arrives in Los Angeles looking for a second chance. He hopes his former producers, Reese Matheson and Toby Griffiths, meant it when they said to look them up if he were ever in L.A. because he has no other options. The pictures the paparazzi took at the wrap party for their London show made sure of that. What he isn’t counting on is the reception he gets from their manager, Arthur Frye. Ethan wishes he would notice him, and for more than his pretty face and talent. Too bad Arthur only sees Ethan as a complication. Ethan Bradley shakes things up wherever he goes, and Arthur Frye is afraid he’ll be left in the wreckage if he gets too close.”
The Gentlewoman Farmer
Emily Opal
ASIN B09DMWBW7C
Author statement: “When Sophia agrees to marry her neighbor to save her struggling farm, she believes her problems are solved. However, her childhood sweetheart, Philip, appears on her doorstep after disappearing two years prior. She must decide whether she is willing to put her farm, her livelihood, and all those who depend on her at risk to be with the man she truly loves. While drafting a novel, I always realize I’m exploring my own problems. In this story, Sophia struggles alone despite being surrounded by those able to help. I hope her journey resonates with readers as much as it does with me.”
The Italian Holiday
Nicole Sharp
ISBN 978-1-4087-3088-1
Author statement: “Keats McCall is Italy bound for Valentine’s Day, but not for romantic reasons. What she doesn’t expect is Lorenzo, who smells of espresso, Italian history, and self-assurance, to propel her on an unimaginable journey. A few years ago, I relayed the story of my first visit to see my sister in Florence when she was studying abroad there. After I finished telling my friend this story, she asked me one question: Why didn’t you stay in Italy? The question gestated and, wouldn’t you know it, a few days later Olivia Keats McCall woke me up in the middle of the night and told me how she went to Italy, got off the plane in Rome, and had the adventure of a lifetime.”
It Happened One Morning
L.A. Hider Jones
ASIN B0DGFKJ32Z
Author statement: “The high heel is on the other foot when cocky Boz Studebaker, America’s favorite dating and relationship coach, suddenly turns into a woman. Now he is forced not only to live a woman’s life, but also to take his own dating advice. When a horrific event leads her to the love of her life, for the first time she doesn’t want to return to being Boz. Problem is, the universe has other plans. The origins of this book began in 2022, after the breakup of a relationship. I wondered what I did wrong, so I dove into relationship advice from experts and psychologists. During that time, it occurred to me that almost all of these advisers are men who have never dated the men we women date. I turned that observation into a rom-com.”
Liddy-Jean Marketing Queen and the Matchmaking Scheme
Mari SanGiovanni
ISBN 978-1-61294-285-8
Author statement: “Liddy-Jean Carpenter has learning disabilities. But she also has a surprisingly genius plan. While she spends her days doing minor office tasks with nobody paying attention, she sees how badly the wand-waving big boss treats the marketing department worker bees. So, she takes lots of notes for a business book to teach bosses to be better. While compiling pages of bad behavior notes, she finds she likes officemate Rose and Rose’s new friend Jenny.
But she doesn’t like Rose’s creepy boyfriend. So how can she save Rose? Liddy-Jean knows with certainty that love is love, and she concludes that Rose should be with Jenny, bosses should do better,
and everybody needs the services of Liddy-Jean, Marketing Queen.”
A Small Town Somewhere: A Logan’s Creek Novel
Deborah Spencer Foliart
ASIN B0DJNS85P9
Author statement: “The day hotheaded Abby Carter blows up her carefully curated life in Chicago, she takes a pair of scissors to her too-small Spanx. When she returns to Logan’s Creek, she runs into her first love, Josh. He’s too handsome for his own good, and he knows it. But in the decade since Abby left town, he’s not been able to forget her. In the meantime, Abby’s ex Ian decides Abby means more to him than he realized. How do you choose between the homecoming king and the
man who can make you forget your own name with just the touch of his fingertips?”
The Third Act
Kathleen Brehony
ASIN B0DHQSWDTK
Author statement: “Shannon O’Connell is broken. She is 65 years old and looks 20 years younger. Her partner of 30 years left her for a mutual friend. Her mother is disappearing before her eyes with dementia. And now, the death of her best friend from metastatic breast cancer brings her to her knees. In this dark night of the soul—filled with endings—she could not have predicted that this moment could be a beginning. It’s an old flame, the beautiful and sexy Elizabeth Matthews, who awakens something in her that was forgotten long ago. Can they overcome the emotional roadblocks they put in their own way?”
That’s Lovely
Toni McBride
ASIN B0DQYBQN2K
Author statement: “This romance started with a simple idea: What if
two people, totally different from each other, somehow found a way to really see and understand one another? I wanted to write about the messy, unexpected journey of love—how it’s not always about perfect timing or instant chemistry but about vulnerability, growth, and connection. I let the characters take over and see where they led me. This is a story that will make you laugh and maybe allow you to believe in the power of second chances. My hope is that readers will feel that same mix of excitement and uncertainty that love brings.”
Romantasy & Paranormal
The Amulet’s Power
Kendra Powers
ASIN B0DMLW7HD2
Author statement: “Meet Alistair, a billionaire vampire with secrets as deep as the Seine. His world is turned upside down when Iris, a fiercely independent time-traveling witch, arrives on a mission, wearing a mysterious red amulet. This relic, tied to her enigmatic past, guards the fate of their supernatural world. Bound by fate, opposed by history, they are enemies turned lovers under the glimmering city lights. Their bond ignites with a revelation—triplet heirs, pulsating with wizardry and vampiric power. As ancient foes rise from the ashes and mystical hunters threaten their haven, the red amulet becomes their beacon of hope.”
Every Bite You Take (Unusualities #2)
Kel Bruem
ASIN B0CJ4HJ4FT
Author statement: “Evelyn Sharp fell in love
by accident. She was only pretending to
date the terrifyingly handsome and funny mershark Will Burleigh, but fate had other plans. After covering a haute couture fashion show in New York City and seeing Will’s steady improvements to himself, Evelyn
thinks she’s found her happy ending—until a mysterious sea
witch from Will’s past appears and ruins everything. With her deadlines slipping and a contested trip to Paris looming,
Evelyn must decide if cleaning up after Will is worth all the collateral damage in her life—or if she’ll take a more luxurious
path forward.”
The Fire Apprentice: A Fairy Tale with Benefits
Jane Buehler
ASIN B0DQVCGF9D
Author statement: “After a fairy seduced her, Jane swore she’d never trust one again. But when a dragon snatches her child, Jane is desperate for help. Rowan, the apprentice blacksmith, offers
to rescue Elle. And how does he know all about dragons and their magic? Because he’s a fairy.
I write lighthearted romantasy stories with fun magic. With this book, I was interested in creating a heroine who struggles with pelvic floor issues but overcomes her self-doubts and finds a romantic partner and a happy ending.”
Forever Lovely: A Regency Time Travel Romance
Linore Rose Burkard
ISBN 978-1-955511-23-0
Author statement: “Miss Margaret Andrews,
a bluestocking from Regency England, gets stranded in present-day New York City when the tallit, the time-traveling shawl, goes awry. She meets handsome Stewart Russell and
falls in love. But he’s a targeted man due to a mixup. Can she get them both back to the past—before it’s too late?”
In Every Lifetime
Amy Cole
ASIN B0DJG1WP6Q
Author statement: “The story of Max and Violet is one of romantic suspense with healthy doses of spice, love, and brotherhood. This story came to
me while tromping around the Saratoga Springs Battlefield Park site. I imagined the countless stories those hills and valleys could tell. Although the story is a true romance at its core (with the steamier scenes as well), I’ve also tried to weave in historical tidbits and cultural references and pay homage to incredible people and places along the way.”
Merely Mortal (Merely Mortal #1)
Michelle M. Pillow
ISBN 978-1-62501-341-5
Author statement: “This is the first in a brand-new series that I have poured my heart and soul into, and I can’t wait for you to dive into Tamara’s world. The Merely Mortal Series is a bit of a departure from
my usual writing style. This time, I’ve embraced a more personal, first-person perspective to bring you closer to the heart and mind of
our heroine, Tamara. Navigating a perilous supernatural society as a mortal, Tamara’s journey is filled with forbidden love, dark family secrets, and the quest for identity amidst magic and danger.”
Storm on the Horizon
Meredith Bond
ISBN 978-1-4923-5581-6
Author statement: “Tatiana Ashurst can’t help being drawn to the dashing Kit Vallentyn, who extends a spell of desire over her more powerful than any she can conjure. But she is preordained to give birth to the most powerful priestess in seven generations—she does not get to choose who she marries. Kit would rather not marry, but at his father’s insistence he agrees to do so. The only way to survive the storm looming on the horizon will be to have the courage to shed their secrets and discover their true destinies together.”
Nonfiction
The Five Pillars of Successful Relationships
Lester Karplus
ASIN B0DM9SPGYN
Author statement: “The Five Pillars of Successful Relationships offers readers a practical guide to creating strong, lasting connections with those who matter most. Although this book provides a roadmap for
finding success in dating and love relationships, its pillars can strengthen any relationship, whether personal or professional. Start building more robust, more fulfilling relationships today!
In Search of Mr. Darcy: Lessons Learnt in the Pursuit of Happily Ever After
Christina Ford
ISBN 978-1-73830-442-4
Author statement: “In Search of Mr. Darcy: Lessons Learnt in the Pursuit of Happily Ever is a romance memoir that spans four decades. It explores love, divorce, affairs, friendships, and dating as a single parent in your 40s. If you ever wondered if there is life after divorce, sex after 40, or if your broken heart will ever beat again, the answer is damn straight—to all of it.”
